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FIFTY YEARS IN MUNSONVILLE SEASONS by D. Asa Bennett ummers during the mid to late seventies saw exciting times on windy, Sunday afternoons. With about four or five lightning class sailboats and several others of various sizes, racing regattas formed and competed in the full gamut of wind conditions available on Granite Lake. Gentle to no wind resulted in more drifting than racing and at least one such warm day ended in a water balloon exchange as competing boats drifted past each other both firing broadsides of missiles which burst with a refreshing gush of cool water. Then there was the opposite extreme, northwest winds would whip the lake into a frothy, frenzy of whitecaps atop three foot waves. This always began a race with a wild time at the start line with all boats vying for a space between starting line buoys, barely large enough for two or three boats, but all vying at the instant the “start” horn blew. There were early starts, collisions, and failures to yield right of way, all of which drew penalties enforced by the “Committee" boat standing by the start line. Spinnakers deployed in these conditions were always exciting and sometimes disastrous. One of those blustery days caused a main stay on one boat, weakened from corrosion, to fail and resulted in breaking the mast – a disastrous end for that racer. On another day our Lightning was flying a Genoa Jib on a broad reach and really steaming along at a good speed when the compressive load on the jim pole supporting the tail of the sail became too great in a sudden gust and it exploded in splinters with a resounding report.
S NELSON COMMUNITY FORUM A GREAT SUCCESS Karen Tolman, Steering Committee Member he work of the Nelson Community Forum on September 17 & 18, 2010, is over and now the work toward its resultant goals has begun. I think all involved would say that it was a great success, our goals were reached, and it was a good time. The event was a phenomenal show of community interest and support with well over 100 participants, many of whom also volunteered to help with the planning aspect. Thank you all. The Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music was an ideal venue for accommodating the Forum, which was facilitated by Jack Calhoun of Antioch New England Institute. Thank you Apple Hill for your generosity, and thank you Jack for your many hours of guidance through this process. On Friday night we gathered for registration and a potluck supper. Then, with dessert barely digesting, as we were settling down to begin the facilitated work of the evening, the power went out! But the power of the participants surged on as we literally and figuratively lit our way through the rest of the evening. We began with a couple of brief presentations: opening comments by Rick Church (a printed copy is available at
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the library), and current demographic information by Lisa Murphy of the Southwest Regional Planning Commission both accompanied by Warren Hammack on the flashlight. We continued with an overview of the forum process upon which we were about to embark. With easels and flip charts at the ready, and by now a back-up generator providing a wee bit of light, Jack led us through a brief calling-out from the floor of what we currently like about Nelson and what we'd like to see going forward. Then we counted off around the room to form ten groups. Each group was given a broadly defined topic to discuss: for example, (continued on page 3)
(continued on page 4) Participants register for the Community Forum.
TOWN OF NELSON N e ls o n & th e N e w H a m p s h ire Wild lif e Ac tio n P la n his year the Nelson Conservation Commission was selected to work with the "Taking Action for Wildlife" team to develop goals and actions for wildlife habitat protection based on the New Hampshire Wildlife Action Plan. Frank Mitchell and Amanda Stone from the UNH Cooperative Extension and Lindsey Webb of NH Fish and Game met with the Commission to give an overview of the Plan and offer guidance. The Plan was completed in 2005 and is the most comprehensive assessment ever done of the state's
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wildlife and their habitats. The Plan gives detailed profiles of 123 species and 27 habitats in greatest need of conservation. It also suggests strategies for restoring and maintaining these critical species and habitats. An example of habitat preservation was highlighted by a hike sponsored by the Commission to the Kulish Ledges in October. More than 100 acres were bought some 20 years ago by the Harris Center to protect the location of the best bobcat habitat in the county. It was named after John Kulish who once trapped them there but later became their strongest protector. Plans are now underway by the Commission to reach individual local landowners of important natural areas by providing them with the most current information provided by the state Plan and by in-depth local studies that will help them make informed decisions about managing their land.
The Nelson Conservation Commission “ In th e e n d th e w a y w e tre a t th e la n d a f f e c ts n o t o n ly fis h a n d g a m e b u t a ll lif e , in c lu d in g o u r o w n .” Lee Peery Director, NH Fish and Game
MUNSONVILLE LADIES GROUP BAZAAR our friends in the Munsonville Ladies Group would like to personally invite you to a Christmas Country Bazaar on Sa tu rd a y , D e c e m b e r 11, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Chapel by the Lake in Munsonville. There will be handmade gift items, baked goods, jellies, jams, fudge, ornaments, table linens, and polar fleece vests, hats, mittens, and scarves. There will also be a “cookie walk”. A lunch of soup, chili and sandwiches will be served. Come along and bring a friend. There will be plenty of good Christmas Cheer!
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3. Communication Among Residents 4. Family Services (continued from page 1) 5. History & Natural Resources 6. Communication & Mentoring Effective Community Leadership: A 7. Group Gathering & Community Broader Definition; Physical Infrastructure Gathering Spaces and Services: The Basics that Serve Our 8. Transportation Needs; Use of Natural Resources: Water, 9. Shared Infrastructure Energy and Materials; or Growth and Development: Are We Planning Well? We again each chose one of the nine Each discussion would be facilitated by breakout groups to work with for further community volunteers who had trained by discussion. Using a grid chart to Jack Calhoun. Thank you to our 22 volunteer facilitators. Meanwhile, thanks to Yankee preparedness, a few of our participants found glove-compartment flashlights and headlamps that were ample enough to light our way to ten small break-out rooms at the Apple Hill complex to begin our "thinking". These break-out rooms, prepared in advance with easels, flip charts, colored markers and chairs, were also dark. With additional scrambling around for lights, each group had at least one light. I happened to participate in the group whose broad topic was Effective Jack Calhoun gives direction to forum Community Leadership. Our one little facilitators. penlight became an instant metaphor for successful leadership. Lew Derby and determine potential impact and feasibility, Pamela White facilitated our group. They we were charged with identifying and took charge of the little light and passed it evaluating possible projects to present to around the group as they kindled our the full group. discussion, and somehow simultaneously Then there was lunch! First Choice gave light to our comments as they (http://firstco urse.o rg /) catered a recorded them on the flip charts. plentiful and very tasty buffet lunch. Our group was charged with Many of us took advantage of the warm compiling a list of what we felt sunny day to sit outside and eat with community leadership strengths, concerns, friends and neighbors and to meet people and visions for the future should be. We we had not met before. "flip-charted" all of our comments, and While we enjoyed the sunny then honed them down into a handful of afternoon, the newest honed-down flip agreed-upon key issues for now and the charts were displayed outside the barn for future. The other nine break-out groups (with different topics) were led through a similar process by their facilitators. By Saturday morning the power was back on. After coffee, tea and donated goodies from Bagel Works, we settled in again to get to work. The ten flip chart easels upon which the previous evening's work had been consolidated were now set up outside the Apple Hill barn. A designee from each group presented their findings to the full group. After identifying similarities among the ten charts, it became evident that nine Forum participants discuss group ideas. issues emerged as important for our town to further study. They were, in random us to peruse - 9 charts presenting 26 order: different projects. Even though we knew that these 26 amazing ideas had to be 1. Cooperatives further cut, it was heartening to see the 2. Taxation/Land Use
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depth of thought and consideration that went into developing these areas of common interest. We were each given four sticky notes for voting on which ideas deserved top priority - having previously decided that only six "winners" would be moved forward at this time. It was made clear that none of these 26 ideas should be discarded, but rather saved for future consideration. Our next step was to meet to form committees for the purpose of moving forward with the chosen projects. Although we did have some attrition among participants by this time, each committee finished up the day with a solid core of interested members for the top six ideas. They are: Activities and Outreach Contact: Jan Perry or Betsey Church Preserving our Natural Resources through Education Contact: Tom Murray or Linda Cates Expanded Use of Public and Private Spaces Contact: Kathy Schillemat The "Gathering Place" Contact: Beth Williams Regionalization Contact: Sandy Mackenzie or Sam Osherson Community Resource Guide Contact: Linda Singer You will be able to follow the progress of these groups through Moving in Step's weekly e-mail message to which you can subscribe at the Moving In Step website, http://www.movinginstep.org, or at http://www.townofnelson.com. If any of these projects interest you, please get in touch with the contact person to offer your help. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. And after the Forum? An extensive final report is being prepared as we speak. We have saved all the flip charts - and no entry will be omitted from the report. All of our/your comments show tremendous thought, care and insight and will be included in the report for everyone to ponder. This final report will be made a v a i l a b l e o n l i n e a t http://www.movinginstep.org or at http://www.townofnelson.com , and copies will be available at the library and at the selectmen's office, or by request for a small fee. Thank you from the entire Steering Committee to all of you who participated in this community event.
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MUNSONVILLE SEASONS (continued from page 1) White caps always assured an eventful race! S o m e co n tests b ecam e contentious during the race, with boat skippers loudly screaming quotes of chapter and verse of the rule book to support a charge of violation. The end of the season was marked by a dinner with trophy awards presented to the season winner. The Lake then calm ed from summer’s frenetic activity. Boats and motors were stored fo r winter, swimmers became trekkers. The few remaining “summer cottages” closed until the new spring. Late September and early October bring a dramatic and calming new feel to our lovely lake. A hush arrives with the shorter days and cooler nights. The cooling greenness of summer foliage is magically transformed into soft browns, warm yellow and gold, flaming orange and reds, presenting a comforter for the spirit to ease the transition to the bluster of fall and the eventual harsh chill of winter. The calm of early morning in autumn on the lake provides a flawless mirror to reflect with perfection the burst of vibrant hues God has painted on the surrounding hillsides covered with oak, beech, maple, ash and the contrasting dark green of evergreens. As the colored mantel drops from the trees, a soft breeze carries them to the lake where they form bright flotillas drifting aimlessly until they reach a shore or sink to the bottom to continue in their appointed cycle. Granite Lake is ready again for the next season it faces according to God’s infinite and perfect plan. Spring around Granite Lake was always welcome and brought many changes of feel, sight, smell and sound. Before the end of mud season, but with a newly warmed sun, all life, animal and plant begin to stir. This all came later than in nearby Keene because Granite Lake is nearly 800 feet higher at about 1200 feet above sea level and always cooler than the lower lying towns. Nearly as dependable as the pussy willow as a harbinger of the new season was “Perley” on his first trip to the store for supplies since winter had burst upon us. We would see him walking
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along with a long gnarled walking stick in one hand while the other grasped a grayish sack slung over his rounded shoulder. The long grey winter's beard flowing in the spring breeze just matched the floppy felt hat perched on top. Perley Swett, a legend in his own time as the “Hermit of Taylor Pond”, lived only about three miles from downtown Munsonville, but we never saw him except those few early spring mornings. His granddaughter recently wrote a charming book about Perley, his poetry and his family. This is part four of Don Bennett’s reminiscences of his family’s life in Munsonville. The continuation and final part will be in the next issue of the Grapevine in March.
CHURCH NEWS from Hope Lothrop Ne ls o n Co n g re g atio n al Ch u rc h ecember 5 at 6:00 pm we shared in our traditional “Hanging of the Greens” to decorate our sanctuary. The Nelson Town Band played in the balcony while we decorated. Then at 7:00 we assembled on the front steps for Carol singing and lighting the Christmas trees. After the caroling and tree-lighting cocoa and cookies were enjoyed by all in Henry Melville Hall. It was a festive time. During Advent we are singing Christmas Carols beginning at 9:20 a.m. each Sunday morning just before our service begins. Come join us and be prepared to call out a request for your favorite Christmas Carol to be sung. There is a “Giving” tree at the church with names of children on stars and suggested items that would make their Christmas a happy one. Please bring your wrapped gift(s) back to church by December 19 with the star attached to your package. December 19, at 9:30 a.m., the Sunday School will present its
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Christmas Pageant during our regular worship. The Nelson Town Band will hold a Holiday Concert at 4:00 p.m. in the Town Hall on December 19. The Church will hold its traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Come join us as we celebrate our Savior’s birth at 7:00 pm on December 24th. The Town Band will play prior to the beginning of the service. There will be special music, lessons, and carols, culminating with a circle of candlelight as our youth spread the Christ-light to the congregation. Come join us for this beautiful service celebrating the gift of Jesus. It’s finally printed! We have copies of the new church directory available one per church household. The names, addresses and email addresses were correct as far as we can tell as of the printing! Thanks to all who helped to get this directory produced! There are can d id p h o t o s o f th e ch urch community, posed pictures of those families who chose to have their pictures taken, address pages and more pages of faces and activities where you can see the Spirit at work! We are going to perform Bob Franke’s Epiphany Cantata “Star in the West” on the first Sunday of Epiphany, January 9th. We performed this a couple years ago and it was so well received we decided to do it again. We welcome those who don’t ordinarily sing in the choir to join us each week in the rehearsals for this Cantata. Please speak with our musician, Deanna Zilske if you would like to participate. Please note that there is a new email address for the church nelsonchurchucc@gmail.com.
Ch ap e l-b y -th e -Lake orship services are held at 10:00 a.m. with Bible Study f o l l o w i n g t h e W o r s h ip service. On December 19, 5:30 p.m. we will share our Christmas Service. Please come participate in this special worship service.
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LIBRARY NEWS from Kris Finnegan Some New Book Selections at the Olivia Rodham Memorial Library hese are some of the items that have arrived at the Nelson Library in October and November. Come to the library and get a DVD or a book, or email us at library@townofnelson.com to request a book, DVD or audio book that you would like to use. We also have audio books that may be downloaded to an MP3 player, an EBook, or an I Pod. You may browse the hundreds of titles at nh.lib.overdrive.com.
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G RA PEVINE -2 Grapevine-2 is a quarterly newsletter serving the Nelson/Munsonville community and is sponsored by the Nelson Congregational Church. It is made possible mostly by voluntary donations from readers, with some supplementary assistance from the church. Should donations exceed costs, the surplus goes to the church. Contributions of articles, ideas, photos, or art are always welcome. To contact the Grapevine-2, call Elizabeth Williams (Beth) at 847-9064, or email to: elizabeth48@earthlink.net, or snailmail to: Grapevine-2 75 Log Cabin Road Nelson, NH 03457 Grapevine-2 Committee& Friends: Hope Lothrop Kelly French Bert Wingerson Beth Williams Susan Hansel
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Non-fiction Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History by S.C. Gwynne Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms of New England and Eastern Canada by David L. Spahr Forward From Here: Leaving Middle Age and Other Unexpected Adventures by Reeve Lindbergh Women, Food and God: an Unexpected Path to Almost Everything by Geneen Roth Complete Illustrated Guide to Runes by Nigel Pennick Pastures of Plenty: the Future of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Conservation in New England by John E. Carroll The Real Dirt: Toward Food Sufficiency and Farm Sustainability in New England by John C. Carroll Adult Fiction Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin The Brave by Nicholas Evans Good Daughters by Joyce Maynard Distant Hours by Kate Morton (the third in her popular trilogy) Man in the Woods by Spencer Scott Djibouti by Elmore Leonard False Friend by Myla Goldberg Our Kind of Traitor by John Le Carre The Lion by Nelson DeMille Storm Prey by John Sanford Drama and Health DVD's 500 Days of Summer Blue State Curse of the Pink Panther Trail of the Pink Panther Griffin and Phoenix Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Heart Health Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for High Blood Pressure Missouri Breaks Opal Dream CD Audio Books Fall of Giants by Ken Follet Send No Flowers by Sandra Brown Time Thief by Linda Buckley-Archer (part 2 of the Gideon Series for children and the young of heart)
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY N e w s fro m th e Frie n d s o f th e O liv ia R o d h a m M e m o ria l Lib ra ry he Annual Meeting of the Olivia Rodham Library was held at the library on July 27, 2010. The following officers were elected: Susan Hansel, President; Betsey Church, Treasurer; Carol Heath, Secretary; Members-at-Large: Martha Collins, Sandy Ferguson, Elaine Giacomo, and Pamela White. The Annual Book Sale was a huge success again this year. We had many generous donations of books throughout the year and numerous volunteers to sort, move and sell not only books but CDs, DVDs and videos. The volunteers who gave such valuable help are: Laurie Smith, Rick Church, Russ Thomas, Earl Creasy, Owen Iselin, Mirela Weiss, Bruce McSheehy, Pamela W hite, Tynesha Viscaino, Martha Collins, Linda Cates, Margaret Schillemat, Olivia Pratt, Richie Pratt, Rebecca Pratt, Riley Pratt, Julio Razquin, Max Nunnemaker, Dave Bower, Sandy Ferguson and Kris Finnegan. The sale generated a total of $2013.25, including membership dues and sales of book bags. The Friends used some of the proceeds from the sale to purchase four new 6 foot tables that are light-weight and easy to store, to be used at the sale next year. We also donated $1000.00 for the purchase of new books, and we bought a new PC and monitor for the librarian. Volunteers are always welcome at the library. Just contact Kris Finnegan at 847-3214. We welcome the donation of gently used books and other media. A reminder: we do not accept textbooks or out-of-date manuals and reference books. Donations can be made year-round anytime during library hours. We are so fortunate to have an active, vibrant library in our community that has current b o oks, CD s, DV D s and state-of-the-art computers available at no charge. Let’s give it our support.
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Juvenile Fiction The Gardener by S.A. Bodeen American Beauty: an A List Novel by Zoey Dean
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Home Services R u b b is h re m o v a l Granite Lake Services, Ed Schillemat, 847-3290. Ga rd e n in g , cleaning, animal care. Organic vegetables in season and cut flowers - Barbara Fraser, 847-9555. Ga rd e n in g , pretty, manicured lawns, spring and fall clean-up, brush & chainsaw work Owen Iselin- 933-0680. SP C o m m Sta rp o w e r - Home TV and Satellite Systems, High Speed Internet access, 2-w ay R adio , S o un d Rein fo rcem en t, H o m e Theatre w w w .ST A R P O W E R -satellite.tv o r wildjimwilder@aol.com. Music Gu ita r I n s tru c tio n - Beginner through advanced instruction in folk, blues, and jazz styles. Liza Constable, 847-3067. M u s ic f o r w e d d in g s and other occasions - New England country dance music, folk, blues, jazz. Nat Hewitt & Liza Constable, 847-3067. M u n s o n v ille Au d io Location & Studio Recording / Sound Reinforcement. Pro-grade mixing, high resolution digital recording, microphones & signal processing coupled to custom monitor mixes and an extremely powerful yet well mannered FOH sound system. High quality recordings expertly mixed, mastered & made ready for distribution. D em o recordings a specialty. 603 499-2904 Web: www.MunsonvilleAudio.Com EMail: CJLeake@MunsonvilleAudio.Com M u s ic Le s s o n s - Banjo, Bass, Electric Guitar and Acoustic Guitar. Rock and Roll, Bluegrass, Country Western, Folk. All levels. Ages 12 to 112. Teaching music for 20+ years. Jonathan Smith 827-3036 ***Note: Grapevine ads are free to local residents. Please inform us if you need to change or delete an ad. Thanks.
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NEXT ISSUE he next issue of the Grapevine-2 will be published in March before Nelson Town Meeting. I f y o u have submissions for this issue, please have them to Beth Williams by mid February. You may email submissions (preferred) to elizabeth48@earthlink.net or mail them to 75 Log Cabin Road, Nelson, NH, 03457. If you have questions you may call 847-9064. And remember.... you may view the Grapevine in color on the Town of N e l s o n w e b s i t e a t www.townofnelson.com as well as keep up with other town happenings.
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MONADNOCK FOLKLORE SOCIETY CONTRA DANCES he Monadnock Folklore Society Second Saturday Dances in the Nelson Town Hall will be continuing throughout the winter. The hall opens at 7:30 p.m. with a workshop for newcomers to learn some basic steps or a refresher for folks who might not have danced for a while. The main dance starts at 8:00 p.m. and goes until 11:00 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and students. Questions about the dance? Call Lisa Sieverts at 827-3044.
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Check out the MFS web site for calendar information for many folk music & dance events in the greater Monadnock Region (not just Nelson activities). The site is regularly updated with new articles, local lore, profiles of musicians, and recordings. http://www.monadnockfolk.org Other MFS events in Nelson N e ls o n So ls tic e P a rty December 18, 2010, 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm ~~~~~~~~~~ C h ris tm a s N ig h t D a n c e December 25, 2010, 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Amy Cann and Bob McQuillen will provide tunes with the normal Nelson variety of callers.
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Emergency (Mutual Aid) . . . . . . . . . . 911 All fire, illness, and accident calls Selectmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-0047 Old Brick Schoolhouse; Tuesday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon Wednesday, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Meeting Thursday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon Mike Blaudshun (chair), Margaret Schillemat, Warren Hammack Town Clerk/Tax Collector . . . . 847-9043 Old Brick Schoolhouse, Tuesday, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Wednesday, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon Teri Upton (Notary Public) Town Administrative Asst. . . . . 847-0047 Joan Bosely Planning Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-9082 Old Brick Schoolhouse 2 nd Thursday, 7 p.m. Kathy Schillemat, Chair Zoning Board-Adjustment . . . . 847-3403 Old Brick Schoolhouse 1 st Tuesday, 7 p.m. Dona Girvan, Chair Highway Department . . . . . . . . 847-9705 Mike Tarr, at Town Barn Fire Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-9045 Rick Lothrop Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-1291 Richard Pratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chief Building Sexton . . . . . . . . . . . . 933-0680 Owen Iselin State Representatives, District 24: Daniel A. Eaton Tara A. Sad . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucy Weber State Senator, District 7 & 8: Harold Janeway . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Odell Supervisors of the Checklist . . . 847-3206 Betsey Church, Chair, Susan Peery, Carol Newcombe Olivia Rodham Memorial Library . . . . . . . . . 847-3214 Kris Finnegan, Librarian HOURS Monday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tues, Wed, Thurs 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Nelson School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-3408 School Board - 2 nd Wednesday, 4 p.m. at Nelson School Conservation Commission . . . . 847-9995 Bud French, Chair Youth Groups: Cub Scouts Boy Scouts, Rich Crowe 4-H
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