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May 1, 2024 40 I BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT I WEST NEWSMAGAZINE Zick’s Great Outdoors – a one-of-a-kind nursery in a beautiful garden Flower fanciers, tree huggers, weekend farmers and garden gurus will all get a warm welcome at Zick’s Great Outdoors this spring along with all the flowers, shrubs, trees and vegetables they need to make their home or garden into just a bit of paradise. And they’ll get something more too, something you can’t buy – the wisdom of years with hands in the dirt growing things. Trained as a horticulturist and working for a chemical company, Doug Zick left the corporate world nearly 50 years ago to get back to the earth. Beginning with a shovel and a truck, Zick began working as a landscaper. He first purchased four and a half acres at the corner of Clayton and Strecker roads as a place to store his equipment, but he had a plan for the future – a retail nursery. Now, in its 42nd year, Zick’s Great Outdoors is 12 acres filled with beautiful maples, dogwoods, redbuds and more, and Zick has realized his vision, not only of a retail nursery but of one that doubles as a botanical garden that provides its visitors with a peaceful scenic walk and the knowledge they need to grow and care for the flora Doug Zick, owner (Zick’s Great Outdoors photo) they’ve found. “I wanted it to be interesting, not just a parking lot with plants,” Zick said. “Other than the six original trees, everything else here, we planted.” He said he hopes people will have something of a Zen experience. “I’m here seven days a week. I want it to be calm, and it is a great office,” he said. Zick’s Great Outdoors also makes an inspiring place for customers to find ideas and see how they will work for their own home, Zick said. “People can come and see the size of things, see what they like and what works well together,” he said. “From that standpoint, hopefully, they will get an education rather than just plants for sale.” And if the plants and the garden itself don’t answer their questions, Zick and his experienced staff can. They have information and suggestions that can make a real difference when planning a space or caring for flowers, shrubs and trees. “We have about 200 years of employee involvement here,” he said. Knowing the area, what plants work well here, where to put them, judging growth and time and size are all important parts of putting together a landscape or a garden. “You can’t google those answers. You’re not going to find those answers from box store employees. My employees and I talk about those things,” Zick said. One of his specialties is also knowing and featuring plants that deer don’t like. Zick has a “Pa-too-ee!” section with a selection of flora the deer seldom touch. The plants are true-tested for deer resistance in his nursery, he said. @WESTNEWSMAG WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM “We are concentrating on deer-safe plants, especially perennials. In general, we know whether they will eat them or not. I see it everyday. I used to carry 5,000 hostas. No more! “‘Pa-too-ee’ is what a deer says when they eat something they don’t like,” he said. “I know what deer like and don’t like.” Other than the deer, there is something for everyone in Zick’s Great Outdoors, including those special maternal figures in our lives. “We will be loaded up for Mother’s Day with a big beautiful batch of flowers and annuals,” Zick said. One thing Zick always enjoys is seeing his customers experience his little paradise. “I’m a farmer It’s been very gratifying. It’s something I have wanted since I was 12 years old,” he said. “I smile everyday. I enjoy being the purveyor of fine quality God-made things.” Zick’s Great Outdoors Nursery and Landscaping Co. 16498 Clayton Road • Wildwood (636) 458-1445 • zicksgreatoutdoors.com Preliminary Anticipated Revenues: Real Estate and Personal Property Utilities Gross Receipts Court Fines and Fees Sales Tax, Use and Other Taxes Investments Licenses and Permits Park Programs Miscellaneous Capital Improvement CITY OF WINCHESTER BUDGET HEARING NOTICE The City of Winchester will hold a Budget Hearing at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the City Hall, 109 Lindy Blvd., Winchester, Missouri. The Budget Hearing will deal with the City Budget for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. All citizens of Winchester, Missouri will have the right to give written and oral comments at this hearing. The overall unenacted budget summary follows: It lists rounded off major sources of anticipated income and preliminary recommendations as to how expenditures would be made. These figures are subject to adjustments which may evolve due to adjustments at the City, County, or State levels. This summary and the back-up information is on display upon request at City Hall, 109 Lindy Blvd., Winchester, Missouri during normal business hours – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. $ 46,400.00 146,000.00 7,640.00 449,950.00 32,000.00 16,850.00 1,950.00 4,400.00 120,000.00 Total Revenues $825,190.00 ENJOY YOUR FIRST WAX Look good and feel flawless with our Comfort Wax ® . This exclusive, violet wax combined with our specially trained experts is our secret to making your experience as comfortable as possible. We’re so confident you’ll love your experience that your first bikini line, underarm, ear, nose or brow wax is FREE.*first wax is free.* Offer Ends 5-30-24. 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If you are a person requiring an accommodation, please call (636)391-0600 or 1-800-735-2466 (Relay Missouri) no later than 4 p.m. on the third day preceding the hearing. Offices are open between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

FACEBOOK.COM/WESTNEWSMAGAZINE WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM May 1, 2024 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE I BUSINESS I 41 Roofing • Siding • Gutters • Tuckpointing Expert Installations & Durable Materials Weather the Decades with Confidence Owner Jan Coffman and members of the West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce celebrate the grand reopening of The Porch in Wildwood on April 11. (Source: Higher Focus Photography) Talk to Roofing & Siding Experts ̌ 50+ Years of Service OVER BUSINESS BRIEFS PLACES Jan Coffman recently celebrated the grand re-opening of The Porch, 16957 Manchester Road in Wildwood. Coffman purchased the business in October 2023 and is now ready to provide professional design services and help her customers create the home of their dreams. The Porch features home furnishings in a variety of styles, including custom-made upholstered furniture. Additionally, the store features accessories, barware, kitchen goods, lighting, wall paintings, custom rugs and pillows. The store also offers a selection of women’s apparel and jewelry. • • • Sound Health Services is celebrating 20 years of providing ENT services to patients in West St. Louis and St. Charles County. Sound Health began in 2004, when several independent ENT physician practices joined together to better serve their patients by sharing resources, centralizing some services and operating more efficiently. In 2017, Sound Health opened ENT Now, to provide patients with a quick, convenient option for evaluation and treatment. • • • Chesterfield Montessori School has been certified as a Great Place To Work for the second year in a row. Chesterfield Montessori is the only school in Missouri to hold this distinction and one of only two Montessori schools nationwide, according to school officials. • • • Weighless MD & Wellness St. Louis officially opened on Wednesday, April 17 at 13142 Tesson Ferry Road with a ribbon-cutting hosted by the West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce. The practice offers clients individualized weight loss solutions with the help of board certified doctors, nurse practitioners, medical assistants and dietitians. • • • Flats & Terraces at Wildhorse Village, 16455 Wildhorse Lake Blvd., recently celebrated its grand opening with a Chesterfield Regional Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. The apartment and townhome community offers pet-friendly studio, one- two- or three-bedroom apartments as well as a host of amenities that include a luxury pool and fitness center. Learn more at livewildhorsevillage.com. PEOPLE KAI Enterprises has hired Jim Duckwitz, CPA as its new controller. Duckwitz has spent the last 17 years of his 25-year career in the architecture, engineering and construction sector and brings hands-on experience to his new role. • • • Hi-Pointe Drive-In and Taco Buddha have joined forces as Gastronauts Food Group. The collaboration aims to build sustainable growth, streamline operations, and develop collaborative marketing while maintaining each brand’s character. Ben Hillman, operating partner of Lewis & Clark Capital, will serve as president of Gastronauts Food Group. Kurt Eller, founder and partner of Taco Buddha, and Mike Johnson, Hi-Pointe Drive-In chef and partner, will represent their respective brands within the new group. Johnson also will remain a partner and owner of Sugarfire Restaurant Group. ̌ Unmatchable Expertise ̌ Lifelong Customers ̌ Free Estimates ̌ Financing Available contactus@aroofing.net See Why Homeowners Choose Allen Roofing & Siding aroofing.net 636-242-5604 YEARS 1972

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WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM<br />

May 1, 20<strong>24</strong><br />

WEST NEWSMAGAZINE<br />

I BUSINESS I 41<br />

Roofing • Siding • Gutters • Tuckpointing<br />

Expert Installations & Durable Materials<br />

Weather the Decades<br />

with Confidence<br />

Owner Jan Coffman and members of the <strong>West</strong> St. Louis County Chamber of<br />

Commerce celebrate the grand reopening of The Porch in Wildwood on April 11.<br />

(Source: Higher Focus Photography)<br />

Talk to Roofing<br />

& Siding Experts<br />

̌ 50+ Years of Service<br />

OVER<br />

BUSINESS<br />

BRIEFS<br />

PLACES<br />

Jan Coffman recently celebrated the<br />

grand re-opening of The Porch, 16957<br />

Manchester Road in Wildwood. Coffman<br />

purchased the business in October 2023<br />

and is now ready to provide professional<br />

design services and help her customers<br />

create the home of their dreams. The Porch<br />

features home furnishings in a variety of<br />

styles, including custom-made upholstered<br />

furniture. Additionally, the store features<br />

accessories, barware, kitchen goods, lighting,<br />

wall paintings, custom rugs and pillows.<br />

The store also offers a selection of<br />

women’s apparel and jewelry.<br />

• • •<br />

Sound Health Services is celebrating 20<br />

years of providing ENT services to patients<br />

in <strong>West</strong> St. Louis and St. Charles County.<br />

Sound Health began in 2004, when several<br />

independent ENT physician practices<br />

joined together to better serve their patients<br />

by sharing resources, centralizing some<br />

services and operating more efficiently. In<br />

2017, Sound Health opened ENT Now, to<br />

provide patients with a quick, convenient<br />

option for evaluation and treatment.<br />

• • •<br />

Chesterfield Montessori School has<br />

been certified as a Great Place To Work<br />

for the second year in a row. Chesterfield<br />

Montessori is the only school in Missouri<br />

to hold this distinction and one of only two<br />

Montessori schools nationwide, according<br />

to school officials.<br />

• • •<br />

Weighless MD & Wellness St. Louis<br />

officially opened on Wednesday, April 17<br />

at 13142 Tesson Ferry Road with a ribbon-cutting<br />

hosted by the <strong>West</strong> St. Louis<br />

County Chamber of Commerce. The practice<br />

offers clients individualized weight<br />

loss solutions with the help of board certified<br />

doctors, nurse practitioners, medical<br />

assistants and dietitians.<br />

• • •<br />

Flats & Terraces at Wildhorse Village,<br />

16455 Wildhorse Lake Blvd., recently<br />

celebrated its grand opening with a Chesterfield<br />

Regional Chamber of Commerce<br />

ribbon cutting. The apartment and townhome<br />

community offers pet-friendly studio,<br />

one- two- or three-bedroom apartments as<br />

well as a host of amenities that include a<br />

luxury pool and fitness center. Learn more<br />

at livewildhorsevillage.com.<br />

PEOPLE<br />

KAI Enterprises has hired Jim Duckwitz,<br />

CPA as its new controller. Duckwitz<br />

has spent the last 17 years of his 25-year<br />

career in the architecture, engineering and<br />

construction sector and brings hands-on<br />

experience to his new role.<br />

• • •<br />

Hi-Pointe Drive-In and Taco Buddha<br />

have joined forces as Gastronauts Food<br />

Group. The collaboration aims to build<br />

sustainable growth, streamline operations,<br />

and develop collaborative marketing<br />

while maintaining each brand’s character.<br />

Ben Hillman, operating partner of Lewis<br />

& Clark Capital, will serve as president<br />

of Gastronauts Food Group. Kurt Eller,<br />

founder and partner of Taco Buddha, and<br />

Mike Johnson, Hi-Pointe Drive-In chef<br />

and partner, will represent their respective<br />

brands within the new group. Johnson also<br />

will remain a partner and owner of Sugarfire<br />

Restaurant Group.<br />

̌ Unmatchable Expertise<br />

̌ Lifelong Customers<br />

̌ Free Estimates<br />

̌ Financing Available<br />

contactus@aroofing.net<br />

See Why Homeowners<br />

Choose Allen Roofing & Siding<br />

aroofing.net<br />

636-<strong>24</strong>2-5604<br />

YEARS<br />

1972

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