Sadly leaving my home

By: Longing for good old days
Published/Last Modified on Friday, May 30, 2008 5:31 AM CDT

I write this with a heavy heart as I am saying goodbye to family, friends, and my beloved hometown. Ok granted I may not be exactly able to say longing for the good old days because I am only in my 30s. But New Iberia has gone to (well you know the saying....To .... in a hand basket!) I loved growing up in New Iberia but things have changed so drastically that my husband (whom also grew up here) wants to find work elsewhere and get the heck out of Dodge.

All of our family lives here but our town has not moved forward as most people hope that their towns will do. The crime rate is up, the laws are not being enforced and there are countless other things wrong with this city. There are abandoned houses that are a complete eye sore that need to be either renovated or torn down. There is nothing in this town for kids to do and so therefore they hang out in parking lots and end up getting into trouble. I know so many have commented on other places they have gone to and wished our town could be like that. I also know the flack they got for commenting about these things such as" well if you don't like it then leave" the problem is that most of us do not want to leave but we are being forced out due to the crime and the lack of anything to keep us around.

Sure there is the Shadows on the Teche but even that just last week I heard a lady in stage that had come on the tour bus say that this was a total waste of her time and money. This is sad when we have a place that can be toured and the tourists are making comments like that. New Iberia will soon be nothing more than a ghost town if the residents do not demand that things change. I know that our town can do this and I want to be able to say I am from New Iberia and be PROUD of that. Yet while on vacation last year in Colorado we met a couple there and got to talking and they asked where we were from and when I told her she said "Oh I am sorry to hear that; your state has the lowest academic programs and lowest education levels in the entire United States." The sad part is that I could NOT disagree with her. Imagine my shame at having to admit that she was right yet that is also what got my husband and me to thinking about relocating to another state.

I am sad about having to leave my hometown, but we want our children to have the best education possible and that is just not something that is available to us here in South Louisiana; New Iberia especially. The worst part is that I am sure that almost if not everyone on the City Council will agree with me but no one will step up and try and do something about it. Over the years I have read some great ideas that were offered up for a change in this town and I have even offered a few myself, yet none of them have been acted on. A mall, a water park, sprucing up our local City park, the only thing that was opened was the skating park and even that is not used as much as everyone thought it would be, (what younger kid has money to go every weekend). Sure there is the Sugar Cane Festival but even that has turned into a crime waiting to happen and no respect for anyone, so much so that everyone in our family refused to attend the Festival last year. It is sad when you do have very few festivals and events to attend and can not even attend them because the officials refuse to maintain order, oh yes they claim they do but it is very obvious that there is no order at all at any of these events. I get so tired of hearing "Shop Iberia First" when there is almost nothing to shop unless you have quite a bit of money you can afford to let go of ( most all of the shops here are extremely over priced.)

In conclusion I continue to have hope that New Iberia will catch up with the rest of the world and try and move forward in their growth of things in this town for the old and the young and that this town succeeds in the much needed success it must find to thrive and grow. I am sad to say that I doubt that will happen and even more sad to say that should it happen I will not be here to see it but that is only because I have been waiting for it for the last 10 years and have seen nothing that resembles growth so my family and I have decided it is time to move on to a town that cares about itself and its children which they keep in mind when trying to rejuvenate and grow into a more successful town. New Iberia will always be my home in my heart.

Deena T.

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Claude wrote on Jun 20, 2008 4:15 PM:

" You will come crawling back........they all do ! "

amazed wrote on Jun 17, 2008 11:39 AM:

" It amazes me how many of you have "moved away", yet still keep up with pitiful New Iberia's forum. I have relatives in Florida, California, Hawaii, and Texas. Their teenagers have nothing to do either. Add to that that their kids have no cousins to hang with either. It's no better elsewere. Don't you people watch CNN or Lou Dobbs? The whole country is in a recession. Realize that this is why New Iberia and everyone else s struggling. Let me add that my nieces came to UL and LSU from Texas-schools-and-they-had-to-be-in-remedial-classes.-They-are-not-alone.-UL-is-very-top-notch-for-engineering-and-nursing.-Go-South-Louisiana. "

Kyle Robin wrote on Jun 16, 2008 4:28 PM:

" It saddens me that my home town is having an exodus.

However, the grass is not much greener elsewhere. I've lived in Oympia Washington; New Haven Connecticut; Tucson, Arizona; Lubbock, Texas; Washington, DC; Baltimore, Maryland; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, Arizona.

Each place has had entrenched politicians; struggling schools; employment issue; workplace performance issues; filth; dirt; crime; drugs; academic attrition; high insurance rates; racism; homophobia, etc.

Every place has also had positive change agents; successful students; strong employees; beautiful parks; safe neighborhoods; diversity; civility, etc.

We must fix "it" ourselves. Welcome to America in the 21st century. "

ME TOO wrote on Jun 16, 2008 2:52 PM:

" Personnally, I cannot wait to move out of New Iberia. Seven years ago, when I purchased my home, I thought this was a place that I could raise a family and grow old. Now, I have 2 kids and cannot see my self in New Iberia too much longer. The city has let trash roll in and they are not cleaning it up! I applaude whoever can have the guts to up and leave and never turn back! "

Matthew Smith Guide at the Shadows-on-the-Teche wrote on Jun 13, 2008 9:33 PM:

" In response to your statements regarding the Shadows: Thousands of guests pass through our site each year, and the vast majority enjoy the experience. Visitors from Europe are astounded at our commitment to preservation in a nation obsessed with blind progress. You say that "a mall" or "water park" (God forbid) would make our town attractive. I cannot imagine tarnishing the unique charm of New Iberia with such vulgar commercialization. You may find more "successful" places to live, but I would rather live in New Iberia than in a soulless city designed with all the superficial, plastic perfection of Disneyworld. "

larry dore wrote on Jun 13, 2008 7:09 PM:

" You want to know why we don't have anyplace for our kids to go it is because of the teens in this town. I know for a fact that in the past there were places they could go and was hopefully safe, but as it happened 17 and 18 year old youths would go to where younger kids were and started trouble.So much so that the places had to close down because the parents wouldn't allow their kids to go to these places anymore.Why because of the older kids bringing in alchol and drugs to these places. "

Relocator wrote on Jun 13, 2008 9:00 AM:

" I moved away back in 93 when I joined the service and have not moved back. I miss it and my family every day. When planning to leave home keep in mind the old saying goes the grass is always greener...then your on that other side and it is no better. Now I work for a large company and when they are looking for new people the first place they go is the Universities in Louisiana. Now almost 16 hours away I work with many people from Louisiana. Evidentally the college educations are much higher ranked. "

once upon a time wrote on Jun 13, 2008 12:34 AM:

" South Louisiana at one time was a place of its own, rich in cajun culture and the french heritage. For the most part I think that is lost. New Iberia is a small town that has lost its small town feel and appeal. I totally agree with and understand your reasons for moving. I cannot wait until I too can move away from here. "

Vicki wrote on Jun 12, 2008 12:40 PM:

" Congrats on your move Deena T. I lived in St. Martinville, LA all my life. Three years ago my family moved to Colorado also. As much of a struggle as it's been for us, I'm glad we made the move. I've gone to Louisiana several times and can't imagine moving back. I wish you luck in Colorado. It is a beautiful state and so much better than Louisiana. "

sumshine wrote on Jun 11, 2008 11:58 PM:

" Never be ashamed where you are from. I am proud to say I'm from Louisiana. I will never move back home. I've been away for 20 years now, my daugther is in the 10th grade, and to would be tragedy if we moved back. The school my daughter attends you have to maintain a B average to stay in that school. It would benefit my son that's 4 years old he'll be in pre-k all day at home, anywhere else, you start school when it's time for kindergarden. "

To each his own wrote on Jun 11, 2008 9:02 PM:

" I agree with the original post. What is there for our kids to keep them off the streets and out of drugs and alcohol? And, of course, we don't want them to stay indoors and play video games either. This city is growing too fast and the only people benefiting from that are those in business. It's sad even to see how the community center in the park has gone down tremendously. "

California Dreamin NOT wrote on Jun 10, 2008 11:52 PM:

" Well well well Caliguy you certainly said a mouth full. So you and the wife loaded up the truck and moved to Beverly, Hills that is. Louisiana is so prejudiced that it permeates the air. Los Angles has never been like that right? Why it wasn't that long ago I can remember people being pulled from their vehicles and beaten with bricks and other objects to within inches of their lives. What was that ignorance over? Oh now I remember. A certain culture didn't like a verdict so they attacked people and burned/businesses.---Keep-LA-it-suits-you-well.---If-you-hate-Louisiana-so-much-why-do-you-keep-responding-to-postings?--Aren't-we-to-ignorant-and-prejudiced-to-converse-with? "

caliguy wrote on Jun 10, 2008 10:27 AM:

" My wife and I moved from New Iberia to Los Angeles 8 years ago because we could no longer take the prejudice, intolerance and ignorance the permeates "Acadiana". We love L.A. and would never move back to "Cajun Country". There's so much more to stimulate the mind here such as the "Getty Center". And, we've never met friendlier people. Goodbye forever. "

Elise wrote on Jun 10, 2008 10:01 AM:

" Good luck with your move. I am hoping my husband and I will come to an agreement & leave New Iberia also. "

To Leap or Not To Leap Cont. wrote on Jun 9, 2008 12:32 AM:

" I must say the best thing I ever did was take my children out of private school. They became much better at communicating with all races and public school had more to offer them and made them well rounded adults upon graduation. Let's take Texas' grand education system. Why is it the teachers there say George Bush's no child left behind program is underfunded and the only thing the program stresses is to teach the tests for programs like leap? Don't sell out Louisiana. That's really two faced. "

To Leap or Not To Leap wrote on Jun 9, 2008 12:26 AM:

" To the person claiming to be an educator and in the same breath saying kids here can't pass the leap test you should be ashamed of yourself. First of all you should tell the people reading that children going to private schools don't have to take the leap test. But to admonish the school system as a failure as an educator of that system is to say you are a failure at your job if you teach public school. By the way what ever happened to the millions of children in Louisiana that never had to take LEAP? "

Doris wrote on Jun 8, 2008 9:18 AM:

" Come ON Home you are so VERY right. Like Dorothy said in the Wizard of Oz, there is NO place like home. Cajun Country IS a special place in the USA. I TOTALLY regret EVER leaving my birth place and I feel stuck where I live. Where I live they have Arts & Crafts festivals (it has its place but just not my thing). They have food festivals like Apple festivals, but c'mon, how many ways can you eat an apple. One day, hopefully soon, I'll be back home. "

Education a crying shame wrote on Jun 7, 2008 8:07 PM:

" Oh, is education getting better? I am an educator and it is terrible when our students cannot even pass the LEAP. This tests the bare minimum and the students cannot pass it. So, what happens? We lower our standards. That is why Louisiana is in the state that it is in. My sister lives in Texas and her girls have a great education. I had to send my kids to a private school to get that here. "

Concerned wrote on Jun 7, 2008 3:31 PM:

" me wrote, learn the facts, more crime are now happening, than ever, murders etc. There are more facts behind city taking over than you apparently know. "

Me wrote on Jun 7, 2008 12:42 PM:

" I agree with you. My husband and I both want to move to Lafayette. We are just trying to convince our daughter and then we are gone! Instead of New Iberia moving ahead, it crawls backward. Anyone who tries to make a change is immediately shut down. Take the Sheriff's race. Ackal wants to "go back" to old time law enforcement and "bring back" NIPD. There is a reason we don't have that anymore! It didn't work! These are New Times, New Crimes! Wake Up, New Iberia! Before it's too late..... "

A.Bab wrote on Jun 6, 2008 11:45 AM:

" I have read all comments about living in New Iberia. I lived most of my life here working with all kinds of people. A few years ago I moved to Sarasota, Florida. It was a beautiful place. There are 0ver 50 banks there, as many wealthy people call it home. After eight years I decided to return to Acadiana because people here are so much friendler. The food is much more to my likeing. Our educational system is on the rise and many reforms were enacted in the past few years. AL "

Louisiana Proud wrote on Jun 5, 2008 11:44 PM:

" NH I'm glad you like New Iberia. Although I've never been to New Hampshire I know I'll get there one day I hear it's simply beautiful. Yes New Iberia is very diversified here but that's exactly why I love visiting other states not so diversified. It gives me a chance to slow down and enjoy life at a slower pace. When I do get back home I find after only three weeks I'm longing for that slower quiet pace again. So I guess other states are not so bad after all. "

Cajun bred Cajun fed wrote on Jun 5, 2008 9:31 AM:

" I've had visitors from all over the US and even as far as Australia. They traveled in a group from state to state. My family was privilege to host a few in our home and were able to introduce them to home Cajun food, Cajun sites and cultures. Their reply was always that in all the places they've been(spent time)NI was their favorite stop because of it's diversities. It is unlike all the rest which has it's minor differences, but here was like a country unto itself because it is so far different than any other culture. "

Come ON Home wrote on Jun 4, 2008 11:50 PM:

" Doris whenever you can make it home we'll be here. We'll leave the bug zapper on for ya. Can't you just smell the boiled crawfish and the Zatarains in the crab boil? How bout some seasoned well boiled shrimp to go with those boiled seasoned potatoes? Whatever you want to drink is in the ice chest help yourself. Can you hear that Zydeco beat by Horace Trahan? Doris tell them where else all this can be found in the USA. Let me tell them. NO WHERE BABY, NO PLACE ELSE BUT LOUISIANA! HOME! "

nh person wrote on Jun 4, 2008 9:38 PM:

" I have more to say.. In louisiana people are more colorful and nice. Mostly christian people. You don't see that in the north. There is no cultural diversity here either. I never met a black person until i was in my twenties.
I never met a hispanic person either. I lfell in love with louisiana when I went there. You have a lot to do in ni aand lafayette. You have the go cart ranch. you have many things for children and families. Old people in louisina are often with family or working outside in gardens. They seem happier. "

nh person wrote on Jun 4, 2008 9:33 PM:

" I really like NI. In New Hampshire I make low pay as a nurse. I pay 500 hundred dollars a month to live in a trailor park. The taxes on my trailor are 1000 a year. This amounts to 5 thousand dollars a year. I have to pay for heating oil at 800 dollars per month. Milk cost 4.58 a gallon. I have to walk through 2 feet of snow in the winter with weather sometimes below zero. Old people fall on the ice and break their hips and go to nursing homes. The food here is bland and boring. "

doris wrote on Jun 4, 2008 9:59 AM:

" I moved away from NI over 21 years ago and am STILL trying to make my way back to CAJUN COUNTRY. Yes, NI probably has its problems but everywhere has its problems. Everywhere has its crime, illegal immigrants, etc. Ah, to return, one day, to Cajun Country, its culture, people, way of life, its FOOD, and yes, its humidity. Hopefully, one day, before I die, I can return to my birth place. "

not getting any better wrote on Jun 3, 2008 1:56 PM:

" I also felt the same and moved out of town. At first I was sad and missed the "at home" feel of the town but from what I have be hearing it is just getting worse and I made the right decision. I hope one day New Iberia becomes the great town that it could be. I would love to move back but I really do not see that happening ANY time soon. "

Fed Up Iberian wrote on Jun 3, 2008 9:12 AM:

" I hope and pray that all you people who write to this forum are willing to be "Part of the solution and not the problem". We as Iberians need to get involved in standing up for our rights as citizens of this city. We have let this city become what it is because we are to busy, tired or just don't care.
Do something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

Do what ya gotta do wrote on Jun 2, 2008 11:48 PM:

" If getting away from the best food, people and flare for life in this country will make you happy do it. Oh yeah if you land in Colorado brings some Tony's seasoning the people there really don't know how to cook. That's pretty standard for states north and west of Louisiana. It's good you want to bring our culture elsewhere. Maybe you can teach someone how nice it feels to smile. Being nice is something else missing out there. You'll see. The money is out there but your tradeoffs will be many for the dollar. "

Yes we do wrote on Jun 2, 2008 8:10 PM:

" Sure do. It is nice to look back and see if we made the right decision. "

Sandra wrote on Jun 2, 2008 5:07 PM:

" I noticed that those people who left New Iberia 26 years ago are still reading every post in the forum and must still be interested in what's going on over here. Just wondering why? "

Texas here we come wrote on Jun 2, 2008 8:57 AM:

" To single mom: my Aunt was a single mom, with two kids. She packed up and moved to Texas (Houston) without a job and family, because the only job she could get here was a receptionist job. Today after being in Texas for twenty years or so, she is a millionaire. She did not marry money she made it on her own. You seen in TX, it's what you know, not who you know. To the small minded people before you even start, I'm not moving to TX to become a millionaire. My husband's work transfered him there. "

Farewell and Adue wrote on Jun 2, 2008 12:51 AM:

" How can one respond to a letter like that young lady just wrote? I have been a life-long resident of Louisiana. What she's described is sleepy town Louisiana and someone's desire to make it something awake and bustling. What's happened to towns like New Iberia can be seen everywhere. There is a struggle by those that want fast pace and those that want that type revenue but with a slower pace. All I can say is good luck but you'll never get the swamp mud from between your toes. Cajuns are the best people in theworld. "

Wishing I Could Leave Too wrote on Jun 1, 2008 4:54 PM:

" TO Deena,Texas Here We Come & Bye All-
How I envy you, being able to pick up and leave this cesspool called New Iberia. EVERYDAY I wish I could do the same but I know as a single parent I just don't have the kind of money needed to make that move & without family or friends already there to help during the first couple of months, it is just not possible. Be thankful that you are financially able to move, already have a job waiting & your family going with you. I wish I could go.
Good :-) Luck "

Chuck wrote on Jun 1, 2008 12:48 AM:

" I agree with you all. This town COULD be a great place to work, play, live, raise kids, whatever, but at the same time, has been tossed in the dumpster by, well, lets just leave it at that. I too, have chosen to leave this once great city. Businesses will move here regardless if we stay or not, so I choose not to be held hostage by idle threats of lack of business interest here. More businesses will not make me feel safer. I bet you all know what will. Good luck to you all, whether you stay or leave. "

To City Voter wrote on May 31, 2008 3:30 PM:

" I disagree. I have waited thru Ruth and thru Hilda to see improvement. As this Deena has stated she and others (I have seen this as well) have offered their help and ideas to try and get New Iberia to grow. None of these ideas have surfaced and none have even been considered. No one is dogging New Iberia most of us are just stating the truth. I also want to see New Iberia grow but Hilda has not done one thing to see that this town becomes more sucessful and when tourists dog New Iberia that is sad!! "

To Felton wrote on May 31, 2008 2:59 PM:

" Touché "

TO city voter wrote on May 31, 2008 2:59 PM:

" Why would new business want to set up in New Iberia? Forget about crime and racial differences for a minute. Unless you are working off shore, wages in New Iberia ( and the Acadiania area ) are some of the lowest in the country. New businesses want to set up where people ( customers ) have some money to spend. New Iberia couldn't keep Doeorle Foods from moving out, even after offering them a new building. New Iberia needs to step out of the 70's, and catch up with the rest of the country. "

Felton Carmouche wrote on May 31, 2008 1:37 PM:

" Lafayette has declined in recent years as well. Let me be exact though, Lafayette has declined as a community and the crime rate went through the roof "since Katrina". The general opinion here is that the hurricane in New Orleans must have been uphill of Lafayette since the garbage ended up here. "

Bye All wrote on May 31, 2008 6:34 AM:

" We are right behind you. Sad as it is, we have our house up for sale, and will let the realtor handle it from here. Our new home is in Canada. It will be a different climate, but we are looking forward to the change in government, education and religion. "

city dweller wrote on May 30, 2008 10:39 PM:

" What has happened in the last four years? "

city voter wrote on May 30, 2008 6:00 PM:

" Quit talking bad about New Iberia. How is Hilda supposed to get more businesses to locate here if you keep dogging New Iberia? "

Texas here we come wrote on May 30, 2008 5:22 PM:

" I know how you feel. We are moving to Texas in two weeks. My kids were upset at first, but once they saw what Texas has to offer, they can't wait to get there. So good-bye New Iberia and the great state of LA. See you in about twenty years. Maybe. "

Doubter... look again wrote on May 30, 2008 5:16 PM:

" I am not agreeing or disagreeing with this post but it sure looks like to me she DID sign her name.Maybe not all of it but Deena looks like a name to me. Why is everyone so ready to doubt anything that is put on here? You can certainly tell that this woman is sad in this letter and regrets having to leave. Not everyone has to come in and make up stories some of us and it seems this woman was sincere. I for one wish her and her family the best of luck with their new found life. "

Was not writing to say goodbye.... wrote on May 30, 2008 4:58 PM:

" I did not write to say goodbye to family and Friends. I wrote to say the reason we were leaving was not because we wanted to but because we wanted better for our children and we know in our hearts that New Iberia could be better but not many want it to get better. They are happy with the way it is now and that is sad. I wish you all the best and hope to one day return to visit a very successful town that I can be PROUD to say is my hometown! "

TO DOUBTER From Deena wrote on May 30, 2008 4:55 PM:

" I am sorry that you do not believe me. We will be moving to Castle Pines, Colorado at the end of the summer. My husband got a job there with Investment Blue Brokage. Would you like his name so you can call and verify or maybe the companys number? It is 303-459-7776. Just so there is no doubt of course!

Deena T. "

understanding wrote on May 30, 2008 1:49 PM:

" I understand, and it's your choice to do what is best for your family. My son did the same for his family. His kids were struggling in school here and were left behind to struggle. When they moved to Texas,,,these people took these kids underwing and now they are honor roll and advanced students...I don't totally agree with the one who said education is what you make of it because these kids don't always know how to fight for themselves...I would even go so far as to say that some parents shy away from the fight. "

Feels the same wrote on May 30, 2008 1:47 PM:

" I understand how you feel; I think the "Cajun" blood of politics and the "gimmie my share" attitude sets us apart. In other places people don't hate the mayor or sheriff just because their candidate didn't win; they choose to work with what they have together rather than bashing them into the ground because of their "family name". People it's NOT race but rather MENTALITY; and mentality has NO color or ethnic boundaries. The people that agree with you are probably only staying because of wanting to be near family and just try to make the best of it. "

Agree with Doubter wrote on May 30, 2008 1:39 PM:

" You are choosing the Forum format to say goodbye to family and friends? May I suggest the CARD section of any CVS or Walmart where there are some really nice "Moving Away" announcements where you can share your heartfelt feelings! I just don't believe the "moving" part, however your complaints are VALID! Your embarrassment in Colorado was warranted! New Iberia has changed some, but there is need for improvement. Also, there is crime everywhere, you can't move away from that! With a new Sheriff in town, perhaps better days are ahead on the crime scale. "

Staying Here wrote on May 30, 2008 11:08 AM:

" There are choices we have... we can leave, we can stay and do nothing, or we can stay and fight to make things better. I love this city and state, and will fight to make it a better place for myself & my family. "

Just Call Me A Doubter wrote on May 30, 2008 10:31 AM:

" Much of which you say is true, but I highly doubt the part about you moving. People come in here anonymously because they have to continue to live here, yet someone who is out the door still does'nt post their name? You say you're moving, but don't say what city, or at least state? Moving because of the crime rate? The rate is'nt good, but it is'nt sky high compared to other cities. I believe you saw the headline about crime in the paper and decided to write this "witty" letter. "

D. Perez wrote on May 30, 2008 9:55 AM:

" I understand your point about crime being up, but you need to look at the whole picture crime is up in the whole nation. Things are not so great everywheres else either. The grass is not always greener on the other side. Louisiana is not at the top of Academic scores in the nation but we are no longer at the bottom either. Your education is what you make of it you can get a good education here if you want one. If you can afford to live in Colorado go for it. "

KD wrote on May 30, 2008 9:25 AM:

" Very well said. I'm sure many feel the same way but will not step up to the plate. I left 26 years ago and coming home as I call it, nothing has changed. That is a very sad thing to happen to a city. Not having change means not having growth that means anything.Same as many many years ago. Politics as usual "

don wrote on May 30, 2008 9:16 AM:

" i totally agree with you but my wife will never move. New Iberia has become a place know for low income housing. Just look around and see what is being built. what kind of poeple do you thinks this brings in "

jess wrote on May 30, 2008 8:21 AM:

" i agree with you i have relocated out of New Iberia, to Baton Rouge although i would never return back home to live and raise my daughter, crime is up in every state, city, and United States all together. Just keep that in mind... schools are better elsewhere and and New Iberia has so much catching up to do. "

Good Luck wrote on May 30, 2008 7:44 AM:

" Good luck to you. Not far behind you. Our current Mayor and Council have proven able enough at efficient caretaking of the status quo, but are devoid of vision, leadership, and progressivism.

With that said, you have but to read these pages (forums and comments) to see that we largely get the government that many of us deserve. Enough said. "

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