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The Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees plans to interview five applicants for the open HSE superintendent position. (Photo courtesy of HSE Schools)

HSE board gives update on superintendent search

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com A new Hamilton Southeastern Schools superintendent is expected to be hired by the end of January or early SCHOOLS February.

HSE Board of Trustees President Dawn Lang made that announcement during the board’s Dec. 13 meeting.

She said there have been 10 applicants for the position, and the board plans to conduct interviews with five of those applicants.

“We will have two rounds of interviews — both interview rounds will take place in January,” Lang said. “If timelines go as planned, we look forward to making an offer by the end of January. Once an offer is accepted, we will post a notice of public hearing on the proposed contract and post the contract on the school website 10 days prior to the hearing.”

Lang said the public hearing would likely be mid-to-late February, and the new superintendent would start no later than July 1.

Former HSE Superintendent Yvonne Stokes resigned in September after serving in the position a little more than two years.

Matt Kegley, who had been the district’s assistant superintendent of teaching and learning, was appointed interim superintendent at that time.

During the Dec. 13 board meeting, Lang detailed the board’s process for finding a new superintendent, which included a community focus group in late November, led

by a consulting firm the board hired.

“A group of 30 community members participated in the forum representing parents, business professionals, teachers, school administrators and community leaders,” she said. “Community participants were selected by individual board members, the mayors of Fishers and Noblesville, and the president of the Hamilton Southeastern Education Association.”

In addition, she said, each HSE board member selected up to three representatives, but board members did not participate in the session.

“Participants sat at tables of five for breakout discussions where they reviewed and discussed the Indiana content standards for school leaders at the district level and the skills that the board identified as priority for HSE superintendent candidates,” Lang said. “Following these breakout discussions, each group was asked to provide feedback by ranking the standards according to their collective priorities, and to provide explanations, comments or additional concerns for each of the targeted skills.”

The results of the focus group were presented to the board during an executive session, she said, and board members used those results as a guide when reviewing applications for the position.

“The results of the community forum will be posted along with the names of the participants and (made) available to the public after interviews with candidates have been concluded,” Lang said. “This is to preserve the integrity of the search process.”

Police announce Christmas theft arrest — A man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to steal Christmas, according to an announcement from the Fishers Police Department.

Police responded Dec. 11 to a report of a green male taking ornaments from Christmas trees at 4 Municipal Drive.

The announcement states that the suspect fled on foot toward the Nickel Plate Trail. A foot chase ensued, and officers used a drone and K-9 Archer to track the suspect, later identified as Mr. Grinch. No first name was provided. The suspect has been charged with theft and resisting arrest. Video footage of the arrest can be viewed on the Fishers Police Department Facebook page.

Garcia Wilburn joins other lawmakers for discussions about guns — On Dec. 13, State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) joined lawmakers from across the nation at the White House seeking solutions to national gun violence. According to an announcement from her office, the gathering included an announcement of $334 million dollars in grants for law enforcement to expand crime-gun intelligence. Garcia Wilburn’s visit to Washington, D.C., coincides with the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force’s Dec. 12 press conference in which they shared that youth violence is on the rise in central Indiana and that more teenagers are accessing guns.

Adopt-a-Fire-Hydrant program — Fishers residents can help keep their neighbors safe by “adopting” a fire hydrant through the City of Fishers’ volunteer program. During winter, snow can bury fire hydrants, making it difficult for firefighters to access them during an emergency. Those who sign up for the program agree to clear snow and ice in a 3-foot diameter around their adopted hydrants. During warmer months, volunteers clear weeds, grass and debris.

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The Fishers City Council said goodbye Dec. 18 to three councilors who were unsuccessful in their bids for GOVERNMENT reelection.

David Giffel, Crystal Neumann and Jocelyn Vare each took a moment at the close of the final meeting of 2023 to give a statement before the newly elected members were sworn in the following evening.

Vare Giffel congratulated the three new members, Tiffanie Ditlevson, John DeLucia and Bill Stuart, and said he believes the council will do good work over the next four years.

Vare thanked the citGiffel izens of Fishers for the opportunity to serve on the council.

“Thank you for trusting me with your concerns and sharing with me why you love our community,” she said. “It is clear that Neumann residents care about Fishers and want it to be the best it can be.”

She also thanked city staff, fellow council members and Mayor Scott Fadness. She challenged city officials to not be afraid of hard questions or critiques, noting that if an idea truly is good for the community, it can withstand scrutiny.

Neumann also expressed appreciation that she was allowed to serve on the council.

“I just feel so honored and privileged to have been a part of so many positive chang-

es here in the City of Fishers,” she said.

“Thank you to the city staff for meeting with me on all of the things — really, really important things within the city. And since it is the holiday season, I just want to say happy holidays and encourage everyone to continue to spread love, cheer and peace.

I hope everyone has a safe holiday season with your families, your friends and I look forward to continuing to be your neighbor.”

Vare and Neumann, both Democrats, lost to Republican challengers Ditlevson and DeLucia, respectively, Nov. 7. Giffel, a Republican, lost to Stuart, who was the sole Democrat elected to the Fishers City Council this election cycle.

Also Dec. 18, the council approved: • A second reading and adoption of an ordinance rezoning 25 acres at 11400 Johnson Farm Way for the planned new Fishers Community Center. The rezone changes the site’s designation from residential to open space, which allows it to be used for recreational purposes.

• Extending deadlines for several ongoing development projects: onPoint Innovation, District South and City Walk. OnPoint is developing the final 8 acres of the city’s Life Science Park; District South is one of the planned new mixed-use developments on Fishers’ South Street; and City Walk is a residential development along Nickel Plate Trail north of 116th Street.

• A tax-abatement agreement with Thermo Fisher, which is building a diagnostic lab to provide services for organ transplant patients. The agreement authorizes a 15-year personal property tax abatement for equipment used at the new lab.

The next Fishers City Council meeting is 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Launch Fishers theater.

DISPATCH White River Bridge update — The Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation board held its monthly meeting Dec. 12 to hear an update on a pedestrian bridge over White River between Carmel and Fishers. CCPR Director Michael Klitzing presented an update on plans to construct the bridge connecting Carmel’s Hazel Landing Park to Fishers’ Heritage Park. Klitzing said the Hamilton County Council recently approved $1.6 million for the project, meaning the $11 million project now has enough funding to move forward. Fishers is contributing $400,000, Delaware Township $1.3 million, Clay Township $4.5 million and CCPR $3 million. CCPR is expected to vote in January on a funding agreement. Klitzing said he expects work on the bridge to begin in early 2024 and be complete in 12 to 18 months.

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The Fishers Freight logo pays homage to Fishers’ history as a rail town. (Image courtesy of Indy Fuel)

New indoor football team named ‘Fishers Freight’

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news@currentinfishers.com The name of the new Indoor Football League team that will be headquartered at the Fishers Events Center was announced Dec. 15 during a presentaFOOTBALL tion at the center’s construction site.

The Fishers Freight, owned by Hallett Sports and Entertainment, will join ECHL hockey team Indy Fuel at the center when it opens in fall 2024.

According to an announcement from Indy Fuel, “Freight” pays homage to the history of the team’s new home in Fishers. Formerly known as Fishers Station and Fishers Switch, the railroad industry has played an important part in the history of the community.

The team colors — yellow, blue and black — mirror the colors of the Nickel Plate Road train, according to the announcement. The locomotive shown in the main logo is based on the original Nickel Plate Road train.

“We wanted to pay homage to the history behind the city we will be calling home,” team owner Jim Hallett stated. “We’re very excited to be the Fishers Freight and can’t wait to begin play in the Fishers Event Center.”

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness stated that the city is happy to be home to the new Fishers Freight indoor football team.

“We’re thrilled to have the Fishers Freight representing this community and continuing to help build the new event center into a hub for sports and entertainment in our city,” he stated. “We look forward to bringing affordable family fun experiences to Fishers and I’m grateful for everyone who has worked tirelessly to make it happen.”

The team is set to kick off in March of 2025 in the brand-new Fishers Event Center.

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Man sentenced in terrorism case news@currentinfishers.com A 25-year-old Fishers man has been sentenced to serve time in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempting to CRIME provide firearms to ISIS, a terrorist organization.

According to a Dec. 14 news release from the U.S. Attorney’s office in Indiana, Moyad Dannon of Fishers has been sentenced to 200 months followed by a lifetime of supervised release. His brother, Mahde Dannon, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison in 2021 after pleading guilty to the same charges.

The news release stated that in June of 2018, the Dannon brothers came up with a plan to deliver stolen firearms to a convicted felon who was working undercover for the FBI. The brothers also manufactured untraceable ‘ghost guns’ by purchasing firearms parts online and assembling those parts into fully functioning, .223-caliber semi-automatic and automatic rifles, which they sold to the undercover agent.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, the Dannon brothers agreed to manufacture and sell at least 55 fully automatic ghost

A Fishers man and his brother are serving time in federal prison for manufacturing weapons they believed would be used by ISIS. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Attorney’s office)

guns to a buyer who they believed would deliver the weapons to ISIS. The release stated that they built and sold five in May 2019, leading to their arrest.

The release stated that following Moyad Dannon’s arrest, FBI agents found ISIS propaganda, including violent videos, in his possession.

U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana Zachary Myers thanked the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force and the Fishers Police Department for their investigation leading to the two men’s arrest.

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Carmel High School runner treasures experience in national race

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Carmel High School senior Tony Provenzano, competing in the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships National Finals was a memorable experience.

“It was so special,” he said. “Just being there was an honor. Competing there was amazing. You know everyone works so hard to get there. When you are there, I just want to run to the best of my ability.”

Provenzano finished 14th in 15 minutes, 37.5 seconds Dec. 9 in the 5,000-kilometer race in San Diego.

“It was actually my slowest time of the season,” said Provenzano, whose best time is 15 minutes, which he posted in the Flashrock Invitational Sept. 16 at the Northview Church course in Carmel. “It was a very hard course. There is a very steep uphill run about 1 mile in the race and we run up that hill twice.”

Provenzano, who has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete in cross country and track and field at Indiana University, qualified Nov. 25 with a fifth-place finish in

MEET TONY PROVENZANO

Favorite subject: English Favorite athlete: Garrett Wilson Favorite TV show: “The Last Dance” Favorite vacation spot: Hawaii 15:07.6 at the Midwest Regional in Kenosha, Wis. Provenzano, who moved from Hopkins, Minn., before his junior season, finished second in the IHSAA state cross country finals as a junior and was fourth at the Oct. 28 state finals. The Greyhounds won the state team championship both years.

“Tony was instantly one of the best distance runners in the state after moving from Minnesota, and he improved tremendously these last two years,” CHS cross

Carmel High School senior Tony Provenzano finished 14th Dec. 9 in the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships National Finals. (Photo courtesy of Josh Cale / Doubletakeig)

country coach Colin Altevogt said. “The best athletes also make their teammates better, and Tony definitely did that, even in such an individual sport as running.”

Provenzano said Indiana has way more competition than Minnesota.

“There are a ton of good runners, and it

just makes it all worthwhile,” Provenzano said.

Provenzano finished 11th in the Minnesota state high school meet.

“I feel like trusting what coach Altevogt is saying is important,” he said. “Staying consistent and challenging yourself makes yourself better.”

Provenzano said the team had a close bond.

“I feel like we all have that goal to win the state meet,” he said. “When you and your teammates have the same approach mentally, you grow together and form a bond. It is very hard to beat a team that is like that and so disciplined.”

Provenzano said the runners can build on that for track season.

Provenzano finished second in the 3,200 meters last spring in the IHSAA state track and field finals.

Provenzano will use his final high school season to get ready for IU. “The coaches are amazing,” he said of his IU commitment. “I feel they love the sport like I do. The guys on the team are great. I just kind of knew I was going to go there the first time I went there.”

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In midst of big changes, city maintains small-town sense of community

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com The City of Fishers has gone through a major transformation in a relatively short time frame. Stephanie Perry, the city’s assistant director of community and public relations, grew up next to Conner Prairie and said at that time, the area was mostly cornfields.

“I was raised just north of Conner Prairie, close to 141st Street, and graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School back before there were even two high schools,” she said. “I graduated in 2006 before Fisher’s High School was built, or I would have gone there.”

Perry said it took about 40 minutes to drive to school because there were so many four-way stops and zero roundabouts.

There also wasn’t much to do in Fishers except go to football games and hang out at Steak-N-Shake.

“Now, it’s completely different,” she said.

“I feel like there’s so many great dining options and so many things to do. Back then, if you really wanted to do something fun and exciting, you felt like you had to leave Fishers. I think one of my favorite things now is I can live, work and play here in this community.”

A lot of those changes started while Perry was in college at Purdue, she said, and things really boomed in the last five to eight years. She said she never planned to move back to her hometown. She initially got a job in Cincinnati, where she was dating her now-husband, who also happened to be from Fishers. They moved back to the area when Perry got a job in Indianapolis, and they initially moved to Carmel. “(We) really chose Carmel because I hadn’t been in this area for a while,” she said. “We lived on Main Street in Carmel, where there was a ton to do and we were right by the Monon (Trail), and it was really everything we were looking for while still being close to downtown, and then we started to kind of realize that Fishers had all this cool stuff, too.”

They ended up buying Perry’s childhood home from her parents, she said, and now her kids are growing up in the same house she lived in as a kid. But their childhood

(Right) Fishers is home to Conner Prairie, which includes programs and Prairie Town, a living museum with residents who demonstrate life in the 1800s. (Photo courtesy of the City of Fishers)

(Left) Fishers houses a relatively new branch of Hamilton East Public Library. (Photo courtesy of HEPL)

Fishers experiences are very different from hers.

“It is such a great place to raise a family — great schools, safe, welcoming, but it also has these amazing amenities now that you don’t feel like you have to leave the city limits to go get,” Perry said. “When I was young, I didn’t feel like there was the hustle and bustle that’s here now. I mean, when I was growing up, the Hamilton East Public Library only had the Noblesville branch, so we didn’t even have a library in Fishers.”

Perry also mentioned recreational opportunities like Top Golf, shopping opportunities such as Ikea, and outdoor amenities like the Nickel Plate Trail and all the Fishers’ parks.

“We have almost 30 parks,” she said.

“When I was growing up, I remember Holland Park. because that’s our first park in Fishers. But (now we have), you know, the AgriPark and Geist Waterfront Park and these really unique parks and all the diversity of the parks and the offerings and the programs.”

Perry added that the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in downtown Fishers offers numerous activities throughout the year, such as the weekly farmers market, concerts and festivals.

All those amenities are great for longtime

residents and newcomers, she said.

“Growing up, people here wanted to move to New York and L.A., and go to these big cities and go to the coast or Chicago or Seattle, and now they’re coming here because it’s affordable and it’s safe and it has so much to do,” she said. “They’re blown away by what they can get here in central Indiana in close proximity to Indianapolis.”

Perry noted that while Fishers has gone through a lot of changes in the past decade, it still retains its small-town community feel and celebrates its history.

“There are still iconic things here that were here long ago,” she said. “I think a lot of times people think just of the progress

and the development and all the new, but there really are so many glimpses of old, original Fishers that are really special and I think really meaningful.”

Among those is Conner Prairie, Allisonville Nursery, Holland Park and historic downtown buildings that have been preserved.

And, Perry said, the feeling of community is still very much the same as when she was growing up.

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Plate District Amphitheater hosts numerous events throughout the year, including summer concerts and festivals. (Photo courtesy of the City of Fishers)

FISHERS BY THE NUMBERS According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data, the City of Fishers has a population of about 102,000.

About 27 percent of the Fishers population is under the age of 18, and about 50 percent identified themselves as female.

The ethnic and racial demographics of Fishers is about 81 percent white, about 8 percent Asian, 5 percent Black, nearly 4 percent mixed races, and about 3 percent

Hispanic or Latino.

About 3,400 Fishers residents are military veterans.

According to Census data, about 10 percent of residents were born in another country and 11 percent speak a language other than English in their home.

The median home value in Fishers is $339,000, and the median household income is $126,548.

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The gift of great vision Commentary by Dr. Jeremy Ciano A new bicycle, new shoes and new pants that actually fit, since their legs have grown so much since school OPTOMETRY started back in August.

These are all important things to have under the tree. But the most important thing to make sure your child has — before starting school again — is great vision! If they can’t copy notes from the board across the classroom or are straining to read because their eyes don’t focus well up close, they are at a decided disadvantage to succeed in school.

Most of us have started preventative medical care in our lives. We go to the dentist every six months to make sure we don’t have cavities. We take our children to their doctor for their yearly physical and checkup. An eye exam before starting school next year makes sure your child can see their best in the classroom, and should be part of your family’s preventative care routine. Our hope is that your kids don’t need any vision correction; however, if they do, let’s correct it with a fun pair of glasses or contacts that gives them the advantage of great vision.

It’s easy to fall into the false security that if your child isn’t complaining about their vision, it must be fine. Simply put, they don’t know what they don’t know. A thorough eye exam is the only way to check to be sure your child’s vision and eye health is normal.

We also do special tests to make sure the kiddos aren’t faking it, to either get or not get glasses. Yes, kids try to fool us on both sides of that equation, but not to worry, parents, we are way ahead of them!

Be sure your child has the most important tool for success this holiday season: great vision!

Dr. Jeremy A. Ciano, an international lecturer and published author, is a Current Publishing columnist. For more information or to ask a question, he may be emailed at DrCiano@ Revolution-EYES.com.

“An eye exam before starting school next year makes sure your child can see their best in the classroom, and should be part of your family’s preventative care routine.”

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Carmel High School Marching Band dads start own group

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The idea to form their own band started with a bunch of dads of Carmel High School band members.

MUSIC “We started it as a group during COVID. We were all working from home and kind of lonely,” said Kevin Seibert, who founded the group and plays saxophone. “We all played through college and a lot of us played in other bands in town.”

The dads’ group plays big band standards, classic jazz and modern pop covers.

“We do some 1980s rock, songs from Chicago the band,” Seibert said. “One of the guys (Brian Porter) plays electric bass and we brought him in to give us a rhythm section.’

The name of the group is Odd Man in Quintet, but it can be quartet or septet, depending on who is available at a performance.

The group, which has nine members, has never had a vocalist but has discussed the possibility.

Seibert, a 55-year-old vice president at Eli Lilly Co., said none of the members is a professional musician.

“It’s been so much fun,” Seibert said. “It was very therapeutic during the pandemic. We added a drummer and we started getting pretty OK.” The group was invited to play in Carmel PorchFest in 2021 after sending an audition of a few recorded songs. They played their third Carmel PorchFest this fall and recently played in the Holiday PorchFest.

“We played on the Monon Trail this summer once a week,” Seibert said. “We had regulars come every week just to catch us. We were getting bigger and bigger crowds. It’s super fun. We have played in the Christkindlmarkt three years in a row. We have one guy (Kevin McLaren) that plays with Indiana Wind Symphony and another guy (Jeff Brown) plays with Swing Shift Indy and Indianapolis Municipal Band. As long as we have five or more

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From left, Odd Man in Quintet members are Kevin McLaren, Brian Porter. Joe Chiappetta, Cooper Chiappetta, Kevin Seibert, David Morris, Rob Beele, Randy Reed and Jerry Brown. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Seibert)

members, we can cover all the parts. If we have nine of us, we’ll double up some parts.”

Seibert said the group has performed at wedding receptions.

“The Village of WestClay has us in its normal rotation,” Seibert said. “We played its fall festival, tree lighting and Octoberfest.”

The group also played several holiday gigs at senior living communities.

Seibert said the members have become good friends and even went on a ski trip together.

Seibert had two daughters, Sarah and Laurie, who were in the CHS Marching Band. Sarah, a 2019 graduate, played the trumpet. Laurie, a 2022 graduate, played clarinet and was the band drum major as a senior.

“Everyone has had kids go through the band,” Seibert said. “Most of us are empty nesters.”

Joe Chiappetta, a CHS graduate, performs in the band along with his son, Cooper, who attends Purdue University.

Seibert and Joe Chiappetta both play alto saxophone.

“I have really enjoyed working on the music, seeing and hearing the improvements the band has made and rekindling a passion for the playing that is deep within,” Joe Chiappetta said. “The time together with the guys has been great, and it’s been an awesome opportunity to spend time with my son, who is an incredibly talented alto and soprano player.”

David Morris, another band member, started the Carmel Parents Pep Band nearly 20 years ago.

“That’s how we got to know each other in the Carmel Parents Band,” Seibert said. “People in the Carmel Parents Band stay long after their kids leave the high school.”

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Michael Feinstein’s annual spring performance at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel will feature songs CONCERT by legendary popular music singer Tony Bennett.

“Because of You: A Tribute to the Legendary Tony Bennett” is set for 8 p.m. May 17 at the Palladium.

Bennett, who died July 21 at age 96, performed three times at the Palladium, most recently in May 2019, when the Great American Songbook Foundation inducted him into its Songbook Hall of Fame. Feinstein’s personal friendship with Bennett will add depth to the performance.

Tickets starting at $45 are on sale at thecenterpresents.org, by phone at 317-8433800, or in person at the Palladium’s Fifth Third Bank Box Office.

‘WHITE CHRISTMAS” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “White Christmas” through Dec. 31 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET Feinstein’s presents David Ranalli’s “Deceptions: An Evening of Magic and Lies” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28 and Craig A. Meyer’s “Remember When Rock Was Young: The Elton John Experience” at 7:30 and 10:45 p.m. Dec. 31 at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com

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New Year’s traditional meal Commentary by Mark LaFay The New Year’s countdown is on! Practically speaking, it really is just another day, but there is something to be said FOOD for the symbolic act of turning the calendar to a new year.

Black-eyed peas are small legumes, often prepared in dishes like Hoppin’ John. They are believed to bring prosperity and good luck for the coming year. With its blend of black-eyed peas, rice and flavorful spices, this dish is a symbol of hope and abundance, shared among families and friends across generations.

Here is a good recipe for Hoppin’ John: Ingredients: • 1 cup dried black-eyed peas • 4 slices bacon, chopped • 1 onion, diced • 1 green bell pepper, diced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 teaspoon dried thyme • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth • 1 cup long-grain white rice • Salt and pepper to taste Instructions:

Rinse the black-eyed peas and set them aside.

In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the pot.

Sauté the onion and bell pepper in the bacon drippings until they begin to soften.

Add the garlic, thyme, and smoked paprika, stirring for another minute.

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