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Look around the next time you’re at a baseball game, concert, or any other social event – today’s consumer is equipped with a smart phone, and they’re not afraid to use it.

“If your business’s website can’t be accessed on a mobile device, by using a single hand and a thumb, you’re ignoring 60 percent or more of your website traffic,” said Sam Ridgeway, president and CEO of Mobile Me Glob-al, which builds unique, professional, and functional mobile websites at a fraction of the cost of traditional devel-opers. Once designed, it’s easy to instantly update video, audio and text content.

“We understand the importance of being able to connect instantly with prospects and existing customers. Our platform allows you to conceptualize a special or promotion and deliver that information to hundreds of customers in a matter of minutes. No other form of marketing can deliver these results,” said Lesa Ridgeway, a managing partner.

Mobile Me Global drives revenue to busi nesses by aggressive social media marketing, including customized mobile websites, smart phone loyalty

programs, text marketing, and e-com-merce. They offer development and maintenance of social media channels, optimizing exposure to current and future clients.

“With most consumers never more than two feet from their smart phones, mobile marketing is the future of advertising,” said Brian Armstrong, a managing partner.

“We bring over 100 years of experi-ence in technology, graphic design, marketing and software development,” Ridgway said. “Our infrastruc ture far surpasses any competitor in the market, and no one can do what we do under one roof.”

For a free consultation, call (800) 528-8646.

Mobile Me Global16024 Manchester Road • Ellisville

(636) 238-31309 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.www.MobileMeGlobal.com

L-R: Sam Ridgeway, President/CEO Lesa Ridgeway, Managing Partner, Brian Armstrong, Managing Partner.

Progress 64 West was established in 1987 to promote the growth of commerce in the greater St. Louis region, particularly along the I-64 corridor from 1-270 westward to I-70. The not-for-profit, civic organization exists to benefit all who live, work and visit the area.

Comprised of a diverse membership of entrepreneurs, business and academic leaders, elected officials and civil servants whose collective reach across the area is broad, Progress 64 West works to build a coalition between local communities, city leaders and business owners to create and maintain strong communities in St. Louis and St. Charles counties. Its work is rooted in the belief that a thriving commerce is essential to the community’s viability, providing jobs for residents and a tax base for quality public education, services and amenities.

Progress 64 West supports community arts and higher education through its

annual Louis S. Sachs Scholarship program, awarding $10,000 in scholarships to local high school seniors based upon submission of an executive summary of a business plan.

“Progress 64 West provides a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the community, to brighten the prospects of college hopefuls, and to meet and work with some of the area’s brightest minds,” said Bill Hardie, chairman of the board.

The public is welcome at the organization’s monthly luncheons covering topics ranging from transportation improvements to social media strategies, and tickets and sponsorships are available for its 25th anniversary banquet on November 21 at the Doubletree Hotel in Chesterfield.

Progress 64 West(314) 997-3390

www.progress64west.org

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Design On A Dime is a unique home décor consignment shop in St. Peters featuring a constantly changing mix of new and gently used items.

“We’re not your typical consignment shop. We also feature one-of-a-kind, custom painted furniture,” said Carrie Keipp, Design On A Dime owner and manager.

Carrie’s business is truly a family operation that utilizes the collective talents of three generations of family members.

“I’ve always wanted to work with my mom, so when she retired, it was the perfect time,” she said. “She’s very talented with painting and décor and helps with the refurbishing of items. The shop is a real family enterprise, as both of my parents, my two daughters and son help out.”

Carrie’s parents search for items to refurbish, her father fixes them, her parents paint them, and then they are placed on the floor for sale. The shop’s specialty is shabby chic, and the

inventory is ever changing. “We love to decorate and change our

decor often,” Carrie said.Items accepted on consignment are

kept for only 90 days, and every 30 days, prices are reduced on items that have not yet sold. That process ensures good prices and keeps the store looking fresh and stocked with new and interesting pieces.

“We receive new furniture and decor daily so we like to keep things moving,” Carrie said. “Our aim is to provide beautiful home décor at reasonable prices, make new friends and have fun with our family.”

Design On A Dime4117 Mexico Road • St. Peters

(636) 441-129910 a.m.-7 p.m., Tues.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,

Wed.-Sat.; 12-4 p.m., Sun.Consignments by appointment

www.designonadimeconsign.com

Design On A Dime

Using harsh chemicals to remove dirt and germs from a home is only fixing part of the problem – those toxic chem-icals can sometimes make the problem worse.

Maid Brigade of St. Charles County is the industry pioneer and leader in green cleaning systems with an intense focus on customer service.

As the first national residential clean-ing company to go green and the only company to be Green Clean Certified, Maid Brigade’s mission is to provide consistency and thoroughness through Green Cleaning systems, training, equipment and supplies.

Locally owned and operated by a long-time member of the community, Maid Brigade of St. Charles County allows its clients to spend their time doing things they enjoy, rather than wasting countless hours cleaning. Peo-ple can rest easy their home, as well as family, is in good hands.

Exclusive Green Clean Certification includes strict criteria, such as no car-cinogens, human or aquatic toxins, or reproductive toxins. Micro-fiber cloths

and mops are utilized to remove maxi-mum dust, germs and dirt, leaving three times fewer particles in the air than other maid services.

Products are thoroughly and continu-ously tested for the guaranteed healthi-est cleaning service on the market.

“Customer focus is the most impor-tant part for us,” said Maid Brigade of St. Charles County owner Nathan Supinski, who opened his thriving new business less than a year ago. Every Maid Brigade house cleaning maid receives a comprehensive background check, consistent, regular training and constant supervision to ensure top sat-isfaction with each client.

“When our maids and house cleaning service customers are happy, so are we,” Supinski said.

Maid Brigade of St. Charles County30 Jason Court • St. Charles

For an estimate: (636) 329-0600Client care: (636) 329-06018 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri.

www.stcharlesmo.maidbrigade.com

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Rick’s Roadside Market is not a typical farmers’ market. It is a venue for local vendors to sell their goods, and it serves also as a community gathering place with live entertainment and programs for children.

The indoor, extended-season farmers’ market features vendors who offer local produce, handmade items, plants, artisan baked goods, local Amish goods, grass-fed and finished beef and farm fresh eggs. There is even an international spice bar.

“We realized St. Charles County didn’t have an indoor farmers’ market with an extended season,” Market Manager Marcia Rodriguez said. “Our family property was divided due to road expansion, and the large barn that rested on the property was going to be situated on the road. We decided to use the building for a community gathering place where families could come up and purchase prime local produce while enjoying live music, food and participate in great programs.”

There are art classes for children,

performances by local bands, Kids Come Alive performances and a variety of special events.

“We offer space for fund raising events, special events, community garage sales, and pet adoption days,” Rodriguez explained.

Coming events include The Peach Festival, Diva Day, Pet Adoption Day, International Market Day, Fall Festival, Holiday Festival and numerous fund raisers to benefit local charities.

“We’re dedicated to giving back to our community and helping organizations that may have lost funding or need funding,” Rodriguez said.

Community fun can be found at Rick’s Roadside Market Fridays through Sundays, March through December.

Rick’s Roadside Market5382 Gutermuth Road • Cottleville

(636) 734-74203-7 p.m., Fri.; 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat.; 10

a.m.-3 p.m., Sun.www.ricksroadsidemarket.com

James Fetsch, DMD, and his team of professionals at Deer Creek Dental are dedicated to providing expert den-tal care in a comfortable atmosphere so patients can relax and enjoy the lifelong benefits of good oral health.

“My mission is fairly simple: to pro-vide the most proficient, compassion-ate dental care possible in the most comfortable environment possible,” Dr. Fetsch said. “I also hope to educate my patients on the benefits of lifetime care and maintaining oral hygiene, providing them with the insight needed to enjoy a lifetime smile.”

Deer Creek Dental offers compre-hensive dental care to the entire family, including general, cosmetic, restorative and sedation dentistry. Services range from dental exams, teeth cleanings, root canal therapy and wisdom tooth extraction to crowns, Invisalign tooth alignment, whitening, dental implants and dentures. To ease the anxiety that some people experience when under-going dental work, Deer Creek Dental

also offers IV sedation and sedation by oral medication.

To remain current on dental technol-ogy and techniques, Dr. Fetsch has completed more than 1,000 hours of continuing education including courses in IV sedation, implant placement, res-torations and orthodontics.

“My patients’ wellbeing is of utmost importance to me, so they can expect my full, undivided attention every time they come in,” he said. “They deserve the best from me, so to ensure they re-ceive that, I will take every opportunity available to further advance my dental knowledge and skills through continual education.”

Deer Creek Dental2941 Hwy. K • O’Fallon

(636) 240-0115Mon. 9:30am-7pm; Tues. 7am-4pm;

Wed. 8am-6pm; Thur. 7am-3pm;Closed Friday and Saturdaywww.deercreekdental.com

James Fetsch, DMD

Enhancing the bond between your pet and family

Positive Paws Pet Training believes that strengthening the communication between your dog and family is essen-tial in creating a healthy bond and achieving acceptable behaviors. Owner Kim Gracner, has educated owners and changed behaviors of over 2,000 dogs. Positive Paws opened in 2006, and offers in-home customized training programs tailored to achieve your goals and your dog’s needs.

Kim believes that training in the dog’s environment is most effective for behavioral change. “Problematic behaviors typically occur within the home environment. Since dogs need leadership and proper structure, the family plays an important role in the training process,” Kim says. “It is essential for your dog to understand your expectations for successful training”.

The programs at Positive Paws Pet Training are structured to teach all ages and breeds. Whether you’re just acquiring a new puppy, attempting to manage your strong-willed adolescent, or striving to maximize your adult

dog’s potential, Positive Paws can help. In addition to basic cues, everyday issues such as house training, jumping, digging, nipping, and excessive bark-ing are addressed. Programs are offered for more challenging issues such as aggression, fear and anxiety.

The method of training is as impor-tant as the cues which are taught. Posi-tive Paws Pet Training practices posi-tive techniques. Kim advocates that dogs learn more readily from reward-ing methods.

Kim is a Certified Canine Behavior Counselor, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Association of Com-panion Animal Behavior Counselors, and Better Business Bureau. She has two four-legged family members: Brandie, a Chocolate Labrador Retriev-er, and Baxter, a Golden Retriever.

Positive Paws Pet Training(636) 352-3104

www.positivepawstraining.com

When you need in-home care, you do have a choice.

“Algonquin Nurses Home Health Care was started with the goal of providing quality in-home care to loved ones,” CEO Steve Tamboli said. “A family-owned, local business, Algonquin Nurses has been serving the Greater St. Louis and surrounding areas since 1987 when our mother, Mary Tamboli, and I started Algonquin Nurses.”

Twenty-five years later, Algonquin Nurses has grown into four divisions – Private Duty, Medicaid, Medicare and Consumer Directed Services – with four Missouri branches.

“Our clients’ happiness is our No. 1 priority,” Private Duty Director Carolyn Hansel said. “Our goal is to keep a loved one in their home as long as possible by offering services that will do just that.”

Algonquin Nurses makes sure your loved one is eating properly and encourages compliance with all medications. The care also provides the freedom to enjoy activities outside the home by providing transportation to church activities, doctor’s appointments, grocery and personal shopping and help

with the routines of maintaining a home. “If you are on Medicaid, we offer services

to make your life a little easier, such as light housekeeping, running errands, assistance in bathing and grooming, companionship, medication reminders, meal prep and so much more,” Mark Tamboli said.

Medicare Administrator Anne Keathley said Algonquin Nurses offers many services that are unique in the in-home care industry, such as Beyond Balance, where a physical therapist assists patients that are susceptible to falls; Health Light, for those who suffer from Diabetic Neuropathy; and Low Vision Rehabilitation Services, for those with glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

If you want to stay in your home, but need some assistance, give Algonquin Nurses a call for a free consultation.

Algonquin Nurses Home Health Care(314) 822-8158

Medicaid: (314) 822-2974Medicare: (314) 822-3736www.algonquinnurses.com

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When President/Owner Jeff Minnis is not programming, he is running Jeff Computers, the leading source for all computer solutions.

“Since we are locally owned and operated, we offer faster and better quality service,” Minnis said. “We can fix almost any computer problem, and we also custom build desktop and lap-top computers.”

Jeff Computers is a worldwide solu-tion for information technology needs, offering laptop and computer repair, both new and refurbished desk and lap-tops, Clear super fast 4G wireless Inter-net, Cricket Android phones and Crick-et basic unlimited phones. Jeff Com-puters also recently released an easy backup program to help users keep their data safe.

Jeff Computers’ innovative services also include the sale and installation of the brand new ultimate connection – Clear Internet – the first network built for today’s on-the-move lifestyle. It offers speeds four times faster than 3G and is available in virtually every cor-ner of St. Louis. Clear is designed with the Internet in mind and goes places

Wi-Fi cannot. It delivers an Internet connection anywhere – at home or on the road.

Minnis also is the creator of the popu-lar StudyX, the easy and fun software program used by educators and stu-dents alike to help students focus and study for tests.

Minnis’ computer knowledge and personalized computer services allows Jeff Computers to fix any problem with a laptop or desktop as well as acquire any new parts.

“We are one of the few companies that can solve all of our customers’ needs, and our computer website ser-vice offers quick repairs online,” Min-nis said.

Jeff Computers’ trained and experi-enced technicians guarantee both qual-ity and reliability for the highest quali-ty of service around.

Jeff Computers14366 Manchester Road • Manchester

(636) 256-7901www.jeffcomputers.com

Serving the entire bi-state area, Indoor Comfort Team is a locally owned and operated company that reduces home energy consumption and ensures that customers’ homes are cool in the sum-mer and cozy in the winter. From heat-ing and air-conditioning to electrical and water heater services and whole-home energy audits, Indoor Comfort Team has it covered.

“We guarantee 100-percent cus-tomer satisfaction,” owner Adam Rah-manovich said. “Customers are our top priority. We want to create a longtime client relationship.”

With more than 33 years in business, Indoor Comfort Team knows what is best for its clients.

“Our purpose is to provide consum-ers with superior, professional service; high-quality, innovative products; and effective, energy-saving and comfort solutions for their home comfort needs,” Rahmanovich said.

Employees are industry-trained and certified, drug-free, insured and bond-ed.

“We hire, train, motivate and reward our employees based on integrity, per-sonal responsibility and commitment,” Rahmanovich said. “Indoor Comfort Team is a good place to work. Everyone wins. If our employees are happy, they’ll make our customers happy, too.”

“Extras” include free estimates, manufacturers’ promotions, senior and military discounts, a first-year free maintenance program with any new in-stallation and 24/7 emergency service. Customers are charged by the job, not by the hour.

Indoor Comfort Team can design and install any type of heating, cooling or indoor air quality system to fit the cus-tomer’s home and budget. There are never high-pressure sales – simply comfort and energy-saving solutions, personal attention and high-quality ser-vice.

Indoor Comfort Team(636) 787-7555

24/7 available servicewww.indoorcomfortteam.com

If a loved one needs assistance with some daily activities to remain independent in his or her home, you can place your trust in Martha’s Hands.

Martha’s Hands Home Health is on a mission to serve with compassion. Martha’s Hands provides quality, compassionate, private duty home health care.

Assistance that Martha’s Hands can provide includes bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation/cleanup, medication setup and reminders, light housekeeping, laundry, errand running, mental stimulation, companionship and spiritual support.

Eileen and John Hedrick founded Martha’s Hands more than 30 years ago. While a nursing student, Eileen was taught compassionate care by the Sisters of Mercy emphasizing total wellness. Because she wanted to maintain those high standards, Eileen founded Martha’s Hands.

Since its founding in 1997, Martha’s Hands has become one of the most

respected private duty agencies in the area. With it’s unique care model, Martha’s Hands has provided over two million hours of service.

Martha’s Hands continues to strive for high standards and is actively involved with the National Private Duty Association and the Missouri Alliance for Home Care.

Martha’s Hands also supports the local community through volunteering and supporting the Alzheimer’s Association, Memory Care Home Solutions and the Kirkwood/Des Peres Chamber of Commerce.

So if you ever need guidance through the maze of elder care issues, place your trust in Martha’s Hands.

Martha’s Hands Home Health12813 Flushing Meadows Drive,

Suite 250Town & Country(314) 965-4350

www.marthashands.com

Specializing in basement finishing, Richbuilt Basements has been serving homeowners in the St. Charles area and surrounding communities since its establishment in 1989. Before launch-ing the business, Rich Kempa, owner and founder of Richbuilt Basements, worked for more than 15 years as a designer and draftsman at consulting engineering firms. Today, Kempa oper-ates his business from a home-based office.

Richbuilt Basements specializes in complete basement remodeling. Origi-nally, Kempa handled projects from start to finish by himself, but over the years, his business has grown substantially.

“Now, with multiple crews and the same employees for more than 10 years, we work as a team to complete projects in a timely manner,” Kempa said. “Our goal is simple: to achieve customer satisfaction.”

To reach that goal, Kempa said, he

and his team make sure to keep the lines of communication open at all times, provide customers with straight-forward answers to all of their ques-tions, show respect for each customer’s home and property, emphasize cleanli-ness and deliver worry-free completion of every project.

To date, Richbuilt Basements has completed more than 160 basements.

“We know how to get the job done right the first time in a timely manor and at the right price,” Kempa said. “We take care of everything – from framing to electrical, from plumbing to ductwork, from floor to ceiling, from theaters to family rooms, from painting to pantries and everything in between.”

Richbuilt BasementsO’Fallon

(636) 978-3479 or (314) 713-1388

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Today’s world is a digital world in which people manage their lives with smartphones, iPads, and assorted PDAs. These technologies simplify our lives and keep us connected like never before, but what happens when the devices on which we rely for every-thing from phone calls, text messaging and email to driving directions and entertainment fail to function properly?

CPR®-Cell Phone Repair has devised a quick, affordable quality repair sys-tem. Unlike other repair companies that require consumers to mail broken devices to a distant location, CPR in St. Peters offers convenient, local drop-off service.

“We provide on-the-spot repair, and in a lot of cases, we can have the device repaired the same day while you wait,” said owner Richard Myers. “The customer in most cases is only out of a phone for a few hours.”

Knowledgeable CPR technicians can fully restore a variety of damaged devices.

“We provide repair for all types of gadgets, primarily focusing on cell phones, computers, navigation devices, iPods, iPads – anything electronic,” Myers said. “We also sell refurbished phones, so when a customer breaks their phone and are in the middle of their contract, they can buy a phone and not have to sign up for another two-year service provider contract.”

CPR offers a six-month nationwide warranty on all repairs, so customers can go to any one of the 90 CPR loca-tions nationwide if there is a problem.

“Our goal is to provide outstanding customer service with a friendly, caring attitude that will help all customers in need,” Myers said.

CPR®-Cell Phone Repair1600 Mid Rivers Mall Drive,

Space 2088 • St. Peters(636) 352-0767

10 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun.

www.cpr-stpeters.com

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More than ever, education is the key to a bright future. Sylvan Learning, a community resource for 30 years, is the leading supplemental education provider, offering remedial and enrichment programs to students from K-adult in reading, writing, math, algebra, study skills, writing, college prep and test prep.

“I love helping families build a plan for success to help their children reach their fullest academic potential,” said Executive Director Tammy Noel, who has been with Sylvan for 20 years. “The proven educational process helps students of all ages and all levels of capability.”

A qualified, caring staff is committed to each child’s success. Personalized tutoring plans are divided into one-hour sessions delivered several times a week depending on the child’s needs. Customized programs are offered for every stage of a child’s academic journey. Sylvan offers convenient in-center, live online and in-home tutoring, depending on each family’s schedule.

Sylvan now offers programs on iPads, which replace only materials – not Sylvan’s certified, motivating teachers.

“Kids absolutely love working on the iPads to learn new skills,” Noel said. “Parents are amazed that their children are excited to go to tutoring, even in the summer.”

Noel has established a relationship with the school districts in St. Charles County to deliver after-school tutoring. Parents love the accountability of proven results with Sylvan’s Ace It! Tutoring program.

Excellence in education, a professional staff and proven results define Sylvan’s personalized approach to learning, which builds the skills, habits and attitudes children need to succeed in school and in life.

Sylvan Learning1125 Cave Springs Road • St. Peters

(636) 441-231917541 Chesterfield Airport Road

Chesterfield(636) 537-8118

9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Mon.-Sat.www.sylvanlearning.com

Tammy Noel, Executive Director

The Yuppy Puppy Pet Spa provides very special services for furry, four-legged family members. The full-ser-vice, luxury groomer and spa features 24/7-staffed boarding, an indoor play camp, pickup and delivery and in-home pet sitting for spoiled-rotten pooches and kitties.

Offering a full range of “Spaw Pack-ages” and boarding in Luxury Suites for pets who prefer privacy or in The Lounge for social animals, owners Deanna Seithel and Jessica Cooke have created a place where every pet will feel pampered.

“We create a home-like environment for your pet,” Cooke said. “We do not charge extra for adapting to your pet’s schedule, and we only use the best product lines in the industry.”

The business recently was voted No. 1 in the St. Louis Magazine A-List Readers’ Choice poll, in Fox 2 News’ top three for “best boarding,” and run-ner-up in the St. Louis Tails Readers’ Choice awards.

The knowledgeable, caring staff ensures a safe, clean, loving environ-ment that reflects the comforts of home, and groomers and kennel staff maintain up-to-date education to keep up with the changes in the industry.

Seithel and Cooke worked at other animal-related businesses and wanted to do it better and be able to help as many animals as they could.

“We are honored that our customers continue to use us for all their pets’ needs,” Cooke said. “We love what we do. We continue to provide the best of every service and are looking forward to celebrating a successful 10 years.”

The Yuppy Puppy Pet Spa3022 Winghaven Blvd. • O’Fallon

(636) 625-00307 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.;

8 a.m. to 5 p.m, Sat.Staffed 24/7

www.yuppypuppyspa.com

Family owned and operated since 1980, Anton’s Air Conditioning and Heating is a St. Louis-area leader in the HVAC industry. Anton’s provides expert heating and air conditioning ser-vice, repair and installation; conducts home energy audits; installs geother-mal systems; and performs whole-home duct cleaning.

One of the things that differentiates Anton’s from other companies is its proprietary technician training system.

“Our technicians are professionally trained in a six-step process called ‘The Anton Service System,’ which ensures the same great service at a great price on each and every call,” said Craig Denton, Anton’s president.

After performing a room-by-room evaluation of a home’s HVAC system, the technician provides the customer with up-front pricing before perform-ing any work, so there are never unpleasant surprises at the end of a job.

A member of the Comfort Institute – an international, indoor comfort research, training and consumer protec-tion agency – Anton’s was the first company in the St. Louis area to

receive certification from the Building Performance Institute (BPI). Earning BPI certification requires professionals to demonstrate superior knowledge and skills in diagnosing critical perfor-mance factors that impact a home’s comfort, health, safety, durability and energy efficiency. Anton’s’ technicians can determine the cause of a home’s energy performance deficiencies and show the customer where they are.

Most importantly, Anton’s provides world-class service to all of its custom-ers, residential and commercial. The company maintains an “A+” rating with the Better Business Bureau, offers a lifetime guarantee on repairs for its USA Club members and a 100 percent guarantee on all new installations.

Anton’s Air Conditioning and Heating8826 New Hampshire Ave. • St. Louis

(636) 442-1569 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.

4:30 p.m.-midnight emergency servicewww.antonshvac.com

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The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores support programs and services of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and provide those in the community with low priced, gently used merchandise. “Our basic aim is to support the Society

in its work with Catholic parishes,” said Director of Stores Jerry Orzano. “We raise funds for our core programs like help with homelessness, criminal justice, and payment of utilities. If someone needs help in a community, they can go to their local parish and get help through the St. Vincent de Paul Society.”At the same time, the thrift stores help

the whole community to share.“Everyone benefits from our low

prices,” Orzano said. “Because we are community-based, items are donated by and sold to people right here in their neighborhood.” Shoppers have the opportunity to

choose from a large selection of gently used clothing, furniture, household

items, new and rebuilt mattresses and used books – all offered at great prices. Regular customers include people who have little means of support to others who are “shopping down” in this tough economy. Area St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores

are located in St. Charles, Ballwin, Dellwood and on S. Kingshighway. In 2011, the four stores served more than 220,000 people, sold more than 1,000,000 units of value-priced merchandise, gave away more than $160,000 worth of free merchandise to those in need, and recycled more than 350,000 pounds of un-salable goods.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores 1069 Regency Parkway in Regency

Square Shopping Center St. Charles

(636) 946-17009 a.m.-8 p.m., Mon.-Sat.

www.svdpstlouis.org/thriftstores

STL Shirt Co. is a local business that specializes in providing custom printed apparel for sports teams, schools, clubs, churches, businesses and more.

“St. Charles County needed a reliable T-shirt and uniform supplier offering the personal service people would expect from a family owned business with 35 years of experience,” said Mike McDonnell, store manager. “We took over all the former Gaffney’s Sporting Goods’ customer base, screen printing facility and artwork archives.”

Thousands of clip art images and fonts are available for design inspiration, and the friendly staff at STL Shirt Co. walks the customer through the process to make it easy, fast and fun. There is even an Online T-shirt Builder that allows customers to design, order and pay for shirts from home or office.

“Our personal service is unbeatable,” McDonnell said. “With over 75,000 designs created over 35 years, there’s a pretty good chance we have the look you want. That’s the advantage of our

locally owned union printing facility.”Another advantage of ordering from

STL Shirt Co. is speedy turnaround. Delivery times are the best in town, because all work is done locally rather than being sent out to a middleman. Screen printing and embroidery are available on a full range of apparel, including T-shirts, polos, caps, jackets, hoodies, pants and more.

“If you need uniforms or T-shirts in less than three days, we can do it,” McDonnell said. “Team uniforms are our specialty. At STL Shirt Co., you won’t get lost in the big-box crowd for your uniform needs.”

STL Shirt Co.6124 Mid Rivers Mall Drive

(next to Home Depot and Chick-fil-A)St. Peters

(636) 926-27779 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri.

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Tara S. Dickherber, LPC, has worked in the field of mental health for more than 15 years in many capacities – from in-patient psych to private prac-tice. Her passion lies in her private practice, and a little more than a year ago, she moved her practice to St. Charles. Given all her experience, Dickherber’s specialty is treating survi-vors of sexual violence and traumatic events.

Dickherber was the first to be certi-fied in Rapid Resolution Therapy® in St. Charles or St. Louis County, which has taken her from being a counselor to becoming a transformative healer. She also has assisted two other therapists in getting certified in RRT and joined the Institute for Survivors of Sexual Vio-lence® as the executive director. “RRT is a powerful but gentle way to get the mind to make shifts quickly because we are working with the part of the mind that causes emotional responses,” Dickherber said. “Other therapy methods just work at the level

of the logical mind. But, I am sure you have realized that the part of the mind that causes emotions does not respond to logic. So, with RRT we are simply communicating in a way that the emo-tional part of the mind learns and understands things. That part of your mind tends to respond better to imag-ery, sensory experiences and certain ways of using language. I show my cli-ents how to influence that part of their mind to get more responses they want, and in doing so, it clears the negative effect of any past event that’s been get-ting in the way of them being at peace.”

Dickherber offers free 10-minute phone consultations

Trauma Recovery of St. Charles Tara S. Dickherber, LPC

Certified in Rapid Resolution Therapy® 1360 S. 5th St., Suite 394 • St. Charles

(573) 754-0348www.mylifecoachtara.com

Trauma Recoveryof St. Charles

Timothy Schaible, DMD, opened his St. Peters dental practice in 1988 upon graduating at the top of his class at Southern Illinois University’s School of Dental Medicine. In March 2012, Dr. Jennifer Wheeler, a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, joined Schaible Dental Group after completing her general dentistry residency at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis.

With the assistance of a knowledge-able and friendly staff, Drs. Schaible and Wheeler provide children ages 1 and older and adults with compassion-ate, professional, full-service dental care.

As a general dentistry practice, the primary focus at Schaible Dental Group is on the oral cavity, head and neck.

“Our business offers all phases of dentistry including fillings, root canals, crowns, bridges, partials and dentures,” Dr. Schaible explained. “We also offer

cosmetic dentistry, whitening, ortho-dontics (braces) and Invisalign, and we are branching into appliances to pre-vent snoring, bruxism (grinding of the teeth) and treat sleep apnea.”

The dentists also are qualified and equipped to perform oral surgery and periodontal treatment in-house, which is an added convenience for their patients.

Schaible Dental Group welcomes patients with dental emergencies and accepts multiple insurance plans.

“Our goal is to serve the community by accepting new patients and provid-ing them with exceptional dental care by an experienced staff and doctors who care,” Dr. Schaible said.

Schaible Dental Group340 Mid Rivers Mall Drive • St. Peters

(636) 279-16338 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday and Thursday; 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday

www.schaibledentalgroup.com

Dr. Timothy Schaible

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