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Board of Trustees

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Representing the diverse needs of the PLS communities to help the library best serve our communities.

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Pioneer Library System with each city and county of the three-county service area represented. The Board meets monthly, rotating around the service area.

   

Board of Trustees

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Goldie West

Title: Chair

Represents: Cleveland County

Goldie West has been a resident of South Oklahoma City and Moore since early childhood with brief interruptions...

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Julie Curry

Title: Vice-Chair

Represents: Noble

Julie Curry is an elementary school principal at John K. Hubbard Elementary in the Noble Public Schools district...

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Trae Carson

Title: Treasurer

Represents: Norman

Trae Carson was raised and lives in Norman. He is co-owner of 405 Brewing Co.

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Leesa Adams

Represents: Pottawatomie County

Leesa is a retired educator. She was in the elementary classroom for 38 years and a graduated from OBU in 1978. ...

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Mary Blankenship Pointer

Represents: Southwest OKC

Mary Blankenship-Pointer became the first appointee representing Oklahoma City on the Board of Trustees in March...

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Melissa Capps

Represents: McLoud

Melissa Capps is the Director of the Performance Audit Division at the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspectors...

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Becky Cavnar

Represents: Moore

Becky Cavnar grew up in the small town of Meeker, OK and graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee....

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Teresa Crook

Represents: Newcastle

Teresa has been teaching elementary education for 20 years and privately with children with dyslexia since 2014....

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Ryan Grider

Represents: Shawnee

Ryan Grider was born and raised in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and has been an avid fan of literature and the arts from a...

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Mandy Haws

Represents: McClain County

Mandy Haws is the Vice President and General Manager of Sooner Bowling Center in Norman as well as founding...

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Deborah Humphrey

Represents: Tecumseh

Deborah Humphrey was raised in Tecumseh and graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1973. She has a...

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Kristi Johnson

Represents: Blanchard

Kristi Johnson received her undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and law degree from William...

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Faith Martin

Represents: Purcell

Faith serves as the Director of N.E.W. Leadership and Civic Engagement at the University of Oklahoma, where she...

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Upcoming Board Meetings

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Kick-Start Kindergarten

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Moore

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Get Moving with Beginner Line Dancing

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Newcastle

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Rhythm Babies (0-18 months)

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Norman East

Join us with your little one to enjoy simple stories,...

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Family Story Time (All Ages)

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Library Lab

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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Family Story Time (All Ages) Blanchard

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Blanchard

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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Kick-Start Kindergarten

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Moore

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Connection Corner: Canasta Club

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Newcastle

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Land That Job: Resume Help

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Norman West

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Sound of Music Interactive

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Library Lab

Enjoy the songs, costumes, actors, and the...

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Eat Smart: Family Snack Creations Challenge

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Norman East

In this program we will learn how to cook healthy...

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Build It: Ready, Set, Blast Off!

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Shawnee

In this hands on workshop, youth will learn the basics...

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Steam Kids: Outreach

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Library Lab

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Creativity Unleashed: 5-7

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Moore

We all have an inner artist. Join us in discovering...

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Creativity Unleashed: 8-11

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Moore

We all have an inner artist. Join us in discovering...

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Teen Connect: Animanga Club

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Blanchard

Join us as we come together to do anime and manga...

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Book Discussion

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Tecumseh

Whether you’re new to book discussions or a...

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Creativity Unleashed: Crochet

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Library Lab

We all have an inner artist. Join us in discovering...

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Learn It! Fire-Smart Landscaping for Beginners

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Noble

Strengthen your landscaping skills with Courtney...

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Creativity Unleashed: Let's Paint

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: McLoud

All program materials will be provided to complete an...

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Sound of Music Interactive

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Norman West

Enjoy the songs, costumes, actors, and the...

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Get Moving with All Levels Yoga

Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Moore

Join Aschley Melson, a certified instructor, in yoga...

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Get Moving with Zumba

Date: July 1, 2025

Location: Blanchard

Join Diane for Zumba for all levels. Learn how to...

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Family Story Time (All Ages)

Date: July 1, 2025

Location: Shawnee

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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Family Story Time (All Ages)

Date: July 1, 2025

Location: Norman West

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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Get Moving with Beginner SAIL

Date: July 1, 2025

Location: Newcastle

Join Holly, a certified instructor, in SAIL for...

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SLC: Get Moving: Walk The Park Series

Date: July 1, 2025

Location: Tecumseh

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Kick-Start Kindergarten

Date: July 1, 2025

Location: Norman East

Navigating kindergarten doesn’t have to be...

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Creativity Unleashed: Open Art Space

Date: July 1, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

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Preschool Story Time (3-5 years)

Date: July 1, 2025

Location: Moore

Join us with your preschooler for a story time filled...

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Mammals in Your Neighborhood

Date: July 1, 2025

Location: Shawnee

Join Wildcare Oklahoma in learning about common...

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12th Ave Rec Story Time

Date: July 1, 2025

Location: Norman West

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Connection Corner: Chess

Date: July 1, 2025

Location: Blanchard

Join us as we come together to learn chess strategies...

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Connection Corner: 2025 Community Pride Quilt

Date: July 1, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

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Book Discussion: Emma

Date: July 1, 2025

Location: Norman West

Whether you’re new to book discussions or a...

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Creativity Unleashed: Moore Photography Club

Date: July 1, 2025

Location: Moore

We all have an inner artist. Join us in discovering...

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Family Story Time (All Ages)

Date: July 2, 2025

Location: Newcastle

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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Family Story Time (All Ages)

Date: July 2, 2025

Location: Purcell

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Preschool Story Time (3-5 years)

Date: July 2, 2025

Location: Norman East

Join us with your preschooler for a story time filled...

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Kick-Start Kindergarten

Date: July 2, 2025

Location: Shawnee

Navigating kindergarten doesn’t have to be...

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Family Story Time (All Ages)

Date: July 2, 2025

Location: Noble

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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La Petite Academy Story Time

Date: July 2, 2025

Location: Norman West

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Outreach: Lexington Crossing NPS Learning Bus

Date: July 2, 2025

Location: Library Lab

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Color Our World

Date: July 2, 2025

Location: Blanchard

Participants will explore the emotional and...

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Rhythm Babies (0-24 months)

Date: July 2, 2025

Location: Moore

Join us with your little one to enjoy simple stories,...

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Get Moving with Tae Kwon Do for Kids

Date: July 2, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Join a certified instructor from Vision Martial Arts...

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Teen Cartooning

Date: July 2, 2025

Location: Tecumseh

Dive into the world of cartooning in this fun...

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Land That Job: Drop-In Resume Help

Date: July 2, 2025

Location: Moore

Invest in your future and prepare for your next...

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Story Time at the Splash Pad!

Date: July 2, 2025

Location: Shawnee

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Early Explorers

Date: July 2, 2025

Location: Newcastle

During this come and go play time, children are...

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Creativity Unleashed: Drop A Rock Day

Date: July 3, 2025

Location: Blanchard

Celebrate Drop a Rock Day and discover your inner...

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Get Moving with Beginner SAIL

Date: July 3, 2025

Location: Newcastle

Join Holly, a certified instructor, in SAIL for...

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NPS Book Bus Outreach @ Jackson

Date: July 3, 2025

Location: Norman East

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Rhythm Babies

Date: July 3, 2025

Location: Library Lab

Join us with your little one to enjoy simple stories,...

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Connection Corner: Craft and Coffee

Date: July 3, 2025

Location: Norman East

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Mad Science Teens!

Date: July 3, 2025

Location: Newcastle

We ain’t afraid of no smokes, Mad Scientists!...

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Teen Cartooning

Date: July 3, 2025

Location: Moore

Dive into the world of cartooning in this fun...

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Book Discussion with the Shawnee Public Library

Date: July 3, 2025

Location: Shawnee


Whether you’re new to book discussions or a...

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STEAM Kids

Date: July 3, 2025

Location: Shawnee

Did you know, almost everything we use connects back...

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Book Discussion at McLoud: Chapter Chatter

Date: July 3, 2025

Location: McLoud

Whether you're new to book discussions or a regular,...

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Color Our World

Date: July 3, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Participants will explore the emotional and...

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Get Moving with Tai Chi

Date: July 3, 2025

Location: Norman West

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Get Moving with Beginners Jazzercise

Date: July 5, 2025

Location: Norman East

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Connection Corner: Pokemon Playing and Trading

Date: July 5, 2025

Location: Norman West

Join us as we come together to trade and play Pokémon...

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Connection Corner: Board Games

Date: July 5, 2025

Location: Library Lab

Join us as we come together to play board games and...

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Outreach: Sensory Explorer Lesson

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Library Lab

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Maud Outreach

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Shawnee

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Kick-Start Kindergarten

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Moore

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Get Moving with Beginner Line Dancing

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Newcastle

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Rhythm Babies (0-18 months)

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Norman East

Join us with your little one to enjoy simple stories,...

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Kick-Start Kindergarten

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Navigating kindergarten doesn’t have to be...

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Family Story Time (All Ages)

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Library Lab

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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Family Story Time (All Ages) Blanchard

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Blanchard

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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Kick-Start Kindergarten

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Moore

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Andrews Park Learning Bus

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Norman West

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Andrews Park Learning Bus

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Norman West

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Intro to Programming: Lego Robotics

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Library Lab

Unleash your imagination and problem-solving skills...

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Connection Corner: Canasta Club

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Newcastle

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Land That Job: Resume Help

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Norman West

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Creative Pathways for children aged 3-4 @ Blanchard

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Blanchard

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Healthy Brain, Healthy Mind: Meditation

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Norman East

Take time to take care of yourself. In this program we...

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Plant Detectives:

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Shawnee

Youth will dissect seeds and explore what makes plants...

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Spaghetti Eddie in Concert

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Library Lab

Spaghetti Eddie is a brilliant star in the children’s...

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Creative Pathways for school children aged 5–7 @ Blanchard

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Blanchard

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Making a Difference: Squeeze Every Drop

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

In partnership with the City of Oklahoma, join us as...

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Get Moving with All Levels Yoga

Date: July 7, 2025

Location: Moore

Join Aschley Melson, a certified instructor, in yoga...

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Get Moving with Zumba

Date: July 8, 2025

Location: Blanchard

Join Diane for Zumba for all levels. Learn how to...

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Outreach: Joyful Noise Story Time

Date: July 8, 2025

Location: Newcastle

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Family Story Time (All Ages)

Date: July 8, 2025

Location: Shawnee

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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Family Story Time (All Ages)

Date: July 8, 2025

Location: Norman West

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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Get Moving with Beginner SAIL

Date: July 8, 2025

Location: Newcastle

Join Holly, a certified instructor, in SAIL for...

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SLC: Get Moving: Walk The Park Series

Date: July 8, 2025

Location: Tecumseh

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Kick-Start Kindergarten

Date: July 8, 2025

Location: Norman East

Navigating kindergarten doesn’t have to be...

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Creativity Unleashed: Open Art Space

Date: July 8, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

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Preschool Story Time (3-5 years)

Date: July 8, 2025

Location: Moore

Join us with your preschooler for a story time filled...

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Learn It! (Ages 8-15): Procreate Art Studio on iPads

Date: July 8, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Strengthen your digital art skills. This program will...

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Book Discussion with Blanchard Book Belles

Date: July 8, 2025

Location: Blanchard

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Intro to Programming: Lego Robotics

Date: July 8, 2025

Location: Library Lab

Unleash your imagination and problem-solving skills...

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Author Talk: Behind the Story with Raúl the Third (Español)

Date: July 8, 2025

Location: Pioneer Library System Administration

Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras...

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Creative Pathways for children aged 3-4 @ Blanchard

Date: July 8, 2025

Location: Blanchard

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Creativity Unleashed: Sand Art Bottles

Date: July 8, 2025

Location: McLoud

We all have an inner artist. Join us in discovering...

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