Kirkwood, MO November 2022 by City Lifestyle

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November 2022 PUBLISHER

Renee Moore | renee.moore@citylifestyle.com EDITOR

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My dad can do hard things. He grew up on a farm in Perryville during the Depression. He talks about the challenges of those early years with no emotion—as if it was perfectly normal to have milk soup for dinner and drive a team of horses across the hills of southeast Missouri in the dark, alone, when he was 9. He's a retired accountant who fits the stereotype of facts and figures first and is slow to show emotion. But, ask him about his Honor Flight hat, and tears immediately well up in his eyes. My dad joined over 60 other veterans this past summer on the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight. While he has been to Washington, D.C., many times, this trip was different. This trip gave him the unique experience of spending an entire day connecting with other veterans who served in Korea, Vietnam and Dessert Storm in a very emotional way. I can't begin to understand what it was like to be a farm boy from Perryville serving in a war halfway across the world. But I do understand the significance and the importance of the Honor Flight. It's an indescribable opportunity for those who served to be held in the highest esteem by people who genuinely appreciate and honor veterans. Thank you to the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight volunteers who work tirelessly to create an exceptional experience, and congratulations on your 100th flight this month. You touch the hearts of men, who can do hard things, and move them to tears.

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inside the issue The Thankful Issue

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12 Thank You For Your Service

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Business Monthly

Hometown Hero

Education Corner

Local Limelight

How To

Back Stage

Culinary Creations

Inspired By

The Greater St. Louis Honor Flight Honors Veterans

20 Extraordinary Experiences for St. Louis Catching Up with Kirkwood Resident Bob O’Loughlin, Chairman and CEO of Lodging Hospitality Management

28 Jazzed about the Tribute to Mel Bay Concert

Guitar Virtuoso Frank Vignola Will Perform a Benefit Concert for the Kirkwood Arts Commission + Foundation on Thursday, Dec. 1, at KPAC

32 Have You Tried This New App? Butter Boards are a Show-Stopping New Appetizer Trend

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Photography: R. E. Hoehn Casey Hoehn spends time in reflection at the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C. as an honored veteran with the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight. The Honor Flight is offered for free to all veterans.

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1: Anna Roth is thankful for her family showing up in small and big ways after she and her husband bought their house in Kirkwood. 2: Stephanie Stoll is thankful for the ability to travel to our beautiful country. Who wouldn’t want to travel in that Audi? 3: This cheery group of women is thankful for the community they’ve created at Starcycle. 4: Miranda Ming works in education and is thankful for fall break to take time for herself at SPENGA. 5: Dalie’s Smokehouse Chef Craig Basler thankfully survived jumping out of a plane to show Real Men Wear Pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness. 6: Nina Hudson and Shelley Axtetter are thankful for activities they do together, like making wreaths at Blue Dahlia Designs. 7: Harriet Kettenhofen is thankful be able to come to the Clubhouse (The Needlepoint Clubhouse) every Wednesday.

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Thank You For Your Service THE GREATER ST. LOUIS HONOR FLIGHT CELEBRATES ITS 100TH FLIGHT HONORING VETERANS

Photo by Rick Randall

ARTICLE BY RENEE MOORE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ST. LOUIS HONOR FLIGHT

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JULY 12, 2022, GREATER ST. LOUIS HONOR FLIGHT

If presented with the opportunity, here are two things you should absolutely do: strike up a conversation with a veteran wearing an Honor Flight hat by asking them about their flight and escort a veteran on their Honor Flight. Nov. 1, 2022, marks a milestone for Greater St. Louis Honor Flight as it makes its 100th mission escorting veterans to Washington, D.C. Launched in 2008, Greater St. Louis Honor Flight has flown over 2,500 local veterans to the capital for a very full day dedicated to thanking them and honoring them for their service to our country. It's an indescribable, moving, memorable, and sometimes life-changing experience. "The Greater St. Louis Honor Flight is a game-changer in the fall of their lives," stated Rick Randall, Kirkwood resident and board member for the organization. "It reassures the veterans that they

have done well." In fact, the flight to Washington, D.C., and back was so powerful that it completely changed one veteran's perception of coming home. "I remember coming home from Vietnam," said Ray Rutter after his Honor Flight. "I was yelled at and accused of horrible things by people when I returned home from serving. I didn't even see combat. I worked an office job when I was in the service. People made me feel horrible when I came home. I felt isolated and disgraced," Ray paused to wipe a tear away and continued, "But this day, this Honor Flight makes up for all of that. Coming home on this Honor Flight was one of the best days of my life." "Whether a veteran served in a desk job at Fort Bragg or in a foxhole in Vietnam, the entire day is filled with people showing love and respect for the veterans and their service," stated Rick. "At the end of the day, the veterans walk down the airport

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JULY 12, 2022, GREATER ST. LOUIS HONOR FLIGHT

JULY 12, 2022, HONOR FLIGHT VET AT THE VIETNAM WAR MEMORIAL

HONOR FLIGHT VETERANS ETCHING NAMES AT THE VIETNAM WAR MEMORIAL

“WHETHER A VETERAN SERVED IN A DESK JOB AT FORT BRAGG OR IN A FOXHOLE IN VIETNAM, THE ENTIRE DAY IS FILLED WITH PEOPLE SHOWING LOVE AND RESPECT FOR THE VETERANS AND THEIR SERVICE.” THE PRESENTING OF THE FLAG

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terminal seeing their wives, children, grandchildren, active-duty service members, and strangers standing, applauding, cheering, hugging, and crying. People who haven't seen this experience up close and in person haven't seen the depth of emotion and smiles on their faces." It's a big day with a packed itinerary starting at 3:30 a.m. in the Southwest terminal at Lambert. The energy and enthusiasm of the day are exciting to watch as the veterans gather. Once the plane lands in D.C, the veterans are met by an active-duty officer who welcomes them to the capital and encourages them to share their stories throughout the day. Greater St. Louis Honor Flight strives to keep those stories alive, ensuring that future generations appreciate veterans and how they served on behalf of every single American. Highlights of the day in D.C. include visits to multiple commemorative war memorials, the Tomb of the Unknown

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RAY RUTTER, VIETNAM VETERAN, AND CASEY HOEHN, KOREA WAR VETERAN

Soldier, and surprises along the way. And while it's a full day, it's very manageable for both walking and wheelchaired veterans. Along with an abundance of volunteers and health professionals, each veteran has a guardian whose sole purpose for the entire day is to ensure their veteran's experience is safe and profound. I was honored to be my dad's guardian on his Honor Flight. Before his flight, my dad proudly wore his Korea War veteran hat everywhere. But I haven't seen him without his Honor Flight hat since he straightened it as he boarded the plane for Washington, D.C., with 60 veterans who served in Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm. One of the most incredible ways to say, "Thank you for your service," is by supporting the veterans on their Greater St. Louis Honor Flight. For more information, visit GSLHonorFlight.org. CONTINUED >

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HONOR FLIGHT HOMECOMING

RAY RUTTER’S HOMECOMING

“GREATER ST. LOUIS HONOR FLIGHT STRIVES TO KEEP THOSE STORIES ALIVE, ENSURING THAT FUTURE GENERATIONS APPRECIATE VETERANS AND HOW THEY SERVED ON BEHALF OF EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN.“

HONOR FLIGHT VETS AT THE VIETNAM WAR MEMORIAL

GREATER ST. LOUIS HONOR FLIGHT VETERAN HEADING TO WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME

CASEY HOEHN’S HOMECOMING

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CREATING A NEW PATH ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT MERAMEC IS TRANSFORMING THE PATH TO LIFELONG LEARNING. ARTICLE BY LUCY RODGERS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID HANLON

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Dr. Feleccia Moore-Davis, St. Louis Community College at Meramec Campus President, and Mark Petty, Director of Kirkwood Electric, are looking toward the future of STLCC - Meramec. Below, read their insights on the transformational changes taking place on the college campus. Feleccia: When I came to Meramec in 2019, one of the things that I wanted to do is provide exemplary service to the college and to the community. Our campus serves as a path, not just to meet educational goals but also a path for the lifelong learners in our community. As we move into 2023, St. Louis Community College is making transformational campus changes; transforming the student experience as well as the community experience. Mark: Transformation means bringing new people and new ideas into the room. We are fortunate to have a local partner like Feleccia thinking about the educational ways to transform our community while supporting the use of greenspace for walkers, joggers, and bikers. Feleccia: We really try to be responsive to community needs. The voters approved Proposition R in 2021, which allows us to make these positive changes in our programs and our campus. The project will start in January 2023 and will be ready for use by 2025. As we change the face of the Meramec campus by demolishing old buildings and adding new, LEED-certified, three-story buildings with possible rooftop greenspace, we will create a beautiful front door to our campus facing Big Bend Road. We will also feature commercial greenhouses as part of our expanded horticulture program. We are going to

landscape our gardens to make that space accessible for our students to learn and the community to enjoy. To help to solidify our relationship with the community going forward, our new building will offer a maker space. Our students use the most advanced technology, and our maker space will allow the community to access our technologies such as 3D printers and graphic design talent. Our campus will become a tremendous resource for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Mark: Our engineering project management consultant is a graduate of this institution. Having employees with skills in drafting, engineering, finance, graphic information systems, and mapping is a huge value for our workforce. Feleccia: Preparing students for 21st-century jobs is the cornerstone of our new programming. We are also creating new academic programs for financial services, personal finance, solar energy, CAD certifications and emerging technologies as well as expanding our nationally renowned horticulture program. We can transform our community by offering the talent they require while preparing our students for the workforce. Mark: As the Director of Kirkwood Electric, education is the cornerstone of our business. We now have a resource to point businesses to when we talk about the future of workplace and economic development. Feleccia: We believe that all students can learn. Nelson Mandela said, “Education is still the greatest weapon that we have that will change the world.” There are growing questions about the value of higher education, but one of the things that differentiates community colleges is that we connect students directly to where they want to go. Whether it is a job, a transfer to a four-year institution, the next step on their career path, or as they move along their journey of lifelong learning.

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ARTICLE BY BETH GLENNON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LHM

The Polar Express

EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES FOR ST. LOUIS CATCHING UP WITH KIRKWOOD RESIDENT BOB O’LOUGHLIN, CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF LODGING HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Last year, over 70,000 pajama-clad kids and adults took a trip on the Polar Express. 850,000 people visited the St. Louis Aquarium, and 550,000 adventurers rode The St. Louis Wheel. These exceptional family experiences result from one of Kirkwood’s most visionary residents Bob O’Loughlin, Chairman and CEO of Lodging Hospitality Management.

AS AN EXPERT AT CREATING MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES, TALK ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE OF LIVING IN KIRKWOOD. I grew up on the East Coast and moved here from San Francisco. We moved to the Sugar Creek neighborhood 32 years ago, and I love the people, how charitable the community is,

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and that everybody knows each other. We’ve had opportunities to move, but we love Kirkwood. My wife volunteers at the train station and has tickets to Stages. We love the restaurants in town, the farmers’ market, and the traditions. We wouldn’t live anywhere else.

YOUR CHARITABLE MINDSET HAS MADE A TREMENDOUS IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY. Our company started 35 years ago in St. Louis. Through the years, we have been blessed, and St. Louis has been so good to us. I want to continue to do what I can to give back. I’m on the Board of Directors for the St. Louis Zoo, the Science Center, Logos School, St. Louis University, and Washington University. We’ve contributed to the downtown lighting project, Siteman Center, and most recently, we became the lead donor in St. Louis University’s Champion Center for student-athletes.

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The Polar Express

LOCAL ST. LOUIS E XPERIENCES

We bought Union Station in 2012, and I always say, “If you own a train station, you better own a train.” So, we bought eight train cars and the rights to Polar Express. The experience is amazing. Families dress up in pajamas and board the train with the conductor, the hobo, and chefs who make hot chocolate and cookies. The train pulls out of Union Station and heads down to the riverfront, where Santa is waiting at the North Pole. Each child receives a bell to ring if they believe in Christmas. They take their pictures and head back to have pancakes with Santa in the lobby. Families love it. From Thanksgiving to the end of the year, it’s a great place to visit.

DON’T FORGET ABOUT SEEING THE LIGHT SHOW IN THE GRAND HALL. The Grand Hall in Union Station was built in 1894. Everything is original. The lobby is so magnificent that it’s been listed in U.S. News as one of the 10 most beautiful lobbies in the country. We wanted to bring entertainment to the lobby, so we collaborated with a team out of Orlando to create a light show on the ceiling of the Grand Hall. In 2015 we won a TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) award. That same year Disney won for It’s a Small World, Universal won for Harry Potter, and we won for our light show. The shows run every half hour and have spectacular themes ranging from images of the Sistine Chapel to songs from the Beatles. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience. CONTINUED >

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The Wheel at St. Louis Union Station

Soda Fountain Experience

THE ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM IS A UNIQUE, INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE. We have 120,000 gallons of water in the aquarium and make our own salt water. One side of the aquarium is filled with freshwater fish found in the Missouri River, and the other side is filled with saltwater fish, sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and otters. We even have a sloth. There are interactive shows every hour.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE ST. LOUIS EXPERIENCE? We have 20 hotels, developed Union Station, Westport Plaza, and The Cheshire. If anyone is coming to St. Louis and wants to experience the city, go to 360 Rooftop Bar on top of the Hilton at the Ballpark. It’s been listed as one of the top 10 rooftop bars in the world.

WHAT’S NEXT? We will completely transform Westport Plaza by adding 255 apartments, bringing in the soda fountain concept, and building 360 Rooftop Bar West on top of the Gold Tower. Westport will have a unique live, work, and entertainment experience. For more information, visit StLouisUnionStation.com.

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Inside 360 Up On The Rooftop

St. Louis Aquarium

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Dave Endres

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LEAVE THEM SMILING LIFELONG KIRKWOOD RESIDENT DAVE ENDRES GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY THAT GAVE HIM SO MUCH. ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANNY ZOFNESS

"Kirkwood people have roots that they sink in. You can yank 'em this way and yank 'em that way, but the roots bring them back," said Dave Endres. When we think about community, we think of family, service, and giving back. Dave Endres, a lifelong Kirkwood resident, embodies all these qualities. As a KHS alumnus of 1972, Dave studied horticulture at Mizzou and, like most Kirkwoodians, returned home after graduation. He worked for his wife's/high school sweetheart's family business, Ahner's Nursery, before he branched out and started Endres Horticultural in the mid-1980s. "It's easy to get tunnel vision when we provide for our family," Dave said. He and his wife Nancy have two kids, Sara and Stephen, both KHS graduates. However, Dave kept the blinders off, knowing his mission was to give back to the community that gave so much to him. "I had a good life in this community, and I still have a good life in this community," Dave said. One of his early opportunities to give back to the community came in the mid-1990s. Along with Jim Scott, David Zofness, Bill Moulder, and KHS Athletic director Jim Velton, Dave spearheaded the Diamond Classic Golf Tournament to raise money for needed improvements to the KHS baseball and softball fields. In 1999, with help from Dave's son, Stephen, and his teammates, they first renovated the softball field and

then the baseball field, which are still in use over 20 years later. Inspired by his high school shop teacher, Dave volunteered his time at KHS and shared his woodworking skill and knowledge with Mike Brown's class. Dave took purposeful pride in sharing his passion with the students and made a point to treat each student equally regardless of their unique differences. Dave is known for driving his tractor in the Greentree parade, making his 63122 It's About Time corn whiskey, frequenting Spencer's Grill, and popping into my studio to share ideas about how to create community. "Danny, I have an idea," stated Dave during one recent visit to my studio. "We need to make a long, narrow community table and put it in a restaurant," said Dave. "But the catch is, if you choose to sit at that table, you have to tell a story or share something worthwhile with someone else at the table you didn't know before." I smiled and said, "Let's make it happen." With his right eye winked shut, as it often is, he smiled back and said, "We will." As Dave was leaving my studio, I asked him, "As a man who is all about community, what do you want your legacy to be?" After a brief pause of contemplation, Dave replied humbly, "That I make people smile. It's not about me; it's about the community and what's right for the community, and smiles come along with that."

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JAZZED ABOUT THE TRIBUTE TO MEL BAY CONCERT Guitar Virtuoso Frank Vignola Will Perform a Benefit Concert for the Kirkwood Arts Commission + Foundation on Thursday, Dec. 1, at KPAC ARTICLE BY BETH GLENNON PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE ARTISTS

Mel Bay is a legendary figure in the history of modern guitar,” stated April Morris, member of the Kirkwood Arts Commission. “He is best known for Modern Guitar Method books that have sold more than 25 million copies. Finding an accomplished guitarist today who hasn’t been influenced by a Mel Bay book would be nearly impossible.” Kirkwood Arts Commission + Foundation present a Tribute to Mel Bay featuring jazz guitarist Frank Vignola on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. The concert benefits the arts in Kirkwood. While Mel’s music store is no longer a part of downtown Kirkwood, his musical instruction method continues to influence guitarists worldwide, including international guitar virtuoso Frank Vignola. “This benefit concert allows us to meet our mission on multiple levels,” said Zoe Perkins, Chair of the Kirkwood Arts Commission. “We could acknowledge Mel Bay’s legacy to the music world, bring an internationally known jazz guitarist to the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center and invite the Kirkwood high school jazz band to play in this professional venue.” Additionally, Frank is conducting a workshop for the high school jazz band. “They will have the opportunity to be coached by a globally known jazz musician,” Zoe stated. The concert, hosted by Ruth Ezell, senior producer at Nine PBS, will begin with the Kirkwood High School jazz band led by KHS Jazz Band Director Chris Bartz. Frank Vignola will take the stage to perform everything from jazz to pop as a tribute to the musical influence of Mel Bay. Frank has performed with musical icons Ringo Starr, Madonna, and Les Paul on the historical stages of the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center. “We are working with Bill Bay, Mel’s son, for this concert,” said Zoe. Bill has created a special CD pressing of Frank Vignola Plays Gershwin as a contribution to this benefit. “Both Bill and Frank

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Kirkwood High School Jazz Band

Frank Vignola

have been so generous and committed to making this concert top-notch,” said Zoe. “There has been a lot of expansion of the arts under Zoe’s leadership,” said Art McDonnell, President of the Kirkwood Arts Foundation. The Kirkwood Arts Foundation financially supports the Kirkwood Arts Commission’s programming. “Kirkwood now has a visual arts program featuring four exhibitions a year at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, the Making Music Concert Series in the park, and outdoor public arts projects. Some of the money raised from this benefit concert will support the Kirkwood High School jazz band. There are many possibilities for the future with additional funding.” For more information about VIP tickets and sponsorship, email K irk wood A rtsCommission@gmail.com. For more information about the Kirkwood Arts Commission + Foundation, email Kirkwoodarts@gmail.com.

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Have You Tried This New App? BUTTER BOARDS ARE THE FUN NEW APPETIZER TREND. THEY ARE EASIER THAN CHARCUTERIE BOARDS AND ARE SHOW-STOPPERS FOR ANY OCCASION.

This is one of my most requested seasonal items around November. The bright, tart flavor of the cranberry is accompanied by bright, subtle citrus notes of the cilantro with savory undertones from the cumin and green onions, and to finish the balancing act, just a light hint of heat to balance the sweetness from the jalapeño. A symphony of flavors to use as a garnish to your Thanksgiving plate, or to use as a topper on cream cheese for a delicious butter board appetizer.

C R A NB E R R Y JAL APEÑO SAUCE INGREDIENTS • 1 bag of cranberries (12 oz) • 4-5 green onions, chopped • 1/4 cup cilantro, rough chopped • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped • 1 cup sugar (more or less based on taste) • 1/2 teaspoon cumin • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon) • 1/8 teaspoon salt DIRECTIONS 1. Pulse the cranberries in the food processor or blender until coarsely chopped. Add green onions, jalapeno, cilantro, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and cumin to the cranberry mix. Pulse until well combined and finely chopped. 2. Transfer the mixture to a covered bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour. This will build f lavor and allow the sugar to dissolve.

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French Inspired Butter Board

NOTE: This sauce can be used in numerous ways to garnish your holiday table with pops of flavor. 1. Use it as the cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving 2. Spread on your turkey sandwiches 3. Add to the top of baked brie 4. Serve it as a salsa with some tortilla chips, or even cinnamon sugar tortilla chips 5. Blend with 8 oz of cream cheese and 1 oz of Boursin. Pour over the top and serve with crackers for a creamy dip. Create a butter board by smearing the center of a cutting board or platter with softened butter, cream cheese, Boursin cheese, or even pumpkin puree. Layer the toppings. The flavor combinations are endless. • Start with quality unsalted butter. Softened butter or whip the butter to allow for more pliability and grab a large board. • Sprinkle with a liberal layer of flakey salt, like Maldon. Find a citrus pairing to help bring additional depth or brightness, like lemon, lime, or orange. • Layer the flavors. This can be savory like roasted garlic or herbs, sweet like honey or maple syrup, fresh fruit or jams, or spicy like chili oil or chipotle powder. Add texture with dried fruits, nuts, bacon bites, and fried onions. • Serve with warm crusty bread. Antipasta-Inspired Butter Board — Roasted garlic, roasted red peppers, diced olives, sprinkled parmesan cheese, pesto drizzled, crushed red pepper, and Italian herbs over the top. Serve with warm ciabatta bread. Sweet and Spicy Board — Hot honey, fresh blackberries, bourbon bacon jam, fresh cracked pepper, and toasted pecans French-Inspired Butter Board — Diced radishes, lemon zest, herbs like basil, dill, chives, and Maldon salt. Serve with a baguette. Breakfast Board — Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar, diced strawberries, and peach jam, and serve with brioche toast.

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TREEBUTE CELEBRATES MEMORIES ROOTED IN LOVE Kirkwood Area Resident Elizabeth Schenk Shares the Story of Her Start-Up ARTICLE BY LUCY RODGERS PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELIZABETH SCHENK

Elizabeth and Brian Schenk

“When we got the call that a friend of ours passed away in May of 2020, we wanted to honor him in a special way,” stated Elizabeth Schenk. “I thought of the memorial trees that our family has planted. At every house we’ve lived in, my mom has planted a tree in memory of her father, my grandfather. So, I wanted that for our friend.” Elizabeth mentioned the idea to her friend group and, within 30 minutes, had collected $350 from people who wanted to give something longer-lasting than flowers. “I spent an extensive amount of time searching for the 1-800-Flowers for trees to order the memorial tree. I figured something like this existed, but it didn’t. So, I looked at my husband, Brian, who is very handy and closely connected to a group of advisors in the landscape industry, and I said, “Why don’t we do this?” Treebute is an e-commerce crowdfunding campaign platform that makes giving a long-lasting memorial tree as a shared gift easy and convenient. Trees can be ordered from the website, or

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create a campaign link that can be shared with others to raise money for a hardy size tree. “These are not baby saplings. We offer 10-foot to 14-foot trees, and the price includes its delivery and installation anywhere in St. Louis.” Treebute has planted over 40 trees since 2020. Treebute has been accepted to Velocity STL, a new start-up accelerator program that will help this young company work on its ability to scale nationally. “We are working with mentors who will provide access to a network of resources and funding,” said Elizabeth. “I love creating this company with my husband,” Elizabeth said. “We’ve shared the experience of how meaningful the trees are to the recipients and the gift-givers to memorialize a loved one, celebrate a birth or remember a pet. There is a spiritual element to this. We can feel the warmth of everyone around us. It fills our cup.” For more information, visit Treebute.com.

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