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Blacktown Zone Playgroups Quarterly Newsletter Term 1 April 2012

Submissions & Enquiries newsline@live.com.au

Blacktown Zone Christmas Party 2011 was a success!


Our big event for the year was held on 9th December at the Bernie Mullane Complex in Kellyville. With 220 tickets sold, we were looking forward to lots of playgroup kids and carers having a great time. The venue was set up with a jumping castle, toddler play area with slides, ball pit and more, and tables for plaster painting, play dough and colouring.

Editors: Leanne Cook Cathy Landall Inside this issue:


Zone Information Fundraising News Committee Update News from Playgroups NSW Community News Art & Craft Cooking Fun Things to do... Whos Part of our Playgroup News Playgroup News Christmas Raffle Session Structure 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

The face painting fairy was popular and did a great job of turning the kids into tigers, butterflies and other animals. Out the back was the animal farm with creatures great and small, and even some whip cracking action! After some dancing action, it was time for Santa's visit! The kids were very well behaved as they waited for him to arrive, and after the colouring in competition winners were announced, everyone lined up to talk to Santa and get a candy cane. Finally, the raffle winners were drawn, before it was time to pack up and head home for naps (for the kids and the adults!) Thanks to Maria Webb and Lauren Wells for all their hard work in organising the party, and to Nicole McAleer for working so hard on the day. We're looking forward to this year's event, which will be held earlier in the year to avoid the madness of Christmas-time! Stay tuned for more info.

Newsline Heading Towards a Blog...


We are hoping to move the current format of Newsline (handouts @ the Zone meetings & a link available through Playgroup NSW website) to a blog. We do this with the intent of reaching more members with relevant content and increasing the involvement from the zone. You may ask What is a blog? Well blogs are like mini websites. They are free, easy to use, update automatically and can be shared with others by simply providing the blog address. It also has the ability to allow its readers to leave comments & subscribe to emails in an interactive format. The Seven Hills Scallywags (SHS) currently have a blog which has a report on each session and is the way in which members are kept up to date of the goings on @ group. To check out the SHS blog just type this address in your browser

http://shscallywags. wordpress.com/
To share with us your thoughts please send us an email to newsline@live.com.au

Zone Meeting
Zone C o -o rd inat ors
Helen Wren wren64@gmail.com Jody Hardy hardyjody@ymail.com The next zone meeting will be held on

Wednesday 2nd May


@ Doonside Neighbourhood Centre. 32 Birdwood Ave Doonside (behind IGA). All members are invited. One member from each group is required to attend.

Secretary
Kristen Kilpatrick kakilpatrick79@yahoo.com

Treasurer
Stephanie Walton smwalton@optusnet.com.au 0425 351 080

R.S.V.P to the Zone Secretary Kristen kakilpatrick79@yahoo.com

Newsline Editors
Catherine Landall Leanne Cook newsline@live.com.au

2012 Zone Event


The event for this year will be held on the 15th September rather then at Christmas time. The details will be published in the next quarterly Newsline.

Fundraising
Nicole McAleer nicmac79@live.com.au

Volunteers needed. Please contact :


Kristen - Zone Secretary kakilpatrick79@yahoo.com

Have a look at the Playgroup NSW & Blacktown Zone Playgroups Facebook pages!!
"Like" us to receive regular updates and be part of the Playgroup community on Facebook. www.facebook.com/playgroupnsw Search for Blacktown Zone Playgroup

A word from our NEW fundraising committee


Hi everyone, its Nicole here, your fundraising co-ordinator and as to date the ONLY member of the fundraising committee. To be able to put on a great event we are going to need some money which is why its important that we are able to fundraise as much money as possible so we do something fantastic for the kids with as little input financially from everyone. I am happy to do all of the administration side of things but I need people to actually help out with small jobs on the committee, so we really need some volunteers for this position. The idea of the fundraising committee is to raise as much funds as possible with a few big events for maximum return. Please note what we have planned so far for this year:

Bargain Shopping Trip


A bus shopping trip to the factory outlets which will be an all day event including lunch. We will be visiting outlets which sell kids, mens & womens clothing, toys, handbags, shoes, manchester & house goods just to name a few. It will be on a Saturday in mid-June with further details to be released in the next week or so via email & Facebook. Please start talking to your friends, family & neighbours to get as much interest as possible. The trip works on a commission basis, the more people on the tour the bigger commission we make so we want to get as many people as possible involved.

Ryans Toy Warehouse


This visit will be September/October with further details to be released closer to the date.

Bunning BBQ

Please email me if your interested in helping, tips / suggestions or any questions, I would love to hear some feedback. nicmac79@live.com.au

We have a date booked for Saturday 17 November 2012 at the Norwest store. This will be discussed at future zone meetings but we will require at least 4 people to be manning the store between 9am 4pm. Please discuss within your playgroup if you group would like to volunteer for an hour and let me know what time you would prefer and we will set up a timetable, ideally if each group volunteers to provide between 4-5 members we will be able to ensure that the day is a success but with the work being shared by many.

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A word from our NEW Committee

A note from Kristen


Who can believe that we're already so far into 2012?! After surviving the hectic time that is Christmas and New Year, it was nice to get back into the routine of playgroup, and have our first Zone meeting in early February. I hope you have had a chance to read the meeting minutes and share the relevant sections with your playgroup. A big welcome to all of the new Committee members who are now coming to grips with their roles as Coordinators, Secretaries and Treasurers! If you need help with your roles or have queries, get in touch with Playgroup NSW, or with your Zone Committee. We are working hard on better ways to communicate with all members in our Zone, starting with the Facebook group page (search for Blacktown Zone Playgroups and then join the group). We are also planning to visit all the groups in the Zone, in person, over the coming months. Our event for this year will be held in September so stay tuned for more info. Our fundraising office, Nicole McAleer, is hard at work organising our activities for the year, which will include a shopping tour and a Bunning's BBQ. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 2nd May at Doonside Neighbourhood Centre. We would love to see you there, but in the meantime, please get in touch with us if you would like to contribute ideas, time, help or comments. The more members who participate in the Zone, the better we will be! Kristen Kilpatrick Blacktown Zone Secretary kakilpatrick79@yahoo.com

A note from Jody

Hi everyone, welcome back to Playgroup 2012 and a big welcome to all our new members. As the new zone Co-ordinator I just want to let you all know my door is always open if you have any questions, comments, suggestions or problem to do with your playgroup or the zone please contact me I am here to help and ensure that playgroup is fun for all. Hope to see you all the next zone meeting, Jody. hardyjody@ymail.com 0415152932.

A note from Playgroup NSW


About Insurance...

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Problems getting members to pay annual fees? Read this...

Playgroup NSW is the only organisation in NSW to offer comprehensive insurance to cover playgroups, your equipment and possessions, the group's volunteers, and participating adults and children. This managed scheme is affordable due to the large number of groups and families participating. Playgroup NSW takes the stress away from you as a parent or volunteer by coordinating the scheme. History tells us that it is very difficult to get affordable insurance for just one group. It is important to note nearly all of community

venues, halls or churches in NSW will require your playgroup to have appropriate insurances. If your group is a home based group you will need insurance cover to conduct Playgroup activities in yours and other members' homes. This safeguards you in the event of a legal action being taken as the household owner. Many people mistakenly believe that if they hire a community venue or church you are covered by the venue or church insurance. In most cases venues have only public liability coverage for their hall and its committee;

meaning if you or your child is injured or you injure someone else you are personally liable. This also applies if you damage the halls property such as breaking a window. If the venue does not have public liability insurance we strongly recommend your group not use the premises. This is why membership with Playgroup NSW is important. For further information or enquiries regarding Playgroup NSW membership email or call today on 1800 171 882.

Whats On?
40th Birthday Celebrations!
Playgroup NSW will celebrate a milestone in 2012, its 40th Birthday. Founded by Rosemary Roebuck in Birchgrove in 1972, the Playgroup movement grew rapidly and extended across the state and across Australia. Playgroup NSW has been integral in the lives of hundreds of thousands of families and has been part of family life for three generations, giving children, parents and carers a place to come together and learn through play. We're celebrating the 40th Birthday with 40 Parties. With Playgroup running for 40 weeks a year, we're throwing parties across NSW to bring the celebrations to members and local communities. For details check the website.

Wyong Playgroups Family Funday 2012


Where: Koala Park, Munmorah Power Station, Scenic Drive, San Remo, NSW When: 20-Mar-12 10:00 AM until 20-Mar-12 02:00 PM For more details visit: www.playgroupaustrali a.com.au/nsw/go/ news-and-events/

Great tasting meat and expert advice


Shop 8, Kings Langley Shopping Centre James Cook Drive, Kings Langley

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From the Community


Play Ideas for babies
By Kate Davis B. Ed, Mother and works for Goodstart Toongabbie.
Babies, like older children, have their own interests emerging from a very early age. These interests could be things like animals, cars, dolls/ babies or even bugs. Often these emerge from common things they have observed in their immediate environment. Another main source of interest for babies quite simply stems from their desire to be independent and learn new skills such as crawling, walking, or self feeding. As educators, we know the best way for a child to learn is through play experiences based around their interests. Activities that encourage a child to think, observe, feel, taste, touch, manipulate and listen are critical for babies to learn about the world around them. Another important way we know children learn is through social interactions and social situations. They learn by observing others and imitating their sounds, actions and behaviors. As educators and families it is beneficial for the children we care for to provide activities and experiences which foster their development in a range of social situations. Some group activities that are appropriate for babies include: with actions

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Der glumph song with actions If youre happy and you know it song with actions

Down in the meadow song with actions Rock a bye your bear song with actions Social games such as:

There is someone who is hiding Peekaboo

I wonder what your name is Literacy and language activities such as:

Open shut them song with actions Twinkle twinkle song with actions Wheels on the bus song with actions Row your boat song

Story reading Puppet stories Felt story telling

Sensory activities including:

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Arts and Craft


Mothers Day Craft HANGING FLOWER POT
Materials:
large paper plate, Styrofoam cup (you only need 1/2 a cup for each craft), paint, glue, string or ribbon, hole punch, green tissue paper .

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Tuck these pieces into the cup (they look like leaves). Cut one long strip of green tissue paper about 4 or 5 inches wide. Accordion fold (fan fold) the piece as tightly as the kids are able. Put a string or ribbon through. Tie the ribbon so you have a loop that would go over a doorknob or a pin so mum can hang it up. Cut pieces of green tissue paper (about 4 inch by 4 inch pieces). Keeping it folded, cut thin strips tuck them into the cup (they look like grass). Write HAPPY

Handmade Rocking Horses for Sale


$200 Smooth gliding action. Colours available are red and maroon. These take about 4 weeks to make. Please contact Natalie at Seven Hills Playtime Corner 0411 286 308 or nat_leeb@bigpond.net.au

Directions:
Paint the paper plate. Cut the styrofoam cup in half (an adult's job) and paint it too . Let dry. Glue the cup onto the plate. Let dry. Punch a hole in the top of the plate.

MOTHER's DAY, the


child's name and/or the year along the top.

Anzac Day Craft HANDS WREATH


The greatness of a craft consists firstly in how it brings comradeship to men. Antoine de Saint
Materials:
glue, scissors, red paint or construction paper. (4 of each colour). Cut out the prints and glue to form a wreath. You can decorate the wreath further with poppies (or other appropriate pictures).

Directions:
Trace child's hand or paint handprints onto paper and cut out the prints. Make eight handprints

Did you or you playgroup have a go at one of these Arts & Crafts? Please send us a photo of your creations to newsline@live.com.au

Autumn Craft FINGERPRINT TREE


Materials:
Painta mixture of autumn colours the paper for the leaves (re-dipping in the paint as necessary)

Directions:
Stamp the side of your hand in brown paint and stamp it on the paper as the trunk Stamp your index finger in green paint and stamp it many times on

Cooking with Kids


Too Easy Blueberry Muffins

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Ingredients
375 g self-raising flour, sifted 1 tsp. baking powder 200 g caster sugar 125 ml vegetable oil 1 egg 125 ml milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 300 g blueberries, fresh or frozen granulated sugar, for sprinkling

Preparation

Method
1. Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan. 2. Place the flour, baking powder and sugar in a bowl. Place the oil, egg, milk and vanilla in a separate bowl and whisk to combine. Pour the liquid ingredi-

ents into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Add the blueberries and mix to combine. 3. Spoon mixture into a 12-hole, 125ml capacity muffin tin lined with paper patty cases. Sprinkle the tops with sugar and bake for 30 35 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer.

Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 35 min, plus cooling time Serves: 12 Picture by: Leanne Cook Recipe by: Donna Hay Serves: 12

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CHECK THESE OUT...


Calmsley Hill City Farm - 31 Darling St Abbotsbury NSW open 7 days www.calmsleyhill.com.au/

Western Districts Live Steamers Prairiewood on Moonlight Road, behind the Fairfield Showground Western Districts Live Steamers features miniature steam trains on two tracks a 184 meter raised level track and a 1.2 kilometer ground level track for the larger gauge locomotives. Each ride costs $2 and all passengers must wear enclosed footwear. Western Districts Live Steamers is open to the public on the third Sunday of each month (excluding January and the long weekend in October), from 10.00am -2.00pm, and offers party hire facilities. www.westernsydney.nsw.gov.au/ whats-on/western-districts-livesteamers/ Featherdale Wildlife Park - 217-229 Kildare Road, Doonside NSW 2767 (near Blacktown) Australia Open daily 9am-5pm

FUN THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN SYDNEY

Baby Rhyme Time @ Max Webber Library this program uses nursery rhymes and finger plays to develop your baby's language skills and introduces them to board books and simple stories to develop their literacy skills. Mon, Tues, Wed @ 10 and 11am - Corner Flushcombe Road & Alpha Street Blacktown www.libraries.blacktown.nsw.gov.au /our-community/baby-rhyme-time. The Lower Prospect Canal Reserve The Lower Prospect Canal is a feat of engineering and a significant heritage site. You can walk or cycle along the 7.6km path, viewing the 15 identified points of interest from Prospect Reservoir in the west to Pipehead at Guildford in the east. www.canalreserve.org

Further Afield:
Amazement: Amazement offers a great day out for the whole family with mazes, games and loads of cuddly animals for you to meet. www.amazement.com .au/ The Wizard of Oz Funland - 2/11 Hollylea Rd, Leumeah, NSW 2560 www.thewizardofozsho w.com/funland.html Butterfly Farm Activities Resort - Indy 800 Kart Track, river skiing, swimming pools and BBQs on the grounds. World butterfly collection Located at 446 Wilberforce Road, Wilberforce and is open daily from 10.00am until sunset. www.westernsydney.ns w.gov.au/whats-on/ butterfly-farmactivities-resort/
The Australiana Pioneer Village - See original settler buildings from the Hawkesbury region: Watch the blacksmith striking his forge, hear bush musicians singing colonial tunes, take a horse and sulky ride, and enjoy some damper and billy tea at the Damper Camp. Located at Rose Street, Wilberforce and open every Sunday, 10.00am-4.00pm. www.theaustralianapione ervillage.com.au/

Ever feel if your all Alone in the Zone? Take a look at all of our Zone playgroups!

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Whos Part of our Zone?


Blacktown Little Bunnykins

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Blacktown Rugrats Blacktown Shelley Tots Doonside Honey Bears Glendenning Dinosaurs Glendenning Little Rascals Glendenning Mozarts Glenwood Cheeky Monkeys Glenwood Give me a break Glenwood Gumnuts Glenwood Tiny Tots Kings Langley Buddies Kings Langley Pandas Kings Langley Playmates Lalor Park Teddy Bears Picnic Marayong Cheeky Chimps Marayong Hi Ma Wa Ri Quakers Hill Dolphin's Den Quakers Hill Funky Monkeys Quakers Hill Immaculate Imps Quakers Hill Little Friends Quakers Hill Munchkins Quakers Hill Muppets Quakers Hill North West Community Quakers Hill Q.T's Seven Hills Playtime Corner Seven Hills Scallywags Stanhope Gardens Fairholme Funky Tots Stanhope Gardens Thornbury Jellybeans Stanhope Gardens Wiggles The Ponds King Tots Woodcroft Bunyips Woodcroft Teething Terrors

Playgroup members can advertise items for sale at no charge in Newsline. Just send your submissions to the Newsline Editor.

newsline@live.com.au

Blacktown zone is urgently looking for more people to be on the fundraising committee. Currently the committee is headed by Nicole and she needs your help! This year the zone is holding 3 fundraising events. If youd like more information please contact: Nicole McAleer

nicmac79@live.com.au

Whats Happening in the Zone?


Dolphins Den Playgroup, Quakers Hill Welcome... Baby Brayden! Congratulations Megan & Craig! Baby Braxton! Congratulations Eleanor & Dave! Graduation day for Kira, Ryley, Nathan and Brayden. Good Luck guys!

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Happy Birthday from Glendenning Dinosaurs!


Andrew 4yrs January Suhana 3yrs December Gursikh 3yrs April Elisha 2yrs January Saanvi 2yrs January Sienna 2yrs December Heath 1yr January Pyper 1yr April

Happy Birthday from Quakers Hill Q.T`s Jackson 3yrs in January Connor 2yrs in March

Hip Hip Hooray from the Seven Hills Scallywags February Babies Annabel March Babies Emma-Lee April Babies Shay, Lachlan D, Lucy K

Call for New Members @ Glenwood Cheeky Monkeys!


Any new members interested ? Thursday 10am-12pm Glenwood community centre ( all ages welcome ) Contact: Amanda Kneen: manda.k@live.com.au

Congratulations to: Estella on your baby girl Jayda!

May Babies Lachlan B, Ollie, Racheal on your baby boy Finnbarr, Olena, Jessie, Jamin! Archie & Jessica
Alicia baby girl Chelsea! CONGRATULATIONS Harjit on your new baby!

Cherry on beautiful baby girl Caris Melaine

SHScallywags 2011 Christmas Party

Glenwood Cheeky Monkeys!

Seven Hills Playtime Corner


Would like to welcome Jonathan, Edward, Stephanie, Kyle, Ronan, Corran, Gabriel, Benjamin & Yves! Congratulations Sharon on the birth of Amber! Happy Birthday to: January: Ava & Joel March: Ronan February: Kate
The Seven Hills Scallywags had lots of Christmas celebrations in 2011, starting with our family day out on 26th November at Calmsley Hill Farm. Even though the day started out with pouring rain, it didn't dampen the spirits of all the Scallywags and their parents as we fed the animals, watched the milking demonstration, and ate a yummy BBQ lunch. Santa's visit was a highlight (at least for those kids not scared of him!), as were the Secret Santa gifts that the little ones received.

April: Jamie, Lucy, Adam & Stephanie.

Quakers Hill Little Friends Playgroup celebrated 2011 GRADUATION DAY on a big scale. Seven children were very eager to put on their hats and gowns, for a mini graduation ceremony. Each child took their turn to share, with much excitement, the school they were going to and what they might like

Our 7 proud graduates for 2011

Quakers Hill Little Friends are SEEKING NEW MEMBERS. We meet Thursdays 9:30 -11:30am @ the Goddard Crescent Community Centre, Quakers Hill. For more information, contact Lianna (9837-5060) or Melinda (9837-4331). Details on Playgroup NSW website. Quakers Hill Little Friends had an Elf come for our END OF YEAR PARTY. She was soo much fun, face painting, balloon animals, dancing, a magic show and even hand delivering Santas presents!

Christmas party Elf style!! Birthdays for March & April 2012. Isabella 4yrs, Fraser 3yrs, Jacob 3yrs, Alice 3yrs and Emaan

We would like to thank the following companies for their support of our playgroups. Rudolfs Warehouse Blacktown, Little Fishes Hassal Grove, Martellis Market Rouse Hill, Featherdale Wildlife Park Doonside, Calmsley Hill Farm Fairfield , Powerhouse Museum, The Ettamogah , Cake Decorating Solutions Arndell Park, Word Of Mouth The total amount raised for last years raffle was $(not sure of total). If your company, employer or anyone you know would be interested in making a donation or if you have any ideas for any future raffles, please contact the fundraising committee. Please support the people who support us. Thank you, Paula Bond

2011 RAFFLE WINNERS


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
600pc Christmas Light Set Rudolfs Warehouse 1 Month Swim Lessons @ Little Fishes 1 Month Swim Lessons @ Little Fishes $40 Gift Voucher for Martellis Rouse Hill 2 X Adult Pass @ Featherdale Family Pass @ Calmsley Hill Farm Family Pass @ Powerhouse Museum Family Pass @ Powerhouse Museum $25 Gift Voucher @ The Ettamogah $25 Gift Voucher @ The Ettamogah $25 Gift Voucher @ Cake Decorating Solutions $25 Gift Voucher @ Cake Decorating Solutions Gift Basket From Word Of Mouth Mary Calleja Julie Brunt Paula Bond Helen Macri Lianna Farchione Doreen Sue Steph Walton Carissa Howell Natalie Farrant Lynette Hood Cathy Landall Manda Quakers Hill QTs Thornbury Jelly Beans Quakers Hill QTs King Tots Quakers Hill Little Friends Quakers Hill Little Friends Quakers Hill Funky Monkeys Quakers Hill Dolphins Den Doonside Honey Bears Little Friends King Tots Seven Hills Playtime Glenwood Cheeky Monkeys

Looking for New Ideas? Session structure and ideas


A brief rundown of some group's sessions. Hopefully this information is useful for groups looking for new ideas! Heres what some playgroups shared with us... Quakers Hill Dolphins Structured sessions with a roster for everything: clean up, safety, morning tea, activities. Two excursions per term. Regular fundraising. Northwest Community Playgroup Relaxed but always a similar routine of what is done when. Outings every term. Held a market night fundraiser with Tupperware, Enjo and others attending. Quakers Hill Little Friends Roster for morning tea and activities. Incursions with someone visiting such as a science education group. Recent sessions have included Kids in the Kitchen and a mini Olympics with medals & certificates. The Ponds King Tots A session is held every day of the week. The structure of each depends on the age group attending. Seven Hills Playtime Corner Sessions include craft, morning tea and group time. Themed sessions. One excursion per term and one visit per term to the neighboring pre-school. Jobs are allocated as per what members volunteer to assist with. Seven Hills Scallywags Schedule for each session with a weekly theme. Popular themes for 2011 were Masterchef, Things that Bounce, Jakaroos & Jillaroos and Daddy show & tell. Stories and songs are as per theme. Roster for morning tea, stories & songs. Fundraising events through out the year; shopping tour, chocolates, first aid kits. Our last session of the year on 15th December was open to visitors, so we had grandmothers, Mums, and even a Pop join us as we did a chocolate hunt, enjoyed everyones morning tea goodies, and then put our guests to work as our Xmas trees! The three teams were fiercely competitive as tinsel, baubles and other decorations went flying onto the fingers, necks, ears and heads of our trees. After the presentation of the Scallywags awards which celebrate what makes our kids unique and makes us laugh every week, it was time to dance! What a fantastic way to finish a great year of Scallywag sessions. Quakers Hill Munchkins (not at meeting; provided info via email) Rostered craft/activity and story book/sing along each week. Rostered morning tea, with every parent bringing a piece of fruit to be shared amongst the kids. Incursions or excursions each term, e.g. park visit, police visit. Fundraising for mid-year visit to Featherdale or the farm or whatever the group would like to do. Themed weeks during the term e.g. numbers, colors, seasons, NAIDOC week, kids cooking classes. Dress up days and PJ days.

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