Kirtland Chronicle 8-4-23

Kirtland Schools Names New Principals

Kirtland Schools Board of Education approved the hiring of two new school principals at a special meeting July 26.

Bob Race was elevated to become Kirtland Middle School principal for the next three school years and Vic tor Puskas was named next prin cipal at Kirtland High School.

“Mr. Race demonstrated strong leadership and did an amazing job of supporting KMS last school year as the assistant principal,” Kirtland Schools Superintendent Chad VanArnhem said.

He added, “Mr. Race has built strong relationships with students, staff and the community in his first year in the district. He was a strong curricular leader and would do whatever task that was asked

of him. We are excited to have Mr. Race as the principal at KMS.” Race thanked board members, administrators, the community and his staff for the opportunity to lead the middle school.

“Together, we have embarked on a journey of educational excel lence, fostering a nurturing envi ronment for our students to thrive. It is an honor to guide and inspire our future generation, and I am humbled by the unwavering support and confidence placed in me,” Race said. “Thank you for this incredible opportunity.”

Prior to joining KHS, Puskas was the assistant principal at West Geauga High School for the past two school years. Before that, he spent seven years as a science teacher at Chagrin Falls High School.

Puskas went through an extensive interview process, including a final round interview with 16 people that included teachers, an administrative assistant, guidance

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Kiwanis Awards 13 Scholarships to Recent Grads

By Donna RoBinson eDitoR@kaRlovecmeDia com

The Kirtland Kiwanis helped recent Kirtland High School gradu ates like Mia Osborne further their academic dreams with 13 scholar ship awards.

Osborne, who is pursuing a de gree in neuroscience, received the $1,500 Helping Hand Scholarship to go toward her studies at Case Western Reserve. She and other recipients were honored July 13 during Kirtland Kiwanis’ 56th an nual scholarship award ceremony at the Kirtland Community Center.

“I was grateful and so appre ciative to receive this scholarship,” Osborne said. “Receiving a scholarship or not, I believe in always contributing to the community. My family is proud of me for always making the time to give back to the community.

“My education is of utmost importance to me and by being on the pre-med track for a minimum of eight years, my educational fees are going to be immense,” Osborne added. “Every bit of a contribution is so crucial. Kirtland Kiwanis is

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The scholarship committee looks for students who demonstrate a desire for higher education, have concrete goals and demonstrate a capability for success through their academic standing and standard-

ized test scores.

Dr. Jeffrey Bailey, chair of the scholarship committee, welcomed everyone during the ceremony, highlighting community service as a key criterion for recipients.

“These students have demonstrated not only academic achievement, but, more importantly, a willingness to give back to their

community through volunteer service,” he said.

Antwyne Stoves Jr., who received the $1,000 George Dolovachy Vocational Scholarship, plans to put it toward his studies at Lakeland Community College.

“In addition, it will help me

Pictured, first row, from left, are Kiwanian Kathy Talty, scholarship recipients Maya Hill, Nikolena Samac, Corinne Greenlee, Mia Osborne, Nicole Penjoyan, Nora Shermanand and Kiwanian Dr. Jeffrey Bailey. Second row, from left, are recipients Patrick Bak, Robert Whittaker, Elizabeth Aranavage and Destiny Marn.

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A Note from the Mayor

It’s been a busy summer here in Kirtland and I expect the fall to be no different. Soon, we will see soccer teams, the marching band and football teams practicing and playing on the new turf at the recently renovated and newly-named Wilson stadium. It is nice to see the stadium project coming along and hope to see many of you there as the Hornet teams take to the new field.

Throughout August and September, professionally-engineered and -con tracted road repairs will commence in several areas throughout the city. The roads to be repaved are Fox Hill, Crestwood (from Oakwood to cul-de-sac) and Blueberry. Addition ally, Specialized Construction will be performing road base repairs on Hobart, Regency Woods Dr., Crary, Far Bar, Hillcrest and Highland. Base repairs are helpful in that they address the worst areas of a road and prepare the road for future repaving as the material can be recycled into the road way.

Knowing we have many roads still to ad dress, I am proud that since the road levy ex pired four years ago, after this paving season, we’ll have paved and/or rehabilitated nearly eight miles of Kirtland roads. That’s roughly double the miles of road rehabilitation done with road levy money from 2015-2019. In addition, many miles of road have been cracksealed to keep good roads good. A robust road maintenance program is important as many of today’s road woes are the result of more than a decade of neglect.

I’d like to thank all those who participated in the July 10 informational discussion related to a potential town center development

project at the senior center. In the meeting, we covered many key points as to what the process to make a good decision should look like. The good news is, and I can’t stress enough, we do not have to go forward with any development on Kirtland City Hall property. Kirtland is great the way it is and if the merits and plan aren’t just right for the community, then redevelopment of city hall property should not go forward.

For any plan to be seriously considered, a balance of both commercial and residential development fitting Kirtland’s needs must be met. Also critical in a discernment process is, what the potential positive economic impact would be. What new money will responsible development bring to Kirtland to help pay for road repairs and city services. The concept is still in its infancy and the walk to a decision will be thoughtful, deliberate and include many discussions with the

Starting with the Historic Town Center zoning code implementation in 2010 and continuing with the 2012 Comprehensive Plan, members of city government prescribed both commercial and residential development in downtown Kirtland. The intentions of those previously elected and appointed officials was to create a town center with shops, restaurants and residential living, especially for seniors. With these principles in mind, we will continue to explore options that are in line with the work done by those folks in 2010 and 2012.

Thank you,

Mayor Kevin Potter

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Kiwanis Korner

By Jame poRteR

At the July 27 Kirtland Kiwanis board meeting, Kirtland Schools Superintendent Chad VanArnhem updated the club on the stadium project. Currently, the project is progressing as scheduled and should be ready for the fall sports season.

The best news is that with adjustments, it is on budget. We all know that completing a project on time and on budget is a miracle, so congratulations are in order.

Actions of the board included approval of $5,000 to support a project providing heat, cooling and required power to the press box atop the high school building. This press box has been in use for many years, but it never

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build credit and a steady mindset for saving money and spending on what I need, instead of what I want,” said Stoves Jr., who plans to eventually transfer to Lynn University in Florida. “I would like to say to Kirtland Kiwanis a very big thank you from my heart for awarding me this scholarship for my education and that you thought about my future.”

Patrick Bak, who also received a $1,500 HH Scholarship, appreciated recognition for his hard work the past four years.

“My family is very proud of all my accomplishments,” said Bak, who plans to go to Ohio Northern University for a dual degree in physics and mechanical engineering. He said the scholarship will help him pay for his education, books and other financial obligations.

Robert Whittaker, awarded the $1,500 Kirtland Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship, plans to attend The Ohio State University for a degree in material science engineering.

“The money from the scholarship will greatly help my studies, as many of the supplies needed to go into courses in materials science can get pretty expensive, and I want to ensure myself the best opportunities to succeed in the field,” he said. “My family and friends are proud of me and they know I’ve put in the work in the classroom and community to deserve the award. I would like to thank the Kirtland Kiwanis for all of the work they do for our schools and community. The support they have given me and other students over the years is a huge reason I am where I am today, and I am extremely grateful for their hard work and kindness.”

Bailey brought special recognition to Erin Potter, daughter of Kirtland Mayor Kevin Potter, who was awarded the nurses scholarship,

was really equipped with the utilities necessary. In other action, the board approved funding to provide 40 backpacks, with school and personal supplies, as a part of a statewide Kiwanis project. The packs will be given to foster children, who often have nothing to call their own.

Additional funds were provided to purchase items for the backpacks to make them age and gender appropriate for the individual child. All funding of projects must be approved by the Kiwanis board of directors and all funds raised by the club must be used in community and school programs.

For information about Kiwanis membership, contact President Mike Sams, 216347-0771.

given to students who have overcome serious medical issues — or had someone in their family going through medical challenges — and excelled in their academic endeavors.

“Erin was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age of 3 years old,” Bailey said. “Erin has gone through multiple rounds of chemotherapy and radiation till age 7. At that time, she also received a bone marrow transplant from her baby sister’s core blood. Another round of chemo was needed with another bone marrow transplant from an anonymous donor to finally bring the disease into remission.

“As coincidence would have it, Erin’s last bone marrow donor shares the same birth date as her,” Bailey continued. “Erin has been in remission ever since (and) is attending Cleveland State University, majoring in French with a psychology minor. She is also getting her teaching certificate and hopes one day to teach French.”

Other recipients were:

• Austin Booth – $1,500 KK Memorial Scholarship, major: political science at University of Cincinnati;

• Maya Hill – $1,500 Key Club Scholarship, major: environmental science at OSU;

• Elizabeth Aranavage –$3,000 Carol Bradac Scholarship, major: biomedical engineering at UC;

• Corinne Greenlee – $1,000 John Bodmer Scholarship, major: nursing at OSU;

• Nikolena Samac –$1,500 HH Scholarship, major: marketing at John Carroll University;

• Nicole Penjoyan and Destiny Marn –$1,000 KK Vocational Scholarship, Penjoyan majoring in early childhood education at Kent State University;

• Nora Sherman – $1,000 LaVerne and James Naughton Lakeland Scholarship, major: ECE at LCC and KSU.

Potter her college scholarship award.

Laketran Giving Free Rides to Polls for Aug. 8 Election

Lake County residents who need a ride to their polling location for the Aug. 8 special election will be able to take Laketran’s Local Routes 1-9 or schedule a door-to-door Dial-aRide for free.

Free rides are also available for early voting before election day at the Lake County Board of Elections, 105 Main St. in Painesville, said Laketran media contact Julia Schick in a press release.

Painesville resident Paul Tirpak recently took advantage of Laketran’s Vote & Ride program to vote early in the special election.

“I’m too old to walk to polls and have no other way to get to vote,” Tirpak said in a statement, regarding why he takes Laketran. “I think it’s important to vote and appreciate Laketran can get me there and the convenience of early voting.”

Transportation should never be a barrier for people who wish to exercise their right to vote, said Laketran CEO Ben Capelle.

“We’re more than happy to make sure our residents have access to the primary election so they can get to the polls or vote early,” he said in a statement.

Polling locations in Lake County are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8.

Residents who prefer to take Laketran’s Local Routes 1-9 need to inform their bus driver when they board that they are going to vote or just voted and the trip will be free, Schick said.

Dial-a-Ride, Laketran’s door-to-door service, will also provide rides to early voting

or polling locations at no charge and require a reservation one to 12 business days in advance, she said, adding to schedule a Dial-aRide reservation, call Laketran customer service at 440-354-6100.

“The board of elections applauds Laketran’s decision to offer free rides to the

polling locations on election day,” said Lake County Board of Elections Director Ross McDonald in a statement. “Many Lake County residents rely on their services to help get them to and from doctors’ appointments or their employers. We view the voting process as something just as vi -

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counselors, administrators, parents and students.

“Mr. Puskas comes to us with a reputation as a strong educational leader with a great work ethic,” VanArnhem said. “He is also known for building meaningful relationships and working well with students, staff and families.”

VanArnhem added Puskas comes from a

tal to the everyday lives of our residents, so we are pleased Laketran is continuing with this program.”

For early voting times or to find your voting location, contact the LCBOE at 440-3502700 or visit their website at www.lakecountyohio.gov/boe/.

strong educational background that will help to continue moving the high school forward in a positive direction.

“I am very excited for our community to meet him,” the superintendent said, noting future announcements will be coming regarding opportunities for students, staff and parents to meet Puskas.

“It is an honor to be in this position and I intend to work hard each day to make this school community proud,” Puskas said. “Kirtland Schools is a district with a strong reputation which includes a talented staff, supportive families and bright and motivated students. As an educator, you simply cannot ask for a better place to serve.”

He added, “I look forward to building relationships, establishing trust and working collaboratively with all stakeholders to continue to deliver a high-quality personalized education to all Kirtland High School students.”

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The Kirtland Public Library is located at 9267 Chillicothe Road. Hours are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information about any of these programs or to register, please call the library at 440-256-7323 or visit www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.

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Adult Events

Knit & Crochet

Aug. 7 • 6-7 p.m.

Knit & Crochet Club is a drop-in event held the first Monday of each month. It will be open to anyone who enjoys knitting, crocheting or is interested in learning. Bring your own supplies.

Color Me Calm Club

Aug. 18 • 2:30 p.m.

Come relax and color with us at the library. We will supply the coloring pages, pencils and music. Feel free to bring your own supplies if you like. Just sign up and show up. Registration requested.

Cookbook Club

Aug. 22 • 6 p.m.

Salads are the theme for this month. Anything goes. Sign up and show up with something to share with the group. Registration requested so you have the pertinent information.

No Pressure Book Discussion

Aug. 28 • 1:30 p.m.

Join us in the Community Room to talk about books. Any books you’ve read recently that you want to recommend to others.

Special Adult Programs

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Aug. 5 • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Come to the back door of the library and dig for treasure in the Book Cellar.

Famous People from Ohio

Aug. 14 • 6:30 p.m.

Susan Cannavino, from Presentations with Pizzazz, will talk about Paul Newman, Clark Gable and Erma Bombeck, just a few of the big names to come out our great state. Please register for this event.

Kirtland Public Library

Recycled Bird Feeder

Aug. 15 • 4-6 p.m.

Decorate a bird feeder for our feathered friends. Sign up and drop in for this program so we have enough supplies.

Quesadilla Cooking Class

Aug. 21 • 5:30 p.m.

Adults, if you have every wanted to try to make quesadillas, this is your chance. We will have a small class learning how to make this delicious and healthy meal. The cost is $12 per person at the door and you will be able to sample what you help make. Bring a bottle of water if you like and a friend. Sign up online, space is limited.

August Youth Programs

Lapsit

Tuesdays • 10 a.m.

Bounces, rhymes, one book, scarves and shakers, geared for families with children under the age of 3. Make friends as you enjoy stories with your child.

When the weather permits, we will have Lapsit outdoors on the courtyard.

Storytime

Wednesdays • 10 a.m.

Enjoy great books, rhymes, songs, and surprises with your child. This storytime is geared for families with children age 5 and under. Make new friends and have fun at the library. When the weather permits, we will have Storytime outdoors on the courtyard.

Special Youth Programs

Meet Me On The Courtyard

Aug. 4 • 10:30 a.m.

Families with children age 5 and under, meet on our gorgeous courtyard to try lots of fun activities. What will you find to explore this month? Come move those muscles, enrich your brain and make new friends as you find out what fun awaits you.

In case of inclement weather, we will meet inside in the Children’s Department. Please register online.

Bump!

Aug. 9 • 2 p.m.

Maintain your multiplication fluency over the summer. Come to the library and play multiplication Bump! games. The winning and losing players can change with the roll of the dice and in the blink of an eye. It’s a painless way to master the multiplication facts.

This game is best for grades 3rd and 4th, and children having difficulty memorizing multiplication facts.

Please register online every adult and every child attending.

Jason R. Lady, Children’s Author

Aug. 19 • 3 p.m.

Jason R. Lady, author of “The Magic Pen Adventure” series, will meet with kids grades 4th through 7th to discuss how he came to be a writer, his writing process and collaborating with books’ cover artists. Participants will engage in a drawing activity

based on Lady’s books.

Please register online every adult and every child attending.

Sage’s Apples

Aug. 25 • 3 p.m.

Sage’s Apples of Chardon will offer an exploration of Sage’s Apples history and ongoing farming activities. Participants will learn how farms grow and change throughout the year — and over generations.

Please register online every adult and every child attending.

Lightning Bug Or Firefly?

Aug. 28 • 6 p.m.

What do you call these cute insects? Families will learn about these symbols of summer and then work together to create an origami lightning bug that actually lights up. Kids, bring your favorite adult.

Please register for this event online.

Geauga Transit Joins with Laketran

By BRian DoeRing BRian@kaRlovecmeDia com

As of June, Geauga County Transit offi cially joined forces with Laketran.

Both Geauga County Commissioners and the Lake County agency signed an agreement to provide additional funding and an expand ed fleet that will better serve the people of Geauga County.

Under the contract, Geauga County Tran sit employees had to be officially laid off and rehired under Laketran’s authority.

“The action taken today was necessary to acknowledge the fact that the positions will no longer exist under Geauga County,” Coun ty Administrator Gerry Morgan said during the Geauga County Commissioners June 15 meeting. “They all became Laketran employ ees effective (June 12) — they’re all employed with Laketran right now.”

The action was taken under the recom mendation of the Geauga County Prosecu tor’s Office, Morgan said in a June 15 press release. Unlike the consolidated services agreement Geauga Public Health made with the Lake County Health District, the agreement with Laketran guarantees employment for all current transit employees.

“The purpose of that agreement is really to make sure that Geauga Transit remains operational in the county,” Morgan said. “With all of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s requirements, there were a lot of rules that they couldn’t do. Under Laketran, there is more they can do.”

Morgan said one of the big things Laket-

“There was a lot of work with Laketran to be able to get that process. We would have never been able to do it internally within the county,” he said.

Commissioner Ralph Spidalieri said the whole goal for commissioners was to secure a positive change for Geauga Transit employees.

“Some of these employees that went over to Laketran have also received (pay) increases from when they were over here. I’ve actu-

Spidalieri said.

If the agreement is terminated, Geauga Transit would return under the auspices of the Geauga County Commissioners and the employees would be brought back, Morgan said.

Geauga Transit employees will continue to work out of their current facility on Merritt Road, he added.

“From the public’s perspective, there won’t really be any difference. The buses may

Geauga Transit,” Morgan said.

Commissioner Tim Lennon said the motion did not terminate the employees, adding one could argue they were not laid off since they already had secured jobs.

“The commissioners, from the beginning, were making sure that all the employees still had jobs and that nothing would change front-facing for the residents of the county,” Lennon said. “That was our two big things that we wanted to make sure would stay in place.”

LCC Announces New Ohio Leadership Academy Grads

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Two leaders at Lakeland Community College have graduated as fellows of the newest class of the Ohio Leadership Academy for Student Success.

They are Stephanie Brown, associate provost for institutional research and college registrar and Mike Fisher, vice president and general counsel.

The academy — sponsored by the Ohio Association of Community Colleges and funded by several national organizations — is the first of its kind in the nation to gather mid-level faculty and staff for a year of training, ex-

changing ideas and immersion in how to promote student success, said Kerry Jonke, LCC’s assistant director for marketing and communications, in a statement.

“The program is a fantastic opportunity to share ideas and best practices with other institutions across Ohio,” said LCC President Morris W. Beverage Jr. in a statement. “The knowledge gained will help Lakeland staff to better support the success of our students.”

The OACC created the academy in 2019 to reverse mid-level management turnover by strengthening internal advancement pipelines within the state’s 23 community colleges, Jonke said, adding Michigan, New York

and Texas are among states now replicating Ohio’s initiative.

The president of each of Ohio’s community colleges nominated two employees as fellows. The fellows then met in-person six times throughout the year for two-day meetings and worked on group projects between sessions, according to LCC.

The sessions, focused specifically on evidence-based strategies for student success, included Ohio’s higher education policy landscape and aspects of a presidential leadership curriculum provided by the Washington, D.C.-based Aspen Institute — one of the partners of the program, Jonke said in a statement.

“The leadership academy brings together people with different higher ed roles to allow a deeper understanding of how parts of each school mesh to create student success models,” said Laura Rittner, executive director of

the OACC’s Success Center for Ohio Community Colleges, in a statement. “The new fellows have learned how to implement transformational changes in their colleges that allow the best chances for students to both succeed and excel in their academic pursuits.”

Supporting and mentoring talented higher ed administrators is crucial at a time when workers with job-ready degrees are needed in in-demand fields such as health care and nursing, business, teaching and information technology, Jonke said, adding this demand is also increasing as Ohio welcomes dynamic new companies in the electric vehicle battery, semiconductor and cloud storage sectors.

The OACC represents the presidents and trustees of the state’s 23 public two-year institutions that work to advance community colleges through policy advocacy and professional development. For more information, visit www.ohiocommunitycolleges.org.

United Way Hosts HeroFest Aug. 20

United Way of Lake County is hosting a free HeroFest event Aug. 20 for all Lake County first-responders and their immediate family members.

The event will be held at Classic Auto Group Park — home of the Lake County Captains — at 35300 Vine St. in Eastlake, with gates opening at 12 p.m. and the game starting at 1 p.m.

Lake County first-responders and their families — which includes personnel in law enforcement, fire, EMT and dispatch — will get free admission (with advance registration at uwlc.org/herofest-2023) to the Lake County Captains game versus the Peoria Chiefs; free food and beverages; two tickets for alcoholic beverages for those 21 years of age or older; and putt-putt, said UWLC media contact Tami Lewis in a statement.

Raffle baskets and a 50/50 raffle will also be available.

“It is our pleasure to honor our community’s first-responders for their unwavering and tireless dedication to keeping us safe,” said UWLC President and CEO Dione DeMitro.

“These brave men and women put their lives on the line with courage, compassion and professionalism every day and we are forever grateful.”

The event is open to the public for a general admission fee of $50 per person with advance registration at uwlc.org/herofest-2023. This includes all of the same benefits first-responders and their families will enjoy, Lewis said, adding those unable to attend but who wish to show their support can purchase a first-responder a $5 coffee or beer at uwlc. org/herofest-2023.

All proceeds will benefit first-responders’ scholarships through The Lakeland Foundation, mental health services provided at Crossroads Health and UWLC.

The event is sponsored by Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Griffin Technology Group, Lighthouse Advisers, Somich & Associates, The News-Herald, Tonti Construction and Lakeland Community College.

Additional sponsorship opportunities can be found at uwlc.org/herofest-23 or by emailing tlewis@uwlc.org.

Lakeland Foundation Receives Historic Donation

The Lakeland Foundation recently received the largest gift of money from a donor it ever has in its 40-year history — an amount totaling nearly $2.33 million.

The money, from an estate of a local donor who wishes to remain anonymous, will be used to establish an endowed scholarship fund for students in Lakeland Community College’s nursing program to assist future health care professionals in pursuit of their nursing careers, according to the foundation.

The donor had a relationship with The Lakeland Foundation for many years, having

given regularly to support nursing scholarships, said Kerry Jonke, media contact for the foundation, in a press release.

“We are grateful that The Lakeland Foundation was chosen as the recipient of the estate,” said Greg Sanders, vice president for institutional advancement and executive director of the foundation, in a statement. “We know this donor felt strong ties to Lakeland and we are proud to honor their legacy. From conversations we had, I know that this donor thought very highly of Lakeland’s nursing program and wanted to ensure future students would have access to a Lakeland education.”

Connie Bowler, a registered nurse, added the donor’s longstanding career in healthcare “positively impacted the lives of thousands of patients and this transformational gift will continue to impact students in the healthcare field for generations to come.”

“This individual had an appreciation for high quality healthcare and Lakeland’s nursing program helps to deliver that care regionally, nationally and globally,” she said.

For more information about the foundation’s scholarships, visit Lakeland’s financial aid website.

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☐ I am a PAID MAPLE LEAF SUBSCRIBER entitled to 20 WORDS or less FREE each week. (Words over 20 will be billed at 50¢ per word.) NO BUSINESS ADS. Please include subscriber number ___________ (found on mailing label)

☐ I would like to be a MAPLE LEAF SUBSCRIBER and advertise for FREE. Enclosed is $50 for an in-county 12-month subscription (subscription rate valid through 12/31/23)

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Free Subscriber Ads can run a maximum of four weeks, then MUST be renewed. NAME

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