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Readers, I hope this edition of LN finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy in the wake of the tornados that swept across the St. Louis area on May 16. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please turn to p. 10 for an inexhaustive list of resources available for those needing care, counseling, shelter and supplies. If you’re able to help out our neighbors, we also share a selection of organizations accepting monetary donations for relief efforts and seeking volunteers.
To those who have shared their time, care and resources with folks in need – thank you. Your compassion, generosity and resilience are the driving forces leading St. Louis to recovery. How honored I am to be your neighbor.
Take care,
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ServingtheFamilies ofSt.Louis Servingthe Families Since1960
MarideVillaisproudto celebrateits milestoneanniversarywithSt. Louis! Havingopeneditsdoors65 yearsago byJosephandGeorganaLinneman, MarideVillaproudlyholdsthetitleofbeingthe firstseniorliving communityinSt. Louisandhas spenteach daycommittedtoproviding expert care andstayingtruetoits corevalues.
“Theunderliningtheme forallofusatMari deVillaiscare,”explainspresidentandCEO Fred Wiesehan.“The way inwhichwe careforourstaff, the way inwhichwe careforourbuildingsand groundsand,mostimportantly, the way inwhich we careforourguestsandtheir families.”
Withits21-acresnestledinidyllic Townand Country, MarideVillahasgrown from a single buildingwith26 roomsto awell-maintained campuswithdifferent facilities fordifferent levelsofcare.Fromindependentlivinginits
VillaEstatesto24-hourcare initsVilla West,Villa Eastand Waterford buildings,there issomething for everyneed.
“It wasalways theideathatpeople could live independentlyandenjoy ouramenitiesin a beautifulsettingand,ifthoseguests everneeded more care andservices,theycouldtransitionwhile stayingoncampus,” Wiesehansays.“Thetransition issmoothandeasy becausethey’vegottentoknow ourstaffandservices overthe years.Beinglicensed as a skillednursing[facility], we canadapttothese changeswithlittledisruptiontoguests.”
MarideVilla’sdedicatedand experiencedstaff arecommittedtoserve eachresident’sunique needs.“We don’thave multiplelocationsto focus on,sothestafftruly gettoknow ourguestsand their families,” Wiesehansays.“Caring forthe guestsofMarideVillahastrulybeenthe life ofmany ofthestaffandmanagement,
somewhohave beenpartofMarideVilla for more than40 years.”
TheWiesehan Familyandthe restofthe MarideVillateamare proudofthe community’s legacy andthethousandsof residentsthey have hadthehonortoserve.
“We currentlyhavea guesthere whosemother residedhere, andgrandmother residedhere,” Wiesehan concludes.“That’sthree generations we’ve takencare of – that’s reallyjoyfulto seehappen.”
Maride Villa,13900Clayton Road,TownandCountry, 636-227-5347, maridevilla.com
Resources for Storm Recovery
Our hearts go out to those affected by the tornados that swept across the St. Louis metro on May 16. Below, find information on how to get help and how to help our neighbors.
IF YOU NEED HELP
At the time of writing, 13 St. Louis County Libraries are open; the Cabanne and Julia Davis locations are closed while damage is being assessed. Drop in at an open branch if you need a comfortable place to rest.
St. Louis County Libraries are all open during normal hours and will have social workers available at the Florissant Valley, Lewis & Clark, Mid-County, Natural Bridge, Rock Road and Weber Road branches Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. They can connect you with resources for housing, food, medical care and
more. Drop-ins are welcome, but you can request an appointment at any SLCL branch by calling 314994-3300 or filling out the form at slcl.org/libraryservices/social-workers/book-a-social-worker.
Three Red Cross (1-800-Red-Cross) shelters are open with capacity:
■ Friendly Temple Outreach Center, 6356 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, St. Louis
■ The Recreational Center (12th and Park Recreation Center), 1410 S. Tucker Blvd., St. Louis
■ Refresh Community Church, 829 N. Hanley Rd, St. Louis
Contact the United Way division for Health and Human Services to address needs such as shelter, food, showers and more. Call 211 or visit 211helps.org.
Visit stlouis-mo.gov/tornado for information on debris cleanup, how to report damage and more.
HOW TO HELP OTHERS
Where to donate funds:
■ City of St. Louis Tornado Response Fund (bit.ly/3H4oSF6)
■ Forest Park Forever (forestparkforever.org/donate)
■ Heat Up St. Louis (heatupstlouis.org/donations)
■ Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force (bit.ly/43ElQA5)
■ The Salvation Army (bit.ly/3H6ajkr)
■ Saint Louis Zoo (stlzoo.org/give)
■ United Way Severe Storm/Tornado Relief Fund (bit.ly/3Zr3uQA)
■ Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. (ulstl.com/donatenow.html)
WHERE TO VOLUNTEER
■ The American Red Cross (redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html)
■ Forest Park Forever (bit.ly/3YV2t3f)
■ Mission: St. Louis (bit.ly/4jeyjPB)
■ United Way Volunteer Center (stlvolunteer.org/disaster)
■ WEPOWER St. Louis (bit.ly/4j7aqcB)
By the Ladue News staff
Photos courtesy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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ArareArts&Crafts-styletreasureintheheartofthe covetedParkviewcommunity, this4-bedroom,3-bathhome isatrueurbanoasis. Richwithcharacterandthoughtfully updated,thishomebeautifullyblendshistoriccharmwith moderncomfort.Enjoynewersystems,updatedkitchenand bathrooms,acozygasfireplace,originalstainedglass,and gleaminghardwoodfloorsthroughout.Frommorningcoffee onthefrontporchoverlookingtheparktoeveningwinein yourscreened-inbackporch,everycornerinvitesrelaxation andconnection.Thebackyardpooloffersarefreshingretreat onwarmsummerdays.WithwalkableaccesstoForestPark, WashU,andsomeofSt.Louis’bestdining,thishomeis perfectlysituatedwithinadynamic,socialneighborhood. Parkview’sactivecommunityhostseverythingfromconcerts andcook-offstocarriageridesandholidaygatherings— creatingatrulyone-of-a-kindplacetocallhome.
Well EQUIPPED
By Connie Mitchell > Photo courtesy of St. Louis HELP
Just a quick online price check is eye-opening: A shower chair is $41. A small transport wheelchair is $133. A Hoyer lift for moving someone from a bed to a chair is $694. An electric hospital-style bed is $800. And many of the people who need these and other health equipment supplies rely on Medicare or Medicaid, which doesn’t always cover the cost. The St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program is filling the gap.
In 2024, the 27-year-old nonprofit assisted 2,612 people, distributing 4,756 donated items from beds to lifts to wheelchairs to commodes. “There are things that are really needed, like wound care supplies and bathing chairs,” says Karen Lanter, executive director since 2022. “No insurer pays for bathing equipment like grab bars, which is important for aging at home.”
St. Louis HELP accepts donations of used health equipment; inspects, cleans and repairs the items as needed; and then distributes them at no cost. Certain items, like incontinence products and wound dressings, are perishable and always needed, but the organization warehouses and inventories virtually anything that is of use in caring for people who have ongoing medical needs.
Currently, two warehouses, one in Crystal City and one in Olivette, house the thousands of items St. Louis HELP has in stock. Because many people who need the equipment have difficulty accessing those locations, St. Louis HELP partners with organizations across the area that allow a smaller number of items to be stored and picked up. Abiding Savior Lutheran Church at 4355 Butler Hill Road was the first such “health hub” or lending closet. Additional health hubs are at Love in Action on South 7th Street, St. Martin’s United Church of Christ on High Ridge Boulevard, Aging Ahead Senior Center on Lemay Ferry Road, and The Care Service on McClay Road in St. Charles.
Although the health hubs provide easier locations for drop-off and pickup of equipment, Lander notes that all requests are initiated through St.
St. Louis HELP is genuinely free, and we’re the only organization in the area that helps people with these needs regardless of income or age.
– KaREN LaNTER
Louis HELP’s website or by calling 314-897-HELP. “We have a dispatcher who takes the information and checks to see if we have the item in inventory,” Lanter explains. “We then get back to the person making the request and determine where and when they can pick it up. It’s been an amazing process, and our health hubs are vibrant. We’re now looking for a health hub partner in north St. Louis County.”
Lanter notes that requests are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. “The process is very fast, and we don’t require ID, although we do have people provide some basic information when they check out just for demographic reporting purposes,” she says.
The organization relies on donations and grants from individuals and charitable foundations to support its $450,000 annual budget, and St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District is the organization’s top financial supporter. One of 20 districts statewide created to assist public, private, individual and nonprofit organizations, the district’s mission is “to incentivize and promote the diversion of solid waste from landfills through waste reduction, reuse and recycling alternatives.”
“St. Louis HELP is genuinely free, and we’re the only organization in the area that helps people with these needs regardless of income or age,” Lanter notes, adding that the organization recently developed a pediatric program that provides equipment for children with complex health issues who tend to quickly outgrow expensive items. “We worked with a school nurse who needed a wheelchair for a 7-year-old with spina bifida named Paola (pictured above) so that she could go to school,” Lanter says. “We had two wheelchairs available within a week of the request, and Paola was able to attend school, which is just one example of what’s possible.”
St. Louis HELP, 9709 Dielman Roack Island Industrial Drive, St. Louis, 314-897-4357, stlhelp.org
Chances Second
By Megan Rubenstein > Photos
Open Door Animal Sanctuary, the largest no-kill shelter in the greater St. Louis area, is celebrating 50 years of helping homeless cats and dogs –and preparing for the next 50 years.
A full lineup of fundraising events and a capital campaign is in the works to “build a new shelter for the next 50 years,” according to Tracie Quackenbush, Open Door’s executive director.
“We’ve grown so much over the last 50 years,” Quackenbush says. “We started out with maybe 100 animals and then we just kept expanding, so we’re kind of out of land to build on right now. We take in more and more animals and try to get them rehabilitated and ready for adoption, and we usually have 350 animals at a time.”
Open Door needs room for more than 350. Quackenbush shares that the shelter receives about “75 phone calls a day.” Whether a person is looking to give up a pet or bring in a stray, the need seems endless. She says, “It’s sad because we can’t take everything in. Because we’re nokill, we’re not killing for space. There’s only so many we can take care of.”
However, taking in animals isn’t the only service Open Door provides. For struggling pet owners, Open Door works to help them take care
of their animals rather than abandon them.
“We try to help people out,” Quackenbush says, “with food, spaying and neutering and any other thing we can do to help them keep their animal in the home, as that’s better than them giving it up.”
Another service Open Door offers is rehabilitation, as many stray pets come in with medical needs.
“Some kittens or puppies come in feral, and we get them their shots, test the dogs for heartworms, and test the cats for feline leukemia and feline AIDS,” Quackenbush says. “We put a flea and tick application on them, we deworm them, we microchip. We work with them and give them love.”
Open Door adopts out around 1,200 cats and dogs a year, both at their shelter and at local popup events. With the ability to expand
their space and bring in more animals, the number of animals they can find homes for will only increase.
With events coming up including a Chicken N Pickle fundraiser in June and a “Paws to Party” dinner action in August, there are still plenty of opportunities to get a taste of the work Open Door is doing and help out in the process. For a full lineup of Open Door’s upcoming fundraising events, visit odas.org/events.
Events aren’t the only way to make an impact. “Just come out and love on the animals,” Quackenbush says. “That’s always needed. Dogs like to be walked.” In-kind donations such as pet beds, towels and cleaning supplies make a difference too.
Open Door Animal Sanctuary, 6065 Duda Road, House Springs, Missouri, 636-671-3643, odas.org
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Riverfront Project:
Amajor redevelopment project will soon transform the iconic St. Louis riverfront.
Gateway South is a 100-acre master-planned initiative that reimagines the city’s downtown riverfront, transforming the site into an innovation district, walkable destination and prefab hub for the building industry. Developed by Good Developments Group, the design aims to further energize St. Louis’s transformation into a city of the future.
“Gateway South is prime real estate that was completely underutilized,” Cushman & Wakefield managing director Tripp Hardin says. “The central location, inter-modal access, and cost advantages are all unique and make the project stand out against anything else in the region.”
The Class A development seeks to revitalize a historic industrial and trade zone along the Mississippi River, transforming it into a modern, purposebuilt hub providing direct access to the river, the Union Pacific Railroad, and the TRRA and FTRL switching lines. Cushman & Wakefield is handling marketing for the district’s industrial offerings.
“There will be new buildings, new business, more jobs, more activity,” Hardin says. “All combined, it will be very positive for the city.”
Equity for land acquisition and construction comes from development partners and outside investors. Industrial lots range in size from 20,000 to 222,500 square feet, and sites benefit from “K” Unrestricted zoning, allowing for a variety of businesses to set up shop in Gateway South. Hardin says the project team anticipates that vertical construction of the industrial sector will be complete by the end of 2027.
Good Developments Group says Gateway South is designed to establish a vibrant, walkable 24/7 district that integrates seamlessly with the city. In addition to commercial and industrial facilities, the completed project will include parks, green areas and other public spaces as well as residences, retail options and entertainment venues.
Developers anticipate the project will have a tremendous impact on the region, generating more than 5,000 new jobs and fueling economic growth. Likewise, this influx of new activity could transform the surrounding area. Gateway South is less than 10 minutes from hundreds of area coffee shops, hotels, restaurants and retail shops in downtown St. Louis, including Ballpark Village, the Enterprise Center, Soulard, and Gateway Arch National Park. Approximately 206,000 people live within five miles of the site, and 1.2 million live within 15 miles.
“Gateway South is a cornerstone in St. Louis’s broader urban revitalization strategy,” Good Developments Group founder & CEO Greg Gleicher says. “It complements other initiatives like Cortex Innovation District, aiming to position the city as a hub for innovation and advanced manufacturing.”
Gateway South will also be home to a Class A workspace in a historic Crunden Martin Manufacturing Co. building. Reborn as a “purposeful ecosystem,” the site will offer programs and amenities for professionals in the building industry, including a world-class materials library, a 50-foot high-bay prototyping lab and a versatile prototyping yard.
Nearby, planners will add a community hub called “The Spur,” an old railway spur transformed into an interior courtyard serving as the backbone of the Crunden Martin buildings. The Spur will include ground-floor retail, dining and more.
In the years to come, the redevelopment will continue to expand with recreational and residential uses, with Good Developments Group envisioning the site as a “geographic locus for industry advancement akin to Wall Street, Hollywood, and Silicon Valley for their respective sectors.”
Good Developments Group, 401 Pine St., Suite 108, St. Louis, good-developments.com
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ofFoldsofHonor’sSt.Louischapter,andhis brotherButchSuntrup–bothdealerprincipal withSuntrupAutomotiveGroup–arededicated supportersofFoldsofHonorandeagerto continuetheirinvolvement.Nextmonth,the brotherswillcontinuetheSuntrupAutomotive Group’sfundraisinginitiativewiththe7thAnnual SuntrupAutomotiveGroup GolfClassiconJune23,2025 atWhitmoorCountryClub& PersimmonWoodsGolfClub.
“MybrotherandIverymuch enjoyparticipatinginFoldsof Honor’sgolftournament,starting fouryearsago,andarevery happywiththesubstantialfunds we’veraised,”CraigSuntrupsays. “Wewereparticularlyproudof ourfundraisingeffortslastyear, wherewesuccessfullyraised
$342,000.Asyouknow,thesefundsplayacritical roleinsupportingtheeducationofthechildren offallensoldiersandfirstresponders.”
Suntrupaddsthatwhileneitherhenorhis brotherhaveservedintheArmedForces,they bothfeeladeepsenseofresponsibilitytogive backtoourcountryandsupportthosewhohave sacrificedsomuch.
“WebelievethereadersofLadueNewscould makeasignificantdifferencebycontributingto thisimportantcause,”hesays.“Everydonation, nomatterthesize,isappreciated.Readerscan easilydonateusingtheQRcode,andwewould begratefulforasmuchparticipation aspossible.Weallunderstand thetruecostoffreedom.”
BMWofWestSt.Louis, bmwofweststlouis.com
Wealth Management
Busey Wealth Management 12300 Olive Blvd., 314-878-2210, busey.com/wealth-management
Navigating today’s complex markets requires trusted expertise. Busey Wealth Management offers personalized solutions to help you meet your financial goals. With experienced advisors and a collaborative approach, Busey helps simplify challenges and maximize opportunities. Non-deposit products and services are: Not FDIC Insured | No Bank Guarantee | May Lose Value
Whitey Holt, Wealth Manager, CFP®, CDFA® — Plaza Advisory Group, Affiliated with Steward Partners 101 S. Hanley Road, Suite 1350, 314-726-0600, plazaadvisors.com
“Review the interest rate paid by your money market funds, high-yield savings accounts and CDs,” advises Whitey Holt. “Some bank products come with a teaser rate and others with an auto-renewal feature that can cause a surprise adjustment in your rate. Make sure you are familiar with where to find your current rate.”
By Maggie Peters
Mike Dressel, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager —
Stifel Wealth Management 2021 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 200, 314-872-8900, dresselfinancialgroup.com
“I use fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to guide pre-retirees building wealth and retirees focused on income, preservation, and legacy,” says Mike Dressel. “My practice emphasizes risk managed investing, estate planning coordination, and personalized strategies to help clients achieve lasting financial security across generations.”
THREADDesign
By Nancy Robinson > Photos supplied
These distinctive home furnishings have roots in three di erent but similar design movements – William Morris’ English Arts and Crafts, the Vienna Successionists, and American Mission style.
Stickley’s Highlands Bed is a stylish example of the American Arts and Crafts Mission style. It features overhanging prairie cap rails, a laser-etched decorative motif, and pierced squares on the headboard. Available in solid oak or cherry. (shubertdesign.com)
Morris & Co.’s Strawberry Thief pattern rug in sage and rose is a direct translation of William Morris’ recognizable block print textile. An earthy recolor of the original design, this colorway contrasts natural greens, floral pinks and soft corals. Available as a flatwoven or tufted rug, it is water resistant, stain resistant and machine washable. (ruggable.com)
The X Trestle armchair is designed in the geometric style of the Vienna Secession, circa 1900. It is crafted from African mahogany with a medium distressed finish and hand planing. The triangular knifeedge, tie-on loose seat cushion with down fill requires one yard of customer’s own material. (aestheticdecor.com)
The Value of Forest
By Pat Raven
The devastation wrought by the tornadic winds that recently hit our city proved catastrophic to many of our beloved trees. Street trees that shade our parking lots, parkland trees where we like to spread our picnic blankets and memorial trees planted in remembrance of loved ones all suffered greatly. With the falling debris, our power lines were impacted, homes damaged, public places closed for cleanup and several members of our community were injured or lost their lives. For those of you in the zone of destruction, we share our sympathies and support. Perhaps the urgency of the emergency has passed, but the grieving for loss of life, human suffering and devastated environment will remain.
What can we do to help? If you were not in the area impacted and are able, please volunteer for cleanup activities at parks and public places, schools and churches. Help your elderly or disabled neighbors. It will be months before all of the storm debris is completely cleared. I know. I lived through Hurricane Hugo and it took nearly a year. Our band of destruction is more localized, but it still takes time. If you can, financially assist Forest Park Forever, the St. Louis Zoo and local places of worship that suffered severe damage.
After cleaning up the debris in your own garden, look for hidden damage. Windstorms can cause cracks between main branches, but the deterioration might not be visible for a year or two. Such trees can be a lurking danger to you and your property. Watch for sectoral dieback in the canopy. Don’t wait for the tree to be completely dead before hiring an arborist. It is more expensive to remove a dead tree than a dying one because the danger involved in
removal increases over time. Be patient with trees that have been defoliated. With watering and fertilization, many will be able to recover.
There is no way to immediately replace a hundred-year-old shade tree, but renewing our urban forest consistently is important. Trees provide habitat for a great multitude of species. The lichens and caterpillars, birds and flying squirrels, microbes and fungi all enrich our urban biodiversity. The ecosystem services, slowing rain runoff, producing oxygen, storing carbon, purifying the air and cooling our heat
islands all make our community more livable and pleasant. The many trees that were lost were planted three and four generations ago. We need to build a replacement plan so the next generation of St. Louisans may enjoy a beautiful green forest canopy again.
Forest Park Forever, 5595 Grand Drive, St. Louis, 314-367-7275, forestparkforever.org
Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis, 314-781-0900, stlzoo.org
Photos of Forest Park by Eli Randolph, courtesy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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For Every
Body
By Brittany Nay > Photos courtesy of Summersalt
Summersalt believes everyone deserves to look and feel confident on their own terms.
The St. Louis-based swimwear brand, launched by serial entrepreneurs Lori Coulter and Reshma Chattaram Chamberlin, has gained a global reach since first shaking up the historically maledominated, oversexualized industry in 2017.
“Together, Reshma and I redefined what it feels like to purchase and wear a swimsuit,” says Coulter, co-founder and CEO. “We shifted the conversation around swimwear and created a solution to a real market gap – designer-quality swimwear without the designer price tag.”
The sustainable swim line has resonated with shoppers of every size, shape and background by catering to diverse women, Coulter shares: “By prioritizing inclusivity and expanding our size range up to 22, we wanted to empower women to embrace their bodies and feel confident in themselves.”
Best-known for its top-selling style The Sidestroke (pictured above), the company has continued to unveil new colors for the curve-complementing one-shoulder suit, and also added a two-piece bikini version.
Additionally, Summersalt has released flirty favorites like The Ruffle Backflip and sporty swimwear such as The Surf, as well as the universally flattering design, The Perfect Wrap One-Piece.
With a modern, vibrant and effortlessly chic aesthetic, Summersalt offers sustainable, minimalist designs made from recycled materials that blend classic silhouettes with contemporary, playful touches. The color palette often includes soft pastels, earthy neutrals and bright, tropical hues, giving a fresh, breezy vibe to evoke feelings of beach days, travel and leisure.
The team takes a 360-approach when designing for the Summersalt customer. For each woman who visits the site in search of a swimsuit for her next getaway, Coulter says the company aims to not only offer swimwear and coverups, but also build a complete wardrobe, from casual clothing, such as jumpsuits and rompers, to loungewear and activewear.
For this spring and summer, Summersalt swimwear is embracing bold colors, innovative designs and sustainable materials, such as the new arrival The Tie Backflip (pictured to the left), a plunging one-piece that ties into bows at the shoulders, which is available in white sand, lava and hibiscus, and a blue-and-white flowery pattern – garden floral in white sand and pacific.
The collection also features The Surf in new color-block combos aqua and lapis, and hibiscus and tangerine; as well as the limited-edition print – a radiant floral mix in deep sea and white sand. “No matter what season, The Sidestroke in any color is always a timeless selection,” Coulter adds, noting the one-piece is now available in new shades including aqua, hibiscus and hydrangea.
As Summersalt strives to be “a generation-defining brand for the next 50 years,” Coulter fondly looks back on the past decade of uplifting women and the environment they live in by promoting body positivity and sustainability, noting: “We [are] a company that cares about both women and the planet.”
Summersalt, summersalt.com
Les Jours
Story and photos by Mabel Suen
Since opening its first St. Louis location in February, Tous Les Jours has served countless flaky pastries and fluffy cakes from its bustling bakery storefront. The French-inspired South Korean franchise, which was founded in 1997, is the first multinational brand of its kind in the area and offers sweet and savory baked goods that fuse classic French pastry with Asian flavors. It adds another option to the ever-changing baking and pastry landscape of the area, which includes well-established independent Asian bakeries including Kim’s Bakery and Foundry Bakery. The selection varies throughout the day as dozens of different items are baked off and stocked in grab-and-go display cases, making it an exciting place to check out across repeat visits.
Although there is no shortage of restaurants in the neighborhood to choose from, the Delmar Loop has not offered much in the way of bakery nor dessert options in recent years, and Tous Les Jours fills that void with modern, elegant style. The 35-seat café features a gold, pale pink and pastel green color scheme along with white marble countertops.
Hong Zheng, the owner of the Pan-Asia Supermarket chain of grocery stores, brought the well-established brand to the area. Pan-Asia Supermarket currently has five locations across the Midwest. The University City location of Tous Les Jours is the first in Missouri, joining 150 stores in the United States and around 1,600 worldwide.
“With a deep understanding of consumer preferences and a passion for artisanal food, expanding into the bakery industry was a natural progression,” Zheng says. “The team chose Delmar Boulevard in University City for Tous Les Jours because it’s a vibrant and dynamic area with a diverse community. University City is known for its blend of residential, commercial and cultural spaces, making it the perfect location to introduce a bakery that caters to a wide range of tastes and preferences.”
Tous Les Jours’ hallmark is its commitment to keeping things on the subtle side of the sweetness scale. Buttery croissants and soft milk bread make up the foundations of many items such as matcha croissants, creamfilled donuts and a bestselling mixed berry pastry topped with fresh fruit and cloud cream – a lightly sweetened whipped cream. The same cream comes on the brand’s signature cloud cakes in flavors such as mango and chocolate.
To drink, choose from coffee, tea, matcha, juices and smoothies. Popular picks include an ube latte and honey lavender macchiato. Savory bites include kimchi croquettes and red bean soboro bread (a soft, sweet Korean streusel bread), and visitors can also look forward to seasonal specials to lend even more variety to the experience.
“We wanted a brand that could help us stand out in the market while offering our customers unique and innovative options to keep them coming back,” Zheng says. “What sets them apart is their ability to continually introduce exciting new flavors and products, keeping the menu fresh and engaging.”
A second St. Louis-area location of Tous Les Jours is coming to Manchester near Pan-Asia Supermarket tentatively in the fall. “Just as Pan-Asia Supermarket has become a staple in the neighborhood, the team envisions Tous Les Jours as a gathering place where locals can enjoy fresh, handcrafted baked goods in a welcoming environment,” Zheng says.
Tous Les Jours is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tous Les Jours, 6681 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 314-926-0799, tljus.com
History Lives Here
Story and photos by Emily Standlee
One glance at a map of St. Louis and you’ll see vast swaths of green space tucked between the blocks of homes and brick buildings. Forest Park, Tower Grove Park, Jefferson Barracks Park – and a curious spot up north near the Mississippi River. This is Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, a “rural” or “garden” cemetery, meaning it was purposefully built at the edge of the city and landscaped to remind visitors of a park. Today, Bellefontaine covers 314 acres and houses more than 87,000 graves; it includes 14 miles of twisting, scenic roads and still offers traditional and even “green” burial services for people of all denominations.
Founded in 1849 and originally designed by Almerin Hotchkiss, who worked on it as a designer and superintendent for 46 years, Bellefontaine was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. It serves as a final resting place for everyone from William Clark and Adolphus Busch to U. S. senator Thomas Hart Benton (not to be confused with the painter, who also lived and worked in Missouri) and postmodern author William S. Burroughs. Among the many graves, tombs and towering marble obelisks are ornate mausoleums – including one designed by Louis Sullivan, “father of skyscrapers” and a mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright. It was designed for the wife of Ellis Wainwright, president of the St. Louis Brewing Co. and for whom the Wainwright Building downtown is named. The cemetery’s oldest tombstones date back to 1816, when the property was owned by the Hempstead family. Bellefontaine offers tours –including the self-guided, 1.3-mile
Historic Loop Trail, which can even be found on the popular outdoors app AllTrails. Like some of the early explorers who are buried there, anyone can traverse the cemetery via this trail while its gates are open. It’s marked by sets of small poles and a meandering stone pathway and makes for a great excuse to get some exercise and marvel at the work spent not only on the cemetery itself, but also
on its numerous gravesites, new and old.
Beginning near the entrance and winding northeast, the trail crosses paved streets and patches of wildflowers and trees, turning back to make a loop back down from a chapel at the top. On the way down, you’ll see a lake and fountain (Bellefontaine does translate to “beautiful fountain” in French, after all) before ending at the
DID YOU KNOW?
The Friends of Bellefontaine host regular tours highlighting the history and details of the cemetery and its residents, plus horticulture classes, photography presentations, special one-off events and more. The staff can also see if an individual is buried at Bellefontaine (there’s an online search tool as well) and charges $15 to anyone who needs in-depth assistance with genealogy or family history.
parking lot at which you started. Although it might seem strange at first to navigate a trail through this environment, it’s likely different from your normal routine, and as you pay respect to those at rest, you’ll find it’s an easy, peaceful and interesting trek through history.
Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, 4947 W. Florissant Ave., St. Louis, bellefontainecemetery.org
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Presents
By Mark Bretz > Photos courtesy of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
In 1976, the trio of Leigh Gerdine, Laurance L. Browning Jr. and James Van Sant founded a company they christened Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Richard Gaddes was lured away from the famed Santa Fe Opera to become OTSL’s original general director.
On a modest budget of $135,000, OTSL’s first season presented works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (“The Impresario”), Benjamin Britten (“Albert Herring”), Gian Carlo Menotti (“The Medium”) and Gaetano Donizetti (“Don Pasquale”). With its model inspired by the Santa Fe Opera, OTSL made a commitment to present all of its operas in English, even though most of them were written originally in other languages.
The fledgling company’s mission, then as now, was “to shape a vibrant future for opera by connecting, inspiring, and entertaining our communities through the power and beauty of the art form; to foster the next generation by empowering a diverse group of artists, artisans and administrators at the highest level; and to make opera accessible and inclusive through innovative and collaborative storytelling that reflects, engages and strengthens the St. Louis community, and attracts national and international audiences.”
That mission has served Opera Theatre well over the past five decades. Now, the internationally acclaimed company is ready for its 50th season performing at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University (not counting a season missed due to the COVID-19 pandemic). It’s coming back to the beginning, too, with one of its four mainstage operas being a presentation of Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale,” its inaugural production in 1976.
That initial OTSL version of “Don Pasquale” was helmed by a young stage director named Christopher Alden. Half a century later, Alden is back at OTSL to direct an all-new staging of “Don Pasquale,” which has been performed at Opera Theatre just once, in 1998, since the debut season.
This season also includes productions of Britten’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Johann Strauss II’s “Die Fledermaus,” and the world premiere of “This House,” composed by Ricky Ian Gordon and featuring a libretto by the mother-daughter combo of Lynn Nottage and Ruby Aliyo Gerber. Nottage is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright for “Ruined” in 2009 and “Sweat” in 2017. Her latest non-musical effort, “Clyde’s,” was produced at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis in its 2024-25 season.
“This House” will be the 45th opera to receive its world premiere at Opera Theatre, a notable mark of achievement for the highly respected troupe. OTSL also has produced 27 American premieres in its seasons, which generally have consisted of four productions mounted annually in May and June. The 2025 season will run May 24 through June 29.
“We’re so excited to be celebrating Opera Theatre’s 50th season,” says Andrew Jorgensen, OTSL’s general director. “This is an extraordinary opportunity to reflect on all that we have accomplished in our first 50 years bringing dozens of new operas to the stage, launching hundreds of
careers and impacting countless lives through the power of opera.”
Opera Theatre’s celebration of its golden anniversary season “will continue beyond the 2025 Festival Season, with a year of programming that will highlight the invaluable community partnerships that have been key to OTSL’s success,” according to a press release.
In addition to its artistic achievements, earlier this spring, Opera Theatre announced its purchase of the Caleres headquarters building in Clayton to construct a new performing arts center. Previously, OTSL has performed most of its shows at the Loretto-Hilton Center since 1976.
Single ticket prices range from $25 to $149, with season ticket packages offering discounts. Additionally, Opera Theatre offers 50 free seats at every performance – a first on the national opera scene – thanks to a generous donation from the late Phyllis Brissenden, a long-time supporter and patron of Opera Theatre. “Phyllis’ Seats” can be reserved in weekly lotteries, which began this month.
Opera Theatre of St. Louis, 314-961-0644, opera-stl.org
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THE WOMEN OF aCHIEVEMENT
70th Anniversary Awards Luncheon
Story and photos by Christina Kling-Garrett
The Women of Achievement hosted its annual Awards Luncheon in mid-May at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis in Clayton. In celebration of the organization’s 70th anniversary, the event honored the 2025 class of awardees and recognized the 1993 Steering Committee under the fitting theme, “Then and Now.” Carol Daniel served as the luncheon’s emcee, with Rabbi Susan Talve, Class of 2003, giving the invocation. Presenting sponsors Becky Domyan –senior vice president and marketing manager for Audacy, Inc. – and Andrea Griffith – senior director of advertising for STL Post Media – offered remarks before Kathie Winter and Julie Williams presented the honorees with their silver trays. The Class of 2025 honorees include Mendi Baker, Melanie Barrier, Theresa Bradley, Buffy Dillon, Jodie Condie Finney, Letty Preseton Goering, Jennifer Hope, Alice Ludmer, Gail Olson and Anna M. Warfield.
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This year’s honorees have made significant strides in areas of children in foster care, children needing clothing, neighborhood revitalization and health care and those with families living with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or colon cancer. One honoree has worked diligently with service members who are recovering from deployments and transitioning back into civilian living. Thank you to all our women who continue to make a difference in the lives of others.
– Kathie Winter WOA PRESIDENT
Susan Musgrave , Nanci Bobrow , Pam Toder, Kathie Winter, Dudley Grove, Karen Goodman
Front: Kathie Winter, Melanie Barrier, Jodie Condie Finney, anna M. Warfield, alice Ludmer, Letty Preston Goering, Cassie Strom
Back: Jennifer Hope, Theresa Bradley, Gail Olson, Mendi Baker, Buffy Dillon
Julie Williams, Vicki Friedman
Rabbi Susan Talve
Women of achievement awards Luncheon
Jodie Condie Finney, Kathie Winter Fran Zamler, Suzie Nall
Julie Williams
Marjorie Smith, Blanche Touhill, Joan Berkman
Becky Domyan, Carol Daniel, andrea Griffith
Women of achievement awards Luncheon
MIZZOUALUMNIASSOCIATION
Black&G old Gala
ByMaggiePeters >PhotosbyBryanSchraier
St.Louisisthehomeofmorethan75,000UniversityofMissourigraduates,andrecentlythecityhadthehonor ofhostingtheMizzouAlumniAssociationforitsBlack&GoldGala.
“TheMizzouAlumniAssociationproudlyworkstoadvancethebestinterestsandtraditionsofMissouri’s flagshipuniversityanditsalumniworldwide,”explainsHannahMurray,assistantdirectorofalumniengagement. “TheBlack&GoldGalaservedasakickofftoincreasedengagementinMizzou’smostimportantmarketandto supportSt.LouisMizzouscholarshipsandalumniprogramming.”
ThisinauguraleventwasacelebrationofwhatitmeanstobeMizzouMadeinSt.Louis.Includedinthisexciting eveningwastherecognitionoftwoSt.LouisMizzouLegendsfortheiroutstandingcontributionstotheSt.Louis community: PamNicholson‘81, formerCEOofEnterprise, andArtHolliday ‘76,KSDK News Director Specialguests includedChiefJustice oftheMissouriSupremeCourtMaryRhodes Russelland UniversityofMissouriPresident MunChoi.MarchingMizzouand TrumantheTigerentertainedthesold-outcrowd attheSt. LouisClub.
“ThissingularcelebrationunderscoredtheUniversityofMissouri’scommitmenttoelevateengagement initsmostimportantmarket,wherethesuccessofMizzouandSt.Louisareintrinsicallylinked,”Murray adds.“OneinfiveMizzougraduateslivesinSt.Louis–thelargestcommunityofTigersintheworld! [Furthermore,]morethan6,000areateacherswereeducatedatMizzou,overone-thirdofour localschooladministratorsareTigersandone-thirdofMizzou’s31,543studentshailfromthe St.Louisarea.Allthesepointsofprideillustratetheimportanceofrallyingourcommunity tosupportMizzou’sengagementprogramsandtoinvestinfuturegenerationsofTigers fromthemetroarea.”
TurnthepagetoseemorefromtheBlack&GoldGala,andconnect withtheMizzouAlumniAssociationinSt.Louisatstlmizzou.com.
Mizzou Alumni Association,123Reynolds AlumniCenter, Columbia,800-372-6822,stlmizzou.com
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Truman the Tiger with Mini Mizzou
Paula Riney, Dr. Balaji Rajagopalan, Rodger Riney
Ginger Imster, Pam Nicholson, art Holliday, Dr. Mun Choi, Kristin Lappin
Mizzou alumni association staff
Dr. Kathy Maupin, ann Corrigan Rayna and Russ Lowery
andy and Denise Miller with Truman the Tiger
Dr. Mun Choi, Mindy and Jeff Mazur
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RAISE THEROOF
ByAndreaSmith
ST.LOUIS-AREAROOFTOPBARS ARESHOWINGOUTTHISSEASON.
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LocatedintheGrandCenterArtsDistrict, kitty-cornertoThe Fabulous Fox,theAngadArts Hotel rooftopboasts a “lushnewgardenoasis” ideal for aweeknighthappy hour refreshor classyweekendhangout.Thevibrantbarispart ofthecreativeexperience thatguests receive atthehotel,butvisitorscan get a tasteofits artistrywithcraft cocktailsand a cityview.
Theseasonaldrinkmenuincludes botanicalcocktailsliketheHibiscusGinFizz, Strawberry-Rhubarb75andLavenderBreeze. ThefoodmenupayshomagetotheLouwith toastedravioliandaflatbreadfeaturingProvel cheese,Italiansausageandmarinarasauce. Otherdishesareavailabletoo,forthose feelinglesscheesy.Livemusicandtheme nightsabound,sochecksocialmediaorthe calendaronthehotel’swebsitesoasnotto missaparty!
3550SamuelShepardDrive,St.Louis, 314-561-0033,angadartshotel.com
HighBarClayton
Sittingat11storiestall,thisbarsetshighexpectationswith itslocallyinspireddrinks,delectabledishesandsophisticated atmosphere.TheACHotelbyMarriottunveiledthisdowntown ClaytonhangoutspotinNovemberandismorethanready foritsfirstspringandsummerwithavarietyofbeers,wines, classiccocktailsand12specialtydrinks.Raiseaglasstoyour favoritecitywiththeGatewaySunrise,RiverfrontBreeze, ForestParkFizzorSoulardSangria–orcelebratethelaw schoolgraduateinyourlifewithaPerfect400OldFashioned, anodtotheperfectscoreontheUniformBarExam.
“HighBarClaytonpayshomagetothehighstandardsand aspirationsofClayton’sbusinessprofessionals,”thepress releasestates.“Inspiredbytheboominglegalprofession–a symbolofdedicationandachievement–HighBarClayton standsasabeaconforthosewhostriveforexcellence.”
Thefoodmenuoffersmorethanyourbasicbarbites. Reserveatableandgetcomfortabletoindulgeinsmallplates, salads,entréesanddesserts.Whethergoingonadateor catchingupwithfriends,HighBarisanimpressivechoicefor anyoccasion.
227S.CentralAve.,Clayton,314-897-3727,highbarclayton.com
Watch thesunsetinCottleville fromthe rooftopofthis new-ishinn,where bluescallopedumbrellasoffershadeas youenjoya drinkandlightbitesordessert fromatopthe cozy patio Google reviewers rave abouttheSmokedOak cocktail, withonenotingthere’s“a range of expertlycrafteddrinksthat are aspleasingtothe eye asthey are tothepalate.” Themenu currentlyincludes friedartichoke hearts,beefcarpaccio, truffle fries, freshsalads,booze-infuseddessertsandmore.
Don’twanttocatcharidehome?Planastaycation andexperiencethefullhistoriccharmofthisstructure originallybuiltin1862asapostofficeandgeneralstore. “Byimplementingextensiverenovations,suchasliftingthe entirestructure,installinganewfoundation,expanding thesizeandincorporatingathirdfloor,wesuccessfully revitalizedOakStreetwhileinfusingasenseofmodern luxury,”thewebsitedescribes.
5521OakSt.,Cottleville,636-720-1901, oakstreetinnandlounge.com
Lastyear,ChefGordonRamsaytookoverthe diningsceneattheFourSeasonsHotelSt.Louis, openingSkyTerraceBaratRamsay’sKitchenin connectionwithhisnewrestaurant.Here,it’seasy togetintothevacationspirit.Theeighth-floor rooftopprovidestheperfecttourist’sviewofthe GatewayArchandMississippiRiver,andpoolside loungechairsofferaserenespottosip.
Sunday SkySessions, a new seriesrunning throughLaborDay, willtakeovertheSky Terrace
Bar everyThursdayeveningandSunday afternoon withhandcrafted cocktails,globallyinspiredcuisine andmusicby a lineupof featuredDJs.Current beverage offeringsincludetheSummerinSalerno tomatoandbasilinfusedmartiniandtheBali Holiday pineapplespritzer OnSundays,Ramsay’s Kitchenoffersbrunch toenjoy outinthesunshine
999N.2ndSt.,St.Louis,314-881-5800, fourseasons.com/stlouis/dining
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Whatever Floats YourBoat
Here are the
bestfloattripdestinations
within 3 hour sof yourdoorstep.
StoryandphotosbyCharlotteRenner
Growingup, thehighlightof myyear wastheannual familyfloattrip – usuallyontheMeramec,but sometimesontheGasconadeorCurrent. We packedlunches,slatheredonsunscreen,buckledup ourlife jacketsandsetoutonanhonest-to-Godadventurefor a day.We stoppedatthejust-shadyenoughgravelbartoeatsandwichesand chaseafter frogs. A bluedragonflylandedon my leg,and I didn’t shooit away.Rogue cowsfrom a nearby farm wanderedintotheriver, and we laughedin awe whilesafely maneuveringaroundthem.Inshort, Ifelt connectedtonature in acompletelynewway.I hopethesefloat tripideasgiveyouand your familythe ways andmeansto experience nearbyriverslikeI did.
EMINENCE,MISSOURI > 3 HOURS’ DRIVEFROMLADUE
CurrentRiver,Jacks ForkandBlackRiver
When I thinkoftheCurrentRiver,I thinkofseeing coolbluerushing waterandlushtrees, exploringcaves,anddunking myfeetin frigidspring water. It’s my personal favoriterivertofloatinMissouri,andit’s well worth thelongerdrive.Perfect forthoselooking foranadventure, it’soneofthe fastest-flowingriversinthestateandoffersplentyofopportunitiesto get outof yourboatand explore.
Homebase: Make EchoBluff Lodge (echobluffstatepark.com/the-lodge) your home forthe weekend(or week)and reelinthebenefits.ItsBetty Lea Lodge offershotel-style rooms facingthepicturesquebluffsfromwhich it getsits name Explore thesurroundingareabyvisitingAlley SpringandMill, Rocky Falls,and RoundSpring.Plus, youcanmake arrangementswithlocalfloating companieslike Carr’sCanoe Rentalstopickyouupatthelodge tostart your floattrip
DIXON,MISSOURI > 2 HOURSFROMLADUE
BigPineyandGasconadeRivers
Knownasoneofthemostcrookedriversinthe world,theGasconadeis a windingstreamnestledin centralMissouri.BigPiney is a scenictributary oftheGasconadeandofferstop-notch fishing.Flankedbylimestonebluffs andtoweringpines,theGasconadeis fedbyseveralspringsthatensure it’s floatable evenindriersummers.
Homebase: BoilingSpringCampground (bscoutdoors.com), alsoknownas BSC Outdoors,runsthree-,five-andeight-milefloattripsontheBigPiney and Gasconade. Theteamshuttles youupriver, soalltripsenduprightback toBSC Outdoors.(When you’re tiredafter a longfloattrip,you’llseewhy thisisan addedbonus).BSC Outdoorsalsooffers convenientcabinstays,campingand smallmouthbassfishingalongthebeautifulGasconade. Thecampground’s generalstore isstockedwithfirewood,ice creamandothermust-haves for floatingandcamping.
MISSOURIANDMISSISSIPPIRIVERS
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Therivergiantsare oftenthemost overlooked,but you’d besurprisedat how thesebadboys canbefloat-friendly Thesetwo rivershave beenpegged as overtlydangerous fortoolong,andI’mhere to challenge thestatusquo If yougive them achance,youcanseethestate from a wholenew perspective. Exploringquaintrivertowns,campingalong a sandbar, andspottingeagles andbeaversintheirnaturalhabitatmakefor a magical experience.
Homebase: BigMuddy Adventuresmakesiteasy toaccesstheMissouriand MississippiRivers fromSt. Louis.Signup for a triponits website (2muddy.com) andletthemagichappen!BigMuddyoffers everything from overnightriver campingtripsto a paddlepasttheArch itself.AgemistheRivertimeSupper Club,wherea topSt. Louis chef cooks overcampfire ontheriverbank.
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Meramec, Hu zzahand CourtoisRivers
ToutedasthefloatingcapitalofMissouri,Steelvilleistheplace to gofor crystal clear waters.Threepicturesquerivers – theMeramec,Huzzahand Courtois –converge nearthisquirkytown.Baskinthesunas you kayak, canoe,raftortube your way downany oftheserivers.Gravelbarsare plentiful;shore upto aswimmingholeorstop forlunch andcatch crawdads. Theslow pace and chillatmosphere offer awelcomeescape frombusy city life. Bring acoolerand a Bluetoothspeakertofitrightinwiththecrowd.
Homebase: BassRiver Resort (bassresort.com) offersfloattripsonallthree rivers.Camponsiteorstay inoneofBass’many cabins.BassalsoleadshorseridingtripsthroughtheMarkTwain National Forest,and youdon’t wantto misstouringnearbyOnondaga Cave.
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Lower CacheRiver Journey acrosstherivertosouthernIllinois,whereyou’llfind a hidden bayou.TheCypressCreek NationalWildlifeRefuge withintheCacheRiver State NaturalAreaisdesignatedbythe United Nationsas a “Wetlandof InternationalImportance”duetoitsbountifulwildlife diversity. Hundredsof songbirds,bobcats,otters,eagles,heronsandfishcallthisoasishome. Stay at MainBrothersCampground10minutesdownthe roadortheDaviesSchool Inn a little furtherout.
Homebase: CacheBayouOutfitters (cachebayououtfitters.com) is a nonprofitorganizationdedicatedtowildlife educationandpreservingthe LowerCacheRiver. Itsmissionto“promoteecologicalunderstandingsand ancient ways oflife”is fulfilledbyguidededucationalwildlife toursand low-costcanoeand kayak rentals.If you reservea tour,you’llbetreatedto a 4.6-mileloopthroughbottomland swampswith a knowledgeablenaturalist as yourguide(noshuttlenecessary).
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> If youhaveyour own kayak, canoeorpaddleboard and want totestthe waters, reachout to the floating companyofyourchoosing to seeifthey offerspecialshuttleservicerates forpeoplewho bringtheir own vessels.
>Leave theglass bottles at home!Glass is prohibitedonmost Missouristreamsandrivers. Optforaluminum cans,anddon’t forget your waterbottle to stay hydrated.
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ST.LOUISCONTINUES TOSEEANURSING SHORTAGE–BUT NEWAVENUESFOR PROSPECTIVENURSES
ByAshleyKlein
Thestrainoftheglobalnursingshortageisfeltkeenly hereinSt.Louis.
Staffregisterednursesarethelargestcohortof hospitalemployeesinthestate,accordingtothe MissouriHospitaladministration.Althoughthe record-highvacancyandturnoverratesseenduringtheCOVID-19 pandemichaveeasedslightly,theimpactresounds.Registered nurses,licensedpracticalnursesandnurseassistantsrankamong thetop10forvacanciesinMissouri’shospitalworkforce,with theSt.LouismetroseeinganRNvacancyrateof15.6%.Theneed forsolutionsispressing:AccordingtoaUniversityofMissouri study,31%ofthestate’snursesareolderthan54andlikelynearing retirement.Insomeruralcounties,morethanhalfofnursesarein thatagegroup.
Inadditionto retirement,stressandburnoutare major contributors toattritioninthefield. AccordingtotheAmerican Nurses Foundation, 52%ofnursessurveyedsaidtheywereconsideringleavingtheir
positions,citingunderstaffingandstressasthemost common reasons.
“ThenursingshortageinSt.Louisandsurroundingareasisa seriousmatter,”saysMeridithVogeler,DNP,RN,MSN,CNEand nursingprogramdirectoratLindenwoodUniversity.Lindenwood islaunchingitsBachelorofScienceinNursingprogramthisAugust inresponsetotheshortage.
Whileacknowledgingthe difficultaspectsofthecareer, Vogelermaintainsthat“nursing isadeeplyrewardingfieldthat constantlyfillsyourheart,evenon themostchallengingdays.”
Shespeaks from experience. “No one couldhave predicted a global pandemic,”Vogelersays.“When Iwenttonursingschool, I never imaginedI’d be workingin a busy emergencyroomduringsucha crisis.It wasintense, emotionaland life-changing. We savedlives. We lostlives.Andthroughitall, Iwas proudtobepartof a teamthatshowedup everysingleday. Being there inthosemoments – supportingpatientsand families –was somethingtrulyspecial.I’mincrediblygrateful Iwasabletohelp.”
Whenaskedtoprovideguidanceforstudentsconsideringthe career,Vogelersays:“Myadviceisn’tjustforhighschoolstudents –it’sforanyonewhofeelsapulltowardnursing,nomatterwhere theyareinlife.Myjourneyintonursingwasn’ttraditional.I droppedoutofhighschoolandgotmyGED.Istayedathomeand raisedmychildren.Oncetheywereolder,Ifeltadeepcallingto pursuenursing. Iknewitwouldn’tbeeasy,butIalsoknewitwas somethingIwasmeanttodo.”
Tenyearslater,asprogramdirectoratLindenwood,Vogeler holdsadoctoratedegreeinnursingpractice.
“Therearesomanypeopleouttherewhowanttogobackto schoolbutfeellikeit’stoolate,”shesays.“I’mheretotellyou: It’snevertoolate.You’renevertoooldtolearn,groworchasea dream.Ifnursingisinyourheart,trustthatinstinctandgoforit.”
LindenwoodUniversity,209S.KingshighwaySt.,St.Charles, 636-949-2000,lindenwood.edu
FORNURSINGSTUDENTSPREPARING TO ENTERTHE W ORKFORCE, MERIDITH V OGELERDISTILLSHER ADVICEINTO SIX CORETENETS:
“Staycuriousandkeeplearning. Graduationis a huge milestone, butit’sjustthebeginning. Nursing is a lifelonglearningjourney. Stay opentonew knowledge, always askquestions,anddon’tbe afraidtoadmitwhen youdon’tknow something.
“Buildconfidencethroughhumility. Youwon’t knoweverythingrightaway,andthat’sokay.Be confidentinwhatyoudoknow,butstayhumble enoughtolearnfromthosearoundyou–your preceptors,colleaguesandevenyourpatients.
“Leanonyoursupportsystem. Thetransition fromstudenttonursecanbeoverwhelming. Surroundyourselfwithmentors,classmatesor coworkerswhoencourageandsupportyou.I lovementoringnewnursesandwouldbewilling tohelpanyonewhohassomequestionsorjust needsadvice.
“Protectyourcompassion. It’seasytobecome hardenedbylonghours,difficultshiftsand emotionallydrainingexperiences.Butyour compassionisyoursuperpower.Takecareof yourself,physically,emotionallyandmentally, soyoucancontinuetocareforotherswithout burningout.
Weaskednurses:“Whatadvicewouldyouofferahighschoolor collegestudenttryingtodecideifanursingcareerisrightforthem?” Scanthiscodetoreadtheirresponses.
“Advocate–foryourselfandyourpatients. Whetherit’sspeakingupaboutunsafe assignmentsorensuringapatient’svoiceis heard,advocacyisacriticalpartofnursing.Your voicematters.Useitwithintegrityandpurpose.
“Celebrateyourwins–bigandsmall. From your firstsuccessfulIVstick to yourfirstheartfeltthankyou from a patient,take timetoappreciatethe momentsthat remind youwhyyou chosethispath. Theseare themomentsthat keep yourheart full.”
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