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PERSPECTIVES

The Greeneville Sun Benchmarks Edition March 26, 2022

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This undeveloped property at the former Greene Valley Developmental Center is now under local control of the Greeneville, Tusculum, Greene County Industrial Development Board.

Greene County Takes On Challenges To Advance Into The Future

Mayor Kevin Morrison

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dvancing with vision in a challenging environment might very well characterize Greene County’s perspective position today from just one year ago.

Despite the continued challenges and surges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Greene County accomplished a great deal since last year’s publication of “Perspectives,” with the main focuses being broadband, Greene Valley property action, water and sewer infrastructure, business and industry recruitment and retention,

and long-range vision and planning.

On the subject of broadband, the county saw the initiation of a collaborative plan with the Town of Greeneville and the Greeneville Energy Authority to maximize the use of available infrastructure grant dollars to partner and deliver broadband internet across Greene County.

We see this one endeavor as a game-changer to take Greene County to the next level of competition for business and industry recruitment, education delivery and improvement, local economic development growth, and overall improvement in our community’s quality of life through diversified jobs with growing wages.

We took aggressive action to secure and develop property at Greene Valley.

Leaders of the Town of Greeneville, City of Tusculum, and Greene County, along with David Hawk, our state representative, and our State Sen. Steve Southerland, worked a plan and held many discussions with Governor Lee, multiple state commissioners

and agency leaders to make this our No. 2 pick for advancing Greene County.

This action establishes local control over the future destiny of most of the land there.

Ongoing ideas and discussions are optimistic that a TCAT (Tennessee College of Applied Technology) will be constructed there.

Governor Lee’s budget, if passed, earmarks nearly $30 million for this technical education center project that would serve the region and fill a much-needed role in the training of service and technology jobs.

The county committed to improving water and sewer infrastructure.

With the announcement of the federal government’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA funds), Greene County has vigorously sought to parlay the original $13.5 million allocation it received into larger amounts of available funds for use on aging and insufficient utility water lines.

To guide and entice counties and municipalities, the state government is making more grant funding available for these

types of specific projects.

So far in 2021-2022, Greene County has committed sufficient funding as a percentage match to get an additional $7.7 million for these water and sewer projects.

Once again, we feel these commitments enhance Greene County’s economic development position now and in the future, with a specific vision to capture revenue along Greene County’s portion of Interstate 81.

We forged ahead when it comes to businesses and industry expansion, recruitment, and retention.

Cooperation and collaboration between the municipalities and Greene County, combined with the relentless, proactive enthusiasm of the Greene County Partnership, has resulted in nearly 10 major new businesses and industries or expansions across the county.

Our leaders have carefully evaluated the “good growth” needed and wanted for investment in Greene County, and this evaluation is providing diversity in our economy

that provides a measure of protection when the overall economy weakens in the future.

We have made strides in our long-range vision and planning for the future of Greene County.

Greene County has aggressively pursued available grant funding in several areas.

These available monies have been invaluable to help upgrade critical services like turnout gear for our volunteer fire departments; replace aging equipment like ambulances, HVAC units, security equipment, etc.; assisted in service delivery efficiencies at Solid Waste, transfer station operations and recycling; and enhanced courthouse security with technology that provides for remote arraignments.

This focus on longrange vision and planning resulted in the county’s ownership of the former Takoma Hospital for use as an administrative office complex.

The 110,000-squarefoot facility acquired for just $30 per square foot is being renovated to provide

much needed space to multiple departments, especially the Sheriff’s Office, and once completed it will provide for the consolidation of multiple offices into one space. This will reduce the financial burden of maintaining multiple facilities, while providing flexibility for an ever-increasing inmate population.

Leaders are in discussions to perhaps offer space for some Town of Greeneville government functions to serve the public better and more conveniently.

Greene County has made numerous smaller, but just as important strides, as it looks toward a bright future including managing revenues and resources responsibly to maintain Greene County’s strong financial position, maintain facilities, replace equipment when needed, enhance pay and incentives for our employees, and continue to provide reliable, efficient, and effective services to the best residents in the state.

Kevin Morrison is the mayor of Greene County.

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The former Takoma Hospital building was purchased by the Greene County Government in August 2021. It will serve as the new Greene County offices complex.

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Greene County Takes On Challenges To Advance Into The Future .................................... 2 Greeneville Sets Goals In New Strategic Plan ...................................................................... 3 Partnership Finished 2020, Started 2021 Strong ................................................................ 5 Greeneville Light And Power System Is Ready To Take On The Future............................. 7 Water Commission Working To Rehabilitate Entire Sewer System ...................................8 Greene County Schools ‘Guide, Cultivate, Succeed’ ............................................................ 9 Greeneville City Schools Can Be Proud Of Challenging Year ............................................ 10 Many Recent Changes In Higher Education Here To Stay ............................................... 12 Greene LEAF Supports Technology, Literacy, Arts In Greene County Schools................ 14 GCSEF Celebrates 25 Years Supporting Greeneville City Schools .....................................15 Tusculum University Values Its Role In The Community ................................................. 16 Plenty Of History To Experience In Greene County ...........................................................17

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Greeneville Sets Goals In New Strategic Plan

BY AMY ROSE

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ooking toward the future, the Greeneville Board of Mayor and Alderman adopted a wide-reaching strategic plan in December 2021.

The “Greeneville Strategic Plan 2021” includes a new mission statement for the town and sets 10 goals addressing broadband internet, community wellness, election changes, a youth civics shadowing program, downtown redevelopment, and several other topics.

“The strategic plan is the town’s roadmap to the future,” said City Administrator Todd Smith. “It represents input from citizens, strategic partners, and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and will set the path for Greeneville to meet challenging goals in the next five to 10 years.”

The new mission statement describes the Town of Greeneville as “Always working to be the most desirable and dynamic small town in Tennessee; a thriving community in which to live, learn, work, and advance business.”

The strategic plan was developed over several months through workshops with both the public and town staff, which were facilitated by the Municipal Technical Advisory Service.

Once the 10 goals were identified, board members voted for their priorities.

The top vote getter was “Work together better (with businesses, the County,

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Greeneville Mayor W.T. Daniels speaks to the crowd during the groundbreaking of the Depot Street revitalization project in November.

other agencies, etc.).”

To achieve this goal community leaders will need to meet monthly or quarterly.

The Greene County Partnership president should be a key leader and facilitator of this goal, according to the plan.

“We will know this goal has been completed when we work together to solve common problems, share success stories, share resources, increase efficiencies, etc.,” the plan states.

The second highest vote getter was “Improve our gateways.”

This goal calls for highlighting the entrances to the community, including the airport, downtown, city limits, etc., with attractive, low-maintenance signage by 2025.

Two goals tied for the third highest vote getters: Finish the downtown redevelopment project and connect better with our citizens.

For downtown redevel-

opment, Phase 1 would be complete by 2023, and Phase 2 within three to eight years, according to the plan.

“This goal will be completed when the downtown provides citizens with a place to be proud of. New infrastructure will be in place and will provide for growth. Shopping, dining, and residential will be the focus points of the development,” the plan states.

To connect better with

our citizens, a marketing plan will be developed by summer 2022, addressing the town’s website, use of social media, and dissemination of more positive but important news in a variety of modes of communication.

The next goal on the list of priorities is to develop a civics shadowing program for youth by the 2022-2023 school year.

This goal will be considered complete when a 10–

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to 12-member, active youth commission is in place.

Their activities will include: an annual project, job-shadowing opportunities with town employees, an annual roundtable-style workshop with the BMA, holding regular gatherings, and piggy-backing on the Youth Leadership Program of the Greene County Partnership.

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staggered terms of office. Strategies include community discussion, an MTAS study, and compiling any changes to the Town Charter by December 2022.

The next two goals also tied in priority: Facilitate reasonably priced broadband throughout the community and have MTAS study the arrangement of the water and sewer utility.

For broadband, a business plan will be developed by January 2023, grant funding will be sought for serving 10,000 customers of Greeneville Energy Authority by 2027, and a long-range plan would serve all GEA customers by 2036, according to the plan.

The study of the water and sewer utility will benchmark other similarly sized communities to determine the most appropriate changes (if any) to deliver services to customers. The study will be complete by end of 2022, and any Town Charter changes will be considered by the end of 2023 for the 2024 session of the state legislature.

And finally are the goals of expanding the town’s Wellness Program to the community at large and studying redistricting and/or moving to at-large elections.

For wellness, the town will compile data on the benefits of its Wellness Program into a presentation to give 50 Greeneville-based businesses and groups by July 2023. Also, the Town will seek grant funding to host a regional wellness forum by Fall 2023.

For election redistricting, town staff will work with MTAS to study at-large elections and potentially changing or removing wards by the end of 2022.

The Greeneville Strategic Plan 2021 also includes three goals for the Greene County Partnership: Attract remote workers, continue business recruitment, and help small businesses.

For the full text of the Greeneville Strategic Plan 2021, please visit www. greenevilletn.gov and click “About Us.” Amy Rose is the public relations manager for the Town of Greeneville.

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Town of Greeneville City Administrator Todd Smith speaks at the Depot Street project groundbreaking ceremony. The project is part of the town’s strategic vision for the years to come.

Church Guide Church Guide

FLAG BRANCH CHURCH OF GOD Where Salvation Makes You a Member Pastor, Willis Bowers

3709 Old State Route 34, Limestone

423-257-3163

SERVICE TIMES Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Morning 10:30am Sunday Evening 6:00pm Wednesday Night 6:00pm

Tim Roach, Pastor Larry A. Kelley, Outreach Coordinator Worship Opportunities *Sunday School: 10am Morning Worship: 10:55am Evening Worship: 6pm WEDNESDAY: Bible Study & Children/Youth Group: 7:00 p.m. email: office@limestonefwb.org www.limestonefwb.org *Please call to verify meeting schedules due to COVID-19

9800 107 Cutoff, Greeneville, TN (423) 638-6521

2320 Old Tusculum Blvd.

423-639-9241 • oakgrovegreeneville.com Billy Gragg, Pastor Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.: Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.: Morning Worship/Oak Grove Kids 6:00 p.m.: Evening Worship/OGYM (7th-12th Grade) Wednesday Services: 6:30 p.m.: AWANA Club (Preschool-12th Grade) 7:00 p.m.: Prayer Meeting

Christ United Methodist Church 307 South Main Street (423) 638-6224 In-Person Worship: Sunday 10:30a.m.

YouTube Worship @ CUMC, Greeneville email: christum307@gmail.com

website: cumcgreeneville.com

Victory Church of God

Rev. Jim Fillers, Pastor

St. James Lutheran Church

Worship Opportunities

3205 St. James Rd., Greeneville

166 Sanford Circle, Just Off Asheville Hwy.

423-798-1992

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Church: 10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening: 6:00 p.m.

Youth Programs: Sun & Wed 6:00 p.m.

Towering Oaks Baptist Church 1985 Buckingham Rd. 638-7464 • Fax 638-6026 Dr. James K. Pierce, III, Sr. Pastor Worship Opportunities Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. www.toweringoaks.org

638-3008 Sunday Morning Service: 10:30 a.m. www.stjames1811.org

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Partnership Finished 2020, Started 2021 Strong Greene County supported Greene County. My perspective on our community has not changed during the pandemic or post pandemic but only strengthened. We are blessed with natural beauty, a community of kind and caring individuals and a “can-do” spirit that was demonstrated through many actions of giving of monies, time and talents.

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Jeff Taylor

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am often asked, “How was your first year at the Greene County Partnership?”

Obviously, it had challenges and was a very different year than I had envisioned and planned.

Fortunately my experience prepared me for crisis management. Granted, no one is prepared for a global pandemic. Einstein is credited with the quote, ”Out of crisis comes opportunity.”

In addition to the danger of contracting COVID, The Partnership also faced a potential financial crisis.

Reviewing the financial support from both our municipalities and supporters, there had been a steady decline in support.

Over 50% of our funding is through memberships, donations and fundraising, so imagine the thoughts that I had when Gov. Lee issued his executive order to shut our businesses down.

Through disciplined cost control measures, contin-

According to the quote

by Albert Einstein, the second part of a crisis is opportunity.

We, as a community, SUN FILE PHOTO have the opportunity to The Iris Festival returned to downtown Greeneville in 2021 after a COVID-19 hiatus in 2020. capitalize on this crisis for the betterment of our community. The inued local support and the impacted as we watched very aggressive in our eco- our obligations. creased awareness of the As I state very publicly assistance of the Paycheck nomic development efforts our unemployment rate diversity of the eateries and proudly, we live in Protection Program (PPP), and assisted local manskyrocket to double digit and shopping has been an amazing community. we held the status quo. We ufacturing with organic numbers, but through beneficial to our comstill are appreciative of the growth and grant opportu- All 632 square miles of great leadership amongst support that was provided nities from state and local Greene County. Through our manufacturers, COVID munity. Local sales tax revenues support local to the Greene County Part- initiatives. My perspective the pandemic the generos- protocols and creative ity, caring spirit and com- scheduling quickly allowed initiatives such as schools, nership. Again, thank you! of how my first year as roads and tourism. These mitment to our community our workforce to return My prior work expethe leader of the Greene are all important to our rience prepared me for to work. Collaboration County Partnership is very was reinforced.

As expected, our small the challenges a global amongst the industries for economic development good. strategy. businesses were immedipandemic would present, best practices was key to Did you know it is not ately impacted. However and it also presented the stabilizing our economy.

SECOND YEAR manufacturing that is the we were able to launch “opportunity.” As we were Lastly, Greene County PERSPECTIVE our Small Business Grant unfortunately having to supported our local econo- number one economy in We began year two Tennessee? Agriculture is through the Greene Coun- my. In addition to Greene cancel our regularly schedcontinuing our efforts ty Partnership Foundation. County capitalizing on the number one, and number uled events, the team at The immediate financial the Partnership embraced to provide information recently passed legislation two is tourism. Right or wrong regarding the federsupport and generosity innovation and executed a on COVID protocols and to retain online sales tax, safety to the community. was demonstrated as we plan that was literally day our community supported al monies that are flowing to communities, Greene to day. We transitioned to The Partnership still faced raised $103,000 in less our local stores as well.

County has and will conthan three weeks. We have Our sales tax year-overthe new norm of too many the challenge of funding.

Fortunately we did qualify been able to award 50% of year increased in a very tinue to benefit from the Zooms and managed to for the PPP as part of the passage of the Stimulus the funding to our small launch programming that positive and aggressive businesses. supported our community CARES Act, and through double-digit percentage as Package. These monies increased marketing efOur manufacturing needs. we lead the region in yearSEE PARTNERSHIP ON PAGE 6F forts, we were able to meet sector was immediately Additionally we were over-year growth.

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1505 West Main Street 423-638-4818 Dr. Nathan Leasure, Senior Pastor Ralph Shipley, Associate of Pastoral Care Thomas Ervin, Associate of Worship Sunday School 10am Sunday Worship 11am Wednesday 7pm

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210 Luther St. Greeneville, TN 37745 (423) 639-9754 www.sanctuarytn.org Pastor: Jeremy J. Carver

Greeneville Seventh-Day Adventist Church

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710 Asheville Highway Greeneville, TN 37743 423-638-5014

day Morning Worship 9:30AM

First Presbyterian Church

524 Tusculum Boulevard Greeneville, TN 37745

www.firstpresgreeneville.org Call Or Check Website For Current Schedule Sunday 8:30 a.m. Worship with Weekly Communion 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 a.m. Worship

423-638-4533

Worship Times Sabbath School: 9:15 a.m.

Worship: 11:00 a.m.

(423)638-7521

Adventist Community Service Center

www.trinity-um-church.org

120 Idletime Drive (423) 639-7127 Open Monday & Tuesday 9:00am - 11:00am

110 N. Main St., Greeneville

Pastor: Rev. Sarah Varnell

Tune in at WGRV 99.5 FM or 1340 AM Find Us On FaceBook Live: @TrinityUMCGreeneville YouTube: TrinityUMCGreeneville

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Youth Fellowship Weekly MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES Vocal and Handbell Choirs WEDNESDAY After School Youth Program, Family Supper, Worship & Education for all

Cedar Creek Church of God 2800 Cedar Creek Road, Greeneville, TN • 423-639-3468 Samuel Chaffin, Senior Pastor Charles Heater, Teaching Pastor Sunday 9:00am - Small Groups For All Ages 10:00am - Worship Service In The Building & On Facebook Live 10:00am - Children’s Church For 3 Years Through 5th Grade

Wednesday Morning 10:00am - Senior Adult Bible Study

Wednesday Evenings 6:00pm - Meal In The Christian Activities Center 6:30pm - Family Activities www.facebook.com/ccreekcog www.cedarcreekcog.com

Tusculum Baptist Church 775 Erwin Hwy., Greeneville, TN

423-638-8361 Worship Opportunities Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m. (Traditional) 11:00 a.m. (Contemporary - Team Kid After Worship) Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Wed.: 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting & Youth Only

Dr. David Smith, Pastor www.tusculumbaptist.org

195 Serral Drive, Greeneville, TN

423-639-2582 www.eastsidebaptist.info

David Fox, Senior Pastor D.J. Willis - Assistant & Music Jac Castillo - Assistant & Youth

WEEKLY SERVICE SCHEDULE: Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Sunday Evening 6:30 pm Wednesday Evening 7:00 pm

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Wednesday night; Loving childcare provided in every service)

“To Know Christ & To Make Him Known”

Notre Dame Catholic Church 212 Mt. Bethel Rd., Greeneville, TN (423) 639-9381

www.notredamechurchtn.org

Weekend Mass Schedule Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00pm Vigil Mass: Saturday 5:00pm Sunday Masses: 8:00am; 11:00am; 3:00pm Holy Mass is live streamed at 11:00am each Sunday morning on Youtube.

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ented residents to work in Greene County strengthens our reputation and provides a competitive advantage.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5F Lastly, working to provide a more will allow for upgrades to our schools and diverse manufacturing base coupled with infrastructure. having the certified sites and building A strong small business economy inventory is another opportunity. Curcoupled with a vibrant downtown is an rently, companies entertaining relocating important component to economic devel- or expanding to a new community desire opment. As we slowly recover from the a pre-existing building. The average size pandemic, we are seeing a renewed level is 100,000 square feet with expansion of interest in downtown and our comcapabilities. Currently, we do not have munity that we have not seen in decades. that space.

Supporting our businesses, volunteering Our opportunity at the GCP is to work with the organizations that promote the with state and local officials to identify economic development and beautificathe optimal location and secure funding. tion of our downtown is vital.

We have recently applied for grants as Additionally we continue to work well as entry to programs to accomplish towards certifications that only further both goals. These are not overnight enhance our opportunities for new busiaccomplishments but mid- to long-term ness and industries. One such is our TVA strategies.

Sustainability Community certification.

What is my perspective on our opporIn 2017, Greene County was awarded a tunities for our community? I believe Silver Community designation, and we we are poised to return downtown to a were able to be recognized again as a TVA vibrant, fun, opportunity district. I also Sustainability Community. This is a great think that we have a commodity — land honor for a community the size of Greene — that no one else in northeast TennesCounty and especially as we continue to see has as much opportunity. This posiwork to diversify our already global man- tions Greene County for the recruitment ufacturing base. Note, you can apply as a of the right industry for our citizens — municipality or as a county. Companies industry that respects our surroundings want to relocate where communities are yet improves the quality of life for the engaged in green initiatives to improve employees and supports the community. the quality of life and the environment in which they live.

2022 AND BEYOND One of our key opportunities is the The mantra for the Greene County continued development and retention of Partnership in 2021 was “Finish Strong! our workforce. Currently, we have approximately 1,200-plus people who leave Start Strong!” The “Finish Strong” refers to the end of 2020 and the “Start Strong” Greene County each morning to work in referred to the start of 2021. Despite surrounding counties. Retaining our tal-

the many challenges of COVID and the impact on our programming in 2020, we built a positive momentum to carry us into 2021.

In May, we decided with some angst and trepidation to host the 26th Annual Iris Festival. It was the first major community event in the region. It was a tremendous success and launched us to a great year in 2021.

We carried the momentum into 2022 and are very excited about what lies ahead. The economy continues to be strong despite recent global events and we have many jobs in all sectors that continue to need to be filled. Our community survived the loss of Philips and tobacco to our economy plus the “Great Recession.” We now can add the global pandemic to our list.

The Greene County Partnership will continue to provide programming to assist our small businesses. We will continue to work to provide entertainment opportunities such as the Iris Festival, Wings and Wheels and the NCJAA DIII World Series Memorial Day weekend, as well as new events in 2022.

We will continue to work with other organizations that make us a more viable community. Collaborating with other organizations to assist in their sustainability and growth is a part of our strategic plan.

We capitalized on the success of summer to enhance our Shop Small event that had a great opening with the “I DIG Greeneville” Depot Street project launch.

Recognizing an impact to those business on Depot Street as well as those impacted by all the road improvements, the Greene

County Partnership Foundation was able to extend the Small Business Grant to those impacted by this inconvenience and disruption.

Again, we received anonymous donations to support the expansion of the program. We have since modified the “I Dig Greeneville” campaign from being just a Depot Street marketing campaign to “I Dig Greene County!” Recently during our visit to see our elected officials in Nashville, these buttons were distributed with a very positive reception.

Greeneville/Greene County also recently hosted the state “Keep Tennessee Beautiful” state-wide launch. This honor is a result of the leadership of Jennifer Wilder and her efforts with Keep Greene Beautiful. We will continue to promote all of our programing and work to modify as we adjust to our new norm.

Lastly, we are diligently working to align better with our state agencies, increase our engagement with all our representatives (state and federal) and to build a system for industry recruitment. As mentioned, we recently made the trip to Nashville to promote Greene County and request for funding. We are fighting for every dollar to enhance our community in all areas.

We specifically have been working on Greene Valley, a new TCAT facility and tourism funding. We continue to work with state and local officials to develop the best plan that we all will be comfortable with and proud of. Building a TCAT facility in Greene County will allow our citizens to gain additional skill certifications without having to commute to SEE PARTNERSHIP ON PAGE 7F

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Greeneville Light And Power System Is Ready To Take On The Future but I believe a decision of similar significance was eventy-seven years made by the Greeneville ago on March 30, Energy Authority (GEA) the Greeneville board on December 27, Board of Mayor and 2021. That was when the Alderman agreed to purGEA board approved a chase East Tennessee Light plan to begin offering and Power, which was the broadband services to the beginning of the Greeneville central portion of Greene Light and Power System.

County roughly bounded Although we continue to by the city limits of Greendo business as the Greeneville. eville Light and Power SysWe hope to be providing tem, we officially became broadband services in this the Greeneville Energy area by the end of 2023, Authority on July 1, 2019. and we will be pursuing Many things have trans- grants and evaluating the pired over these 77 years, possibility of expanding

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beyond this area as time progresses.

If that was all that we had going, it would probably be enough, but there is much more.

In June of 2021, GEA entered into Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Silicon Ranch to generate solar energy in Greene County that will serve GEA customers. This generation should come on line before the end of 2022. That will mark the first time in our history that any portion of our energy will be supplied by an entity other than

Disabilities) to redevelop the former Greene Valley Campus.

Increased funding for tourism would allow Greene County to develop our outdoor recreation economy that has not been developed, as well as improve upon our historic tourism base. Outdoor tourism/ recreation is an untapped revenue source

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Morristown and/or Elizabethton. Additionally, we are working with DIDD (TN Depart of Intellectual & Developmental

TVA. We continue improving our electric system through ongoing capital projects.

Some of the key projects in the coming year will be the completion of the rebuild of our Mohawk substation, the construction of our new Chuckey Highway substation and the rebuilding of distribution lines along Chuckey Pike and Kingsport Highway. These projects will enable GEA to continue to provide the high degree of reliability that our custom-

ers have come to expect.

Finally, the Town of Greeneville has expressed an interest in purchasing the GEA building on College Street. Although this building has served our needs for many years, we will be evaluating the possibility of relocating these personnel to our operations facility on 11E as part of the big picture of beginning to offer broadband services and addressing the needs of our operations assets and personnel.

I recently read a quote that said, “if you are not

for our Greene County.

From my perspective, the future is bright. Did we encounter some bumps and roadblocks due to COVID? Absolutely! Yet, we were able to take make the best out of a bad situation. We are a strong community comprised of amazing talent and compassionate people. We are surrounded by

changing, you are falling behind.” You can be comforted in knowing that we are not falling behind.

The employees of Greeneville Light and Power are always up for a challenge, and we look forward to bringing the same level of service to our broadband offerings as we have with electric services for many years. We thank you for your support as we continue to serve you.

Chuck Bowlin is the president and CEO of Greeneville Light and Power System.

majestic mountains and beautiful rivers and streams. From my perspective, we are poised to achieve the goals and dreams that we all want for our community and I look forward to that day soon.

Jeff Taylor is president and CEO of the Greene County Partnership.

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We are working hard for our The oldest sections of our discommunity. We realize that tribution system are downtown. inconvenience is frustrating, but The downtown restoration project with progress there must be some has provided a way for all of the inconvenience. utilities to be updated so that our Good things are coming to customers can receive a more effi- Greeneville! Thank you for your cient service that will take care of patience and we can’t wait to see our needs for many years to come. what is in store for us in the near We are also working hard to future. rehabilitate our entire sewer system.

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Greeneville City Schools Can Be Proud Of Challenging Year T

he past year has certainly been filled with unprecedented challenges, but Greeneville City Schools’ students and staff certainly have much to be proud of.

Chief among the accomplishments is that Greeneville City Schools earned Level 5 academic growth, the highest level of growth, as a district during a global pandemic.

Level 5 growth reflects that students showed significant growth above expectaSteve Starnes tions when compared with their peers as measured (TVAAS). Also, Greeneville by the Tennessee Valued High School ranked in the Added Assessment System top ten in the state in six

subject areas on End of Course (EOC) exams.

Additionally, Greeneville City Schools was ranked the fourth best public school district in Tennessee by the 2022 Niche Rankings. The district ranked the best school system in the Kingsport/First TN Region and ranked in the top 5% of school systems nationwide. Greeneville City Schools has been consistently ranked among the top five districts in the state by this organization.

Finder.com named Greeneville City Schools the top school district in America to purchase an affordable

home. Finder analyzed 13,506 school districts and filtered those rated an “A+” on Niche.com’s list of Best School Districts in America. Greeneville City Schools also ranked in the top 10 in the state in graduation rate.

Challenge oftentimes leads to innovation. One such innovation during the past year was that GCS partnered with Bristol City Schools to offer a fully online K-12 learning experience. TOPS @Greeneville opened in the fall of 2021 and provided students and parents, not only in Greeneville and Greene County

but across the state, an opportunity to participate in virtual learning. While virtual learning is not for every student and family, some students thrive in this environment.

Another new and exciting opportunity for students was the addition of the Tango Flight program at the Greene Technology Center (GTC). Tango Flight is a high school class which provides a college-level curriculum with practical, hands-on experience building an airplane. Students learn about aviation and aerospace engineering as they

work alongside seasoned aviation mentors. Students in the class may go on to pursue further education and careers in engineering, manufacturing, aviation mechanics, or as pilots.

GTC is the 11th school in the country and the first in the state of Tennessee to offer this exciting cutting-edge curriculum.

Greeneville City Schools is committed to providing opportunities for students to not only excel in academics, but also in the arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities. Excellence

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The Niswonger Foundation is partnered with our four middle schools to focus on literacy improvements through the Rural Life Grant and the Strong Start Network, and at the high school level, all four high schools are partnered with the Niswonger STEM Grant.

Save the Children partners with six of the seven elementary schools – Baileyton, Camp Creek, Chuckey, Doak, Mosheim and Nolachuckey – to provide both in-school and after school literacy supports. The LEAPS Grant allows for a before and after school program at McDonald Elementary School. The

Greene LEAF foundation works alongside the system to help secure additional funding for projects and programs that support our students and teachers.

When considering opportunities to succeed, the Greene County School System works to help not only prepare students for academic success, but also to provide programs which support students in other important areas for success. The Greene Reads Community Collaborative has goals to support students for kindergarten readiness and third grade success. Several community organizations have come alongside the collaborative to promote events and

activities that provide information and support to families for their child’s success.

The Save the Children Early Steps program works with families of students from 0-5 to provide resources, training, and support to help students enter school kindergarten ready.

Early Steps Coordinators and the Kindergarten Readiness Ambassador visit with families in their home and in centralized locations to meet parents where they are in supporting their children.

The Family Resource Center continues to partner with the Greene County Schools and other community organizations to

assess and meet the needs of students and families with the goal of helping to eliminate barriers to student success by providing direct services of basic needs and assisting in referral to local agencies.

Additional guidance counselors at the high school level to assist juniors and seniors with college and career planning have been made possible through a partnership with the Niswonger Foundation.

For more information about Greene County Schools, visit www. greenek12.org.

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System was named one of 68 Best for All Districts by the state Department of Education. This recognition is based on the system’s dedication to utilizing COVID-19 stimulus funding to drive student achievement and improve academic outcomes.

Greene County Schools is also a Level 5 Schools System based on Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) growth for the 2020-2021 academic year. Four schools were identified as Level 5 schools based on TVAAS growth from the 2021 state assessments – Doak Elementary School, Chuckey Doak Middle School, South Greene Middle School and South Greene High School.

We are proud of the work that is being done in our system to continue to address academic improvement and closing learning gaps.

Greene County School System continues to follow the motto – Guide, Cultivate, Succeed.

Work continues during the current school year to guide students in an effort to be successful academically and prepared for their future. Providing additional learning opportunities during before and after school tutoring and summer learning camps, ensuring all students in middle school and high school have opportunities to explore college and career possibilities, and working to continually improve daily instruction are just a few of the ways Greene County is working to guide students forward.

Strong partnerships continue to be cultivated in order to help meet the needs of the students in Greene County.

The Niswonger Foundation has partnered with our system through the Project On Track program to provide additional literacy tutors in kindergarten through fifth grade during after-school programming at McDonald and Mosheim Elementary Schools.

Four elementary schools have Tennessee All Corps tutoring before and after school. These schools are Baileyton, Camp Creek,

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in all Endeavors is the motto that frames this work. During the past year, Greeneville City Schools experienced success in these areas.

The GHS Pride of the Devils Band finished seventh in the Division II State Marching Competition, its highest finish to date.

The GHS Chorus had 19 upperclassmen eligible for the All-East Honor Choir including two alternates.

This is the highest number from any school in East Tennessee.

The GHS Boys Basketball team won the TSSAA Class AA Basketball State Championship. The GHS Wresting Team recently won the TSSAA Class A Traditional State Wrestling Championship. The GHS Boys and Girls Soccer teams were both TSSAA state semifinalists in their respective classes.

The GHS Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (AFJROTC) recently completed their annual inspection and earned an overall result of “Exceeds Standards.” This is the highest rating attainable.

Greeneville Middle School had two student artists whose work was accepted into the 16th Annual East TN Regional Student Art Exhibition at the Knoxville Museum of Art. The GMS Baseball team was a TMSAA state semifinalist.

These are a few of the outstanding performances by our GHS and GMS teams and does not begin to touch the numerous individual performances and accolades received by our students.

These are only a few highlights of the many ways that all Greeneville City Schools educators overcame the challenges to provide a high-quality educational experience for all students. I am extremely proud of each educator for their dedication and hard work during a year like no other we have experienced.

Steve Starnes is director of Greeneville City Schools.

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Discussing Walters State Community College education options for veterans are, standing, Jason Wilder, coordinator of veterans services at Walters State, and Tim Forte, regional director for the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services; with Gary Brewer, exercise science major and Tennessee National Guard member; Dr. Tony Miksa, president of the college; Elias Bond, a physical therapist assistant major and Army veteran; and Melvin Kast, a general studies major and a veteran of both the Army and the Air Force.

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Throughout the pandemic we have also Such successes during a pandemic are a provided non-credit workforce training to testament to the resilience, creativity and meet local employer needs. This past fall, resourcefulness of our students, faculover 200 students benefited from our ty and staff. They have adapted to new non-credit health care training, preparforms of learning, whether it’s all online ing individuals to work as phlebotomists, or a hybrid of online and face-to-face, certified medical assistants or dental and they have demonstrated that they

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can be as successful in this new learning environment.

While face-to-face learning and on-campus student engagement will always remain a priority as we move forward, I believe that the way we teach and support students has permanently changed. During registration, our students are choosing online classes in higher numbers than face-to-face classes.

Our employees are providing support both online and face-to-face, giving students even more options. And I don’t

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The good news that has surfaced in the midst of this pandemic is that we have developed new ways to meet the needs of our students and local business and industry. Furthermore, we now know our students are succeeding. This brings me great joy and tremendous hope for our future!

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Greene LEAF Supports Technology, Literacy, Arts

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reene LEAF, the Foundation for Greene County Schools, continued to support programs of the Greene County School System in 2021.

While efforts in 2020 helped the schools reach the

milestone of one device for each student in the system, work continues on upgrading outdated devices, providing support with Internet connectivity, as well as supporting literacy and arts education programs. Additional donations are currently being solicited from local businesses and individuals.

Anyone who wants to support the Greene County School System can support this campaign. While we are thrilled to have reached this milestone, there is much more to be done to give our students their best chance.

Funds from the Foundation not only support the Greene County Schools technology program, but also provide funding for the Magic Book Bus program and have worked over the past three years to provide

resources to music and band programs at every school in the system.

This was the first year the foundation was able to make teacher grants through the Clark Justis Teacher Appreciation Grant Fund. Three teachers received grants that provided additional resources for their classrooms.

Recipients included Michelle Phillips, librarian at South Greene Middle Schools, Donna Reed, special education teacher at West Greene High School and Pam Foister, art teacher at Chuckey-Doak Middle School.

Donations are welcome in all dollar amounts. The $25 gift is as valuable to fund the project as a larger contribution. Funds are still needed to improve connectivity and to repair and replace devices as they age out.

The Greene LEAF board of directors wishes to express its gratitude to everyone who supported the Greene County Schools in this year of endless challenges. This community responded to our needs with a great deal of generosity and compassion.

Since its inception, Greene LEAF has undertaken a fundraising drive, provided hundreds of computers and tablets for schools each year, supported a variety of initiatives focused on literacy and coordinated grant funding to support music and band programs in every school.

The founding members of Greene LEAF were concerned citizens who came together to form a nonprofit organization. The purpose of the organization is to assist

the Greene County School System’s teachers, staff and students with projects and needs above and beyond what tax revenues can provide. The Greene LEAF board has set out three primary goals for the next three years – supporting literacy programs, providing support to increase student access to technology in and out of the classroom, and supporting arts education The Greene County School System is one of the most resource-challenged school systems in the State of Tennessee, serving students from the region’s neediest families. Of the students served, 75.4 percent qualify for the free/reduced school lunch program. Additionally, 20.8 percent of students are classified as being from households below the pover-

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Greene LEAF is a nonprofit organization developed by community leaders to bridge the gap of funding for materials and programming not supplied by local government. The organization’s mission is to serve as an advocate for creating a premier educational environment for the students of Greene County through raising funds for literacy programs and technology initiatives.

For more information or to find out how to support the Greene LEAF and the Greene County Schools, contact Suzanne Richey, executive director of Greene LEAF, at director@greeneleaf.org or visit www.greeneleaf.org.

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GCSEF Celebrates 25 Years Supporting Greeneville City Schools tury this group has had many milestones and successes, n September of 1996 all supporting the vision and Mrs. Kathryn Leonmission of Greeneville City ard, Greeneville City Schools.

Schools Board of EduIn 2000, GCSEF began the cation chair, and Dr. Ernest Character Education Awards Martin, director of schools, to complement Character spearheaded a movement to Counts programing of GCS. establish the Greeneville City Through this program, Schools Education Founstudents from each school dation, whose focus would are selected by their peers or be to serve and support the teachers and recognized for continuance of the “tradition exemplifying good character. of excellence” within GreenBeginning in 2002, eville City Schools.

GCSEF saw a need to supThis year Greeneville City port innovative initiatives Schools Education Foundathrough teacher grants. We tion is celebrating its 25th developed SEED Grants year of service to Greeneville and Focus Grants. Between City Schools. Our motto is these two programs GCSEF going “beyond the basics” has funded over $130,000 for Greeneville City Schools, of direct teacher requests. and that sentiment has been In 2006, GCSEF launched embedded in this group since the Daddy Daughter Dance its founding. as a joint venture with Over the last quarter cenGSIA. The event has be-

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come a local tradition and has provided over $45,000 of scholarship funds to GHS students. The dance will be held on April 9 this year at Hal Henard Gymnasium.

Tickets will be available at the NPAC box office beginning March 28. We hope families will return this year and continue to grow this sweet tradition.

In 2011 GCSEF hosted the inaugural CORE Champions Event. Each class of CORE Champions consist of an Outstanding Young Alumni, Distinguished Alumni, Distinguished Servant, and an Outstanding Patron. Public nominations are sought from the community and selected by a committee. These individuals excel in their vocations and are making a difference in their communities.

GCSEF hosted the Inaugural Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in 2015. This event has grown each year and we had 575 participants in 2021.

A huge part of this event is the school participation challenge. Eastview broke a record last year and had over 24% participation.

GCSEF began public recognition of GHS Over 30 ACT students in 2018.

Of all the programs and events GCSEF has funded in the last 25 years we have had one area of high concentration — technology. From Enterprise Network through Reach4IT, each capital campaign was focused on technology funds. Through those campaigns, GCSEF has invested over $1.4 million in technology.

In 1996 technology was groundbreaking in educa-

tion, and Greeneville City Schools led the way. Dr. Martin and Mrs. Leonard had a clear vision that set Greeneville City Schools apart from their peers. With the culmination of Reach4IT, GCSEF has also been essential in making that vision a reality.

GCSEF received a note of appreciation from a third grader at Tusculum View. It reads: “The new computers are great, and they help me learn. If something is too hard, the computer makes it easier. If something is too easy, the computer gives me things that are harder to do so I can learn more.”

The student was Marhall Harbison, a third grader in 1997.

Its almost like GCSEF has come full circle. Enterprise

Network placed computers in every classroom and Reach4IT helped provide laptops for every student.

As GCSEF enters the next 25 years, current leadership will begin to explore options for the next phases of GCSEF. Though predecessors set the bar high, one constant throughout our history has been exceptional leadership. This board is, and has always been, filled with highly capable individuals that care for their community and deeply value public education. GCSEF is still guided by the same devotion to public education and desire to go beyond excellent to exceptional.

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Tusculum University launched a voter registration campaign on National Voter Registration Day in 2021. From left, Estefania Juarez, Ben Gall and Aaron Phillips chat about the importance of voting with Steveland Anderson, multicultural retention coach, and Mary Cooper, sponsor of TU’s Center for Civic Advancement. The three seated students are Bonner Student Leaders.

Tusculum University Values Its Role In The Community ly. After so many events had been canceled, it was especially nice to experience the vibrancy of the crowds. We left knowing we have moved to a special place. Now we cannot wait for our first Old Oak Festival.

It has been a privilege to serve as a member of the Greene County Partnership’s board of directors and to become a member of the Greeneville Noon Rotary Club. I was impressed with Greene County and its history when Dr. Scott Hummel I moved here, and these or the two years opportunities to serve I have lived in have given me greater Greeneville, much understanding of the comof my perspective munity’s strengths. It has of the region and Tusculum also reinforced to me that University has come from Tusculum plays a vital role behind a face covering. in enhancing the quality of As COVID-19 wanes and life in Greene County. masks have come down, I As the president of Tusam finally seeing the area culum, I am also pleased return to normalcy. when the community visits I cherish the opportuniour campus and witnesses ty to spend more time in the caliber of our faculty, the community and build staff and students. Tuscuadditional personal and lum took great pride during professional relationships. the summer in hosting “A I have been proud that History of Greene County in Tusculum University found Six Objects,” which enabled creative ways to remain en- the community to reflect on gaged with the community its wonderful heritage and through education, service, interact with our exceptionathletics and the arts. al history faculty.

Between COVID variants It was terrific to see and surges, my wife Starr thousands of communiand I were thrilled to attend ty members worship on the Iris Festival in May and campus during the Mercy enjoyed ourselves immense- Me Concert. I was honored

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to throw out the first pitch for the inaugural season of the Greeneville Flyboys in Pioneer Park. There is no better way to spend a summer afternoon in Greeneville than enjoying a hot dog with friends at a Flyboys game in the best stadium in the league.

Congratulations to the Flyboys on winning the Appalachian League title in 2021!

Our arts programs remain one of our greatest contributions to the community. We are thrilled when community members join us for our theater productions and art exhibits. Even in the midst of COVID, the show went on. I have been impressed with the quality of the arts programs and the talent at Tusculum and in Greene County. Your donations help ensure we can continue to enrich personal lives with these outstanding programs.

I am especially thankful for the many churches in Greene County who have stepped forward to minister to our students. During Pioneer WOW (Welcome Orientation Week), nine churches greeted our new students with a lunch and helped them move in. Even more churches have “adopted” our athletic teams, inviting them to church, attending their games and

investing in their lives.

Tusculum, with the help of our churches, is committed to providing a caring Christian environment for our students.

This month, we are excited to launch the Greene County President’s Advisory Council. I look forward to sharing our many initiatives on campus and the direction we are heading as a university. But most importantly, I am interested in hearing the council’s feedback about workforce needs and preparing career-ready professionals.

I am proud to be president of Tusculum University. In 2021, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges reaffirmed our accreditation. Our dedicated faculty and staff continue to provide an outstanding education.

Greene County residents and employees can be confident they will receive an exceptional education at Tusculum, and we welcome and invite you to enroll at the university. Those who choose us for associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees will benefit from smaller class sizes and professors who are committed to working one-on-one with students to attain optimal results. We consider this personal attention to

Dr. Scott Hummel is president of Tusculum University.

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Plenty Of History To Experience In Greene County

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istory, both hidden by nature and highly visible, is alive to explore in Greene County.

The county’s wooded trails, historic buildings and parks all have compelling tales to tell for local adventurers.

With spring blooming, it’s time to get out and discover the county’s rich historical heritage, said Shawn Gillette, chief of interpretation and education at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site.

“We have people who have lived and worked here all their lives and never took the time to visit them,” Gillette said.

With gas prices soaring and some travel still impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Gillette urged Greene Countians to take a “staycation in history.”

There is much to see.

Many sites have hidden backstories attached to them that should keep history sleuths busy.

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For instance, David Crockett Birthplace Park once had a hotel on the property.

Remnants can still be found.

“You have the big places, but also the

lesser known stories, too,” Gillette said.

The large expanse of Cherokee National Forest in Greene County includes hiking trails through lush wooded areas and other varied landscapes. Remnants of settlers’ cabins remain.

“They have just got this vast wilderness of untapped beauty, but in that forest are

historic sites,” Gillette said.

“A lot of these local (historical marker) signs people drive by and they don’t even see them,” Gillette said.

There are many sites to remind visitors of Greene County’s role in the years leading up to and during the Civil War. The three stars on the Tennessee flag

represent the state’s western, middle and eastern section. Northeastern Tennessee had strong Unionist and abolitionist sympathies.

“A lot of people here did not support slavery,” Gillette said.

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David Crockett Birthplace State Park in Limestone.

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There’s the story of the State of Franklin, a sovereign state that existed between 1785 and 1788 with Greeneville as its capital.

“To me, the two areas that really are missed are the (Crockett) state park and

the national forest. There’s hidden history,” Gillette said. “It’s not just hit-you-in-theface history, it’s the little subtle things.”

Of course, there are the various National Park Service sites connected to Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the United States, who made Greeneville his home.

“If you want history in Greeneville, there no shortage of it. Greeneville is replete with historic sites, but if you want history off the

beaten track, there’s no shortage of that,” Gillette said.

Some sites to visit include: • The Andrew Johnson Homestead, Andrew Johnson National Cemetery and other sites connected to the former president.

• The Dickson-Williams Mansion, at 108 N. Irish Street in Greeneville, one of more than 11 Civil War sites in Greene County.

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• State of Franklin log cabin replica of capitol building on North College Street.

• Cherokee National Forest, managed by the USDA Forest Service.

• David Crockett Birthplace State Park, in Limestone.

• Tusculum University and the Doak House Museum, in Tusculum

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