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Too Cute to Handle!

THIS ISSUE IS QUITE THE TREAT -- AND NOT JUST DOG TREATS! We rounded up details about cute kids, pets and working dogs in our area, including those who support them and where to take them. Brace yourself; they all may be too cute to handle.

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Julie Brown Patton, Kara Savio, Linda Jarrett, Kathleen Kaiser, Victoria Babu, Stacy Lupo CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Meet a pediatrician who has twins herself, so knows (really well) firsthand what parents and infants go through as they adjust and grow.

Jill Gray/Higher Focus Photography, Kathleen Kaiser, Elaine Collins

We identified several nonprofits that either help form dog-human partnerships, provide supplies for daily living (even during this recent pandemic lockdown), or give foster children a home at a time when they need most.

You can take the whole family, including the four-legged ones, to Skyview Drive-In. And had you heard that the annual Saint Louis Art Fair is going virtual this year? We wanted to be sure to update you.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020

FEATURES 18 Pure Inspiration A St Louis Doctor Builds Her Dream Practice

22 How To Release Your Inner Elton John Or Billy Joel Lacefield Music Company teaches the young and young at heart the art of mastering the piano.

34 Assistance League Local, Responsive Philanthropic Group Benefits Entire St. Louis Region

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50 A Second Lease on Life Companion Animals Find Renewed Purpose through Stray Rescue

22 DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

12

Good Times

16

Around Town

18

Giving Back

22 Local Limelight 26 Food & Wine 30 Inspired By 34 Healthy Lifestyle 38 Animal Kingdom 43 DIY 46 Lifestyle Calendar 49 Realty Report 50 Parting Thoughts

GOOD TIMES 1.

Edge Up to River's Edge Park In Chesterfield A peaceful 188-acre passive park is located near the heart of Chesterfield Valley, but tucked quietly away from bustling retail commerce just south of the Missouri River. Visitors walk less than half a mile on a crushed limestone trail before the trail opens to a beautiful lake surrounded by a wall of mature trees. PHOTOS BY ELAINE COLLINS.

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Signs Of The Time: Remembering Summer 2020 As the song lyric goes: "Sign, sign, everywhere a sign. Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind." But in the case of this year's coronavirus pandemic, it was signs that actually kept communities connected more than ever before. Signs didn't break our minds -- they mended our hearts in 2020! PHOTOGRAPHY ELAINE COLLINS.

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AROUND TOWN

CHAMBER MEMBERS BOOST SPIRITS OF SENIORS A "Loving Our Seniors Caravan" by West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce members and supporters visited several, local senior communities to uplift their spirits from a safe social/physical distance. Residences visited included Autumn View Gardens Anthology of Wildwood, Gambrill Gardens, Bethesda Meadow, The Fountains of West County and Westview Assisted Living & Memory Care.

The parade came with decorated vehicles, encouraging signs, balloons, handmade decorations and American flags. Drivers waved and cheered at the seniors and their health care workers.

BELLE GENTE SALON IN CHESTERFIELD ADDS STYLIST/MAKEUP ARTIST/ MICROBLADER SPECIALIST Bella Gente Salon welcomed hair stylist and make-up artist, Tamanda Kucik, to their Chesterfield team. She trained at the Aveda Institute and Elegance International in Los Angeles. Her experience ranges from celebrity music videos and photo shoots to reality television.

the St. Louis County Police Department-Wildwood Precinct and the Metro West Fire Protection District also joined the caravan.

PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY PREPARES FOR FDA REVIEW OF NARCOLEPSY DRUG Avadel Pharmaceuticals, a global company with commercial operations in Chesterfield at

Tamanda is also a specialist in microblading, the

16640 Chesterfield Grove Road, sold its portfolio

creative way to get a semi-permanent appearance

of sterile, injectable drugs in a $42 million deal that

of naturally full brows that look real.

closed July 1.

Skilled in all the latest techniques in hair and

The company's leaders indicated they plan to

make-up, Tamanda says she's ready to share her

use the funds for putting a narcolepsy drug, FT218,

talents at Bella Gente Salon & Clothing Boutique.

through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's

TWO ART UNLEASHED-CHESTERFIELD YOUNG ARTISTS BECOME PUBLISHED

regulatory review process.

“The sale of the sterile injectable drug portfolio is a significant milestone for the company, as it

Illustrations from Sophia Fernandez and Katie

further reflects our commitment to strategically

Richardson done at Chesterfield-based nonprofit

focus on advancing FT218 through the regula-

Art Unleashed were chosen to be published in the

tory review process and, if approved, bringing

Grannie Annie, Vol. 15, as will be released by The

our once-nightly formulation of sodium oxybate

Grannie Annie Family Story Celebration.

to patients,” says Greg Divis, Avadel chief exec-

Both Sophia and Katie had illustrated the story depicting "The Pawfect Dog Walker."

Katie's illustration will appear on the book's cover.

CHESTERFIELD ATHLETIC FIELDS UPGRADED New, synthetic infields were installed within the F Quad of the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex.

These upgrades were done in conjunction with the

utive officer. “By divesting our portfolio of sterile injectable drugs, we are now singularly focused on supporting the regulatory approval process, market planning and maximizing shareholder value for FT218.”

LOGAN UNIVERSITY NAMES ASSOCIATE PROVOST/DEAN Frank

Diaz,

Ed.D,

was

named

Logan

partnership with the Chesterfield Baseball and Softball

University's new associate provost and dean. He

Association to provide excellent facilities to local youth.

is overseeing the Department of Curriculum and

The new fields, located on east end of the complex, are expected to increase the opportunities for ball teams to play through wet weather.

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Distance Learning.

He first joined the university team as an independent contractor assisting with reimagining the

Logan Basic course series for the College of Chiropractic. When the COVID-19 pandemic caused Logan to quickly transition to 100% online education, officials say he stepped up to the challenge, demonstrating his knowledge, experience and demeanor as a perfect fit for this new role.

Working with content experts, fac-

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ulty support coordinators and senior academic leaders, he's establishing a vision for Logan's online and campus-based programs.

He is slated to also manage the

new

program

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approach, and to mentor the online program directors.

“I’m looking forward to using the experience of having to switch to online education overnight to improve and reimagine the overall student experience—for both online and in-person courses,” says the dean. “I’m looking at this process as a ‘rise from the ashes’ opportunity where we analyze each piece of our courses and programs and decide how we can make it better.”

CHESTERFIELD RESIDENTS HAD CHANCE AT FREE MASKS FROM POLICE OFFICERS Chesterfield Police Department officers handed out 25,000 free disposable face masks to residents on July 11.

The

drive-through

distribution

occurred at Chesterfield City Hall, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Residents received one pack per car, consisting of five disposable adult masks.

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GIVING BACK

pure inspiration ug nna H Dr. A

er with sons Edward and

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CHILD

DEVELOPMENT

OBSERVERS

HAVE CONCLUDED THE MOST CRUCIAL

had the daily support of my friends and fam-

ily. It was truly a true blessing,” she recalls.

MILESTONES IN A CHILD’S LIFE OCCUR

After 20 years in practice at Mercy, she

BY THE AGE OF 7. As a matter of fact, the

joined Washington University Physicians

famous Greek philosopher Aristotle once

and realized her long-standing dream of

said, “Give me a child until he is 7 and I will

designing a pediatric practice from the

show you the man.”

ground up. Her new office is in the state-

Whether age 7 is the cutoff age is debat-

of-the-art Children’s Specialty Care Center

able, but there’s no question how important

in West County, ironically overlooking her

early childhood influences are in the devel-

former grade school.

opment of character. This is just one of the

“I've always wanted to practice in a place

reasons that the selection of a good pedia-

that was nurturing, while also being for-

trician is extremely important.

ward-thinking in its approach to medicine.

Washington University Pediatrician Dr.

Washington University has certainly created

Anna Huger knows what it takes, and has

that environment within this building. I feel

spent a great deal of her life helping create a

extremely fortunate to be one of the doctors

safe and happy environment for hundreds of

here,” says the physician.

St. Louis children.

Anna says she is now able to make refer-

“The combination of caring and fixing has

rals to a range of the best pediatric special-

always been a part of me. When I was little,

ists in the country, all located right in the

I loved taking care of my stuffed animals as

same building. “I thought: wow, other than

if they were my patients. Then when I grew

being in a true hospital, there really are no

up, I started volunteering at the hospital

other places like this,” she says.

and realized that finding something that

The Specialty Clinic, located at US

combines both of your loves is very spe-

Highway 40 and Mason, is designed to be

cial,” says Anna.

open and welcoming. The designers even

After graduating from Villa Duchesne, Anna began her career at Georgetown

brought the popular train from downtown Children’s Hospital to the Specialty Clinic.

University, later attending medical school at

“When you walk into Purely Pediatrics,

the University of Missouri before completing

you’ll be welcomed with fresh flowers,

her pediatric residency at Cardinal Glennon

vibrant colors, beautiful music and my favor-

Children’s Hospital. “Cardinal Glennon is

ite children’s books,” says Anna. “I really

such a wonderful and caring place to learn

want it to feel like you’re coming into my

both the art and science of pediatrics. Being

home, and not a doctor's office.”

in residency in St. Louis was wonderful, as I

CONTINUED >

ARTICLE KARA SAVIO | PHOTOGRAPHY JILL GRAY

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED) If possible, Anna's medical approach is even more inviting than the building she works in. She brings warmth, understanding and years of expertise to each and every family. Those qualities, along with her reputation for taking her time during each visit, earned her a Five Star of Excellence Award, scoring her in the top 10% nationally for patient satisfaction.

“In pediatrics, you get to watch and be a part of the blossoming of an individual.

You get to be an honorary member of the family,” she says.

This pediatrician says she loves seeing her college-age patients return and hearing about all of the amazing things they're doing as they explore their dreams. And many of her grown-up former patients now bring in their own children to see her. She calls them her grand-patients.

“I'm so amazed every time I look at them. They’re coming back with their own children, and they are marvelous parents.

It's just one of the best parts of what I do,” says Anna.

It also helps that this doctor is a mother of twins herself, giving her a deep understanding of the demands of raising twins.

“Those tears of a new mother when feedings are difficult, or the passing of each bittersweet milestone as we watch our sweet lambs grow up, I know these feelings well,” she confides.

Anna currently resides in Webster Groves with her husband, Paul, and their twin boys, Edward and George. When not working, she says she loves spending time with her family and two puppies. They also spend weekends at the family farm in St. Albans, Missouri, whenever they can. But during the week, Dr. Anna can be found doing the work she loves.

“I try to run this as an old-fashioned office. If you need to see me, I will always find a space for you. I encourage my patients to call me between visits should any questions arise. My entire purpose is to take the purest, most thoughtful approach to taking care of our most precious people,” says this thoughtful pediatrician.

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“WHEN YOU WALK INTO PURELY PEDIATRICS, YOU’LL BE WELCOMED WITH FRESH FLOWERS, VIBRANT COLORS, BEAUTIFUL MUSIC AND MY FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BOOKS.”

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

LACEFIELD MUSIC COMPANY TEACHES THE YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART THE ART OF MASTERING THE PIANO

HOW TO RELEASE YOUR INNER ELTON JOHN OR BILLY JOEL ARTICLE LINDA JARRETT FOR MOST CHILDREN, MUSIC LESSONS ARE A RITE OF PASSAGE ON THE WAY TO ADULTHOOD.

progress, along with practice time. “We don’t ask them to

Cathy McReynolds, owner of Lacefield Music Company,

do scales, but to just sit down and play,” she says. “When

says learning to play the piano results in so much more

you’re learning golf, you don’t go out and practice 18 holes

than the ability to entertain. “Children who quit lessons will

-- you actually play 18 holes, and that’s how you learn.”

do so early, but for those who reach Level 2, where they can work their right and left hands together, the benefits are amazing,” she says.

She says parents need to remember two important things when getting children prepared for lessons.

“First, they need to invest in a decent instrument. I’ve

Those benefits, she says, are:

had kids taking lessons on pianos where some of the

+ Substantial increase in neural connectivity.

keys don’t work or the piano has a small keyboard. You

+ Significantly higher SAT and ACT scores.

wouldn’t send your child to school with an old computer,”

+ Enhanced ability to focus and concentrate.

she explains.

+ Superior working memory, auditory skills and cognitive flexibility. + Greatly reduced risk of drug or alcohol abuse.

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Cathy recommends one lesson a week is enough to

The second factor to contemplate is to make sure the child and teacher are compatible.

“Sometimes, one teacher’s style is not compatible with

+ Reduction of anti-social behaviors.

a child’s needs or vice versa,” Cathy says. “A teacher can

+ Increased self-esteem.

be very high-end and has raised incredible students, but

+ Development of personal discipline.

the child just wants to play fun music.”

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Children are not the only ones who discover the joy of making music. Lacefield gives lessons for anyone who is 3 to 93 years old. “We believe anyone, regardless of age, can play the piano with the right lesson program,” she says.

Lacefield uses the program from the Yamaha Music School program that's innovative and enables students to learn at a fast pace. “For older students, it keeps your mind sharper and it’s great for hand/eye coordination,” Cathy says.

“It’s said that you should find a hobby that you can do, and this is an all-weather hobby. No matter what the weather, you can play the piano," she suggests.

Learning the art of piano playing is more enjoyable if the piano is fun to play. Enter the digital piano, the Yamaha Clavinova, in particular. Yamaha introduced this piano in 1983, and it opened up a new world of playing.

The Clavinova can be connected to a computer and with the touch of a button, students can make a variety of music variations from harpsichords to pipe organs, classical to contemporary.

Lacefield instructor Heather Worthington says Yamaha recorded 180,000 notes made by an acoustic concert grand piano, and put them on the Clavinova. “The technology is built in and can run off an iPad or Kindle. The student can make many different sounds and rhythms," she says.

“It never needs tuning, and you can attach headphones so you could play without disturbing Dad while he watches baseball,” she adds.

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“IT’S SAID THAT YOU SHOULD FIND A HOBBY THAT YOU CAN DO, AND THIS IS AN ALLWEATHER HOBBY. NO MATTER WHAT THE WEATHER, YOU CAN PLAY THE PIANO.”

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FOOD & WINE

DINNER & A MOVIE = FAMILY FUN!

ENJOY DINNER AND A MOVIE WITH YOUR KIDS, AND YOUR FURRY FAMILY MEMBER IN TOW TOO!

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WITH THIS AUGUST EDITION FOCUSING ON

Shichi Sushi Bar? Located in the heart of downtown

BOTH OUR CHILDREN AND FURRY FAMILY MEM-

Belleville at 28 East Main St., this pet friendly Suchi

BERS WE ALL LOVE TOO, DINNER & A MOVIE =

Bar, and its adjacent American cuisine establishment

DATE NIGHT DECIDED TO CHECK OUT A FEW

called Seven, will make sure your entire family and

PLACES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RIVER THAT

your favorite furry companion are well taken care of.

ARE “FIDO FRIENDLY," AND SEE IF WE COULDN’T

Now, when’s the last time you ventured out with

FIND A PLACE TO VENTURE TO SEE A FILM

your pet to catch a movie? My guess is it’s been quite

THAT'S ALSO PET FRIENDLY.

a while…but wait no more, as Dinner & A Movie has

We were amazed at how many restaurants from

found the perfect place to not only catch a film with

which we could choose that are happy for guests to

the entire family, including furry family members, but

have furry friends in tow, which translates to being

you can also do it while keeping those social distancing

more pet friendly. This is definitely on-trend throughout

protocols in place at the Skyview Drive-In. The Skyview

the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Drive-In is one of the oldest drive-ins in the US still

So where can one head with the kiddos and “man’s

operating today, and with two movie screens playing

best friend” too? Well, if you enjoy scrumptious, lighter

all week long, they can’t wait to entertain your family,

fare, along with the perfect place to walk around a bit

seven days a week. As excited as they are to host every-

before and after lunch or dinner, then look no further than

one, they just ask that you keep your dog on a leash

the Boathouse in Forest Park at 6101 Government Dr.

when it’s outside your vehicle, and that you clean up

Or, if you want to enjoy some of the freshest brews available and catch a bite to eat while out strolling with the whole family, then stop by Square One Brewery and Distillery at 1727 Park Ave. If you enjoy flatbreads, specials from the Smokehouse, or want to try some of their appealing appetizers too,

after them before you leave for the evening. They also have family friendly films playing in August to enjoy.

Here are just a few of the tentative Skyview Drive-In movies that will be playing, so you can decide when it's best to head East for a night out that your entire family won’t soon forget.

then venture to The Shaved Duck located at 2900 Virginia Ave. If pasta and brick oven pizzas are what you’re craving, then head to Failoni’s Restaurant and Bar at 6715

8/7 – Screen 1: Shrek 1 & 2 Screen 2: National Lampoon’s Vacation & Christmas Vacation

Manchester Ave. for a pleasing pasta meal, which I’m

8/14 – Screen 1: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 & 2

sure furry friends won’t mind getting a few bites of either.

Screen 2: Terminator 1 & 2

And if you’d enjoy taking a little longer excursion accompanied by your pet instead, then why not head about 40 minutes East to check out Seven 26

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In The Arms Of (Human) Angels NONPROFIT PROVIDES FOSTER CHILDREN WITH SAFETY NETS

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FOSTER CHILDREN DESERVE THE CHANCE TO BE CHILDREN, TO BE PART OF A FAMILY, AND TO LIVE UP TO THEIR POTENTIAL. That's the whole mission of a South St. Louis County-based nonprofit launched 20 years ago -- and they've been sensationally successful, with the help of community volunteers.

Angels’ Arms so far has improved the lives of 600plus children, including more than 140 sibling groups, by providing them with loving homes and allowing them to thrive in happy, functional family settings.

After serving as a foster parent herself for several years and frequently receiving calls to care for sibling groups, Angels' Arms Founder and Executive Director Bess Wilfong knew firsthand that fostering is an extremely difficult calling. However, with true dedication to keeping brothers and sisters together within a nurturing family until a forever home is found, all things are possible with community support.

Angels’ Arms teams provide homes, resources and emotional support to experienced foster parents so they can raise the standard of care for foster children.

mortgage loan officer for Regions Bank, say it's so motivating and rewarding to support the group. She and her daughter have volunteered for the organization's events for the past year.

"It's all about the kids. I have two kids of my own, and the thought of them

The group has 13 homes located throughout St. Louis

not having a family is just so heart-wrenching," explains Angie. "Angels' Arms

City and County, and St. Charles County. House parents

does so much to help foster children through transitions and to encourage

don't receive a salary from Angels’ Arms. Rather, the

them. It's a great support system that helps give children everything they need

foster parents receive a stipend from the state to take

to better themselves as they move through their lives. They even help them

care of each foster child. Angels’ Arms staffers furnish

prepare to go to college."

the homes and provide resources for house parents so they can take in children that need a home.

Due to coronavirus-related concerns, foster families have been challenged with meeting the food, educational and entertainment needs of the many chil-

"We're very proud that 100% of Angels' Arms children

dren in their care. Additionally, the organization's two upcoming main fundrais-

have graduated from high school, compared to a 50%

ing events in October and November are being transformed into virtual events.

rate for foster kids statewide," proclaims Bess.

She says the group's "Life Launch" program works one-on-one with youths 14-21 years old to assist them

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with life skills, career exploration and mentoring. They also provide a transitional living space to foster young adults who are aging out of the system, preparing them for independence.

Angels’ Arms has a Amazon Wish List that outlines

The "togetherness" accomplished through all the day-

donations needed to support foster families. To explore

to-day activities is the primary driver for Bess. "Giving

how to fulfill the wishes of a particular child, email

love in so many forms to 'our' kids and our parents is the

ashley@angelsarms.org or call 314.842.8400. (Due to

most gratifying part of my job," Bess confides.

limited space, Angels’ Arms cannot accept used cloth-

Abbey Perano, Angels' Arms communications coor-

ing, stuffed animals, toys or books.)

dinator, says the entity achieves these goals with 100% community engagement and no state or federal funding.

The entity currently has six full-time employees and two part-time employees. After making a donation, supporters receive an acknowledgement letter that can be used for a tax deduction.

Due to the underpinnings and results of this nonprofit, that's why professionals, such as Angie Schulze, CityLifestyle.com/ Chesterfield

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During 2019-2020 alone, the nonprofit's 471 volunteers already helped 34,100-plus St. Louis children and adults.

"This year's pandemic stretched our creativity, but we're very proud to have determined how to safely continue to help others," says Assistance League President Dawn Thomas.

For example, during the COVID-19 lockdown, Dawn says they distributed hygiene kits, delivered books to restless children, and emptied their stockpile of clothing, shoes and plush toy bears.

LOCAL, RESPONSIVE PHILANTHROPIC GROUP BENEFITS ENTIRE ST. LOUIS REGION

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"People can't believe how committed our volunteers are," she adds.

shelters and to sexual assault victims; also provides household items

The group's major initiatives are:

to women and their children transitioning from emergency shelters.

+ Operation School Bell: Provides new school uniforms, socks,

term assistance to individuals in need through partner agencies.

+ Assistance League Outreach: Provides one-time or shortpersonal care items, belts, hats, personal care items and age-appropriate books to students; also supports closets to provide year-round

+ My Own Fun Stuff: Prepares and delivers activity kits to hospitals, schools and agencies to comfort children and adults.

clothing, shoes, coats and other necessities. + Steps to Success: Provides and fits new athletic shoes and socks for elementary school children. + Books From Friends: Provides books to aspiring readers in elementary schools. + Project ROSE: Purchases, packages and delivers personal care gift bags and clothing to women and their children in emergency

AUTHORS BRUNCH 2020 SET FOR AUGUST 8 The League will host a "virtual" authors brunch at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, with Melanie Benjamin, New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction. Request a link to the online event by emailing lcbreer@msn.com.

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Pre-K

Elementary

AS A GRANDMOTHER OF TWO BEAUTIFUL GIRLS, I

ELEMENTARY AGE: Strictly No Elephants by Lisa

TREASURE READING TO THEM. Because we are miles

Mantchev, Illustrated by Taeeun Yoo

apart, my husband and I rely on technology to read them

This is a good lesson about inclusion and acceptance.

a bedtime story virtually. It still doesn’t take the place as

When the Pet Club won’t admit a boy's tiny elephant, he

being together to share our love of reading. Kids are nat-

sadly leaves. However, he soon meets a girl with a skunk

urally curious and their questions from books can create

and other friends with unusual pets. Together, they make

a conversation you may have never had and help answer

an inclusive location for all kinds of pets in a wonderful

questions or solve a problem.

tree house. Imaginative and lyrical, this sweet story cap-

Hands down, our eldest granddaughter, 4-year-old

tures the magic of friendship and the joy of having a pet.

Avery, gets the biggest enjoyment when we read about animals. In fact, many times their old dog Petey was lying nearby listening. According to the National Education Association, when you read a good story and include your pet, it's fun for the whole family. When reading is fun, kids read more.

There are so many wonderfully told stories with terrific messages, but here are three of my picks suitable for pre-K, elementary age and middle school. For your voracious reader, it's worth a look at these websites to

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years behind a glass-walled enclosure in a shopping mall.

This is one of Avery’s favorite bedtime stories, especially

A new arrival, a tragedy and a promise awaken Ivan to the

because she has a pet rabbit. Beautifully illustrated, it

world outside. The story is told in first person, through Ivan’s

describes the love between a parent and child. The pad-

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M AT E R I A L S + Cardboard + White crepe paper + Construction paper + Glue + Scissors + Beads, yarn, pom poms, etc.

DIRECTIONS 1. Take your cardboard and cut two pieces into the shape of a llama (we found a stencil online). Then, cut strips of cardboard the depth you want your llama to be. You’ll connect these to either side of the llama cutouts to enclose your piñata.

2. Glue your strip of cardboard all along the edge of one side of your llama, then glue to the other side.

(Be sure to leave a hole you can close up later so you can fill it with your favorite candy!)

PIÑLLAMA

3. Starting at the neck, cover the front, back and sides of your llama with white crepe paper, cutting a slit every half inch or so to create the traditional piñata look.

4. Cover all remaining sides the neck and head with white construction paper, cut to fit your design.

5. Using construction paper, beads, pom poms, tassels, buttons, etc., add some flair to the rest of your llama!

Bonus points for incorporating different shapes and textures into your final product.

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DIY (CONTINUED)

M AT E R I A L S + Pink or coral construction paper + White construction paper + Black construction paper + Pink feathers + Glue + Scissors

DIRECTIONS 1. Using a stencil, cut out the pieces you’ll need for your flamingo from construction paper: Pink: 4-6 circles for the body (depending on how “fluffy” you want it), neck and legs White: Outline of the beak Black: Beak 2. Fold the circles in half and glue them all together back-to-back to create a sphere that looks like an accordion.

3. Glue the beak and white stripe to the neck, then glue the neck to a flat side of your inner-most circle.

4. Add the legs, a black dot for an eye and pink feathers for the ultimate flamin-goal.

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FLAMING OA L S

COSMIC PENCIL CUP

M AT E R I A L S + Cardboard + Construction Paper + Glue + Scissors + Markers

DIRECTIONS 1. Cut out the shapes for your rocket ship. You’ll need: (2) rocket bodies for the front and back of your ship, (2) fins, (1) nozzle, (1) nose cone, (3) rectangles for your pencil cup, and any additional cutouts for decorations, like windows.

2. Glue the your rectangular pieces to one side of your rocket ship, then glue the back on. You should have an open spot at the top where your pencils will go.

3. Glue the rest of your pieces to the front of your rocket and add embellishments as desired.

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AUGUST

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1

4

followed. Call 636.532.3399 or visit

BABY KID EXPO WEST COUNTY

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES -GROOVIN' THROUGH THE DECADES

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The Baby Kid Expo is a free event

The

for families to connect to exhibi-

Commerce sponsors an outdoor

BUTTERFLY HOUSE YOGA

tors, products and services avail-

concert that features Scott Laytham

Missouri Botanical Garden

able in the St. Louis area, regarding

and Karl Holmes, a duo who's new to

Enjoy an hour-long, all-levels yoga

health care providers, day cares,

the park series this year. Due to pan-

class. Beginners are encouraged to

recreation options, home informa-

demic precautions, space is limited.

join. Classes will be held indoors, and

tion and healthy living. Kids can

Admission is $5 each and social dis-

students are invited to a pre-prac-

enjoy princess shows, magic acts,

tancing plus CDC guidelines will be

tice meditative stroll through the

dancers and more. The expo closes

followed. Call 636.532.3399 or visit

Tropical Conservatory to see flying

at 3:30 p.m.

ChesterfieldMoChamber.com.

butterflies. Call 314.577.0888.

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ALL STARS KIDS CAMPS

CLAY CLASS / WHEEL THROWING

This summer camp is for youths

The class is for those at least 16

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES -PIRATE PARTY

5 to 13 years old. It covers tennis,

years and older, and runs through

The

swimming,

soccer,

8:30 p.m. in Laumeier’s Staenberg

Commerce sponsors an outdoor

basketball, volleyball, zumba, plus

Family Foundation Clay Lab. Register

concert that features Butch Wax and

arts and crafts. Lunch and a snack

online or in-person (by appoint-

the Hollywoods, who deliver good

are provided. The last day of these

ment only). Contact the Education

times and dance music through

summer camps will be Aug. 19. Call

Department at 314.615.5268 or edu-

their eight-piece band. Due to pan-

636.532.9992.

cation@laumeier.org to schedule an

demic precautions, space is limited.

appointment or request more informa-

Admission is $5 each and social dis-

3

tion; Laumeier cannot accept registra-

tancing plus CDC guidelines will be

tions via email, phone or fax.

followed. Call 636.532.3399 or visit

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Greensfelder Recreation Center,

ChesterfieldMoChamber.com.

Chesterfield Community Faust Park

Queeny Park

Chesterfield Athletic Club

taekwando,

Chesterfield

Chamber

of

Laumeier Sculpture Park

Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Missouri Botanical Garden

This event is great for children aged 2 to 4 years. Explore the world of invertebrates with toddlers while develop-

Chesterfield Community Faust Park

Chesterfield

Chamber

of

ChesterfieldMoChamber.com.

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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES -ROCK 'N ROLL

BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY

Wildwood Municipal Building

Chesterfield Community Faust Park

ing language, communication, cog-

The

of

It's a great night for kids and youth to

nitive and knowledge skills. Session

Commerce sponsors an outdoor

party and play one last time before hit-

includes story time, craft, snack and

concert that features Billy Peek,

ting the books another year. The eve-

an adventure in the native garden or

who toured with St. Louis' own

ning always features activities and a

conservatory. Call 314.577.0888.

Chuck Berry. He also was lead gui-

great concert. This year, they are shak-

tarist with Rod Stewart. Due to pan-

ing things up a bit, so check online for

demic precautions, space is limited.

more details closer to the event, or call

Admission is $5 each and social dis-

Bree or Gary at 636.458.0440.

Chesterfield

Chamber

tancing plus CDC guidelines will be

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25 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES -- JUKE BOX JAMS Chesterfield Community Faust Park

The

Chesterfield

Chamber

of

Commerce sponsors an outdoor concert that features Tony Viviano, a song stylist, nightclub entertainer, musician and impersonator from Ellisville. Due to pandemic precautions, space is limited. Admission is $5 each and social distancing plus CDC guidelines will be followed. Call 636.532.3399 or visit ChesterfieldMoChamber.com.

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REALTY REPORT

CHESTERFIELD

REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Fox Hill Farms

$1,799,999

$1,670,000

92%

96

4

5

Forest Hills Club Estates

$548,000

$560,000

102.00%

1

3

3

Wilson Farm Estates

$625,000

$630,000

100.80%

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4

4

Reserve at Chesterfield Village

$799,900

$762,500

93.56%

25

5

5

Dunhill Farm

$910,000

$910,000

100.00%

3

4

5

Missouri Stevens Estate

$260,000

$249,875

96.11%

17

2

1

Baxter Lakes 2

$299,900

$320,000

106.70%

49

4

3

Shenandoah 2

$339,900

$325,000

95.62%

32

5

4

Ladue Park 3

$339,000

$354,000

104.42%

6

4

2

River Valley Estates

$475,000

$470,000

98.95%

14

5

4

Seasons At Schoettler

$639,000

$639,000

100.00%

6

4

4

Meadowbrook Farm 3

$289,999

$275,000

91.97%

23

3

2

Samuel Hiblers Estate

$600,000

$575,000

95.83%

29

4

3

Estates At Town & Country Crossing

$755,000

$726,000

93.08%

61

5

5

Cedar Springs

$450,000

$425,500

94.56%

54

3

4

Mansions At Spyglass Summit

$499,900

$485,000

92.40%

34

3

4

This data is a sampling of sold properties from May 1 - May 31, 2020. Source: MLS system.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

A SECOND LEASE ON LIFE RESCUED

ANIMALS OFTEN

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We’ll take in a dog that looks completely defeated, but when he realizes he can trust again, his whole demeanor changes.”

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Aimee Dearsley, Stray Rescue of St. Louis director of development, has the privilege of seeing spirits restored on a regular basis; the fact that they’re of the canine or feline kind doesn’t make it less special, she says.

“I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else.”

The largest no-kill animal organization in the St. Louis area, Stray Rescue saves about 3,000 dogs and cats each year from abuse, neglect, abandonment and euthanasia.

Most animals are rescued from city streets, but the shelter on Pine Street, which houses between 150 and 160, also will receive animals from rural counties, even other countries. With full veterinary services on site, the team goes to great lengths to restore each

Eeyore During Intake

rescued animal to health – both mentally and physically – before helping them find a forever home or placing them with one of currently 400 foster families.

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