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PARENT TRAP – Letter to High School Seniors SPECIAL FEATURE – Dealing with Changes: How to Let Go HEARD IN THE HALLS MY MESSY MOM LIFE

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My team at Town&Style is the kind you want to work with in a time like this.

We might be small, but we are powerful. We are family, and that means we are all supporting each other, working together and doing duties outside of our ‘norm’ to be what you need us to be right now: a resource for good news, ideas, and the latest information about helpful services, ways to donate and how to manage. I feel lucky to be part of this work environment on a good day; a crisis makes it even more apparent that I have one of the best jobs in St. Louis.

I’ll keep going. I’m constantly hearing the alarming news stories, but work allows me to see a different side of it all. We have posted, emailed, texted and communicated that we want to hear what you are doing to get through this.

We want to know if you need information or if we can help spread the word for your organization. We take our job of being your truly local publication very seriously. Because of our outreach, I am getting emails from readers about their cocktail parties and book clubs on ZOOM. My inbox is filled with notifications about nonprofits continuing their mission despite fundraisers being cancelled and restaurants and small businesses coming up with creative ways to continue to serve us.

We changed much of this issue to be relevant to the challenges we are facing now: Talk of the Towns covers what’s happening in various neighborhoods (pg. 12), columnists offer their personal approach to it all (pgs. 15 and 18), and we have stories on what you should be doing to stay healthy (pg. F8), how COVID-19 is affecting the housing market (pg. F26) and how to handle protecting what is most precious: your family (pg. F9).

I don’t see how there is any way we won’t all be changed by this. Hopefully we will value our freedom a little more and and hug those we love a little tighter knowing how quickly things can change. For now, take a breath, cozy up and stay tuned to Town&Style. We are in this with you.

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getting real with food ALAINA HINKLE

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SPRING IS OFFICIALLY HERE, and that means St. Louisans will have much better weather to escape outdoors and release energy. Kids will want to hit parks and playgrounds to play their favorite games and sports. Play is an important part of childhood, and it can be much more than just a source of fun. Play therapy is a powerful tool that allows children to express themselves when they don’t have the ability to vocalize their thoughts and feelings. To support local youth, West County Center is working with Saint Louis Crisis Nursery to collect sports balls in support of the nonprofit’s play therapy program.

Crisis Nursery provides support and resources for families facing challenges. Parents can reach out for short-term respite services, and the organization provides children compassionate care, including therapeutic interventions and medical screenings. While the nursery does not offer long-term care, play therapist Lisa Cholley says many families do return, and there is a Family Empowerment program that offers at-home services. “We provide full-circle support for families,” she notes.

The children who stay at nursery locations often are dealing with traumatic circumstances like domestic violence and homelessness. “Children typically won’t sit and talk about their feelings,” Cholley says. “Play and art are better, more developmentally appropriate forms of therapy for them.”

The Crisis Nursery play therapy program provides a safe place for kids to engage their creativity, express their feelings and build self-esteem while working with a registered therapist.

Cholley visits the nonprofit’s five locations to help children using a variety of methods, including board games, dollhouses and art. “Play is a child’s language,” she notes. “When kids come to see me, they are able to develop coping skills and process their traumas.” Outdoor play is another key component of Cholley’s work. “Getting outside is really important for mental health, and it’s a great way to boost people’s moods,” she says. The nurseries have playgrounds, and she incorporates activities like playing catch and basketball to help build rapport with kids. “Along with getting them moving, these games help them build skills like cooperation and patience,” she explains.

West County Center will be collecting new and gently used sports balls for Crisis Nursery throughout the month of April. Along with facilitating play therapy activities at the nurseries, the goal is to promote play for children at home. “We’ll be able to send toys back with kids,” Cholley explains. “It will give families the chance to connect with each other through a fun activity.”

This initiative follows West County Center’s recent musical instrument collection to benefit Play It Forward. Marketing director Sean Phillips says the shopping center is always looking for new ways to give back and is excited to partner with Crisis Nursery. “We have a long history with the organization thanks to hosting its annual Celebrity Waiters Night,” he explains. “We’re happy to do whatever we can to support its mission, and this sports ball drive is a natural fit.” &

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Out-of-town Frank Lloyd Wright

enthusiasts Michael and Carol Miner have purchased the Usonian Automatic Pappas house in Town & Country. They plan to fully restore the property into a public venue, open to all.

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You and your best friend will have a new place to eat, drink and play together this winter! We’re talking about your dog, of course. Bar K, a dog park/bar/restaurant/event space, will open in The Grove later this year with indoor and outdoor play spaces. Stay tuned for more!

WHO CAN FORGET THE INCREDIBLE CHIHULY

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exhibit at the Missouri Botanical Garden years ago?

St. Louis’ own award-winning children’s book author Jan Greenberg has teamed up once again with Sandra Jordan to honor the glass sculptor in World of Glass: The Art of it Dale Chihuly, geared toward young readers.

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The $9.5 mill used to renovate Clayton’s Seven Gables Inn was worth every penny.

The quaint gem on Meramec Avenue has a new restaurant concept, Seven; the coziest of rooms (now all connected!); and a n idyllic courtyard perfect for happy hour.

We got to see it all before the grand opening March 11 ‌ when this crisis passes, it’s your turn!

It’s times like this that make

T&S extra proud to be part of the StL community! Thoughtful gestures, like the chocolates and uplifting note we received from Bissinger’s and Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate last week, make it clear those around us are supportive, kind and so very sweet.

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I’VE BEEN IN THE FLORIDA

Keys since the end of January. It’s a place where you lose track of time and don’t talk about current events.

So I was a little caught off guard when Gov. Ron DeSantis popped up on the television recently. To be honest, I was mad. You see, I am one of the few people who still watch soap operas and admit it. As I was getting ready to see if Michael was going to finally find out about the baby switch on General Hospital, I learned about the coronavirus. It seemed like something I shouldn’t start thinking about because, as a hypochondriac, panic would set in. So I paid no attention to him.

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was again. What the hell? He was determined not to let me watch my show, and this time, he brought doctors with him. Yikes! He started talking about ‘social distancing’ and risk categories. I realized that since I turned 60 in January, I was in one of those categories! It was time for me to actually plug back in and find out what was going on in the world.

Double yikes!

So Carey and I decided to come home. We packed up the car and started the cross-country drive to beat the coronavirus back to St. Louis. Off we went with our Clorox wipes, cleaning service station bathrooms (some of which had not been cleaned in a long time) as we made our way home. We washed our

hands and attempted to be safe, but we knew that without being in a giant bubble, we really only could do so much. Along the way, I placed an order for groceries through Amazon Prime, feeling quite proud of myself for getting them delivered upon arrival.

We made it the 19 hours with a minimum number of spats over my husband’s driving (which, even after 36 years of marriage, still causes me to scream silently inside—well, out loud, too). As we unpacked, I smugly waited for my groceries.

The delivery time passed. Then I got a text that they were running late.

My husband offered to run and get a couple of things. No, they would be there soon. No groceries by the time we went to bed, but it said they

were on the way. Huh. I woke up at 5:30 a.m., checked my e-mail, and noticed that, according to Amazon, I had successfully cancelled my order from Whole Foods. I sat straight up in bed, ready to call customer service and start screaming. Instead, I headed to Dierbergs, where I found a bunch of bleary-eyed women just like me shopping for their families as the staff tried to restock the shelves.

Everyone exchanged smiles; we were in it together. Today, while I watched General Hospital, the coronavirus didn’t enter my mind. It was nice for those 60 minutes. Keep your distance.

Listen to the experts. And perhaps, if you are stuck at home, join me and become a proud soap opera watcher, at least until this passes.

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FAMILY FOCUS STANGE LAW FIRM by julia m. johnson WHENEVER A MARRIAGE DISSOLVES, the uncertainty of what the future

looks like can be overwhelming, often paralyzing. And when children are involved, the unknown seems even more worrisome. Often, there is an underlying thread of anger and tension as parents try to make decisions that won’t disrupt the family home and routine, and that can be tough to overcome without help, says Stange Law Firm partner John Kershman.

He says the firm is dedicated to providing legal services that help preserve and strengthen parent-child relationships. “We handle every aspect of family law, including divorce, domestic and international custody, child support and appeals,” he explains.

“We have attorneys with additional training in mediation and collaborative divorce, a method of settling out of court that is more harmonious for everyone involved.

Our goal is to help families regroup during and after a divorce.” He says the firm can help clients connect with third-party mediators and counselors, develop successful co-parenting plans and move ahead with their lives in a constructive way.

Kershman says personal experience helps him empathize with others. “There are a lot of dynamics at work in these cases, including parents living in different states, complicated financial considerations and other obstacles,” he notes. “The paperwork alone can seem overwhelming. The part of a co-parenting plan that relates to custody is made up of 17 sections on its own; it’s very complex. There are many questions about who will pay for the children’s various expenses and how they will be documented and reimbursed. Divorcing spouses need a legal partner who can help them handle all of these issues and figure out what’s best for their children.”

He says different types of third-party mediators are available depending on each client’s unique situation. Some cases require a guardian ad litem, an attorney who represents the best interests of the child; others use a co-parenting counselor or

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parent coordinator to facilitate the process. “They can help parents figure out how to have more productive conversations with each other and their kids,” Kershman notes. “Normally, each spouse prepares a parenting plan, and then the mediator helps combine the two in a way that will serve everyone’s interests. In most cases, the parties can agree to work together successfully.”

Stange Law Firm has more than 40 attorneys in offices serving Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and Oklahoma, and Kershman says all of them are dedicated to helping people resolve family law disputes. The firm uses a secure online portal that clients can access anytime for recordkeeping and case updates, and its main website offers a wealth of useful information as well.

“We ask people what they want their lives to look like after divorce, and we pay close attention to the answers,” Kershman says. “We want parents and children to feel as empowered and in control of their futures as possible. Our firm is here to help them put their issues aside and come to an agreement that benefits everyone in the family. We are very passionate about our work, and we stand behind our clients at every step so they can rebuild their lives and move forward.” & BU SI NE SS IN FO CU S SPEC IAL SECT ION

STANGE LAW FIRM HELPS CLIENTS NAVIGATE DIVORCE, CHILD CUSTODY AND OTHER FAMILY LAW ISSUES. PICTURED ON THE COVER: PARTNER JOHN KERSHMAN. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 855.805.0595 OR VISIT STANGELAWFIRM.COM. NOTE: THE CHOICE OF A LAWYER IS AN IMPORTANT DECISION AND SHOULD NOT BE BASED SOLELY UPON ADVERTISEMENTS. JOHN D. KERSHMAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS CONTENT. PAST RESULTS AFFORD NO GUARANTEE OF FUTURE RESULTS, AND EVERY CASE IS DIFFERENT AND MUST BE JUDGED ON ITS OWN MERITS. HIS PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS 120 S. CENTRAL AVE., STE. 450.

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Midtown

Your average St. Louisan may know the Cortex tech district only by Ikea. But in these parts, most everything high-tech except rocket surgery happens. It’s a pretty big deal, and getting bigger. By late 2023, more than 900 neuroscientists and staff will have relocated to a $616 million, 609,000-square-foot, 11-story neuroscience complex that WashU is erecting at Duncan and South Newstead avenues. Chancellor Andrew Martin says the project will add to the university’s contributions to global understanding of everything from disorders such as Alzheimer’s and cerebral palsy to brain development and neuron-to-neuron communication. The building, which will command nearly an entire city block, will extend WashU’s medical campus eastward, to the western edge of the Cortex Innovation Community, a major biotech R&D hub for technology and biological science. The project includes an 1,800-space parking garage, event space and a food service area. But why so expensive? Laboratories will need sophisticated, precise and dependable air-handling equipment.

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My mother called me a ‘lazy feeder.’ That really bugged me as an adult. Yes, I’d stave off hunger with a couple of bowls of cereal and/or pieces of toast after school. (Never anything like a Snickers or Hershey’s; nothing from the Hostess bakery ever.

OK. I hear the teeny-tiny violin.) These days, my wife Cate and I can be lazy feeders when it comes to lunch or dinner.

A few guilty pleasures? Dewey’s Pizza, The Pasta House and Lulu’s, where take out has always been just fine. Let me point out that we’re regular grocery shoppers and have had no trouble so far stocking up at Schnucks—save TP and cleaning supplies. So we cook, make sandwiches, and eat cereal and toast. But just as often, we’ve relied on beloved U. City eateries.

Monday of last week, all ‘our’ restaurants were open as normal, as was Salt + Smoke in the Delmar Loop. We were surprised and delighted. But like so much we’ve taken for granted, that changed overnight.

Even getting takeout may become too risky. For now, our most prudent choices will be in the refrigerator or kitchen cabinets. You know, never in my life could I have imagined paying for home delivery of groceries or pharmaceuticals. But it may be time to start thinking about that.

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I’ve never felt so lucky to own two rolls of paper towels—but, OMG! We’re almost out of Campbell’s soup! OK, enough about the luxury problems of our household. Yes, every half hour brings more impossible news to digest about COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. Still, we must continue to be grateful for what we do have: each other.

‘Sheltering in place’ need not mean isolation. We need more than ever to reach out— by phone, or virtually (maybe millennials have the right idea), via ‘anti’-social media: no hugs or handshakes for the foreseeable future. Against this backdrop, of course, there are true heroes. First responders go beyond our police, firefighters and EMTs to include any health care professional, from ER doctors, nurses and respiratory specialists to telephone operators, food service workers and maintenance staff. But there are untold other heroes, some with deep pockets, others with scarcely two nickels to rub together. For instance:

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The Redbirds joined all other 29 MLB teams to each pledge $1 million toward a fund for game-day employees who will be idled due to a suspended season; it isn’t clear whether vendors may be included, but minor-leaguers will receive their per diem.

» To funnel resources to those most in need, the St. Louis Community Foundation has launched a Regional Response Fund. Regardless of how well off you are, an untold number of your neighbors need a little or a lot of your financial help right now: stlgives.org/give-today

» Clayton-based Varsity Tutors has launched free online classes for grades K-12.

Visit virtualschoolday.com. » With a $100,000 donation from a season ticket holder, St. Louis Blues players have started a fund to support employees who would have worked at Enterprise Center on game nights.

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Schnucks stores have reserved the opening hour, 6 to 7 a.m., for customers 60 and older who may be most susceptible to infection. Seniors have the same opportunity at Dierbergs, 8 to 9 a.m.

» » In the StL, parking tickets and evictions have been suspended.

Ameren and Spire, our electric and gas providers, have suspended all business and residential disconnections and late fees for non-payment.

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For the duration of this crisis, we all must live life in installments, even shorter than one day at a time. It is surreal but heartening to see attempts to grab this bull by the horns, not the least of which are the coronavirus sample-collection sites popping up throughout the metro. It’s important to point out that these are not testing locations, but spots where people who have been screened by phone can have a swab sample taken, whereupon it is sent to a state or private lab for testing.

At the time of writing, BJC HealthCare had opened its first collection center in the Cortex corridor and planned to have two more operating last week.

SSM Health was slated to have had five sites open by now, the first in St. Charles and two others later last week, plus two more this week. A drive-through samplecollection site at Mercy’s Virtual Care Center in Chesterfield has been up and running since the weekend before last.

Health care officials say results may be available within five days or fewer. At this writing, only a few dozen people had been processed outside the Mercy ‘telehealth’ center, which does not typically deal with patients in person. Anyone who thinks they need Mercy’s service must first be screened via telephone: 314.251.0500, 24/7. Criteria include a temp of at least 100.4 F, a dry cough or shortness of breath, and recent travel to a high-risk area or contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Participants then are expected to self-quarantine until test results are known. At press time, Mercy was scheduled to open a test collection site in South St. Louis County today (March 25), and SSM had not released its locations. Help with pre-screening may be available at ssmhealth.zipnosis.com. Your primary care physician also may refer you.

SSM and Mercy services are free of charge, irrespective of insurance, and BJC is treating COVID-19 like any other medical condition but has resources for financial assistance. For any questions, call the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services at 877.435.8411.

LAST ISSUE’S Q&A Which of these five outlets—Brooks Brothers, J.Crew, PacSun, Famous Footwear and Gap—that opened in 2013 in the former Taubman Prestige Outlets are still there?

These five were duplicated a few weeks later at St. Louis Premium Outlets. Now, Taubman Prestige is evolving into The District. Of the original five stores, four remain until further notice: Brooks Brothers, J.Crew, Famous Footwear and Gap.

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Lifelong fans have lived or died on one play: In the 1985 World Series, it was a horrible call at first base; in the 2011 Series, it was a sixth-game homer. Might you see the next few cracks at history from right across the street, in your PJs? ‘Life in Full Swing’ is an apt marketing slogan for a new, jaw-dropping component of the Village slated for completion June 23: One Cardinal Way, a 27-story, 298-unit residential tower with enviable, birds-eye views of the verdant diamond at Busch. It was 50% leased when we visited one of the units with LaMartina; many units are the pied-a-terre for baseball fanatics from the metro and greater region. Visions IMAGINE SWIMMING of legendary games and after WHILE WATCHING THE parties yet to come started dancing in our heads. Imagine GAME FROM YOUR swimming while watching the EXTREME ‘UPPER DECK’... game from your extreme ‘upper deck,’ then coming inside to towel off and watch on your flat screen. Or, watch live through the master bedroom window!

Yes, Abner Doubleday’s divine creation is the main attraction, and even diehard Wrigley Field bleacher bums might wish they’d settled here instead. Tough on them, because here goes the neighborhood. Say you’d never be caught wearing a Cards jersey or drinking a Busch Light from a plastic cup? No worries. A wealth of entertainment and dining options awaits, from Davio’s (gourmet northern Italian) to Salt + Smoke (arguably nature’s most perfect food). Bowling. Foosball. Concerts. You’ve never had it so good on the corner of Clark and Broadway ... 24/7/365. “It’s evolving from an entertainment district into this thriving neighborhood,” LaMartina says. Visit stlballparkvillage.com.

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PARENT TRAP LETTER TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS by dr. tim jordan TO ALL OF THE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS I KNOW, you are not alone. First off, I want to say that

I really do feel for you. I’ve spoken with several seniors recently, all of whom are in shock at the recent turn of events due to the coronavirus. While it’s true that the world has endured plagues, famines, wars, the Cold War, depressions and recessions, it doesn’t take away from the heartbreak you are now facing with the loss of the end of your senior year. Spring break, prom, banquets, sports seasons, band concerts and competitions, and graduation and its celebrations have been put on hold or cancelled.

For many of you, this last semester was the culmination of putting in many hours of practice for plays, concerts, academics and state sports tournaments, some of which have implications for college admissions. So, putting myself in your shoes helps me empathize with the loss of these experiences and traditions. After counseling high school seniors for more than 30 years, I get it.

Without downplaying what you are experiencing, I’d like to offer some perspective and suggestions for moving through this adversity.

1. What is unexpressed becomes unmanageable: Let yourself feel whatever comes up: anger,

confusion, sadness. Allow yourself some quiet, alone time to reflect, gather your thoughts, and to express feelings through journaling or artwork. Don’t get busy and distract yourself from your emotions; it will come back and bite you in the butt, I promise.

2. Stay in the present moment: Don’t get too far ahead of yourself. It would be easy to continually ruminate worst-case scenarios in your head. All that does is create unnecessary stress and anxiety.

Do some slow, mindful breathing exercises to bring yourself back to the present moment where it is always more peaceful and manageable.

3. Focus on gratitude: You are not in control of what happens globally with this virus, but you are

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definitely in charge of your emotions and reactions to what plays out around you. Focus on the people, experiences and things in your life that you are grateful for to ward off discouragement and anxiety.

4. You are in charge of your story: All of the externals like grades and titles and championships do NOT

define you; your character does, and how you react to events. Setbacks or obstacles experienced at your age will not derail your life. If you don’t believe me, interview every adult you run into and ask them about their story, replete with challenges. Though it may be hard to understand this now, older adults remember moments with friends much more than winning games.

5. Reach out: Extend a hand to friends who are vulnerable. This may include people with unsupportive

families, those who suffer from anxiety, or those who are more isolated.

6. Notice the helpers: If Mr. Rogers were alive, he’d remind us that in times of crisis, it’s helpful to look for the helpers. Find ways to express appreciation to people who are serving others: nurses, doctors and grocers.

7. Be helpful: Young people are good at challenging norms, pushing boundaries of thought and

creativity. They are willing to take risks and think outside of the box, and are able to connect globally. Help us create new solutions for the myriad problems that arise during times of crisis. We need your energy, creativity and passion.

8. Look at the big picture: Despite your losses, you are also gaining things that will help define you: a new perspective, grit, resilience, generosity, the ability to reach out for help, empathy, awareness of the need for close ties, and looking beyond yourself to the needs of others less fortunate. The intensity of today’s experiences might lead to career choices you hadn’t previously considered.

Read the book Supernormals to understand the benefits of overcoming adversity. Choose to see your current challenges as one square on the tapestry that is your life.

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You can feel all of your feelings and still maintain control of your thoughts. Be mindful of how you describe yourself and the future, i.e., avoid expressions like “lost dreams” or “devastation.” You are always in charge of your ultimate story. Control what you can, help where you can, be there for those in need when you can. I feel you, I get you, I’m there for you. You are never alone. & TIM JORDAN, M.D., IS A BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICIAN WHO WORKS WITH GIRLS IN GRADE SCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE IN HIS COUNSELING PRACTICE AND CAMPS. HIS NEWEST BOOK IS LETTERS FROM MY GRANDFATHER: TIMELESS WISDOM FOR A LIFE WORTH LIVING. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DRTIMJORDAN.COM.

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WITHIN ONE WEEK, WE ALL HAVE HAD TO MAKE MAJOR LIFE ADJUSTMENTS.

Whether it’s learning how to work from home, homeschooling children, dealing with a loss of income or figuring out how to handle the increased togetherness, we can agree that our worlds are about to be different for quite some time. I am a bit of a control freak, so I’ve found these adjustments very difficult.

The first couple of days of social distancing, I felt an overwhelming sense of fear and panic from all avenues of my life. From a teacher’s standpoint, it was receiving an email that we would not be going back to our classrooms for school. As a blogger, I noticed a major decrease in analytics. As a freelance writer, my deadlines were being moved, and as a mom, the plans I had with my little one over spring break had to be cancelled.

I got asked a lot how I was doing with all of it, and my usual answers were “good” or “fine.” I didn’t mean to lie, but these are automatic responses we all have when people ask us how we’re doing. In our society, we don’t expect someone to reply with “not OK” when we say, “Hi, how are you?” We especially tend to hold it in during times of uncertainty. I realized after two days of feeling what I did that it’s perfectly OK not to be OK! It’s actually more than OK. In fact, in order for us to eventually be calm, we need to feel these feelings. It’s what makes us human.

But I knew if I continued in that spiral, it would be hard climbing back out. So I stopped right then, grabbed my journal and wrote down the 10 things I was thankful for at that moment, like:

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Never. Where that could seem daunting, it has been so freeing to be able to let go and just be. If you are or were like me, I’m with you. If you have always been OK with this, I’m with you, too. Either way, pick up a pencil and write down the 10 things you are thankful for at this moment. Check on your mindset, gather your strength and make the best of this at-home time. Let’s let go together. &

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Congratulations are in order for principal Howard Fields III, who was named National Distinguished Principal from Missouri by the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals. Fields has gotten national and international attention for his efforts to expand curriculum, mentor future educators of color and address diversity and inclusion.

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▲ webster groves high school Juniors Zora Thomas, Elise Wilke-Grimm and Jaden Fields (pictured, from left) were selected to join Quill and Scroll, an international honor society for high school journalism students. The nearly century-old organization recognizes and encourages student achievement in the field.

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▶ westminster christian academy

The school celebrated Black History Month with a special We Are One program highlighting the contributions of African-American educators and institutions in St. Louis. The West Side Missionary Baptist Church gospel choir performed, and superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley of the School District of University City spoke.

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Rossman School fifth-grader Connor Blake (pictured) and North Kirkwood Middle School sixth-grader Truman Kim will head to the National Geographic GeoBee state competition in Columbia, Missouri, at the end of this month to compete as semifinalists. The top scorer from each state will travel to National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C., for a championship competition.

▲ kirkwood school district

Checkmate! The district recently hosted its annual Elementary Chess Tournament with 118 players in kindergarten through fifth grade. Fourth-grader Bill Blinn, fifth-grader Oliver Burkemper and secondgrader Kiran Brosch (pictured from left) all earned perfect scores by winning four consecutive games.

KSD has more than 400 chess players annually, just at the elementary level.

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I BARELY HAVE WORDS RIGHT NOW FOR THIS situation.

Just when it seemed motherhood in the 21st century couldn’t get any more intense, here comes a global pandemic. People are up in arms and feeling anxious—if you’re a parent, you are probably feeling all of that times 10.

We quickly realized this thing is a lot more serious than we thought, and hunkering down is the order of the month (or longer). And although I want to provide you with some really good resources and fun activities to do with your kids, I can’t say that is my biggest priority.

First and foremost, I want to encourage you to take whatever pressure you are feeling to be a perfectly scheduled, homeschool guru with countless educational activities off of yourself immediately. The last thing we or our kids need right now is added pressure or selfimposed stipulations of how we should act in a crisis. I can assure you that even if your little ones do not fill out a single worksheet and watch Frozen II 30 times over the next few weeks, they will not lose their intelligence. If there is pertinent school work to be done, you will hear from their teachers.

I understand kids do well with structure, and I understand that some parents operate best being Type A. I also know it’s stressful overall, and so many people need support mentally and financially. I feel it in my own ways, and I am not taking that away from you.

But in my personal, unprofessional and truly-caring-about-myfellow-moms opinion, if there ever was a time that you didn’t have to be addicted to productivity, that you could focus a little more on the important things, that you could spend a few hours lying in the grass with your kids, that time is now. Take it if you can. Let’s let it change us for the better; let’s let this be an opportunity to invest in our children beyond the usual school work and schedules.

I know that we will emerge from this stronger than ever. And although it will be hard and chaotic (and we may slightly lose our minds some days at home), we will not ever get this focused time with our kids back. As moms, I think we can turn this awful situation into something beautiful in our homes that really could change us forever. We need to allow some freedom and space to be with our families and reconnect in a way that 21st-century distractions have taken away from us.

On social media, I hear a lot of people talking. What I don’t see or feel is a lot of people listening. And in this weird time, I want to focus on listening the best I can: listening to my kids, to my husband and close friends, to fellow moms feeling this. And hopefully I can encourage you all to do the same.

If you are feeling anxious, want to vent, or want to leave words of encouragement, join one of the many amazing local mom groups on Facebook. I help run Moms Together Stl at facebook.com/groups/ MomsTogetherSTL/. You can log on to share thoughts or ask questions. If you are looking for books or resources by age group, I have created a list on my blog at kyleandkatelyn.com/kidactivities.

I’m always thinking about you guys, always here to listen. If you have topics you want to see in this column, email me at katelynyoung87@yahoo.com.

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They say what goes around comes around, and by the look of spring’s fashion trends, that couldn’t be more true. Modern adjustments to silhouettes and fabrics offer a glamorous new take on old hits.

Akris Punto ‘Franca’ cropped pants, $395, Elie Tahari ‘Meaghan’ poplin shirt, $268, Dolce & Gabbana cat eye sunglasses, $321; all from Saks Fifth Avenue  Co short trench coat, $895 from Neiman Marcus  Paper straw shopper, $39.99 from H&M at West County Center  Scarf and shoes, model’s own

IRO tweed jacket, $478, Theory ‘Treeca’ cropped wool pant, $275, Alexis Bittar spike-studded bracelet, $295; all from Neiman Marcus  Top, $12.99 from H&M at West County Center

Rebecca Vallance ‘Maison’ dress, $690, Manolo Blahnik ‘Maysale’ suede mules, $745; both from Saks Fifth Avenue Alexis Bittar panther head chain link necklace, $295 from Neiman Marcus  Liza B ‘Golden’ clutch, $745, available for purchase at Saint Louis Fashion Fund  Scarf, model’s own

Adam Lippes burnout velvet top, $1,590, Alice + Olivia ‘Dylan’ pant, $295; both from Neiman Marcus  Gold belt, $34.99 from H&M at West County Center Bracelet, model’s own KELLY WEARSTLER marble vase from Viceroy Miami, Vintage lounge chairs attributed to FRITZ HANSEN with Lee Jofa velvet, pair of midcentury Italian lounge chairs, vintage barware; all available from Interior Motives LLC and @1stdibs; ADRIAN PEARSALL coffee table courtesy of Matthew Reed

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MIKE CLAIBORNE

CARDINALS BROADCASTER & KMOX HOST

plans for the column …

I’m looking forward to doing fun stuff about fashion and style. Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak is scheduled for an interview, and I want to talk with players like pitcher Jack Flaherty as well.

It’s always interesting to see them dressed up and leaving the stadium after games. I’d also like to reach out to other guys with local connections, like Cedric the Entertainer. formative moments …

A lot of different people inspired me and helped me along in my career.

Guys like Mike Shannon, Jack Buck, and Bob Ramsey of the Billikens were very good to me in the early stages when I wasn’t yet sure what I was doing.

I feel like I’ve worked with pretty much everyone in local radio, and I’ve tried to learn something from them all. pearls of wisdom …

I try to mentor young people coming into the broadcasting business and make sure they have a chance to grow. They might make some mistakes, but I help them learn how not to make them twice. I like to take young folks to dinner and hear what’s going on in their worlds. I explain how it took a lot of grunt work to get where I am. It’s not an easy path, and no one should take it for granted. what I tell people about the StL ...

Overall, it’s a nice town, and the people are good to outsiders. I believe we still have some racial issues to deal with that you don’t necessarily see in other places. I think cities like Denver, Atlanta and Austin have it figured out better than we do. With that said, St. Louis is still a great place to live and have fun. I’m blessed to work here. my own style …

I am definitely a shopper and a clothes person. I think I gravitate most toward realistic fashion; I sometimes look at men’s style magazines and think, how am I going to wear that to work? Well-made clothes and good bargains are my thing. what is fun for me …

I am not into cold weather. Put me somewhere warm, and I’m happy. I love to read, watch TV and movies, play golf and work out, and I would fish more if I could. Music-wise, I’m old-school—I like pretty much everything but rap.

Motown, The Eagles, George Clinton, the Doobie Brothers, Hall & Oates— give me some musicians who really can play or do a great vocal solo. food for thought …

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, The Capital Grille and Cafe Napoli are the local restaurants that stand out for me. I’m out of town a lot, but I try to plan a visit to one of those at least once or twice a week. I like to cook, too—I have a shrimp recipe I’m particularly good with, and I can grill a steak with the best of them. Turkey with fixings is something I can eat all year, no need to wait until Thanksgiving. I like to have fun in the kitchen, but I am a finicky eater; I only do a few vegetables like spinach and corn. You can have the rest.

YOU’VE LIKELY HEARD MIKE CLAIBORNE’S voice on KMOX Radio and seen his

face on TV, but now you can catch up with him on the pages of Town&Style as well. The longtime sportscaster and writer is penning a new T&S column, Off the Cuff with Claiborne, which takes a personal look at the players, coaches and execs of St. Louis sports—including their sartorial style and fascinating stories. “We’ll talk to non-sports figures as well, like entertainers and celebs,” he says. “I’m looking forward to sitting down with the people St. Louisans want to hear from.”

Claiborne is a local from top to toe. Born and raised in St. Louis and having spent his career here, he knows the metro better than most, and that makes him a perfect fit for this equally homegrown magazine. So does the fact that he’s a fixture in the sports world, with deep roots among players, managers and other influentials.

where I hang out …

I’m not a big cigar guy, but I do like Stanley’s Cigar Lounge on Washington Avenue. When friends call and say they are in town, I usually meet them someplace like Truffles in Ladue. In my off hours, I like to be in an environment where I can relax and talk about other things besides batting orders. on the horizon …

I don’t really have a career bucket list, because I feel like I’ve already covered it all! Super Bowl, World Series, Stanley Cup … even boxing. I’ve never had a bad event. I’ve followed the Blues since I was a kid, and I cried like a baby when they won the Cup. I think I actually got dehydrated.

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The St. Louis region will weather coronavirus by working together WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW About COVID-19 • Coronaviruses are a common family of viruses that can cause respiratory infections. There are several variations and they are well-known to the medical community. Symptoms include fever, cough and/or shortness of breath.

(See “The symptoms” below.)

• COVID-19 is a new type of coronavirus first identified late last year.

The symptoms and transmission are similar in many ways to influenza. Evidence has shown so far that in most cases COVID-19 causes mild to moderate respiratory illness.

The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting challenges to the world and our own region that are likely to continue over the next weeks and months.

Area physicians and health care leaders from BJC HealthCare, Mercy and SSM Health are united in their mission to help our community face these challenges. We are working in close partnership with local and state health departments and our academic medical institutions, Saint Louis University and Washington University Schools of Medicine.

BJC, Mercy and SSM Health are working together, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and Missouri and Illinois health departments, to give community members access to factual information and quality care connected to novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS

WHAT WE ARE DOING AT OUR HOSPITALS

Steps you should take

• Screening at doctors’ offices and hospital entry points for clinical symptoms and travel history; screening criteria will continue to evolve with the CDC’s guidelines, and adapt to the spread of the virus.

• Wash your hands frequently and effectively, especially after using the bathroom, blowing your nose or coughing, and before eating.

This means using soap and water and scrubbing your hands for at least 20 seconds (about the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice).

• If soap and water aren’t available, use a hand sanitizer containing 60% alcohol.

• Following a process to identify patients suspected of infection and coordinating testing, when appropriate, with local or state health departments.

• Avoid contact with others who are sick.

• Isolating patients suspected of infection and using CDC-recommended personal protective equipment to reduce the spread of infection.

• In some cases, especially for the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions, COVID-19 can be more harmful and require medical intervention.

• Cover your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and immediately dispose of the tissue and wash your hands, or cough into your elbow.

• Managing personal protective equipment and supplies to ensure our caregivers have the equipment they need to safely provide care.

• COVID-19 is spread from person to person by respiratory droplets, such as when someone who is sick coughs or sneezes.

Symptoms of COVID-19 usually appear about five days after initial exposure to the disease.

• Be aware of any flu-like symptoms, including fever, chills, cough, sore throat, headache and body aches.

• Avoid touching your face.

• Stay home if you’re sick. Going to work or attending social events while sick puts other people at risk.

• The WHO has declared COVID-19 a pandemic. A pandemic is simply a disease that has spread across a wide region, such as several continents, affecting a greater number of people than usual.

• Unless you are sick, or have been directed by your medical provider, it is not necessary to wear a mask to protect yourself.

The symptoms

The chances of COVID-19 spreading are increased when large groups of people are in close, extended contact with each other. As a result, communities are canceling parades, festivals, concerts and other events; colleges and universities are extending breaks or holding classes online; and sports leagues are suspending their seasons. You can reduce your chances of exposure by:

• Symptoms of COVID-19 infection include fever, dry cough, fatigue, and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.

• Some of these symptoms are similar to cold or flu symptoms. But runny noses and sinus pressure or stuffiness are not normally among the first symptoms.

If you believe you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or believe you have been exposed to someone who is infected, contact your physician for guidance. If you’re having extreme difficulty breathing or feel your condition is an emergency, go to the nearest emergency department or call 911.

However, please do not go to the emergency department just to request a screening. The health department has established a hotline to answer questions about screening.

Reducing your exposure

• Avoiding crowded places, especially if you are older or have an underlying health condition like diabetes, heart disease or COPD • Working at home if your employer allows • Traveling only when necessary for work or personal reasons.

It is not necessary to stockpile food, hand sanitizer or other goods at home.

• Mercy has opened a community testing site in Chesterfield to test patients who meet certain criteria for suspected cases of COVID-19.

As a hospital community, we expect to add additional community screening sites and will share information with the public as those sites become available.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON COVID-19 AND RELATED ISSUES: Missouri Department of Health 877-435-8411 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: cdc.gov/coronavirus/ 2019-ncov who.int/emergencies/diseases/ novel-coronavirus-2019 bjc.org/coronavirus mercy.net/covid19 ssmhealth.com

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To our loyal readers, It is certain you have already received countless notifications and emails from various companies about COVID-19, but we feel it’s time for us at Town&Style, your trusted publication for all things local, to reach out, share our thoughts and ask for your help.

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It is an uncertain time for all of us, which strangely brings us together even though we are instructed to keep our distance. T&S, of course, is also thinking about the local impact of COVID-19: How will it and its resulting restrictions affect our community, economy, small businesses, restaurants, nonprofits, health care workers and families? We have a close relationship with all of these, so it’s with a truly open heart that we want you to know we are here to offer support. We will continue to provide you with helpful information, try to answer questions or connect you with those who might have better answers.

The most uplifting thing we have seen is how our community is coming together and wanting to help. We have an idea for this and would like to enlist you. We will be launching a series of social media posts across our multiple platforms to share community news and tips to help cope with day-to-day life. We hope you will be our ‘voices’ and partners in delivering these messages. We are asking each of you, from our readers to advertisers and civic leaders, to share information on what our community might need to know or how people can help by emailing tellus@townandstyle.com.

We encourage you to also share creative ways you are social distancing, entertaining yourselves and helping others during this challenging time. We are prioritizing messages and coordinating social content to have the most wide-reaching impact, but please continue sharing! In the meantime, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep up-to-date with things in real-time. Pass this message along to friends, coworkers and family. We are here to help and as journalists, it is our mission, duty and privilege to get the word out.

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SPRING CHANGES WEST COUNTY CENTER by stephanie wallace EACH SEASON BRINGS NEW TRENDS, colors and styles to the fashion world.

The warmer weather and sunshine of spring mean it’s time to trade in bulky sweaters and coats for bright, fun pieces that make a bold statement. But seasonal fashions aren’t the only things coming to West County Center. Thanks to unique new stores and dining options, there’s a lot springing up at the shopping center.

Located on Level 1 near Macy’s, Camille La Vie offers a wide variety of on-trend dresses for any formal occasion. “We also have jewelry, handbags and undergarments; it’s truly a one-stop shop,” store manager Haley Durden says. “We have styles that work for school dances, galas and weddings, whether you’re the mother of the bride, a bridesmaid or guest.” The store stocks dresses in sizes ranging from petite to plus, and gowns can be purchased off the rack or specially ordered with a turnaround of only 14 days.

“Camille La Vie is a unique store,” says Sean Phillips, marketing director for West County Center. “It’s a great boutique with a huge array of stylish gowns.” The store moved to the shopping center from Chesterfield Mall last summer, and Durden says the change has been a positive one. “West County is an excellent location,” she notes. “It’s a short drive from anywhere in St. Louis, and we’re looking forward to continuing to grow here.”

Spring formalwear comes with its own exciting styles. Durden says this year’s most popular silhouettes are mermaid and ball gowns. As for colors, any shade of pink or blue is on trend, as are holographic and sparkly fabrics. “Statement backs

CAMILLE LA VIE HAS FASHIONABLE OPTIONS FOR EVERY FORMAL OCCASION.

also are very popular,” she adds. “We’re seeing a lot of dresses with corsets, cutouts and open backs.” Other trends include fitted gowns with front slits, off-the-shoulder styles and 3-D flower embellishments.

Fashionistas can look forward to other exciting new retail options at the center, according to Phillips. The boutique Versona opened recently, offering apparel, jewelry and accessories. Later this spring, Tradehome Shoes will arrive on the scene. Founded in 1921, the retailer has provided exceptional customer service for almost 100 years, and it currently stocks more than 150 brands. In the food court, diners soon will be able to give their meals a personal touch at create-your-own pizzeria Pieology.

Lululemon Athletica is expanding its presence at the shopping center. The popular athletic clothing brand first came to West County Center as a pop-up shop in 2018. The temporary location has been a big draw, and construction is currently underway on a permanent store on Level 2 near Nordstrom. “The pop-up has been very successful, and we’re excited that the company has taken the opportunity to expand and put down roots here,” Phillips says.

While this spring is bringing a lot to West County Center, even more is on the horizon, and Phillips says St. Louisans can look forward to some exciting announcements in the near future. To keep in the know, stay tuned to the mall’s social media accounts and website. &

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Chef and restaurateur Brian Hardesty already was mulling over the idea of a St. Louis food truck destination when a group of landowners appeared on his doorstep with a similar idea. “They had a plot on Gravois Road in Affton and wanted to do pop-up food truck gatherings there,” he says. “We held two of the pop-ups, and they were a big success—more than 3,000 people showed up for each. By the second event, we were so happy with the concept that we decided to put a permanent food truck park on the site.”

Hardesty began working with Seneca Commercial Real Estate to stir up plans for an outdoor complex called 9 Mile Garden.

It’s expected to open later this summer with a rotating selection of mobile cuisines, live entertainment on a permanent stage, specialty brews and Blueprint coffees.

There will be an all-draft beer canteen and gathering space for groups as well. The name 9 Mile Garden was inspired by the park’s location 9 miles from downtown.

It’s meant to recall a time years ago when farmers drove into St. Louis and lined up to sell produce from their trucks.

Vendors who already have signed on include Doggie Mac’s, Balkan Treat Box, Blues Fired Pizza, Scoops & More, Super Smokers and Hardesty’s own Guerrilla Street Food. He says that in all, about 30 purveyors will participate, and they will rotate daily to provide a tasty variety for lunch and dinner. Each truck owner signs a contract and pays a membership fee to participate in the park’s nine-month season. “I thought it might be difficult to wrangle people into the rotating schedule,

but they have been great,” Hardesty says.

“Everyone wants to work together to make this successful. We also plan to partner with other businesses on ideas like farmers’ markets and art shows.”

He says the possibilities for food-related fun are nearly endless. “This is the first project of its kind in Missouri,” Hardesty notes. “We have had tons of interest from local musical acts, and we’ll be able to show movies and live-stream sporting events and performances. People also can rent the park for private gatherings and fundraisers.

We are working closely with the community to be sensitive about noise and traffic concerns.” To help diners plan their visits, there will be an online calendar and social media announcements each week.

Leashed dogs will be welcome.

Bryan Scott, owner of Doggie Mac’s, says he is gearing up for the May opening with some new food offerings. “We serve custom hot dogs, nachos and mac and cheese, and I’m developing new sandwiches, sausages and dogs,” he says. “The park will have something to appeal to everyone, and it’ll be a popular entertainment spot as well. I was an enthusiastic local food truck patron before I became an owner, but now I’m even more excited for the St. Louis scene because of 9 Mile Garden. I think it will prove what great food and fun times we can offer.”

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Been There, Married That: A Novel

by Gigi Levangie This is what most people would call a summer read, but since we're just reaching spring, let's call it the book you read when there is a global pandemic and you're not supposed to leave your house. This book will not make you any smarter, but it will provide plenty of entertainment as you chuckle at a woman who is going through a divorce from a very narcissistic movie producer. Whether or not Hollywood really does have people who are ‘cuddle sleepers’ for those who struggle to sleep, I don’t know, but the book is lighthearted, ends like you would expect, and makes you happy about the choices you've made in your life. I promise you will laugh, and I think there is a high probability we will see this book made into some sort of movie or Netflix series. There are just too many crazy characters that need more development for it not to be on TV.

First Cut: A Novel

by Judy Melinek & T. J. Mitchell If you have a queasy stomach, passed out in high school when you dissected a frog or faint at the sight of blood, don’t read this book.

This is a thriller written by a former forensic pathologist and her husband who is a writer.

I read it in one day and then had nightmares that night, it was that good. Dr. Teska is the newest medical examiner in San Francisco, and from her first day on the job, suspicous dead bodies show up on her autopsy table.

It has lots of interesting characters, some of whom are brought to justice, some of whom aren’t. Bonus: You learn a little bit about money laundering and Bitcoin along the way. Could Dr. Teska be the next Quincy, M.E.? (Someone please get my Jack Klugman reference!)

I think it's fair to say we all might have a little extra reading time in the next few weeks. And because we need things to read now, I focused on books already published for this column. Local bookstores like The Novel Neighbor can ship your order straight to your house—way better than groceries!

The Third Rainbow Girl: The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia

by Emma Copley Eisenberg I know, I know, I read too much true crime, but that is just one part of this unexpected book that you can’t put down. It discusses the murders of two women and the decades-long attempt to solve the case—which includes the incarceration of a man later found to be not guilty—but it's also a biography of the author's time in West Virginia as a VISTA volunteer. She lived in a very isolated part of the state and became part of the community.

Having traveled through the small towns of West Virginia myself, I was impressed at how well she captured the people and places I saw.

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COMBATING by julia m. johnson  At a recent press conference, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine explained to viewers why it’s important to take precautions during a disease outbreak like COVID-19. To illustrate his point, he used a comparison between St. Louis and Philadelphia during the 1918 flu pandemic that killed several hundred thousand Americans (and millions worldwide).

St. Louis closed schools and banned public gatherings, but Philadelphia officials downplayed the danger and went ahead with a planned parade. The result was countless lives saved in St. Louis, and thousands lost in Philadelphia.

Dr. John Morley, a professor of internal medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, says caution will make the difference during the current outbreak as well. He says social distancing, proper hygiene and concern for others are the most important factors in keeping the disease at bay.

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Guidelines change as an outbreak develops, so she says it’s important to check official information channels regularly and stay updated.

“This is a novel virus that people haven’t developed immunity to yet,” Morley explains.

“It’s transmitted through droplets when you cough and sneeze, and if it transfers to surfaces like wood or plastic, it can stick around for 72 hours.

It’s important to wash your hands thoroughly, stay home as much as you can, keep 4 to 6 feet away from others if you have to go out, and use disinfectant wipes on surfaces around you.” He adds that once you’ve caught the virus, your body will continue to shed it for more than a month, so it’s important to be careful even when you’re feeling better.

“Cities and municipalities like Clayton that don’t have their own health departments have to pay close attention to recommendations from the St. Louis County Health Department and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),” Harris says. “Their websites have helpful information that is constantly being updated.”

Morley says those at highest risk for the illness include the elderly and people with diabetes, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular issues. “Men appear to be more susceptible than women,” he notes. “Patients taking certain drugs like ACE inhibitors also may be at higher risk. They should talk to their doctors to see if medication regimens need to be adjusted.”

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It’s important to get medical advice if you start to notice any symptoms of the virus, including fever, cough, runny nose and shortness of breath. “Get checked if you have these or if you have traveled recently to major endemic areas like Italy, Iran or China,” Morley notes. “If you have symptoms, you’ll likely go to the top of the list for testing.”

Some local hospitals have opened screening centers for people who qualify, and Morley says more locations likely will be added soon. Researchers

Joe Zydlo, external communications manager with American Red Cross Blood Services, says although people are being urged to stay home as much as possible, one exception is the need to get out and donate blood. Red Cross blood centers are open, but many offsite donation events have been cancelled, and that could mean a serious shortage of blood for patients who need it.

are working to develop a vaccine, and there are a couple of drugs like the antiviral remdesivir that may help combat the virus, he adds.

There are ways local governments can help curb the spread of the disease as well, according to Harris. Clayton implemented a plan to block off metered parking spaces in front of restaurants and businesses so customers can pick up food and merchandise curbside, and the city is looking at other ways to support the effort as well. “Whenever people can help local business owners, they should,” she says. “We are very concerned about them right now. A good way to help stores and restaurants is to go on their websites and purchase gift certificates you can use in the future. We all have to get a little creative in times like these.”

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Clayton Mayor Michelle Harris says that while changing our behavior might cause inconvenience and hardship, we should consider how our actions affect other people’s well-being in the long run.

The key is to follow local health department advice about what to do (and what not to), she notes.

“We recognize there are certain activities that are still necessary, like going to the grocery store and the doctor,” Zydlo notes.

“Donating blood also falls into that category. We want people to know that the process is safe and easy.” Here are some helpful hints to remember: ▶ Red Cross donation centers are set up to keep donors a safe distance from each other.

▶ Don’t try to donate blood if you are not feeling well. ▶ All potential donors and staff have their temperatures checked before entering, and all materials used are sterile and safe. ▶ You can visit redcrossblood.org for helpful information about donating, or download the Red Cross Blood Donor app. ▶ If you are interested in volunteering, visit redcross.org.

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by julia m. johnson ven in the middle of a disease outbreak, there are ways to reduce family stress by taking advantage of teachable moments and being present and available to your children. It’s important to talk with them using equal parts caution, calmness and common sense. T&S has picked up some good advice from different authorities, so we wanted to share!

Don’t skip necessary doctor appointments.

Be present for your kids.

Yes, we’re supposed to keep our distance from others, but it’s still important to get seen for illnesses, injuries and routine vaccinations (check with your pediatrician first). Do yourself and your family a favor and don’t just Google symptoms.

Take a walk with them, read books together, cook, watch a movie, or just sit and listen to what they have to say. They don’t need new toys or strict restrictions on screen time (find educational apps and websites) right now, but they do need adult attention and reassurance.

Decide what’s important for them to know.

Stick to the basics: Some people are getting sick, and a small percentage of them may die. But when everybody practices social distancing and good hygiene, it can help control the spread. Remember to ask about kids’ fears and concerns, too, and talk about how they can help.

Don’t interrupt the routine.

Try some fun experiments.

Limit what kids see on TV. Don’t leave the television on all day, especially if you have young children. If older kids want to watch the news, do it with them, and have a constructive discussion about what you see.

Check your own fears at the door before talking to your kids.

It’s just like the oxygen mask instructions on an airplane—you need to stay calm and get a handle on your own situation before you can help others.

Sure, some things are different right now with everyone camped out at home, but try to stay in a normal rhythm as much as possible. Keep set times for schoolwork, meals and chores, and have kids get dressed and help around the house as usual.

Fill a bowl with water and shake pepper in it to represent germs. Have your kids put their finger in soap water and touch the pepper bowl again.

The pepper will push away from the finger, just like good handwashing dispels germs.

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THE GATESWORTH by julia m. johnson

Bella Browne, a resident at The Gatesworth, admits to experiencing a few pangs when she moved to St. Louis a year ago. She looked forward to being closer to family in the area, but it was tough giving up the Manhattan apartment she loved. She also was concerned about the stress of relocating several states away.

“As it turned out, I didn’t need to worry,” Browne says. “The Gatesworth staff took care of the details, and my move-in process was easy.” The retired educator and counselor originally looked for a senior community in her home state, but when her son and daughter-in-law encouraged her to move near them, she considered The Gatesworth. An acquaintance of Browne’s mentioned that her mother enjoyed living there, and that sealed the deal. “The community is amazing, and you can take advantage of the amenities anytime you choose,” she says. “There’s an incredible exercise room and pool, as well as great classes and activities of all kinds. I originally was afraid of feeling isolated after my move, but that never happens here. The staff is wonderful; when I ask for anything, the answer is always ‘yes.’”

Move-in coordinator Heather Cox is dedicated to ensuring residents like Browne settle in happily. Cox has an interior design background, so she can help them create attractive, comfortable living spaces. She schedules a pre-move meeting at the person’s home, even if it’s out of town, to carefully talk through the process.

“We measure and photograph belongings, decide what to keep, and arrange for the movers,” she explains. “Sometimes it’s difficult for people to visualize how their art and furnishings will fit in a new space, but I can help with that.”

The process can be as hands-on as the resident likes. “Some people say, ‘Here are my house keys; see you after move-in,’ and others want to be more involved,” Cox explains. “It usually takes three to four days, including packing, moving, unpacking and furniture setup. We take plenty of time to make it as easy as possible.”

GATESWORTH RESIDENT BELLA BROWNE

She adds, “Downsizing and moving can be difficult for seniors, especially if they are coming from a large home or have lived in the same place for many years. We treat the move like an adventure and try to make it positive. Sometimes there are challenging family dynamics to overcome, but we can help residents through that as well. We are here to give them an easier life by simplifying the process and taking away stress. When they are in a new apartment and marveling at how much it feels like home, that’s how I know we have succeeded.”

Browne says her favorite Gatesworth moment took place just a few days after she moved in. “I needed to do some grocery shopping, so the staff told me to go to the entrance and ask for a car,” she says. “I stepped outside and there was a stretch limo waiting to take me to the supermarket! I laughed all the way there and called my friends in New York to tell them about it. To me, The SE NI OR LIV IN G Gatesworth isn’t just about comfort, security and independence.

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Meyer says the only exception is end-of-life care. “Visitors are screened, and they must wear masks,” she adds.

Bob Leonard, co-owner and vice president of operations of The Gatesworth communities, says that along with restricting visitors, they have discontinued tours and are currently not taking applications for new residents. “After a health screening, people who are scheduled to move in still can,” he notes. Friendship Village still is taking new residents, but tours have been suspended, and meetings with interested parties are held off-site.

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s ta y in g c o n n e c te d With the new restrictions, families are understandably concerned about being unable to see their loved ones, but technology keeps everyone connected. “Communication is key,” Meyer says. “I answer families’ questions over email and phone, and we have iPads for residents whose phones aren’t capable of video messaging.”

Friendship Village also posts daily updates on its website for families.

Leonard says Gatesworth staff works with residents one-on-one to help with technology. This includes helping them order groceries online. “We strongly encourage residents not to leave the building, except for necessary doctor’s appointments,” he notes.

“The vast majority of residents and families are grateful we are taking these precautions and are using Skype and FaceTime to communicate.”

Just like everywhere else, social distancing is recommended in senior living communities. Leonard says The Gatesworth is limiting capacity in its dining rooms, and residents instead are encouraged to order room service. “We don’t allow groups of more than 10,” he says. As an alternative to small group activities, The Gatesworth community is using its in-house TV channels to broadcast movies and keep residents informed of the latest news.

Meyer says throughout all of these drastic changes, it’s important to be aware of the negative effects of isolation.

“When you cut off human contact, it can lead to depression, increased panic and problems with diet,” she says. To keep Friendship Village residents engaged and updated, Meyer films town hall meetings. Special performances and church services also are broadcast.

em pl oyee heal t h To keep Gatesworth residents safe, Leonard says at the beginning of each shift, employees answer a short questionnaire recommended by the CDC and have their temperatures taken. “Employees running a fever immediately are sent home,” he says. “If they answer yes to any questions, we have them further evaluated.”

It’s recommended that anyone who feels ill stay home, and each community is preparing for the possibility of working with a reduced staff.

To keep everyone’s morale up, daily raffles have been implemented. When an employee is screened, their name is entered into drawings for cash prizes. “Even though the situation is serious, it helps keep things light,” Leonard notes. “It’s all about prevention and doing everything we can to minimize the risk.”

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COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS Profile of a Friendship Village Couple For Bob and Joyce Brockhaus, becoming part of the Friendship Village community almost seemed like destiny.

Not because Bob’s own mother and grandmother had been residents—both were among the first to move in when the Sunset Hills campus first opened its doors in 1978.

Or because they were able to stay in the neighborhood around which their whole life together was centered.

Or even because of the many lifelong friends that also wound up moving in alongside them.

The Brockhaus’ are Friendship Village residents today because of a feeling Joyce noticed long before they made the final decision to move in. From the start, it was the personality of the community they knew would be the right fit for them: “We live by our values, and here we see those values every day,” Joyce said.

“It’s joyful living!”

This joyful lifestyle is made possible by the strong network of staff and residents like the Brockhaus’, who contribute to the community in many key ways. As they celebrate 50 years of marriage this year, the couple identified several core family values that they have always strived to live by.

These values are present at Friendship Village.

Joyce: “There are so many opportunities here to share your gifts and talents for the benefit of the community.”

CHRISTIANITY: Friendship Village is founded on biblical principles and offers services and prayer groups on campus. The Brockhaus’, who cherish their Christian faith, can still attend their own church every Sunday if they desire.

HOSPITALITY: Bob and Joyce have found they’ve only further gained the benefits of hosting, entertaining and socializing since moving to Friendship Village. The highest of quality is found in every service available to them— from health care, to dining and everything in between.

Bob: “We’ve always been very involved with our church, and Friendship Village has a bus that takes us right there.”

FAMILY: When it was time to pass their cherished family home on to their daughter, Bob and Joyce realized they weren’t giving up anything but the “have-to’s” of home ownership. They have a spacious apartment and a campus full of entertainment and activities perfect for hosting family.

Joyce: “Family life is very embraced here. Our grandkids love coming to visit us! They can come any time, eat with us and participate in all kinds of activities.”

EDUCATION AND CAREER: At Friendship Village, continued learning is celebrated as a key aspect of wellness. Though both are well-educated and accomplished in their fields, Bob and Joyce make a point to take classes and explore new passions.

Bob: “We have the opportunity to be educated continually here, and to keep looking at things in new ways.”

SERVICE: The Brockhaus’ have always centered their lives around service—from Bob’s years as an alderman, to Joyce’s service as a Lindbergh School Board Member. Today, Joyce volunteers for the Music and MemorySM program on campus. Bob also writes a monthly profile on a staff member or fellow resident for the internal newsletter.

Bob: “We have a support system here in each other, and so many opportunities to connect deeply and develop very good friendships here, both old and new.”

THE DECISION: Bob: “I was a reluctant camper to begin with. In retrospect, it was a wise decision. Moving in while you’re healthy and can make the decision and physically make the move for yourself is so important.”

Joyce: “Before we moved in, I was saying ‘How long do we have to wait?’ I knew it was time. And now, with Life Care, we don’t have to make any more decisions—the plan’s been made, and we don’t have to worry.”

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THIS HISTORIC PROPERTY IS MOVE-IN READY, CLAYTON-ADJACENT AND SITUATED IN U. CITY’S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER COMMUNITY.”

SAM HALL AND JEFFRE

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—JEFFREY WARNER

7257 GREENWAY AVE., UNIVERSITY CITY by julia m. johnson LISTING PRICE | $949,900 LISTING AGENTS | JEFFREY WARNER & SAM HALL AGENCY | THE WARNER HALL GROUP OF DIELMANN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY PHONE | 314.725.0009 | WARNERHALLGROUP.COM

from the homeowners » Owner MaryJo Zipfel says she has enjoyed this 1928 Tudor-style home so much that she gets emotional at the thought of leaving it. Her family is moving to another part of town, but she says the property is so full of warmth and charm that it will be easy for its next owner to love. “We are not originally from St. Louis, so we always have visitors coming in,” Zipfel notes. “The house is ideal for welcoming guests, and the neighborhood is just as inviting with its block parties and 4th of July parade. When we were moving to this area and saw the home was available, we jumped at the chance to buy it.”

What is the home’s most unusual feature?

It has a working elevator that is original to the house. It was one of the things that attracted us most— it makes the home simpler for our parents to navigate and has made it much easier for them to spend time with us.

What part of the house inspires you most?

I love the living room. It has beautiful, leaded glass windows and a window seat for reading and relaxing.

How has the home catered to your family’s interests?

There is a third floor with two bedrooms and an office, and the Has the home been updated?

We added a master suite space also features a workout and with two walk-in closets and a dance room. Our daughter studies bathroom, and we built a flagstone ballet, so we put in a barre for her ‘patioscape’ in the back with a to practice, and I’ve used the room fireplace and grill. We do a lot of to exercise. The home also has one entertaining and have been able to of the larger lots in the area, and use the outdoor space most of the we’ve enjoyed being able to plant a year with heat lamps when needed. vegetable garden.

What words do you use to describe the home?

Warm and inviting. The rooms are big, but somehow, they still make you feel cozy and embraced.

With its lovely woodwork and floors, the house has all of the charm and character an older home should offer.

What would you say to the home’s next owner?

The neighbors are wonderful, and the house is perfect for a couple with children. That’s how we felt when we moved in with our young family! There’s nothing better than hearing kids running up and down the stairs.

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DEAR HOMEWORK,

We have a house in Frontenac that needs a new roof, siding and trim. The squirrels and birds have enjoyed our home as though it’s made of gingerbread!

Since we are replacing so much, I would love your opinion on how to make it pretty and inviting. The buff brick, dark siding and landscaping could all get an upgrade.

Thanks for your input, —READY TO INVEST IN PRETTY

DEAR READY TO INVEST IN PRETTY,

You can create a total transformation of your home if you redo the areas you mentioned. I advise using lighter colors, adding charming architectural details and planting a restrained, formal landscape. These changes will give your home an inviting, French country elegance that its existing symmetry and Mansard roof hint at.

If you start with a new roof featuring slate colors, most of the dreary dark brown will be replaced with a lighter surface. Painting the upper window trim and wide band above the ground-floor windows a buff color improves the proportions and impact of the entire façade.

New architectural details such as slate green shutters, window boxes and a new copper roof entry vestibule add elements that underscore the French country vibe.

A new landscape of clipped evergreen hedges framed by tall upright evergreens adds a simple, more coherent presentation that pulls the whole composition together. I think it all looks much more inviting and “pretty.” I hope you do, too.

Thanks for asking, —HOMEWORK

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Spring is normally a busy time for the real estate industry, but with COVID-19 touching all aspects of daily life, the situation is ever changing.

We asked local experts what the pandemic could mean for buyers and sellers in the area.

how is the market?

JANET HORLACHER (PRINCIPAL, JANET McAFEE REAL ESTATE): “It’s doing really well. There are a lot of buyers looking for homes, and the housing market is a safe haven, both in terms of investment and people’s livelihoods. In challenging times like this, places like St. Louis rise to the top while other cities are struggling because of overcrowding.”

what does this mean for buyers?

HORLACHER: “I think it’s a good time for buyers. When there is uncertainty in the marketplace, it tends to motivate sellers.

Plus, the costs associated with buying a home are very affordable right now.

If you work with a trusted brokerage firm, it can make sure the process is safe.

You don’t have to risk your health to buy a home.”

KEVIN GOFFSTEIN (PRESIDENT, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE): “It’s too early to be completely sure about the effect the new coronavirus will have. I’ve informally polled some of our top agents, and they have been very busy the last couple of weeks. We had one agent contract three properties the second weekend in March.

That’s a good sign that real estate is weathering the storm.”

GOFFSTEIN: “The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates to almost 0%.

It’s important that buyers remember that this is not the same as mortgage rates, which likely won’t go that low.”

what precautions are being taken now?

how about sellers?

STAFFORD MANION (PRESIDENT, GLADYS MANION REAL ESTATE): “We’re doing our part to be responsible and prevent the spread of the virus.

Our agents are working remotely and only coming into the office when it is absolutely necessary. We have suspended all open houses, and if a house has multiple showings, they are staggered by a minimum of 30 minutes.”

GOFFSTEIN: “Thankfully, the real estate business has evolved, so it’s very capable of continuing remotely. In the office, we’ve introduced new cleaning protocols to sanitize our lobbies, closing rooms and other facilities. When showing homes, we recommend sellers have hand washing stations in the kitchens for people to use when they enter. We’re also working with sellers’ individual needs. For example, elderly clients have the option of showing their homes virtually.”

MANION: “Buyers should be aware that the stock market is fluctuating, which could impact how they make their down payments. The $25,000 they thought they had may only be worth $18,000.”

MANION: “With the current situation, we may see some properties that were scheduled to go on sale decide to wait for things to settle. Inventory is already low, so supply and demand will push us into a seller’s market. People are going to spend a lot more time at home than normal.

If you’re thinking about selling, it’s a great opportunity to do small projects to improve your house and yard. It will make the property worth more when you do go to market.”

HORLACHER: “Sellers need to showcase their properties well online. The first showing is digital, and with social distancing and other concerns, it’s now even more important to make that a knockout.”

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