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The nonprofit is collaborating with Cheree Berry Paper on a notecard and envelope set. For the month of October, 40% of the design’s sales will go toward supporting patients combating breast and gynecological cancers.

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The new protocols enhance food safety, streamline distribution for perishable items and maintain social distancing.

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STANDOUT SCHOOLS 16 COVER STORY – Forsyth School 17 HEARD IN THE HALLS 19 SPECIAL FEATURE – Halloween Events 20 SPECIAL FEATURE – A Welcome Return: Meet Fontbonne’s New President

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EVENT PLANNING 2021 22 SPECIAL FEATURE – Retail Therapy 24 SNAPPED! St. Louis Press Club Pedal the Cause 25 SAVE THE DATE 26 SPECIAL FEATURE – Delicacies Delivered 28 SPECIAL FEATURE – Creative Connections 30 I DO! – Mary Elizabeth Guard & Mark Vari Andriola

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IN THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL COVER STORY ON P. F5 OF OUR OCT. 7 ISSUE, SCIENCE SPECIALIST TRACY MALKE’S NAME WAS MISSPELLED AS “TRACEY.”

on the cover » FOUNDED IN 1840 BY THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDELET, ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY IS AN ALL-GIRLS’ CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN FRONTENAC. IT RECENTLY COMPLETED A $7.5 MILLION CAMPUS ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVE. PICTURED ON THE COVER: ST. JOSEPH’S STUDENTS WORK ON AN EXPERIMENT IN THE NEW WEIDERT CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SCIENCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.394.4300 OR VISIT SJA1840.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER COVER PHOTO BY COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON PHOTOGRAPHY

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ith highly trained and experienced agents focused on exceeding clients’ expectations, it’s no wonder The Warner Hall Group was recognized in Newsweek magazine as Missouri’s number one realtor in 2020.

Led by founding partners J. Warner and Sam Hall, the Warner Hall Group team is unique in that it is made up of past clients. “Not only did we work with them as their realtor, but they were so impressed with our quality of service and commitment to results that they decided to come and work on our team,” says Warner. “Because they lived the experience with us, it’s resulted in a unique community of like-minded agents dedicated to the same goal of superior service.”

Concierge-level service is just one of the things that sets the Warner Hall Group apart.

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There are often special needs or questions that come up during a transaction, such as what doctors clients will use when they move to their new house, or where they might find the nearest church or practice facility. Warner Hall Group has a full-time concierge available Monday through Friday to help answer these questions as they arise.

“If a client is in the middle of moving and has boxes being delivered for packing, but they are working and need someone to be there to coordinate putting them in the garage, that’s the kind of thing we do to take the burden and pressure off of our buyers and sellers,” Warner says.

Continuing education is a key part of the Warner Hall Group’s philosophy.

Its agents have earned numerous designations including the esteemed Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), and other accreditations the team has include Senior Specialist, Luxury Home

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With its headquarters in Clayton, and many of its agents also residing there, Warner Hall Group is consistently one of the top-producing realtors in the area. “You don’t just sell a house, you sell a community and a lifestyle, and that’s what we take the most pride in,” Warner says. “Every home we market and every buyer we work with, we try to make sure we’re matching their desired lifestyle with the house.”

Warner Hall Group is also one of the few topproducing firms that list and sell an equal number of homes. Their philosophy is that you can’t be a great listing agent if you’re not a great buyers agent, and vice versa. Whether a client’s first condo or a grand mansion, Warner Hall Group realtors work with any price point on referrals with the same level of service and pride themselves on retaining clients for many years.

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WHEN I WAS 17, I MOVED TO NEW YORK, THEN LOS ANGELES. I wanted to be an actress and to win an Oscar. Six years later, I left L.A. without any major movie credits to my name. In 2009, I started a shoe line with my sisters. I knew if we could just make it into Nordstrom, we would be successful. When I had my second baby, we shut down operations because of burnout. Overall, I have tried many things.

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Each time, I started with a specific goal in mind, but I continually lost sight of why I was doing things in the first place. When I didn’t reach my goal or had to pivot directions, I chalked it up as another failure. Even in my early 30s, I carried my failures around like a security blanket, making me hesitant to try more things. Upon my endless at-home reflection during the pandemic, this whole mindset is shifting for me.

Last week in Beth Chesterton’s weekly Ignited! series, she interviewed Jill Farmer, who told a story about Taylor Swift winning yet another Grammy and going home still feeling empty inside. She realized she could not let the world define success for her; she had to define it for herself.

Why can’t we change the definition of success from money, titles and possessions? Maybe it should be measured instead in moments, laughing, knowing you made someone’s day better.

If this were the case, then the failures I listed above were not really failures at all. They were some of the most compelling learning experiences of my life thus far.

So here I am, a normally hyper-driven, semi stay-at-home mom hoping to inspire you to let yourself redefine success and be proud of yourself. As Maya Angelou said, “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do and liking how you do it.”

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A NEW SPACE ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY by stephanie wallace

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THIS YEAR, THERE WAS NO DOUBT that the start of term for schools would look very different. While the pandemic certainly had its impact, the students and faculty of St. Joseph’s Academy (SJA) had a much more exciting change to look forward to. The all-girls’ Catholic high school in Frontenac recently completed a $7.5 million campus renovation. The project featured more than 23,000 square feet of enhancements, including new campus security measures, the Weidert Center for Integrated Science and the Sisters of St. Joseph Humanities Hall.

The new facilities were funded as part of the school’s Expect More Capital Campaign for Every Girl. Construction began in 2019 thanks to the support of donors, including the estate of alumna Barbara Weidert (’47), which gifted the school $3.5 million. “Our supporters’ generosity allowed us to get a jump start on this project,” says Karen Davis, principal of student affairs. “Having, new larger spaces and more advanced technology has helped immensely when dealing with COVID-19.” Students have been able to return to campus while socially distancing and wearing masks at all times.

While collaboration looks a little different right now, the Weidert Center for Integrated Science already has hosted its first classes and lab experiments. It features renovated and upgraded science, engineering and technology spaces for both lectures and hands-on projects. “Our students have everything they need to spark their interest in STEM,” says Regina Mooney, Ph.D., SJA president. “Oftentimes, girls aren’t mentored toward pursuing the sciences. We want to make sure they have the opportunity to explore these subjects.” The school’s approach has proven to be effective: 98% of students pursue science electives beyond their core requirements.

Along with new science facilities, the school has updated its visual arts center and studios as part of the newly renamed Sisters of St. Joseph Humanities Hall. The

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renovation also includes a new student success center, which is known as the “Spence Shine Shack” since it was made possible through a donation from alumna Suzie Spence (’82) and her husband, Dave. “We wanted to create a resource that could be used by all students, not just those struggling academically,” Mooney explains. The center has two spaces: one for collaborative work and another for individual study.

The renovations are a reflection of the school’s unique approach to education, which dates back to its establishment in 1840 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

“One of the sisters’ charisms is to always be moving toward the more,” Davis notes.

“With these new facilities, we can keep that philosophy in action at the academy.”

With the campus enhancement project wrapping up, the Expect More Capital Campaign will continue to support another important area of growth for the school: scholarships. “We want to continue to make a St. Joe education available to all qualified young women,” Mooney says. “We are excited to have these new facilities in which we can work and learn together as a community. The sisters of St. Joseph of Caraondelet were real trailblazers, and we’re continuing that legacy by offering the cutting-edge resources and technology our students need.” &

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Lovers of vintage architecture, especially buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, rejoice! It appears that the Shanley Building, 7800 Maryland Ave. in Clayton, will not have a date with the wrecking ball after all.

Original plans for a $175 million high-rise condo development got the city’s thumbs-down in favor of the proposed $85 million Bemiston Place, an eight-story apartment building with street-level retail. Built in 1935, the Shanley will be renovated and incorporated into the design, perhaps to serve as storage for residents’ bicycles and such. Why were preservationists so intent on its staying put? Bulldozing the unique building, the first example of the International Style in these parts, would have been an offense to architecture as awful as razing a Frank Lloyd Wright house in favor of a McMansion. Listed since the 1980s on the National Register, the Shanley is one of the earliest Modernist buildings in the metro,

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Chess typically has a winner and a loser, and with one false move, game over. But it looks as though the moves Saint Louis Chess Club has been making at Maryland and Euclid avenues in the CWE are sure to deliver a win-win for the metro. The campus will soon operate in 20,000 square feet, encompassing a larger Chess Club and Kingside Diner, adjacent to the existing club space.

The expansion has gobbled up former restaurant space, but it’s pretty much all good: Brennan’s, at 4659 Maryland, has been providing delivery service to those who crave adult beverages and snacks until it reopens just around the corner on Euclid.

Culpepper’s and FroYo, which were also in the expansion footprint, closed. The pandemic can be blamed for none of this: The deal was pretty much hammered out in November, during the old normal, if you can remember what that was like. Brennan’s had opened as a bar and cigar shop in Aught-Three.

Culpepper’s had been eligible for Medicare for 19 years; it had been a fixture at the corner for 84 years. But don’t cry for me, cantina: We surmise everyone made a satisfactory exit, because the founder of the chess club at its present location in 2008— political donor, philanthropist, etc., etc. Rex Sinquefield—is the financial muscle and visionary intent on solidifying the StL’s position as national chess capital, and, as he added in a statement, “the preeminent global destination for lovers of the sport.” The expansion project is under way and officials expect it to be complete by late spring or early summer 2021. Kingside Diner also will get some renovation love, plus a revised menu. Maybe even a new name. (Might it have something to do with a bishop, since they’ve resided elsewhere in the CWE, near the cathedral. No? OK.) Anyhow, who knows? Maybe by then life won’t be so virtual. Let’s hope audiences may attend and opponents compete without face masks.

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winning Edwardsville, Illinois, architect Harris Armstrong a silver medal at the Paris Exposition of 1937. People who’ve only been there because they had to get some odious DMV task completed on the very last day of the month at the Clayton License Office were likely in too much of a hurry to notice that the Shanley “strives to achieve a purity of forms—unblemished geometric shapes that overlap and intertwine.” The two-story rear face consists almost entirely of windows; glass block was employed liberally on the stuccoed concrete exterior. Alrighty, then—how much attention could the original developer have given to the consideration that Armstrong was, arguably, the StL’s greatest Modernist architect? Many of his homes and other commercial buildings are as subtly engaging as the Shanley. But one is simply va-va-voom: the swooping Ethical Society of St. Louis building on Clayton Road just west of the Galleria.

Many of us white folks grew up in suburbia; we or our parents evacuated the city for any number of reasons, not the least of which sociologists and historians characterize as ‘White Flight.’ An accident of birth? Well, as a wise person, or wiseacre, once said, many Caucasians were born on third base and feel like they hit a triple. Unfortunately, a pre-Civil Rights-era mindset persisting among many whites, and systemic racism—from discriminatory policing up to and including homeowners association bylaws— has managed to perpetuate an illusion that Blacks are somehow ‘less than.’ But public television, especially kids programming, has faced this disparity head-on. A recent PBS special on Channel 9, KIDS Talk About: Race and Racism, features kids and their parents talking about race and racial justice-related topics in an age-appropriate way, such as noticing differences in race, understanding what racism can look like, and embracing the role we all have to play in standing up for ourselves and each other. Broadcast recently, the special is available on-demand as well as on the PBS KIDS video app and via PBS KIDS’ Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. In addition, Nine Network has compiled dozens of resources to support families and educators of young children as they talk, watch, read and learn about race and racism at ninenet.org/talkingwithkids.

THE JOHNNY CASH NOVELTY SONG “A BOY NAMED SUE” WAS RECORDED LIVE. BUT WHERE? AND WHO WROTE THE HILARIOUS LYRICS?

LAST ISSUE’S Q&A What was the restaurant in the CWE on Euclid Avenue, between Hortense Place and McPherson, that had at least one unforgettably named menu item?

We’re still verklempt that Kopperman’s Deli closed in July 2016, as we are anytime a bona fide deli shuts its doors. Long live the clever sandwich names, at least: One was the Ike & Tina Tuna; the roast beef was called Love at First Bite.

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Fenton There was only one Johnny Cash, as there was only one Elvis. Still, countless Elvis Experience. ‘June’ is onstage, along with impersonators ham it up, clown around and present themselves as caricatures. Anyone musicians playing the other Carter can pretend to be Elvis. We’ll bet on Halloween you see someone in a tacky, ridiculous sisters, Mother Maybelle, Carl Perkins spangled jumpsuit topped off with a wig, dark glasses and mutton chop sideburns. The and the Statler Brothers. By January, King’s memory has been a tragicomedy ever since he died in 1977 at 42. Johnny Cash has Forness and his wife, Dawn, had booked only been gone since 2003. He was 71. Both stars were renowned for fighting dual demons: about 200 dates for 2020, from just alcohol and drugs. Bill Forness, 46, on the other hand, is sober, clear-eyed and focused on a man and his guitar to the full variety show. It all evaporated delivering the most faithful Johnny Cash tribute anywhere. And he knows, in a coronavirus and loves, what he does: In August he celebrated 10 years of paying his haze by mid-March. respects, in performance, to the Man in Black. His musical chops? Forness Meanwhile, they has an impressive baritone and knows his way around an acoustic guitar.

A FAN EVER SINCE took a leap of faith: He plays a 1957 Gibson akin to the one his idol strapped over his shoulder sold their house thousands of times during a storied career. A fan ever since hearing “A Boy HEARING “A BOY and packed into a Named Sue” at age 10, Forness has been in bands since forever, and started NAMED SUE” AT 34-foot RV that they adding Cash songs to the repertoire a couple years before going all out— live in with their first learning every tune on the 1968 live album At Folsom Prison. He then AGE 10 ... pooch at a Fenton seriously studied John R. Cash for a full year, absorbing concert footage and RV park … when not on the road. Johnny and June Carter Cash managed becoming glued to YouTube to get the voice and mannerisms just so. “Hello, to bounce back, and so have Bill and Dawn Forness. They’ve just returned I’m Johnny Cash…” are the legend’s first words on the Folsom album, and it’s from a recent tour of six states; 19 shows in 21 days, all in the open air. surreal to hear Forness say that, then channel the iconic voice, persona and mannerisms into songs and true stories. Forness performs solo and also fronts Bill Forness As the weather changes, they’ll head to Florida as snowbird troubadours. Until the virus is & One More Round. He has released several CDs, including one of Cash gospel songs. “I didn’t vanquished, weather permitting, they’ll play outdoors. “The dream is to have our own venue,” know it would work out quite this way,” he says of his career, with a chuckle. Did we mention he says. “Maybe in Branson, Pigeon Forge or Orlando.” Who’s to say he won’t? You, too, may he’s gone all out? Occasionally he appears with a cast of about a dozen as The Folsom Prison come to believe at jcashtribute.com.

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One of the recipients of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, virologist Charles M. Rice, Ph.D., conducted his seminal work on the hepatitis C virus while on the faculty of Washington University School of Medicine from 1986 to 2000.

Something sinister will be lurking in Tower Grove Park on Halloween.

Crafted Events is hosting a screening of The Exorcist at the Stone Shelter at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are available in pods of four to six for socially distanced scares.

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In partnership with St. Louis County Library, the nonprofit will provide

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things bouncing around my head lately …

I get frequent calls from people who ask for help.

It might be money, ideas or connections, though I have never been asked for a puppy. I recently heard from a long-time friend. A mom and daughter had been hit with cancer a second time, first brain, now breast. You think you’re having a bad day? Money was tight. Anything I could do? I remembered the Pink Ribbon Ribbon Girls, which provides meals, house cleaning, transportation and peer support to women going through breast and gynecological cancers. I called their regional director, Cory Smallwood, who took it from there. They received my largest charitable donation dollars last year because every cent stays right here in the greater St. Louis area. I hope you check them out at pinkribbongirls.org.

And then of course it continued. As I was getting my hair blown dry at Blown Away Blow Dry Bar I told JJ Krane, the owner, about the situation. She does a birthday celebration for her business in October and a holiday fundraiser. Yep, after talking to Cory, she selected PRG as the nonprofit. More details to come, but plan on getting a blow dry very soon!

If you watched the Emmys, you know Schitt’s Creek won big. I was late to this amazing series and did not start watching it until the quarantine. It is quirky, weird and bizarre but oh-so-funny. Plus, the series shows a family that loves each other, warts and all. It may take you a few episodes to start feeling the love, but don’t give up. When the weather turns chilly and you are hunkering down, binge this show. And hey, if you see a blue Audi SUV with the decal ‘Eww David,’ roll down the window and tell me what you think. ▶ Contact Patty at phannum@townandstyle.com. ◀

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I have a Pearl Jam problem. Several years ago, my friend and co-writer Raschelle asked me to go to a concert. She is younger, and honestly, I missed the whole grunge scene. Anyway, we went, and I wanted to run from Scottrade Center. I keep getting an offer on Instagram for a contest to meet Eddie Vedder and some other Pearl Jam guy. I never win anything. But if I enter this, I know I will because it would cause me pain and that is how my karma works! Do I owe it to Raschelle to enter?

Sadly, we said good-bye to John Lewis and Ruth Bader Ginsburg recently. They both lived long. amazing lives ‘making good trouble.’

So, that’s what’s on my mind. Stay healthy. Follow me on Instagram @Pfitzhannum, where I only post cute pictures—nothing political. If you want those rants, you have to follow me on Facebook.

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I’m looking forward to a post-pandemic world and have begun initial conversations with my core team on how our business model will recover. Any guidance on how to proceed?

In order to make smart strategic decisions moving forward, you need to assess your current standing in the market, the role you currently play and will play in the future ecosystem. Only then can you take the necessary steps to map out your probable position to develop a doable, profitable plan when the pandemic eases.

Consider these questions when developing a strategic business plan: ▶ Who are you in the market? ▶ What role does your business play in the current ecosystem? ▶ Who are your main competitors? ▶ Where do you see your business heading? ▶ Will you be able to reopen your business unchanged? ▶ If not, can you regain lost ground? ▶ If so, will you emerge as a market leader fueled by development during the lockdown? ▶ Or, will you have to file for bankruptcy? ▶ How do you plan to communicate your new business model with your clients, employees and other stakeholders?

A few precautions: ○ Be careful how many new initiatives you come up with as this might result in a struggle for resources, delays or could even derail your strategic plan. ○ Keep in mind that in all likelihood, your culture and identity may have changed as a result of the pandemic.

Will this ongoing crisis bring your employees together or drive them apart? Will they see your business differently when this is over? The answers to these questions should drive your decisions and help you understand how prepared your staff is to deal not only with this crisis, but also the post-pandemic environment.

The challenge is to understand your team dynamics and prioritize and coordinate initiatives to future-proof your organization. Be aware your customers will remember how you reacted during the crisis and if you proactively addressed their needs as well as the needs of your employees. Knowing you have treated all concerned thoughtfully, fairly and with their utmost safety in mind should put you on solid ground with your clients’ and employees’ ongoing loyalty.

Bottom line: If your business is to rebound, being resilient, thinking broadly and deeply are a must.

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in case of long lines ▶ Cleaning measures will be implemented ▶ If a voter cannot wear a mask, they need to obtain an absentee or mail-in ballot ahead of Election Day or vote outside at Board of Elections on Election Day. ▶ Voters can vote at ANY polling location within St. Louis County.

For more information and FAQs, visit StLouisCoVotes.com or call 314.615.1800

M. Philip Mathew, DO INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

For more information, call: 314.690.4083 Dr. M. Philip Mathew offers general medicine services, such as annual wellness exams, vaccinations and care for minor illnesses such as cough, cold, and flu symptoms. Dr. Mathew also helps his patients manage chronic conditions, such as diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, migraines, asthma, COPD and other diagnoses.

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JOAN LEE BERKMAN IS A MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT. IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION FOR JOAN, EMAIL IT TO BUSINESS@TOWNANDSTYLE.COM. OCTOBER 21, 2020

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You want to know that your family feels secure, no matter what the state of the economy is. You want the depth of your experience to catch on with your children—and theirs. The Private Bank takes a personal interest in helping you make sure there’s continuity to the goals and values that got you to where you are today. Our experienced professionals are committed to building a custom wealth management plan that reflects your needs, so that you can focus on shaping your legacy for generations to come.

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VOTE STL! IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING AVAILABLE AT FIVE LOCATIONS FROM OCT. 22-NOV. 2: ▶ St. Louis County Library Mid-County 7821 Maryland Ave., Clayton, MO 63105

▶ North County Rec Complex

2577 Redman Ave., St. Louis, MO 63136

The Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis recently named Vanessa Cooksey president and chief executive officer. She succeeds interim executive director Celia Hosler.

Cooksey is the former director of strategic communications and student engagement at Washington University.

The Veterans Business Resource Center has added Mitchell Fitzpatrick as outreach coordinator, Evyn Johnson as digital marketing director and Danielle Lowery as executive assistant and office manager. The nonprofit provides assistance to U.S. veterans who are starting or expanding businesses.

Attorney Neal Perryman has been named chairman of the litigation department at Lewis Rice. He succeeds Richard Walsh Jr., who recently became chairman of the firm.

Perryman’s practice focuses on labor and employment law.

St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield has added three physicians to its heart and vascular team: Dr. Sara Baig, cardiology and internal medicine; Dr. Konstantinos Kossidas, electrophysiology; and Dr. Brian Peterson, vascular surgery.

Lauren Davis has joined Coldwell Banker as a residential real estate advisor. She comes to the post from an agency in Columbia, Missouri, where she earned several professional awards.

Mercy has named Betty Jo Rocchio to the dual role of senior vice president and chief nursing officer, leading the health system’s more than 15,000 nurses in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas.

Rocchio, a certified registered nurse anesthetist, has been with Mercy since 2013 and is pursuing a doctorate in nursing practice.

▶ South County Government Center

4546 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63129

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74 Clarkson Wilson Center, Chesterfield, MO 63017

▶ Through Election Day @ Board of Elections 725 Northwest Plaza, St. Ann, MO 63074

If you received an absentee ballot by mail but would prefer to vote in-person, you may surrender your ballot and vote at any of these locations. Notaries are also available at each satellite location and BOE.

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or call 314.622.4336 Four new full-time musicians will take the stage with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra this fall: I-Jung Huang and Hannah Ji, first violin; Victoria Knudtson, horn; and Xiomara Mass, oboe. The symphony’s 2020-2021 program marks its 141st season overall and its second under music director Stéphane Denève.

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ASSET$ & ANSWERS by stephanie wallace

WHAT FINANCIAL PLANNING LESSONS CAN INDIVIDUALS TAKE FROM THE PANDEMIC?

Unfortunately, no one can predict the future. The best we can do is prepare for any situation.

Evaluate how much emergency cash will help you survive an economic downturn. Having a trusted adviser is crucial for both business and personal finances. In the past, it was normal to have your business and personal relationships at separate institutions. Today, my most satisfied clients are ones with whom I have a full relationship. I make suggestions to them knowing every aspect of their life.

A good adviser will not try to sell you something but rather will put your interests first and present you with options. He or she should address what’s important to you and help you through any situation, including current needs, future needs and your legacy. Finally, a good financial adviser will tell you that the best time to put things in place is before you need them. This could not have been

truer during this pandemic. Clients have thanked me for having a line of credit in place for their businesses as well as their personal needs to help them through the crisis.

Discussions of estate planning, business planning and preparing for the inevitable are often pushed to the side.

Don’t let situations that you can’t control impact your future. Take charge of your financial well-being by speaking with your trusted adviser. If it’s been a while, establish or reestablish that relationship.

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It is a common human trait to alter course when faced with emotionally charged events such as the current pandemic. Behavioral economists have written at length about the biases people exhibit in these moments, which lead to poor decision-making and adverse outcomes. More than ever, it is critical to reflect on why you set in place the plan you are currently following. If the long-term reasons are still intact, making significant changes now may be a poor choice.

Markets always have been and always will be volatile. Adding exogenous events like COVID-19 only exacerbates the situation. Do not let the current volatility lead you to altering well-thought-out plans. Ask yourself not what the world will look like in six months or even a year, but rather in several years or longer.

Despite interim instability, if you believe the economy and market will survive current challenges, then modest tweaks

to your financial situation are far more appropriate than wholesale changes.

For those individuals and families that have not developed a well-structured and thorough plan for the management of their wealth, now is certainly a good time to reflect on the value of doing so. A long-term plan constructed with forethought, analysis and the experience of a knowledgeable professional, can make significant differences in your financial life 10, 20 or more years from now. As the saying goes, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the next best time is today!

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STANDOUT SCHOOLS SPECIAL SECTION

NEW EYAS PROGRAM TEACHES AGES 2–3 THROUGH ‘PURPOSEFUL PLAY’ VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE • SATURDAY, OCT. 24 AT 9AM

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TAKING FLIGHT FORSYTH SCHOOL

by stephanie wallace FOR THOSE OF US WHO AREN’T ORNITHOLOGISTS, the word “eyas” may be unfamiliar. It refers to an unfledged hawk or falcon, one who is ready to be taken from the nest for training. The term also is the name of Forsyth School’s new early childhood program—appropriate since the school’s mascot is a falcon. The independent elementary school in the Wydown-Forsyth Historic District engages students with a challenging curriculum while providing a supportive atmosphere that promotes a love of learning and self-confidence.

Eyas launched this fall, but Forsyth School has a long history of early childhood development. The idea to expand the existing program to include 2-year-olds came from observing the community, according to lower school division director Jason Hooper. “High-quality early childhood education is important, but there are not many programs for 2-year-olds that have an educational foundation as part of a school,” he notes. “Every year, our families would ask about expanding our early childhood admissions, so we knew that there was a need. We felt well suited to meet it and started researching best practices.”

Unlike a traditional day care, students in Eyas engage with subjects like art, language and science through purposeful play under the supervision of experienced teachers. “Forsyth’s whole mission is built around balancing a challenging curriculum with the joy of learning,” Hooper notes. “We want our students to work through problems on their own and try new things. Ninety-nine percent of the time, they will succeed, and the other 1%, we can help guide them. It’s an important part of development that can often be a missed step.”

This application of Forsyth’s educational approach to its early childhood program is something that makes the school unique. Hooper notes that one of Eyas’ biggest benefits is that it is designed to give students an additional year of their Forsyth experience. “The program is not something separate; it’s part of the school,” he explains. “The activities and experiences of our 2-year-olds are going to help inform the lessons they will be

EYAS STUDENTS ENJOY OUTDOOR PLAY.

taught as sixth-graders. We love being able to work with children for the longest stretch of their educational career. It’s an honor we don’t take lightly.”

Eyas is housed in the school’s former, stand-alone science center. It was renovated during the summer to prepare for its inaugural class of little ones, and the space is now nicknamed the “Falcon’s Nest.” Its central location offers access to Forsyth’s outdoor resources, such as playground areas and the butterfly garden. “Students have spaces to run, play and do the gross motor movements that are so important at 2,” Hooper says. “The environment comes together to create a very homey, joyful place for children to learn.”

Eyas students follow the regular school year calendar, and Hooper says they already have brought a new energy to Forsyth’s campus. “It’s been so much fun to watch them approach school with such excitement,” he ST AN DO UT SC HO OL S notes. “For them, every lesson is magical, and we want to preserve that sense of wonder. If we do our job correctly, our students will not only find academic success, but also a lifelong love of learning.” & SPEC IAL SECT ION

FORSYTH SCHOOL, AN INDEPENDENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, SERVES STUDENTS AGE 2 THROUGH GRADE SIX. PICTURED ON THE COVER: ITS NEW EYAS PROGRAM SERVES 2- AND 3-YEAR-OLDS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.726.4542 OR VISIT FORSYTHSCHOOL.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER | COVER PHOTO BY COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON PHOTOGRAPHY

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ursuline academy ▶

Longtime Ursuline employee and supporter Thelma Hartnett was feted with a special 100th birthday celebration this month.

Students and staff decorated their cars and held a socially distanced parade for Hartnett, who has been with the school for 55 years. She began teaching typing, shorthand and personal finance in 1965 and has since filled other roles in development and alumnae relations.

EXPERIENCE PRINCIPIA SCHOOL THINK FEARLESSLY. LIVE SELFLESSLY. LEARN PURPOSEFULLY.

HEARD HALLS IN THE

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by julia m. johnson

▲ clayton high school

For the second time in its history, CHS was named a National Blue Ribbon School, one of only seven to receive the distinction in Missouri this year. The award is given by the U.S. Department of Education to recognize academic excellence and student achievement.

ANNALISA GOOT

VISIT US VIRTUALLY! MONDAY,

OCTOBER 26 AND

MONDAY,

NOVEMBER 16

LOWER SCHOOL

9–10:30 a.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

2–3:30 p.m.

UPPER SCHOOL

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

REGISTER TODAY: principiaschool.org/visit Find out how Principia School prepares students to meet the demands of the future—and bless the world.

Coed | Preschool through grade 12

▶ saul mirowitz jewish community school

The school recently commemorated the Jewish feast of Sukkot with a virtual celebration. Students painted and shared their own images via videoconference while learning about the weeklong holiday’s traditions and symbolism.

13201 Clayton Road | St. Louis, MO 63131 | 314.514.3188 | principiaschool.org

Register today for Villa’s Open House on November 8!

www.vdoh.org/admissions/schedule-a-visit AN EXCELLENT SACRED HEART EDUCATION FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGE 3-GRADE 6 AND YOUNG WOMEN GRADES 7-12

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Two MICDS students have been making a name for themselves in sports, academics and community leadership.

Senior Annalisa Goot recently won U.S. Squash’s Scholar-Athlete Award, which recognizes students who achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher while excelling on the squash court. Last year, she served as a co-captain of the MICDS girls’ team and was named MVP by her coaches and teammates.

Junior Coumba Diallo has been accepted into the Youth Leadership St. Louis Program sponsored by FOCUS St. Louis. The initiative helps inspire young people to become leaders in the community. Each year, it welcomes about 150 students from schools across the region as well as the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri.

314.810.3566 www.vdoh.org SHARE YOUR SCHOOL NEWS BY EMAILING US AT TELLUS@TOWNANDSTYLE.COM OR GO TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AND POST YOUR PHOTOS, STORIES & MORE!

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OPEN HOUSE SCHOOL LISTING

COMMUNITY SCHOOL INDEPENDENT • COEDUCATIONAL • GRADES 7-12

Virtual Open House Saturday, October 24 Pre-register at jburroughs.org/openhouse Presentation begins at 9 am

John Burroughs School

Connect with Community ▶ Virtual Open Houses Thursday, Nov.12 Tuesday, Nov. 17 Register online or call for more information.

900 Lay Road | 314.991.0005 | communityschool.com

ROSSMAN SCHOOL

▶ Foundations for Learning: Engaging Academics Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. ▶ Foundations for Learning: Confidence & Character Jan. 13, 2021. 9 a.m.-10 a.m. ▶ Personal Virtual Tours Schedule online or by phone.

12660 Conway Road | 314.434.5877 | rossmanschool.org

COR JESU ACADEMY

CJA invites seventh- and eighth-graders to its open house events to discover the power of a CJA education. Online registration required. ▶ Virtual Open Houses Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-3p.m.

10230 Gravois Road | 314.842.1546 | corjesu.org

755 South Price Road, 63124 • 314.993.4040

ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY

SJA invites prospective grade eight families and families with daughters in grades five through seven to experience all the school has to offer. ▶ Virtual Open House (Grades 5-7) Saturday, Nov. 7 ▶ Grade Eight Open House Sunday, Nov. 8 2307 S. Lindbergh Blvd. | 314.394.4321 | sja1840.org

FORSYTH SCHOOL

Find out about Forsyth—from the comfort of your own home! Online pre-registration is required.

Instructions for participation will be provided to all registrants. ▶ Virtual Open House Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

6235 Wydown Blvd. | 314.726.4542 | forsythschool.org

VILLA DUCHESNE AND OAK HILL SCHOOL

Come to campus and learn about Villa. Final event details will be sent to all registrants. Register at vdoh.org/admissions/schedule-a-visit. ▶ Upper School Open House Sunday, Nov. 8 801 S. Spoede Road | 314.810.3566 | vdoh.org

JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL

Register online or call for more information. ▶ Virtual Open House Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m.

755 S. Price Road | 314.993.4040 | jburroughs.org

WHITFIELD SCHOOL

Curious about Whitfield? Join us to learn more! ▶ Virtual Open House Sunday, Oct. 25, 1 p.m. ▶ Student and Parent Virtual Visits Weekly, Oct.-Dec. (sessions run for one hour) 175 S. Mason Road | 314.434.5141 | whitfieldschool.org

KIRK DAY SCHOOL

Call to set up a private tour.

12928 Ladue Road | 314.434.4349 | kirkdayschool.org

THE WILSON SCHOOL

PRINCIPIA SCHOOL

Visit us virtually this fall to learn about our programs for preschool through grade 12. Register online for a virtual visit or open house. ▶ Virtual Open Houses Monday, Oct. 26 Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Learn more about the benefits of our small size, exceptional faculty and strong community. ▶ Virtual Open House Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.

400 De Mun Ave. | 314.725.4999 wilsonschool.com/openhouse

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THROUGH OCT. 30 BOO AT THE ZOO

Saint Louis Zoo | 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Children under 2: free; Children 2-12: $7.95-$8.95; Adults: $8.95-$9.95 stlzoo.org

THROUGH OCT. 31 THE UNION STATION HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE

Union Station | 1 p.m.-9 p.m. $20 | stlouisunionstation.com

OCT. 23-31

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OCT. 25

A MYSTERIOUS AFTERNOON

OCT. 25 & 26

Saint Louis Science Center Museum hours | Free | slsc.org

The Fabulous Fox Theatre Various times | $40 fabulousfox.com

OCT. 22-25, 29-31 HALLOWEEN DRIVE-THRU EXPERIENCE

Grant’s Farm Thurs. and Sun: 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m.

Fri and Sat.: 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. $40 per vehicle | grantsfarm.com

OCT. 23, 24, 28, 30 & 31 STL HAUNTED HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Laclede’s Landing | Various times Children under 6: free Children 6-12: $10; Adults: $25 stlhauntedhistory.com

OCT.23-25, OCT. 30-NOV. 1 HALLOWFEST

Six Flags St. Louis | Fri.: 6 p.m.-11 p.m.

Sat. and Sun.: 2 p.m.-10 p.m. $30 | sixflags.com/stlouis

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Tutoring Social Skills Advocacy ADHD Coaching ACT/SAT Prep Assessment College Advising

Kirkwood Performing Arts Center 3 p.m. | $25 winteroperastl.org

THROUGH OCT. 31 SCIENCE SPOOKTACULAR

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OCT. 26

FRIGHT-FEST (PILLSBURY COOKIE CONCERT) Livestreamed from Sheldon Concert Hall 2 p.m. | $39 chambermusicstl.org

OCT. 30

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OCT. 30 & 31

SUPERHERO & PRINCESS FAMILY COSTUME CRUISE

Riverboats at the Gateway Arch Fri: 5:30 p.m.

Sat: 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m Children under 3: free Children 3-12: $20; Adults: $51 gatewayarch.com

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VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 COED • COLLEGE PREP • GRADES 6 -12 175 S. Mason Rd. • St. Louis, MO 63141 • 314.434.5141 • www.whitfieldschool.org OCTOBER 21, 2020

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age 4 - grade 6 St. Louis

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE November 18

A Welcome Return:

The early years of education are critical to developing a solid foundation for learning success in future years.

Join us as we dive into ENGAGING ACADEMICS with a panel of faculty, parents and students.

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MEET FONTBONNE’S NEW PRESIDENT

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he beginning of the school year typically brings fresh experiences for students and staff, such as new people, learning experiences and more. Of course, the pandemic has presented its own unique challenges to the academic world. At Fontbonne University, the start of term also brought a new university president—but one who isn’t entirely unknown to the school.

Cor Jesu Academy Nancy Blattner, Ph.D.

Visit us in person or virtually!

OPEN HOUSE: October 24 & November 8 or VIRTUAL CAMPUS TOUR Register for both or either at allheart.corjesu.org/visit.

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Nancy Blattner, Ph.D., took on the role of president this summer. She previously served as Fontbonne’s vice president and dean of academic affairs before departing in 2009 to take on the role of president at Caldwell University in New Jersey. She says the opportunity to return was a welcome one. “It's a different pace of life, and I felt so comfortable coming back to Fontbonne,” she notes. “It’s been delightful.”

As a Cardinals fan, Blattner is excited to be back in the StL, but baseball isn’t the only thing she was looking forward to upon returning. “One thing that I missed a lot was the food in St. Louis,” she says.

“There are things like barbecued pork steaks that are hard to get in New Jersey. They have some great Italian food, but whenever friends from the east coast visit us here, we usually try to take them somewhere on the Hill. They always say how good it is.”

Originally from Cape Girardeau, Blattner received a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and English from Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO), where she also earned a master’s degree in English. She was awarded her Ph.D. in educational psychology from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. She then began her academic career at SEMO, where she taught for 20 years. When she first started at Fontbonne in 2004, her husband, Tim, had to continue living in Cape Girardeau while she moved to St. Louis. “He supported me through the ‘commuter’ phase of my career,” she notes.

During her first tenure at the university, Blattner developed a deep appreciation for Fontbonne, its Catholic identity, and its style of education. “I am a lifelong Catholic, and Fontbonne has an orientation event called Catch the Fire,” she says. “It’s a beautiful ceremony in which they explain the history and traditions of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, who founded the school.”

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Blattner had the opportunity to live with the Sisters of St. Joseph at their mother house in the Carondelet neighborhood. She says the experience offered many chances for personal growth, from eating meals with the sisters to quiet contemplation in the building's small chapel. She notes that she gets a similar feeling from the chapel located in the same building as her new office at Fontbonne.

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Register online or call for more information.

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Since her return, Blattner has led the university’s response to COVID-19. Classes resumed Aug. 24, and the school has taken a number of steps to address the situation. Courses are using a variety of methods for instruction, with approximately 60% including an in-person component. The rest are completely virtual. Blattner says students are living on campus in residence halls, but social distancing is being practiced as much as possible. The university also has a series of rooms set aside for quarantine if anyone tests positive for the virus.

She jokes that thanks to video conferencing, her own workday has become like an episode of Hollywood Squares.

While dealing with the pandemic in the present, Blattner is also thinking about the university’s future. One major milestone she is looking forward to is Fontbonne's 100th anniversary in 2023. "I sometimes say that Fontbonne is St. Louis' best kept secret,” she notes. “I would like to continue growing the student population both in numbers and in diversity, including more international students. I also want to build partnerships with other institutions throughout St. Louis. As our students become adults, our goal is that they become civically involved and give back to the community.” &

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THE HOLIDAY GIFT RUSH may look a bit different this fall, but the popular Glennon Card discount shopping program is back as always to help St. Louisans show some love for children in need. Proceeds from card sales support key health initiatives for patients at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, and guidelines are in place to ensure safe and enjoyable buying and dining experiences for everyone.

This year’s Glennon Card shopping period runs until Oct. 25. With the purchase of a $60 paper or digital card, shoppers get 20% savings at more than 250 stores, restaurants and service providers. All sales of the card support important care for kids, and participating businesses enjoy a boost to their bottom lines, says Brigette McMillin, president of the Glennon Guild women’s auxiliary that presents the program.

She says staff and volunteers have been hard at work adapting this year’s initiative to meet COVID-19 guidelines. “Fortunately, we rolled out our new digital card last year, so we had a chance to refine the system before the pandemic began,” she notes. “The digital version works well in this situation because it is contact-free, and all of the benefits you get from buying a paper card are available through your smartphone. It’s also very easy to locate participating businesses and plan your shopping.”

McMillin says many participating stores and restaurants have reopened for business, and they are observing safe practices. But if you’re not ready for in-person visits, don’t worry; you also can use your card for online purchases. “We’ve been doing this program for 10 years, and we have developed great relationships with our local retailers and service providers,” McMillin says.

“It’s heartbreaking to see businesses struggle in difficult times, so we are more committed than ever to partnering with them. We have been encouraged by the fact that despite the challenges 2020 has presented, we still have more than 250 participating companies, and about 30 of them are new to the program this year.”

According to McMillin, the Glennon Card initiative is always looking to expand the types of businesses that can participate. Plastic surgery practices and executive coaching firms recently joined the fold, and the entertainment facilities at St. Louis Union Station are new as well. “We

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wanted people to be able to use the card for discounts on a fun date night or relaxing spa visit,” McMillin says. “My hope is that everyone will make the best of the situation and support our local businesses. If you’re in need of some positive interaction this week, grab your face mask, visit our participating store owners and look for the renewed spark in their eyes. They are very excited about serving Glennon Card shoppers this month.”

She adds that many stores come up with creative ideas to bring in even more funds for the program. Clothing shops have arranged special trunk shows, some jewelry and accessory retailers have given an extra percentage of their profits, and others have held Facebook events or pre-sale celebrations that allow card users to shop a day early. At Plaza Frontenac and the Saint Louis Galleria, shoppers registered for gift card drawings at special kiosks, and a young Cardinal Glennon patient got the chance to design a jewelry set and have the proceeds benefit the fundraising effort.

“We refer to the Glennon Card program as a win-win-win situation,” McMillin says. “Kids, businesses and the local economy all benefit.

The Glennon Guild is so grateful to all those who take part—sponsors, participating businesses, volunteers and everyone who purchases a card.

Their generosity allows every penny of card sales to go toward patient needs, and their efforts are even more meaningful this year.” &

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Kristen Swidrak, director of catering and conference services for the hotel, says putting meals in the hands of virtual guests has been a challenge, but it is working well so far. “We launched our Gala To-Go program to offer remote attendees the same delicious cuisine they would expect at an in-person event,” she notes.

Clients order their Gala To-Go meals at least three weeks ahead, and custom-printed boxes are available with advance notice. Catering staff brings the food to a central location on the day of the event, and the nonprofit’s employees or volunteers can take care of delivery or have guests pick it up themselves. “We are glad to be a lifeline for St. Louis nonprofits,” Swidrak says.

She notes several area organizations have used the service so far, and the hotel has been able to accommodate a variety of needs. “One group wanted individually packaged, traditional dinners for two; another needed entrées and pasta for small groups,” she says. “Yet another wanted hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. We enjoy meeting all of these needs for fun and memorable in-home events.”

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Wine pairings are available as well, and Swidrak says hotel staff can create special cocktails to match an event’s motif. “For one with a starry night theme, our mixologists added edible glitter and a starfruit garnish to a mixed drink,” she says. The company even live-streamed a video showing guests how to make it at home.

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any catering businesses rely heavily on galas and banquets for a major portion of their income. So what happens when a crisis like COVID-19 makes large gatherings impossible? Many nonprofits have moved their fundraising events online, and catering outfits have responded by cooking up creative ways to serve gala guests at home.

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Coleen Donovan, director of sales, says the company has embraced remote gala catering as an opportunity to innovate. “We already had a division called Butler’s Boardroom with its own fleet of vehicles, so we didn’t have to completely reinvent the wheel,” she notes.

“However, it does take some planning to arrange delivery to guests’ homes on the day of a virtual event. So far, the smallest one we’ve catered was four people, and the largest was about 200.”

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Donovan says the staff has given careful thought to the differences between serving an in-person event and a remote one. “As an example, we normally wouldn’t recommend chicken for a delivered meal because it tends to dry out when reheated,” she says. “We have done a lot of testing to determine which foods hold up well and what types of containers work best.”

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The company provides a delivery window when guests can expect their meals, and potential delays like traffic and construction are taken into account. “Logistics can be challenging, but we look at the process as a fun balancing act,” Donovan explains. “Normally with an in-person event, I am there and can see what’s happening, but we don’t have that control with virtual events. Still, the feedback has been great. We don’t know how long these services will be necessary, but we have a slew of virtual events scheduled this fall and are enjoying the opportunity to create wonderful experiences for guests. The celebration doesn’t have to stop just because they aren’t in a ballroom together.”

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by stephanie wallace From music and creative performances to literature and visual arts, St. Louis is lucky

that so many cultural gems call the city home. When the shutdown introduced new restrictions this spring, many lost their main ways of engaging with the community, but thanks to creative thinking, they found innovative solutions to reach audiences. We talked with three local nonprofits to learn what they did to keep St. Louisans connected to culture.

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For many, the pandemic has felt like walking a tightrope.

Circus Harmony took that metaphor and brought it to life with a special program to help students manage their difficult feelings: The Balancing Act: Walking the Pandemic Tightrope. “The show is about finding balance in an unbalanced time,” executive director Jessica Hentoff says. “It started out centered around the pandemic but evolved to be about other issues like social justice and the election.” The nonprofit livestreamed the performance Oct. 10; it was viewed by audiences from 35 states and around the world.

but it’s also very adaptable.” In the summer, Circus Harmony was able to offer outdoor sessions at summer camps.

This spring, Circus Harmony had to pull off its own balancing act in transitioning its circus arts training program from in-person to online. It offered virtual quarantine classes, which drew in students from St. Louis and beyond. “We learned that our students and coaches can be incredibly creative and innovative,” Hentoff notes. “ It’s really hard to imagine doing circus remotely because it’s such an in-person art form,

Visit circusharmony.org.

Classes usually are held at the City Museum, but Hentoff notes that the nature of the exercises and space available don’t allow for social distancing. Fall courses still are being offered virtually in monthly sessions. “We knew that whatever the situation was when we started, it could change at any time,” she says.

“It’s good that we’ve been able to keep busy. When you’re walking a tightrope and feel like you might lose your balance, the most important thing is taking that next step forward.”

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While live performances now have resumed at Powell Hall, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) had to get creative when it came to connecting with audiences this spring and summer. To keep musicians and spectators safe, traditional

st. louis mercantile library concerts weren’t an option. President and CEO Marie-Hélène Bernard says communication with the community was key.

“Our mission is to enrich lives through access to music, and we had to find new ways to connect people with our performances and resources,” she notes.

One area the symphony initially focused on was reaching families and students to ensure they still could access music programming. “We had an existing foundation and platform for online educational resources,” Bernard says. “With parents moderating children’s learning at home, we wanted to help ensure music continued to be a part of that education.”

Programs were revised to better fit an online environment, and more content was added to its website.

SLSO also continued to bring performances to patrons at home.

It used community partnerships, such as with Nine Network and St. Louis Public Radio, to present previously recorded concerts and new content. This summer, it released Songs of America, a performance series that spotlighted local musicians.

“The series received thousands of views, more people than we can bring into Powell Hall for a performance,” Bernard notes.

“We are grateful for people’s support and that we were able to build new relationships. We want people to know the symphony is for everyone.”

Visit slso.org.

For the St. Louis Mercantile Library, one of the pandemics’ greatest challenges was sharing its resources remotely.

Located on the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus, the library offers access to its extensive collections, which concentrate on westward expansion, American rail and river transportation history, and the history, development, and growth of the St. Louis region. “The strongest connection we have to our members is our collections,” says Julie Dunn-Morton, endowed curator of fine art. “Even when we had to close our doors, we wanted people to know we were still taking care of St. Louis’ treasures.”

While developing a plan to work remotely, Dunn-Morton says staff realized they could use the library’s digital assets to reach the community. It started sending weekly email newsletters featuring images and text about items in the collections. The content was specially curated around current events, including holidays like Memorial Day or even smaller observances, such as National Coffee Day. “We learned the importance of having a backlog of scanned material that can be uploaded,” she notes.

“It allows us to continue the library’s mission even when we can’t physically be here.”

While the Mercantile Library now is open to members, it continues to offer online opportunities for engagement.

“We’ve always had resources for distance research,

and we’ve been emphasizing those,” Dunn-Morton says.

The library also has held virtual events, such as docent-led book discussions. On Nov. 6, it will host its Autumn Fine Print Dealers’ Showcase and Yeatman Lecture on Zoom, which will allow people to interact directly with dealers.

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was all about timing. The couple met while they were both undergraduate students at Dartmouth College, but they didn’t start dating until after graduating. “We were taking classes with the same professor and met at office hours,” Meg recalls. “We quickly became friends and always kind of liked each other, but we were never single at the same time.”

Two years after graduation, the right time finally arrived. Meg and Mark reconnected at a mutual friend’s party in the Hamptons.

“We spent the whole night talking,” she says.

“I asked him to get drinks, and the rest is history.” The couple stayed on the east coast while Mark attended Yale Law School, but eventually, Meg’s own studies would bring her back to her hometown, St. Louis, as a student at Washington University School of Medicine.

In 2018, the couple dated long distance while Mark finished law school. When

visiting St. Louis for Thanksgiving, he suggested that they walk their dog. It was an everyday occurrence, so Meg didn’t think anything of it. “He was walking slow and seemed nervous,” she recalls. “In the park, I thought I saw a person in black in the bushes watching us.” Everything became clear once Mark dropped down on one knee, and the dark figures in the bushes were revealed to be Meg’s mother and cousin. After the proposal, the couple went for dinner at Elaia, but Mark still had one more surprise up his sleeve: Meg’s extended family waiting at her apartment to celebrate the engagement.

Mark is originally from New York, and having different hometowns meant the couple had to figure out the best location to hold their wedding. To further complicate the planning process, they also had to work around Meg’s busy schedule as a medical student. “We landed on winter 2020 as the best time,” she says. “We always go to Palm Beach with friends for New Year’s. We love

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Meg jokes that the actual day of the nuptials was a blur but still filled with special moments. The place settings at the reception featured palm frond napkins, which her grandmother had picked out and were included as a surprise, and her uncle gave an emotional speech. “My father passed away when I was younger, and my uncle is my godfather,” she says. “His speech was both heartfelt and funny. Everyone was laughing and crying.” At the end of the night, the band pulled the newlyweds on stage and called all the guests to the dance floor. “It was amazing to see all our friends and family smiling up at us,” she notes. “That was a special moment.”

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SEE & HEAR: SLUCARE SIGHT & SOUND CENTER

PATIENTS NOW ARE BEING SEEN AT THE NEW SLUCARE SIGHT AND SOUND CENTER AT SSM HEALTH SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. IT IS LOCATED INSIDE THE CENTER FOR SPECIALIZED MEDICINE ON THE HOSPITAL CAMPUS. PICTURED ON THE COVER: SLUCARE OPTOMETRIST DR. THOMAS PORTER, SLUCARE AUDIOLOGIST DR. DAVE HARRIS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT SLUCARE.EDU. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP

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s we approach the busy holiday season, the desire to connect (safely) with family grows. Now, more than ever, private aviation is a sensible and safe option for both personal and business travel. Jet Linx Aviation, a locally focused private jet company, has always prioritized safety, earning the three highest levels of safety ratings in the industry.

Jet Linx has continued to adapt to concerns raised by the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing protocols and procedures to provide an even more sanitary environment to give clients peace of mind when traveling.

By using member-only private aviation terminals with smaller teams and bypassing long security lines at commercial airports, Jet Linx achieves greater social distancing than commercial carriers. “We took a look at every one of the touchpoints where we need to interact with customers, and we asked ourselves, ‘Is this necessary?”’ says Tom Buffington, Jet Linx St. Louis Base president.

As travelers seek out safer flight alternatives, the company continues to see new entrants into the private aviation space. “Once stay-at-home orders lifted and

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travel again became feasible, we noticed a tremendous surge in interest in private aviation. We’ve seen a nearly 10% growth in our membership base since the onset of the pandemic. This summer, flight activity has rebounded right alongside that growthΩwith 30% more hours noted between July and September.”

One of the changes the company made is allowing more customers to go directly to the aircraft from their cars, bypassing the terminal altogether. “If they need to come in, we’ve invested in products to make sure the environment is clean,” Buffington says.

“Everyone on our staff is wearing Jet Linx-provided masks and practicing social distancing.”

Jet Linx remains the first and only operator in the worldwide aviation industry to utilize the new BIOPROTECTUs™ System, which encompasses an array of EPA-registered and FDA-compliant technologies that disinfect and provide long-term antimicrobial protection. Two Centers of Excellence of the Global Virus Network proved the system’s antimicrobial formulation kills and provides residual surface protection against SARS-CoV-2 (the coronavirus that causes COVID-19) for longer than six weeks.

Now, more than ever, private aviation is a sensible and safe option for both personal and business travel.

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In addition, Jet Linx has installed BIOPROTECT™ in each of its 19 private, client-only base terminals and fleet of jet aircraft. Jet Linx also fully disinfects each plane between flights.

With all of these added safety measures, Jet Linx still maintains the highest level of personalized service, catering to its clients’ specific needs and learning their likes and dislikes for a truly customized flight experience. “Our goal is that you never have to ask¬we have everything there for you, whether it’s your favorite candy or the kind of nuts you like waiting at your seat,” Buffington says.

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COVER STORY

ALL EYES AND EARS SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP by julia m. johnson PROPER

VISION AND HEARING CARE IS a necessity for people of all ages, and the ability to access both under one roof is one of the best benefits of the new SLUCare Sight and Sound Center on Grand Boulevard in Midtown. The facility is part of the Center for Specialized Medicine on the campus of the new SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.

“It’s not unusual for patients to experience both vision and hearing loss,” says SLUCare optometrist Dr. Thomas Porter, who practices at the Sight and Sound Center. “The fastest-growing segment of our population is people age 55 and older, and these are two of their most common issues. It makes sense to provide both types of care in the same location so doctors can serve patients more efficiently.”

Porter and his colleague, optometrist Dr. Katie Loock, say the Sight and Sound Center offers an attractive, relaxing environment designed for patient comfort. “The lobby is beautiful and modern with lots of natural light, and the waiting room looks out onto a garden area,” Porter says. Registration is done by touch screen at a kiosk, and there are patient liaisons and care coordinators to direct people through the process.

“They are really wonderful,” Loock says. “They are a huge help to patients, especially those visiting for the first time.”

The optometrists’ office is part of a larger eye care group that includes an ophthalmology practice, and there are 35 modern exam rooms to serve patients. Both Porter and Loock see people for routine eye and vision care, but they also advise patients with specialized needs. Porter assists those with vision loss from conditions like macular degeneration and glaucoma, while Loock works with specialty contact lens wearers, including those who need custom-fitted lenses due to eye injury, corneal scarring and other conditions.

“These special contacts include scleral lenses, which are larger than regular soft lenses,” Loock says. “They

hold their shape more than a soft lens does, and they can be filled with fluid to fit over an irregular cornea as a clear, prosthetic surface. Services like these set us apart as providers of more than just general eye care.”

The practice also offers an expanded variety of eyeglass frames and regular contact lenses. “Our previous optical shop was well stocked, but we have about twice as many choices now,” Porter notes. “Patients can choose from economy or designer frames to fit a variety of needs and budgets.”

State-of-the-art office and OPTOMETRIST DR. KATIE LOOCK EXAMINES A PATIENT. medical record technology is also much larger than the previous location, allowing also maximizes efficiency and for more patients to be served. enhances the patient experience, he says.

For those experiencing hearing loss, the Sight According to Loock, the center’s location at the new hospital is a real benefit because it allows access to and Sound Center provides evaluations, advanced other practitioners as well. “For example, if I examine diagnostic testing, hearing aid fittings and follow-up a patient and detect conditions in the eye that suggest care. There are hearing aid styles that fit in the outer he is at high risk for a stroke, I can make sure he gets to part of the ear, behind the ear or inside the ear canal, the emergency department right away,” she says. “Or, a and technological advancements have made them patient with diabetes might see her regular physician smaller and more discreet than ever. Many models offer for a checkup, then come to me for a diabetic eye exam. remote control features through the user’s smartphone.

Yet another patient might learn that he needs cataract Patients can work with a provider to decide which surgery; we have a streamlined referral process to make type works best for their needs, and they also receive that easy. We really embrace the interconnectedness of lifetime service for their devices.

Audiologist Dave Harris says SLUCare staff works the practitioners here.”

Porter says patients appreciate being able to collaboratively with hearing aid patients to help them schedule their eye and ear appointments on the same experience life to the fullest. “When you start to lose day so they don’t have to make multiple trips. That level your ability to hear, it can isolate you and lead to other of convenience is especially important for people who issues like depression and even dementia,” he notes. live outside the St. Louis area. He says the new center “We have many options to help people protect and improve their hearing.”

Whether patients need help seeing or hearing better, or just taking preventive care of their precious senses, the Sight and Sound Center offers comprehensive services to enhance their quality of life. And because the facility is located at a new academic hospital, it’s very much a part of the future of medicine. Medical students and residents help care for patients in a way that benefits everyone, Porter says.

“We recognize that most people coming to the Sight and Sound Center have had many difficulties to deal with, so we strive to make their experiences positive,” he notes. “We want them to have a pleasant visit, enjoy the center’s conveniences and get the care they need to function at their best.” & PATIENTS NOW ARE BEING SEEN AT THE NEW SLUCARE SIGHT AND SOUND CENTER AT SSM HEALTH SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. PICTURED ON THE COVER: SLUCARE OPTICIAN OLIVERA JANDRASEVIC; SLUCARE OPTOMETRISTS DRS. KATIE LOOCK, MICHELLE BECK AND THOMAS PORTER; SLUCARE AUDIOLOGISTS DRS. MELISSA LOWE AND DAVE HARRIS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT SLUCARE.EDU.

DR. DAVE HARRIS PERFORMS AUDIOLOGY TESTING. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP

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THE “EYES” HAVE IT

BY STEPHANIE WALLACE

From increased screen time to delayed exams to mask mishaps, COVID-19 has changed how we use our eyes to engage with the world.

We talked with local experts about how the pandemic is impacting eye health and how you can address some common problems.

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When the shutdown happened this spring, eye doctors’ offices were one of the medical facilities that were most commonly closed, according to SLUCare ophthalmologist Dr. Gabriela Espinoza. “We do a lot of routine eye care and checkups, so people didn’t want to take a risk by making an appointment,” she notes. “Even if people did want to see their doctor, a lot of offices were taking emergencies only, or if you needed something done to your glasses, the companies that work on frames and lenses were closed.”

A hot topic in eye health right now is “blue light.” It refers to light on the visible spectrum that has shorter wavelengths and more energy. The debate is whether it can have an impact on vision, especially from devices, and blue light filtering glasses are becoming more common. However, Lee says there is no evidence to indicate that it has any effect on eyesight.

“You get more blue light from sun exposure than your computer or phone,” he notes. “Discomfort from looking at a screen usually is strain from focusing too long without blinking.”

Now, most offices are open, and Espinoza says it’s important that patients do not delay care. It can stop existing conditions from worsening or catch emerging problems. Increased screen time from working remotely also may have increased people’s awareness of vision problems. “Presbyopia is the loss of the ability to focus on nearby objects, and it’s a natural part of aging,” she explains. “People are looking more at screens that are at intermediate distance or close-up, so they may notice difficulty seeing that they wouldn’t during activities that rely more on focusing at a greater distance, such as driving.”

Espinoza agrees that scientific data has not shown that blue light is damaging to human eyes. “It’s on the visible spectrum, but it’s right at the border of ultraviolet light, which is why it falls into the category of concern,” she explains. “Studies have shown short wavelength light can increase ocular melanoma in animals, but there is no evidence that using a blue light filter will prevent damage. Your eyes protect themselves with the lens.”

Washington University Physicians pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Andrew Lee says kids should receive eye screenings at their annual checkup with their pediatrician. He adds that parents should consider making an eye appointment if they notice their children are:  Developing headaches  Complaining they can’t see  Rubbing their eyes constantly  Squinting a lot  Experiencing misalignment of the eyes like crossing or drifting

While working and learning from home, we’ve been giving our eyes more of a workout by requiring them to focus for longer periods. This can lead to sore and burning eyes, blurred vision, headaches and more. Luckily there are measures that can ward off fatigue and give our eyes a break.  Optimize your environment: Lee suggests setting up your work station with the screen at least an arm’s length away and oriented so you are looking slightly down. Espinoza adds that it’s important to have good lighting.  20/20/20: Lee recommends following this rule, which requires looking away from your screen at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes. “It gives your eyes a break from focusing and reduces strain,” he explains.  Adjust the brightness: Match your screen’s brightness to the surroundings.  Magnify the screen: The bigger the font you’re reading, the less work your eyes have to do to focus. Espinoza also suggests avoiding low-contrast color schemes when it comes to your text and background.

reducing eye strain

fighting the fog Anyone who wears eyewear has learned at least one thing during the pandemic: Masks make lenses fog. In the grand scheme of things, it’s an innocuous problem, and this annoyance shouldn’t keep anyone from wearing a mask.

Here are some tips to help remain fog-free.

WHY DO GLASSES FOG?

Warm breath escapes from the top of your mask and lands on the cooler surface of your lens, creating condensation.

HOW CAN YOU STOP IT ?  Fit your mask to your face. If you don’t have a mask that molds to the bridge of your nose, consider attaching a pipe cleaner. It offers the same effect as the bendable metal strip in medical masks. You also can adjust the ties or ear loops to ensure the mask is fitting snugly or use medical tape or an adhesive bandage to seal the top around the bridge of your nose.  Wipe your lenses Gently washing your glasses with soap and water may keep water droplets from building up and fogging the lenses.  Pull up your mask. Wearing your mask over the bridge of your nose will allow the weight of your glasses to block the warm air’s escape. Alternatively, pushing your glasses forward on your nose will increase air circulation and cut down on the fog.  Try an at-home anti-fog remedy. Along with soap and water, baby shampoo, toothpaste, vinegar and shaving cream are popular suggestions for fighting fog. The trick is adding enough of your chosen ingredient to stop condensation from building up while not blurring the lenes. However, special treatments on glasses to fight glare, scratches and smudges may make these remedies ineffective.

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SOUND ADVICE

by julia m. johnson For people with hearing impairments, daily communication presents an obvious set of challenges.

When everyone is wearing a face mask and meetings are held via videoconference, these issues can become greatly magnified, both for students learning at home and adults working remotely. Here are some practical thoughts on overcoming these challenges from professionals who encounter them daily.

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ELECTION DAY IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY... ▶ Each voter will be provided with their own stylus pen to use ▶ All voters and election judges will be required to wear a mask ▶

Brittany Wuebbles, a pediatric audiologist at Central Institute for the Deaf (CID), says that while face masks are necessary to prevent COVID-19 transmission, they can cause problems for people with hearing impairments. Masks reduce the volume and clarity of a person’s speech, interfere with the listener’s ability to capture nonverbal and emotional signals, and obscure visual cues from the movement of the speaker’s mouth. “People with hearing loss rely heavily on these cues to supplement auditory information, even when they are wearing well-fitting hearing aids,” she explains.

“A mask also can reduce the overall volume of a person’s speech signal by 5 to 12 decibels.”

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inside polling location Handouts will be provided with the five nearest polling locations in case of long lines Cleaning measures will be implemented If a voter cannot wear a mask, they need to obtain an absentee or mail-in ballot ahead of Election Day or vote outside at Board of Elections on Election Day. Voters can vote at ANY polling location within St. Louis County.

For more information and FAQs, visit StLouisCoVotes.com or call 314.615.1800

Wuebbles says that to offset these difficulties, hearing-impaired students and employees can use special hearing aid systems by manufacturers like Phonak.

The company’s wireless Roger Focus system sends a teacher’s or presenter’s voice directly into the listener’s earpiece, improving clarity and eliminating outside noise.

Face masks with clear panels in the middle also allow a speaker’s mouth movements to be seen more clearly.

Pat Wasserman, a CID counselor with profound hearing loss, says the pandemic has made communication more difficult for her, but it also has offered opportunities for greater understanding. “Challenges have been significant for me and other deaf and hard-of-hearing people,” she notes. “I have cochlear implants, but if I don’t have visual access to a speaker’s lips, I rarely am able to understand the person’s entire message just by listening. Even daily tasks that used to be mundane, like going to the bank or grocery store, can be extremely frustrating now.” She says feelings of added stress, anxiety and isolation tend to compound these difficulties.

However, Wasserman notes, there are practical answers to these challenges. Her colleagues have set up a videoconference platform with captioning to help her follow along in meetings, and at other times, sign language interpreters have been used. “I also overcome issues simply by being proactive in my daily interactions,” she says. “When I am in a difficult communication situation with someone, I use strategies like a talk-to-text smartphone app, typing a note on my phone or simply writing with pen and paper. I also explain patiently that I am deaf and unable to understand people with their masks on. Most have been kind and willing to work with me.”

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When salons temporarily closed their doors this spring, many St. Louisans were left asking, “What do I do about my hair?”

While we can all rejoice that businesses have reopened, the experience has spotlighted some of the awesome at-home hair care products out there.

by stephanie wallace

There’s no denying the importance of routine hair maintenance. This pouch is guaranteed to include at least four applications and uses less plastic than similarly sized bottles.

That’s a big win-win.

Biolage Advanced Recovery Deep Treatment Multi-Use Hair Mask $15, ulta.com

We often don’t give a second thought to our scalps. Formulated with a sugar complex, this scrub gently exfoliates, removing flakes, product build-up and more.

Kristin Ess Instant Exfoliating Scalp Scrub $14, target.com

This touch up stick features a cream formula with buildable color to hide your roots. The best part? It pulls double duty, also working to fill in sparse eyebrows.

Rita Hazan Root Concealer Touch Up Stick $25, ritahazan.com

Shiny, healthy hair is a spray away. This mist is formulated with grape stem cells, pearl extract, platinum fiber and hyaluronic acid to protect, moisturize and add luster.

Naturelab. Tokyo Perfect Shine Oil Mist $16, naturelab.com

Packed with amino acids, this mask hydrates and repairs damage.”

Anyone running late to a meeting (Zoom or otherwise) knows a good dry shampoo is priceless. Available in two shades, this one uses biotin, rice starch and baking soda, so it’s tough on grease but gentle on hair.

Billie Floof Dry Shampoo $14, mybillie.com

Created with caviar and pearl extracts, this balm protects your hair, cuts down on blow-dry time and creates a sleek, radiant shine.

Alterna Haircare Caviar Anti-Aging Rapid Blowout Balm $30, sephora.com

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Cafe Napoli has been a St . Louis staple for more than 30 years. The restaurant , which sits at the corner of Forsy th and Bemiston, was opened by Tony Pietoso in 1989, but when he came to America from Italy in the 1970s, he didn’ t know the mark he’d leave would be a culinar y one. Now, he’s sharing his stor y and what makes Cafe Napoli special.

WHEN DID YOU COME TO THE U. S.? I came from Florence on July 1, 1970. I was in an orphanage, and one of the directors invited me to visit America. I went to Chicago first , and from there, my sponsor was transferred to St . Louis to teach at Lutheran High School Nor th.

HOW DID YOU END UP STAYING IN THE COUNTRY ? We had an apar tment across the street from the high school. One afternoon, I went over to play soccer. When I was dribbling the ball, I noticed ever yone looking at me, but I didn’ t know what was going on. Long stor y shor t , they wanted me to stay and play on their team. The principal arranged for me to have one-on-one tutors, and that ’s how I learned English. I was scouted by Florissant Valley Communit y College, and in 1973 , we won nationals. I wanted to play professionally, but my knees went kaput , and I became a hairst ylist instead.

HOW DID YOU GE T IN THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS? I went back to Italy, but I didn’ t like it .

I returned to America after three months, but I had given all my clientele to a friend. I became a waiter, working as a st ylist on the side. I enjoyed being in the restaurant and was good at it , so I thought why not give being a restaurateur a shot .

CAFE NAPOLI NOW IS A GATHERING SPOT WITH ALL SORTS OF PEOPLE COMING THROUGH. WHY DO YOU THINK IT ’S BECOME SUCH A RESPECTED ESTABLISHMENT ? We treat our customers like family. I remember my customers’ names, and my kids do the same. When you come to Cafe Napoli, you know you’re going to have a good time and good food, and there’s going to be people you know. It ’s a place to be and a place to be seen.

YOUR SONS, ANDE AND KYE , HAVE HELPED GROW THE BUSINESSES. Yes, Kye is general manager at Cafe Napoli, and we have Napoli 2 in Town and Countr y, which is run by Ande. This winter, we are opening a new restaurant in the Streets of St . Charles.

WHO IS THE MOST RECOGNIZ ABLE CUSTOMER YOU’ VE HAD? Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson.

WHAT ITEM COULD YOU NE VER TAKE OFF THE MENU? Veal chop vino rosso—that ’s veal grilled with mushrooms and Burgundy sauce with a little pasta on the side. It ’s excellent .

BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE SOMEBODY IN THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS. A restaurant is like a baby. You’ ve got to be with it 24/7, and you never stop worr ying or thinking about it . If you’re going to do it , you’ ve got to be willing to do it right . I think you have to be born with a cer tain personalit y and attitude.

WHAT DID YOU LOOK FORWARD TO WHEN YOU FIRST OPENED YOUR DOORS FOR BUSINESS? To fill up my restaurant . I went outside with a napkin and flagged people in.

HOW HA S IT BEEN DE ALING WITH THE PANDEMIC ? This is a tough business already, and seeing so many restaurants go down just breaks my hear t . We’ ve been ver y lucky. One day, I was walking in the park , and a customer saw me. He told me he hoped we’d be able to keep going and then asked for a $500 gift card. How often does something like that happen? Only in America.

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APRONOMICS

CATHY JENKINS OF CATHY’S KITCHEN LOOKING AT THE MENU AT CATHY’S KITCHEN, you’ll find recipes from

all over the U.S. Despite the cross-country cuisine, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a restaurant with stronger local ties. Cathy Jenkins started feeding the people of Ferguson out of her own kitchen, and as the business has grown, the community has returned the favor with continued support.

Originally from Gary, Indiana, Jenkins says her cooking skills weren’t exercised much during her childhood. “I’m the youngest of four and the only girl; I was spoiled,” she recalls. “When I went to college, I didn’t know how to do my own cooking or laundry. When I got married, I had to learn as I went. I was terrible when I first started.” After finishing college, she and her husband, Jerome, decided to move to Ferguson at the urging of her brother and his sister—who also are married.

Jenkins’ first entrepreneurial pursuit was more sartorial than culinary. In the 1990s, She started C. Jenkins Company, which produced hand-sewn silk neckties. Her inspiration came from Jerome’s management job, which required him to wear a tie everyday. After buying a sewing machine and practicing, she presented him with a completed product, initially claiming to have bought it.

“When I told him I’d actually made it, we knew we had something,” she says.

Jerome started selling her ties at work, and she moved to a mall kiosk, which later grew into a storefront.

Eventually, Jenkins felt it was time to pursue something new. While she hadn’t been much of a domestic engineer at the start of her marriage, she had discovered a knack for cooking. After a vacation organized around restaurants featured on Food Network and Travel Channel, inspiration struck. “I hate coming home from a trip and not being able to get the same food,” she says.

“I wanted to take the concept of the road trip and make it a restaurant.”

What would become Cathy’s Kitchen started in an unlikely place: Facebook.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Jenkins would develop a menu and post it to her page. “I could not believe how many people would come to my home for dinner,” she says. She hired another cook and a driver for delivery, but it was

clear she would need a restaurant. She decided on the first locations she looked at. “The owner gave it to me on a handshake,” she recalls. “He wanted to help make sure we could succeed.”

Jenkins recalls opening the restaurant as a whirlwind, especially the transition to an industrial kitchen. “It was totally different from cooking at home,” she says. “I used YouTube, and a lot of great chefs gave me information.

It was a sink or swim situation, but thankfully, we swam.” That ability to adapt quickly has served Cathy’s Kitchen well, especially in 2020. The restaurant was one of the first in Ferguson to work with food delivery apps, giving them an advantage when the city shut down. “When the pandemic hit, most restaurants didn’t have systems in place,” she notes. “But I could easily make the transition to carryout and delivery.”

The pandemic hasn’t been the only thing to impact Cathy’s Kitchen this year. Following protests after the killing of George Floyd, the restaurant’s windows were broken, but the community stepped up. “Protesters helped protect the interior with garbage bags and stopped vandals,” Jenkins explains.

Thanks to these efforts, the restaurant was one of the few able to reopen the following day. Located across the street from the Ferguson police station, it had faced a similar situation after Michael Brown’s death in 2014. “Nobody wants to be vandalized, but I understand the rights being fought for are important,” Jenkins notes. “It’s a loss I’m willing to take.”

After a difficult spring and summer, Jenkins recently has had some exciting new opportunities. Two of her recipes will be featured in the Missouri Governor’s Mansion cookbook, A Spoonful of History, and Schnucks approached her about carrying Cathy’s Kitchen products. “Schnucks has given me the opportunity of a lifetime, and I’m so excited,” she says. She started with selling sauces at five locations but hopes to expand. Naturally, she began with stores closest to her home. “Ferguson has supported Cathy’s Kitchen 100%,” she says.

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SHRIMP STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST & ASPARAGUS COOK TIME 40 MIN MAKES 2 SERVINGS 4 (4 OZ.) BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST FILLETS 2 TBSP. SEASONING SALT 4 TBSP. OLIVE OIL ½ LB. RAW SHRIMP (SIZE 41-50), THAWED AND TAILS REMOVED 3 TBSP. MINCED GARLIC 1 TBSP. CHICKEN STOCK BASE PASTE 1 QT. HEAVY CREAM ¼ C. PARMESAN CHEESE 4 SLICES MUENSTER CHEESE 8 ASPARAGUS ¼ C. ITALIAN DRESSING PARSLEY FLAKES (GARNISH)

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Directions: 1. Season chicken breast with seasoning salt.

2. Pre-heat pan on medium-high heat.

Add olive oil and chicken breasts.

Sear breasts on one side for 3 minutes, then flip. Turn heat to low and continue cooking until juices run clear (approximately 6 minutes).

3. In a medium saucepan on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and garlic.

Saute for 2 minutes. Add shrimp. When they are almost opaque in color, add heavy cream and chicken stock paste.

Mix well.

4. Cook on medium heat until sauce begins to thicken.

5. Add Parmesan cheese and mix well.

Reduce heat to a simmer until a creamy, rich consistency is reached.

6. Heat a small saute pan, add asparagus and Italian dressing. Saute asparagus until tender, for approximately 5 minutes.

7. Place 1 slice of Muenster cheese on top of each breast. Layer two breasts in a large pasta bowl, and top with shrimp and cream sauce and four asparagus. Garnish with parsley flakes.

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by india stevens of cinder house As the temperatures drop and the leaves start to fall, I’m getting excited about enjoying seasonal cocktails—as part of Cinder House’s fall and winter menu and transitioning my home bar cart. This year, I’m putting a contemporary spin on a Kentucky Mule with the Mula de Maca.

The drink incorporates warm-flavored liqueurs, including apple-infused whiskey, ginger and angostura bitters. The apple spice is nicely balanced with the gentle bite of whiskey and ginger.

Laird’s Applejack whiskey is a terrific addition to a home bar for the fall and winter, as the natural apple flavor is welcoming, but not overpowering. Big O Ginger Liqueur (made in Missouri) offers a semi-sweet, semi-spicy addition to this cocktail and is also great to have on hand for a hot ginger toddy when temperatures turn frigid.

Below are simple steps for crafting a Mula de Maca at home. I will also happily make one for you if you come see me in Cinder Bar at Cinder House restaurant! &

TOOLS NEEDED: cocktail shaker, strainer

GLASS: 8-oz. Collins preferred

GARNISH: apple slices, cinnamon stick or lime wheel

MULA DE MACA 1.5 OZ. LAIRD’S APPLEJACK (APPLE-INFUSED WHISKEY) ½ OZ. BIG O GINGER LIQUEUR ½ OZ. FRESH LIME JUICE 3 DASHES ANGOSTURA BITTERS 1 BOTTLE OR CAN OF GINGER BEER OF CHOICE 1 C. ICE

Combine all ingredients except the ginger beer in a shaker. Add ½ cup of ice and shake. Strain mixture into ice-filled glass with remaining ice cubes before topping with ginger beer and garnish of choice.

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Using a variety of media, artist Marina Peng examines the impact of the cultural revolution and the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 on her parents and, consequently, herself.

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r is for racism: how abc books taught children to hate

Artist Tasha Nicolé Burton uses photography, video and installation art to explore how 19th- and 20th-century alphabet books reflect the shared social history of racial identity formation.

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Meet the women who write for the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, including special guests Melissa Dunphy, Sasha Johnson Manning and Dobrinka Tabakova.

The festival presents 12 documentary and narrative feature films from around the world that depict a slice of the Jewish experience. All films will be available for virtual viewing.

Winter Opera Saint Louis prepares for Thanksgiving with songs of gratitude and gratefulness.

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11/9-11/15

why we advocate for women composers

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from the homeowners » The owners of 2011 Kingspointe Drive say they were instantly attracted to the property situated near the Chesterfield Valley. Its main draw, they explain, is balance—it offers plenty of space without being overwhelming. “All of the lots in the neighborhood are at least 1 acre, so it’s private, but there’s still a sense of community,” says the homeowner, who lived in the house for 23 years with her husband. Now, they plan to downsize, but they’re taking with them many happy memories made with their five children and 19 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Tell me about the outdoor space.

We added a number of amenities to the backyard, which includes a patio, pool and outdoor fireplace. We gathered there often with our large extended family. One thing we will miss is roasting marshmallows in the backyard with everyone.

What are some of your favorite features inside?

In addition to the one outdoors, there are three fireplaces inside the house.

My husband is especially proud of the one in the great room. When we moved in, it was very contemporary with lots of marble. He put in an antique mantle to give it more of a traditional look. Another feature my husband and I enjoyed was the deck connected to the master bedroom.

It became our spot to enjoy drinking our coffee in the morning.

How is the home set up for guests?

The way that the bedrooms are laid out in the house makes hosting guests easy and gives them their own space. The master bedroom is at one end on the main floor, while the guest bedrooms are at the other end of the second floor. These are accessible by a rear-entry staircase, which company can access directly.

How is the house for entertaining?

Our family has had many good times here, including my husband’s recent 80th birthday. We celebrated lots of milestones in this house. It is a great home for entertaining. The large windows in the main living areas make it very bright, and people often comment on it. The lower level also features a billiards and gaming room.

For larger groups, the circle driveway helps immensely with parking.

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DEAR HOMEWORK,

The exterior of our 1800s farmhouse in Wildwood could use a refresher. A series of previous owners added new spaces and wrapped it all in gray vinyl siding. We would love to transition to a white and black modern farmhouse look.

Sincerely, —MOD-FARM REFRESH

DEAR MOD-FARM REFRESH,

The modern farmhouse look is currently the most asked-for style out there. You are right in noting that its black and white colors are one of its strongest characteristics. I would like to identify a few more that you also will see incorporated into the refresh: • Two-over-two double hung windows, painted black • A combination of clapboard with board and batten siding • Areas of standing seam metal roofing, also black • Shutters, used rarely, that don’t look colonial • Darker colored wings (Note the charcoal garage/barn)

• Exposed foundations of brick or stone • Black accessories, such as coach lamps and downspouts • Simple, modern landscaping • No fussy details … the hanging baskets and hitching post “fence” have to go

Beyond all that, I also have added three new dormer windows to give the central section some oomph and splashes of red to give the composition a bit of pop. I know that this is a long list, but it does take you to the height of fashion.

Thanks for asking, —HOMEWORK

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ONE OF ST. LOUIS’ OLDEST NEIGHBORHOODS, Lafayette Square is home to some of the city’s most striking historic homes and buildings, yet the area is anything but stuck in the past. It offers an exciting cultural scene as vibrant as the colorful Victorian painted ladies that line its streets.

local shops • LOOKING GLASS DESIGNS: You’ll find gifts, clothing and jewelry, including many items designed by local artists.

• FOUR MUDDY PAWS: This shop offers healthy food and treats, toys and other supplies and professional grooming for your four-legged friends.

established: 1836 named in honor of: Revolutionary

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• CLEMENTINE’S NAUGHTY & NICE CREAMERY: Stop in for a scoop (or two!) of the micro-creamery’s small-batch, seasonal flavors.

bars & restaurants • POP SPARKLING BAR & RESTAURANT: From Baileys Restaurants, this lively spot is a celebration of all things bubbly. Enjoy sparkling wines and other fizzy beverages from around the world.

• BAILEY’S CHOCOLATE BAR: Chocolate lovers won’t want to pass on this longtime favorite,

right up the stairs from Pop! Its team of pastry chefs, bakers and mixologists craft innovative small plates, desserts and cocktails.

• ELEVEN ELEVEN MISSISSIPPI: Located in the historic International Shoe factory, the restaurant’s Tuscan and Californian cuisine is made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, often grown in its own commercial hydroponic greenhouse.

• SQUARE ONE BREWERY & DISTILLERY: Built as a tavern in 1883 and operated by Anheuser-Busch in the early 1900s, the historic space returned to its roots when the brewery opened in 2004. Today, it produces awardwinning brews and spirits.

parks • LAFAYETTE PARK: Dedicated in 1851, it’s often considered the oldest urban park west of the Mississippi. Its 30 acres include a

lake, reconstructions of Victorian structures, Revolutionary War-era cannons and a playground with iconic frog and turtle statutes created by Bob Cassilly.

annual events • SHEPARD BARCLAY FESTIVAL (June): Step back in time with the St. Louis Perfectos, the StL’s very own vintage baseball team.

Enjoy free games played by the original rules established in the 1860s.

• TASTE OF LAFAYETTE (August): Sample specialites from area restaurants and bars while enjoying live entertainment.

• HOLIDAY PARLOR TOUR (December): Along with touring historic homes, festivities include a holiday market, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a visit from Santa Claus.

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texture you’re looking for and how much of a statement you want to make. durability you’ll love This upholstery hits the sweet spot of soft and durable. Bouclé is typically made from wool, but it also can be made from a wide variety of materials and blends. Its texture means it can withstand regular use without huge signs of wear and tear, making it especially kid-friendly. comfy & cozy perfection If you’re looking for a cozy spot, look no further than your bouclé-filled living room. The snuggly fabric is known for being super soft. It’s perfect for fall and winter coziness, and the typically white or neutral color palettes seamlessly transition into the brightness of spring and summer. We highly recommend bouclé pieces for the spaces where the most activity occurs whether it’s some upholstered stools in the kitchen, a cuddly chair in the living room or a reading nook in your kiddo’s bedroom. Life is always happening all around us—give yourself the ability to sink into it.

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Elevate your lifestyle & your spirits with this luxurious 2BR/2.5BA condo on the 10th floor of the iconic Plaza in Clayton. Two sunny balconies invite relaxation. A sleek European-style kitchen boasts a large island, gas cooktop, Sub-Zero refrigerator & Miele appliances.

This stately home in a prestigious suburb is a satisfying mix of old & new in an unbeatable, walkable location. The former owner’s labor of love has produced a property of refined elegance that you’ll only appreciate fully on viewing.

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FEATURED PROPERTIES 3835 BECKER JOERLING ROAD, AUGUSTA PRICE UPON REQUEST Broadview Farm is a little piece of heaven in a private valley just 40 minutes west of Clayton. Overlooking a lake, the property features a 5-bedroom home, log guest cottage, caretaker residence and barn.

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Located on a breathtaking, 120-acre estate, this home is perched at the peak of the property overlooking the stunning Mississippi River.

This Clayton townhouse includes an elevator and a first-floor primary suite. Its formal and informal living spaces feature the finest finishes, while an open gourmet kitchen and family room overlook an expansive outdoor space.

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This gorgeous, custom-built home on 0.46 acres in the heart of Ladue features an open floor plan with 4-plus bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.

This spectacular 3-bedroom, 7-bathroom home in the award-winning Ladue School District includes over 6,400 square feet of living space, a convenient elevator, an abundance of storage and a 3-plus car garage.

This stunning 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath property is the former home of playwright Tennessee Williams! Leaded glass windows, gorgeous millwork and hardwood flooring blend seamlessly with updates for today’s at-home living style.

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7435 STRATFORD AVE., UNIVERSITY CITY | $949,000

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Walkable to all that U. City and Clayton have to offer, this brick home provides modern comfort, including a main-floor master and finished walkout lower level.

Every detail of this beautiful 2-story home is perfect.

Features include newer kitchen and baths, an inground pool, screened-in porch, theater room, and 3-car garage—all on a 1-acre lot in the heart of Town and Country.

Located in Clayton’s most sought-after area on a large level lot, this home includes incredible architectural details. It would be equally well suited for a rehab or new build.

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This lovely home offers an eat-in kitchen and hearth room, gorgeous family room, dining room, private office and first floor laundry/mudroom. Upstairs you’ll find a spacious master suite, 4 additional bedrooms and 2 additional baths.

A stunning property with wonderful curb appeal, this home includes an open floor plan with hardwood floors, updated kitchen, large master suite and a beautiful backyard oasis with paver patio.

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LOOKING AROUND THIS 16-ACRE WILDWOOD PROPERTY, YOU MIGHT COME ACROSS FRUIT TREES PLANTED IN THE 1800S, AN OLD LOGGING ROUTE RUNNING TO ST. ALBANS OR, IF YOU’RE LUCKY, ONE OF ITS EQUINE INHABITANTS. THREE MINIATURE HORSES (AND A DONKEY) CALL IT HOME, BUT THEY ARE MORE THAN JUST PETS. UNDER THE NAME BLUE PUMPKIN FARM, HOMEOWNER SUE BUTLER OFFERS EQUINE THERAPY TO THE SICK, DISABLED AND ELDERLY.

Have you always had horses?

We’ve lived in Wildwood for 20 years. We love having land and spending a lot of time outdoors, but this property is our first with a barn. I thought it would be neat to have some miniature horses.

Turns out they’re kind of like potato chips; you can’t stop at just one. We decided not to buy from breeders and instead looked for owners who were trying to rehome their animals. All three of our minis were under a year old when we got them. There’s a big problem of people buying miniature horses because they are cute, but they don’t understand the care they need.

What are the horses’ names?

Bubba, Mr. Brown and Bubbles. We chose names that would be easy for children and people with speech disorders to say and remember. We also have a miniature donkey named Becky.

Do you know about the property’s history?

It was built as a farm homestead in the 1890s. There are lots of great historical touches, and we found a lot of crazy things in the walls while remodeling. There were little girls’ shoes, old newspapers and a business card from a tax assessor that somebody had drawn a big mustache and beard on—I guess even back then, people weren’t very fond of the taxman. Our property is part of 1,000 acres in Wildwood that was purchased in the 1850s to create a huge park with fruits trees, flowers and vineyards. A Russian prince even invested in the project, and you still can find grapevines and fruit trees growing out of seemingly nowhere.

We’ve tried to honor that history and started a vineyard this year.

An old logging route to St. Albans also runs through the property.

It’s cool that something like that is still around.

How have you renovated the home?

Before we bought the property, it had already had two expansions.

In the early 1900s, the back porch area was enclosed, and it’s now the living room. Then in the 1970s, the owners built another addition with more communal space and a master suite. We added a three-season room and the swimming pool. We also modernized and updated bathrooms and the kitchen, but we tried to keep that 19th-century feel intact.

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CREVE COEUR | $435,00 4 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2,475 Square Feet of Total Living Area Sweeping half-acre corner lot with recently updated living space on two levels.

LADUE | $465,000 NEW PRICE 3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2,025 Square Feet Easy living with thoughtfully integrated formal and casual living spaces.

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Do you have a favorite room?

Our favorite place is the three-season room with the pool table.

The barn doors can be pulled closed when it’s cold, and it’s a great space to enjoy the views, play a game of pool and hang out with friends and family. We are very much outdoor people.

Tell me about the outdoor spaces.

We have patios and the pool we put in. The fire pit also is very popular to gather around. You actually can see the new vineyard from there or watch the horse pasture. The backyard is a special place that we really enjoy.

How do you approach the home’s interior design?

Our decor really stays with the modern farmhouse aesthetic. The interior is clean with a casual, easy living feel.

Do the horses get to come inside the house?

Only for training. It’s important for therapy horses to be “bomb proof,” which means they won’t be startled by things that might happen in environments like nursing homes. I bring them in for short periods of time so they can get used to walking on carpet and hardwood, learn to maneuver in tight spaces, and practice things like going up and down stairs.

How did you decide to get involved with equine therapy?

My husband, Pat, and I have always been involved with the corporate world, and as we’ve gotten older, we’ve thought about what we could do to give back. I came up with the idea of therapy horses. I have a minivan with a wheelchair ramp that the horses and I bop around town in. It’s amazing to see the difference they can make in people’s days, even with just a short visit. It’s so rewarding. After we started doing therapy, everyone always was asking about the horses. That’s where Blue Pumpkin Farm started.

I created an Instagram account to connect with people. We also have a website where we sell muffins, candles and lotions. The funds go toward maintaining our horses, and we also donate a percentage to Equine Assisted Therapy.

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68 acres 40 minutes from Clayton

Just 40 minutes from Clayton and fronting the famous Fiddle Creek, you can enjoy the views from every window of this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath contemporary, Craftsman home nestled in its own private 68 acres in Missouri Valley.

Built in 2002, the home has an open floor plan, cherry cabinetry, wide plank flooring, multiple vaulted ceilings and oversized moldings. The exterior is low maintenance with Hardy plank siding and Trex decking. Combine this with a very cost effective geothermal HVAC system and your maintenance expense will be minimal. The 68 acres is comprised of 18 acres of open land (7 acres in crops and 11 acres pasture) with the balance being rolling woods full of white-tailed deer. Swim and fish in the stocked pond, or work on projects in the 30-by-40-foot heated and cooled workshop. The surrounding hills have multiple ATV, walking and horse trails. This property has it all … Will Divide!

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6630 Waterman Ave. $490,000 | Pr/SqFt: $238.10 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agents: The Warner Hall Group

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1216 Paloma Drive $574,500 | Pr/SqFt: $187.87 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Kara Kaswell 14 Clayton Hills Lane $750,000 | Pr/SqFt: $227.00 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Stephanie Connell 1120 Highland Pointe Drive $1,750,000 | Pr/SqFt: $312.89 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Gina Bundy

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43 Enfield Road $599,000 | Pr/SqFt: $250.00 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Heidi Long 8347 Cornell Ave. $610,000 | Pr/SqFt: $159.81 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Carol Butler

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8913 Bridgeport Ave. $599,000 | Pr/SqFt: $225.36 Circa Properties Agent: Jen Ross Cross 2505 High School Drive $785,000 | Pr/SqFt: $245.31 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agents: Alison Schneider and Allie Rossini

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70 Ladue Estates Drive $896,500 | Pr/SqFt: $233.34 RedKey Realty Leaders Agent: Nate Johnson 102 Hunters Grove Drive $1,451,588 | PrSqFt: $334.70 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Susan Johnston 111 S. Spoede Road $1,475,000 | Pr/SqFt: $317.82 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Trevor Olwig

Phantom Executive Retractable Screens The natural screening solution for every space – out of sight until you need them!

ALAN E. BRAINERD 1962-2020

Recently, the Town&Style family lost our former DESIGN ON MY MIND columnist and dear friend, Alan E. Brainerd, to COVID-19 at just 57 years young. Alan brought his unique voice and exquisite eye to our paper for several years before moving to Palm Beach, Florida.

30 Years

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Alan worked with countless St. Louisans throughout his successful career as an interior designer and will long be remembered for his brilliant and innovative interiors. His quick wit, joy and exuberance for life made an impact on so many and will forever be missed. We send our love and condolences to his family and friends during this time.

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BROADVIEW SCREEN COMPANY

We can help you achieve a space where you are able to gather with family and friends and effortlessly entertain within the confines of your home.

Designer: Kathy Israel

Phantom retractable screens are ideal for any setting, disappearing out of sight until you need them. They work perfectly for single, double French or sliding doors.

16668 Old Chesterfield Road 314.482.5590 accentoncabinets.com

12951 Gravois Road, Ste. 110 314.842.8888 broadviewscreen.com

ASADORIAN RUG COMPANY

Rustic geometric rugs, such as a vintage Persian Heriz, are our favorite for fall. They go in almost every room with any style of décor.

50 Worthington Access Drive 314.695.5209 asadorianrugco.com

LK2 KAIM KISNER STUDIO

Our studio represents the finest manufacturers of broadloom carpet, area rugs, hardwoods and window coverings. Showcasing both major lines and exclusive brands, we take pleasure in providing exceptional customer service tailored to design professionals.

8147 Manchester Road 314.644.3696 lk2kaimkisner.com

IMMERSE LISTON DESIGN BUILD

There’s nothing more necessary than a functional, inviting kitchen.

A gorgeous center island will never go out of style and will forever serve as the perfect gathering place for friends, family and guests when it’s time to give thanks.

Designer: Jeanne Liston 1106 First Capitol Drive 636.940.9417 listondesignbuild.com

Clients are bringing natural elements into their kitchen and bath designs. Industrial design also remains popular, with matte black and brass tones often paired with clean, distinct lines.

Pictured: Faucet by Riobel Designer: Lexi Sullivan 836 Hanley Industrial Court 314.375.1500 immersestl.com

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Convert your home into a smart house so you can adjust your music, TV, thermostat, shades, lighting and more through your phone or tablet.

Hunter Douglas window treatments with PowerView Motorization allow you to lighten or darken every room in your home conveniently, even when holiday decorations are on display. Call us to set an appointment for a no obligation, in-home consultation.

Designers: Marcia Herrmann and Kelly Niles 933 S. Kirkwood Road 314.909.1177 showmeblinds.com

314.966.3775 lifemediallc.net

MISSOURI FLOOR COMPANY

Looking to improve your home before the holiday season? There’s no better way to update and add value than new or refinished hardwood floors. Let us help.

2438 Northline Industrial Drive 314.4323.2260 missourifloor.com

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Now scheduling design consultations in both our showroom and in your home.

The holidays are right around the corner, and so is holiday decorating!

New Hunter Douglas window treatments will enhance the beauty of your home, just in time for the holidays.

You’ll likely still want to raise and lower your window treatments, even if they’re “blocked” by your gorgeous decorations, and we have the solution.

Power up! Hunter Douglas PowerView Motorization allows you the ability to raise and lower your window treatments, without disturbing your decorating … or knocking something over!

Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades

You can find more information on our website

Call now to schedule an in-home consultation!

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FIND US ON: 933 S. Kirkwood Rd. | Kirkwood, MO Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Saturdays by appointment only

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