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No. 73
July 23, July 30, August 6, 2026
3 times
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
MCCLAIN COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CASE NO. CS-26-184
MERRICK BANK
Plaintiff,
vs.
BRENDA C STJOHN aka BRENDA CAROL ST JOHN
Defendant
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: BRENDA C STJOHN aka BRENDA CAROL ST JOHN
The Sheriff of MCCLAIN County, Oklahoma, Greetings:
You will take notice that the Plaintiff, MERRICK BANK, filed its petition in the District Court of MCCLAIN County, Oklahoma, against the above-captioned Defendant, BRENDA C ST JOHN aka BRENDA CAROL STJOHN, seeking a money judgment against Defendant, BRENDA C ST JOHN aka BRENDA CAROL ST JOHN in the amount of $3142.30, and unless Defendant answers said petition on or before the 10th day of September, 2026, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered for Plaintiff for $3142.30.
Dated this 1st day of July, 2026.
COURT CLERK Kristel Gray
BY: Karen Weltmer
Court Clerk or Deputy Clerk
/s/ Stephen L. Bruce
Stephen L. Bruce, OBA #1241
Everette C. Altdoerffer, OBA #30006
Leah K. Clark, OBA #31819
Roger M. Coil, OBA #17002
Katelyn M. Conner, OBA #36601
Attorneys for Plaintiff
P.O. Box 808
Edmond, Oklahoma 73083-0808
(405) 330-4110
[email protected]
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No. 74
July 23, July 30, August 6, 2026
3 times
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
MCCLAIN COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CASE NO. CJ-26-21
OU FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Plaintiff,
vs.
JASON GLEN JONES
Defendant
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: JASON GLEN JONES
The Sheriff of MCCLAIN County, Oklahoma, Greetings:
You will take notice that the Plaintiff, OU FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, filed its petition in the District Court of MCCLAIN County, Oklahoma, against the above-captioned Defendant, JASON GLEN JONES, seeking a money judgment on its first cause of action against Defendant, JASON GLEN JONES in the amount of $13934.94, together with post-judgment interest thereon at the contractual rate of 10.4900%, until paid; and all costs of this action including a reasonable attorney’s fee, and on its second cause of action against Defendant, JASON GLEN JONES in the amount of $5197.62, together with post-judgment interest thereon at the contractual rate of 17.4900%, until paid; and all costs of this action including a reasonable attorney’s fee and unless Defendant answers said petition on or before the 10 th day of September, 2026, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered for Plaintiff on its first cause of action for $13934.94, together with post-judgment interest thereon at the contractual rate of 10.4900%, until paid; and all costs of this action including a reasonable attorney’s fee, and on its second cause of action against Defendant, JASON GLEN JONES in the amount of $5197.62, together with post-judgment interest thereon at the contractual rate of 17.4900%, until paid; and all costs of this action including a reasonable attorney’s fee.
Dated this 1st day of July, 2026.
COURT CLERK Kristel Gray
BY: Karen Weltmer
Court Clerk or Deputy Clerk
s/ Stephen L. Bruce
Stephen L. Bruce, OBA #1241
Everette C. Altdoerffer, OBA #30006
Leah K. Clark, OBA #31819
Roger M. Coil, OBA #17002
Katelyn M. Conner, OBA #36601
Attorneys for Plaintiff
P.O. Box 808
Edmond, Oklahoma 73083-0808
(405) 330-4110 | brucelawsbrucelaw.com
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No. 76
July 30, August 6, August 13,
August 20, 2026
4 times
PROCLAMATION AND NOTICE OF ELECTION
Under and by virtue of Section 26, Article 10 of the Constitution and Title 70, Article XV, Oklahoma Statutes 2011, and other laws supplementary and amendatory thereto and a Resolution of the Board of Education of Independent School District Number 1 of McClain County, Oklahoma, adopted on the 26th day of May, 2026, an election is hereby called to be held in said School District on the 25th day of August, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to the registered qualified electors thereof the following proposition:
PROPOSITION
“Shall Independent School District Number 1 of McClain County, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing its bonds in the sum of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) to be issued in series with or without other funds to provide funds for the purpose of improving or acquiring school sites, constructing, repairing, remodeling and equipping school buildings, and acquiring school furniture, fixtures and equipment; or in the alternative to acquire all or a distinct portion of such property pursuant to a lease purchase arrangement; and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in such District sufficient to pay the interest on such bonds as it falls due and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest at not to exceed the rate of ten percentum (10%) per annum, payable semi-annually and to become due serially within five (5) years from their date?”
The voting devices used at said election shall set out the proposition as above set forth and shall also contain the words:
For the above proposition YES
Against the above proposition NO
The polls shall be opened at seven o’clock a.m. and remain open continuously until and be closed at seven o’clock p.m.
That the number and location of the polling places for said election shall be the same as the regular precinct polling places as designated for statewide and local elections by the County Election Board; or combined as authorized by statute Title 26 O.S., Section 13A-101. The persons who shall conduct said election shall be those officers designated by the County Election Board, which officers shall also act as counters and certify the election results as required by law.
That the specific projects for which at least seventy (70%) percent of the proceeds of the aforesaid Bonds shall be expended (or in the alternative to acquire all or a distinct portion of such property pursuant to a lease purchase arrangement) and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows:
Proposition
Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire improvements at Newcastle Elementary School to include but not be limited to: multi-classroom addition to include a storm shelter, restroom improvements in the 2nd grade and 3rd grade areas, and flooring improvements
$5,730,000
Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire improvements at the Newcastle School District Track & Field Complex to include but not be limited to: track resurfacing, infield resurfacing, and site improvements
$905,000
Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire improvements at Newcastle High School to include but not be limited to: classroom expansion for the aviation program
$1,715,000
Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire improvements at Newcastle High School Racer Stadium to include but not be limited to: a new soccer locker room building to include restrooms and concessions
$5,405,000
Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire improvements at the Newcastle School District Transportation Facility to include but not be limited to: parking improvements
$1,245,000
Proposition Total $15,000,000
WITNESS our hands as President and Clerk of the above Board of Education and the seal of said School District this 26th day of May, 2026.
/s/ Tiffany Elcyzyn
President, Board
of Education
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
/s/ Valory Dalton
Clerk, Board of Education
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No. 77
July 30, August 6, 2026
2 times
IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR MCCLAIN COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CASE NO. CJ-25-219
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
Plaintiff,
-vs-
MILLACENT MCGAUGH; TERRI SUMMERLIN; WESLEY MCGAUGH; OKLAHOMA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF TERRI SUMMERLIN; OCCUPANT(S), IF ANY, OF THE PREMISES;
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
Attention: Defendants and all parties with interest in the listed real property
The McClain County Sheriff will sell the below-described real property to satisfy a judgment for the indicated action.
LOT ONE (1), IN BLOCK SIX (6), OF FINAL PLAT OF FOX HOLLOW PHASE 2, A PART OF THE NW/4 OF SECTION TWENTY-THREE (23), TOWNSHIP NINE (9) NORTH, RANGE FOUR (4) WEST, I.M., NEWCASTLE, MCCLAIN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF.
Common Address: 201 Klare Ct, Newcastle, OK 73065
The property will be sold to the highest cash bidder at the public auction:
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Date: 15th day of September 2026
Place: McClain County Sheriff’s Office Room 121
Appraised real value: $220,000.00
The sale adheres to the Special Writ of Execution and Order of Sale issued per the judgment in the District Court of McClain County, Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ-25-219, titled Plaintiff, v. MILLACENT MCGAUGH; TERRI SUMMERLIN; WESLEY MCGAUGH; OKLAHOMA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY; SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF TERRI SUMMERLIN; OCCUPANT(S), IF ANY, OF THE PREMISES; all those holding or claiming any interest in the property.
/s/ Landy Offolter
Sheriff of McClain County
Sally E. Garrison, OBA #18709
Elizabeth A. Morehead, OBA #17673
Dalton Woodring, OBA #36492
The Mortgage Law Firm, PLLC
421 NW 13th Street, Suite 300
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Telephone: (405) 246-0602
Facsimile: (405) 698-0007
[email protected]
[email protected]
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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No. 80
August 6, August 13, 2026
2 times
Case No. PB-2026-62
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
MCCLAIN COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Estate of
SHARON FAYE COWDEN,
Deceased
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of Sharon Faye Cowden, Deceased, that on July 20, 2026, Clint Wells filed in the District Court of McClain County, Oklahoma, a Petition praying for Letters of Administration issue thereon to Clint Wells and requesting that the Court determine the identity of all heirs.
Pursuant to an Order of said Court, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that August 27, 2026, at the hour of 9:30 o’clock A.M., before the Honorable Judge Gray has been appointed as the date and time for hearing said Petition at the District Courtroom in the Courthouse in McClain County, Oklahoma, when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same.
DATED JULY 20, 2026.
/s/ Charles Gray
JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT
Prepared by:
/s/ Ariel Y. Mathis
Patrick H. Lane, OBA #30885
Grant P. Scowden, OBA #34277
Ariel Y. Mathis, OBA #36813
Ball Morse Lowe PLLC
531 Couch Drive, Suite 201
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
Telephone: 405.701.5355
Facsimile: 405.701.2830
[email protected]
Attorneys for Petitioner
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No. 81
August 6, August 13, 2026
2 times
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
In accordance with Title 37A, 2-141 AJD Investments LLC Garner Hotel 2601 Bankers Ave. a/an LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY hereby publishes notice of its intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Law Enforcement Commission for a Beer & Wine license under authority of and in compliance with said Act: That it intend (s), if granted such license to operate as a Beer & Wine establishment with business premises located at 2601 Bankers Ave. in Goldsby, McClain County, Oklahoma, under the business name Garner. Dated this 22nd day of July, 2026.
/s/ J Patel
7-22-2026
County of McClain, State of Oklahoma
Before me the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Jason Patel, to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that he executed the same as their free act and deed.
Sum’r Bartlett
Notary Public
My commission expires August 19, 2028.
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No. 82
August 6, August 13, 2026
2 times
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The City of Newcastle
(405) 387-4408
P.O. Box 179
120 NE 2nd Street
Newcastle, OK 73065
Separate, sealed BIDS for the construction of one (1) bridge, located over Tributary No. 5 of Pond Creek, about 0.5 miles South from NE 16th Street along the alignment of the proposed Walker Drive extension in The City of Newcastle, will be received by Camille Dowers, City Clerk, or appropriate receiving agent at Newcastle City Hall until 4:00 pm (Local Time) on August 27th, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on August 28th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (Local Time) in the Conference Room of Newcastle City Hall, 120 NE 2nd Street Newcastle, OK 73065.
August 3rd, 2026
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No. 83
August 6, 2026
1 time
Board of McClain County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. in Room 111 of the McClain County Courthouse. Chairman Terry Daniel called the meeting to order and led the flag salute. County Clerk Rebekah Couch called the roll and those present were: Chairman Terry Daniel and Vice Chairman Glen Murray and Member Wilson Lyles.
Wilson Lyles moved to approve the minutes from July 20, 2026, Glen Murray seconded. Vote Aye: Murray, Lyles, Daniel. Motion carried.
Wilson Lyles moved, Glen Murray seconded to approve the following Salary, Travel, and Maintenance & Operation Claims. Vote Aye: Murray, Lyles, Daniel. Motion carried.
CLAIMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AS FOLLOWS:
Highway 2015, United Ag & Turf, 521.33, Parts & Material 2016, P & K Equipment, 7500.00, Compact Track Loader 2017, Advanced Workzone, 8750.00, Repair & Service 2018, Advanced Workzone, 900.50, 2019, ODOT, 1655.12, Lease Purchase;
Rural Fire-ST 271, Stolz Telecom, 450.00, Parts & Installation;
Sheriff Service Fee 282, Dana Safety Supply, 9915.26, Upfit 283, Visa, 938.30, Travel.
CLAIMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AS FOLLOWS:
Eco Dev-ST 3, R S Tractor Repair, 727.52, Parts 4, Warren CAT, 332.11, Parts;
Em Mgmt-ST 6, Robbins Ace Of Purcell, 149.00, Tools 7, AT&T Mobility, 275.03, Service;
General 38, Amazon Capital Services, 93.32, Office Supplies 39, Davison Fuels & Oil, 3803.56, Fuel 40, W W Tire, 427.60, Tires 41, Anchor Communications Team, 653.64, Communication Add Ons 42, AF3 Technical Solutions, 1820.17, Computer Equipment 43, AF3 Technical Solutions, 1645.35, Laptop Computer 44, AF3 Technical Solutions, 209.97, Battery Backup 45, Print Elect, 263.56, Supplies 46, Everbridge, 15322.59, Mass Notification Service 47, Turn Key Health Clinics, 1329.69, Service 48, Sysco Oklahoma, 3960.22, Supplies 49, ONG, 337.43, Service 50, Newcastle Pacer, 645.70, Publication 51
Health 12, PSO, 879.77, Service 13, McKesson Medical Surgical, 754.60, Supplies 14, ONG, 236.92, Service 15, Amazon Capital Services, 17.88, Supplies;
Highway 24, General Materials, 928.80, Sand 25, Heidelberg Materials, 13934.76, Chips & Rock 26, Atwood Distributing, 349.99, Tools 27, Harry Thompson, 179.94, Mics 28, Windy Chevrolet, 380.10, Service 29, Luther Sign, 270.36, Signs 30, Luther Sign, 203.49, Signs 31, Quill, 176.50, Office Supplies 32, Bruckners, 446.65, Parts 33, Noble Truck Repair And Sales, 835.50, Repairs 34, W W Tire, 2213.44, Tires & Repair 35, Kirby Smith Machinery, 1359.34, Parts 36, Pearsons Lumber, 23.88, Keys 37, Central Oklahoma Hose, 130.94, Parts 38, Ergon Asphalt And Emulsions, 32174.64, CRS2+ 39, The Stock Exchange Bank, 1188.14, Lease Purchase 40, The Stock Exchange Bank, 1467.75, Lease Purchase 41, The Stock Exchange Bank, 1758.05, Lease Purchase 42, Security State Bank, 2656.93, Lease Rental 43, Security State Bank, 2654.44, Lease Rental 44, ODOT, 980.95, Lease Purchase 45, SNB Bank, 919.62, Lease Purchase 46, The Stock Exchange Bank, 1131.42, Lease Purchase 47, Security State Bank, 2482.90, Lease Purchase 48, Security State Bank, 2608.01, Lease Purchase 49, ODOT, 1439.58, Lease Purchase 50, ODOT, 1233.25, Lease Purchase 51, ODOT, 1808.94, Lease Purchase 52, ODOT, 1808.94, Lease Purchase 53, ODOT, 1983.82, Lease Purchase 54, Wayne Public Works, 340.19, Service 55, Dolese Bros, 2866.44, Rock 56, Elite Chip Seal & Consulting, 20025.00, Service 57, Elite Chip Seal & Consulting, 19325.00, Service 58,
Rental of County Property - Expo 6, Oklahoma Native Supply, 675.50, Supplies 7, NAPA Auto & Truck Parts, 17.83, Parts;
Rural Fire-ST 5, Chickasaw Personal Communications, 3300.00, Renewal 6, W W Tire, 2891.34, Tires;
Sheriff Service Fee 3, ImageNet Consulting, 351.41,
SR Cit-ST 8, ONG, 60.26, Service 9, ONG, 127.41, Service 10, HAC, 169.46, Supplies 11, Tankersley Food Service, 1756.61, Supplies 12, Coley, Rebecca, 600.00, Contract Labor 13, Ben E Keith Lockbox, 2786.35, Supplies;
Wilson Lyles moved to approve Blanket Purchase Orders as on file in the County Clerk’s office, seconded by Glen Murray. Vote Aye: Murray, Lyles, Daniel. Motion carried.
Wilson Lyles moved, Glen Murray seconded to approve of the following Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and Requests for Appropriations: Assr Rev Fee, County Community Safety Investment, CBRI, Em Mgmt, Fair Board, Highway, ML Fee, Mtg Cert, Opioid Abatement Settlement, Preservation, Rental of County Property, Sheriff Commissary, Sheriff Service Fee, Trash Cop, Eco Dev-ST, Em Mgmt-ST, Extension-ST, Fair Main-ST, General Gov-ST, Rural Fire-ST, Sheriff-ST, SR Cit-ST, Use-ST. Vote Aye: Murray, Lyles, Daniel. Motion carried.
Wlson Lyles moved to approve the following Lapses from the 2025/2026 Appropriations and Transfers into the 2026/2027 fiscal year: Assr Rev Fee, CBRI, County Community Safety Investment, Fair Board, Highway, Jail, ML Fee, Mtg Cert, Opioid Abatement Settlement, Preservation, Rental of County Property, Resale, Sh Forf, Sheriff Commissary, Sheriff Funding Assistance Grant, Sheriff Service Fee, Eco Dev-ST, Em Mgmt-ST, Extension-ST, Fair Main-ST, General Gov-ST, Rural Fire-ST, Sheriff-ST, SR Cit-ST, Use-ST, Glen Murray seconded. Vote Aye: Murray, Lyles, Daniel. Motion carried.
Wilson Lyles moved, Glen Murray seconded to approve of the following Road Crossing Permits: Recoil Oilfield Service starting in Section 9, T8NR4W and ending in Section 10, T8NR4W, in District Three; Bluefin Water Solutions starting in Section 16, T6NR2W and ending in Section 15, T6NR2W, in District Two; Bluefin Water Solutions starting in Section 21, T6NR2W and ending in Section 16, T6NR2W, in District Two; Bluefin Water Solutions starting in Section 22, T6NR2W and ending in Section 15, T6NR2W, in
District Two; Bluefin Water Solutions starting in Section 16, T6NR2W and ending in Section 15, T6NR2W, in District Two; Bluefin Water Solutions starting in Section 15, T6NR2W and ending in Section 22, T6NR2W, in District Two. Vote Aye: Murray, Lyles, Daniel. Motion carried.
Glen Murray moved to approve the Resolution for Disposing of Equipment: Extension: E-101.11 modular 4-piece desk, $971.82, acquired on 9/28/11, from OCI, OKC, OK, junked, Wilson Lyles seconded. Vote Aye: Murray, Lyles, Daniel. Motion carried.
Wilson Lyles moved, Glen Murray seconded to approve the agreement with Stratus Clean for floor refurbishing services at the McClain County Community Center, in the amount of $3,752.00. Vote Aye: Murray, Lyles, Daniel. Motion carried.
Glen Murray moved, Wilson Lyles seconded to approve the ASCOG REAP Application for the Ropers Avenue project in District One, including the Cash Leverage Commitment Form in the amount of $36,850.00 and the In-Kind Leverage Form. Vote Aye: Murray, Lyles, Daniel. Motion carried.
Glen Murray moved, Wilson Lyles seconded to approve the 2025-2026 fiscal year Interlocal Agreement between McClain County BOCC and Rural Water District #8. Vote Aye: Murray, Lyles, Daniel. Motion carried.
Wilson Lyles moved to acknowledge the receipt of Petition of Annexation of Additional Territory to be incorporated into Rural Water and Sewer District No. 9, McClain County, Oklahoma, filed by Tina Adkins (Gray Acres Foundry, LLC) on July 23, 2026, Glen Murray seconded. Vote Aye: Murray, Lyles, Daniel. Motion carried.
Wilson Lyles moved, Glen Murray seconded to approve the issuance of Order Setting Herring for August 17, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. and Giving Notice of the Hearing on Petition filed by Tina Adkins (Gray Acres Foundry, LLC) for Annexation of Additional Territory to be incorporated into Rural Water and Sewer District No. 9, McClain County, Oklahoma. Vote Aye: Murray, Lyles, Daniel. Motion carried.
One bid was received by 4:00 p.m. on July 24, 2026, and was opened at 8:30 a.m. on July 27, 2026, for the purchase of two (2) 2022 or newer one-half (½) ton 4x4 Police/Special Service pickup trucks for the Washington Fire Department. The bid, submitted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in the amount of $29,000.00 per vehicle, is on file in the County Clerk’s Office. Wilson Lyles moved, Glen Murray seconded to award the bid to the Missouri State Highway Patrol for the purchase of two (2) pickup trucks. Vote Aye: Murray, Lyles, Daniel. Motion carried.
The Board discussed the potential use of Rural Fire Department Sales Tax funds to compensate volunteer firefighters for emergency response runs. No action was taken.
With no further business, Glen Murray moved to adjourn at 9:36 a.m., Wilson Lyles seconded. Vote Aye: Murray, Lyles, Daniel. Motion carried.
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
McCLAIN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
Terry Daniel, Chairman
Glen Murray, Vice Chairman
Wilson Lyles, Member
Attest:
Rebekah Couch
County Clerk
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No. 84
August 6, August 13, 2026
2 times
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
The City of Newcastle
(405) 387-4408
P.O. Box 179
120 NE 2nd Street
Newcastle, OK 73065
Separate, sealed BIDS for the construction of one (1) bridge located over Tributary No. 6 of Pond Creek, about 0.3 miles South from NE 16th Street along the alignment of the proposed Walker Drive extension, in The City of Newcastle will be received by Camille Dowers, City Clerk, or appropriate receiving agent at Newcastle City Hall until 4:00 p.m. (Local Time) on August 27th, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on August 28th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (Local Time) in the Conference Room of Newcastle City Hall, 120 NE 2nd Street Newcastle, OK 73065.
August 3rd, 2026
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