Jefferson Town Board Organizes for the New Year

By Liz Page

JEFFERSON  – Members of Jefferson Town Board went down the list of official appointments and designations to start the new year last Thursday, with few changes. They also heard a proposal from Eric Schwartz, representing Oorah, Inc.  to have a cross walk across state Route 10 at Castle Mountain Road. They were discouraged to note that someone has been stealing the recyclable bottles from a pair of barrels designated to raise money for Jefferson Heritage Day.

Among the official appointments were the Mountain Eagle Newspaper as official newspaper and Wayne Bank as the official depository. Mike West will remain the town attorney, Olivia Eppich the youth coordinator, Erin House, the water commissioner, Chris Twyble as dog control officer and deputy highway commissioner. Bonnie Dailey was appointed town historian, Don VanValkenburgh the daily water tester, the Evening Star as official bookkeeper.

Meetings will continue on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. with  the warrants reviewed by the board at 6:30 p.m..

The town supervisor will remain as budget officer and service officer. Vanessa Irwin will be the water bill collector, Rich Irwin was appointed code enforcement officer. Mark Los was reappointed as chairman of the Assessment Review Board, Ken Cole as deputy town supervisor and as the delegate to the Catskill Revitalization Corporation. Sarrah Abbatine is the planning board chairman , Valeri Darcie was appointed to a five-year seat on the planning board and Catherine Jonker will serve as the alternate member to the planning board and as secretary. Mileage for official town business will be paid at 73.5 cents per mile.

Eric Schwartz was present to ask the town board to install a cross walk across Route 10 at Castle Mountain Road. He said there is a great deal of pedestrian traffic for Camp Oorah's Boys Division over the summer months. The town board approved a motion to send it on to the state Department of Transportation, which will do a survey and determine if the crosswalk is appropriate. They will also mark it with the proper signage. The request will be passed on to DOT.

In his report, Rich Irwin said the town did not have to pay for the updated Uniform Building Codes over the past five years, due to the pandemic. However, the town will now have to pay $1,547 to get an updated copy of the state building codes. They opted to pay for three years, rather than a higher annual rate.

The Home Town Heroes banners will be offered for purchase to families and others who wish to honor someone who has served in the military.

The shed used for recycling will be placed for bid as is, with the winning bidder asked to remove it within 30 days. The bids will be opened at the March meeting of the town board. Three people have shown interest in the  8 x 8 shed at this point, prompting the town to offer it for bid. 

Discussion about the thieves taking the recyclable bottles from the barrels at the town parking lot indicated board members are discouraged that someone "would stoop that low" to steal the bottles from a local organization. 

Highway Superintendent Ray Hendrickson reported that the town highway crew has been out plowing and sanding almost daily.

Town board members went into an executive session to discuss possible litigation with no action resulting.

The next meeting will be held February 12 at 7 p.m..

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M'burgh Village Hopes to Add B'ball Court to Park

By David Avitabile

MIDDLEBURGH - Middleburgh village officials are hoping to transform an old skating rink into a new basketball court in Badgley Park.

At the January village board meeting, Trustee Amanda Fernandez detailed some of the plans for the park.

The plans for Badgley Park include: : remove curbing from rink and refurbish surface for basketball court. The village will replace hoops and restripe the court. 

Currently the village is looking into the complexity of curbing jobs to see if DPW can handle or if they should defer to a contractor. The curb may be three feet deep and officials have to determine whether the curb is attached to the inner pavement.

Trustee Fernandez said solar picnic tables (courtesy of SEEC) will be placed at the park in the spring. "We are also looking into planting additional trees and potentially adding a small low impact playground in the grassy area."

The cost cannot be determined until the village can do the curb work. DPW members dig down to see if it is attached to the asphalt.

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In other action, board members:

* Appointed the following people to the joint zoning boards of appeals: Kip Pangman, through January 6, 2031 and Melanie Laraway, through January 6, 2027. The village shares the ZBA with the town.

* Increased the water redemption rate from $21.26 to $24.56 and lowered the sewer redemption rate from $115.30 to $111.80.

* Heard Mayor Tim Knight say he is revising the employee handbook.

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M'burgh Village May Apply for Grant for EV Charging Station

By David Avitabile

MIDDLEBURGH - Middleburgh Village officials may decide next month to apply for a New York State Department Department of Environmental Conservation grant for electric vehicle charging stations in the village.

The grant application is due on February 27.  There would be a 10 percent local match. The proposal was discussed by the village grants committee in November and January  and has been discussed by the village board. The maximum grant amount is capped at $125,000.

The Village is in the process of securing quotes for this project, which will determine how much it seeks as part of any grant application if officials choose to move forward.

If approved, the EV recharging station will probably be placed by the Depot at the corner of Wells and Maple avenues. Officials said the location  is close enough for motorists to walk downtown to shop or eat while their vehicle is charging. Other areas were considered but some had to be dismissed because they were in the floodplain. 

In December, Village attorney Fred Mauhs noted that when drivers of EV vehicles get off the Thruway onto Route 145 in Catskill, it is "a desert" for charging stations.

The state is providing $5 million for charging stations. The stations would be level 3 providing quicker charges. It would cost the village about $800 a year for electricity and other requirements. The village would have to maintain the stations for at least 10 years.

Board members were in favor of applying for the grant.

The stations would be one more thing the village has that other villages do not, Trustee Bob Tinker said in December. He felt stations would probably be used a  lot. There are already surveillance cameras at the Depot.

In January, DPW superintendent Cole Keyser questioned the location  of the charging station by the depot.

He said it was less likely for people to walk to the business district of the village if they were placed there. He thought a location behind Stewart's would be preferable but it was noted that some of the area is in the flood plain.

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Schoharie County Submits Public Comment to DEC Biosolids Policy Urging Caution and Regulatory Oversight

SCHOHARIE— This week, Schoharie County submitted public comment on the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Draft DMM Program Policy 7a. The following statement was provided on January 10, 2026.

Schoharie County submits this comment to express concern with the DEC’s current approach to biosolids recycling and land application, particularly as it relates to agricultural lands. While the County recognizes the stated nutrient and soil amendment benefits of biosolids, substantial scientific evidence indicates that biosolids commonly contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and heavy metals, including but not limited to cadmium, lead, mercury, and arsenic. Existing wastewater treatment and biosolids processing technologies do not reliably or fully remove these contaminants.

Peer-reviewed research[1] has demonstrated that PFAS and certain heavy metals are persistent, bioaccumulative, and mobile in agricultural systems. When biosolids are land-applied, these contaminants accumulate in soils, can be taken up by crops, and may migrate into surface and groundwater. Repeated applications increase contaminant loading over time, raising long-term risks to food safety, drinking water supplies, livestock health, and farm viability. 

Schoharie County’s agricultural economy depends on soil integrity, water quality, and consumer confidence in the safety of agricultural products - as do many counties across New York. The current regulatory framework governing biosolids does not adequately account for long-term persistence, or bioaccumulation of PFAS and heavy metals nor does it address how to adequately test and mitigate for these contaminants. In the absence of enforceable, health-based standards and comprehensive monitoring requirements for these contaminants, land application of biosolids cannot be considered sufficiently protective of environmental resources or agricultural systems. 

The County urges the DEC to reevaluate its biosolids policies using a precautionary, science-based approach. Specifically, biosolids should not be promoted or approved for agricultural land application unless PFAS and heavy metals can be effectively removed, or unless strict contaminant limits, transparent testing, and long-term monitoring are required and enforced.

Protecting agricultural soils is essential to the long-term economic and environmental sustainability of Schoharie County and New York State. Regulatory decisions regarding biosolids must reflect current scientific understanding and prioritize the protection of farmland, water resources, and public health.

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SCS Looking to Add New PA System, Boiler Conversion

By David Avitabile

SCHOHARIE - In addition to a budget and school board candidates on their ballot, Schoharie school district voters are likely to see a proposition to install a new PA system in the high school and a fuel conversion for the boilers.

Superintendent David Blanchard spoke to school board members late last month about the needs that were revealed in a building condition survey. Most of the issues are up to date in the five-year survey though two are fairly urgent and cannot wait.

District officials will be getting costs for the replacement of the PA system in the high school and a conversion of the fuel system to propane and place a resolution on the ballot in May, Mr. Blanchard said.

Officials said there are funds in the capital reserve account and the work will most likely not require additional tax levy.

The current fuel oil tanks are in the ground and are more than 20 years old, Mr. Blanchard said. In the project, the tanks would be removed and the boilers would be converted to propane.

The replacement of the PA and bell system is sorely needed and very important to the campus, officials said.

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In other action, board members:

* Heard student representative Madelyn Bruno say that students brought up the issue of the heat in the auditorium during the Christmas concert last month when one student passed out and others were light headed.

Mr. Blanchard explained that it was the stage lights that were an issue making students feel hot.  There was nothing unusual according to the music department. The temperature controls in the space are working appropriately. The people in the audience were comfortable according to the reports he received. 

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Two Face Drug Charges After Traffic Stop in M'burgh

MIDDLEBURGH - New York State Police arrested Michelle Pickett, 51, and Steven Noxon, 41, both of Middleburgh, on December 16, 2025, after a traffic stop on Route 145. The arrests were made by the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit after receiving information about suspicious activity linked to the sale of illicit drugs at a home in Middleburgh.

During the investigation, authorities discovered a large amount of narcotics, cash, packaging materials, and a digital scale on the suspects and in the vehicle, police said  All items were seized. Both individuals were processed at SP Cobleskill and arraigned at the Schoharie County Centralized Arraignment Part Court, where they were remanded to the Schoharie County Correctional Facility without bail.

Ms. Pickett and Mr. Noxon face charges of first-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class "A" felony, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class "B" felony, and second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia, a class "A" misdemeanor. Mr. Noxon was also charged with a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation, according to police.

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Conesville Closes on Bond for New $334K Plow Truck

Conesville Town Supervisor Bill Federice presided over the Jan. 13 board meeting. Photo by Chris English.

By Chris English

CONESVILLE — The Town of Conesville had a successful closing recently on the $334,025 bond that is paying for the town's new 2025 Western Star plow truck and its equipment, Town Supervisor Bill Federice announced at the Tuesday, Jan. 13 board meeting.

"We did get it and everything is in place and we're good to go," he said of the closing. The bond will be repaid over six years, with a payment of interest only due in the first year and then payments of interest and principal in years two through six.

In other news from the Jan. 13 meeting, a 2025 year-end report from town Code Enforcement Officer Robert Giordano prompted some comments from Federice on the promising state of real estate in Conesville.

According to Giordano's summary of 2025 Code Enforcement activity, there were 35 building permits issued last year, 19 property reports prepared, eight Certificates of Completion, eight Certificates of Occupancy, four Emergency Responses, one threat of physical violence and one Compliance Order.

"Conesville and Gilboa are really hot right now in the real estate market," said Federice on hearing the numbers on building permits and certificates of completion and occupancy. "And according to a report I saw recently, Schoharie County house prices are up 22 percent over the last two years. Housing is short and when supply is short, prices go up."

Federice said after the meeting that an issue regarding a potentially dangerous school bus stop at 973 State Route 990V will now be handled by the Gilboa-Conesville Central School District.  A house at the location previously had no school-age children and thus no bus stop, but it now has school-age children and a stop.

A resolution drafted by the town but not voted on states that the bus stop has no visibility until about 100 feet from the stop. "The current speed limit of 55 MPH and the short sight distance of the school bus stop is hazardous to students, bus drivers and motorists," it read. The resolution asks the New York Department of Transportation to install appropriate signage warning motorists of the upcoming stop.

During the Jan. 13 town meeting, Councilman Carl Fancher said he has written to NYDOT and got a response that the agency will do a study of the bus stop and inform him of the results.

Town Historian Kim Young reported that plans for Conesville's celebration of the nation's 250th Birthday on Sept. 19 of this year continue to go well. She said that a Jan. 12 meeting of the 250th Committee drew nine attendees, which she said was a good turnout.

Among the many activities being planned are blacksmith and other demonstrations, a vintage baseball game, a parade and others. Young added that she and others are hoping to put out a publication fairly soon that touches on town history related to the 250th celebration. She added in her report that she recently purchased a sign for the East Conesville Cemetery and submitted a voucher to Town Clerk Carrie Sutton for reimbursement.

Highway Superintendent Ward Apgar reported that he and his crew plowed snow 14 times during December and treated roads with sand and other material 18 times. They also spent a few days cleaning up brush and trees downed and blown around during storms. Apgar, board members and the audience also welcomed new Highway Department employee Bryan Catrini.

During his county report, Federice _ who is also Chairman of the Schoharie County Board of Supervisors _ commented on the continuing high cost of electricity and all the various fees included in electric bills. He added that he feels the problem is being partly fueled by the state's mandates on electric vehicles and other requirements.

Federice also remarked on the tremendous growth of Artificial Intelligence and its electricity requirements.

"I've read that all the huge data centers and everything else that goes with AI will double the amount of electricity used in the U.S.," he said.

The Conesville Board also approved the 2025 Town Court Justice audit at the Jan. 13 meeting. 

The board held a reorganizational meeting on Friday, Jan. 2, during which Federice, the Councilmen, Sutton and others took their oaths of office for 2026. In all, there were 28 resolutions approved by the board, setting this year's sewer and water fees, salaries for various positions and many other matters.

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Four Corrections Officers Graduate

Left to right: Deputy M. Kodra, Deputy M. Gray, Deputy M. Bernhardt, Deputy A. Gray, Deputy T. Quigley, Sgt. B. Baker, Sheriff Fancher

SCHOHARIE — Schoharie County Sheriff Albro W. Fancher proudly announced the recent graduation of four Corrections Officers from the Basic Course for Corrections Officers at the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy. 

The Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office congratulates Correction Officer Graduates:

Deputy Matthew Kodra, Defensive Tactics Award

Deputy Matthew Bernhardt, Firearms Award

Deputy Alicia Gray, Squad Leader

Deputy Timothy Quigley, Class Leader & Academics Award

These officers successfully completed the comprehensive training program designed to prepare them for the complex duties within a modern correctional facility. The extensive curriculum included practical and theoretical instruction in critical areas such as:

De-escalation and Crisis Management,

Facility Security and Procedures Mastery,

Inmate Rights and Correctional Law,

Physical Training and Defensive Tactics.

Congratulations to all of you on your accomplishments. Special thanks to the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office for the information.

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History at the Old Stone Fort - Lower Fort & Hand Purse

Lower Fort Painting by Rufus Grider, 1888

This painting shows the Lower Fort (now the Old Stone Fort) enclosed by a wooden stockade, with blockhouses inside that housed cannons. At the time depicted, the fort still functioned as a church, complete with a steeple, belfry, and weathercock atop the tower. During the 1780 raid, five sharpshooters positioned themselves in the belfry. This painting was sent to us by the Old Stone Fort’s Clay Edmunds.

Hand Purse, 1887

Mrs. Julia Mayhem Morehouse made this beaded hand purse in 1887, when

such accessories were both fashionable and meaningful. As the Industrial

Revolution, and especially rail travel, made travel more common, women

increasingly moved about on their own. Carrying a purse signaled

independence as well as style, while the detailed beadwork allowed women

to display their craftsmanship. Purses like this remained popular into

the 1930s.

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M'burgh Village Seeking Public's Help with New Sign

MIDDLEBURGH - Village of Middleburgh board members are seeking community input on replacing the “Welcome to Middleburgh” sign located on upper Main Street just before the Middleburgh Diner. The original sign is starting to wear, as the center image has faded completely.

Community residents and artists alike are welcome to either recommend their ideas for a new sign or submit design concepts for board consideration. The only stipulation is that any proposed sign design should be straightforward and easy to read for motorists entering the village.

If you have any ideas or concepts to share with the Village on this project, contact the Village Clerk’s Office via email at middleburghnyvillage@midtel.net or by phone at (518) 827-5143. 

The Board is going to revisit this discussion at its March regular board meeting.

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New Speed Sign in M'burgh

MIDDLEBURGH - The Village of Middleburgh ordered a new speed sign last year in response to community concerns about speeding on Clauverwie Road and River Street.

The Department of Public Works built a trailer for the speed sign so that the village could place it in various spots throughout the Village, including Clauverwie, River, and Maple Avenue.

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MCS Student Top Youth Leader

MIDDLEBURGH - Congratulations to Middleburgh high school student Cecilia. Each year, one student is selected to represent MCS at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar, a nationally recognized program that empowers young leaders.

Photo courtesy Middleburgh Central School.

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Auto Racing News

Tire specialist Jay Castimore demonstrates and explains his method of preparing a tire at the Andy’s Speed Shop racing seminar last Friday night.

By Tom Coughlin

To begin your Friday morning, I will start with some very good news for all race fans throughout the racing community. Dirt modified and NASCAR Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen of Sprakers took some practice laps last week in his No. 44 Halmar-Friesen Racing modified down at the Friendship Speedway in North Carolina in preparation for the upcoming races in Florida. All reports have the practice session as being productive and successful.

In case you were somehow not aware, Stewart suffered life-threatening injuries last July while racing his modified in Canada and has made an amazing recovery to be at this stage of rehabilitation and back in the driver's seat. Stewart has a practice/test session setup with NASCAR next week and is looking forward to getting in the seat of his NASCAR Craftsman Truck No. 52 Toyota, tentatively looking at being able to race in the upcoming Daytona race in February. Stewart is not quite one hundred percent but is continuing with all of his physical therapy and doctor follow-ups to be as ready as possible when he receives the clearance to race.

The Short Track Super Series (STSS) announced tire compounds that will be allowed for the following races in March. Port Royal Speedway in Pennsylvania will race Friday and Saturday, the 13th and 14th, using the following American Racer compounds: Right-rear 53 or 56 only, left-rear 44 only, right-front 44 only, left-front any AR compound. Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey on Sunday, March 22nd: right-rear 53 only, left-rear 44 only, right-front 44 only, left-front any AR compound. Bridgeport has a unique rain date in that if the forecast does not look good for the 22nd, they will race on the 21st. Bedford Speedway in Pennsylvania will race on Sunday, March 29th: right-rear 53 or 56, left-rear 44 only, right-front 44 only, left-front any AR compound.

The Short Track Super Series will celebrate their 2025 season champions and their top point earners on Saturday, March 7, at the Holiday Inn, Saratoga Springs. The STSS Night of Champions Awards banquet will recognize the top twelve in the STSS modified division HYTORC of NY North Region, plus NJ Quality Drywall South Region, in addition to the top 10 in the crate 602 sportsman division Madsen Overhead Doors Inc. North Region and Belmont's Garage South Region with point fund money and special awards presented. It will be a buffet-style dinner with various meat choices, side selections, desserts, and beverages available. The evening will begin with cocktails at 5:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:00 p.m., with awards to follow. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased on the My Race Pass app. A paper ticket order form is available on the STSS website. A block of rooms has been set aside at a reduced rate for STSS attendees.

Fonda Speedway will be offering the Five for Four pit pass package through the end of the annual Via/Port race car show in March. However, you don’t want to wait until the last second and then happen to forget about it. There is a link from the track website to purchase the special package.

Fonda Speedway is also happy to announce that all of their division sponsors are returning for the 2026 season: Amsterdam Truck Center modified division, Swagger Factory Apparel crate 602 sportsman division, Leatherstocking Credit Union pro stock division, Montgomery County Office for Aging Inc. limited sportsman division, Fonda Fair 4-cylinder division, and Online Performance Parts for the street stock division specials.

The Racin’ Rhino Motorsports team and driver Robert Rhinehardt are offering fans the opportunity to see their name on a race car and become involved with his No. 618 crate 602 sportsman team with the $100 club sponsorship program. Contact either Robert Rhinehardt or Danielle Rhinehardt through their Facebook page to get on board.

Crate 602 sportsman division driver Logan Carter is seeking potential sponsors for his No. 21C. He can be reached on Facebook at Logan Carter Racing 21c, or contact his parents, Justin at 518-775-7736 or Anna at 518-848-8332.

Crate 602 sportsman division driver Kirsten Swartz is also seeking sponsors for the upcoming season for her No. 24S. She can be contacted through Facebook at Kirsten Swartz or Kirsten Swartz Racing.

Andy’s Speed Shop held their 2026 Racing seminar last weekend. Friday night saw 80-plus attend the tire preparation program presented by Jay Castimore, who has been preparing tires for drivers such as Brett Hearn and Keith Flach, and now is the tire man for Stewart and Jessica Friesen on their dirt modifieds. Approximately 150 people were in attendance on Saturday for the day-long event, learning more about race car preparation, maintenance, and setup—before, during, and after the race.

Friday night, after his very informative tire seminar, Jay Castimore suffered a heart attack at home. Jay's wife, Marilyn, was able to administer CPR with the help of the 911 dispatcher until the ambulance arrived and transported him to the hospital. On Sunday, doctors were able to evaluate Jay's condition and found that a previously installed stent had collapsed. Per Jay's family, a new stent has been put in its place, and Jay is on the road to a full recovery. This is a good reminder to take a CPR class when they become available.

The Syracuse Motorsports Expo is scheduled for the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, March 14 & 15, at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse.

The 40th annual Chili Bowl Nationals started on Monday in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Glenn Styres, who has competed in a number of different divisions, is one of our northeast drivers competing. Defending Chili Bowl Nationals Champion and NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson won on Monday night in the A-main.

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Hofmann Is Top SCS Speller

SCHOHARIE - In a hard fought 16-round battle, seventh grader Ashtyn Hofmann won the 2026 Schoharie Central School Spelling Bee Tuesday morning.

For the final seven rounds, Ashtyn and fellow seventh grader Teddy Bruno went back and forth, but in the end Ashtyn successfully spelled '"fiberglass" as the Championship Word.

Ashtyn will now advance to compete in the Regional Spelling Bee in March in Albany.

Participants in the spelling bee in the high school auditorium were:

* Fourth grade: Kayla Grabowski, Harper Schadt, Liam Throssell, and Emerson Von Linden.

* Fifth grade: Norah Fretto, Chase Keller, Kendall Lavoy, and Sophie Yonnone.

* Sixth grade: Danielle Fernandez, Brooke Porter, and Brennan Selah-Cammack.

* Teddy Bruno, Gabriel Florussen, Ashtyn Hofmann, and Bailey Salomon.

* Eight grade: Mason McKenny, Kierra Peckham, Gabriel Ringuette, and Max Rosenthal.

Prizes for the bee were provided by the Schoharie EPTSO and the event was sponsored y the SCS Student Government. Photos by David Avitabile.

Teacher Ed Rivers, head of the Student Government, explains the rules before the bee starts.

Librarian Marion Burghart once again served as pronouncer.

Eighth grader Max Rosenthal spells a word in an early round.

Eyes are on fifth grader Chase Keller as he spells a word Tuesday morning.

Seventh grader Teddy Bruno eventually came in second place.

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