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University City Children’s Center serves more than 200 young children per year who live in 30-plus zip codes.
The 2018 Old Newsboys Day campaign continues a long tradition of business and community leaders’ commitment to support the organization and its efforts to reach out to St. Louis area children.
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Old Newsboys Day Special Correspondents High school students throughout the community contribute their writing skills to tell the story of children’s charities in this 2018 special edition. Unless otherwise noted, photos are contributed by the nonprofit agencies.
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ounded in the early 1970s, University City Children’s Center (UCCC) combined nine churches and synagogues to create a goal of helping change children’s perspective on society. UCCC allows children to explore diversity in their community and know about different socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Its main
fter six Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet arrived 183 years ago in America to teach language to children in a log cabin along the banks of the Mississippi, trained professionals have kept their values alive and committed to educating children who are deaf. St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf (SJI) works with children from birth to
are to Learn, a nonprofit organization established by Doug Pitt, assists students with health, hunger and hygiene needs. Pitt heard some sad facts about poverty in Springfield, Mo., and wanted to make a change there. Now, the organization works with 34 school districts across Missouri and continues to expand beyond the 28
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Old Newsboys Fund for Children’s Charities helps nonprofits that help St. Louis area children. For this special edition, high school journalists wrote about those nonprofits which received funding through the foundation. Your donations help make the work you’ll read about possible. Thank you. Our gratitutde also goes to the student journalists who offered their expertise to learn and tell about these wonderful organizatons:
Dear Friends, Thank you for your purchase of this newspaper. You just made a difference in a child’s life. You are part of a St. Louis tradition. Since our first event in 1957, Old Newsboys volunteers have headed out in rain, shine, sleet or snow onto area street corners to sell newspapers for a donation. It sets our community apart from many others in our nation. Your donation - $1, $5 or $100 or more - goes back to help local charities assist children of all ages. Just as that first year, when a total of $34,413 was collected, your gift is used for socks, uniforms, books, food, beds, learning equipment and social opportunities which at-risk children would otherwise not have. Hundreds of children’s charities in the St. Louis bistate area have benefited from your generosity. We look at them as the heroes who keep children’s dreams alive and champion our own positive view of the world as we help children celebrate victories in their lives because of the Old Newsboys’ mission. Because Old Newsboys is a nonprofit, charitable endeavor of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, citizens like you can rest assured that your support goes directly to help these children. This unique partnership between you and businesses and nonprofit organizations continues to be a positive force in the St. Louis community. This year, we look forward to new friends, new faces, new goals - ours stands at $650,000 - and sharing this paper filled with stories written by high school journalists about the charities we have learned to serve. Again, thank you for your purchase of this newspaper. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season. Warmest regards,
Doug and Molly Sansone, 2018 Chairpersons
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• Angels’ Arms, Brett Jones and Emily O’Leary, Seniors, Fort Zumwalt North • Assistance League, Katie Schmidt, Junior, Nerinx Hall • Birthright of Wentzville, Sundus Malik, Junior, Jefferson • Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, Martin Trujillo, Senior, Ritenour • Care to Learn, Jillian Cappello, Junior, Nerinx Hall • Caritas Family Solutions, Brooke Huffman, Sophomore, Liberty • Cornerstone Center for Early Learning, Jessica Stacker, Senior, Villa Duschesne • East Side Heart and Home Family Center, Mackenzie Pugh, Senior, Francis Howell North • Friends of Kids with Cancer, Kirstyn Corbett, Senior, Francis Howell • Good Shepherd Children and Family Services, Alyssa Bailey, Junior, Liberty • Infant Loss Resources, Coralis Bobe, Senior, Ritenour • One Hope United, Clayton Herbst, Sophomore, and Ashton Estill, Senior, Timberland • Our Lady of Guadalupe School, Sophie Carite, Junior, Francis Howell North • Ready to Learn, Emily Kaysinger, Freshman, Marquette • Santa’s Helpers, Mason Kellerman, Freshman, Marquette • Serving Our Community Kids, Hannah Wilson, Senior, Francis Howell North • St. Joachim & Ann Care Service, Madeleine Shea, Senior, Francis Howell North • St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf, Sophia Jacobson, Senior, Francis Howell • St. Louis Classical Guitar, Sophia Graack, Senior, Lindbergh • Soulard School, Dorothy Sloan-Ule, Senior, Ritenour • Strong Tower Ranch, Trent Gremler, Senior, Lindbergh • University City Children’s Center, Katelyn Meyer, Senior, Lindbergh • Unleashing Potential (Neighborhood Houses), Emily Hood, Junior, Francis Howell North • Walker Scottish Rite Clinic, Gracie Bowman, Junior, Francis Howell North • Webster Child Care Center, Ashlynn Perez, Sophomore, Francis Howell North
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CHILDREN’S CHARITIES BENEFITING FROM OLD NEWSBOYS CAMPAIGN FOR KIDS Thousands of children are helped each year through the OLD NEWSBOYS organization due to the efforts of local community and business leaders, the extensive network of Old Newsboys volunteers and the staff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Suburban Journals. The organizations that received funding from the 2017 Old Newsboys Day proceeds are:
A Million Stars Academic Development Institute Affinia Healthcare Agape Christian Counseling Agape Help House of Pacific Aim High St. Louis ALIVE, Inc. Angels’ Arms Annie’s Hope - The Bereavement Center for Kids Assistance League of St. Louis Beyond Housing Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois
Birthright of Wentzville BJC HomeCare Services DBA BJC Hospice/ Friends of Wings Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Boys Hope Girls Hope St. Louis Burns Recovered Camp Penuel, Inc. Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Care to Learn Caritas Family Solutions Catholic Children’s Home Centerstone Central Institute for the Deaf Children’s Home Society of Missouri Christian Activity Center Christian Family Services, Inc. Circle of Concern Communities First Community Care Center, Inc. Community Council of St. Charles County
Gamma Omega, Inc. Gene Slay’s Girls and Boys Club of St. Louis Give Kids A Smile Giving is a Family Tradition Good Shepherd Children & Family Services Grace’s Place Crisis Nursery Griffin Center Haven of Grace, The Healing Hearts Grief Support, Inc. Heartlinks Grief Center at Family Hospice Highland Area Christian Service Ministry Holy Angels Shelter, East St. Louis, Illinois House of Neighborly Service, Monroe County, IL House of Pais, Inc. Hoyleton Youth and Family Services Humanitri Immanuel Lutheran Chapel Infant Loss Resources
Jewish Community Center Kids in the Middle Kingdom House L.E.A.D. Promising Youth, LLC Lewis Place Historical Preservation, Inc. LIFE Foundation, The Life Restoration Center Lift For Life Gym Little Bit Foundation, The Logos School Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri Lydia’s House, Inc. Manasseh Ministry Marian Middle School Marygrove Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Covenant House Missouri DOORWAYS Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis Eagles Wings East Side Heart & Home Family Center Epworth Children & Family Services Every Child’s Hope Faith United Methodist Church Father’s Support Center St. Louis Feed My People Flance Early Learning Center Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition Franciscan Connection, The Friends of African-American Families and Children Service Center, Inc. Future Stars Academy
Mathew’s-Dickey Boys and Girls Club Megan Meier Foundation Miriam Foundation National Council for Jewish Women Neighborhood Houses North Side Community School Northside Youth and Senior Service Center One Hope United Our Lady of Guadalupe School Our Lady’s Inn - St. Charles Our Lady’s Inn - St. Louis Our Little Haven Paraquad, Inc.
Provident, Inc. Puentes de Esperanza Queen of Peace Center Ready to Learn Releasing the Waters Worldwide, Inc. Santa’s Helpers Serving Our Community Kids, Corp. Sherwood Forest Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Belleville Council Soulard School, The SoulFisher Ministries, The Sparrow’s Nest, The Springboard to Learning, Inc. SPROG Inc. St. Anthony of Padua Parish St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf St. Louis Arc St. Louis Classical Guitar Society, The St. Louis County Library Foundation St. Louis Learning Disabilities Assn.
St. Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources St. Martha’s Hall St. Rita Food Pantry St. Vincent Home for Children Strong Tower Ranch Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service TREE House of Greater St. Louis Tri-County Birthright, Inc. Vaughn Tenant Association Vincent Gray Academy Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois Walker Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorder Webster Child Care Center Webster Rock Hill Ministries Women In Charge Women’s Safe House, The Youth in Need
To make a difference in the lives of St. Louis kids donate online at oldnewsboysday.org.
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Kids’ charities depend on Old Newsboys Sansones lead campaign to help at-risk children BY JANICE DENHAM
No matter how chilly the weather, trading a one-of-akind newspaper on Thursday, Nov. 15, for a donation to Old Newsboys is warmly anticipated. Thousands of volunteers wearing bright green aprons do it every year to benefit more than 200 charities serving children in need. The needs of kids, unfortunately, surface in greater amounts every year. As needs increase, luckily so does the intention of first-line groups whose hearts and hands spread sunshine to better those lives. Old Newsboys is a year-round effort which provides grants and resources to help alleviate the needs. Its visibility brightens on the Thursday before every Thanksgiving when donations are accepted publicly to focus on providing practical items right down to the socks it puts on tiny toes and food that fills children’s hungry tummies. Doug and Molly Sansone lead the way this year as chairmen of the 2018-2019 effort. “My dad was an Old Newsboy years ago,” Doug said, “and I remember him going out to sell the papers in the cold.” Their introduction to the organization came from Billy and Christi Busch. Billy stepped in as honorary chairman in 2015 following baseball Hall-of Famer Lou Brock, then actively chaired the organization over the last two years. The “kid aspect” swayed the Sansones to assume leadership. “We have six children ourselves. Any charities that involve children and are part of the St. Louis area attract us. That is clearly the mission of Old Newsboys. Its donation of 100 percent of the money from the public effort to the organization is a primary reason for us to commit our time and effort. The people who run it are very reliable and very efficient,” Doug said.
Molly grew up hearing about Old Newsboys, too. “Helping fulfill local kids’ basic needs with a well-oiled machine – volunteers to management as a team– makes it easy to dive in,” she said. The first campaign in 1957 collected $34,413. The amount has grown with a goal of covering requested needs. With outstanding events, including a recent Inaugural Polo Match in which Doug played, the goal has been raised as nonprofit agencies every year seek basics
that allow children to thrive. Requests, which require substantiation of how any previous grant was used, include clothing, medicine, equipment, hygiene products, food, activity materials and other nonstop basic necessities. Now in its 62nd year, Old Newsboys, a nonprofit organization itself, has raised millions of dollars for hundreds of children’s charities. Organized by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat and continued now by the Suburban Journals and St. Louis
Post-Dispatch, the event continues its association with newspapers. Local teens write stories about charities served by Old Newsboys to deliver the message of caretakers responding to today’s needs with donations secured by the organization. Wearing a label of “charity of last resort,” Old Newsboys affects lives of children in both Missouri and Illinois as part of the metropolitan St. Louis area. Volunteers man their stations primarily in the morning so people can donate on their way
to work or school. Some of them come from the ranks of the charities being served and schools providing assets or receiving funds for thousands of children. The Sansones subscribe to the ideal of generations helping children in the community. “We are doing this personally, but our firm, the Sansone Group, also is a supporter of Old Newsboys,” Doug said. He and his wife, married almost 23 years, say it is an important family legacy they try to pass on to their children. “Our kids get the message from both sides – the Sansones and the Checketts,” Molly added. “The oldest in our family is 21 and ages go down to 5. We like to get the kids involved in what we do, particularly if charity is involved. Our families have been heavily involved in many different local charities and we feel it is important for them to see that, so they can do it, too.” They anticipate introducing Old Newsboys to more people who become active supporters for the future, too. “Even though the charity has been in action many years, there are people who would love to be involved in this child-centered cause today,” Molly said. “Looking at goals for the year, we are adding events, adding friends, expanding to help more kids.” Helping is a natural goal, Doug said, even in the smallest of ways by those with a healthy life. The Sansones look forward to getting to know individually some of the charities helped through this year’s campaign, as well as distribute grants to charities at a presentation in early 2019. “How can you not love helping kids?” Molly asked. Besides donations on Old Newsboys Day, the charity appreciates personal donations to alleviate the plight of needy children. The website http://www. oldnewsboysday.org is available around-the-clock and welcomes any amount to help kids.
Chairmen’s Charity choice welcomes needy citizens BY JANICE DENHAM
war-torn countries and come here with nothing. They leave most of their families It was a family experience for the behind and come here legally. Little kids Sansones. are involved and it is an eye-opening situ“Going back years and years ago, my ation for ourselves and our own kids. There mother and father supported a nun who is always a big conversation with them on worked out of St. Pius X Catholic Church how important it is to help these people,” on Grand Avenue. This modern-day Moth- she said. er Teresa had absolutely no funding to help Offered a helping hand from big hearts, the people who were coming to our country newcomers get “a leg up” on the new syslegally to look for a better life,” said Doug tem as they negotiate the way through reSansone. settlement. “When they arrive, they have He and wife Molly Sansone are co- no money and don’t understand the culchairmen for the ture. Their English is 2018-19 Old Newsboys not good. We simply Campaign. help out those huAs the family grew man beings so they up and became incan thrive in our sovolved personally in ciety. It is a matter of charitable organizahuman dignity.” tions, the next genThe FIRST orgaeration helped Sister nization includes a Paulette Weindel, too. board of directors, of It naturally evolved which the now-refrom what they heard tired Sister Paulette and learned around the is a member. Doug’s family dinner table. sister, Cindy Finney, “We started assisting and her family are and my mom and dad primary helpers, sort of transitioned the too. Relatives and reins over to us. We forfriends interested in malized the effort into The human spirit is alive and well in the plight of refua 501(c)(3) charitable children, whether they are born in a free gees serve on FIRST’s organization, FIRST, to land or saved to live in one. board to make a difbefriend immigrants ference in the lives of in St. Louis. After all, somewhere in all our people fleeing from other countries. families’ histories, we were immigrants,” he “Those who needed help always found noted. Sister Paulette,” Doug said. “She heard by Molly Sansone agreed about the im- word-of-mouth and she would call us. A portant mission of FIRST (Friends of sewing machine, some heaters. We would Immigrants & Refugees of St. Louis - go to the store and buy them and deliver http://firststl.org). As chairmen of Old them to Sister. It was important to be able to Newsboys this year, the Sansones have des- provide 30, 40, 50 window air conditioner ignated it to receive a $10,000 grant as the units to an apartment in oppressive heat.” 2018 Chairmen’s Charity of Choice. To his older sister, demands on peo“Mostly these people are escaping ple fleeing homelands gives them “hero”
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Doug and Molly Sansone and their children deliver Christmas presents to members of a family who came to St. Louis from Liberia as refugees. status. Finney said. “If this be you or me, we would take our families to get freedom against oppression, too. Some go back later and there is no one left. These people are just like us but they have lost everything to war - including their families.” FIRST, she added, follows Sister Paulette’s philosophy. “The real goal, as Sister would say, is to get them to be good, contributing members of society. To do that, we just do basic things for them.” Whether they provided uniforms and school supplies for children in elementary school or helped pay rent until a mom could go to work, they have seen FIRST’s success. An influx of Vietnamese started the campaign. From an early Vietnamese family, a daughter who now works at the International Institute sometimes connects FIRST with specific needs. “A lot of hardworking people came at one time from Bosnia,” Molly Sansone said about their path to becoming citizens. “Now, you see so many of these families rehabbing their neighborhoods. They have started groceriesand become thriving citizens in the community.”
Refugees from Sudan, Afghanistan, Somalia and Eritrea are among those helped. Doug and Molly and their children delivered Christmas presents to a family from Liberia last year. Illness and family health challenges have extended their involvement. “We adjust to what they are facing. Sometimes there is a little more desperate situation through illness or tragedy or greater needs of the children, so we help them a little longer,” Molly added. Education is a primary objective upon arrival, Finney said, but no one who is hungry cares to do homework, so FIRST concentrates efforts on food, rent and gas bills. Finney, an older sister in the eight-sibling Sansone clan, recalled her younger brother’s heart for helping people. “One time when we delivered items like window air conditioners, Doug, who was only a teen then, helped take up a table and ended up emptying all the money out of his pockets to those people,” she said. Human emotion is universal, she noted. “They live in fear, but respond with gratitude and joy.”
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Lou and Jackie Brock
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The mission of Old Newsboys is simple — to ensure that children who are at risk in our community, because of abuse or poverty, receive adequate food, shelter, clothing, medical care and are provided equal opportunity for social development.
Sansone Group, celebrating its 61st anniversary in commercial real estate, continues to
Lou and Jackie Brock have stolen the hearts of St. Louisans. The Old Newsboys lineup has relied on them as active cheerleaders for kids and children’s charities since 1996. They personally support the annual golf tournament and leadership rallies, spread the word and invite others to join them in the Campaign for Kids. Not only have they hawked newspapers, but continue to extend a helping hand to the cause year-round.
extend its commitment to the St. Louis community by serving local children through organizations like Old Newsboys. Doug Sansone participates in day-to-day operation of the St. Louisbased company with his father, CEO Anthony Sansone Sr., and three brothers – Jim, Nick and Tim Sansone. Sansone Group wholeheartedly supports the effort to improve the lives of youths in the local community. Doug and wife Molly take the plight of children to heart by working to fulfill the dreams of local youth. “Giving back to our community is important to Molly and me - particularly children’s charities as we have been blessed with six children of our own.”
P R ES I D E NTS C LU B Jay Schaeffer Shields
Bob Ciapciak
- HALL OF FAME 2003 - CHAIR, BUSINESS EDITION 2003-07 - WETTERAU AWARD 2006 - FOUNDER, PRESIDENTS CLUB 2008-18 - BOARD MEMBER
- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2007-08 - HALL OF FAME 2009
Schaeffer Manufacturing Co.
Jay Schaeffer Shields, president of Schaeffer Manufacturing Co., sees Old Newsboys as a great way to give back to the community. He was recruited to help with Old Newsboys Day by Ted Wetterau, longtime chairman of Old Newsboys and founder of Shop ‘n Save. Giving back to the community is important, Shields emphasized. “Ted Wetterau asked me to step up and recruit other mid-sized companies to join in helping the kids,” he said. Shields also co-founded Sons & Daughters of Soulard on the Old Newsboys model to raise money for the homeless in Soulard. It connects with local business leaders to raise money for Peter & Paul Community Services. Shields and his wife, Maria, have four children.
Richard Mark Ameren Illinois
- HALL OF FAME 2015 Ameren has been an active supporter of Old Newsboys Day for many years. It’s a tradition our employees look forward to every November as they stand outside the Ameren headquarters in downtown St. Louis collecting donations for this special-edition newspaper featuring articles written by local high school students. Giving back to the communities we serve is a long-standing tradition of Ameren. By supporting Old Newsboys Day, we are able to focus on making the lives of children brighter with the holiday season right around the corner. Richard J. Mark is chairman and president of Ameren Illinois Company.
Edward Jones
Bob Ciapciak serves as Partner, Office of the Managing Partner, at Edward Jones. “The children of St. Louis are our future,” he said. “Old Newsboys Day helps provide them with things that many of us take for granted – everything from blankets to bikes. These gifts can literally transform the lives of children at risk because they are a clear sign that someone cares about them. Edward Jones is proud to continue our support of this extremely important organization.”
Akberet Boykin Farr Emerson
Akberet Boykin Farr is vice president, diversity and inclusion, for Emerson. She has more than 20 years of experience in human resources, including organizational development, recruitment and retention, benefits administration and legal compliance. Before joining Emerson, Farr served as vice president of human resources at Nidec Motor Corporation. She is a proud graduate of Saint Louis University where she completed both her graduate and undergraduate studies, earning a doctorate in philosophy, master’s degree in business administration and bachelor’s degree in science. Dedicated to serving the local St. Louis community, Farr serves on the Board of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and City Academy.
Mike Walsh
Scott Niekamp Niekamp Financial
- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2014-15 - HALL OF FAME 2007 - CHAIR, BUSINESS EDITION LEADER 2008-13 - BOARD MEMBER Involved with Old Newsboys since 2004, Scott Niekamp, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, principal with Niekamp Financial, has seen first-hand results of community and business volunteers collaborating. He considers it an honor to serve St. Louis’ children through Old Newsboys. From the beginning, the team at Niekamp Financial has manned corners, volunteered at golf tournaments and collected donations. Most recently, Niekamp Financial hosted the VIP tent at the inaugural Old Newsboys Polo Match at Kräftig Fields. “As our commitment and support for clients’ financial security needs have continued to grow,” he said, “so has our partnership with ONB and its support of families in need here in our local St. Louis community. I am inspired that the organization is committed to so many local children’s charities.”
- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2010-2012 - HALL OF FAME 2009 - BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Mike Walsh – former chairman – has been a corner volunteer since 1980, corporate sponsor and board member 10 years and chaired the charity from 2010-2012. Walsh’s father instilled the organization’s rich and deep history as he left in early morning year after year to man a street corner in terrible weather. Local volunteer stories repeat this dedication. Board service gives Walsh first-hand witness to the emotional gratitude of organizations and individuals that Old Newsboys serves. “There is nothing more satisfying than handing a check to the executive director of one of the charities we serve and listening to the deep appreciation,” he said of the commitment to improving the lives of children. “No matter how bad the forecast, we know it is just one day, while the children served face their challenges every day.”
Kirk C. Stange and Paola Arzu Stange - OLD NEWSBOYS SPIRIT 2015 - HALL OF FAME 2017 - BOARD TREASURER (PAOLA) Stange Law Firm, PC, is a family law firm with 18 locations in the Midwest in St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, Springfield and Wichita. Paola is treasurer of Old Newsboys. Beyond their commitment to Old Newsboys, where they have received the “Making a Difference” and “Golden Plate” Awards, Paola is on the Board of Trustees of the Endangered Wolf Center and the Board of Directors of the Mid-County YMCA. At Maryville University, Kirk is a member of the National Leadership Council and the Advisory Council of Kids Rock Cancer. Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine includes Paola on the “Rising Stars” list and Kirk on the “Super Lawyers” list.
Steve Noles
- CO-CHAIR, BUSINESS LEADER TEAM 2014-18 - HALL OF FAME 2015 - BOARD MEMBER - CO-CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 2018
- HALL OF FAME 2014 - CO-CHAIR, BUSINESS LEADER TEAM 2014-18 - BOARD MEMBER - CO-CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 2018
Investa Management
Investa Management Group’s president Carl Bolm has created the perfect business combination of snow, wine and salt. His St. Louis-based companies – BSR Services snow and ice management provider, Cedar Lake Cellars winery and event venue, Champion Salt bulk de-icing road salt supplier, and Missouri Wine Wobble fun run – reflect his commitment to the local community. The active Old Newsboys board member is devoted to its mission to help area charities dedicated to the needs of at-risk children. He was appointed to Missouri’s Coordinating Board for Higher Education in 2017. He is a member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization and Young Leader Board (USO) and sits on Busey Bank Advisory Board. Other favorite charities include The Mission Continues, Operation Food Search, The BackStoppers and TREE House of Greater St. Louis.
Billy Busch
Ray Farris
- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2016-17 - HONORARY CHAIR 2015 - BOARD MEMBER
- CHAIRMAN, OLD NEWSBOYS 2013 - BOARD PRESIDENT 2017-18 - HALL OF FAME 2017
William K. Busch Brewing Co.
Stange Law Firm, PC
Carl Bolm
Billy Busch follows his family’s longstanding tradition of commitment to the Old Newsboys Campaign for Kids. His father, August A. “Gussie” Busch, was chair of Old Newsboys Day in 1966, then stepped onto the pavement for many years to help sell the special edition. “It is an honor to rally around an organization which raises money to help children. My father was always excited to get up early on those cold mornings to help kids who don’t have their basic needs met,” Busch said. With his own family in prime learning ages of 12 to 26, he and wife Christi hope to extend his family’s legacy of bringing heartwarming moments to the community of all ages – particularly children in need – while continuing the Busch brewing heritage that his great-grandfather started.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Ray Farris strengthens, encourages and improves our community as the ultimate Old Newsboy. As president and publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, he shares the passion of Old Newboys with the entire company, leading those who create, print and distribute the newspaper and online products. “I’m just one of hundreds at the Post-Dispatch who are devoted to the Old Newsboys mission to help the children of St. Louis,” said Farris. “It’s our goal to inform the region about the important work being done and to provide a channel for our community to get involved. Our employees are proud of their commitment to Old Newsboys and, together, we can all make a difference.”
Imo’s Pizza
Imo’s Pizza, Noles Restaurants/Properties and Old Newsboys have been associated for many years in a partnership that has provided immense rewards and fulfillment for all. With more than 50 employees working corners annually, we are proud to be part of such a wonderful organization that provides support to those in need here in our hometown. The history of Old Newsboys’ support for the many youth charities in the community and enthusiasm from our employees to volunteer on Old Newsboys Day has become an annual tradition. As a long-standing member of the Old Newsboys Board, it brings me great joy to be affiliated with St. Louis’ most respected charity that continues to change the lives of children year and year.
Peter von Gontard and Susie von Gontard
Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard Susie and Peter von Gontard Sr. believe in supporting activities that help youths thrive in the St. Louis community. Peter is senior counsel and a founding member of Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard law firm, with peer acclaim among “Best Lawyers in America” and “Missouri / Kansas Super Lawyers.” Always eager to score high points to present polo as a sport which raises funds for youth betterment, Susie was instrumental in bringing the September match to Old Newsboys and Peter looks forward to announcing the game again at the “second annual” match in 2019 at Kräftig Polo Field.
B US I N ESS L EA D E RS Heutel Family Sunset Ford
Just as the Heutel family five generations ago looked on the positive side of the street with a splendid view of the sunset in south St. Louis, today the great- and greatgreat-grandsons of Peter Heutel have faith that organizations like Old Newsboys can alleviate inequities among children so they can be energized to move into the world unhindered by inequities. We look forward to continuing a longstanding relationship and support the organization’s efforts to improve children’s lives. Sunset Auto Repair and Supply Co. became a cornerstone in the community more than 100 years ago.
Bill Corrigan
Armstrong Teasdale LLP - HALL OF FAME 2015 - CHAIRMAN, ALLOCATION COMMITTEE Bill Corrigan has been voted by his peers as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” / “Missouri / Kansas Super Lawyers” and one of the “Top Lawyers in St. Louis.” He was one of the youngest presidents to be elected in the history of The Missouri Bar. Corrigan serves as outside general counsel to many St. Louis family-owned and closely held businesses on their legal needs. He is also recognized as a top business litigation attorney, having tried cases in five states.
Joe and Lucia Duggan C-Suite Strategic Counsel LLC
From the White House and State Department staffs to the executive suite of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Joe Duggan has offered expertise to leaders of great organizations for four decades. Joe and his wife, Lucia, returned home from Saudi Arabia to St. Louis in 2015. Joe owns C-Suite Strategic Counsel LLC, with associates based in New York, Los Angeles and Washington. They represent international, national and local clients. Services include executive speeches and reports, media relations strategy and execution, and national and international government relations.
Lisa Clark
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - BOARD SECRETARY “Old Newsboys is truly a community effort” said Lisa Clark, vice president of market development for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “From the students writing for the Old Newsboys Day edition of the paper to the dedicated work of each charity, we’re all focused on making life better for the children.” Her expertise in research, strategic planning and marketing is vital to the Old Newsboys’ mission.
Don Hutcheson Saint Louis Bread Co. - HALL OF FAME 2007 Don Hutcheson recently celebrated his 16-year anniversary with Saint Louis Bread Co. That was where he first encountered Old Newsboys Day in 1996. “I understand that Old Newsboys Day is very driven with youth organizations that play an integral part in the community,” Hutcheson said. “Those children are the future leaders of America and, therefore, we need to help some of these youth experience things that they might not otherwise get to.” Saint Louis Bread Co. donates its unsold bakery items to approximately 250 local hunger relief organizations. In 2017, over $8.5 million worth of unsold product was donated back to the local community.
Tim Maynard
Overcrest Capital Advisors, LLC For Tim Maynard, president of Overcrest Capital Advisors, Old Newsboys’ mission is vital - improving local children’s lives and serving as a social safety net for a greatly underserved and overlooked community, children who are homeless or in crisis. Tim, wife Denise and their two children have called St. Louis home since 2012. “Professionally, my efforts are focused on providing transaction advisory services to buyers and sellers of middle market companies. Overcrest facilitates deployment of capital to build growing businesses that contribute to the betterment of society, providing people with opportunities to thrive and develop their own paths to achievement. It is an honor to contribute to the enrichment of our adopted community,” he said.
Robert H. Mooney
The Omega Group UBS Financial Services - OLD NEWSBOYS SPIRIT 2017 A fifth-year Business Leader, Rob Mooney continues to be amazed with the impact Old Newsboys has on the St. Louis community. “St. Louis is a gem of a city. It is a strong arts and cultural community. It has been important to me to support children’s charities in the community and do meaningful work on their behalf,” he said. The attraction spurs him to attract others to the commitment. “It is a privilege to be involved with Old Newsboys. This iconic organization makes a meaningful difference in the lives of so many children,” Mooney added.
Danny R. Pogue Midwest BankCentre
Jim Foster
Mary Ann Wagner
Steve Newstead
- HALL OF FAME 2014
- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - BOARD MEMBER
- HALL OF FAME 2005 - CHAIR, CORPORATE TEAM 2006-17 - BOARD MEMBER
McMahon Berger, PC Jim Foster, partner with McMahon Berger PC, one of the oldest and largest labor and employment law firms in the Midwest, has represented management for over 35 years. Old Newsboys is one way he supports the Greater St. Louis community where he was born and raised. Foster considers it his privilege and honor to help. “Becoming a Business Leader is what I hope to be only the first step in developing a more significant effort to increase opportunities for children throughout the area,” he said. Foster and McMahon Berger believe Old Newsboys Day is a strong player in supporting and fostering a stronger community. Their local clients share a belief that local support of worthwhile causes helps guarantee a bright future for our region.
John M. Hessel
Lewis Rice LLC
- HALL OF FAME 2015 Danny R. Pogue serves as the Executive Vice President, Head of Commercial Banking Division, of Midwest BankCentre. Under his direction, the commercial banking division focuses on growing business and strengthening relationships in the footprint of Midwest BankCentre. Pogue joined Midwest BankCentre in January 2010, has over 30 years of experience in commercial banking. He was former president of the Lemay Chamber of Commerce and is an active director for Lemay Development Corporation and Chairman of YMCA South County. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University.
Dr. Emily Johnson G’Sell Magnolia Family Dental
Magnolia Family Dental is proud to support Old Newsboys Fund for Children’s Charites. Dr. Emily Johnson G’Sell believes that children are our greatest hope for the future and we must invest in them today. She received her bachelor of science degree from Truman State University and then graduated with honors from the School of Dentistry at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. As a “born-and-raised St. Louis girl” who values her own family very much, she is delighted to be able to practice in her hometown.
John M. Hessel is a business leader who is deeply committed to the St. Louis community. He is a partner and management committee member of Lewis Rice LLC and has received many recognitions, including the 14th Annual Golden Plate Hall of Fame Award recognizing his support to the Old Newsboys Campaign. “I believe deeply in the mission of this campaign, because investing in the health and well-being of our community’s at-risk children is our shared responsibility. Lewis Rice is proud to provide support to this important initiative again this year,” Hessel said.
Steve Wisniewski RubinBrown LLP
Steve Wisniewski, partner in RubinBrown’s Wealth Advisory Services Group, reminisced about being a newsboy more than 40 years ago, selling the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to offices in Clayton. “I still remember the 25-cent tip I received from the esteemed lawyer, Charles Shaw. Being a newsboy was a tough job that helped build a foundation for my future. Now I have the opportunity to support the same organization.” Old Newsboys’ mission of serving at-risk children within the St. Louis community aligns with RubinBrown’s core value of devotion to community.
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When Mary Ann Wagner began her volunteer role with Old Newsboys Day in 1996, the fund-raiser brought in about $100,000 a year. The campaign has flourished, raising more than $600,000 annually in recent years to touch the lives of more local children. Wagner attributes Old Newsboys’ success to dedicated leaders, team members and the commitment of the Post-Dispatch and STLtoday.com. She said, “It has been a privilege to work with so many dedicated individuals like Lou and Jackie Brock, Bob Ciapciak, Mike Walsh, Jay Schaeffer Shields, Scott Niekamp and Billy Busch, plus the current chairmen, Doug and Molly Sansone, in attempting to improve the lives of St. Louis’ children.”
Brad Goss
SmithAmundsen LLC Brad Goss, managing partner of SmithAmundsen’s St. Louis office, has more than 35 years’ experience providing services in real estate development, zoning, subdivision, construction, leasing and municipal law. He represents developers, homeowners associations, banks, contractors, subcontractors and governmental entities. His clients operate in home building, lending, land development, commercial development, commercial leasing and public/private incentive financing. Notably, Goss originated and drafted legislation providing development rights for qualifying TAD special districts and has represented clients in matters related to NID, CIDs and TIFs.
Mike Costello
University of Missouri-St. Louis Michael J. Costello is an assistant teaching professor in the field of business law and international business at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, encouraging students through participation as volunteers in Old Newsboy Day to give back to their community.
Steve Newstead considers it a privilege to be involved in Old Newsboys. He became involved in 2003 as a partner at RubinBrown LLP. Since retiring in 2015, Newstead is thrilled to now have opportunity to continue working with leaders at Lee Enterprises and board members focused on raising money for underserved children in our community. His passion for organizations and community projects like Old Newsboys shows. “Old Newsboys Day is a great St. Louis tradition. It’s really gratifying to know that the money raised through generous corporate donations and on the street in November benefits hundreds of local children’s charities,” he said.
Jeff Hill
Westview Media Jeff worked in Chicago for 10 years editing television programs and feature film for a production house before returning home to St. Louis in 2009 and founding Westview Media. He graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2004 with a double major in cinematography and AVID editing. While filming Old Newsboys Day in 2012, he learned about the organization’s worthy cause and how his own company’s professional and personal efforts could make a difference both creatively and collaboratively. Westview Media is pleased to be a sponsor for this worthwhile charity that helps needy and at-risk children in St. Louis.
William Shaffner MOHELA
Since 2004, William Shaffner has been director of business development and government relations at MOHELA. Since its creation in 1981, MOHELA has been dedicated to excellent customer service and helping generations of students achieve a higher education. MOHELA is the fourth largest servicer of federal and private student loans based on volume of loans and dollars serviced. More than 500 full-time staff members work with students and schools across the nation, serving more than 2.5 million borrowers representing over $57.8 billion in student debt. MOHELA is proud to support Old Newsboys and sends grateful appreciation for their contributions to the local community.
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The year in review Old Newsboys puts street sales, baseball, golf, polo and ‘fun’ into fund-raising for local kids’ projects
(1) Mike Walsh leads volunteers ready to accept donations for the newspaper on Old Newsboys Day 2017. (2) Former Chairman Billy Busch and daughter Haley hawk Old Newsboys publications to help at-risk children. (3) Doug Sansone, this year’s co-chairman, leads foursome ready “fore” golf. (4) Members of the Old Newsboys Board of Directors. (5) From left, 2018 co-chairmen Doug and Molly Sansone, Peter and Susie von Gontard and 2014-2015 chairman Scott Niekamp at Busch Stadium when the St. Louis Cardinals salute Old Newsboy volunteers. (6) Doug and Molly Sansone prepare to chair Old Newsboys for the cause of children in need. (7) Carl and Gabriella Bolm, left, and Jim and Betsy Foster enjoy wine-tasting at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. (8) Ray Farris, 2013 chairman, on grant distribution day at Edward Jones Headquarters. (9) From left, Steve Newstead, Steve Noles and Carl Bolm proudly tip Old Newsboys’ caps. (10) Friends from STL Motorcars enjoy polo match. (11) Carl Bolm, left, and Steve Noles at Old Newsboys Polo Match. (12) Riders on Kräftig team win close match against the Imo’s team. (13) Scott Niekamp and (14) Paola Stange congratulate Old Newsboys grant recipients. (15) Old Newsboys Grant recipients.
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SINCE 1957, OLD NEWSBOYS DAY HAS BEEN FORTUNATE TO HAVE A HISTORY OF IMPRESSIVE LEADERS. YEAR AFTER YEAR.
OUR CHAIRMEN THEY AND THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS WHO STAND WITH THEM HAVE BEEN DEDICATED TO THOSE CHILDREN AT RISK.
Whitelaw T. Terry 1958 Jimmy Conzelman 1959 Stan Musial 1960 Leif J. Sverdrup 1961 David R. Calhoun 1962 J. W. McAfee 1963 Ethan A.H. Shepley 1964 Edwin M. Clark 1965 William A. McDonnell 1966 August A. Busch 1967 James P. Hickok 1968 Frederic M. Pierce 1969 Harry F. Harrington 1970 Richard A. Goodson 1971 J. Arthur Baer 1972 Joseph A. Simpkins 1973 (No Chairman) 1974 Donald E. Lasater 1975 August A. Busch III 1976 Robert F. Hyland 1977 Clarence C. Barksdale 1978 Charles F. Knight 1979 John W. Hanley 1980 R. Hal Dean 1981 Leonor K. Sullivan 1982 Robert R. Hermann 1983 David S. Lewis 1984 Edward J. Schnuck 1985 Edward W. Frantel 1986 Donald N. Brandin 1987 William E. Cornelius 1988 William Maritz 1989 Dr. William Danforth 1990 G. Duncan Bauman 1991 Samuel Hayes 1992 Blanche Touhill 1993 Horace Wilkins, Jr. 1994 Craig Schnuck 1995 Rod Zimmerman 1996 Mark Lamping 1997 Ted Wetterau Bob Costas, Honorary Chair 1998 Karen Carroll Jack Buck, Honorary Chair 1999 Lou and Jackie Brock 2000 Tim Dorsey Georgia Frontiere, Honorary Chair 2001 Ted Wetterau Mike Bush, Honorary Chair 2002 Ted Wetterau Ozzie Smith, Honorary Chair 2003 Deanna Daughhetee & Ray Vinson Andy Benes, Honorary Chair 2004 Deanna Daughhetee & Ray Vinson Albert and Deidre Pujols, Honorary Chairs 2005 Marilyn Fox 2006 Marilyn Fox Mike Jones, 2005-06 Honorary Chair 2007 Robert Ciapciak Scott Linehan, Honorary Chair 2008 Robert Ciapciak Mary Strauss, Honorary Chair 2009 Ronald & Midge Krueger 2010 Mike Walsh Martin Duggin, Honorary Chair 2011 Mike Walsh 2012 Mike Walsh 2013 Ray Farris Kevin Demoff, Honorary Chair 2014 Scott Niekamp 2015 Scott Niekamp Billy Busch, Honorary Chair 2016 Billy Busch 2017 Billy Busch 2018 Doug & Molly Sansone 1957
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age 18 to assess, educate and prepare them to move into local school systems with their peers. SJI patients receive audiological care beginning at birth. A licensed audiologist gives patients and their families an explanation of the type of hearing loss
Olivia receives her first set of hearing aides at 8 weeks. Research indicates that the earlier infants receive devices, the more natural their speech and language develops.
they have and the effects that loss will have on their language. From there, children go through a specialized listening and spoken language learning curriculum. Every child and family, no matter the situation, is welcomed with open arms. “We serve those who are unserved – a main value of the sisters who began our mission,” said Zareena Koch, director of development. Of course, there are children at SJI whose deafness is not their main worry in life. Children receiving an education at the school often have been deafened as a result of another medical reasons such as leukemia. “About half of our children have something else going on in their lives, but everyone has the right to hear his or her mom’s voice,” Koch said. SJI has a long relationship with Old Newsboys, going back to its first grant in 1995. “Our goal is to amplify children. Grants from Old Newsboys help pay for ear molds and loaner aides until a child’s comes in, so that they do not miss out
on a second of sound,” Koch said. People from all over the country come to SJI to receive help. Innovation over the decades has helped children to hear, learning with early intervention in the home and carrying on tasks with clinic therapy. Now, children also receive internet-based teletherapy, allowing its techniques helping those who cannot be with trained staff in person. Some families decide to move where the action is centered. Monica and her family moved from Wisconsin to Missouri when she was 7 years old to attend SJI. At age 5, Monica underwent surgery and received an implant. However, as she entered first grade, she was not at the same place as all the other children. “She came home from school every day looking like she had been through the war,” said Kathy, Monica’s mom. “She was delayed, she wasn’t getting it, she was not reading and she was really shy. It was just heartbreaking to see this kid that you know is in there and not be able to get her out.” Monica’s family began a tour of oral schools she might attend. After they first stepped into SJI, they knew it was the right place for Monica. “When we walked into St. Joe’s, we knew we had found our new home,” Kathy said. “I’ll never forget what they said to us. I sat down at the table, and they said, ‘We will figure out how she learns, and that is how we will teach her.’” Once at SJI, Monica came out of her shell. She flourished as she began to learn language from the environment around her. Her parents noticed that, while they were talking, Monica could understand them and even commented on what they were saying. It was a welcome turn-around. “People always tell us that Monica is such a happy kid and we agree. We were so close to losing that happy kid, but instead we have a young woman who is venturing out into the world with the confidence to discover who she is. SJI has been a huge part of that happiness and that confidence,” said Kathy, the proud and grateful mother. SJI works to give every patient an experience like Monica’s. The goal is to teach language to each child, so he or she can go out into the community and communicate with others. It is the key that opens the way to success in the child’s future.
A St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf audiologist, Missouri/Illinois licensed and doctorateprepared, specializes in amplifying young children. Once they can hear, the work of auditory and language skills can begin.
Anna, an SJI speech therapist, works with a student on action words in the toddler class, an essential age for connecting language to important social skills and interactions.
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Emerson is proud to support institutions and organizations in our communities helping people in need, broadening experiences, and improving quality of life.
One of the organizations we are proud to support is Old Newsboys Day and its mission of helping children at risk in the St. Louis area.
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motive is to make kids feel like they do not stand out because of race or ethnicity, but they are just as important as the kid directly across from them. Stephanie Smith, parent and grant coordinator for the center, explained the joy of celebrating Old Newsboys Day, a source of assistance since 2010. “Our children benefit, our families benefit and it is rewarding to take part in this special day each year. It is always fun to gather families, staff and volunteers, bundle up and wave those newspapers every November,” Smith noted. “We routinely serve children in the
care and adoptive care systems in the St. Louis area. Some have special needs or their families may be learning English. Volunteers and teachers help provide the five essential pillars of importance in a child’s early stages of life: trust, love, empathy, compassion and joy. No matter a child’s past experiences in the world, the program encourages children to treat others as they wish to be treated. Smith said, “I have worked at the organization for five years and what I love is that I am constantly learning. The children teach me to slow down, connect, laugh and look with wonder at the world. Staff and educators have taught me about child development, brain
Care to Learn’s reach helps provide for health, hunger and hygiene needs of Missouri students in 34 school districts. CARE TO LEARN · FROM A1
percent of children who live in poverty in Southwest Missouri. Since 2008, Care to Learn has helped under-resourced students more than 900,000 times across the state. Care to Learn partners with public school professionals who identify students who have trouble meeting their basic needs. Services are provided rapidly and discreetly. Examples of typical requests include eyeglasses, shoes, doctor visits, deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, food, lice kits, mattresses,
Christine Grosch, early childhood educator, celebrates language and early literacy with her students in the Horizons room at University City Children’s Center. Horizons teachers add the “wow” to a child’s day with activities, like a recent one where corn was popped while still on the cob.
foster and/or adoptive care system. UCCC is committed to providing innovative, quality care and education to a racially, culturally, developmentally and a socioeconomically diverse population of children between the ages of six weeks and six years in a nurturing environment that provides supportive services to families,” Smith said. The program, which began with 28 children, enrolls about 252 kids from more than 35 local zip codes each year. The student population consists of about half Caucasian, up to one-third African American and the rest with other origins, many of them from foster
research and the importance of investing early. I see in visible ways, every day, that what happens early in life lasts a lifetime.” UCCC programs - LUME, Nutritional, Seed to Table and Healthy Minds - help increase kids’ mental health and educational growth. UCCC is the model school for LUME, with four focus areas in the community: professional development, workforce development, family education programs and community engagements. The children’s center proudly shows its classrooms, gardens, playgrounds and resources on tours at 4 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. Fridays.
Staff in the Hazelwood School District who help implement Care to Learn are, left to right, Christian Bertel, Matt Phillips and Kimberly McKenzie.
and other day-to-day needs. Everyday items help smooth a path for success in the future. Helping satisfy those needs, a recent grant from Old Newsboys helped provide relief with a diverse group of
items: nutritional backpacks, food compensation, hygiene products and eyeglasses. Annie Mayrose, Greater St. Louis Region’s director, said, “Student identities are kept strictly confidential, needs are typically filled within 24 to 48 hours, and done so in a dignified way to avoid any potential shame or stigma.” The impact on students is major. A local nurse said, “One of our students received a new pair of shoes from Care to Learn. He said they were the softest shoes he’d ever had. His (old) shoes had no insoles and just hard plastic circles inside.” Care to Learn makes use of caring volunteers by offering multiple opportunities to which volunteers can commit their time. Online, individuals also have the ability to donate gifts that go directly to students in need. The organization builds support for its mission through corporate sponsorships, grants and special events. In early October, Care to Learn hosted the Panther Run, its 8th annual charity run. This event, hosted by Drury University, contributed all proceeds to the organization’s student programs. A new event this year was Celebrity Draft & Dine where guests at each table bid to share dinner with a celebrity attending the event. Among those who graciously shared tables were Jon Hamm, Ozzie Smith, Brett Hull, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Mike Shannon, Isaac Bruce, Danny Cox, Darren Pang, Danny Cox, Barret Jackman, Kelly Chase and Bob Plager.
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SCHNUCKS SALUTES OLD NEWSBOYS DAY! Thank you to the many volunteers who make Old Newsboys Day such a strong community tradition. Because of you, at-risk children throughout the area will receive food, shelter, clothing, medical care and the support they deserve year round.
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