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JULY 2020 PUBLISHER

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Summertime!

WHAT TIME IS IT? Summertime!

It is heating up! Time for all of your favorite summer activities, foods and fashion.

Goodbye, clunky layers; hello, breezy dresses and floppy hats. And hello, poolside cocktails—am I right?

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Whether you are planning a Fourth of July celebration or attending one, we have some summer fun ideas for you to enjoy with your friends, and there are options the kids will love too. Plus, check out all of the different happenings in our area. Make your summer holiday burst with fun.

If you’re worried about getting too hot this year, don’t be. We have some ideas to retreat from the heat along with some book recommendations you can read on your porch swing, sitting poolside or curled up with in the shade.

Enjoy summer while it’s here. Embrace the beauty that surrounds our communi-

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2020

FEATURES 12 Victoria's Book Club Escape to surf and sand without leaving home! The "Queen of the Beach Read" releases her latest book

14 Beat The Heat in Missouri Waters 24 Marshall Faulk From football to financial service: touchdown!

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30 Luxurious Living In Clayton Overlooking the Clayton Skyline in Style

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Ladue Creates Ladue School District representatives took to social media to showcase various examples of artwork to celebrate the creativity and imagination of local students. Shown here are masterpieces from Joseph Kulinsky, Jonah Abeles, Lilly Tung, Rose Kulinsky and Shelei Pan. Good jobs and attention to details!

Thanks To Those Supporting Brentwood Police Officers From donated pillows and food to cleaned police vehicles and personal thank yous, community residents and business owners have been showering Brentwood Police Department officers with generosity and support.

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AROUND TOWN He is a 13-year veteran of the fire service, seven years with the City of Clayton Fire Department.

On top of numerous awards, accomplishments and certifications, Lt. Herr also serves as the Fire Department AHA coordinator and the coordinator of Clayton’s S.T.A.R.S. program. He has been assigned as the shift medical officer on B-crew.

THE HEIGHTS RECEIVED EV CHARGING STATION City of Richmond Heights staffers applied for, and received, approval for an Ameren Charge Ahead Program grant for installing a dual-port Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station at The

CLAYTON PET BOUTIQUE OPENS SECOND LOCATION

Heights: Community Center and Memorial Library.

The EV Charging station was installed along the east driveway of the Heights parking lot, and is

Pet boutique, Lola & Penelope's, opened a sec-

available for charging electric vehicles between the

ond location at 161 Lamp and Lantern Village in

hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The EV Charging Station is

Town & Country. The first location is in Clayton at

listed on PlugShare.com.

7742 Forsyth Blvd.

Richmond Heights is the first municipality in

These two pet wellness centers and stores

Missouri to secure and install an EV Charging

carry pet apparel, premium pet food, travel prod-

Station through the grant program. City staffers will

ucts, treats, toys, grooming services, walking gear,

be reimbursed for the costs involved to acquire and

collars, harnesses, leads, pet beds and gift items

install the EV Charging Station up to $10,000, per

for pet lovers.

the grant agreement.

They recently launched a Lola & Penelope's STL Canine Cookie Club.

MISSOURI'S FIRST FOOD TRUCK GARDEN OPENS JULY 3 Missouri’s first food truck garden will officially open over the Fourth of July weekend at Affton Plaza at 9375 Gravois Road.

During the grand opening week and moving forward, the garden's staff will follow health and safety guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and St. Louis County officials to provide a socially distant event space, according to a press release from 9 Mile Garden. Masks will be encouraged; tables will be more than 12 feet apart.

There will be live music performance by local acts including The John Hughes Experience, Caroline Steinkamp and Tree One Four.

On the Fourth of July, the garden will screen an

CLAYTON FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTES NEW LIEUTENANT MEDICAL OFFICER

events also are planned throughout the weekend.

The Canteen at 9 Mile Garden also opens its doors, serving a wide selection of draft beer from

Clayton Fire Department Fire Chief John Paul

the best of local and national breweries, alongside

Jones promoted firefighter/paramedic John Herr to

a rotating selection of draft wines and cocktails,

the rank of lieutenant medical officer.

and cold brew coffee by Blueprint Coffee on tap.

Lt. Herr holds an associate’s degree in paramedic technology from East Central College.

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The same health and safety guidelines will be applied within The Canteen.

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ESCAPE TO SURF AND SAND WITHOUT LEAVING HOME! THE "QUEEN OF THE BEACH READ" RELEASES HER LATEST BOOK

Victoria's Book Club

PAGE TURNERS Author, Mary Kay Andrews Photographer: Bill Miles

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NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, MARY KAY ANDREWS, IS WELL ACQUAINTED WITH PAGE TURNING BOOKS. She is known as the queen of beach reads and has penned 29 books, including her newly released, “Hello Summer.”

I had the chance to interview the prolific, personable author for her St. Louis County Library book signing of 2019’s “Sunset Beach.” Andrews tells me, “There’s a tiny bit of my DNA in each of my protagonists.”

Indeed, readers will find a bit of the former newspaper reporter in Conley Hawkins, the main character in “Hello Summer,” as well as her leading lady, Drue Campbell, in “Sunset Beach.” Romance, scandal and mystery unfold in each storyline. Both are tough to put down, quick reads and perfect for those lazy summer days. “The ultimate for me is to have a reader say, ‘Oh my God, I’ve got a book hangover!!’ “ laughs Andrews.

What I enjoy about interviewing authors is learning how they write. For “Sunset Beach”, Andrews, who lives in Georgia, rented a cottage in Sunset Beach, Florida to get her inspiration. She’s also into home renovating and is quite the chef! Her recipes can be found in her aptly named “Beach House Cookbook.”

Watch our conversation at www.hecmedia.org. Andrews’ books are available on Amazon, the St. Louis County library and most book stores. Check out Mary Kay Andrew’s library of books at www.marykayandrews.com.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION Big Muddy Adventures

ARTICLE LINDA JARRETT

Beat The Heat in M i s s o u r i Wa t e r s ST. LOUIS SUMMERS WITH ITS HEAT AND HUMIDITY CAN RESEMBLE AMAZON RAIN FORESTS WITHOUT MUCH OF THE RAIN. When that happens, go ahead and embrace the water with these cool activities.

RIVER OF LIFE FARMS Take a vacation at the Rivers of Life Farm in Dora, Missouri, to escape the stresses bombarding our lives now. Located on the north fork of the White River, the farm features luxury cabins tucked away in lush treetops where guests can relax in whirlpool tubs, and sleep on king-size beds with Egyptian cotton sheets.

For a river experience, owners Myron and Ann McKee will shuttle guests upriver where they can get a canoe and float back down river to the farm.

“People are completely disconnected when they’re out here,” says Rebecca McKee. “This gives them a chance to connect with who they’re with, to get back to nature and to do some healing on whatever level they need at the time.

For more information, call 417-261-7777 or visit treehousecabins.com.

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MARK TWAIN RIVERBOAT CRUISE For a step back in history, climb aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat in Hannibal, Missouri, for a daytime or a dinner cruise. The paddleboat evokes memories of a time on the Mississippi River when ladies with parasols and smoothtalking gamblers strolled the decks watching the tree-covered bluffs and sandbars drift by.

“We want visitors to experience what called Mark Twain to write his books,” says Captain Steve Terry. “I know that most people are seeing this for the first time, and I like to tell the story of the river.

The day cruises include narrations about points of interest along the river. The dinner cruises include entertainment with a bit of history while passengers enjoy a buffet.

Call 573-221-3222 or visit marktwainriverboat.com LADY LIBERTY AND GOIN’ JESSI Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale, Mo., nestled in the Ozark Mountains on Table Rock Lake features the Lady Liberty, a custom-built 65-foot luxury yacht that captures the beauty of a by-gone era. Experience the lake than on a brunch or dinner cruise, then relax on the spacious, open-air upper deck and let the cares of the day drift away.

For a shorter excursion, cruise the lake on the “Goin’ Jessi,” an exact replica of a 1934 Chris Craft named after Waylon Jennings’s wife, Jessi.

Big Muddy Adventures

Call 800-225-6343 or visit bigcedar.com BIG MUDDY ADVENTURES With the Mississippi, Missouri and Meramec Rivers flowing around St. Louis, the city can be considered an island, and the Big Muddy Adventure Company wants to make sure residents get up close and personal with the rivers. Big Muddy shuttles passengers to the Chain of Rocks Bridge. They row over to Mosenthein Island where lunch is served, then paddle downriver to the Arch. Once a month, the company has a “lunar” night float with a celebrity chef who cooks dinner on the island.

“We heard this myth from our grandparents not to go near the river because it’s dangerous,” says Canoe Captain Joe Holstein. “WE have allowed industry to dominate the riverfront making it hard to access.”

Big Muddy Adventures wants to show the beauty of the river and allow passengers to relieve their stresses and enjoy nature.

The company also has ‘Paddle and Pedal” trips along the Missouri, and float trips with canoes or kayaks on the Meramec.

For more information, call 314-896-4BMA or visit 2muddy.com At press time, pandemic rules were still changing, so we suggest that you call each of these companies to see if the dates you want are available. Each company advises making reservations several weeks in advance.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

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FOOD & WINE

ICE CREAM & A MOVIE = FAMILY TIME

WITH SUMMER IN FULL SWING ALL THROUGHOUT ST. LOUIS, DINNER AND MOVIE IS SWITCHING THINGS UP, SUGGESTING THAT WE TAKE A FAMILY EXCURSION TO AN INCREDIBLE ICE CREAMERY THAT HAS SOMETHING SWEET FOR THE CHILDREN TO ENJOY, PLUS SOMETHING REALLY SPECIAL AND TASTY FOR MOM AND DAD TOO, AS WE ALL ATTEMPT TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST, AFTER HAVING BEEN COOPED UP IN OUR HOMES TOGETHER FOR FAR TOO LONG. Anticipating everyone’s excitement at getting to back to the Movie Theater Experience, rumor has it that everyone will be able to venture back into theaters this month, with a few “new normal” protocols put into place, just to keep us safe.

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MULAN – RATED PG-13 Brought to the screen by acclaimed Director Niki Caro, we venture into the life of one of the greatest Warriors China has ever known.

When the Emperor of China degrees that one man per family must serve his Imperial Army to defend China from its Northern invaders, Mulan steps forward as the eldest daughter for her ailing father, who in the past had served as an honored warrior.

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LOCALS ONLY

Sunset in Chesterfield

by Elaine Collins

Golden Sunsets ARTICLE PAM WILSON | PHOTOGRAPHY ELAINE COLLINS

ST. LOUIS IS A NATURAL PLACE FOR THE PERFECT SUNSET.

If you’re headed downtown, there is nothing more magical than

Pack a picnic basket, a blanket and chairs and you are set for a spec-

watching the Cardinals play at Busch Stadium while the sun sets.

tacular evening. Or maybe grab your sunglasses if you’re headed

If you’re lucky, the Cardinals win and the sun set is stunning. The

downtown. Any way you choose, watching the sun set is a relaxing

rooftop bar at 360 St. Louis is another fun place. The people watch-

way to wind down the evening.

ing is sublime, the drinks cool and crisp and the sun set from atop

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A sunset in Chesterfield Photo by Elaine Collins

of Broadway is as good as it gets. If you’re

Many a summer night can be spent at

Chesterfield Amphitheatre with its cas-

downtown remember to swing by the Arch

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in the lawn

cading steps allows for beautiful views of the

for a look at the setting sun.

seats; always filled with fun and interesting

sunset. Take in a free concert (check web-

Forest Park offers many views and places

people. Grab a picnic, bug spray (check for

site) or enjoy the quiet. And remember the

for a sunset picnic. Try sitting at the top of Art

rules) and rent a chair. Meet your neighbors

trail behind that boasts a lake and places to

Hill on a pretty St. Louis evening or walking

before the warm up begins and enjoy the St.

picnic and cuddle.

to the World’s Fair Pavilion. The Muny is a

Louis sunset as the music begins.

Off the beaten track check out the

perfect place to settle in after a picnic in their

In Chesterfield Valley, check out the

Compton Hill Water Tower Located in the

courtyard offering an evening that begins

Monarch Chesterfield Levee Trail. Riding a

Compton Hill Reservoir Park at Grand and

with a warm sunset. The bike trail encour-

bike into the sunset or walking along either

Russell Avenues. The tower stands 179 feet

ages an exploration of many different views.

trail (behind Walmart or by the ballfields)

high and open for tours every Saturday from

Shaw Park in Clayton is an oasis for fam-

merits a gorgeous view of the western sun

April to November. However, swing by with

ilies and couples. It’s well kept grounds and

setting. The Greenway crosses over the

a picnic. Walking up the steps to the reser-

various playgrounds invite sunset viewing

Missouri River to connect to both the Katy

voir admire the solitude of the park and the

while enjoying a bottle of French rose from

Trail and Busch Greenway. Pull off for a pic-

beauty of the art. When you reach the top,

the Wine and cheese Place on Forsythe sug-

nic along the trail which offers unobstructed

turn west. And know that there is nothing as

gests Aaron Zwicker.

views of sunset.

spectacular as a St. Louis sunset.

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

Marshall Faulk TELL US ABOUT VIRTUITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS: Virtuity helps people know exactly where they are with their finances. Our role is to help with planning: estate, retirement, long term. We want to make sure our clients have everything in place so that they end up where they want to be. In addition we teach financial literacy. Basically how money works.

We offer a financial needs analysis free of charge to ensure that both the short and long fall plans make sense. We like to show clients how the business can work for them including creating additional income stream; utilizing resources and contacts to ensure a productive plan makes sense.

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN ENCOUNTERING LATELY? Most people don’t know how money works. Or how to leverage money and assets so that finances are diversified.

WHAT IS FINANCIAL LITERACY AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Financial literacy is accounting for your money. I want you to know how much you need to put aside for retirement accounting for inflation. Knowing your rate of return can assist you in your plans. Financial literacy is a basic principle of understanding today’s money and how much it’s earning. We want to teach you how to better understand what saving money looks like and what it can do. For the most part, it’s having people feel comfortable saying what they don’t know and that’s where help starts.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DOING THIS? 4.5 years/active for last two.

HOW DO YOU WORK WITH CLIENTS AND WHAT POPULATION DO YOU MOST ENJOY WORKING WITH? I work with a wide range of clients from all socioeconomic backgrounds. I grew up in an underserved community where there was no money. Today I promote growing money so that all of my clients especially middle and low income families understand how important it is to plan for health and life insurance needs. I encourage clients to become financially literate to ensure a better life for themselves and their kids. I hopefully am opening doors that might have previously been closed.

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ARTICLE PAM WILSON

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THE BEST THING ABOUT THE WORK YOU DO: Helping people learn/literacy.

FUTURE PLANS: Right now, my focus is on trying to help as many people as possible to become financially literate.

WHAT IS THE VALUE OF WORKING WITH YOU SPECIFICALLY AND VIRTUITY IN GENERAL?

FOOTBALL LESSONS YOU APPLY TO YOUR NEW WORK?

Most of the people at my company don’t come from the financial

You get knocked down and your team needs your help. Be in a

world. We have a wide range of professionals and we understand the

position to help others and know you have a good solid team behind

value of providing the necessary skills for growth.

you. Ensure that everyone is on board. “Mission before commission.”

WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO GO INTO THIS FIELD?

LIFE MOTTO:

When I stopped playing football I admitted to myself that I didn’t

I’m not done yet!

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The New Venue Concept for 2020 THE DRIVE-IN EXPERIENCE MAKES A COME BACK ARTICLE KARA SAVIO

YOU’VE HEARD THE SAYING “WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, MAKE LEMONADE.” That phrase fits perfectly in today’s times, and in the face of current adversity, Big Sports Properties’ President & CEO Dan Buck is up for the challenge.

“I’ve been blessed in my life to know a lot of people who can get things done and I’m that point person that get ideas started and then surround myself with ingenious people, and that’s been the case in this regard,” says Buck.

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Class Sports venue in Hazelwood, in the

senior year activities cancelled,” said Buck. “So, we came up with the

former St. Louis Mills Mall location. The

concept of Drive-In St Louis for virtual Graduations, and a Concert

PowerPlex is the brain child of Dan and six

and Movie Series,” Buck adds.

other St. Louisans, including Bradley Beal of

Every night for a very reasonable price, 450 cars park in front of 5

the NBA’s Washington Wizards, formerly a

Large LED Screens, each taking up two spaces for social distancing

Chaminade High School Graduate.

purposes to watch live music on stage, followed by a movie.

“We truly believe that St Louis is going to

“There’s no $10 beers or stadium or concert pricing. If you bring

become one of the biggest meccas for youth

four people in a car, you get a concert and a movie for just ten bucks

sports once the Plex opens in January 2021,

a head,” says Buck.

but for now, we wondered what we could do

“Everyone’s is just so grateful to be able to get out and socialize

during the COVID-19 crisis to stay in busi-

again, see family and get with friends they haven’t seen in months

ness, and keep folks working,” Buck adds.

and have fun in a safe, respectful way,” says Buck. “At the same time

In mid-April, Dan’s team got together to strategize about what they could do with this

we’re employing a hundred folks a night, including several appreciative out of work musicians,” continues Buck.

huge campus to be COVID compliant while

Buck says they’ve had near sellouts almost every night, and for that

creating a social avenue for connectedness

very reason they’ve extended the concert lineup through July Fourth.

for our community.

“We wanted to get people back to a sense

“It’s a second to none experience, so we’re just grateful that we’re able to provide this during a tough time, and give people an opportu-

of normalcy, and also do something for the

nity to start that social and emotional healing,” Buck says.

2020 graduates who’ve had their entire

For more information, visit DriveInSTL.com.

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Luxurious Living Mike Manlin MRM Manlin Development Group,Inc.

OVERLOOKING THE CLAYTON SKYLINE IN STYLE

I n C l ay t o n THERE’S A SOPHISTICATION TO THE CITY OF CLAYTON THAT HAS ALWAYS MADE IT A DESIRABLE PLACE TO LIVE. It’s nestled between glimmering high-rises, unique neighborhood boutiques, art galleries, exclusive restaurants, hotels and historic homes. The expansive Shaw Park sits on the west side of the city.

At any time during the day you’ll find block after block of quaint places to eat, sip coffee, shop, exercise or stay. You can spend an entire day of exploring without leaving the area. And when you’re done with your daytime exploring there’s plenty of exciting nightlife. It’s the perfect place to make your home, and that’s just what the MRM Manlin Development Group is counting on. The custom home builder plans to build ten exquisite three-story luxury new Townhomes at Gay and Maryland.

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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED) “I think there’s a demand for this kind of product in Clayton,” said Manlin. “A lot of Baby Boomers who bought the big houses and are ready to downsize are looking for

be located directly behind an office building that holds

something in the central Corridor in this area because of the

Charles Schwab, Green Street and Salon Lofts as tenants.

walkability factor, that’s a big plus,” Manlin added.

“The City is very excited because there’s been no other

The Clayton-based Manlin Development Group has

new Townhome developments in this area in the past 10

been building trendy Villas, Town homes, Condominiums

years,” said Manlin. “And any Townhomes that are in the

and award-winning Custom Homes around the St. Louis

area, are not laid out like this with private elevators and

area for nearly 20 years. Mike Manlin got his start in con-

the third floor Private Roof Top Terrace’s overlooking the

struction as a young man working in the family business,

downtown Clayton Skyline,” said Manlin. The base price

then developed the skills to branch out on his own.

for each unit is $1,599,900.

“For this project, each unit will be approximately 3000 square feet and will have 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, a Private

The architect responsible for designing such an amazing project is L.E. Fumagalli of Washington, Missouri.

“There are a lot of very detail-oriented and customization work that goes into a project like this which I really like, I’m kind of stickler for details.”

Elevator, a 2 Car Heated Private Garage, a Basement, and

“There will be five units in each building, and we’re

a Private Roof Top Terrace overlooking the downtown

anticipating that the first building will be completed and

Clayton Skyline with an outdoor Kitchen and Fireplace,“

ready to move into in January 2021,” said Manlin.

said Manlin.

Mike says he believes strongly in family. He and his wife

Manlin says it’s all about details, and the larger projects like this current one are the jobs that he enjoys the most.

“There are a lot of very detail-oriented and customiza-

Nicole have two adult daughters. And, he says from the time he started out in the family business, he’s always tried to approach his clients with an honest and personal touch.

tion work that goes into a project like this which I really

Manlin says,“Building a home is definitely difficult, but

like, I’m kind of stickler for details. They take a little more

we’re very hands-on and we try our best to make that

time, but I just get more satisfaction doing something

process as easy as possible for each and every client.”

like this,” said Marlin

Manlin continued, “We have always prided ourselves

The project calls for two Clayton office buildings to be

on creating a stress-free process that minimizes unex-

demolished at 114 and 124 Gay Avenue. for ground-up

pected surprises or delays, and we are always committed

construction of the new luxury Townhomes. They will

to providing personalized service that ensures each client is treated like family.”

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SCIFEST: MISSION MARS CELEBRATION Saint Louis Science Center

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many, new precautions for public

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series of science and technology

safety. Reopening and scheduled

of CWE homeowners, volunteers and

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events are fluctuating as guidelines

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ST. LOUIS FED’S PERSONAL FINANCE VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT

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camp is for youths aged 6-12 years,

Online

Brentwood city staffers are partner-

both genders. Cost is $169.99 per

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