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■ Long-time senior meal programs still help the most needy

A local group of seniors gathered at the Chintimini Senior Center recently for lunch.This group has become close friends and look out for one another. Photo by NWBSN staff

By CAROL ROSEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS

There’s been a lot of discussion regarding the federal government’s possible elimination of Meals on Wheels. While no one knows exactly what is going to happen, the program in Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties currently is continuing its highly successful plans. That program actually is two-fold: Delivering hot meals to homebound seniors and those who are disabled as well as providing meals at 11 sites where those ages 60 and older

can also get together and socialize at community centers and churches. Altogether, these meals served more than 2,100 people in 2016 in 20 cities and three county federated tribes of Siletz and Newport. The program is expected to provide similar numbers this year. Such large audiences require a lot of money and a lot of volunteers. About 300 volunteers fulfill most of the needs, although money and more volunteers also are needed. Besides the volunteers, Diane Harvey says she

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applies for grants and holds two annual fundraising events to help pay a caterer. Harvey, Meals on Wheels program supervisor, says they receive federal funding from the Older Americans Act and state funding from Oregon Project Independence. “I write for a lot of grants and we do fundraising mailings in November and April,” she says. “Last fall we received a net $55,698. The April fundraiser was still receiving funds in early June and that so far had raised more than $26,000.” It’s not an inexpensive pro-

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gram; it has only one paid position. “We wouldn’t have a program if we didn’t have volunteers,” she says of her paid position. While there has been lots of talk, “there are many unknowns in the federal budget, including which agencies may receive across the board cuts and which specific programs are proposed for elimination,” says Jennifer Moore, the Oregon Cascades West Council of Government community services program manager. “Until we know more we are holding comment on Meals on

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Wheels sustainability,” she adds. But the program currently can’t meet the needs of all its eligible recipients because the federal and state budgets are flat while needs have risen. “We need to raise revenue from other sources,” she says. “Current funding includes 29 percent reimbursement through the Older Americans Act, 25 percent reimbursement from Title XIX, 7 percent from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and 6 percent from Oregon Project Independence. The

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balance comes from meal and private donations and grants.” The program, Moore adds, relies on its volunteer network, its ability to place volunteers within the program, and is always recruiting. A good chunk of that money goes to Bateman Food Services in Salem. The company has a registered dietician, prepares the meals and puts them on trucks to deliver to the 11 sites in the three-county area. The hot meals are kept heated while cold foods kept refrigerated. Volunteers at the sites then divide and package the prepared meals for Meals on Wheels and for the meals at the various sites. Other volunteers serve as drivers to deliver them. Most other programs offer one option, but this program is unique in that diners are given two choices. For example, on Thursday, July 6, all seniors could chose between beef tomato macaroni or lima beans and ham, to go with corn, lime perfection salad, a roll and fresh watermelon. On July 19, the choices were a turkey patty with gravy or a smokehouse chop with sour cream and chive potatoes, salad, a roll and cherry whip for dessert. Sometimes the choices are sandwiches, but mostly they are full hot meals and come

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Volunteer drivers for the Meals on Wheels program in Corvallis wait as the meals are packaged up.The drivers take the meals to local homebound residents, and are often the only contact many seniors have with the outside world. Far right, Karen Hilsendager is the relief manager at the Corvallis site, where she’s been for nine years.

with a meat/protein, a starch, salad and/or vegetables with bread and a dessert. All meals come with milk. Shut-ins can get food for the weekends. Homebound seniors or the disabled can receive two frozen meals for warming on Saturday and Sunday. All means are free, although donations of up to $3.50 are accepted.

Reaching out Cheryl Wootan has been a Meals on Wheels volunteer for 10 years. Her husband retired three years ago and now helps out at the Albany Senior Center. “We’re one of the bigger sites,” she says. “We do a little bit of everything from packaging the meals to driving, if necessary. I’m also a relief supervisor if Jackie Hoyer, the

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other supervisor, isn’t working.” There are nine different drivers, “who have a choice of where they want to deliver,” Wootan says. “Once they get their delivery sheet, we put all the food into containers and give them to the drivers.” At 11:30 a.m., the 11 sites open their dining rooms and people who reserved meals ahead of time can enter. “Although, typically a few walk-ins show up and are accommodated,” Wootan says. “No one is forced to pay, but we have a hostess who checks their names off and she has been trained to take care of any of the money for deposit.” While she’d like to take the time to sit and visit with some of the diners, she says there is not enough time. “The drivers know their people and often will move a person to last position so they can take the time to sit and talk with them,” Harvey says. Because the drivers often get to know their clients, they are aware when no one answers the door. The drivers will alert their sites or Harvey, who then tries phone contact. If there’s no answer, the service then will call hospitals; if they can’t find the person they call the police for a wellness check. Many of the drivers will spend their days off visiting their clients. Wootan knows one who would visit and play board games, while another would clean the house and others who take care of the mail. “Some drivers go beyond just delivering the food,” she says. Although users this year haven’t filled out a form regarding their likes and dislikes of the program, those from 2016 have been compiled. Diners rated their ability to be independent at 94 percent, while 90 percent agreed to re-

main with the program and 95 percent said the program allowed them to maintain their general health, Harvey says. ■

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Seniors and the disabled get on the rolls for service by calling Benton and Linn Counties at 800-6380510 or 541-9678630, or Lincoln County at 800-2826194 or 541-3362289. Statewide, the numbers for services are 855-673-2372 or 541967-8630 and ask for the ADRC. To volunteer, call Harvey at 541-967-8720.

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For many people who exercise regularly, a routine can help keep you on track. Unfortunately, it can also get you stuck in a rut, which means you might not be doing all the exercises you should for optimal health. “Whether it’s running, weight lifting or Zumba class, doing just one type of exercise neglects other important areas,” says Joann Markham, ACSMCPT, of SamFit. “The main categories of fitness include aerobic activity, strength training, balance exercises and stretching. You should be incorporating each of these into your workout at least weekly to help you stay fit and age better.” Aerobic activity is anything that gets your heart pumping for 15 to 30 minutes at a time. Benefits include weight

management, improved heart health including blood lipid levels and blood pressure, greater endurance and more positive mental health. Examples: Running, walking, spinning, swimming, jumping jacks. Strength training is what keeps and builds muscle. Strength training two days a week for 30 minutes can help keep your posture upright, especially as you age or if you work at a computer all day, and makes you strong enough to do the activities you enjoy such as carrying grandchildren, tennis or golf. Strength or resistance training also increases bone density, which is important for women and those ages 50 and older. Examples: Weight lifting, re-

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leg raises. Stretching your muscles helps keep you flexible and gives you the ability to perform everyday tasks, such as reaching for something on the top shelf, without pain or injury. A few simple stretches can be added to the end of an aerobic or resistance training exercise session, or you can spend 15 to 20 minutes just focusing on stretching various muscles in your body. Examples: Yoga, shoulder stretch, back stretch, hip stretch. “All of these exercises can be done at home,” Markham says. “But if you’re feeling overwhelmed or just want help finding exercises you can do, a personal trainer is a great resource.” ■ Ready to get SamFit? Visit AreYouSamFit.com to find a location near you.

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“The eclipse is coming, the eclipse is coming.” In China, 715 years ago, that statement would’ve been met with fear and worry over what disaster the darkening of the skies would foretell to fall upon the leader. The death of Christ was said to have been followed by a period of darkness during the day, which some historians believe may have been an eclipse that took place in 29 CE. Nowadays, the upcoming eclipse on Aug. 21 is met with excitement. City leaders in the path of the upcoming eclipse probably worry about it. But that’s likely a concern over how to handle the estimated one million visitors who will be flocking to the state to watch, not as an omen of impending doom. Linn and Benton counties are in the path of totality, which occurs only when the moon’s umbral shadow sweeps across the surface of the Earth. Say what now? The moon’s shadow has two parts, the umbra and the penumbra. The umbra is the dark, cone-shaped inner shadow and the penumbra is the faint outer shadow. Partial solar eclipses are visible from within the penumbral shadow while total solar eclipses are

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The darkened areas show the path of totality for the Aug. 21 solar eclipse. Much of Linn and Benton counties will experience total darkness during the eclipse. It’s very important to wear special eclipse glasses when looking at the sun. visible from within the umbral shadow. A solar eclipse can only occur when the new moon passes between earth and sun. As the sun’s light falls upon the moon, it creates a shadow on the earth in that spot. Anyone in that spot will see the sun partially or totally covered up by the moon. The moon’s shadow usually misses us as it passes by because of the tilt of the earth’s axis. But occasionally, the geometry lines up correctly for people somewhere on earth to see some part of the moon’s shadow on earth where a solar

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eclipse is visible. The path of totality is only about 75 miles wide. In the case of this eclipse, the path will start in the Pacific Ocean, then make landfall near Depoe Bay on the Oregon Coast at 9:04 a.m. The path of totality will traverse across Oregon, passing over Newport, Corvallis, Salem, Madras and Baker City. The shadow will exit the state at 11:48 a.m. While the

sun is being covered up, it is unsafe to look at the sun without eye protection in the form of special eclipse viewing glasses. The amount of time you view the eclipse depends on where you are.

In Sisters, the view is 34 seconds; in Huntington, it’s two minutes, 9 seconds. During this time period of complete coverage, it is safe to take off your eclipse viewing glasses. But as soon as the moon’s shadow moves off the face of the sun, the glasses have to go back on again. Those outside the path of totality will see a partial solar eclipse. In other words, the sun will look like it’s had a bite taken out of it, but the sky will not darken and you will need to use eye protection or some other viewing method such as a pinhole viewer the entire time. Corvallis resident Bill Wickes will simply walk outside to see the total solar eclipse. An astronomy buff, scientist and retired engineer, Wickes is a member of Oregon State University’s Academy for Lifelong Learning, where he gave a presentation on the eclipse in May. Wickes saw a total eclipse of the sun on the Eastern seaboard in 1970. “I drove from New Jersey where I was in grad school to see an eclipse in North Carolina, which was the only place you could see it,” he says. “It was a wonderful experience and I want my children and their young families to see this one, so they’re coming to visit me that week.” The Aug. 21 eclipse is the first one that’s crossed over the entire United States in about 80 years. “The last one in Oregon was in 1979 and it just went along the Columbia River,” he says. “It didn’t come as far south as Corvallis or Eugene.” Residents in Eugene-Springfield, as well as north in Portland will see the sun covered by about 98 to 99 percent, weather permitting. Because weather on the coast is iffy, the great majority of visitors are expected to head east over the mountains. Hotel rooms and campsites in and near the path of totality have been gobbled up for months. “If you are trying to drive to the path of totality the day of the eclipse, you would need to drive up one of the highways and find a place to pull over,” Wickes says. “But I think that will be a challenge the morning of the eclipse because other people will have the same idea, and I think it will be worse coming from north because people will be trying to get out of Portland.” Eastern Oregon has a better chance of sunny skies, but it also has fewer highways, less infrastructure — and fewer port-a-potties. “State leaders are predicting one million people coming into the path,” Wickes says. “That’s a lot of people to suddenly arrive on the doorstep of the towns that are in the path, and I can imagine that when totality hits, if

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By HELEN BEAMAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

As Oregonians living in the Willamette Valley, we know how exciting it can be to finally have the rain dry up and the sun come out. But summer time, and the high temperatures that come with it, can pose some serious health and safety risks for everyone, especially adults 65 and older. As we age, our bodies become less able to adjust to drastic temperatures. Further, older adults are more likely to have chronic health conditions and medications that impact the ability to moderate body temperature. Here are some things to keep in mind and ways to stay safe and comfortable during the sizzling months of summer.

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Stay hydrated: Does your mouth feel like the Sahara? Well, older adults are more prone to becoming dehydrated than younger people because we lose our ability to conserve water as we age. We also become less aware of when we are thirsty. Keeping a water bottle near you when you’re hanging around the house, and especially when you’re outside, can help remind you to stay hydrated. Find water boring? Me too. Visit foodnetwork.com/ healthypackages/12ways-to-make-water-the-most-delicious-thing-ever for a list of flavored water you can make at home. Chill out: If you have air conditioning, use it. If you don’t have air conditioning, try to plan for outings at locations that do, such as the mall, senior center, library, or a friend’s house.

It’s important to know that even small temperature increases can have big impacts on older adults with chronic medical conditions and who take certain prescription medications that can impair the body’s ability to adjust to the heat. Be sure to schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider to discuss any precautions specific to your health. Dress for comfort: When choosing clothing for a hot day try to select items that are loose-fitting, light-colored and made of natural fabrics like cotton, as natural fibers generally breathe better than synthetic materials. Protect your peepers: Eye health is imperative for people of all ages, but older adults are more likely to be impacted by cataracts and degenerative eye diseases. Be sure to select a quality pair of sun-

glasses to wear (even on cloudy days), and the styles that provide coverage on the sides are even better to prevent irritation and damage to your eyes. Sunscreen: Your skin is your largest organ. As Oregonians, we sometimes forget that wearing sunscreen on a daily basis is a good idea for protecting ourselves from the harmful effects of the sun. If you have light colored hair or are bald, be sure to wear sunscreen or a hat to protect your noggin. Try to stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., as the sun is most intense during these hours. Beware of hyperthermia: Knowing the signs and symptoms of hyperthermia is important. Heat stroke is an advanced form of hyperthermia and can be

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(through Aug. 18) OSU’s West Coast Swing, 10 to 11 p.m. Fridays, Women’s Building, Room 116. Corvallis Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1st Street and Jackson Avenue, Riverfront Commemorative Park, Corvallis. LocallyGrown.org. Revenge Cycling and Racing Group Ride, 10 a.m. to noon, Peak Sports, 207 NW 2nd St., Corvallis. Get Ready for the Total Solar Eclipse, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Tickets required. 541-7666993. Wildlife Wonders Series: All about Owls, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Chintimini Wildlife Center, 311 NW Lewisburg Ave., Corvallis. $5 suggested donation. Beginner Kayak on the Siletz River, 9:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Chintimini Senior Center. $95/$118. 541-766-6959. Cooking: Beef and chicken chimichangas, noon to 3 p.m., Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $46/$57.50. 541-7666959.

Edible Garden Tour (walking), 6 to 8 p.m., SE Alexander Avenue

and SE Stone Street, Corvallis. BountifulBackyard.org. Vaccinations: Does My Dog Really Need Them?, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. Free. Card-making workshop, 1 to 4 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. Free. Memory Loss Support Group, 1:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Healthcare and Your Retirement, 6 p.m., Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. $7 541-766-6959.

Starker Forest Tour, 12:45 to 4:30 p.m., Comfort Suites Inn, 1730 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 800-3348118 or 541-757-1544. (through Sept. 13) Powerful Tools for Caregivers, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. 541-757-9616. “Allied,” 1:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $2. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 12:15 p.m., Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis.

Edible Garden Tour (cycling), 9 a.m. to noon, Vincent Street and Robb Place, Philomath. BountifulBackyard.org. Historic Homes Trolley Tour, 12:45 to 2:30 p.m., Benton County Courthouse, 120 NW 4th St., Corvallis. Free.

Free professional portraits for seniors, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. by appointment, Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW.

Edible Garden Tour (walking), 6 to 8 p.m., 1420 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. BountifulBackyard.org. Art Night, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., CorvallisBenton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. 541-766-6793. Sow the Seeds You Plant: Cultivating Successful Relationships, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. Free. Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group, 1:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis.

Invasive Species Cook-off and Potluck, 5 to 8 p.m., Benton County Fairgrounds Floral Courtyard, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. Fundraiser for Institute for Applied Ecology. $10-$50 donation. Appliedeco.org/cook-off.

Open Streets Corvallis, noon to 4 p.m., 11th Street between Garfield Park and Franklin Square. OpenStreetsCorvallis.org.

Appropriate Dog Play, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. Free. Taking the Fear Out of Journaling, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW.

Red Cross Blood Drive, Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 800-7332767 for appoint-

ments. “Jackie,” 1:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $2.

“Kong: Skull Island,” 12:30 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. Free.

“Moana,” 1:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $2.

Corvallis Arts Walk, 4 to 8 p.m., between Art in the Valley, The Arts Center, Studio262, Pegasus Frame Studio and Gallery, and ShadowSmith Photographics.

NASA explains the Solar Eclipse 2017, 6 to 8 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. Cbcpubliclibrary.net.

Cooking: Pizza Extravaganza, noon, Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $49/$61.25. 541-766-6959.

Sage Summer Concert, 6 p.m., Bruce Starker Arts Amphitheater, 4485 SW Country Club Dr., Corvallis. Reception for the OSU150 Space Grant Art Exhibit, 6 to 8 p.m., Giustina Gallery, LSC, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. “The Founder,” 12:30 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. Free. Healthy Eating on a Budget, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. Free.

SUN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 life-threatening, particularly for older adults. Things to watch for include: ■ Dry, flushed skin ■ Nausea and vomiting ■ Body temperature over 104 degrees ■ Changes in behavior including agitation or confusion ■ Headache ■ Lack of sweating when it’s hot out ■ Fainting

Solar Eclipse Information Session, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Walnut Community Room, 4950 NW Fair Oaks Dr., Corvallis. Summer Social, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. Free. ■ Rapid pulse ■ Heavy breathing If you notice these signs, get medical attention immediately. Did you know: The Albany and Corvallis farmers markets offer special incentives on fresh, local produce. They accept Senior Vouchers and Oregon Trail EBT cards. For folks with SNAP benefits, they participate in the Double Up Food Bucks incentive program which gives you double the amount you spend to buy additional produce, up to $10 matching per day. This means you could purchase a

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” 1:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $2. Send your calendar items to: Calendar, 4120 River Road N., Keizer, OR 97303 or email mte@nwseniornews.com by the 6th of the month for the following month’s publication. wide variety of fresh fruits and veggies to make some refreshing flavor-infused water. Follow this link for more information on our local farmer’s markets and the Double Up Food Bucks program: ■ Farmer’s Market details: foodfororegon.oregonstate.edu/corvallis-albany-farmers-markets. ■

(Helen Beaman, the mental health services coordinator and older adult behavioral specialist for Linn and Benton counties, serves the local communities through the Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative of Oregon.)

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they’re on I-5 between Eugene and Portland, they’re probably just going to pull over and watch it, which may cause chaos on the freeways.” The tragedy will be if it turns out to be cloudy in the valley and everybody thinks they will drive over the pass, he

adds. “If that happens there will be thousands and thousands of people doing the same thing so you will end up being stuck on Highway 20,” he says. While being in 99 percent totality sounds almost as good as 100 percent, it’s not. The sun doesn’t get completely covered. Those outside the path won’t see the darkening of the sky, because even

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though only 1 percent of the sun’s light is getting through, that’s still pretty bright. You must leave your eye protection in place the entire time. And you won’t see the cool visuals such as the corona, or “crown” of plasma that surrounds the sun. No matter where you’re viewing the eclipse from, plan ahead for eye protection.

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Each person in your viewing party should have their own glasses, which can be found in several locations at a low cost. “The other options are to make a pinhole in some cardboard and watch it that way,” says Wickes., who made a diagram for his ALL presentation. “There’s a lot of people who don’t grasp how dangerous it is to look at the sun without eye protection.” ■

MOUNT ST. HELENS ERUPTED

What were you doing on May 18, 1980, when you heard the news that Mount St. Helens erupted? It was a sunny Sunday morning around 8:30 a.m. when a 5.1 magnitude earthquake caused the entire north face of Mount St. Helens to collapse, sending hot gases and vaporised snow and steam 12 miles into the sky in 10 minutes. Molten earth flowed down the mountain at more than 300 mph. By the time the day was over 57 people had lost their lives, hundreds of homes were destroyed, scores of bridges and over 200 miles of roads had disappeared. The countryside NOT covered in mud and debris was under a gritty blanket of ash. Nearly 550 million tons of ash fell over a 22,000 square mile area that

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day. The fires created by the eruption and lightening in the pyroclastic flow, turned the surrounding forests into matchstick landscapes. Day turned into eerie night in areas where the ashfall was dense. The U.S. Geological Survey had been studying the mountain’s ash and lava flow activity during the 1970s and published a report in 1978 warning the mountain could be “especially dangerous.” Two years later the world did indeed witness how dangerous the mountain could be.

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Above, Mount St. Helens’ eruption began when a 5.1 magnitude earthquake collapsed the entire north face of the mountain. Left, by noon ash had drifted northeast turning day into night in Yakima, Wash. USFS photo

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