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Youth reading program at library TRACI M. BLACK 573-783-3366

The summer youth reading program at the Fredericktown Branch of the Ozark Regional Library had its kickoff party June 9 and drew more than 20 eager readers.

They can come to the library to sign up for the summer reading club and read to win prizes. Each time one of the readers completes 10 books or reads for 5 hours, they are entered into a drawing for prizes and books.

The next gathering for young readers in the program is at 10:30 a.m., June 23. It is called “Sporting it Up,” and will feature crafts related to the children’s favorite team sports.

Wild Heart Musical group will sing some of its original tunes about animals, at 2 p.m., June 27.

“They will also be bringing some backyard critters with them,” Fredericktown Branch Librarian Bill Knight said.

No “bones” about it, there will be a program about bones in the human body, July 7. Participants will be reading about bones and doing some really cool skeleton activities. The title of the July 14 meeting is, “The World of Marital Arts’.

The librarians invite the readers to “Come explore the world of martial arts through books and fun activities,” Bill said.

Finally, a closing party is planned for 10:30 a.m., July 28

with plenty of neat prizes and awards.

All programs are open to the public, though parental or adult supervision of children is required. For more information or to sign up stop by the Fredericktown Branch of the Ozark Regional PROVIDED BY BILL KNIGHT Library at 115 S. Main St. or visit the website at www.ozarkregional Young readers in the summer youth reading program take part in some games with youth librarian Gwen Lawson June 9, at the library. library.lib.mo.us.

A summer adventure: Building wildlife habitats

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ne of my favorite Mother’s Day presents was observing five of my grandchildren as they watched a large wild turkey peck at seed beneath a bird feeder ROSILEE in our yard.

TROTTA Even in their excitement, these little ones (aged 2 -7) were careful not to frighten the majestic bird away. A lot of learning took place before they skipped away to become Princess Belle, Spiderman and other magical creatures.

While not everyone lives in habitats of turkey, deer and coyote, any outdoor space offers the potential for wildlife wonder. Bees, butterflies, frogs, dragonflies, lizards, birds and spiders occupy all but the most urbane setting. And even here, many species thrive. But large numbers of today’s kids tend to be relatively unaware of the natural wonders that surround them.

Life has moved indoors for a whole lot of reasons.

Safety has become a far greater issue than when many of us were free to roam neighborhoods at will. Children now have scheduled baseball and soccer practice, music, art and dance lessons.

Playtime for kids between the ages of 3-12 has actually decreased by 7 hours per week from 1981-1997 (Hofferth & Sandberg).

Children no longer have time to explore, experiment and develop their own creative hypotheses about nature and the natural.

If you wish to help your children tune into the joys of the outdoors in a safe environment, there is much you can do, regardless of the size of your backyard, patio or deck.

Start with a planning process that includes the kids. You can encourage math skills by drawing plans and deciding dimensions. Talk about the height of plants and whether they will look right in a certain location as they grow.

Decide what types of creatures you wish to attract: butterflies, humming birds, song or migrating birds, small mammals, large mammals, ducks, turkey, etc.

Look up plants that are likely to draw intended “wildlife” to your yard.

Native species are usually your best bet as they are generally more adapted to the area, tend to be disease-resistant, and are more familiar to native birds and animals.

Consider plants that will offer both shelter and food even during winter months, such as mountain ash, highbush cranberries, hawthorns, crabapples, sweet gum and native sumacs. Evergreens, such as spruce, cedar and pine, offer warm housing for

birds that stick around during cold weather.

Summer plants that are welcoming and provide food include sunflowers, black-eyed susans, honeysuckle, phlox and zinnias. Butterflies love butterfly weed, butterfly bush, lantana, and purple coneflowers. Hummingbirds are attracted to bee balm, pineapple sage, wild columbine, and cardinal flowers.

Don’t forget water. Your children will love watching birds shake the dust off their wings and take a little dip in the birdie pool outside their window.

If you get as inundated as we are, you will add a thermostatically controlled birdbath heater for winter months when water becomes critical for nonmigrating birds. There are also battery-operated mechanisms that deter mosquitoes by keeping the water moving in either elevated “baths” or those on the ground for mammals.

Let your children help design, plant and set up your wildlife environment. Then get ready for year round pleasure and entertainment shared by the entire family. Next, pat yourself on the back.

You have made a conscious decision to improve the world we all live in.

Rosilee Trotta, LCSW Urban Youth & Family Specialist TrottaR@missouri.edu

Gardening with Children

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ake one energy-filled youngster. Provide them with a cup of seed and a shovel. Infuse with a bunch of dirt and sprinkle on a bunch of fresh air and sunshine.

Yield: One happy child and DONNA AUFDENBERG the start of a summer full of fun called THE FAMILY’S VEGETABLE GARDEN! I had the pleasure of letting my two daughters help me plant tomatoes this last weekend and it made me think of those days when I spent my summer mornings helping in the garden. I have very fond memories of gardening with my parents.

Each spring I got to pick a vegetable that I wanted to help with and with each year I helped more and more. It really influenced who I became.

I see all the time where children’s enthusiasm for gardening can be nurtured and can grow with just a little work plus some planning and preparation.

Children love to play in the soil and water. Throw in a little seed here and there you would be surprised about how fast things really take off.

Younger children really enjoy helping and as they get older desire more of the individual garden projects. From preparing the soil, selecting the plants, planting seeds

or transplants, watching them grow to finally harvesting the “crops”, gardening is great family entertainment.

When gardening with children, it is wise to intensively care for a small space rather than overwhelming both you and the child with the weeds that will grow in the big areas. Choose a spot that you know things will grow. If you don’t know about your soil, have it tested. Raised beds work well for children to garden out of and easier to manage. Also, when picking the spot, make sure it receives at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. Sunlight is necessary for all crops.

Place the garden site near a water source. Extra water is necessary during the growing season.

When choosing vegetable to grow, consider picking colorful varieties or miniature varieties that may be more reachable and understandable to small children. It might even help to give the garden a theme like a Pizza Garden, a Salsa Garden, or a herb garden. For example, a pizza garden would have everything in it that you would use on a pizza such as green peppers, tomatoes, onions, basil, parsley, and oregano. You might even plant a combination of flowers and vegetables to make it more colorful.

Choose child size items.

Pick large seeds that are easy for children to handle. Obtain some child

size tools that are smaller in size that are easy for them to work with.

Choose varieties that germinate faster than others. For example, choose lettuce and sunflowers. Purchase some transplants as well as planting seed. Transplants may include tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, etc. Choose vegetables that tend not to get as many insect and disease problems. Suggested seed-starters for eager growers are beans, peas, lettuce, radishes, marigolds and zinnias.

Vegetables that are liked by older children are corn, beans, and tomatoes.

Choose plants that might appeal to sight, feel or smell.

When gardening with children, the options are endless. A garden is a natural place for children to explore nature, learn where food comes from, and develop an appreciation for the environment.

It is a good way to bring science, math, nutrition education and teamwork to the backyard and in the family home.

If you would like more information on this topic or other gardening topics, contact Donna Aufdenberg, MU Extension Horticulturist by calling 573-238-2420 or contact your local University of Missouri Extension Center at 573-783-3303.

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Teens gather on MU campus for 71st state 4-H Congress

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PROVIDED BY JULI KLINE, OFFICE MANAGER MADISON COUNTY MU EXTENSION COUNCIL

arents play an important role in helping their children develop good health habits. Healthy children eat well, live a physically active life and LINDA S. RELLERGERT feel good about themselves and others. Children need encouragement from parents and other significant adults to develop healthy habits and attitudes.

Eating well

Parents help their children develop good eating habits when they: Regularly provide family meals and snacks Do not pressure kids to eat foods they do not like Encourage children to stop eating when full Offer meals and snacks that are nutritious and good tasting Keep mealtimes pleasant Teach children how to deal with uncomfortable feelings without eating (without using food for comfort or reward) Allow children to decide whether or not to eat and how much to eat Keep the TV turned off during meals

Living actively

Here are some ways parents can get their children moving: Be physically active role models Encourage children to be moderately active at least 60 minutes on most days Move the TV out of bedrooms Set limits on the amount of time the family watches TV, works on the computer and plays video games Teach children games that you liked as a child Make opportunities for active family recreation like playing ball, hiking or camping Volunteer to help with your child’s after-school activities or sports

Feeling good

To encourage children to feel good about themselves and others, moms and dads can: Show love and acceptance for every family member Refrain from making negative comments about one’s own body or others’ bodies Give children time and attention Really listen when children talk Help children develop talents and skills through hobbies and helping with chores and projects Offer sincere words of praise and encouragement Be an advocate for your child with teachers, relatives, religious leaders and other adults Linda S. Rellergert, MS, former Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

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‌Teens from Madison County and across Missouri gathered on the University of Missouri campus June 1-3 for the 71st annual State 4-H Congress.

In all, 233 teens ages 14-18 participated in a variety of hands-on workshops that fit their interests. Choices included topics such as marketing, agriculture education, electricity, leadership, line dancing, and a food challenge.

“4-H is about belonging to a group that is learning new skills and exploring the things they care most about,” said Kristi Baker, 4-H Youth Development Specialist. “State 4-H Congress is a place where teens find positive new friends, develop leadership, and explore possible careers as they experience life on a university campus.” Delegates also worked to

set priorities for the 36 peers they elected to represent their regions on Missouri’s State 4-H Council for the coming year, outlining youth-identified goals for the next 3-5 years.

The State 4-H Council represents their voice at the state level, working as ambassadors of 4-H and representatives of the youth in their regions.

4-H in Missouri is a program of MU Extension. Over 23,000 Missouri children and teens participate in 4-H clubs, and 269,000 were reached by Missouri 4-H programs in 2015. Research shows young people involved with 4-H more likely to pursue careers in science, attend college, and are nearly four times more likely to contribute to their communities.

For more information about Missouri 4-H programs, visit http://4h.missouri.edu.

ABOVE: 233 teens from Madison County and across Missouri gathered on the University of Missouri campus June 1-3 for the 71st annual State 4-H Congress.

LEFT: Zeke Davis, Madison County 4-H delegate.

PROVIDED BY JULI KLINE‌

Encouraging creativity in children ‌A re you looking for ways to engage and encourage creativity in your children this summer? Understanding and inspiring children to explore the creative process can help develop essential problem-solving JULI skills.

KLINE From MU Extension publication Creativity in Young Children, “Teachers and parents can help children learn to think and solve problems in creative ways by giving them the freedom to make mistakes and by respecting their ideas.

To solve a problem creatively, children need to be able to see a variety of perspectives and to generate several solutions.

When working on a problem, teach children to examine their surroundings for ‘cues’ that will help them generate a pool of possible solutions.”

The publication explores various mediums for expressing creativity through art and provides recipes for some fun textures:

Paint

Painting is creative play that can be calming for children. It allows them to plan and make decisions about color and form, and it provides children with an opportunity to work on their own. When planning painting activities for children, alter the painting position (floor, table, easel), and provide different paint textures, thicknesses and colors. Let children try painting with straws, eye droppers, cotton balls, cotton swabs, sponges, feathers, string, pipe cleaners, styrofoam, and fruits and vegetables cut crosswise.

Add a bit of powdered soap to the paint to make clean-up easier.

Sand

sidewalks is an activity that generations of children have enjoyed. Freedom to create on large blank surfaces is far more stimulating than giving children activity sheets and telling them to “stay in the lines.” To get different effects from crayons, cut a “v” shape in the side of a crayon, or use textured surfaces under paper (screens, coins, pegboards). You can also recycle old bits of crayon by melting them together (200 degrees Fahrenheit) in a muffin tin. Let the melted crayon bits cool and then shape them into writing utensils.

Water

Water is one of the most exciting and yet soothing play items for young children. Let children experiment with water by trying to float objects of different weights, pouring and measuring, adding food coloring, adding bubbles, and washing dolls and toys.

Sand has a wonderful, unstructured quality. As children mix, pour, sift, stir, measure and mold sand, they are using pre-math skills, socializing and using their imaginations.

Working with sand can be relaxing, and it provides a smooth Fun textures sensory experience. Be sure to Play dough include digging tools, buckets, 1 cup flour molds, trucks, cars and figu 1 cup water Clay 1/2 cup salt Clay and play dough offer op- rines in the sand play area. Add dry tempera paint to color the 1 tablespoon cooking oil portunities to be creative while sand, and let children create 2 teaspoons cream of tartar providing a release for energy sand paintings by gluing sand to Food coloring and stress. Clay can be pulled, Mix flour, water, cooking oil, pushed, squeezed and punched. paper or by layering the colored salt and cream of tartar. Heat Rolling pins, cookie cutters and sand in clear containers. slowly and stir constantly while various containers will add to adding food coloring. Continue imaginative play with clay. (Play Crayons and chalk heating until a ball is formed.

Dough recipe is listed under Using chalk to draw on large Remove from heat and knead “Fun Textures”.) areas such as driveways and

ball. Store in an airtight container.

Goop — It seems to melt in your hands One box of cornstarch Water (start with 1/2 cup) Food coloring Combine all ingredients in a shallow pan. Add water until the mixture is firm in the pan yet runny when in your hand.

Glerch 1 cup liquid starch 1 cup white glue Pour the liquid starch in the bowl first. Add the white glue.

When the glue starts to solidify, pour off the starch. Work the mixture with your hands. Add more starch if it feels too sticky.”

Submitted by Juli Kline, Office Manager Madison County MU Extension Council.

For more information on developmental stages of children’s art and ways to encourage creativity visit extension.missouri.edu/p/GH6041, or your local MU Extension Center at 137 W. Main St., Fredericktown; 573-783-3303. University of Missouri Extension provides equal opportunity to all participants in extension programs and activities, and for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Fun snacks for kids of any age

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here are lots of easy and nutritious snacks for kids that are also delicious and fun to make and eat, no matter what age we are. Kids that are involved in making their snacks, or growJANET ing or selecting HACKERT their snacks are more likely to want to eat them. Here are some easy recipes for snacks kids can help with that include veggies, fruits and milk.

Be sure to wash hands with soap and warm water, scrubbing for 20 seconds (about as long as it takes to sing the ABC’s), before handling or eating food.

Dino Dip

1 cup low-fat or fat-free plain

yogurt 1 cup low-fat sour cream 1 package dry ranch dressing mix Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.

Give each child a dollop to avoid “double dipping.”

Serve with some old standbys, like baby carrots or broccoli ‘trees,’ or try something new from the store, farmers market or garden, like kohlrabi, raw beets or grape tomatoes.

Ice Cream in a Bag 2% chocolate milk (can also use

whole white milk with fruit or syrup) Snack sized zip lock bag Quart sized freezer zip lock bag Ice

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Unzip the ice cream baggie, insert spoon and eat.

**An added bonus—no dishes

Fruit Smoothie 1 cup orange juice or pineapple

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1 cup plain yogurt 1 frozen banana 1 cup favorite frozen fruit (straw-

berries, raspberries, peaches are good) Sugar or honey to sweeten, depending on fruit’s tartness Blend in a blender or food processor until all ingredients are smooth.

Pour in a glass or eat with a spoon.

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MDC offers frog gigging clinic for youth ‌EAST PRAIRIE– Frog gigging, or frogging, is a great way to enjoy Missouri’s fish, forest and wildlife resources while also putting food on the table.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites families to discover nature at a frog gigging clinic 6:30 to 11 p.m., July 9, at Ten Mile Pond Conservation Area (CA). The clinic is free and open to youth ages seven to 17 and their parent or adult mentor, but prereg-

istration is required by July 6.

The event will begin with a classroom session on the basics of frog gigging safety, equipment, identification and regulations. Participants will learn how to clean their catch to take home and cook. Then, the giggers will put their knowledge to the test and go frogging with the help of MDC personnel.

“Catching frogs can be a fun and exciting activity for the whole

Children and lead SUBMITTED BY TERESA CLARK, RN/ ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR Madison County Health Department‌

‌ hat is lead?

W Lead is a naturally occurring metal in our environment. It has been used for centuries in many industrial processes. The most common source of lead in New Jersey is paint that was used on the interior and exterior surfaces (such as porches, windows and door) of homes built before 1978.

How are children exposed to lead?

Young children can be exposed by: swallowing leaded dust or soil that gets on their hands or other objects, that they put into their mouths such as toys; swallowing leaded paint chips; breathing leaded dust or lead contaminated air; eating food or drinking water that is contaminated with lead.

Why is exposure to lead harmful to children?

Scientists have found that lead can disrupt the normal growth and development of a child’s brain and central nervous system.

At what ages are children most at risk for exposures to lead?

The first six years, in particular the first three years of life, is the time when the human brain grows the fastest, and when the critical connections in the brain and nervous system that control thought, learning, hearing, movement, behavior and emotions are being formed. The normal behavior of children at this age—crawling, exploring, teething, and putting objects in their mouths – also puts them into contact with any lead that is present in their environment.

What is lead poisoning?

Lead poisoning is when there is too much lead in the blood. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines lead poisoning in children as a blood lead level of 10 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL) or above. This is based on research conducted by scientists that have been able to correlate problems in children at those blood lead levels.

What are the symptoms of lead poisoning in children?

Most children with lead poisoning will not have symptoms!

Lead poisoning generally causes symptoms only at very high levels, and even then, those symptoms—stomachaches, anemia— are similar to those of much less serious illnesses. That is why it is important that all children be tested to determine how much lead is in their blood.

What are the effects of lead poisoning in children?

Very high levels of lead can cause seizures, severe brain dam-

age resulting in developmental or intellectual disabilities, coma, and even death. Exposure to lead, even at relatively low levels, has been found to be associated with decreased hearing, lower intelligence, hyperactivity, attention deficits, and developmental problems that may make learning harder.

Preventing Lead Poisoning

What can parents do to prevent their children from getting lead poisoning?

There are a number of simple, low-cost steps parents can take to reduce their children’s lead exposure: DO: Wash, or have children wash, their hands frequently, especially before eating, after playing outside or on the floor, and before sleeping.

DO: Wash frequently toys and other objects young children handle and put in their mouths.

DO: Have everyone take off their shoes and leave at the door entrance to the home.

DO: Keep children away from bare soil when playing outdoors.

DO: Offer children a nutritious diet high in iron such as eggs, lean red meat, and beans.

Offer children foods high in calcium such as dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese).

DO: Store food and liquids in lead-free containers that are not made from leaded crystal or imported pottery.

DO: Clean at least weekly floors and windowsills by using a damp mop or sponge and detergent.

DO: Know if any paint has lead before undertaking any renovations or remodeling projects.

DO: Remove leaded paint using special precautions called lead-safe work practices or by hiring a contractor that is certified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to perform renovations in homes built before 1978.

DO: Use only cold tap water to prepare formula, for drinking and cooking.

DO: Run water for 15 to 30 seconds before drinking it, especially if you have not used your water for a few hours.

DO: Wash work clothes separately from the family’s laundry if parents or caregivers work in a job that uses lead.

DO: Shower and change clothes before leaving work if your job uses lead.

DO: Keep children away from hobbies that use lead.

DO: Always clean-up carefully after using lead.

For more information on lead poisoning, lead testing or soil testing please contact the Madison County Health Department at 573-783-2747.

family,” said Conservation Agent Andrew Mothershead. “Frogging is a great way to introduce youth to the outdoors and wetland environments where bullfrogs and green frogs live. Frog legs are an added bonus to a night out gigging or grabbing.”

Frogs are allowed to be harvested with either fishing or hunting permits, as long as the method matches the permit. With a fishing permit, frogs may be harvested by

hand, hand net, atlatl, gig, bow, trotline, throw line, limb line, bank line, jug line, snagging, snaring, grabbing or pole and line during frog season. With a hunting permit, frogs may be harvested using .22-caliber or smaller rimfire rifle or pistol, pellet gun, bow, crossbow, atlatl or by hand or hand net.

This year’s frog season begins at sunset June 30 and will continue through Oct. 31. Daily limit is eight bullfrogs or green frogs and 16 in

possession. Children under the age of 16 and adults over 65 are not required to have a permit.

To register, or for more information, contact MDC’s Southeast Regional Office in Cape Girardeau at 573-290-5730.

To get to Ten Mile Pond CA from East Prairie, take Highway 80 east, and then take gravel County Road 515 south five miles to the tee. At the tee, go left 300 yards to the area headquarters on the right.

Nutrition for Kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet SUBMITTED BY TERESA CLARK, RN/ ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR Madison County Health Department‌

‌You want your child to eat healthy foods, but do you know which nutrients are necessary and in what amounts? Here’s a quick overview of nutrition for kids.

Introduction

Nutrition for kids is based on the same principles as nutrition for adults. Everyone needs the same types of nutrients — such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat. Children, however, need different amounts of specific nutrients at different ages.

So what’s the best formula to fuel your child’s growth and development? Check out these nutrition basics for girls and boys at various ages, based on the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Consider these nutrient-dense foods: Protein. Choose seafood, lean meat and poultry, eggs, beans, peas, soy products, and unsalted nuts and seeds.

Fruits. Encourage your child to eat a variety of fresh, canned, frozen or dried fruits — rather than fruit juice. If your child drinks juice, make sure it’s 100 percent juice without added sugars and limit his or her servings. Look for canned fruit that says it’s light or packed in its own juice, meaning it’s low in added sugar. Keep in mind that one-half cup of dried fruit counts as one cup-equivalent of fruit. When consumed in excess, dried fruits can contribute extra calories.

Vegetables. Serve a variety of fresh, canned, frozen or dried vegetables. Aim to provide a variety of vegetables, including dark green, red and orange, beans and peas, starchy and others, each week. When selecting canned or frozen vegetables, look for options

lower in sodium.

Grains. Choose whole grains, such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, popcorn, quinoa, or brown or wild rice. Limit refined grains.

Dairy. Encourage your child to eat and drink fat-free or lowfat dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, cheese or fortified soy beverages.

Aim to limit your child’s calories from: Added sugar. Limit added sugars. Naturally occurring sugars, such as those in fruit and milk, are not added sugars. Examples of added sugars include brown sugar, corn sweetener, corn syrup, honey and others.

Saturated and trans fats.

Limit saturated fats — fats that mainly come from animal sources of food, such as red meat, poultry and full-fat dairy products. Look for ways to replace saturated fats with vegetable and nut oils, which provide essential fatty acids and vitamin E. Healthier fats are also naturally present in olives, nuts, avocados and seafood. Limit trans fats by avoiding foods that contain partially hydrogenated oil.

If you have questions about nutrition for kids or specific concerns about your child’s diet, talk to your child’s doctor or a registered dietitian.

Ages 2 to 3: Daily guidelines for girls and boys Calories 1,000-1,400, depending on growth and activity level Protein 2-4 ounces Fruits 1-1.5 cups Vegetables 1-1.5 cups Grains 3-5 ounces Dairy 2 cups Ages 4 to 8: Daily guidelines for girls Calories 1,200-1,800, depending on growth and activity level Protein 3-5 ounces

Fruits 1-1.5 cups Vegetables 1.5-2.5 cups Grains 4-6 ounces Dairy 2.5 cups Ages 4 to 8: Daily guidelines for boys Calories 1,200-2,000, depending on growth and activity level Protein 3-5.5 ounces Fruits 1-2 cups Vegetables 1.5-2.5 cups Grains 4-6 ounces Dairy 2.5 cups Ages 9 to 13: Daily guidelines for girls Calories 1,400-2,200, depending on growth and activity level Protein 4-6 ounces Fruits 1.5-2 cups Vegetables 1.5-3 cups Grains 5-7 ounces Dairy 3 cups Ages 9 to 13: Daily guidelines for boys Calories 1,600-2,600, depending on growth and activity level Protein 5-6.5 ounces Fruits 1.5-2 cups Vegetables 2-3.5 cups Grains 5-9 ounces Dairy 3 cups Ages 14 to 18: Daily guidelines for girls Calories 1,800-2,400, depending on growth and activity level Protein 5-6.5 ounces Fruits 1.5-2 cups Vegetables 2.5-3 cups Grains 6-8 ounces Dairy 3 cups Ages 14 to 18: Daily guidelines for boys Calories 2,000-3,200, depending on growth and activity level Protein 5.5-7 ounces Fruits 2-2.5 cups Vegetables 2.5-4 cups Grains 6-10 ounces Dairy 3 cups

MARK TWAIN OUTDOOR NEWS BECKY EWING, DISTRICT RANGER FOR THE POTOSI-FREDERICKTOWN RANGER DISTRICT

‌Mark Twain National Forest kicked off National Fishing and Boating Week with its June 4 youth fishing derby at Bilderback Lake in Potosi City Park. The rain could not keep the eager anglers away from the fun.

Potosi-Fredericktown Ranger District employees look forward to hosting the fishing derby each year. We have been fortunate to have learned to fish when we were kids and it is now fun to offer that same opportunity to kids in and around Mark Twain

National Forest.

National Fishing and Boating Week is a national celebration held each June. Its purpose is to highlight recreational boating and fishing, which are both stress-relieving activities that you can enjoy with your family and friends anytime.

There are several places to go fishing and boating on the Potosi-Fredericktown Ranger District.

Near Potosi, Council Bluff Lake, at 440 acres, has two boat ramps, a swimming area and a campground. Silver Mines Recreation Area and Marble Creek Campground, both near Frederick-

town, provide access to beautiful streams – the St. Francis River and Marble Creek, respectively.

Red Bluff Recreation Area, near Davisville, is back open and is being operated by a new concessionaire – the Sadler family from the Belgrade area (Gale, Shirley and David). Red Bluff is located on the banks of Huzzah Creek.

Enjoy your summer by exploring Mark Twain National Forest.

For more information about fishing and boating areas, or other recreational pursuits, visit our web page at http://www.fs.usda. gov/mtnf. Follow us on Twitter @ marktwain_nf.

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These third-fifth graders work on ball handling.

‌he Fredericktown High School T Basketball Team hosted the Fred Johnson Basketball Clinic, June 11, in the FHS gym.

This clinic was for boys and girls who will be entering kindergarten through eighth grade. Instructors taught the clinic attendees fundamentals in passing, ball handling, shooting, rebounding, and defense.

The Kindergarten-Second Grade Group

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The Third-Fifth Grade Group

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The Sixth-Eighth Grade Group

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Registration for MAC College for Kids now open PROVIDED BY SARAH HAAS, MAC DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS

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Any Madison County student wishing to receive school supplies at the Aug. 11 Back to School Fair must register by Aug. 1.

To register, call 573-783-3636 after June .

Organizers prepare for 2016-2017 Back To School Fair Before the 2015-2016 school year came to a close, organizers were already preparing for next year.

The Back to School Fair Committee is making plans for the 2016 Back to School

Fair. It will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Aug. 11, at Kelly A. Burlison Middle School.

The fair is open to all Madison County students in grades K-12, but they must be registered to attend.

All registered students will receive a backpack and a “basic school starter pack.”

To register, contact Jane Kopitsky at 573-783-3636.

The committee is a sub-committee of the

Madison County Caring Council. Any group or organization wishing to donate school supplies or make a monetary donation can call the phone numbers above.

Bringing up money savvy children

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eaching our children how to handle money can be difficult, especially if we – as parents or guardians – are not very comfortable ourselves discussing or managing our own finances.

However, it is importASHLEY ant that we BALES show our children the proper way to handle money from an early age because the habits they learn early will continue throughout their adolescent and adult years!

Education about finances should start at

home. Be open about your family’s current financial situation with your children and explain when there are positive occurrences (someone in the family received a raise or got a bonus), but also when there are negative occurrences (job loss or a larger unexpected expense). Be sure that they know that you will work together through both the good and the bad and give them ideas about how to handle extra money that comes in, but also about how to handle those extra costs as well.

Involve kids in activities that you do that include spending, saving, or giving money. If you go to the store, show them that you

are sticking to the list. If you go to the bank, explain the process of depositing money into a savings account; and if you donate to a charity or drop a check off at the local animal shelter, make sure the children understand what the money is used for and how they could possibly help in the future as well.

If you are interested in beginning a financial conversation with your child, remember to keep it age appropriate. For example, for younger children (ages 3 to 6), you may let them hand over the cash at the register, or start some money-saving mason jars labeled “Spend”, “Give”, and “Save”. For ages 7 to

11, you could open a savings account or have them start saving at home for a smaller item they would like to purchase in the near future (i.e. a video game or new doll). For children ages 12 to 16, you could assist them in opening a parent/child checking account, help them start their own small business, and start discussing how your family will handle the purchase of a first vehicle for the child. For teenagers (16+), have discussions about how getting a job will work (how a paycheck is deposited and how to read their pay stub), and possibly how to start taking on some of their own monthly bills. In addition, it is never too early to discuss those tax-free Roth IRA accounts.

For more information on Family Financial Education, contact the MU Extension Center at 573783-3303 or 137 W. Main St., Fredericktown.

Ashley Bales, Family Financial Education Specialist MU Extension

PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College Continuing Education will offer 32 classes for Grades 2-9 this July for College for Kids and Teen Academy summer camps.

Mineral Area College offers a variety of affordable summer activities to keep kids active and engaged in the learning process.

College for Kids runs for two weeks, July 11-22, and offers fun, hands-on learning opportunities for kids entering grades 2-8 in the following fall school year. Many of the 32 different classes are new this year and include courses like Globe Trotters and Living Like the Natives for 2nd and 3rd graders, Pokemon Pikachu Camp and Magical World of Hogwarts for 4th and 5th graders, and You’re the Boss and The Elbow Grease Gang for 6th-8th graders.

Teen Academy runs July 25-29 and offers advanced, hands-on learning opportunities for kids entering grades 7 – 9 in the fall. Courses include Flight Academy, Intro to Graphic Design, Robotic Boot Camp, Writer’s Workshop, Digital Music Composition, Programming Basics and House of the Rising Sun. College for Kids (CFK) and Teen Academy are offered

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Mineral Area College’s summer enrichment programs, including College for Kids (above) and Teen Academy, offer a wealth of “summer fun” opportunities that keep boredom at bay and screen time at a minimum.

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through the Continuing Education Department. There are a number of scholarships available on a first-come, first-served basis for the CFK and Teen Academy programs for kids who qualify for the free or reduced lunch program.

Applications for CFK and Teen Academy can be found at the Park Hills and Farmington Libraries, in the Continuing Education office next to the Highway Patrol Trooper Station at the front of the MAC campus and online at www.mineralarea. edu/ce/MACCollegeForKids.htm. To request a mailed copy of the CFK/Teen Academy registration booklet, email or phone your address to the Continuing Education Department at CFK@MineralArea.edu or 573-518-2342.

More Mineral Area College summer activities can be found through the Theatre and Athletic department. Athletic camps include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, softball and volleyball. More information and applications for Athletic Camps can be found online at www.MineralArea.edu/ CE/MACkids. Applications for Theatre Camp can also be found online on the MAC Kids website or by calling The Fine Arts Department at 573-518-3808.

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Fredericktown Optimist Club collecting donations for fireworks display SUBMITTED BY JULI KLINE

For over 25 years, the Fredericktown Optimist Club has been a dedicated volunteer organization working to make our future brighter by bringing out the best in children and in our community.

The club is proud to announce it is organizing a 4th of July Fireworks display this year.

With encouragement from the City of Fredericktown, the club has agreed to pursue this project in 2016 to be held at Rotary Park Sunday, July 3, with a funding goal of $5,500.

The Optimist Club would like to invite and encourage support from the whole community to make this event great. Fundraising buckets will be placed around town and any donation amount is welcome.

Your monetary donations will be matched with hours of community service, bringing together our community to advance the well-being of youth and of Madison County as a whole.

Also, if you or your organization would like to host a free activity or game for youth you are encouraged to do so. If you would like to host an activity or have questions about donating to this celebration of patriotism in our community, please contact Juli Kline at 573-783-3303. Donations may be mailed to the Fredericktown Optimist Club at PO Box 698, Fredericktown, MO 63645. Receipts will be furnished for donations that are mailed-in. We look for- 00 1 ward to seeing you July 3.

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KELLY A. BURLISON MIDDLE SCHOOL 2015-2016 AWARD LIST

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AttenMath, Pacer arship dance Lewis, Adriana—Scholar Bates, Eva—Spelling Bee Manning, Brittany—Basketship Finalist, Scholarship ball Manager Lewis, Curtis—Scholarship, Benitez, Ruben—ScholarCommunication Arts, Creship, Computers, Physical Mathes, Maggie—Basketball, Scholarship, Scholar ative Writing Education, Pre-Algebra, Athlete, Creative Writing Martin, Clayton—Spelling Creative Writing, Science Matkin, Wyatt—Scholarship Bee Finalist, Scholarship, Boswell, Leyton—Basket Matlock, Gennifer—ScholPerfect Attendance, Math, ball, Track, Scholarship, arship, Pre-Algebra, Communication Arts Scholar Athlete Weight Lifting, Science Martin, Wyatt—Outstand Bradford, Houston—Bas Matthews, Carson—Footing Attendance ketball, Scholarship, ball, Track, Scholarship, Mathes, Maddy—BasketScholar Athlete, Perfect Scholar Athlete, Outstandball Manager, Scholarship, Attendance ing Attendance Perfect Attendance Brewer, Brianna—Volley McDowell, Seth—Football, McClellen, Madelyn—Scholball, Basketball, Track Basketball, Track, Scholararship Brewington, Lilly—Volleyship, Scholar Athlete McMurry, Champ—Scholarball, Basketball, Scholar Menteer, Dylan—Football, ship, Perfect Attendance ship, Scholar Athlete Track, Scholarship, Scholar Menteer, MaKenna—Schol- Brown, Noah—Football Athlete arship Buchanan, Brycen—Foot Miller, Jedidiah—Scholar Miller, Julianna—Scholarball, Basketball, Scholarship, Computers, Pacer, ship, Outstanding Attenship, Scholar Athlete Physical Education, Pre-Aldance Buford, Dawson—Basgebra, Social Studies, Montgomery, Libby—Scholketball, Academic Team, English, Creative Writing, arship, Communication Track, Student Council Weight Lifting, Science Arts Representative, Schol Miller, Nathaniel—Basket Nees, Autumn—Scholararship, Scholar Athlete, ball, Scholarship, Scholar ship Outstanding Attendance, Athlete Pate, Linlee—6th Grade Pre-Algebra, Social Stud Mills, Lexis—Football President, Scholarship ies, English Cheerleading, Spelling Pense, Aidan—Scholarship Burrows, 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Finalist, MAJHAA Pickert, Madelyn—Scholship, Math Honor Choir arship Revelle, Emma—Spelling Easley, Brittany—Scholar Pingel, Katie—Basketball Bee Finalist, Scholarship, ship, Outstanding AttenCheerleading Math dance Price, Bret—Scholarship Robbins, Elizabeth—Schol- Edmonds, Raegan—Schol Rector, Blake—Track, arship arship Scholarship, Scholar Ath Robertson, Kyle—Math Emlund, Jeffrey—Football, lete, Pacer, English Rogers, Kezaray—ScholScholarship, Scholar Ath Reeder, Morgan—Math arship lete Rendon, Crystal—Scholar Rohan, Katie—6th Grade Evans, Katelyn—Scholarship, Art Secretary ship, MAJHAA Honor Choir, Robbins, Anna—Scholar Saffell, Jacob—Scholarship, Pre-Algebra ship, Outstanding AttenOutstanding Attendance Francis, Anja—Volleyball, dance, Pre-Algebra, Social Sarakas, Caleb—ScholScholarship, Scholar AthStudies, English, Science, arship, Citizenship, Outlete, Computers, Pre-AlArt standing Attendance, Math gebra Robinson, David—Track Settle, Elizabeth—Scholar Francis, Colton—Basket 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Wade, Lanie—Football

Cheerleading, Basketball Wagganer, Austin—Scholarship Wagganer, Jurnee—Football Cheerleading, Basketball Cheerleading Warren, Kayla—Scholarship, MAJHAA Honor Choir Watson, Ethan—Football, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, Math White, Josiah—Basketball, Track, 7th Grade Vice President, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, Outstanding Attendance, Pre-Algebra, Social Studies, English, Science Whitehead, Daniel—MAJHAA Honor Choir

8th Grade Abney, Shane—Football Alley, Hagen—Scholarship,

Science, Communication Arts Bates, Chris—Scholarship Bathe, Daniel—Academic Team, Spelling Bee Finalist, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, President’s Award, Science, Algebra, Weight Lifting, Communication Arts, American History Bellew, Hunter—Scholarship Berry, Dalton—Football Bohn, Tahnee—Scholarship, Science Bowman, Madison—Basketball Manager, Track, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, MAJHAA Honor Band, Science, American History Brown, Parker—Football Brunk, Joseph—Scholarship Bryant, Nicole—Scholarship, Science Buckmann, Kaitlyn—Scholarship, Communication Arts Buesking, Madison—Scholarship Burns, Levi—Football, Basketball, Track, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete Chitwood, Derek—Football, Basketball, Track, Outstanding Attendance Clark, Alivia—Basketball, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, Science, Pre-Algebra Cooper, Aaron—Football, Track, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, Science Cooper, Caleb—Academic Team, Spelling Bee Finalist, Track, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, MAJHAA Honor Band, President’s Award,

Citizenship, Science, Algebra, Communication Arts, American History Cooper, Levi—Football, Academic Team, Track, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, American History Corcino, Carter—Academic Team, Track, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, Science, Algebra, American History Corcino, Collin—Basketball, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete Couch, Jeffrey—Football, Basketball, Academic Team, Spelling Bee Finalist, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, MAJHAA Honor Band, President’s Award, Science, Perfect Attendance, American History Cram, Grace—Scholarship Crawford, Ben—Football Crome, Craigory—Scholarship Damouth, Alexis—Scholarship Davis, Ashton—Volleyball, Basketball, Spelling Bee Finalist, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, Science Davis, Evann—Volleyball, Basketball, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, Pacer Dewey, Jed—Football, Track, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete Ellis, Justin—Football Elrod, Malayna—Spelling Bee Finalist, Scholarship, Science England, Peyton—Scholarship, Science, Outstanding Attendance Evans, Matthew—Scholarship Fingers, Blaine—Football, Track, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete Firebaugh, Sebastian— Football Flanagan, Ethan—Football, Basketball, Track, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, MSHSAA Sportsmanship, Pacer, Weight Lifting Forsdike, Kyle—Scholarship Forsythe, Chloe—Basketball Cheerleading, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete Francis, Amber—Scholarship, American History Francis, Katelyn—Scholarship Francis, Reese—Football, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, Science Please see Awards, Page B11

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Open to any intermediate, middle school, and high school students, the Fredericktown Running Club meets Monday and Thursday evenings in June and July. There is no cost and no pressure. Students are invited to come as often as they like.

Fredericktown Running Club ‌The Fredericktown Running Club has been participating in Summer Group Runs under the direction of Kelly A. Burlison Middle School Track Coach Colton Wooldridge.

The runs began June 2 and take place form 6-6:45 p.m., every Monday and Thursday in June and July. There will not be a group run July 4, however.

The activities take place at the Rotary Park Soccer fields.

The flyer promoting the runs says they are to “stay in shape during the off season by joining in a group run.”

There will be running games, including ultimate frisbee, relays, and more.

There is no pressure.

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This little guy enjoys the view as he tries an old summer time favorite activity.

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Ian Kemp (at left) pushes his friend Madison Bales on the swing as his sister, Livia Kemp watches at Memorial Park.

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PHOTOS BY ALAN KOPITSKY, DEMOCRAT NEWS‌

Scooter Races at Fredericktown Elementary School Competition is fierce during the Fredericktown Elementary Summer School Scooter Races.

Awards

ball, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete From B9 ship, American History Myers, Lidia—Academic Team, 8th Grade President,

Locke, Garrett—Scholar Gilliland, Braden—BasketScholarship, Scholar AthAward, ship, President’s ball lete, American History American History Gilmore, Kody—Volleyball, Lord, Emily—Scholarship, Patterson, Ralph—BasketBasketball, Scholarship, MAJHAA Honor Band, ball, Track, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete Scholar Athlete, Science, Pre-Algebra Gipson, Haley—Basketball Physical Education

Markham, Hevon—ScholCheerleading, Scholarship, arship Payne, Logan—Football, Scholar Athlete, MAJHAA Student Council Represen Mathes, Mallory—VolleyHonor Choir, President’s tative, Scholarship, Scholar ball, Basketball, Track, Award, Science, Perfect Athlete, Science Scholarship, Scholar AthAttendance, Algebra, Comlete, President’s Award, Pierson, Alyssa—Academic munication Arts, American Science, Outstanding Team, Track, Scholarship, History Attendance, Algebra, ComScholar Athlete, MAJHAA Hart, Cameron—Scholarmunication Arts, American Honor Band, President’s ship Art, History, Pacer Award, Science, Algebra, Hoar, Ashley—Scholarship American History Matthews, Brooklyn— Holland, Skyler—Football, Scholarship Pierson, Dylan—Football, Basketball, Scholarship, Scholarship, Scholar AthScholar Athlete, Outstand- Matthews, Russell—Schollete, Weight Lifting arship ing Attendance May, Emily—Scholarship Pinkley, Jacob—Outstand Holtkamp, Nicholas—Footing Attendance McCord, Alec—Scholarship ball, Track, Scholarship, McMinn, Mackenzie— Price, Joseph—Football, Scholar Athlete Volleyball, Scholarship, Basketball Hovis, Lily—8th Grade Vice Scholar Athlete, Science, Reed, Briley—Scholarship, President, Scholarship, Computers, Pre-Algebra, Science MAJHAA Honor Choir, SciWeight Lifting Reeder, Morgan—Scholarence, Outstanding Attenship Miller, Hailey—Basketball dance, Pre-Algebra

Montgomery, Kenlee—

Rehkop, Maesyn—Basket Jackson, Mallory—ScholSpelling Bee Finalist, ball, Scholarship, Scholar arship Scholarship, Science Athlete, Science Johnson, Brianna—Basket Mooney, Elizabeth—Ac Reichert, Taylor—Scholarball, Scholarship, Scholar ademic Team, Student ship, MAJHAA Honor Band, Athlete Council Representative, Science, American History Jordan, Ashlen—Volleyball, Scholarship, Scholar Ath Rice, Mackenzie—BasketScholarship, Scholar Athlete, MAJHAA Honor Band, ball Cheerleading, Schollete President’s Award, Science, arship, Scholar Athlete, Kiani, Natasha—Volleyball Outstanding Attendance, MAJHAA Honor Choir, Pres LaChance, Aubrie—ScholAlgebra, Communication ident’s Award, Science arship Arts, American History Roberts, Elayna—Volley Laut, Seth—Football, Track, ball, Basketball, Schol Mullins, Brayden—FootScholarship, Scholar Ath-

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lete, MAJHAA Honor Band

Link, Zachariah—Scholar-

arship, Scholar Athlete, MAJHAA Honor Choir Rouse, Coby—Scholarship, Science Rowland, Lauren—Football Cheerleading, Basketball Cheerleading, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete Shankle, Grant—Football, Basketball, Track, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, Outstanding Attendance, Pacer Sikes, Alexius—Volleyball, Track Sikes, Makenzie—Basketball Manager, Track, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, Pre-Algebra Singer, Hallie—Scholarship Slinkard, Kayleigh—Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, President’s Award, Citizenship, MSHSAA

Sportsmanship, American History, Physical Education Stanton, Dylan—Football, Track, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, American History Stumbaugh, Brittany— Scholarship, MAJHAA Honor Band, American History Sullens, Abigail—Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, President’s Award, Science, Weight Lifting, Communication Arts, American History, Physical Education Swan, Savannah—Basketball, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, Science, Communication Arts, Art Thomas, Chloe—Volleyball, Track, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, Outstanding Attendance Thornton, Jada—Football

Cheerleading, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, Communication Arts VanRaalten, Nate—Football, Track, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete Wagganer, Lane—Football, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, Science, Physical Education, American History West, Trevan—Football, Track, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, Science, American History White, Ashley—Volleyball, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete Whitmore, Adrianna—Football Cheerleading, Basketball Cheerleading, Scholarship, Scholar Athlete, MAJHAA Honor Choir Wojtczuk, Gavin—Basketball

‘KIDS RUN BETTER UNLEADED’

MADISON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 806 West College • Fredericktown, MO

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• WIC (Women, Infant & Children) • Immunization • Lead Poisoning Prevention • Kids Run Better Unleaded • Environmental Health Services • Vital Records

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Youth League T-ball, softball, baseball

This second baseman tries to throw out a runner at first.

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After a successful swing, this runner makes a beeline for first base.

This young man fires a strike to the plate.

This batter watches the pitch all the way to the plate.

Every ballgame ends with a strong showing of sportsmanship.

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