Published by Linton & District Progress Association 1 LINTJNNEWS April 2020 The Linton Community Spirit and Staying Connected

We have found ourselves in very interesting times since the the moment there are many options available. last edition of the Linton & District Newsletter. This year had Social distance does NOT mean you cannot socialise—you already presented Australians with challenges in the form of just need to be more creative. drought, fires and floods, and now we see Do you normally have a coffee with your unprecedented times ahead. neighbour? Rather than popping inside for a Many locals are already feeling the impact cuppa why not take your own coffee from with shortages of much needed supplies, home, a chair and sit on the path out the dealing with working from home or facing front of their house and have a chat. potentially losing income for extended an Missing sports training? Why not buddy up period of time. The with a friend and go for a run or a walk with Council has been in contact with the LDPA each of you staying to their own side of the many times over the last week to keep us road. Genki Fitness have suggested doing classes online— informed of how they assist, contingency planning and can keep an eye out for these. how to locally. We will keep informed much manage you as Missing the Library Bus— visit the Book Swap Library located possible. as in the Linton Men's Shed garden beside the Police Station. However, this article is not focusing what un−pleasantries on There are also others in Snake Valley and Scarsdale. of what we are facing, but rather on how as a community we Know of someone living alone? Call them or leave a note in can work together to help each other. Already we have seen their letter box to see how they are going. just how fabulous this community is with a local produce 'For those with Internet connections there are many ways swap taking place this weekend—hopefully the first of many. that you still virtually meet with people such as Skype and Setup outside of the Linton Emporium it was a perfect Facetime. These can also be used for group get togethers as example of community spirit and the generosity of well. Lintonians. In one day $112.75 was raised, with much of it The Neighbour Day Team also provided positive ideas: donated, to help support local projects, including the Linton some Emergency Relief Pantry. With donations of fruit, vegetables, • Using the hashtags #KindnessPandemic #ViralKindness herbs, flowers and goods for the pantry. #CareMongering to highlight positive actions you see Be Socially distant—yet still neighbourly We have many locals volunteering to help those who are • unable to do regular shopping or to find those elusive toilet • #CreativeConnections to find ideas on connectiveness rolls. A new group on Facebook has been created "Linton Community Assistance" that people offer assistance so may And for locals let us suggest: help, and there other things or request are so many we can #LintonVic #LintonVicConnects #LintonVicKindness do. If you have any ideas on how we as a community can get One of biggest challenges is how to combat loneliness whilst through this together please let us know! Such as being told to socially isolate. This may be particularly difficult community gardens, a coordinated approach to vegetable for people who do not have good internet access or those growing, a local food co−op. who live alone. If you would like to join out mailing list email But what do? As print being advised can we we go to we are [email protected] to practice social distancing. In time this may change but for If you are in need of assistance or support during this time there are many services available including:

Lifeline 131114 CILife 1800 184 527 3pm−12am

Carers 1800 242 636 Golden Plains Shire 1300 363 036

Headspace 1800650 890 If you need assistance locally please contact the Golden Plains Shire, the Linton Facebook email lintonpro− Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800 groups on or [email protected] or 0448 428 190 Mensline Australia 1300 78 99 78

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LINTON AND DISTRICT LINTON & DISTRICT C PROGRESS ASSOCIATION PROGRESS ASSOCIATION REMINDER: Please make sure your MEMBERSHIPS NOW DUE contact details that we have are correct. If in doubt please email us :) The Linton Progress Association Meetings: Monthly on the second Thursday @ 7:30pm membership fees are due at the end of the financial year—which for LDPA February. Next meetings: April 9th — we will email to provide is details closer to the date. If you would like to join membership fees are AGM: 14th TO BE CONFIRMED May reasonably priced and all funds are used for Golden Plains Councillors will be available prior to the local projects and events. LDPA AGM from 6:15pm to 7:15pm brameet & greet. Further details to follow—TO BE RESCHEDULED A membership form is attached to the Where: Shire Offices, 68 Sussex St, Linton newsletter that includes bank details for fees. Email: [email protected]

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Have some spare time, IT skills and access to The plan is coming to an end. The Publisher? If so, are e vir)s we acquittals being prepared the n looking forvolunteers to are as assist with editing and final funds are being spent. publishing the Linton & District Newsletter. If inter− The plan available for here: ested please email [email protected] is viewing https://bit.ly/2z2PcZm Index Calendar ofEvents 19 Linton Football Netball Club 21 Church services 16 Community Coordinators 2 Community Services & Groups 17 met• DEADLINE: 21st of the month Cops Capers 13 From the Past 3 k5NAVContributions from the community Linton CFA 11 are welcome and encouraged. MEMBER 2018 Linton & District Historical Society 5 Deadlines must be adhered to, otherwise Linton & District Men's Shed 7 there is no guarantee of inclusion in the Linton & District Progress Association 2 newsletter. Puzzle Page 15 Advertising in the newsletter Interested in Solutions 10 advertising in the newsletter? Contact us for further information and pricing. Please send advertisements and contributions to [email protected] Published by Linton & District Progress Association 3 FROM THE PAST Linton Emergency Relief Pantry 'Pneumonic Influenza' — from The Grenville Standard February 8, 1919 The Linton Emergency Relief Pantry has a new temporary home. It is currently located in the front foyer of the Shire Offices in Sussex St. We are in need of all food staples. With the current situation many are finding themselves under further financial pressure or short on supplies. If you are able to donate please leave your goods in the cabinet in the atrium of the Linton Shire Council Office or contact [email protected] to organize a publit, drop off point. shire. Cr. eki that noplatiii*Ould t − should be ni rs. Cr.Vaughana tem.PjorarflaaPPiAls shOild be es− tablished at Linton and Smythes− dale. Dr Donaldson has**for a sup− ply of −vaccine, so that all who wish may be inocatëd. /t is in tended to, secure some the avail− able public buildings for use as 'hospitalkitreekired. Volunteers for nursing andotter, work will ,be callettrup ,blipuld an outbreak Other electronic gadgets .occur keally:−At present the near− lest cases are at Berrybank and IltiAnd At Home illlabarook. II41111111111/1−111 Word . . Internet Excel Set−up . . Internet Power Point Internet Browsing . . Paint & Publisher E−mail Un*iocleed . . Picture Manager Ebay Fun Literacy• . . Tutoring by Call ask about other and gadgets Specialist Teacher to any programs Clare Welsh All You Need To Know One−on−One literacy tutoring Phone: Amr 0417 006 111 * Individualised program Also Computer Repairs & Maintenance, * AL based on your child's needs New Computer Packages and all other items available. Evidence−based practitioner Computer hardware Reasonable rates. Located in Lismore vic − thr from Geelong, 40min from * clarejwelsh@aoLcom m: 0457 981 896 www.literacyunlocked.com.au Linton & District Newsletter—March 2020 4

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Linton and District Historical Society Inc.

Report for April 2020

Historical bus tour a great success Our bus tour of Linton and the district on Sunday 15 March went off without a hitch and was generally regarded as a great success. 52 passengers boarded the bus, driven by Ian Getsom of Happy Valley, that took them around the town and as far as Happy Valley. The journey took approximately three hours and took in old mining sites, churches, war memorials, former town facilities such as shops and businesses, the former railway station, and views of the town and surrounding landscape. The commentary was provided by members Chris Grigg, Jill Wheeler and Leon Dark, with Bus tour passengers inside St Peters's Catholic Church Photo: Leon Dark additional information supplied by some of the other passengers who were knowledgeable about local history. The tour included stops for passengers to get out and go inside St Paul's Church of England and St Peter's Catholic Church, and to walk around the gardens of the former Presbyterian Church. The tour stopped at the old Happy Valley school for a sumptuous afternoon tea, which was provided by the Happy Valley Hall committee. Am& It was a great afternoon of Passengers enjoying afternoon tea and catching up with each other at Happy sharing and reconnecting Valley Hall Photo: Leon Dark with Linton's rich history and with members of our local community.

Next Open Day cancelled Unfortunately, due to the COVID−19 pandemic, we think it necessary that we cancel our scheduled Open Day on Easter Sunday 12 April. We will reassess whether to go ahead with Open Days in forthcoming months as events unfold. This is an unfolding crisis and we will be advised by medical authorities on what is best practice for our volunteers and visitors. Check us out on Facebook— https:/lovww.facebook.com/lintonhistory A lot more information about things historical in Linton can be found on our website − www.lintonhistory.orgatu Linton & District Newsletter—March 2020 6 ADVERTISING

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Linton and District Men's Shed

At last we can now talk about a worksite for our new Shed. The digging out ofthe site for the building has now been completed , and once the building permit comes through, we can get on with the slab and the rest ofthe building.

Sorry about the way the place looks at the moment, but it is a building site and there is no such thing as a neat and tidy construction zone. We have an over abundance ofsoil as a great

;192836395 deal more needed to be removed than we had anticipated. Currently it is piled up ready for use in the orchard, gardens and community vegetable garden. Soil has also been promised to various people around town. In the end it will look spectacular and all will hopefully benefit from the project. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

A soda71404 you to Grant Wooller from the Skipton quarry (officially known as DE Quarry Solutions) for the magnificent contribution he and his team made to the present works. They donated 8m3 ofcrushed rock! 7Ae coisinitimity gardem: By the time this paper hits the streets, we will have had a day in the garden at which we will have an opportunity to gather suggestions and ideas for the community garden part ofthe project. This is ofgreat importance to the members and work will soon begin to establish the garden and to get it producing healthy tucker. More will be given about the consultation in the next edition ofthe paper. A tree peamtimg day: One part ofthe planning permit requires the planting oftrees and shrubs around the building area and along the front entrance. We have already purchased these trees but are not going to plant them until the excavations and building are completed. We do not want to have them run over by big trucks! When we are ready to plant, we would like to invite community members to join with the to plant these trees. Anyone wanting to donate a tree and put The next step in the build− men their it is than welcome to contribute. See Michael ing project is going to de− name on more Hough. pend on the granting of the building permit. For− Whom° to aek tunately, the CEO has as− sured that Shed is us our a Once again I would like to extend an invitation to all in the district to priority for the Council pop in on one ofthe days we are open. We would love to have a chat and they will do every− over a cuppa and show off what we have achieved to date. Maybe thing they can to expedi− even consider becoming a member? ate the process. Linton & District Newsletter—March 2020 8 Linton Ukulele Jam! Linton Gold Diggers Book Club Come and join the all new Linton Ukulele New Venue: Linton Shire Offices Jam. Why? Why Not! We meet the first Monday ofthe Month Next Meet: 4th ofNovember Every second Monday from 7pm till 8:30 Enquiries to: Co−Ordinator Lesley 0429494677 The Ukulele is a great instrument for complete We are a small friendly group who love to read a diverse range beginners through to accomplished musicians. ofbooks. So if you love reading and having a bit ofa laugh Join the Facebook group "Linton Ukulele Jam!" or email along the way, (not all serious,) come along and check us out me for any info [email protected]

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This month has seen a lot ofuncertainty within the community around the COVID19 pandemic, however we have ' been trying to make our school routines as consistent as possible for the students. This month has seen a few changes to our programs with the unfortunate cancellation ofthe district athletic sports and alterations to other school community events, but our students have still shown a huge amount ofachievement and resilience this term. Chinese lessons This year the students have been busy learning how to speak Chinese and about Chinese culture. So far students have learnt about the Chinese Zodiac and how they celebrate the New Year, how to say `teacher' and to count, say greetings in Chinese language. P&P The staff and students would like to say a huge thank you to our P&F. Over the school holidays used fundraising funds to pay for the installation of new split system air conditioners in our classrooms. These have already been appreciatively utilised, as our old evaporative system was decommissioned last year. P&F have also generously provided the funds to help pay for our new library cataloguing and researching system− Access It. It means students will have access to more resources, and will be able to easily search the resources we currently have for topics, series and interest levels. Anti−bulbring week The P−2 students are learning about the Chi− Our students week learning they themselves and spent a ways can empower nese Zodiac others during our anti−bullying week. The activities supported our health lessons, where students have been learning about their emotions and how to recognise emotions in others. We have recognised our differences and discussed stereotypes and the effect they can have on others. To finish off the week, our 2019 student leaders organised a special day to celebrate our learning. The students designed an obstacle course where students needed to answer questions to demonstrate ways they can prevent bullying ofthemselves and others, and what they can do if people are bullying them online, or in person. Students were able to demonstrate they had a bank ofstrategies they could use to stand up for themselves and others. After the obstacle course students drew on the asphalt with chalk to display their messages ofkindness ofeach other. Students then finished up the day's activities by colouring some pages designed by grade 6 leader Victoria. What morning reading looks like at Linton Primary School Every student at Linton Primary School gets the opportunity to participate in 15 minutes ofsustained silent reading everyday. Students choose a book from their interest level to read. Students get the opportunity to collaborate and share parts oftheir stories with their peers, to increase engagement and connectedness to their learning. Students are able to increase their reading stamina at school and many are choosing to read for extended periods at home, for their own enjoyment. This supports our other reading work and is increasing our students' ability to comprehend a wide range ofstories and text types. Sports Achievements Term 1 has seen many ofour senior students represent our school in various sports events. In February Victoria represented our school at the Eureka Division swimming sports. She participated in the 50m breaststroke and 50m back stroke. In the breaststroke she won her heat and went on to swim a personal best time of51.35 seconds in finals. This placed her 7th overall. We are so proud ofVictoria are her dedication to representing our school in swimming. We also had three year 6 students− Hunter, Rory and Claire had the opportunity to try out for the state Victoria under 12s cricket team. All three students enjoyed the experience ofshowing their skills, and training with other students in the area.

Key Dates: End of term 1: 27th March Term 2 begins: 14th April For enrolment information please contact the school on 53447341 or at Victoria before her first swimming heat [email protected] Linton & District Newsletter—March 2020 10

Students participating in activities for anti− bullying week

Students with their Sig NO! to Bulbffing Frisbees

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Contacts Emergency 000 (Always ring this in an emergency) [email protected] Linton CFA Duty Officer — 53447384 Email — CFA Facebook — Linton Fire Brigade — Any issues or concerns regarding the CFA, its operations or this article can be addressed to the Linton CFA Secretary Linton & District Newsletter—March 2020 12

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Wow, what a strange world we now live in. At the time of writing this Cops Capers, Mr MORRISON has just announced the travel ban overseas, reduced numbers within closed in buildings and open places. I am sure you are sick of the coronavirus by now. There are constant negative aspects reported. On the positive side, it has been great to see local people offering to attend Ballarat to get staples for those unable to get their own. This is fantastic. Can I please ask that you look after your neighbours and friends. Please check on the elderly in particular and look after yourselves. CRIME As stated in the last Cops Capers, family violence matters and assaults have been the major crime in the area. I am not going to dwell on it. What is wrong with those involved. Walk away, talk about your differences when you are sober or less emotionally charged. We live in the best country in the world, sort your problems out before the matter gets out of hand. TRAFFIC There have been recent reports of erratic driving along the and other areas. This involves the burnouts being conducted by losers with little else to do with their time. If anyone comes across these people and have Dashcam Footage, I would love to try and follow up with the possibility of charging persons or taking the vehicles from them for 30 days and about $1200. COMMUNITY I am sure our community will get through these trying times. Please be positive towards yourselves and others. If you need to self− isolate during this period, take it seriously Flu vaccinations will be released in the next month or so get vaccinated ASAP.

Please be kind to one another

1 111 I a . gap in all investigation. Call 000 if URGENT or Crimestoppers on 1300 333 000 or PAL on 131 444 I really appreciate the little bits of information I am continually getting. The police station phone number is 53 447 211 If you have a non− urgent matter an email can be sent to [email protected]. EMERGENCY Dial 000 Ifyou have another type of crisis Life Line, Beyond Blue or your local GP can assist you. Linton & District Newsletter—March 2020 14 COUNTRY4A GROCERSW IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT IN STORE, WE CAN DELIVER TO YOU! WE'RE TAKING PHONE ORDERS : 5342 8778 SKIPTON: 5340 2020 Published by Linton & District Progress Association 15 PUZZLE PAGE How many words can you make from the letters in the wheel? Each word must contain the hub letter. Can you find a 9− letter word and at least 20 other words of five letters or more avoiding proper nouns? Target: 85 words

MONNEEN =EN==NENE= MENEM =NE =MEMNON.= MEENEM MENNEN= =NM= ME NEE =NEN= EMDEN= ACROSS Doww 1 Multitude (4) 1 Wonted (8) MEE ME 3 Zimbabwe, formerly (8) 2 Sitting Bull's tribe (5) MOONED =MENEM 9 Male sibling (7) 4 Famous public school (6) 10 Fear−stricken state (5) 5 Male duck (5) E EMMEN 11 Cabs (5) 6 Steadfast (7) MENENEEMEN =NE 12 Large bodies of water (6) 7 Weapons (4) 14 Fervent (6) 8 Selected (6) EMMEN 16 Consequence (6) 13 Direct (8) =NENE= =NEM 19 Northern Ireland (6) 15 Inundated (7) 21 Food from heaven (5) 17 Large treeless plains in South America (6) MONEMEN 24 Easily digested (5) 18 Direct (anag) (6) CODEWORD PUZZLE: Each letter in this puzzle is represented 25 Pencilled picture (7) 20 Instructor (5) by a number 1−26. Can you crack the code and solve the crossword? 26 Stubbornly persistent (8) 22 Din (5) Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Two letters are already 27 Fledgling's home (4) 23 Lowest female singing voice (4) in place to get you started. 1 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

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OLDEN WOADY SENIOR CITIZENS INC. Held at Linton Recreation Hall every Thursday 2 − 4PM 55 years and over The Railway Hotel Linton, 73 Sussex St, New members made most Linton, Ph: (03) 5344 7214 welcome. Hosts: David & Krys Open Tuesday to Sunday Meals—Friday and Saturday nights Come along and join us Pizza— Tuesday to Sunday nights Skate Park Carpark Any inquiries please contact: Pot & Parma—Thursday night Opposite the Take−away Monthly Sunday Arvo Jam Sessions President: Doreen Ringin 53447474 First Sunday of the Month Treasurer: Angus McIntosh 53449574 Time: 3pm to 6pm

The Linton Cemetery Golden Plains Shire Council LINTON AND DISTRICT Immunisation Program Working Bees 2020 WILDLIFE RESCUE Held Saturday from 9am to 12 noon on the following dates Forsick, • 29th February injured and • 4th April • 9th May orphctned • 13th June Linton Shire Offices • 4th July • 8th august First Tuesday of the Month Lorraine: Ph. 5344 7256 • 5th September 11:30am − 12:00pm Wildlife rescue: • 3rd October • 9th November • 12th December Morning tea provided Please note: the dates provided are subject to change depending on the weather. Check for the notice board on the entry to Linton.

ANGLICAN CHURCH CATHOLIC PARISH OF LINTON Sunday mornings: Holy Communion MASS TIMES Opening FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH Saturday and Sunday of the month at St Agnes', Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Smythesdale Sunday Wallinduc Sunday 9:00am Linton, 10:30am Skipton SECOND WEEK OF THE MONTH at 8.00 a.m. llish to 4ish Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Skipton Sunday Beaufort, 10:30am Snake Valley 1,t and 3rd Sundays ofthe month at St 8:30AM THIRD WEEK OF THE MONTH Paul's, Linton Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Smythesdale at 9.15 a.m. Sunday 9:00am Skipton, 10:30am Rokewood FOURTH WEEK OF THE MONTH 2nd and 4th Sundays ofthe month at Holy Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Snake Valley Trinity, Sunday 8:30am Beaufort, 10:30am Skipton FIFTH WEEK OF THE MONTH Carngham (Snake Valley) at 9.15 a.m. Saturday 6:30pm Vigil Smythesdale Alice Knight ph.: 5344 7332 Sunday 9:00am Linton, 10:30am Skipton Ph: 5331 2933 Fax: 5344 7630 for information more Email: [email protected] Published by Linton & District Progress Association 17 COMMUNITY GROUPS & SERVICES

EMERGENCY SPORT & RECREATION 5342 7050 FIRE / POLICE / AMBULANCE 000 Carngham Cricket Club Linton and District Wildlife Rescue Lorraine: 5344 7256 0500 540 COMMUNITY GROUPS Mr. Darcy Franklin, President 0437 097 717 or 000 Snake Valley Astronomical Society and Golden Woady Senior Citizens Carngham Linton Football Netball Club Observatory President: Doreen Ringin 53447474 Michael O'Beirne, Secretary. Ph:0409 950 825 Linton−Carngham Rd, Snake Valley Treasurer: Angus McIntosh 53449574 752 0418 425 207 Linton Cricket Club Linton Cemetery Trust https://snakevalleyobservatory.weebly.com Kath Blackwell, Secretary: 5344 7453 Aaron Kerr: 0403 436 285 Linton Fire Brigade Jim Munro: 0457 894 066 Duty Officer, 53447384 Linton and District Bowling Club Linton Historical Society Craig Grenfell, Secretary, 0409956326 Brendan Vandenberg, Jill Wheeler, President: 0439 895 939 Secretary. 0412 000 395 Linton & District Men's Shed Linton Recreation Reserve President: Michael 53447544 or mobile 0418572257 Bill Caldow, Phone: 0438 946 577 [email protected] Linton Walking Group Linton Karaoke Sharon 53447500 Barbara 53447280 Matt Stokes, 0425 792 550 Linton & District Progress Association OTHER Inc. Breaze Energy Solutions Have a community group? Kylie Turville (President), 0448 428 190 Simon Reid 034309 4027 Send through your details Email: [email protected] Country Fire Authority Community and wewill add you. Linton Play Reading Group (LPG) Safety Please let us know if your David 0447310565 5329 5515 details have changed email: Snake Valley CERT Golden Plains Community Bus [email protected] Simon Matthews (CERT secretary / Team Iire, bookings and information 5220 7144 Leader) 0411 274 623 Haddon and District Community House Bolton's Taki"5. Ciare. of%fur 43u65ipue.551

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LINTON ON LITER

Lola will be returning in 2020!

With many projects throughout the year... Culminating in a festival featuring project outcomes on October 23rd to the 25th We are currently working on contingency plans to enable Lola to go ahead, such as virtual displays, online readings and music, gathering stories of Linton and Lintonians. Stay tuned for details!

If you would like to be involved please email [email protected]

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CORONAVIRUS: a guide for parents Special Report

1111 11•1− Ma MS •••• Further information available from : https://schooltv.me/wellbeing news/special−report−coronavirus

With thanks to Hallina for providing these useful articles and links Published by Linton & District Progress Association 21 CALENDAR OFLOCAL MEETINGS & EVENTS MARCH 2020

With social distancing most public gatherings have been cancelled. For the time being please check with individual groups as to their current arrangements.

We will endeavour to update the online calendar as often as possible.

A live calendar of events with further details is available on the Linton Community Website: http://www.lintoncommunity.corn/apps/calendar/

Have an event coming up or regular meeting? Send the details to [email protected].

CAIINGNAM LINTON FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB Greg Spratling — Football Director (0409 965 894) Peter Robinson — Junior Football Director (0401 945 809) Ally Clack − Netball Director (0400 250 053)

JOIN THE MIGHTY SAINTS IN 2020!!!

Camgham Linton football players at pre−season training.

What to do to keep busy when socially isolating Maintain a daily routine Connect with others — phone, chat, video chat Don't watch much social media Exercise — yoga, dancing, fitness training too news or news Read books Cooking — Get creative in the kitchen, learn new recipes Play games, board games, card games make up your own Write letters puzzles brain−teasers Get crafty — painting, drawing Do or Clean the house Linton & District Newsletter—March 2020 22

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