kitsumkalum informer - may 13 2011

K i t s um k a l um H e a l t h S e r v i c e s O f f i c e : 3 5 3 1 W e s t K a l u m R d . : PO BOX 544|Terrace BC |V8G 4B5 : 250-‐635-‐6172 : 250-‐635-‐6182 : [email protected]

Health Director | Nurse supervisor Brandi-Lainne Trudell

Interim Community Health Representative Nina Peden

Drug & Alcohol Support Worker Mildred Roberts

Brighter Futures | F.A.S.T Counselor/Trainer Janice Robinson

Home Care Nurse Amy Christian

Community Health Nurse Teri Forster

Receptionist | Kalum Informer | Med. Travel Clerk Frances Campbell

Family Preservation Worker | Counselor Germaine Robertson via Band Office 250-635-6177

2: Family Preservation article

3: Parent

4: Sports Day!!!

5: YOGA

6: Community Bulletin

7: Special Notes & Announcements

8: BOOK LAUNCH

9: May Nursing Schedule

10: 50/50 Draw

11: Equinox Adventure Camps

12: History of the Zimacord Valley

13: History of the Zimacord continued

14: The Role of the Home Care Nurse

15: Fitness

16: CPC-‐CPP

17: TRICORP

18: 2011 Northwest Regional Heritage Fair

19: Heritage Fair

20: May Calendar of Events

The next Informer will be out on May 27th

May 13th 2011 A bi-‐weekly newsletter sharing valuable health tips and informing the community on events and programs

DEADLINE for May 27th Informer is MAY 25th

Find more information on page 8!

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F a m i l y P r e s e r v a t i o n – A f e w w a y s t o s h o w y o u r k i d s y o u c a r e ! A b i w e e k l y c o l u m n f r o m t h e d e s k o f G e r m a i n e R o b e r t s o n

Nurture with good food, good works and good fun.

Praise more, criticize less.

Enjoy your times together, make time with them.

Create a safe, open environment.

Support them.

Believe in them.

Let them make mistakes, help them to learn from their

mistakes.

Respect them.

Help them learn something new.

Give them good choices.

Empower them to help and be themselves.

Love them, no matter what!

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April 29th – May 13th 2011

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K I T S U M K A L U M S P O R T S D A Y !

Saturday MAY 21st 2011

Pancake Breakfast 10:00am at the Kitsumkalum Fire Hall

Games to start at 12:30 at the KK Ball Field

Hamburgers & Hotdogs served throughout the day starting at Noon

Bike Parade and Contest: KIDS! Decorate your bikes at home, bring them down for a contest and bike parade!

50/50 will be drawn at this event! Get your tickets from Kitsumkalum Tempo, Kitsumkalum Health Centre, as well as from Anona Budden, Lisa Wesley, Sandra Wesley, Annie Osborne, Annie Bolton, Faith Wing, Kathy Wesley, Troy Sam and Frances Sam.

The Kitsumkalum Events Committee is always looking for more volunteers and parent participation. The next planning meeting is May 18th at 7:00pm in the Kitsumkalum Hall Mezzanine.

BIKE PARADE Egg Relay Race

Tug ‘O War Lawn Ski Race

Water Balloon Toss Pudd ing-Eat ing Contes t

HORSE SHOES


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Starting May 3rd & going to June 28th 2011 Every Tuesday - 6:30pm - 7:30pm Kitsumkalum Community Hall Cost: Free or by donation (for the program to be offered in the Fall) Instructor: Barb Yawrenko Any fitness level is welcome. Yoga is adaptable. Bring a yoga mat if you can. Contact person: Frances Campbell at Kitsumkalum Health Centre: 250-635-6172, [email protected]

Sun Salutation

*YOGA* Take time out for you . . .

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Community Bulletin

Options for Sexual Health in Terrace Thursdays 7-‐9pm www.optionsforsexualhealth.org

GOOD FOOD BOX Orders Small (which is like a med./lrg) $15 Large $30 Place your order at the Health Centre. The Good Food Box for June will be available for pick-up at the Health Centre on June 9th at 2:00pm The people who received one for May as part of the diabetic/health program will receive one for June.

REMEMBER THIS DATE:

MAY 21st 2011

KITSUMKALUM’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST & SPORTS DAY!

FOOD SALE Kitsumkalum Tempo 12:00 Noon Saturday May 14th Hamburger & Hotdog Sale 50/50 Tickets sold here. Draw Date will be May 21st 2011 at the SPORTS DAY Brought to you by the Kitsumkalum Events Committee


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DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY OR SPECIAL EVENT? SEND THEM A GREETING ON THE SPECIAL NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE!

Call, email or drop by to submit your note! 250-‐635-‐6172 [email protected] or [email protected]

Special Notes & Announcements

Nurse Appreciation Week (or all year!)

Somewhere right now a nurse is helping a woman become a mother, holding the hand of a dying man, inserting an IV into a child, listening to an Alzheimer’s patient tell a story, and missing their family while caring for yours. In the minute it took you to read this, nurses all over the world are saving lives. Thank you to our awesome nurses here in Kitsumkalum: Amy, Brandi and Teri

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Miranda Bolan May 14th Brandi Gillis May 17th Dale Roberts May 29th Carol Roberts May 31st

Have a wonderful day!

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M A Y – N u r s i n g S c h e d u l e * s u b j e c t t o c h a n g e

Community Health Nurse: Teri Forster (TF) Home Care Nurse: Amy Christian (AC)

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TF: 3-8pm Canoe Journey 5:30-7:30

AC:

8am-4:30pm

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8am-4:30pm

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6:30-8:30

AC: 8am-4:30pm

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7 TF:

12-11:30pm FEAST 5pm

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9 TF: 4-8pm Canoe Journey 5:30-7:30

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AC: 8am-4:30pm

12 TF: 9:30-11:30am Headstart 10-10:30

AC:

8am-4:30pm

13 TF: 9am-4pm Health Fair & Youth Council Elections: 11am

AC:

8am-4:30pm

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5:30-7 first youth council meeting Mezzanine

AC:

8am-4:30pm

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50/50 DRAW!!!!! Help John Cooley and Shay Heit attend their friend’s wedding in Vancouver on July 8th 2011.

1 ticket = 0.50 3 tickets = $1.00 6 tickets = $2.00

Tickets can be purchased at the Kitsumkalum Band Office with Sandra Christiansen.

You can also contact John Cooley for tickets: 250-635-4158

DRAW DATE: MAY 26th 2011!

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April 29th 2011 – May 13th 2011

EQUINOX OUTDOOR RECREATION SOCIETY www.equinoxoutdoors.com

2011 SUMMER OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMPS

Equinox Outdoor Recreation Society will be offering Summer Outdoor Adventure Camps for youth ages 10-12, 13-15 and 16-18. The camps will take place in and around Terrace. Youth take part in rock climbing, sea kayaking, archery and an environmental workshop called Project WILD Registration begins May 2nd 2011 You may download an application from our website at www.equinoxoutdoors.com or visit the Kermode Tourism office at 4511 Keith Ave. in Terrace to pick up and drop off your application.

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Equinox Outdoor Recreation Society

2011 Summer Outdoor Adventure Camps Registration

Please Print: Date of Registration_________________________________

____________________ Age at Camp_____Birth Date:_______________ Boy____Girl___

Address_____________________________________City__________________________Prov._______Postal Code___________

Phone #____________________________Fax #_____________________________E-Mail_______________________________

_______________ Work # __________________Cell #___________________

___________________ Work # __________________Cell #__________________

Emergency Name:___________________________________________________Phone#_________________________________

BC Medical # _______ _______________________________

THIS SECTION MUST BE SIGNED BY PARENT AND/OR GUARDIAN BEFORE REGISTRATION IS ACCEPTED. I hereby give permission to Equinox Outdoor Recreation Society to transport the child named above for the purpose of medical care or program activities as deemed appropriate by the Camp Director. I hereby authorize the Equinox Outdoor Recreation Society staff to provide for and secure treatment of all health issues that arise at camp for child named above. In the event I cannot be reached in an emergency, I give permission to the physician selected by the camp director to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for, and to order injection, anesthetic or surgery for the child named above Rules for camp participants are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, gender or disability. I understand that all campers will be treated as individuals and respect will be shown for a range of abilities and behaviors. I agree that Equinox Outdoor Recreation Society reserves the right to dismiss a child from camp due to their behaviour that jeopardizes the safety of themselves or other Summer Camp participants without refund I agree to the following policies regarding camp fees: Deposits are non-refundable; No refunds will be given for canceling within 4 weeks of my child's camp session; No refunds are given if a camper is dismissed from camp due to disciplinary action. Account balances are due four (4) weeks in advance of my childs start date of their camp. The Equinox Outdoor Recreation Society has my permission to use photographs taken of my child while at camp for promotional purposes ___yes ___no.

We or I (Parents/Guardians) have read and agree to all the conditions of this registration. Signature of parent(s)/guardian(s):_____________________________________Date:_________________

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Elders of Kitsumkalum and Kitselas once asked me to record and share Kalum’s history in the Zimacord Valley so that the history is known. This was in the early 1980s and I thought it would be interesting to put that history into the Informer. The information was recorded over the course of several months in 1981/1982 using the knowledge of Eddie Feak, a Kalum elder living in Metlakatla, Alaska, and Winnie Wesley. These two people were the first to explain to me the history about how Kitsumkalum came to have the entire Zimacord Valley. I also discussed the story with Lucy Hayward, another Kalum elder who lived in Port Simpson, and she agreed the information was correct. During these recording sessions, I learned that

Kitsumkalum families always had important territory in the Zimacord watershed but that there was a reason that Kalum acquired the entire valley. The information I received was written as a history at the request of Don Roberts, Sr., Paul Mason and Roy Bolton of

Kitselas. The three of them, along with Eddie Feak, guided me and then reviewed and adjusted what I wrote. This is the final version of what they approved and what they wanted me to share with the community.

It happened a long time ago. No one

knows the exact time but the story of how the Kitsumkalum came to have the Valley of the Zimacord is still remembered. This used to be the hunting grounds of the Gitlaan, who would come up the Skeena to tend their gardens and to dry their fish in

History of the Zimacord Valley Jim McDonald, Kitsumkalum Social History Research Projects

Chief Don Roberts on the Gisbutwada estates along Erlandsen Creek

Gisbutwada estates in Zimacord Valley (Photo: Allan Bolton)


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the Fall. The territory touched some of the land of the Kitsumkalum. When this story took place, there lived in Kitsumkalum, in the House of Łagaax, a chief with the name of ‘Wiidildal. His nephew, Niis Guoss, was one of the best hunters and trappers, always providing well for his family. One time when this prince was out in his territory, a bunch of Gitlaans sneaked into his village and stole his wife. They took her back to their village. When Niis Guoss returned and discovered what had happened, he decided he must go after the Gitlaans. Since this was a kidnapping, Niis Guoss expected that they would demand to receive wealth in exchange for his wife. He gathered what he considered to be the necessary amount and off he went to the village of the Gitlaans, accompanied by his bodyguard. (In those days a prince never went alone, he was always accompanied by a bodyguard.) At the Gitlaan village, Niis Guoss was met by treachery and was murdered. His bodyguard, managing to escape, ran off to Robin Town to tell the news of the death of the prince. At that time the Kitsumkalum had a very powerful and experienced man who rallied all the warriors of the Kitsumkalum and set off to avenge the death of the prince. Down the Skeena River they went to make war against the Gitlaan. Past the Gitlaan marker that stood near the big point below Kitsumkalum, the group was

spotted by a lookout. The Gitlaan were fortunate to live in a place on the Zimacord that was difficult to get to and, with the advantage of their lookouts on the Skeena River, they had always been able to prepare a defense against invading war canoes. But

when the Kitsumkalum arrived, the revenging warriors had only to take possession of a deserted village. When the Gitlaan recognized the wrong in which they had been involved, they sought to make

compensation by giving to Kitsumkalum the territory in the Zimacord Valley - for when a prince is killed, a high price must be paid. Since then, there have been no wars between the Kitsumkalum and Gitlaan, but the story of the ownership of the territories has not always been remembered by everyone. The Gitlaan were supposed to get a headstone and place it over the spot where they killed the prince, but they have never done this. This is why the Kitsumkalum have a claim to the Zimacord River and why they have a small reserve there, for the story happened before the Indian Commissioner gave out the Reserves. This is why Eddie Feak hunted beaver there with his Grandfather, Benjamin Bennett. That is all.

Current logging at Erlandsen Creek

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The Role of the Home Care Nurse

I have been working for 5 months now, and am feeling comfortable in the community. Just a brief note on some of my abilities and limitations as it pertains to my position here in the community. I am able to perform active nursing related tasks (such as wound care or rehabilitation exercises) with a Doctors order only. I must be under the direction of the physician responsible for your care. For things such as assessments, education and health status monitoring, I do not require a doctors order. Just an appointment. I am able and very willing to come in for elder home visits or chronic disease management visits, upon request only. I will require a phone call or an email with a request for home visit. I will no longer be going door to door to introduce myself and ‘check in’, as this has been done. If you would like an appointment with me, please email me at [email protected] or phone 250-635-6172 and we will set something up. I am also available as an advocate for my clients, if you are having issues accessing medical care, funding ect, please call me and I will try and help to resolve the issue. I am unable to diagnose medical conditions, illnesses or injuries. This must be done by a physician who is overseeing your care. If you require medical attention for a condition not yet diagnosed, please contact and visit your physician, and I will follow up with your care once the issue has been established. If you wish to speak to me regarding health concerns, please don’t hesitate to call, just be aware of my limitations. Thank you for making my time here in the community enjoyable, Amy Christian, LPN.


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Upcom ing E v en t s a nd Con t e s t s i n K i t s umka l um :

Food Sale at Tempo 12pm – May 14th Kitsumkalum Salmon Fry Team Meet-ups: April 15th, April 29th, May 13th, May 20th, May 27th, June 3rd, June 10th, and June 24th Kitsumkalum Sports Day – May 21st 2011 Challenge Deadline – May 31st Salmon Run 2011 -‐ June 26th 2011 Name the New Health Building – Start brainstorming names! The contest will be announced SOON

A B O R I G I N A L A C T N O W R U N / W A L K P R O G R A M

- O N G O I N G -

Meet at Kitsumkalum Hall Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-7pm

Join Us!

Any questions, please call Birgitte Bartlett 250-635-4616 or Lorna Brown 250-615-9147

www.Kitsumkalum.bc.ca

check out Kitsumkalum’s website! The Kalum Informer is now online

SWIMMING for Kitsumkalum

Free swimming is open to Kitsumkalum members, residents, and students at ‘Na Aksa Gila Kyew Schedule: Saturdays - 1-2pm, 2-4:30pm Sundays – 2-3pm, 3-5pm, 6-8pm Tuesdays – 7-8pm Thursdays – 7-8pm Simply sign in at the front desk If you’d like to go to the Terrace Aquatic Centre at any other time you can pick up and sign for a swim pass at the Health Centre.

N O R T H C O A S T H ea l th & F i tn ess G i f t C er t i f i ca te

10 -V is i t C ard Kitsumkalum Health has these gift certificates available for Kitsumkalum members. Simply come in to the office to sign one out. It is our gift to you in hopes of helping you on your path to good health.

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www.cpc-cpp.gc.ca

Ensuring Public Trust in Policing through Accountability

Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP

Who We Are – What We Do The Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP (CPC):

• Is independent of the RCMP; • Receives and reviews complaints about the conduct of regular & civilian RCMP members;

• Ensures that complaints about the conduct of RCMP members are examined fairly and impartially;

• Helps identify, correct and prevent the recurrence of policing problems or flaws in RCMP policies or practices.

The Complaints Process

• Anyone who has a concern about the conduct of an RCMP member can contact the CPC.

• Once a formal complaint is made, the complaint is then investigated.

• The results of the investigation are then reported to the complainant.

• If the complainant is not satisfied with the handling of the complaint, he/she may ask the CPC to independently review the investigation (similar to an appeal).

Check out the website for more information: www.complaintscommission.ca


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INTERESTED IN SHORT-‐TERM LOANS? Tribal Resources Investment Corporation (TRICORP) offers Employer Benefit Lending. . . Our Primary business is lending to employed Aboriginal people through our unique Employer Benefit Loan Program. These loans are available exclusively to employees of Aboriginal Organizations that have become TRICORP Employer Partners. To arrange for employees in your community to access short term loans or get more information please contact: Carolyn Pilfold Phone: 250-‐624-‐3535 Fax: 250-‐624-‐3883 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tricorp.ca

New Financial Service TRICORP is committed to bringing state of the art financial services to First Nation communities and Aboriginal owned businesses and organizations. In order to accomplish this we are continuously improving our services to our customers. TRICORP is now offering Employer Benefit Lending (EBL) to employed Aboriginal people through our unique Employer Benefit Loan Program. These loans are available exclusively to employees of Aboriginal Organizations that have become TRICORP Employer Partners. Our new uninterrupted level of service includes: Friendly Repayment Schedule: We offer a repayment schedule of 5-‐8 pay periods. We feel this makes is much easier with less stress to our valued clients. Pre-‐Paid Credit Card: Clients can now pay their bills online, make purchases online, and make ATM withdrawals/POS transactions worldwide. Declining Interest: With each payment received for our clients from their Employers, the interest on their loan decreases on the remaining balance. Another plus for our valued clients! Find out how to apply by contacting us at 1-‐800-‐665-‐3201

344 2nd Ave. West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1G6 Ph: 250-‐624-‐3535 Fax: 250-‐624-‐3883 Toll Free: 1-‐800-‐665-‐3201 www.tricorp.ca

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2011 Northwest Regional Heritage Fair On Friday, May 6th, students and staff of ‘Na Aksa Gila Kyew Learning Centre hosted another successful Northwest Regional Heritage Fair. This was the third year that NAGK organized the event. The day’s events were a culmination of months of hard work and preparation for this annual event. It was full day of fun activities which included a guided Kitsumgallum Pioneer Cemetery tour, an interpretive eco-‐heritage hike, a visit to the Terrace Art Gallery (student projects & exhibit), and various activities at Spirit Square (George Little Park) and Skeena Diversity Society. This year the student’s displays were setup in the Terrace Art Gallery with the Youth Art Exhibit as a backdrop.

Brittany Peden with her display Quality Entertainment

Glen Bowden and Margaret Samson with some of the Award Winners


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Participants enjoying some Skeena Diversity Society activities

Yvonne Moen with students at the Pioneer Cemetary

The Maypole dance was a huge hit

More dancing

For more information on the NW Regional Heritage Fair, visit www.ourheritagefair.ca or email [email protected]

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M A Y - 2 0 1 1 S M T W T F S

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J o u r n e y 5:30-7:30 KK Health

3 YOGA at KK Hall

6:30-7:30 Every

Tuesday!

4 Women’s Group at KK Hall 6:30-‐8:30

first Wednesday of the month

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7 YOUTH FEAST 5 : 00pm DANCE 7 : 00pm

8 Family Swim

2-‐3pm Everyone Welcome 3-‐5pm & 6-‐8pm

HAPPY

MOTHER’S DAY!

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C a n o e J o u r n e y 5:30-7:30 KK Health

10 Fitness Walk

11:30

Family Swim 7:00-‐8:00pm

Act Now 6-‐7

YOGA 6:30-‐7:30

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Deadline for Informer

Submissions

12 Family Swim 7:00-‐8:00pm GOOD FOOD BOX PICK-UP 2:00PM KK Health Act Now 6-‐7

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Family Swim 1-‐2pm

Everyone Welcome 2-‐4:30pm

FOOD SALE

TEMPO 12:00 15


Everyone Welcome 3-‐5pm & 6-‐8pm

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17 Fitness Walk

11:30


Act Now 6-‐7

YOGA 6:30-‐7:30

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19 Family Swim 7:00-‐8:00pm

Act Now 6-‐7 KK Hall

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21 Pancake

Breakfast at 10:00am

SPORTS DAY! Lunch 12pm Games 1pm

Baseball game 3:30/4:00

Swimming as scheduled for Saturday

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2-‐3pm

Everyone Welcome 3-‐5pm & 6-‐8pm

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24 Fitness Walk

11:30


Act Now 6-‐7

YOGA 6:30-‐7:30

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Deadline for Informer

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Act Now 6-‐7 KK Hall

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Everyone Welcome 2-‐4:30pm

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J o u r n e y 5:30-7:30 KK Health

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Act Now 6-‐7

YOGA 6:30-‐7:30

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Challenge Deadline. Get your booklets in to the band office. Draw Date: MAY

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