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AUGUST 2021 PUBLISHER

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Kids Rock

Julie Brown Patton

OUR ANNUAL KIDS ‘N PETS ISSUE IS DEDICATED TO SOME OF OUR CUTEST

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RESIDENTS. And we’ve covered ideas for activities with your children, and even

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some for your pets.

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Whether it’s a visit to the National Museum of Transportation, fishing at a local lake,

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or educating your kids, we want to support your efforts to see that your children stay

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happy and healthy. And with events such as Celebrity Night for the Nursery, you can

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help ensure children at risk stay safe and cared for as well.

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from living in Chesterfield, it’s that we sure do love our kids & pets!

This issue highlights some of the best resources for education, fun places for the whole family, and local experiences to enjoy. As summer winds down and we prepare for another school year ahead, we hope you take the time and enjoy some quality experiences with your kids—and pets—this month.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2021

FEATURES 22 Chief Inspirator Maxine Clark Drives Transformation Of Mixed-Use 'Delmar DivINe' Development For Social Innovators

26 Unique Learning At Barat Academy West County School Allows Students Freedom To Explore Options

34 Hearing Is Believing Maryville University Program Taps Healing Power Of Music To Help Children Give Voice To Their Feelings

40 Transportation Field Trip Even Parents Indicate They're Learning Much From New

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DEPARTMENTS 8

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Experiences

22 Trend Setter 30 Local’s Choice 34 Giving Back 40 Travel Destination 42 Realty Report

GOOD TIMES

Chesterfield Youth Campers Apply Their Own Creativity To Piglets Campers in the Chesterfield Parks, Recreation & Arts Department program had much fun painting their very own piggy banks. The Chesterfield Summer Camp in Central Park combined swimming and participating in a wide variety of games, arts and crafts and field trips. PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHESTERFIELD PARKS, RECREATION & ARTS DEPARTMENT.

Clementine’s Launches New Ice Cream Parlor Near Straub’s Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery just opened a nearby location at 13426 Clayton Road, as well as launched a new flavor called Missouri Mud for Missouri’s Bicentennial/200th birthday celebrated during August. Clementine’s will participate in a statewide ice cream social on Aug. 10. Clementine’s also now has pup cups as ice cream made specially for dogs. PHOTOS COURTESY OF CLEMENTINE’S.

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Lt. Hufford was a member of the Agency’s Formation Team in 1989. He was instrumental in procuring and developing the city’s firearms range, and he developed Chesterfield’s first Police Bike Unit.

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CHESTERFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTES TWO OFFICERS Chesterfield Police Department Sgt. Teresa Koebbe was promoted to lieutenant, and Chesterfield Police Department Police Officer Michael Ryffel was promoted to sergeant. Both officers assumed new

supervisory roles within the Bureau of Uniformed Patrol.

Lt. Koebbe previously was the commander

of

the

Chesterfield

Police

Department’s Special Enforcement Unit.

Officer Ryffel served prior as Chesterfield’s CALEA accreditation manager.

It’s not just a hearing problem It’s a health problem

CHESTERFIELD-BASED TEACHER EARNS EMERSON GOLD STAR GRANT Marquette High science teacher, Cathy Farrar, was awarded a $5,000 Gold to

Star

Grant

enhance STEM

from

Emerson

capabilities

in

her classroom.

She was the 2020 Rockwood School District Teacher of the Year and one of seven finalists for state Teacher of the Year. She says she hopes to use the funds to introduce more effective equipment and techniques into her Chesterfield classroom, as well as provide for more real-world learning experiences, such as independent research and guest lectures.

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AROUND TOWN everything we can to care for and protect our patients and their families during their most vulnerable times. We want to continue providing the safest environment possible for them and for our healthcare team to further our mission of improving the health of the community,” says Shane Cerone, St. Luke’s Hospital president and chief executive officer.

This St. Luke's decision was reinforced due to variants of the virus surging in southern Missouri and other parts of the state.

J. William Campbell, MD, infectious diseases and medical director of St. Luke’s Medical Group, says, “We must all continue to do our part and take advantage of our access to the COVID-19 vaccine, a very safe and effective advancement in the fight against this virus, to help bring an end to the pandemic.”

JFS ST. LOUIS RECEIVES $35,000 DONATION FROM THE FACTORY Jewish Family Services (JFS), which provides mental health and social services for all St. Louisans, received a $35,000 donation from a preview party hosted by the Staenberg Group at its new music club The Factory in Chesterfield. Proceeds from the fundraiser support the JFS’ Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry.

The

Factory

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$25

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52,000-square-foot music venue that recently opened at 17105 North Outer 40 Road. The Factory is one of the anchors in the 40-acre space called The District, an entertainment and dining complex created by owner Michael Staenberg and The Staenberg Group.

The preview party also raised funds for Feed My People, a Christian food pantry and help center.

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St. Louis County both west and north,” Michael says. “They've been around for over 40 years, and they're very inclusive.

You don't need to be Jewish to go there; everyone is welcome."

ST. LOUIS AREA DIAPER BANK RECEIVES $20,000 GRANT St. Louis Area Diaper Bank received a $20,000 grant from the St. Louis

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Founded in 2014, the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank collects, stores and distributes 250,000 free diapers per month to struggling families through a network of 56 community, nonprofit, educational and health care partners serving low-income women and children.

To date, more than 5.1 million diapers have been distributed in St. Louis including nearly 900,000 diapers during the height of the pandemic. The Diaper Bank offers both emergency and longterm diaper distribution. This service is a much-needed resource since government programs – including food stamps and WIC – don’t provide funding for diapers. Diapers cannot be obtained with food stamps and are classified with cigarettes, alcohol and pet food as disallowed purchases.

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

KIDS + PETS WHILE IT’S NOT OVER YET, SUMMER IS SOON COMING TO AN END AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO BID ADIEU THAN TO SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND OUR FAVORITE FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS! Embrace the end of the season by gathering the kids, dogs, and adults alike for some indoor and outdoor recreation and exploration, pet-friendly destinations that embrace our furry friends, and our end of summer and return to school summer party ideas!

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1721 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017 + Columbia Bottom Conservation Area: Ideal for lovers of wide, open spaces; paved, level hiking/biking trail and boat ramp; separate access gets paddlers onto the Mississippi.

801 Strodtman Road, St. Louis, MO 63138 + The Muny: Catch all the razzle-dazzle at Chicago, the internationally-acclaimed musical about fame, fortune and justice to the stage, Aug. 30 to Sept. 5.

1 Theatre Drive, St. Louis, MO 63112 + Missouri Botanical Garden: Experience Origami After Hours in the Garden as the sun goes down, every Thursday and Friday through Aug. 27. Reserve tickets.

4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110 + Streets of St. Charles: Joe Dirt & The Dirty Boys will perform classic rock at the free Beale Street Concert Series Aug. 11, 6-8 p.m.

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KIDS AT PLAY + Olympia Ninja City: In typical/non-pandemic years, they host special activities, events, parties, open gym, camps, field trips, clinics and kids' nights out.

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226 Chesterfield Industrial Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63005 + Dream Play Recreation: Exclusive Rainbow Play Systems factory direct showroom for Missouri and Southern Illinois.

17373 Edison Ave., Chesterfield, MO 63005 + Earth Surf Skate Park: This indoor skate park was in the lower level of the former Sears space at Chesterfield Mall; hours vary, check post-pandemic.

1 Chesterfield Center, Chesterfield, MO 63017 + Schroeder Park: Huge playground for all ages, basketball goals, tennis courts, sand volleyball court, walking paths, nature trail, amphitheater and Manchester aquatic center.

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+ Owl Hollow Park: Nature play theme treehouse and playground with pouredin-place rubber safety surfacing, plus basketball court and baby/sling swings.

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1677 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017 + Powder Valley Nature Reserve/Center: Educational nature oasis, nature center, gift shop, MDC naturalists programs with animals and innovative educational exhibits, including aquarium and bee hive.

11715 Cragwold Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122 + Grant's Farm: Animal-related tours, goat bottles, carousel rides, animal shows, curator-led adventures and tram available; free admission and extended hours on Fridays.

10501 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123 + Pets & Company: Dog daycare, boarding, training and spa; online bookings available.

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+ Veterans Tribute Dog Park: Kids and pets can enjoy being together at this dog park and watching furry friends can socialize with other dogs.

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Chief Inspirator MAXINE CLARK DRIVES TRANSFORMATION OF MIXED-USE 'DELMAR DIVINE' DEVELOPMENT FOR SOCIAL INNOVATORS

ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON

ST. LOUIS GO-GETTER MAXINE CLARK BECAME

neglected dividing line of St. Louis, infamously known as

INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN FOR FOUNDING A

the Delmar Divide. We need to build on what’s working,

COMPANY THAT ENABLED OTHERS TO BUILD PER-

and keep stretching it east. I like to say we’re taking the

SONAL TEDDY BEARS AND FRIENDS, HOWEVER,

good of a once thriving multigenerational, multicultural

IT’S HER CURRENT REBUILDING OF THE WEST END

community and making it gooder,” says Maxine, who’s

NEIGHBORHOOD THAT NOW HAS HEADS TURNING.

lived in St. Louis City since moving to the Gateway To

“We’re creating a safe, inspirational location for

The West in 1976.

community development, social improvement and

While some saw a sad, vacant ConnectCare and for-

collaboration in an area that’s often considered a

mer St. Luke’s hospital site at 5535 Delmar Blvd., Maxine

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envisioned a happy and vibrant building, buzzing with activity from a thousand people, coming and going, to work, engage, dream and live there. She reveals she reimagined a Cortex Innovation

Tenants are slated to have access to shared meeting spaces, profes-

Community-like center from which to provide office space, shared

sional development and other support services.

services and other resources for nonprofits, foundations and community support organizations.

Another portion of the building will be devoted to leasing 150 reasonably priced apartments during May/June 2022 to diverse pro-

“It’s a set of fantastic buildings, first built in 1904 at the time of the World’s Fair. It was surrounded by delis, churches, synagogues,

fessionals with jobs likely in teaching, nursing, social work, public health and safety.

stores and street cars. It’s still such the ultimate sustainable setup,

There also will be onsite retail, such as a bank/credit union, restau-

I kept wondering why someone wasn’t doing something incredible

rant, the city’s first Black-owned pharmacy and a financial services

with it. Then, I thought, ‘Why don’t I do it?’” she recalls.

business, says Maxine.

Nearly five years ago, Maxine bought the property through a part-

Calling her new initiative “The Delmar DivINe,” Maxine says

nership with CRG, the private development arm of Clayco Inc. She

this transformational real estate project creates the first collabora-

says the new hub is scheduled to open in phases, starting this fall.

tive, innovative hub for nonprofits in the Midwest. In essence, it was

While the COVID-19 pandemic slowed delivery of remodeling sup-

similar to establishing a new Delmar Improvement District. “It will be

plies, they still hope to have office tenants moved in by December.

CONTINUED >

Maxine K. Clark

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"St. Louis is a big city but still small enough that when things happen, it reverberates and affects all of us. If we win as a community, we all win." a flexible and welcoming ‘Yes, Yes’ place to help close the divide. And

built up during the 1900s by immigrants to the United States. I

we’ll have a 7,000-square-foot community space with WiFi, state-of-

love history, and learned about the background of this area when

the-art networking, online classes and refreshment area in the room,

the Clark-Fox Family Foundation invested in the opening of KIPP

where people can meet, volunteer and come after school,” she adds.

St. Louis and our KIPP Victory Academy in 2014. I met many of the

The ‘IN’ in the project name represents investment, innovation

neighbors and couldn’t believe this gem of a neighborhood was not

and inclusion, explains Maxine. For example, another reconstruction

booming. Our mission is to help that area between Clara and Belt

phase, perhaps in 2024, may be turning the former nursing school

Avenues on Delmar to return to an active, healthy community,” says

into possibly an early childhood campus.

the philanthropist known for supporting educational causes.

Maxine hopes The Delmar DivINe gives St. Louisans the opportu-

“There couldn’t have been a better pocket of neighborhoods to work

nity to change the outlook, making the neighborhood a living model

with. They just needed to be reconnected,” asserts Maxine. “St. Louis is

for the city and eventually the United States.

a big city but still small enough that when things happen, it reverberates

“It’s taken a lot of effort to do this, but the goal is to help the neighborhood regain the pride it had. It was a wonderful place originally 24

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and affects all of us. If we win as a community, we all win.”

For future updates, visit DelmarDivine.com.

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Unique Learning At Barat Academy WEST COUNTY SCHOOL ALLOWS STUDENTS FREEDOM TO EXPLORE OPTIONS

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ARTICLE LINDA JARRETT

T he vision is t o create a learning community of citizens t ransformed in Christ and who will ch ange t he world.

BARAT

AND

In many schools, the bright students and

PRESIDENT DEBBY WATSON SAYS SHE

ACADEMY

those who learn at a different pace are placed in

ALWAYS

A

classes where they do well. However, the major-

SCHOOL BASED ON THE TRADITION OF

ity are in the middle. For those students, Barat

SACRED

Academy’s model is built around learning that

DREAMED HEART

FOUNDER OF

STARTING

EDUCATION,

WHICH

BEGAN IN 1800 BY SISTER MADELINE SOPHIE BARAT IN FRANCE.

fosters courage, confidence and integrity.

“You can’t teach to the average because you

Her dream came true in 2007 when she

have to teach to the individual within the context

opened Barat Academy, a private, independent,

of their heart, and for us, because it’s a Catholic

Catholic college preparatory school recognizing

institution, it is the heart of Jesus,” Debby says.

both the worth of each student’s intellect and

Barat Academy’s model teaches the child’s

the importance of fostering caring citizens who

social, emotional and intellectual growth with

become lifelong learners.

the teacher as a coach and student as a worker,

The vision is to create a learning community

causing lifelong relationships to develop.

of citizens transformed in Christ and who will

“Schooling and learning are two different

change the world, says Debby. Located at 17815

things, and everyone thinks it’s the same thing,”

Wild Horse Creek Road in Chesterfield, Barat

she says. “You don’t have to go to school to learn

Academy serves the Chesterfield and St. Charles

because you’re learning every day. The pan-

populations, along with surrounding communities.

demic has demonstrated that children can learn

Explaining what differentiates a Sacred Heart

and not be in a building.”

education from other forms of Catholic education,

“Your career path isn’t something where you

Debby says while there’s some overlap, “the dif-

have to be good at English, history, science, and

ference lies in the spirituality of the Society of the

math,” she adds. “You usually go to college in

Sacred Heart to make known to the world God’s

the area that you like, and you get a job doing

love for humankind revealed in the heart of Jesus

something in that field, but you don’t work in a

in history class, English class, theology class and

workforce where you do eight different things

sports, so it’s part of the culture of the school, not

every day in eight different silos.”

something you teach in religion class.”

Debby believes most schools are teaching

The academy’s small classes facilitate the

in the same model taught during the Industrial

students’ gifts and talents, and are the St. Louis

Revolution, where people came to work, ate

area’s only co-educational college prep high

lunch and went home at the ring of a bell.

school with gender-specific classrooms. “We

Times have changed, and that model should,

have a culture of growth and learning with a

too, she suggests. Data shows that most people

schooling model that embraces kids in what we

will have seven different jobs in their lifetimes. Barat

call an asset-based way. You can’t do that with

Academy teachers and staffers say they are poised

35 kids to a class, so we do it with 15,” she says.

to help students adapt to the changing times.

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“Now, companies are looking for innovative people, people with intuition, people with problem-solving ability, people who can work within a team, and people who have courage and curiosity in their conversations,” she says.

With a representation of eight different countries, Barat provides the student body with a “true global experience,” as Debby says. International students have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to live and learn with American classmates in a safe and supportive environment as they prepare for the next step.

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They especially address sagging floors, waterproofing homes, pool deck leveling/lifting, sump pump issues or leaky basements.

“Giving homeowners and customers peace of mind is always our goal,” says Dave Thompson, Woods director of marketing. “It’s a blessing customers recommend us to neighbors because we’re known for

“Our philosophy is that we’re helping a family in a home, not just putting in a sump pump.”

doing the right work and having the best products. In fact, we have unique patented systems designed for basements.”

He says customer surveys indicate they’re impressed with the thoroughness of Woods’ professionals in explaining what they’ll do for projects, as well as answering all questions during pre- and post- walkthroughs.

Woods Basement Systems owners Anna Lee and Rick Woods.

“Our philosophy is that we’re helping a family in a home, not just putting in a sump pump. Our excellent work solutions show customers they made the right decision to work with us. It’s like our family serving other families,” Dave adds.

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The company’s projects come with a life-of-the-structure warranty, which Dave says is transferable. They also work through two national dealer networks, based on top-performance certifications associated with integrity.

Recently, Dave says they’ve been installing new footing piers to encircle horseshoe-shaped, college football stadiums in four states.

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GIVING BACK

H E A R I NG I S BE L I E V I NG Paydenn

MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY PROGRAM TAPS HEALING POWER OF MUSIC TO HELP CHILDREN GIVE VOICE TO THEIR FEELINGS

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ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY TRACIE SANDHEINRICH

MARYVILLE

THERAPY

“Engaging in this creative process provides young

PROGRAM LEADERS IN 2009 BEGAN AN INITIA-

UNIVERSITY’S

MUSIC

people with a vehicle for self-expression, a sense of

TIVE THAT HELPS CHILDREN COPE WITH THE

self-esteem and accomplishment, a distraction from

UNIQUE SET OF EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES STEM-

emotional and physical pain and a sense of joy and opti-

MING FROM THEIR CANCER OR BLOOD DISORDER

mism,” explains Tracie.

DIAGNOSES BY TAPPING INTO THE HEALING

For program preparation, Tracie says they visited

POWER OF MUSIC. The innovative program, Kids Rock

successful programs similar to Kids Rock Cancer,

Cancer, works in concert with modern studio tech-

including the Purple Songs Can Fly project at Texas

nology and each child’s own capacity for songwriting.

Children’s Cancer Center in Houston. “Maryville’s pro-

Impressively, a total of 870 songs have been produced

gram provides some bright moments in the lives of

within the program to date.

young people as they focus on healing and recovery,”

“Music moves the human spirit in many reward-

she says.

ing, inspiring ways,” says Mark Lombardi, president of

Interlace Health President and Kids Rock Cancer

Maryville University. “Our Kids Rock Cancer program

council member, Randy Campbell, says the exchange

gives young people the freedom to be creative, to

and association with the program has been amazing.

express their feelings and to share their experience in a

“The incredible passion and dedication with the work

language we can all appreciate.”

that’s done in helping these kids fight very courageous

Kids Rock Cancer is based on successful models in other U.S. cities and works in tandem with pediatric cancer centers in the St. Louis region.

Under the direction of Tracie Sandheinrich, a St. Louisbased, certified music therapist who travels with a state-

battles with cancer is incredible,” he attests.

“I didn’t know what music therapy was before, but seeing how music heals in action, and how it helps people find their inner voices, is therapeutic and enlightening as well,” adds Randy.

of-the-art portable recording studio, children participat-

Ebonee Shaw, Maryville’s program director for

ing in the Kids Rock Cancer program are encouraged to

the Kids Rock Cancer program, says a total of 1,957

write lyrics and a melody, and then record their personal

“experiences” have been completed through June

song in their own voice on a CD or thumb drive to take

2021 since this program’s inception. “We’ve had 966

home and keep.

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studio sessions, with some of the students performing or being interviewed on our Facebook Live segments,” she adds.

She says another blessing comes from a studio that was built for the program in Creve Coeur at The Light Foundation, near Olive and Spoede roads, so those who want to gather at a particular spot have a confirmed location.

To listen to songs created by participants,

visit

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Kids-Rock-Cancer.

Ebonee says siblings of participants, or parents who are diagnosed, also can compose songs through the program. For more information about joining or supporting Maryville University’s Kids Rock Cancer program, contact Ebonee at 314.529.9349 or email eshaw@maryville.edu.

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ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF NATIONAL MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION

F I E LD 40

EVEN PARENTS INDICATE THEY'RE LEARNING MUCH FROM NEW NATIONAL MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION INDEPENDENT EDUCATION PROGRAM

INDEPENDENT FIELD TRIPS FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS THAT BEGAN AS THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION’S “PLAN

B”

DURING

THE

2020

PAN-

DEMIC BECAME A USEFUL TEACHING TOOL FOR PARENTS AND SMALL GROUP EDUCATORS -- ONE THAT MUSEUM MANAGERS INTEND TO CONTINUE THROUGH OCT.

program is designed for one student with an

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adult or a small group of up to 14 total guests, and is offered Monday through Friday.

virtually or in hybrid models. And we have a

The museum houses “one of the largest

robust homeschooling community in our area.

and best collections of transportation vehi-

The field trips give students the opportunity to

cles in the world,” according to Smithsonian

visit the museum and participate in self-guided

Institution officials.

education,” says Terri McEachern, TNMOT executive director.

Trip activities are for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Terri says program materi-

For $10 per person, field trips include museum

als were developed in part by Parkway School

admission, miniature train ride (weather permit-

District SPARK students. She adds Missouri

ting), self-guided activity pamphlet, Made-By-Me

participants to-date have been from as far as

take-home train, and an at-home activity. The

Sullivan, Perryville and Troy.

Field trip reservations are required at least one week in advance; call 314.858.1343.

FEATURE FRIDAYS Presenters give 30-minute talks at 10:30 a.m. about various artifact treasures: + Sept. 3: The Barretts Tunnel is one of the first tunnels built west of the Mississippi River and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. + Sept. 10: Waterworks #10 trolley, which transported passengers in 1914. + Sept. 17: H.T. Pott Towboat and the C-47A/ Douglas DC-3 Aircraft, which was the first-of-itskind Missouri River towboat. + Sept 24: Chrysler Turbine Car, the vehicle Jay Leno tried to buy from the museum.

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REALTY REPORT

REALTY REPORT

CHESTERFIELD

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Chesterfield Village

$201,900

$210,000

104%

7

2

2

Woods Glade

$195,000

$222,200

114%

35

3

2.5

Judson Manor

$265,000

$265,000

100%

0

3

3

Lake on White Road

$415,000

$415,000

100%

99

4

2.5

Greenfield Village

$425,000

$425,000

100%

43

4

2

Claymont Lake Estates

$499,000

$445,000

89%

48

4

2.5

Baxter Lane

$499,900

$485,000

97%

5

4

3.5

Chesterfield Farms

$486,500

$500,000

103%

3

4

2.5

Thousand Oaks

$525,000

$525,900

100%

47

3

2

Claymont Woods

$539,000

$555,150

103%

5

5

3.5

Thousand Oaks

$550,000

$590,000

107%

1

5

3.5

Chesterfield Ridge

$619,900

$612,000

99%

4

4

4.5

Nooning Tree

$584,900

$628,500

107%

7

3

2

Nooning Tree

$625,000

$632,127

101%

5

4

3

Brookmont Estates

$650,000

$715,000

110%

67

4

3.5

Wilson Manors

$835,000

$850,000

102%

0

4

4.5

Walnut Hill Farm

$1,050,000

$1,000,000

95%

76

5

3.5

This data is a sampling of sold properties from June 1 - June 30, 2021. Source: MLS system.

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