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NOVEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

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WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR THIS YEAR? When we look around, we have so

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many reasons to count our blessings.

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We have the most thoughtful, kind and generous people living among us as our

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neighbors and friends. Meet Clayton's Chief of Police, Mark Smith on page 24 and

Julie Brown Patton, Mel Boban

Clayton resident Donn Sorensen, Mercy executive vice president, and CEO/board

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chairman of Health+Homes changing communities on page 20.

Carol Green The Graceful Lens, Mel Boban

It always warms our hearts to see the myriad ways in which our cities celebrates the holidays—family traditions, bountiful feasts and giving back to the community we call home. See our list of Local Experiences for fun and meaningful ways to share these times, including a visit to The Gentle Barn, which you’ll read about on page 16. This month, we hope your home is filled with the aroma of freshly baked pies, the sounds of laughter around the table and the feeling of gratitude in your hearts. As always, thanks for reading, and we’ll see you around town!

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ON THE COVER Donn Sorensen, CEO/ board chairman of Health+Homes and Mercy executive vice president

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021 FEATURES 16 Showing Gratitude To Animal Friends Unspoken Love And Compassion Guides The Gentle Barn

20 Appreciative Community Partners Mercy Hospital St. Louis Opened New Clinic In Ferguson As Part Of WestFlo District Revitalization And Commitment To Hubs

24 Police Chief Mark Smith Clayton's Police Leader Reflects On Career With City, Department Since Being Hired In Fall Of 1999

30 Feeling Grateful 2021 Gratitude Can Prompt Happiness, Enhance Positivity, Increase SelfEsteem, Improve Relationships, Help

20 24

Decision-Making, Reduce Stress, Improve Health

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Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Local Experiences

Animal Kingdom

24 City Scene 30 Inspired By 33 Realty Report 34 Giving Back

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GOOD TIMES

Meet Missouri Authors At 43rd STL Jewish Book Festival Six local authors will be featured on Nov. 14 at the STL Jewish Book Festival at the Performing Arts Center. Hear them talk at 1 p.m. about their craft in a panel discussion and then break out for a tabling session where the authors can be met and buy their books

directly. Email hgan@jccstl.org or call 314.442.3294 for further details.

2021 Beauty Buzz Fashion Show Smashing Success The 2021 Beauty Buzz-Nieman Marcus Fashion & Beauty Show benefiting the St. Louis Press Club raised more than $17,000 for scholarships for students pursuing journalism careers. Co-chairs were Miran Halen and Phillis Langford. Attendees enjoyed breakfast, beautiful totes and goodies, compliments of Dan Kramer and Nieman Marcus, as well as gorgeous new fashion, skin care and beauty advice.

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HAPPY 85TH ANNIBIRTHDAY, LADUE! On Dec. 1, 1936, the Villages of McKnight, Deer Creek and Ladue joined to form the current City of Ladue. Two trustees from each of the three villages were elected as the first members of the Ladue City Council, as was Ladue’s first Mayor, Boyle Owsley Rodes. To celebrate the 85th anniversary of

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Ladue's founding, the following observations are planned to launch on Dec. 1: + Then & Now photo exhibits displayed at Ladue City Hall, 9345 Clayton Road. + Dedication of an 85th anniversary time capsule. + Limited edition 85th anniversary memorabilia available for purchase. + A favorite Ladue memory contest (submit favorite Ladue memories to Ladue archivist Charlie Hiemenz at: achiemenz@aol.com or mail or drop it off to Charlie’s attention at Ladue City Hall. + A dedicated one-day Ladue merchant passport day with 85th anniversary specials on that day. City representatives shared fun comparisons: In 1936, the average cost of a new home was $3,925 (2021: $408,800). Average annual wage was $1,713 (2021: $94,700). A gallon of gas cost 10 cents (2021: $2.42). A loaf of bread cost 12 cents (2021: $1.51).

LEAF COLLECTION UNDERWAY IN RICHMOND HEIGHTS Leaf vacuum service from Richmond Heights staffers runs November through January. Leaves may be put into biodegradable bags or reusable trash cans (no plastic bags) and put at the curb (not in the street) on waste pickup days. Leaves must be out one day before pickup starts; for a schedule about leaf vacuuming, check the city's website

Mark your calendars for some holiday fun! The Lighting on Beale Wed, Nov 17th | 4:30-7:30pm

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AROUND TOWN Vehicles should be parked at least 3 feet away from the leaf piles so leaves are accessible. Leaf piles with branches or non-biodegradable material, such as glass, can damage city equipment and public works employees indicate those piles will not be picked up.

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CONGRATS TO LADUE FIELD HOCKEY SENIOR FOR HER FIRST GOAL Ladue resident and Ladue High senior Molly Katzman was born 18 years ago with fragile X syndrome, a genetic issue that typically causes learning disabilities. But that didn't stop Molly from playing for four years on the high school's field hockey team. On Sept. 9, Ladue field hockey coach Linda Porter says she wanted to get Molly a goal in a game. She spoke with the opposing coach, and all were in agreement about giving Molly the chance. When Molly went to work with the ball and then scored in that momentous game, the crowd chanted, “Molly, Molly.”

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THANKFUL THIS MONTH, WE CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING, A TIME TO REMIND OURSELVES OF THE BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS WE HAVE IN OUR LIVES.

HOLIDAY MARKETS + Manchester Holiday Craft Show: Show held Nov. 20-21 with 200-plus booths featuring art, crafts and food. Hours: Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 801 Hanna Road, Manchester, MO 63021 + Saint Louis Art/Fine Crafts Show: Held Nov. 20-21 with vendors selling unique gifts, handcrafted items and fine arts. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 755 S. Price Road, St. Louis, MO 63124 + St. Louis Fall Arts and Crafts Show: On Nov. 20-21, with assortment of artists and crafters showcasing their creations. Free admission and parking. 5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63126 + Fenton Holiday Shopping Extravaganza: Crafters, bake sale, used books sale, concessions on Nov. 20-21. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.-4.p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 1780 Hawkins Road, Fenton, MO 63026 + Kirkwood Fall Fine Arts and Craft Show: Shop Nov. 6-7 for handmade jewelry, artwork, photography, clay, quilts, teddy bears. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 212 S. Taylor Ave., St. Louis, MO 63122

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CAFÉ CRAWL + Half & Half: Breakfast and brunch spot that's known for great pancakes and being vegetarian-friendly; also serves vegan and gluten-free options. 8135 Maryland Ave., Clayton, MO 63105-3720 + City Coffee & Creperie: French creperie serving savory and sweet crepes, Belgian waffles, sandwiches, salads, soups, quiche, specialty coffees, freshly squeezed orange juice and smoothies. 36 North Brentwood Blvd., Clayton, MO 63105-3720 + Colleen's Cookies: Quaint, neighborhood cafe offering coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunch, sweets, signature shortbreads, award-winning cookies and "scratch-made deliciousness." 7337 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, MO 63105 + Seedz Cafe: 100% vegan, plant-based cuisine "made with 100% love." Sunday brunch includes biscuits and gravy, 'eggz benefit,' pad Thai and various tempeh options. 6344 S. Rosebury Ave., Clayton, MO 63105-2207 + Kayak's Cafe: Breakfast, brunch, lunch and "hub for coffee, food and socializing" including crustless quiche, Mexican burritos, berry French toast and

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THANKSGIVING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES + Planting Trees at Lower Meramec Park: Free Open Space Council event scheduled for Nov. 5 at the Meramec Greenway Trailhead; call 314.835.9225. Holzer Park Road, St. Louis, MO 63128 + Creve Coeur Lake Honeysuckle Hack: Volunteers will remove honeysuckle between Soccer Park and Creve Coeur Lake on Nov. 20; call Open Space Council at 314.835.9225. 2350 Creve Coeur Mill Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 + FoodBank: Volunteer to sort and pack meals, help with distribution, or donate personal talents; sign up for shifts via group's online VolunteerHub or call 314.292.6262. 70 Corporate Woods Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044 + Hanley House Tours in Clayton: Volunteer to ensure school group tours and historical programs are offered. Contact Lori Rice at lrice@claytonmo.gov for pandemic-related operating hours. 7600 Westmoreland Ave., Clayton, MO 63105

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+ Park Cleanup: Help keep the community clean by volunteering for park cleanup, adding to everyone’s enjoyment. Contact Justin Whipple at jwhipple@claytonmo.gov. 10 N. Bemiston Ave., Clayton, MO 63105 CityLifestyle.com/Clayton

ANIMAL KINGDOM

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY MEL BOBAN

UNSPOKEN LOVE AND COMPASSION GUIDES THE GENTLE BARN

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Showing Gratitude To Animal Friends

A $ 2 0 d o n a t i o n h e l p s p r ov i d e t h e i r c a r i n g h o m e , a s we l l a s a ny m e d i c a l t r e a t m e nt s , s u p p l e m e nt s a n d s p e c i a l ve t a t t e nt i o n .

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Barn is all about showing unconditional love to farm animals,

visitors are struck by the positive and uplifting effect the animals

such as cows, pigs, turkeys, goats and more, all of which have

have on their moods. After working on digital devices for many

escaped frightful conditions.

hours each week, personally, this time spent in nature sharing

Founded in 1999 by Ellie Laks and co-founder Jay Weiner, the

quiet moments with the gentle giants restored my energy and left

organization began in California. Fast forward to 2017, a special

me feeling so grateful for the volunteers and staff members that

moment spurred an opportunity for The Gentle Barn to expand

keep the barn running. We had the opportunity to hug cows, pet

to St. Louis. A group of cows -- dubbed “The St. Louis Six” by

the pigs, spend time with their turkeys and hear about each of

endearing locals -- escaped a local slaughterhouse during a

their journeys of escape.

thunderstorm, pulling off a great escape. Once captured, the pub-

For those who can’t make it to the barn in-person, as the sea-

lic banded together to fight for their freedom, ultimately landing

son of giving arrives, consider donating virtually in support of the

them at The Gentle Barn.

many programs that The Gentle Barn holds.

Today, visitors hoping to unplug and show some TLC to the animals can visit their location in Dittmer on Sundays (only) for

The Gentle Barn also has locations in California and Tennessee.

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Appreciative Community Partners +

MERCY HOSPITAL ST. LOUIS OPENED NEW CLINIC IN FERGUSON AS PART OF HEALTH+HOMES WESTFLO DISTRICT REVITALIZATION AND COMMITMENT TO HUBS

COMMUNITY LEADERS JOINING TOGETHER DO MAKE LONG-TERM DIFFERENCES, AS EVIDENCED BY THE HEALTH CARE SUPPORT THAT MERCY HOSPITAL ST. LOUIS IS APPLYING TO A REGION OF NORTH ST. LOUIS COUNTY. Mercy opened a new Mercy Clinic Primary Care and Women's Health facility in Ferguson at 9180 W. Florissant Ave., which is part of the previously announced Health+Homes WestFlo District initiative. Located along the West Florissant Road corridor in southeast Ferguson, the district is being reshaped into an area that serves as a hub where people work, live and play. Clearly, having sound medical service and health care access is vital to such well-rounded projects. “During 2019, we announced the Health+Homes STL plans for the WestFlo District,” says Clayton resident Donn Sorensen, Mercy executive vice president, and CEO/board chairman of Health+Homes. “This year, Mercy fully responded to the call to promote health and wellness for Ferguson residents.” He adds, "Mercy has been dedicated to matching our health ministry with the needs and demands of the communities we serve. We have always been an integral part of developing neighborhoods and communities by helping those most vulnerable among us."

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The new facility serves adult, pediatric and women's health patients in its 5,500-square-foot space. The space also offers a nutrition center with an on-site nutritionist one day a week to assist community members with nutrition in disease management, as well as nutrition for wellness. The care team at the clinic includes a licensed clinical social worker to ensure timely care in coordination with behavioral health providers, too. Parenting classes, smoking cessation and grief counseling services also are offered. To aid residents who can't make it to the facility, Mercy employs community health workers who go door-todoor to identify health problems and provide resources. The WestFlo District is the first project by Health+Homes, a Missouri-based nonprofit with the mission is to provide access to healthy lifestyles and neighborhoods and affect change for those who seek to strengthen their community through the inclusion of all persons. Donn, founder of the nonprofit, says a health care hub will be a central part of every Health+Homes project. "It's about the common good of communities, as Aristotle pointed out in 300 BC. Everyone deserves and needs access to food, medical care, clothing and education -- not necessarily free -- but simply access. Justice breaks down when we as humanity don't have those types of access," asserts Donn. During 2016, Donn says the agonizing times of St. Louis' public and nationally noticed unrest hit him hard personally. "I realized it was a matter of leadership, and that someone needed to solve the issues. I remember telling myself I had to figure it out. So I pulled other leaders together, because poverty can't be solved in one blanketed manner," he recalls. "You have to break such issues down into individual ones and solve each problem in its own way." Working with community leaders, stakeholders and residents, Mercy launched a Community Advisory Council about five years ago to inform plans for space within the clinic and serve as a voice for the Ferguson community. Donn says they since identified what was wrong, what activities would help and what needed to be built. Other business partners include Musick Construction Company,

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Technology Inc., Emerson and McCarthy. Working together, Donn says 2022 is about getting federal grants to implement infrastructure in the district. "The area needs actual curbs, gutters, walkways, lamp posts and covered places to wait for buses," he confirms. "We're going to turn this wonderful city into what it needs to be successful.”

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APPRECIATIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERS (CONTINUED) Mercy Clinic in Ferguson, Don Musick, LaTasha Brown, Donn Sorensen, Brian Hayes

“AS WE FOLLOW IN THE STEPS OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY, WE UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF HEARING FROM THE COMMUNITY TO DELIVER WHAT’S NEEDED MOST,” SAYS TESH JEWELL, MERCY CLINIC PRIMARY CARE VICE PRESIDENT IN ST. LOUIS. “WE WANT TO KNOW HOW BEST MERCY CAN BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR.”

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Donn Sorensen, Don Musick

Sophia Easterling, Brain Hayes, Donn Sorensen

It helps to have the wherewithal of large organizations involved. Mercy is one of the nation’s most highly integrated, multistate health care systems, including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, more than 4,000 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners and 40,000-plus co-workers serving patients and families across Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy’s IT division, Mercy Technology Services, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients from coast to coast. But it also takes the passion and support of people like Donn to nail down long-term solutions. “He who refreshes others gets refreshed himself,” suggests Donn. Any individuals, corporations and foundations wishing to donate funding or personal talents to help Health+Homes reshape communities can visit online at HealthAndHomes.org/Donate. CityLifestyle.com/Clayton

CITY SCENE

Police Chief

Mark Smith CLAYTON'S POLICE LEADER REFLECTS ON CAREER WITH CITY, DEPARTMENT SINCE BEING HIRED IN FALL OF 1999 ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON

AFTER 22 YEARS WITH THE CLAYTON POLICE DEPARTMENT,

a police officer and get a bachelor’s degree

CHIEF MARK SMITH SAYS THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE, WORK

in criminal justice,” he explains. “There’s a

AND VISIT CLAYTON STILL MAKE IT AN EXCITING PLACE TO

great deal of satisfaction derived from help-

SPEND TIME.

ing people solve problems. The teamwork

“Clayton is a vibrant city. The walkability of Clayton and the oppor-

involved in policing is another aspect I enjoy.

tunities to interact with people of diverse backgrounds are appealing

In many ways, it reminds me of playing on a

to me. It also doesn’t hurt that it’s easy to find plenty of great food

sports team.”

and coffee here,” says the St. Louis native who graduated from St. Mary’s High School and then Lindenwood University. Citizen surveys this year show increased satisfaction in police visibility and engagement with the Clayton community, he says. “But we don’t want to get complacent with those great numbers. We’ll continue to look for ways to build trust with our community.”

Indeed, Chief Smith played football while attending Lindenwood and competed in the 2004 Guns ‘N Hoses St. Louis boxing event to support The BackStoppers. Three years later, he completed a master’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration.

Chief Smith was appointed CPD chief during April 2020, after

He’s a former member of the Major Case

being interim chief since May of 2019. Previously, he held the posi-

Squad of Greater St. Louis and FBI National

tions of police officer, detective, sergeant and lieutenant.

Academy graduate, session 260 in 2015.

Although he started college as an accounting major, he says

To motivate and inspire his crew and

he soon realized number crunching wasn’t his calling. “Based on a

himself, the chief says showing support

friend’s recommendation, I started looking into law enforcement. I did

for the staff when they do the right things

an internship with the O’Fallon (Missouri) Police Department while

and acknowledging excellent work are

I was in college and it solidified my decision to pursue a career as

essential. “We recently implemented a new CONTINUED >

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Chief Mark Smith

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CITY SCENE (CONTINUED)

performance management software that allows us to be more efficient at recognizing good work. The software also has a feature for officers to recognize their co-workers for outstanding teamwork,” he adds. He says citizen surveys and feedback also keep CPD staffers motivated. “The surveys show our work is seen by the public and they approve. We showed the citizen surveys to the entire department in a special presentation to reinforce the great support they’re receiving from our community.” Communication is essential for a motivated workforce, he adds. “Our management team -- captains, lieutenants and sergeants -- all do a great job of making time to visit the work groups and keep them informed of department news. We also have several committees that give the officers the opportunity to provide input on training, policies and quality of life issues.” While Chief Smith is personally grateful this Thanksgiving for the health and safety of his wife, Kari, two daughters, Lilly, 14, and Abigail, 11, and 5-year-old son, Luke, he says as Clayton’s police chief, he’s also thankful for the dedicated officers and support staff who continue to show up to work every day to keep the community safe. “The last two years have been challenging for law enforcement, but our employees have been incredibly resilient. I’ve made a lot of friends in the community during my career. I’m incredibly thankful for their help and advice when called upon,” he assures.

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+ Small, free life pleasures, such as sunshine.

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leaders about what they were joyful for this year.

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