July 17, 2020

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YOUTH NETWORKING

LN regular Brittany Nay chats with youthful go-getter Giuseppe Di Cera about his Student Opportunities Network, an online database devoted to empowering recent high school grads in not only locating but also landing internships and jobs alike.

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Health Notes Innovation Hub Movers & Shakers “New Normal” Doctors’ Offices FEATURE: Student Opportunities Network Crossword Puzzle

Gatherings & Goodwill

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Design & Décor A MANSION AMONG MANSIONS For pleasantness, few activities equal good old-fashioned window shopping, especially when the windows grace an abode as beautiful as this Central West End gem, as admiringly noted by LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach.

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Arts & Culture

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The Trio Landscape Style Speak FEATURE: CWE Mansion

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Dinner to Go Home Cooking Arts Speak FEATURE: Socially Distanced Outdoor Activities

SOCIALLY DISTANCED SUMMER FUN In this feature, LN digital editor and staff writer Andrea Smith sketches ways to continue precautionary measures but have fun outside, too.

At a critical time, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital leads the way in health care, with lifesaving technology and pioneering research in medicine. Turn to Page 10 and learn how you can take part in the crucial campaign that advances health care at a time when it is most needed.

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In our community – and in the world at large – a considerable emphasis has been placed this year upon supporting one another in a variety of ways. That is a cause that I, for one, can get behind 100 percent – and is an intention I plan to carry with me far beyond 2020.

It’s with this goal in mind that I am incredibly proud to feature LN contributor Brittany Nay’s feature on the Ladue Youth Council’s work starting on Page 20. Its new initiative, the Student Opportunities Network, is giving local students real-world work experience to help spark their career paths and thereby inspire and prepare the next generation of the metro area workforce. I’m even prouder to announce that Ladue News is participating in this initiative and that we’ll be featuring articles written by talented local students in issues to come.

As we move into whatever the next few months have in store for the metro area, the Ladue News staff also hopes to offer support to our readers in the way of resources and advice. For instance, starting on Page 18, LN health and wellness expert Connie Mitchell talks to local medical professionals about what you should know when returning to the doctor right now for appointments. And starting on Page 52, LN digital editor and staff writer Andrea Smith gives readers a range of ways area residents can get out and safely enjoy some sunshine during this socially distant summer – an opportunity for recreation we all could use right now, I am sure.

Our community support mission at Ladue News doesn’t stop at the printed pages – visit laduenews.com for fresh daily news, columns and more. And be sure to keep picking up our biweekly print issues through August as we continue to expand and diversify our coverage of the metro area.

Stay well,

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ADDITIONAL AREA LISTINGS $1,000,000 PLUS

12 Twin Springs Lane (Ladue) 309 Wardenburg Farms Dr (Wildwood) 18211 Wild Horse Creek (Chesterfield) 11 Ridgemoor Drive (Clayton) 12057 Embassy Row (Town & Country) 5 Denny Lane (Huntleigh) $750,000 - $1,000,000

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1218 Lin Manor Drive (Kirkwood) 6950 Kingsbury Blvd (U. City) 772 Stump Ct (Des Peres) 1605 Andrew Drive (Warson Woods) $300,000 - $500,000

9859 Warson Pointe (Rock Hill) 228 River Valley Drive (Chesterfield) 7001 Waterman Avenue (U. City) 1033 North Drive (Warson Woods) 4272 Flad Avenue (St. Louis) 127 Heatherbrook Lane (Kirkwood) 908 Burn Oak Drive (St. Charles)

$569,900 $549,900 $524,900 $519,900

5 Denny Lane (Huntleigh) 225 Highland Ave (Des Peres)

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NEW LISTINGS 4 SHERATON DRIVE, Ladue. Charming home on 1.95 acres. 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. 5.939 square feet of living space. $1,495,000 14985 CONWAY ROAD, Chesterfield. 6,713 square feet of living space. 5+ bedrooms and 5.5 baths.

Fabulous open floorplan. $1,395,000 27 CRESTWOOD DRIVE, Clayton. 1929 gem located in Claverach Park. 5 bedrooms, 5 baths and 5,342 square feet. $1,395,000 16 CEDAR CREST, Ladue. Sophis�cated, light-filled and updated New England style, 1.5 story residence.

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Spectacular 5 bedroom and 5.5 bath ranch. Ideal for entertaining. $749,000

7918 CORNELL AVENUE, University City. Great curb appeal, enchan�ng 1.5 story co�age has been updated. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. $415,000

14 Clayton Hills Lane | NEW LISTING Town and Country | $749,000

27 Crestwood Drive | NEW LISTING Clayton | $1,395,000

16 Cedar Crest | NEW LISTING Ladue | $1,395,000

8 SWINDON COURT, Manchester. Make this home yours in the desirable Glan Tai neighborhood! Twostory home with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. $339,000

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715 NORTH SPOEDE ROAD, Creve Coeur.

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Renovated home has been enhanced to an excep�onal level. 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. $299,000

155 CARONDELET PLAZA, #707, Clayton.

$1,395,000

785 SOUR SPRING TRAIL, Sullivan.

$549,900

7237 FORSYTH BOULEVARD, University City.

$1,195,000

5026 WESTMINSTER PLACE, CWE.

$525,000

9052 CLAYTON RD, TBB, Richmond Heights.

$1,100,000

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$504,000

3 ANDRE DRIVE, Des Peres.

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$498,500

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5806 DELOR STREET, Saint Louis.

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$205,000

1200 DES PERES AVENUE, Rock Hill.

$199,000

42 HUNTLEIGH WOODS DRIVE, Huntleigh.

$6,850,000

40 LOREN WOODS DRIVE, Ladue.

$999,000

1091 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$4,900,000

3106 BOUQUET ROAD, Wildwood.

$3,937,500

13000 DEUTSCHMANN LANE, Des Peres.

2 CLAYCHESTER, Des Peres.

$999,000 $985,000

809 SOUTH WARSON ROAD, Ladue.

$3,595,000

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$980,000

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$3,495,000

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$979,000

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$2,865,000

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$850,000

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$459,000

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$2,800,000

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$129,000

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$2,295,000

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$2,195,000

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$2,150,000

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$749,000

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225 EDWIN AVENUE, Glendale.

$724,900

3 JACCARD LANE, Frontenac.

$1,999,000

270 ST. GEORGES DRIVE, St. Albans.

$699,000

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$1,895,000

8546 COLONIAL LANE, Ladue.

$675,000

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$1,595,000

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Health Care

DelivereD ToDay

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The new SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital will prove invaluable as it brings the future of medicine to the St. Louis community and to the entire region, while its presence honors the collective missions of SSM Health and Saint Louis University School of Medicine.”

- DR. JERRY DWYER, cardiologist at St. Louis Cardiology Center, PC & chair for the SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Campaign

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hen coronavirus first reached the St. Louis community, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital immediately went into action. The new hospital, set to open on September 1, plays a pivotal role in improving the state of the city and surrounding areas through emergency services. Funded in large part through a campaign which many local individual and corporate benefactors have taken part in, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital’s lifesaving work is looking to further cement it’s more than 80-year history of caring for the people of St. Louis.

In collaboration with Saint Louis University School of Medicine and the exceptional care provided by SluCare physicians, the hospital serves as an academic medical center, where research trials exploring the latest in medicine are conducted. Remdesivir, an intravenous antiviral medication, is being hailed by Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a leading member of President Trump’s Coronavirus Task Force, as having a “significant positive effect” in treating the virus, according to St. Louis magazine. COVID-19 patients hospitalized at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital were among the first in St. Louis to receive the drug therapy as part of a trial.

In addition, the new SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, boasts an expanded emergency department – three times

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the current space – preparing it for any urgent situation that may arise now or in the future. New technology – like digital white boards and in-suite entertainment for patients, along with redesigned department layouts that move critical imaging equipment inside the emergency department – improve the patient’s experience and the workflow for physicians, employees and students. Never has it been more evident to the community at-large how it is vital to further advance health care.

“This community has waited a long time for a new hospital – 86 years, to be exact,” says Derrick Martin, president at iHeartMedia St. Louis and co-chair for the SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Campaign.

“It is reassuring to know that the community will now be able to receive the best health care possible in their Derrick Martin own backyard.”

Support these essential services by taking part in the SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital campaign. Call 314-523-8044 or visit givetossmhealth.org.

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J ULY 17, 2020 | L a d ueN ew s . c o m | A L A D U E N E W S S P E C I A L PR OMOT I ON

FRONT & CENTER

12 Health Notes 14 Innovation Hub 16 Movers & Shakers

18 “New Normal”

Doctors’ Offices

20 FEATURE:

Student Opportunities Network

24 Crossword Puzzle

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HEALTH NOTES

A Pain in the Neck ‌L

By Connie Mitchell

ike so many of us, Dr. Vicki Kaskutas works from home for now. An associate professor of occupational therapy at Washington University in St. Louis, she meets with colleagues and students via videoconference, and she notices when someone has a laptop propped on their knees in bed or is sprawled on the ground. Although such novel work positions might seem fun, they can cause aches, pains and tight muscles.

“I encourage people to think about what their workstation looked like at their office before they began working from home due to the pandemic,” she says. “If they were comfortable there, they should try to replicate that.”

In most cases, this means finding a chair that provides back support and allows the feet to be flat

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on the floor with the knees and hips at 90-degree angles. Likewise, elbows should be at a 90-degree angle when typing, and wrists should be straight, not bent up or down to reach the keyboard.

“You might need a separate keyboard in order to position your screen so that the top third is above eye level and the bottom two-thirds are just below eye level,” Kaskutas says. A stack of books or other platform can elevate the screen.

Kaskutas admits that creating the perfect ergonomic setup can be challenging. In fact, many people have less than ideal workstations even in their remote offices. “Ergonomics need to be adjusted to fit the person, not vice versa,” she says.

Kaskutas suggests that anyone used to a desktop standing desk (a stand that sits on the desk and can raise or lower the screen and keyboard)

should try to continue using one at home. If you don’t have a standing desk at home, occasionally moving a laptop to a bar-height countertop can provide some variety in work position.

“Periodically moving and changing position is helpful,” she adds. “Don’t just sit at your desk all day, no matter where you’re working.” Kaskutas suggests standing and taking at least a few minutes to stretch or walk around to help prevent muscle tightness. “You can even set a timer to remind you or actually put short breaks on your calendar along with your meetings,” she says.

For more information and visual aids that illustrate proper posture for working at a computer, Kaskutas recommends information from the U.S. Department of Labor (osha.gov) and the National Institutes of Health (ors.od.nih.gov).

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INNOVATION HUB

Virtual

VISITS

By Andrea Smith | Photos supplied

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arents as Teachers, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Maryland Heights, received a major grant in February to pilot a home-visiting program combining videoconference technology with in-person consultation. As with many other organizations, COVID-19 forced a change of plans, but in some ways, also accelerated innovation.

Parents as Teachers has developed a homevisiting model over 35 years to support families during pregnancy and early childhood years.

Affiliates such as school districts and hospitals have used the model to serve at least 193,200 families worldwide, according to a recent press release.

Each visit involves an educator visiting a family’s home to assess the way children and parents interact and discuss the parents’ concerns and their family’s overall wellbeing, says Angela Rau, Parents as Teachers’ virtual home-visiting specialist. According to the release, Parents as Teachers received a $221,179 grant from the Texasbased Episcopal Health Foundation to launch and study a combined virtual and in-person visiting program, which was expected to be one of the first of its kind in the nation.

“Those first three years are the critical window for every child, and every parent can benefit from extra help,” Elena Marks, the foundation’s president and CEO, states in the release. “We want to create healthier communities for generations to come.”

Originally, the virtual approach aimed to make visits possible when tight schedules, inclement weather, sick family members or other complications deterred meeting in-person.

But on March 11, the organization pivoted to an entirely virtual approach using telehealth technology in response to COVID-19. Since then, Rau says approximately 100,000 families have continued home visits through the Rapid

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THOSE FIRST THREE YEARS ARE THE CRITICAL WINDOW FOR EVERY CHILD, AND EVERY PARENT CAN BENEFIT FROM EXTRA HELP. ELENA MARKS, THE FOUNDATION’S PRESIDENT AND CEO Response Home Visiting collaboration, funded by a $1.13 million grant from the California-based Heising-Simons Foundation.

“The words ‘rapid response’ really describe it because we’ve been developing those [tools] and getting it out to the field as fast as we can,” Rau says.

Rau says a survey found that 92 percent of families using videoconference technology were satisfied versus 80 percent of families who did not have video-enabled devices and instead conversed over the phone. Parents as Teachers recognizes

that a “digital divide” exists and has joined the national Home Visiting Coalition in seeking federal policy solutions, according to the Parents as Teachers website.

“The digital divide has become an equity issue,” Rau says. “We want to put our voice in to advocate for Wi-Fi access, for access to affordable videoenabled devices and access to data plans that are affordable for families, so that families that have varying incomes can still have access to all of these services.”

Parents as Teachers is not yet recommending a return to in-person visits. In the meantime, researchers are developing the hybrid model, keeping in mind the pros and cons of in-person meetings versus virtual visits.

“We really anticipate that there might be a naturally occurring hybrid approach,” Rau explains.

“Families are getting used to videoconferencing visits, and we anticipate that some families are going to want to see their parent educator or home visitor only on-ground, and some families are going to want to see them in a combination.”

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uring the COVID-19 pandemic, Creve Coeur’s Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry saw an eightfold increase in new families in need of fresh produce, shelf-stable food and other items. “Our food pantry clients increased exponentially, and we are thankful that staff and volunteers have stepped up in a huge way to accommodate the needs,” says Brian S. Braunstein, president-elect of Jewish Family Services, a constituent agency of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis.

In 2019, JFS served more than 55,000 area residents, and the food pantry served more than 15,000 residents. During 2019, JFS also gave 1,700 presentations at 150 schools that empowered more than 35,000 children, teachers and caregivers with skills and information about body safety, the warning signs of abuse and safe internet practices. More than 1,500 children, adolescents, adults and seniors received diagnostic evaluation, counseling and psychiatry services, and more than 1,600 adults 60 years or older received in-home support, fall-prevention education and screenings, hospital readmission prevention care management, chaplaincy visits and referrals to needed resources.

Braunstein serves on JFS’s executive committee and chairs its board of governance committee, and he will become president of the organization in 2021.

A member of its board for more than three years, he says he “quickly learned that it is a tremendous agency, even more so during the pandemic.” He brings essential risk management and strategic planning expertise to his leadership role.

Braunstein is assistant vice president and risk management counsel for Enterprise Holdings and its Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental brands. “COVID-19 has certainly impacted the travel industry, and as local papers have captured, it has also impacted Enterprise significantly,” he says. “Recently, we have seen a large uptick in business and are hopeful that it will continue. My role has not lessened. As you can imagine, the risk management side of any business is a focus point today.”

Braunstein graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business from State University of New York in Buffalo and a Juris Doctor degree from Cleveland’s Case Western Reserve University.

Born in New York, Braunstein was raised in the suburbs of Long Island.

“My mom passed down the [importance of] volunteer experience to me,” he says of his childhood. “She was a docent at the Holocaust museum in New York and now in Chicago. … My father taught me to live one day at a time and to make the most of the time you have. There are not many 90-year-olds who still play golf three days a week.”

A member of Creve Coeur’s Congregation B’nai Amoona, he enjoyed playing on the temple’s softball team for about 20 years “until I realized I could not keep up with those players 30 to 40 years younger than me.”

Braunstein and his wife, Debbi, met as college freshmen. “She shrugged me off for a bit, but we will be married 37 years in August,” he says. Debbi Braunstein is director of Sharsheret Supports at the metro area’s Jewish Community Center, which provides free breast cancer and ovarian cancer programs and support groups. They have lived in their Creve Coeur home since relocating here and are the parents of two children, both of whom have followed careers in the medical field.

OUR FOOD PANTRY CLIENTS INCREASED EXPONENTIALLY, AND WE ARE THANKFUL THAT STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS HAVE STEPPED UP IN A HUGE WAY TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS.

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covid-19 has largely altered the landscape of many area medical offices.

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hen the novel coronavirus first appeared in the U.S. and the nation largely closed its doors, many people put everything on hold – including their own health care. Routine visits and screening tests were not worth the risk of venturing into a potentially germ-laden doctor’s office.

However, as the pandemic continues, more and more people must return to their doctor for chronic care management, routine checkups and acute care needs.

Dr. Matthew Breeden, a SLUCare family physician, is seeing more patients in his office after weeks of mostly telemedicine visits. “People need to come in for physicals, follow-up visits for chronic conditions and the usual types of illnesses that send people to the doctor,” he says. “However, we’re being careful in screening our patients for any signs of possible COVID-19 infection and are working hard to limit the possibility of disease spread.”

Going to the doctor no longer means simply walking into a waiting room, checking in and sitting in rows of chairs until a nurse calls you into an exam room.

These days, most practices are checking temperatures and reviewing a COVID-19 symptoms checklist before a patient even enters the waiting area. Masks are required, and many seats have been removed or repositioned to ensure at least 6 feet of distance between people. Some offices require patients to wait in their cars until called to enter the building.

“The overall goal is to limit the number of people in the waiting area and offices at any one time,” Breeden says. “If a patient is able to come alone, we ask that they do, so that we don’t have additional visitors in the building.”

Despite the new protocols for getting into an exam room, once a patient is ready to be seen, the interaction remains much the same as before the pandemic. There are some subtle differences, though.

“We always used to initiate a visit with a handshake,” Breeden says. “We’re not doing that anymore.” Doctors and other health professionals also will be masked and wearing other protective gear, such as

gloves and possibly gowns. Breeden notes, however, that these protective measures are not uncommon during flu season, and many of the practices now in place are good standards in preventing a variety of infectious illnesses.

“We’re cleaning all surfaces in the rooms between visits and being careful to clean our equipment, like stethoscopes, between each patient,” he adds. “This is actually good long-term protocol to help curb illnesses in general.”

COVID-19 testing continues to be offered at specific testing sites and is not done at a doctor’s office, in part because the test itself causes most people to cough, which increases the risk of viral transmission. “We’re giving people referrals for the nasal swab test or the antibody test,” Breeden says. “But people need to remember than the antibody tests are no guarantee that you’re immune to COVID-19.

Depending on the population tested, there may be a significant number of false positives or false negatives, making the results difficult to interpret. Additionally, the antibody tests are very new and have not gone through the typical validation process that is required of other lab tests. And even in cases of a true positive, we don’t know yet if that confers immunity. This is not to say that testing should not be done, but it must be done with an understanding that the results may not be as clear as we’d like them to be. There’s still a lot we need to determine about the tests and what the results mean for the average person.”

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to advise people to consider telemedicine visits when possible, and advise washing your hands for at least 20 seconds as soon as you get home.

Breeden agrees and urges everyone to continue taking precautions: “Keep washing your hands often, distance from others and be careful about daily interactions. And remember, wearing a mask is a sign that you care about protecting others as well as yourself. We all want to get back to normal, and remaining vigilant is the best thing we can do right now.”

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A new initiative established by a recent Ladue grad connects young talent with local businesses.

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Melody Zhang, summer intern at the Ladue Education Foundation

new initiative is giving local students hands-on, real-world work experience, all in an effort to help forge their future career paths.

Last year, the Student Opportunities Network was founded by 18-year-old Ladue Youth Council Chairmen Giuseppe Di Cera, with the support of Ladue Mayor Nancy Spewak, to generate student work and internship opportunities with local businesses and other organizations.

Di Cera, a recent Ladue Horton Watkins High School graduate set to attend the University of Chicago in the fall, calls the initiative an answer to a critical problem with the education and career development systems that can be seen locally – and nationally.

“As a student, I observed how my peers struggled to secure their first careeroriented opportunities,” Di Cera explains. “This was not because they were not capable. Simply put, they didn’t have networks of connections to match their interests with available opportunities.”

So the local native created the Student Opportunities Network online database, which lists available work opportunities with local businesses and organizations for high school and early college students, who can sign up to receive emails about new job and internship postings, as well as see alerts on Instagram (@ladue_student_oppts_network).

Thus far, more than a dozen local companies are participating in the initiative, Giuseppe Di Cera, founder of the Student including Gladys Manion Real Estate, the Ladue Education Foundation, the Jill Opportunities Network Schupp for Congress Campaign, the Ann Wagner for Congress Campaign, the Sam Page for County Executive Campaign, Knot Magic Muscle Therapy, Aerovate, Lu Lu Belle, MOD ON TREND, the Woman’s Exchange, Sign of the Arrow, Ladue News and the Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute at Washington University School of Law. Among the more than 60 students participating in the program so far, students have reported their internships and jobs to be both inspiring and productive. Although most students have been working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, others are working in person with community mentors. Sarah Suffian, a rising senior at Ladue Horton Watkins High School, is pursuing her passion for social media and marketing as an intern at Gladys Manion Real Estate. “I’m able to use my own creative instincts in the realm of my assignments, which makes my work fun and exciting,” Suffian says. “Working alongside the other agents and with Lori Woodward and Stafford Manion, who are both so passionate about and good at what they do, is such a great experience.”

This type of hands-on work experience is critically important, Di Cera says. “What we learn in the classroom has no practical purpose until it’s applied to the real world,” he explains.

“Many of the problems in our education system today center around students’ ability to regurgitate facts, but their inability to apply their knowledge to adapt to real-world situations.

Moreover, school curriculum may not always perfectly match students’ specific passions.

Therefore, these internship and work experiences allow students to pursue their passions in the vast diversity of organizations that our community has to offer.”

The network also benefits local companies, connecting them with young talent and the potential to form long-term working relationships, Di Cera notes. “This initiative is equally important for local businesses because it helps create a more tightly knit community where the next generation can learn essential skills from esteemed community professionals,” he says. “Ultimately, nurturing these students creates the potential for future advancement into higher roles within a local organization, creating the next generation of community leaders.”

The Student Opportunities Network also offers resources to help students through the college process. “I know how difficult it is to navigate standardized tests, college applications, college sports recruiting and scholarships, so I created a Student Resources page to help students directly address those issues with help from local student mentors and professional (Left to right) Matthew Jing (intern), Jip tutors,” Di Cera says.

Prapaisilapa, Stafford Manion and Sarah Applications for many local work opportunities are still open, and Di Cera hopes to expand Suffian (intern). Photo by Lori Woodward the initiative far beyond Ladue – to other St. Louis communities, as well as cities across the country. “Meaningful work opportunities and impactful student resources shouldn’t be limited to teens in Ladue,” Di Cera says. “Whether they are helping to promote a political campaign, create classroom curriculum … or develop an organization’s website, it is evident that even in these uncertain times, students are still forging ahead in pursuit of their passions and career interests.”

Student Opportunities Network, laduestudentopptsnet.wixsite.com/ladue

Alex Zhou tutors Mahith Samarathunga on the ACT. Photo by Alex Zhou

Hugh Chan tutors Erin Turkieltaub on the ACT. Photo by Hugh Chan

Left to right are Madaline George, Anna Reis (bottom, intern), Giuseppe Di Cera. Photo by Giuseppe Di Cera

Alex Zhou tutors Vivian Marsters on the ACT. Photo by Alex Zhou

Business UPDATES

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1325 Boland Place, 314-788-3678, altairattheheights.com St. Louis’ newest, most luxurious mid-rise apartment community has arrived. Altair, centrally located in Richmond Heights, is adjacent to Clayton and minutes from the Central West End. Modern amenities and careful attention to detail in each of its 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments make this community the place you’ll most desire to call “home.”

Global Intelligence Consultants, Inc. 130 S. Bemiston Ave., 314-391-2300, info@gicagency.com, gicagency.com

314-795-1989, aptitudedesignandbuild.com Named one of the 50 fastest growing companies by St. Louis Small Business Monthly, Aptitude Design + Build holds a coveted A+ rating with BBS and is known for its quality, craftsmanship and integrity.

“The team listened to what we wanted and executed [it] perfectly,” says reviewer Gregg S. “I highly recommend them!”

Chesterfield Valley Nursery 16825 N. Outer 40 Road, 636-532-9307, chesterfieldvalleynursery.com Chesterfield Valley Nursery has an exciting new project on the horizon – almost ready for reveal! After months of planning and building out, the nursery is thrilled to announce the launch of a new website late this summer! Get ready for a better online experience that will inspire your every outdoor-living need.

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Among the largest investigative firms in the United States, Global Intelligence Consultants, Inc. can be anywhere in the world within 72 hours of launching your confidential assignment. Offering investigations from corporate and civil to domestic and criminal, the firm has represented individuals, corporations and the legal profession for the past three decades.

Susan Hais Hais, Hais & Goldberger, P.C. 222 S. Central Ave., Suite 600, 314-326-4885, hhg-law.com Susan Hais is one of St. Louis’ preeminent family law practitioners, focusing on complex divorce litigation.

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Known for its wide selection, the Medical West Healthcare Center is locally-owned and respected since 1955, with 31 masked staff members ready to assist.

Period Restoration 7417 Delmar Blvd., Unit A, 314-704-5146, periodrestorationco.com Honoring architecture, history and craft, Period Restoration transforms historic homes into treasured contemporary structures, effectively bringing the past back to life. The family-owned firm preserves and restores residences, serving modern living with the integration of new technologies and advanced amenities while staying faithful to the past by emphasizing handcrafted quality.

Roth Living 7800 Clayton Road, 314-991-0900, rothliving.com Begin your dream indoor and outdoor kitchen with the team at Roth Living, who ignites creativity and explores the possibilities. With their assistance, you can curate your space to be a cut above the rest with custom Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove appliances. So, why wait? Schedule your virtual consultation or in-person appointment today.

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have spent more time in the garden this year than ever before and have been delighted with every fresh bud and seedling (weeds excepted). The deep pleasure it’s given me has been key in sustaining my mental health through this long self-isolation. I now know every microclimate, shade and breeze of my garden and can choose the spot for outside distance visiting by temperature alone.

Managing such spaces well can make your own garden more inviting for outdoor entertaining during the metro area’s typically hot summer.

Area residents likely can expect another year, at least, of semi-isolation, with strict distancing of guests and BYOB requirements in place in my own garden.

I’ve been making some modifications to that garden to take this new normal into account. For one thing, I’ve been dressing down – shorts and sandals it is. Guests will be limited to two at a time, with visits dated at least three days apart, and all will be invited to sanitize hands at the stone entry table near the driveway. Hand sanitizing wipes and spray bottles will be at the ready, along with two kinds of insect repellent, one with essential oils only and one loaded with DEET (diethyltoluamide, the most common active ingredient for repelling bugs).

The bug zapper will remain discreetly out of sight.

Guests and I will all wear masks until we’re settled in our seats, which will be placed 10 feet apart through an abundance of caution.

Depending on circumstances, some guests will bring everything with them – wine, glasses, napkins, snacks or even dinner – and others will trust me to provide safe appetizers, ice, wine and mixed drinks. The central coffee table has been replaced with sturdy side tables at each end for individual service of beverages and food.

Everything will be served on separate plates, with nothing passed. Also, I’ve switched to insulated freezer sleeves instead of a wine bucket or cooler for ease of sanitation and double-wall stainless, stemless cups to hold the chill.

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Modifying the temperature outside in August will be essential for comfortable garden visiting.

Fans remain integral for lifting a breeze and confusing mosquitoes. Outdoor ceiling fans or portable misting fans that hook to the garden hose to spray a cooling fog help most on excessively hot days. I myself also will offer inexpensive paper fans that guests can keep.

Shade likewise will be essential. As a suggestion, add a fabric sun shade to an arbor or terrace. Ours hangs between

trees. Patio umbrellas make a quick fix, but strict separation may demand more than one. Moving water changes temperature perception by as much as 10 degrees, so a garden entertainer can create a miniature oasis by installing a waterfall or fountain to trickle in the background. Even a small tabletop fountain can make a difference with its gentle bubbling.

Since many area residents will be entertaining exclusively outdoors for the foreseeable future, investing in some of these simple additions can make sense and enhance garden entertaining.

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STYLE SPEAK

A Community

Collection

By Alecia Humphreys

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ux & Nyx, the locally based luxury line of bags, hopes to empower women with its latest crowdsourcing campaign by allowing them to co-create its upcoming collection.

“We are all about women who want to make a difference,” says Lux & Nyx founder and designer Lisa Hu. “In this case, we’d like to hear what they’d like to have or see in a product that would help them be their best and get more out of their time.”

The crowdsourcing campaign in question, #LNBuildTogether, was launched in May and will close late July.

“This was kind of inspired by the lockdown with COVID,” Hu says. “I felt like everything was out of our control, and I wanted to instill this sense of control for our audience to say, ‘Hey, you have control. Let’s make a difference; let’s create a product line that you think will be beneficial for the women who need this product.’ So creating and

integrating their voice and their opinion into a collection and bringing it to life? I mean, that’s control.”

The campaign, which is targeting 5,000 women, allows them to take part in weekly polls – the first poll even allowed the community to decide what they wanted to co-create.

The Lux & Nyx community ultimately chose to expand Lux & Nyx’s existing origami bag into a family collection. Polls since have been exclusive to styles and must-have functions of this bag in a large and mini size.

“Honestly, some of the ideas are pretty great,” Hu says. “Some ideas are like, ‘Man, I may not be able to get that into this product line, but that is definitely something I will take for future creations.’”

Once all feedback is in, Hu will complete the design and start her production process. However, you won’t see a large bulk order from Lux & Nyx. “We support women empowerment and being at the forefront of change, and one of the changes we want to focus on is slowing down fashion this year – especially with everything that’s going on,” Hu says. “We want to create products that are intentional. It’s inspirational, it’s a useful product, and we aren’t overproducing.”

Hu says she will order only the number of preorders for production of

this specialty bag.

“It’s not to say we won’t do a large, black origami bag in the future,” Hu says, “but this line, with this kind of detail, with this quote and everything everyone picked is just this year. Once it’s ordered, once it’s done, it’s out.”

Hu says the poll process has been nothing short of inspiring, and she can’t wait to see the result. “[Lux & Nyx customers] are really at the forefront,” Hu says. “When we say this is in the hands of the women who vote, it really is. I can’t tell you right now what’s going to exactly happen.

We will just have to play it out step by step.”

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102 HUNTERS GROVE DRIVE

4 4.5 7,337

Bedrooms

Baths

Square Feet

1995

Offered at $1,595,000.

SUSAN JOHNSTON 314.541.4149 susanjohnston.janetmcafee.com

Year Built

A tranquil retreat. Nestled on a private lane, this stunning property features gorgeous outdoor spaces.

With a main floor master, three additional bedrooms, gourmet kitchen with hearth room and a beautifully finished walk-out lower level, this home has it all. Idillic new pool, hot tub and lush landscaping awaits!

102 Hunters Grove Drive is located in Creve Coeur and the Ladue School District.

janet mcafee inc. l 9889 clayton road l saint louis, missouri 63124 l 314.997.4800 I www.janetmcafee.com

12927 NORTH TOPPING ESTATES DRIVE

4 2.5 3,913

Bedrooms

Baths

Square Feet

1970 Year Built

Offered at $975,000.

12927 North Topping Estates Drive is located in Town & Country and the Parkway School District.

TRICIA KOLBRENER 314.504.5564 triciakolbrener.janetmcafee.com

Beautifully situated on a private acre with sweeping lawns and mature trees, the residence has been updated and expanded for today’s lifestyle. Expect rich hardwood floors, millwork, a family room with coffered ceiling, updated neutral kitchen, gracious dining room, and master suite with private bath.

MEGAN HOLEKAMP 314.703.1415 meganholekamp.janetmcafee.com

janet mcafee inc. l 9889 clayton road l saint louis, missouri 63124 l 314.997.4800 I www.janetmcafee.com

ABSOLUTELY

Golden

By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos by Peak LLC

A Central West End mansion dating from the Gilded Age dazzles the eye – and commands architectural and historical interest alike.

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rea architectural aficionados may well come close to swooning whenever they stroll past the castlelike masonry mansion at 7 Westmoreland Place, due north of Forest Park’s northeast corner in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood.

Background information on the property, which Ladue’s Janet McAfee Real Estate is brokering, dates it from 1890, known as the Gilded Age in the U.S. Admirers and even mere passersby, however, should rest assured that the mansion reflects absolutely nothing gilded and certainly not pyritic – it’s solid gold.

The background information previously mentioned describes the residence as “Romanesquestyle.” John Milnes Baker’s compact American House Styles dates the heyday of Romanesque structures from 1880 to 1890, but opens the entry on them by disclaiming, “Perhaps ‘Richardsonian Romanesque’ would be a better term for this style.” Dating that style from 1885, Lester Walker’s more comprehensive American Shelter decisively titles its own overview “Richardsonian Romanesque.”

That eponymic adjective derives from the name of Louisiana-born Henry Hobson Richardson, whom Walker calls “one of the three greatest American-born architects (along with Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright).” Even though Richardson lived only 48 years, from 1838 to 1886, his architectural vision enjoyed admiration nationwide.

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“Several Romanesque houses were built in St. Louis, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York in the 1880s and 1890s,” Baker states. He precedes that statement, however, with something of a caveat: “Not a style for the masses, this pre-Gothic or English Norman-style mandated masonry construction. The massive rusticated walls and semicircular arches made these houses expensive to build. Never a popular residential style, even for those who could afford it, Romanesque houses were built for wealthy industrialists … ” As the builder of the house under whimsical consideration here, Julius K. Hunter’s Westmoreland and Portland Places: The History and Architecture of America’s Premier Private Streets, 1888-1988 credits Pennsylvania-born lawyer Alexander Gilmore Cochran, who relocated to St. Louis in 1879 and, among other things, passed more than two decades as general solicitor for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and headed its legal department in the West, before dying in 1928 and being buried in the city’s Bellefontaine Cemetery.

The mansion Cochran built “features a highly detailed façade of Indiana limestone,” the background information on it continues, mostly in charming irregular courses. “Tastefully and sensitively updated for today’s lifestyle needs, this home features unparalleled architectural detailing including beautifully inlaid hardwood floors, oak paneling, original carved mantels, ornate plasterwork ceilings and crown molding. A cozy inglenook with fireplace creates a warm and welcoming entry hall. Superbly proportioned rooms with large windows create a bright interior.”

The mansion occupies a lot that is just under half an acre large. Reflecting one of St. Louis’ nicknames, Lion of the Valley, a brace of those big cats guards the multiple-level stone steps leading to its grand entrance.

Within, the mansion’s above-grade area tops 6,600 square feet, with a full walk-out basement. Its threeplus stories incorporate 15 rooms, among them five full bathrooms, a single half-bath and six bedrooms.

The second-story master suite alone includes a sitting room, a master bedroom measuring 25 by 18 feet (with a bathroom en suite) and a spacious dressing room adorned with custom cabinets.

The mansion’s kitchen, which boasts granite countertops, features a butler’s pantry, a center island, premier appliances, more custom cabinetry and an eat-in area. It measures 22 by 18 feet, slightly larger than the stately 21- by 17-foot formal dining room.

Otherwise, a 33- by 19-foot family room graces the mansion’s third story, and its rear porch and enclosed gazebo overlook a garden shaded by mature trees and plantings.

As final lagniappes, the property includes a workshop/hobby area and, perhaps to shelter a 2021 sports car or two, a three-vehicle garage.

So: golden? Yes, quite – 24-karat!

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DISTINCTIVE PROPERTY

By Amanda Dahl | Home photos by Spicewood Photography | Jill Azar photo by Carmody Creative

1081 ARBOR GROVE  CHESTERFIELD

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esiding in Chesterfield amidst lovely landscaping on a half-acre, this brick manse captures attention with modern amenities and a popular floorplan. Crisp lines and a clean design are trademarks of the newer home, including wainscoting found in the spacious dining room and 9-foot ceilings throughout. Rise each morning in the main-floor master suite, where a large bath makes the start of the day a convenient and relaxing process.

Each bedroom boasts walk-in closets. Step into the eat-in kitchen for your morning brew and bagel. The center island and built-in desk, surrounded by stainless appliances, make this space a delight. Sidle into the cozy hearth room or head to the office to work from home. A bonus area offers opportunity to design a game room, media hub or more. Housed in the 3-car garage is a laundry and mudroom, which your family is sure to appreciate. So go on, settle in.

This 4-bedroom, 3 full-bathroom and 1 half-bathroom in Chesterfield is listed for $825,000.

Jill Azar 314-616-8836 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com Founded in 1944, Laura McCarthy has expertise of the central corridor and consistently ranks among local top real estate companies in sales volume. Many of its 100-plus agents specialize in luxury real estate.

All are familiar with St. Louis’ neighborhoods, from the Central West End to Highway 64/40 to Chesterfield and the St. Charles area.

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1091 WINGS ROAD

2283 TALON COURT

Captivating “La Charrette” is a stone Country French Chateau with slate roof set on 15+ acres with magnificent river vistas. Exquisite indoor/outdoor living amenities.

Dick Busch designed English Country Manor home was conceived and custom crafted to combine luxury living with optimum river and sunset views.

544 QUAIL RIDGE LANE

505 PHEASANT RUN COURT

Designed by a custom home builder for his personal residence, the home brilliantly integrates internationally sourced Old World materials with today’s luxury finishes.

An European-styled home on 10 acres creates a private oasis with artisan crafted appointments and dramatic Missouri River vistas. Five-car garage.

ST. ALBANS I $4,900,000 6 Bedrooms | 6.5 Baths I 12,031 Square Feet

ST. ALBANS I $2,865,000 7 Bedrooms | 6 Full and 2 Half Baths I 6,872 Square Feet

ST. ALBANS I $2,800,000 6 Bedrooms | 6 Full and 2 Half Baths I 5,915 Square Feet

ST. ALBANS I $2,150,000 4 Bedrooms | 5.5 Baths I 5,765 Square Feet

MELINDA MCCARTHY 314.606.2180 melinda@stalbans.com melindamccarthy.janetmcafee.com janet mcafee inc. l 9889 clayton road l saint louis, missouri 63124 l 314.997.4800 I www.janetmcafee.com

WAYNE NORWOOD & BEN PATTON • 314.629.3931 WWW.FINESTHOMESSTL.COM 42 HUNTLEIGH WOODS

9801 LOG CABIN COURT

HUNTLEIGH - $6,850,000

29 WEST BRENTMOOR PARK

LADUE - $5,750,000 8401 UNIVERSITY DRIVE

CLAYTON - $2,995,000

21 FAIR OAKS DRIVE

LADUE - $1,595,000

CLAYTON - $2,295,000 16 HUNTLEIGH WOODS

UNDER CONTRACT

13000 DEUTSCHMANN LANE

2 ACRE BUILDING SITE

OPEN SUN 1-3 PM

HUNTLEIGH - $1,175,000

DES PERES - $949,000

1909 LAFAYETTE SQUARE

LAFAYETTE SQUARE - $979,000

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275 Merlot Lane St. Albans $650,000 This beautiful 1.5 story is nestled on a wooded hillside with lovely views from every window. A real WOW factor with a soaring two story entry which leads to the two story atrium great room. Rear wall of windows with open staircase to fabulous finished lower level. Open kitchen with white cabinets, granite counters, tile flooring, large walk in pantry, center island with gas cooktop and separate breakfast bar that opens to great room. Octagon breakfast room.

First floor laundry. Gorgeous master suite with large bay window and coffered ceiling leads to glamour bath with dual vanities and make up area. Whirlpool tub, separate shower, tile flooring, large master closet.

Upstairs there are three generous sized bedrooms.

One has an in suite bath, the other two share a jack and jill. The lower level has a large family room with stone fireplace. Extra areas for office, exercise, billiard area, walk behind wet bar and media room with raised flooring. Two beautiful private patios. Private rear yard backing to trees.

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248 Merlot Lane St. Albans $609,000 Located in St. Albans Country Club, this beautiful 1.5 story is an outstanding value. Approximately 3100 square feet above grade and another 1,000 in the lower level, this home offers a very comfortable floor plan with extra room for guests or additional family.

Gracious entry leads to a two story great room with stone fireplace. Large formal Dining and Living room/ office to the front of the home. Great room opens to breakfast room and kitchen with center island, double ovens, granite counters, wood flooring. Off the breakfast room is access to a large custom deck that spans the rear of the home. The master is so beautiful with a coffered ceiling, and customized master bath with double vanities and curb less roll in shower. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and two full baths. The lower level is a walk out and has a large rec room with custom bar, office/bedroom and full bath. Three car side entry garage, brick front with circle drive. Custom new front doors. Excellent condition. Enjoy beautiful sunsets every night!

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27 Bonhomme Grove

1320 Countryside Manor Place

1608 Frontenac Woods

Absolutely stunning in every way. This beautiful attached villa is located in a private gated community in the heart of chesterfield. Situated on a private lot, backing to mature trees. Outstanding curb appeal with a stone exterior, custom garage doors and beautiful front door. To the rear, are double stacked screened porches over looking a private rear yard with mature trees. Very elegant interior with large formal dining, open custom kitchen with granite counters, center island, gas cook top, to family room and first floor office. Wood flooring, fireplace, nine foot ceilings.

The first floor master is lovely with a large master bath with dual vanities, whirlpool tub and separate shower. Large customized master closet as well. Upstairs there are two bedrooms each with their own bath, and a family room area. The Walk out Lower level is finished with another large family room, custom bar, fireplace, wine cellar, media room, work out room, bedroom and full bath.

Located in Countryside Estates in the heart of Chesterfield, this classic two story has so much to offer. Built by Hayden, in excellent condition and backs to dense trees for privacy galore. Center hall floor plan with two story entry. Large rooms and open floor plan. Formal dining room has wood floors that flow into kitchen/breakfast/hearth room. Formal living is opposite of dining room off entry. Spacious family room with bay window, wet bar and fireplace is perfect for entertaining and opens to updated kitchen with granite counters, wood flooring, white cabinets, stainless appliances that connects to hearth room and large deck off the rear with beautiful views of trees. Gracious master suite is located upstairs along with four additional bedrooms and large bonus room. The lower level is finished with a large rec room, kitchen area, possible bedroom and work out area. Walk out.

Lovely curb appeal with brick front and stone accents. Side entry garage. Culdesac street. Wildhorse elementary.

A rare find in Ladue schools. Great price and location and extensively updated over the years by the current owner.

Brick ranch with circle drive, private rear yard backing to trees, wonderfulcurbappeal,brickonfoursidesandHardieBoardsiding accents. Open floor plan with formal dining room, built in china cabinets with glass fronts. Large vaulted great room with custom paneling and beamed ceiling. Custom matching entertainment center can stay for an additional price. Wood floors, wet bar and open staircase to finished lower level. Newer kitchen with white cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless appliances, wood floors. Butler pantry in breakfast room with access to private deck Planning desk. Large walk in pantry. formal half bath, first floor laundry just outside the bedroom area. Beautiful updated master bath with custom cabinets, dual counters, tile floor, large steam shower, whirlpool tub. New carpet in bedroom areas. Huge walkout lower level with full kitchen at custom bar. Family room with fireplace and large rec room. Custom deck.

$1,170,000

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$775,000

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150 Carondelet Plaza #1403 16032 Sandalwood Creek Court $1,999,000

$259,000

Located in the heart of Clayton, The Plaza is St. Louis’s most prestigious address for condo living. The amenities are endless and the services provided are unmatched. This beautiful unit is on the 14th floor on the South east corner with a view of the Arch and residential areas. It has a very transitional gracious feel with wood flooring, custom moldings/built ins & upgraded light fixtures. The formal entry leads to the living and dinning rooms with two private covered balconies for entertaining. The kitchen has custom cabinetry, stainless appliances, gas cook top with hood, wine cooler at bar area, wood flooring and solid surface counters. The breakfast room with large windows adjoins the family room with ti le flooring, wonderful built in cabinetry and two walls of windows for beautiful views.

The master is very large with private sitting room, 2 Walk in closets and private glamour bath. 2 additional bedrooms, each with their own bath, are on the opposite side of unit.

Absolutely adorable two story that has been updated to perfection! The exterior curb appeal is very sharp and clean with newer grey vinyl siding. The rear yard has a short deck with steps down to a level yard with a privacy burm and stone edging. Inside, the entire home has been freshly painting in current colors with newer engineered wood, carpet and tile installed so that all the flooring is new by current owner New white kitchen installed with granite counters and stainless appliances. All three bathrooms have been updated with new cabinets, counters, flooring, and lighting. New white blinds have been installed and new light fixtures in the hallways, entry and dining room.

The lower level is currently set up as an additional tv area and work out room. Painted cement walls and floors makes this room perfect for that extra get away space. This home is located in a great neighborhood, close to the schools and a new park is going in just around the corner!

$875,000

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438 Pine Bend $875,000

Beyond Perfect, this gorgeous home is updated from top to bottom and is situated on a large, level, private acre lot, truly one of the best in the neighborhood. Current owner has installed a new kitchen with custom cabinetry, stainless Wolf oven/gas cooktop, warming drawer, double Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, Quartz countertops. Family room has been opened to kitchen by removing wall and moving bar to a pass through hallway. New wood flooring on 1st floor, Roof 2014. Custom stone patio with sitting area, spa and outdoor fireplace, as well as dining area and outdoor kitchen. Hardie Board in 2014. New Lennox furnaces in 2019. Tankless water heater installed 2020. Two sty entry with T staircase. Large Master suite with dual customized closets. 2 bedrooms share a jack n Jill. 4th bedroom has a private bath in suite. LL has large family room, rec area, office/den area, walk behind wet bar, exercise room and full bath. Rear yard partitially fenced. Backs to common ground and dense trees.

Margie Medelberg

Office 636.530.4004 • Cell 314.265.3888

AGENT PROFILE KATHLEEN LOVETT & LAURA DONOVAN JANET McAFEE REAL ESTATE

By Amanda Dahl | Home photo by Peaks View, LLC‌

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est friends for more than 35 years, Kathleen Lovett and Laura Donovan view each other as family. So do their colleagues at Janet McAfee Real Estate, who refer to the outstanding agents as “the twins.”

Together, the dynamic duo combines 41 years of experience in the housing industry to deliver clients first-rate service and a fun, memorable buying or selling experience.

Both Lovett and Donovan were drawn to real estate for the same reasons; the hours of an agent appealed as, individually, the two were ready to start a family shortly after marrying their husbands.

That flexibility still proves valuable today, even as the team invests significantly in their real estate careers to achieve success on their clients’ behalf.

“We challenge ourselves to be open to new ideas,” Lovett says. “We stay current with all aspects

[of real estate], whether with housing trends, marketing tools or, most importantly, education. It is an ever growing and changing industry, and you must stay present.”

Operating under a series of principles which include service, integrity and gratitude, Lovett and Donovan most appreciate the people they get to connect with through their work, clients and agents alike.

“A few of our clients have turned agents themselves because they thought we made real estate look like ‘so much fun!’” Lovett says.

The traits Lovett and Donovan most value in their counterparts are the same ones they deliver time after time to their clients: open communication, transparency and honesty. From their family to yours, that means you can expect the best representation for your next move.

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FEATURED LISTING: 40 Loren Woods Drive This 4-bedrooom, 2½-bathroom home is listed in Ladue.

Residing on a storybook lane in Ladue, this updated Colonial features stylish appointments throughout. A brick pathway leads you through the robin’s egg blue front door and into marvelous, light-filled rooms. Discover delightful living and entertaining spaces, both inside and out of this gem of a home.

Contact Kathleen Lovett and Laura Donovan at 314-610-7408 (Lovett), 314-229-8978 (Donovan) or 314-997-4800 (office), or online at lovettdonovanteam.janetmcafee.com.

ARTS & CULTURE

48 Dinner to Go 50 Home Cooking 51 Arts Speak 52 FEATURE: Socially Distanced Outdoor Activities

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GATHERINGS & GOODWILL MARYGROVE

BLOOM: A NIGHT IN MOROCCO Photos and story by Christina Kling-Garrett

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arygrove held its 14th annual benefit, BLOOM: A Night in Morocco, at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis in that municipality’s downtown in early March. Amid a Moroccan-themed marketplace, guests enjoyed cocktails, a hookah lounge, a silent auction, belly dancers and more. Co-chairs Erin Rataj and Amber Pook welcomed guests before Monsignor Mark Ullrich and Bishop Mark Rivituso led everyone in prayer. Marygrove CEO Joe Bestgen recognized The GJ Grewe Family Foundation, and Gary Grewe led a toast to Marygrove. Marygrove helps children and young adults grow up in a safe, nurturing environment and provides a stable, familylike setting for their upbringing. The largest therapeutic residential treatment program in Missouri, it serves more than 200 people daily.

Visit LADUENEWS.COM to see more fabulous photos from this event!

What a wonderful blessing it is to have these caregivers who take care of our children.

Marygrove Bloom’s A Night in Morocco

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SpecDrum and Belly Dance Mirage

– GARY GREWE, THE GJ GREWE FAMILY FOUNDATION

Amber Pook, Erin Rataj

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Julie Bestgen, Bishop Mark Rivituso, Joe Bestgen

Laurie and Timothy Lowery, Don and Dee Walsh, Linda and Dennis Ford

Gary and Beth Seal

Steven and Stacie Brownridge

DeAnn Gueck, Desiree Wojciechowski

Lauren Harrington, Connie Smith

Gerard and Courtney Grewe

Sam and Sherri Jenkins

Lauren Williams, Nicole Wohlford, Jackie Albrecht

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DINNER TO GO

Gooseberries

By Mabel Suen

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n St. Louis’ Dutchtown neighborhood, Gooseberries now offers “The Weekly Hookup,” featuring a limited online menu of comforting prepared food and treats available for pickup.

The husband-and-wife duo of Ross Lessor and Kim Bond founded the self-proclaimed “Eats and Treats Emporium” in 2014. Since spring, the beloved eatery has offered free bags of grocery staples to anyone who could use them, with groceries currently available Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m.

“We’ve been in the industry for a long time and know how tight things can be,” Bond says.

“People can just not have anything for a couple days and live off of their jobs. If we have extra, we want to share what we have and make sure everybody can be fed. This is for anybody, honestly – even if it’s just because you don’t want to go in the store.”

With “The Weekly Hookup,” those hungry for a taste of the power couple’s home cooking can support the business and its efforts by grabbing a food order to go. The menu for each week is

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posted online Sunday, and orders must be placed

by Wednesday night, designating a scheduled pickup time during the weekend.

“Orders are picked up on Saturdays between 4 and 6 p.m.,” Bond says. “We have a selection of hand pies, pizzas, jellies, hot sauce, pickles, bread, soup and desserts.”

The rotating menu features a variety of frozen savory goods ready to reheat in a toaster oven, air fryer or skillet. Those availing themselves of this service (depending on availability) can choose from such options as blackened Spam hand pies, KFTs (“krispy” fried tofu, that is) and pizzas with standard toppings, as well as fun combos like gyro pizza with house-made sauce and dough, gyro meat, spinach, red onion, the Greek yogurt sauce tzatziki and feta.

Additional prepared items ready to heat and eat may include everything from chicken and dumplings to blueberry waffles. Desserts form another Gooseberries specialty – look for items such as peanut butter and jelly cake, peach Melba pie and butterscotch potato chip cookies, again depending on availability. Plenty of vegan options

are always on hand as well, such as coconut lime cookies and banana cashew bread.

To drink, visitors otherwise can choose from ginger iced coffee or pineapple lemonade.

Additional goodies to consider may include such items as rosehip hibiscus jelly, sweet onion relish, gooseberry Anaheim hot sauce and jalapeño cheddar bread. Grab bags and mystery boxes are also available for the adventurous, as well as a way to contribute to the community grocery share.

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Gooseberries, 2754 Chippewa St., St. Louis, 314-577-6363, gooseberriesstl.com​

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MOVE IT OR LOSE IT: THE DANGERS OF INACTIVITY ON YOUR HEALTH BY: DR. BETH TEMPLIN GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST

One of the things I was most concerned about as we entered this COVID pandemic was the domino effect it would have on people's health and mobility. I knew people would be confined to their homes, resulting in less daily activity.

A recent publication put some solid numbers behind my concern. It is alarming to me just how quickly you can experience muscle declines! The data shows that you can see muscle loss within two days of decreasing your activity level. It was found that people experience a 6% loss of muscle mass after just 10 days of decreased activity and a 10% loss after 30 days! These findings were similar across all age groups!

St. Louis County's "stay-at home" order began over 3 though months ago.

Even restrictions are slowly being lifted, many of our clients have already experienced these muscle declines firsthand.

We've heard reports of increased difficulty with day to day activities like going up and down stairs or getting up from a seated position.

Some of our folks have had an increase in the number of falls over the last few months.

Without the help of a structured program, it can take several months to recover loss muscle mass following prolonged inactivity. This is why it may be appropriate to seek out Physical Therapy if you or a loved one has experienced these declines.

Another worry with inactivity is decreased endurance, or your aerobic capacity. Your aerobic capacity can easily be measured by the number of steps you take each day. You'll notice a decline in your endurance when you tire sooner than you used to.

Consider a recent trip to the grocery store. Did you notice it wore you out? A 14% endurance loss was noted in just two weeks of decreased activity in those 60 and older!

This decrease is tied to a higher mortality rate, which is why it's so important to keep moving. A general guideline is to walk at least 5,000 steps each day.

A third major change noted with decreased activity is higher fat deposition, meaning your body is holding onto more fat. You are consuming the same amount of calories each day, but burning less because you aren't as active.

What you can do: There is a two-fold approach to decrease these losses while you are still staying at home more these days.

Step 1: Increase your activity.

Participate in strength training.

Even without special equipment, you can use regular household objects to create a routine to keep you strong and healthy.

Start a walking program to increase the number of steps you take daily. Even if you don't have a step counter, aim for walking 30 minutes each day.

Step 2: Adjust your diet.

While you are less active, decrease your calorie intake accordingly. Try eating a larger breakfast with a smaller lunch and dinner. Focus on getting more protein which helps your body keep the current muscle mass.

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HOME COOKING

Mini Hand Pies Photo and recipe by Jacklyn Meyer

Ingredients  2½ cups all-purpose flour  1 tsp salt  1 tsp cinnamon  ¼ tsp nutmeg  10 Tbsp unsalted butter, cubed and chilled  6 Tbsp vegetable shortening, cubed and chilled  3-5 Tbsp ice-cold water  your favorite jam or jelly  1 egg, lightly beaten  1 cup powdered sugar  3-4 Tbsp whole milk  food coloring, optional  sprinkles, optional

Instructions 1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add butter and vegetable shortening. Cut in butter and shortening using a pastry blender or use your hands, until texture is a crumbly sand. Add 2 tablespoons of water, and stir until it comes together to form a dough. If dough does not come together, add an extra 1 tablespoon of water at a time until dough forms. Form dough into a round disc and wrap with plastic wrap. Place in fridge and let chill for 1 to 2 hours.

2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Take dough from fridge, and divide in half.

Take half of dough, and roll out onto a floured surface until about ¼-inch thick. Cut desired shapes of your pies out of rolled-out dough.

4. Take one dough shape, and top with 1 to 2 teaspoons of jam or jelly, keeping it in center and leaving about ½-inch border. Top with another dough shape, then take a fork and use prongs to seal edges. Using fork or a sharp knife, make a couple of holes in top of hand pie to let air escape. Brush top of hand pie with lightly beaten egg. Repeat to assemble remaining hand pies.

5. Bake hand pies for 20 to 22 minutes or until they are lightly browned on top. Let cool completely before icing.

6. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk and optional food coloring for frosting.

If consistency is too thick, add another teaspoon of milk until it comes together to desired consistency.

7. Take a spoonful of frosting, and cover top of baked hand pie. Add optional sprinkles on top while frosting remains wet so they stick.

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By Andrea Smith | Photos by Terry Rishel

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nternationally renowned artist Dale Chihuly has been called a magician, a showman, an entrepreneur and so much more. St. Louisan Jan Greenberg, who just released a book about Chihuly, describes him in one word as an “innovator.”

Greenberg says she co-wrote World of Glass: The Art of Dale Chihuly with Sandra Jordan, a children’s book writer living in New York, to help young readers truly appreciate art and understand artists as people. Released in May, this project marks Greenberg’s 15th book co-written with Jordan and Greenberg’s 25th book overall.

The two writers were heavily influenced by their experience viewing Chihuly’s work at the Missouri Botanical Garden in 2006, Greenberg says. Jordan was visiting Greenberg in St. Louis while they collaborated on another project, and they felt drawn to the collaborative aspect of Chihuly’s work.

Chihuly’s dazzling art has lived in gardens and museums around the world. He specializes in glass blowing – the art of blowing on molten glass through a pipe to form sprawling, plant-like sculptures and other wavy, vibrant creations.

“I want people to be overwhelmed with light and color in a way they’ve never experienced before,” says Chihuly, as quoted in the book.

“I think it’s important that, when we’re writing about a living artist, we do an interview and spend some time with the artist and [see] how the work is done,” Greenberg says.

Greenberg and Jordan traveled together and dove into Chihuly’s world, hence the book title. Greenberg says they spent time at the Washington state Pilchuck Glass School ( founded

by Chihuly) and Chihuly’s Boathouse “hot shop” in Seattle, where she first witnessed glass blowing.

Their on-site conversations and observations allowed them to detail the artistic process and techniques in the book.

Chihuly stands among his installation of “Reeds” at his 2001 exhibition, “Chihuly at the V&A.”

“It’s a process that requires teamwork, and I didn’t realize how many people it took to get all the steps done in making a piece,” Greenberg says.

The book is primarily geared toward children ages 8 and older, with 60 pages full of mesmerizing images of Chihuly’s artwork. It chronicles the artist’s upbringing and illustrates his journey to becoming a successful glass blower, including challenges he faced along the way. In the back, readers find a list of museums and gardens across the U.S. where Chihuly’s art can be seen in person.

Greenberg says that “there’s no substitute for seeing a real work of art,” so she hopes young readers respond by seeking out an exhibit, as well as feel inspired to create their own innovative works of art.

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World of Glass: The Art of Dale Chihuly, jangreenbergsandrajordan.com LadueNews.com | JULY 17, 2020

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Summe E

By Andrea Smith

ven though the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, many people feel anxious to get out and enjoy some summer fun.

If you’re going to be around others, though, experts agree it’s best to do so outdoors and to maintain at least 6 feet of distance from them, plus wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose.

In the following sections, Ladue News has compiled a few activities that can allow you to beat cabin fever, soak up the sunshine and enjoy the new-normal nightlife while minimizing the novel coronavirus’ threat to yourself and others.

Enjoy a (Mostly) Outdoor Attraction in the Metro Area Area attractions including the Missouri Botanical Garden, Saint Louis Zoo and St. Louis Union Station have reopened with new safety guidelines and procedures. The zoo and MoBot both require staff and visitors ages 9 and up to wear a mask, unless exempt for medical reasons. All zoo guests must also reserve timed tickets prior to arrival to limit the number of people on-site. (MoBot’s tickets remain dated but not timed.)

At Union Station, a variety of precautions are being observed depending on your chosen attraction. All guests must complete an online health declaration 24 hours or less before arrival, and those entering indoor spaces must pass a temperature check, according to the venue’s website. The St. Louis Aquarium and ropes course are the only attractions requiring ticket reservations in advance, but visitors are still encouraged to plan ahead and purchase online tickets for other activities.

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mer Eat or Drink at the New 9 Mile Garden

Making its debut on Independence Day weekend, this entertainment destination is said to be Missouri’s first food truck garden. According to its website, 9 Mile Garden is a collaborative effort by local chef and restaurateur Brian Hardesty and Seneca Commercial Real Estate.

“Their shared vision is to create a destination where people from around St. Louis and beyond come together to enjoy food, entertainment and community in a family-friendly environment,” the website states. “An emphasis on supporting the community means you’ll find local businesses such as food trucks, entertainers, brewers, farmers and more.”

Patrons can choose from a variety of tasty eats from food trucks or grab a drink at The Canteen drafthouse. Food truck lineups will be tweeted out via @9milegarden each morning on Twitter, announcing the five trucks on-site for lunch and the seven on-site for dinner Monday through Saturday.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, 9 Mile Garden staff and vendors have agreed to follow precautions outlined by St. Louis County, according to a June 1 Feast Magazine story. Precautions include spacing tables at least 12 feet apart, encouraging patrons to wear masks and maintain social distance, and providing sanitizing stations.

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Take a Hike Slap on the SPF and those boots made for walking.

The metro area has a number of scenic trails differing in distance and difficulty. For example, Castlewood State Park in Ballwin offers hiking opportunities as well as biking trails near the Meramec River. Also, the Lewis and Clark Trail near St. Charles is considered a moderate hike and “the most scenic hike” in the area, according to alltrails.com. State parks are being monitored to prevent overcrowding, so gates to certain areas might close temporarily, according to the Missouri State Parks website.

Missouri State Parks, mostateparks.com

If You Can’t Resist the Urge to Gather, Gather Safely Outside Reggie Van Derson, owner of the St. Louis-based Pure Entertainment Company, launched a new venture he calls “Kick’n it in the cul-de-sac.” This event planning service is tailored to those hosting outdoor gatherings, such as a neighborhood block party, with social distancing in mind. The package includes family-friendly entertainment, games that allow for 6 feet of space between players, Van Derson as the party DJ and more.

Other independent party options include the New Orleans-style musical group Red and Black Brass Band, which plays lively tunes while marching through a given neighborhood. Otherwise, Webster Groves catering company The Art of Entertaining is offering individually boxed appetizers, lunches and dinners for guests so they can avoid a buffet and food contact.

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