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Tot-to-Teen Village was the go to place to buy children’s clothing, furniture and toys in the Kalamazoo area for 80 years!

William Penning founded the Tot Shop in 1937, during the Great Depression era at 1009 N. Westnedge Ave. at Elizabeth Street. He began by refurbishing baby strollers and eventually built the business into baby furniture and a mattress factory.

The store evolved after his son Robert Penning took over in 1952 and focused on furniture, clothing and toys. In addition, another location opened at 4015 Portage Rd. In November 1966 the Tot Shop announced plans to consolidate their two stores into one large 15,000 square foot location at 229 West Kilgore, near S. Westnedge in Portage. They also announced their name change to the Tot-to-Teen Village, which better described the stores line of goods. The owners of Totto-Teen and Lee’s Sports partnered to have their stores built on West Kilgore Road, along with a patio area between the two stores.

The design of the store included 14 different indoor villages to reflect different parts of the USA. Each village displayed a different size or line of goods, such as Infants, Boutique and a Jail (the dressing room) – quite an inventive way to make trying on clothes fun for children. To add to the “fun factor” for kids, they had a play hut with an indoor slide and a Brio train table for children to entertain themselves while their parents shopped. My kids never complained when I told them we were going shopping at The Tot-to-Teen Village.

Tot-to-Teen Village had unique offerings that people couldn’t find anywhere else; including special occasion wear for baptisms, communions and attire for children to wear as attendants in weddings. The baby jewelry, frilly socks and hair bows in a rainbow of colors were unique to Tot-to-Teen as well.

In 1994, upon Robert’s retirement, his son David took over the store – the 3rd generation of the Penning family! I was fortunate to be their advertising representative while at the Kalamazoo Gazette and then again with Good News Paper. It was always a joy to meet with Dave and Lori to share some laughs while deciding upon the ad copy. I loved perusing through the store after each meeting to see all the latest styles in children’s clothing & furniture and the best toy & doll selection around.

Dave enjoyed the Tot-to-Teen family business for 45+ years before deciding to close the store in September of 2017 after 80 years in business.

On a side note: The unique sign with colorful square letters, much like children’s building blocks, is now part of the Americana collection at the American Sign Museum of Cincinnati. The large sign is 50 ½ inches tall, 48 feet wide and weighed in at 350 pounds. The museum will preserve the sign and share its story for years to come.

The former Tot-to-Teen Village now houses Pacific Rim Foods, an Asian Food Market. They kept a few of the unique design aspects of their predecessor.

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plants for today’s easy lifestyle

The season for enjoying your outdoor living area is finally here! This is the time to sit back and relax, play in the sprinkler with the kids and maybe invite some friends over for a cookout. Having a beautiful landscape adds to the enjoyment, of course, but a beautiful landscape takes continuous care, right? Not necessarily!

There are some new plants that are much easier to care for, look good through the whole season and will leave you plenty of time for summer fun!

Here are some new easy-care choices that are sure to be some of your favorites: Hosta Wheee! This delightfully fun, extremely ruffled perennial plant makes a distinctive specimen in shade gardens and containers. Its green leaves have cream margins which widen as the plants mature, and the leaves are of good substance, making them more slug resistant. Light lavender flowers appear midseason.

Hosta Wheee grows to about 11-18” tall and 20-24” wide.

Heuchera Forever Purple is just what it says – it’s forever purple! This knockout perennial has ultra-purple

glossy leaves with fluted edges and great vigor. Heuchera (also known Coral Bells) have very short spikes of purple-pink flowers May - September and four seasons of purple foliage. This show-stopper plant has great vigor in either sunny or shady locations. Forever Purple grows to approximately 12” tall by 22” wide.

Happy Face Potentilla is a shrub that is super durable and will surely put a smile on your face! There are several varieties of Happy Face Potentilla shrubs – choose from pink, yellow, white or Hearts (darker pink). The big, bright flowers cover this shrub, making this potentilla anything but dull! Most people plant potentilla because they just need something tough. And Happy Face Hearts potentilla is that - but it’s also pretty enough to feature in your landscape.

It’s covered in large flowers from spring until frost. Bright green foliage is lightly furry, which deters deer and rabbits. This shrub grows to about 24-36” tall and is very lowmaintenance.

her large, snow white flowers that blanket the plant and attract butterflies. Because of better branching and many side buds, this daisy blooms much longer than typical daisies do, often all summer long if deadheaded.

Stronger flower power = Daisy May! Pugster Butterfly Bush is another new plant that gives you more flower power! Pugster butterfly bush offers full sized flowers on a dwarf plant and comes in several color choices including amethyst, pink, blue, periwinkle and white. This compact butterfly bush reaches just 2 feet tall and wide but has the large, full flowers normally seen on a much larger plant. It blooms nonstop from early summer through frost and attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Thanks to thick, sturdy stems, the Pugster series offers vastly improved hardiness and winter survival over other types of dwarf butterfly bush.

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She has full sized flowers on a perennial dwarf plant that gets 12-24” tall.

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July has arrived and along with it comes several reasons to celebrate!

I’m sure for many of us the month of July conjures up fond memories of the long 4th of July weekend of no work all play. It’s the perfect time to get together with family and friends to celebrate our country.

With Fourth of July celebrations, comes fireworks, cookouts and other celebrations with great food.

This makes it appropriate for July to be the national month for: grilling, picnics, hot dogs, baked beans,

horseradish, pickles, blueberries, and ice cream.

July is the middle of summer school has been out for a while, and won’t start back for quite some time.

No assignments, due dates or lunches to worry about, just which swimsuit to don for the day.

The prime vacation month is, you guessed it, July. With the best warm weather of the year - the average temperature just about everywhere in the country is above 70 degrees.

July is prime baseball season for all of you baseball fans out there! It’s

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easy to find a baseball game to watch in person or on TV. Another reason that my family celebrates July is because my son’s birthday falls in this fine month! Summer birthdays are the best - the long, dry, hot days of July have made for many memorable outdoor birthday celebrations over the years.

Be sure to get out and enjoy all that the month of July has to offer.

Jackie Merriam

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local authors Ms. Sara Collison, co-founder of SHALOM with her late husband Glen Collison and Ms. Leah Wendt, a faithful friend of SHALOM, have spent the last year and a half writing and working tirelessly on a book about the story of the SHALOM ministry and so much more.

GREAT NEWS! The book, “What Is In Your Hand? A Journey Toward Shalom”, is now available.

Sara and Glen Collison’s Journey towards Shalom began when they moved to Kalamazoo in 1987 and bought a condemned property. After 6 months of hard

work, their renovated 19th century Southwest Michigan farmhouse became a twelve bed licensed foster care home for adults with developmental disabilities. By 1990 Shalom Inc.

was born. Today they have 8 homes, serving 42 residents. They also offer daily work experiences in the Shalom Woolery for additional adults to participate in the SHALOM Woolery Farm and Store for both residents and community participants.

For a donation, which is designated toward the new SHALOM Woolery barn, you can own a copy of the book and learn about the rich history of the organization, be invited into other people’s journeys to find the purpose in their own lives, and be challenged to find the purpose in yours.

The book is available at SHALOM Shepherd’s Barn at 6276 N Riverview Dr. in Parchment, on their website, at Barnes and Noble and Amazon. A $10 eBook is also available.

When purchased directly through SHALOM, for a donation of $25 you will receive a signed softcover book, and for $35 you will receive a signed hardcover book. You will also receive a handmade woven bookmark, made by SHALOM participants.

All proceeds from the book will help to fund the construction of a new SHALOM Woolery, which will allow them the space to serve twice the number of adults living with developmental disabilities through their work experiences in the Shalom Woolery, Farm and Store.

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home decor When designing a bedroom and selecting bedding, it is easy to get swept away with the easy to find bedin-a-bag options that line the shelves.

However, they are often ill fitting and never quite look as nice as the photo on the front of the bag. Plus, they are completely unoriginal and can be quite pricey or if not, made of materials that are less than desirable. They also tend to look extremely coordinated in a way that lacks any creativity and it shows.

Step 1 & 2

Consider building your bedding in layers with independently purchased pieces. Step one, start with a nice lofty and quilted bed cover. Not only do they protect your mattress, but they provide a luxurious layer of softness and depth to your next layer – your sheeting! When purchasing step two, your sheeting, there is nothing wrong with 300 thread count cotton sheet sets. They soften after each washing, hold up to the test of time and are extremely affordable.

The craze for Egyptian cotton and extremely high thread count is somewhat of a misnomer. Plus, true Egyptian cotton sheeting with high thread counts are pricey and not practical for most people or their budgets. If its super affordable, its likely too good to be true – they are probably synthetic fibers, not cotton at all. With true Egyptian cotton sheeting, the finer

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cotton threads actually make them less durable and wear out faster. If you love the supple feel of Egyptian cotton, but can’t afford them, consider sateen cotton, which has been finished in a way to create a soft sheen that creates a dreamy luxurious feel.

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Next, step three, consider purchasing a blanket or quilt to place over your sheeting. The quilt can be solid or patterned, consider contrasting whatever you purchased for your sheeting for depth and dimension. I typically choose solids or very subtle patterns to keep it simple and to extend the life of the pieces. That way I can add loads of color and drama in the additional pieces, such as pillows and end of bed blankets, those of which I’ll address later and can be changed out seasonally.

Step 4

Often a blanket or quilt does not provide enough texture or warmth for a bed for sleeping, which leads to step four. I like to purchase a solid white; baffle box duvet insert or comforter.

The baffle box stitching on the comforter prevents the feathers and down from moving around and creating lumps. It also allows for maximum loft. Always purchase a comforter at least 2 inches larger on all sides than your duvet cover for a beautiful fit.

Duvet covers are easy to find and I generally opt for a solid or softly patterned option so that it can be easily cleaned and coordinate with pillows that I change more frequently.

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Next are pillows, which truly make a bed special. Sleeping pillows, which should be standard size for full/queen and king for a king, should be replaced every few years. If you’d be embarrassed for anyone to see your pillow without its case, you should throw them away! Sleeping pillows can be super affordable and the amount of dust mites, sweat and dirt they accumulate over the years is gross. You’d be surprised how often I work in the most beautiful and immaculate homes with pillows that

would shock you. When you purchase new pillows, consider purchasing zippered pillow covers/protectors that protect your pillows and go on beneath your pillowcases. I prefer the cotton versions.

Step 6

The next layer of pillows would be your shams, which give you several options. I like the euro style shams, which comprise of two 24 x 24 euro shams for a full/queen or three 26 x 26 square euros on a king bed.

This is where you can really make a statement. At HITE HOUSE, we generally design and make these in house to coordinate with the rest of the room and to add the luxurious statement that creates a truly custom feeling bed ensemble. We finish with a few decorative pillows or one long custom pillow in the front for less fuss. Even if custom is not an option for you, this look can be achieved with a readymade variety from local shops.

Step 7

To complete the bed, we like to add a pop of color and texture at the end of the bed with another blanket.

This is another layer of added texture, warmth and opportunity for dramatic color. It will also anchor color at the end of the bed that you might want to pull from other areas of the room or from the colors of the pillows used at the top of the bed.

You’ll be surprised how finished and custom feeling your bed will feel after following these 7 steps – no need to purchase a bed in a bag and you don’t have to break the bank either to achieve a truly custom feeling and beautiful bed! Or if you aren’t up to the challenge, I’m here. Give me a call and I’d be happy to help you make the bed of your dreams!

Julie Hite-Neilitz of HITE HOUSE Home Furnishings www.hite-house.com | 6360 Stadium Drive

Kalamazoo Valley Museum Through September 30, 2019 The Secrets of Bees is an informative and interactive exhibit that allows families to learn about the bee population at a time when bees are under serious threat. Through educational videos and hands-on activities, children and adults will discover the many different species of bees and how we can help them continue to coexist in our world.

In the exhibit, visitors can study a plexiglass-covered “observation hive” with a video of bees in action and learn about the production of honey

by working in a giant bee hive. Children can dress up as actual honeybees and gather pollen, pack pollen into honey comb, clean the hive, and help care for the Queen bee! They can also wear real beekeeper protective gear and work real wooden hives. Beekeepers can then extract the “honey” and “sell” it at a roadside stand.

The Kalamazoo Valley Museum Is also the Place to BEE for this summer’s hands-on art programs. Every Wednesday in July from 1 to 4 p.m., visitors will be able to make ten dif-

ferent crafts related to bees. Children of all ages will enjoy free activities and the chance to explore a variety of artistic approaches to art.

Wednesdays, 1-4 pm The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is located at 230 N. Rose St. in downtown Kalamazoo, for more information visit their website at kalamazoomuseum.org or call 3737990.

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RESCUING WILD BABIES

Among all animal lovers, there is a strong urge to rescue and nurture any creature in need, especially if that animal is young and vulnerable. A favorite Childhood fantasy centers on taking in and raising a young animal who is not normally kept as a pet but who becomes the rescuer’s special friend. How delightful to cuddle your own fawn, bunny, or baby squirrel who will give you lifelong gratitude for the timely intervention which saved that little one’s life. As deeply as the notion of these special friendships is ingrained in the happy daydreams of our childhood, the reality is quite different.

Here are a few things to consider if you are tempted to remove a wild animal from what might appear to be

a dangerous situation: Is this furry baby really abandoned?

Wild moms keep their little ones hidden for long periods of time while going off to forage for food. The mother must be healthy and well fed to nurture her babies and leaving them in a safe place to await her return is a natural part of their lives.

The adorable little fawn nestled under your bushes most likely has an attentive and protective mom who will be distraught to return and find her young one missing. The behavior of the young animal should be assessed before attempting to remove it from it’s hiding place There are regulations against removing animals from the wild because of a well meaning but inexperienced

rescuer is likely to place the creature in mortal danger. The best and safest way to help an animal that really does need rescuing is to surrender the atrisk animal to a trained and licensed wild animal rehabilitation facility.

Even with the most loving intentions, those of us who lack training and animal expertise are more likely to do more harm than good for the wild baby you want to save.

It is commendable to love and support wildlife and to want to ensure the survival of the familiar creatures who enrich your life. For the safety and health of your family, the animals, and yourself, the best idea is to enjoy wildlife from a respectful distance.

Among other problems, wild animals who loose their fear of humans are

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often made vulnerable to dangers from unkind people or animal predators which more wary creatures have the sense to avoid.

It is a great joy to observe wild animal families in the spring and summer as a part of nature’s renewal after the rigors of winter. Using care and good judgment, we can help to ensure that the furry and feathered neighbors who enrich our world are able to bring us happiness without sacrificing their safety.

By Karren Jensen May 2019 Kalamazoo Animal Rescue Friends Newsletter – reprinted with permission from KAR.

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let your summer vintage love shine, mini-style

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Twiggy Honestly, the wonderful thing about skirt fashions today is that you can wear any length that suits you. There is no right or wrong, partly because of the worldwide fashion trends we’re able to share via the Internet, and also because today’s fashion is about being who you are and letting your unique style shine through. Nevertheless, since it’s summer and the perfect time to wear anything short, let’s delve into a little bit of the miniskirt history and its trends.

Short skirts have been around as far back as 1390 BC and one of the earliest known cultures where women regularly wore this type of short skirt was the Miao people of China during the Qing Dynasty, 1644-1912. In the mid-1920s entertainment world, Josephine Baker wore a short style skirt consisting of only a girdle of fake bananas, causing a big commotion during her performances in the Folies Bergere in Paris. This became her most iconic image and was the symbol for the Jazz Age in the 1920s. In the 1940s and ‘50s, extremely short skirts

Goldie Hawn became a popular costume for science fiction films and art work, where futuristic women were shown in metallic miniskirts, bras and boots.

All of this influenced the world of fashion where by 1961 the hemlines of skirts climbed to just above the knee and grew higher over the next few years. Several designers have been credited with the invention of the 1960s miniskirt, most often is the London based designer Mary Quant who owned what became the iconic boutique named Bazaar in London’s Chelsea neighborhood. In 1964, inspired by the fashions she saw on the streets, she began raising the hemline of her skirts to inches above the knee.

This was the beginning of the miniskirt, supposedly named after her favorite car, the Mini. Others say it was introduced by the Parisian designer Andre Courreges or possibly the British designer John Bates. Whatever the case, this skirt style took off in Europe and quickly spread to the US during

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the 1960s where it was worn by Miniskirts and Minidresses the general Jackie Kennedy cemented the trend public and famous people alike. Soon, when she married Aristotle Onassis in minidresses and even shorter skirts 1968 and wore a short white pleated called microminis became popular.

Along with the usual mini dresses and Valentino minidress. By the end of skirts, people began using long blouses, the 1960s the fashion trend swung, becoming more traditional. With this, vests and jerseys as minidresses and the microminis were so short that they the hemlines fell to well below the knee and by the 1970s the maxi skirt skimmed the top of the thigh. With took over in popularity. the rise in hemlines, tights or pantyToday, we can wear it all, but since it’s hose became more common. These leggings could be solid colors but were summer in Michigan why not make it a mini! Pair your mini skirt or dress often bright with wild and geometric with any cool pair of sandals, heels or patterns and designs on them. boots, a great vintage t-shirt or top, By 1966 the mini was officially a high some fabulous shades, and you’re ready fashion statement. In 1967 Goldi for a fantastic vintage summer! Enjoy Hawn’s “Laugh In” debuted on TV and inspired women of all ages around it all and shine on, vintage style… the US to copy her signature style of miniskirts and minidresses. The model Jayne Gulliver Owner of J-Bird Vintage, Twiggy became the unofficial poster child at the time for the miniskirt look. 511 W. Vine, Kalamazoo

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The top books published this month that librarians across the country love Evvie Drake Starts Over: A Novel

Ayesha at Last

by Uzma Jalaluddin “Ayesha puts aside dreams of poetry and works in Toronto as a teacher to repay debts to her family. A deep-rooted family trauma ties Khalid to his controlling mother and gives him a rigid understanding of the world. Can these two young Muslims forge a healing path? A sweet modern romance perfect for readers of The Wedding Date and The Kiss Quotient.”

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“Natalie inherits her grandmother’s restaurant in quickly-gentrifying Chinatown in San Francisco. A tea leaf reading tells Natalie she must cook three recipes from her Grandmother’s cookbook for her neighbors who are being pushed out in order for the restaurant to succeed. For fans of The Recipe Club: A Tale of Food and Friendship and Like Water for Chocolate.

by Linda Holmes

“Relationships are hard, whether with a spouse, a best friend, a new love interest, or ourselves. Evvie navigates all of these after a life-changing series of events. An engaging novel that explores relationship nuances without being too dark or too cutesy. For fans of Jenny Colgan, Cecilia Ahern, and Sophie Kinsella.”

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“A sweeping story about sisters Jo and Bethie, following them from their 1950s roots in Detroit to the present day. This novel is both heartwrenching and funny, and readers will cry and laugh with them along the journey. For fans of Juliet McDaniel’s Mr. and Mrs. American Pie.“ Cari Dubiel, Twinsburg Public Library, Twisnburg, OH

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In Search of our Super-Powers A Mother and Daughter Adventure Series

Boat Season

Jane: My brother says, “There are only two kinds of boats worth owning: canoes and kayaks. The rest are expensive, complicated, and hard to transport and store.” He has owned a sailboat in the past and he seems to be happier without the fuss of sails and masts.

“But canoes and kayaks can be rented on plenty of navigable streams and rivers in Michigan,” I protest.

“Why buy when renting is so cheap?”

He shrugs. The fact is; boats are part

of summer in Michigan.

My friend Brian bought a ski boat last July just before going on a twoweek vacation up north. He got it off Craig’s list and it came with a trailer and all the gear. The family had a great time with it, and two days after he returned home, he sold it.

“Was there some sort of issue with it?” I asked.

“It was a great boat,” he replied, “but I have no place to store it, and boats sell a lot easier in July than in

September, so I passed it along.” He grinned.

“Made a nice profit on it, too.”

Dean and I don’t own any boats; never have.

But three of my brothers and one sister have always been generous at loaning theirs so we are not water sport deprived in anyway.

Ellen: Michigan summers are gorgeous but fleeting, so heading to the lake on the best days is almost a foregone conclusion. On a recent blue-sky Saturday we did just that, joining our friends at their boat, “The Polish Hammer”, sunscreen and towels in

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As we cruised down the canal leading to the bigger lake beyond, passing boats offered nods and waves to our little pontoon party. The faces were unfamiliar, but the goodwill was not; boat neighbors are friendly, highspirited, and quick to say hello so long as you stay in your traffic lane and don’t leave a wake. We relaxed into boat time, amused by our friends’ young son who is perhaps too little to

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July 2019 An invitation is the first glimpse guests will have of your upcoming event. It’ll set the entire tone, introduce a theme, or build excitement and intrigue. Make your next party even more noteworthy with a one-of-a-kind first impression.

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No matter the milestone, from elegant wedding and save the date cards to birthday invitations and thank you notes, Noteworthy works with you every step of the way to create the perfect printed materials for your announcement or event.

Their one-on-one consultants spend time listening and discussing ideas to determine the perfect look and feel.

Once the design is finalized, they send the customer proofs and follow through until everything is printed and the customer is satisfied.

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I’m seeing stars! It’s July, my favorite month nestled right in the heart of summer vacation. Beach days, picnics, camping, bicycling, road trips and America’s birthday.

I get teased all the time about how much I love fireworks. To me though, it’s like being under the cover of creativity‌art in the sky! Proof that not all paint needs to be on a canvas.

Summer is like being the life of the party and you don’t want it to end.

My family has a tradition of celebrating that special day that we look forward to every July and this year is no exception.

Camouflage yourself in red, white and blue and enjoy those starryeyed moments, for they will forever become your history. As inspirational author, Erin Van Vuren quotes: “When you are ready for fireworks, instead of sparklers, I will come for you.�

I think you’re ready! Let’s shine like the stars together and create these one of a kind reminders to never stop looking up.

Materials Needed: Wood . Nails . Ribbon . Hammer .

Scissors . Paint . Paint Brush . Wall Hanger Step 1: Using a square-ish piece of wood, paint the top and sides with your color choice. If the wood is thick

enough to display and sit on a surface, paint the back side as well for a finished look. If it will hang on a wall, it’s not necessary. The size of your wood is completely up to you. A huge wall hanging would be awesome to showcase your ribbon star! I also like to dry-brush my wood to give it an uneven and slightly aged appearance.

Here again, do what aesthetically pleases you‌including not painting it at all.

Step 2: You will need 5 nails to attach to the wood. The size depends on how large your wood piece is. Like nail art, you will hammer them into the surface about half way. The nails need to be snug but will have enough length to wrap the ribbon around. I eyeball where I hammer the nails. The top one of course is directly centered.

Wherever the nails are hammered, leave a little room between the edge so as not to split the wood. The two middle nails should be a third of the way down on the sides and directly across from one another. The two bottom nails should both be a quarter in from the side and also even with each other.

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Tie a knot and cut off or tie a bow and leave.

Step 4: If your ribbon star will be hung on a wall, attach a hanger or wire to the backside.

I think these look so festive, and depending on your ribbon color or pattern they can be showcased all year long. You’re going to want to make more than one I guarantee it.

Have fun and I’ll meet you under the stars‌to watch the fireworks that is!

Step 3: Taking your ribbon, start by laying it on top and across the two middle nails. Wrap around and down to the opposite bottom nails. Loop them back up to meet at the top nail.

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They carry popular children’s name brand shoes, including, Keen, Saucony, New Balance, Tsukihoski, Stride Rite, Pedi Ped, Robeez and more.

They also have a wonderful summer selection of fun flip flops by Roxy, Teva and North Face.

At Little Chick, they take pride in providing excellent customer service by a well-trained and knowledgeable staff. These reviews speak for themselves: “Amazing service, fantastic staff, and quality shoes. We absolutely love Little Chick for our three boys.”

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For 81 years, Little Chick has been fitting children throughout Southwest Michigan. Owner, Brian Sanders, explained that the shoe business has changed over the years. Traditional hard soled baby shoes have been replaced with soft-soled shoes and dress shoes for children have been replaced with comfort shoes.

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Timeline of the Little Chick Shoe Shop: 1938 - The store began in downtown Kalamazoo by Ralph Seeelye.

1950’s - Henry Hamilton, an employee of Seelye, purchased the business and later his son, Tom Hamilton, took it over.

1960’s – Second location opened in the Westmain Mall.

1973 – Moved the downtown store to 449 W. Kilgore Rd. (at Westnedge).

1980’s – Moved from the Westmain Mall to the Westwood Plaza.

1993 – Closed Westwood Plaza store.

1993 – Tom partnered with current

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2019 – Moved the store in early February from 449 W. Kilgore Rd. to the lower level of the Oakwood Plaza.

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PARENTING IT’S NOT A CONTEST

As a child therapist, I meet many parents who are struggling. They come in with bags under their eyes and the ever-present look of exhaustion. The look of defeat in their eyes make my heart hurt. The family dynamics may change but the story is widely the same: “I feel helpless.”

“I have tried everything.”

“Other parents deal with this better.”

“I must have done something wrong.”

It takes time to truly hear this, but I will keep repeating it until you can accept it.

It is NOT a contest. Everyone is go ing through something. We do not know the pain others are dealing with.

We should not be quick to judge others. Or ourselves. Even if two children act in similar ways, it does not mean they are the same. You may see one parent on a super great day and their response looks so very patient and

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You may be the stressed out parent today who woke up late, got a flat tire on the way to school, and had to pick up your child from school for fighting. Your fuse is short and your coping skills are non-existent. And it’s going

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It is NOT a contest. You know what it feels like to have good days and you know what it is like to have bad days.

You do not have to win at parenting.

You do not have to win at life. Keep your focus on your family. Make sure you do your best each day. Even if you feel like it was a failure. Always remember you are not the same as other parents. Your children are not the same as other children. You continue to be proud of yourself and your family. Make sure you use all the tools at your disposal. If you forget to take out the toolbox, forgive yourself, dust yourself off, stand up, and try again.

Do not compare yourself. We are all participants in this game of life, not, competitors.

It is NOT a contest.

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Looking for something to do with your family? Look no further than the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery in Mattawan to enjoy the following free events this summer.

ety of topics ranging from mammals, to birds, butterflies and more! This program on Wednesday from 10:3011:30am.

Arrows Away Archery – Learn the basics of how to shoot a bow and arrow with this introductory course! Equipment is provided. This program is for ages 8 and up. Preregistration is recommended, as spots are limited. Sessions begin at 5pm and 6pm and last an hour. This event occurs very Thursday at 5pm & 6pm.

Hatchery Tours – Find out how the Michigan DNR raises millions of fish each year for Michigan’s lakes, rivers and streams! Tours begin Monday-Saturday at 10am, 12pm and 2pm, and Sundays at 12pm and 2pm. The tours are about 30 minutes, for all ages and start in the lobby of the Visitor Center.

Muskie Madness Tour –Wolf Lake is the only fish hatchery in Michigan that raises Muskie, a large predator fish found in Michigan. Learn how they raise them on this special tour.

Muskie tours are an extension of the regular hatchery tours on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-1pm from Mid-June through Mid-August.

Feeding Frenzy – Watch as the staff feed Michigan wildlife found on the property and learn a fun fact about each one. This program takes place Monday – Friday only at 12:30pm. It lasts 15 minutes and is for all ages.

Hook, Line And Sinker Kid’s Fishing – Catch and release bluegill and bass fishing for kids ages 3-16 years old. The program is first-come-first-

serve, and guarantees 30 minutes of fishing on the pond and if they’re not busy, you have the opportunity to fish mush longer. All equipment and bait are provided. Occurring Fridays from 5-7pm and Saturdays from 9-11am.

Fish Stories – Bring your family for outside stories, activities and crafts on themes including: water, fish, woodland, creatures the earth and more! This program is for elementary school age children and younger.

Story time is with the Kalamazoo Public Library Children’s librarians.

This program is offered July 16th and August 20th at 10:30am.

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Family Scavenger Hunt – Learn all about wetlands, forests and Wolf Lake as the questions guide you through the trails on the property and through field guides and other tools in the backpack. Scavenger Hunts are available from the time the Visitor Center opens (Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm and Sun. 12pm-5pm).

Scavenger hunts are self-guided and take approximately 1-1 ½ hours to complete and are fun for all ages.

Hooked On Nature – Preschoolaged programs geared to children under 6 years old. A guided nature program - includes a craft and a vari-

Family Yoga – This program is for ages 5 and up and will occur on the Pond 10 fishing pier. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your yoga mat or towel. Sessions are July 12th and August 9th at 10:30am & 11am and are ½ hour in length. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Get outdoors and enjoy the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery. The trails and pond are stroller/wheelchair friendly and do not offer much cover from the sun or wind so dress appropriately. They are located at 34270 County Road 652 in Mattawan. Hours through Labor Day are Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday Noon – 6pm. For more information follow them on Facebook: wolflakehatchery, visit their website at michigan.gov/wolflakevc or call (269) 668-2876.

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Sound familiar? It’s the infamous situation where a man is driving somewhere (woman in the car, of course) and he appears to be lost. Notice the word “appears” because the reality is that he really is lost but refuses to admit it. So, what’s going on here? Is there something genetic that causes the seemingly stupid behavior?

Well come to find out there is! Men and women typically use different navigational strategies. Men tend to have a better inherent representation of the environment and where things are in space. This “cognitive map” allows them to take shortcuts, while women are more likely to use familiar routes and pay attention to local landmarks. If all you do is learn regular routes but then have to use an alternative route, you’re more likely to get lost. But if you have a sense of where things are and find yourself in an unfamiliar place, you’re more likely to figure out a route to your destination.

I’m reminded of a story about my mother who, when coming to our house, always turned at the corner with the store that had red curtains in the window. One day she was unusually late. When she finally arrived, I

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honey, why don’t you just stop and ask!

asked her why she was late.

She said she got lost. Why? The curtains were gone.

As it turns out, the male/female differences may have a basis is evolution.

There are variations between the two sexes but, on average men are better at navigation. The theory is that our early male ancestors were hunters and had to travel farther from home to track game and then find their way back.

There may have been evolutionary selection for this navigational ability. Women on the other hand were gatherers and knew where things were on a smaller scale. This helped them find herbs and vegetables in their local environment.

So what part of the brain is important role in navigational ability? It’s the hippocampus. As an example, London taxi drivers are noted for their ability to navigate the city’s incredibly complex street system. They also have to pass an infamously difficult test without the aid of GPS or street maps.

So it’s no surprise that they tend to have a large hippocampus. This was true even when compared to London bus drivers of the same age, had been on the job the same amount of time, but always followed the same routes.

This suggests that the volume of the

hippocampus increases with the expe rience of the taxi driver who sometimes has to use alternative routes to get his fare to their destination.

You may ask, are we just stuck then with the navigational abilities that nature gave us? The short answer is no.

You can pay more attention to your environment and try taking alternative routes, if you have time. Also, try not to rely on GPS which is not always reliable anyway. (I was relying on GPS in Cleveland trying to find a hotel and ended up in someone’s driveway.) Unfortunately, we don’t have global landmarks available to us, like mountain ranges to aid in orienting us. But stay away from stores with red curtains as landmarks.

So the next time the man gets lost in driving to your destination, cut him some slack. His ancestors were probably farmers and not hunters.

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July 13. Featuring an array of well-known artists including Danielle Nicole, Davy Knowles, Dwayne Burnside and local favorites like Out of Favor Boys, Kev Nichols and Blue Tuesday, Crossroads the Resurrection and Big Boss.

This two-day celebration of blues music, culture, and history, first staged in 1994, is one of the longest-running festivals in Kalamazoo. The Kalamazoo Blues Festival, a true community event that is staffed entirely by volunteers and supported by local groups, businesses, and arts organizations, has won recognition from performers and attendees alike as “the best blues festival in the Midwest”.

Firekeepers’ Casino-Hotel in Battle Creek, has been a major sponsor of the event over the years. Imperial

Beverage always lines up the brews to enjoy a July day with outdoor live music.

Advance sales of weekend passes are available at kvba.org or on Facebook at Kalamazoo Blues Festival. They are also available at Broughton Music in Kalamazoo and Marshall Music in Portage.

The cost of an Early Bird weekend pass is $24.00 through June 24, 2019.

Daily festival ticket prices will be $12.00 for Friday night, and $16.00 for Saturday.

Volunteer opportunities are available for a variety of area including beer tent, hospitality tent and main gate.

Volunteers receive admission for the day they volunteer and a souvenir t-shirt.

Watch the kvba.org website and Kalamazoo Blues Festival Facebook regularly for the latest updates and developments.

The level of talent among the acts scheduled for the 2019 Kalamazoo

Runners in the Boston Marathon (26.2 miles) are told to look for the Citgo sign when entering the final stage of the race.

The sign represents one more mile to the finish. It’s right across Fenway Park. If you’re watching a ballgame on TV and someone hits a home run in left or center field, you’ll see it. I wonder what would happen if the sign changed to Exon/Mobil.

Till next time,

Ken Dettloff ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Blues Festival will have to be seen (and heard) to be believed. This year’s lineup (in order of appearance) includes: FridayJuly 12th 4:30 PM Cricket Creek 5:40 PM Out of Favor Boys 7:00 PM Maurice John Vaughn 8:30 PM Duwayne Burnside 10:05 PM Nikki Hill w/Laura Chavez 11:35 PM Gatorboys Saturday July 13th 12:00 PM Nothing But The Blues 1:05 PM Blue Veins 2:10 PM Kev Nichols & Blue Tuesday 3:15 PM Big Trouble 4:20 PM Big Boss 5:25 PM Crossroads the Resurrection 6:35 PM Biscuit Miller & The Mix 8:05 PM Danielle Nicole 9:35 PM Davey Knowles 10:45 PM SWB 11:50 PM Seventh Son

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Recipes

The gorgeous weather that a northern, oh-so- fleeting summer brings gives us good reason to take our meals outdoors. However, The Fourth of July give us great reason to add some flame, smoke and meat to make that occasion an extra tasty affair so I’ve sought out someone to help us combine these simple elements into a great barbecue and found none other than Tuffy Stone—a World Recordbreaking champion Pit master, a

former Marine, classically-trained chef and acclaimed caterer whose legendary precision (obsession) with the science of smoke has made him one of the most influential people in barbecue!

Recently releasing COOL SMOKE: The Art of Great Barbecue (St. Martin’s Griffin; May 2018), Stone generously shares his secrets from more than a decade of success on the barbecue circuit that work just

as well in the backyard as they do on the competition circuit!

With mouthwatering recipes, essential guides and expert advice, Stone has created his own bible for all things barbecue!

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6 to 8 potato rolls, halved and toasted Prepare the Cool Smoke Barbecue Sauce Prepare the Dill Coleslaw Toss the warm pork with the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.

To assemble, place 4½ to 6 ounces of the pork (depending on the number served) on the bottom half of each roll. Top the pork with 1 tablespoon of the Cool Smoke Barbecue Sauce, about ¼ cup of the Dill Coleslaw, and then sandwich with the top half of each roll. Serve immediately.

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PORK BUTT SANDWICH WITH DILL COLESLAW MAKES 6 TO 8 SANDWICHES This is a great use for leftover Competition Pork Butt. The crunchiness of the dill slaw adds a nice bite and tang to the pork. If you like a sweet barbecue sauce, use Cool Smoke Barbecue Sauce, and if you like tangy, use Cool Smoke Vinegar Sauce. ½ cup Cool Smoke Barbecue Sauce (recipe follows) ½ recipe Dill Coleslaw (recipe follows) 2¼ pounds chopped or pulled Competition Pork Butt, Cool Smoke Style (recipe follows) warmed 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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1. Using a very sharp slicing knife, cut the “money muscle” at the top of the shoulder off at the seam. This is a small muscle that looks somewhat like a small tenderloin and is prized for both its texture and flavor.

2. Once the money muscle has been sliced off the pork butt, place it on a cutting board cut-side down, and make a slice on the bias about 1 inch from one end of the “money muscle.” Con-

tinue to make a series of slices every inch or so, on the bias, until the “money muscle” has been cut into five to seven 1-inch slices.

3. Search the remaining larger portion of the cooked pork butt for the best pieces to serve the judges.

4. Be careful to avoid crushing the meat when pulling the cooked pork shoulder to find the samples for the judges.

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COMPETITION PORK BUTT COOL SMOKE STYLE

DILL COLESLAW MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS You can serve this chilled or at room temperature—it tastes good either way.

If you make it the day before, don’t add the dressing—the slaw will wilt. Just refrigerate both separately. For crunchy coleslaw, you may add the dressing just before serving, or a maximum of 1 to 2 hours before serving, and toss again just before plating.

DRESSING 1 cup Duke’s Mayonnaise, or your favorite brand ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar ¾ teaspoon celery seeds ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pep-

per SLAW 6 cups julienned green cabbage (about 1¼ pounds) ½ cup julienned carrot ½ cup julienned Granny Smith apple ½ tablespoon chopped fresh dill kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, celery seeds, salt, and pepper and set aside. Make the slaw: In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, apples, and dill. Add the mayonnaise dressing and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve chilled or at room temperature

COOL SMOKE RUB MAKES A GENEROUS 1½ CUPS ½ cup turbinado sugar ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons kosher salt ¼ cup Smoked Chili Powder (recipe follows) 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cracked

black pepper 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon granulated onion In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together thoroughly. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place until ready to use.

smoked chili powder MAKES A GENEROUS 2 CUPS 1 cup smoked paprika 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon dried Greek oregano (Marjoram) 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons granulated onion In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together thoroughly. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place until ready to use.

COOL SMOKE BARBECUE SAUCE MAKES 1 QUART 3 cups ketchup 1 cup packed dark brown sugar ¾ cup distilled white vinegar ¼ cup molasses 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Smoked Chili Powder

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(recipe follows) ½ teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 2 teaspoons granulated onion 2 teaspoons granulated garlic 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup apple cider vinegar In a 4-quart saucepan, whisk together all the ingredients with ¾ cup water.

Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring continuously, for 20 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

Set aside to cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 2 weeks.

TIPS For a sweeter version of this sauce, increase brown sugar or reduce amount of vinegar.

Best if it sits overnight.

MAKES 10 TO 20 SERVINGS While this dish is reminiscent of Kansas City–style barbecue, we’ve added a little bit of sweetness, a little spice, and some tang, with the goal of having something to please everyone’s tastes.

For competition cooks, the prize portion of the pork butt is what’s known as the “money muscle,” also called the coppa, a muscle at the top of the shoulder. It gets its name because of the many awards it tends to win for cooks. If prepared correctly, it has a tender, silky chew.

1 cup Cool Smoke Rub (recipe follows) 2 cups Pork Injection (recipe follows) 1 (8- to 10-pound) bone-in pork shoulder, trimmed (ask your butcher to do this) 2 cups apple juice, in a spray bottle, for the grill 3 cups Cool Smoke Barbecue Sauce (recipe follows) Prepare the Cool Smoke Rub and the Pork Injection.

On a clean work surface, use a shaker to dust the pork shoulder evenly all over with the Cool Smoke Rub. Place the pork fat-cap down and fill a meat injector with the Pork Injection. Using 1 ounce of the liquid per injection, repeatedly inject the meat 1 inch apart over the surface of the pork. Refill the injector as needed. Refrigerate, uncovered, overnight.

When you are ready to cook, heat the smoker to 300°F pit temperature.

Alternatively, heat the grill to 300°F,

COOL SMOKE BARBECUE SAUCE MAKES 1 QUART 3 cups ketchup 1 cup packed dark brown sugar ¾ cup distilled white vinegar ¼ cup molasses 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Smoked Chili Powder (recipe follows) ½ teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 2 teaspoons granulated onion 2 teaspoons granulated garlic 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

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using the 2-Zone setup, using five or six chunks of your favorite wood in addition to the charcoal or gas.

Place the pork shoulder in the smoker or on the cool side of the grill, close the lid, and cook for 1 hour, and then spray with apple juice to moisten.

Cook for 3 hours more with the lid closed, spraying the shoulder every 30 minutes.

Cut two 18 x 24-inch pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil and join them lengthwise by crimping the edges. Lay the resulting piece out flat on a clean work surface.

Remove the shoulder from the smoker or grill and wrap it tightly in the length of foil. Return it to the smoker or to the cool side of the grill. Cook for 2½ to 3½ hours more, checking the temperature after 2½ hours with a meat thermometer. The meat will be done when a thermometer placed in the thickest part of the shoulder reads an internal temperature of 195°F. Rest 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Prepare the Cool Smoke Barbecue Sauce.

Remove the pork shoulder from the foil and brush with ½ cup of the Cool Smoke Barbecue Sauce. Return the pork, uncovered, to the smoker, or to the cool side of the grill, and cook for another 10 minutes to set the sauce.

Remove from the heat and let the shoulder rest for 45 minutes. Serve the pork sliced, chopped, or pulled, with the remaining Cool Smoke Barbecue Sauce on the side.

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1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup apple cider vinegar In a 4-quart saucepan, whisk together all the ingredients with ¾ cup water.

Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring continuously, for 20 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Set aside to cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 2 weeks.

TIPS For a sweeter version of this sauce, increase brown sugar or reduce amount of vinegar.

Best if it sits overnight.

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The USDA recently proposed a revision to laws that currently regulate genetically engineered (GE) crops.

The plan is the third proposal since 2008 that attempts to increase GE crop innovation by reducing the costs associated with developing new seeds.

Currently, GE crops are under intense scrutiny and regulation, which were first imposed due to the uncertainty surrounding their environmental and health impacts. The new rule would eliminate regulations by allowing GE crops that can be produced through traditional breeding techniques to be classified as conventionally bred crops. In addition, crop developers would be able to classify their own crops as conventionally bred or not, seeking advice and confirmation from the USDA as needed.

In other words, if two GE crops were bred together to obtain a new attribute, the new GE crop would not be regulated. The oversight roles of the FDA and EPA would not be affected by the new rule. The FDA would still regulate GE crops for food safety and the EPA would still regulate GE crops with pesticidal properties (i.e. pesticide resistant crops).

The USDA predicts that if the proposed law were enacted, GE crop innovation would increase and crop developers would save an average of $3.6 million annually, if the crops do not fall under FDA or EPA oversight, or $730,000 annually, if the crops do fall under oversight.

Many agricultural, farmer, and seed developing organizations welcome the law change, but some

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environmental groups are pushing the USDA for stricter GE crop regulations. Environmental groups are concerned about transgenic contamination, the accidental spread of GE crop DNA to other plant species. While scientific research has currently shown little evidence of this process on farms, the threat of contamination is real. Scientists are currently studying techniques to prevent transgenic contamination.

Another concern is significantly increased pesticide use, but this is a misconception. GE crops tend to reduce the use of conventional pesticides because most GE crops are engineered to be naturally pesticide resistant, reducing or eliminating the need for pesticides.

A final concern of environmental-

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If you are interested in voicing your opinion on this potential new rule, here is the direct link to the comment page, which is open until August 5th: https://www.regulations.gov/co mment?D=APHIS-2018-0034-0037.

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