Catskills Confidential Holidays 2016 by Sullivan County Democrat/Catskill-Delaware Publications

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C O N F I D E N T I A L Volume 16 Number 5

HOLIDAY 2016

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good for what ails you . . . story and photos by Dan Hust emember the time when the local drugstore offered plenty beyond pills and salves? Well, those days haven’t disappeared! You may not find a soda fountain inside Riverside Remedies, but you will discover a carefully curated array of gifts, cards and toys (and a friendly pharmacist, to boot!).

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“That was our hope: to have a little bit of everything for people,” nods Jill Weyer, whose husband Jeff owns the Callicoon, NY shop. A professional planner by day, Jill’s merchandising sensibilities are reflected throughout the front section of Riverside Remedies, where Melissa & Doug toys, Papyrus greeting cards and local items like Brandenburg continued on page 6 C AT S K I L L S C O N F I D E N T I A L

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Bakery cookies and Catskill Mountain Sugar House maple syrup fill your senses. Jeff, pharmacist Gene Burns and staff occupy the rear of the shop, where a cornucopia of brand-name and natural medicines line shelves suspended beneath local artwork. “I like to shop, and I like value,” Jill explains. “We tried to make it economical but still quality.” “We’re filling a need,” adds Jeff, noting the distance not only to other pharmacies but toy and gift shops. Riverside Remedies has become an anchor to Callicoon’s downtown, occupying a central storefront that once served as the Delaware Riverside hamlet’s grocery store.

Riverside Remedies 39 Lower Main Street Callicoon, NY 845-887-3030 riversideremedies.com Also on Facebook Gift shop open 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

“My grandfather Fritz was the butcher,” Jeff says. “And my father Fred worked as manager of the Great American

years ago.” Today, his uncle Ed owns the building Riverside Remedies calls home (an idea inspired by Jeff’s mom Maureen), and the sense of family is palpable. So is the shop’s mission. As Jill says, “Be a part of the community – keep your money where your home is!”

ABOVE AND PREVIOUS PAGE: Melissa & Doug toys fill much of Riverside Remedies’ gift shop in Callicoon, NY, where kids can even test out which toys they like! ABOVE RIGHT: After you’ve found the perfect gift, pick the perfect wrapping. RIGHT: Stroll back beyond the gifts to find a pharmacy ready to meet your prescription and over-thecounter needs. FACING PAGE: Tastefully decorated and warmly lit, the gift shop offers items that can’t be found for miles around. 6

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seriously exciting stuff! photos by Dan Hust ith the holiday shopping season just around the corner, SUNY Sullivan is excited to announce the return of its 46th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival. Attracting more than 100 vendors offering all kinds of goods each year, the 2016 festival will take place on Sunday, November 20, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. A $2 door fee enters each guest into a raffle that will benefit student scholarships. Children are welcome to attend at no charge, and parking is free.

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Once again, the college’s Paul Gerry Fieldhouse in Loch Sheldrake, NY, will be transformed into a showplace for some of the region’s finest artists, jewelry makers, crafters, quilters, bakers, confectioners, woodworkers, metal workers, potters, and more. Take a break and enjoy a bite while you shop for clothes, handbags, holiday décor, furniture, food and more. The fieldhouse staff will also be selling delicious comfort food and snacks all day long. As always, visitors will find something for everyone, whether shopping for themselves or someone else!

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a thank-you to our customers,â&#x20AC;? affirms Lyman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absolutely and totally free.â&#x20AC;? Still, it makes for a great stop on any shopping trip, as Canal Towne offers gifts for every age and a dedicated Christmas Shoppe full of festive figurines, handsome clocks that chime on the hour, and captivating holiday tableaux. You can find Canal Towne at 107 Sullivan Street, the spot itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s occupied in charming downtown Wurtsboro for nearly two centuries. Store hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. Call 845-888-2100 or visit canaltowne.com for more info. Wherever you go this holiday season, though, do stop by any night at 7 just to see the show â&#x20AC;&#x201C; about 15 minutes in length. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rain, shine, snow, sleet, whatever,â&#x20AC;? promises Lyman, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it goes on!â&#x20AC;?

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story by Dan Hust photos courtesy of Henning’s Local (Noah Kalina)

asn’t long ago that Henning Nordanger didn’t have a restaurant, cash or much hope for the future. His popular eatery, Henning’s Local, had lost its lease at its former location, and though he parted on good terms with the property owner, his life felt precarious, the next steps unclear. “I was flat broke and did not know what to do,” he remembers. Henning returned to the carpentry trade that had sustained him before, yet he kept being asked to buy this place, partner with those people, start a new restaurant here or there. “But I was pretty down at the time, and I wanted to give up,” he relates. Until real estate agent Barry Becker led

him into the second-floor of the historic Heinle’s General Store, newly refurbished inside and out by fellow entrepreneurs Nick and Laura Santana. “I walked in, and it was all set up – turnkey,” Henning recalls. The owners’ infectious optimism rejuvenated him. “They were the only ones I ran into who were looking for a long-term relationship [with a tenant],” he explains. No one had yet occupied the just-finished space (designed to be a banquet hall, in fact), giving Henning an opportunity to start fresh. “We came to an agreement within 10 minutes,” Henning says, pulling the last of his cash together and asking his loyal staff to return. And so in May of 2015 – barely a month after the original had closed – Henning’s Local burst back on the dining landscape, drawing 100 guests the very first night and 100 more the second. Would he succeed longer than that? “I just put my blinders on and focused on my stove!” Henning laughs. But he did succeed, and both longtime guests and fresh customers swarmed to an old favorite in a new spot. “A lot of people have followed us this way,” Henning nods, still stunned by the afcontinued on page 16

Henning’s Local 6 Old County Road Cochecton Center, NY 845-252-3008 henningslocal.com Also on Facebook

Open 5-10 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday Handy tip: while parking is offered along the road, the most convenient spaces are accessed via a driveway ascending a small hill behind Heinle General Store’s gas station.

Henning’s Local’s mix of rustic antiques and modern chic creates a unique dining experience amidst the natural splendor of Cochecton Center, with a warm interior accented by crystal chandeliers hung from authentic antlers. The dishes are just as unique, with fresh vegetables and meats combined to stimulate both taste and sight. Or if you’re simply looking for a glass of wine or bottle of beer with friends, the bar offers a full array of domestic, international and craft selections. This is a place to savor, in so many ways! 14

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fectionate response of both locals and second homeowners. “We’ve been received very well.” So much so that visits on summer weekends demand reservations. And for good reason. Surrounded by windows which look out on the grassy landscape of tiny Cochecton Center, NY, sitting at tables hand-built by Henning himself, diners are still treated to all their favorites: steak diane, chateau briand, Campanelli’s Farm’s roast chicken, locally raised rainbow trout and those distinctive popovers. Beyond that, however, the menu changes frequently, with Henning and his talented kitchen staff constantly delighting guests with original, handcrafted variations on familiar dishes – always employing high-quality ingredients. “I get a consistent, steady supply of grassfed organic meats,” he explains. Vegetables are equally fresh, often having arrived from Willow Wisp and Gorzynski’s farms, the latter within walking distance of the restaurant! “I spend more money on quality,” says

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Henning. “I believe in that.” So does his staff of a dozen, who will greet you, seat you and feed you with a care and competence equal to the quality of the meal. “My ambition has always only been to make people happy,” Henning says, admitting he’s most contented in his kitchen. “I just want to cook a good meal.”

Karen Flood and Henning Nordanger (facing page) are the husband-and-wife team behind Henning’s Local, along with a dedicated crew of talented cooks, servers, bartenders and wait staff. Together with landlords Nick and Laura Santana, they’ve changed the face of rural Cochecton Center, NY, where both Henning’s Local and Heinle’s General Store are destinations for visitors worldwide. A full bar, outdoor seating and wooden tables hand-assembled by Henning are just some of the attractions, along with a variety of delicious dishes using carefully chosen, fresh ingredients. The best part is that Henning’s remains open year-round! H O L I DAY 2 0 1 6

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November 15 Special Exhibit: Rights, Race & Revolutions, at Museum at Bethel Woods, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Don’t miss this compelling photography exhibit of LIFE magazine photographer Grey Villet, who traveled America and the world for LIFE magazine like an observant explorer, mapping its emotional contours in the faces and lives of its people. Admission included in Museum admission or $5 for Special Exhibit only. For info, call (866) 761-2922 or visit bethelwoodscenter.org. Continues daily until Dec. 31. Exhibit: 3 Days of Peace & Music, at Museum at Bethel Woods, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit the new semi-permanent exhibit, which will feature vignettes on each of the 32 groups that performed at Woodstock! From Richie Havens’ opening performance to Jimi Hendrix’s rousing closing performance, this exhibit will tell the story of each group pre- and post-Woodstock, and how each of the bands left a lasting impact on music and popular culture. For info, call (866) 761-2922 or visit www.bethelwoodscenter.org. Continues daily until December 31. Exhibit: Tonight on the Pavilion Stage, at Museum at Bethel Woods, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It’s hard to believe it has been ten years since Bethel Woods Center for the Arts opened its doors! For info, call (866) 761-2922 or visit www.bethelwoodscenter.org. Continues daily until December 31.Exhibit: Catskill Art Society hosts Sculpture by Tal Gluck and Walls of Viet Nam by Melinda Wallach, during regular hours, until November 20. For information, call 436-4227 or visit catskillartsociety.org. November 17 After-School Riding Program, Bridle Hill Farm, in Jeffersonville, 4 to 6 p.m. The after school riding educational program is held every Thursday through June. The cost is $20 per child (pay as you go each week.) Discounts are available for a prepaid $300 riding package which reduces the fee to $15 per day/student. The class includes a group riding lesson, 22

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who served proudly from Sullivan County. Memorabilia is also on display with items from the Civil War through post WW II. A round table is available for those who wish to participate beginning at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments. 2p.m. - 4p.m. November 20 D&H Canal and Sullivan County, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Time and the Valleys Museum, in Grahamsville. Bill Merchant, President of the D&H Canal Historical Society and Vice-Chair of the D&H Canal Transportation Heritage Council will talk about the impact of the D&H Canal on Sullivan County. In operation from 1828 to 1898, the Delaware and Hudson Canal stretched 108 miles from Honesdale, PA to Kingston, NY. It carried coal, lumber, cement and other local goods up and down the canal and to the Hudson River bound for New York City. Refreshments are included. For info, call 985-7700 or visit timeandthevalleysmuseum.org. Jazz Brunch at Dancing Cat Saloon, at 11 a.m. Have brunch beginning at 11 a.m. with a side of jazz featuring Barry Scheinfeld & friends starting at 1 p.m. For info, call 583-3141 or visit dancingcatsaloon.com. Continues every Sunday until December 18. Claryville Fire Department will host an all-you-caneat pancake breakfast, at the firehouse, from 7 a.m. to noon. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children age 5 to 11, and under 5 are free. Claryville Reformed Church will receive $50 from breakfast H O L I DAY 2 0 1 6

proceeds. The Roscoe Chamber of Commerce 1St annual Holiday Farmers Market and Craft Fair Sunday, November 20th 10:00 – 4:00.Thanksgiving fresh vegetables, handmade soaps. Local maple syrup, quilts, wreaths.. everything for your holiday table and with Christmas around the corner, why not stock up on these very unique and handmade goodies. Spaces are available for $15.00 each. Pat Yelle – 607-498-4738. November 19 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm SUNY Sullivan Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival 46th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival. Attracting more than 100 vendors offering all kinds of goods each year, the 2016 festival will take place on Sunday, November 20, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. A $2 door fee enters each guest into a raffle that will benefit student scholarships. Children are welcome to attend at no charge, and parking is free. November 23 Art In Sixes, a group exhibition, at Loft Gallery, in Narrowsburg, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free and open to all. For info or hours, call 252-7576 or visit delawarevalleyartsalliance.org. Continues until December 23. November 25 Holiday Craft Fair at Delaware Youth Center in Callicoon, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The craft fair proC AT S K I L L S C O N F I D E N T I A L

vides a unique assortment of merchandise for holiday shopping. For info, call 887-5155. November 26 Holiday Craft Fair at Delaware Youth Center in Callicoon, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The craft fair provides a unique assortment of merchandise for holiday shopping. For info, call 887-5155. Handmade for the Holidays, at Duke Pottery, in Roscoe, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Start your holiday shopping season with us. Featuring the artwork of over 30 artists, crafters and local producers. Call (607) 498-5207 or visit www.dukepottery.com. Catskill Art Society Winter Members Show opens at 11 a.m., at CAS, in Livingston Manor. Free and open to public. Continues until Dec. 31. Call 4394227 or visit catskillartsociety. org. November 27 Handmade for the Holidays, at Duke Pottery, in Roscoe, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Start your holiday shopping season with us. Featuring the artwork of over 30 artists, crafters and local producers. Call (607) 498-5207 or visit www.dukepottery.com. December 1 Special Exhibit: Rights, Race & Revolutions, at Museum at Bethel Woods, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Don’t miss this compelling photography exhibit of LIFE magazine photographer Grey Villet, who traveled America and the world for LIFE magazine like an observant explorer, mapping its emotional contours in the faces and lives of its people. Admission included in Museum admission or $5 for Special Exhibit only. For info, call (866) 761-2922 or visit bethelwoodscenter.org. Continues daily until Dec. 31. Exhibit: 3 Days of Peace & Music, at Museum at Bethel Woods, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit the new semipermanent exhibit, which will feature vignettes on each of the 32 groups that performed at Woodstock! From Richie Havens’ opening performance to Jimi Hendrix’s rousing closing performance, this exhibit will tell the story of each group pre- and post-Woodstock, and how each of the bands left a lasting impact on music and popular culture. For info, call (866) 761-2922 or visit www.bethelwoodscenter.org. Continues daily until December 31. Exhibit: Tonight on the Pavilion Stage, at Museum at Bethel Woods, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It’s hard to believe it has been ten years since Bethel Woods Center for the Arts opened its doors! For info, call (866) 7612922 or visit www.bethelwoodscenter.org. Continues daily until December 31. Art In Sixes, a group exhibition, at Loft Gallery, in Narrowsburg, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free and open to all. For info or hours, call 252-7576 or visit delawarevalleyartsalliance.org. Continues until December 23. Catskill Art Society Winter Members Show opens at 24

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11 a.m., at CAS, in Livingston Manor. Free and open to public. Continues until Dec. 31. Call 4394227 or visit catskillartsociety. org. After-School Riding Program, Bridle Hill Farm, in Jeffersonville, 4 to 6 p.m. The after school riding educational program is held every Thursday through June. The cost is $20 per child (pay as you go each week.) Discounts are available for a prepaid $300 riding package which reduces the fee to $15 per day/student. The class includes a group riding lesson, feeding, grooming, tacking, barn activity, and cleanup. The farm has an indoor and outdoor riding so come rain, snow or shine. For information or to register, call 482-3993 or visit www.bridlehillfarm.com. December 3 Children’s Christmas at Delaware Youth Center, in Callicoon, from 1 to 3 p.m. Children’s party featuring arts an crafts projects, cupcake decorating and photos with Santa. For info, call 887-5155. Moonlit Movie, at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts; $5 - $18. Moonlit Movies will bring cult classics to the big screen and under the stars. These fun, interactive experiences are sure to get the entire audience involved. Bring a blanket and some snacks, buy some popcorn, and take a journey under the stars while watching Miracle On 34th Street. 6:30 doors open; 7 p.m. showtime. For info or tickets, call 866-781-2922 or visit www. bethelwoodscenter.org. Grahamsville United Methodist Church will host a Christmas craft fair, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For info, call 292-2283. H O L I DAY 2 0 1 6

Concert: Lyric Quartet at Dead End Café, 3 p.m.; $25 per person, includes concert and dinner. The Lyric Quartet – A Grand Holiday Musical Feast Special Guest Artists Door prizes ring the bells! For info, call 292-0400 or visit www.parksvilleusa.com. Moonlit Movie, at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts; $5 - $18. Moonlit Movies will bring cult classics to the big screen and under the stars. These fun, interactive experiences are sure to get the entire audience involved. Bring a blanket and some snacks, buy some popcorn, and take a journey under the stars while watching Miracle On 34th Street. 6:30 doors open; 7 p.m. showtime. Call 866-781-2922 or visit www. bethelwoodscenter.org. December 10 Dickens on the Delaware, in Callicoon, from noon to 7 p.m. Showcases the retail community, just in time for holiday shopping at retailers, galleries and restaurants. Shopkeepers will play the part, as visitors and shoppers enjoy the season. For info, visit www.visitcallicoon.com. SUNY Sullivan will host broadcast the Met Opera’s “L’Amour de Loin”, beginning at 12:55 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. Prices for the 2016-2017 season are $20 for adults, $10 for children age 13 and under, and $10 for students with valid IDs. To order tickets, call the SUNY Sullivan Box Office, at 4345750, ext. 4472. December 18 Jazz Brunch at Dancing Cat Saloon, at 11 a.m. Have brunch beginning at 11 a.m. with a side of jazz featuring Barry Scheinfeld & friends starting at 1 p.m. For info, call 583-3141 or visit dancingcatsaloon.com. Continues every Sunday until December 18. December 31 Last day! Special Exhibit: Rights, Race & Revolutions, at Museum at Bethel Woods, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Don’t miss this compelling photography exhibit of LIFE magazine photographer Grey Villet, who traveled America and the world for LIFE magIf you have an event that you would like to list in these pages please contact Dan Hust at dhust@sc-democrat.com. Our listings are obtained from the Sullivan County Visitor’s Association. H O L I DAY 2 0 1 6

azine like an observant explorer, mapping its emotional contours in the faces and lives of its people. Admission included in Museum admission or $5 for Special Exhibit only. Call (866) 761-2922 or visit bethelwoodscenter.org. Last day! Exhibit: 3 Days of Peace & Music, at Museum at Bethel Woods, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit the new semi-permanent exhibit, which will feature vignettes on each of the 32 groups that performed at Woodstock! From Richie Havens’ opening performance to Jimi Hendrix’s rousing closing performance, this exhibit will tell the story of each group pre- and post-Woodstock, and how each of the bands left a lasting impact on music and popular culture. Call (866) 761-2922 or visitbethelwoodscenter.org. Last day! Exhibit: Tonight on the Pavilion Stage, at Museum at Bethel Woods, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It’s hard to believe it has been ten years since Bethel Woods Center for the Arts opened its doors! Call (866) 761-2922 or visit bethelwoodscenter.org. Last day! Catskill Art Society Winter Members Show opens at 11 a.m., at CAS, in Livingston Manor. Free and open to public. Call 439-4227 or visit catskillartsociety.org. January 7 SUNY Sullivan will host broadcast the Met Opera’s “Nabucco,” beginning at 12:55 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. Prices for the 2016-2017 season are $20 for adults, $10 for children age 13 and under, and $10 for students with valid IDs. To order tickets, call the SUNY Sullivan Box Office, at 434-5750, ext. 4472. January 21 SUNY Sullivan will host broadcast the Met Opera’s “Roméo et Juliette” beginning at 12:55 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. Prices for the 2016-2017 season are $20 for adults, $10 for children age 13 and under, and $10 for students with valid IDs. To order tickets, call the SUNY Sullivan Box Office, at 4345750, ext. 4472.

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December 4 Jazz Brunch at Dancing Cat Saloon, at 11 a.m. Have brunch beginning at 11 a.m. with a side of jazz featuring Barry Scheinfeld & friends starting at 1 p.m. For info, call 583-3141 or visit dancingcatsaloon.com. Continues every Sunday until December 18.

saying they forgot it’s somebody’s birthday,” chuckles Chelsey. Much of what’s offered can be customized with specific messages and names, and cards, gift bags and wrapping ensure you can present it with style and color. Various items are locally handmade, from Jen Appley’s buttery soft goat’s-milk soap to Christen Wrighter’s (The Simple Company’s) one-of-a-kind essential oils and jewelry, to Kristin Burden’s (Kaybird’s) repurposed home decor. Nothing in the gift shop exceeds $30 except the Amish-made hutches and cabinetry, and Chelsey and Shana are happy to make gift and floral deliveries when scheduled in advance. For the holidays, they plan to offer centerpieces and poinsettia arrangements, and be sure to ask for a hand-tied bow! Looking for a beautiful floral arrangement? Chelsey Hicks (left) and Shana Wrighter are ready to dazzle!

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amily is at the heart of Gracie’s Garden & Gifts. It is, indeed, how this gift shop and floral nook came to be. “My mother-in-law, Barb, owned a flower shop here in town,” co-owner Shana Wrighter says. In 2015, after 30 years creating arrangements, Barb was ready to retire, and Shana happened to be interested in running a business. Co-owner Chelsey Hicks was also looking for a change from her waitressing job, so when Shana, her aunt, came in for dinner, they talked about their dreams. “I went to school for art,” Chelsey relates, noting how challenging it is to employ that skill in a rural area. “She said, ‘I really need to do something else!’” Shana affirms. And so they bought Barb’s business, relocating it and renaming it Gracie’s, after two of their grandmothers (great-grandmothers, in Chelsey’s case). A year later, the aunt-niece duo are proud to operate a much-needed downtown gift shop that still offers the floral services Hancock, NY residents and visitors long valued. Creative arrangements for holidays and funerals are available across the counter from a room full of candles, soaps, signs, plaques, jewelry and furniture. It’s not a huge space, but it is a busy one. “We get people in here a couple times a week 26

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Gracie’s Garden & Gifts 180 East Front Street Hancock, NY 607-637-2962 graciesgandg@yahoo.com graciesgardenandgifts.com Also on Facebook Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays

Gracie’s Garden & Gifts is a cute nook along Hancock, NY’s downtown business district, offering rustic home decor, handcrafted gifts and Amish-made furniture.

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