2017 Summer Fun Guide

Visit The Annual Jonesville Riverfest Local Summer Festivals Come Have Some Fun!

Friday, May 19 – Sunday, May 21, Downtown Jonesville, MI JUNE Golf • Go-Karts,
9-10 Pioneer Days Laser Tag
Always held the 3rd weekend in Museum tour. Try your hand at the 9-10 West Unity Days
May, Riverfest celebrates Jonesville’s dunk tank or cornhole tournament. 9-10 Fulton County Batting Cages
connection to the St. Joseph River, an Enjoy a chicken or barbeque lunch Relay For Life
integral part of the town’s early his- at the Jonesville Fire Station. Check 13 Bryan Jubilee MAY OPEN HOURS
tory that helped make it a center of out the classic cars and bikes in the 16 Williams County Monday - Thursday: 4 to 8:30 pm
commerce in Hillsdale County. Held park (sponsored by ABATE of MI). Relay For Life
at multiple venues in and near Down- Take a spin on one of the carnival 22 - 25 Threshers’ Reunion Friday: 4 to 10 pm
town Jonesville, Riverfest is organized rides. Watch the ducks float down the Fulton County Saturday: noon to 10 pm
and run by a dedicated group of vol- river during the Domestic Harmony Fairgrounds Sunday: noon to 8:30 pm
unteers who partner with many area Duck Derby. Enjoy some evening en- 24 Bryan Day In The Park
organizations and local businesses to tertainment at Saucy Dog’s Party on 419-782-1801 • 8830 State Rt. 66 • Defiance, OH
host this community event. the Patio or catch a laugh at the Sauk JULY
Theatre’s GoProv, improvisational 7 Delta Chicken Festival www.putt-putt.com
Friday evening May, 19 features comedy event. 14 - 15 Montpelier Bean Days
the Daniel Parker Memorial Triathlon & Balloon Festival Visit us on Facebook for great summer specials!
(sponsored by JAG Industrial and The fun continues on Sunday, My 27 Wauseon
Marine services) and a 3 on 3 bas- 21 with more canoe and kayak races, Homecoming 11TH ANNUAL HUGE DEMO DAY!
ketball tournament. New this year including the Tom Sawyer Raft Race 28 Lyons Annual
is Picnic in the Park (sponsored my for kids 12 and under. Arts and Craft Chicken BBQ Saturday, June 3, 10 am - 3 pm
Martinrea-Jonesville). Pack your pic- and food vendors still line the streets 28 - 29 Edgerton
nic basket or grab a “to go” bite from of Downtown Jonesville. An antique Homecoming Reps will be here from: Callaway, Cobra-Puma,
your favorite downtown Jonesville tractor and snowmobile show (spon- Mizuno, Ping, Talormade & Titleist
restaurant and join us for an evening sored by Powers Clothing) fills the AUGUST
of live music by The Springtails, and park. New this year is the Jonesville 5 Fayette Bull Thistle • Golf Simulator
kid friendly activities to your young High School Alumni Baseball game. 5 Delta Dancin’ • Private Golf Lessons
ones In addition to Grosvenor House Mu- In The Street • Steel Club Angle Machine
seum Tours, the Munro House Bed 11 - 12 Edon Days • Pro Line Equipment
Saturday, May 20 begins with ca- and Breakfast will open their doors 12 Metamora • Complete Club Service
noe and kayak races and a fun run. for tours as well. Park-O-Rama • Frequency Matched
Arts and Craft and food vendors line 19 Swanton Corn Festival • 2001 Ping Club Fitter Award
the streets of Downtown Jonesville. The 43rd Annual Jonesville Riv-
New this year is Art in the Alley, with erfest has all of these fun happen- SEPTEMBER Jim Eisaman - Certified Class “A” Club Fitter
live artists demonstrations featur- ings and more! For a complete list of 30 Delta Apple
ing members of artists co-op Gal- events, go to jonesvilleriverfest.com Dumpling Festival The Golf Shop
lery 49. The gallery is also hosting or follow us on Facebook at Jonesville
a children’s scavenger hunt. Learn Riverfest – Community Event. 15-211 US Hwy. 6 West (Exit 39)
more about the fascinating history of Napoleon • 419-592-3911
Jonesville during a Grosvenor House Jonesville Riverfest – let the good
times flow! www.thegolfshopnow.com

How To Keep Kids Engaged Over School Breaks “For A Better Game Of Golf” - Driving Range

Children in North America will remain intellectually engaged in OPEN TO
spend, on average, more than 900 various ways over school breaks. THE PUBLIC
hours attending school in a given
year. The average school year in the • Stick to a schedule. Black Beard’s
United States lasts 1,016 hours, the • Encourage reading. Bay
equivalent of 42 continuous days. • Plan educational trips.
Many developed countries begin • Learn at camp. Water Park
their academic years in September • Take a class.
and end them in June. Parents and educators can re- CLUB WET
duce lesson loss over school breaks TEEN NIGHTS
To help ensure that those hard- by encouraging families to remain
earned lessons are not so easily for- intellectually engaged in any way with a DJ
gotten, parents can help children they can. June 9 & July 14

Great Reasons To Visit Black Beard’s Bay Waterpark
Black Beard’s Bay Waterpark is fer a tear-drop shaped pool to splash lunch, there are a few picnic tables
brand new! They just opened July around in, and a relaxing hot tub for outside the park to use. The wrist- Our water park is interactive! Work the water guns &
2, 2016. They are open to the pub- your enjoyment! There are life jackets band you purchased for admission cannons to shoot each other. Pump the pumper to shoot
lic from May 26 through September available for those who want them to will get you in and out of the park water into the air! There are 20+ interactive water
4, 2017. Earlier weekends in May enjoy the pool or hot tub. that entire day, as long as it’s left on. stations, and 2 water slides. Plus access to a pool & hot
and later weekends in September will tub. Concessions & lockers and party room available.
depend on the weather. The hours Two Club Wet Teen Nights are Having a birthday? Want a party
are 12:00 pm-9:00 pm daily, except scheduled. June 9 & July 14 the at the waterpark? There is a party 1240 Ridenour Rd. • Edgerton, OH 43517 • 419-658-2889
Saturday’s opening is at 10:00 am. park will close at 7:30, but will reopen room and available party packages for www.hickoryacrescampground.com
They are the only waterpark in the at 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm just for the rent! What a blast!
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Road, Edgerton, Ohio. Hickory Acres signed. Any child 13 years of age or
campground is on premises for those Also, available is water aerobics. younger, must be accompanied by an
wishing to camp. These are every Tuesday, Thursday, adult 18 years of age or older. 2 years
& Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. old and younger are free. “Watcher”
The park is FUN for the whole fam- What a great, cool way to work out! passes are available at a discounted
ily! It’s interactive, so you get to work rate. Group rates are also available.
the water shooting stations yourself There are changing rooms for your Discounted rates apply for admission
& interact with others who are shoot- convenience with lockers & cell phone after 4:00 pm daily. Season passes
ing back at you! There’s a 750 gal- lockers to rent for your personal pos- are available, also.
lon bucket of water that will dump sessions. Although outside coolers,
on you every 5 minutes & make sure food, or drinks are not permitted into Visit us online at www.hickory-
you are soaked & cooled off! They of- the park, there are concessions avail- acrescampground.com, or find us on
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Hillsdale Auction.com

Annual Lawnmower Sale

May 13th 10 am
115 S Broad Street Hillsdale MI

(South end of the Hillsdale Co Fairgrounds)

Special consignment rates.
Call for more information 517-437-2424

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Top Ten Reasons To Visit Fort Wayne, Indiana This Summer
Get away to Fort Wayne and discover countless new ways to enjoy your family this summer!

Night 1. The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo was recently named changing the shape of learning at Science Central, Fort
“one of the top ten in the nation!” See for yourself, as Wayne’s very own children’s science museum! You’ll
Friday, May 5 at 7:00 PM you pet a stingray, feed a giraffe, ride a skyride, enjoy a also want to check out the ever-changing exhibits at
$200 Cash Prize log ride, and so much more! the Botanical Conservatory, Museum of Art and History
Center!
FREE Chips & Salsa - Margaritas on special 2. Headwaters Park is downtown Fort Wayne’s festival 7. Eat at national favorites or discover a home-grown
park, and it is alive with music, food and drink every original. Fort Wayne is home to new gastro pubs, food
CARS&Contact the Museum to sign up! weekend all summer long. Check out VisitFortWayne. trucks, burger bars and so much more! You’ll also love
Saturday, May 20 & June 17 com/festivals for a list of great events going on during our growing list of local breweries and wineries.
(Every 3rd Saturday 9:00 to 11:00 AM) your visit! 8. Fort Wayne is growing our reputation as a “Music City
FREE Coffee & Donuts of the Midwest.” From Sweetwater’s Gearfest, to over 20
Bring your car to the Museum! 3. Play ball! The Fort Wayne TinCaps play baseball in an great music events between Memorial Day and Labor
awesome downtown stadium, where BIG FUN is priority Day, we’re a music-lovers destination!
1600 South Wayne Street #1 and seats start at just $5! 9. Fort Wayne offers over 50 great places to relax, re-
Auburn, Indiana 46706 fresh and recharge. Choose a hotel with a pool, free hot
4. Explore Fort Wayne’s 82 miles of trails that take you breakfast, or extra room for the kids.
(260) 925-1444 to parks, festivals, attractions, splash pads and more! 10. You can do it all for less! To find itinerary sugges-
Our trails wrap around our three rivers and we invite tions, hotel packages, coupons, contests and more con-
www.automobilemuseum.org you to explore them by foot, segways, bikes, pedal pubs tact Visit Fort Wayne at 1-800-767-7752 or visit www.
and even kayaks! (We rent them all, or you can bring VisitFortWayne.com.
your own!)

5. Fort Wayne is also home to over a dozen splashpads
and spraygrounds where you can cool off and have fun!

6. The first of its kind in Indiana, Science on a Sphere, is

Get Prepared For Summer Camp Season

Summer camp season is just • Establish payment schedules. the often sedentary nature of winter.
around the corner. Each summer, Summer camps vary in price. The Such preparation can prevent inju-
millions of children depart for camp- ACA says camp costs range from ries when engaging in outdoor and
sites around the country to swim, $100 to more than $1,500 per week. physical activities.
hike, craft, and enjoy the companion- However, many accredited camps of-
ship of friends. fer some sort of financial assistance • Shop for supplies. Camps are
for children from families with limited likely to provide a list of require-
Many people put off summer camp financial means. If cost is a factor, be ments with regard to clothing and
planning until it is too late. Parents sure to broach the subject. other equipment campers will need.
should keep in mind that camps be- Make sure kids have enough shorts,
gin registration early in the year and · Prepare children for the physical T-shirts, socks, athletic shoes, swim-
have specific cut-off dates for enroll- challenges a camp may present. Sum- suits, toiletries, and other camp ne-
ment. mer camp activities may be rigorous, cessities before they leave.
and campers may need to be cleared
• Attend an orientation seminar. by a physician before starting. Be • Keep children in the loop. Engage
Take the time to visit prospective sure to schedule your child a physical children in the planning process.
camps for a tour, and use this open and bring along any pertinent forms.
house as an opportunity to learn. Children also can increase their lev- Summer camp can foster lifelong
els of physical activity compared to memories. Parents can help kids pre-
• Fill out the enrollment package pare in advance for the fun that’s
completely. soon to arrive.

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The Country Shops Vintage Flea Market & Antiques

Our large historic two story build- & beauty creams, Amish cookbooks, (260) 627-0010 Mon-Sat 10-5 Year License #143629
ing at 13757 State Street (Corner of enamelware/ woodenware, baking Round! We do carry out orders, too.
State & Main), set in the Amish Heart- essentials, quilted throws/ pillows, Corvette Raffle Great Race - June 28
land of Grabill, IN 46741, is home to candles, rag rugs, woven placemats & It’s a family friendly fun-packed Drawing June 28 during the Interested in dining
a vintage style country FLEA MARKET chairpads… don’t miss the upstairs! day trip back in time! Our customers with a driver?
featuring 150+ always changing local can enjoy a FULL day of browsing. Great Race event Contact the Museum
Vendors! facebook/HSouderGeneralStore
for lots of pictures and sale informa- There are some really nice parks in Tickets are $100
Open YEAR ROUND Mon-Sat 10- tion. (260) 627-3994 Mon-Sat 10-5 the area to enjoy, too… Only Selling 1200 Tickets!
5. Some of the great finds: Farmhouse Year Round!
Signs, Rustic Decor, Primitive An- Riverside Gardens Park in Leo- Brew Bash - August 4
tiques, Painted/ Repurposed Furni- If you need a bite to eat, or just a Cedarville (FREE) has a playground, Unlimited tasting, local breweries
ture, Locally Handmade Soap, Vintage sit down break, connected to it all is splash pad, walking path, picnic ta-
and Handmade Jewelry, Reclaimed H. SOUDER & SON’S COFFEE CABIN. bles under pavilion (5 minutes West) including Father John’s
Wood/ Window Decor, New Gifts, Vin-
tage Kitchenware, Garden Accesso- Drinks include flavored coffee Hurshtown Reservoir ($4/ car en-
ries, Old Tools & Fishing Tackle, and lattes, No Sugar Added smoothies, try) has row boat rentals ($4/hr, $15/
much more! teas from green to chai, iced cappuc- day), fishing, a walking path, picnic
cinos, frozen hot chocolate, & fresh area Tuesday - Sunday 7:30am -
Find us on facebook/TheCoun- squeezed lemonade. 8:00pm
tryShops for lots of pictures and event
information. (260) 627-6315 Mon-Sat The menu is prepared in house
10-5 Year Round! from scratch. Grilled ham & cheese,
bacon ranch chicken wrap, white
While in town don’t miss visiting chicken chili.
H. Souder & Son’s General Store, a
real old-fashioned working general There is an ever changing carousel
store filled with barrel candy, bottled of baked goods in the line up… and
soda, over 50 varieties of black lico- every Friday, Fresh Baked Cinnamon
rice, gourmet taffy, herbal remedies Rolls!

The Coffee Cabin offers 40+ MORE
vendors’ treasures in it’s upstairs.

Local Summer Festivals & Balloon Festival 5 Delta Dancin’ 1600 South Wayne Street • Auburn, IN 46706
27 Wauseon In The Street (260) 925-1444
JUNE Homecoming 11 - 12 Edon Days
22 - 25 Threshers’ Reunion 28 Lyons Annual 12 Metamora www.automobilemuseum.org
Fulton County Chicken BBQ Park-O-Rama
Fairgrounds 28 - 29 Edgerton 19 Swanton Corn Festival Open Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
24 Bryan Day In The Park Homecoming
SEPTEMBER
JULY AUGUST 30 Delta Apple
7 Delta Chicken Festival 5 Fayette Bull Thistle Dumpling Festival
14 - 15 Montpelier Bean Days

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Explore Indiana’s second-largest
city this summer, and discover a
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on Lake Seneca Get away to Fort Wayne and discover countless new ways to enjoy your family this summer!
254 Seneca Drive Montpelier
419-485-1868 1. The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo was recently named
“one of the top ten in the nation!” See for yourself, as
Serving Breakfast, Burgers, and Pizza!! you pet a stingray, feed a giraffe, ride a skyride, enjoy a
log ride, and so much more!
Taco Tuesday • Wing Night Wednesday
Fish Fry Friday 2. Headwaters Park is downtown Fort Wayne’s festival
park, and it is alive with music, food and drink every
Food is our passion, weekend all summer long. Check out VisitFortWayne. 8. Fort Wayne is growing our reputation as a “Music City
Service is our obsession. com/festivals for a list of great events going on during of the Midwest.” From Sweetwater’s Gearfest, to over 20
your visit! great music events between Memorial Day and Labor
Enjoy great food on our patio! Day, we’re a music-lovers destination!
3. Play ball! The Fort Wayne TinCaps play baseball in an
601 E. Riverview Avenue awesome downtown stadium, where BIG FUN is priority 9. Fort Wayne offers over 50 great places to relax, re-
#1 and seats start at just $5! fresh and recharge. Choose a hotel with a pool, free hot
Napoleon, OH 43545 breakfast, or extra room for the kids.
4. Explore Fort Wayne’s 82 miles of trails that take you
(419) 599-9028 to parks, festivals, attractions, splash pads and more! 10. You can do it all for less! To find itinerary sugges-
We have the BEST We have docks to the river available Our trails wrap around our three rivers and we invite tions, hotel packages, coupons, contests and more con-
you to explore them by foot, segways, bikes, pedal pubs tact Visit Fort Wayne at 1-800-767-7752 or visit www.
and even kayaks! (We rent them all, or you can bring VisitFortWayne.com.
your own!)

5. Fort Wayne is also home to over a dozen splashpads
and spraygrounds where you can cool off and have fun!

6. The first of its kind in Indiana, Science on a Sphere, is
changing the shape of learning at Science Central, Fort
Wayne’s very own children’s science museum! You’ll
also want to check out the ever-changing exhibits at
the Botanical Conservatory, Museum of Art and History
Center!

7. Eat at national favorites or discover a home-grown
original. Fort Wayne is home to new gastro pubs, food
trucks, burger bars and so much more! You’ll also love
our growing list of local breweries and wineries.

margaritas Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11:00 Am - 9:00 Pm Top Tips For Fun Days At The Beach
in the region! Friday And Saturday 11:00 Am - 10:00 Pm

302 South Third Street Millions of people visit the beach doused with the incoming tide. For time to absorb. If you wait until you
P.O. Box 386 • Pioneer, Ohio 43554 each summer. For some people, there those bringing their phones or tablets get to the beach, you put your skin at
is no better place than the beach, along, steps to protect the gadgets risk. Use a self-tanner for bronze skin
Building memories...one tour at a time where they can listen to the waves can make the day even more calming. rather than soaking up the rays.
crash on the shore and smell the
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Aug. 8-10 - Annual John Deere Tour - Waterloo, IA & Moline, Il - $399 makings of a great day, a few tips can before heading to the beach can re- respite. This will also help the fam-
help make these sun- and sand-filled sult in some painful irritation. It’s ily find their way back to your beach
web: www.evelynsexcursions.com days even better. best to shave the night before diving spot. Place sandals or flip-flops face-
into saltwater or even pool water. down in the sand or on a blanket to
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email: [email protected] Sand and surf can be calming, but It’s important to apply sunscreen day at the beach.
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Phone: 419.737.2055 • Fax: 419.737.9448 • Toll Free: 877.771.4401 before heading outdoors so that it has

Black Swamp Art Council’s How To Keep Kids Engaged Over School Breaks
Creative Art Camp
Children in North America will breaks from the classroom. To help
spend, on average, more than 900 ensure that those hard-earned les-
hours attending school in a given sons are not so easily forgotten, par-
year. The average school year in the ents can help children remain intel-
United States lasts 1,016 hours, the lectually engaged in various ways
equivalent of 42 continuous days. over school breaks.
According to the Organization for • Stick to a schedule. Try to main-
Economic Cooperation and Develop- tain a schedule similar to school,
ment, many developed countries be- with children waking at the same
gin their academic years in Septem- time each day and going to bed at
ber and end them in June. Some, similar hours.
like Australia, feature four terms • Encourage reading. Set aside
with two-week breaks in between time for reading each day. All it gen-
each term. Others go to school for erally takes is 15 to 30 minutes of
most of the year - with various holi- reading per day for kids to remem-
For ages 6-12 day breaks in between - and then ber their vocabulary lessons and
Cost $65 get the bulk of their time off during maintain their fluency and compre-

Archbold the summer. hension skills. READ... Reading is a great way for
As much time as kids spend in • Keep a math book handy. On students to keep their brains sharp
Defiance Elementary Middle School Montpelier School during prolonged school breaks.
June 26 - 30 July 10-14 July 17 - 21 school, there will be times when long car trips or rainy days, children ilies can learn together by exploring
Black Beard’sTHOEPEPNUBTLOICas they are left to their own devices, can do a few math problems to keep new skills. Enroll in something ed-
9:00 – 12:00 12:30 – 3:30 9:00 – 12:00 and during these times it’s easy for their skills sharp. This will help ucational and enjoyable, such as a
them to forgot classroom lessons. keep learning loss to a minimum. music or dance class, a STEM semi-
For more information call Jodi Grime at 419-481-2450 Sometimes called “summer learning Math workbooks may be available at nar or something else that engages
Register at www.blackswamparts.com loss” or “summer slide,” this forget- bookstores, or parents can look on- the mind and body. This gives ev-
fulness sees many students fail to line or ask a teacher for a summer eryone a chance to learn something
Scholarship/financial assistance is available retain all of their lessons over pro- to-do packet. new and have a great time together
longed breaks from school. Studies as a family.
indicate that students score lower • Plan educational trips. Vaca-
on standardized tests at the end of tions and day trips can be fun, en- Parents and educators can re-
the summer compared to their per- tertaining and educational all at the duce lesson loss over school breaks
formance on the same tests at the same time. by encouraging families to remain
beginning of summer. Anywhere intellectually engaged in any way
from between one to three month’s • Learn at camp. Look for camps they can.
worth of educational achievement that do not simply babysit children,
can dissipate during prolonged but engage them through enrich-
ment activities.

• Take a class. Children and fam-
WateBrayPark Great Reasons To Visit Black Beard’s Bay WaterparkBlack Beard’s Bay Waterpark is fer a tear-drop shaped pool to splash lunch, there are a few picnic tables
brand new! They just opened July around in, and a relaxing hot tub for outside the park to use. The wrist-
2, 2016. They are open to the pub- your enjoyment! There are life jackets band you purchased for admission
CLUB WET lic from May 26 through September available for those who want them to will get you in and out of the park
4, 2017. Earlier weekends in May enjoy the pool or hot tub. that entire day, as long as it’s left on.
TEEN NIGHTS and later weekends in September will
with a DJ depend on the weather. The hours Two Club Wet Teen Nights are Having a birthday? Want a party
scheduled. June 9 & July 14 the at the waterpark? There is a party
June 9 & July 14

are 12:00 pm-9:00 pm daily, except park will close at 7:30, but will reopen room and available party packages for
Saturday’s opening is at 10:00 am. at 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm just for the rent! What a blast!
They are the only waterpark in the teenagers to cool off. A DJ will pro- To be admitted, a waiver must be
Northwest Ohio area…so it’s close to vide added entertainment. signed. Any child 13 years of age or
home! It’s located at 1240 Ridenour Also, available is water aerobics. younger, must be accompanied by an
Our water park is interactive! Work the water guns & Road, Edgerton, Ohio. Hickory Acres These are every Tuesday, Thursday, adult 18 years of age or older. 2 years
cannons to shoot each other. Pump the pumper to shoot campground is on premises for those & Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. old and younger are free. “Watcher”
water into the air! There are 20+ interactive water wishing to camp. What a great, cool way to work out! passes are available at a discounted
stations, and 2 water slides. Plus access to a pool & hot
tub. Concessions & lockers and party room available. The park is FUN for the whole fam- There are changing rooms for your rate. Group rates are also available.
ily! It’s interactive, so you get to work convenience with lockers & cell phone Discounted rates apply for admission
the water shooting stations yourself lockers to rent for your personal pos- after 4:00 pm daily. Season passes
1240 Ridenour Rd. • Edgerton, OH 43517 • 419-658-2889 & interact with others who are shoot- sessions. Although outside coolers, are available, also.
www.hickoryacrescampground.com ing back at you! There’s a 750 gal- food, or drinks are not permitted into Visit us online at www.hickory-
lon bucket of water that will dump the park, there are concessions avail- acrescampground.com, or find us on
We are on facebook... A GREAT on you every 5 minutes & make sure able, plus Hershey’s great ice cream! Facebook: Black Beard’s Bay Water-
look for Black Beard’s Bay. DAY TRIP! you are soaked & cooled off! They of- If you do want to bring your own park.

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