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LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Gordon Montgomery | gordon.montgomery@lifestylepubs.com Kelley Lamm | kelley.lamm@lifestylepubs.com

A Magical Season

EDITOR

Judy Peters | judy.peters@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Rachel Chrisman

THIS MONTH, WE HIGHLIGHT THE MAGIC OF THE WINTER SEASON, INCLUDING LOTS OF FUN ACTIVITIES, BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR. Whether it’s a festive light display, the Fete de Glace ice festival, or gift shopping with friends, we hope you revel in your activities, no matter what they are.

L AYO UT DESIGNER

Sara Minor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Julie Brown Patton

If you’re entertaining for the holidays, then consider doing it in a Scandinavian fashion. Check out “Bringing Back the Smörgåsbord” on page 20. And on page 28, we’ve got some great Whiskey recipes from the local area for those who want to “raise their spirits” this winter. On Dec. 25, moviegoers nationwide get the chance to learn the story of football great Kurt Warner through a biographical sports drama film by Lionsgate called American Underdog and we had a chance to talk with Kurt & Brenda Warner... see their story on page 34. As this year comes to a close, we’d like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for you, our Reader. We value your input and strive to serve you well. We also appreciate our Ad Partners – we wouldn’t be here without you.

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We look forward to another great year ahead and all the exciting changes and

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OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

Happy Holidays and have a magical season.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2021

FEATURES 20 Bringing Back The Smörgåsbord Inspire Holiday Gatherings Through a 'Scandinavian Table'

24 Holman for the Holidays Looking for the Holiday Gift of a Lifetime? Let’s Talk Luxury!

28 Women & Whiskey Raise Your Spirits this Winter with One of These Local Favorites

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42 Tribute to a Man & His Community Hon. Thomas P. Hannegan, 51, Leaves a Legacy

DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Local Experiences

20 Culinary Creations 24 Local’s Choice 34 Back Stage 38 Giving Back 41

Realty Report

42 Parting Thoughts

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GOOD TIMES 1.

City Lifestyle Magazines Annual Celebration Event Publishers Gordon & Kelley Montgomery were excited to thank all their advertisers and contributors at their Annual Celebation of Community event at Chandler Hill Vineyards, themed "Inspired by You." Photos by Julie Brown Patton.

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1. Editor Judy Peters, husband Dan talk with Mark & Angie Adkisson of Home Instead. | 2. Guests enjoyed cocktails & appetizers. | 3. Guests received swag bags & door prizes. | 4. Mayor Bob Nation, Publishers, Mayor Len Pagano and Mayor Jason Law | 5. Mayors and wives Patton | 6. Calvert and Williams Band | 7. Oma’s Barn owner Lisa Hagemann with husband and friends | 8. Lake St. Louis Mayor Jason Law and wife Kristin. Sealtek owners David Monahan and wife | 9. Publishers with Cottleville Mayor Bob Ronkoski | 10. Carl and Diana Vacarro with Kasey Lamm Stoudt | 11. Keith and Jeanne Liston | 12. Rich and Melissa Ropp 10

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LIVE. SHOP. WORK. DINE. WILD AND SWINGIN' HOLIDAY PARTY The J Scheidegger Center presents BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY: WILD AND SWINGIN’ HOLIDAY PARTY December 23. Dressed in zoot suits, the band brings audiences a nonstop medley of jump blues, jazz, and swing, with swing versions of holiday favorites along with their own hits. Tickets: LUBoxOffice. UniversityTickets.com.

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

WINTER AND REVEL WINTER IS A TIME TO ENJOY FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHILE USHERING IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON. Whether you are enjoying one of the many festive activities our city has to offer or spending time with loved ones, the memories made will be cherished.

THINGS TO DO IN WINTER + Discover scenic St. Charles County Park trails less traveled...hidden gems, led by park rangers. Dec. 4 and Dec. 31 at Matson Hill Park. 670 Matson Hill, Defiance, Missouri 63341 + Groups with children ages 6+ can find unique educational experiences at the Heritage Museum. 90-minute history-based programs explore St. Charles County history. Wednesdays thru December 8. 1630 Heritage Landing, St. Peters, MO 63376 + Xtreme International Ice Racing, at The Family Arena January 29, will get your adrenaline pumping! Modified speedway bikes and quads offer the fastest sport on ice. 2002 Arena Parkway St. Charles, MO 63301 + There are lots of hills in the area to sled or snow ski down, including Quail Ridge Park. Bundle up, be careful and have fun! 560 Interstate Dr., Wentzville, MO 63385 + During Fete de Glace, St. Charles' annual ice festival, January 29, you can watch as carvers bring the ephemeral art of ice carving to life. 200 S Main St., St Charles, MO 63301 16

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SEASONAL LIGHT DISPLAYS AND EVENTS + Experience Christmas traditions of the past while strolling through this enchanting village illuminated with thousands of lantern-lit candles at The Daniel Boone Home, Dec. 3-4, 10-11. 1868 Highway F, Defiance, MO 63341 + Be transported to a world of yuletide nostalgia with Victorian carolers, sugarplum fairies and cranky Jack Frost at St. Charles' Christmas Traditions, through December 24. 200 S Main St., St Charles, MO 63301 + All aboard...the Holiday Toy Train display at the Heritage Museum, featuring two trains and historical buildings from throughout St. Charles County; thru January 9. 1630 Heritage Lndg, St. Peters, MO 63376 + Spend the day at Streets of St. Charles for Deck the Streets December 4.! Visit Santa, enjoy a free movie and shop the holiday specials. 1520 South 5th St., St. Charles, MO 63301

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+ Lindenwood University's free Winterfest, Sunday, December 5, 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. brings together the campus and the community for an evening of holiday merriment. 209 S Kingshighway St Saint Charles, MO 63301

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CULINARY CREATIONS

bringing back the smörgåsbord ARTICLE BY MEL BOBAN

CHARCUTERIE IS A WIDESPREAD TREND THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, BUT THE SMÖRGÅSBORD IS A UNIQUE ITERATION OF SERVING MEALS AT A PARTY THAT CAN BE USED TO REALLY ELEVATE CELEBRATIONS. Originally debuted in 1939 at the New York World’s Fair exhibition, this iconic Scandinavian meal presentation is a great way to inspire holiday meals. Scandinavia and Sweden, in particular, have a special place in my heart, with my grandma’s relatives immigrating from Småland, Sweden and having studied abroad there in college. I had the amazing experience firsthand of the way their gatherings focus on heartfelt connection. The center of a Swedish holiday celebration is often the smörgåsbord, plum full of goodies. What exactly makes a smörgåsbord? It stretches further than America's charcuterie boards -- incorporating hot and cold dishes in a buffet-style setup. It’s a giant grazing table for guests to snack from throughout the evening, sparking conversation and encouraging mingling. Think about a charcuterie board-initiated next level, stretching across the entire table. When incorporating a smörgåsbord style serving setup, take color into mind. I like to think of the dishes as decor themselves -- adding greenery or berries for pops of red and green. Fruits, such as oranges, pears, cranberries or even apple slices, make for beautiful coloring as well as holiday candy, cinnamon stocks and pine cones. Decorative napkins and serve ware also can be displayed with small decor items, such as evergreen sprigs, bells, ornaments and festive glassware. Smörgåsbords give everyone a chance to be creative and to impress guests. Cheers!

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

Holman Home For The Holidays LOOKING FOR THE HOLIDAY GIFT OF A LIFETIME? LET’S TALK LUXURY!

LOOKING FOR THE HOLIDAY GIFT OF A LIFETIME? Let’s talk luxury! The sky is the limit in your dream car from Holman. Holman Motorcars

pass by from afar, but the magnitude of what happens inside is impressive. With sales nearing $100 million annually, Holman holds a solid book of repeat and new clientele looking for the best of the best in luxury and exotics. Newly known as Holman Motorcars since March of 2020, most of the same staff members remain and have decades of experience in this business - they’re passionate about helping you build your dream car - even if it has to arrive via international freight in a special, bolted crate. Holman has a sister location in Ft. Lauderdale, so their national footprint enables them to offer VIP experiences from coast-to-coast. Brian Lee Tull, Holman’s General Sales Manager spends his day buzzing around their campus delivering top notch service to their clients - from coordinating bespoke customer orders and scheduling international deliveries in time for Christmas. Yet, when we managed to track him down he was calm, cool and collected in describing Holman and their values. Holman Motorcars prioritizes delivering an exceptional experience for their customers. This starts with the culture difference that can be felt – where people come first and feel valued. Holman Motorcars is part of the Holman Automotive family with 40 dealerships spanning the country. What began in 1924 as a single Ford store, has grown into one of the premier automotive groups. Holman Automotive was just ranked the #2 dealership group in the 2021 Automotive Reputation Report. Yet it 24

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throw off of Highway 40 in Chesterfield. You might recognize it as you

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St. Louis, formerly known as St. Louis Motorcars, is located just a stone’s

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LOCAL’S CHOICE (CONTINUED) is a still family-owned business – with state-of-the art facilities and a reputation of exceptional service. Holman Motorcars offer new cars from six ultra-luxury lines, including Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Lotus and Rolls-Royce. They also have one of the finest collections of Certified pre-owned vehicles as well as off-brands such as McLaren, Porsche and Ferrari. You can shop online, visit the showroom or you can start from scratch and create the car of your wildest dreams. “As Bentley says, there are a billion possible configurations,” Brian explained. What’s new in luxury? They have a new Snow Quartz Pearl Flying Spur that you have to see to appreciate just how beautiful a simply-white car can be as well as a Verde Aries STO (stands for "Super Trofeo Omologato") that might just be one of the coolest colors you’ll ever see on a sports car. Brian says that their brands’ luxury SUVs including Bentayga, DBX, Urus and Cullinan are in the highest of demands, with many families looking for luxury and functionality combined. Lotus is teasing their own electric SUV codenamed the Type 132. Electric, to no surprise, is becoming more popular and many brands such as Bentley are offering hybrid options. Electrification is on the horizon, but even as automation revs up for many car brands, luxury remains handmade. The brands they offer are always created meticulously by expert designers and craftspeople, with the highest attention to detail in each stitch. In fact, Brian feels the quality is only getting better over time. He says that Sir Henry Royce's ethos was always to "take the best that exists and make it better and when it doesn't exist, design it." In a true holiday spirit, Holman is unique to luxury car sales in their efforts to give back (to the tune of over $3 million annually). Their employees, who are treated with the same utmost respect as their clientele, continually donate to United Way St. Louis, giving back to the community directly around them. Holman has donated over $1 million to the United Way nationally each year for the past five years. Holman employees are supported with paid time off to volunteer, banking over a thousand hours of time giving back. Holman Motorcars recently hosted a Lamborghini x Movember event in spirited competition with 90

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other Lamborghini dealers worldwide as part of a global activation. Local Lamborghini owners decked their cars with mustaches and helped raise awareness and funds for men’s health, suicide prevention, and cancer. Lamborghini St. Louis ranked #13 out of 90 Lamborghini dealerships worldwide. Just goes to show that it’s the people and the engagement that counts. What’s happening the week we interviewed Brian? A special delivery for a client on the Nice List - a $4 million 2022 Bugatti Pur Sport. One of sixty for the world. These special hyper-cars are flown in from the factory (Bugatti is in Molsheim, France) and arrive in large wooden crates, waiting to be revealed. It’s an exciting day when one arrives! Earlier this year, the dealership received a delivery of two Lamborghini Sian hyper-cars at the same time, rare gems of only 63 made in the world. We can’t wait to hear more about the orders placed for the holidays…are you adding any of these to your Santa list, too?

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Women & W h iskey ARTICLE BY JUDY PETERS

MANY WILL BE ENTERTAINING FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER BY SHARING IN A COCKTAIL OR TWO, INCLUDING UNIQUE WHISKEY COCKTAILS. There's a misconception that whiskey is a "man's drink" but that is quickly changing. Women have always been involved in the whiskey distilling industry. What’s quickly changing is that they’re finally getting recognized for the contributions they’ve made through time…and, they’re reshaping what remains a male-dominated profession. Distilling used to be considered “women’s work,” part of their duties around the hearth and home. In his book, "Whiskey Women," Fred Minnick writes that women in medieval Europe used their distilling acumen to make medicine, but were also persecuted when those same skills were denounced as black magic. That tradition continued on the early American frontier. Catherine Spears Frye Carpenter, a widowed mother and distiller in early 19th-century Kentucky, was the first to record a recipe for sour-mash whiskey. As modern, industrial distilling emerged after the Civil War, and as gender roles became more rigid, women played less of a role in whiskey production, though they left their stamp in other ways. In the 1950s, Margie Samuels designed the bottle and label for her husband’s new whiskey brand, Maker's Mark, and even developed its signature red-wax seal. Today, women represent almost 30 percent of whiskey drinkers in the U.S. (up from 15 percent in the 1990s) and are responsible for up to 70 percent of alcohol purchasing decisions for the home. “Women have embarked on a renewed journey of rediscovering the rich dimensions of whiskey over the past few years,” says Whiskey Sales Ambassador Rebecca Babb of St. Louis Distillery. “There has been an explosion of creativity in producing complex, flavorful spirits, attitudes have shifted, and the drinkability of whiskey continues to emerge; thus, the love affair with the many varieties of liquid gold is flourishing. Women have extremely refined palates and are finding they enjoy the flavor, the burn, and the lingering finish of whiskey when compared with other spirits.” So during this holiday season, or when you need to raise your spirits this winter, whip up some of these unique whiskey concoctions that really put the spirit in this special season. Here are just a few samples of some of the whiskey cocktails you can find in this area, or make at home using these recipes: 28

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RAISE YOUR SPIRITS THIS WINTER WITH ONE OF THESE LOCAL FAVORITES

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The New Fashion From St. Louis Distillery in St. Charles

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Twilight (the black whiskey sour) From Novellus: A Novel Dining Experience North Main St. - St Charles

INGREDIENTS: + 2 oz. Uncle Nearest 1884 (Black and Women Owned Distillery) + 3/4 oz. lemon juice, freshly squeezed + 1/2 oz. activated charcoal simple syrup + 1/2 oz. egg white + 2 dashes of activated charcoal edible glitter STEPS: 1. Add bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white to a shaker and dry-shake for 30 seconds without ice. 2. Add ice and shake again until well-chilled. 3. Strain into a coupe glass. 4. Garnish with Luxardo Cherry.

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Novellus in St. Charles. Photo by Spencer Peck Twilight. Photo by Spencer Peck

Smoked Maple Old Fashioned

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American Underdog

LIFE OF ST. LOUIS FAN FAVORITE NFL QUARTERBACK KURT WARNER MADE INTO INSPIRING MOVIE WITH WIFE, BRENDA

ARTICLE BY TARA HITCHCOCK AND JULIE BROWN PATTON

Zachary Levi and Kurt Warner.

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"So, somet hing about your mind, heart and soul even goes b ack t here t o t h at pain and t o realizing t h at, gosh, t h at was t he lowest of low... and t hen somet hing else hits you, and you t hink 'no, t his is t he lowest of low.' T hen you're 25 years down t he ro ad and you t hink, ' Y ou know wh at ? T his is a reminder t h at I survived.

"DESTINY BELONGS TO UNDERDOGS."

Brenda says the movie production period

St. Louis area residents know and love

was surreal because “when you see it being

the true story of National Football League

played out, you relive it.”

quarterback Kurt Warner’s journey as an

“So, something about your mind, heart and

undrafted player who ascended to winning

soul even goes back there to that pain and to

the 2000 Super Bowl with the St. Louis

realizing that, gosh, that was the lowest of low…

Rams. On Dec. 25, moviegoers nationwide

and then something else hits you, and you think

get the chance to learn the story as well

‘no, this is the lowest of low.’ Then you’re 25

through a biographical sports drama film by

years down the road and you think, ‘You know

Lionsgate called American Underdog.

what? This is a reminder that I survived. That I’m

The movie stars actor Zachary Levi as Kurt, alongside Oscar-winner Anna Paquin as his wife, Brenda, and actor Dennis Quaid as head coach Dick Vermeil.

a survivor. That I am who I am today because of making it through that,’” she adds. She says their family story is relatable because they weren’t superheroes, nor extra

While the movie retraces Kurt’s incredible

special -- they just kept going and doing the

rise from supermarket shelf-stocker to Super

best they could. “So that helps make it worth

Bowl champion and MVP, the film also is a tes-

having to relive all those moments, just hop-

tament to the Warners’ decades-long love story,

ing someone will be touched by it.”

a tale of never settling, finding love deserved, and persevering through difficult times.

Ironically enough, the majority of the time Kurt was on set, it was focused on football

Today, Brenda and Kurt are parents of

matters. “But it was the stuff away from the

seven children. Their son Kade plays Kansas

football field that was the most impactful to

State football, and their teenage son Elijah

me and brought back many different mem-

leads his Brophy High School team in

ories. Reliving those moments at the wed-

Arizona. In-between Kurt’s NFL TV com-

ding, thinking back to [our kids] Zack and

mitments in Los Angeles, Brenda’s welding

Jesse, how that played out… I think those

projects, their relentless commitment to

were the two days or the two scenes that

Treasure House in honor of their son Zack

impacted me the most when I was on set.”

(another incredible “underdog” story you’ll

Kurt says he and Brenda’s secret from day

see unfold in the film), hanging with their four

one is saying that there are no options other

daughters, being grandparents and fitting in

than finding a way through whatever.

a few last-minute intense pickleball games

"I think both of us, because of what we’ve

with friends, the Warners reflect on exposing

been through, realize that, okay, life is going

their lives in a film project that’s been more

to suck at times and it’s not going to be what

than 10 years in the making.

we want, but there are no options than to do CONTINUED >

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The wedding scene in the movie.

"I t hink one of t he cool t hing s about t his movie t h at I never expected was when our kids saw it. I t hink t he dept h of appreci ation t h at t hey h ave for us, and for t he journey we went t hrough, now is deeper t h an it ever was before."

The Warners on set in Oklahoma City.

The Warner family 36

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it together,” he says. “I think one of the cool things about this movie that I never expected was when our kids saw it. I think the depth of appreciation that they have for us, and for the journey we went through, now is deeper than it ever was before. And I think that helped us through this movie to see that sort of impact. I don’t know what’s going to happen on the big screen, but

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that to me is one of the coolest parts. Our kids stepping back and going ‘wow, that was awesome,’ and just appreciating both sides of our journey. It seemed to really hit home for them in a way I’ve never heard them express before.” Catch the American Underdog movie trailer online via YouTube [YouTube.

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GIVING AWAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR, LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS IS GIVING $300,000 TO RECIPIENTS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND BEYOND... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO ANNA SAROL, THE DAUGHTER OF A SINGLE MOTHER, WAS PARALYZED IN A GYMNASTICS ACCIDENT WHEN SHE WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT UNTIL LAST YEAR SHE DID NOT HAVE A STAIRLIFT IN HER HOME. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000. “I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my

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otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized. One such nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her three young relatives. The children came from an abusive situation, and Kathy, a single guardian, works tirelessly to provide for them. Nevertheless, the family was already living in poverty despite her working seven days a week when Kathy lost her job during the pandemic. She resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent. When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy. “When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.” In yet another case, Emily* who worked as a janitor at a school, was a recipient and was struggling to afford simply buying groceries for her children. Before the ongoing difficulties of the pandemic even started, a tornado destroyed the school she worked at just a couple weeks before the initial shutdown in March 2020 which resulted in a loss of income for her. Emily was incredibly surprised and grateful to receive assistance from the giveaway. *Names changed for privacy

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

ST. CHARLES COUNTY

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG DOM BDRMS BATHS

Whitmoor CC - Upper Whitmoor Dr

$3,150,000.00

$2,825,000.00

370

Camelot - Guinevere Dr

$1,189,000.00

$1,325,000.00

111

Timberlane Trails - Lakeview Dr

$1,100,000.00

$1,220,000.00

111

Westleigh - Westleigh Manor Dr

$1,150,000.00

$1,102,500.00

Camelot - Enchanted

$939,900.00

$945,000.00

101

Glennstone Est - Glennstone Ct

$849,000.00

$895,000.00

105

Whitmoor CC - Whitmoor Dr

$699,000.00

$875,000.00

125

Hawk Ridge - Saybridge Manor Pkwy

$830,000.00

$825,000.00

Talbridge - Sturbridge Ct

$650,000.00

$665,000.00

102

Amber Meadows - Crimson Meadows

$624,900.00

$650,000.00

104

Bogey Hills Est - Number Six Green

$575,000.00

100

Sumac Ridge - Sumac Ridge Dr

$535,000.00

$560,000.00

105

Brook Hollow - Brook Mont

$525,000.00

$540,000.00

103

Avondale - River Birch

$500,000.00

$525,000.00

105

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PARTING THOUGHTS HON. THOMAS P. HANNEGAN, 51, LEAVES A LEGACY

ARTICLE BY JUDY PETERS

TRIBUTE TO A MAN & H I S C O M M U N IT Y TOM HANNEGAN TRULY CARED ABOUT HIS COMMUNITY. As a lifetime St. Charles resident, business owner, volunteer, and for the last five years as State Representative, he set a life goal to improve his community in whatever ways he could, and to promote this great area to others. One way he was able to highlight all he loved about his community was through publishing StreetScape Magazine for 13 years. He and his team also produced the Beyond the Best Business Awards to recognize local businesses, as well as several fashion shows throughout the years, which helped local charities. The non-profit closest to his heart was the Boys & Girls Club of St. Charles County, where he served

being an African safari. Scott says he will always highlight and

on the Board of Directors. Karen Engler, CEO of the

remember the good times.

organization, had these words to describe Tom’s

The co-publisher of St. Charles County Lifestyle, Kelley Lamm-

commitment. “Always a champion for the under-

Montgomery, worked with Tom on StreetScape for a time and

dog, Tom worked to ensure our kids have access to

has fond memories as well.

great futures through mentoring, safe spaces, and

"15 years ago, I was pulled into Tom's office by Karen Hoffman

academic support. Tom joined the board in honor

who said I must meet Tom Hannegan! I knew at that moment

of his mother and continued her legacy of commit-

Tom was a one-of-a-kind gem,” she recalls.

ment to our mission. We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and Club champion.”

“It was true love…well maybe not the one of fairy tales and romance…but one of laughter and dedication as true friends in

Tom attended Academy of the Sacred Heart and

business and life. I will always cherish my time knowing Tom and

Duchesne High School before graduating from

will dearly miss him. He was dedicated to his city, bringing new

Lindenwood University with a master’s degree in

things to St. Charles no one else did. I am a better person know-

Human Resources. He served in HR for Station

ing him and all the opportunities he shared with me."

Casino (now Ameristar) before joining his family’s

I, too, was very close to Tom, as we worked on StreetScape

business, Hannegan Real Estate and Construction,

Magazine together for 11 years. He was funny, quirky, and cre-

prior to starting the Magazine.

ative, with big ideas. No one could tell him something couldn’t be

Tom met his life partner, Scott Mell, in 2013, and

done. We can continually be inspired by his tenacity, originality,

he eventually joined Tom in the publishing busi-

and true dedication to all he cared about, and all those he cared

ness. They loved to travel; their biggest adventure

for. His smile will always be remembered.

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