June - Fagowee`s

A Message from Our President
It’s Patio Season!
In case you missed it, Laurie and I did a tour of patios last summer. We went to 100
patios, mostly around Cleveland. We rated them based on atmosphere, beer selection and food. Some of our favorites were Merwin's Wharf, Don's Pomeroy House,
Whiskey Island, Edison's and Tremont Tap House (the location of this month's happy hour.)
Sometimes it was just the two of us but many times we invited friends to join us. It's
fun to have a big group and smaller, more intimate groups are fun too.
We're at it again this year. We're revisiting some of our favorites but we want to try
new places too. If you have a favorite patio please tell us about it. We'd love to meet
you there.
Friend us on FaceBook if you want to join us on our adventures. We've been trying
to let people know a few days ahead of time but often we decide at the last minute
and post it on our way there.
See you on the
Patio!
Bill
June 2015
The Newsletter of the Cleveland FaGowees
FaGOWEE MEETING INFORMATION
The Fagowees ski club is a proud member of the Cleveland Metro Ski Council
www.fagowees.org
Club Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month
Doors Open at 7:00 P.M. - Meeting Starts at 8:00 P.M.
AMPOL HALL - 4737 Pearl Road Cleveland
$6.00 Members - $8.00 Guests
Beer, Wine, Pop and Munchies
Moving?
Let us know!
Send your new address to:
Laurie McCombs at
membership@fagowees.org
Greeting you at the door will be...
June 2
Social Meeting
Rocky River Brewing Co.
June 16
Formal Meeting
John G. & Laurie M.
July 7
Indians Game
Thirsty Parrot-Progressive Field
July 21
Formal Meeting
Fred & Ethel
48 Years of
Fun And Games On Week Ends, Especially Skiing
2015 —2016 Executive Board
President
Bill Wolohan
440-201-9656
president@fagowees.org
Vice President
Sharon Eckhardt
vp@fagowees.org
216-362-7470
Secretary
Sue Koslowski
440-213-2582
secretary@fagowees.org
Treasurer
Jodi Leal
216-832-8506
treasurer@fagowees.org
Auditor
Dave Mitzel
330-573-1441
auditor@fagowees.org
Winter Social
Race Committee
Dawn Ulle
440-590-5330 Renae Delvito
216-221-4559
wintersocial@fagowees.org
Larry Foote
216-244-4340
Mike Kupiec
216-382-7284
race@fagowees.org
Summer Social
John Giba
440-941-5829
summersocial@fagowees.org
CMSC (Metro) & Int’l Rep
Krista Petrolla
216-215-1224
cmsc@fagowees.org
Membership Chair
Laurie McCombs
440-986-0880
membership@fagowees.org
Publicity Chair
Lauren Krysiac
216-904-1090
publicity@fagowees.org
Trustees
Cynthia Daniels
330-723-6999
Krista Petrolla
216-215-1224 Elections Chair
Mike Gumbish
216-433-0071 elections@fagowees.org
Donna Kuhar
216-337-8738
Mike Kupiec
216-382-7284 Merchandise Chair
Trustees@fagowees.org
Donna Brown
440-313-8690
merchandise@fagowees.org
Assistant Merchandise Chair
Lisa Giba
216-741-9198
merchandise@fagowees.org
Happening (newsletter)
happening@fagowees.org
Website Chairman
Evan Pierce
440-258-6024
web@fagowees.org
Assistant Website Chairman
Mike Popik
216-447-1698
web@fagowees.org
Past President
Sharon Eckhardt
216-362-7470
Chaplain Du Jour
Captain James T. Kirk
NOTICE: Executive Board Members' phone numbers are printed in The Happening and in the Directory. Members having any suggestions, qu estions, or problems
are invited to call us. However, members' phone numbers and addresses are for the sole use of the membership of the Fagowee Ski Club. No one may use this information
provided in the directory for business use of any kind. Unauthorized use of our directory can result in disciplinary or legal action. Read more about our constitution, by-laws,
and code of conduct at www.fagowees.org.
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Congratulations to the Fagowee of the Month!
Our newest Fagowee of the month is also one of our oldest, yet he has been doing the
clubs hardest job.
He joined, oh I don’t know, 6 years ago or so and has had a great time being a Fagowee.
A superb golfer, I’m sure you’ll see him at the Fagowee golf nights using orienteering to get
back to the fairways. And, of course, he is a great gentleman who as he says “ Looks only at a
lady’s eyes”. Right, you can trust him on that one ladies.
Yet when all is said and done, our Fagowee of the Month is a great guy with a great
sense of humor. As our retiring Happening editor, he has to have one. Of course, I am speaking
about John M. Our editor these past three years, he volunteered to be editor when no one else
would and did a great job. This is his last issue, so God knows what he will put in it.
So next time you see him buy him a beer, especially at a golf course. Everyone is a lot
safer if he spends the evening in the club house. As a special favor to our Fagowee of the
Month, he may choose his own picture for this article. A rare privilege indeed. Thanks Jack.
Congrats to a great guy…. Jack
M.
Here’s your favorite editor having a pre-breakfast Cuba Libre at a swingers bar on the
beach. Retirement is not all it’s cracked up to be.
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Here’s how you can get the Fagowee emblems on your merchandise from Lands End.
Set up an account at https://business.landsend.com
And you can add anyone of these logos to your item. Many times they have free logos and free shipping. Get on the mailing list to
be informed of sales.
You can add the logos to your account under “my logos” then “associate logos to your account”. Use the logo numbers below with
customer number 3017540.
1326180
Estimated Application Fee:$8.50
1325215
Estimated Application Fee:$8.50
935279
Estimated Application Fee:$8.50
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Fagowees Theater Event - - Join Us
for
HAIR
Performed by the Near West Theater
New Performance Site:
Near West Theater
(in Gordon Square)
6702 Detroit Ave
Cleveland< OH 44102
When:
Aug 8, Curtain is 7:30 PM
Meet at Box Office at 7:00 PM
Price:
Leader:
$10 members, $11 guests
Pat M. @ 216-382-7284
Dinner before the show? We will meet for a tasty dinner option….
We’re totally retro…..and some of us saw this great musical the first time around!
I know I know, WHERE'S THE SNOW? right??? TOUGH!!!!!
It's summer –
Party!!!
In shorts too!!
Like what?
You can Bike To Bay & help raise some money for MS
Renee S. with many more FAGOWEES are going
Saturday & Sunday June 20th & 21st
Later in the month – Paddleboard at Wendy Park
with Dave M. - Saturday June 27th
Kinda like snowboarding 'cept warm water for your butt 'stead of cold snow
Like Parades??
Cops Ride Avon Sunday J une 28th
Lake Erie Harley Davidson
There's Monday Evening Biking, maybe Wed or Sat too
Wednesday Evening Golfing
OK, a little culture? LOTS OF FUN!
Hit the slopes!
Boston Mills Artfest
Boston Mills I
Preview Night: Friday, June 26th, 6pm-9pm
General Show Dates & Hours: Saturday, June 27th, 10am-6pm and Sunday, June 28th, 10am-5pm
Boston Mills II
Preview Night: Thursday, July 2nd, 6pm-9pm
General Show Dates & Hours: Friday, July 3rd, 10am-6pm. Saturday, July 4th, 10am-6pm. Sunday, July 5th,
10am-5pm
I've heard the preview party is a Party!
Each preview party will feature Food Provided by Market District, select fine wines, and Founders Brewing
craft beers that patrons can enjoy while purchasing art. Live music will also be featured, transforming Boston
Mills into the perfect summer party.
$54 w/advanced reservations before the 25th for I and the 1st of July for II
Last minute will cost you $64
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Fagowees Ski Club
2015 Racer of the Year
This racer is a consistent producer of points for the team and so is her husband. She won her class… again! this year with 172
points which was the most points for all Fagowees racers. She not only made every race, she finished every race. She accumulated
5 1st place, 4 2nd place, and 3 3rd place medals along the way.
Although she repeated as the class champ, she was unable to repeat as the Bristol Combined champ finishing a disappointing 3 rd.
But it’s all about the boots, no trouble. Keep bringing the booty back Deb! Boom! Boom!
Please congratulate our Fagowees Racer of the Year, skier Debbie McCreery
Fagowees Ski Club
2015 Most Improved Male Racer
After struggling to finish races most of the season last year, this racer finished every race… well, almost every race. He had a little
trouble with that Bristol Combined slalom. Woulda, shoulda, coulda had a combined trophy. He still won the overall points in the
class with 162 points accumulating 5 1st place, 4 2nd place, and 2 3rd place medals. He has also been a damn good Fagowee serving
as our VP this past year!
Please congratulate our Fagowees Most Improved Male Racer, skier Mark Pillon
Fagowees Ski Club
2015 Most Improved Female Racer
This racer started her rookie season very slowly last year finishing consistently in last place until the Swain race where she managed a 6th place finish in the slalom just 17.6 seconds behind the 1 st place finisher and 13 seconds from the podium.
This year she was determined to get a medal and even made a bet on it. Well, she started off slow at the first race finishing last.
Then she took 4 3rd place finishes in the next 5 races coming closer each time to the top finishers. At the Holiday Valley duals she
had a photo finish… well, I wish I had a photo as she used the timing padding as a ramp, did an invert and took out the timing but
still finished. Splat! Finishing strong, she won the Swain super G carving turns like she had been racing for years. She looked hot
in the cat costume too even though she was freezing. She didn’t even realize she had won as she thought there was a second run.
She then proceeded to win the GS race convincingly and was just 3 gates from the winning the snowboard combined on the second
slalom run when she went down hard. Splat!
But she’s a bad ass and she’ll be back again next year to kick some more Snowballer butt.
Please congratulate our Fagowees Most Improved Female Racer, snowboarder Lauren Krysiak
Fagowees Ski Club
2015 Rookie Racer of the Year
I try to remember to smile as I get in the gate before the start, because if I’m not having fun doing it, then it’s not worth doing. This
racer is always putting a smile on everyone’s face. She is enthusiastic and having a great time even when she is not having a great
race. In fact, she was having so much fun at the Holiday Valley duals that she went through the wrong finish on her second run. I
guess that finish gate was so good she wanted to do that one again. Rookie mistake.
Although she started last year qualifying at Swain 2 she didn’t have any points races. She missed the first race of the season this
year but made it to every other race and finished at the top of her class with 157 points and 9 1 st place wins.
Please congratulate our Fagowees Rookie Racer of the Year – Barb Jordan
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Once again, we beat the Ballers and won the Group I team point race for the season. We had 7 racers who won their class this year.
AAM Harry Baumgartner
AVM Joe Janosik
BBW Renae Delvitto
BVW Debbie McCreery
CCM Mark Pillon
CCVM Scott VanIden
CCVW Barb Jordan
And 7 who finished 2nd in their class
AAVM Bob Jensik
BBM Andy Steffan
BBVM Dave Zavesky
BM
Andy Tulenko
BSB
Jered Popik
CCM Tom Lance
CCW Yvonne Daycak
And 4 who finished 3rd
AAW Jill Noel
BVM Jack Anderson
CCVW Maureen Leimkuehler
CSB
Lauren Krysiak
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CCM
CCM
CCM
CCW
CCVW
CCSB
CCSB
CSB
CSB
CSB
CSB
CSB
CSB
CSB
I would also like to recognize our great rookie class of 12 new racers and 3 qualifiers into a different discipline.
Will Weiler
Chris Weiler
Ben Weir
Tim Czaruk
Lauren Krysiak (skiing)
Maureen Leimkuehler
Chris Evans
Greg Leimkuehler (Snowboard)
Andy Steffan (Snowboard)
Emily Berger
Frances Peck
Jennifer Gerish
Matt Klingshurn
Steve Szuhy
Kate Krysiak
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2015 Skull & Goggles Schedule
Monday Bike Rides
Rides begin first Monday in the month of May (until October).
1st Monday:
2nd Monday:
3rd Monday:
4th Monday:
5th Monday:
The goo.gl link is a map of the starting point.
Rocky River Reservation Scenic Park Marina http://goo.gl/kGIa5
Big Creek - Fern Hill Picnic area http://goo.gl/q9hSv
NCIT Elyria-Kipton start in Oberlin at the train depot http://goo.gl/PTImy
Wallace Lake, Berea (north or south, discuss at start) http:/goo.gl/IitX7
Summit Metropark Bike & Hike trail at the State Route 82 trailhead. The official trail
head parking address is 685 Aurora Rd, Sagamore Hills ( just west of the Marc's shopping
plaza.
Meet at 6:15 PM, rides start at 6:30 PM
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Cleveland Indians
vs.
Houston Astros
JIFFI Event
Tuesday, July 7th, 2015
7:10 p.m.
Progressive Field -- 50 seats available
Section 129
Rows H, J, K, L, M
Seats 1 – 10
COST: $19.00
Cash or check accepted (made payable to “Cynthia D.”)
TICKET PICKUP CHOICES:
1. June 16th meeting at AMPOL Hall
2. Thirsty Parrot before the game (After 5:00 p.m. but before 6:30 p.m.)
3. Mailed to you (please provide Cynthia a self-addressed stamped envelope to mail it)
Questions??
Call Cynthia at 440.667.6868
NO TICKETS WILL BE “HELD”
Tickets will be assigned to people as payment is received, in
row order, beginning with Row L
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Calling all Golfers!
Golf season is again upon us. With thanks to Wes and Yvonne for coordinating a spectacular program for
the past few years, we welcome Erik and Sue as our new commissioners.
We will secure starting times at a variety of local golf courses for each Wednesday through September. We
plan to put a lot more fun and laughter into our games, streamlining our starting and finishing times, and, of
course, locating the best 19th hole party spots.
Look for more scramble style play, three person scrambles, increased hole sizes, and tee box variations.
The popular score card raffle will continue, with an end of the season drawing for great prizes. The more
times you play, the better your chances!
Be sure to sign up for the Bonus Rounds Program at any Cleveland MetroPark Golf Course, since we will be
there often.
We are open to any suggestions for improvements.
The Metro Cup is on 07/25/2015 at Punderson State Park Golf Course, so save the date. We want to assemble a complete team, and challenge to win the Cup! Cost is $87.00. We are ordering shirts this year, so
keep that in mind as an extra cost.
Although you are welcome to participate at any time, please let us know the dates you are able to attend, in
advance. We want to stay on good terms with the courses and that starts with an accurate head count for tee
times The weekly schedule is posted on the Meetup website, for Fagowees --- A sport and social group with
a skiing problem-------- website, and Facebook. Rainouts, course changes, and updates will be posted weekly.
The good weather is right around the corner, we hope to hear from you and see you soon.
Here is to a fun filled season ahead. Take a look at our season schedule on the next page!
Erik & Sue
Call Erik at 440-773-4133
with any questions and to
confirm your participation!
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Golf Schedule for Fagowees 2015.
Golf will be on Wednesday nights this year.
June 3—Skyline—2085 Center Rd, Hinckley 330-225-5698
June 10—Pine Ridge—30601 Ridge Road, Wickliffe, Ohio 440-943-0293
June 17—Sleep Hollow—9445 Brecksville Road, 440-526-4285
June 24—Ridgewood—6506 Ridge Road, Parma 440-885-8876
July 1—Manakiki—35501 Eddy Road, Willoughby Hills, Oh 44094
July 8—Hickory Nut—23601 Royalton Rd, Columbia Station, 440-236-8008
July 15—Highland—3550 Green Road, Beachwood Ohio 216-348-7273 (where Bob Hope use to play)
July 22—The Links—26111 Johns Rd, Olmsted Falls, Oh 440-235-0501
July 29---Little Met –Blind Draw—Gus/ Yvonne event--18599 Old Lorain Road, Cleveland Ohio 216-941-9672
August 5—Big Met—4811 Valley Pkwy, Cleveland Oh 440-331-1070
August 12—Manakiki--35501 Eddy Road, Willoughby Hills, Oh 44094
August 19—Shawnee--18753 Egbert Road, Bedford Oh 440-232-7184
August 26—Brandywine—5555 Akron Peninsula Rd, Peninsula 330-657-2525
Sept 2—Ridgewood--6506 Ridge Road, Parma 440-885-8876
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Summer Social 2015 Planning Summary
The Summer Social Planning Party was held January 13th at Scoundrel's Bar & Grill in Berea.
There was an outstanding turnout of over 30 people. Plans are:
June 2015
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Sunday Sunday Sunday!! Windsurfing – anyone??
Sat. Sun. 20th & 21st June Bike to the Bay – co-ordinator??
Fri. 26th June Boston Mills Artfest Preview Party - 1st week
Sat. 27th Boston Mills Artfest Show
Sat. 27th June Stand Up Paddleboard – Wendy Park – Dave M. (a stand up guy)
Sun. 28th Cops Ride – Avon – Lake Erie Harley Davidson
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Sunday Sunday Sunday!! Windsurfing – anyone??
Thu. 2nd July Boston Mills Artfest Preview Party - 2nd week
Fri. 3rd Boston Mills Artfest Show
June / July / August ?? Hotel @ Put-in-Bay – anyone want to continue the tradition?? (Expert advise
should be available)
Fri. 17th July Mohican River (Ohio's Scenic River) Float/Camping – anyone??
Sat. 18th July Shot in the Dark – the New Winking Lizard, Galleria @ Erieview – 4 mile run, a 2 mile
run and a team event – co-ordinator??
Sat. 18th July Bike Ride across Iowa – Dave M. & Tony T. - join their team!!
Thu. 23rd July Pan Ohio Hope Ride – co-ordinator??
Theater Outing – Hair – anyone??
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Sunday Sunday Sunday!! Windsurfing – anyone??
Sat. 1st August Buckeye Breakaway MS-150 (2-days) – co-ordinator??
Fri. 7th August White Water Rafting – anyone??
Sat. 15th August P.i.B. 2nd Annual Golf Poker Run – 2 day – Put-in-Bay – Mark P. & Wes G.
Sat. 22nd (back-up date 29th) Kelley Island – Jodi L. & Donna K.
Fri. 28th - 30th August Jet Boat Niagara River/Buffalo Trip (wet boat ride!) - James “JayJay” P.
alt 11th - 13th September
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September 2015
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Sunday Sunday Sunday!! Windsurfing – anyone??
Thu. 3rd September HOUSEBOAT – Mark H. & Lee A. - need I say more?
TBD Underwater Basket Weaving – leader rumoured to be retired editor
18th September Nashville Weekend – anyone??
TBD Amish Buggy Drag Races – Yoder Buggy Drag Raceway
October 2015
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Sat. 3rd October BiAnnual Finger Lakes Winery/Brewery/Distillery Trip – Cynthia D. & Sue K.
Fri. 9th October Pack Trip – Joe B.
Fri. 9th October Cleveland Beer Week (WTH??? ONLY 1 WEEK????) - bartender??
Fri. 16th October Boston Mills/BrandyWine Open House – Fri. Sat. Sun. - usually @ Boston Mills
On going events throughout the summer:
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Euchre – tentative dates May 2nd, 9th, 16th June 6th or ? July 4th or 11th August 8th, 22nd, 29th –
Cynthia D.
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Biking:
Skulz Ride Monday Night
Biking Wednesday
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Golfing – Thursday Evenings – Sue K. & Eric F.
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Larchmere Porch Fest; Yankee Lake; Big Foot Convention @ Salt Fork State Park May 1st
Please note that these plans are tentative and all trips are subject to approval by the board. If you have any ideas for a trip, or if you'd like to get involved as a trip leader, or assistant leader, or just help out, please contact
John G. @ summersocial@fagowees.org.
and winter begins.
Kelley’s Island Bike & Bar Crawl
August 22nd, 2015
Meet at the Casino Bar at NOON
This is a JIFFY: Each person is responsible for their own
costs, accommodations, and transportation
Suggested transportation: Kelley’s Island Ferry, 510 W. Main, Marblehead, 43440
Mention “Fagowees” & round trip cost is $15.50 (not $19)
Contacts are:
Jodi L. (216) 832-8506 or idoj30@yahoo.com
Donna K. (216) 337-8738 or dkseeya@yahoo.com
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Bits and Pieces
Men
2015 New
2015 Renewals
Totals
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84
95
Women Couples
Total
21 12 (6)
45 90 (45)
66 102 (51)
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263
Welcome new members!
Brian F. and Ben W.
Skiing well is your best defense
from a mountain that is trying
to kill you.
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COMING ATTRACTIONS
Go to Meetup.com and Fagowees.org for the most current info
June Events
6/2/15
Social Meeting
6/20-21/15 Bike to the Bay
6/25/15
Happy Hour
6/27/15
Paddleboarding
Future Events
7/7/15
Cleveland Indians Ball Game
8/8/15
Theater Event—Hair!
8/22/15
Kelley’s Island
9/3-7/15
Houseboat!
Rocky River Brewing Co.
Tremont Tap House
Wendy Park with Dave M.
Contact Cynthia at 440-667-6868
Contact Pat M. at 216-382-7284
Contact Jodi L. 216-832-8506 or Donna K. 216-337-8738
Contact Lee (440-821-8896) or Mark (440-315-7963)
For Sale/Swap/Rent
For Rent:
Snowshoe, WV: Mountain Lodge Unit 254 for rent. 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo. (Sleeps 4) 30 yards
from the top of Ballhooter lift. Great views. More information at www.home-away.com listing #
3471809. Need more units: see www.snowshoeskicondo.com.
For Rent or Sale:
Snowshoe, WVa., Mountain Lodge Unit #116- 3 Bdr, 3 Bath 1250 Sq.Ft condo on 1st Floor facing
Ballhooter Lift. Sleeps 8 w/ 2 master suites, 2 twins, and sleeper sofa. Steps from lift, village and Unit
254. Other units are also available. To plan your visit and see photos of the unit, use these links:
www.vrbo.com/373069 or http://www.snowshoeskicondo.com/.
Treemont
Tap House
2572 Scranton Rd,
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 298-4451
tremonttaphouse .com
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Happy
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6/25/15
June Birthdays
Susan
Jennifer
Vargo
Daniel
Gregory
Jay “Chip”
Austin
John
Jaegers
Chuck
Debbie
Shannon
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Al
Terri
Ralph
Frances
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Wes
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Roma
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