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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

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THANKFUL

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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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As some of our local Mayors remind us, on page 28, we have the most thoughtful,

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kind and generous people living among us as our neighbors and friends. We’re

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blessed by the way our community comes together, especially in the most diffi-

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cult of times, as in the homecoming of our hometown hero Lance Corporal Jared

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Schmitz, page 20-23. We are all so very grateful for his service. It always warms our hearts to see the myriad ways in which St. Charles County 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 32. 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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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021 FEATURES 20 Thankful For His Service Join St. Louis HERO Network and USA Mortgage in Supporting the Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz Memorial Fund

24 Appreciative Community Partners Mercy Hospital St. Louis Opens New Clinic in Ferguson as Part of WestFlo District Revitalization and Commitment to Hubs

28 Giving Thanks Local Mayors Express Gratitude for the People and the Progress in their Great Cities

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32 Showing Gratitude To Animal Friends Unspoken Love And Compassion Guides The Gentle Barn

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KShip Debut New Song/Video Cavalla Records Nashville recording artist Kathryn Shipley (KShip), of St. Charles, has released a new single and video called “Life is Good,” co-written with Corey Lee Barker. “I know there are storms and brokenness in our world, but let’s find the ‘good,’ says Kathryn. The video was created and directed by Kathryn and produced by Peak Media. It’s available at KShipmusic.com and on her YouTube channel.

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Strickland Day of Service In honor of Jeff Strickland, hundreds came together on the inaugural Strickland Day of Service September 18th to volunteer their time and resources for those in need throughout the area. Community Living held a celebration after-party that evening to thank everyone for their efforts and thoughtfulness. Starting in 2022, this annual event will take place April 4th.

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THANKFUL THIS MONTH, WE CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING, A TIME TO REMIND OURSELVES OF THE BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS WE HAVE IN OUR LIVES. November is an opportunity to spend time with the ones we love during this holiday season and give more of ourselves to those around us.

HOLIDAY MARKETS + Two Chicks Vintage Marketplace offers a huge collection of upcycled & one of a kind finds, vintage home décor, boutique items and much more. 205 N. Main St., St. Charles, MO 63301 + Whistle Stop 301: There are lots of treasures to be found in this quaint boutique in the heart of old St. Peters. 301 Main Street, St. Peters, Missouri 63376 + In addition to home accessories and furniture, The White Hare in Cottleville has a variety of gift items. 1010 Miralago Way, Cottleville, MO 63304 + April's on Main offers beautiful holiday decor for your home, along with unique gift items and cards. 222 N. Main St., St. Charles, MO 63301 + Oma's Barn is THE place to be for holiday fun and shopping. If you Love Christmas, don't miss their annual Open House event. 1057 Highway 79 St. Peters, MO

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CAFÉ CRAWL + Upshot Coffee has two locations, one in Cottleville and one in St. Charles. They serve "supreme beverages, wrapped up in an approachable experience." 5326 Hwy N, Cottleville, MO 63304 + The Bridge Coffeehouse is a faith-based non-profit in New Town - St. Charles, selling Fair Trade products and coffee to the local community. 3242 Rue Royale St., St. Charles, MO 63301 + Whether you're visiting their Historic Saint Charles location or Beale Street, Picasso's takes the time to get to know its customers and remember their drink preferences. 101 N Main St., St. Charles, MO 63301 + Nestled in the heart of Historic South Main Street - St. Charles is Frontier Perk Cafe, serving great coffee, fresh pastries and delicious meals. 336 S Main St., St. Charles, MO 63301 + The mission at Course Coffee Roasters in Frenchtown is to deepen relation-

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THANKSGIVING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES + Volunteers for the Pet Adoption Center help care for and prepare animals available for adoption. Must be at least 18 years of age. 4850 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376 + As a Public Health Emergency Response Volunteer, when emergencies strike our region, you will be among the first to lend a hand. Must be 18+. 201 N. Second St., St. Charles, Missouri 63301 + Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County builds safe, affordable homes, with the help of volunteers and sweat-equity from the future homeowner family. 2041 Trade Center Dr. E, St. Peters, MO 63376 + Opportunities to volunteer with the St. Charles Parks & Recreation Department are almost unlimited. Help out a one-day event or assist on an ongoing basis. 1900 W Randolph St., St. Charles, MO 63301 + As a volunteer for Community Living, you'll be helping people with disabilities

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JOIN ST. LOUIS HERO NETWORK AND USA MORTGAGE IN SUPPORTING LANCE CPL. JARED SCHMITZ MEMORIAL FUND

ST. LOUIS HERO FOUNDATION HAS PARTNERED WITH USA MORTGAGE TO CREATE THE LANCE CPL. JARED SCHMITZ MEMORIAL FUND TO ENSURE THAT THIS FALLEN HERO IS NEVER FORGOTTEN. 100% of the proceeds will go directly towards establishing a future foundation in Jared’s honor. USA Mortgage is covering all processing fees for donations. Each and every dollar collected will go to this hero’s family. You can donate at: Usa-Mortgage.com/memorial-fund-of-lance-corporal-jared-schmitz/. Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz was a 20-year-old U.S. Marine from Wentzville and one of 13 American service members who died in the attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Aug. 26, 2021. “He will always be remembered as a true American hero who had always wanted to serve his country,” says St. Louis HERO Network. “Schmitz had only been in Afghanistan for two weeks to assist with

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the evacuation efforts before the deadly airport bombing. Mark Schmitz, father of the Marine, revealed that he was notified at 2:40 a.m. that his son was killed in Thursday’s terror attack.” It was a heartbreaking homecoming for this hometown hero. On Sept. 8, a massive procession took place along Interstate 70 as a Humvee carrying Jared’s body made its 12-mile journey from Lambert Airport to Baue Funeral Home in Cave Springs, led by the Patriot Guard Riders and being saluted as it passed by thousands gathered along the interstate and on overpasses. A public visitation was held on Sept. 11 before the burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Jared was born Feb. 25, 2001, to Sue Livingston-Schmitz and Mark Joseph Schmitz, who lived in St. Charles during that time. Following a divorce, Sue moved to St. Louis and Mark stayed in St. Charles County. Jared attended elementary and middle school in St. Louis and then attended Fort Zumwalt South High School in O’Fallon. It was there he would formally commit to becoming a Marine, signing enlistment papers during his senior year. He graduated in 2019. St. Louis HERO Network is also posting other fundraisers for the Schmitz family, so if you have one to post, email your logo and information to Kelly@ usa-mortgage.com. St. Louis HERO Network is a nonprofit marketplace that supports local first responders and military families by promoting their businesses, as well as serving as an employment resource network. For more information: STLHeroNetwork. com/about-st-louis-heros/.

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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." 24

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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-to-door 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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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.

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GIVING THANKS LOCAL MAYORS EXPRESS GRATITUDE FOR THE PEOPLE AND THE PROGRESS IN THEIR GREAT CITIES

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS. You may be

One thing is certain, living in St. Charles

a wanderlust and venture away often, but you

County offers so much to be grateful for. In the

would probably agree it’s always good to come

spirit of Thanksgiving, we asked the Mayors of

back home. To see the people and the places

some of the individual cities within the County

that helped shape your growing years. Or, you

to tell us what they’re most thankful for regard-

may have chosen to stay in your hometown per-

ing their city.

manently, always appreciating what makes it the best place to be.

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ST. CHARLES MAYOR DAN BORGMEYER:

O'FALLON MAYOR BILL HENNESSEY:

COTTLEVILLE MAYOR BOB RONKOSKI:

I’m thankful for the gracious,

I’m grateful for my family, my faith

I’m thankful that I serve as Mayor of

open-minded citizens of St. Charles

and the O’Fallon community. It’s

a tremendous community that’s like

and their elected Council represen-

been inspiring to see our residents

one big family. Not always agreeing

tatives for trusting in my vision and

rally around our local businesses

on how things should be but willing to

efforts toward growth and progress

and restaurants, and I’m especially

come together to do what’s best for

for our great city. The public’s vol-

proud of our city employees and first

the City. I’m blessed to be surrounded

unteerism, civic contributions and

responders in making O’Fallon one of

with so many special people.

philanthropy show why St. Charles

America’s best places to live.

continues to lead and prosper.

WENTZVILLE MAYOR NICK GUCCIONE:

LAKE SAINT LOUIS MAYOR JASON LAW:

ST. PETERS MAYOR LEN PAGANO:

As Missouri’s fastest-growing city,

As Mayor of Lake Saint Louis, I’m

Number one on my list is my won-

I’m thankful for the progress we’ve

honored and blessed to be part of

derful wife Joyce and our family. I’m

made to improve our residents’ qual-

this wonderful community. I’m thank-

also thankful for everyone who makes

ity of life by continually adding new

ful for our kind, generous people and

“My Hometown” St. Peters a great

amenities like our upcoming recre-

for the opportunity to raise my chil-

place to live, work, play and raise a

ation center and by achieving a mix

dren here. My family and I couldn’t

family…our

of businesses. Even as a growing city

ask for a better place to call home.

we still have a small-town feel.

residents,

businesses,

staff and elected officials who make this such a special place.

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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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all about showing unconditional love to farm animals, such as

visitors are struck by the positive and uplifting effect the animals

cows, pigs, turkeys, goats and more, all of which have escaped

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

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.

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REALTY REPORT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG DOM BDRMS BATHS

North Point - Royale Ct

$1,700,000

$1,650,000

Dardenne Farms - Lower Dardenne Farms

$1,239,000

$1,500,000

121

Lynchburg Est - Bless Us Dr E

$1,320,000

$1,310,000

Windcastle - Castle Lake Ct

$1,129,000

$1,140,000

101

Spring Mill Estates - Dorothy Ann

$989,000

100

Whitmoor CC - Rosslare Dr

$999,000

$960,000

Whitmoor CC - Whitmoor Dr

$939,000

$910,000

Spring Mill Estates - Spring Mill Creek

$949,000

$910,000

Avondale Park - Appleton Ln

$875,000

$870,000

Whitmoor CC - West Meath Ring

$589,000

$662,000

112

Muirfield - Creek View Dr

$524,900

$512,000

Mason Glen - Mason Glen Dr

$485,000

$511,000

105

Woodmere at The Bluffs - Woodmere Dr

$530,000

$505,000

Muirfield - Cross Timbers

$449,000

$502,500

112

Information is a sampling of data from the MLS from 9/11/21-10/11/21

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