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Gayle Williams (Lions Club Secretary), Andrew Rawsthorne (Council), Ray Judge (Lions Club President), and Rocky Walshaw (SES) after the fundraising cheque presentation last week.

Lions Club Supports Future Disaster Relief

On Wednesday 14 June, Forbes and District Lions President Ray Judge visited the Town Hall to present cheques to two local organisations. Robert “Rocky” Walshaw from SES, and Andrew Rawsthorne from Forbes Shire Council, accepted cheques to the value of $5000 each on behalf of the SES and the Bedgerabong Community Flood Fund respectively. The SES donation will be put towards the purchase of a heavy duty dual axle trailer which can be used for transporting sandbags during times of flood. The money donated to the Bedgerabong Community Flood Fund will be put into an account administered by the Forbes Shire Council and made available in times of floods and emergencies to cover the immediate costs for catering, fuel and electricity. The local Lions Club in conjunction with the Australian Lions Foundation were quick to assist when the local area was inundated in September 2016. Funds were made available initially to help those in need of assistance for Food and Household goods with a second round of vouchers for Fuel, Fodder and Fencing. Over $56,000 was distributed to 51 flood affected families to aid in their recovery while waiting for government disaster funding to become available. Lion Peter Bright was the local coordina-

tor of the Lions Flood Relief and manned the office at the HACC centre with the assistance of other Lions members for several months. The cheques given to the two local organisations are residual money from the account which was set up to handle donations from individuals and groups in the days following the flooding. One of these generous individuals was local farmer Brad Shephard who, while flood affected himself, took the time to produce a Flood Calendar, the proceeds of which he shared between the Condobolin and Forbes Lions Clubs for their Flood Relief work. By Gayle Williams

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NEW POSITION HEAVY VEHICLE TECHNICIAN Forbes Machinery Centre is a New Holland/ Massey Ferguson Agriculture Dealership who are currently seeking a suitably Qualified Diesel Technician to join our team. If you are energetic, enthusiastic, well presented, have a strong work ethic and would like to join a team who takes pride in their work and reputation, we would like to talk with you. Ideally you will also have IT and diagnostic knowledge, ability to communicate effectively, provide a quality service to our customers, high level of workmanship and commitment to W.H.S. Suitable training will be provided as necessary. Fourth year apprentices are encouraged to apply. Attractive Salary package will be offered for the right person based on experience. If you would like to work for a company where you matter, forward your applications to: Dealer Principal Forbes Machinery Centre 2 Parkes Road, Forbes NSW 2871 Tel: 02 6852 3211 Email: kenfmc@westserv.net.au

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MAYORAL NOTES Former Councillor Brian Mattiske and his family celebrated a significant milestone when his mother, Isabella but better known as Billie, turned 100. The family gathered at Garema Hall and had a lovely afternoon of celebrations. They were delighted to receive the congratulations of the Queen, Governor General and other dignitaries. Congratulations on your milestone. Forbes Shire Council met on Monday night and adopted its budget. The budget and updated fees and charges will come into force on July 1. We’re progressing well on the exciting upgrade of the Central West Livestock Exchange. The scope of works has been through the Saleyards Committee and will go before the July Council meeting. We’ll soon call for expressions of interest to complete the work. Once complete the project will lift the capacity of the cattle yards by 30 per cent and will create six new full-time jobs. Our two motions to the Australian Local Government Conference were both passed.

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One related to the ice problem in Australia and the other to flood proofing the Newell Highway. The report into the Newell Highway’s closure during last year’s flooding was handed down last Friday. The report again highlighted the $120 million cost of lost tourism

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THUMBS UP Thank you to Forbes Shire Council’s Andrew Rawsthorne, and his team for hosting a very successful community grants workshop last week. It’s great to have proactive Council staff in this space. THUMBS UP To those involved in cleaning up the Bedgerabong Tip; it looks terrific. But thumbs down to those that don’t use the tip properly.

THUMBS UP To the very friendly staff in our local NRMA office. They always have a smile and are very knowledgeable and helpful.

expenditure, damage to roads and reduced productivity. I will be attending a meeting on July 19 to further discuss the report and our case to the Federal Government to see the highway flood proofed. Mayor Graeme Miller

COWAL GOLD OPERATIONS Community Complaint Line: (02) 6975 3454 Community.cowal@evolutionmining.com.au The Cowal Gold Operation has a dedicated telephone line to facilitate community enquiries and complaints. This service is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The Cowal Gold Operation undertakes to respond to all enquiries or complaints within 24 hours. Alternatively, you may contact your local Community and Environmental Monitoring Consultative Committee (CEMCC) representative: • • • • • • • • • •

Margaret MacDonald-Hill – Independent Chair Tony Lord – Mayor, Bland Shire Council Representative Cr. John Ridley – Lachlan Shire Council Representative Cr. Graham Miller – Forbes Shire Council Representative Bruce Dent – Lake Cowal Land Owners Association Dr. Max Finlayson – Lake Cowal Foundation Representative Ally Coe – Wiradjuri Condobolin Corporation Angus Stitt – Community Representative, West Wyalong Lucy Buttenshaw – Community Representative, West Wyalong Kate Dean – Community Representative, West Wyalong

For CEMCC representative’s contact details please contact the Community Relations Department on (02) 6975 4661. This notice is in accordance with Condition M5 of the Cowal Gold Project Environmental Protection Licence.

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QUESTION of the week

SNIPPETS... and gorgeous jewellery, and the gangsters in their dark double-breasted suits, tilt hats, and dark glasses, there is one commandment, “Don’t ever take sides against the family.” See you at the Forbes Services Club on 15 September.

Short film in Wiradjuri languge screens locally for NAIDOC week

NAIDOC Week Film Screening - As part of NAIDOC week, which runs from 2-9 July, Lachlan Reconciliation group will show the film “Yindyamarra Yambuwan” (respect is everything) to local audiences in Parkes and Forbes, and launch a book of the film. This year’s NAIDOC theme is “Our Languages Matter”, so it is apt that the 15 minute film is in Wiradjuri language, with English subtitles. The film includes introductions from members of the Wiradjuri Council of Elders, Dr Uncle Stan Grant Senior and his sister Aunty Flo Grant. Parkes Shire Council will offer multiple screenings at the Coventry room in the Council building on Saturday 1 July, between 12noon and 4pm. The Forbes Aboriginal & Community Working Party will host a single screening at Forbes Services Club on Saturday 8 July. Gawaymbanha biyambul (welcome all). Leave The Gun – Pick Up A Boscar! Yes, we can now reveal that the spectacular theme for the 2017 BOSCARS Forbes Business Awards is The Godfather. The Godfather story spans 1945 to 1955 and chronicles the life and times of a fictional New York Italian crime family. It tells the Mafia story from the inside, revealing its secrets, charms, and loyalties to questionable causes. For the women wearing beaded dresses

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Red Nose Day - Celebrating its 29th year today, Red Nose Day is fundamental in highlighting the devastating fact that each year in Australia over 3,200 babies and children die suddenly and unexpectedly – with causes including stillbirth, SIDS and fatal sleep accidents. Since Red Nose’s inception, over $16.7 million has been devoted to researching stillbirth, neonatal death, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and other causes that contribute to the 3,200 unexpected infant deaths that devastate Australian families each year. Red Nose relies on public support of Red Nose Day to help fund its life-saving research projects as well as education and bereavement support programs. You can get involved today by buying a red nose or other Red Nose Day product, or making a donation. Visit www.rednoseday.com.au to learn more.

Red Nose day celebrates 29 years supporting life-saving research

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Hair With Style Will Help You Find Your Style

The TIGI Shift Collection 2017

Hair With Style is an exciting and professional hairdressing salon based in the heart of Forbes NSW. Established by Cindy Herbert in 1996, Hair With Style has continued to hold a reputation for high standards and quality hairdressing within the region. Hair With Style is an Australian Hairdressing Council (AHC) Silver Accredited Salon which recognises the salon for its highly trained staff and professional and friendly service it provides for its clientele. The AHC is a globally recognised register for the hairdressing industry. The AHC separates professional salons from ‘Kitchen Operators’ within our qualification. As a Silver Accredited Salon Hair With Style has been accredited and acknowledged for its industry qualifications, upholding current industry training standards and to deliver and monitor high level customer service for its clientele. “We pride ourselves on our standards of excellence in both high fashion and classical hairdressing” says Cindy on her salon’s success. “Our unfaltering belief in our continual education and development is what drives us forward and keeps us ahead of the game”. Hair With Style is a TIGI Professional Salon, this has allowed the team to have access to the latest trends in colouring and

cutting. Through the salons TIGI Training and Education the team have ’their fingers on the pulse’ of the most current and upcoming cutting, colouring trends. “The TIGI Shift Collection of 2017 is the focus of our team’s education this season” says Cindy. “Many people today are happy to be experimental with their hair giving or team as stylists opportunity to be creative with new techniques”. In March this year Hair With Style received a complete makeover inside and out. K & H Designs have created a luxurious space for Cindy’s Team which is strikingly elegant, sleek and beautiful to provide a modern and professional service for their valued clientele. “Our commitment to our clientele whether it is our first meeting or we have known them for many years is to make every visit a positive, beautiful and professional experience. Our consultation is our clients chance to tell us what they like about their hair and what they may like to change using our TIGI Creative Consultation.” Hair with Style have a passionate team and are looking forward to continuing to give their clientele an ultimate salon experience. Like them on Facebook @ Hair With Style Australia

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Forbes’ Friendly Eisteddfod Families, friends, and judges, were treated to some wonderful performances at the Town Hall in the first half of the annual Forbes Eisteddfod last week. Now in its 24th year, the program comprises seven days of music, speech and drama performances at the Town Hall, and nine full days of dance competition. Performers of all ages from Forbes and surrounding areas took part in the competition, which has become known to all involved as the Friendly Eisteddfod. Committee Treasurer, Karyn Glennan, said that local organisers aim to create a positive, encouraging environment in which people can compete while having a good time. “A lot of Eisteddfods are quite strict and rigid in how they do things,” she said. “And while we are known for being professional, and we have qualified adjudicators giving wonderful feedback, behind the scenes we try to keep things friendly and fun.” And it isn’t just for kids. This year, competitors range from 5-year-olds involved in dance, to musicians in their sixties. “We want all the kids to have the opportunity to perform. It builds their self-esteem

and their confidence. And by seeing older people performing, they learn that they can play music as they get older, and keep improving. “People come to us and say, we’ve been told to start our kids here because this is a much more relaxed atmosphere for them,” said Karyn. There is also a section in the instrumental section that is judged on the basis of whether the performance is entertaining, rather than technical perfection. “We had one group this year that got people up bush dancing,” Karyn said. The dance category of this year’s Eisteddfod will be held at the Forbes High School. It will start on 8 July and run over nine days. “Dance is very strong,” said Karyn. “We’d love to see more people entering in other categories next year, especially in piano and vocal.” Entries for the 2018 Eisteddfod will open next February. For information about performing or volunteering call Karyn Glennan on 0427 512 112. By Rochelle Bright

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Young Riders Saddle Up for State Event

Six riders from Forbes Pony Club will compete in the State championships starting tomorrow at the Australian Equine and Livestock Event Centre in Tamworth. The annual event showcases skills in showriding, dressage, and showjumping. For most of the competitors, this isn’t their first state competition. Brooke (aged 10) will compete in showriding and dressage for her fifth state competition, and Kate (15) will contest her fourth showjumping event. Ellie Glasson, (aged 11), will compete in showjumping for the first time this year, but has competed before in other categories. Holly and Lottie Jacobson will both compete in showriding and dressage, and Elizabeth in showriding. All of the girls began riding between the ages of 2 and 5 years, love their horses, and want competitive riding to be part of their future. Holly also wants to be a business woman, “I want to own a horse shop and sponsor my sister if she keeps riding,” she said. “It is hard work, though,” said Kate. And one of the hardest things, along with early morning starts, is “understanding that the horses have bad days, too.” We hope they all have good days next week! By Rochelle Bright

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD 1PM THURSDAY 20TH JULY PUBLIC WELCOME HERITAGE ADVISORY SERVICE & LOCAL HERITAGE FUND Council provides a free heritage advisory service for owners of items of historical significance. Council also provides monetary assistance on a $ for $ basis for the conservation and maintenance of historical items. Council’s heritage advisor’s next visit is scheduled for 10th & 11th July 2017. Appointments can be made by phoning Brianna on 6850 2344

SEEKING QUOTATIONS Council seeks quotations from suitably qualified contractors to construct a Concrete shed and relocate existing pumps into the concrete shed structure at Calarie Road Alcheringa. The quotation is a lump sum contract as per the “Scope of Works” available from Council’s Engineering & Technical Services Department located at 137 Lachlan Street Forbes. A non-compulsory once only site inspection will be held on Wednesday 12th July at 10:30am. For further details please contact Council’s Water, Sewer & Stormwater Engineer, Tom Baldwin, on 6850 2875. Quotations close 5 pm Thursday 20th July 2017.

REQUEST FOR TENDERS REQUEST FOR TENDER NOTICE 2017/4 : MANAGEMENT OF OPERATIONS OF FORBES OLYMPIC SWIMMING POOL Tenders are invited for the Management of Operations of Forbes Olympic Swimming Pool. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand or post by 4.00pm Friday 7 July 2017. For further information contact Council’s Community Relation’s Officer, Blake Nicholson, on 6850 2300 or refer to Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au for the tender documentation. Canvassing of any of Council’s staff or Councillors will disqualify tenderers from the tender process. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

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REQUEST FOR TENDER NOTICE 2017/5 : MANAGEMENT OF WATER QUALITY FOR FORBES OLYMPIC SWIMMING POOL Tenders are invited for the Management of Water Quality for Forbes Olympic Swimming Pool. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand or post by 4.00pm Friday 7 July 2017. For further information contact Council’s Community Relation’s Officer, Blake Nicholson, on 6850 2300 or refer to Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au for the tender documentation. Canvassing of any of Council’s staff or Councillors will disqualify tenderers from the tender process. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Did you know Forbes Shire Council has an SMS Notification Service as another means of communication with the Community. Text messages are sent to residents who have signed up for the service and include notifications such as road closures, closure of sporting fields and important information during flooding or other emergency situations. If you would like to be included on the SMS Notification Service database, text your full name to Council’s SMS Notification Service number on 0427 857 489. Council also sends out media releases, grant updates and what’s on information regularly via email. If you would like to be included in the database, please email Communications Officer Amy Millerd at amy.millerd@forbes.nsw.gov.au

REQUEST FOR TENDER NOTICE 2017/6 : DEVELOPMENT OF A PROJECT PLAN AND CONSTRUCTION OF POWER SUPPLY – FORBES THIRD BORE Tenders are invited for the Development of a Project Plan and Construction of Power Supply – Forbes Third Bore. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand or post by 4.00pm Friday 7 July 2017. For further information contact Council’s Water, Sewer and Stormwater Engineer, Tom Baldwin, on 6850 2874 or refer to Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au for the tender documentation. Canvassing of any of Council’s staff or Councillors will disqualify tenderers from the tender process. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Disclosure Statement of Political Donations and Gifts: The Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 states that a person who makes a planning application (i.e DA) or submission to Council is required to disclose reportable political donations and gifts made by any person with a financial interest in the application to a Councillor(s) or Council employee(s) within the past two years. Privacy Notification: Submissions made by Council are considered public access documents under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.Personal information such as your opinion, name and address may be made publicly available including via Council’s website.

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All submissions to Council should be sent to: General Manager, Forbes Shire Council, PO Box 333 Forbes NSW 2871 After Hours Emergency Number: 1300 978 633

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WHAT’S On

3 Jul 9 Jul

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10 Jul 13 Jul

Forbes View Club Luncheon @ Forbes Services Memorial Club at 12pm.

13 Jul

Forbes Business Chamber AGM @ Forbes Inn at 6pm.

15 Jul

Forbes Handicraft Centre Market Day, Lachlan St Forbes from 9am.

18 Jul

Forbes Show Society Meeting @ Vandenberg Hotel at 7.30pm

20 Jul

WIX Workshop @ Forbes Services Club from 5.30-9.30pm. Learn how to build & maintain your own professional website, in our step-by-step 4-hour workshop. Includes workbook + supper. FREE for Forbes Business Chamber Members and $250 for non-members. Contact Kate at hello@numberninetyseven.com.au for more information. Internet Options and Outlook Training @ Forbes Services Memorial Club at 2pm and 5.30pm. Explore your internet service options and learn how to use Microsoft Outlook to improve efficiency in your business! Includes workbook + afternoon tea. FREE for Forbes Business Chamber Members and $25 for non-members. Contact Kate at hello@numberninetyseven.com. au for more information. Forbes Camera Club meeting at Forbes Services Memorial Club at 7pm. 15 September Boscars 2017 at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. Contact Fiona Ferguson on 0407 380 936 for more information. Forbes Domestic & Family Violence Committee meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 9.30am at Yoorana, 40-70 Church street. Contact Renee Ellison on 6850 1234. The Rotary Club of Forbes meets at the Vandenberg Hotel every Wednesday at 6:30pm. Call Leo Butler on 68512280 for further information.

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BE Seen

Kirsty and Pete Comb with daughters Pippa (5) and Isla (7) from Eugowra, who rode in the Forbes Pony Club Charlie O’Connor jumping day and gymkhana.

Forbes Neighbourhood Watch meeting at the Forbes Services Memorial Club at 2pm. Contact Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619 or Bruce Adams on 0429 151 280. Country Music Muster @ 1pm. Bathurst Winter Festival featuring an ice rink and a ferris wheel and two storey carousel for the duration of the festival. Visit www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au for more information. First Big Gig: Skywriters Project for registered Skywriters and friends at two venues: Coventry Room at the Parkes Library for daytime activities and The Dish Café for evening dinner with speakers and astro-music. Contact skywritersproject@gmail.com Forbes Eisteddfod – Dance at the Forbes High School. Go to www.forbeseisteddfod.com.au Nominations close for Forbes BOSCARS AWARDS today

8-9 Jul

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Jenny Gore-Johnson, Mick Godber, and Pat Riddell came from Canberra to support young family members riding in Sunday’s Pony Club event.

Trundle’s Paula Wright and her mum, Sarah, with Megan Pearce (right) at the Pony Club event on Sunday.

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OUR Bloke Peter Bright How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? Elaine and I moved to Forbes from Canberra in 2005 and haven’t had a dull moment since. We especially love the locals who have welcomed us. Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work? I’m heavily involved with the Lions Club and CWA. Managing the Lions Club disaster response team and helping over 50 local farmers during the recent floods was incredibly rewarding.

Friday 30th June 10.30am My Pet Dinosaur 12.50pm Baywatch 3.00pm Wonder Woman 5.35pm Baywatch 7.45pm Snatched 9.30pm Wonder Woman Saturday 1st July 10.30am My Pet Dinosaur 12.50pm Baywatch 3.00pm Wonder Woman 5.35pm Baywatch 7.45pm Snatched 9.30pm King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends? I enjoy watching Elaine master her latest crafty project; caravanning; and helping friends with their computer and “Smart” phone problems. What are you really good at? I’m a bit of a nerd. These days, mastering new versions of whatever Microsoft, Apple, or Android has thrust upon us is a suitable challenge. What was your best holiday ever? Elaine and I once took a job on a half a million acre cattle station in the Kimberley region during the wet season. We enjoyed a lot of new experiences and hard work while looking after around 15,000 head of cattle.

Sunday 2nd July 10.30am My Pet Dinosaur 12.50pm Baywatch 3.00pm Wonder Woman 5.35pm Snatched 7.20pm Baywatch Monday 3rd July 10.30am My Pet Dinosaur 12.50pm Wonder Woman 3.25pm Baywatch 5.35pm Snatched 7.20pm Wonder Woman Tuesday 4th July 10.30am My Pet Dinosaur 12.50pm Wonder Woman 3.25pm Baywatch 5.35pm Snatched 7.20pm King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Wednesday 5th July 12.50pm My Pet Dinosaur 2.40pm Wonder Woman 5.20pm Baywatch 7.35pm Wonder Woman SESSIONS & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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FORBES PHYSIOTHERAPY Linda Reilly APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist 3-5 Spring Street Forbes Phone: 6852 1000 Notice Annual General Meeting of the Forbes Business Chamber on the 13th July 2017 at 6pm at the Forbes Inn, 43 Rankin Street, Forbes WINE BARRELS FOR SALE Half wine barrels $130 each Full wine barrels $250 each Ph: Parkes Brick & Pavers 6862 2253

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Keeping you fit for life

Meniscus Tears Part 1

Within the normal knee joint are two Cshaped discs of cartilage called the medial and lateral menisci. They have a unique wedged kidney shape, and a blood supply only to their outer third which decreases as you age. Almost 70% of each meniscus is made up of water. These unique properties allow the knee to function as well as it does but they are also the reason why meniscus tears are one of the most common knee joint injuries. The wedge shape of your meniscus assists with the rotational stability that is created by the anterior cruciate ligament especially during pivoting movements. The large water content allows them act like a shock absorber. As you walk, jump or run the knee absorbs large forces with the amount of force increasing exponentially as the speed of movement increases. Your meniscus helps to disperse these compressive forces over the whole knee therefore minimizing the damage to the cartilage that lines the bone surfaces. Meniscal tears are often classified as either traumatic or degenerative. In the younger population, meniscus tears are usually due to trauma by twisting on a slightly bent knee. The traumatic type of meniscal injuries is most often sports related. Commonly there is pain and a ‘pop’ is heard. The knee joint swells and occasionally the athlete will report a locking or painful clicking sensation. Degenerative tears occur in the older population due to natural age-related degeneration and often the person is unaware of the cause of pain and swelling. Stay tuned for my next column which will address the management and rehabilitation for the torn meniscus. For the fitness of you, Linda Reilly

Linda Reilly

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APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist 3-5 Spring Street Forbes NSW 2871 Telephone 02 6852 1000

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