Pike County AAA Newsletter May 2016

MAY 2016
Pike County Area Agency on Aging
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Page 2— Director’s Desk
Page 3— Water Testing
Page 4— Events & Programs
Pages 5 & 6—Survey
Pages 7 & 8 — Activities
Page 9 — Luncheon Menu
Page 10 – Contact Us & Other Info
Entrees at a Glance
05/02 BBQ Chicken
05/03 Stuffed Chicken Breast
05/04 Beef Stroganoff
05/05 Tacos
05/06 CLOSED Volunteer Luncheon
05/09 Stuffed Chicken Breast
05/10 Stuffed Cabbage
05/11 Alaskan Pollock
05/12 Roast Turkey/Stuffing
05/13 Chili Con Carne
05/16 Italian Sausage Pep & Onion Hoagie
05/17 Stuffed Shells w/ tomato sauce
05/18 Chili Burger on Bun, Scalloped Pot.
05/19 Chicken Nuggets, Pot. O’Brien
05/20 Turkey & Swiss on Rye
05/23 Italian Meatballs & Pasta
05/24 Chicken Cordon Bleu
05/25 Chef Salad Turkey/Ham/Cheese
05/26 Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes
05/27 Chicken Vegetable Stew on a Biscuit
05/30 CLOSED Memorial Day Holiday
05/31 Meatloaf, Gravy & Parsley Potatoes
SALAD BAR—Thurs. & Fri.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
May 5th
Pike County Senior Games at Palmyra Township Park
10:00 am
May 6th
Volunteer Luncheon at Woodloch Pines Resort
11:30 am
May 10th
Hearing Specialist in Blooming Grove
FREE testing & ear scan
9:30 am—11:30 am
May 17th
Eye Glass Clinic at Blooming Grove
10:00 am to Noon
Eyeglasses for as low as $40 for single vision and lined bifocals for low
and moderate-income people of any age. To qualify you must #1 meet
the following guidelines:
1 person $21,660
5 people $51,580
2 people $29,140
6 people $59,060
3 people $36,620
7 people $66,540
4 people $44,100
8 people $74,020
and increases by $7,480 for each additional household member.
#2 Get a written prescription from your eye doctor &
#3 Call 1-800-901-1912 or 570-601-3399 to make an appointment or for
more information.
Available options:
Trifocals add $10
UV coating add $5
standard tint add $8, we do not have transitions
noline bifocals add $30
thinner polycarb lenses add $20
thinner polycarb bifocal lenses add $25
thinner polycarb progressive lenses add $35
thinner trifocals add $45
normal prism lenses add $20
NO OTHER OPTIONS AVAILABLE
NO CHECKS-CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY PLEASE.
May 20th
Bus Trip to Mohegan Sun Casino
9:30-5:30
$30 per person. Price includes transportation to & from casino, $25
casino play money & $5 food voucher. Bus leaves Blooming Grove at
9:30 sharp. We are not able to wait if you are late. No refunds can be
given if you miss the bus. We will return between 5:00 and 5:30. For
reservations, please pay and sign up with Lana at the Blooming Grove
Senior Center. 570-775-5550 x 1317 Checks are payable to PCAAA
(Pike County Area Agency on Aging).
Craft/Vendor Fair postponed until September 10th.
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Holy Sweet Vidalia Onions! It’s May already.
We stored up our winter and spring energy to provide a packed month of activities. We are so excited to
celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and we are having our 9th annual Senior Olympics
kicking off on the 5th at Paupack field on Gumbletown Rd. See your senior center manager for application.
This year we have a special sport kit for those participating.
This also coincides with National Salsa Month with our Cinco de Mayo Menu on May 5th. Robin loves this
time of year. Salsa is low calorie, low salt and delicious. We hope our gardeners produce some nice tomatoes for our harvest in August and September.
With May also being Older Americans Month, we are celebrating with our volunteer luncheon which will be
held on the 6th. Our Volunteers are compassionate and dedicated. Each brings their special touch to our
programs and we are grateful for each and every one.
We have many changes going on at the Agency, not the least of which is our procedures for consumers to
enter into the PDA Waiver. I commend our staff, supervisors, and families for having the perseverance to
get through these challenges. The Agency will be changing roles with regard to enrollment, assessment, and
service coordination procedures all, hopefully to improve access and streamline entry into the program.
You can check out www.dhs.pa.gov to see some of these changes and program updates.
Our Department of Aging’s State Plan on Aging is due for update for the coming year. We, at Pike County
Area Agency will be requesting all of you to fill out our survey of needs. This process allows us to get in
touch with what is working, what is needed, and who needs the services. We will be sending out the link via
email for our electronic readers as well. To take the state survey, go to WWW.Aging.pa.gov or call
717-783-6128.
Our Pet Assistance Grant provided through Meals on Wheels was a huge success. We would like to thank
our community partners for making it work so smoothly. Agway/True Value in Greentown, Westfall
Walmart, Pike County Humane Society, Channel 13, our volunteer HDM drivers and Richard Wilhelm and
Sue VanOrden who kept the program organized and focused. We were able to provide dog and cat food,
veterinary care, adoption assistance, and flea and tick control to over 40 people and 65 pets in the County.
Don’t forget:
Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Healthy Vision Month Low Vision Clinic at Blooming Grove on the 17th of May
May Vegetable of the Month
Vidalia Onions
They are sweeter than cooking onions and can be used a number of ways, high in potassium and very low in sodium,
there are only 60 calories in one ½ cup serving (plain).
Another Baked Vidalia Onion Recipe
1 medium to large Vidalia Onion
Margarine or butter
1 beef bouillon cube
Core out center of Vidalia Onion and fill with butter/margarine and bouillon cube.
Wrap in foil and bake in oven or on grill at 350° for about an hour.
USE CAUTION WHEN OPENING FOIL. Foil will be filled with hot steam.
Enjoy your tender and fresh Baked Vidalia Onion.
Check out Vidalia.com
Here are some of the most popular ways to extend their shelf life once you've purchased them.
*In the refrigerator, wrap separately in paper towels or newspaper. This is a good way to preserve the onions for a
longer time...or
*In the legs of clean sheer pantyhose. Place a Vidalia Onion in the pantyhose, tie a knot then repeat the process until
the leg of the panty hose is full.
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Should I Have My Water Tested?
It concerns your health and the health of your family, so you need to
know some basic facts. In addition to illness, a variety of less serious
problems such as taste, color, odor and staining of clothes or fixtures are
signs of possible water quality problems. Other things to think about
include the nearness of your water well to septic systems and the
composition of your home’s plumbing materials.
Regardless of your water source, here are two situations that may require testing:
Do you suspect lead may be in some of your household plumbing materials and water service lines?
Most water systems test for lead as a regular part of water monitoring. These tests give a systemwide picture, but do not reflect conditions at a specific household faucet. If you want to know if your
home’s drinking water contains unsafe levels of lead, have your water tested. Testing is the only way
to confirm if lead is present or absent. Some faucet and pitcher filters can remove lead from drinking
water. If you use a filter to remove lead, be sure you get one that is certified to remove lead by NSF
International. For more information, visit www.epa.gov/safewater/lead, or call the Safe Drinking
Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. Are you considering a home water treatment unit? Find out what
is in your water and what you might want to remove before contacting potential dealers. Be informed
so you can make the right decisions. To help you, please visit: www.epa.gov/safewater/faq/faq.html#
Test water every year for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids and pH levels,
especially if you have a new well, or have replaced or repaired pipes, pumps or the well casing. Do
you expect to have a new baby in the household? Test for nitrate in the early months of a
pregnancy, before bringing an infant home, and again during the first six months of the baby’s life. It
is best to test for nitrate during the spring or summer following a rainy period. Do you have taste,
odor and staining issues? Test for sulfate, chloride, iron, manganese, hardness and corrosion, and
every three years. If you suspect other contaminants, test for these also. Have you had a chemical
or fuel spill or leak near your water supply? Test your well for chemical contaminants, such as
volatile organic compounds. Tests can be expensive; limit them to possible problems specific to your
situation.
Often county health departments will help you test for bacteria or nitrates. If not, you can have your
water tested by a state certified laboratory. Laboratories may sometimes send a trained technician
to collect the sample or to analyze the sample directly in you home. Ask if this service is available,
since you may obtain better samples and more reliable test results . You can find one in your area
by calling the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or visiting
www.epa.gov/safewater/labs.
Are you considering a home water treatment unit? Find out what is in your water and what you might
want to remove before contacting potential dealers. Be informed so you can make the right
decisions. To help you, please visit: www.epa.gov/safewater/faq/faq.html#hwtu and
www.epa.gov/safewater/wot.
Please call the Pennsylvania State Cooperative extension office @ 570-296-3400 for testing
information.
Charges may apply.
Did you donate the DVD “ Do You Love Me”
with Maureen O’Hara?, please see Lana. It is very important.
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FREE GRIEF SUPPORT A professional counselor has been added to the staff of AAA to lead the
on-going grief support group, as well as help people one-on-one in all situations. Have you
been feeling sad and depressed over losing a loved one? Doesn’t it seem that you have a hole
in your heart. Your life has been turned upside down. How long will it take to feel better?
Talking helps in this major transition.
Please join us: The 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 in Blooming Grove.
AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS
June 1, 2016 @ 1:30
In Blooming Grove
Formerly “55 Alive”, the new SMART DRIVER 4 & 8 hour defensive driving course is designed for qualified
drivers aged 50 and older. There are no tests and membership in AARP is not necessary. All automobile
insurance companies doing business in PA are required by state law to give a minimum discount of 5% to
all qualified policyholders age 55 and over who take the course. The discount is for a minimum of three
years. Always check with your agent to make sure you qualify for the discount. All classes are taught by
trained, unpaid volunteer instructors. The eight hour class is given in two, four hour sessions, and is
required for first timers and those who have not taken the class within the past 36 months. The one-day
four hour class is only open to those who provide evidence of taking the class during the previous 36
months. A $20 fee ($15 for AARP members with membership card) is charged for each class. Class size is
limited, so advance reservations are necessary for placement in any class. Call 570-775-5550. Please bring
your drivers license. Call 1-800-227-4669 or 1-877-866-3299 for other classes and information.
Do you have Medicare questions? You can call to speak with an
Apprise Counsellor. For help call 570-775-5550 ext. 1313.
Luncheon Show
Friday, August 19, 2016
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Join us for the Spectacular 2016 Summer Musical at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in New Jersey. Featuring
some classic rockin’ and soulful hits from the 50s through the 70s, with a special emphasis on the legendary
female vocalists from that era. Along with great voices, this lively show will have beautiful sets and
costumes, along with a phenomenal onstage orchestra!
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Price includes deluxe motor coach, full course meal, desserts, the show, tips & taxes.
Bus leaves at 9:30am from Blooming Grove Senior Center
Contact: Lana Romeo @570-775-5550 ext. 1317
ADULT DAY CARE
The AgingCare.com Directory can help you find adult day centers in your local area. Call your Area Agency
on Aging or the nearest Alzheimer’s Association and ask for referrals to adult day care services in your
neighborhood or try www.eldercare.gov
Call the National Adult Day Services Association at 1-877-745-1440 or visit their website at
www.nadsa.org
From the desk of Representative Rosemary Brown
Persons with disabilities ages 18 and over, including seniors, who are living in the 189th District are invited
to schedule an appointment during the Disability Advocacy Program hours, a new constituent outreach at
my district office. Bob Fox, from the Center for Independent Living, will be available at my district office
located at 143 Seven Bridge Road in East Stroudsburg, from 10 to 2 on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
Please call 570-420-8301 to schedule an appointment.
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10. What programs listed in question #9, would you like to learn more about? (Please make sure to add your
contact information below so we may send you information).
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11. Please give us your Name/Address/Phone Number if you would like us to contact you. If you would like
additional information about what services are available or how to receive services, you may also visit our
website www.pikeaaa.org or call (570) 775-5550.
Name: _____________________________________________
Company:__________________________________________
Mailing Address:________________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address:­_____________________________________________________ Phone #:_____________________________
12. Are you interested in volunteering? If so, what type of volunteer work would you be interested in doing?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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13. What are your concerns for senior services in our community?
Maintaining my quality of life as I age.
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Financial concerns: paying taxes, household expenses.
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Managing my health care. (Dr. Appointments, medications)
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Caring for myself. (bathing, laundry, cooking, shopping)
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Ability to pay for Medical & Prescription drug costs.
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Ability to pay Health/Medical Insurance costs.
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Maintain present/affordable housing.
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Having access to reliable transportation.
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Caring for an older family member.
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Ability to care for my spouse or parent.
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Nursing Home costs, placement.
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Help with Estate planning.
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Power of Attorney/Guardianship Issues.
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Other legal concerns.
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Coping with Loneliness/isolation.
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Opportunities to Volunteer.
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Senior employment opportunities.
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Educational opportunities.
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Finding someone reliable to come into my home.
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
Adult daycare for an aging member of my family.
O Very Important
O Important
O Least Important
14. Please add your comments, suggestions and opinions below (i.e. what other Aging Services might be needed? What improvements do you suggest? General Comments/Criticism/Praise?)
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Please return to Pike County Area Agency on Aging, 150 Pike County Blvd., Hawley, PA 18428 or
Fax: 570-775-5558
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MAY 2016 Dingmans's Center 9am — 2pm
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
2 Closed
3 Games & Cards
Medical Transport
Yoga w/Lori @10:30
Thursday
4 CLOSED
Friday
6 Closed
5 CLOSED
Volunteer
Luncheon
9 Closed
Medical Transport
10 Games & Cards
Yoga w/ Lori @ 10:30
11 CLOSED
12 CLOSED
Shopping
13 Bingo, Cards
Games
18 CLOSED
19 CLOSED
Shopping
20 Bingo, Cards
Games
25 CLOSED
26 CLOSED
Shopping
27 Bingo, Cards,
Games
I&R 2nd Tuesday 10-12
16 Closed
17 Games & Cards
Medical Transport
Yoga w/ Lori @ 10:30
23 Closed
Medical Transport
24 Games & Cards
Yoga w/ Lori @ 10:30
30 Closed
31 Games & Cards
MEMORIAL DAY
Yoga w/Lori @ 10:30
HOLIDAY
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS
MAY 2016 Lackawaxen / Shohola Township 9:30am—2pm
EVERY MONDAY
EVERY THURSDAY
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Exercise with Lana @ 12:30
Lunch
Cards & Games
Exercise
Lunch
Medical Transport
I & A every 2nd Wed 10—12
BP / Glucose (3rd Wednesday of month)
30th CLOSED for Memorial Day
Cards & Games & Bingo
Exercise with Annette
Lunch
May 25 Birthdays
MAY 2016 Milford Library Senior Center
Lunch
reservations
at the
Milford Center are necessary. If
you wish to
make them.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Cards & Games
Lunch
Yoga with Lori @ 10:30 tentative
EVERY FRIDAY
Bingo 10:30 Cards & Games
Lunch
Exercise with Lana @ 12 noon
I&A Every 2nd Friday of Month
Blood Pressure 10:30-11:30
May 6 Center Closed Volunteer Luncheon
May 27 CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS
Call the Pike
County Area
Agency on
Aging at 570775-5550 or
570-832-1929
and leave a
message
Center Hours: Wednesdays 9am—2pm and Fridays 10am—3pm
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MAY 2016 Blooming Grove Activities
Monday
Tuesday
2 Medical Transport
3
Hemlock Farms
Ladies
Arts & Crafts
Wednesday
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Blood Pressure
Cards
Bingo
Dominoes, Rummikube Exercise with Lana
Wii bowling practice
6
10
Arts & Crafts
Exercise with Lana
Wii bowling practice
Tai Chi 10:30
12
11
Cards
Bingo
Dominoes, Rummikube Exercise with Lana
Grief Support 10:30
Wii bowling practice
13
Hearing Clinic 9:30
BIGGER SHOPPING
Milford & Matamoras
BIGGER SHOPPING
Promised Land
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18
19
VA Rep @ 9:00am
Cards
Bingo
Dominoes, Rummikube Exercise with Lana
Association for the
Wii bowling practice
Blind Support Group
Meeting 11:00-1:00
Arts & Crafts
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25
26
27
Arts & Crafts
Exercise w/ Lana
Wii bowling practice
Cards
Bingo
Arts & Crafts
Exercise with Lana
Cards
Exercise with Lana
Wii Bowling practice
Closed
Volunteer
Luncheon
Tai Chi 10:30
9 Medical Transport
Monday’s Angels
Alzheimer Support
BIGGER SHOPPING
Dingmans & Shohola
16 Medical Transport
Arts & Crafts
Exercise w/ Lana
Wii bowling practice
Arts & Crafts
Cards
20
Cards
Tai Chi 10:30
23 Medical Transport
Dominoes, Rummikube
Wii bowling practice
Tai Chi 10:30
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
30 Closed
31
Memorial Day
Arts & Crafts
Exercise w/ Lana
Wii bowling practice
Holiday
Tai Chi 10:30
Seniors Are Our First Priority
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MONDAY
MAY 2016 Menu
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Salad Bar Days
THURSDAY
2
3
4
5
Broccoli & Chick
Pea Salad
BBQ Chicken
Buttered Noodles
Corn & Red Peppers
Wheat Bread
Pears
Mandarin Salad
Sweet & Sour
Chicken with Rice
Stir Fry Vegetables
Wheat Bread
Pineapples
Tossed Salad
Beef Stroganoff
Pasta
Glazed Carrots
Wheat Bread
Fruit Cocktail
Orange juice
Tacos
Lettuce/tomato/onion
Macaroni salad
Cookies
9
10
Three Bean Salad
Stuffed Cabbage
Mashed Potatoes
Carrots
Rye Bread
Ambrosia
Red Cabbage Salad
Alaskan Pollock
Scalloped Potatoes
Spinach
Dinner Roll
Mandarin Oranges
Carrot Salad
Stuffed Chicken
Breast
Herbed Rice Medley
Brussel sprouts
Fresh Fruit
16
Black Bean /Corn
Salad
Italian Sausage
Peppers /Onions
Hoagie
Potatoes O’Brien
Apple Sauce
23
Minestrone Soup
Italian Meatballs
Pasta
Tomato Sauce
Cauliflower Medley
Jello
30
CLOSED
MEMORIAL DAY
HOLIDAY
17
Tossed Salad
Stuffed Shells w/
Tomato Sauce
Italian Green Beans
Italian bread
Fruited Jello
24
Cucumber Salad
Chicken
Cordon Bleu
Confetti Rice
Peas & Onions
Cherry Cobbler
11
18
Cottage Cheese
& Fruit
Chili Burger on Bun
Scalloped Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
Vanilla Pudding
12
FRIDAY
6
Volunteer
Luncheon
All centers closed
13
Beef Barley Soup/Crax
Tossed Salad
Roast Turkey/Stuffing
Chili Con Carne
over Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Corn
&
Red Peppers
Gravy
Corn Muffin
Succotash
Fresh Fruit salad
Peaches
19
Cranberry Juice
Chicken Nuggets
Potatoes O’Brien
Broccoli medley
Dinner Roll
Fresh Fruit
25
26
Red
Beets
& Onions
Chicken Noodle Soup
Salisbury Steak
Chef Salad Turkey/
Mashed
Potatoes
Ham/Cheese)
Gravy
Potato Salad
Zucchini
& Tomatoes
Dinner Roll
Wheat
Bread
Chocolate Cake
Fresh Fruit
20
Southwest Corn
Chowder
Turkey & Swiss
on Rye Lett//Tom
Pasta Salad
Ice cream
27
Waldorf Salad
Chicken Vegetable
Stew On A Biscuit
Parsley Potatoes
Yogurt Cup
31
Tomato Orzo Soup &
Crax
Meatloaf & Gravy
Parsley Potatoes
Succotash
Ice cream
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* Call Medicare at: 1-800-633-4227 (Phone) or 1-877-486-2048 (TTY)
* Or call us at: 570-775-5550 for an appointment to assist you
Pike County Area Agency on Aging
Executive Director - Robin S. LoDolce - email: [email protected]
Waiver Supervisor— Rene Bernatzky
Nutrition Site Managers- Cherie Ann Bland, Lea Langer, Jean Imperiale
Activity & Program Director & Prime Time Health Coordinator - Lana Romeo
Blooming Grove Center 150 Pike County Blvd., Hawley, PA 18428
(Phone 570-775-5550 or 1-800-233-8911 Fax: 570-775-5558)
Office / Center: Monday through Friday - 8am to 4pm
Dingmans Center American Legion 851 107 Ball Park Rd, Dingmans Ferry PA 18328
570-828-7812—Tuesday & Friday 9am to 3pm
Lackawaxen/Shohola Township Center, Lackawaxen Fire Dept., Beisel Beck Rd. & Rte. 590,
Lackawaxen, PA 18435. Monday & Wednesday and Thursday 9am to 2pm (Phone-570-685-7808)
Milford Center—Pike County Library, 119 E. Harford St., Milford, PA 18337— Wednesdays & Fridays
9 am to 3 pm—(Phone: 570-832-1929)
Advisory Council
Chairperson: *Patricia Crane * Steven R. Guccini, Commissioner Representative * Doris Bannon * Charlotte Bell *
*Jeanne Carlstedt * Jacqueline Edicicco * Georgiana Ehrlich * George Kanfer* Marianne McMillin *
Ethel Musselwhite * Joe Shevlin * Catherine Steele * Rita Tepperman * Eileen Arenson * Sue Siska *
Pike County Commissioners - Richard A. Caridi * Matt Osterberg* Steven R. Guccini*
Pike County Transportation Hours 7:30am—4:00pm Phone 570-296-3408 Fax 570-296-3409
Toll Free: 1-866-681-4947
Disclaimer: All information contained herein, is made available as an information service only. The information contained in this publication is not intended to replace official versions of that information. Although every reasonable effort is made to assure accuracy, the information presented without
warranty, either expressed or implied, as to its accuracy, timeliness, or completeness.
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