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July 26 - August 1, 2013 Webster-Kirkwood Times 9-A

Find High-Quality, Hand-Knotted RugsAt Ageless Rug Treasures

Ageless Rug Treasures has been sellinghand-knotted rugs in Webster Grovessince 1997. Owner Matthew Bay runs thebusiness, along with his mother, Marynell,and his wife, Lulu.

You will always be assisted by a familymember, he said.

Bay fell into the rug trade shortly aftercollege when he happened to pass a ruggallery.

I was immediately struck by lightning,Bay said. The glowing colors, spectaculardesigns, even the smell of wool captivatedme. I asked for a job and received one doingthe manual labor. After working at the storefor several years, I took the plunge andopened my own gallery.

Ageless Rug Treasures specializes inhigh-quality, hand-knotted rugs in a widerange of colors, patterns andstyles from classic to casual tocontemporary. It can take twoor three weavers as long as sixto eight months to create one8- by 10-foot rug.

Building inventory is very

expensive and requires years of time, Baysaid.

Over the years his business has not onlygrown, but it has also changed. Bay rststocked primarily traditional rugs. Now heoffers just about any style one could dreamof.

At rst just a few interior designerspatronized the shop. Now a large part of thebusiness is with designers. And customers

can view the inventory on the Ageless RugTreasures website.

Bay enjoys the challenge of selectinggorgeous rugs that meet his qualitystandards.

These rugs also must be something Imcondent someone will fall in love with, hesaid.

Customers tell Bay that no one elsehas the selection of rugs, inquantity as well as uniquenessand beauty, that he does.Customers also appreciate theopportunity to take a rug homefor a one-night trial beforemaking a decision.

From left: Matt Bay, Meera, Marynell, Lulu Bay and dogs Danny and Boo.

14 N. Gore Ave. Webster Groves 314-918-9256www.agelessrugs.com

Greentree Pharmacy Where PatientsAre More Than Just A Prescription

With more and more small pharmaciesbeing bought out by big chains, GreentreePharmacy in Kirkwood is bucking the trend.

Paul Hueseman, Pharm.D., opened theindependently-owned business in November2012 in the heart of downtown Kirkwood.

Growing up in Kirkwood, I have a lovefor the community here and saw a huge defi-cit in Kirkwood that we did not have a com-munity pharmacy that was independentlyowned, said Hueseman, whose father also isa pharmacist.

He started his career in pediatric phar-macy at the St. Louis Childrens Hospital.Prior to starting Greentree Pharmacy,Hueseman was a partner in BellevuePharmacy, a compounding pharmacy.

Greentree offers prescription and over-the-counter medications, Medicare Part Dprescriptions, diabetes products and supplies,supplements and orthotics. Greentree alsoprovides special services, such as customflavoring of medications forchildren and pets; medica-tion therapy management(MTM); special packagingfor medication adherence;

refill synchronization; a weight-loss pro-gram; and flu shots and immunizations.

The pharmacy serves Kirkwood resi-dents, physicians and those from area grouphomes and assisted-living communities.

The 301 S. Kirkwood Road location has along pharmaceutical history. Built in 1918,the building was first occupied by RoyThompsons Pharmacy until 1943. SidneySmith Pharmacy then took over and remaineduntil 1983.

Hueseman enjoys applying that home-town touch and gets satisfaction from talkingto his patients about their medications andtheir condition to empower them with moreinformation in order to be healthy, he said.

Our patients are more than just a pre-scription to us they are our friends andneighbors, he said. He said they appreciatethe time he takes to talk to them.

Customers are invited to visit the phar-macys website at www.greentree-rx.com.

Greentree Pharmacy is amember of the Health Martnetwork of independentpharmacies.

Paul Hueseman, Pharm D and owner

301 S. Kirkwood Road Kirkwood 394-2404www.greentree-rx.com

Shop Sugar Magnolia For The PerfectBra & Specialty Lingerie

Sugar Magnolia Boutique, WebsterGroves specialty lingerie and bra shop, fea-tures custom-fit bras and offers loungewear,intimates, bridal, burlesque and maternitylingerie, as well as hosiery, jewelry, soapsand candles.

I have always loved lingerie, but after 13years of marriage and three children, I didnteven recognize my own body, said shopowner Lisa Davis.

Left frustrated by the lack of options andthe difficulty in locating a proper-fitting bra,Davis founded Sugar Magnolia in February2012. The goal was a unique specialty shopthat provides a personal experience, as wellas an array of sizes.

Were trying to fill the void between aboring bra shop and a swanky adult store,Davis said.

While Davis has a true passion for linge-rie, store manager CarrieDalton brings a fresh cre-ative flair to the store, mak-ing them a dynamic duo.

We are changing the

way women feel about themselves, one bra ata time, Davis said.

Recent research showed that about 80percent of women are wearing the wrong brasize. An ill-fitting bra can cause neck, backand shoulder pain.

At Sugar Magnolia, you will be fitted byone of our specialists and given the knowl-edge to help you understand why a great fit-ting bra is so important for e very woman no

matter her size, Davis said,Customers say they love the array of bra

sizes from cup sizes AA to N and band sizesfrom 28 to 50. The shop also carries lacy,silky, risqu and romantic styles, plus specialmade-in-the-shop garters which are givenaway with each lingerie purchase.

Whether youre seeking the perfect gift,a custom special order, space for a party, or abasic everyday bra, you can expect a com-

fortable, highly personal-ized shopping experience atSugar Magnolia, Davissaid.

From left: Lisa Davis and Carrie Dalton

38 N. Gore Ave. Webster Groves 314-395-9159www.sugar-magnolia.com

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Webster Eye Care GoesBeyond 20/20 Vision

Webster Eye Care is looking forward tothe return of Lesa Klein, O.D., to the opto-

metric practice.It began in 1992 when Gail Doell, O.D.

and Harvey Mack, O.D., purchased an

established private optometric practice. Ayear later Dr. Mack sold his half to LesaKlein, O.D., who was a partner until 2002.

Cheryl Davidson, O.D., joined the practice

in July 2000. Dr. Klein is rejoining thepractice effective Aug. 13. While Dr. Kleinwas away, the practice added two optom-

etrists: Lisa Schembri, O.D., and BethHenderson, O.D.

We are a full-service optometric prac-

tice dedicated to providing the highest-quality vision care for children and adultsin a friendly, comfortable and professional

atmosphere, said the partners. With ahighly trained staff and state-of-the-artequipment, we go beyond 20/20.

Services include optical dispensingwith fashionframes, contact

lenses, including

hard-to-fit prescriptions, bifocals, astigma-

tism correction and other special chal-lenges.

We pride ourselves on taking care of

those hard-to-fit glasses prescriptions orcontact lenses, said Davidson. We usethe newest technology to diagnose macu-

lar degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts andother eye diseases.

Other services include: comprehensiveeye examinations; contact lens fitting;treatment of eye diseases, including glau-coma, conjunctivitis, dry eyes and ocular

allergies; urgent care for eye injuries andinfections; binocular vision assessments;interdisciplinary consultations; a full-ser-

vice optical dispensary with designerframes, such as Ted Baker, Nine West andMaui Jim sunglasses; and up-to-date lens

technology.Customers say they appreciate the fact

that Webster Eye Care is a locally-owned

business wherepatients arefamily.

From left: Dr. Lesa Klein, Dr. Lisa Schembri, Dr. Gail Doell and Dr. Cheryl Davidson.

(Not pictured) Dr. Beth Henderson.

7954 Big Bend Blvd. Webster Groves 962-7580www.webstereyecarestl.com

WEBSTER EYE CARE

Linek Plumbing:Now In Its 97th Year

Three generations of Lineks have beenrunning Linek Plumbing Co. since 1916. Thebusiness, founded by Frank and Henry Linek,was known in the early years as LinekBrothers Plumbing Co.

Frank and Anna Lineks sons, Joe andBill, followed their father into the plumbingprofession. In the 1960s, under Bills influ-ence, the company expanded their scope ofwork to include larger commercial jobs, allthe while maintaining and improving theservice and remodeling field.

The company moved from St. Louis to it spresent location in Webster Groves in 1970.Now sons Bill and Jim and Joes son Johncarry on the longstanding tradition of qualityand exceptional customer service which theylearned from their fathers.

Over the years, Linek Plumbing hasgrown from a two-man shop to a thrivingfull-service business that currently employs19 plumbers, laborers and office staff.

The company handles residential and com-mercial work, including repair

and remodeling, water heater installation,back flow preventers, and sewer and draincleaning and repair.

From single-bathroom bungalows to cus-tom homes with a wide variety of bath andkitchen configurations, Linek Plumbing hasan experienced team of plumbers and officestaff on hand to suit any need.

Linek Plumbing Co. is known for itsfriendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff andits exceptional service.

We get a lot of satisfaction in return fora job well done, said Jim Linek. We areproud of the quality and dedication of al l ouremployees and their desire to be the best.

Linek has union plumbers and is a mem-ber of ASPE, PHCC and St. Louis PlumbingIndustry Council. Bill Linek has served onthe councils board several times.

Linek plumbers are familiar with the spe-cial needs of historic homes, and are expert atinstalling new, energy-efficient plumbing fix-tures in homes and commercial operations of

all shapes and sizes.

Top photo, from left: Bill Jr., John, Bill Sr., Jim

Circa 1948 photo, from left: Bill, Frank (father), Joe

linek

plumbing

co.24 Kirkham Ind. Dr. Webster Groves 314-962-0956

Stay On Top Of Latest Home RemodelingTrends With Riggs Construction

Whats hot in the world of home designand remodeling today, and what classic

looks will stand the test of time? RiggsConstruction & Design has the answers!

Since 1959, Riggs has helped homeown-

ers in Kirkwood and Webster update their

homes by incorporating the features andcomponents needed by todays families, andcreating floor plans to maximize function

and flow. Staying on top of the latest prod-ucts and trends through continuing education

has allowed Riggs to provide the best solu-

tions for clients.Here in Kirkwood and Webster, we have

home styles of all types, from historic tomid-century modern and everything in

between, said Amie Riggs Swarts, co-own-

er of Riggs Construction & Design. Itsimportant to know what products are avail-

able and what modern features will be mostappropriate for the home and the homeown-

ers needs.Whether the home-

owner is looking for a

minor facelift, a com-plete transformation or

preservation of the homes historic integrity,

knowing what products to select is a keycomponent in creating the space.

Riggs holds extensive knowledge of thetrendy, the tried-and-true, new technology

and the latest twists on traditional compo-

nents, said Swarts. Clients rely on us tohelp them make wise decisions, whether its

the style of kitchen cabinets or countertops,or the best choices for energy efficiency. We

marry that selections know-how with design

and construction expertise, extensive profes-sional certifications and service excellence

to make clients remodeling dreams a reali-ty.

To help homeowners stay on top of the

latest trends, Riggs publishes a regular seriesof tip sheets and blogs on riggsconstruction.

com. Topics range from paint color selectionto outdoor living tips and aging in place.

Through our website, we hope to shareour familys knowledge

on products and trends

and help families sayYes I can to remodel-

ing, said Swarts.

Amie Riggs Swarts and Bill Riggs

212 North Clay Ave. Kirkwood 821-7646www.riggsconstruction.com

Best Home Furnishings Proud To BeMade By Americans In America

The owner of the Best Home Furnishings

showroom in South Towne Square not only

takes pride in his business, he takes pride in

his country.

Carl Boyer, owner and manager of the

store since 2007, said customers appreciate

the fact that the stores products are

American-made by Americans in America.

Best Home Furnishings has been in the

business for 50 years, selling furniture made in

southern Indiana. The family-owned company

started as Best Chairs, and today it has become

the worlds largest chair manufacturer.

The South County showroom carries

quality living-room furniture and accent fur-

niture, including chairs, glider rockers, office

chairs, recliners, sofas, love seats, sectional

sofas, ottomans and accent tables. Best Home

Furnishings also offers over 700 custom fab-

ric and leather options so

customers can find the

perfect sofa or chair for the living room or

home office.

The products are made using domestic

kiln-dried hardwood frames and the finest

high-density foams. Recliners use Leggett

and Platt mechanisms, of Carthage, Missouri.

Customers can select the perfect furniture in

their chosen fabric, and the factory will build

it in three weeks or less.

This is the only factory-direct store any-

where in the world for the worlds largest

chair manufacturer, Boyer said.

The Best Homes factory ships to 38

countries and 2,000 retailers in the U.S., cov-

ering all 50 states. The St. Louis showroom is

the first factory-direct store for Best. It deliv-

ers all over the to St. Louis, St. Louis metro-

politan area.

Boyer finds satisfaction by making St.

Louis homes more beau-

tiful, he said.

From left: Carl Boyer, Cory Prsha and Ed Schneider.

11182-B South Towne Square 314-894-9922www.bhfstl.comLindbergh & 55 South Countybehind Dennys


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Back & Neck Care Center Celebrates

29 Years In Webster Groves

At the suggestion of my uncle, Mr.Gus Lamar, former resident and teacher atWebster Groves High School, we startedour practice in Webster Groves. We havenow served the community for the last 29years in the same location, making us theoldest established chiropractic practice inthe area, said Dr. Joseph Lane, owner ofthe Back & Neck Care Center of Webster

Groves. My father, brother, and I builtthis business from the ground up, said Dr.Lane.

Dr. Lane is a licensed chiropractic phy-sician, a certified acupuncturist, and waspreviously awarded the prestigious honorof Chiropractor of the Year in the State ofMissouri. Previously, Dr. Lane receivedthe Philanthropic Businessman of the Yearaward, and in 2005, the OutstandingBusiness award, both from the Chamber ofCommerce forhis CommunityService. He

received his degree from Logan College ofChiropractic and upon graduation, wasgiven one of two Clinic AchievementAwards for his expertise in the field.

Dr. Lane would like to acknowledgehis patients who participated in the annualCoats for Kids, Adopt-a-Family andFan Fare campaigns throughout the pastyear. Through their kind donations and

generosity we have helped the childrenand families in the Webster Groves areaand Webster-Rock Hill Ministries, admin-istered by Ed Johnson.

In the operation of his practice, Dr.Lane relies on the expertise of his assis-tant, Terri. With over fifteen years ofexperience, she handles insurance billing,medical records, and some advertisingand marketing tasks. He also counts onLaura to manage the schedule and Lisa

to assist withphysical therapy.

From left: Dr. Joseph T. Lane, his wife Cindy, daughter Lauren, son Mike and Mikes fianc

Lauren Cass

Back & Neck Care_________________________________________

C E N T E R_________________________________________

_____ of Webster Groves _____

604 E. Lockwood Webster Groves 314-968-4696

www.backandneckcarecenter.ws

Whether shopping for a single window

treatment, redecorating an entire house or

seeking the solution to a complex design

challenge, Show Me Blinds & Shutters in

Kirkwood, a gallery store for the Hunter-

Douglas brand, can help.

Show Me Blinds has been offering sales

and installation on a wide range of window

treatments since 1996.

Veteran design consultants Marcia

Hermann and Libby Blake can help custom-

ers select from limitless combinations of

color, texture, fabrics and function during a

free home consultation.

Every order is custom

designed, measured and

made. Bob Starr and Tom

Tintera perform the instal-

lations.

Show Me Blinds was

one of the first Hunter Douglas Gallery

stores established in the United States 10

years ago. All Hunter-Douglas products are

made in the U.S.A.

The connection with the well-known Hunter-

Douglas brand gives the store the aura of a

small business with big values.

Customers love that Show Me Blinds is a

small family business in Kirkwood.

For the staff, the best aspect of their

work is seeing homeowners excitement

after their new window treatments have

been installed.

Customer satisfaction

is an important part of the

business.

From left: Gary, Bob, Libby, Terri, Marsha, Barry and Tom.

Show Me Blinds & Shutters:Small Business With Big Values

933 S. Kirkwood Road Kirkwood 314-909-1177Monday Friday 9 a.m. 5 p.m.

Kirkwood Plumbing Proudly ServingCustomers For Over 25 Years

Kirkwood Plumbing is celebrating morethan 25 years of proudly serving Kirkwoodand the surrounding area.

Since starting their business at the rolltopdesk in the basement at their Kirkwoodhome, Paul and Debbie Schaefer have grownKirkwood Plumbing into a full-serviceplumbing company with licensed plumbersproviding 24-hour emergency repair service,new construction and sewer lateral servicesthroughout the St. Louis area.

This year has been a blessed one for thecompany and the Schaefer family.

Debbie Schaefer has successfully beenjuggling her KWP responsibilities with herpassion for helping others, after returning tonursing part-time. Paul Schaefer has man-

aged to spend more time with hismother, who celebrated her 90thbirthday this year. The Schaeferscelebrated their son Bradsgraduation from Truman StateUniversity and daughter Reneebecoming a new homeowner in where else Kirkwood.

Kirkwood Plumbing has been blessedwith a dedicated team working for themthroughout St. Louis County and in theiroffice at Grand and Harrison avenues.

The company is thrilled to welcome itsnewest team members: Becky and Greg.Becky is assisting Diane, a 12-year KirkwoodPlumbing veteran, in the office. Greg isbeginning his five-year apprenticeship underMaster Plumber Paul Schaefer and will beattending Rankens Plumbing Program thisfall. Interested qualified applicants are invit-ed to inquire about Kirkwood Plumbingsemployment opportunities by [email protected].

The Schaefers want to pay it forward andthank all of their loyal customers. They willdonate $10 to the charitable organization ofthe customers choice when they mentionreading this article in the Webster-KirkwoodTimes when scheduling their next servicecall.

Built on a tradition of service and quality,Kirkwood Plumbing, serves both commercialand residential customers.

Back row, from left: Brad Schaefer, Mike, Becky, Brian. Front row, from left: Jake, Greg, Deb Schaefer, Paul

Schaefer, Diane, Mike. Not pictured: Jason.

KirKwood Plumbing248 Grand Avenue Kirkwood 966-4772

www.kirkwoodplumbing.com

Boxed Lunches and CateringAt Great Harvest Bread Co.

Tom and Judy Honigfort recently cele-

brated their second anniversary as owners of

Great Harvest Bread Co.

The couple opened the bakery in May

2011 and have been carrying on the commit-

ment to baking handcrafted, fresh whole

grain breads and sweets, as well as cookies,scones, muffins and bars.

In addition to serving lunch Monday

through Saturday, Great Harvest provides

bread to The Magic House Picnic Basket

Caf; delivers bakery-made mixes, hot cere-

als and granola to Schnucks in Des Peres;

and operates a booth at the Kirkwood

Farmers Market on Saturdays.

Our boxed lunch and catering business

is also catching on, said Judy Honigfort.

Before we opened, a potential customer

asked us about providing boxed lunch-

es, it was an area we put on the

back burner until we got our

business up and running.

Since then, we have

developed and refined our

catering menu to reflect what

we do best; sandwiches show-

casing our phenomenal, whole

grain breads, delicious sweets, and fruit and

vegetable trays. The options are unbelievably

fresh and wholesome.

At Great Harvest, the staff mills the

wheat daily on a hammer mill right in the

bakery and bakes it into breads and sweets

within 24 hours.Fresh wheat means fresh product,

Honigfort said. We start baking here every

morning at 4 a.m., handcraft each product,

and sell it fresh from our shelves, often still

warm.

Our production area is out in the open so

that customers can see that everything begins

and ends here. Nothing is shipped in frozen,

or pre-made, she added.

Baking onsite goes over well with cus-

tomers, who often comment on the smell of

our bakery when they first walk in,

Honigfort said. Customers are

invited to our bread board,

where they are offered a gen-

erous, free slice of whatever

has come out of the oven that

day.

Tom and Judy Honigfort

125 W. Argonne Ave. Kirkwood 821-1848www.greatharvestkirkwood.com


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Thompson Price Kitchens, Baths & Home:Your Hometown Remodeling Coach

Remodeling is a big decision for most

homeowners. The folks at Thompson Price

rely on a proven process of matching cus-

tomers needs to design options, providing

key checkpoints in the project, minimum

disruption to customers lives and, most

importantly, professional service.Owner Tom Price considers himself more

of a design coach than product salesman.

Too often, people make a mistake by

trying to choose products like cabinets and

countertops before they have even thought

about how a kitchen or bath design will meet

their familys needs, Price said.

The TP process always starts with a col-

laborative discussion of how much the cus-

tomers cook, family size, and what they like

and dont like about their current

kitchen or bath.

We make the remodel pro-

cess natural, collaborative and

even fun! Price said.

Thompson Price Kitchens,

Baths & Home is one of the

most experienced and trusted

home remodeling teams in St.

Louis. This means customers get outstanding

selection, price and service from profession-

als who know the unique demands of success-

ful remodeling and are dedicated to finding a

design solution to fit the way they live.

Located in Des Peres since 1978,

Thompson Price is a familiar name in the St.Louis building and remodeling industries.

Tom Price holds certifications as a kitchen

and bath designer and remodeler. His

experienced team of 15 all have continuous,

updated training in design, products,

construction requirements and municipal

codes. T.J. Price and Ginger Fridley, who

head the design and sales team, are experts

in the vast array of remodeling materials

available today. The Des Peres showroom

displays a variety of these

styles, along with samples of

almost every stone, new

composite and wood finish.

People should not feel

alone in this process, Price

said. It is a big investment

and it needs to be right the

first time.

Welcome - from your local Thompson Price team!

12101B Manchester Rd. Des Peres 966-8234www.thompsonprice.com

Sparkling Service By M&P WindowWashing And Gutter Cleaning, Inc.

When was the last time you had your

windows washed or your gutters cleaned? Why

not let the professionals at M&P Window

Washing and Gutter Cleaning, Inc. get on that

ladder for you?

Owners Mark Thompson and Paul Cernich

have been partners in their residential window

washing and gutter cleaning business since

1983. They first met when both worked at a

Dennys restaurant as teenagers, and have

became lifelong friends.

Mark has lived on the same street in Webster

Groves his entire life. He is married to Terri, and

together they have three children: Brody, Trevor

and Nina.

Paul lives in Fenton with his wife Susan,

and they are the parents of Rachel, Josh, Ryan

and Nicole.

Both Mark and Paul are proud of the

relationships theyve built with their regular

customers. We appreciate our clients who

refer other clients

that is the best

compliment ever.

Over the years, weve had the opportunity

to see families grow, said Paul. Now we clean

windows and gutters for our clients sons and

daughters.

With only the two of us on the job site,

customers dont have to worry about having

several different people in and out of their

home, he added. Most of our clients dont

even have to be home for us to do our job.

M&P Window Washing has been an Angies

List Super Service Award Winner for the past 6

consecutive years. This recognition is based on

achieving and maintaining a Superior service

rating on Angies List since 2007. The company

is fully insured, and offers reasonable rates and

free estimates.

We do business with many different types

of people, from professionals in the NFL, to

self-employed individuals like ourselves, said

Mark. They all have the same thing in common

their time and everything in their home is

valuable to them.

From left: Mike Dill (fianc to Rachel Cernich), Joshua, Rachel, Ryan, Susan, Nicole and PaulCernich. Mark, Nina, Terri Thompson, and Trevor Zink. (Not pictured Brody Zink.)

868 Atalanta Webster Groves 968-1356

www.mpwindowsgutters.com

Customer is No. 1 At Michael A. ScottsAmerican Family Insurance Agency

Michael A. Scotts American FamilyInsurance agency really is all in the family.

Scott, who has owned the agency since1981, followed in the footsteps of his fatherand brothers, who were agents with differentcompanies. Now, his own children are fol-lowing in his footsteps.

We are a family-run business, saidScott. In addition to my staff, my wife anddaughter work for me. My son also works forthe claims department.

We are truly an American Family fami-ly. The company and business has been goodto my family, he added.

The staff also includes Jeanie Noll,Tammy Bartholf and Casey Jones.

The agency offers multiple policiesincluding automobile, homeowners, busi-ness, umbrella and life i nsurance.

As in other industries, technology haschanged the way theagency operates.

Technology has pro-vided us with the speed

and accuracy to providetimely service and quotesto our customers, Scottsaid.

American Family Insurance is the num-ber one commercial insurer in Missouri andone of the top providers of personal insur-ance lines, Scott said.

For the past four years, my agency has

received the J.D. Powers Award for the high-est customer satisfaction, he added.

And the customers satisfaction is whereScott gains his greatest satisfaction at work.

The customer is number one, Scottsaid. We are there for them whenever theyneed us. It makes you feel good at the end ofthe day knowing you made a customer happyand that they trust their business with us.

His customers tell him they appreciate hisquick response to any questions or con-cerns.

Follow-up is very important in this busi-ness, he said. If I dont know an answer, Iget one quickly for the customer. Customers

also like that we are a fami-ly-run business thats beenaround for 32 years.

Michael A. Scott Agencyis on Facebook at www.face-b o o k . c o m /MichaelScottAgency.

From left, front row: Casey Jones, Tammy Bartholf. Back row: Mike Scott, Michelle Weiss, Jeanie Noll

343 W. Woodbine Ave. Kirkwood 909-0883http://insurance-agency.amfam.com/MO/Michael-Scott/

All Air Systems Works To MakeCustomers Lives More Comfortable

All Air Systems Heating & Cooling has

been providing heating and cooling serviceand installation to the community since

1982.

The original owner of the business saw a

need for providing services and literally

started the business out of the trunk of hiscar, said Mark Jackson, who acquired All

Air in 2004 with his wife, Judy.

All Air, which moved to its current loca-tion in 2009, sells furnace and air condition-ing systems, humidifiers, air cleaners and

water heaters. It also services all brands.

Naturally, the business has changed over

all those years, especially in the a rea of tech-

nology.Equipment and consumers have become

more sophisticated over the years, Jackson

said. We have many more choices in equip-

ment efficiency, enhanced comfort and indoor

efficacy. Our job is to match customer desirewith the right products and

services.

All Air Systems has been

a Trane dealer for 27 years

and has achieved the status

of Trane Comfort Specialist. The designation

means the company is held to a higher stan-dard by Trane and is regularly evaluated for

performance.

Jackson takes a consulting approach with

his customers, getting great satisfaction in

helping customers understand in lay termshow their heating and cooling systems work.

He listens carefully to his customers so he

can find the best solution.My goal is to provide solutions, making

my customers lives more comfortable, he

said.

We love our new Trane air conditioner,

said customers Vivian and Russell S., who

purchased a new system in 2011. We are sograteful to have a found a business that really

cares about their customers and the service

they provide them. We value the courtesy we

received from their team including from

the office personnel.All Air is currently run-

ning a summer rebate pro-

gram that could save custom-

ers up to $1,250 on a new

qualifying Trane system.

Mark Jackson

131 Prospect Kirkwood 966-5600www.callallair.com


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American Visions Contemporary Crafts SellsWorks Of American Artists Exclusively

American Visions Contemporary Crafts,

celebrating its second anniversary in its new

Warson Woods location, continues to be

warmly welcomed by its new Warson Woods

and Glendale neighbors.

Norma Van Gent started the retail gallery

in 1997 to bring fine crafts to the St. Louisarea.

I loved the wonderful fine crafts I expe-

rienced at local art fairs and galleries through-

out the United States, she said. I wanted an

opportunity to present these fine crafts to my

community.

American Visions sells the work of

American artists, including several local art-

ists. Works include handmade products in

clay, glass, fiber, wood and metal,

as well as an extensive collection

of jewelry.

Over the years Van Gent has

found that more and more custom-

ers are wanting to spend their dol-

lars locally, support the arts com-

munity and have a retail experience

where they are recognized and get

great service.

American Visions is one of only a handful

of local galleries selling American-made craft

exclusively, Van Gent said.

We are known for our artist-made jewel-

ry, available in a wide range of styles and price

points. We maintain wish lists for our cus-tomers, she noted.

The shops sales associates Maureen

Garcia, Christy OBrien, Teddy Gruener and

Barbara Rand help customers find the perfect

gift or purchase. Rand is also a jewelry artist

who is constantly creating one-of-a-kind

temptations.

Customers appreciate the variety of hand-

made products we carry at affordable prices,

Van Gent said.

The greatest satisfaction Van

Gent derives from her business

is the one-on-one contact with

customers I experience when

telling an artists story or inform-

ing a customer about materials

or craft techniques.

From left: Teddy Gruener, Barbara Rand, Christy OBrien, Norma Van Gent and Maureen Garcia.

9999 Manchester Road Warson Woods314-965-0060 www.american-visions.com

Milagro Modern Mexican: An AuthenticTaste Of Mexico In Webster Groves

Adam and Jason Tilford spent two yearslooking for just the right Webster Groveslocation to open their full-service Mexicanrestaurant. We wanted to give back tothe community where we grew up and con-tinue to grow the restaurant scene in OldWebster.

Milagro Modern Mexican opened in mid-2010 in the new Shoppes at Olde Webster,offering chef-inspired Mexican food with afull-service bar. The brothers were inspiredby their travels through Mexico in their earlyyears, when they lived in San Diego wheretheir father was stationed in the Coast Guard.They moved to St. Louis in 1990.

Our goal with Milagro was to bring tra-ditional, non-Americanized Mexican food tothe area, said owner Adam Tilford.

They love talking to their amazing patronsfrom Webster, Kirkwood and all over MetroSt. Louis. They get special satisfaction fromseeing old friends

who say theyve heard great things aboutMilagro.

Indeed, the word about Milagro has got-ten around. The restaurant has been namedBest Mexican Restaurant for 2010 and 2011by several publications, and Chef JasonTilford was named Best Local Chef in the2011 Riverfront Times Best of St. Louisawards.

The Tilfords have continued to add to therestaurants ambience and have expanded themenu since opening. But the focus is still ontraditional Mexican fare. Customers oftentell the Tilfords that when they dine atMilagro, they dont feel like they are eatingat a Mexican-themed restaurant but that theyare eating at a nice restaurant in Mexico.

Milagro Modern Mexican is open forlunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday,plus they offer a Sunday brunch.

From left: Jason Tilford, Adam Tilford.

20 Allen Ave. #130 Webster Groves 314-962-4300www.milagromodernmexican.com

Dr. Joseph Grimaud Continues Century-Long Tradition At Watson Pointe Dental

Watson Pointe Dental is celebrating 102

years in practice, continuing the family tradi-

tions started three generations ago.

Dr. Vincent Grimaud, opened the practice

in 1911 and was joined by his son, Dr. James

Grimaud, in 1938. The third and current

owner, Dr. Joseph Grimaud, began practicing

in 1985 and is pleased to have five family

members (plus two honorary members)

working in his office.Much has changed in dentistry over the

past 100 years, and technology has made

dentistry much more comfortable for

patients, said Dr. Joseph Grimaud.

Watson Pointe uses such technology as

digital X-rays, intra-oral cameras, a fluores-

cent cavity detection system, single-visit all-

porcelain restorations and crowns, and most

recently laser gum surgery.

At my first visit to Watson Pointe Dental,

it had been years since I had worked with a

dentist, said patient

Sean M. Dr. Joe

and his staff were

incredible. I can tell

Dr. Joe puts in a

good deal of time

preparing for his clients comfort.

Dr. Grimaud is taking his 21st-century

skills to Nepal in October. He will trek in the

Himalayan Mountains, along with dentists

and physicians from the Karma Thalo

Foundation, for six days to deliver dental

care to the Nepalese living in remote villages .

Look for and LIKE the Karma Thalo

Foundation on Facebook. He also took a trip

to Honduras in March 2013 wi th WashingtonOverseas Mission to help the impoverished

there.

Although new technology is an important

feature of the Watson Pointe office, the atmo-

sphere remains decidedly family-focused.

Dr. Grimauds 93-year-old mother, Joan,

often joins the team for their daily lunch.

Watson Pointe Dental has a job-sharing pro-

gram to allow for individual family time

while brother, sisters and nieces all work

together to maintain the success the Grimauds

have had over the

past century.

New patients are

always welcome at

Watson Pointe

Dental.

From left: Jeanne Humphrey, Ellie Puricelli, Jill Oge, Cindy Schaffer, Shyllie Morgan, Dr. Joe Grimaud,

Anna Proctor, Jane Torretta

8537 Watson Road Webster Groves 314-963-2000

Reineke Decorating Centers Sell ColorAt Two Area Stores

With two locations, Reineke DecoratingCenters Inc. strives to give its customers thebest products and advice to get their projectsfinished right!

Reineke sells color, specializing indecorating techniques and selling paint,wallcovering and related items. The twocenters are located at 12017 ManchesterRoad, Des Peres and 8121 Manchester Road,Brentwood.

Carl D. Reineke acquired a familytradition in the paint business when he boughtout an existing paint store in 1976 where theDes Peres store is located.

With the support of my parents, Russelland Rita Reineke, I went out on my own, hesaid. He said the staff, most of whom havebeen with him for years, are considered partof the family.

Over the years products have changedand customers are muchmore knowledgeable aboutthe products andapplications.

One thing that hasremained the same is ourability to bring the most

innovative product selection to St. Louiscustomers, said Reineke. He noted that hiscompany was the first to have a colorcomputer for matching.

He also offers new trends in wallpaper atthe Des Peres location and the latest colortrends at both stores.

Stores carry Benjamin Moore paints forany problem a customer may have and storesalso have environmentally-friendly paint.

As another service, Reineke can providecustomers with referrals for reliablecontractors for painting, wallpaper hangingor faux finishing.

Reineke finds it very satisfying helpingcustomers determine the best color for theirparticular jobs.

Customers like Reinekes one-stopshopping for painting/faux finishing andaccessories.

Painters tell us theymake only one stop atReinekes to get everythingneeded including thatimportant cup of coffee, andhelp carrying the paint to thecar, Reineke said.

From left: (front row) Chris Van Quaethem, Marianne Boeser, Pam Reineke, Sarah Haggard (backrow) Carole Follis, Carl Reineke, Bryan Talarski, Richard Bange.

Des Peres: 12017 Manchester 821-1616

Brentwood: 8121 Manchester 645-2020


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Fr General Rad Aiance,FAstow I A Phne Call Aay 24/7

For David Fitzgerald, the opening inSeptember 2010 of FASTOW, LLC, a towingand road service company, was the fulfill-ment of a lifelong dream.

After working in the automotive indus-try for more than 20 years, I decided it wastime to take the chance and pursue my life-time goal and dream of owning my own towtruck company, said Fitzgerald.

Fitzgerald owns the company with hisnew wife, Jessica Vaccaro-Fitzgerald, theoffice manager of Webster Groves CompleteAuto Repair, where Fitzgerald used to work.

FASTOWs services include vehicle tow-ing, lock-outs, tire changes and general roadassistance. The company, which is fullylicensed by the Missouri Department ofTransportation, uses modern equipment andtechniques to ensure damage-free service.

Due to modern advances in auto manu-facturing, vehicles require extra care whileloading and unloading to avoid mishaps andto ensure damage-free towing, Fitzgerald

said. Certain vehicles need to be towed dif-ferently than others, for instance, all-wheeland 4 by 4 vehicles must be towed on a flat-bed tow truck to avoid damage to the drivetrain. Fastows flatbed truck can tow twovehicles at once.

I derive the most satisfaction in my busi-ness from helping people who experienceproblems on the road and getting the cus-tomer and their vehicle to their destination ina timely manner, Fitzgerald said.

Customers compliment Fitzgerald on hisfast, efficient service, fair pricing and will-ingness to help however he can.

Excellent customer service is one of mypersonal business priorities, he said.

FASTOW is available seven days a week,24 hours a day and takes all forms of pay-ment.

The Fitzgeralds are currently developinga website to help serve customers even better.The business is based on the premises ofWebster Groves Complete Auto Repair.

Jessica Vaccaro-Fitzgerald and David Fitzgera ld

fastow, llc2 S. Old Orchard Webster Groves 458-6280

[email protected]

Webster Groves Complete Auto RepairMaintains Domestic & Foreign VehiclesWebster Groves Complete Auto Repair has

been located in Webster Groves since 1996.

Jerry Pfitzinger and his son, Scott, began their

auto repair business in 1982 in Valley Park

under the name of Jerry and Son. They decided

to move to the Webster location after surviving

frequent flooding in Valley Park.

The shop performs repairs on both domes-

tic- and foreign-made vehicles and is a Missouri

state inspection station.

We have seen many, many changes through

the years in the automotive industry, said Scott

Pfitzinger. Besides advancements in auto tech-

nology and electronics, vehicles themselves are

made using much lighter materials, more light-

weight plastic parts for the interior, and lighter

metals for exterior.

Remember the old days when purchasing a

well-made heavy vehicle was an important

factor? Todays vehicles are all about fuel effi-

ciency and less emission of harmful substances

into our atmosphere, he added. Unfortunately,

because many parts are made with lighter-

weight plastics, parts wear down much quicker

than in the early days when heavier materials

were used.

With summer in full force, Webster Groves

Auto Repair has been busy taking care of air-

conditioning problems and overheated vehi-

cles.

We want to remind customers to keep an

eye on their temperature gauge and coolant

(anti-freeze) levels, Pfitzinger said. Please

stop by anytime so we can check those fluid

levels. It may save you from any inconvenience

down the road.

The shop strives for excellent customer ser-

vice and is blessed with a loyal customer base.

Many of our customers have been coming

to our shop since we started here in Webster 17

years ago, Pfitzinger said.

The staff is celebrating the recent marriage

of their longtime office manager Jessica Vaccaro

to their former mechanic, David Fitzgerald. The

couple owns Fastow LLC, a tow truck service

that operates out of the WGAR location.

From left: Joe Johnson, Greg Stearns, Jessica Vaccaro-Fitzgerald with Harley D, Jerry Pfitzinger

and Scott Pfitzinger

#2 S. Old Orchard Webster Groves 961-2728www.webstergrovesautorepair.com

WEBSTER GROVES

COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR

All About Cleaning: When TheCustomer Is Happy, Were Happy

All About Cleaning is a locally owned andoperated professional cleaning company.Founded in 1975 by Marci Soto, All AboutCleaning, is now operated by Marcis daugh-ter, Lisa OBrien.

This family-owned company offers resi-dential, office and home construction cleaningservices. Additional services provided arewindow cleaning, chandeliers, power-washingand gutters. All About Cleaning employees

have background checks and are licensed andbonded. The company is recognized on AngiesList with high praises. Being a smaller com-pany than the franchise cleaning companiesallows All About Cleaning to provide a morepersonalized service to its clientele.

All About Cleaning prides itself on offer-ing Green Clean, a cleaning method usingenvironmentally-friendly ingredients.

In the early years of the company, eachemployee would be assigned one to two homesper day to clean. However, as homes have got-ten bigger and the demandgreater, crews of two tothree people work togetherto clean homes more quick-ly and efficiently in order toaccommodate its clientelesbusy schedule.

The client list has grown

significantly over the years to include manynewer customers along with loyal long-termcustomers, several of which have been with thecompany for 20 to 30 years!

We are honored that these customers con-tinue to use and recommend our services andconsider them an integral member of the AllAbout Cleaning family OBrien said.

The company continues to evolve over theyears and includes cleaning services for rental

properties (both move-in and move out), aswell as providing professional cleaning servicefor corporate-living apartments, display homes,and new home construction to some of our cit-ies top home builders, Rehnquist Design andBuild, Slavin Runyan Homes, and LindberghProperties Construction, to name a few.

OBrien said she gains the most satisfac-tion from her work when she hears the truehappiness and satisfaction in her clientelesvoices after her crew is able to take at least onebig item off of a clients to do list by giving

them a clean home. Shesaid, when the customer ishappy, we are happy. AllAbout Cleanings clienteleoften comment to OBrienthat her crews do a great joband are always so nice andfriendly.

From left: Christy Martin, Chrissy Comte, Christina Miller, Lisa Uhlig, Lisa OBrien, owner, Kayli Herget,

Jackie Wind, Ashley Cavanaugh, Heather Hartsfield.

822-3851www.allaboutcleaninginc.com

Does an elder family member or friendneed a little help to stay in their home? Youcan place your trust in Marthas Hands.Our nurse care manager will visit with theclient and their family to customize care.

Typical services include bathing anddressing assistance, meal preparation/clean-up, medication set-up and remind-ers, light housekeeping, laundry, errand

running, and companionship.Eileen Hedrick founded Marthas

Hands on a mission of Love throughService over 30 years ago. While a nurs-ing student, Eileen was taught compas-sionate care by the Sisters of Mercy,emphasizing total wellness. Eileen appliedthis mission in her nursing career.

With the help of Eileens husband,John, Marthas Hands started in their base-ment in 1997. Known for its quality ser-vice, Marthas Hands has grown to becomeone of the premiere private-duty homehealth agencies in St. Louis.

They are regularly looking for compas-sionate individuals willing to serve theneeds of the elderly. Marthas Hands pro-vides training and matches a caregiversskills with the clients needs. Their nursesupervisor introduces the new caregiver tothe client, and reviews the care plan tomake everyone feel comfortable.

Affording care can be a concern.

Marthas Hands can assist clients in dis-covering potential funding sources andcare options.

Marthas Hands is actively involvedwith the Home Care Association ofAmerica, Missouri Alliance for HomeCare, Alzheimers Association and theKirkwood Chamber of Commerce.

Eileens daughter, Denise HedrickHuber, co-owns Marthas Hands and hasbecome more involved in running the busi-ness, working to continue Eileens originalmission of Love through Service.

Since 1997, Marthas Hands has provided over 2,500,000 hours of compassionate, private-duty home

care. Marthas Hands recently celebrated its 15th anniversary in business, serving the local community.

12813 Flushing Meadows Town & Country 314-965-4350

Marthas Hands Home Care:Compassionate Partners In Life Care


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Seniors Home Care:Proud To Be Celebrating Its 26th Year!

More than 26 years ago, Kit Whittington

was the primary caregiver for her grand-

mother, who had been diagnosed with cancer.

Whittington was the only family member

available to assist with her care. Because she

also worked full time, it grew increasingly

difficult both physically and emotionally. So

she hired an independent caregiver, but soon

discovered that her grandmother was not

receiving the level of care she deserved.

At the end of the day, I checked on her

and to my disbelief, I discovered the care-

giver had simply not shown up, Whittington

said. My grandmother had missed her doc-

tors appointment and much-needed meals. It

was a debilitating moment; we were both in

tears.

In 1987, Whittington start-

ed SHC to provide a family

support system for older

adults. SHC employs an

around-the-clock nursing staff

to assist clients and families in

achieving their unique needs.

Nurses and caregivers are screened,

bonded and insured employees (not contrac-

tors). All employees undergo drug testing, a

thorough background search and complete a

training program that includes basic nursing

skills, and physical therapy applications.

SHC offers flexibility of care ranging from a

30-minute QuickVisit to 24/7 care.

SHC has received an A+ rating, plus the

Torch Award, from the Better Business

Bureau.

My own feelings of helplessness and a

desire for a higher quality of life for my

grandmother drove me to find a better way to

care for her. The motivation behind SHC is

my own personal experience

and Ive built the company on

a solid foundation of 26 years

of consistent, compassionate

caring for all clients. Kit

Whittington, RN, BSN

Front: Ryan Whittington, Kit Whittington. Middle: Mark Whittington, Ted Ryan, Wendi Bottoms,

Mark Petty, Lila Shepley, Liz Wilcox, Alice E ndy, Debbie Baldwin, Rebecca Pavelka,

Karen Twellman. Back: Kermet McLauchlin

Mid County 314-962-2666 Clayton/Ladue 314-863-2667South County 314-894-2666 www.seniorshomecare.com

Matthew F. Strohmeyer D.D.S. ProvidesCaring Dentistry in Brentwood

The Family Dental Practice of Matthew F.Strohmeyer D.D.S. has grown since its April2006 opening in Brentwood.

Dr. Strohmeyer offers comprehensive oralhealth care, including cosmetic procedures andpatient education. He sees children of all ages,senior citizens and everyone in between.

We are continually building on our solidfoundation established seven years ago, Dr.Strohmeyer said. We are always striving to offerthe healthiest and highest quality dentistry. Thatmeans adding procedures, products and attentionto detail that keep patients happy and healthy.

The staff includes office manager, Ann; regis-tered dental hygienist, K.C.; receptionist, Debbie;and dental assistants, Jessica and Alima. Dr.Strohmeyers wife, Jill, is the office bookkeeper.

Patients like the offices relaxed, friendlyatmosphere, plus the personal attention, the highquality of dentistry, honesty and attention todetail. A new patient recently wrote:

I have had the best experience coming toyour practice and wanted you all to know howimportant your friendliness, professionalism,and expertise is to me. Before I came to seeyou, I hadnt been to see the dentist in sixyears! I was so afraid due to previous nega-tive experiences, but it has all been turnedaround thanks to you all. I have recom-

mended you to everyone I know and raved of theexcellent care you provide. With sincere thanksand appreciation.

Dr. Strohmeyer said he and his staff care somuch about their patients and provide them withthe best care possible. Whether it is a routinecheckup, painful emergency or a cosmetic proce-

dure, all patients will leave feeling and lookingbetter, Strohmeyer continued.

He also appreciates the referrals he gets fromhis patients.

We would be honored to be your oral healthcare providers, said Dr. Strohmeyer. Researchis showing more and more how oral health canpositively and negatively affect overall health. Ifit has been awhile since you have seen a dentist,we would be more than happy to schedule a com-prehensive oral examination and a professionalcleaning for you. We are currentlyaccepting new patients.

Visit Matthew F. Strohmeyer D.D.S.at www.strohmeyerdental.com.

From left: Ann, Jessica, Alima, K.C., Jill, Dr. Strohmeyer, Oliver, Lucas, Sylvia and Audrey.

Matthew F. Strohmeyer, DDS, LLC

Family Dental Practice

8764 Manchester, Ste. 200 Brentwood 314-968-2483www.strohmeyerdental.com

Rick Kuhn: Remodeler, Renovator,Church Builder, Missioner

Kuhn Construction Co. Inc. has been

under the reigns of Rick Kuhn for 34 years

now, and his personal passions have helped

shape his company.

As a teenager I did mission work

through an organization called OFA with St.

John Vianney High School, said Kuhn.

Now as an adult and member of Emmanuel

Episcopal Church, I have been on more than

a dozen mission trips, both youth andadult.

Kuhn will be making his third trip in

August to South Sudan to the Anglican

Diocese of Lui, where he will participate in

building a roof over a chapel and helping to

teach the young men in the area how to

build.

But building for churches is not new to

Kuhn. He is currently working with Grace

Episcopal Church on renovat-

ing and expanding their

columbarium.

Kuhn Construction has

worked for many churches in

the St. Louis area and beyond.

This is one aspect of the busi-

ness that Rick Kuhn really enjoys.

Building churches and serving commu-

nities are activities that fall right in line with

the Kuhn Construction philosophy:

Executing a successful project is based on

the importance of building relationships

with each client.

Kuhn Construction is, of course, well

versed in all aspects of residential remodel-

ing and renovating homes of any type orage. The companys current residential jobs

include a kitchen remodel in Webster

Groves, interior renovations in Ladue, exte-

rior renovations to an old log home, a room

addition in Affton, and the list goes on.

The company specializes in high-end

interiors, custom woodworking and mill-

work, luxury kitchens, basements, decks

and more.

No matter the size of your

remodeling need, whether a

second-story addition or just

a broken window pane, Kuhn

Construction is ready to take

care of you, Kuhn said.

Rick in front of refinished doors at Webster Hills United Methodist Church.

755 E. Monroe Ave. Oakland 966-KUHN (5846)www.kuhnconst.com

Red LaMore Auto Body Co. Celebrates75 Years Of Service In Webster Groves

Red LaMore Auto Body Co. is not only afamily business, its a family legacy celebrat-ing 75 years in business. Loren Red LaMoreand his wife, Esther, set up shop July 13, 1938,and moved across the street to the presentlocation in Webster Groves two years later.

The business was handed down to Red andEsthers son, Bob LaMore, after Red died in1982. Bob LaMore started working at the bodyshop in 1958. He has now retired and another

generation has taken over: Bobs son, BradLaMore, and daughter-in-law, Margie LaMore.Even Brad is an old-timer, having clocked infull time in 1982, after working there summersand on school breaks. The matriarch, Esther,retired in 1994, then died in 1997. MargieLaMore took over her duties as bookkeeper.

The LaMore family is celebrating the shops75th anniversary this month.

Webster Groves is a wonderful place for afamily business, saidMargie LaMore. We havecustomers who have trustedus with their business foryears. Teenagers who had

Red fix their first incident still return andallow us to keep their families cars lookinggreat.

Our name means everything to us it ison the building, and we are grateful to thecommunity for allowing us to support ourfamilies while providing a service to them,she added.

Red LaMore Auto Body employs fourtechnicians, who have a combined 67 years of

experience at LaMores shop alone.Our employees are dependable, hard-

working men who take pride in their craft,LaMore said.

Customers appreciate that dependableservice.

Our customers know that we understandhow dependent they are on their cars, and theyappreciate our dedication to repairing theirvehicles quickly, with the least amount of

inconvenience to them aspossible. They tell us howgrateful they are for Bradshelp in a stressful situa-tion, she added.

From left: Bob LaMore, Brad LaMore, Margie LaMore, Fred Hoskins, Tom McLafferty,

Jim Wingbermuehle, Randy Mecey.

79 N. Gore Ave. Webster Groves 314-962-4233www.redlamoreautobody.com


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The next Hometown Business Profiles

section is scheduled for January, 2014.

Call 314-968-2699

for more information.

THE ESTABLISHEDHOMETOWN CONTRACTOR

D u wnt Qulit, Cnsistenc nd Llt?

Dick Russell (Owner) 22 years

Rich Ray (Owner) 22 years

Kevin Ki lpatr ick (Siding & Window President ) 17 years

Rick Willis (Superintendent) 22 years

Debbie Leuthauser (Ofce Manager) 22 years

Mike Craword (Commercial Repairs) 22 yearsChris Coleman (Residential Repai rs ) 22 years

Rick Lawson (Siding Foreman) 22 years

Chris Sample (Commercial Foreman) 12 years

Derek Brandes (Residential Foreman) 12 years

Matt Helm (Residential Foreman) 12 years

Rick Welborn (Residential Foreman) 12 years

Je Kindle (Siding Foreman) 12 years

Scott Nishimura (Sheet Metal Foreman) 10 years

All o the above are the number o years with Richards Roofng & Exteriors, Inc.

Nt nl CompaNy with lngevit, but TEam with lngevit!

FYI Our company-owned ofce building.....86 years!

344 Leffingwell Ave. Kirkwood 965-3008

RichaRds

Roofing &ExtERioRs inc.

A Tradition of Doing It Right

For over 35 years, Bachmann Construction has defined fine living

in everything we do. Whether its building a luxurious home addition

or performing a meticulous repair, quality is job number one. We

know how important your home is to you and we work to enhance its

value to give you a lifetime of enjoyment and use.

Weve built a trusted reputation in the Webster-Kirkwood areabecause of what we build, including:

Home Renovations

Room Additions

Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

Basement Finishing

Call us or visit our website to learn more about why family-owned

and operated Bachmann Construction is the best choice for your next

construction project.

From left: Don, Jonathan and Sue Bachmann

55 Glen Road n Webster Groves n 968-0817www.bachmannfineliving.com

Home Theater Rooms

Wine Cellars

Custom Carpentry and Cabinetry

Meticulous Repairs

Affton Medicine Shoppe ProvidesFree Next Day Delivery

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy inAffton has been family owned and operatedsince 1977. Current owners, Tom and LynnSchmittgens, acquired the business in 1998.Tom and Lynn are both registered pharma-cists and have over 40 years of hands-onpatient care between them.

They possess an extensive knowledge ofhealthcare, and are certified in diabetes,asthma and allergy care, as well as immuni-zations against illnesses such as influenza.The pharmacists focus is on patient care not prescription volume and they get toknow the individual health needs of theirpatients.

We enjoy a small community practiceand getting to know our patients, TomSchmittgens said. We believe that a goodpharmacist is an invaluable asset for goodhealth, and that personal service and frequentcontact are crucial to good healthcare. Werehere to help.

This combination ofhigh-quality professionaland personal service iswhat draws many people

to the Affton Medicine Shoppe. The store hasan experienced and caring staff, and realpeople answer the phones during businesshours.

Because this is a small pharmacy, patientscan avoid long lines and get their prescrip-tions quickly. Their co-pays most oftenremain the same. A drive-through window isavailable as an added convenience.

In addition, the store offers free next daydelivery to the community. Dave Downhourdelivers patient prescriptions, along withover-the-counter and personal care items tomultiple Zip codes including 63118, 63119,63122, 63123, 63125, 63128 and 63129.

Our free delivery helps seniors to liveindependently, longer. And even if you canget out, its still nice to know we deliver incase of illness or extreme weather, saidLynn Schmittgens.

The Affton Medicine Shoppe acceptsExpress Scripts, BlueCross, MO HealthNet,Caremark, Medicaid,Medicare, MO Rx andmost insurance plans.

From left: Tom Schmittgens, Merry Lynn Schmittgens and Delivery Specialist Dave Downhour.

7922 Mackenzie Affton 314-638-3535www.medicineshoppe.com/0128


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Our Town Route 66 WelcomesNewcomers To The Community

Thanks to Our Town Route 66, newcom-

ers to the area are greeted with the modern

equivalent of the welcome wagon: a packet

in the mail filled with gift certificates from

businesses in their new hometown.

We help our sponsor businesses extend

that old-fashioned feeling of hospitality to

the new movers, said Julie Douglas, who

owns Our Town Route 66 with her husband

Mike.

The company designs and prints gift cer-

tificates, mails them in an attractive crying-

to-be-opened package, tracks the certificates

when they are redeemed and sends a thank

you card on behalf of the business to the new

customer. The company provides a trackable

return-on-investment to sponsors.

Mike is a lifelong St. Louisan, and Julie

has lived in the area for more than 30 years.

The couple bought the 41-year-old direct

mail marketing franchise earlier this year.

Our Towns mission is

to help new movers

adjust and feel wel-

comed into their com-

munity, while assisting

sponsor businesses to gain new, loyal cus-

tomers from this highly searching audience.

We wanted to own a business that would

allow us to make a positive contribution to

our community, help other businesses and

put our skills and experience to good use,

said Julie Douglas. We opened Our Town

Route 66 to serve businesses and new movers

in the St. Louis/St. Charles area.

Our Town Route 66 offers sponsors an

opportunity to reach customers who are new

to the neighborhood and are looking for busi-

nesses and services to replace the ones they

left behind, such as grocery stores, hair styl-

ists, doctors, vets and auto repair.

Our sponsor businesses like that we

make welcoming new movers so easy for

them, Douglas said.

The Douglases enjoy helping small busi-

nesses succeed by reaching new customers.

We truly believe that strong small busi-

nesses are the backbone

of a strong community,

Douglas said.

Mike and Julie D ouglas show off the Our Town new mover welcome packages filled with gi ft

certificates from sponsor businesses.

9051 Watson Rd. Ste 312 Crestwood 314-619-6266www.ourtownamerica.com www.facebook.com/OurTownRoute66

Sundown Landscape Contracting ReflectsClients Personality, Lifestyle, Taste

Dave Haring began taking an interest inplants when he was 15 years old. At 19, hestarted Sundown Landscape Contractingwhile studying horticulture in college.

Now, 34 years later, he still runs the busi-ness, together with his wife, Jill, and their sonJeff, who joined the staff in 2008. Other staffmembers include foreman Mike Lay, who hasbeen with Sundown since 1999; designerBarb Riney, who joined in 1983; and anotherlong-time employee, office manager CindyEbl who started working at Sundown in1979.

When Sundown started 34 years ago, wewould do about any type of work, DaveHaring said. We now specialize in designand installation of gardens, patios, outdoorspaces and retaining walls and in solvingdrainage problems.

The companys servicesinclude consultation to helpindividuals identify land-scape spaces and problemareas and pick out properplant materials.

Our skilled installationcrew takes pride in applying

the kind of attention to detail and finishingtouches that leave each customer with a profes-sional, finished landscape that reflects his or herpersonality, lifestyle and taste, Haring said.

Haring enjoys meeting new clients anddeveloping a relationship with them for thelong term, he said.

Client Cindy Roeser of Kirkwood ispleased with Sundowns work on her yard.

Getting tons of compliments on theyard, she told Haring in an email. Thankyou so much! I am no longer embarrassed.Now the house looks as cute on the outside asit does inside.

The Harings also stay involved in thecommunity in which they live and work.Dave Haring was voted Citizen of the Year bythe Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber ofCommerce in 2010. The Harings four chil-

dren, ranging in age from 16to 27, have all been educatedthrough the KirkwoodSchool District. At differenttimes, both Dave and Jillhave received the Volunteerof the Year award.

The Sundown Landscape Crew

681 Craigwoods Dr. Kirkwood 821-4857www.sundownlandscaping.net

The Milfords Have Helped To CreateBeautiful Kitchens & Baths Since 1969The Milford family has been helping cus-

tomers with kitchen and bath design since

1969. Tim Milford and his wife, Rita, the sec-

ond generation, now run Milford Kitchen and

Bath at its Fenton showroom.

Milford Kitchen and Bath started as a

showroom for homeowners, contractors andtheir customers to purchase quality kitchen

and bath products. The company is still pro-

viding that service. They offer bathroom fix-

tures, kitchen and vanity cabinets and counter-

tops in various materials including Onyx,

quartz and granite.

We have full-time kitchen and bath

designers helping customers with space plan-

ning and product selection, said showroom

manager Rita Milford.

Rita Milford grew up in a

family plumbing business and

managed that retail shop for 10

years. Designer Anna

Brusselback, who joined the

Milford showroom staff in

2003, has excellent plumbing

knowledge and could proba-

bly install any product we sell,

Milford said. New designer Rene Sondermann

joined the staff last year and the family dog,

Josh, greets customers at the door.

Tim Milfords father, Tom, established

Milford Plumbing Supply Co. in 1969 in

North St. Louis near Sportmans Park. In the

1970s, the company moved to South Countyand added sons Tom Jr. and John. Tim and his

sister Donna came on board in the 1980s. This

family foundation allowed them to add two

new locations over the years. Milford Supply

now has branches in St. Charles and South

County in addition to the showroom location.

Rita Milford most enjoys helping cus-

tomers create the bathroom or kitchen they

will enjoy for years. Its gratifying to see a

project go from an idea to reality.

Customers often compli-

ment the Milfords on their cus-

tomer service and refer other

customers to the store.

Customers are pleased

that we work with their bud-

gets and offer several price

options, Milford said.

From left: Tim Milford, Rita Milford, Anna Brusselback and Rene Sondermann.

Milford Kitchen & Bath

936 Brookwood Center Fenton 636-717-0700

Common Cents Rental Specializes inRental, Sales & Lawn Equipment Repair

Common Cents Rental Inc. has been inbusiness for four years, specializing in rental,sales and repair of lawn equipment.

The family company, which opened in2009 in Fenton, carries major equipmentbrands, including Husqvarna, Toro, Redmax,Tanaka, Hustler, Grasshopper, Echo andShindaiwa.

We acquired the rental equipment from agentleman who retired, said Jennifer Ficken,who owns the business with her husband,Bryan. It was a good fit because Bryan hasbeen in lawn and garden his whole life.

Customers can rent a wide range of lawnand power equipment, including air tools,aerators, skids, pallet forks, backhoes, con-crete tools, flooring tools, chainsaws, welders,drain snakes and more. The company alsodelivers some equipment.

We may have only been inbusiness for four years, but wehave many years in the field,Ficken said. Bryan originallyworked on mowers out of ourbackyard and it grew fromthere.

In those four years, we havegrown leaps and bounds because

of wonderful customers who have recom-mended us and through advertising, shesaid.

The Fickens already are training the nextgeneration. Their three daughters take turnscoming in to the shop to help during the sum-mer months.

Jennifer Ficken gets the most satisfactionin her job by treating customers fairly.

Ive heard too many stories of overchargesor improper care at other rental shops, Fickensaid. I enjoy talking to customers.

The customers appreciate that CommonCents prices are fair and realistic and that therental equipment is in very good shape. Theyalso comment on how friendly we are,Ficken said.

Although the weather is seasonably warmnow, Ficken noted that fall is not far off.

In the fall, it will be aerationtime, Ficken said. We will haveseed and fertilizer to sell and aera-tors to rent.

Thanks to all of our currentcustomers, and to those who haverecommended us to others. Wegreatly apreciate your business.

Front row, from left: Caitlin Bulfin, Hope Ficken, Faith Ficken, Jennifer Ficken. Back row, from left: Joe Dailey, Bryan

Ficken, Tim Ernst, Ronnie Wear and Curtis Politte. Not pictured: Austin Francisco, Vincent Heinz and Breanna Ficken

1080 Gravois Road Fenton 636-326-4888www.commoncentsrental.com

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