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Cheshire Public Library was rockin’ on Saturday, March 7. The Abilities Without Boundaries All-Star Band was in the house and the audience was loving every minute of it; singing along, clapping and cheering on band members. The concert was the band’s first time playing at the library. Abilities Without Boundaries is a program based in Cheshire which serves to empower those with disabilities and assimilate them into the community. John Ingrassia is the owner of John Ingrassia Music, and is the AWB All
Star Band teacher. Ingrassia has played for more than 25 years, worked with Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy award-winning artists and played many well-known Connecticut venues with his Johnny I band as well. He brought his program “Music Matters” to Abilities Without Boundaries in January of 2019. “We are so excited to have this program and to share it with the Cheshire community,” said Gerry Barker, long time board member and past president of Abilities Without Boundaries. The event drew a full house of more than 300 people. It was standing room only.
Barker had asked Ingrassia to create a music therapy program at AWB. He’d envisioned a band and lessons, and just as important, an chance to provide clients with greater interaction with the community. Often, those with disabilities are not a part of the community, according to Barker. This was one way to change that. Barker said the idea was well-received by the board and AWB board president Lloyd R. Saberski, MD. “Music is something everyone enjoys. The music program is an opportunity where we can reach See Band, A2
As was well-publicized this week most government and school facilities have temporarily closed, reduced hours or postponed activities due to COVID-19. Some businesses and organizations have as well. In some cases, accommodations such as special hours for senior citizens or allowing employees to work from home have been put in place. As Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Solan put it in a letter to parents as he prepared for a temporary closing of district schools, “These are unprecedented times for our community that seem to be out of a science-fiction novel. Yet, the circumstances could not be more real.” Below is a compilation of recent scheduling adjustments made around town and the region. This is by no means comprehensive but an overview that illustrates the scope of the situation as events unfold locally much as they are around the world. Over the past couple of weeks reaction to the pandemic has created a fluid, rapidly changing scenario. On Tuesday, Gov. Ned Lamont announced that the state was closing all gyms, bars, restaurants, See COVID-19, A11
Penny farthing turns heads By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
You never know what you’ll see or who you’ll meet on the rail trail. Case in point is Roger Fuller and his amazing old-fashioned bicycle. The bike is also known as a high-wheel or penny farthing. The bike’s nickname, penny farthing, originates with the British coins. The wheels on the bicycle were of two different
sizes, one wheel larger than the other. The penny was the larger coin in comparison to the farthing. Fuller was out and about Sunday, riding the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. He drove down from his home in Northborough, Massachusetts, to have an adventure on his Hungarian-made, high-wheel bike. He found the Farmington HerSee Bicycle, A2
Roger Fuller, of Northborough, Mass., took his penny farthing bicycle for a spin on the trail Sunday. Joy VanderLek, The Cheshire Citizen
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Farm needs tool donations Friends of Boulder Knoll recently discovered their locked storage shed had been broken into and most of the items kept there stolen. The organization is hoping the community can help with replacing the missing equipment. The Friends posted on Cheshire's Community Forum and reported the stolen items as a power mower, gas-powered string trimmers, a scythe,
two tool boxes with all of its mechanical tools, a stepladder, an air pump, a dibbler wheel used for planting, and some gardening tools. "We are still taking stock of the missing items, so there may be more on the list. Needless to say, this casts a shadow over launching a new season for us, but we will persevere,” said Friends of Boulder Knoll's Hap Jordan. “In the meantime, if you have any
out to the community, and just another chance for the community to interact with someone who has special needs,” he said. Ingrassia, who had experience with music therapy, agreed to come onboard and the idea became concrete.
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The event featured his music studio students. He also had the AWB All-Stars come on stage and play. “That was their debut playing out. We had a blast,” he said, adding, “A few of my students really like to help out like that and want to get into music therapy. It was a great time and excellent turnout.” Ingrassia plans to hold the Summer of Rock II July 18.
along the trail into Cheshire, past West Main, Rt. 70 at Ball itage Canal Trail using the & Socket Arts and then past trail link app on his phone. It Quinnipiac University and a is just one of many jaunts bit further into Hamden and Fuller takes with his bike to Mikro Beer. check out different towns and get a sense of their A forerunner of modern make-up and history. It’s fit- bikes, the high-wheel was ting then that Fuller is a park popular in the late 1800s. ranger with the Minute Man Fuller explained it was easy National Historic Park in enough to ride. This bike Concord, where for the past doesn’t have gears, so you quarter century, he has been pedal all the time, he said. an educational outreach inThe bike’s large front wheel terpreter. is meant to give the bike easFuller started at noon on ier handling, less shaking, Sunday in Plantsville by Zin- for a smoother ride. garella’s and made his way
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Maybe a student is having a bad day and playing music turns their day around, he said, adding that a few students may not have smiled or talked much, but they started doing so as a result of playing music together. Some students had a dream to put together a band, he said. “It’s a cool thing. I thought it would be good to take these guys out to different gigs.”
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“It’s been great: for the clients who are participating, it’s joyful, it shows them the possibilities are endless. Music resonates with people, regardless of their abilities or disabilities,” Barker said.
Music Matters programs throughout Connecticut. In working with Abilities Without Boundaries, Ingrassia said the program has had a powerful effect.
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Council member and Cheshire police officer, will speak on his Medal of Honor education program in the Cheshire Schools.
The Home Health and Garden Show scheduled for March 28 at Cheshire High School has been postponed. The new scheduled date will be published at another time.
From the Chamber: The office is closed to visitors until Wednesday, April 1, at which time we will reassess the situation with our Health Department and Government leaders.
Cheshire Grange will honor Hayley Falk at its annual Cheshire Grange Community Citizen award night on Wednesday, April 1, 7:30 p.m., at the Grange hall on Wallingford Road.
We are still working and are available by phone and email. The office number is 203-272-2345. We are working diligently to communicate the most accurate information.
Hayley is a 16-year old student with a keen interest in veteran affairs. Her blog site “Because of the Brave” highlights veterans and their contributions to our country. Her father, Jeff Faulk, a Town
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The 32nd annual Artsday scheduled to take place at Cheshire Academy on March 15 was cancelled in accordance with Gov. Lamont’s directive that all gath-
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Sports Roundup Ice hockey NEW HAVEN — Landing postseason recognition from the Southern Connecticut Conference will perhaps lessen the sting of the cancelled postseason for area athletes from Cheshire and Wallingford. Cheshire goalie Nick Maringola and Sheehan forward Devin Napoli were among the top honorees as the SCC announced its slate of All-Conference selections. Both seniors were named Players of the Year in their respective divisions.
Maringola, who made over 700 saves this season, is the Player of the Year not only in the SCC’s Division II, but for entire state.
151-goal rampage that produced a 19-3-1 record and a third straight SCC Division III Tournament championship.
He is the first player in Cheshire hockey history to be named a state division Player of the Year. Maringola is in the running for overall state Player of the Year with Bennett McDermott of Darien and Daniel McKiernan of JBWA.
Both Maringola and Napoli had teammates selected AllSCC.
Napoli, a 100-point career scorer, was named co-Player of the Year in SCC Division III. He led Sheehan on a
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the offense with 11 points. Pettit led the Trojans with 18 goals and 17 assists and finished his career with 150 points.
fellow forward Anthony Romano. A junior, Romano went over 100 career points this season. So did Sheehan junior Luke Festa, who was named AllSCC Second Team. His dad, head coach Dave Festa, was the Division III Coach of the Year.
All-SCC selections Cheerleading Three girls earned recognition from the SCC Championships held in North Haven last month.
The Lyman Hall Co-op, meawnhile, had two players named All-SCC Division II: senior captains Matt Pettit and Mike O’Toole.
Reagan Gromko and Hannah Roberts were selected from Cheshire, Gianna D'Angelo from Lyman Hall.
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Reeling and rallying in Ramland By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff
no point getting upset about it now. I can’t change anything.”
CHESHIRE — Friday was the last day of school for at least two weeks at Cheshire High School.
He said the week has been a whirlwind. “It’s been absolutely crazy,” Hanke said. “We would get into practice with one plan if we have a meet. By the time practice was over, everything has changed. School is crazy. No one can focus on anything.
Students were in abbreviated classes on a half-day schedule and much of their time was spent discussing ways to study remotely. Above all, everyone was dealing with the uncertainly of the coronavirus COVID-19 and what will result of it. Last week saw many disruptions, in particular for student-athletes. On Tuesday morning, March 10, the CIAC cancelled the state’s remaining winter scholastic postseason. Among the events that came off the board were the boys swimming championships. Cheshire senior swimmer Sam Hanke was a major contender for a state title in
“It’s kind of out of control. No one knows what’s going on. No one knows what's going to happen.” With school closures stretching through the rest of the month, its hard to think the spring schedule won’t be affected.
Cheshire senior Sam Hanke, a leading contender among Before the coronavirus, Class L swimmers, talks about the winter season ending spring practices were scheddue to the coronavirus. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal uled to begin on March 21.
Class L and at the State Open. “It was just really upsetting
and it was frustrating that I wasn’t going to be able to finish the season,” Hanke said Friday. “There’s really
Cheshire senior Jason Shumilla, who plays football, basketball and lacrosse, said it’s unfortunate that the spring season may not start on time. “We’ve been working on getting ready for the season for a few months,” Shumilla said. “A lot of the guys are bummed out, but it’s not something we can really control.” Shumilla said he would understand if a few games got trimmed off the schedule, though if teams had to play an extra game per week, he added, they’d be willing to do it. In the meantime, athletes will look to prepare for the season however they can.
“Safety is the most important thing, but if guys are willing to hit the wall or take The CIAC will be meeting on shots on net at the turf or do Wednesday, March 18 to dis- anything they can as much cuss the subject.
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as they can, as long as being safe, that’s what we will do,” Shumilla said. “We have high expectations for this year and we will be ready to go.” Ari Perlini is a volleyball, basketball and softball player at Cheshire. A senior, this spring marks her final athletic campaign with the Rams.
“We’re working through it,” Perlini said Friday. “We’re still going to stay as a team even if the (spring season) is delayed a while. We are going to do as much as we can over social media to stay together as a team.” Perlini said there are so many unknowns surrounding everything, but the Rams will get through it as a team.
“We don’t know know what’s going and we are hoping to get back to normal as soon as possible,” Perlini said. “I think this will bring us closer together because we realize how important a team is and how much we appreciate it in the long run. “Hopefully, we will get back as soon as possible. We want to stay together as a team and bring out the best we can when we get on the field again.”
Hanke, who repeated as the 100-yard backstroke champion in the Southern Connecticut Conference earlier this month, said he won’t take any meets for granted after what has happend this week. He will swim with the Sea Dogs this summer and then head to Division I South Carolina in the fall.
count because you never know what’s going to happen,” Hanke said. “I know every meet is going to be important. “I loved swimming at Cheshire,” he added. “It was a great experience and the competition was great. I’m going to miss it. I’m just upset that I didn’t get to finish the way I wanted to.”
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Championships. Farrell, a junior, placed second in the 600, but ultimately won Connecticut’s overall championship in that event at the State Open.
Boys swimming Thanks to a strong local performance at the SCC Championship meet at SCSU, this sport featured the most area selections. Cheshire, Sheehan and Lyman Hall were represented in all but two events. Leading the way were conference champions Sam Hanke of Cheshire and Joey Zellner of Sheehan.
Hua and Finkel also garnered individual All-SCC status. Finkel did it in two events by placing second in the 500 freestyle and third in the 100 butterfly. Hua was third in the 200 IM. Area divers took two of three podium spots in their event and were named All-SCC. Cheshire junior Noah Duncan placed second. Lyman Hall/Coginchaug junior Elyse Boothroyd was third. Then there was Sheehan senior Adam DiDomenico. He earned his All-SCC stripes with a third-place performance in the 50 freestyle.
Hanke, a senior, won the 100 backstroke. Zellner, a junior, took the 100 freestyle.
Joining Hanke on that relay were Hayden Curello, Harrison Hua and Justin Finkel.
College athletes While having their collegiate seasons stopped due to COVID-19 or coronavirus, Cheshire High School graduates had strong starts to their freshman seasons this spring. An attack player for Colby College (Maine) women’s lacrosse, Annie Eddy tied for the team lead in goals (16) and added three assists in six games. On March 10, Eddy tallied five goals and two assists in a 22-10 win at the University of New England.
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with the protesters. “It was my intention to go out and speak with them,” Lungarini said. “Based on the behavior, we didn’t have the opportunity to do so. I would be happy to speak with people. We’ve spoke with a number of people who reached out. We’ve also spoken to principals and superintendents who thanked us throughout the course of this.”
About 500 student-athletes, coaches and supporters from all over the state gathered together last week to make their voices heard at the CIAC office in Cheshire. The Wednesday, March 11 protest came came almost 24 hours after the CIAC announced that the remainder of the winter championship tournaments were cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus COVID-19. The high school athletes held up signs, like “Let us Play” or “Live Stream the Game.” Word of the protest was spread on social media, calling students to meet at the CIAC’s Cheshire headquarters at 10 a.m. Many athletes arrived before 10. The demonstration lasted about three hours. There were chants and cheering. The students made their message clear. They felt cheated by the CIAC’s decision and wanted to finish the season, even if it’s in empty gyms with no spectators. “We just want to play in the tournament we worked so hard to get into,” Sheehan girls basketball senior captain Maddi Larkin said. “We don’t care how it goes, what
Above: Sheehan girl’s basketball player Mia Mills uses a megaphone during a rally March 11 at the CIAC headquarters in Cheshire to protest the decision to cancel the rest of the winter postseason due to the coronavirus. Right: The students’ messages are clear.
“That created a scenario where it would be impossible to engage with the people that were outside today,” Lungarini said. “Again, I appreciate the right they have to voice their concerns.”
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day it’s on or if there are any spectators. I don’t think anyone here cares. We just want to play the games.” Larkin added that it was helpful to be around so many others who are in the
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same boat. “This is really good for all of us to be here and it really shows how the State of Connecticut can come together for a cause,” Larkin said. “It’s a great feeling being around everyone that feels the same way we do. No one wanted the season to end this way. We all just want to keep playing whether it’s in front of fans or not. We think it should be a compromise because we don’t feel it should be ripped away like this.”
tions with others and its kind of nice to let it all out.” Lyman Hall/Haddam-Killingworth/Coginchaug hockey was hoping do defend as a state champ on the ice this winter. After beating Sheehan to win Division III last year, the LH Co-op moved up to Division II and won its firstround game on the road against Woodstock Academy.
“We are hoping they can possibly change their minds,” Lyman Hall senior Matt Pettit said. “We worked our The Sheehan boys basketball (butts) off for four years. It team, led by 1,000-point scor- was tough. I hoping they could have done (the state er Garrett Molampy, was a senior-laden squad with high tournament) with no fans. I guarantee everyone here expectations for the state would agree to that. tournament. “Our season got cut short and it’s kind of unfair to all of us,” Molampy said. “We are going to do everything we can to keep pushing and make something happen. It’s nice to share the same emo-
“I would give anything to have another chance to play with my boys,” he added. In a press conference following the protest, CIAC Executive Director Glenn Lungarini said he had hoped to speak
One argument voiced by student-athletes at the rally: We are in school all day with hundreds of people with no restrictions; why isn’t the same treatment accorded to athletics? “The guidance from the Governor’s office from the start is to limit gatherings of more than 100 people,” Lungarini said. “At the same time, you are still in schools and you are still eating lunch and elbow to elbow with each other. “One of the other clear messages that came across when we did these calls — and the advice from other states — is that they wish they did more sooner to prevent the spread of it. We need to consider that and how we can contribute to stopping this and preventing the spread of it. That’s where that decision comes from.” Lungarini said the CIAC serves the entire state. With 170 contests left to play, he said, it would have been difficult to finish the state tournament without further school restrictions or even closures.
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Schools to continue meals The school district will continue to provide meal assistance to students with a revised program adjusted due to the temporary closure of schools. Director Madeleine Diker, Cheshire Food and Nutrition Services, announced the following: Grab & Go Breakfast and Lunches will be served at Dodd Middle School on a first come, first served basis. There will be an internet link to order the meals the night before the pickup day by 8 p.m. The link was not available at press time. Please contact the Cheshire Food and Nutrition Service Office at 203-250-2459 with any questions or for additional information regarding allergies or special diets. Or check the Cheshire School District website. Free Breakfast and Lunch is available to all Cheshire Public School district children and other resident children, 18 years of age and under. Grab & Go meals will be served at Dodd Middle School, 100 Park Place. Follow signs to drive to the back
of school near where the loading dock is. Nutrition personnel will greet you at your car and give you your meals for two days. During inclement weather you will have to park and line up at designated doors.
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Meals will be served between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, starting Wednesday, March 18, until further notice. In order to ensure we can meet the needs of students, There is no charge for chilthe food service asks that dren under 18, the charge for families complete the Google adults per meal is $5 for form to pre-order meals.Prelunch, $3 for breakfast. (Cash order the meals before 8 p.m. only). Monday Pickup Grab & Go Breakfast will vary each day. Sample menu items You may receive Monday’s are banana bread, cinnamon lunch plus Tuesday’s breakstick, yogurt, muffins, mini fast and lunch, plus Wednesday’s breakfast. pancakes and cold cereal. The breakfast includes an 8 oz. milk, 4 oz. 100% fruit juice Wednesday Pickup and chilled fresh or canned You may receive Wednesday’s fruit. lunch plus Thursday’s breakfast and lunch, plus Friday’s Grab & Go Lunches will vary breakfast. each day, as well. Menu choices include turkey and cheese, ham and cheese, tuna salad sandwiches, and chicken salad sandwiches on whole grain rolls. pizza munchables and nacho box
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Health district advice on neighborly contact The Chesprocott Health District is offering strong advice on the best way to assist neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic when the bigger picture involves limiting contact with others.
“Many want to help our neighbors, friends and many whom we don't even know. I want to applaud your passion but during this highly infectious virus outbreak, the best thing you can do is to stay away from others,” said Maura Esposi-
to, Chesprocott Health District director.
“If you want to help in other ways, the Chesprocott Health District is always A better and safer way to looking for volunteers who help is to phone your neigh- can assist during public bors. “Many people may be health epidemics. We are infectious and don't know especially looking for mediit. We do not want you to cal professionals,” she said. visit those most at risk. You increase their risk of getting Chesprocott is working closely with the hospitals ill,” Esposito said. that are providing driveAnother way to help is to thru testing and health discall the Cheshire Social Ser- trict volunteers have been vice Department. That deput on notice that they be partment is collecting deployed to help. names of volunteers who want to help. Esposito also For more information, email is looking for volunteers. jatkins@chesprocott.org.
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movie theaters and casinos. Therefore, in general, it’s a good idea to call first and check to be sure your destination is open. It probably is not. Town facilities Around the area, Cheshire was one of the earliest municipalities to announce changes to its operations. As of Monday, March 16, Town Hall is open by appointment for essential services only. People are asked to call the specific department with which they need to do business. If a request is deemed essential and cannot be conducted electronically or rescheduled for a later date, a staff member will make an appointment. Residents and businesses are strongly urged to conduct town business electronically and/or through the mail. People are asked to continue to check the Town Hall website and department pages for updated details on the rapidly evolving situation. Meetings of town boards and commissions have been cancelled this week, but future meetings may be live streamed. The town has live broadcasting capabilities for Channel 14, the government access cable channel. The library and the library book drop is also closed. No fines will accrue while the library is closed. In addition the following facilities and all of their programs are cancelled: Senior Center, Youth Center, Community Pool, Artsplace and Yellow House. Schools Schools will be closed to students from Monday, March 16 through Friday,
March 27. During this period the district will be working with health officials to determine an appropriate return date. In a letter to parents, Solan said the district is exploring a number of options for “remote learning.” A “grab and go” meals program is available to all students and their siblings during this break. Chamber The Cheshire Chamber of Commerce office is closed to visitors until April 1 at which time it will reassess the situation with the health department and government leaders. Staff is still working and are available by phone and email. The office number is 203272-2345. Temple Beth David Temple Beth David has suspended its religious school until March 31 and will not hold Shabbat services until April 3. (Closure notices are beginning to appear on faith community websites, however this is the first press notification The Citizen has received, we anticipate more will follow shortly.) Regional Meriden's annual Daffodil Festival is canceled. Starting today, March 19, Stop & Shop stores will offer special shopping hours for customers 60 and older, who are at higher risk for severe cases of COVID-19. Stores will be open from 6 to 7:30 a.m. only for those customers over the age of 60. There will be a designated entrance for this shopping period marked at local stores. Information Current and reliable details on COVID-19 can be found on the CDC website and through the John Hopkins University website. Residents also can contact Chesprocott Health District at 203 272-2761.
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Places where we loved to eat and hang out By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
R.P. Downey’s was another winner with us. There were two dining experiences to be had here. We found we enjoyed the downstairs bar better than the upstairs dining area. Downstairs was cozy. It was fun. We played trivia, had beers and the food was excellent—although I felt bad the servers had to haul it down from upstairs.
Lazy Susan’s owners recently announced they are closing the deli. That makes me and a lot of other people sad. Friends told me good things about Lazy Susan’s Deli from the day it first opened its doors. I remember one stifling hot summer day, a bunch of friends got together to do yard work. Lunch time came and I decided to go to Lazy Susan’s because I knew there was a variety of salads and sandwiches. I brought a ton of food back to the worksite.
seafood restaurant in the building. At any rate, I loved Damon’s. We took all our friends there to watch sports on the huge TVs, which wasn’t all that common then. We took out-of-town As soon as we opened up relatives, whose children the food, it began to rain. We all sat in a circle and just would order a stockpile of devoured the food. It was ex- food and only eat half a baked potato. I also rememcellent—even in the rain. ber how great those slivers Another restaurant I miss is of multi-colored tortillas Damon’s. It was located were. The waitress would where the CVS on the south give me bags to take home. end is now, next to what was We tipped well. I have to Staple’s Plaza. Before Dalaugh when I recall during mon’s, I believe there was a my pregnancy, when we
went to Damon’s and realized we could no longer sit in a booth. Joy was too pregnant. That was funny. Friendly’s was a good time, too. It was a teeny-tiny Friendly’s, right on RT 10, about where the Dunkin’ Donuts was built, I think. My husband and I had just moved to Cheshire and we would go in there and order a Jim Dandy to share. It was devoured completely before you could even get a stopwatch out.
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Enough of reminiscing. If you haven’t been to either Shef ’s or Bagelicious, both are good for bagels and sandwiches or breakfast bagels. I remember hanging out in the wee hours, 4 or 5
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