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Area church simulates horse racing as a fundraiser BY JOSH MCAULIFFE Special to the triboro banner
ish office at 570-457-3412 or staff@queenoftheapostles.com. Who says it’s too cold out to play the According to Jim McMahon, the event’s ponies? fundraising chairman, this is the fourth On Saturday, Jan. 26, Queen of the or fifth year in a row that the parish has Apostles Parish in Avoca will host its anhosted the Night at the Races. nual Night at the Races fundraiser “We always do it in either January or in the parish hall, 742 February,” he said. “It alSpring St. ways works out well for this If you go Doors open for the event time of year.” What: Queen of the aposat 5 p.m., with dinner Typically, the parish raistles parish annual night at served at 6, and the races es between $3,000 and $4,000 the races beginning at 7. at the event, with proceeds When: Saturday, Jan. 26, Admission is $10 per benefiting a number of parwith doors opening at 5 person and includes food ish projects, McMahon said. p.m., dinner at 6, and racand beverages. Mean“It goes toward repairs es at 7. while, guests can bring or whatever comes up,” he Where: Queen of the their own beverages and said. apostles parish hall, 742 snacks for the table. Ten races are held altoSpring St., avoca Horse sponsorships are gether, with odds placed Details: admission is $10 $10 each, with the sponsor just like at a real horse race. per person and includes dinner and beverages. of the winning horse winThe parish gets the computhorse sponsorships are ning $50. erized horse-racing system $10 each. For information, from Wilkes-Barre-based Sponsorship registracontact the parish office tion forms are available Fundraising USA. The sysat 570-457-3412 or in the church vestibule tem features a big screen, staff@queenoftheaposor the parish office, and laptop and volume control. tles.com. should be returned to the Each virtual horse has a parish office by Friday, number, but not a name, Jan. 18, for inclusion in the event prowhich is left up to the sponsors. gram. Returns made after that date will “It’s pretty neat,” McMahon said. “We be added to a race the night of the event. usually get at least 200 people who come For more information, contact the parout. Families come out and they make a night out of it. People reserve tables. But you don’t have to be there to win. I would say 250 horses, in total, will be sold by the end of the night. If people see that their neighbor is winning, they’ll go buy TS_CNG/TRIBORO/PAGES [T01] | 01/09/19
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a horse.” Meanwhile, the night will also include 50/50 tickets, music and dinner. “This is the first year we’re doing a dinner. That’s why we upped the admission price a little,” McMahon said. “We’ll probably have sausage and peppers, chicken, ziti, things like that.” The Night at the Races is just one of several fundraisers Queen of the Apostles
holds throughout the year. Other events include a chicken dinner in March, a golf tournament in May and a pig roast in July. Given its popularity, the Night at the Races should remain a mainstay for years to come. “The people who come out really enjoy it,” McMahon said. “It’s a fun night out for everybody.”
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• Joshua Mies of Duryea has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at York Recycling Containers College of Pennsylvania. Taylor Borough is distributing new re• More than 1,740 students have been cycling containers to borough residents at named to the fall dean’s list at Kutztown the Taylor Community Center, 700 S. Main University. Among them were: Brendan St. and will continue weekdays, 1-8:30 p.m. Bordick Lesavag of Old Forge, Bridgette Residents will be required to show proof of Brandt of Duryea and Madison Stanton of residency via tax bill, utility bill or photo ID. ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore’ Duryea. • Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Little League Registration The opening show of the 11th season at has recently released its list of students Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, 409 Main Old Forge Lions Little League baseball named to the dean’s list for the fall semester and softball registration will be held St. in Duryea is “Love, Loss and What I of the 2018-19 academic year. Among them Wore” playing one weekend only, Friday and were Stephanie Golosky of Taylor, Ariana at the Old Forge High School cafeteria on Saturdays, Jan. 12, 19, 26 and Feb. Saturday, Jan. 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. and SunLiples of Moosic, Morgan Mickavicz of day, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10; call for Taylor, Kelly Miller of Moosic, Mallory Pu2, noon to 3 p.m. Registration fee is $75; $100 for two playeers in the same famreservations at 570-457-3589. Tickets will be chalski of Taylor, Brian Dalbo of Taylor and available at the door. ily, $125 for three or more players in the Brooke Mickavicz of Taylor. same family. A copy of the child’s birth Based on a collection of stories by Nora • Slippery Rock University has announced its dean’s list for the fall semester. Among certificate is required for all new players. and Delia Ephron, this show ran for more Children born between January and Au- than two years in New York. The show uses them is Aisha Aldubayan from Old Forge.
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Q. What year did you graduate from old forge high school? A. I graduated not too long ago, in 2018. Q. Did you attend any schooling after Old Forge High School? A. I’ve just finished my first semester at Boston University, where I’m majoring in biology with a specialization in cell biology, molecular biology and genetics. Q. What are you doing now that you would like to showcase? A. I’m a member of the Kilachand Honors College, so I get to attend some pretty cool seminars and co-curricular programs, such as a panel on the ethics of genetic engineering, or a forum with Shamell Bell, a founder of the Black Lives Matter movement. I’ve also gotten the chance to attend research seminars through the biology department — in my first semester. Q. How has an Old Forge education pre-
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hef John Williams has created menus for exclusive resorts, upscale diners and even some celebrities. His current clientele is the most rewarding, however. Williams is executive chef for Meals on Wheels of NEPA, including its new catering service, the Space at Olive. When the team isn’t crafting meals for elderly people and those with disabilities in the region, Williams and the rest of the kitchen staff work on services for the nonprofit’s event space. Inside the organization’s Wyoming Avenue building in downtown Scranton, the space was renovated to host other local organizations’ events at low cost, with certain events benefitting Meals on Wheels. The space can be used for parties or weddings, too, and also served as a venue for the 2018 Scranton Fringe Festival. The additional space calls for a host of new recipes from Williams, including shrimp and artichoke tartlets. The appetizer, which ear ned Meals on Wheels of NEPA a grocery gift card through Local Flavor Gives Back, is an easy recipe with simple assembly, Williams said. Always one for experimenting with different flavors and combinations, Williams created the dish as a great way to blend the flavors of shrimp and artichokes into a crunchy wonton. “I’m constantly trying to think of things that are out-ofthe-box. I never want anyone to feel bored while they’re eat-
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Gives Back Local Flavor Gives Back unites Northeast Pennsylvania residents through food and generosity. Each week, we feature recipes from people or groups who give their gift card winnings to charity. ing,” he said. “That’s not what food should be about.” The tartlets gave a fresh spin to a great combination of flavors. While people can serve them as an appetizer, the light and tasty tartlets easily could be a meal, too. Aside from meals for the event space, Williams — who also worked as a chef in hospitals and assisted-living facilities — crafts hearty and healthy dishes with all the fixings for all Meals on Wheels recipients, many of whom have dietary restrictions. All of Williams’ meals are low-sodium, and he must keep in mind the specific guidelines for each client when cooking up a dish. That doesn’t stop his creativity, though, as sample menus include paprika chicken with egg noodles, sugar snap peas and applesauce and sweet and sour pork with brown rice, carrots and pineapple tidbits. “We are incredibly lucky and happy to have someone as experienced and caring as
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Meals on Wheels of NEPA and the Space at Olive is this week’s Local Flavor Gives Back recipient thanks to Executive Chef John Williams’ shrimp and artichoke tartlets. Chef John leading our amazing culinary staff,” said Meals on Wheels of NEPA executive director Kristen Kosin-Moran. “Our clients, whether they be homebound or clients of the space, get his best every day.” Williams also reflected on the importance of Meals on Wheels, not just its nutritional value but also its community aspect. He noted that sometimes guests’ only human interaction in a day is with a Meals on Wheels volunteer. “We’ve had (volunteers) find people who have fallen or have called 911 if someone didn’t get to the door. ... We’re saving lives,” he said. “I’ve done a lot, but this just feels good. To help people like this, there’s nothing like it.” Contact the writer: gmazur@ timesshamrock.com; 570-3489127; @gmazurtt on twitter
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Chef John Williams’ Shrimp and Artichoke Tartlets Yield: 24 2 cups chopped shrimp 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 6 whole eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 24 wonton wrappers Mix first seven ingredients together in a medium-size bowl. Spray mini muffin tin with non-stick spray. Place one wonton wrapper in each tin (corners will stick up). fill each wonton to top of muffin cup. Bake for 15 minutes at 3250. Keep warm until serving.
Snapshots In boys basketball, Riverside took on Mid Valley. Mid Valley won 50-32.
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Old Forge High School’s National Honor Society class officers are, from left: advisor Aimee Thomas, president Emily Tomasovitch, vice president Nina Zimmerman, secretary Corianne Holzman and treasurer Emily Budzak.
Honor Society Induction
The National Honor Society induction ceremony at Old Forge High School was held in December. Inductees included, from left, front row: Jenna Hutchinson, Catrina Enderline, Emily Budzak, Emily Tomasovitch, Nina Zimmerman, Corianne Holzman, Macie McHale and advisor Aimee Thomas. Second row: Emilee Marianelli, Alyssa Wilcox, Denise Evans, Abigail Nee, Anna Kuckla, Ashleigh Avvisato and Hannah Acevedo. Third row: Michael Renna, Patrick McCool, Noah McDonald, Michael Mucciolo, Carmen James Perry, Stephen Evans and Julian Giglio. Fourth row: Lindsey Welsh, Courtney Connors, Michael Cordaro, Tommy Souriyavong, Hayden Jones, Colby Yaros, Nicholas Krenitsky and Kayleigh Wachtel-Thorpe. Fifth row: Qua-Asia Rose, Abigail Robson, Megan Hopkins, Hannah Lisowski, Katelyn Yurkavage, Kalvin Jeffers, Aailyah Aldubayan, Carissa DeLucca and Gianna Adomiak. Sixth row: Abygale Bergamino, Maria Garcia, Abigail Garcia, Alexis Fumanti, Gwendolyn Kuckla, Cassandra Nocera, Rianna Novack and Camryn Domiano. Seventh row: Christopher Sickle, Craig Grochowski, Jacob Burkhart, Matthew Smith, Kevin Pepsin, Ryan Termini, Jonathan Nicholff, Anthony Marsico and Andrew Cummings. Eighth row: Tyler Mulrooney, Jeremy Zaykowski and Aidan Hannon.
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area chu rch s ervic es Send additions or corrections about your church (in Old Forge, Taylor, Moosic, Avoca, Dupont and Duryea) to triborobanner@ timesshamrock.com. Church of God, 101 Center St. in Taylor. Worship Sundays 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m. Doug Hoeffner is pastor. 570-457-3114. Facebook.com/chogtaylor. Divine Mercy Parish, 312 Davis St. in Scranton. Daily Mass 12:10 p.m.; Saturdays at 5 p.m.; Sundays at 8 and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Rev. Francis L. Pauselli is pastor. 570344-1724. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 130 Union St. in Taylor. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion served the first Sunday of the month. Pastor is Rev. Ginger L. Daubenhauser. 570-909-5434. First United Methodist of Taylor, 402 S. Main St. in Taylor. Sunday service: 9:30 a.m. Christian education adult Bible study: Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Pastor is Rev. Donald A. Roberts Sr. 570-562-3335. First United Methodist of Old Forge, 143 Harrison St. in Old Forge. Sunday service: 11:15 a.m. Pastor is Rev. Susan HardmanZimmerman. Hope Church Presbytrian, 4951 Birney Ave. in Moosic. Sunday sSchool classes at 9:25 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. Rev. Stephen Wilson is pastor. Langcliffe Presbyterian Church, 1001 Main St. in Avoca. Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m. Pastor: Alex Becker. lpcavoca.church or facebook.com/langcliffeavoca. 570-457-4477. Moosic Alliance Community, 608 Rocky Glen Road in Moosic. Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. (nursery available upon request). Sunday service, children’s church and nursery: 10:45 a.m. 570-457-6020. Email: moosicalliance1@ verizon.net. Pastor is Erik J. Ferguson. Moosic Assembly of God, 477 Third St. in Moosic. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening service at 6:30 p.m. Pastor is David O’Brien. Moosic Presbyterian, 625 Main St. in Moosic. Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. The Rev. Roger E. Griffith is pastor. 570-4577750. moosicpresby@verizon.net. Moosic United Methodist Church, 609 Main St. in Moosic. Sunday worship is at 9 a.m. followed by fellowship time. D’s Pantry, serving the four borough area, is open Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Pastor is Rev. Michael Shambora. 570-457-2499. Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 127 Stephenson St. in Duryea. Mass schedule: Daily, 7 a.m.; Saturday Vigil, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 and 11 a.m.; and 7 p.m. Rev. John V. Polednak, VE, is pastor. 570-457-3502; rectory@nativityduryea.org. Prince of Peace Parish, Saturday Mass at 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s, Lawrence and Grace streets in Old Forge. Sunday Mass is celebrated at 8 and 10 a.m. at St. Mary and 11:15 a.m. at St. Lawrence, 620 Main St. in Old Forge. Parish office: 123 Grace Street in Old Forge. Pastor: Rev. August A. Ricciardi. 570-457-5900. Queen of the Apostles Parish, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca. Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Daily
Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8 a.m, Wednesday at 7 p.m. Confession: Saturday 3:15-3:45 p.m.; anytime upon request. Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. miraculous medal novena: Wednesday following the 7 p.m. Mass. First Friday healing Mass: First Friday of the month at 7 p.m. 570-457-3412. staff@ queenoftheapostles.com. queenoftheapostles. weconnect.com. facebook.com/qapavocapa. St. George’s Orthodox, 745 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor. Weekday Divine Liturgy at 7:30 a.m. Moleben to the Mother of God Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. with Sunday school following liturgy. 570-562-2090 (church); 570-563-1170 (rectory). Fr.mal@ comcast.net. StGeorgesTaylor.com. Very Rev. Protopresbyter Mark Leasure. St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic, 700 Oak St. in Taylor. Services: Sunday 11 a.m. Feast days 6:30 p.m. on the evening before the feast day. Rev. Eduard Shestak is pastor. 570-4573042. St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic, 200 Stephenson St. in Duryea. Holy Mass Sunday 9 a.m.; daily Mass 8 a.m. Holy days 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rev. Fr. Carmen G. Bolock is pastor. padre@saintmar yspncc.org; saintmaryspncc.org. 570-457-2291. St. Michael’s Orthodox, Church and Winter streets in Old Forge. Saturday Vespers 5 p.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. (The Hours 9:10 a.m.) Matins service Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7 a.m. 570-457-3703. peterehenry@yahoo.com; stmichaelof.org. Rev. Peter Henry is rector. St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic, 140 Church St. in Old Forge. Services: Saturday at 5 p.m.; Sunday at 8:30 a.m. (feast days at 9 a.m.). Rev. Eduard Shestak is pastor. 570-457-3042. St. Paul’s Independent Bible, 401 W. Grove St. in Taylor. Sunday service at 11 a.m.. Children’s Sunday school during the service. Pastor is Norm Demming. 570-562-2200. St. Stephen’s Russian Orthodox, St. Stephen’s Lane and Hickory Street in Old Forge. Divine Liturgy Sundays and Feast Days: 9:30 a.m. Vigil service: 5:30 p.m. on the night before Liturgies. 570-457-3384. Email: StStephensROChurch@gmail.com. Pastor is Rev. German Ciuba. Stewart Memorial United Methodist, 174 N. Main St. in Old Forge. Sunday Service at 10:15 a.m. Sunday school at 11:15 a.m. Pastor is Rev. Michael Shambora. 570-4571109. ALP007@aol.com. Taylor Primitive Methodist, 153 S. Keyser Ave. in Taylor. Sunday service: 11 a.m. Pastor is James P. Whitman. United Baptist of Taylor, 125 Church St. in Taylor. Sunday worship service: 10 a.m. Sunday school: 11:15 a.m. Bible study: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. 570-562-1331. Rev. Dr. David Barrett is pastor. Unity in Christ Parish, at Moosic United Methodist Church, 609 Main St. in Moosic. Sunday worship is at 9 a.m., followed by a fellowship time. D’s Food Pantry, serving the four–borough area, is open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Pastor is Rev. Michael Shambora. 570-457-2499.
Community Calendar Email your organization’s events to triborobanner@timesshamrock.com. Please have them in by noon on Friday to have them included in the following Thursday’s edition. Visit the thetriborobanner.com for the complete calendar listing. Old Forge Mardi Gras: The Prince of Peace Parish Mardi Gras will be held Saturday, March 2, 6 p.m. at the Arcaro and Genell banquet room on Main Street in Old Forge. Tickets are $30 per person. Adults only. Admission includes hors d’oeurves and full-course dinner with a choice of four menu items: roast beef, veal marsala, haddock baked italian style or chicken Francaise. Beer, wine and soda included. The parish is accepting reservations for tables of 8 or 10. Seating is limited to 130. Reserve your seats early. Payment and menu choice is due with reservation. Reservations close Wednesday, Feb. 20. For reservations call 570-451-0112. Entertainment by Frankie Gervasi of The Poets. Tax Collector Days: Tax collector days in Taylor will be Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Seeking Legion Members: The Taylor American Legion is searching for new members. Without a regular infusion of young veterans, many of our Legions and VFWs have had to close, as there weren’t enough regular members to support and manage their facilities. The Legion is at 210 S. Main St. in Taylor. Call 570-562-9920 or email taylor_legion@yahoo.com. The Commander is Jacqueline Colburn, and the regular Legion meetings are on the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. Polish Language Classes: Polish language classes are held at the Taylor Community Library on Thursdays at 4-5:30 p.m. Call 570-562-2007 for more information. Clothing Dropbox: Moosic Alliance Church, 608 Rocky Glen Road, in cooperation with St. Paul Textile, is sponsoring a clothing drop-off shed as a fundraiser to send youth to camp. The youth at Moosic Alliance Church will receive $40 for every 1,000 pounds of clothing donated. Banner Program: The Old Forge heroes banner program is under way and will run through Feb. 14, 2019. Applications are available at the Old Forge borough building during normal hours of operation. There will be one open applica-
tion period this year; banners should be in place by Memorial Day, 2019. Aid for Veterans: Temporary emergency funding to support either Pennsylvania veterans or nonprofit groups that serve veterans, is available through the Lackawanna County Veterans Affairs Office. An application needs to be filled out and submitted along with support documentation. Office staff are able to provide assistance in completing the application. They review the paperwork and generally provide an answer in two or three business days. The average grants are about $1,000, depending on need. The staff may also be able to suggest other forms of assistance and benefits that may be available. For more information, call 570-9636778. Pet Notice: Old Forge residents are reminded that the borough has an ordinance governing the curbing of pets and other animals and the responsibility for the removal of all animal waste. This ordinance applies to all borough parks. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be subject to fines. Flag Disposal: American Legion Post No. 306 reminds residents that a dropoff box for unserviceable, worn, torn, discolored or faded flags is on the front porch of the post home at 208 S. Main St. in Taylor. A ceremony is held annually at the Taylor Memorial Cemetery to properly dispose of the collected flags. For more information, call 570-562-9920. Senior Passes: The Old Forge School Board golden-age policy passes, allowing borough residents 65 and older free admission to district-sponsored athletic events, are available in the high school office, 300 Marion St., Old Forge.
Yard Waste Notice: Moosic Borough can no longer accept grass and leaves in any type of plastic bag (biodegradable or not). This is a requirement by the Department of Environmental Protection. Grass and leaves must be placed in separate open containers, weighing no more than 35 pounds. Brush and tree limbs cannot be mixed with grass and leaves. They can be bundled together or placed in open containers. Sewer Payment Notice: Old Forge residents are reminded that the borough sewer bills are to be paid at the Old Forge Branch of Penn Security Bank only. Other branches of Penn Security will not accept these payments. Help for Seniors: Older residents with questions about Medicare or health insurance coverage may visit state Rep. Marty Flynn’s office, 409 N. Main Ave. in Scranton, the second Monday of each month for assistance. Appointments are suggested by calling 570-342-4348. Grief Support: VNA Hospice and Home Health, 301 Delaware Ave. in Olyphant, offers a variety of grief/bereavement support groups. • Bereavement support group. This more traditional group assists participants in learning to cope with the new challenges facing them as they grieve. Third Thursday of each month, 6-8 p.m.; and second Wednesday of each month, 12:30-2 p.m. • Knitting and crocheting group. Beginners and experienced join together with instructors on hand, knitting/crocheting items for preemies, which are donated to hospitals in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. Bring your own knitting needles and crochet hooks. Patterns and instruc-
ESTATE NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of ANN MARIE CORBY, deceased, late of the Borough of Old Forge, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, who died on November 10, 2018, Letters to Francesca Zavacky, Executrix. All claims against the estate or indebted to the Estate should make a presentment or payment to Donald J. Frederickson, Jr., Esquire, attorney for the Estate, at Kobal & Frederickson, 435 Main Street, Moosic, PA 18507-1017.
tion provided. Mondays, 1:30-3 p.m. • Fisherman knot rosary and sleeping bag project. VNA provides the twine needed to produce these soft rosary that are then donated to skilled nursing facilities, personal care homes and VA Hospital in Wilkes-Barre. They also make sleeping bags for our homeless community. Tuesdays 1-2:30 p.m. • Yoga for healing. Helps the whole being to relax and heal. There is a $10 fee per class. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket. Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Call 570-383-5180 with questions. Assistive Technology Available: Pennsylvania’s Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP) provides specialized land-line telephone equipment, free to eligible Pennsylvanians with disabilities that prevent them from having independent access to the telephone. This includes people who are deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, blind or have visual problems, or have physical or intellectual disabilities. Applicants must: • be a Pennsylvania resident; • have a disability that prevents independence on a standard phone; • have an individual gross income of less than 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines; • have current telephone service (i.e. a landline or digital home service); and • have the ability to learn how to use the requested device(s). For more information, call 570-347-3357 (voice) or email ucptech@yahoo.com. Free demonstrations and/or short-term equipment loans are also available to help determine what equipment works best.
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