ONSC 2024 January/February Newsletter by McConnell Golf

JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2024

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YOUR CLUB

OLD NORTH STATE CLUB STAFF

HOURS OF OPERATION

David Wilson | General Manager dwilson@oldnorthstateclub.com

CLUBHOUSE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Isaac Spencer | Executive Chef chef@oldnorthstateclub.com

Monday-Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday | Closed Sunday | Closed

CONCIERGE Wednesday-Friday | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday | 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Sunday | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

MEN'S LOUNGE Thursday-Saturday | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Hannah Ridenhour | Catering and Activities Director hridenhour@oldnorthstateclub.com Chad Flowers | Triad Membership Director cflowers@mcconnellgolf.com Justin Mathers | Director of Golf Operations jmathers@oldnorthstateclub.com Chris Chapman | Golf Course Superintendent cchapman@oldnorthstateclub.com Chris Callicutt | Director of Sports & Wellness ccallicutt@oldnorthstateclub.com Robin Bowers | Accounting Manager rbowers@oldnorthstateclub.com Michael Gutterson | Dock Master marina@oldnorthstateclub.com William Davis | Food & Beverage Manager wdavis@oldnorthstateclub.com

CONTACT LIST Administrative Office: 336.461.4447 Dining Reservations: 336.461.4447

MARINA HOURS

Membership Information: 919.601.2940

Thursday-Sunday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Club Manager: 336.461.4447 x 225 Catering and Events: 336.461.4447 x 232

TENNIS PRO-SHOP HOURS

Golf Shop: 336.461.2610

Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday | CLOSED

Marina: 336.461.4456 Lodge Reservations: 336.461.2477 Accounting Office: 743.202.2952 ONSCA Office: 336.461.5344 Turn House at #10 Tee: 336.461.2614 Old North State Realty: 336.461.4492

IN THIS ISSUE Your Club...……………….……………..….……................……....….…....2 Club Update & ONSC Buzz................................................3 From the Kitchen..............……….........….…..........................4-7 Photo Gallery..........................................................................7 McConnell Golf News..........................................................8 Tee it Up..............................................................................9-12 Recreational News.......................................................13-15

FEATURED ON THE FRONT COVER

Cookies of the Month......................................Back Cover

It was a beautiful weekend at the lake. Photos by @beebs8lee, Betty Lee

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CLUB UPDATE A MESSAGE FROM YOUR GENERAL MANAGER I hope everyone had a magical holiday season. It was wonderful to see so many of our members & families attend the Santa Brunch and Christmas Party. I hope you enjoyed it as much as our team did while planning and executing the events. Happy New Year!! It is hard to believe 2023 is in the rearview mirror now. We had an eventful 2023 with the golf course renovation and improvements in the clubhouse. 2024 will bring new pickleball hard courts and other improvements throughout the club. Hannah is settling into her position and is planning lots of events for 2024. We hope you will come out and support her creative ideas. You can continue to view events online and make reservations as well. Please note that we will continue the 48-hour cancellation policy for some of our events. We have had great turnout this past year and have seen a demand for the Holiday Weekend Celebrations and will increase seating so all of our members can attend. William is also working with Hannah to plan additional special member events like our bourbon dinners. We are looking at planning a Tequila Dinner, a Wine Dinner, featuring Childress Wines and my personal favorite – Scotch, Steak & Stogies. I like to blend great food, great drink and education with these events. Utilizing experts in the areas of distilled spirits, and cigars, paired with Chef Issac’s take on his menu makes for a great evening. And last, but certainly not least, we will be starting our Trivia Nights with “T.” Please stay tuned for the dates for all the upcoming special events. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Club in the new year. Cheers, David M. Wilson | General Manager

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@beebs8lee Sunday’s stunning surprise sunset

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FROM THE KITCHEN A NOTE FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE CHEF Hello Everyone, I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season with family and friends. A new year means a fresh start and new beginnings. This is my favorite time of the year in kitchen because we get a chance to look at the previous year to look at what works and what we can do better. I’m looking forward to this year at Old North State Club to being the best one yet for the Culinary Team and the Food and Beverage team as a whole. We appreciate every member and guest that has a bite to eat by the lake. We are trying are best to grow as chefs, and I hope it shows. See you at a table by the lake,

LENTIL AND BEAN STEW WITH GREMOLATA

Isaac J. Spencer Executive Chef

Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 55 mins Yield: 10 Ingredients 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (about 2 cups) 5 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 5 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped, divided 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste 2 teaspoons black pepper, divided, plus more to taste 1 1/2 cups dried French green lentils 2 fresh or dried bay leaves 2 (6-inch) rosemary sprigs 5 cups water, plus more as needed 1/4 cup packed chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest plus 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divide 6 cups cooked mixed beans (such as cannellini, kidney, or cranberry)

TRIVA WITH TACOS & T Thursday, December 29 | 6:00pm-8:00pm | $20++ Per Person Ending the year with a request to bring back trivia nights! Hosted by our one and only Tzaddi. Featuring a build your own taco buffet. Menu Chips and Queso Taco Station: Pico de Gallo, Cilantro, Onion, Pineapple Salsa, Jalapeño Aioli, Guacamole, Radishes, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Chicken Asada, Crispy Shrimp, Beef Barbacoa, Pork Carnitas Black beans Cilantro rice Mojo Roasted Chicken Tres Leches Cake Churros Reservations are requested

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Directions 1. Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, 1 tablespoon garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring often, until garlic is fragrant and tomato juices begin to caramelize, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in lentils, bay leaves, rosemary sprigs, and 5 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce heat to mediumlow, and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are just tender, 20 to 25 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, stir together parsley, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon garlic. Let mixture stand 10 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup oil, and season with salt to taste. 3. Add beans, remaining 4 teaspoons salt, and remaining 1 teaspoon pepper; stir to combine. If needed, stir in additional water to thin stew. Cook over low, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until beans are heated through and lentils are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon gremolata over servings of stew.

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JANUARY EVENTS

COMFORT NIGHT Friday, January 5 | 5:00pm-8:00pm | $20++ Per Person Comfort Night will be offered in addition to the a la carte dinner menu. Menu Old North State Salad Pork Masala with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Green Bean Shrimp Alfredo with Broccoli Grilled Sirloin, Tomato Concasse, Shaved Parmesan, Fried Herb Potatoes, Squash Medley

BIRTHDAY NIGHT Thursday, January 11 | 5:00pm-8:00pm If you have a birthday in January, we welcome you to come enjoy a meal at the clubhouse on us.

Reservations are requested

RHINOLEAF DOCUMENTARIES Friday, January 12 | 5:00pm-6:15pm | $20++ Per Person

PUB NIGHT Saturday, January 6 | 5:00pm-9:00pm We will be featuring a pub-style bar menu along with select beer specials this evening. Save the Date! Reservations are requested

RhinoLeap will present three 20-minute documentaries Friday, January 12th at Old North State club house at no charge. The three chosen for viewing this evening will be: 1. Dustie Gregson, the owner of The Table in Asheboro. She will tell her story of her vision of seeking the beautiful in the forgotten spaces. The vision has spread from her successful restaurant to additional downtown buildings and mill spaces in need of revival. 2. Leigh-Kathryn Bonner who is the founder/CEO of BeeDowntown based in Raleigh. This company installs and maintains beehives on the corporate campuses of many of America’s leading corporations. Ms. Bonner was listed on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs 2019 list.

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3. Kamal Bell and his Sankofa Farms, where he looks to agriculture and to the past to break down educational barriers for young African American men and women. Kamal doesn’t come from an agricultural background, and the path to farming wasn’t a straight one. He grew up in Durham and studied Animal Science at North Carolina A&T State University.

Wednesday, | 6:00pm-8:00pm OLDJanuary NORTH10 STATE OF MIND | $20++ Per Person Come enjoy the game! We will be having heavy hors d'oeuvres as we enjoy our competitive friends and family. Reservations are requested

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PAGE Reserve your seats. Staying for dinner? Please let us know.

Reservations are required

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JANUARY EVENTS

COMFORT NIGHT Thursday, January 18 | 5:00pm-8:00pm | $20++ Per Person Comfort Night will be offered in addition to the a la carte dinner menu. Menu Old North State Salad Chicken Pot Pie Shepard’s Pie Reservations are requested

SEAFOOD NIGHT Friday, January 26 | 5:00pm-9:00pm | $38++ Per Person Join us for Seafood Night! Menu Harvest Salad Classic Caesar Salad New England Clam Chowder Tempura Cali Rolls Fresh Shucked East Coast Oysters Shrimp Cocktail Honey Shrimp Pineapple & Sweet Chili Glazed Salmon Cheese Biscuits Yeast Rolls Roasted Root Vegetables Garlic Mashed Potatoes Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Assorted Desserts Reservations are requested

BOURBON NIGHT Thursday, January 25 | 6:30pm-8:00pm Enjoy a variety of bourbon, paired with Chef’s choice selections. Learn about each bourbon by our guest speaker from the Buffalo Trace Distillery.

Menu Staring off with a Smoked Old Fashioned ft. Sazerac Rye Pan Roasted Salmon, Red Grits, Braised Greens, Thomas Bros. Country Ham Gravy Paired with Buffalo Trace Roast Joyce Farm Duck Breast, Sweet Potato Farm Hash, Cherry Jus Paired with Weller’s 12

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Every Wednesday | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Half priced bottles of wine

Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin, Duck Fat Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Bacon Bourbon Cream Paired with Eagle Rare

Every Wednesday night, Old North State Club invites you to come for dinner and offers a great deal. HALF PRICED BOTTLES OF WINE! Look through our newly made wine selection menu. Come on out and enjoy the lakeside view with your friend's and family.

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Bourbon Crumble Paired with Blanton’s

Reservations are requested

Reservations are required

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FEBRUARY EVENTS

COMFORT NIGHT Thursday, February 1 | 5:00pm-8:00pm | $20++ Per Person Comfort Night will be offered in addition to the a la carte dinner menu. Menu Old North State Salad Rice Bowls with the choice of: Adobo Chicken or Chimichurri Shrimp served with Cilantro Rice, Pinto Beans, Pico, & Guacamole

Reservations are requested

COMFORT NIGHT Thursday, February 15 | 5:00pm-8:00pm | $20++ Per Person Comfort Night will be offered in addition to the a la carte dinner menu. Menu Old North State Salad ONSC Fried Chicken or Carolina Gold BBQ Grilled Pork Chops Served with Mac & Cheese and Collard Greens

Reservations are requested

BIRTHDAY NIGHT Thursday, February 8 | 5:00pm-8:00pm If you have a birthday in February, we welcome you to come enjoy a meal at the Clubhouse on us. Reservations are requested

SEAFOOD NIGHT Friday, February 23| 5:00pm-9:00pm Join us for Seafood Night!

Save the Date!

Menu Harvest Salad Classic Caesar Salad Spiced Lentil Soup Cured Salmon Display Fresh Shucked East Coast Oysters Shrimp Cocktail Cauliflower Pakora Soft Shell Crabs with Garlic Pepper Butter Grouper Masala Yeast Rolls Tomato Braised Green Beans Jeera Rice Butter Chicken Assorted Desserts

Reservations are requested

VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER Wednesday, February 14 | 5:00pm-8:00pm Come out to the Old North State Clubhouse and have dinner with your loved one.

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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS

AMPLIFY YOUR BRAND’S REACH - SPRING/SUMMER ISSUE OF MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE Advertise in the 2024 Spring-Summer edition of McConnell Golf, The Magazine! This publication is a staple here at McConnell Golf, for the members by the members, and we appreciate your efforts to enhance it each year. We invite you to take part in the magazine with opportunities for full- and halfpage ad placement, in addition to basic directory listings starting at just $175 per issue. All advertisers receive a standard listing in the Member Directory. If you are interested in advertising or listing your business in our magazine, please contact your club’s membership director today.

MCCONNELL GOLF INVITES YOU TO SHOP ONLINE FOR TENNIS AND GOLF APPAREL In addition to golf apparel in 15 storefronts, McConnell Golf is now offering you access to 10 storefronts that connect you with our tennis shops online. Each club's storefront offers a large catalog of apparel and accessories from top brands. All products can be customized with your club's logo and will be delivered right to your front door. Visit mcconnellgolf.shop and gear up for a great year ahead!

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2024 GOLF SCHEDULE BOOKLET COMING SOON Coming in January, the 2024 McConnell Golf schedule booklet features all the information you need to get ready for the upcoming golf season. From club tournament dates to pro shop hours and instructional lesson rates, you’ll have a compact guide right at your fingertips. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, stay in the loop with a calendar that will take the hassle out of planning your next golf adventure.

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TEE IT UP A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF GOLF

A NOTE FROM YOUR COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

Greetings ONSC Members,

I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays. It’s hard to believe another year is gone; 2024, here we come! We are in a critical period for our warm season Eagle bermuda greens. They will have to be closely monitored, and during extended cold periods, they will be covered. The main purpose of the covers is to increase the soil and canopy temperatures. On average, the covers increase the soil temperature at a 1” depth by 4 degrees. That may not sound like much, but remember that’s the soil temperature, which is much more difficult to heat than the canopy temperature. There isn’t a set low temperature that we use for putting the covers on. If the afternoon temperatures are unseasonably high or it’s only one chilly night, then the need to cover decreases. When the forecast is iffy, we will cover; better safe than sorry. My first priority is protecting the course; my second priority is making the course available to you ASAP. The driving range will likely be open when the greens are covered, so you can keep your swing dialed in. We may also be able to close 9 holes late on covering day or open 9 holes early on uncovering day. All reasonable scenarios will be on the table to get you back out there quickly. We are looking forward to providing you with a great golf course in 2024!

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a safe & relaxing holiday season. 2024 (fingers crossed), should be the first full year without COVID or construction during my tenure at ONSC. I truly believe the golf course will be the best it has been in 30 years. The Golf Team could not be more excited about the opportunity to regain our spot in the Top 5 Courses in NC! Notice Locker and Storage information We have several amenities that are often underutilized. We offer golf bag storage for $100/year. You may add a push cart for $50. Additionally, lockers are available for both Men & Ladies for $100/year. If you rent a locker & store a bag, you will receive both for a discounted $150/year. We have storage space for 40 golf bags.

Thank you again for your continued support of ONSC Golf!

Chris Chapman

Justin Mathers, PGA Director of Golf

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RECREATIONAL NEWS A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF SPORTS & WELLNESS Brrr! It’s a bit chilly around the tennis and pickleball courts these days, but don’t let that stop you from playing! Most days, courts will open in the late morning or early afternoon. During our winter pattern, our clay courts periodically freeze and thaw, which causes delays or closures. You’ll receive notifications on your McConnell Golf App and the online courts dashboard with daily reports. Download the app to stay up to date. Remember to ALWAYS reserve your court online via the member website or app before coming. This helps us serve you better! As always, please reserve your court online so that we can best “serve” you!

Private and semi-private tennis and pickleball lessons with Chris Callicutt are available as weather and court conditions permit.

BALL MACHINE

RACKET STRINGING $15 + Cost of String

Single Yearly Membership | $100 Family Yearly Membership | $150 One-Time Use | $15

TENNIS/PICKLEBALL CLINICS 1 Hour | $15 per player 90 Minutes | $21 per player

Chris Callicutt

GUEST FEE $10 Per Guest

HOLIDAY TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL SHOP CLOSURES (COURTS OPEN, WEATHER PERMITTING) 12/24-12/25 | CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY 1/1 | NEW YEAR’S DAY

PLAY DAYS Pickleball | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday @ 10:00 AM

MEN’S TENNIS November | Monday-Thursday @ 6:00 PM, Saturday @ 9:00 AM December | Monday-Thursday @ 5:00 PM, Saturday @ 10:00 AM

TENNIS, PICKLEBALL & BOCCE Please use your member portal to reserve courts online. Online reservations take priority over walk-ups. This short step lets our staff know that you're coming so we can serve you better. It also helps us keep track of our facility usage. Extensive court maintenance has been completed in order to get our courts back to quality you have come to expect. There are projects still being completed, and I hope that you can see a positive difference in your playing surface. To help keep our courts in pristine condition, please wear courtspecific shoes when playing tennis and pickleball. Running shoes, while comfy, tear up our courts worse than court shoes. The bocce courts are open for play. Equipment can be checked out at the Tennis Shop during business hours or inside the Activity Center after business hours. There's now a Keurig coffee pot in the Tennis Shop. Stop by and get that last pep in your step before you step on court.

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PICKLEBALL HARD COURT PROJECT IS A GO! Thanks to McConnell Golf and a group of 30+ member families, we have secured the funds to build hard courts for our Pickleball program. This project will transform our already beautiful Stadium Court into four new asphalt Pickleball courts. We will retain 2 clay Pickleball courts and reconvert one set of existing Pickleball courts back into a Tennis court, giving us a total of 4 Tennis and 6 Pickleball courts for the 2024 season. Construction is set to begin in March with an anticipated completion range of late spring to early summer. There will be temporary closures of some courts, so look out for more info soon!

NEW ONLINE TENNIS SHOP Get supreme quality clothing and accessories from all the top brands in our brand new Online Tennis Shop. You’ll find tennis and pickleball logo-wear from Lululemon, Adidas, Nike, and more! Also grab a logo towel or other accessories for the court. All items ship directly to your door! Go to https://oldnorthstatetennis.mcconnellgolf.shop/ and grab all your favorites.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND GUEST PLAY POLICIES While these policies were in place when I was Tennis & Activities Manager at ONSC previously, they were relaxed during Covid to encourage outdoor activity at the club or not enforced by the previous part-time pros. Effective January 1st, each of these policies will be enforced. You must be a Sports or Full Golf member to have unlimited access to tennis and pickleball facilities. Social members, guests, or non-member Uwharrie Point residents may play up to six (6) times per calendar year and must pay a $10 guest fee each time they play. Social members have unlimited access to Bocce courts with no additional fees. Courts reserved online will take precedence over walk-ins. Check-in at the Tennis Shop before taking the court during business hours.

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RECREATIONAL NEWS A NOTE FROM YOUR DOCKMASTER I hope everyone had a Happy Holiday! With temperatures at night below freezing and more cold on the way, I feel it’s safe to say boating season is behind us until this spring. With these freezing temperatures, please make sure that your boats and PWC are winterized. There’s nothing worse than getting everything ready in the spring, just to find out you have a busted engine or lower unit. So, if you have not called yet, please do so immediately so we can winterize them so no damage comes to them. Now is the perfect time to fix some issues on the boat that have plagued you during the summer. Please give us a call, and we will have the issues fixed by spring, or contact someone whocan.

As always, if you have any questions please feel free to call the marina at 336-461-4456. Thanks and have a blessed day. Dockmaster Michael Gutterson

PONTOON RENTALS 4 HOURS - $200 8 HOURS - $300 24 HOURS - $400 Prices do not include fuel costs. We recommend reserving pontoons well in advance.

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RECREATIONAL NEWS WELLNESS UPDATE Get those New Year Resolutions into full swing with our ever-growing fitness and wellness programming at ONSC. Whether you enjoy group classes or 1-on-1 training sessions, we have offerings just for you! In addition, we are in the process of repairing and upgrading the flooring in our Group Fitness Studio. We hope our members will enjoy the increased quality of our classes and facilities.

MASSAGE THERAPY

FITNESS CENTER Key fob access required when the clubhouse is closed. The Fitness Center will be closed periodically for deep cleaning throughout the day.

Welcome Melissa Smith, LMBT We are excited to welcome our newest massage therapist, Melissa Smith, to the ONSC Wellness family. Mount Gilead resident Melissa Smith has been a licensed massage therapist since 2003. She enjoys delivering a customized approach using various modalities, including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone massage, Thai yoga massage, and prenatal massage. Whether you are looking for relaxation, pain management, or a combination of both, Melissa can find the technique to fit your needs.

GROUP FITNESS/PERSONAL TRAINING

Upcoming Massage Dates - Text/Call therapist directly to book your appointment.

Certified Personal Trainer Jordan Johnson is excited to expand her list of member clients for 2024. Jordan always offers a FREE 30-minute consultation session to help formulate the best program for your goals and needs.

Crystal Forrest: (704) 984-2553 January 13th & 27th

To schedule your free session or personal training availability, contact jjohnson@oldnorthstateclub.com

Melissa Smith: (336) 314-6757 January 12th & 30th

MASSAGE THERAPY RATES Rates are the same for all therapists and basic massage types. Extra charges may be incurred for specialty massages at therapist’s discretion. Rates are member-charged. Cash gratuity is strongly encouraged. 30-minute: $50.00 60-minute: $85.00 90-minute: $115.00

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COOKIES OF THE MONTH JANUARY: GINGERSNAP

FEBRUARY: PEANUT BUTTER HEART

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