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22 I SUMMER CONCERTS I May 18, 2022 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE WE REPAIR FOUNDATION CRACKS AND LEAKS Footer Footer • Sump Pumps & Drainage Systems • Foundation Stabilization • Foundation Cracks • Crack injection repair • Polyjacking Concrete Leveling SUMMER CONCERTS, from page 21 Sept. 17: Fabulous Motown Revue and That 80s Band Sunset with the Symphony @MIDRIVERSNEWS MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COM For the first time, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra string quartet will perform at 370 Lakeside Park from 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7. This free concert will feature works by celebrated Italian composers including Luigi Boccherini, Niccolo Paganini and Antonio Vivaldi. The concert is being presented through a community partnership with the St. Charles City-County Library and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. No tickets or reservations are required for the hour-long outdoor event, but guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. Food trucks will be available for concert refreshments. $ 100 OFF ANY SERVICE $450 OR MORE Cannot be combined with any other offer. Coupon must be presented at time of appointment. Use code SPRING2022 | Expires 7/31/22 FINANCING AVAILABLE Ask for details. BEFORE AFTER QUICK RESPONSE TIME • FULLY INSURED LIFETIME WARRANTY • LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE thecrackwizard.com Repair Cracked, Uneven, Sunken Concrete 314-332-1300 BEFORE AFTER Just across the river are other concerts to enjoy CHESTERFIELD Sounds of Summer This free concert series is sponsored by the city of Chesterfield. These concerts are held at 6 p.m. on Saturdays at Chesterfield Amphitheater in the city’s Central Park, 631 Veterans Place Drive. Small to medium coolers and food are welcome, glass containers are prohibited. (The amphitheater also hosts a variety of paid events, the details of which can be found at chesterfieldamphitheater.com.) June 18: Queens Blvd. (‘70s-‘90s hits) June 25: Summer Breeze (A tribute to “YACHT Rock”) July 9: The Fortunate Sons + Desperado (A tribute to CCR and The Eagles) July 23: Disco Inferno (A tribute to Abba and The Bee Gees) Aug. 13: Big Love (A tribute to Fleetwood Mac) Aug. 27: Silver Bullet Stl at Backstoppalooza (A tribute to Bob Seger) The annual Ed Nestor Memorial Backstoppalooza serves as a fundraiser for BackStoppers, Inc. with 100% of profits from food and beverage sales going to support the families of first responders who have suffered a catastrophic injury or lost their lives in the line of duty. While the Aug. 27 concert is free to attend, donations to BackStoppers will be encouraged and collected at the event. Since 2013, Backstoppalooza has raised over $400,000 for BackStoppers, Inc. thanks to the generosity of concert-goers and friends. Chesterfield Regional Chamber’s Summer Concerts For 34 years, the Chesterfield Regional Chamber of Commerce has hosted summer concerts on Tuesdays in Faust Park, located off of Olive Boulevard, north of Interstate 64. Designed to be enjoyed by all ages, this concert series combines the talents of local musicians with the Commerce Bank Kids’ Zone for the younger set, food trucks and on-site concessions, theme nights and fireworks. The Kids’ Zone is expected to feature the ever-popular Bubble Bus as well as a rock-climbing wall, face painting, balloon twisting and laser tag. Occasionally, some features may not be available, such as the rock-climbing wall in the case of forecasted weather concerns. In keeping with tradition, the kick-off concert (June 7) will culminate with fireworks sponsored by J & M Display. Free cake will also be served to all who wish to partake that evening. The concerts begin at 7 p.m. but the gates open at 5:30 p.m., giving patrons plenty of time to visit with Chamber members and have dinner on-site. To help offset the cost of the concerts, a nominal ticket fee of $5 per person, per concert is charged. Season passes are available for $45 per person. All tickets are non-refundable. Guests are encouraged to get into the spirit of the evening by dressing to fit the theme of the night. June 7: Butchwax & the Hollywoods (Rock and pop/Summer Fun) June 14: Scott Laytham and Karl Holmes (American songbook/Superhero) June 21: Boogie Chyld (Dance band/ Jungle Party) June 28: Spectrum (Popular music from many genres/Tie-Dye) July 5: Hulapoppers (Party band/Patriotic) July 12: John Henry (Rock ‘n roll/Wild Wild West) July 19: Volcanic Ash (Classic rock/ Harry Potter) July 26: The Lone Rangers (‘90s party band/Sports Night) Aug. 2: The RetroNerds (‘80s tribute band/Dancin’ Thru the Decades) Aug. 9: Rock Opera (Rock ‘n roll/Carnival Time) Aug. 16: Billy Peek (Rock and blues/ Rock n’ Roll)
May 18, 2022 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE I BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT I 23 Fred L. Vilbig: ‘Good estate planning means a happy ending’ FACEBOOK.COM/MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COM BY TRACEY BRUCE Attorney Fred Vilbig is a storyteller. He knows the ins and outs of estate planning, wills and trusts and corporate law, but in his heart he wants to tell a tale, share a common experience and leave the listener with a lesson. “My mother used to tell me, ‘Remember Fred, blood is thicker than money.’ What that means is when somebody dies, people should remember the family, don’t just go for the money,” Fred said while telling – and educating – about wills and trusts and estate planning. In his law practice over the past 40 years, he has seen a few families that haven’t learned that lesson. “I’ve seen all kinds of fights that develop over the money. It’s really kind of sad,” he said. “They should remember the good times with family. They shouldn’t have to remember the fights they had over money.” Fred has a great deal of knowledge about the importance of planning ahead, navigating the issues of the legal system and preserving relationships. So much so that he created and shares true-to-life examples – stories – in his “Law Matters” ads that run in West and Fred Vilbig Mid Rivers Newsmagazines. “At first I thought, advertising wouldn’t work for estate planning and corporate law, but the idea of telling people about what I do and who I am, kind of appealed to me. I thought, ‘Well, I tell stories all the time. I’ll try it and see if it works,’” he said. The concept has resulted in success for Fred and the individuals who read them. There’s a lot of good information in them. So, in 2017, he gathered his articles and published them in a book called “You Can’t Take It With You.” It’s the story of Jack and Judy, a fictional couple, and the issues their family faced because they did not plan ahead. His target audience includes those people who haven’t thought about writing a will or getting a trust, those who haven’t followed through, and those who need to update their plans. “I use the stories to encourage people to think about these issues,” Fred said. He noted that anyone with kids and older people should be thinking about estate planning. “What happens if someone dies? They want to name guardians for the kids,” Fred said. “They want to make sure there is a trust set up so they don’t have to go to court and also set up a conservatorship to make sure the kids are taken care of. “And when people get older they need to plan for things they don’t want to have happen. What if someone has a stroke? What if there is a car accident? What if a loved one dies? On a person’s death, you don’t want to be asking, ‘How should the assets be distributed?’” Planning ahead can make sure minor children are protected and grown children receive their inheritance and avoid probate court which can cost tens of thousands of dollars, potentially freeze the assets and jeopardize a family’s privacy. “Without a plan, there could be a train wreck, as in people filing lawsuits, making claims of all kinds and ending up in court. Take the time to plan and it’s possible to avoid that to a certain extent,” Fred advised. “We’ve had estates that while mom and dad are alive everyone seems to be getting along. After they’re dead, the kids break out into fighting over the estate; and then, never talk to each other again. “The loss of a parent is devastating enough. Parents should plan so that five years after mom and dad die, the kids are still celebrating holidays together. That’s kind of a goal I have.” For more information about estate planning, Fred suggests you pick up his book on Amazon. Then, to make a plan for your family, call him directly. Fred L. Vilbig, Attorney at Law Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis & Giljum, LLP By appointment • (636) 537-7884 fvilbig@shandselbert.com décor and lifestyles NOW HIRING New & Experienced Police Officers A SPECIAL SECTION COMING AGAIN 6.8.22 Starting pay $55K TO ADVERTISE CALL: 636.591.0010 Apply Online: STLOUISCOUNTYPOLICE.COM/CAREERS (314) 615-7824 THE TIME IS NOW!
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