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The organization is helping young readers in St. Louis by distributing 900 PBS KIDS Playtime Pads and early literacy learning kits to 44 public elementary schools. The initiative is possible through Missouri CARES Act funding.

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One hundred and fifteen golfers hit the greens at WingHaven Country Club for the hunger relief organization’s annual golf tournament, which raised more than $77,000. PICTURED:

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PROVIDENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WILL PRESENT ITS 2021 FUNDRAISER, 60 MINUTES OF HOPE: CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT OF PROVIDENT VIRTUAL GALA, AT 7 P.M. FEB. 6, 2021.

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The nonprofit, which provides learning resources and job opportunities for people seeking careers in technology, has announced a new permanent home on Delmar Boulevard. The LaunchCode Techforce Center will open fall 2021.

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hen the pandemic hit this spring, most of us did not comprehend how devastating the impact would be. For the real estate market, the busiest season was thrown into chaos. Sabrina Robb Partners of Keller Williams Luxury St. Louis realized it required quick thinking to meet clients’ needs while ensuring all parties felt comfortable and safe. “Like everyone else, we had to shift how we did business,” lead broker Sabrina Robb says. “Keller Williams Luxury is always at the forefront of industry change, so our affiliation helped us pivot to meet a shifting market.”

Sabrina Robb Partners usually operates out of one open office, allowing for the team to regularly collaborate. One of the first challenges of the pandemic was continuing that level of teamwork while working remotely. “We have a great team, and our agents have strong working relationships,” Robb says. “The adjustment was challenging, because we enjoy working in person. We found ways to continue that collaborative environment, including daily Zoom calls and twice per week coffee shop meet ups. We picked different cafes with outdoor patios, allowing us to safely see each other in person and support local businesses.”

Being part of an international brokerage put Sabrina Robb Partners in a unique position to overcome the hurdles presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. They were able to access the existing resources of Keller Williams Luxury International to determine how to successfully navigate the new normal. “We were able to work together with top agents in our own and other markets and mastermind best practice,” Robb says. “We determined

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how to showcase listings and networked with people outside of St. Louis. We had out-of-town buyers purchase homes without stepping foot inside the house.” She adds that the company’s state-of-theart technology and mentoring were essential to smoothly transitioning.

This year, Sabrina Robb Partners has been able to successfully assist sellers in marketing their homes. The focus shifted to virtual viewings. “It was challenging because sellers felt uncomfortable with buyers entering their homes, and we had to create new safety protocols for the in-person showings that happened,” she says. “We gained new insight into showcasing properties online. We held tours over

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video calls and created narrated 3D walkthroughs.

Once a buyer visited a home, it really was a second showing because they could preview the property so thoroughly before entering.” The approaches to virtual marketing necessitated by the pandemic will continue to be important tools once it passes.

Along with changes to how sellers engage with listings, the pandemic also has shifted their priorities when looking for a house. “Sheltering in place made everyone rethink what environment they want to be in,” Robb says. “Buyers are looking for home offices, finished lower levels and workout rooms. In April, the most searched for home feature was outdoor pools, highlighting the importance of outdoor spaces.” She notes that buyer interest far exceeds available listings.

The challenges of the pandemic have cemented the importance of the client-centered approach Sabrina Robb Partners already used. “Our job is about more than helping someone buy or sell a house,” Robb says. “It’s looking at their overall life goals and helping them on a personal level. We’re thankful to be able to do that.”

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WHAT DO I LOVE MOST? MY MOM, PHOTOGRAPHY AND ST. LOUIS. Love for my mom goes without saying. She is strong, smart, beautiful and supportive. I love photography because images, light and color are how I see the world. I’m not a words person. I also love photography because as a professional photographer I’m always in contact with other people. I’m very much a people person. I am grateful for the personal relationships I have developed over the years. I have friends and clients I’ve been working with for 40 years now. I love St. Louis because everything is here. It’s always been my home and always will be. St. Louis is rich with friendly communities, cool architecture and great businesses.

People often ask me what I think my greatest strength is as a photographer. I tell them it is my ability to survive. I’ve been able to adapt to the constant shifts in my industry for more than 40 years. The biggest change might have been from film to digital photography. It was definitely a challenge having everything I shot on my computer screen instead of on strips of plastic film with the tiny images reversing what I saw through the lens, but I quickly adjusted to change with the times.

The world has done the same.

At first in the digital era, every hobbyist with a digital camera was a professional photographer, too. Better cameras in cell phones added to the number of professionals out there providing images to families and businesses. Over-filtered selfies on social media became a way of life. As more people crowded the field, many clients turned to less expensive, do-it-yourself solutions for their photos.

But since the start of this global pandemic, my clients have recognized the value of professional photography. I have adapted once again, along with my customers. Now, I am photographing for clients who cater to luxury markets with their custom goods. Only a consummate professional with years of experience can provide high-quality, sharp images that show fine detail while also highlighting the overall beauty of their products and brands. Every shot I provide shows the exquisite value of the scene, product, brand or person pictured. I have a studio, but I find myself dragging hundreds of pounds of gear out on location in order to give these clients the quality work they deserve.

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by julia m. johnson THE MANY STRESSES AND DIFFICULTIES PRESENTED BY COVID-19 have trained an unexpected spotlight on mental health this year, prompting Provident Behavioral Health to provide more services than ever. President and executive director Kevin Drollinger says the nonprofit is equal to the challenge and remains committed to helping people weather uneasy times.

“There definitely has been more recognition of the need for mental health counseling this year,” he says. “The numbers show an increase in needed services, and we are working hard to respond.” Provident has made its counseling and psychiatric services available by videoconference, and the crisis has spurred key funders to step up in support. “We said for a long time that we wanted to move into telehealth, but some of our funding partners weren’t quite ready for that,” he explains. “Now, they see its importance and have responded wonderfully. Other services like our after-school programs and Mary Ryder Home residential care for senior women have shown great flexibility in continuing to care for clients as well.”

The organization had to pivot from 100% in-person counseling and psychiatric services to 100% virtual in a short time due to the pandemic. “We made about four years’ worth of telehealth planning and development happen in the space of a couple weeks,” Drollinger says. “In the last several weeks, we were able to return to in-person services for some clients, but with recently revised guidelines, we have reverted to our phase one virtual-only plan.” In addition to counseling and psychiatric services, Provident staffs a 24-hour suicide prevention hotline, 1.800.273.TALK, and 30 new professionals have been hired to handle increased volume. The organization also is part of a national effort to switch the hotline to a universal 988 number that people can dial to reach mental health crisis services at any time.

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To support its vital client programs, the nonprofit is planning a reimagined fundraising celebration, 60 Minutes of Hope: Celebrating the Spirit of Provident Virtual Gala, at 7 p.m. Feb. 6, 2021. Drollinger says the organization, which joined with the Mary Ryder Home last year, is looking forward to offering virtual attendees a memorable and uplifting experience from the comfort of their couches.

The fundraiser will be a YouTube event emceed by KMOX on-air personality Tom Ackerman, and it will include uplifting stories and vignettes illustrating the combined nonprofits’ successes in the community. Anyone is welcome to attend, and those who give at a certain level can enjoy the added benefit of Russo’s catered meals delivered to their homes for the event.

“We had just wrapped up our 2020 gala when the COVID-19 restrictions went into effect last March,” Drollinger says. “That meant we had plenty of time to transition to a virtual format for 2021, so we anticipate a fun, memorable experience for guests.

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Many of us reluctantly adhered to CDC recommendations and didn’t get together with family and friends for Thanksgiving this year. At deadline for this issue, early last week, my kids and I were still discussing whether to do something via “Hollywood Squares,” an affectionate term for getting groups together on Zoom. Anyhow, even the fifth annual Plein Air Art Festival was virtual this fall. Artists began painting outdoor U. City scenes when the weather was favorable, rather than having to set up an easel and complete a masterpiece under the gun on a specific weekend. This year, artists uploaded their works digitally. You may have seen painters at their outdoor easels around town during September in preparation

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Chesterfield

Against the unfortunate trend of restaurants closing during the pandemic, it’s a pleasure to announce that a fine one just opened in a new development—a second Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

Regularly voted by St. Louis diners among their favorite upscale restaurants in the metro, Ruth’s Chris has opened in the WildHorse development, an estimated $80 million multipurpose complex for which ground was broken in August. The restaurant, 16493 Wild Creek Horse Road in Chesterfield, is located just southwest of I-64.

Ruth’s Chris occupies approximately 16,600 square feet of indoor space, with seating for up to 450 guests. Three outdoor dining opportunities also are available, one on the ground level and two on the roof. The restaurant boasts three bars and six private dining rooms—one has access to a private outdoor patio that seats 14 guests. Along with wine lockers, there’s a double-sided fireplace.

Expected to create 125 new jobs, Ruth’s Chris will serve both lunch and dinner seven days a week. The WildHorse development is projected to include 188 one- and two-bedroom luxury apartments, 25,000 square feet of retail space, and a hotel and conference center. Housing units should be available for occupancy in early 2021, with the AC Hotel by Marriott slated to open later in the year.

The Metro

Illustrations of intubation are all over the internet. Some feature dummies, others are actual hospital photos of our heroic healthcare workers putting someone on a ventilator. The images may make some of us feel very uncomfortable. Other folks, not so much. But some of the images feature copy likely to anger anyone who believes mask mandates are an egregious insult to personal liberty, from the Missouri governor’s mansion to the maskless morons demonstrating everywhere since, like, March— even going so far as to plan abducting Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this fall and putting her on “trial.” So, the “offensive” language that gets under thin skin reads something like this: Dearest humans, You think a face mask is inconvenient. WAIT till you try a ventilator.

Love, COVID-19 That might have wiped the smile off the face of the demonstrator just outside our readership area a few weeks back, holding this sign: “Hitler demanded compliance.” But after a moment, her snarky smile would have come right back, perhaps showing even more teeth. I just don’t get why “they” don’t get it—some, coronavirus patients in the ICU themselves, to the very gates of death. “Masks don’t work!” they shout, although scientific research shows that proper masks (not bandanas, not gaiters) mitigate infections anywhere they have been required. But, you know, science. And, of course, people who wear masks are nothing but “snowflakes.” All that said, we hope your Thanksgiving was ... interesting.

for a virtual exhibition Oct. 4. And we’re telling you this why? You can add to your priceless art collection with minimal investment.

Remaining paintings will be available for viewing through the end of the year at ucityinbloom.org/shop-artwork. You may purchase paintings using PayPal or a credit card. Afterward you’ll receive details about picking up the work from the artist. A portion of each sale benefits U City in Bloom. In any case, don’t dawdle—your heirs could wind up with a heavily insured masterwork on the wall, a Monet above the mantel, as it were.

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FOUR PARTS; YOU MUST GET THREE CORRECT TO PASS. 1. The Wainwright Building was completed in what year?

2. Who was the architect?

3. When was it saved from demolition?

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LAST ISSUE’S Q&A Which of the following Italian restaurants are not found on The Hill? 1. Maggiano’s 2. Rigazzi’s 3. Amighetti’s 4. Cunetto’s 5. Tony’s 6. Farotto’s 7. Favazza’s 8. Pasta House 9. A’mis Of the nine Italian restaurants listed in our last issue, only the following four are perched on The Hill: Amighetti’s, Rigazzi’s, Cunetto’s and Favazza’s. The other five all have one or more locations elsewhere in the metro.

CORRECTION: In our Nov. 18 issue, we told you that Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park in Ladue is free.

Well, it isn’t! It will cost you, but not as much as the Grant’s Farm event that was detailed in our Affton item. At Winter Wonderland, drivers in passenger vehicles pay $10, buses and other multi-passenger vehicles somewhat more. The festive twinkling can also be enjoyed by horse-drawn carriage!

Winter Wonderland, open 5:30–9:30 p.m. through Jan. 2, 2021, is the biggest annual fundraiser for St. Louis County Parks. Visit winterwonderlandstl.com.

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Webster Groves Watercolorist Marilynne Bradley has spent a half-century the essence of each image, leavening immortalizing St. Louis gems, from the Jewel Box to our three animated hometown memories with distinctive water towers in the city, from county landmarks historical detail, inviting the reader such as the Kirkwood train station to quaint perspectives to connect with our rich and varied of her own stomping grounds, Webster Groves. Bradley’s culture. In fact, Bradley (at right in paintings illustrate a new book that serves up a generous photo) and Grotpeter have created helping of vibrant scenes from throughout the The Lou. The a wondrous guidebook for an out-of-towner, a treasure in hardcover that certainly wouldn’t (and bustle of Soulard Market graces the front shouldn’t) fit in a glove compartment. cover of St. Louis in Watercolor: Living Writer and painter have known each other History in the Gateway City; on the back about 10 years. Grotpeter, who wrote for are three paintings of our varied and oft ... INVITING THE the Webster-Kirkwood Times during the world-renowned architecture: the Gateway READER TO 2010s, happened to do an article about Arch, the Spanish Pavilion in Forest Park and Bradley. Although the subject was duly perhaps the earliest so-called skyscraper CONNECT WITH impressed, the artist didn’t return the favor anywhere, the Wainwright Building. Inside, by painting the writer’s portrait. She went lively text accompanies Bradley’s painting OUR RICH AND of the historic building, as well as a separate VARIED CULTURE. one better: During Bradley’s planning for the book with publisher Reedy Press, one watercolor that shows the architectural thing led to another—Grotpeter became detail of the cornice. Lively text, indeed: the catalyst that brought the project to Throughout, you can almost hear the music, relish ethnic cuisine and cheer on the Redbirds at Busch life. She graduated from Kirkwood High School; it’s become Stadium (people used to do that, you know), thanks to her a humorous subcurrent, especially around this time of partner in the project and fellow Webster resident, writer year’s (usually) annual Turkey Day gridiron contest—alas, Jennifer Grotpeter. Her well-researched vignettes capture COVID-canceled for 2020. Her daughters, a sophomore and

junior, attend Webster Groves High. “It is awkward, even though they’re not interested in football or cheerleading,” she says. As happens for so many of us whose words wind up in print, she started writing for her college paper, concocting reviews of restaurants that students could afford “with the change they found under the sofa cushions.” Bradley, a prolific artist—nary a day goes by that she doesn’t pick up a brush—remains in demand as a juror, sometimes for international exhibitions. She characterizes her work in the book as “more commercial.” Many paintings are done en plein air, although that tends to draw ever-curious crowds.

She often works in the studio, from photographs. And to anyone frustrated by the medium ... paint too dry, paper too wet ... watercolor isn’t as prone to permanent error today.

“There are new materials,” she notes, with a chuckle. “If you make a mistake, you can wash it off!” Bradley has an opening this Friday and Saturday (Dec. 4–5) at Grafica Fine Art, 7884 Big Bend Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. She’ll have books to sign, of course. Visit marilynnebradley.com.

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Should I Text My Lawyer?

Text messages are a common way of communicating. Instead of picking up the phone or drafting an email, many like the ease and quickness of sending a text. For this reason, many clients text their lawyer in a divorce or family law matter. Text communications can be short and to the point.

Clients can also attach photos and videos to texts.

Is texting an effective form of communication for clients going through a divorce or family law matter? There are no black and white rules in terms of texting. There are also no rules or statutes that explicitly prohibit lawyers from texting their clients per se. Some lawyers might be willing to text their clients, while other lawyers might not want to do so. Some lawyers may not even be tech-savvy enough to text with their clients.

First, texting is often short and to the point, as explained above. The lawyer or the client could misinterpret the shortness of the communication, causing miscommunication, an increase in fees, or frustration. Many conversations instead require a lot more dialogue and analysis than a short text message exchange.

Second, texting is not always the most secure way of communication. Texting is not encrypted communication. This fact makes it easier for others to intercept or read the conversation.

Third, it is possible a client puts the phone down and somebody else picks it up and reads the communication. With texts, it can be quick and easy to see recent communication and attorney-client privilege could be jeopardized.

Fourth, text communication often does not make its way into a client’s file.

It can be hard for a lawyer to print off the texts and actually get them into the file. It can be cumbersome for the law firm or lawyer (and expensive for the client in terms of legal fees) to print the text communications. Thus, when a client requests their file at the end of the case, the texts might not be there. As it relates to important matters, the client may want that text communication if they did not retain it on their own device.

Fifth, text communication lacks the formality of other types of communication.

The lack of formality can cause some clients to say things spontaneously to their lawyer.

This can be damaging to the attorney-client relationship if they are upset or angry about something.

Email is typically more secure because it is encrypted. Email is also a bit more formal and allows for lengthier communi-

cation. The lengthier communication can often lead to better and more effective communication. Additionally, it is easier for a lawyer to print off an email chain and put that chain into the client file. For most clients, they appreciate this on the back-end when the case is over.

Finally, while texting is easy and convenient, with most smartphones, a client can send an email just as quickly as a text.

In terms of convenience, sending an email versus a text is comparable.

Of course, phone calls, video conferences, or in-person meetings can often be more effective than email or text communication. While many clients want instant answers in the heat of the moment, if the situation can wait, the best communication can often take place by phone, video conference, or in-person.

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at The Fabulous Fox Theatre’s holiday tours. Inspired by A Christmas Carol, the event includes characters from the holiday classic while also offering guests backstage access and insight into the theater’s history.

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The Humane Society of Missouri has been awarded custody of 55 dogs rescued from a substandard breeder. The pups are currently undergoing treatment at the nonprofit’s headquarters and then will be available for adoption.

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Out of 23 eateries, indo was ranked sixth, and Balkan Treat Box came in at 16.

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ST. LOUISANS DIDN’T LET A PANDEMIC STOP THEM from stepping

up in the fight against cancer.

More than 3,500 adults and children participated in this year’s Pedal the Cause, raising more than $3 million for research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

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I’VE GOT NOTHING. As I write this, the election is over but not really, Thanksgiving was an intimate gathering instead of a large family affair, and COVID-19 continues to spread across the country.

Every day, I wake up, and I feel like it is Groundhog Day, which is not great if your job is to bring a little laughter to people. So, my only solution is to share useless information I find entertaining.

Speaking of Groundhog Day, Palm Springs on Hulu is a must watch. Turn off whatever news network you are glued to, take a couple of hours and watch Andy Samberg, who is stuck living the same day over and over again. Yes, the language is coarse (remember, this is the guy who gave us “D*ck in a Box” from SNL—can I say that in this paper?) and there is sex, but we are all adults. It is so perfect for where we are today.

I am not sure how many of you are on Twitter or Instagram, but several months ago a trend popped

up called “I was today years old” where people share facts they should have known. Most are so obvious you are embarrassed for yourself that you didn’t know. So let’s start. I was today years old when I found out ... ... opossums and possums are two different animals. The opossum is found in North America, and the possum, which is more closely related to the kangaroo, is found in Australia. Stunned, see: opossumpower.org. Seriously! ... that camels can swim. Can you imagine being on a boat, looking for a whale but spotting a camel?

Yes, apparently these desert creatures will take to the sea in search of places to graze. In Qatar, where camel races are popular, one of the training methods is camels swimming in large Jacuzzis. ... Ore-Ida, the frozen potato company, stands for Oregon and Idaho. OK, I am horribly embarrassed that I didn’t know this! I am the Bubba Gump of ▶ Contact Patty at phannum@townandstyle.com. ◀

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potatoes. I like some nice crisp hash browns in the morning, french fries at lunch and either mashed or baked at dinner. Potatoes are the food I would take with me on a desert island! ... the arrow on the gas gauge in your car points to which side the gas tank is on. Actually, my husband told me years ago, and I am forever thankful. Nothing is more frustrating than trying to fill up the rental car and not knowing which side the gas tank is on. ... California has a larger population than Canada.

Eh? It is true! As I verified this fact, I stumbled upon this tidbit. Upon meeting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, California’s Gov. Gavin Newsom said, “The guy’s got great hair!” I love honest people!

(Actually, both of them have great hair.)

None of this information will change your life or make you any smarter, but I hope you at least chuckled. Wear your mask, socially distance and wash your hands. Be safe, my peeps!

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COVID-19’s colossal disruption has certainly rattled our teeth.

But it’s also given us time to ponder new paths. Something cool is on the way, friends. Beth and Jill have loved answering your questions and quandaries in this column. Now, it’s time to for something new.

Collaborating with Jill to write this column has been a highlight and learning experience for me. Her advice is always thoughtful, direct and delivered with a great dose of humor. I’ll miss this work with her but know that she’s up to great things.

I am very excited to take this column in a new direction. When the pandemic began, I was struck by stories of heroism and hard work.

So, I invited people to gather on Zoom to share stories about others doing amazing things. We heard from first responders, frontline workers, people who closed businesses and started new ones. These calls were attended by grandparents, business leaders, students and more.

We began to notice that people left the calls feeling heartened, motivated, inspired ... what I call “ignited.” It turned into a weekly conversation that featured even more amazing people doing important work. Get Ignited Conversations was born.

Our featured guests may have won a Grammy, an Emmy or an Oscar. You may meet a Nashville songwriter, a Broadway producer, an NBA manager or a Shark Tank winner. But Get Ignited Conversations is not about being famous and untouchable—it is about being authentic and connected.

In this column, I’ll shine the spotlight on people who are ignited, overcoming obstacles and making things happen, even in challenging times. Their energy and stories are positively contagious— something we all can use a bit more of these days.

—Beth

My favorite afternoons have been the ones Beth and I spent diving into reader dilemmas to dish out the best advice our collective brains could muster. Writing this column every month has been raucous, challenging and delightful—and I’ll miss it.

It’s time to redirect my energy to Jill Farmer Coaching, the time and stress management practice where I serve companies, organizations and physicians.

I would feel sadder about leaving this column if it wasn’t transforming into something so meaningful. As our friend Virginia Hume said, “Get Ignited Conversations was one of the best things to come out of the pandemic.” It served up some timely and much-needed inspiration.

Now, this column will be a place where you can Get Ignited.

XOXO —Jill

JILL FARMER IS A MASTER CERTIFIED LIFE COACH, AUTHOR AND TIME MANAGEMENT AFICIONADO. BETH CHESTERTON IS A MASTER CERTIFIED EXECUTIVE COACH AND AN EXPERT IN ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Dr. Sockanathan provides primary care services, such as physical exams and vaccinations. From newborns to adults, she helps her patients manage a wide variety of conditions. These include acute illnesses like cough, cold and flu, as well as chronic diseases like asthma, diabetes, heart disease and more.

Dr. Sockanathan is especially passionate about women’s health, offering wellwoman exams, PAP smears and birth control consultation.

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ARYAN MOTWANI OF MICDS 〉〉 ARYAN MOTWANI WAS ONLY 13 when he founded Ace Academy. The nonprofit teaches middle and high school students life lessons through tennis. Now, the MICDS senior is taking on a new challenge: the Hudlin Legacy Project. The initiative is working to restore the tennis courts in Hudlin Park and spotlight the accomplishments of its namesake, Richard Hudlin.

How did you get involved with the Hudlin Legacy Project?

This summer, Ace Academy ran clinics at the Hudlin Park tennis courts. They aren’t in the greatest condition. We did the best we could, but it wasn’t a conducive environment to teach. The project is a collaborative effort between Ace Academy, MICDS, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University and the United Tennis Association to revitalize the courts and create a better Why do you think access is an important environment to grow the game of tennis. issue for tennis?

Tennis is a life sport. When you teach it to What did you learn about Richard Hudlin? youth in the community, they learn more Another huge reason behind the project is than just the game. Playing taught me the to promote the work Richard Hudlin did in importance of following your passion and the community. He’s most well-known for working hard and that my mistakes are a mentoring Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe. springboard for future growth, not a reason He was instrumental in breaking down racial to close off. Ace Academy’s goal is to provide barriers in the sport of tennis. He played at kids the opportunities to learn these lessons the University of Chicago and was the first African American to serve as team captain. to use in their everyday lives.

What inspired you to create Ace Academy?

I recognized an inequality of opportunity that was prevalent here. Forty-seven percent of St. Louis’ population is African American, but the majority live below the poverty line. I realized the best way to be a catalyst for change is to use tennis to bring people together regardless of race or socioeconomic status. I’ve played the sport for as long as I can remember, and it’s taught me so much.

In 1945, he filed a lawsuit to ensure African Americans could play on public tennis courts in St. Louis. Richard Hudlin is a local civil rights hero, and the condition of the courts does not reflect what he did for St. Louis and the players he taught.

How has it been adjusting to the school year with the pandemic?

It’s definitely been tough. I think MICDS is doing a great job empathizing with students. We are alternating between in-person and virtual learning. I love being able to go back to campus and have that social aspect of school, but I also understand that there are more important things we need to take care of. We need to take precautions to help people at risk for COVID-19. To help during the pandemic, Ace Academy has been collecting and distributing personal protective equipment to nursing homes and other facilities.

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Robert Driver has assumed the role of chief philanthropy officer for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. He comes to the post from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he was assistant vice chancellor of development. Driver began his professional career working for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis in 1989 and is a former member of the SLSO Chorus.

4M Building Solutions has announced several staff promotions and a new hire. Scott Day was promoted to the position of district manager, Cara Clinton to regional coordinator, Johnny Vazquez to account manager and Julie Wesemann to division coordinator. Kamau Wilson was hired as account manager. The St. Louis-based company provides housekeeping and janitorial services for commercial clients.

Nestlé Purina PetCare has named a new chief executive officer for the Americas, Nina Leigh Krueger, the eighth person and first woman to fill the role. Krueger started with the company as an intern in 1993 while working on an MBA from Washington University, and she climbed the corporate ladder from there, serving most recently as president. She begins her new duties Jan. 1, 2021, and succeeds Joseph Sivewright, who is taking the post of chairman.

Seeking New President

St. Joseph’s Academy, a private all-girl high school, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, invites applicants for the position of President for the 2021-2022 school year. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, inspirational, and visionary leader who is a practicing Catholic, values education and is also committed to the mission and core values of the school. Additionally, the ideal candidate will provide leadership to faculty and staff for the integration of faith and learning within the school, and drive accountability for all results of the Academy, including implementation of the policies and directives established by the Board of Directors. The President reports to the Board of Directors.

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Valley Insurance Agency Alliance, a network of more than 130 independent insurance agencies in the bistate area, has named A.J. Schrage to the post of sales development coach.

He will focus on marketing efforts, agency growth and business development.

Schrage formerly worked as a corporate attorney and genetics researcher.

James Fogt was named to the newly created role of chief innovation officer at Harris-Stowe State University. He will spearhead development of the school’s new Center for Academic Innovation and Technology Transfer. Fogt has served as vice president for information technology services since 2013.

PierianDx, a clinical genomics technology startup, has tapped Mark McDonough for the position of chief executive officer, replacing interim CEO Joe Boorady. McDonough is the former CEO of biotechnology firm Immunis.AI. PierianDx provides a software platform for genomic analysis in the treatment of cancer and other diseases.

After nine years as president and CEO of the Deaconess Foundation in St. Louis, Rev. Starsky Wilson is headed to Washington, D.C., to serve in the same roles for the Children’s Defense Fund. The two organizations are partners in a network of Freedom Schools, which operate on a platform of faith-based advocacy, character enrichment and civic engagement.

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My boss has asked me to coordinate the firm’s holiday gifting for our clients and employees.

In the past, our company’s tone for holiday messaging has always been lighthearted bordering on the humorous. However, I’m wondering if this is the appropriate tone for this year in light of the ongoing pandemic and social unrest. Any guidance on messaging or gift ideas?

It has indeed been an unsettling time, and wishing someone who may have had a difficult year a merry or happy holiday with a humorous touch may not strike the right chord. Although many of us haven’t lost our sense of humor, there is a bit of a mood shift and perhaps you might want to opt for a more heartfelt, sentimental and meaningful message for the 2020 holidays.

Think about saying something you would want someone to say or share with you knowing that more of this uncertainty is forecast for the new year. You can be upbeat and sensitive at the same time.

Whatever you choose, the Velvet Hammer would like to wish you and yours more joyous and happier times filled with good health and positive business vibes in the new year!

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Along with your holiday greeting card, here are a few suggestions: EMPLOYEE GIFTS

▶ Plan a virtual holiday office party complete with advance delivery of a happy hour box filled with delicious treats ▶ A tea gift set or a cold brew portable coffee set to keep employees on their game while WFH ▶ An urban agricultural grow kit with organic seeds, soil and a stylish container to grow veggies at home ▶ Instead of individual employee gifts, consider a companywide opportunity for employees to establish a virtual friendship with a member of a local senior center.

Adopting a grandparent can bring a sense of comfort to both the employee and the older adult who may not have grandparents or grandchildren, respectively. ▶ Think about a virtual or outdoor holiday singalong (weather permitting with social distancing). This could be done on-site at the company, at a nearby park or by Zoom. Consider recording the singalong and keep the party going by sending a link with a heartfelt message from the company’s president. Either way, singing has a way of brightening everyone’s mood and helps us all get into the holiday spirit!

CLIENT GIFTS

▶ A holiday care package with your firm’s logo containing comfort food and “cheer” (wine or sparkling cider) ▶ Digital and print subscription to a relevant business publication ▶ Wine or coffee of the month subscription ▶ Potted green or flowering plant ▶ 1,000-piece puzzle for the family ▶ Festive masks with your company’s logo

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On Dec. 23, you have a unique and exciting opportunity to bring the festive Christmas Candlelight Concert experience into your home as a virtual event.

This will be an evening you won’t want to miss.

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Trusted for more than 30 years, we offer appraisal and auction services for fine jewelry, fine art, furniture and decorative art property. We also provide local clients with seasoned expertise in the global art market.

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Come by M.J.’s pop-up estate sale benefiting Gateway to Hope, now through Dec. 23 at 9740 Clayton Road in Ladue.

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by stephanie wallace THE HOLIDAYS ARE A SEASON OF SPARKLE —and bling shouldn’t be limited to decking the halls. Whether it’s the perfect gift or a custom engagement or wedding ring, The Diamond Bar in Town and Country has jewelry for every occasion. Owned by designer Christopher Phillips, the store offers a shopping experience unlike any other.

Phillips has been designing custom jewelry for almost two decades. He studied at a jewelry school in Illinois and handcrafted many of the tools he still uses today.

To date, he has created more than 3,000 custom pieces. He enjoys providing clients with one-of-a-kind items that no one else has. “When people are looking for jewelry, it often commemorates an important milestone, and I think the piece needs to be equally special,” he says. “With a mass-produced product, someone else can buy the exact same thing, so it’s no longer personal. We show clients something they can’t find anywhere else.”

When designing a custom item at The Diamond Bar, people can bring in their own gemstones or choose from the store’s selection of natural diamonds and other stones.

Phillips meets with clients one-on-one to discuss ideas for the design and create sketches. Those sketches are then used to create a 3D model in a computer program.

The program allows the design to be altered, so the final product is exactly as desired.

The model is used to create a wax mold, which is cast in the metal of the customer’s choosing. “The final product is hand-polished and hand-set by me right here in the shop,” he says. “Every step of the process is shown and explained to clients.”

Along with its custom services, the store has a selection of around 750 unique pieces available for customers to shop. All engagement rings, wedding bands and one-of-a-kind pieces are designed and made in the United States. The Diamond Bar also lives up to its name as it includes a fully stocked bar that is complimentary for guests. It is part of Phillips’ unique approach to customer service. One of his major goals is to create a less stressful experience. “I want to change how people shop for jewelry,” he explains. “We provide a no-pressure environment where we get to know customers and educate them about items they are purchasing.”

Shopping is one of the many things impacted by the pandemic, but Phillips and The Diamond Bar are working hard to keep customers safe. The number of people in the store is limited to allow social distancing, and the hours have been expanded to increase access. Private appointments also can be scheduled, so people can shop with peace of mind. The store offers virtual shopping appointments over Zoom and Skype.

Customers are shown a selection of items, and if they choose to purchase, curbside pickup is available, along with delivery within a 15-mile radius from the store.

“I’m a strong proponent that jewelry should be shopped in store,” TH E HO LI DA Phillips says. “No matter the circumstances, The Diamond Bar is Y GU ID E dedicated to delivering the highest-quality products at a better value in a unique, relaxed environment.” &

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SEASON’S Eatings by stephanie wallace

FOOD BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER, ESPECIALLY DURING THE HOLIDAYS. Whether we’ve been eating them since childhood or adopted them as more recent traditions, many of the dishes we serve up this season have special meaning. This year when celebrations will look anything but normal, those comforting favorites will be even more important to keeping this season merry and bright. T&S reached out to local chefs for their favorite recipes to share some holiday joy. Bon appétit!

Fun alternative to turkey!

HERB ROASTED CHICKEN Oven: 450° • 4–7 lb. chicken • 4 large sprigs of rosemary • 1 lemon • ¼ c extra virgin olive oil SY OF FOUR S RTE EA SO

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• 2 large russet potatoes, diced • 2 yellow onions, sliced • Salt and pepper to taste

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3. Lightly toss diced potatoes and sliced onions with olive oil and season with salt and pepper before placing in the bottom of roasting pan. Place chicken on bed of potatoes and onions, creating a nice nest for roasting.

5. Remove from oven, carve and serve.

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2. Place whole chicken in lightly greased large roasting pan of choice. Puncture holes in lemon before placing it with sprigs of rosemary in the cavity of chicken. Season inside the cavity with salt and pepper.

4. Place roasting pan on the center rack in the oven.

Roast for approximately 45 minutes or until the chicken thigh registers 165º. executive chef and owner • niche food group James Beard Award-winning chef Gerard Craft puts lemons and fresh herbs to work in this simple and delicious herb roasted chicken, perfect for a holiday meal. “With a limited number of people gathering at your table this year, this is an ideal time to cook a smaller and more flavorful bird,” he says. Ingredients for the seasoning can be found in most grocery stores, and it’s also a terrific time to support local butchers.

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3. Combine buttermilk and sweet potatoes.

4. Mix wet into dry, being careful not to overmix.

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Emily Gavilsky, owner of Emily Anna Events, notes that smaller celebrations offer lots of opportunities for creativity and personalization. She says using a caterer or restaurant for your party edibles is a real win-win: They appreciate your business during a challenging time, and you get to pick your favorite delicacies without all the cooking and cleanup. “Companies like Olive + Oak and 23 City Blocks Catering are offering services for small groups,” she says. “I love the idea of local Zoom party guests ordering food for pickup or delivery and enjoying it together while socializing online.”

Gavilsky says another festive concept is having your virtual party guests design and discuss their own margarita flavors. “Everyone shares their recipes online, guests view each other’s concoctions and vote for their favorite idea, and the winner gets a gift card,” she says. “It’s a lot of fun to experiment with different taste combinations.” Or, she says, you can stage a cooking challenge: Guests receive a list of three or four ingredients ahead of time, and each creates a dish made from them.

Lanikai Lindsey, food and beverage director at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, says this year’s more intimate celebrations are a great excuse to break out the fine china

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“Creating a beautiful setting will elevate your meal and make the celebration feel extra special,” he says.

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“Serve Cornish game hens, roasted chicken or seafood PHOTO COURTESY OF FOUR SEASON S HOTEL ST. LOU instead of a turkey or leg of IS lamb,” he suggests. “Side dishes can help you create a theme, like beans and rice or charred vegetables for a South American twist, or macaroni and cheese with greens for a Southern meal. One of my favorite holiday drinks is coffee made with Baileys Irish Cream, vanilla vodka, half-and-half, whipped cream, and cinnamon or nutmeg as a garnish.”

Lindsey says meals can bring loved ones together whether they are meeting in person or not. “We learn about each other through our food preferences,” he says. “This is the year to embrace connections with those closest to us. Take time to find out what foods these people enjoy most over the holidays. A shared meal strengthens relationships." &

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livestreamed performance was watched by more than 3,000 people and included interviews with the dancers to offer insight into their experience of the pandemic.

Having completed one virtual performance, Saint Louis Ballet is applying what it has learned to Nutcracker Extravaganza. The 2020 program will begin streaming Dec. 12 and includes interviews with dancers and a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s rehearsals. Horiuchi explains that due to the nature of Tchaikovsky’s ballet, the performance will feature a combination of new set pieces and scenes from previous years. “The first act includes 80 to 90 ballet students, and we cannot have that many children on stage and safely social distance,” he says. “For the new scenes in the second act, we only are using 20 dancers.”

The performance is free to stream, and audiences can add to the magic with special packages. The Sugar Plum Fairy Meal, offered Dec. 19 and 20, includes a specially designed menu from Butler’s Pantry delivered to guests at home.

A costumed dancer also will deliver a special nutcracker and sign autographs. “More than 12,000 people come to The Nutcracker every holiday season,” Horiuchi says. “It may be easy to say we’ll skip it this year, but we want to offer something that provides the feeling of that tradition.”

This year also marks Horiuchi’s 20th anniversary with Saint Louis Ballet. Despite the difficulties presented, he’s looking forward to continuing to grow the organization and the cultural potential of the city. “My first performance was The Nutcracker in 2000, and I remember looking at the audience and recognizing every person as relatives of the dancers or ballet employees,” he says. “Twenty years later, I’m so happy to see people who have never come to a performance before enjoying ballet. I’m happy to have done something for the city, especially not being from St. Louis.

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Whether it’s a favorite holiday recipe, sledding on Art Hill or just spending time with family, there are certain things that make winter such a special season. For thousands of St. Louisans, it wouldn’t be the holidays without Saint Louis Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker. This winter, the pandemic has made in-person performances impossible, but that won’t stop the ballet from bringing the beloved tradition to the community.

Like other industries, Saint Louis Ballet has had to find new ways to safely allow its performers to work. Executive and creative director Gen Horiuchi notes that it’s important for dancers to be able to practice their art. “Professional ballet dancers need to continue performing and training, or they fall out of practice and shape,” he says. “Whether it’s in front of a live audience or a camera, it’s important that we have opportunities to continue to perform.”

Before the pandemic, the entire company would come together for morning training. Now, the class is held virtually.

Dancers are socially distanced across four studio spaces equipped with monitors, and a video call connects everyone.

Masks also are mandated at all times. For rehearsals, the dancers split into groups of no more than four. The current circumstances have had some unexpected silver linings, since Horiuchi gets to work with performers individually.

“Working one-on-one, I build a stronger rapport and establish trust,” he says. “We can work on technique, expression and details. There’s been a really wonderful energy in the studio.”

In October, the ballet opened its 2020–2021 season with a virtual performance called This Is Who We Are. Horiuchi says special precautions were taken to ensure the dancers’ safety. “The program consisted of solos and duets of couples who felt comfortable performing together,” he explains. “Everyone was tested for COVID-19 and mutually agreed to follow personal guidelines to avoid infection.” The

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THE COLLEGE SCHOOL

by stephanie wallace THERE ARE CERTAIN PRECONCEIVED NOTIONS about school that many of us

have from our own experiences. Lesson plans are rigid, teachers deliver long lectures and learning takes place inside a classroom. The College School believes those ideas are all better left in the past. The independent school in Webster Groves offers students in preschool through grade eight an experiential education that inspires a lifelong love of learning.

The school’s mission is to engage and empower students. Head of school Carl Pelofsky explains that an important part of that is offering students some control over how they learn. “We give them the ability to make decisions that are important to them and their education,” he says. “A lot of schools have checklists to meet, but we are concerned with deep engagement. Students are encouraged to pursue their own interests. The best days are the ones where teachers have to deviate from the lesson plan because something has sparked students’ curiosity, taking things in an exciting new direction.”

One of the major ways the school engages students is taking lessons out of the classroom for authentic hands-on learning opportunities. Rather than lectures, The College School believes that experiential education is the best method for learning.

“Adventure education gets kids out of their comfort zones, and they become real problem-solvers on their own,” Pelofsky says. “It starts with our youngest students, who get to spend time outdoors in the woods. Outside the classroom, the teacher is there to keep everyone safe and help guide, but students are empowered to make decisions. It cultivates curiosity and thoughtfulness beyond school. It’s preparation for the rest of their lives.”

THE COLLEGE SCHOOL TAKES LEARNING OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY AND ITS 28-ACRE LABARQUE CAMPUS.

The school’s Webster Groves campus includes gardens and a simulated river and is adjacent to local parks and biking trails, and its LaBarque Campus in Pacific, Missouri, offers 28 acres for students to learn and explore. The school also has a number of annual trips. Sixth-grade students have the opportunity to hike, kayak and camp in individual tents. “It’s all perfectly safe and supervised, but the students feel accomplished and confident having done it,” Pelofsky notes. Seventh graders have a biking expedition on the Katy Trail that also includes camping, and eighth graders go on a field ecology trip where they get hands-on science experience.

Getting out of the classroom has been more important than ever this year.

Pelofsky says The College School’s experiential approach has made it uniquely suited to handle safety during the pandemic. “Everyone is safer outdoors, and our students and staff are very comfortable having lessons outside,” he explains. “Different cohorts of students have been using our LaBarque Campus every school day, and we’re still going on the same trips. The only difference is we’re limiting the distance so we’re able to return to St. Louis within one day in case of emergency.”

The College School is committed to ensuring an engaging, experiential education is available to the entire community. Pelofsky notes that many families may not even explore independent schools due to tuition concerns. “We have a lot of assistance available for families with limited resources,” he says. “We work hard to bring in students of all backgrounds. We want our school to reflect the greater St. Louis community.” &

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l a GETTING re WITH FOOD by alaina hinkle

December is here, and that means soup. I love soup because there so many varieties to choose from, and it is really easy to find a delicious option that is hearty and extremely healthy. Plus, meal prep is a dream. Every fall and winter, I cook soup over the weekend. That way I have an easy dinner for the week ready to go. I also love to make a huge batch and freeze the other half for weeks to come. I mean, who doesn’t love a two-for-one recipe?

Now to the debate. What cooking method do you love the most for soups? I did a poll recently on my blog, and 84% of readers told me that they would rather cook their soups in the crockpot versus the stovetop or Instant Pot. I found this very intriguing! Therefore, this recipe uses the crockpot. Now, let’s dive deep into this delicious tortilla soup.

HEARTY CROCKPOT TORTILLA SOUP COOK TIME: 6 HOURS

1 LB. GROUND CHICKEN THIGH 1 YELLOW ONION 1 JALAPEÑO 6 CLOVES GARLIC 2 TBSP OLIVE OIL 2 TSP CHILI POWDER 2 TSP CUMIN 2½ TSP SALT 1 TSP PEPPER

48 OZ. CHICKEN BROTH 1 C CHILI VERDE SAUCE 15 OZ. CAN OF BLACK BEANS 15 OZ. CAN OF CORN (UNSWEETENED) 28 OZ. CAN OF FIRE-ROASTED TOMATOES 4 OZ. CREAM CHEESE OR 4 OZ. SOUR CREAM (OPTIONAL TO THICKEN)

¼ C FRESH CHOPPED CILANTRO

Directions 1. Chop yellow onion into bite-sized pieces. Deseed jalapeño and chop it into small pieces as well. Put 2 tbsp of olive oil into a frying pan and heat on medium heat. Add in half of the diced yellow onion and jalapeño. Let sauté for 1 minute. Then add in 3 cloves of minced garlic. Let sauté for 2 more minutes.

2. Add the ground chicken thigh into the frying pan. Cook it for about 4 minutes on medium heat. While it is cooking, add in 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper. Mix the seasonings thoroughly into the meat and onion mixture. Then pour it all into your crockpot.

3. Add in the remaining 3 cloves of garlic and the other half of your diced onion and jalapeño. Pour your chili verde sauce, black beans (drained and rinsed), corn (drained) and fire-roasted tomatoes into the crockpot and give it a stir.

4. Sprinkle over the mixture 2 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, 1 ½ tsp cumin and 1 tsp chili powder. Stir to incorporate the seasonings.

Pour the chicken broth on top and stir again. Turn the crockpot on high and cook for 4 hours. At 4 hours, break apart the cream Serve the soup cheese or sour cream and stir it in. Then cook for another 2 hours with crispy tortilla st rips on top! on high, stirring occasionally. Once you are ready to serve, stir in the chopped cilantro and let the soup simmer in the crockpot with the lid off for 5 minutes.

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> CRISPY TORTILLA STRIPS 2 READY-TO-COOK TORTILLAS 1 TBSP OLIVE OIL 1 TSP CHILI POWDER ½ TSP PAPRIKA

Directions 1. Cut the uncooked tortillas into ½ inch strips with kitchen shears. Then cut those strips in half to create two mini strips.

Pour olive oil into a frying pan on medium heat. Cook batches of the strips, sprinkling chili powder and paprika over the top, until they are brown and crispy on both sides (about 5–7 minutes).

2. Transfer to a plate with a paper towel underneath to soak up any oil and let sit until ready to serve on top of soup!

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UKRAFT is opening a second location downtown in Peabody Plaza. The restaurant, which focuses on sandwiches, wraps, salads and soups, launched as a food truck in 2018. ... Looking for a sweet treat? Pharaoh’s Donuts’ second location at 8 Maryland Plaza is now open in the Central West End. ... Chiang Mai is serving northern Thai cuisine in Webster Groves at 8185 Big Bend Blvd. The space is the former home of Tei Too. ... Last year, Brennan’s announced it would be leaving 4695 Maryland Ave. to make room for the St. Louis Chess Club expansion. It’s now open again just around the corner at 316 N. Euclid Ave. ... A CWE fave has closed its doors for good. Last month, the owners of Cafe Osage announced the restaurant’s closure. It opened in 2008 at 4605 Olive St. as part of Bowood Farms.

S’MORE FUN 〉〉 If you’re planning on warming up around the fire on chilly winter nights, Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery has your snacking needs covered. The local microcreamery is launching new s’mores kits, which will be sold in all four brick-and-mortar locations and online at clementinescreamery.com.

BRING ON THE BURGERS

Mission Taco in Kirkwood is serving up something unexpected.

The restaurant has a test kitchen that it hasn’t been able to use due to the pandemic, but chef and co-owner Jason Tilford is breaking it in with a pop-up menu for a new concept, Off the Wall Burgers.

Along with burgers, it features classic boardwalk eats like french fries, hot dogs, chili and thin-sliced onion tangles. The new menu is now available for carryout and curbside pickup.

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SWEETS TO BEAT

If you’ve flipped to Food Network lately, you may have seen a local face. Deva Williamson is a member of the red team on the new competition show Candy Land. Hosted by Kristin Chenoweth, the show features teams of pastry chefs and confectioners who must complete challenges themed around the classic board game for a chance to win $25,000. Williamson is the owner of Big Laugh Kitchen.

She also offers workshops in cake decorating, baking and cake photography.

SOMETHING’S BREWING

Scratch Brewing Co. in Ava, Illinois, is coming to the StL. The James Beard Award-nominated brewery’s beers will be available in local stores. It also has entered a partnership with Rob Connoley’s Bulrush in Midtown. The restaurant, which serves cuisine inspired by the Ozarks and made with foraged ingredients, will keep two Scratch brews on tap.

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FIGHTING

Cold & Flu

Cameron Gellman

BY S T E P H A N I E WA L L AC E

BY STEPHANIE WALLACE PHOTO: DAVID HIGGS

Who hasn’t daydreamed about running off to California and making it in Hollywood?

Well, that well-worn fantasy is reality for Cameron Gellman. When he was in high school, the St. Louis native made the move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. Now, he is filming his second season as a lead on Stargirl, a superhero TV show featuring characters from DC Comics. “It feels like it’s been such a long journey, but it also seems like it happened really quickly,” he says. “I’m really soaking it in.

There’s nothing else I’d rather be doing.”

There is no cure for the flu or common cold.

Does that mean we have to be resigned to aches and pains, coughing, sneezing, fever and congestion every winter? Absolutely not!

SSM Health family medicine practitioner Dr. Peter Montgomery says we can take steps to alleviate symptoms and get better faster— and yes, some of this advice is applicable to coping with COVID-19.

When did you start acting?

My first introduction to acting was at COCA (Center of Creative Arts) when I was around 9 years old. I fell in love with it and started inching my way toward Los Angeles. Acting is an adventure that I find challenging, stimulating and exciting. It’s a really cool art form. It’s not cut and dry, and you keep changing your approach. There’s no ceiling on it.

What inspired you to take the leap and move to Los Angeles?

I wanted to see if I could do this professionally. I didn’t really know what I was chasing. I just knew I wanted to figure it out. There is no right way to start an acting career, but there are a million wrong ones. When you’re auditioning, you’re sort of sending out a shout in the darkness, and you don’t know how they are receiving it on the other side. Then after 100 auditions, you get a call that you’ve booked one. How did you do it? How can you do it again? There’s almost a randomness to it.

What do you miss most about St. Louis?

The warmth of the community. Even though it’s a big city, it feels like a small town. I always know when I’ve met someone from St. Louis because there’s a sincerity and genuineness to people here. I’ve never really gotten to experience the city properly as an adult. Hunter Sansone, my fellow St. Louisan in the Stargirl cast, and I can’t wait to come back and appreciate the stuff we couldn’t when we were teenagers.

Tell me about Stargirl.

It’s been the most memorable project I’ve ever experienced. The show is pretty thrilling to shoot.

Superheroes show up for work, and they jump off buildings, fight giant robots and square off against other crazy characters. I’m working with some of the coolest actors I could possibly find myself on set with. I have deep respect and admiration for my senior castmates. Sometimes, it hits me pretty hard that I’m at a place in my career where I’m shooting a scene with someone like Luke Wilson. It’s so rewarding to get to pick their brains and learn from them.

What is like being part of such a huge cultural touchstone like the DC Universe?

Honestly, it’s a childhood dream come true. I feel like I’m taking my place among a really iconic roster of characters that are deeply ingrained in pop culture. It’s almost like being knighted.

How has it been filming during the pandemic?

It’s been a different world since the last time we filmed. It required a new education for all of us, even those with a lot of experience. There are safety measures in place, but they don’t disrupt the creative process, which is what I was wondering about. Everyone has been a total team player.

What can people look forward to from you?

I think I’m just coming into my own as an actor right now. This is the closest I’ve felt to understanding the art form, and I feel super empowered to take risks and deepen my work.

Beyond that, look out for me repping St. Louis. I hope there is a lot I can do for my hometown as my career progresses. There’s so much I want to create and put out into the world.

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IT’S AS EASY AS ABC Montgomery recommends that his patients follow these simple guidelines for fighting cold and flu symptoms.

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is for ... aspirin Aspirin can help alleviate aches and pains and reduces fever. “It also has an anti-clotting property, so it’s important for patients who may be prone to blood clots after being inactive for an extended period of time,” Montgomery adds.

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is for ... breathe deep Taking a deep breath can help with blood circulation.

Montgomery recommends making sure to get up and move regularly even when sick. “Set a timer every hour and go up and down the stairs to make yourself breathe deeply,” he says. “Get your rest, but don’t just be a couch potato.”

is for ... vitamin c Studies have shown that vitamin C can reduce the duration of cold symptoms. Montgomery suggests getting it from fruits and vegetables, but supplements are fine if whole foods aren’t an option. “It’s a very short-lived chemical, so make sure you get vitamin C with breakfast, lunch and dinner,” he adds.

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is for ... vitamin d Vitamin D can improve your immune system, and studies have shown that it can help protect against acute respiratory infections. Montgomery says that adults with higher levels of the vitamin have improved outcomes with COVID-19. “One the major problems in severe cases of COVID-19 is an overreaction of the immune system,” he explains. “Vitamin D helps regulate that response so things don’t become inflamed.”

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AVOID THIS According to Montgomery, don’t make these part of your recovery plan.

• Just juice: A glass of orange juice may seem like a great way to rehydrate and get some vitamin C, but Montgomery says it actually cuts out fiber, which is where all the nutrients are in fruit. “You’re not getting the full benefit,” he notes.

• Alcohol: A cocktail, glass of wine or beer may give you a warm, fuzzy feeling, but that’s just vasodilation increasing the volume of blood being brought to the skin’s surface. Alcohol is dehydrating, may not mix well with cold and flu medicine, worsens congestion and could weaken your immune system.

• Bone broth: While bone broth may be a food trend thanks to the paleo diet, Montgomery recommends skipping it. “People are boiling bones for extra nutrients, but animal bones also contain lead,” he says.

“I especially would advise against giving it to children.

Growing brains and nervous systems are highly susceptible to lead toxicity, and there often are not clear-cut signs until the damage is done.”

COMBAT CONGESTION Even without a cold, a stuffy nose can be a common occurrence in winter. Here are some ways you can clear your sinuses and breathe easy.

• Hot liquids: “The heat of soup or a hot beverage increases blood flow and thins mucus,” Montgomery explains. As a bonus, hot liquids help prevent dehydration and can soothe the inflamed membranes in your nose and throat.

• Humidifier: “The air is dryer in winter, and indoor heaters just exacerbate the problem,” Montgomery says. “That essentially turns your nasal secretions into glue and closes things off. A humidifier will help, and it’s also beneficial if you are prone to nosebleeds.”

• Saline solutions: Montgomery says increasing moisture in the nasal passage is another way to thin mucus, making saline solutions and nasal sprays a good option for lessening congestion. He suggests making flushing your nose a part of your nightly routine. &

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Top tips for a healthy

BY JULIA M. JOHNSON

It’s time to start thinking about your New Year’s health resolutions, but why not take the

process a step further in 2021? Don’t just focus on one area of your physical self that you would like to transform; instead, take a comprehensive approach to improving your health from the inside out. Your body will thank you for it.

your diet

your body

your skin

Washington University primary care physician Dr. Jenny Schmidt says keeping proper diet top of mind is one way to enjoy better health in the new year. “Start your day with healthful proteins,” she advises.

“They take longer to digest, so you will feel fuller and snack less. You also can be more productive during the day because you’re not craving empty calories.”

She says avocado, hummus and nuts are good sources to start with.

Your muscles, bones, joints and other tissues deserve some love in the new year as well, says Amy Lescher, fitness director at TruFusion St. Louis. “Instead of pressuring yourself into an intense workout plan at the beginning of the year, find something to inspire yourself with first, like an encouraging quote of the day or regular journaling,” she suggests.

“Set a positive attitude going forward, and then schedule your workouts—not fast and furious, but slow and consistent.”

Jackie Carr, RN, ANP-BC, a licensed esthetician and owner of Pur-One MediSpa, says her No. 1 suggestion for healthier skin is year-round sun protection to reduce the risk of skin cancer.

“The best UV and anti-aging solution is a broad-spectrum SPF product with zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide,” she says. “Use it every day, even when the weather is cloudy or rainy.

Prevention is key.”

She recommends homing in on colorful, whole, fresh, natural foods at the supermarket. “Eat fruit whole as often as you can; juicing it tends to remove a lot of the dietary fiber that is beneficial for your gut health,” she adds. And if you consume carbs, it’s best to choose whole grains and items that have more color, she says. For example, pass up white bread in favor of a darker whole-grain loaf with nuts and seeds.

Proper priorities are another key component of a successful workout strategy. “Consider how exercise makes you feel mentally and physically,” Lescher says. “Feeling good in the long term is more important than looking good, and if you focus on that, you won’t have to worry about success in the new year because better habits will become second nature.”

Smart substitution is another important aspect of a good diet, according to Schmidt.

“If you normally eat celery with hummus as a snack, consider switching the vegetable to fresh green beans or bell peppers for better nutrition,” she says. “If you eat salads often, trade in your iceberg lettuce for colorful mixed greens or spinach. You will get more benefit with each bite but still be able to enjoy what you eat. You don’t have to completely overhaul your diet going into the new year; just start with items that contain more nutrients.”

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good in the long term is “Feeling more important than looking good …

Carr also recommends a high-quality vitamin C serum like SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic to fight the free radicals encountered by your skin on a daily basis. “It can help with fine lines, wrinkles and firmness as well,” she says. And if you need additional advice on keeping your skin healthy in the new year, it always makes sense to consult a skin care professional. &

MORE SKIN HEALTH TIPS 1. Cleanse gently. Stay away from strong soaps that can strip your skin of natural oils. Pat it dry instead of wiping so some moisture remains.

Lescher says running, walking and home workouts are simple ways to accomplish fitness goals in 2021. Pushups, situps and lunges are helpful additions. “Go back to the basics,” she advises. “You want to be able to stabilize your joints and move your body weight, then layer in strength exercises with weights and circle bands.” If you’re working from home, take a body break every hour or so. Even choosing a standing workstation and taking the stairs when you enter a building can help with circulation, mental acuity and physical stability.

2. Moisturize regularly. Use a product designed for your skin type.

3. Don’t smoke. Smoking damages collagen and elastin in your skin, ages it prematurely and increases your risk of squamous cell skin cancer.

4. Eat natural foods. The same nutritional advice that applies for the rest of your body holds true for your skin.

5. Drink water. Hydrated skin is happier skin.

6. Minimize stress. It can contribute to acne breakouts and other skin problems.

7. Get proper, regular sleep. This will help with No. 6.

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by stephanie wallace HOPE FOR ADDICTION Missouri is receiving a $25 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to aid in the state’s fight against the addiction and overdose crisis, and more than $2.7 million of that is going to the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Professor Rachel Winograd is the director of the Missouri Opioid State Targeted Response and State Opioid Response and has co-lead evidence-based initiatives to deal with the problem. The grant will help purchase medications like buprenorphine and methadone, which help people overcome addiction, and naloxone, which reduces incidence of overdose. The money also will help the UMSL team expand its focus beyond opioids to address stimulant use, including methamphetamine and cocaine.

MORE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT Researchers at Washington University potentially have found a way to make chemotherapy and radiation therapy more effective.

Working with Imperial College London, they identified that a protein in cancer cells works to start the repair process following treatment. The team looked at the protein Mec1 in yeast, which is essentially the same as ATR in humans. Both are activated when cells are stressed and work to repair DNA damage. There already are existing ATR kinase inhibitors, so blocking this repair mechanism with a drug may make killing cancer cells easier.

MASK UP A new study from Saint Louis University has shown just how important wearing masks are to stemming the spread of COVID-19.

Researchers looked at daily growth rates of coronavirus cases starting three weeks before St. Louis and St. Louis County mask mandates were put into place and ending 12 weeks after. The averages for the areas with mask requirements were 40% lower than those without the policy, such as Franklin, Jefferson and St. Charles counties.

THE EYES HAVE IT Your cornea may be resistant to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Other viruses like Zika and herpes simplex can be found in the cornea and spread to other parts of the body, and some COVID-19 patients experience eye-related symptoms. However, when researchers at Washington University School of Medicine tested donor corneas, they found all were resistant to the novel coronavirus and identified key substances in the tissue that can help or hinder viral growth. These findings don’t determine if other parts of the eyes are susceptible to infection, and researchers note there could be a subset of people whose corneas could support growth of SARS-CoV-2.

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Between the Liner Sometimes lipstick isn’t enough. If you’re going for a full lip this holiday season, MAC’s Selena La Reina Lip Pencil in Ruby Woo is the perfect liner to give your lips an extra pop. The vivid, blue-red, matte lip liner works especially well for those who have a natural blue lip undertone.

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from the homeowners » The owners of this luxurious property were attracted to it instantly nearly 20 years ago when they were looking for a spacious home for their young family. Now that their sons are older, the couple plans to downsize and pass it to another family in search of open spaces, fine finishes and unique features. “My husband has great design sensibilities, and we have enjoyed adding on to the house and outfitting it to our tastes,” the owner says.

“We have made many improvements to it over the years.”

What were your first impressions of the home?

I grew up in Ladue, so I was familiar with the area, and my husband and I came across the house one day as we were looking around the neighborhood. The owner was there and asked if we would like to see inside. It’s much bigger than it appears from the street—once we walked in, the floor plan seemed to go on and on!

We could see that it was a wonderful house, and we bought it soon afterward.

What do you appreciate most about the area?

It’s a wonderful environment to raise a family. The property sits on three acres, so it’s secluded, and I loved the fact that it was easy to keep an eye on our young kids while they played outside. Also, the neighborhood is gated, and that gave me peace of mind.

Did you welcome guests often?

Yes, the house is well suited to entertaining and overnight visitors.

There is a fully outfitted carriage house where our friends and family stayed, and the home was a favorite destination for our sons’ friends. Their classmates enjoyed taking formal pictures outdoors with the fountains in the background.

And when we had evening guests, we would start with cocktails at the bar on the lower level, then serve dinner and let people walk through the house and eat wherever they liked. The home is wonderful for holiday parties.

Has it been comfortable during the pandemic?

It has been a perfect place to shelter during the crisis. We have felt very fortunate because the house has a gym, indoor pool, game room and everything

else we needed to stay comfortable at home. Two of our sons had to return from college, but the house is so spacious that everyone could have their own work or study spaces. You can swim, work out or use the Jacuzzi and sauna but still enjoy your privacy.

Talk about a particularly interesting feature.

The custom flooring on the lower level and in the carriage house is made of concrete, geodes and gemstones, and it lights up in the evening. My husband always had a vision of that kind of floor, and he made it happen when we moved in.

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DEAR HOMEWORK,

I love your ideas and every week wish you could help us. We would like to take our north-facing facade from old school to fresh and current. We would like it to look less like a funeral home and more like a young and fun family home.

Sincerely, —WAKE-UP CALL

DEAR WAKE-UP CALL,

Your home’s long facade and well-placed shade trees provide a great starting point for an improved presentation. The first thing to do to achieve a fresher feel would be to whitewash the brick. This will give a crisper feel to the contrast of the other black-and-white elements.

Next, I would try to give a little more authority to the porch area by using taller columns and a standing seam metal roof.

This breaks up the continuous gutter line and gives the composition a dominant element. Bold new brick light piers help frame the symmetrical part of the elevation and replace the puny gas lamp on the lawn.

The landscape near the facade gets two tall upright evergreens for some additional vertical accent, and new low grasses allow the full length of the windows to be appreciated. The central shade trees are connected by a low hedge, and a curved bed of shade-loving impatiens adds a note of welcome to the picture. A final decluttering of the porch accessories completes the feel of classic elegance. I don’t know if this actually looks “fun,” but to my eyes it certainly looks better.

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A LOOK BACK AT 2020 by stephanie wallace

WITH 2020 ALMOST BEHIND US, T&S IS TAKING A LOOK BACK TO SEE HOW THE REAL ESTATE MARKET FARED. We compared 2019 and 2020 sales statistics of single-family homes and condos in 17 ZIP codes within our readership. The pandemic may have thrown a lot our way, but the local market continued to thrive. Crunching the numbers proved that real estate is a $2.8 billion business in these areas. Below, take a closer look at how our communities carried on in 2020.

= 2019 = 2020

compiled from maris

TOTAL

single-family homes SOLD

Overall Homes Sold† >>

6,142

TOTAL CONDOS SOLD

63017/63005 63105 63108

2019 2020 Rate of change 224 246 9.82% 172 140 -18.60% 207 144 -30.43%

63005 63011 63017 63021 63038/40 63105 63108 63117 63119 63122 63124 63130 63131 63132 63141 63144

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10.56%

4.24%

2.07%

0.13%

-4.74% 14.68% -19.32% 7.48% 6.87% 11.64% -0.52%

-11.39%

11.59% -0.72%

11.25%

23.61%

100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800

AVERAGE

single-family home SALE PRICE

Average Overall Sale Price >>

$507,494

AVERAGE CONDO SALE PRICE

63005/63017 63105 63108

2019 $308,891 $563,882 $322,793

2020 Rate of change $329,181 6.57% $465,978 -17.36% $306,650 -5.00%

63005 63011 63017 63021 63038/40 63105 63108 63117 63119 63122 63124 63130 63131 63132 63141 63144

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$200K

6.05% 5.57%

2.14% 7.63%

-2.74%

0.27%

9.59% 2.42% 6.43% 6.05%

-0.82% 5.56% 10.99%

2.51% 0.73%

$400K

$600K

$800K

$1M

2.17%

$1.2M

AVERAGE

single-family home

DAYS ON MARKET

52.37

Average Overall Days on Market ➩

( 5% FROM 2019)

>

AVERAGE CONDO DAYS ON MARKET

63005/63017 63105 63108

2019 2020 Rate of change 49 51 4.08% 57 63 10.53% 105 80 -23.81%

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-22.67% -17.50%

-23.64% -10.53% -23.08%

0.00%

-2.50%

-24.00% -5.56%

-6.67%

19.12%

2.04%

-24.36%

-4.08%

10.34% -8.11%

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60

80

100

*The term condos includes condominiums, co-ops and villas. **Communities listed are determined by the ZIP code that encompasses the majority of that community. †Overall figures include single-family homes, condominiums, co-ops and villas.

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Significant Sales in 2020 5 Indian Hill Ladue, MO 63124 REPRESENTED SELLER

4 Lochinvar Drive Town & Country, MO 63131 REPRESENTED SELLER

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394 Larimore Valley Drive Wildwood, MO 63005 ·Available Now

Results speak volumes. Alex has results that speak louder.

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Overall, area sellers received, on average,

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Which community costs the most per SqFt? Clayton >> $

296

Where did sellers get closest to their list price?

Ballwin, Webster Groves, Kirkwood >>

100%

2.8

on real estate in 2020!

63144

had the highest increase of single-family homes sold.

The average number of days on market for homes and condos was 52.4.

The three ZIP codes with the highest average sale prices were: >> 63124 >> 63105 >> 63131

207

Overall Average $ Price per SqFt >>

MOST EXPENSIVE >> TOTAL 2020 single-family home SALES IN DOLLARS TOTAL $2,822,794,461

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AGENT: Alex Thornhill of Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty SQFT ABOVE: 6,570 ACRE: 3.3 BEDS: 5 • BTHS: 8 (6 2) PR/SQFT: $684.93 AGE: 13 years

SQFT ABOVE: 10,982 ACRE: 3

$128,211

$210

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AGENT: Mary Beth Benes of Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate BEDS: 5 • BTHS: 8 (5 3) PR/SQFT: $405.66 AGE: 15 years SALE PRICE: $4,455,000

OLDEST >> AGE: 169 years

9743 Litzsinger Road, Ladue, 63124 AGENT: Kitsy Sheahan of Jon Mendelson Realtors SQFT ABOVE: 3,725 ACRE: 1.2 BEDS: 3 • BTHS: 5 (4 1) PR/SQFT: $304.03 SALE PRICE: $1,132,500

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273 Shell Bay Cir irccle STUNNING LAKE VIEWS!

Clayton | $1,649,500

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Linn Creek | $500,000

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