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6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Acoustik Element will perform every Tuesday in July at Cape Albeon Retirement Living Community. Tours will be available of our BEAUTIFUL apartments. Please bring your own chairs, picnic, and drinks, to enjoy the music. For more information please visit our website at www.capealbeon.com or call 636-431-2046. JULY 06 JULY 13 JULY 20 JULY 27

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JULY 2021 PUBLISHER

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DID YOU KNOW THAT MIKE AND MEREDITH SHADWICK ARE THE NEW OWNERS OF TROPICAL MOOSE? If their names sound familiar it's because they are also the owners of Honey Bee's [biscuits + good eats]. Did you know that Meredith used to work at TroMo?

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Here's her sweet story: "I started working at Tro Mo when I was younger and worked there a total of 8 years throughout high school and college," said Meredith. "To say it’s bittersweet to now be a co-owner with my husband Mike is really an understatement. Feels like it’s all come full circle." Summer has started. Shaved ice, parks, picnics, summer concert series, and the Grand Opening of The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center - we'll be around for all of it. We asked local real estate agent Teri Nicely to help us find the perfect parks for summer picnics. Angie and Alyssa, owners of Blue Dahlia Designs filled a huge, beautiful

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ON THE COVER Gary and Kim Derikito on the Katy Trail at a Pedego St. Louis event.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2021

FEATURES 12 Matt Jordan Live music is back and local singer / songwriter Matt Jordan is here for it.

18 Show Me 100 Things KTVI News anchor and Webster Groves resident, John Brown shares 100 Things to Do in Missouri.

24 A New "Home Office" Thinking about the transition of “work from home” to “work from anywhere?”

34 Katy Trail A Guided Tour Local author Kathy Schrenk has

18 12

nine sections of the trail to explore this summer.

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Local Limelight

Back Stage

24 Open House 28 Artist’s Palette 30 Locals Only 34 Local’s Choice

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GOOD TIMES 1.

Hello, Fun! "Not all challenging days are wonderful, but all wonderful days involve a good challenge," said Bill, owner of Pedego St. Louis. Bill and Carla Sauerwein hosted over 30 cyclists on a fun 40-mile bike ride along the Katy Trail from Marthasville to McKittrick and back. Riders donated to Magnificent Missouri to support area conservation. PHOTOS: MICHAEL KILFOY AT STUDIO X.

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1. Rob & Cindy Berner, Ed Siar, Bill & Susan Salzman, Bill Sauerwein | 2. Paggy Taylor celebrating the 2nd anniversary of her heart transplant | 3. Group Tour at Treloar Mercantile Building | 4. Larry & Trudy Douglas of Webster | 5. Susan Salzman, Cindy Berner, Carla Sauerwein & Teri Nicely | 6. Carla Sauerwein, Peggy & Lee Taylor of Webster, Gary Nicely Kirkwood at the McKittrick Trailhead | 7. Bluegrass Band- The Mound City Slickers | 8. Bill & Carla Sauerwein with Connie & Dan Burkhardt, owners of the Peers Store & Founders of Magnificent Missouri | 9. on left, Bill Salzman of Oakland & Rob Berner of Kirkwood | 10. Bill Sauerwein describing ride at Start time | 11. Cyclists met at The Peers store in Marthasville, Mo, | 12. Mark Lucas and Mike Olszewski 8

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AROUND TOWN

THE KIRKWOOD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER GRAND OPENING

HYBRID REAL ESTATE IS GROWING Antione Lawrence (far right), the co-founder

It's finally here! And it is going to be BIG! Join

of Hybrid Real Estate is growing his company. If

us for the official Grand Opening of The Kirkwood

these smiling faces look familiar it's because you've

Performing Arts Center. The event will be held over

probably seen them around town. Antione, Justin

two days (we told you it was going to be big) Friday,

Taylor (far left), Reginald Wright (left center), and

July 16 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm and Saturday, July

Darnell Conners (right center) are Webster Groves

17 from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm. This incredible celebra-

High School Alumni. Antione lives in Kirkwood and

tion will feature performances and honored guests.

Justin is the Assistant Head Coach at Kirkwood High School. Reginald lives in Webster and Darnell is active with charities around town. "My company is invested in Webster Groves and Kirkwood," said Antione. "We love these communities and, more importantly, we know how to help our clients have an exceptional experience buying or selling their home here."

FOCUS ST. LOUIS HAS SELECTED DR. SHONDA AMBERS-PHILLIPS Dr. Shonda Ambers-Phillips, Executive Director of Equity, Wellness and Inclusion, for the Kirkwood School District has been selected to be a part of the 2021 - 22 Class of Leadership St. Louis. Leadership St. Louis, part of FOCUS St. Louis, is a highly respected program for experienced leaders who have demon-

DOWNTOWN KIRKWOOD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IS BACK

strated a deep commitment to improving the St.

Downtown Kirkwood Summer Concert Series

Louis region. The immersive nine-month curriculum

is back with live music at Station Plaza. Mark your

explores issues such as economic development,

calendars for July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12, and

racial equity, education, criminal justice, poverty,

August 26. Concerts are from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.

immigration and arts and culture.

Bring a blanket and come early to claim your spot.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

M AT T

JORDAN

Matt Jordan

LIVE MUSIC IS BACK AND LOCAL SINGER / SONGWRITER MATT JORDAN IS HERE FOR IT. MATT’S LOVE FOR SONG LYRICS WAS CULTIVATED AT AN EARLY AGE. “There was always music in my house. My dad was the biggest influence on my music because

he was such a fan of American rock musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, The Eagles, and Jackson Brown. I remember being six-years-old and my dad explaining to me why Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark” was such a good lyric. My ear was trained to listen to the words before I learned to listen to the music.” MATT STARTED TAKING MUSIC SERIOUSLY IN COLLEGE. “Just for fun, I would throw some songs on Facebook and YouTube. I started getting good feedback.”

He entered a lyric contest in American Song Writer, a national publication. “I got third place. I submitted another one and got fourth place. After that, I was writing and playing guitar in my room every day.” ARTICLE BETH GLENNON | PHOTOGRAPHY MATT JORDAN

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who Matt Jordan - local singer songwriter

listen Matt Jordan's newest single "Better Men" has just been released. Listen at www.mattjordansongwriter.com

where Matt Jordan will be performing live Thursday, August 26th as part of Downtown Kirkwood's Summer Concert Series at Station Plaza.

follow Follow Matt Jordan on Spotify, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter https://www.mattjordansongwriter.com/

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MAKING THE MOVE TO NASHVILLE. “I wanted to take music seriously, so I pulled the trigger and moved to Nashville. I majored in business at Belmont University and graduated with a degree in entrepreneurship. When I wasn’t in class, I spent my afternoons and evenings co-writing music, recording, and performing in writers’ rounds – all the things you do in Nashville. I submitted another song for the American Song Writer contest and I won. I was like, ‘I’m set. I’m going to make it.’ I was this naïve 19-year-old kid. Obviously, it’s not that easy.” FOLLOWING A DREAM AND STARTING A FAMILY. Matt and his wife Jenna love Nashville, but decided to live local. “We are both close to our families in St. Louis and we knew we wanted to raise our family here. It’s great to have such a supportive family. It means everything to me that my wife, my parents, and my wife’s parents love me and encourage me because it’s a long road. You need people in your corner to push you along.” After the birth of their daughter, Matt’s wife encouraged him to keep performing. “I realized that I can be a present father and husband and still pursue my dream. It just took a little bit to figure that out.” NOT THE NAÏVE TEENAGER ANYMORE, MATT KNOWS MAKING A CAREER IN MUSIC A LONGSHOT. “The music is the product. Everything else is the business. My business degree in entrepreneurship taught me how to solve problems in creative and innovative ways. The problem that I’m solving in the music world is how to stand out from the crowd.”

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MATT DEFINES HIS MUSIC AS CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY INSPIRED BY AMERICAN ROCK. “I lean more toward Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp sonically.” MATT’S IS RELEASING NEW MUSIC EVERY SIX WEEKS ON SPOTIFY, AND HIS SONG “RUNAWAY HEART” WAS NAMED ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE’S COUNTRY MUSIC PICK FOR THE WEEK FOR JANUARY 26TH, 2021. “The last year has really exceeded my expectations.

We’ve

gone

from

1,800

monthly listeners on Spotify to over 48,000 in less than a year. We are getting traction, and the momentum is good. There are big names that come through Delmar Hall and Old Rock House. I have no doubt we could bring 200 people to those places. We put on a great live show, and we bring people out.”

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BACK STAGE

Zoe Vonder Haar is repeating her role as Louise Seger

Live T heater is Back ARTICLE BETH GLENNON

PHOTOGRAPHY STAGES ST. LOUIS

““ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE’ WAS THE BIGGEST HIT IN THE 35-YEAR HISTORY OF STAGES,” STATED JACK LANE, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF STAGES ST. LOUIS. “It’s the kind of show that people who don’t go to the theater go to. They love Patsy Cline and her music. She was the first country-western star to cross over to pop. I love shows that have crossover appeal. I love a big, wide, diverse audience. “The Prom” had a big, wide, diverse audience. ‘Always...Patsy Cline’ and ‘Jersey Boys’ brings in that kind of crowd.” Jack said, “I’m really happy to bring back ‘Always... Patsy Cline’ and I’m thrilled that it is going to be the first professional production that opens the performing arts center. Zoe Vonder Haar is repeating her role as Louise Seger and Diana DeGarmo of American Idol is absolutely sensational as Patsy Cline. This is our first real celebrity doing a show with us and she has been an absolute delight.” “‘Always…Patsy Cline’ was such a big hit eight years ago that we had to renovate the Playhouse at Westport and transfer the show to that stage. It ran for 6 months,” recalled Jack. “It was the first time in St. Louis history that a show was moved from its

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STAGES ST. LOUIS CELEBRATES THEIR 35TH ANNIVERSARY WITH “ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE” AT THE BRAND-NEW ROSS FAMILY THEATRE AT THE KPAC

original run. It was a classic case of people saying it’s never going to happen so don’t try doing it. That motivates me.” Jack said Stages Artistic Director Michael Hamilton “made ‘Always...Patsy Cline’ come alive in a way that I’ve never seen it come alive before.” “Always…Patsy Cline” runs from August 6

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September 5. “Jersey Boys” runs from September 24 – October 24. For more information and tickets visit https://stagesstlouis.org/2021-season/ Call the Box Office at 314-821-2407

Above: Diana DeGarmo of American Idol stars as Patsy Cline.

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Show Me

100 things JOHN BROWN, WEBSTER GROVES RESIDENT, LIFETIME MISSOURIAN, HISTORY BUFF, AND FREQUENT ROAD TRIPPER, SHARES 100 THINGS TO DO IN MISSOURI. ARTICLE JOAN PACE | PHOTOGRAPHY DANNY ZOFNESS

JOHN’S TRAVEL AND TOURISM BOOK, 100 THINGS TO DO

want to miss but also suggests the best times

IN MISSOURI BEFORE YOU DIE, LISTS “COOL PLACES IN

to go and the little things you didn’t know.

MISSOURI THAT YOU NEED TO GO VISIT.” He’ll help you plan your trip and (almost) go along for the ride.

Fill up your summer days with John’s favorite itineraries for outdoor escapes,

As you page through his easy-to-read 100 Things to Do in

animal encounters, kid-friendly adventures,

Missouri Before You Die, you’ll be reminded of, or see for the

history retrospectives, and, of course,

first time, great places to discover in Missouri. John identifies the

sports-centered events.

places, unique experiences, and travel tips that match you and your family’s interests. Are you a foodie? There are 19 unique ways to eat and drink your way around the state, including insider tips and chef specials. Craving live music and entertainment this summer? John lists the best venues and festivals the state has to offer.

JOHN DETAILS HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR ADVENTURES AND “DO IT RIGHT.” “There are so many amazing places throughout the state to explore,” John says.

From sports, recreation, culture, and history to shopping on main

“These aren’t only trips to see something -

streets and in little neighborhoods – John not only lists places you don’t

you’ll learn a lot along the way. And, you’ll have a great time!”

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John Brown at Eden Theological Seminary in Webster Groves

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SHOW ME 100 THINGS (CONTINUED)

The Elms Hotel and Spa

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AND WHAT IS JOHN’S PERSONAL #1 PLACE

the developer of the microchip calls mid-Missouri home.

IN MISSOURI?

The Chairman and Founder of World Wide Technologies,

“Branson. Visitors to Branson in the ‘80s described

David Steward, grew up facing poverty and discrimination

more of a backwoods setting. That’s not today’s Branson.

in Clinton, MO, and now leads one of the largest African-

If you are planning one vacation this summer, I suggest

America owned businesses in the United States. Johnny

you go to Branson. Upscale resorts, golf and dining.

Morris, founder, and CEO of Bass Pro Shops and creator

When Michael Jordan jets to Branson to golf and stays,

of Big Cedar Lodge, is a Missourian.

you know you’re in a special place.” “I think we’ve lost a lot of our excitement about

“It’s important for our young people to know

who we are. Many of us are familiar with names in

about the state they live in, and realize they can be

our history - Harry Truman, General John J. Pershing,

anything, do anything, no matter where they live in

General Omar Bradley, J.C. Penney, Dale Carnegie, Sam

Missouri. Anything is possible,” says John.

Walton, J.C. Hall, who founded Hallmark in Kansas City. That’s history,” states John.

When he’s not traveling around Missouri, John

John says we should also be excited that lots of

serves as an anchor for Fox 2, speaks to various

today’s movers and shakers call Missouri home. Actors

groups throughout the state, and recently received

Brad Pitt and Don Johnson come from small towns in

the Ella Dickey Literacy Award, which is presented

Missouri. The founder of Twitter is from St. Louis and

annually to national authors who have contributed to the preservation of history.

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John wrote most of the book at Eden Theological Seminary

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SHOW ME 100 THINGS (CONTINUED)

Route 66 Festival

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park

In addition to 100 Things to Do in Missouri Before You Die, John authored four other books in his Missouri Bicentennial series: Missouri An Illustrated Timeline, Missouri Legends Famous

People

from

the

Show-Me

State, and soon to be released, Missouri 360. You’ll find more about John W. Brown, his books, and his recommendations by visiting missourilegends.com. 100 Things to Do in Missouri Before You Die is co-authored by Amanda E. Doyle.

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OPEN HOUSE THE TRANSITION OF “WORK FROM HOME” TO “WORK FROM ANYWHERE” HAS ENCOURAGED PEOPLE TO REDEFINE WHERE HOME IS.

ARTICLE MATEJA SEARS PHOTOGRAPHY JOEL FARRELL

A "New Home Office"

MIKE SWALEH WAS RESTLESS. Last April, he and his team at Fairway Independent Mortgage St. Louis were adjusting to “working from home.” Their transition was seamless, and actually, Mike had never been busier at work. Still, his heart was heavy from the loss of contact with the outside world. So, Mike and his wife packed up their car and headed to Gulf Shores, Alabama, to spend quarantine working on their laptops in a house with a view of the ocean. The transition of “work from home” to “work from anywhere” has encouraged people to travel more freely.

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“60% of jobs that pay over $100,000 can be done from home, compared to only 10% of those that pay under $40,000,” according to Scott Galloway, author of Post Corona: From Crisis to Opportunity. This statistic is crucial because it explains why those who were already doing well pre-lockdown were well-positioned to capitalize on the second-home opportunities today. Sheltering-in-place has shed light on two truths. On the one hand, unemployment has run rampant for the lower class, which has stifled the economy and broken the hearts of many Americans. On the other hand, many in the middle to upper classes have done remarkably well—benefiting from more disposable income, stimulus checks, and access to skyrocketing stock and cryptocurrency markets. Combined with record-setting home equity and low-interest rates, these factors have created a pathway for those who dream of living by the beach. Mike stated that he has had more loan requests for vacation homes in the past 12 months than he has ever had in his 15-year

Work-From-Anywhere

history in the business….combined. The vacation home boom is primarily due to an increase in disposable income spent on travel and down payments, the ability to

#OfficeEnviornment

work from locations other than home, and the proliferation of apps like Airbnb. CONTINUED >

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Joel Farrell, Mike’s business partner, is an excellent example of how a simple travel

Montessori for Life

plan ultimately resulted in Joel purchasing a vacation home in Florida. Joel was searching for a local cabin get-away. When he discovered the cost to stay at a cabin in Innsbrook, Missouri, was $400 per night, Joel realized he could purchase a cabin and rent it out through Airbnb. However, other prospective buyers had the same thought. After being outbid on multiple cabins, Joel decided to look farther south. Specifically Destin, Florida. As far as vacation home locations go, Florida offers many advantages. The real estate market is trending up and, if you decide to make your move permanent, you’ll benefit from the added advantage of no state income tax. Americans are heading to Florida for a reason - people want to vacation and live there. Joel readily admits that he would never have considered buying a second home had it not been for the duality of being able to work from anywhere and being able to offset his second-home payment with the income generated from Airbnb. There is no question that the pandemic was a tragedy on a scale that the world has not seen for a long time. But for those look-

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

ART WITH A PURPOSE ART SHOW - 100% OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT KIRK CARE AND CIRCLE OF CONCERN

Art with a Purpose Art with a Purpose Art Show Benefiting Kirk Care and Circle of Concern Sunday, August 1st, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm American Legion Post 156 314 S Clay Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122 More Information at 314-822-2170 Admission: $20 (includes two raffle tickets) Additional raffle tickets are $10 each. Cash Only Join us at Art with a Purpose. The art show will Cargas of Well Made Art Works, and Steve Palmer of

3. Waterfall

Sugarcreek Woodworks & Design. All the art will be raf-

“I wanted to paint a colorful waterfall that was beauti-

fled off, and 100% of the proceeds from the show benefit

ful and comforting,” Mary said. The inspiration from this

Kirk Care and Circle of Concern.

waterfall came to Mary while she was at the Missouri

When the pandemic hit last year, Mary Hanson wanted to create a bright side to the COVID-19 crisis. So, she

Botanical Gardens. “I wanted to recreate that sense of peace and serenity.”

picked up a brush and started painting. Since last March, Mary has completed 22 paintings. Mary stated, “I wanted

4. Barn in Snow

my paintings to have a purpose. I wanted to create some-

“I wanted to paint a picture of an old barn in winter,

thing that would benefit our community and our local

so I asked my friend to send me a picture of her barn,”

non-profits.” Art with a Purpose features over a dozen of

Mary said. “That was my inspiration. I added a serene,

Mary’s paintings. Every picture has a story. Here are six of

snowy setting and put a red Cardinal on the branch.”

Mary’s favorites that will be raffled off at the show. 5. Tuscany 1. Rainbow Forest

“This one is reminiscent of our trip to Tuscany. It

Inspired by a cover of Missouri Conservationist mag-

reminds me of the wineries we visited with all the stone

azine, Mary mimicked the bright colors of the trees to

buildings,” said Mary. You can almost feel the Italian

create this vibrant work of art. “I wanted to capture the

breeze blowing through the open window

feeling of a rainbow in a forest.” 6. So In Love With Blue 2. Music Everywhere

“This painting was just screaming for a white tree

“I was in a jazzy mood that day, and I wanted to paint

to be placed against all of the blues,” smiled Mary. “I

something fun,” laughed Mary. “I love all kinds of music

want to paint another picture like this one and add some

and all kinds of instruments.”

limey greens.”

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ARTICLE BETH GLENNON

feature work from local artists Mary Hanson, Jessie

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PICTURE PERFECT PICNIC ARTICLE BETH GLENNON

SUMMER AND PICNICS GO TOGETHER LIKE CHEESE AND CRACKERS. Local real estate agent Teri Nicely noted some of her favorite places around town for a picture-perfect picnic. Blackburn Park in Webster Groves features a 38-acre park including ballfields, tennis courts, walking paths, and a bird sanctuary. Walker Park in downtown Kirkwood includes a bubbling fountain, beautiful bronze turtles, and a unique butterfly chair. Kirkwood Park features a fishing lake, amphitheater, community center, ice arena, racquet center, playground, horseshoe pits. Carissa Roller and her son Eli (pictured) picnic under the trees at Kirkwood Park before heading off to the Aquatic Park. Laumeier Park is one of the first and largest dedicated sculpture parks in the country with more than 70 works of large-scale outdoor sculpture throughout the 105-acre park. 30

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Jill Steele and her family at Laumeier Park.

Carissa Roller and her son Eli

Laumeier Park

Share your pictures with us on Instagram and Facebook for your chance to win a beautifully filled picnic basket from Blue Dahlia Designs in Webster Groves.

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YOUR DIGITAL DESTINATION FOR LOCAL LIVING

LOCAL’S CHOICE

LOCAL AUTHOR KATHY SCHRENK HAS IDENTIFIED NINE BEAUTIFUL AND HISTORIC SECTIONS OF THE TRAIL TO EXPLORE THIS SUMMER.

Katy Trail A Guided Tour Family Outings Rocheport

This is the most scenic part of the trail with gorgeous cliffs and river views. The trail includes the 243-foot-long

KIRKWOOD RESIDENT, AVID CYCLIST AND

OUTDOORSWOMAN,

arched tunnel, native drawing on rocks,

KATHY

and Bur Oak, Missouri’s most famous

SCHRENK HAS WRITTEN A NEW BOOK

tree - it has its own Facebook Page.

KATY TRAIL; A GUIDED TOUR THROUGH HISTORY. The picturesque and easy-toread guidebook details nine historic rides. “The Katy Trail is unique,” stated Kathy. “It’s a linear state park that runs almost completely across the state. It’s America’s longest

rail-to-trail

pathway

following

America’s longest river.” The book covers how to enjoy a five-day, end-to-end adventure or a half-day out-and-back excursion. “The trail is a place where young and old, athletic or not, can ride or walk through

Rocheport tunnel

Winery Ramble

the Missouri countryside.” The 237 miles of

Augusta Area

trail is mostly very flat with tightly packed

The Katy Trail is tailor-made for tour-

gravel. “You just need a bike. Any bike. And

ing vineyards and tasting rooms. This

a helmet,” stated Kathy. “Even though the

two-day ride starts at Sugar Creek

path is flat, accidents do happen.”

Winery in Defiance and ends at Lost

The book details the history and topogra-

Creek Winery in Marthasville.

phy along the trail as well as what to expect and how toprepare for each part of the ride. “I did ride every mile of the Katy Trail at least twice,” stated Kathy. “I have a couple of favorite spots.” Order your copy of Katy Trail a Guided Tour Through History at https://www. kathyschrenk.com/

History and Culture Did you know the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art houses a permanent collection of works from Andy Warhol, Ansel Adams, and Dale Chihuly?

ARTICLE BETH GLENNON PHOTOGRAPHY KATHY SCHRENK

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