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I’m Honored To Be The 17th Annual’s Grand Marshal

Front row (l-r): Alexis Ann 2020 Grand Marshal, Rob Valenti 2018 Grand Marshal, Board members: Christine Cooney, Liz Ryan, Maggie Henerson, Laura Capshaw. Back row (l-r): Fritz Hilbert 2019 Grand Marshal, Board Members: Neil Ryan, Jeff Bresnahan, Leo Roche, Paul Read, Frank Del Campo, Rich Strickley, Tom Taber, James O’Grady, Kevin Power.

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1. If You’re Enough Lucky To Be Irish... You’re Lucky Enough! 2. May You Live As Long As You Want, And Never Want As Long As You Live. 3. May You Be At The Gates Of Heaven An Hour Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead! 4. May You Have The Hindsight To Know Where You’ve Been, The Foresight To Know Where You Are Going. And The Insight To Know When You Have Gone Too Far. 5. May The Enemies Of Ireland Never Meet A Friend. 6. May You Live To Be 100 Years, With One Extra Year To Repent. 7. A Good Laugh And A Long Sleep Are The Two Best Cures. 8. Here’s To Eyes In Your Heads And None In Your Spuds. 9. There Is No Such Thing As Bad Publicity Except Your Own Obituary.

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Groton Police and Officials Share Info on COVID-19

Groton City and Town Councilors and Police Department members share important news with local residents at the Bill Memorial Library’s Common Grounds Community Café. (l-r) Groton City Police Lieutenant Jason Brucker, Chief Michael Spellman, Captain Eric Jenkins; City of Groton Mayor Keith Hedrick; Bill Memorial Library Director Wendy Connal; Town of Groton Councilman Conrad F. Heede. by Anna Trusky

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n Saturday, February 29 from 9:00 till 11:00, the Bill Memorial Library and City of Groton Police Department held a Common Ground Community Café to bring residents together with police to share information that af-

fects the community. City of Groton Police Chief Michael Spellman, along with other members of Police Department and Mayor Keith Hedrick, spoke with a group of residents as they enjoyed coffee and baked goods at the library next to the Fort Griswold Monument.

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Angela (Miceli) Smith, 80, of Watch Hill Road, Westerly, RI, beloved wife of the late Arthur J. Smith passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The fun-loving Sicilian known for her colorful wardrobe full of sequins, feathers and furs, was always the life of the party… first on the dance floor and last to leave.

Chief Spellman started by focusing on a topic that’s on everyone’s minds these days: the coronavirus, properly called COVID-19, a more serious strain of the “common cold” virus that is spreading globally. “It’s important to get the educational component to everyone

so they know what to do,” Chief Spellman said. “The first thing is to wash your hands frequently and avoid shaking hands with people. We’re working with the Ledge Light Health District and the governor’s office to put up information. We also have an internal plan to protect our first responders so they don’t get sick.” While COVID-19 is definitely a local concern—cases have been confirmed in New York and Rhode Island and the virus will inevitably spread—don’t underestimate the more common influenza, Chief Spellman stressed. “Get your flu shot, use hand sanitizer, wash your hands frequently, avoid putting hands to nose and mouth, and take all the necessary precautions,” he advised. “The flu is a greater threat to public health.” Among the other issues Chief Spellman discussed were local thefts. “We’re not New York City but we’re not Mayberry either,” he pointed out. “I love the fact that people in Groton feel safe enough to leave their cars and

doors unlocked but please don’t do it. Lock your doors and protect your key fobs!” Also, beware people coming to the door to offer to mow the lawn and perform other chores. There have been situations where people have walked into trusting residents’ houses and stolen items. “Situational awareness is important in protecting yourself and your property,” stressed City of Groton Mayor Keith Hedrick. Groton City Police Captain Eric Jenkins explained how the department’s new body cams work. He and Chief Spellman also discussed the department’s efforts to assist members of the community who are on the autism spectrum, to deal with the opioid epidemic, and to help the elderly avoid becoming victims of email and postal mail scams. If you’d like to discuss these or any other concerns with the City of Groton Police Department, please call 860.445.2451.

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he Virginia Class fast-attack submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788), commanded by Capt. Jason Geddes, returned to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton on Thursday, February 20. During the course of sailing approximately 39,000 nautical miles, the crew of Colorado executed the chief of naval operation’s maritime strategy in supporting national security interests and maritime security operations. Accomplishments of the crew include five officers and 21 enlisted crew who earned their qualifications in submarine warfare. (left) Justin Wright, ETRC, his wife Ashley Wright with Kadence and Carter. “Justin and I have been married almost 13 years after being high school sweetharts. We have 2 kids, Kadence and Carter. This is Justin’s 3rd boat in the Navy, and we’ve lost count of the number of deployments.” - says Ashley.


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Army veteran David Harrison offers help to elderly veterans and other adults in New London county through his Right at Home business.

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by Anna Trusky any veterans and other adults in our community who are elderly or living with a disability need help with daily activities. Luckily for them, David Harrison recently expanded his Right at Home business to Southeastern Connecticut. With franchises across the United States, Right at Home provides in-home companionship and personal care and assistance to seniors and adults with disabilities who wish to continue living independently. David is based in Old Saybrook and provides services from Clinton east along the shoreline to the Rhode Island border, as far west as East Hampton, and north of Norwich. “Our services are all nonmedical,” David explained. “We help clients who are bed-bound with personal hygiene, those who need

to be turned in bed to avoid bedsores, people who can’t stand or walk on their own and need to be transferred from wheelchairs. We help with showers, baths, meal preparation. We do light housework, grocery shopping, and take people to doctors’ appointments.” Right at Home also provides companionship. Of ten what people need most of all is simply someone to talk and spend time with. Because the services are nonmedical, caregivers do not require special certifications, although Right at Home hires many Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). A vet e r a n of t he A r my Re s er ve s a nd g r a d u at e of G oodw i n Col lege nur si ng school, David recognizes the need for in-home help for those who have served; he also hires

veterans to work as aides. “Veterans come to us through local VA hospitals, in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts,” David explained. “We have gotten very positive feedback. One client was notorious for calling the VA to complain about caregivers. After about a month of working with us they called hospital to say how pleased they were with our service.” Indeed, the caregivers who work for David receive high marks on surveys for the quality of services they provide. “Clients say our staff is very nice, accommodating, and understanding,” he said. “We consistently score a 10.” To get in touch with David, call 860.339.5299, send an email to info@ saybrookhomecare.com or visit www.saybrookhomecare.com.

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Awards $7500 Grant to Work Vessels for Vets, Inc.

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merica’s military are trained to use the latest in technology to execute their mission,” says John Niekrash, founder and President of Work Vessels for Vets, a Mystic-based charity that awards equipment to injured veterans who are starting a business. “When they turn in their uniforms, many former warriors” look to translate their training to start high-tech civilian businesses. Lately, we have been receiving applications for top of the line computer equipment for injured veterans who are opening cyber security businesses; or for drones to do surveillance for clients; even for virtual reality equipment for healthcare training programs,” said Cathy Cook, Executive Director of the charity. “That’s why we were th rilled when Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation came forward with a grant of $7500 to underwrite our new Work Vessels for Vets Program for Veteran-Owned Technology Businesses.” US Navy veteran Carla Bond of Maryland is the first recipient of technology equipment from this program. While in the Navy she became a Lead Instructor

and ultimately led Navy qualification training for certification of new Corpsman. She currently serves as a volunteer EMT and a Maryland Emergency Management Agency Instructor. Carla has created a unique virtual reality training program to recertify healthcare and first responder personnel for their annual CPR

training. “With only 5% of people in the US being trained in CPR, and according AHA statistics suddencardiac arrest kills 1 person every 2 mins there is a definite need for people to be trained in CPR. The traditional classroom methods of learning are not appealing to the millennial consumer and it has a very low student rate. With the proven benefits of learning using VR technology,” says Bond, “I feel I will surpass my competition.” “A signif icant number of employees at Dominion Energy’s Millstone Power Station are veterans who have now formed a veterans employee resource group to support one another in their post-military careers,” of f e r e d N a n c y B u l k e l e y, Senior Community Affairs Representative for Dominion Energy. Work Vessels for Vets is a unique national charity. No other nonprofit is solely dedicated to equipping a veteran-owned start up business. Since 2008, the awards have ranged from commercial fishing boats to farm tractors, skid loaders, hay balers,

trucks, trailers, UTVs, blueberry bushes, and even a therapy horse! More than 2000 veterans across all 50 states have received equipment valued at over $3 million from this group of volunteers from southeastern Connecticut. A recent survey of WVFV awardees revealed that more than $10 Million in economic activity per year is being generated by the hundreds of new veteran-owned

businesses who have created over 1000 new jobs. Through this journey Work Vessels for Vets has remained a small but mighty, all-volunteer organization, maintaining an administrative overhead under 1%! Information, success stories and veteran applications are found on the website, www.WVFV.org

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he Society of the Founders of Norwich, owners and operators of the Leffingwell House Museum in Norwich, would like to extend a public invitation to all lovers of history, historic house museums, and local heritage of Norwich – are you interested in becoming more involved with your community? Do you love meeting new people? We’d like to invite you to meet the Board of Managers and fellow volunteers at the Leffingwell House Museum to learn more information about becoming a volunteer museum docent on March 14 at 11:00 am! Please call Dayne Rugh at 860.449.3430 or email info@leffingwellhousemuseum.org to register or for more information.


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Sun Shines On Mystic Aquariums’ Seal Splash Fundraiser photo by: Seth Bendfeldt

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Mystic Aquarium’s 7th Annual Seal Splash is a winter arctic plunge to raise awareness and money for the organization’s Animal Rescue Program. Hundreds of people have made a splash by making a donation, taking the plunge or cheering on friends and family at the event.

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hen Catherine Foley marches through the city at the head of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 15, marching with her, in a sense, will be her four Irish-born grandparents, and all her Irish ancestors from the counties of Galway, Roscommonn, Kilkenny. You won’t see them, of course, but you just might see members of the Rotary Club of New London. For the first time in anyone’s memory and maybe the first time in the club’s 103 year history, Rotarians will be marching to recognize one of their own, Past President Foley. The parade steps off from the Bank Street Connector at 1 pm near Pearl. It proceeds to State Street past city hall and ends at Washington Street. Past Rotary club president Victoria Mueller who organized the show of support, said it was important to show up for Catherine because she has been a tireless worker for Rotary and in many groups that serve the city and its people. “We wanted to recognize the accomplishments of this

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s ar M eF nd ole y , 2020 G ra great Rotarian who has given so much to our club and to the city as a whole,” she said. Barbara J. Neff, who organizes the annual observance sounded a similar note. “ O u r St . Pa t r ick’s D ay Committee is thrilled to have Catherine as the 2020 Grand Marshal,” Barbara said. “We selected her, not only because of her strong Irish heritage, but in recognition of all the time she gives back to the community.” And she gives back plenty. A commissioned lay minister and certified spiritual director and

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n September of 1781, the British stormed Fort Trumbull. On Saturday, April 4, 2020, a very different group of people will descend on Fort Trumbull State Park. Members of the Civil War Trust are soliciting other history buffs, preservationists, community volunteers, and Coast Guard Cadets to join together to help clean and restore Fort Trumbull, one of Connecticut’s important historical sites. Participants are asked to bring work gloves. Supplies and snacks will be provided by the Friends of Fort Trumbull. In addition, a Civil War Trust t-shirt and patch will be given to each participant. This event will take place rain or shine. To learn more about the Friends of Fort Trumbull go to www.fortfriends.org. Come to make a difference and to show your support for this worthy endeavor.

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This Civil War Park Day, on April 4, will be held from 8:30 am to 3 pm at Fort Trumbull, 90 Walbach Street, New London. Phone: 860.444.7591. The public is invited to join in this event, with all volunteers meeting at the Visitor’s Center Lobby at 8:30 am to register and to be assigned to a project by the park staff.

Rob Valenti, President/General Manager of the Valenti Family of Dealerships, were among the over 65 hale and hardy participants. ‘Splashers’ included staff, volunteers, program First Responders and more. Mystic Aquarium’s dedicated Animal Rescue Team provides specialized and compassionate care for the rehabilitation of stranded and rescued animals with the goal of releasing them back into their natural habitat. Since 1975, Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program has been rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing sick, injured and stranded marine animals along 1,000 miles of coastline throughout Connecticut, Rhode Island and Fishers Island, New York.

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fter reaching and exceeding their $25,000 individual challenge goals, Rodney Butler and Rob Valenti joined a large contingent of Mystic Aquarium supporters who plunged into the surf at Eastern Point Beach in Groton this afternoon for the seventh annual Seal Splash in support of the Aquarium’s Animal Rescue program. With several days still left to fundraise, the event has raised nearly $70,000 for Mystic Aquarium’s mission programs including its Animal Rescue Program - a new record for the event. With an air temperature of 42 degrees and the water at a chilly 29 degrees, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Rodney Butler, and

yoga instructor, Catherine’s deepest passion is living out the Celtic spirituality of her roots – to find the sacred in the everyday. Her greatest pride and joy are her beautiful (inside and out) daughters, Corinne and Kate Wargo. In addition to her long history with the Rotary Club of New London, where she has received the Paul Harris Distinguished Service and Carl Weiss awards, she has been an assistant governor, conference chair and visioning chair of Rotary District 7980. C at he r i ne i s a fou nd er of the New London Parks Conser vancy, a fou ndi ng member of the Community Fo u n d a t i o n o f E a s t e r n Con ne c t icut’s S outhe a st Women and Gi rl s Fu nd a nd past-secret a r y of t he New London Beautification Committee, Ethics Commission, Democrat ic Town Committee and the New London Rotary Foundation. She currently serves as secretary of City Center District Com m i s s i on a n d o n t h e Salvation Army advisory board and the Soft Landing board of directors.


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Y Fundraiser Kicks Off With Two Inspirational, Personal Stories

(l) Holly Norton got herself – and her children – out of a difficult domestic situation. Suddenly a single mom of two on a nonprofit salary, she was in danger of losing her Y membership. She applied for the YCares scholarship program and was accepted. That allowed her two young children to continue to stay active and social at their local branch. (r) Michaela Jacobs was using the Y to recover from recent surgeries when her insurance company pulled the plug on covering her Y membership. Michaela applied for – and received – a much-needed scholarship from the YCares program that allowed her to continue her recovery. story & photos by Kris Gove ou go to the Y, right? Blast your quads. Buff your biceps. Spin yourself silly? Yessir. It seems like the YMCA has always been there and it seems like you’ve been going forever. But what if you couldn’t go? What if that monthly fee was just too much? What if you fell on hard times? What then? The good news is there’s a safety net for those in need. On a clear Thursday morning in February, the Ocean House in Westerly hosted the annual kickoff to the YMCA’s annual fundraising campaign to help support scholarships of all kinds, whether it’s as simple as a membership card, or a ticket to summer camp. According to organizer Stacey Jackson, the Director of Annual Giving at the Ocean Community YMCA in Westerly, the Y provides some 3,500 scholarships annually, which covers about a third of all campers, and represents about $500,000 in funds raised. Stacey hosted two of the Y’s scholarship recipients, Michaela Jacobs and Holly Norton, who got to tell their story of how the Y helped them at the annual breakfast. “I started coming to the Arcadia Branch to improve my health,” said Michaela. “I had two surgeries that made movement very difficult, but I was determined to work out and get healthy.” Michaela went on to say that her health insurance company stopped covering her annual membership fees, which meant she would have had to stop going. However, Jacobs said she applied for – and received – the financial aid she needed. “I’ve lost over 50 pounds and the joint pain I had previously struggled with has disappeared and it’s all because of the Y,” she said. “Thank you all for volunteering to raise money for this program,” she said. “It really has changed

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n Saturday, February 29, Olde Mistick Village celebrated its 17th Annual Cabin Fever Festival and Charity Chowder Cook-Off. Over a dozen local restaurants served up their signature chowder and the people got to choose the winner!

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Avery, Mckenzie and Shirley Mitchell warm up with some fire and resting at the Olde Mistick Chowder Festival.

Resting after testing all of the chowders are Mike Yackel, and Kate, Dale, Marcie Molzan and their dog, Moose.


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March 15. Kalie Shorr burst onto the Nashville music scene in 2016 with her self-penned hit Fight Like A Girl. The Portland, Maine singer-songwriter became a Sirius XM “Highway Find” and was spotlighted by Spotify, Apple Music, CMT, Radio Disney Country, Taste of Country, and even Billboard magazine. In 2017, Kalie released her Slingshot EP to positive reviews and was named “New Artist You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone, “The New Nashville” by Teen Vogue, and one of “2017’s Hottest Artists Under 25” by Taste of Country. Kalie’s first-ever full-length album Open Book releases on September 27th with Rolling Stone saying “[Open Book] showcases the alchemy that Shorr concocts…which manage[s] to conjure both Shania Twain, Red-era Taylor Swift, Dashboard Confessional, and Alanis Morissette all at once.”

This Civil War Park Day, on April 4, will be held from 8:30 am to 3 pm at Fort Trumbull, 90 Walbach Street, New London. Phone: 860.444.7591. The public is invited to join in this event, with all volunteers meeting at the Visitor’s Center Lobby at 8:30 am to register and to be assigned to a project by the park staff.

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(l-r) This wonderful tribute to the master brings together world-renowned artists: Ida Kavafian, Steven Tenenbom, Peter Wiley, Timothy Cobb, David Shifrin, and more.

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rammy-winning classical guitarist Jason Vieaux makes his debut as soloist with the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 pm at the Garde Arts Center (325 State Street). Jason will perform J. Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez under the direction of music director and conductor Toshiyuki Shimada. This program, entitled Spring Strings, also includes Elgar’s joyful concert overture In the South, Op. 50 “Alassio” and Brahms’ jubilant Symphony No. 2. Concierto de Aranjuez was one of Joaquín Rodrigo’s first compositions and immediately established him as one of the most significant Spanish composers of the twentieth century. For more information, visit www.jasonvieaux.com.

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Violin, Viola and Cello, Op. 8, and Septet in E-flat, Op. 20. As the 43rd season of Essex Winter Series comes to an end, the organization has been graced with an opportunity to offer one additional concert this year, The Carnival of the Animals, at the John Winthrop Middle School on April 26. Under the direction of James Sinclair, Orchestra New England performs this timeless and joyous piece with narration of Ogden Nash’s witty verses by Jacqueline Hubbard, Exe c ut ive D i r e c t or of t he Ivoryton Playhouse. Through

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Dog Raises Neighbor's Hackles DEAR PAWS: My neighbor's dog routinely gets out of their house and runs around in our yard. He is a huge mixedbreed who looks kind of like a pit bull. He hasn't acted aggressively, though. That's one issue, but my other problem is that we are adopting a puppy from the shelter soon. Does the neighbor's dog present a danger to my puppy? -Claire T. in Columbus, Ohio DE A R C L A I R E: Ye a r s ago, my neighbors had a black Lab, Terr y, who was g reat friends with my hound dog mix,

Pharaoh. Terry was allowed to roam as he pleased, and his favorite thing was to lift the latch on my backyard gate and let Pharaoh out so they could ramble the streets together. I loved that they were friends, but I didn't like having to go and find them constantly. Roaming dogs are always a reason for concern, even if they seem friendly. If you and your neighbors are on good terms, talk to them and ask if there is a solution to their dog wandering into your yard. You'll probably need to put up stronger fencing, unless the

fence is on their side -- and that enters the whole realm of property lines and who fixes what. It's up to you whether you want to let them know you're getting a puppy. If you're on good terms, and they're willing to work with you to fix the issue with their dog, you can suggest introducing the dogs to each other after your new puppy has had his shots. This should be done with both you and your neighbor present, and with both dogs on a leash, just in case one of the dogs becomes aggressive.

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tos with her parents and her counselor. “I have a private Instagram for my shrink and he loves it!” Kerry explained. “It’s not great when I get parenting feedback, incidentally, based on something he heard me [say] in the background of the video.” Next up for Kerry career-wise is the upcoming series “Little Fires Everywhere,” opposite Reese Witherspoon and Joshua Jackson. It’s based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Celeste Ng and will premiere Wednesday, March 18, on Hulu.

residentHoroscope A R I E S ( M a r c h 21 t o April 19) There could be some negative reaction to your tough stance when making a recent decision. But overall, your efforts result in well-earned recognition and all that can follow from that. TAU RU S (A p r i l 2 0 t o May 20) Your financial situation seems confusing, even for the fiscally savvy Bovine. Maybe it's the conflicting advice you're getting. Check it out before things get too tangled to unknot. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A relaxed attitude goes a long way in helping you deal with any of life's irritants that might be popping up this week. You're also a reassuring role model for others in the same situation. CA N C E R (J u n e 21 t o July 22) Your aspect favors creativity, which should persuade you to work on your artistic projects. If time is a problem, prioritize your commitments so that your work isn't compromised. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Scrutinize all the job offers that

interest you. Most are honest and worth considering. But a few might not be completely forthcoming about what the job is and what the salary and benefits are. V I RG O (Au g u s t 2 3 t o September 22) An unexpected snafu could delay the completion of a project you're eager to finish. Find out what's causing it, fix it, and if you need help, don't be shy about asking for it. Good luck. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) An idea that could be helpful to you comes from an unlikely source. Listen to it. Discuss it. If necessary, adjust it. If it looks as if it might work out quite well, go ahead and use it. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Be careful about allowing someone to share a very personal secret with you. This could cause problems down the line with others who are involved in that person's private life. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A cooling down of a relationship could be the result of neglect, unintended or

not. To save it from icing over, you need to warm it up with a large dose of hot Sagittarius passion. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) This is a good time to get involved with a number of family matters that involve money and other issues that might jeopardize the closeness between and among family members. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Cheer up. That difficult person who appears to be deliberately stalling your project might just need to be reassured of the value she or he brings to it. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Good news! Expect to feel re-energized now that you've gone through that stressful energy-depleting period involving a lot of changes. Now, go out there and show them what you can do. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a warm, giving nature that inspires many to follow your example.


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Foxwoods Presented A Check For $20,000 To HuskyTHON 2020

(l-r) Emma Kryzanski, Executive Director, HuskyTHON 2020, Ryan Leahy, Vice President of Finance, HuskyTHON 2020, Jim Shmerling, President and CEO, Connecticut Children’s, Robert Hayward, Director of Marketing, Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, Adam Jalbert, Director of Public Relations, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Joel Thomas, Director of Corporate Sponsorship, HuskyTHON 2020.

residentSports Quiz 1.

The New York Yankees set a record in 2019 for most players with double-digit home runs for the season (14)? Who of the 14 had the lowest double-digit total?

2. lead the American League in home runs for a season? With how many different teams did Reggie Jackson

In 2018, Eric Dungey became Syracuse’s all-time passing

3. leader (9,340 yards). Who had been the school’s leader? 4.

Golden State’s Stephen Curry set a record in 2018 for most consecutive games with at least five 3-pointers (seven). Who had held the mark?

Answers: 1. Cameron Maybin, with 11. 2. Three — the Oakland A’s (twice), the New York Yankees and the California Angels. 3. Ryan Nassib, who threw for 9,190 yards (2009-12). 4.Dallas’ George McCloud in 199596, with six consecutive games. (Curry set a new record of nine straight games in 2019).

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uskyTHON, a year-long fund-raising effort coordinated by students at the University of Connecticut for one of the “top 10 dance marathons in the country.” It is also the largest Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon in the Northeast. Connecticut Children’s is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to improve access to healthcare for all children through convenient locations, care alliances, and partnerships. It is the only hospital in Connecticut dedicated exclusively to the care of children and ranked one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and a Magnet® designated hospital. Connecticut Children’s provides more than 30 pediatric specialties along with community-based programs to uniquely care for the physical, social, and emotional needs of children.

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unday, March 1st, Southern Connecticut and Rhode Island celebrated its recognized commitment to dog citizenry with over 130 RSVP’d guests and possibly nearly as many dogs in the Atrium of the Velvet Mill! In recognition of the community commitment to ethical, evidence-based, expert training the community hosted the most extraordinary can’t-miss dog social event of the decade! Pups were looking their best as well for professional dog-andparent photos with and without costumes by local photographer Jonathan Allen, who is volunteering his talents to the celebration. The group will also be joined by several adoptable pups from both the Connecticut Animal House and from the Greyhound Adoption Association…there to collect a few hugs and a few leads to forever homes. Folks were on hand to discuss opportunities for the dogs in attendance through such dog

Ashley and her dog Kaiko. volunteer programs as the R.E.A.D program that helps children learn to love reading by reading to volunteer dogs. As well, the more patriotic pups might just let a Coast Guard cadet pet them during their exams to relieve their test stress so representatives will be on hand to discuss that with interested dogs as well. Plus… human fun: live entertainment (with the magical James Harris!), food and beverages, new friends, door prizes (including generous gift certificates to The Black Dog, Angie’s Pizza, Mystic Knotworks, Woodfellas Pizza, Karma Kitchen, Zest, Pup Stop)… and lots and lots of praise!

Visit Blue Slope's Maple Sugar Shack Sunday March 8th 1:00 - 4:00 PM

See, smell and taste Mother Natures sweet and flavorful gift as you follow the maple sap from tap to bottle. Be sure to take home a quart of our seasonal specialty after exploring our quintessential maple sugar shack.

Dates: Sat Dec 14 Sun Dec 15 Donations greatly appreciated to continue the growth of the museum's mission. Blue Slope Country Museum 138 Blue Hill Rd Franklin Ct, 06254 Museum@Blueslope.com www.blueslope.com (860) 642-6413

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Nancy Parker with Kipper and Sherman.

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Across the Area is a comprehensive list of timely events for the Resident’s 200,000 readers across Southeastern Connecticut & Southern Rhode Island. If you are a non-profit organization, send items to Across the Area, The Resident, P.O. Box 269, Stonington, CT 06378 or acrossthearea@ theresident.com. Enclose a photo for possible publication. Space is limited. There is a $20 fee for guaranteed placement. Items must be received three weeks in advance. Please explain what the event is, who is sponsoring it, and where and when it will be held. March 11 Active Parenting: Vaping and March 21 Friends of Wheeler Library Book Sale. 10 am - 4 pm. 101 Main St., North Stonington. 860.535.0383

Blood Drive. 1 - 6 pm. First Congregational Church, 2 Ferry Road, Old Lyme. 1.800.733.2767

March 12 Saint Patrick’s Day Luncheon. Noon. Lymes Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme. 860.388.1611 Friends of Wheeler Library Book Sale. 10 am - 8 pm. 101 Main St., North Stonington. 860.535.0383

March 13 Blood Drive. Our Lady of the Lakes Church, 752 NorwichSalem Tpke, Oakdale. 1.800.733.2767 Friday Film Series: Tolkien (2019). Adults 18+. Free. Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St., New London. 860.447.1411

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Family Drop-in Craft Days Stop by the Mystic & Noank Library for our Family Dropin Craft Days on Saturday, March 7 and Saturday, March 21. We will be making tissue paper shamrocks on March 7 and spring flowers on March 21, all day in the Children’s Room, 10-5.

Mystic & Noank Library • 40 Library St., Mystic

860.536.7721 March 14 Church Dinner. 5 - 7 pm. Menu: corned beef, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and more. Take out available. North Stonington Congregational Church, 89 Main St. 860.535.0379

Opening Reception. 2 - 4 pm. Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme. 860.434.7802

Smoking. 6:30 pm. Free. Gales Ferry Community Center, 18 Hurlbutt Rd. 860.464.2306 Veterans Coffeehouse. 9 am. Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich. 860.425.6615

March 18 Ms. Lottie B. Scott to speak at SECT Women’s Network Luncheon. Noon. Langley’s Restaurant, Great Neck Country Club, 28 Lamphere Rd, Waterford.

March 19

Pancake Breakfast @ Old Saybrook Fire Department. 8 am - noon. 310 Main St., Old Saybrook. 860.395.5550

Beyond the Breed: Exploring Dog DNA. 6:30 pm. Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Ave., Colchester. 860.537.5752

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Lenten Luncheons: Turkey Tetrazzini. Calvary Church, 27 Church St., Stonington. 860.912.4144

“Yin and Yang” Art Exhibit

March 17

It’s Pancakes and Preschoolers Time! COMO Open house: meet our teachers, staff members and families. 6 - 7 pm. The Stonington Community Center, 28 Cutler St. 860.535.2476

Bakers Battle. 11 am - 1 pm. The Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Rd., Groton. 860.441.6795

St. Patricks Day Party. 6 8 pm. Town of Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Rd, Groton. 860.441.6785

Mystic Irish 5K Road Race. 08:30 - Noon. Town of Groton Parks and Recreation, 1 Wilbur Court, Groton. 860.536.5680 11th Annual PBPFFA Bowling Tournament. 09:15 am - 1 pm. Groton Bowling Center, 27 Kings Hwy, Groton. 860.445.6500

March 22 Dr. Dennis Waring, harp builder will share his love of music and musical instrument manufacturing. Ocean House, 1 Bluff Avenue, Westerly, RI. 401.584.7000

March 23 Creative Writers of NL County. 10 am - noon. Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St. 860.447.1411 Lenten Luncheons: Barbecue Sliders. Calvary Church, 27 Church St., Stonington. Noon1:30pm. 860.912.4144

March 24 Women and War Lecture. 1 pm. Free. Lymes Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Rd, Old Lyme. Call to register

A Hell of a Tale to Tell!

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ello! Greetings from the shadows of the book world. I am pleased to invite f riends and strangers to my author talks at Bank Square Books in Mystic on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 6 pm and RJ Julia in MadG reg G il m a r t i n ison on Tuesday, March 2 at 7 pm. Spy Island is my second novel and it’s a hell of a tale to tell! These Author Events are a chance to hear the story of Luke and Petrika and the international manhunt he has brought upon himself. It starts with booze and bets on Coney Island and ends up on Block Island with a trail of old school spies, the Feds, the Reds and one crazy assassin, all looking for the secrets Luke stole, which incidentally will change submarine warfare forever! Who will win the confrontation between the hurley and the bat? Will Petrika find true love? Who wants a mudslide? Everyone seems to be watching everyone else? Make no mistake. They are coming for you! I’m also please to be part of CAPA SE special book sale this winter during the Garde Arts Center Winter Cinema Series. I’ll be selling books in the lobby on Thursday, March 5 before and after the showing of the mystery thriller Knives Out!”


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Evaluating Prostate Cancer by Roger Zotti

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ere’s something readers should know about Murray Keith Wadsworth’s book Prostate Cancer: Sheep or Wolfe/ Navigating Systemic Misinformation: “I don’t promote or demonize any particular treatment approach,” Keith told the Resident. “I just urge an unbiased appraisal of options based on quality publications.” Keith went on to say he hopes his book “spares men the struggles I went through and to support men in being their own patient detective, patient scientist and self-advocate.” Further, “as patients we cannot rely on a single medical practitioner to tell us all the options, and that ‘doctors do not always know best,’ being tied by insurance limitations, FDA approval, the need to max income, etc.” Keith stresses that “we need to do our own in-depth

reading and evaluation of what is being offered.” What was challenging about writing Prostate Cancer: Sheep or Wolfe was, he said, “the threeyear writing process. Balancing the personal and medical ‘memoir’ elements of my experiences with what would actually be useful to the reader.” His narrative, he explained, “expanded as I navigated my way through an evolving diagnosis and four treatments, and I became compelled to rattle the cage of those who claim that American health care is best in the world. Many personal parts of the story were tied in with the lengthening timeline, but they didn’t always contribute to (and at times even detracted from) the key messages. To support my experiences, I had to learn from scratch how to present the referenced scientific

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elements in a credible but accessible way.” Writers who have inf luenced him positively, though indirectly, are “Daniel Kahneman and Ralph Dobelli for their books on avoiding cognitive traps—especially confirmation bias and trusting ‘evaluation’ over ‘experience.’” Also, he includes “Eckhart Tolle and Don Miguel Ruiz for their writings on principled living.” One author Keith is critical of is Patrick Walsh, M.D, whose book, Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer, “does address the varying medical opinions surrounding the disease. However,

it is tech n ica l ly lag g i ng (w rong) about the advancements in the detection of cancer recurrence, and it does not adequately cover the advancements in imaging I experienced and benefited from, nor the robotic lymph node surgery I had in Belgium” Keith’s book contains ten informative and clearly written chapters. For me, Chapter 4 is a standout and focuses on, Keith writes, “my last consultation in England, albeit unofficial, with [the retired] Dr. John Wickham, a pioneer of minimally invasive surgical techniques [and] considered one of the ‘godfathers’ of robotic surgery.”

Dr. Wickham encouraged Keith to check out brachytherapy, “which,” Keith explained, “utilizes radioactive seeds (very small pellets) implanted in the prostate” What Keith was told about the procedure “was very compelling.” (Sadly, returning to Dorking in 2017, which was before Keith had finished writing his book, “John Ewart Alfred Wickham died of heart disease on October 26, 2017.”) Keith’s purpose in writing Prostate Cancer: Sheep or Wolfe? (available at amazon.com) is, he notes, “to encourage men to evaluate or re-evaluate, as it may be, their understanding of screening, diagnosis, treatment selection and testing for prostate cancer recurrence following treatment.” He deserves a big thanks for writing his book—which will prove extremely valuable for its readers.

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The Effects of Time

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ime affects virtually every aspect of your life. Time only moves forward. There is no going back. Time can't be saved or made up. Time seems to go by faster each year. Times goes by like a flash when you are happy and having fun and drags endlessly when you are not. A big time trap is waiting for things to happen. Although circumstances can change over time, passively waiting for this to occur is Bryan Golden very ineffective. A more successful Author “Dare To Live strategy is taking action now in order Without Limits” to make things happen. Although you decide how proactive you are, there is no way to know how much time it will take to accomplish any particular objective. Patience is as essential as action. Since there is no way to know how close you are to your goal, you must keep persevering. Always remember that failure only occurs when you give up. The effect of water on stone is a great illustration of the cumulative effects of action over time. A single drop of water has no impact whatsoever on a rock. Yet billions of drops of water over eons create landscapes as stunning as the Grand Canyon. Success takes both time and effort. The key is being persistent and consistent. It really doesn't matter how long a journey takes because time goes by anyway. So you may as well be spending your time working toward something you want. Just as time is required to build, time is as needed to maintain. For example, once a house is constructed, it takes time and effort to keep it in good shape. Any structure that is ignored will collapse over time. Achieving a goal is wonderful. You must then devote enough time to maintaining your goal. Landing your dream job is certainly a great accomplishment. In order to keep your job you need to spend enough time doing everything expected of you. It's common to hear time used as an excuse. There is not enough time. It will take too much time. I'm too young. I'm too old. Excuses prevent accomplishments. Stop making them. Now is the time to start down your chosen path. You will never be as young as you are today. Those people with lots of time on their hands, who don't have a specific direction, easily become bored. The statement, “I have some time to kill”; indicates someone is in this situation. Your life can be as rich and exciting as you make it. It's a shame to drift along without any meaningful goals. Unfortunately we encounter adverse circumstances we have to deal with. These cause negative emotions such as grief, sadness, stress, and worry. These feelings can fade in intensity over time. Healing is a process that cannot be rushed. Each person is different in how much time they require. Time only moves forward, and you should also. The most important time is the present. What you do with your time is up to you. Lamenting the past or worrying about the future is a waste of time. Learn from the past while taking action to prepare for the future. Action is essential to moving in your desired direction or reaching a specific goal. Treat each day as the gift it is. Rather than waiting for opportunity, create opportunity. Each day is a brand new opportunity to assess where you are, decide where you want to go, and then do whatever is necessary to get there. Life is not a practice run. Use the time you have to create the life you want. NOW AVAILABLE: “Dare to Live Without Limits,” the book. Visit www.BryanGolden.com or your bookstore. Bryan is a consultant, motivational speaker, author, and adjunct professor. E-mail Bryan at bryan@columnist.com or write him c/o this paper. © 2014 Bryan Golden

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TBBCF Awards Research Grants

The 2020 Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation grant recipients are (l-r) Dr. Jennifer L. Guerriero, Dr. Sheheryar K. Kabraji, Dr. Naiara Perurena and Dr. Jan Remsik.

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he Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation has awarded $400,000 in grants to four researchers who are looking for a cure for breast cancer and better ways to treat the disease in those already diagnosed. The foundation’s scientific advisory board chaired by fou ndi ng member Nicholas Saccomano, PhD, reviewed more than 20 applications and conducted telephone interviews with the top six. The 2020 grant recipients are: Jennifer L. Guerriero, PhD, Dana-Farber Cancer

Institute, Harvard Medical School; Sheheryar K. Kabraji, BM BCh, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School; Naiara Perurena, PhD, PharmD, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School; Jan Remsik, PhD, PharmD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The 2020 research fellows, who will each receive $100,000 grants, will spend the next two years working on their projects. “This was just a great group,”

s a id fou nd at ion p r e sid e nt , John LaMattina, PhD, who is also co-chair of the Scientific Advisory Board. “We could have given out a dozen grants.” The grant recipients are working on state-of-the-art research, from studying how cancer spreads into the cerebrospinal fluid and to the brain, to working with mouse models to find ways to kill so-called silent cancer cells that can reappear after treatment. More information can be found at TBBCF.org.

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Eversource Investing $83 Million in Tree Trimming Across CT

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s the ongoing crisis of dead, dying and hazardous trees continues to plague communities across Connecticut and threaten electric reliability, Eversource is investing more than $83 million in tree trimming and tree removal in 2020. “With the weakened state of i mpacted t rees th roughout Connecticut due to ongoing infestations by the gypsy moth and emerald ash borer, trimming and removing hazardous trees is vital,” said Alan Carey, M a n a g e m e n t M a n a g e r, Eversource Vegetation. “Our team of licensed arborists identifies compromised trees around the state that threaten the electric system and work closely with community leaders to carefully balance the aesthetics of neighborhoods and the need for reliable power for our customers.” As part of its comprehensive vegetation management plan for 2020, Eversource will be trimming trees along more than 4,200

Eversource is investing more than $83 million in tree trimming and tree removal in 2020. miles of roadside overhead distribution lines around the state. Among the 131 communities where tree trimming will be performed this year, some of the most extensive work is scheduled to be done in Waterbury along nearly 170 miles of city streets. Trees will also be trimmed along 124 miles of roads in Greenwich, 107 miles in Woodbury, 105 miles in New Milford and 101 miles in Westport. Other communities where tree work will be completed include Torrington, Stamford, Middletown, Washington and Wolcott. Eversource notifies

customers in advance if work is necessary on their property. I n a dd it ion to t he work Eversource crews do along roadways to minimize the effects of trees on electric reliability, the energy company reminds customers that homeowners are responsible for tree maintenance on their own property. That includes keeping branches away from the lower-voltage service wires connecting their homes and businesses to the main utility lines on the street. Eversource strongly recommends contacting a professional tree service to perform this work.


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residentSmart Power Kathryn Volarich of Niantic Among Group Of Geisinger Commonwealth School Of Medicine Students Certified In Mental Health First Aid

(front row) (l-r) Sayani Patra, MD 3 co-facilitator with MD Class of 2023 members: Amanda Carr, Rachel Bockol, Kristina Cucci, Sydney Shade, Oliver Fox, Maia Giombetti and Rebecca Petlansky. Back row from left are: Kathryn Volarich, Makayla Dearborn, Julia Schroer, Kathryn O’Brien, Emily Pocius, Daniel Kratovil, Alison Varano, Rachel Evans, Irene Lin, Anthony Marchlewski and Connor Barry

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athryn Volarich of Niantic was among the more than 30 Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM) students who completed training and were certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid is an eight-hour training course designed to help participants build key skills necessaary to help a person coping with a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

teaches skills that can be used in a crisis just as CPR training helps a layperson without medical training assist an individual suffering a heart attack. Evidence demonstrates certification in MHFA makes people feel more comfortable managing a crisis situation and builds mental health literacy, helping to identify, understand and effectively respond to signs of mental illness. Studies found that those who are MHFA trained have greater confidence

Dean’s List Rochester Institute of Technology

Connor Henley, Colchester, Computer Engineering; Shannon Nosal, Old Lyme Mechanical Engineering; Will Anderson, Colchester Computer Science; Noah Rumm, Old Lyme Mechanical Engineering Emily Rogers, Salem Packaging Science; Brady Friese, Jewett City, Game design and Development; Adriano DeCastro, Stonington, Computing Security; Ian Reilly, Gales Ferry Business Administration-Finance; Andrew Costanzo, Pawcatuck, Web and Mobile Computing; Cristian DeCastro, Stonington, Computing Security; Mikayla Fors, Gales Ferry Biomedical Engineering Michael Elrod, Colchester, Mechanical Engineering Technology; Harris Jilani, Groton, Chemical Engineering; Kenan Johnson, East Lyme, Digital Humanities and Social Sciences; Chase Alberti, East Lyme Electrical Engineering;

The Citadel

Christopher Dennis, Griswold;

Curry College

Savannah Galluci, North Stonington, Criminal Justice major,

in providing help, demonstrate a greater likelihood of advising people to seek professional help, improved cooperation with health professionals about treatments and decreased stigma. Mental Health First Aid certification, which must be renewed every three years, helps trainees to: • Recognize potential risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental health problems, including depression, anxiety/trauma, psychotic disorders,

member of the Class of 2023; Mackenzie Jimenez, Groton, Early Childhood Education major, member of the Class of 2023; Kaeli Smolko, Waterford, Elementary Education major, member of the Class of 2023; Matthew Scahill, Gales Ferry, Management major and member of the Class of 2021; Lauren Mikkelson, Norwich, Nursing major, member of the Class of 2021; Jacob Hotsky, Waterford, Public Health and Wellness major, member of the Class of 2021; Alexa Galluci, North Stonington, Early Education and Care major, member of the Class of 2020; Jenna Muller, Colchester, Nursing major, member of the Class of 2020;

Stonehill College

Heather Carson, Class of 2020, Uncasville; Rachel Flores, Class of 2022, New London; Alyson Litwin, Class of 2020, Colchester; Claire Mason, Class of 2022, East Lyme; Natalie Schafer, Class of 2021, Mystic; Claire Thomas, Class of 2022, Norwich; Kazi Walker, Class of 2020, Quaker Hill;

James Madison University Jacob Decker, Essex, Finance;

Northern Vermont University Tabatha Rubitski, Old Lyme;

substance use disorders, and self-injury. • Use a five-step action plan to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional help. • Interpret the prevalence of various mental health disorders in the U.S. and the need to reduce negative attitudes. • Apply knowledge of the appropriate professional, peer, social and self-help resources available to help someone with a mental health problem treat and manage the problem and achieve recovery.

Honors List Husson University

Hailynn B. Kane, Colchester, BS Nursing;

President’s List Husson University

Hannah Rebekah Sherron, Mystic, BS Criminal Justice;

Western New England University

Matthew Colonna, Amston, BSE Civil Engineering Chandler Magnuson, Lebanon, BSBA Business Analytics & Info Management Alison Vanvolkenburg, Gales Ferry, BS Health Sciences Natalie Golden, Old Lyme, BS Criminal Justice Chloe Wood, Colchester, BSBA Accounting Nicole Bourgeois, Salem, BSBA in Pharmaceutical Business

The University of Alabama Georgios Ioannis Tsakiris, Colchester; Grace E Burleson, Essex; Colleen E Walsh, Old Lyme;


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