2011 News Archive

12/1/2011 | Traffic Alert
12/01/2011
Oversized load to travel through Village...
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9/8/2011 | Retirement Announced
09/08/2011
Village Fire Chief announces retirement...
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8/26/2011 | Shred and Recycle Day
08/26/2011
On Saturday, September 17 between 9:00 a.m. and noon, Village residents are invited to bring unwanted personal documents to the Roger Prange Municipal Center, located at 8600 Green Bay Road, for on-site destruction...
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8/24/2011 | Hazardous Waste Collection
08/24/2011
The Village, in conjunction with Kenosha County and Waste Management/Pheasant Run, provides Household Hazardous Waste Collection two times per year. You can dispose of your unwanted hazardous waste during the next Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Roger Prange Municipal Center (8600 Green Bay Road) between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m...
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8/4/2011 | Prairie Family Days
08/04/2011
Thank you community partners! Miss Pleasant Prairie winners...
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7/19/2011 | Thank You Sponsors!!
07/19/2011
Prairie Family Days would not be possible without your help...
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7/5/2011 | Storm Cleanup
07/05/2011
Hours at the Village Compost Site have been extended to accommodate storm cleanup. The Compost Site will be open Wednesday, July 6, between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Crews will also be collecting branches curbside over the next four weeks. If you observe downed trees near your home that are in contact with power lines, please contact WE Energies directly at (800) 662-4797, 24 hours a day...
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6/27/2011 | Pleasant Prairie Triathlon
06/27/2011
Thank you to all who joined us as athletes, volunteers, sponsors and spectators during the 2011 Pleasant Prairie Triathlon.
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6/24/2011 | June Newsletter
06/24/2011
The June issue of the Village Newsletter is now available online.
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6/24/2011 | Emergency Shelter
06/24/2011
In response to severe weather and both natural and man-made disasters, advance emergency planning can help to keep you and your family safe.
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6/24/2011 | Email Newsletter
06/24/2011
More than 1,034 residents are now receiving their Village Newsletter via email, and approximately 282 of the same residents have requested to no longer receive a paper copy via U.S. Postal mail.
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6/24/2011 | Highway 165
06/24/2011
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is currently working on a the construction of roundabouts on State Highway 165.
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6/24/2011 | Teasel Plant
06/24/2011
The population of the common teasel plant has rapidly expanded over the past three decades. The teasel plant is an invasive plant species introduced to North America during the 1700s.
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6/24/2011 | Lawn Watering
06/24/2011
Summer lawn watering places large demands on local water utilities. Water customers and communities can save money by practicing efficient watering.
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6/24/2011 | Median Mowing
06/24/2011
In efforts to maintain a safe driving experience and to maintain a neat and welcoming introduction to our community, Village crews will continue to mow medians along State Highways in the Village.
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6/24/2011 | Noxious Weeds
06/24/2011
Recently, the Village Board approved the 2011 contract with Kenosha Grounds Care to complete the mowing of noxious weeds on vacant lots in the Village.
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6/13/2011 | Kirsan Engineering
06/13/2011
On Monday, June 13, the Pleasant Prairie Plan Commission considered and approved Site and Operational Plans for Kirsan Engineering. Kirsan, a manufacturer of precision-machined parts, has plans to occupy a 32,680 square foot building located at 8201 100th Street in LakeView Corporate Park. Kirsan was established in 1967.
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6/7/2011 | Property Purchase
06/07/2011
During a Monday evening meeting, the Pleasant Prairie Village Board approved the purchase of a 4.3-acre parcel immediately to the north of the current Village Hall.
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6/6/2011 | Top Projects of 2010
06/06/2011
The Village of Pleasant Prairie is honored to be home to two winners of the Daily Reporter’s Top Projects of 2010 Award.
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6/6/2011 | Drinking Water Quality
06/06/2011
The 2011 Water Quality Report is now available as a PDF below
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5/27/2011 | May Newsletter
05/27/2011
The May issue of the Village Newsletter is now available online.
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5/27/2011 | Lawn and Garden
05/27/2011
Courtesy of the American Water Works Association...
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5/27/2011 | Contract Approved
05/27/2011
During April, the Village Board considered and approved a contract with Public Research Group of Naperville, IL for the creation of a 5-year Recreation Master Plan.
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5/27/2011 | Community Garden
05/27/2011
COM•MU•NI•TY GAR•DEN -noun- a piece of land cultivated by members of a community
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5/27/2011 | Village Board Agendas
05/27/2011
During the month of May, Pleasant Prairie’s Village Board began receiving paperless agenda packets for their bimonthly meetings.
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5/27/2011 | Free Workshops Offered
05/27/2011
The Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network, in partnership with UW-Extension, will offer six Greening Up Your Yard workshops. The workshops are free and open to the public.
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5/27/2011 | 2011 Triathlons
05/27/2011
Pleasant Prairie will host three major triathlons this summer between June and August.
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5/27/2011 | Pool Safety Tips
05/27/2011
With warm weather around the corner, the Pleasant Prairie Fire & Rescue Department presents the following safety tips
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5/27/2011 | Notice
05/27/2011
The Village of Pleasant Prairie will be flushing the water system in neighborhoods serviced by the Pleasant Prairie Water Utility.
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5/25/2011 | Event Sponsors Sought
05/25/2011
Help Bring the Community Together During the Return of Prairie Family Days on Saturday & Sunday, July 23 & 24, 2011
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5/16/2011 | 2011 Paving Program
05/16/2011
On Monday, May 16, the Pleasant Prairie Village Board awarded a contract for paving projects to Payne & Dolan, Inc. of Kenosha in the amount of $983,262.13.
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5/15/2011 | Spring Ice Show
05/15/2011
Thank you for joining us at RecPlex as we showcased the talents of area figure skaters during the 2011 Spring Ice Show – iSkate shuffle.
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5/10/2011 | Site and Operational Plans
05/10/2011
On Monday, May 9, the Pleasant Prairie Plan Commission considered and approved Site and Operational Plans for four separate business interests.
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5/9/2011 | Family Walk/Run
05/09/2011
Thank you to all of the walkers and runners who took part in the 7th Annual Family 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, May 7, 2011
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5/5/2011 | Emerald Ash Borer
05/05/2011
During the month of May, a contractor working for the Village of Pleasant Prairie will begin administering preventative treatments to ash trees located on Village property and within Village-owned right-of way.
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5/2/2011 | Bonds Refunded
05/02/2011
On Monday, May 2, 2011 the Pleasant Prairie Village Board authorized the issuance and sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds for its RecPlex facility totaling nearly $7,360,000.
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5/2/2011 | Sewer Utility Rate
05/02/2011
In response to an analysis of the financial condition of Pleasant Prairie’s Sewer Utility, an increase in sewer utility rates has been authorized in order to maintain the financial stability of the Utility.
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4/28/2011 | Emerald Ash Borer
04/28/2011
Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Remains In Effect in County...
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4/28/2011 | Wisconsin Marathon
04/28/2011
A portion of the race will take place on Village roadways in the Carol Beach area...
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4/28/2011 | Adopt-a-Road
04/28/2011
The Adopt-a-Road program is a two-year commitment by local community and business groups to clean up a Pleasant Prairie roadway two times per year.
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4/28/2011 | April Newsletter
04/28/2011
The April issue of the Village Newsletter is now available online.
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4/28/2011 | Police Squad Cars
04/28/2011
As part of the annual budgeting process, the Pleasant Prairie Police Department plans for the replacement of half of its fleet of police vehicles.
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4/28/2011 | Water Facts
04/28/2011
Fascinating Facts About Water Courtesy of the American Water Works Association...
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4/28/2011 | Shred and Recycle Day
04/28/2011
On Saturday, May 14 between 9:00 a.m. and noon, Village residents are invited to bring unwanted personal documents to the Roger Prange Municipal Center, located at 8600 Green Bay Road, for on-site destruction.
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4/28/2011 | GFS Marketplace
04/28/2011
On Tuesday, March 29, Gordon Food Service (GFS) celebrated the grand opening of it’s new GFS Marketplace in Pleasant Prairie.
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4/28/2011 | Officials Re-Elected
04/28/2011
On April 5, 2011, John P. Steinbrink was re-elected as President of the Pleasant Prairie Village Board. On the same date, Monica M. Yuhas and Clyde R. Allen were also re-elected as Trustees #1 and #3 respectively to the Village Board.
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4/28/2011 | Dog Ownership
04/28/2011
During 2010, the Pleasant Prairie Police Department handled 406 animal control complaints. A majority of these are related to dogs.
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4/28/2011 | Public Safety Reminder
04/28/2011
Please make sure that your home address numbers are clearly visible from the street. During an emergency situation, seconds count.
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4/28/2011 | Emergency Preparedness
04/28/2011
On Wednesday evening, March 30, the Kenosha County Public/Private Partnership for Emergency Preparedness hosted an introductory Kick Off Event for emergency preparedness training that is available for businesses located throughout Kenosha County.
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4/8/2011 | Public Safety UPDATE
04/08/2011
INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFIED IN REPORTED ATTEMPTED CHILD ENTICEMENT INCIDENTS
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4/6/2011 | April 5 Election Results
04/06/2011
To view the Village of Pleasant Prairie Election Results for the April 5th Election, please see the PDF below.
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3/31/2011 | Household Hazardous Waste Collection
03/31/2011
Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser has announced that a Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held on Saturday, May 7, between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., at the Kenosha County Municipal Center on Highways 45 and 50.
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3/31/2011 | Medicine Collection Day
03/31/2011
On Saturday, April 16, Kenosha County residents may dispose of their unused medicines between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Kenosha County Job Center (Entrance D), 8600 Sheridan Road.
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3/31/2011 | Spring Leaf Collection
03/31/2011
During 2010, a larger leaf collection vacuum was purchased through the Fleet Internal Service Fund to aid in residential leaf collection.
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3/31/2011 | In Honor
03/31/2011
On Monday, March 21, flags were ordered to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Saturday, March 26 in honor of fallen Fond du Lac Police Officer Craig Birkholz.
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3/31/2011 | Catalyst Exhibits
03/31/2011
Pleasant Prairie welcomes a new business – trade show exhibit manufacturer, Catalyst Exhibits – to LakeView Corporate Park.
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3/31/2011 | Now Open for the Season
03/31/2011
The Village Compost Drop-off Site is now open for the season. The Site is located at the Roger Prange Municipal Center at 8600 Green Bay Road.
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3/31/2011 | Prairie Family Days 2011
03/31/2011
Committees have been busy planning for the return of the 2011 Prairie Family Days Celebration.
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3/31/2011 | March Newsletter
03/31/2011
The March issue of the Village Newsletter is now available online.
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3/28/2011 | New in 2011
03/28/2011
On Saturday, May 14, the Village will host its first Village Shred and Recycle Day from 9:00 a.m.
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3/22/2011 | Highway 165
03/22/2011
INTERSECTION CLOSED AT HIGHWAY 165 AND 39TH AVENUE The Department of Transportation (DOT) has resumed construction on State Highway 165 surrounding County Highway EZ, or 39th Avenue, in the Village. Road closures to accommodate the work are now in effect.
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3/15/2011 | Kids Expo
03/15/2011
Thank you to all who joined us on Saturday, March 19, at RecPlex for the Kids Expo
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3/7/2011 | Chateau Eau Plaines
03/07/2011
On Monday, March 7, the Pleasant Prairie Village Board approved an agreement for Phase I consulting services with the engineering firm Crispell-Snyder, Inc.
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3/3/2011 | Illinois Route 131
03/03/2011
Information courtesy of the Illinois Department of Transportation...
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2/25/2011 | Redevelopment Update
02/25/2011
During late 2009, the Pleasant Prairie Community Development Authority purchased the former Midwest Copier Property located at 9115 26th Avenue.
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2/25/2011 | Compost Drop-Off Site
02/25/2011
Pleasant Prairie operates a Compost Drop-off Site for Village residents. During 2011 the site will be open between March 26 and December 3, weather permitting.
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2/25/2011 | February Newsletter
02/25/2011
The February issue of the Village Newsletter is now available online.
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2/25/2011 | Highway 50
02/25/2011
At the end of 2010, the Pleasant Prairie Village Board approved an agreement with the City of Kenosha and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) relating to major future improvements on State Highway 50 in Kenosha County.
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2/25/2011 | Urban Encounters
02/25/2011
During the warmer months of the year, Village officials begin to receive calls from residents regarding the local coyote population.
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2/22/2011 | Fix a Leak Week
02/22/2011
Did you know that an American home can waste, on average, more than 10,000 gallons of water every year due to running toilets, dripping faucets, and other household leaks?
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2/22/2011 | February Blizzard Recap
02/22/2011
During the February blizzard, Pleasant Prairie received more than 25 inches of snow.
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2/22/2011 | Donation Made
02/22/2011
During a February meeting of the Pleasant Prairie Recreation Commission, members of Kiwanis Breakfast Club presented the Therapeutic Recreation Department at RecPlex with a “big check.”
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02/14/2011
With warmer temperatures, melting snowfall and any extra precipitation will run toward the storm sewer and drainage areas.
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2/3/2011 | Snow Removal Updates Through February 3
02/03/2011
During the recent blizzard, Pleasant Prairie received more than 23 inches of snow. The average annual snowfall is typically between 45 and 50 inches
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1/31/2011 | Winterfest 2011
01/31/2011
Thank you to those who joined us for Winterfest 2011
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1/27/2011 | Shop With a Cop/Firefighter
01/27/2011
The Pleasant Prairie Professional Police Association would like to express their thanks to those who supported the 5th Annual Pleasant Prairie Shop with a Cop and Firefighter charity event.
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1/27/2011 | January Newsletter
01/27/2011
The January issue of the Village Newsletter is now available online.
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1/27/2011 | 2011 Elections
01/27/2011
Two elections will be held in 2011.
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1/27/2011 | 911 Cell Phone Bank
01/27/2011
The Pleasant Prairie Police Department wishes to thank Kenosha Unified School District for their donation of 100 used cell phones for the 911 Cell Phone Bank.
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1/27/2011 | Public Safety Reminder
01/27/2011
The Pleasant Prairie Police Department would like to remind residents to be mindful of what is going on in your neighborhood.
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1/27/2011 | Carbon Monoxide Alarms
01/27/2011
Singe-family and two-family homes will now be required to have carbon monoxide alarms...
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1/27/2011 | Assessments & Taxes
01/27/2011
Annually, during the month of December, home owners in Wisconsin receive their property tax bill.
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1/27/2011 | Fleet Internal Service Fund
01/27/2011
A new addition in 2009, the Fleet Internal Service Fund has been performing well during its first two years
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1/27/2011 | Water Facts
01/27/2011
Fascinating Facts About Water Courtesy of the American Water Works Association...
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1/27/2011 | 2011 Triathlons
01/27/2011
Pleasant Prairie to host three triathlons during 2011...
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1/18/2011 | Response to Busing Request
01/18/2011
On Monday, January 18, the Pleasant Prairie Village Board considered and subsequently denied a Kenosha County request that the Village consider paying Kenosha Transit its requested 316% increased fee to transport City of Kenosha residents to LakeView Corporate Park. LakeView Corporate Park’s business association previously paid $7,725 annually for limited bus service.
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1/11/2011 | Junior Hockey
01/11/2011
The public is invited to the RecPlex Ice Arena on January 15 and 16 for the Great Lakes Junior Hockey League’s All Star Weekend. The Wisconsin Rampage will host this year’s event, which will include two Junior Hockey games and a Skills Competition between the East and West Divisions. Spectators can watch the top 44 players, elected by their teams’ coaching staff, as the divisions face off.
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1/6/2011 | Predators Baseball Club
01/06/2011
RecPlex and the Village of Pleasant Prairie would like to publicly recognize the Pleasant Prairie Predators Baseball Club for their 2010 donation of $1,300.
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1/1/2011 | Winter Weather
01/01/2011
When snow starts to fall, the Public Works Department activates its Snow and Ice Removal Plan. Exactly what happens under the plan depends on the amount of precipitation that has fallen, what’s predicted to fall, the temperature, the expected duration of the storm, and moisture content.
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