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On Aug. 14, 9-year-old Mia Scotti is set to compete at state-level in the National American Miss (NAM) pageant located at the Hilton Hotel in Harrisburg.

The Taylor native and fourth grader at Riverside West Elementary certainly keeps active, being involved in cheerleading, dance, basketball, twirling, Girl Scouts and volunteer work at Griffin Pond and for Children’s Advocacy Walk/Run. In large part, she credits both her passion for helping others and the experiences she has had with Girl Scouts for her entering the NAM pageant.

Yet, perseverance has also played a role in Scotti’s ability to appear in NAM. Over the years, she has sent in photo after photo, annually, in hopes of receiving a letter for admission. Her dream finally came true.

“I got a letter in the mail saying that I could do it,” Scotti said. “I sent in the applications and everything, and that’s how I am getting to do it.”

Scotti was contacted, and informed that her natural look, non-professionally done photo and hobbies correlated to what NAM was looking for. She will now compete, taking part in the all-day competition, which entails three rounds of events, including the formal gown judging, an interview and a segment that deals with community involvement.

Judges score on a 10-point scale for each event, leaving the contestant a total of 30 points to obtain. An optional talent event may be added as a bonus event. Contestants are expected to arrive for breakfast at 6 a.m. prior to some practice time, but then the pageant gets

Taylor native Mia Scotti, a fourth-grader at Riverside West, prepares for her pageant appearance.

underway with minimum practice time allotted between events.

Regarding the pageant, Scotti explained her plans.

“I’m going to dress up like a character from “Grease,” and dance to a song from the movie as my talent,” Scotti said. “But I’m looking forward to the part where you get to make your own design on your dress, and show the judges that.”

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She has already compiled “a dress, the poodle skirt, shoes and a neck scarf.” When asked if she would be donning the classic “Grease” Pink Lady color, she answered, laughing, “The poodle will be pink on the black skirt I will be wearing.”

“It wasn’t something that Mia required much preparation for,” said her mom, Tina Scotti. With dancing, twirling and everything Scotti does, she was already prepared. Judges informed her that she didn’t need help with answering the interview questions, sitting properly or even walking the runway.

However, her abilities are not all that speak volumes about her character. Scotti has many sponsors backing her, including Frank & D’s, Gino Scotti’s “Home Improvement,” Elizabeth’s Boutique and Dancing Dreams Studio School of Dance. And she participates in some form or another with every sponsor she has.

Glancing at her future, Scotti hopes to move forward in the pageant to reach the next level, taking place in DisneyLand in California. Winning the competition in its entirety would, above all, include a great learning experience and a scholarship, which she says she would use for veterinary school. She loves animals, recounting her volunteer work making dog biscuits.

Scotti enjoys being out in the public. Being in this pageant, for her, is also a step towards a possible future career surrounded by people.

She mentioned that modeling and acting are also of great interest to her.

“If I enjoy this pageant, I would like to do another one,” Scotti explained. Showing her enthusiasm for acting, Scotti said, “I even asked a teacher of mine once if our school had a drama club.”

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Members and staff of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce recently met to finalize plans for a series of Women’s Networking Luncheons that will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 16; Wednesday, Nov. 18; and Wednesday, Jan. 20. Committee members are currently discussing venues and speakers. Visit scrantonchamber.com for more information or to register.

From left: Tina Bechaver of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, Diane Calabro of Classic Properties, Kristine Augustine of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, Alison Zurawski of Community Bank, MaryBeth D’Andrea of Community Bank and Mari Potis of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce.

Fundraiser a Success

Recently, a fundraiser called Ethan—A Ray of Hope was held at the Greenwood Hose Co. in Moosic to raise funds to help get Ethan Pajalich a wheelchair-accessible minivan. Jon Dressler, Jeremy Occhipinti and friends, Woody Wolfe and Champ (the RailRiders mascot) provided entertainment at the event. Several businesses donated food and

beverages. Businesses, friends and relatives donated baskets and gift certificates for the raffle. Monetary donations were received before, during and after the event.

Many volunteers, including friends, family and Ethan’s nurses, helped out. Ethan slept through most of the event, but he was present.

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Chamber Names economic development Specialist

Bruce J. Reddock of Old Forge was recently hired as an economic development specialist at the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce.

Reddock will be responsible for responding to requests for business and site information from various entities, such as private companies, real estate brokers, real estate developers, business consultants, elected officials, representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and others. Reddock will also be responsible for managing all aspects of the client site selection process, resulting in new job creation and community investment in the area served by the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce.

Reddock holds a bachelor of arts de-

gree in government, law and national security from Misericordia University and is currently working toward a master of science degree in organizational management, also at Misericordia University.

Reddock has also worked as a market development manager for Coca-Cola Refreshments as well as a territory sales and marketing manager at The Princeton Review.

“It’s an honor to join the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce,” Reddock said. “Having such a strong passion for this area, I am thrilled to be a part of the economic development team and look forward to being a key contributor in the continued growth of new industries and job opportunities here in northeast Pennsylvania.”

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The Old Forge Historical Society will meet Thursday, July 30, at 7 p.m. in the basement meeting room of the Borough Building on South Main St. All borough residents are welcome. Call 570-7024217 for meeting information.

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The Moosic Presbyterian Church, 625 Main St. in Moosic, will hold a summer concert and ice cream social SaturThe Lackawanna College Police day, Aug. 8, at 6 p.m. (Doors will open at State Sen. John Blake will host a 5:30 p.m.) Admission is free.

Academy honored its latest graduates “telephone town hall” meeting Thursrecently. Cadets expected to graduate day, July 30, at 6:15 p.m. The hour-long include Hames Eastman Jr. and Samanmeeting will give constituents an opportha Mickavicz, both of Taylor.

Alexandra Kilyanek of Hughestown tunity to pose questions to Sen. Blake in a live forum on any topics of state or and Antoinette Antonacci of Dupont were named to the Robert Morris Univerlocal interest.

In last week’s front page story, due Anyone interested in participating sity dean’s list for the Spring 2015 term. to inaccurate information provided to must sign up at senatorblake.com/ the Triboro Banner, the nature of a road townhall. Constituents can submit quesconstruction project in Moosic was intions through the website until noon on The Rollin’ Thunder Gold 18U softcorrectly described.

It is a $300,000 Thursday or participate live on a phone, ball team will hold tryouts for the fall of bridge replacement project on Lonecomputer or tablet at vekeo.buzz/f1F. 2015 and summer of 2016 team Satsome Road, that crosses a tributary to For more information, call 570-207urday and Sunday, Aug. 1-2, starting at the Lackawanna River.

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The Eagle McClure Hose Co., on Milwaukee Avenue in Old Forge, has completed a $170,000 parking lot project that included total removal of the blacktop, the poor sub soil and the blocked drainage pipes.

The project was managed by Carl Orechovsky and Sal Luzieo.

Stell Enterprises of WilkesBarre installed new 15-inch drainage pipes, two new catch basins, sub layer stone, a sub drain system to catch water under the pavement from the rock ledge, a stone catchbasin along the soccer field of Eagle Park to channel runoff into the drainage system, new coarse and top coat pavement.

New lines for parking and handicapped spaces were painted by Mark Dixon Sealcoat of Old Forge. Thanks to a successful bingo, no fund drive or borough allotment money was used for this project.

Above: new drainage pipes are installed.

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Golf Tournament: The fourth annual Vikings Helping Vikings golf tournament will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Pine Hills Country Club, 140 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. and the tournament will begin at 8 a.m.

The cost is $95 per golfer, $380 per team, which much be paid by Saturday, July 25. Captain-and-crew format. Dinner will follow the tournament at the Divine Mercy Parish Center. There is a limit of 144 golfers for this tournament. Sponsors are also needed for $100 per hole.

Tickets are also available for a chance to win $500 in the golf ball drop that will be held before the tournament begins. Tickets are $5 per ball. All purchased balls will be dropped onto the green from high above. The ball that goes into the hole will win the prize money. If no ball goes in the hole, the closest to the hole will win $400; the second closest will win $50, the third closest will win $25 and the farthest from the hole will win $25. In the event of multiple winners, the prize money will be divided. If more than 500 balls are sold, the prize money will be increased accordingly.

Call 570-575-6624 or 570-5400612 for registration forms or for more information.

house on Monday, Aug. 3, from 2-6 p.m.

The school is a four-star accredited facility that offers free morning or afternoon preschool services for children ages 3-5 residing in Moosic or Old Forge to income-eligible families. Call 570-4571231 or visit headstartslhda.org for more information.

Charity RailRiders Game: The third annual “Little Sisters of the Poor” night will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at PNC Field, 235 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic. Prior to the 7:05 p.m. game time, the Little Sisters will be available at the plaza entrance of the stadium to talk with visitors and also provide a pre-game, on-field interview about Holy Family Residence and their mission of serving the elderly poor throughout the world. At 6:45 p.m., one of the Little Sisters will throw out the ceremonial first pitch of the game.

Tickets are $10 for seats in the stadium’s field reserved section 28. Little Sisters of the Poor baseball T-shirts are $10 each and available in sizes small through 3XL. Food vouchers for a hot dog, chips and a soda are $5.

To reserve a ticket, food voucher, and/or a T-shirt, call 570-343-4065, ext. 3144, or email scdevelopment@littlesistersofthepoor.org by Monday, Aug. Religious Education Registration: 3. Orders can also be placed online at Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge, is ac- littlesistersofthepoorscranton.org. cepting religious education registration Retired Citizens: The Old Forge Refor the 2015-16 school year for students in kindergarten through grade seven. The tired Citizens will meet on Wednesday, cost is $30 for the first child, $25 for Aug. 5, at 2 p.m. at Arcaro and Genell’s, the second and $20 for additional chil- 443 S. Main St., Old Forge. dren. The deadline for registration and Support Group Meeting: The Moses payment is Saturday, Aug. 1. Students entering grades five through seven will Taylor Hospital Stroke Support Group begin preparation for receiving Confirma- will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, tion. For registration or for more informa- Aug. 5, in the 2 West Conference Room tion, call Mary Ann Jones at 570-498- at the hospital, located at 700 Quincy 2953 or email maryann550@comcast. Avenue in Scranton. The group is open net or Joanna Reviello at 570-604-9165 to all survivors of stroke and their caregivers. Meetings are held on the first or reviellodocj@aol.com.

Open House: Moosic Head Start, Wednesday of each month. Topics will 309 Spring Street, will host an open range from physical and occupational

Introduction to Calligraphy: The Calligrapher’s Guild of Northeastern Pennsylvania will host an Introduction to Calligraphy class on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Marywood University. The cost is $25 for Chicken Barbecue: Prince of Peace guild members or $30 for non-members.

Parish will host a chicken barbecue and See CALENDAR on page 9 basket raffle on Sunday, Aug. 9, in the parking lot of Arcaro and Genell’s Restaurant, 443 S. Main St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 and include half a chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, a roll and dessert. Tickets may be purchased by calling 570-457-5900.

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Old Forge athletic director steps down

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It didn’t take long for Deb Pepsin to figure out what she was going to miss about not being the athletic director at Old Forge this year.

“The kids,” Pepsin said.

It’s always the kids veteran coaches and administrators bring up when they determine it is time to leave their job. It is the youngsters who always brought a smile to their faces.

After 33½ years at Old Forge, most of the time teaching second grade, Pepsin has retired, and she also left her position as the Blue Devils’ athletic director.

“They (fans) see me watching a basketball game, and they’re thinking, ‘she’s getting paid to watch the game’,” Pepsin said.

“They don’t know much about the job.”

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By the time the basketball game is going on, she has already secured the checks for the officials, both varsity and junior varsity, checked with the following night’s opponents to start trying to figure out options for making up games if bad weather is in the forecast, and a variety of other duties that are necessary to keep the entire athletic program running smoothly.

Her retirement hasn’t quite hit her yet, but it will soon.

“It’s great now, because everybody is off from school,” Pepsin said. “Come September, I don’t know if I’ll miss it. I will miss the children, but I don’t know what else I will miss.”

The past few seasons have seen Old Forge in the news for the athletic successes, with the baseball, football and girls basketball programs combining to reach the state Class A semifinals four times since 2013. Only the 2013 baseball team lost in the semifinals, while the 2014 football and 2014 and 2015 girls basketball teams returned with state runner-up trophies.

“They were exciting for me, exciting for the kids, exciting for the school and the town as a whole,” Pepsin said. “It was busy, very busy.

“Probably my favorite moment was when we made the state title game in football. It was an exciting time for everybody, everybody pulled together to support the kids. We had businesses and people from out of the area coming back, sending donations, sending snacks and things.

She replaced the late Rich Notari, the longtime beloved athletic director and golf coach at Old Forge, but the years just seem to mesh together.

“It seems like I was there forever; I know I wasn’t,” Pepsin said.

It would become another line on her resume as Pepsin taught in elementary school, mostly second grade, was the cheerleader advisor for 25 years, coinciding with her time as athletic director.

There are duties as athletic director that she will not miss.

“I will not miss rainouts during baseball season,” Pepsin said with a laugh. “The

last few years have been extremely hectic with baseball and rescheduling; this year we missed the first full two weeks between the snow and the rain.

“I was trying to do that during the day, as I was trying to teach second-grade math. Thankfully Mr. Thomas [the high school principal] was extremely helpful all through all the years and all of the seasons helping with things like that. When I was in the middle of things, I could call him and he would be able to cancel or reschedule for me. Him being an umpire and a basketball official didn’t hurt, either. She was able to get to people quicker than I could, sometimes.”

How the athletic director handles the clock often is the difference between a well-run program and a weak program.

“The amount of time that needs to be dedicated to scheduling, transportation, budgeting, ordering, there are just so many facets to the job people don’t realize,” Pepsin said. “You’re scheduling people to sell tickets, balancing money boxes; it’s a lot of time. I did tons from home. Old Forge only allots you one period a day, so I had basically 40 minutes, and how much can you get done in 40 minutes?”

She understood that as an elementary teacher, getting more than one period of time to administrate the school’s sports program was never going to happen for her. Pepsin made the best of it by keeping the focus about what brought her happiness about the position.

“Doing what you can to promote each team, keeping the kids interested,” Pepsin said. “Teaching the children that while sports are fabulous, it’s just a part of the bigger picture.

“Being a member of a team, doing things for others, volunteering. There are bigger lessons to learn in sports than just sports.”

She taught there was more to life than sports, but succeeding in athletics can produce the basis for a successful life, and who can ask any teacher to do more than that.

Pepsin did, and leaves with her head held high.

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Steam broccoli over hot water just until crisp-tender- about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Steam carrots and snow peas until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes; drain. Add broccoli, carrots, snow peas, green pepper and green onion to tortellini.

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wedges 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice To prepare topping: Place topping ingredients in medium size bowl. Rub together with your fingers or stir with fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

To prepare filling: Put filling ingredients in 13x9x2-inch baking dish and stir to mix well. Spread evenly, then sprinkle with Topping. Bake at 375° for 35 to 40 minutes easy ranch-Style Potato Salad 2 pound small red new potatoes, cooked until fruit is tender and Topping is crisp and lightly browned. Yield: 8 servings.

1 cup Ranch salad dressing Paprika and chives Strawberry Pie with While still warm, cut potatoes into Graham Cracker Crust 1-inch cubes. Gently toss together potaFor Filling: toes and salad dressing. Dust with paprika.

1 (3-ounce) package strawberry gelatin Garnish with fresh chives. Serve warm or 1 cup boiling water at room temperature. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

1/2 cup cold water 1 tablespoon lemon juice Tomatoes deluxe 1 (8-ounce) container whipped top4 medium tomatoes ping 2 cups grated Swiss cheese 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries 1/2 cup light cream 1 (9-inch) Graham Cracker Crust (rec2 egg yolks, slightly beaten ipe below) 3 tablespoons chopped chives Strawberries for garnish 4 tablespoons grated onion For Graham Cracker Crust: 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 4 tablespoons margarine 1 teaspoon dried mustard 1-1/4 cups finely crumbled fat-free graSalt and black pepper, to taste ham crackers 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter To prepare filling: Dissolve gelatin Preheat oven to 350°. Halve tomatoes crosswise. Scoop out pulp leaving shells in boiling water in a bowl. Add cold waintact; chop pulp coarsely. Combine to- ter and lemon juice. Chill until slightly mato pulp with Swiss cheese, cream, egg thickened. Fold together gelatin mix yolks, chives, onion, marjoram, mustard, and whipped topping; blend well. Fold in salt and pepper. Mix well. Spoon cheese strawberries. Pour mixture into pie shell mixture into tomato shells. Toss bread and chill until firm, at least 4 hours. Garcrumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over nish with strawberries. Yield: 6 servings.

To make graham cracker crust: Precheese mixture. Arrange tomato halves in buttered baking dish. Bake, uncovered, heat oven to 350°. Melt margarine and mix with graham cracker crumbs and for 25 minutes. Yield: 8 servings. cinnamon in a bowl. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie pan on the sides and bottom.

Apple-Walnut Crisp Bake for 5 minutes.

For Topping: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour Any comments, questions or favorite 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar recipes? I would love to hear from you. Feel 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 stick cold butter, cut in small pieces free to send your email to helenkitchen@msn. com, and please write “Helen’s Kitchen Re1/2 cup walnuts, chopped quest, ATTN: Lori” in the subject line to For Filling: 3-1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, make sure that I receive your email. Thank peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 -inch thick you.

In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar and mustard. Whisk in parsley, thyme, basil, garlic, onions, salt and pepper to taste. Pour over salad. Toss gently to coat well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend in the flavors. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Serve at room temperature. Yield: 4 servings.

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PennDOT decided to delay its project as long as possible in order to minimize Continued from page 5 overlapping.

The Lonesome Road/Main Street Reservations must be made by WednesBridge is scheduled to be complete by day, Aug. 12.

November.

Organizers say that the workshop will concentrate on the rounded forms of Taylor Recycling Change: Taylor the Uncial style of lettering. A Zig calligBorough will pick up recycling in the folraphy marker and practice paper can be lowing manner: purchased from the instructor on the day • The Department of Public Works of the workshop for $5. will collect commingled recyclables, To sign up for the class, visit facewhich consists of plastic bottles, jars, book.com/CalligraphersGuildOfNorthtubs and tops, glass bottles and jars easternPennsylvania and leave a private and aluminum and steel (tin) cans. message.

• The Department of Public Works Festival Planned: The annual Felit- will collect paper only, including items tese Festival will be held on the Felittese such as newspapers, catalogs, office/ Association Chapel Grounds on Third computer paper, phone books, enveStreet in Old Forge, from Friday-Sunday, lopes and unwanted mail, magazines, Sept. 11-13. The procession from Prince cardboard (shipping boxes), cereal boxof Peace Church as well as the annual es, cracker boxes and paper towel rolls.

The borough’s recycling days have 5K race will be on Sunday, Sept. 13. not changed; the only change will be that This year’s race will be in remembrance weeks will alternate. of John J. Guida. Times for the start of As a reminder, brush, grass and vegthe festival and entertainment are not etative waste will continue to be picked yet confirmed. up on Mondays. If there is an excess Combined Reunion: Taylor-Moosic amount or a weather delay, these items High School classes of 1962-1966 will will be picked up on Tuesday. These hold a combined reunion on Saturday, items are to be placed in open containOct. 17. For information, send an email ers and paper lawn/leaf bags only. No plastic bags and no 55-gallon drums will to tmhs62to66@yahoo.com. be picked up. E-cycling will take place on Seeking Classmates: The Taylor- an as-needed basis. Borough residents Moosic High School Class of 1967 will are asked to call 570-562-1400 and host a reunion celebration this summer. leave a message to request pick up of Classmates are asked to contact Fran- these items. Visit taylorborough.com for cis E. Zaleski at 570-562-0703 for more more information. information.

Bridge Closure: The bridge on Lonesome Road/Main Street in Moosic will remain closed until late fall, according to PennDOT. This $300,000 bridge replacement was originally scheduled to begin last summer, but was delayed in order to minimize the overlapping time between the work being done in the vicinity by Lackawanna County on the Main Street Bridge. This bridge is one of three access points to a number of houses, the others being Main Street Bridge where it crosses the Lackawanna River (the bridge that is currently under construction by Lackawanna County) and Main Street where it crosses railroad tracks.

Flag Disposal: The Taylor Post No. 306 of the American Legion has a dropoff box for unserviceable, work, torn, discolored or faded flags on the front porch of the post, located at 208 S. Main St., Taylor. Call 570-562-9920 for more information.

Food Collection: The Taylor Community Library is currently collecting food for the area food bank. Any canned, boxed or jarred food item are being accepted.

Items may be dropped off at the library during regular business hours.

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Reservations are required. For more information, or to reserve your space, call 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com.

Help for Seniors: Older residents with questions about Medicare or health insurance coverage may visit state Rep. Marty Flynn’s office the second Monday of each month for assistance.

Appointments are suggested by calling Flynn’s office at 570-342-4348.

Senior Passes: The Old Forge School Board golden age policy passes, allowing borough residents 65 years of age and older free admission to districtsponsored athletic events, are available in the high school office, 300 Marion St., Old Forge.

Advertising Fundraiser: The Moosic Old Forge men’s softball league is selling advertising space on the outfield fencing at Robert V. Semenza Field at Pagnotti Park in Old Forge. Anyone wishing to purchase a sign can contact league president Tony DiMattia at 570335-5596.

Proceeds will be donated to the Robert V. Semenza Fund and the MOF Softball League.

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Preschool services for 3-and 4-yearold children, which are free of charge, include education, health, family support, parent involvement, transportation on a limited basis, and opportunities for children with disabilities. Families must meet specific criteria, including age and income eligibility, to qualify.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to apply early, as selection for the 20152016 school year begins in the spring of 2015.

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Services are similar to Head Start preschool services; however, income eligibility is set higher and no transportation is provided for PreK Counts.

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