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Eighteen visiting diplomats and delegates from fifteen Central and South American countries including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecua-dor, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and

Venezuela gathered last Wednesday at the home of local businessman and city parks commissioner Thorin Thacker on Spring St. in Mill City. They were in the United States for a nation wide renewable energy tour, focus-

ing on energy security and policies and gaining a more in-depth understanding of how to balance energy needs and environ-mental concerns. They were in Mill City to rest, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the North Santiam Canyon

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Local artist Denise Sanders recently took down her original art mural from 13th and Main St. in Lyons to remove brown caulking that had run down the image and to restore the underlying paint. Commissioned in 2007 at the request of Dave DeLapp, the mural focused on the beauty and recreation of the North Santiam while including local logging industry icons. It was then hung at Timbertown Re-sale and faces visitors headed to John Neal Park. Shortly after its hanging,

brown caulking ran down the surface. In restoration efforts, removing the caulking also removed some paint and most of the varnish. “Without varnish, oil paint quickly oxidizes and absorbs contaminates. Leaving the dark brown caulking on the mural was not an option,” said Sanders. “It was real ugly.” Sanders expects to complete the painting part of the restoration by the end of August and start the varnish part of the project in September. She will finish with the

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Citing lack of funding and pub-lic support, KENC radio, our online local live streaming news and music station, spearheaded by musician, community orga-nizer and philanthropist Ken Cartwright will officially “pull the plug.” “I chose to start KENC be-cause I saw a need in the area for a community radio station that delivered relevant news and community information that wasn’t being given,” states Cart-wright. “It took a lot of market-ing to get an audience. With the support of my wife, friends and others of a like mind, people be-gan to tune us in. We began by covering city council meetings, doing interviews with people that had no voice but had some-thing to say, championing busi-ness and community growth, traffic and weather reports that were relevant to us. We reported in depth on local politicians that were on personal missions that weren’t in the best interest of the majority of the community. It

caused our community to begin to pay attention to the issues that had been and were forthcom-ing that would have an impact on us all. We broadcast football games because there was a need for out of town and home bound members of this community to hear and be at those games. We gave every non profit who came to us, equal air time to promote their events. We made the cost of commercials very affordable so those that were struggling for visibility could be noticed.” Cartwright’s efforts, however, proved often in vain. After bat-tling the FCC, keeping the com-munity informed during the Aumsville tornado, organizing a relief benefit, and numerous attempts to gain public support, the finances necessary to pull together ongoing broadcasting fell through. “So, 4 years later, I have decided to pull the plug on KENC as it becomes necessary for me to spend my time, ener-gy and money more effectively. There is a FM station coming on

final varnish coat next July. “When the mural was first hung I fully expected it to be 5 years before I had to re-varnish it. It had deteriorated to the point that I was not sure it was worth saving, but I couldn’t just let it go any further,” said Sanders. “It has been a lot of work, but it’s coming along nicely. I really do hope that the people that see the mural enjoy it.”

Artist Denise Sanders had lived in Lyons since 2004 and was origi-nally commissioned to complete the mural. She is completing the restoration effort at her own expense and donations are appreciated. See her at Denise Sanders on Face-book or contact Lyons City Hall at 503-859-2167.

the air in Salem at the end of October that will be a com-munity non profit radio sta-tion that I will be both work-ing with and asking for your support. The station is KMUZ and will be at 88.5 on the FM dial. I will continue to make sure that our news and issues get aired. I have been and will

continue to be a witness for our communities. Effective September 3, 2011, our 4th anniversary of KENC, I will do the morning broadcast on www.kencradio.com from 8 to 10 AM and will sign off, pull-ing the plug on our streaming station. Thank you all for your support.” Ken Cartwright.

Lyons city mural restoration:“It has been a lot of work, but it’s coming along nicely. I really do hope that the people that see

the mural enjoy it,” said Sanders.

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In the ongoing project to restore and en-hance the northeast shoreline of Detroit Lake, the battle between local resident’s privacy and promoting tourism and the area economy continue to clash heads. Several public meetings have been held over the project plans to add camping and trail systems from Kane’s Marina to Detroit Flats and Piety Island. Those plans lie directly in front of shoreline properties that residents appreciate for privacy. Designers have modi-fied the trail and camping plans to ease concerns

and a suite of revised design schemes was presented to residents August 13 for more public input. Representatives from Detroit Ranger District said that a complete draft design with goals and objectives will be on-line close to August 26. It will include a comment form download and will be open two weeks for additional public in-put. “This is still a work in progress,” said Jennifer O’Leary, public relations for the district.

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City divided over Idanha Post Office closure As part of a national restructuring, the U. S. Postal Service is considering clos-ing the Idanha Post Office sometime next year. It’s among one of 3,700 small branches being considered for consoli-dation or closure. The only employee and current post-master is Teresa Madsen of Idahna - who has held the position since 1998. Residents are divided over the closure; some are fighting to keep the last “com-munity center”, but at least one resident feels that this is just part of how tech-nology and the economy is changing the canyon. “We’re three miles from the Detroit Post Office,” said an anonymous resi-

dent. “Everybody uses e-mail and you can buy stamps at the grocery store. And there’s too much waste - the government needs to tighten up their belts.” Recently, closure protestors have gone door-to-door handing out letters for residents to send to state politicians and the USPS District Manager Kim Ander-son. The letter to Anderson cites current postal regulations against closing post office locations based on lack of income (a law that was enacted to provide equal postal service to all communities.) Other letters indicate “We will lose our community identity and the consolida-tion would have a dramatic impact on our community’s economy.”

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The Mill City Gates Recreation As-sociation requests applications for the 2011-12 youth sports season. Scholar-ships available; MCGRA emphasizes that no child will be turned away. Fam-ily discounts, too. Soccer, volleyball and flag football are $40/player; tackle football $70/player. Applications at Mill City City Hall. MCGRA is also looking for volunteer coaches and referees. Info: 503-854-7009 (leave message). MCGRA meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30pm at Scout Cabin on Remine Rd. in Mill City. Next meeting is August 11.

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After 39 years and over 20,000 annual guests, the local festival known for trac-tor pulls, truck pulls and monster truck madness has dedicated September 11 as Cause Day with a non-profit row that’s free for any qualifying organization to join.“This year, the Festival membership felt it was important to recognize various social causes, be it cancer awareness or striking out hunger,” explained Festival President BJ Tuttle. “Our members tend to be deeply involved in different causes and we thought this would provide an opportunity for them to share their in-terests.” A booth space in non-profit row is free with proof of valid non-profit registra-tion. Applicants must be approved by the Sublimity Harvest Festival; space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To sign up, contact vendor coordi-nator Haley Hamilton at 503.979.0092 or shfsecretary@wvi.com. The three-day Festival (Sept. 9th-11th) attracts people from all over the Pacific

Northwest. The event features tractor, truck, ATV and horse pulling competi-tions, monster trucks, a fun run, parade, entertainment tent, Kid Zone, live mu-sic, and commercial and food vendors. This year, monster truck sponsors in-clude local companies like Siegmund Excavation. For event times, visit: www.sublimi-tyharvestfest.com/schedule.php. Pre-sale tickets for Fri/Sat shows available at Wilco Farm Stores and Wholesale Sports August 16. Guests who bring two cans of food will receive $2 off their Sunday general admission ticket. Info:www.sublimityharvestfest.org or Festival Grounds at 503.769.3579.

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Enrollment at Regis High School is up nearly 40 percent in two years’ time and school representatives think it might be due to discounted tuition plan for fami-lies with multiple children. The recent consolidation of St. Mary Catholic School’s K-8th grade and Re-gis’s 9th-12th grade systems has pro-vided the inspiration to offer families a discounted tuition plan. The Catholic educational community that is open and accessible to any student who is looking for values-based education. The new tuition plan is effective the 2011-2012 school year. The model is a graduated discount for siblings who are concurrently enrolled at either St. Mary or Regis schools:- 1st child, full price- 2nd child, 75% of the full price- 3rd child, 25% of the full price- 4th child, free In addition to new students this year, the Regis school facility will sport a new facelift. “Thanks to the generosity of our volunteers and amazing maintenance personnel, we will have a bright, wel-coming new office—another example of the abundant community support that is a part of Regis’s legacy,” says Gilles. To learn more, visit www.regishigh-school.net or call 503.769.2159.

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September completion: North Fork slide area The known trouble spot on North Fork Road near Lyons should be completed around the first week of September, said Marion Co. Public Works inspector Ken Crossley. They excavated 35,000 cubic yards of debris that came off the mountain during last spring’s heavy rains - just a year after the road was closed for a com-plete area renovation. “We’re so lucky that this wall was here,” said Crossley. Three other areas on North Fork Road that pose similar slide risks are next on the project list, thanks to federal funding.

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True to her artistic roots, Gwendalyn’s mommy, Rosie, spent the afternoon la-boring at the Cascade Foothill Saturday Fair in Gates, stopping booth to booth to rest for contractions, birthing advice and well wishes. All was in good measure as Gwendalyn arrived, in perfect form, less than 2 hours later at Santiam Memo-rial in Stayton, weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 19 inches long.Congratulations Rosie!

Free musical event: Canyon Gospel Sing

If you sing gospel music, play gospel music or just like to listen, come join the Canyon Gospel Sing this Friday, August 19 at the Living Water Church of God in Gates. Music starts at 7pm and we keep going until we’re done! Stay and en-joy refreshments afterwards - and bring something to share if you like. Located at 321 Sorbin Street in Gates, right next to the new fire hall.

Community Chorus seeks Sopranos

The 20 voice Santiam Community Cho-rus will be resuming rehearsals on Sept.

12, 2011 at the Christian Church in Mill City. We sing from 7-8:30 p.m. every Monday evening. All voices, regard-less of experience or quality, are invited to join us in preparation for the holiday season performances, which will in-clude secular and sacred selections. We especially welcome SOPRANO voices to balance the wonderful basses and ten-ors. Now, isn’t that a switch? Please join us for fellowship and singing. Call Jo Ann at 503-859-3426 if you have any questions. Please join us!

Back to School Fair for Lyons, Stay-ton school districts

Presented by the Friends of the Fam-ily, local North Santiam School District students can get some needed supplies for the coming school season. Exhib-its will also include agencies and com-munity groups providing information about family activities and community programs. The fair will be at Stayton Middle School on Saturday, August 20 from 10am-1pm. Free school supplies and clothing give-away (student must be present). Info: Friends of the Family 503-769-2309.

Ready for school: $10 sports physicals at Santiam Medical

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River conditions last week were stable and very good, but the fish bite was unstable and unusual. Wildlife was active up until the day before the full moon, the fish bite was some-what active: we were catching one or two steel-head per trip along with several large trout. From the full moon on the fish bite has been very soft and infrequent. Moon position is not the only variable. The next culprit that comes to mind is the fish trap project at Minto Dam, just a quarter mile upstream from Packsaddle. Perhaps the steelhead are swimming through the dam and up to the run-out from Big Cliff Reservoir. If that is true, many anglers will be fishing the riffle by the power line cross-ing upstream from Little Sweden and Niagara. That possibility should be checked out, and we should get a clarification from Fish and Wild-life about that. Some of the dark salmon are dying from the rigors of their migration. Their carcasses provide a major food supply for small fish and critters, especially the buzzards. The bird population around the river has increased dra-matically, even with types that do not feed on fish. A little green heron and a hawk flew by last week, along with dozens of kingfishers and other birds. The North Santiam River is one of the clean-est rivers anywhere. Local people along with river users continue to pick up all the debris left by high water and by litterbugs. The team-work involved with having a clean river is im-pressive. ~ North Santiam River Trips ~

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North Santiam Chamber of Commerce looking for two new board members to help drive, coordinate and enhance the local business economy and its community. Do you:

•Recognize the community, recreation and tourism value of the North Santiam Canyon and want to help promote it?•Have a desire to be involved in the business environment and want to work with fun, upbeat and community-mind-ed people?•Have a few hours a week to help coordinate local events, like the Cas-cade Foothills Saturday Faire and the Santiam Canyon Awards Night?

The North Santiam Chamber of Com-merce is a non-profit organization serv-ing the business community through its many generous volunteers. Chamber Board Members meet 1x month and must be current members. To find how you can help grow the value of this unique com-munity, contact Eric Ortiz 503.897.2393 or www.nschamber.org or director@nschamber.org. Mari-Linn School Welcome Back Community BBQ Potluck and Open House August 31, 5:30-7pm in front of the school.Canyon Readers at Trexler Farm in Me-

hama: Sept. 8: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. Oct. 13: Islands in the Stream by Earnest Hemmingway. Nov. 10: The Innocent Man by John Grisham. Dinner starts at 6:30pm, discussion starts at 7pm. Herb Bastuscheck 503-859-2668.Santiam Community Chorus resumes rehearsals Sept. 12 at Mill City Christian Church from 7-8:30 p.m. every Monday evening. All voices are invited to join us in preparation for the holiday season per-formances, which will include secular and sacred selections. We especially welcome SOPRANO voices to balance the won-derful basses and tenors. Info: Jo Ann at 503-859-3426.Detroit Lake Cruz-In Classic Car Rally Sept 17. Register at www.detroitlakeoregon.com.Talk Like A Pirate Party Sept 17, 8pm Mill City Eagles Lodge. New members/guests welcome. 897-3100

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ye will walk the plank! 2012 Mill City Fourth of July Commit-tee applications due Sept. 20 to Mill City City Hall. Citizens interested in serving please submit a letter of interest to Mayor Tim Kirsch. Info: Stacie Cook 503-897-2302. The committee appointments will be made at the regular city council meet-ing of September 27, 2011.Federal Lakes Recreation Committee Detroit Lake meets Oct 19, 6:30pm at

Detroit Ranger Station.9th Annual Santiam Canyon School District Hall of Fame Banquet on November 12, 7pm at

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Local EventsThursday, August 187-8pm North Santiam School Dist board meeting (Lyons-area schools)9am-2pm Veterans Outreach Center at the Canyon Senior Center. Benefit help and surplus items. 844 1st Ave Mill City 503-897-4176Friday, August 1910-11pm Free Stargazing at Fishermen’s Bend Campground 5 telescopes for close & deep space viewing. Open to the public. Every Friday (weather pending) at Cottonwoods ball field in River Loop. Facebook: Fishermen’s Bend Campground.1pm Canyon Senior Center Open Pinochle 844 South First St, Mill City 503-897-41762-5pm Marian Estates Auxiliary Annual Parking Lot Sale 390 SE Church St. Sublimity, OR 97385 - near the Bistro.7pm Mill City Moose Lodge Wii Game Night New members/guests welcome.Saturday, August 20Santiam Valley Grange Pancake Break-bast Info: 503 859-3445Dog Daze City-Wide Garage Sale Mill City & Gates Summer Sun Sale: Lyons City-Wide Garage Sale. Look for “The Community That Cares” signs around town.9am-3pm Hot Dogs & Hamburgers with the American Legion Post # 159 at the Y in Mill City near the Mill City bridge.

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Lyons.2-3pm Rock Painting: Make your own pet rock or creation with Ranger Dan at Fishermen’s Bend Campground. Fam-ily fun, free. Info: Facebook or 503-897-24067pm 9-ball Tournament at Mill City Moose Lodge $3, payouts for 1-3 place. Info: darryl.jorgensen@gmail.comTuesday, August 239-11:30am Mill City Municipal Court at Mill City Fire Hall11am Mill City City Council meeting at MC Middle School Library6-7pm Lyons City Council meeting at city hallWednesday, August 246pm Social Graces Group Dog Train-ing Class begins at Scout Cabin, 49003 Remine Rd in Mill City. Six week Obe-dience and Rally Obedience course for friendly, non-aggressive, vaccinated dogs only, please. Reg. $75, Summer Special price just $60. Info: Linda Grace 503-859-3647, SocialGracesDogTraining@gmail.com.

Weekly Events Mondays4pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12 grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, ect. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.5-7:30pm Eagles Lodge Taco Night New members welcome. 897-3100

Tuesdays10am-2pm Quilting Club Canyon Baptist Church 446 Cedar St, Lyons 503-910-4918 12pm Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, Mill City Presbyterian Church. Meals on Wheels avail. Ruth:503 897-22041pm Eagles Lodge Bingo Open to everyone. Mill City 897-31007:30pm Santiam Al-Anon for family and friends of alcoholics, open meeting, Mt. View Church, AumsvilleWednesdays4pm-close Wild Wing Wednesday at Marion Fork Restaurant Wings your way (spicy,bbq,or plain) 60 cents each. 503-854-36695:30-9:30pm Teen Movie Night Ages 10-18 Mill City Christian Church, Mill City. All kids MUST be picked up at 9:30pm. Free. 503-602-8742 7pm. AA Meeting Santiam Chapel, Lyons. 7:30-8:30pm Idanha AA at City Hall7pm Wii Bowling Tournament at Mill City Eagles Lodge. Prizes for high scores awarded at the end of each month. New members/guests welcome. 897-3100Thursdays12pm Senior Meals. Fellowship Hall, MC Presbyterian Church, 897-220410am-3pm North Santiam Quilters, Gates Church, all levels! 897-21024pm-8pm Youth Center for 7th-12

grades. Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Foos Ball. FREE. Mill City Baptist Church.4pm-close Tex Mex Thursday at Marion Forks Restaurant Mexican cuisine for your enjoyment.$9.99. 503-854-36696pm Cedars Taco Night, Detroit FridaysFree Knife Sharpening Fridays at Gene’s Meat Market from 3pm-6pm (limit 5, please). Located at the flashing yellow light on Hwy 22 in Mehama. 503-859-2252.10am-12pm Kid Zone Fun, crafts and a FREE sack lunch. Mill City Baptist Church. 140 N. 1st. St (503) 536-54141pm Canyon Senior Center Open Pinochle 844 South First St, Mill City 503-897-41767:30-8:30pm Idanha AA Mtg at City HallSaturdays7pm 9-ball Tournament at Mill City Moose Lodge $3, payouts for 1-3 place. Info: darryl.jorgensen@gmail.com8pm Saturday Night Movies at Mill City Eagles Lodge. Free. New members/guests welcome. 897-3100

Gates Community Church of Christ

“..reaching the canyon for Christ.”

Mike Stair, MinisterSunday School 9am

Worship 10am

40070 Gates School Rd(503)897-3210

gates.community@yahoo.com

Pastor Brian Byers 503-897-2716

251 SW 3rd St, Mill City

Mill City

Christian Church

Sunday School 9am

Worship 10am

www.millcitychristianchurch.org

Don’t Forget To Register For SchoolGates Elementary - Aug. 16,18: 1-3pm & 4-7pm. Aug. 17: 8-12am & 1-3pm.MC Middle School - Aug. 23, 25 1-3pm & 4-7pm. Aug. 24: 8-12am & 1-3pm.Santiam High School - Week of August 22nd. Letters mailed with specific times.Mari-Linn Kindergarten - Register now, for age 5 by September 1, 2011. Forms at of-fice 7:30am-3:30pm. Info: 503.859.2154.Mari-Linn School & Stayton High School - Info not available. Call 503-769-6924. Regis High School - 503-769-2159.Lourdes Charter School - 503-394-3340Canyon Critters Academy - Registration forms at 100 SE Juniper St (ages 3-5)Oregon Connections Academy - www.con-nectionsacademy.com or 800-382-6010.

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By Brian Byers It’s hard to believe that there was a time when there was no internet, no cell phones and no face book page - what did people do to connect with one another? Yes! I’m talking about C.B. radio - the amazing 4 watt A.M. or single sideband radio that anyone can purchase and oper-ate without a license. In recent days, tun-ing into the local 40 C.B. channels have found the radio to be largely silent. Could it be that there are people in the canyon who would love to be able to go to a certain channel knowing that it’s the “Canyon Local Channel”? Just hear them in your imagination: “Is that you, Bob? “Yup, It’s me… I’m just heading down the hill.” “Did you have any snow up at your place this morning?” “Oh yes… 4 inches in my front yard….” In our area, it’s still a good idea to have a radio set on channel 8 or channel 10 if you head up Shepherd’s Lane or many of

the other logging roads in the area. Don’t forget to call out your location as you pass the mile markers. The drivers of the log-ging trucks can know where you are on the road before you both have to gasp for air as you try to miss one another at the last minute. Ha! Don’t ask me how I know about that! I remember my first C.B. and being in awe of the mystery of how far I might be able to talk. It was like magic! To key up the microphone, and call out, “Break for a radio check” “Anyone got a copy” and then wait in silence to see if anyone would reply… “Go ahead break.” Wow… they heard me! I wonder if they are across town or across the United States… Back then, virtually every town had at least one C.B. Rambo on the radio…the guy with the big radio who believed that no matter how obnoxious he was to the professional drivers, that no one would ever find him to knock on his door. How

little they realized how easy it actually is to find them. Sometimes a C.B. would cause a little bit of tension with your neighbors. More than one person has had the surprise of picking up the telephone or listening to the stereo or television only to find that their next door neighbor’s voice is coming through. If any of this sounds interesting to you, I’ve love to meet you! I suspect that there are others too. We’ve got plenty of talent in the canyon and we live in a generous and helpful community of folks. If there were enough interest we could even host a ham radio licensing class to help get your Amateur Radio License. The greatest thing about the venue of ra-dio is not the fancy equipment, nor the dis-tance that you can talk… it is the amazing and wonderful people that you encounter along the way…. people just like you, and thankfully a few who are not just like you too.. Ha! Brian Byers 503-602-8742.

“How Bout it come on Back?” Local resident seeks CB, Ham Radio enthusiasts with an appreciative look at 2-way radio history

and also to learn more about Thacker’s own involvement in the Oregon solar energy movement. Thacker, who recently joined the World Affairs Council, is a sales manager and site designer for a U.S. company that installs home photo-voltaic solar panels at no up front costs to the consumer. His company offers a unique concept, that helps to lower the consumers over all energy cost, while promoting the growth of renewable energy sources. “I’m really excited by this busi-ness design,” said Thacker. “If I can help people lower their energy bills by going solar and not having to purchase the panels themselves...well, that’s pretty cool!” Thacker’s plan may also bring more

jobs in locally - by putting together a team of sales associates, managers, and install-ers with a potential for more site design-ers. With help from local sales manager Gerado Martinez, 26 home sites in the canyon have been given the okay and local installations planned to begin within the next month. The international guests were intrigued by the concepts presented, but many found their home countries infra-

structure currently were unable to support this type of power grid. It was reported, however, that all had a great time, dining on a home cooked meal, enjoying the hos-pitality of Thorin and his wife Alicia, and salsa dancing on the banks of the beautiful North Santiam river. .

Solar panel program helps bring renewable energy to the canyon

The delegation (pictured) is visiting Oregon under the International Visitor Leadership Program — the

U.S. Department of State’s premier professional development program that aims to build mutual

understanding between the U.S. and other nations. Inset: Thorin Thacker (center seated) and local

sales manager Gerado Martinez (behind, left) dis-cuss business and energy modalities.