I don't know where that rumor came from,' he said. Recovery has been a different story. They are living a happy and wonderful life with their children. A spokeswoman for Minklerdid not immediately respond to questions from IndyStar. He still does that a lot, and you laugh with him. The timing of the procedure explains why Zoeller, the 1984 U.S. Open winner, was one of the few absentees for the champions' reunion at Pebble Beach Golf Links before the 119th U.S. Open. New denies any wrongdoing and is not a defendant in the suit. But Sneed stumbled on Sunday, shooting a 4-over 76. AUGUSTA, Ga. Add gum to the Tiger Woods lore. Kindred: Former Bloomington star DMitri Dunson-Riggs giving back to game he loves, Illinois State Fair announces 2023 theme days. The backlash began almost immediately. It seemed that all I had worked for in 22 years was suddenly gone. So, you know what you guys do when he gets in here? Fuzzy resisted naming the tour players who had called in support, no doubt to avoid also drawing them into the controversy. He's been tremendous. Zoeller was past president of E.M. Cummings Veneer Co., the Indiana Manufacturing Association and Valley View Golf Club. I know there are girls out there who can beat the pants off me.. Watson shot 71 and Zoeller shot 70 to send things to a playoff, which Fuzzy Zoeller won with a birdie on the second extra hole. I was a rich man for like a week or two. He will start swinging again. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. I was drinking that three weeks after the operation, he said. She was about to kill me. HHC pays ASC more than $30 million a year to manage the nursing homes on its behalf. Theschemes account for more than $9 million of the total losses in the criminal case. 2023 www.indystar.com. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Bloomington-Normal music teacher sentenced to 88 years on sexual assault, child porn charges, Bloomington homes evacuated Saturday after car strikes house, gas line, Bloomington native vying for tattoo magazine cover, Lawsuit: Normal police battered, arrested woman without cause, McLean County deputies find vehicle wanted in homicide investigation. You pat him on the back and say congratulations and enjoy it and tell him not to serve fried chicken next year. Zoeller said he played frequently through May, but he hasnt picked up a club since and isnt sure when he might get around to doing so. [2], He competed at the 1979, 1983 and 1985 Ryder Cups. His passion includes hunting and fishing. Gretchen is the daughter of professional golfer Frank Urban "Fuzzy" Zoeller, a well-known Hoosier sports figure. Frank Urban Zoeller Jr. (initials FUZ, as in Fuzzy) has been a celebrity ever since, entertaining us with one-liners and 9-irons to within a foot of the pin. No argument here. The lawsuit was originally filed in 2017 under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO, a federal law that allows civil damages for acts committed as part on a criminal organization. Gretchen Zoeller, who is the daughter of Greg Zoeller's famous cousin, pro golfer Fuzzy Zoeller, was not among those indicted. If I was going pick one out of the bunch, it would be Charlie,' he said, alluding to pioneering black Charlie Sifford. Hired in 2000, he became a vital part of HHCs plan to expand into the nursing home business. Man died Wednesday. The routine off the course is different as well. Sellersburg, IN 47172 812-246-8200 Fans are on their best behavior. Zoeller was three shots back of the lead after the first round and six shots behind at both the 36 and 54-hole mark. FUZZY ZOELLER SAYS HIS LIFE SINCE THE MASTERS' INCIDENT HAS BEEN\ "TOTAL HELL". ASC's 2016 report claims Zoeller was a key player in the fraud schemes. He has not played on the PGA Tour since the brouhaha erupted, publicly apologizing for his gaffe and withdrawing from the Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic - in part because he had been unable to reach Woods to offer a direct apology. While the indictment filed in October of 2016mentions most of the same schemes, itmakes no mention of Zoeller. Police say the woman was struck by a dark-colored sedan traveling west on Wendover. People are always asking me, Dont you miss it? And I say, Hell, no, I dont miss it. I really dont care if I ever pick up a club again. Threw in a double-toe loop. Talk with him for five minutes and you laugh. Hell, it wasnt that much [of a procedure], he added. Eight years after his death at age 73, he is still making a difference,, A state tournament qualifier in 1970, the Purple Raiders needed one more win to earn a return trip in 1971. A relative of former Attorney General Greg Zoeller allegedly reaped thousands of dollars from a massive fraud schemeinvolving the state's largest nursing home system, according toa newly amended federal lawsuit. Zoeller won both of his two majors in playoffs: the 1979 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in a three-way sudden-death playoff with Ed Sneed and Tom Watson; and the 1984 U.S. Open at Winged Foot Golf Club after an 18-hole playoff with Greg Norman. His final event was the 2017 Principal Charity Classic. He's a man,' he said. Gutwein later served as Indiana Gov. Tiger went on a tear on Friday, shooting a 6-under 66, and followed it up with a 7-under round of 65 on Saturday to take a nine-stroke lead into the final round. The younger brother of James Burkhart was characterized by prosecutors as a bit player in his older brothers fraud scheme. Pro athletes regularly engage in locker room humor as a bonding device. Fuzzy Zoeller's Champions Pointe Weddings & Banquets Champion's Pointe and Covered Bridge both offer a memorable and unique venue to host your wedding, corporate meeting, or banquet. Gretchen Zoeller Photos Photos - Fuzzy Zoeller hugs his daughter/caddie Gretchen after his final Masters at the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2009 in Augusta . ``I think he was the first black player to come to my defense on The Golf Channel. He's been fodder for late-night comics. He's the person responsible for handing out invitations to the Royal Box, where Kate and Meghan sit when they attend the oldest major championship in tennis. I'm sorry I didn't get to see it, but I've heard a lot of the great things Charlie said. Collect, curate and comment on your files. Was it this sad refrain of lost opportuni. It made him a perfect fit for the Marcfirst event, which included a VIP gala Sunday evening at the Doubletree Hotel by Hilton and the organization's 20th annual Golf Classic on Monday at The Den at Fox Creek. On the night of December 2 Mrs. Sophia Scharf, wife of Anton Scharf,. The man's famil, Growing up in Goldsboro, Greensboro Day senior Jaydon Young averaged 25.9 points per game as a freshman at Wayne Christian. New paid ASC to settle the companys fraud claims against him, but the terms are secret and were reached without going to court because of restrictions HHC imposed on ASC as part of a settlement deal. He is serving a 4-year prison sentence alongside Burkhart at the federal prison camp at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Fuzzy Zoeller laughs during the VIP Experience with Masters Champion Fuzzy Zoeller, hosted by DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center. USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. Flick: The original Jake? Got it." Our Services Include Seating up to 300 people (indoor/outdoor) Three decades ago, in 1979, he got a "chill" driving down Magnolia Lane for the first time with his father.. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). The previous years champion gets to select the menu at the event, which plays into the upcoming story. CHAMPIONS GATE, FL - DECEMBER 01: Fuzzy Zoeller watches his daughter Gretchen Zoeller hit her second shot at the 1st hole during the first round of the 2007 Del Webb Father Son Challenge on the International Course at Champions Gate Golf Club, on December 1, 2007 in Champions Gate, Florida. Frank Urban " Fuzzy " Zoeller Jr. ( / zlr /; born November 11, 1951) is an American professional golfer who has won ten PGA Tour events including two major championships. [citation needed]. By the time the 1997 Masters rolled around, Zoeller hadnt won a PGA Tour event in more than 10 years and was 45 years old. On the course we like to laugh, make others laugh.. Gretchen Zoeller, who is the daughter of Greg Zoeller's famous cousin, pro golfer Fuzzy Zoeller, was not among those indicted. Zoeller had just one PGA Tour at that time but took advantage of an unfortunate meltdown to capture his first major championship. Zoeller did make the cut at Augusta in 97 but, like everyone else, was well back of Tiger Woods on Sunday. He was drawn and quartered on talk shows. God, Tiger's been great for the PGA Tour. Id run, too.. Fuzzy and his wife Diane have four children named Sunnye Zoeller-Stumler, Heidi Zoeller Hubler, Gretcehn Zoeller, Miles Zoeller. ``But to be very honest, the mail has been overwhelmingly supportive. Born and raised in New Albany, Indiana, Zoeller was successful golfer while at New Albany High School, finishing as the runner-up in the 1970 state high school tournament with a state record low round (67). Playing on adjacent fairways, the two engaged in a playful exchange, launched by McBryde, about having a lunch of fried chicken, cornbread and watermelon. The lawsuit, filed by ASC, also alleges she was involved in arranging kickbacks in exchange for hospice and home health care referrals from the nursing home system. Talk to him for 10 and you laugh more. Advertise with us Furthermore, he was awarded the USGA Bob Jones Award in 1985, an award that is given in recognition of distinguished sportsmanship in golf. And have a great week. Zoeller returns to the tour this week at the Colonial Invitational at Forth Worth, Texas, where the two likely will hold their much-anticipated first direct discussion - an exchange that Zoeller hopes will bring closure to a period he says has been ``total hell' for him and his family. 1Defeated Sneed and Watson in a sudden-death playoff - Zoeller 4-3 (1), Sneed 4-4 (E) and Watson 4-4 (E).2Defeated Norman in an 18-hole playoff - Zoeller 67 (3), Norman 75 (+5). He is a major power player in Indianas health care industry and a frequent host of Democratic political fundraisers. And then it didnt. "I learned it was over by reading about it in the paper," Zoeller says. He founded Fuzzys Vodka in 2009, dabbles in IndyCar racing sponsorship, has designed or redesigned 28 golf courses, and puts his name and celebrity behind charitable causes. In 2009, he chose the 30-year anniversary of that victory to end his run as a competitor. Gretchen Zoeller Photos Photos - Fuzzy Zoeller hugs his daughter/caddie Gretchen after his final Masters at the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2009 in Augusta . The lawsuit alleged that defamatory statements appeared in the Wikipedia article about Zoeller in December 2006, originating from a computer at that firm. Well, I'm chomping on this gum because I usually get hungry, I keep eating so much, and it curbs my appetite a little bit, which is nice, Woods said. He has been interested in helping kids since joining the pro ranks in the golf industry. There was a problem saving your notification. But every day at 5 oclock, I always have to go out and graze a little bit., Or when he talked about getting $50,000 for his Masters win: Now $50,000 back in 1979 was big-time. The new allegations, if true, reveal another layer to a $19 million fraud scheme that resulted in federal indictments of former ASC CEO Jim Burkhart and four others in 2016. About Us Last year, New sold his Fishers mansion to NBA star Gordon Hayward and now lives in a condo near the beach in Naples, Florida. Others wereaccused of participating in the fraud, but were never charged with a crime. "[6], "I've been on the tour for 23 years and anybody who knows me knows that I am a jokester," Zoeller said. AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 10: Fuzzy Zoeller hands his signed golf ball to daughter/caddie Gretchen after his final Masters at the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2009 . Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. He walked every step of the way with me. Those nursing homes help fund the rest of HHC's activities because of a controversial program that allows publicly owned nursing homes to collect supplemental Medicaid payments and re-direct them to other programs or facilities. I have nothing but the utmost respect for Tiger as a person and an athlete. Please accept. A decade or more of practices, games, lessons and summer travel tournam, NCHS entered Tuesdays regular-season finale a Big 12 home game vs. Peoria Notre Dame at 17-6 overall and 11-1 in the conference. And just two years earlier, Woods longtime caddie and friend, Steve Williams, put his foot in his mouth as well. HHC operates the Marion County public health department, thecity's publicly owned Eskenazi Hospital, and several health centers designed to serve low-income residents. ASC is now seeking to recover additional money in civil court from Burkhart, his former chief operating officer, Daniel Benson (who is also in prison), and ASC's former CFO, Roger Werner, who was not indicted in the criminal case. If Tiger is offended by it, I apologize to him, too. The professional golfer is also known for his charity events, he hosted Wolf Challenge at his Covered Bridge Golf Club that raised more than $2 million for Kentuckiana kids. He spent $1.5 million of it on more than 150 flights on private jets. For much of his career, Zoeller was famous for waving a white towel in mock surrender from the fairway of the 72nd hole of the 1984 U.S. Open, after Greg Norman holed a long putt on the 72nd green to tie Zoeller for the tournament lead. Badly, I guess, he said. Kindred: National Guard to national pastime, LeRoys Logan, Glen Petersen reunited for baseball season, Kindred: From quarantine to Big 12 crown, Normal Community baseball run well done, Kindred: Dr. They're ordinary people just like me. Zoeller denies participating in any fraud schemes and has not been charged with a crime. Woods accepted Zoellers apology and simply said that he wanted to get back to playing golf. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. He has empathy for families enduring difficult times or facing challenges. Because she is the daughter of a popular professional player, Zoeller says people often have high expectations. I had her butt out there working. And especially on the PGA Tour. He is survived by his wife, the former Alma Cummings; a daughter,. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. His sponsors are Fuzzy's Vodka, Srixon and SunBuster. A month after Zoellers was released, the New York Times reported that Tiger Woods and Fuzzy Zoeller met for lunch at famed Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth ahead of the Mastercard Colonial tournament, which was the first event in which both played following the incident at The Masters. ', Zoeller said he knows his return to the tour this week will be a public and media fishbowl, but he looks forward to meeting with Woods directly. But the former Fishers businessman also quietly owned more than a dozen companies that did business with HHC and ASC and employed Ganote for years. Now, these kids wake up and eat their apples and bananas and go work out for two or three hours. Contact IndyStar reporter Tony Cook at 317-444-6081 or tony.cook@indystar.com. In 1997, Tiger Woods, then just 21 years of age, made history at The Masters on so many levels. These cell phones are scary. Players are bigger, stronger and more fit. Thats the only place that has par 4s that I can reach.. Zoeller shared the 54-hole lead in the 1994 Open Championship after a 3rd round of 64, but finished the tournament in 3rd place, his best-ever finish in The Open. #GolfChannel #Feherty #FuzzyZoeller Subscribe to Golf Channel: https://www.youtube.com/golfchannel?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest news around Golf: https://www.golfchannel.comCo-founded by Arnold Palmer and Joe Gibbs on January 17, 1995, Golf Channel in 2011 became part of the NBC Sports Group and serving the most-affluent audience in all of television now is available to nearly 500 million viewers in nearly 80 countries and nine languages around the world. But even more importantly, he became the first non-white golfer to win any major championship. He was two shots clear of many of the games best players and all looked right in his world. Zoellers appearance gave attendees a chance to mingle and get photos with a Masters and U.S. Open champion (1984) while helping a good cause. ``It's been tough. Besides the PGA tour, he has participated in many other tournaments. He worked for anaccounting firm that prepared cost reports for thehealth care companies defrauded in the case. All rights reserved. 23-Aug-1981) Daughter: Gretchen Marie (b. As a freshman at the College of Charleston (S.C.), Gretchen played in three of five fall events and was fourth on the team with an 80.25 average. ``That really hurt me more than anything,' he said. Terms of Use, Gretchen Marie Zoeller, Sunny Noel Zoeller, Miles Remington Zoeller, and Heidi Leigh Zoeller, Fuzzy Zoeller with the member of tiburonnaples. It has been suggested to Woods he could score a PR home run and take a huge step toward defusing this volatile flap by inviting Zoeller to play a practice round at Fort Worth. It worked out pretty good, Zoeller said by phone from his home in New Albany, Ind., still downplaying the procedure that included replacing one of his valves, the very operation that his hero, Arnold Palmer, was waiting to have when he passed away in 2016. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Lee (Elder, first black to compete in the Masters) has said good things, too. Ive picked up enough of them, said Zoeller, who won 10 PGA Tour titles and two more on the PGA Tour Champions. It's not appropriate. I guess its because we are German and dont like to be told what to do., Another thing the Zoellers shy away from is the practice range. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall), FILE - In this April 6, 2006, file photo, Fuzzy Zoeller encourages the crowd to be quiet on the second hole during first round play at the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. Augusta National has rules, just like most private clubs, and its members expect them to be followed. HHC has made no effort to recover funds from New and still leases nine buildings from him for nearly $5.6 million a year under deals negotiated by Burkhart. Prosecutors described Ganote, a pal of Burkharts, as the "bagman" for the fraud schemes. Fuzzy, currently, resides in Floyds Knobs, Indiana with his wife and four children. If not, I cant wait to get out in the working field.. ', ``Victor did all the talking and all I added was the 'watermelon' part at the end,' says Fuzzy. Play on Friday was postponed due to heavy rain, and the final round was completed on Monday for the first time since 1973. We cant say with certainty who Mickel, Harry Chapins Cats in the Cradlealmost dares you to reexamine your own father-son relationship. About Frank Urban Zoeller, Jr. American professional golfer Frank Urban Zoeller, Jr. has an estimated net worth of $10 million as of 2012. Fuzzy's vodka was created by Frank Urban Zoeller "Fuzzy", one of the great characters and competitors golf has ever known. Wed wake up the next day and do the same thing. In turn, it likely helped Zoeller, who said, I have more fun doing what Im doing here (than playing)., I miss the guys, he said of not being on tour. She's going to the College of Charleston next year on a school scholarship. That little boy is driving well and he's putting well. He still enjoys his eponymous brand of vodkaFuzzys Ultimate Premium Vodka. ``They told me to get my butt back out there. Months before Burkhart and his co-defendants were indicted in 2016, ASC privately told federal prosecutorsabout Zoeller's alleged involvement in the hospice, home health and ambulance schemes. Just six weeks after the surgery, doctors gave him the OK to do whatever he wants. I felt like I never played a solid tournament but I learned a lot, and thats what needed to happen, she said. Talk with him for five minutes and. While Zoeller claimed it was all a joke, his sponsors certainly didnt find it funny and his deals with Kmart and Dunlop were terminated. There is room in his surgically repaired heart for more than golf and cow valves. I went full-time at the house because she needed me at the house, said Zoeller, who lives in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. No other, Jim Johnson impacted generations of ISU students and student-athletes. Two well-known golf courses by local Masters and U.S. Open champion Fuzzy Zoeller have been sold to an Illinois-based company that owns and manages golf clubs nationwide. Contact IndyStar reporter Tony Cook at 317-444-6081 or. He wants to be somewhat prepared for the Par-3 Contest at Augusta next April. Still, it was fun to hear Zoeller say it, chuckling so hard his shoulders shook. [1] After completing his high school career, he attended Edison Junior College in Florida, transferred to the University of Houston, and became a professional golfer in 1973. We hit about three balls and head to the tee. When their games are slumping, however, father and daughter load up Fuzzys Hummer and head to the back of the range at Covered Bridge Golf Course in Sellersburg, Ind., where they crank music and pound balls. 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At the states largest nursing home system, several businessmen stole millions of dollars through a series of kickback schemes that inflated prices on everything from American flags to medical supplies. I wouldnt wish that (dementia) on anybody. Discover Fuzzy Zoeller's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. As his smile faded, Zoeller shared the real reason hes given up the game that made him famous. After finishing tied for 34th place with a score of 78, Zoeller, referring to the following year's Masters Champions Dinner, for which the defending champion selects the menu, said, "He's doing quite well, pretty impressive. Hopefully, we will have a good tournament. Doctors performed a triple bypass on the two-time major winner on June 17, which kind of sounds like a big deal. . Frank Urban Zoeller Jr. is an American professional golfer who has won 10 PGA tours including two Majors Championship and is one of the three to have won the Masters tournament in his first appearances besides Horton Smith and Gene Sarazen. McCumber birdied the first playoff hole to make Fuzzy Zoeller a runner-up for the fifth time this year and claim $540,000 by winning the $3 million Tour Championship. My comments were not intended to be racially derogatory, and I apologize for the fact that they were misconstrued in that fashion. He agreed to wear a wire during conversations in which Burkhart boasted of his illegal deals. If I make a mistake, I will always say so. He also won the 2004 MasterCard Championship. Gretchen is the daughter of professional golfer Frank Urban Fuzzy Zoeller, a well-known Hoosier sports figure. In fact, he joined U.S. Attorney Josh Minkler in announcing the indictments during a 2016 news conference,where the two men praised the cooperation between their offices. 26 Gretchen Zoeller Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 26 Gretchen Zoeller Premium High Res Photos Browse 26 gretchen zoeller stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Frank Urban "Fuzzy" Zoeller Jr. (/zlr/; born November 11, 1951) is an American professional golfer who has won ten PGA Tour events including two major championships. Our personalities might be spitting images of each other, Gretchen said. Feherty tours the beauty of Fuzzy Zoellers farm. But he still attends the tournament without fail, and there he was again this past April in his green jacket with a drink in one hand and a cigarette in the other, ready with a quip. J was a gift that keeps on giving for Illinois State, Kindred: Fifty years and counting, Bloomingtons baseball loss to Macons Mod Squad lives on, Kindred: Is Mickelson for real? While the green jacket and the victors share of the purse are obviously the biggest things one can win at The Masters, an added bonus is an invitation to the annual Champions Dinner, which, for those unaware, is held the Tuesday before The Masters begins. 5-May-1979) Daughter: Heidi Leigh (b. 9 subscribers Master's champion, Fuzzy Zoeller, asks the gallery at the Augusta National for a volunteer to hit his tee shot at this legendary par 3 hole during Wednesday morning's practice. It is a side of Zoeller we havent seen through the years as he yukked it up with galleries, needled fellow players or joked with reporters. Seve Ballesteros won his second Masters and third major title, four strokes ahead of runners-up Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite. CUT = missed the halfway cut (3rd round cut in 1979 Open Championship) Their children are Sunny Noel Zoeller (5 May 1979), Heidi Leigh Zoeller (23 August 1981). Zoeller said venomous letters he's received in the past few weeks typically contained phrases like ``racist pig.' AKA Frank Urban Zoeller, Jr.. Born: 11-Nov-1951 Birthplace: New Albany, IN Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Golf Nationality: United States Executive summary: Winner of 2 Majors Wife: Diane Thornton (three daughters, one son) Daughter: Sunny Noel (b. Tough for me,' Zoeller told The Orlando Sentinel last weekend in the first in-depth interview he has given on the matter. Usually when I go home, I don't play golf at home, I play so much on the road, that's my time with the family, but my daughter, Gretchen, is fired up. The diagnosis kind of took the wind out of my sails, he said. Youve always got those people who think Im going to go out there and win every tournament, she says, and thats not how it works. A bogey at No. I don't know. Diane was pregnant with their first daughter when her husband was attending his first Masters' tournament where he defeated Ed Sneed and Tom Watson and winning Masters' Tournament at his debut match. Griffin, 59, was head girls coach at Heyworth High School for 16 years. 27 . Fuzzy Zoeller is married to Diane Thornton Zoeller since 1975, according to the sources from News and Tribune. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. In addition, his partners also conduct numerous outings to raise funds all over North America for the children's charities. The public-private partnership allowed HHC to rapidly grow its nursing home holdings, but it also proved susceptible to fraud on a huge scale. Curiously, Iacobelli's superiors have forbidden him to discuss his story on the incident. 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