Buffalo RocketCOMMUNITY NEWS Distributing to North Buffalo, West Side and Riverside • Established in 1969 www.buffalorocket.com Publishers of North Buffalo Rocket, West Side Times & Riverside Times Vol. XLIX ISSUE No. 2• Thursday, January 11, 2018 Buffalo Pond Donors Needed This January, Nation- using the free Blood Donor al Blood Donor Month, the App, visiting redcrossblood. American Red Cross has an org or calling 1-800-RED urgent need for blood plate- CROSS (1-800-733-2767). let donors of all blood types Donation appointments and to make an appointment to completion of a RapidPass give now and help address a are encouraged to help speed winter blood donation short- up the donation process. age. RapidPass lets donors com- Severe winter weather plete the pre-donation read- has had a tremendous im- ing and answer the health pact on blood donations al- history questionnaire online, ready this year, with more on the day of their donation, than 150 blood drives forced by visiting redcrossblood. to cancel causing over 5,500 org/rapidpass from the con- blood and platelet donations venience of a mobile device to go uncollected. This is in or computer, or through the addition to seasonal illness- Blood Donor App.

Photo courtesy of Labatt USA es, such as the flu, and hectic Every two seconds, some- holiday schedules collective- one in the U.S. needs blood. ly contributing to more than Accident and burn victims, 28,000 fewer donations than heart surgery and organ what was needed in Novem- transplant patients, and pa- ber and December. tients receiving treatment “Even temporary disrup- for leukemia, cancer or sickle tions to blood and platelet cell disease may all require donations can diminish the blood to save their lives. availability for hospital pa- Upcoming blood donation The first puck will drop on February 11th for the 11th Annual Labatt Blue Buffalo tients,” said Patty Corvaia, opportunities through Janu- Pond Hockey Tournament. communications manager ary 31st in Buffalo: of the -Penn Red 1/17/2018: 10 am - 3 pm, This year‘s 11th annual The first tournament gins with 132 more teams, Cross Blood Services Region. WNY Chapter, 786 Delaware Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond will take place on Sunday, each competing in one game “It’s the blood on the shelves Avenue. Hockey Tournament now of- February 11th. Twenty-four during the week, and playing that helps save lives in an 1/25/2018: 12 pm - 5 pm, fers both a one-day tourna- teams will play three games their remaining games on emergency, and that’s why PUSH Buffalo, 271 Grant ment and a week long event in a round robin format, Saturday, February 17th or we’re asking eligible indi- Street. at Buffalo RiverWorks enter- with championship games Sunday, February 18th. The viduals to make an appoint- 1/30/2018: 10 am - 2 pm, tainment complex, 359 Gan- held that evening. Then, on new format allows approxi- ment to give blood or plate- Travelers Insurance, 60 son St, Buffalo, on February Tuesday, February 13th, a mately 20 more teams and lets today.” Lakefront Boulevard. 11th through the 18th. week long tournament be- Continued on page six. Eligible donors can find 1/30/2018: 10 am - 3 pm, a blood or platelet donation University at Buffalo South opportunity and schedule an Harriman Hall, 3435 Main West Side Post Office to appointment to donate by Street. Host Passport Event Annual Meeting The Westside Station Post tance fee; the adult passport Office, 465 Grant Street, will card is $30 plus a $25 pro- Set For January host a passport event on Sat- cessing fee. Both are good urday, January 27th from 9 for ten years. Customers The North Buffalo The purpose of the am to 1 pm. Customers have wanting both the passport Community Develop- meeting is to elect the the option of applying for a book and card are charged ment Corporation will Board of Directors for passport book, good for all only one processing fee. Pay- hold its annual meeting 2018 and present the international travel or the ments are accepted via cash on Thursday, January annual report to the passport card, which is less or check. Credit cards are 18th at 6:30 pm. The membership. The pub- expensive but good only for acceptable for processing meeting will be held lic is welcome. land and sea travel between and photo fees only. at the North Buffalo For more informa- the U.S. and , Mexi- Travelers are encouraged Community Center, 203 tion, call the Center at co, the Caribbean region and adult passport book is $110 to apply for a passport sev- Sanders Road. 874-6133, Ext. 12 or 11. Bermuda. The cost for an plus a $25 processing/accep- Continued on page four.

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son. The poor minus totals Sabres Hockey reflect that he gets lots of ice time on one of the worst teams in the league. It also reflects his lack of defensive awareness. by George Kuhn Against he was caught chasing the puck carrier when the more pru- dent course of action would Five Thoughts have been to anticipate 1. We begin the New Year dered the first . While and defend against a pass. 2018 with new hopes and a Robin Lehner entered the Against Winnipeg in Buffalo, five game losing streak. The game with a 2.01 GAA and he was trapped in his own 6-2 drubbing in Minnesota .935 save percentage on end for one minute and 45 on January 5th was a home- home ice this season, both seconds without being able coming for Phil Housley but the third best in the league. to clear the puck, eventually his players certainly made 4. Jack Eichel, Ryan surrendering the 4-1 goal. A FREE PIZZA: S. Fayle, 554 Tacoma Ave.14216 the experience miserable for O’Reilly and Kyle Okposo typical shift will last about their coach. There was a no- each had three points in the forty seconds. He displays a ticeable lack of awareness of loss as the Sabres power play casualness at the end of his RAFFLE their opponents whereabouts looked dominant resembling shifts, a lack of urgency to in the defensive zone as the last seasons number one get to the bench which delays TICKETS! Sabres players watched the ranked unit. his replacement entering the • Design Your Own! puck carrier who would then 5. Eichel has been on a game. While he is on pace for • Choose from 43 different pass to an uncovered team- scoring streak with 15 points a career high 74 points it is mate for an easy goal while in his last 11 games includ- attention to other less spec- ticket options! building a 6-0 lead through ing nine goals. He has gone tacular aspects of his game • Fast Turnaround! two periods. “I think our ur- minus five over that stretch that have the potential to • Starting at $25! gency without the puck obvi- and is minus 16 for the sea- make him a great player. ously was not there tonight,” Whatever your fundraising needs, EHPTickets.com Sabres coach Phil Housley is your complete source for Raffle Ticket Printing. said after the game in an un- Visit our site today to find out what we can do for you! derstatement. 2. The 4-1 loss on Jan- Our quality tickets are uary 6th in Winnipeg was printed in the U.S.A. by noteworthy for Jack Eichel Union Printers setting the league season high for puck possession in a single game by an individual skater of one minute and 45 seconds. That’s reminiscent of his strong play near the end of last season. In 2016-17 Eichel led the NHL in exits, Jack Eichel stares. Daryl K. Gallagher skating the puck out of the 9195 Main Street defensive zone, and entries, Clarence, New York 14031 9195 Main Street, Clarence, New York 14031 skating the puck into the (with this ad) (716) 632-0808 attacking zone, with an av- Wedding Invitations 15% OFF (716) 632-0808 | (716) 632-8586 Fax (716) 632-8586 Fax erage six each per game. He www.gallagherprinting.com [email protected] Gallagher Printing • www.gallagherprinting.com 9195 Main St., Clarence, 716-632-0808 is beginning to show signs of BR www.buffalorocket.com www.gallagherprinting.com www.buffalorocket.com such dominance again this season. VISIT US ONLINE! 3. The 7-4 loss to Winni- peg at Keybank Center was www.buffalorocket.com the sixth consecutive game where Buffalo has surren- FREE MOVIE PASSES: S. Shapiro, 100 Chatham Ave. 14216

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Mayor Byron W. Brown carella is a 27 year veter- Fire Department and has announced that the Buf- an of fire service, the last served in an integral role in falo Common Council has 21 of which he spent with the Department’s efforts that approved his appointments the City of Buffalo. He was have enhanced fire safety of Vincent Muscarella as appointed to firefighter in and prevention in neighbor- Commissioner of the City 1996 and graduated from hoods Citywide,” said Mayor of Buffalo Fire Department the recruit academy later Brown. “He joined the Buffa- and Otis T. Barker, Sr. as the that year. Muscarella was lo Fire Department 21 years Commissioner of the City of promoted to Lieutenant in ago and has distinguished Buffalo Department of Com- 2009, and Captain in 2013. himself with hard work, ded- munity Services and Recre- In July of 2016, after an ex- ication to duty and has risen ational Programming. tensive search process, May- through the ranks because of Mayor Brown stated, “My or Brown appointed then his commitment to success- bold agenda for Buffalo will Captain Muscarella to Dep- fully carry out his duties. He continue over the next four uty Commissioner of Buffalo has proved to be a great lead- years and all of the appoint- Fire Operations, a position er of the Department and I ments including the newly in which he has faithfully know he has what it takes to appointed individuals today, and successfully served since lead the BFD forward.” will work closely with me such time. In addition, in fur- Community Services Pictured from left to right, Otis T. Barker, Sr., Mayor and my administration to de- therance of his management Commissioner Barker brings Byron W. Brown and Vincent Muscarella. liver results, from managing and leadership skills, Depu- extensive community ser- our finances and resources, ty Commissioner Muscarella vices and recreational pro- and Game Changers, an in- 1, 2006. On March 4, 2011, to ensuring our City’s safety, has become a New York State gramming experience to tense training Mr. Barker was appointed to delivering quality services certified fire instructor and a the Brown administration, and life skills development Deputy Commissioner of the to our youth and residents, Master Instructor with the spearheading such initia- camp for city youth. Barker Department of Community to continuing to seize oppor- International Association of tives as Mayor Brown’s Sum- was appointed as the City of Services and Recreational tunities to build a better fu- Firefighters. mer Youth Internship and Buffalo Director of Youth in Programming, a position in ture for all Buffalo residents “Vincent Muscarella is a Employment program, May- the Department of Commu- which he has faithfully and in this City of Opportunity.” creative, hard-driving ad- or Brown’s summer literacy nity Services and Recreation- successfully served since Fire Commissioner Mus- ministrator in the Buffalo program “Reading Rules”, al Programming on January such time.

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Community Partner Meeting - January 22, 2018 The Buffalo City School District’s Department of Student Support Services is pleased to invite you to our Community Partner Meeting being held January 22nd at 3:30p.m. at PS #95 Waterfront School, located at 95 Fourth St., Buffalo 14202. This will be an opportunity to update, communicate, collaborate and involve you and your organization on our collective work in support of our neediest students and families. We look forward to your participation. Agenda items include an update of Student Support Services. Please register at: https://ny01913551.schoolwires.net//cms/module/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=126 For questions or concerns please email Nicole C. Bycina, [email protected] Code of Conduct Public Forums- January, February, March 2018 We also invite parents and concerned community members to join us at one of the below public forums to share your feedback on the Buffalo Public Schools’ Code of Conduct. • January 13th: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. East High Community School 820 Northampton St., 14211 • January 25th: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Seneca Babcock Community Center 1168 Seneca St., 14210 • February 8th: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Belle Center 104 Maryland St., 14201 • March 3rd: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lafayette High Community School 370 Lafayette Ave., 14213 • March 8th: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Northwest Community Center 155 Lawn Ave., 14207 For questions or concerns please email Heath Frisch, [email protected] WEEKPAGE 6OF THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 BUFFALO ROCKET ISSUE 2 WEEK OF THURSDAY, JANUARY 11,PAGE 2018 6 Pond Hockey From page one. Area Death Notices up to 140 more players to participate in what’s become one of the most sought-after outdoor hockey tournaments in Western New York. PERDICAS - Effie C. (nee MELCHIORRE - Alfred en- In the one-day tourna- Caras) of Buffalo, entered tered into rest January 3, ment teams will play three- into rest January 5, 2018. 2018. Arrangements made round robin games and any Beloved wife; devoted by LOMBARDO FUNERAL championship game that mother; cherished Yiayia; HOME(Northtown Chapel), they reach in one day. The adored great-Yiayia; lov- 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., week-long tournament will ing daughter; predeceased near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. feature teams playing one by three sisters. Also sur- of their three games during vived by many relatives CUTRONA - Mildred en- the week (Tuesday, February and friends. Arrangements tered into rest January 7, 13 through Friday, February made by LOMBARDO FU- 2018. Arrangements made 16) and the remaining two games and championship NERAL HOME(Northtown by LOMBARDO FUNERAL Inside Buffalo River Works entertainment complex. games on Saturday, Febru- Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls HOME(Northtown Chapel), ary 17th or Sunday, Febru- ed winter event will offer manager, Labatt Blue. “We’re 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., Blvd., near Eggert/Sheri- ary 18th. All games played new experiences for play- looking forward to celebrat- dan Dr. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. during the week will start ers and spectators to enjoy, ing this iconic tournament after 7 pm. which will all happen within with a full week of hockey WILSON - Lou C. entered HAMMETT - Raymond W. Like past years, fans can tournament week. action and entertainment for into rest January 4, 2018. entered into rest January 8, watch the hockey action from “The Labatt Blue Buffa- players and fans.” Arrangements made by 2018. Arrangements made inside and outside of Buffalo lo Pond Hockey tournament For more information, vis- LOMBARDO FUNERAL by LOMBARDO FUNERAL RiverWorks on six refriger- continues to gain popularity it www.labattbluepondhock- HOME(Northtown Chapel), HOME(Northtown Chapel), ated ice rinks, where they each year, and we’re excited ey.com/buffalopond and join 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., can also enjoy ice cold Labatt to expand the tournament to the conversation on Labatt near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. Blue and Labatt Blue Light. include more players,” said USA’s Facebook, Twitter and This year’s highly anticipat- Gina Heine, associate brand Instagram. JAMISON - Clair L. en- GONZALEZ, Angel L. en- tered into rest January 4, tered into rest January 5, 2018. Arrangements made 2018. Arrangements made by LOMBARDO FUNERAL by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME(Northtown Chapel), HOME(Northtown Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. SHIPPING INCLUDED The perfect gift for an angler! Why use EDDM? Stream & Lake EDDM is more accessible than ever!

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NOTICE OF FORMATION of a Lim- copy of any process served upon 7978 Cooper Creek Boulevard, Uni- ited Liability Company (LLC): 45 him/her to David H. Baldauf, Es., versity Park, FL 34201. Purpose: to Classifi ed Ads Saginaw Drive, LLC. Articles of Or- 7978 Cooper Creek Boulevard, Uni- engage in any lawful act or activity. JOB ALERT ganization fi led with the Secretary versity Park, FL 34201. Purpose: to 52 Get Results! Hiring: of State of NY (SSNY) on Novem- engage in any lawful act or activity. ber 1, 2017. Offi ce location is Erie 49 Advertise in the Hotel Positions- County. SSNY has been designated CITY OF BUFFALO NOTICE OF FORMATION of a Lim- OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLAN- Daytime/Overnight Valet as agent upon who process against Room Attendant it may be served. SSNY shall mail ited Liability Company (LLC): 570 NING Buffalo Rocket, a copy of any process served upon DAB 3, LLC. Articles of Organia- DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE call 873-2594 or email For more information visit tion fi led with the Secretary of State him/her to David H. Baldauf, Es., [email protected] UnilandEmployment.com 7978 Cooper Creek Boulevard, Uni- of NY (SSNY) on September 28, NOTICE OF REUEST FOR PRO- versity Park, FL 34201. Purpose: to 2017. Offi ce location is Erie Coun- POSALS engage in any lawful act or activity. ty. SSNY has been designated as Former School #78 321 Olympic 52 agent upon who process against it Avenue Buffalo, NY may be served. SSNY shall mail a WANTED Cindy And Steven Dawidowic copy of any process served upon The Mayor’s Offi ce of Strategic Chocolates LLC. Assumed name, him/her to David H. Baldauf, Es., Planning (OSP), Division of Real Strawberry Island Chocolates. 7978 Cooper Creek Boulevard, Uni- Estate is soliciting proposals for the Art. of Org. fi led with the SSNY on versity Park, FL 34201. Purpose: to sale and redevelopment of former engage in any lawful act or activity. School #78 located at 321 Olym- LETTERPRESS 8/04/2017. Location: Erie county. SSNY designated as agent of the 49 pic Avenue Buffalo, New York. The PRINTING EQUIPMENT LLC upon whom process against WEEK OF THURSDAY,former schoolJANUARY is a11, 3 story2018 structure, BUFFALO ROCKET ISSUE 2 PAGE 7 shall be served. SSNY shall mail oned R-2, site encompassing ap- copy of process to the LLC, 999 Notice is hereby given that a li- proimately 70,000suare feet. Ti- - WANTED - Broadway suite 39 Buffalo NY cense, pending for beer, wine & tle to the property is currently CLASSIFIEDheld 14212. Purpose: Any lawful pur- cider has been applied for by the by the City of Buffalo. undersigned* to sell beer, wine & pose. LEGAL FOR SALEAnything RelatedWANTED to 48 cider, at retail in a restaurant, under Proposals are due no later than Fri- day January 12th, 2018 at 4:00pm. the Alcoholic Beverage ControlNOTICE Law OF FORMATION OF A act or activity. 2 SUPPLIES & REPAIR SERVICES Craftsman ChainsawLetterpress Printing at 1127 Hertel Avenue Buffalo,LIMITED NY LIABILITY Proposals COMPANY should include all infor- good condiition $85.00 Specifications and bid forms are (LLC) mation specifiTJPJ ed FAMILYin the LLC, Request Articles of forOrga - 716-860-3510 4 Notice of Formation of Chubbys 14216. In the county of ErieName: for 716 on North, LLC Articles of nization filed with the Secretary of available at LETTERPRESS premise license for consumption.Organization filed withProposal Secretary ofwhich State isof Newavailable York on 12/11/17, in the Of - www.buffaloschools.org/Purcha- Call DavePRINTING 866-6825 EQUIPMENT Enterprises, LLC. Arts. of Org. fi led seDept.cfm Black & Decker 4 1/2 elec- State of New York (SSNY)Mayor’s on the Offi cefice: ofErie StrategicCounty. SSNY is Plan- the des- with the Secretary of State of New The Garage Cafe & Lounge31st LLC. day of March, 2017. Office ignated agent of LLC upon whom tric sander. Good Condition York (SSNY) on October 11, 2017. location: 48 Erie County.ning, SSNY Division des- process of Real against Estateit may be 905served. Michael S. Yeates $55.00 or B.O. 716-860- - WANTED - ignated as agent of Citythe LLC Hall upon Buffalo,Mail a copyNY of14202. process to:The 1967 Director of Purchase 2 3510 4 Offi ce location: Erie County. Street whom process against it may be Wehrle Dr. suite #1 #086, Buffalo, served. SSNY shall proposalmail a copy ofpackage New York is 14221 also Purpose: available any law - FOR RENT Pool Table - Brunswick 8 ft. Anything Related to Address of principal business lo- process to 716 North, LLC, 30 In- ful business purpose. 7 Under 182 of the New York State on the City of Buffalos website at: w/ ball return. $75.00 716- cation: 599 Saint Lawrence Ave, wood Place., Buffalo, 14209. Pur- 697-1627 4 Letterpress Printing Lien Law Lincoln Self Storagepose: Any will Lawful Purpose.http://city-buffalo.com/Home/ 3 Board of Education Apt For Rent North Buf- Buffalo, NY 14216. SSNY is desig- Buffalo, New York falo, walking distance to sell at public auction all of the per- CityDepartments/RealEstate/Re- Hertel. Upper, front porch Classified Ads Call Dave 866-6825 nated as agent upon whom process Division of Purchase Puzzle on Page 3 sonal property stored by: NOTICE JAMES OF FORMATION uestsForProposals of a Lim- 716-816-3585 48 with awning, stove and re- Get Results! against the LLC may be served. ited Liability Company (LLC): M&M frigerator. Available Feb SODARO, C112; ASHLEY MALDO- SSNY shall mail a copy of process Modern Building Solutions LLC Ar- **Sealed proposals will be received 1st. $900 mo. + security. SERVICES to the LLC, 599 Saint Lawrence NADOMENDE, D223; JOSEPHticles of Organization filed with the in Room 816 City Hall 239-6885. Secretary of State ofBoard NY (SSNY) of Education Ave, Buffalo, New York 14216. Pur- ANGHI, H120; OCTAVIAon NovemberSEAY, 6, 2017. Office loca- On: Tuesday Jan 23, 2018 at 12:00 E127; EDDIE BRIDGES,tion isB213; Erie County. SSNYBuffalo, has been New P.M.York for BID #18-0618-059 pose: any lawful purpose. 48 designated as agent upon who MANILA FILE FOLDERS FOR THE EDDIE BRIDGES, D220;process ELIA- against it mayDivision be served. of PurchaseBPS SERVICE CENTER BETH BERMINGHAM, D201;SSNY shallJO- mail a copy716-816-3585 of any pro- cess served upon him/her to 5282 On: Friday Jan 26, 2018 at 11:00 NOTICE OF FORMATION of a ESPH FARRUGIA, D216;Seneca SADIE St, W. Seneca, NY 14224 A.M. for BID #18-1218E2-060 Limited Liability Company (LLC): MILLARD, B310. AuctionPurpose: will beto engage**Sealed in any lawful proposals DOOR will & LOCKbe received HARDWARE Redrob Development, LLC. Articles online at www.STORAGETREA- in Room 816 City Hall of Organization fi led with the Secre- SURES.COM starting at 9 am EST tary of State of NY (SSNY) on Sep- on November 30, 2017 and ending On: Tuesday Dec 5, 2017 at 10:00 tember 12, 2017. Offi ce location is at 9 am EST on December 7, 2017. A.M. for BID #18-0618E6-043 Erie County. SSNY has been desig- Owner reserves right to bid at auc- RESTROOM PAPER PRODUCTS nated as agent upon who process tion, reect any/all bids, cancel or against it may be served. SSNY adourn sale. 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Offi ce location is Erie Coun- If you have an item that you’d like to sell, you can run a FREE classified tion fi led with the Secretary of State ty. SSNY has been designated as Michael S. Yeates $ of NY (SSNY) on September 28, agent upon who process against it Director of Purchase ad in the Buffalo Rocket if your item is priced less than 99. 2017. Offi ce location is Erie Coun- may be served. SSNY shall mail a **Please advertise Ad in all Editions To advertise your item under $99.00 for FREE, fill out the form below ty. SSNY has been designated as copy of any process served upon (your address will not be published) and mail it to: agent upon who process against it him/her to David H. Baldauf, Es., on Thursday November 30, 2017 may be served. SSNY shall mail a 7978 Cooper Creek Boulevard, Uni- 48 Buffalo Rocket/Free Classified copy of any process served upon versity Park, FL 34201. Purpose: to PO Box 271, Buffalo, NY 14207 him/her to David H. Baldauf, Es., engage in any lawful act or activity. 7978 Cooper Creek Boulevard, Uni- 52 versity Park, FL 34201. Purpose: to Buffalo Rocket FREE CLASSIFIED AD engage in any lawful act or activity. – YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED – 49 NOTICE OF FORMATION of a Lim- Name: ______ited Liability Company (LLC): Bend- Address (Street, Town or City & Zip Code): ______NOTICE OF FORMATION of a Lim- erson, LLC. Articles of Organiation ______ited Liability Company (LLC): 570 fi led with the Secretary of State DAB 2, LLC. Articles of Organia- of NY (SSNY) on September 28, Phone Number: ______tion fi led with the Secretary of State 2017. Offi ce location is Erie Coun- of NY (SSNY) on September 28, ty. SSNY has been designated as GALLAGHER What do you want to sell? (title of item, like “Washing Machine”) ______2017. Offi ce location is Erie Coun- agent upon who process against it Describe the item in a few words: ______RINTING, INC. ty. SSNY has been designated as may be served. 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