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FEBRUARY Quick Hits
Gridiron Grub Settle in for this year’s Super Bowl on February 13 with some next-level snacks; search for winning appetizers on carolinacountry.com/recipes.
Winter-Ready Pets
If you have pets that spend time outside, adjust food servings to provide extra calories, and check to make sure water bowls don’t freeze.
Happy Feet Stash an extra pair of socks in your car’s glove box. If your socks get wet from shoveling snow or stepping in water, you have a dry pair.
Toasty and Safe Using a woodburning fireplace this winter? Clean out ashes from previous fires, and be certain the damper or flue is open before starting a fire.
NC Co-ops Participate in National Grid Security Simulation
North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives joined several of the state’s distribution cooperatives and more than 700 planners from across the nation in participating in this year’s bi-annual GridEx VI event, a national virtual simulation to support grid security and safety.
GridEx is the largest grid security exercise in North America and is held every two years by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center. It brings together industry and government leaders to simulate cyber and physical attacks on the power grid.
The November 16–17 event provided co-op staff across the state a valuable opportunity to explore response and recovery scenarios involving simulated attacks on grid infrastructure, and to exercise cooperative crisis plans.
“GridEx is an important opportunity for our leadership and staff to practice and refine our response to crisis situations that affect our core grid infrastructure,” said Scott Brame, manager of compliance and jointly owned resources, and GridEx lead planner for North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives. “Our participation in this simulation is a part of our deep commitment to grid security and safety, both physical and digital, and showcases our cooperative commitment to readiness.”
This year’s GridEx brought together 280 industry and government organizations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Electric utilities, state and federal agencies, critical infrastructure cross-sector partners and supply chain stakeholders worked through response scenarios to challenge assumptions, collaborate and enhance preparedness for current and evolving threats to the grid.
The event will return in 2023 with continued participation from North Carolina’s electric co-ops.
Celebrated Finest
Some of the winners of the 2021 Carolina’s Finest awards, featured in our November 2021 issue, are served by electric cooperatives. Two such winners were the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (Finest NC Landmark) and Emerald Isle (Finest Getaway).
Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative EVP and General Manager Susan Flythe with Cape Hatteras National Seashore Superintendent Dave Hallac Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative Communications Specialist Melissa Glenn with Emerald Isle Town Manager Matt Zapp
Electric Cooperative Lineworkers Gain Knowledge and Skills at Nash Community College
In 2021, 14 electric cooperative linemen completed advanced education work in the Nash Community College’s Electric Lineman Technology program. The line workers earned curriculum certificates for completing college-level credits. Teamwork and consistent training are also benefits for these students as they train with students from their sister cooperatives during each week’s class.
The program includes courses with both classroom content and practical hands-on objectives. The specially designed training field built by the North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives creates a training environment that allows individuals to increase skills for application when they return to their individual cooperatives. They learn skills such as overhead line construction, underground line construction and the National Electrical Safety Code. Beyond classes in line work and energy management, additional courses can be taken through the Community College System toward an associate degree such as writing and math to critical thinking, computers and communication.
Since the programs began in 1998, 23 co-op linemen have graduated with an associate degree. The community college program is supported entirely by electric cooperatives, but is also attended by linemen from Duke Energy and municipal electric systems.
In 2021, 396 co-op employees attended the NC Electric Cooperatives’ Job Training & Safety Technical Training Schools at Nash Community College, and more than 500 have registered to attend in 2022. Associate Degree
Rutherford EMC Matthew Harshman
Spring 2021 Advanced Certificate Recipients
(17 Course-Hour Credits) Pee Dee Electric Jesse Puckett Surry-Yadkin EMC Nick Newman
Summer 2021 Advanced Certificate Recipients
(17 Course-Hour Credits) Edgecombe-Martin County EMC Alton Lewis Halifax EMC Cody Pleasant Rutherford EMC Matthew Harshman
Fall 2021 Advanced Certificate Recipients
(17 Course-Hour Credits) Four County EMC Lee Bain
Halifax EMC Branden Edwards
Lumbee River EMC Joshua Oxendine Roanoke Electric Cooperative Robbie Stallings South River EMC Nathaniel Lucas Daniel Purvis
Tideland EMC Joshua Dunbar Robert Shively Tri-County EMC James Cozine
Journey To Save A Life
A casual conversation between co-workers led to a lifesaving surgery
By Catherine O’Dell
On July 13, 2021, I had the honor to be a living kidney donor for Susan Green. Susan is the wife of a South River EMC co-worker, Dana Green. One day, Dana mentioned that his wife has a rare genetic kidney disease called Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, and that she would soon need dialysis and a transplant. This kind of conversation often leaves you feeling helpless, but I knew instantly that I could help. The exchange stayed in my mind and on my heart. A few days later, I asked about Susan’s blood type: A-positive, same as mine.
I couldn’t stop thinking about Susan. I did some research and found that nearly 750,000 Americans are battling end-stage renal disease, according to Kidney.org, and that more than 100,000 people in the United States are waiting for a kidney transplant. Tragically, 12 people die daily waiting for a life-saving kidney. The good news is that about 22,300 get a kidney and a new lease on life. There are approximately 6,500 transplants from living donors annually, although the majority of transplanted kidneys are from deceased donors. Organs from living donors provide a greater life span for the recipient: A kidney from a living donor lasts 12 to 20 years, while a kidney transplanted from a deceased donor lasts eight to 12 years.
These startling statistics helped me to become more focused and inspired to help. I spoke to a friend who had donated a kidney, as well as one who had received a lifesaving kidney. Both served to motivate me and were instrumental in my decision. I have been blessed with good health, and I knew that it was time to help someone else. I believe I was placed in the right place at the right time.
Once I told Dana that I wanted to be considered as a donor, she called the UNC Hospitals Jason Ray Transplant Clinic to get the ball rolling immediately.
“When Dana told me someone wanted to give me a kidney, I was so grateful, and I felt like my feet would never touch the ground,” Susan said.
The first step was a blood sample to ensure our blood type and subtypes match. We matched.
I spent two days at UNC Hospitals undergoing a series of scans and tests to ensure my kidneys were healthy and functioning properly, and to confirm that I was healthy enough to undergo surgery.
I stayed in touch with Susan every step of the way.
Once all results were returned, we learned everything looked good — except I had to lose some weight before being cleared for surgery. I started walking and dieting. It is amazing how dedicated you become when someone else’s life depends on your success. In the meantime, Susan began dialysis, a step she was hoping to avoid, but ultimately made her healthier for the surgery.
The weight and I had parted ways, and it was time for the surgery. We checked into the hospital early one morning, and by midday both of our lives were changed and we are forever bound to one another.
I spent two days in the hospital and returned to work two weeks later.
The doctors, nurses and staff at the Jason Ray Transplant Clinic are passionate about the care they provide, so much that I trusted them with my life. My life can go on without much difference, but Susan’s life is changed forever. It is this point where Susan’s story begins.
“I have been given a second chance for life,” Susan said. “I would encourage those on the transplant list to stay strong, and don’t give up! Spread the word that you need a kidney, because there are amazing people who might want to donate.”
Catherine and Susan after surgery
Catherine O’Dell, CCC, is vice president of Member Services & Public Relations for Dunn-based South River EMC.
How you can help
Saving a life can be as simple as donating blood, registering to become an organ and tissue donor upon your death, or by being a living donor of bone marrow, part of your liver or one kidney. Visit donatelife.net for complete information on donation options.
It was bitter cold, and a misty rain dogged the line of people outside a nondescript building near Cape Fear Hospital in Fayetteville.
In an archipelago of outpatient doctors’ offices that cordons the hospital, Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Center is frequented by professionals, stayat-home parents, insurance agents, wounded veterans — no one has the same story, but all shared the same burden as they stood together in line one early December morning. All struggled with substance use disorders, a part of the nation’s ongoing opioid epidemic.
From 2000 to 2020, more than 28,000 North Carolinians lost their lives to drug overdose, according to the NC Department of Health and Human Services, and annual suspected overdose deaths continue to climb (see chart). But communities are banding together to help those in need, providing several potential paths to recovery.
From recovery to support
Louis Leake, clinic director at the Comprehensive Treatment Center — the largest opioid addiction treatment facility in the state — is a U.S. Army combat veteran, a pastor, and a sought-after speaker on the opioid crisis that has been gripping America’s society for over three decades. His office is small, tucked in the back of the building, but it gives him the opportunity to see each client pass as they exit. He knows many and has counseled more than a handful of them. No one demographic describes them. No archetypal story.
“We have three generations of families who attend our clinic,” he says, emphasizing that addiction to opioids is not limited to the young, or the poor, or the destitute.
Substance abuse is not limited to syringes or illicit drugs, either. “Prescription pain medications, opium, heroin and fentanyl are all opioids and affect the brain in essentially the same way,” writes Barbara AndrakaChristou, author of “The Opioid Fix.”
Louis was a paratrooper who logged more than 18 years of service and countless parachute jumps. Then, a parachuting accident left him paralyzed, with rods and screws holding his back and legs together. The pain medicine he was prescribed worked, though a creeping dependence was almost imperceptible.
“My pastor asked me to help the young men who were living in a halfway house our church ministered to,” Louis says in explaining his first step to realizing his addiction. “I heard these guys’ stories, and I thought: that sounds far too similar to my own story.”
Louis’ path to recovery was spiritual — as he puts it, he went on a spiritual retreat and came back different. He researched opioid addiction and began taking classes in a counseling program offered by the local community college. In recovery, he began counseling others.
Kennard Dubose, assistant professor in the Department of Social Work at UNC Pembroke, traces the history of addiction counseling from its earliest beginnings in Alcoholics Anonymous.
“In the past, people in recovery were the counselors for others entering recovery,” he explains. The profession of substance abuse counseling has matured since then. Now certification programs are plentiful across the states.
Suspected Overdose Deaths*
2018–2021
+26%
2,554 2,688 +5% 3,132 +15% YTD (Jan–Nov) Full year
2,351 2,471 2,844 3,595 *Estimate of statewide medical examiner system overdose deaths; the majority become confirmed as poisoning deaths. Percent change represents year-to-date (YTD) suspected overdose deaths compared to YTD total of previous year, based on available data at time of publication. Source: NC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Treatment centers have also proliferated. At first, abstinence-based treatments centers were the only centers available. Now, medicated assistant treatment centers are available in nearly every county of North Carolina. Abstinence-based treatment programs follow a model that is similar to Alcoholics Anonymous’ 12-step program. The people in recovery stop taking the drugs, and work through withdrawal with counseling and support from peers. Medicated assistance treatments also involve counseling and peer-support, but these treatment programs curb the symptoms of withdrawal by reducing their severity.
Both treatments work, but patients need to get to the treatment first. More local resources, as well as work to remove the stigma of substance use disorders, are making a difference.
Mobilizing community
Drug Free Moore County (DFMC), which has received funding support from Central Electric, the electric cooperative based in Sanford, is a nonprofit coalition with the mission of providing educational resources, treatment information and addiction recovery support. It was organized in 1989, but with the onset of the opioid crisis has ramped up its efforts from prevention programs for school students to providing recovery support to families who are affected by substance use disorder.
DFMC Director Karen Wicker recently opened a community recovery center called Moore ReCreations in Carthage to help provide a variety of support and resources to individuals and families. The center’s goal is to help individuals “recreate” themselves during their recovery.
Moore ReCreations provides peer support services, a safe syringe program, and recovery support groups in person and via Zoom through the Moore County Detention Center. Future plans include a family support group, a reentry support group for inmates, recovery yoga, a community garden, sewing classes and other opportunities for growth and healing. DFMC is also working to provide a medically assisted treatment (MAT) program at the center through a contract with a locally established MAT program.
Karen is no stranger to the ravages of the opioid crisis. Like many, she has personal experience with opioid addiction in her family. It started innocently enough, with her daughter’s adolescent anxiety issue bringing drugs into her life as doctor-prescribed treatment.
“This, combined with peer pressure and the grief suffered from the death of her brother when she was 18, started a slow but downward spiral,” Karen explains. “There are different paths to substance use disorder, and there are different paths to recovery, too. As a parent it is hard to pinpoint what is going on until something dramatic happens.”
For Karen, it was when she received one of the worst phone calls any parent could imagine: her daughter had been air-lifted to Chapel Hill following a head-on collision. Her status was unknown. It wasn’t until several weeks later they learned substances were involved.
“When my daughter had started treatment, we did not know that, unfortunately, relapse is a part of this disease. The journey of recovery wasn’t always easy or pleasant as a parent of a loved one suffering,” Karen says. Her daughter has started a new life after being in recovery for several years. “Friends, family and people in general do not understand the heartbreak of not being able to help the one you love, or to even talk about it. Stigma is such a huge factor in families not getting the help and support they need.”
Louis Leake, who often speaks on the opioid crisis, at the 2019 Opioid Misuse and Overdose Prevention Summit in Raleigh
Taking the first step
The most important work is to remove the stigma of substance use disorders. For some, the perceived shame of addiction treatment keeps them from seeking help until it is too late.
Macon Moye, former vice president and general manager of WRFX’s John Boy and Billy network in Charlotte, first began taking pain medication for chronic knee pain. What was occasional use became daily, then became paired with alcohol. For years he refused to seek treatment until he was eventually hospitalized for more than three months.
“Two decades of drug and alcohol abuse takes a toll on your organs. They had shut down. Quit working,” he recalls of his 2012 near-death experience. Now, he is nearly a decade into recovery and supports others who are battling through recovery and the stigma associated with it through work at Chloe’s Place in Southern Pines (chloesplace.net) and at the Raleigh-based Welwynn Outpatient Center (welwynn.com).
Macon urges people who are suffering from a substance use disorder to seek treatment: “Life is too short to live dulled and desensitized.”
Carolina Country Contributing Editor Gordon Byrd is a veteran who works for UNC Pembroke. While not working or writing, he spends most of his time with family and church.
Seeking help
Are you or someone you know struggling with a substance use disorder? Contact the Alcohol and Drug Council of North Carolina at 800-688-4232 or alcoholdrughelp.org.
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No Taste Like Home
By Bridgette A. Lacy
On work days, Don Simmons starts at 6 a.m. ordering supplies, scheduling work shifts, and writing the daily menu on the chalkboard at Magnolia 23, his Southern cuisine restaurant in downtown Asheboro.
Throughout the day, he may wash dishes, cook the delicious pan-fried chicken, take orders and greet every customer that comes through the door of the cozy space that reminds you of your grandmother’s dining room with mirrors and pictures on the wall.
Everybody ranging from blue collar workers, families, business people and tourists eat there.
“His food is wonderful,” says Asheboro Mayor David Smith. “His fried chicken has been recognized nationally.”
Magnolia 23 opened in 2009, the same year Don retired from his position as a supervisor for Energizer Battery Inc. in Asheboro.
“The economy was rock bottom,” Don says. “But as soon as we opened, we did pretty good.”
Word of the made-from-scratch soul food and the great hospitality kept customers coming through the door. His wife, Doris, makes the melt-inyour-mouth cornbread and often runs the cash register. And ownership of the business has been passed to daughters Brittany Simmons, a physician assistant in Greensboro, and Crystal Simmons, an associate professor at SUNY Geneseo.
Don is well known beyond his restaurant and volunteers on his days off. His latest service project is organizing a free Crowder Baseball Camp, named for the late Chester Crowder of Asheboro.
“We want every kid to have a chance to play,” Don says.
Bridgette A. Lacy (bridgettelacy@att.net) is the author of “Sunday Dinner: A Savor the South cookbook.” Don Simmons
Claim to fame: Home cookin’. Magnolia 23 was voted #63 on a list of “America’s 75 Best Fried Chicken Spots” by the Daily Meal, a website dedicated to food news. Most popular dishes: Grilled pork chops, country style steak, fried catfish, mac and cheese, collards and candied yams; desserts include fried apple pie and Hershey bar cake: a chocolate cake with white icing and pieces of Hershey’s candy sprinkles on it. Read the full version of this article at carolinacountry.com/extras
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Roanoke Electric Cooperative
Leaving a legacy on the line
When Carter Stallings, 72, retired nearly a decade ago as a lineworker for Roanoke Electric Co-op, little did he know how his legacy would carry on in such a special way. Keeping the power flowing in this community has been a family affair for Stallings, who began his 40-year career at Roanoke in 1973.
“Before there were cell phones and dispatchers in the office, memberowners would call our home with any outages or issues with their service,” recalled his son, Robbie Stallings, who back then served as a “junior dispatcher” from the family’s home. “If dad was already out working, mom and I would use a base radio to let him know where he needed to go. My dad never wanted to miss a call or have a memberowner without lights.” Like father, like son
As a young man, Robbie went on to work for the co-op as an electrical assistant. After a few years, he left in 2006 to join Albemarle EMC, a sister NC electric co-op in Hertford, where he worked his way up from an apprentice lineman to a first-class lineman.
While he gained valuable experience there, Robbie jumped at the opportunity in 2019 to return to Roanoke Electric— this time as a lineworker serving Gates County, just like his dad. “It has been an honor to come back to Roanoke and work in the same area that my dad serviced for nearly four decades.”
Even though he’s been enjoying retirement since 2011, Carter said his strong passion for linework still lingers.
“I call and check on Robbie often, and we talk about different aspects of his job,” he quipped. “Even at family gatherings, we still talk about linework.”
To this day, Carter said he remembers all the pole numbers in the co-op’s service territory. That level of dedication carries on with Robbie, who said he “tries to put an eye on every line and every pole” to ensure that power flows without interruption.
The proud son occasionally speaks to member-owners, who will share fond memories of his father and his service to the community. Robbie said he is honored to keep this family legacy going at Roanoke Electric. “I see myself as a reflection of my dad.”
Spread the love
“NOTABLE & QUOTABLE What comes to mind when you think about the co-op’s efforts to build a brighter future for member-owners?
Five reasons we love serving our member-owners
Valentine’s Day may seem like a holiday created by a greeting card company, but it’s been recognized for centuries. In modern times, millions of dollars are spent on flowers, candy, and of course, greeting cards. But this special occasion isn’t just for the lovebirds. It’s the perfect time to let our friends, family, co-workers, and other special people in our lives know we care about them—with or without a storebought greeting card.
So, in that vein, we’ve created our list of top five reasons why your Roanoke Electric team loves serving you.
1We love serving our member-owners because we wouldn’t exist without you. Our core purpose is to provide reliable, responsible, and safe energy solutions. Simply put, we exist to serve you. That’s why we were chartered in 1938 to bring power to our local area when for-profit utilities would not.
2You support our efforts to give back. With your assistance, we’re able to help the most vulnerable members of our community through food and toy drives, as well as programs like Operation RoundUp, which provides funding for local charitable endeavors.
3Member-owners of our co-op also serve on the board of directors. The board of directors establishes the co-op’s priorities. The men and women who serve in these roles are an integral part of the community, so they are well-positioned to identify the immediate and long-term needs of the membership.
4You help us get it right. Our member-owners are great about keeping us in the know. We do our best to avoid power outages. Still, we appreciate how quickly you report disruptions and how patient you are when our crews respond. We also appreciate your feedback on our many programs and initiatives. Your opinions are critical for the co-op’s success, and we thank you for that.
5It’s all about the community we serve. Our employees don’t just care about your community, they are part of it. They live and work in our service area, just as you do. We’re all invested in helping our neighborhoods thrive. “Roanoke constantly does things to make our community better. They have things like scholarships and plenty of other programs for the kids. I’m enjoying all the innovative initiatives they have to offer. I truly thank God for REC.”
“—Roanoke Electric Co-op memberowner and Ambassador, Hazel Downing of Bertie County
Co-op Connections Spotlight Flowers by Wayne
Editor’s note: Roanoke Electric Cooperative recognizes local businesses’ vital role in our local economy. They are owned and operated by your neighbors and help build strong communities by bringing growth and innovation to the area. This special monthly feature spotlights a local business participating in our Co-op Connections Program. Roanoke Electric encourages member-owners to sign up for Co-op Connections by visiting www.connections.coop or download the app to take advantage of the savings opportunities from a wide range of local and national businesses.
Love and discounts are in the air at Flowers by Wayne in Jackson, N.C.
The merchant is offering member-owners participating in the Co-op Connections program a 10% discount on any purchase over $25.
For 20 years, business owner Wayne Massey has been creating elegant floral arrangements for various special occasions. His floral artistry also includes wreaths, prom nosegays and corsages, floral cake toppers, and of course, wedding, and funeral arrangements.
The Northampton County native works alongside his trusted K-9 helper, CJ, who is always available for a friendly scratch behind the ear.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Massey looks forward to helping community members spread a little love on this special occasion.
“For Valentine’s Day, a standard rose-and-carnation arrangement is easy,” Massey said. “But I recommend customers contact me 3 to 4 business days prior if they want something more unique. That will give me time to work with them to achieve exactly what they are looking for.”
Middle schoolers:
Applications now being accepted for a free basketball camp
Roanoke Electric Co-op is now accepting applications for full scholarships to basketball camps at two North Carolina universities this summer. Middle school boys can apply for a scholarship to attend the Carolina Basketball School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Middle school girls can apply for a spot at the Wolfpack Women’s Basketball Camp held at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. These camps will take place in June 2022.
“These camps not only teach the young people in our community how to dribble and shoot, but also the importance of teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship,” said Patrice Jordan, the co-op’s coordinator of community relations and engagement.
Students must be a rising sixth or seventh-grade student at a qualifying school to apply. Applicants will be judged on their academics, extracurricular activities, and an essay. The deadline to apply is March 31.
To learn more and apply, visit roanokeelectric.com/bball.
For more information about Flowers by Wayne, check out the website FlowersbyWayne.com. You may also connect with the shop by phone at 252-308-2152 or through the website. The shop is located at 121 W. Jefferson St., Jackson, N.C. 27845.
Energy Efficiency Tip
About 30% of a home’s heating energy is lost through inefficient windows. Caulk and weatherstrip all windows to seal air leaks. When running your home heating system, lock all operable windows to ensure the tightest seal possible.
Source: Dept. of Energy
You have options!
At Roanoke, we believe that our member-owners should have total control over how they choose to manage their electric bill. That includes giving you options to choose from when paying your bill.
è Payment Profile: Create your unique member-owner profile to manage information about your accounts at https://bit.ly/RECmemberprofile. è Pay My Bill Online: Pay your bill anytime, anywhere!
This option is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, giving you unlimited access to your account payments from any computer or mobile device at https://bit.ly/paymybillonline. è Pay By Phone (IVR): Would you rather dial in to make your payment? You can also call our office at 252209-2236 and make a payment with your credit card through our automated customer service IVR system 24 hours a day, seven days a week. è Auto-Pay: Make managing your payments that much easier! Set up payments in advance of your due date to be withdrawn automatically from your account. è Bank Draft: We can also set up your electric bill payments to be automatically drafted from your bank account. Call us at 252-209-2236 to speak with a
Member Service Representative to set up your bank draft today. è Payment Arrangement: Need a little extra time to make your payment? Use our payment arrangement feature at https://bit.ly/asktopaylater to request an extension on your account. è Pay Sites: We also offer convenient bill-pay stations throughout our service area. Member-owners may pay their utility bill in cash. There is no charge for these transactions.
Holiday closing
Roanoke Electric Co-op offices are closed Monday, Feb. 21, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Feb. 22. To report outages:
è Call 1-800-358-9437 è Text “OUTAGE” to 352667.
To make a payment:
è Use our automated system at 252-209-2236. è Download our mobile app by texting “Roanoke” to 252-479-7929. è Text “PAY” to 352667.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Allen Speller
Chairman Robert “Nat” Riddick
Vice Chairman Delores Amason
Secretary-Treasurer Vacant
Asst. Secretary-Treasurer Carolyn Bradley Chester Deloatch Columbus Jeffers Kenneth Jernigan Darnell Lee Editor: Brittany Tann President and CEO: Marshall Cherry
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