Jerry & Larry – Sensational Senior Swimmers

When CrossFit became an aggravation for Jerry Greer, at age 83,  he jumped back in the pool for his fitness routine. He’d been an active swimmer in high school and during his time in the Marine Corps. Today, he’s in the pool five days a week, and swims 1500 yards.

Around the pool deck at Superior […]

By |2023-11-29T18:07:22-08:00November 29th, 2023|Community, Now, Sensational Seniors|Comments Off on Jerry & Larry – Sensational Senior Swimmers

Congratulations Christopher!

Chris Kranenburg, who pens our youth column, “Christopher’s Angle,” was recently honored for his soccer skills as the Oregon Special District Five Co-Player of the Year. As a member of the St. Mary’s Boys Varsity Soccer Team, Chris had a stellar high school career in the classroom and on the pitch. This year alone, he […]

By |2023-11-29T18:06:59-08:00November 29th, 2023|Community, Now|Comments Off on Congratulations Christopher!

Year-End Report: Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville

As we enter the Holiday season, our committee wants to share where our work has led us this year.

As many of you know, we formed our Committee in February 2023 to address the serious speeding problem in our town. We began collecting petition signatures in the spring and quickly found over 350 residents who shared […]

By |2023-11-29T17:57:14-08:00November 29th, 2023|City Hall Happenings, Community, Now|Comments Off on Year-End Report: Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville

Forest Park Trail Closures for Controlled Burning

Forest Park Fuels Reduction Updates

December 6, 2023—Greyback crews are continuing with cutting, handpiling, and burning in Forest Park. We are currently able to open Rail, Siskiyou, Pipsissewa, and Eastern Halls of Manzanita Trails. The Siskiyou View Loop and Upper Rattlesnake Gulch Trails along with Knobcone Pine Trail will remain closed at this time because of […]

By |2023-12-06T16:03:36-08:00November 13th, 2023|Community, Now, Trail Talk|Comments Off on Forest Park Trail Closures for Controlled Burning

Jacksonville Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is October 28

Join us for Jacksonville’s Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, October 28, 9am-1pm, at the D Street Parking lot near the library. This event is a crucial step in fortifying our community against the threat of wildfires. Here’s what you can expect:

Vegetation Disposal—Residents of Jacksonville are invited to bring branches and other vegetation for chipping […]

By |2023-09-27T17:44:16-07:00September 26th, 2023|Community, Event News, Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is October 28

City Launches Blackberry Abatement Grant Program

The City of Jacksonville has launched a new program to assist homeowners in removing blackberry thickets clogging creeks and creating a fire hazard around properties.  Every year, Jacksonville property owners with natural watercourses on or adjacent to their properties are reminded through mailed notices that they are responsible for keeping these watercourses free of obstructions […]

By |2023-09-27T17:44:49-07:00September 22nd, 2023|City Hall Happenings, Community, Now|1 Comment

Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville Presented 7 Recommendations to City Council – by Cindy Rasmussen

Jacksonville Review – September 2023

In keeping with our policy of full transparency, our group, Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville, presented Mayor Donna Bowen, City Administrator Jeff Alvis, and Councilor Ken Gregg, a set of seven initial recommendations for consideration.

This meeting took place August 9, 2023, and the full presentation was sent to the entire City […]

By |2023-09-27T17:45:01-07:00September 1st, 2023|Community, Letters to the Editor, Now|Comments Off on Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville Presented 7 Recommendations to City Council – by Cindy Rasmussen

Phase 1 Action Plan to Stop the Speeders – by Cindy Rasmussen, Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville

Summer greetings to all our residents and visitors! When I first stood before the City Council in February of this year, I had no idea that my serious concerns about speeding in town were so widespread and significant. At our May 24 Town Hall meeting, more than 50 people, many of whom had not been […]

By |2023-09-27T17:45:23-07:00July 27th, 2023|Community, Letters to the Editor, Now|Comments Off on Phase 1 Action Plan to Stop the Speeders – by Cindy Rasmussen, Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville

Forest Park Fire Hazard Reduction – by Bob Budesa and Chris Johnson, Forest Park Volunteers

Through a State Fire Marshall grant secured by Fire Chief, Wayne Painter, the City of Jacksonville was able to hire Civil West Engineering Services to oversee a contract with Grayback Forestry, Inc. to perform fuel reduction in Forest Park. The treatment involves vegetation cutting, thinning, pruning, hand-piling and cover, and, after a season of curing, […]

By |2023-09-27T17:46:04-07:00July 27th, 2023|Community, Now, Trail Talk|Comments Off on Forest Park Fire Hazard Reduction – by Bob Budesa and Chris Johnson, Forest Park Volunteers

Stop the Speeders is Succeeding

On April 24, 2023, a group of 50+ citizens attended a meeting organized by “Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville” to discuss ideas on slowing traffic speeds within the city limits. Attendees included committee founder, Cindy Rassmusen and several board members, City Administrator Jeff Alvis, Police Chief David Towe, Mayor Donna Bowen and City Councilors Ken […]

By |2023-09-27T17:45:33-07:00June 29th, 2023|Community, Now|Comments Off on Stop the Speeders is Succeeding

Applegate Lake Non-Profit Needs You!

There is nothing more relaxing to me than floating on the calm water of a lake. In the Applegate Valley, we have one of those liquidly jewels that was finished just 40 years ago. I know the age of the lake because I have a picture of our 8-month-old son, Josh, sitting on a rock […]

By |2020-06-29T11:32:02-07:00June 29th, 2020|Community, Now|Comments Off on Applegate Lake Non-Profit Needs You!

Three Southern Oregon Waste Management Companies Announce Addition of Bottles and Jugs in Curbside Recycling Carts

[SOUTHERN OREGON] April 22, 2020, Three waste management companies in Southern Oregon – Republic Services, Rogue Disposal & Recycling, and Southern Oregon Sanitation – are pleased to announce that #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs will now be accepted in curbside recycling carts and at local recycle depots. As a result of the global […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:44-07:00April 22nd, 2020|Community, Now|Comments Off on Three Southern Oregon Waste Management Companies Announce Addition of Bottles and Jugs in Curbside Recycling Carts

The Human Element – A Documentary Movie

Earth, Air, Fire, and Water are touted in astrology as the basic elements of matter.  They feature profoundly in myth and magic.  To these, we should add the human element since, even in the arena of geology – as our impact equals or exceeds those of other forces – the profound impact that humanity now […]

By |2020-01-09T16:53:08-08:00January 14th, 2020|Community, Now|Comments Off on The Human Element – A Documentary Movie

SOCAN’s Master Climate Protector- A Primer for Action – Registration Open

Anyone watching local events can see the temperature rising, snowpack dwindling, fire season lengthening.  These trends are not peculiar to Southern Oregon.  Our planet has warmed approximately a degree Centigrade since the industrial revolution.  Trends are progressing faster than climate scientists have anticipated.  We are in precarious times; the need for action is urgent!

Would you […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:51-07:00January 9th, 2020|Community, Now|Comments Off on SOCAN’s Master Climate Protector- A Primer for Action – Registration Open

Playball Prospects Accepting Donations

Twelve kids need immediate help to play baseball!

Medford, OR: Playball Prospects, a non-profit, advanced training program for baseball, is looking for donations for their scholarship program. There are currently twelve kids, ages 9-17, in need of support. Playball Prospects’ mission is to offer every child the opportunity to play baseball and increase their skills both […]

By |2019-12-06T16:04:16-08:00December 6th, 2019|Community, Now|Comments Off on Playball Prospects Accepting Donations

Bella Thinks Pink!

This October, Bella Union restaurant raised $2500 and donated it all to Providence Hospital for their breast cancer awareness program. Co-owner Christian Hamilton (pictured here on the right) said the funds were raised by selling special $12 Bella Union breast cancer awareness tee shirts, along with 10% of all pizza sales. This was the first […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:52-07:00December 2nd, 2019|Community, Now|Comments Off on Bella Thinks Pink!

Brodie Dental Angel Tree Gift Program

Every year, dozens of caring businesses participate in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Toy Drive program to brighten the lives of families here in the Rogue Valley. This year, more businesses will participate in the program, collecting toys for 3000 Jackson County kids age 12 and under!

Thanks to your generosity, children in our community who […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:52-07:00October 31st, 2019|Community, Event News, Now|Comments Off on Brodie Dental Angel Tree Gift Program

Code Revision Update Kickoff Event and Volunteer Opportunity – by Andrea Lerner Thompson, Chair, Committee for Citizen Involvement

The City of Jacksonville is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on a five-member Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) to review and edit proposed revisions to the Jacksonville Land Development Code with possible amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to ensure consistency between the documents.

The current Development Code is long overdue for an update. With inconsistencies that lead […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:52-07:00December 2nd, 2019|City Hall Happenings, Community, Now|Comments Off on Code Revision Update Kickoff Event and Volunteer Opportunity – by Andrea Lerner Thompson, Chair, Committee for Citizen Involvement

Jones Cares to Give Local Family 12 Months of Housing Payments

Jacksonville residents and local business owners Herstle & Kelly Jones are looking for a family who is struggling to make ends meet due to a medical crisis, loss of a job, a death in the family or other circumstances beyond their control. Their Jones Cares Community Outreach Program, in partnership with national charitable foundation Gradient […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:55-07:00September 27th, 2019|Community, Now|2 Comments

6th Annual Scarves-for-Seniors Donation Event at WillowCreek

Travel expert, Anne McAlpin suggested the original idea for a “pay-it-forward” scarf donation program. So far, it’s been a huge success with more than 1,000 new and gently-used scarves being donated to the Scarves-for-Seniors program the past 5 years!

Jo Parker, Owner of WillowCreek, says, “Our customers are amazing—because of their generosity, WillowCreek was able to […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:55-07:00September 27th, 2019|Community, Now|Comments Off on 6th Annual Scarves-for-Seniors Donation Event at WillowCreek

Open Farm Day at Sanctuary One

Have you ever driven by Sanctuary One, your local care farm, on your way to Applegate Lake and thought, “I wonder what they do?” or “I should stop by sometime.” Here’s your chance! Meet the animals, see the farm, and join the party! Join us on Saturday, October 26, from 10:30am-1:30pm for a fun-filled day […]

By |2019-10-15T09:33:36-07:00September 27th, 2019|Community, Event News, Now|Comments Off on Open Farm Day at Sanctuary One

Jacksonville Fire Open House is October 11

On October 11, from 4:00-7:00pm, come meet Jacksonville’s firefighters, spray some water from the fire hoses, and check out the Fire Trucks! This is a great opportunity to learn more about your Fire Department, the services they provide and steps you can take to keep yourself and your family fire safe. J’Ville Fire looks forward […]

By |2019-09-27T14:09:10-07:00September 27th, 2019|Community, Event News, Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville Fire Open House is October 11

Windermere Real Estate in Jackson County Participates in Annual “Coats for Kids” Clothing Drive

This September, the Jackson County Windermere Real Estate offices will spend a month making sure local children are kept warm. Starting Sept. 16, the public will be able to make donations of new or gently-used child-sized coats to multiple drop-off locations. Windermere brokers, staff, and owners will pick up the donations from the drop-off […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:56-07:00September 17th, 2019|Community, Now|Comments Off on Windermere Real Estate in Jackson County Participates in Annual “Coats for Kids” Clothing Drive

Become a Master Recycler in 2019!

Jackson County Recycling Partnership is now seeking residents of Jackson County to take part in the annual training course and volunteer service program. Participants gain a broad understanding of home waste prevention strategies, the local solid waste infrastructure, hazardous waste avoidance, composting, plastics, e-waste and much more.

The annual course offers and an extensive training manual, […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:57-07:00September 3rd, 2019|Community, Now|Comments Off on Become a Master Recycler in 2019!

Are You Ready for Your Firewise Neighborhood?

by Gayle Lewis, Jacksonville CERT, Gold Terrace Firewise Board Member

Just how much effort is required to be “Firewise”? This was my first question when Gold Terrace became the obvious trial neighborhood with about twenty-five homes. We would be working together to prepare our homes for resilience to fire and to submit […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:58-07:00August 2nd, 2019|Community, Now|Comments Off on Are You Ready for Your Firewise Neighborhood?

Creating Firewise Neighborhoods

July 2019 – by Gayle Lewis, Jacksonville CERT, Gold Terrace Firewise Board Member

Nobody wants to have a wildfire occur in their town, so several Jacksonville neighborhoods have become certified Firewise neighborhoods. Firewise USA is a nationwide program that teaches people how to adapt to wildfire and encourages neighbors to work together and […]

By |2019-08-02T14:06:21-07:00July 1st, 2019|City Hall Happenings, Community, Event News, Now|Comments Off on Creating Firewise Neighborhoods

Rotarians in Nepal – by Dr. Rex Miller

My recent Rotary trip to Nepal lasted two weeks with a travel group comprised of Rotarians and their families from Jacksonville/Applegate, Medford and North Carolina. I was thrilled that my wife, Karen, and my son, Ayden, joined me on this trip of a lifetime.

The first part of the trip was exploratory while the second […]

By |2019-05-30T08:20:32-07:00May 30th, 2019|Community, Now|Comments Off on Rotarians in Nepal – by Dr. Rex Miller

Universe of Stories: Summer Reading at Jacksonville Library

Summer’s almost here!  When school is out it is time to come to the Jacksonville Library (or any Jackson County Library) and sign up for our Summer Reading Program. This is a great way to have fun and learn about lots of cool things, and keep those reading skills sharp.

Our theme is A […]

By |2019-05-16T16:24:11-07:00May 16th, 2019|Community, Event News, Now|Comments Off on Universe of Stories: Summer Reading at Jacksonville Library

Looking for Ruch School Alumni

Ruch Outdoor Community School has a 104 year-old history that holds within its arms, a deeply-rooted attitude of relationship building, mutual care and sustainable community. What began as a roughhewn wood-built original schoolhouse that accommodated 51 students, is now a modern school that holds 225 students—preschool through 8th-grade. Internationally known for being one of the TOP 100 Place-Based Community […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:02-07:00April 26th, 2019|Community, Now|Comments Off on Looking for Ruch School Alumni

Waggin’ Tails Dog Park Grand Opening!

June 15 at 9:00am marks the official Grand Opening of Jacksonville’s Waggin’ Tails Dog Park! Mayor Becker will speak at the event and John Parrott, a dog trainer with R&R Pet Resort, will discuss dog park etiquette. This will be a fun morning and an opportunity to see the park in its completion.

By |2020-09-30T14:16:03-07:00May 30th, 2019|Community, Now|Comments Off on Waggin’ Tails Dog Park Grand Opening!

Waggin’ Tails Dog Park to Open June 15!

Major construction progress was made during the month of April at Waggin’ Tails Dog Park. The new park, scheduled to open mid-June is located near the Skate Park, above the “D” Street parking lot. Visitors to the site have been watching excitedly as land next to the skate park was sculpted out to provide separate play areas […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:03-07:00April 26th, 2019|Community, Event News, News|Comments Off on Waggin’ Tails Dog Park to Open June 15!

Prescribed Burn Public Information Meeting is May 18

The fact that our town is bordered on two sides by forest makes it somewhat vulnerable to wildfire. Much of the forested lands on the south side of town are intermingled with homes. Those homes are more susceptible to damage by fire…and because of that can be made safer by creating defensible zones around them.

By |2019-04-26T14:13:22-07:00April 26th, 2019|City Hall Happenings, Community, Now|Comments Off on Prescribed Burn Public Information Meeting is May 18

Jacksonville Firewise Neighborhood Debris Collection is May 4th

Fuel reduction debris collection for all Firewise Neighborhoods in the city of Jacksonville to be held Saturday, May 4th, 2019, National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day.

Firewise Neighborhood coordinators, together with the Oregon Department of Forestry, Jackson County, the Jacksonville CERT Team, the Jacksonville Fire Department and the City of Jacksonville, are hosting this event as one […]

By |2019-04-26T16:58:14-07:00March 28th, 2019|Community, Event News, Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville Firewise Neighborhood Debris Collection is May 4th

New Tai Chi Classes at JCC – First Class is Free!

A new tai chi class will begin in Jacksonville on Wednesday, April 3 from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the newly completed Jacksonville Community Center. Improve your muscle tone and reduce stress. Slow, fluid movements will focus on balance. Tai chi can increase your range of motion, improve digestion, breathing, balance and relaxation. The […]

By |2019-04-01T09:00:30-07:00April 1st, 2019|Community, Event News, Now|Comments Off on New Tai Chi Classes at JCC – First Class is Free!

Jacksonville CERT Life Saving Seminar

You can’t afford to miss this opportunity to become better informed and prepared in the event of a major fire, flood, or earthquake! 

The Jacksonville CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) will conduct a seminar designed to assist homeowners in preparing for emergencies on Tuesday, March 5, 6:00-8:00pm, and Saturday, March 16, 10:00am-noon, in the Naversen Room […]

By |2019-03-18T10:53:05-07:00February 28th, 2019|Community, Event News|Comments Off on Jacksonville CERT Life Saving Seminar

Powered by the Sun: Talent Can Lead by Example

Leading by example is what we want Oregon to do when it comes to breaking our fossil fuel addiction and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Talent can do the same for the Rogue Valley when it comes to the solar energy conversion!

The global warming and climate change problems posed by fossil fuel use are well-understood, and […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:07-07:00March 6th, 2019|Community, Event News|Comments Off on Powered by the Sun: Talent Can Lead by Example

(Track) Field of Dreams

The Ruch Country Store has been helping dreams come true for students at Ruch School for many years. Last fall, store owners, Craig and Amber Hamm, pitched-in once again with a community fundraiser that’s now generated enough cash to replace the school’s aging and unusable running track. Over a 4-month period, customers of the Ruch […]

By |2019-02-28T17:16:39-08:00February 28th, 2019|Community, Now|Comments Off on (Track) Field of Dreams

FEBRUARY BOOK DRIVE happening now!

The Storytelling Guild is collecting books for local children in need.

Support literacy and the love of reading by donating new or gently used children’s books to the Storytelling Guild. Book Drive donations support the Guild’s Pass the Book program. The Pass the Book provides thousands of books every year to local agencies which work with […]

By |2019-02-28T17:24:39-08:00February 20th, 2019|Community|Comments Off on FEBRUARY BOOK DRIVE happening now!

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for SNYP Spay/Neuter Clinic

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for SNYP Spay/Neuter Clinic To Be Held On Tuesday, February 12, 2019, from 4 To 6 p.m.

January 23, 2019 — On Tuesday, February 12, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., SNYP will hold an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of its new spay/neuter clinic at 111 N. Pacific Highway in […]

By |2019-02-12T15:10:35-08:00January 24th, 2019|Community, Event News|Comments Off on Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for SNYP Spay/Neuter Clinic

Larry Jung Receives Mayoral “Lifetime Achievement Award”

During a presentation at Old City Hall on January 9, Mayor Paul Becker honored longtime Jacksonville resident and Presbyterian Church Pastor Larry Jung with the first-ever “Lifetime Achievment Award.” During the brief but emotional presentation, Mayor Becker noted, “Tonight, we have reason to do so, for the individual we honor here exemplifies all the qualities […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:09-07:00January 31st, 2019|Community, Now|Comments Off on Larry Jung Receives Mayoral “Lifetime Achievement Award”

Jacksonville Community Center Celebrates Grand Opening!

The Jacksonville Community Center (JCC) is officially open for business! Celebrating more than 20 years of efforts by volunteers and donors, JCC held its Grand Opening on January 12, 2019. Standing in the new Great Room, more than 80 people heard President Rick Patsche, on behalf of the JCC Board, thank the hundreds of volunteers, […]

By |2019-01-30T15:14:48-08:00January 30th, 2019|Community, Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville Community Center Celebrates Grand Opening!

Great Time to Fire Proof

If this past summer isn’t enough to convince you that your home needs to be fire-proofed, I don’t know what is. This especially pertains to those of you living in the outskirts, surrounded by trees and brush.

Dry conditions that we painfully experience during the summer months are only 6 months away, and if we have […]

By |2018-11-07T12:59:37-08:00October 25th, 2018|Community, Now|Comments Off on Great Time to Fire Proof

JACKSONVILLE DOG OWNER WARNING!

A Jacksonville Golden Retriever dog died this morning and is suspected of being a victim of intentional poisoning. Jacksonville authorities, including the Police and City Administrator, are now urging dog owners to keep an eye on their pets and to use caution when letting them out alone. The dog lived in the Nunan Square neighborhood, […]

By |2019-01-20T15:05:35-08:00January 20th, 2019|Community, Now|Comments Off on JACKSONVILLE DOG OWNER WARNING!

Jacksonville Community Center Grand Opening is January 12!

The Jacksonville Community Center will hold its GRAND OPENING on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome to be a part of this momentous occasion. After nearly 20 years of planning and with hundreds of people donating money and volunteer-time to help, Jacksonville has a brand-new community center. Your community center […]

By |2019-01-13T09:24:35-08:00December 3rd, 2018|Community, Event News|Comments Off on Jacksonville Community Center Grand Opening is January 12!

Jacksonville Library Now Offering Free Device and Technology Help

Last year, Jackson County Library Services began offering free one-on-one tutorial appointments to help patrons with their various devices. Members of the JCLS Digital Services team have since made weekly visits to each of the library branches in order to help library users learn the ins and outs of their phones, laptops, tablets, eReaders, cameras, […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:10-07:00December 3rd, 2018|Community, Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville Library Now Offering Free Device and Technology Help

Ruch Outdoor Community School Evergreen Tree Auction

Oregon is known for many things but none more majestic then its beautiful evergreen trees. They provide shade for a weary traveler or family gathering for a picnic. They are refuge to forest critters, an impenetrable perch for the powerful Bald Eagle and for this holiday season, a symbol for peace and good cheer.

At Ruch […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:10-07:00December 3rd, 2018|Community, Event News|Comments Off on Ruch Outdoor Community School Evergreen Tree Auction

Jacksonville Community Center Future Bridged by History

Recently, the Warren Lodge donated $1,000 to Jacksonville Community Center. In 2017, they also donated the same amount to Jacksonville Elementary School for their cafeteria garden. Both were selected based upon their support of children’s programming, including JCC programs for painting, clay work and woodlands walks.

On June 10, 1855 Jacksonville’s Masonic Warren Lodge #10 received […]

By |2020-09-30T14:16:12-07:00October 25th, 2018|Community, Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville Community Center Future Bridged by History

Brodie Dental Angel Tree Gift Program

Every year, dozens of caring businesses participate in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Toy Drive program to brighten the lives of families here in the Rogue Valley. This year, more businesses will participate in the program, collecting toys for 3000 Jackson County kids age 12 and under!

Thanks to your generosity, children in our community who […]

By |2018-10-25T12:53:33-07:00October 25th, 2018|Community, Now|Comments Off on Brodie Dental Angel Tree Gift Program

6th-Annual Scarves-for-Seniors Event

Please join Travel Expert Anne McAlpin and Jo Parker of WillowCreek Gifts, in making a difference for seniors in the Rogue Valley. In 2014, Anne and Jo created this “pay-it-forward” scarf donation program and it’s been a great success since. The program has grown in recent years, with hundreds of new and gently-used scarves being […]

By |2018-09-28T14:35:33-07:00September 28th, 2018|Community, Now|Comments Off on 6th-Annual Scarves-for-Seniors Event
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