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Candidate Forum Tonight, July 25, at Fort Scott High School

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Join us for the 2024 Election Candidate Forum

Thursday, July 25th

Doors open 5:30pm for Meet & Greet w/Candidates

Forum beings at 6pm

(will also be on Facebook Live ~ Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce page)

Candidates in the races below have been invited to attend & participate in the forum.

U.S. House of Representatives 2nd District

Kansas Senate District 13

Bourbon County Commissioner Districts 1, 2, and 3

Bourbon County Attorney (unopposed)

Bourbon County Register of Deeds (unopposed)

Bourbon County Treasurer

Bourbon County Clerk (unopposed)

Bourbon County Sheriff

Thank you to our Chamber Champions for your support!
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Fort Scott Sales Tax Holiday August 2-4

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SAVE THE DATE FOR Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Downtown & Around Fort Scott!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces an opportunity for shoppers to save money this weekend, August 2nd-4th!

With no “official” Sales Tax Holiday weekend in the State of Kansas, we have our own holiday here where these local retailers pay the tax for you!

Save 9.4% this weekend at participating businesses around Fort Scott!

Participating businesses will be announced on the Chamber Facebook or fortscott.com.

These stores offer a variety of merchandise including apparel, home furnishings and décor – both new and repurposed, school supplies and much more!

There is no need to cross the border during this

No Sales Tax Holiday Weekend.

Save money, shop local, shop Fort Scott!

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
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Chamber Coffee Hosted By KRI and REDI

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Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, July 25th, 8am
Hosted by Kansas Renewal Institute and Bourbon County REDI

401 Woodland Hills Blvd.
Kansas Renewal Institute and Bourbon County REDI are located at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd.

* Kansas Renewal Institute has over 6 programs that they offer including; Addiction Treatment, Outpatient, Residential Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment, Mental Health Treatment, and Therapy Programs.

*KRI serves the entire state of Kansas and aims to be a beacon of hope, providing accessible and specialized care to adults and adolescents facing mental health challenges.

*Bourbon County REDI is committed to fueling the region’s economic prowess.

*REDI drive progress by uniting community voices, forging strategic partnerships, and securing pivotal grants.

Thank you Kansas Renewal Institute for being a Chamber Champion Silver Member!

Thank you Bourbon County REDI for being a member of the Chamber!

Join us for coffee, juice, and light refreshments this Thursday at Kansas Renewal Institute and Bourbon County REDI!

Click here to check out Bourbon County REDI’s Facebook!

Click here to check out KRI’s Facebook!

Click here for their Bourbon County REDI’s website!

Click here for KRI’s website!

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members

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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

fortscott.com
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Bourbon County Fairgrounds Assn. on July 18

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Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, July 18th, 8am
Hosted by Bourbon County Fairgrounds Association

2102 S. Huntington Blvd.
Bourbon County Fairgrounds Association is located at 2102 S. Huntington Blvd.

* The first Bourbon County Fair occurred on October 24th and 25th in 1860!

*In 1869 the fair was much larger then earlier fairs and included over 149 classes!

*Campers can enjoy an economical year-round central location that’s convenient to Fort Scott Dining and entertainment.

Thank you Bourbon County Fairgrounds Association for being a Chamber Member!

Join us for coffee, juice, light refreshments and door prizes this Thursday at Bourbon County Fairgrounds!

Click here to check out their Facebook!

Click here for their website!

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members

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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

fortscott.com
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Fort Scott Sidewalk Sale Saturday July 13

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Save the Date for a Summer Sidewalk Sale ~ Downtown & Around in Fort Scott! Enjoy fruity drinks and great deals while supporting local!

Participating Retailers:

110 South Main Mercantile, 110 S. Main St.

Angie Dawn’s Boutique, 108 S. Scott St.

Barbed Wire & Roses, 18 N. Main St.

Be The Light Boutique, 12 N. Main St.

Bids & Dibs, 108 S. Scott St.

Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, 16 S. Main St.

Laree + Co, 3 S. National Ave.

Museum of Creativity, 102 S. National Ave

Ruddick’s Furniture & Flooring, 117 S. National Ave.

Shirt Shack, 11 E. 18th St.

Sunshine Boutique, 18 E. Wall St.

Bourbon County Democrats will be set up Downtown with an information booth & Chamber Bucks drawing along with Riggs Chiropractic that will be doing free screenings!

There will be Business Bingo where you can pick up a card at any participating store, make a purchase of $5 or more from at least 3 stores during the Summer Sidewalk Sale, get your bingo card marked, and turn in at the third store for a chance to win $50 in Chamber Bucks. Chamber Bucks certificates can be used at over 60 local retailers and restaurants around the community!

A fun time to support local while finding some great sales inside and out of participating merchants! Most stores are open 10am to 5pm, but some hours may vary.

Don’t forget to support the Fort Scott Farmers’ Market which will be open Saturday from 8am-12pm under the Gathering Square Pavilion.

Organized by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Downtown Meet and Greet: Much Is Happening In Fort Scott

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Attendees of the Downtown Meet and Greet mingle before the meeting begins on July 9 at the Cohn’s Cafe.

Kathy and Tracy Dancer, owners of Cohn’s Cafe, 110 S. Main,  hosted the quarterly Fort Scott Downtown Meet and Greet on July 9.

Tracy and Kathy Dancer in the entrance to 110 S. Main,  called Mercantile and Market and Cohn’s Cafe.

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors quarterly events to learn/tell of happenings in the downtown historic district.

Lindsay Madison, the Chamber’s executive director, told of the following upcoming events:

  • July 13 sidewalk sales-11 stores participating with a Business Bingo, Riggs Chiropractic offering free screenings, and the Bourbon County Democrats with a booth.
  • August 2-4 is the annual sales tax holiday weekend in Fort Scott.
  • September 12 is the Fall Fest from 5-8 p.m.
  • October 26 is the annual Halloween Parade at 11 a.m.
  • November 7-9 the Holiday Open House with the main kickoff on Thursday from 5-8 p.m.
  • December 5 is the Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. with the theme “A Storybook Christmas.”
  • December 6-7 stores are open late for Christmas on the Bricks.
  • New seasonal downtown light pole banners are being ordered featuring local veterans. The banners will be posted on Memorial Day, July 4th, and Veterans Day at a cost of $300 and the family gets the banner at the end. 30 banners have sold, so far.
  • There are a few ad spaces available on the Downtown Directory Sign on North Main Street, $100 per year.
  • The Chamber Golf Classic is this Friday, July 12. Raffle items and gift cards are welcome for this fundraiser for the Chamber.
  • There will be an Election Candidate Forum on Thursday, July 25 at the Fort Scott High School Auditorium with a meet and greet at 5:30 p.m. and the forum at 6 p.m.
  • Several business grants are available: e-community with 6% for 10 yrs., $5,000 to $50,000; Grow KS: maximum $100,000+, 4% for 5 yrs., 6% for 10 years; USDA REAP grant for energy efficiency and solar projects (the last round of grants deadline is Sept. 30); and HEAL Grants for downtown businesses.

Superintendent of Fort Scot National Historic Site Jill Jarworski said the fire suppression project is 50 % complete, the Blair House will soon have new siding, the infantry barracks will be renovated, three HVAC units will be replaced, there will soon be more accessibility at the Fort, Candlelight Tours are in the planning stages, the Naturalization Ceremony will be Sept. 20 this year, there is an app “Sunflower Summer” for 3-4th grade students is free and features Kansas attractions.

Downtown Trolley Tours has a new driver, Steve Allmond, with Friday tours on the hour starting at 11 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m.; Saturday hours start at 10 a.m. on the hours. There is a wheelchair lift available and at least 6 persons minimum.

Merita Meech announced her inaugural Jim Meech Agri-Medical Foundation event at Sharkey’s Third Floor on July 27, from 6-8 p.m. She has a web link for the event to help farmers/ranchers in the first 30 days following a crisis.

There will be a craft event at the River Room Event Center at Oak and National Avenue on July 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fort Scott City representative Mary Wyatt said a new name for the golf course will be announced on August 15, a grant has been applied for Memorial Hall, KDOT recently awarded the city money for East National Avenue and the Third Street Park project is nearing completion.

Regional Economic Development Inc. Director Rob Harrington told of the Freeman Hospital opening in April 2025 at the former Mercy site. The health system is going through the Federal licensing process. At the August 2 Chamber Coffee, Kansas Renewal Institute and REDI will give tours of the newly renovated emergency department facility.  REDI is having its annual gala on August 3 at the Liberty Theater with a live and online auction to provide scholarships for local high school students. He said in 2025, there will be many construction workers (solar energy) in the county that will need housing, and possibly be shopping and attending events in the county. He encourages welcome packets for them and “they will bring in a huge amount of sales tax.”

Open Mortgage, at Wall and National, has merged and will be getting a new name.

A new business, House of Cottonwood Candles,, there is opening in the former Common Ground building at 116 S. Main.

Jerry Witt, Riverfront Authority Chair, said that Riverfront Park will soon have some new features.

Two Fort Scott Community College Basketball Coaches attending said they are recruiting for the new season.

Konantz Cheney has a new website and can be followed on Facebook.

Madison said she and staff continually get compliments about the downtown area and thanked the downtown businesses.

In June 2025, there will be the all-school Fort Scott High School Reunion events.

The Bourbon County Fair starts next week and Meech encouraged all to walk through the fair and appreciate the effort the FFA and 4H youth have done throughout the year.

Jill Jarowski gets a coffee and sweets provided by Cohn’s Cafe for the event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Free Friday Night Concert: Backside of the Moon on July 12

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On Friday evening, July 12, the band Backside of the Moon will perform for the Chamber of Commerce concert series.

The band plays a variety of music and includes some comedy in their
performance. Members of Backside of the Moon are Larry Snow, Judy Snow, Don Brubaker, and Pat Briant.

This is a very talented group which is based in Mound City. The concert at the pavilion park begins at 7 p.m.

Because seating is limited, you are encouraged to bring a lawn
chair.

Free Friday Night Concerts are sponsored by the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce and coordinated by Ralph Carlson. The event is usually at First and Main Streets, Fort Scott. In case of inclement weather, the event is moved to indoor venues. This photo is from 2019.

In case of hot or rainy weather, the concert will be held at the Common Ground Coffee Shop.

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Chamber Coffee Hosted By Walmart on July 11

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Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, July 11th, 8am
Hosted by Fort Scott Walmart

2500 S. Main
Fort Scott Walmart is located at 2500 S. Main Street.

* Fort Scott Walmart has been in the community since March 1st, 1972!

*Walmart’s Mission statement is to save people money so they can live better.

*Walmart values all the way customers like to shop from in store to pick up and delivery!

Thank you Fort Scott Walmart for being a Chamber Member!

Join us for coffee, juice, light refreshments and door prizes this Thursday at Fort Scott Walmart!

Click here to check out their Facebook!

Click here for their website!

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members

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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

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Downtown Meet and Greet July 9 at 110 S. Main

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Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet scheduled for July 9th!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Downtown Meet & Greet will be held Tuesday, July 9th from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Cohn’s Cafe,

110 South Main .

These informal, quarterly meetings are hosted by the Chamber for downtown business owners, representatives, and community members to network and share ideas on events, promotion and anything related to downtown.

Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
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What’s Happening In Fort Scott

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! June 27th Weekly Newsletter

Trolley Tours every Friday and Saturday on the hour.

Fridays 11am-3pm, on the hour, last tour leaves at 2pm

Saturdays 10am-3pm, on the hour, the last tour leaves at 2pm

$6 adults, $4 children 12 & under

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Guided Tours: 10am & 1pm

Currently closed Wednesdays & Thursdays

until further notice.

Visit your National Park!

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall.

Farmer’s Market at the Gathering Square Pavilion every Tuesday from 4-6pm and Saturdays from 8am-12pm over 15 returning vendors and 11 new ones!

6/28 ~ Kid’s Art Show off at The Artificers, come out and enjoy all the hard work of local children artist, 6-8pm, click here for more information.

6/28 ~ Shepherd’s Center at First United Methodist Church, free admission, 1-4pm, click here for more information.

6/28 ~ Friday Night Cocnert in the Park – featuring Davis Prickett and Open Mic for others who want to perform, 7-8pm, seating is limited, click here for more information.

6/29 ~ NBHA Rodeo at Bourbon County Fairgrounds

6/29 ~ 2-Person Scramble at Woodland Hills Golf Course, proceeds to benefit the Woodland Hills Jr. League, $100 per team (does not include cart), 7am registration with 8am shotgun start, click here for more information.

6/29 ~ 50th Bronson Day in Bronson City Park, free event for the public, bring lawn chairs, 11am-7pm, click here for more information.

6/29 ~ A night of Mardi Gras in the Fort, live music featuring Two Lane Highway & Ernest James Zydeco Band, Care to Share will be offering Shrimp Gumbo and Shrimp Boil for a FREE WILL DONATION, food starts at 5:30pm, Gathering Square Pavilion, see the flyer for more information.

6/29 ~ Live music at Holmtown Pub directly after the City’s Mardi Gras Party, Two Lane Highway, $.50 for every set of beads sold will go to Care to Share bucket at the end of the night, click here for more information.

6/29 ~ Live Music at Brickstreet BBQ by CM Johnson band, 8-10pm

7/1 ~ America’s Best Restaurants visit to Brickstreet BBQ, full service lunch from 11am-2pm, click here for more information.

7/2 ~ Jay & Leslie in Library Escapades at Memorial Hall, the show has nifty juggling/wacky game of 20 questions/and nonsense poem that puzzled Alice, recommended for ages 4 & up, 10am, click here for more information.

7/3 ~ 19th Annual Independence Day Bash at Uniontown Park, jump houses/selfie bar/live music also hotdogs/chips/water, 7pm, click here for more information.

7/4 ~ Happy 4th of July from the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce!

7/4 ~ 42nd Annual Burke Street Parade, lineup at 10th & Burke, everyone welcome for the post parade refreshments at the corner of 9th & Burke, click here for more information.

7/4 ~ Sights and Sounds at the National Historic Site, 9am-4pm, click here for a full schedule of events for visitors & community members to enjoy!

7/5-6 ~ 2024 Bourbon County Fair Rodeo at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds, 8pm nightly, tickets before rodeo: adults/$15 & kids/$10, tickets at the gate: adults/$17 & kids/$12, see flyer below for more information.

7/5 ~ First Friday at The Artificers, Artist Opening Reception with artist Christine Raymond and Ned Ducharme, 6-9pm, click here for more info.

7/6 ~ City Wide Firework Show at Fort Scott Community College, 9:30pm

7/8 ~ Beauty and Bourbon, skin analysis by Refreshed/wellness services by Refine MedSpa/exclusive charm bar and permanent jewelry by Better in Bourbon/cool refreshing drinks from Libation Station, 6-8pm, click here for more info.

7/9 ~ Downtown Meet & Greet at Cohn’s Cafe, 110 South Main, join community members to network and share ideas on events/promotions/and anything else related to downtown, coffee/juice/and light refreshments will be served, 8:30am-9:30am, see flyer below for more info.

7/10 ~ Food Truck at Woodland Hills Golf Course hosted by Part Tee Girls Ladies’ Golf League, Aunt Toadies will serve the food and the clubhouse will serve the drinks, EVERYONE welcome, 5:30pm-8:30pm.

7/11 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Walmart, 8am

7/12 ~ 30th Annual Fort Scott Area Chamber Golf Classic at Woodland Hills Golf Course, be a banner or hole sponsor/donate a raffle item or prize/volunteer to help, we would love for you to be a part of this tournament that is ALWAYS a blast and one of the primary fundraisers for the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, contact the Chamber at 620.223.3566 TODAY!

7/13 ~ Downtown & Around Summer Sidewalk Sale organized by the Chamber! Business Bingo to get your card punched at 3 or more stores for a Chamber Bucks Drawing and other deals & discounts! Stores featuring fruity refreshments!

7/13 ~ Birth and Beyond at Nevada Regional Medical Centers, a class which covers childbirth/breastfeeding/infant care, 8:30am-12:30pm, register by calling 417.448.3710

SAVE THE DATE:

7/15-21 ~ Bourbon County Fair at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds, something for everyone to enjoy, 8am!

7/25 ~ Candidate Forum hosted by Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, doors open at 5:30pm with the forum starting at 6:00pm, location TBA

7/27 ~ Second Annual End of Summer Craft Creations at the River Room, food/drinks/crafts, 10am-4pm

8/3 ~ 2nd Annual Bourbon County REDI Gala, dinner/live entertainment/online auction/live auction, all proceeds will be dedicated to providing scholarships for local students, single ticket/$50 and table of 8/$375, click here to purchase tickets and for more information.

8/2-4 ~ No Sales Tax Holiday Weekend – Shop Local in Fort Scott, receive a 9.4% discount on all purchases at participating locations TBA, shop local promotion organized by Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.

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SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.
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Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.

2024 Bourbon County Fair Rodeo at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds!

A Night of Mardi Gras in the Fort at the

Gathering Square Pavilion!

Downtown Meet & Greet hosted by Cohn’s Cafe!

30th Annual Chamber Golf Classic, July 12th!

Contact the Chamber at 620.223.3566 to become a banner or hole sponsor/donate a raffle item or prize/ or volunteer your time!

Summer Sidewalk Sale ~ Downtown and Around Fort Scott!

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Downtown Meet and Greet at Cohn’s Cafe on July 9

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Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet scheduled for July 9th!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Downtown Meet & Greet will be held Tuesday, July 9th from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Cohn’s Cafe,

110 South Main .

These informal, quarterly meetings are hosted by the Chamber for downtown business owners, representatives, and community members to network and share ideas on events, promotion and anything related to downtown.

Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US
 
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by FSCC Cosmetology Department on June 27

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Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, June 27th, 8am
Hosted by Fort Scott Community College Cosmetology Department

2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott Community College Cosmetology Department is located at 2108 S. Horton.

* FSCC Cosmetology is a full-service salon with students having special fields of interests!

*FSCC Cosmetology run a monthly special that they have posted in the salon as well as on their Facebook page.

*The cosmetology program consists of 1,500 hours of instruction and work, customarily spread over a 9-12 month period. Students meet 9 hours per day 5 days per week.

Thank you FSCC Cosmetology for being a Chamber Member!

Join us for coffee, juice, light refreshments and door prizes this Thursday at FSCC Cosmetology Department!

Click here to check out their Facebook!

Click here to learn more about the program and enrollment information!

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members

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231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

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