Lacey Comprehensive
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A conversation about current community and economic development activities in Lacey, WA. Hosted by Jenny Bauersfeld and Rick Walk and produced by the City of Lacey.
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Mar 17, 2023
Latest In Lacey - March 17, 2023
Latest In Lacey 3-17-2023
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Commission on Equity
Black and African American Community Forum
March 21, 6:30pm
New Life Baptist Church
7838 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey
Lacey’s Historical Commission is accepting nominations for the 2023 Lacey Historian of the Year Award now through Friday, March 31, 2023.
Earth Day Work Party
April 22, 10am to Noon
Wonderwood Park
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Mar 3, 2023
Latest In Lacey - March 3, 2023
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History Talks! Germans in the South Puget Sound Region in the late 19th Century
March 8, 6:30pm
Lacey City Hall or Zoom
Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway
April 1, 9-11am
Huntamer Park
Family Fish-In
April 15, 8am - 3pm
Longs Pond at Woodland Creek Community Park
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Feb 17, 2023
Latest In Lacey - February 17, 2023
Latest In Lacey - February 17, 2023
Lacey's Cultural Celebration
Saturday March 4, 10am-6pm
Saint Martin's University
Volunteer Opportunities
Historical Commission
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
Apply here
Job Opportunities
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Jan 31, 2023
Latest In Lacey - January 31, 2023
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LaceyLife Survey
Homeowners Association Matching Grants
Applications close on March 31, 2023
History Talks! Revealing Records in the Washington State Archives
February 8, 2023 6:30-7:30pm
Lacey City Hall, Council Chambers
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Jan 6, 2023
Latest In Lacey - January 6, 2023
Latest In Lacey - January 6, 2023
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Lacey Cultural Celebration
March 4, 2023 - Saint Martin's University
MLK Day of Service
January 16, 2022 - Woodland Creek Community Park
10am - Noon
Lacey Utility Billing
Automatic payments and/or payments scheduled after 12/26/2022 will no longer function on the old payment system. You will need to set up a new account and a new auto payment schedule in the new Online Utility Bill Payment System before January 18th for the auto payment to function correctly on your January 20th due date.
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Dec 27, 2022
Latest In Lacey - December 23, 2022
Latest In Lacey
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Utility Billing
Holiday Tree Roundup
Huntamer Park
Songs and Stories with Santa
City Hall Closed
December 26, 2022 - Christmas Day Observed
January 2, 2022 - New Year's Day Observed
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Dec 13, 2022
Latest In Lacey - December 13, 2022
Latest In Lacey - December 13, 2022
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Snow & Ice Response
Lacey Bids Farewell to City Manager Scott Spence
Former Lacey Mayor and Long-serving Councilmember Virgil Clarkson Passes Away
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Nov 4, 2022
Latest In Lacey - November 4, 2022
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Brunch with Santa
December 10, 2022 - 9:00am
Lacey Community Center
Registration required
Lacey Lighted Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting
December 5, 2022 - 6:30pm
Huntamer Park
Neighborhood Commercial Districts Community Open House #1
November 15, 2022 - 6:00pm
Salish Middle School Commons
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Oct 14, 2022
Latest In Lacey - October 14, 2022
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Spooky In The Park
October 23, 2022 2-6pm
Lacey Depot Park
Coffee & Costumes with a Cop
October 28, 2022 4-6pm
Starbuck on College & Pacific
City of Lacey Budget
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Sep 30, 2022
Latest In Lacey - September 30, 2022
Latest In Lacey
September 30, 2022
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Volunteer Litter Pick-up Program
History Talks! Scoundrels: The Life of Susie Lewis
Wednesday October 12, 6:30pm
Lacey City Council Chambers or Online via Zoom
Greg Cuoio Park & Greenways
Phase 1A Survey - Available Until October 11
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Sep 16, 2022
Latest In Lacey - September 16, 2022
Latest in Lacey
September 16, 2022
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Children's Day presented by Chick-Fil-A Lacey
October 1, 2022
11am to 2pm
Huntamer Park
Greg Cuoio Park & Greenways
Phase 1A Open House
September 28, 2022
6:00pm
Lacey City Hall or Online via Zoom
History Talks! Edward Lange: An Early Artist in Thurston County
September 28, 2022
6:30pm
Online via Zoom
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Aug 19, 2022
Latest In Lacey - August 19, 2022
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Children's Day presented by Chick-Fil-A Lacey
October 1, 11am-2pm
Huntamer Park
Sundays in the Park
August 28 & September 29, Noon-4pm
Lacey Depot Park
Lacey's Food Pantry
7027 Martin Way E.
Tuesday & Thursday 10am-2pm
2nd Wednesdays 4-6pm
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Jul 7, 2022
Latest In Lacey - July 8, 2022
Latest In Lacey - July 8, 2022
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Children's Entertainment Series
Huntamer Park - Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Lacey In Tune
Huntamer Park - Wednesdays at Noon
Concerts & Movies at Dusk
Huntamer Park - Fridays at 7:00pm, Beginning July 15th
Visit laceyparks.org for more details
Cops, Cars N' Kids
Saturday, July 30, 11am-3pm
Lacey City Hall Parking Lot
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Jun 24, 2022
Latest In Lacey - June 24, 2022
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Lacey Fireworks Spectacular
July 3, 2022 - 4-11pm
Rainier Vista Park
North Thurston Public Schools
Summer Meals Program
1968: The Year That Rocked Washington
Lacey Museum & City Hall
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Jun 10, 2022
Latest In Lacey - June 10, 2022
Latest In Lacey - June 10, 2022
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Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 18th
Noon to 4:00pm
Regional Athletic Complex - Shelter C
Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation Events
Odd Even Outdoor Watering Schedules
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May 27, 2022
Latest In Lacey - May 27, 2022
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City of Lacey Public Works
Sign up for Email Alerts from the City of Lacey
Water Conservation Programs
Lacey Youth Council
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May 13, 2022
Latest In Lacey - May 13, 2022
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Lacey Depot & Playground Grand Opening Event
May 25, 2022 at 5:30 pm
5555 Pacific Ave SE
Historian of the Year
Lacey Spring Fun Fair
May 21-22, 2022
Saint Martin's University
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Apr 15, 2022
Latest In Lacey - April 15, 2022
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New City of Lacey Website
New Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation Website
Arbor Day Tree Seedling Giveaway
April 16, 2022 10am-2pm or while supplies last
Huntamer Park
Earth Day Volunteer Event
April 23, 2022 9am-Noon
Wonderwood Park
Lacey Spring Fun Fair
May 21-22, 2022
Saint Martin's University
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Apr 1, 2022
Latest In Lacey - April 1, 2022
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Arbor Day Tree Seedling Giveaway
Saturday, April 9, 2022 10am - 1pm
Huntamer Park
Earth Day
Saturday, April 23, 2022 9am - Noon
Wonderwood Park
Lacey City Council
Meetings 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 6pm
Worksessions 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 6pm
In person or Remotely via Zoom
All meetings streamed live on YouTube
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Mar 18, 2022
Latest In Lacey - March 18, 2022
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Lacey Cultural Celebrartion
Online through April 11, 2022
Lacey Museum & Cultural Center
City of Lacey Employment Opportunities
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Mar 4, 2022
Latest In Lacey - March 4, 2022
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Thurston County Food Bank
Lacey Food Pantry
7027 Martin Way E. 98516
Open Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lacey Cultural Celebration
presented by TwinStar Credit Union
Saturday, March 12 10am-6pm at Saint Martin's University
Online from March 12 to April 11
Lacey Planning Commission
Lacey Historical Commission
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Feb 18, 2022
Latest In Lacey - February 18, 2022
Latest In Lacey - February 18, 2022
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St. Patrick's Day Cookie Kit
Visit the catalog and scroll down to the Virtual Programs section to register. The deadline to register is March 4 at 5:00pm.
Lacey Neighborhood Grant Program
Hawks Prairie Timberland Library
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Feb 4, 2022
Latest In Lacey - February 4, 2022
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Valentines at the Lacey Museum
829 Lacey St. SE, Lacey WA
Through February 12, 2022
Thursday and Friday 11am-3pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Lacey Civil Service Commission Application
Lacey Cultural Celebration
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Jan 21, 2022
Latest In Lacey - January 21, 2022
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* Lacey City Council - January 20, 2021
Poet Laureate Proclamation
* Lacey Cultural Celebration
March 11, 2022
* Lacey Loves to Read
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Jan 7, 2022
Latest In Lacey - January 7, 2022
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Lacey Cultural Celebration
March 11, 2022
History Talks!
The History of Blacks In Thurston County
January 11 at 6:30pm
Councilmember Robin Vazquez
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Dec 23, 2021
Latest In Lacey - December 23, 2022
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Show Links:
Lacey City Council Meetings:
http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/news-events/press-releases/newsid2198/1539
http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/news-events/calendar/ctl/viewdetail/mid/604/itemid/2725/d/20220106
https://ci.lacey.wa.us/city-government/city-council/city-council-2/city-council-home
Community Workgroup on Homelessness:
http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/city-government/city-council/city-council-2/community-workgroup-on-homelessness
Christmas Tree Pickup:
http://ci.lacey.wa.us/treepickup
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Dec 10, 2021
Latest In Lacey - December 10, 2021
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Huntamer Park Christmas Lights:
http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/living-in-lacey/the-community/arts-and-events/lighting-of-the-christmas-tree
Community Workgroup on Homelessness Virtual Open House #2:
http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/city-government/city-council/city-council-2/community-workgroup-on-homelessness
Lacey City Council Meeting - December 16, 2021
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r5mkgV0fS-yqM-H0jJhZmw
YouTube: https://youtu.be/AZ5tMGRAKng
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Apr 23, 2020
Conversations with the Council: COVID-19
This month, we're bringing you audio from our new talk show, Conversations with the Council - an informal discussion about current events in Lacey, hosted by Jenny Bauersfeld
Lacey City Councilmembers Carolyn Cox and Lenny Greenstein are joined by City Manager Scott Spence and Community and Economic Development Director Rick Walk to discuss the City of Lacey's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mar 12, 2020
EP019 - US Census & PIT
On this episode of Lacey Comprehensive, Jenny is joined by a new host, Economic Development Coordinator George Smith. George and Jenny talk to Sara Porter and Amy Hatch-Winecka from the Thurston Regional Planning Council about the US Census. We're also joined by Keylee Marineau from Thurston County, and Lacey Associate Planner Jessica Brandt to talk about the recent Point In Time count.
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Feb 6, 2020
Episode 018 - Lacey Library & Joint Animal Services
Jenny and Rick talk to Lacey Timberland Library Manager Holly Paxson about the 2020 Lacey Loves to Read events and the upcoming remodel of the Lacey Library. To learn more about the Lacey Library remodel, visit the Friends of the Lacey Library.
We also meet the new Executive Director of Joint Animal Services, Sarah Hock.
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Dec 4, 2019
Episode 017 - F.O.G. and ADUs
Water Resources Specialist Linsey Fields talks to us about F.O.G.: fats, oils and grease, and why it's important to properly dispose of them. We also learn about the City's efforts to make it easy to build Accessory Dwelling units from Associate Planner Jessica Brandt.
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Nov 12, 2019
Episode 016 - Public Safety
Today on Lacey Comprehensive, we're joined by Chief Semko of the Lacey Police Department. We discuss the department's public saftey efforts and explain the effects of several new ordinances.
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Sep 27, 2019
Episode 015 - Emergency Management, 1962 Columbus Day Storm
This week we're joined by the City of Lacey's Emergency Management and Safety Coordinator, Don Noyes. He tells us how the City prepares for emergencies, and how you can prepare at home.
We're then joined by John Dodge, author of A Deadly Wind: The 1962 Columbus Day Storm. He talks about the windstorm and its effect on the area. Dodge will give a reading from his book at Lacey City Hall on the anniversary of the storm, Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 1:30pm, sponsored by the Lacey Museum.
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Aug 30, 2019
Episode 014 - Thurston EDC
This month, Jenny and Rick have a conversation with Michael Cade, Executive Director of the Thurston Economic Development Council (thurstonedc.com), about what the EDC does and how their programs impact the community.
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Aug 2, 2019
Episode 013 - End of Summer Events, LTAC
We're back after a summer break! Jenny and Rick run down all the events still to come this summer. Our Lacey Legacy segment returns with a look at the history of Huntamer Park, and we visit with Kelly Adams to learn about the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC).
Visit the Lacey Museum at www.laceymuseum.org
To learn more about the LTAC, visit www.ci.lacey.wa.us/city-government/city-council/city-council-2/boards-commissions/lodging-tax
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Jun 7, 2019
Episode 012 - Lacey Makerspace, Summer Watering Schedule, Lacey Fireworks Spectacular
This month on Lacey Comprehensive, we meet the Director of Lacey Makerspace, Joeseph Anderson. We also learn about the City's summer watering schedule from Water Resource Specialist Linsey Fields. And Jeannette Sieler from Lacey Parks and Recreation tells us all about the Lacey Fireworks Spectacular happening on July 3rd.
Show Links:
Lacey Makerspace
Summer Watering Schedule
Lacey Fireworks Spectacular
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May 1, 2019
Episode 011 - Chief Semko, Sasquatch Revealed Exhibit
This month on Lacey Comprehensive, Rick and Jenny talk with new Lacey Police Chief, Ken Semko. Our producer John Koch also chats with Lacey Museum curator, Erin Quinn Valcho and guest curator, Christopher L. Murphy about the upcoming Sasquatch Revealed special exhibition.
Sasquatch Revealed opens on May 31, 2019 and runs through August 31, 2019. For more information on the exhibit, visit laceymuseum.org and sasquatchcanada.com
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Apr 4, 2019
Episode 010 - Veterans Hub - Mayor's Gala
This week we visit with Keith Looker, Manager of the Lacey Veterans Service Hub. Keith shares with us the services of the Veterans Hub, and how it is a resource for the veterans in our community. We also debut a new segment, Lacey Legacy, where we look at a moment in Lacey's history. Finally, we're joined by Mayor Andy Ryder, to fill us in on the upcoming Mayor's Gala on May 31st at the Lacey campus of South Puget Sound Community College.
For more information on the Lacey Veterans Service Hub, visit www.laceyveteranshub.org
To buy tickets to the Mayor's Gala, visit www.ci.lacey.wa.us/2019-Mayors-Gala
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Mar 7, 2019
Episode 009 - Lacey Parks and Recreation Events
This month on Lacey Comprehensive, Jeanette Sieler from Lacey Parks and Recreation shares some upcoming events in the next few months. You can visit https://ci.lacey.wa.us/city-government/city-departments/parks-and-recreation/special-park-events for all the details. Rick also gives us an update on the progress of several new development projects around town.
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Feb 1, 2019
Episode 008 - Development Update, Lacey Library
On this month's Lacey Comprehensive, Rick gives us an update on some construction projects around town. Rick and Jenny are also joined by the manager of the Lacey Timberland Library, Holly Paxson to talk about Lacey Loves to Read, the library building remodel, and upcoming events for kids and adults at the library.
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Dec 11, 2018
Episode 007 - Lacey Museum and HOAs
Rick and Jenny are joined by Erin Quinn Valcho, Curator of the Lacey Museum. Erin shares some Lacey History, as well as giving us a preview of some upcoming programs that the museum will be hosting in 2019. For more information, visit laceymuseum.org.
In the second segment, Jenny tells us about Homeowners Associations, or HOAs, and the services the city provides for them.
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Nov 5, 2018
Episode 006 - City of Lacey Budget
City Manager Scott Spence joins Rick and Jenny for an overview of the 2019 City of Lacey Budget process.
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Sep 25, 2018
Episode 005 - Metropolitan Parks District Proposal, Chief Pierpoint
This month, Rick and Jenny talk with Lacey Parks and Recreation Director, Jen Burbidge, about the Metropolitan Parks District ballot proposition. For more information on the MPD proposition, visit ci.lacey.wa.us/mparkdist. Lacey Police Chief Dusty Pierpoint joins us to talk about his career with the Lacey Police Department.
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Aug 28, 2018
Episode 004 - Chief For A Day, Depot District, Pavement Overlay
This month we have Sgt. Kevin Landwehrle in to talk about the Chief For A Day program. Long Range Planning Manager Ryan Andrews gives us an overview of the Depot District subarea plan, and City Engineer Roger Schoessel tells us about the City of Lacey's pavement overlay project.
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Jul 27, 2018
Episode 003 - Climate Action Plan and Building Permitting
Rick is joined this month by Jessica Brandt, Associate Planner, and Wade Duffy, Building Official and Fire Marshal. Jessica tells us about the City of Lacey's Climate Action Plan, and Wade shares with us information about the building permitting process.
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Jun 22, 2018
Episode 002 - Development Update, Innovation District, Pedestrian Bicycle Plan
We welcome a new co-host, Jenny Bauersfeld, who will be taking over for Candice. We check in with a development update, answer a listener question, and learn about the Lacey Innovation District, and Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan.
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May 22, 2018
Episode 001 - Northeast Lacey, Woodland Square Hub, MakerSpace
Our premier episode! Candice and Rick talk about new development activities in northeast Lacey, the Woodland Square Hub, and the new MakerSpace.
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