The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Regarding FSY, we invite you to seek after “the one” who may need more support in registering for FSY this year. Those youth who are able to attend will have the opportunity to feel of the Spirit and grow closer to the Savior.  Please continue to encourage families to register their youth for FSY and possibly a more organized effort to help register “the one” who may need extra love. I have attached a copy of the registration numbers for our Stake.

With love and gratitude 

Stake YW & YM Presidencies

 

Salem Oregon Stake

Hello Brothers and Sisters

FSY registration is still going on! Please see below for deadlines. There is also an attachment to this email showing how many youth in your unit are registered. We have some work to do! We would invite you to start with the youth who are pre-registered for FSY but who have not yet completed their registration. Those who are pre-registered have priority until February 12. Registration is then open to all approved youth until February 26th. After the 26th, registration opens up to the rest of the world:) We want to ensure all who want to attend have the opportunity! Please let us know if you have any questions or need any help. Thank you for all you do! 

 

• On-cycle Priority Registration

  • January 30 - February 12, 2025

  • Youth that pre-registered and didn't finalize their session assignment, or didn't receive an assigned session, may register for one of their stake's assigned sessions, and already registered youth may transfer.

• On-cycle Standard Registration

  • February 13 - February 26, 2025

  • All approved youth, including those who did not pre-register, may register for one of their stake's assigned sessions. Approved youth who have already registered may transfer.

 

Beginning on January 5, the Worldwide Broadcast for Youth that introduces the youth theme for 2025 is available to watch. Elder Uchtdorf, President Freeman and others will speak. Additionally, there are discussion topics and pauses built into the broadcast to facilitate group participation.

We invite you to view this broadcast in your ward units or to combine with another ward for the gathering. If you choose, this event could doubly accomplish the purpose of the suggested meeting described in the handbook that is to take place at the beginning of the year for youth and their parents. (See photo of handbook page below) 
 

We hope you feel the love and light of this season and the hope that a new year brings as you serve alongside our youth. Thank you for ALL you do!

 

Stake YM and YW Presidencies 

 

Fun Service Opportunity!!!!
We are able to help out with the toy drive through the Stayton Fire Station this
year. There are 2 different opportunities.

The first one is wrapping the gifts. It will be with a 60+ sorority group so this
will be great for any older members that want to reach out and connect with the
community. Those dates for "Toys for Joy Work Party" are:
Sunday, Dec 8th, 1-4pm
Monday, Dec 9th, 1-4 pm
Wednesday, Dec 11th, 1-4 pm
Friday, Dec 13th, 1-4 pm
Saturday, Dec 14th, 9-12 pm
Sunda,y Dec 15th, 1-4 pm
Tuesday, Dec 17th, 1-4 pm
Thursday, Dec 19th, 1-4 pm

The second opportunity is to "fill the orders". You would be getting a slip of
wants/needs and choosing toys from the ones already collected to fill the order.
They have asked that only youth and adults attend this (no primary-age
kids). Those dates are:
Saturday, 12/7 12-2 pm Set up shelves/tables after Santa Cruise-In
Wednesday,12/11 6-8 pm Toy sorting/bagging work party
Saturday, 12/14 1-4 pm Toy bagging work party/Shopping List
Tuesday, 12/17 6-8 pm Toy bagging work party
Wednesday, 12/18 6-8 pm Toy bagging/proofing work party
Friday, 12/20 6-9 pm Final bagging/proofing work party
Saturday, 12/21 8 am-2 pm Toy Distribution/clean-up
If you want to participate in any of these opportunities, please
contact Maria at 503-569-5552

and tell her you are from the church. She wants to max out our group to 6
per shift. Thanks! Merry Christmas!

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2025 Salem Stake Youth Events

Sun Jan 5th: *Worldwide Event for Youth (broadcast)
Sat Jan 11th: Multi Stake Dance @Monmouth
Sat Feb 8th: Stake Youth Service Project
Sat Feb 8th: Multi Stake Dance @ Keizer
Sat Mar 15th: Multi Stake Dance @ Salem
Sat Apr 12th: Multi Stake Prom @ Monmouth
Sat April 19th: Girls Camp Kickof
Sat May 3rd: FSY Kickof
Sat May 17th: Multi Stake Dance @ Keizer
Sat June 7th: Camp Killowan Service Day
June 10th: *150th Anniversary of Young Men Organization Event (broadcast)
Mon-Thurs June 16th-19th: Girls Camp
Thurs-Sat June 19th-21st: Aaronic Priesthood Camp
FSY Dates:
• Session 1: July 14-19
• Session 2: July 21-26
• Session 3: July 28-August 2
• Session 4: August 4-9
Sat Aug 7th: *Festival for Youth (broadcast)
Sat Aug 23rd: Multi Stake Dance @ Keizer (outdoor)
Sat Sept 20th: Multi Stake Dance @ Monmouth
Sun Sept 28th: End of Summer Fireside- review of FSY and Stake Youth Camps
Sat Oct 11th: Multi Stake Dance @ Salem
Sun Oct 26th: *Worldwide Event for Youth (broadcast)
Sat in Oct or Nov: Stake Youth Service Project
Sat Nov 15th: Multi Stake Dance @ Keizer
Sat Dec 6th: Multi Stake Winter Ball @ Salem
*Individual ward youth programs should gather for this broadcast. It should be
included as part of an activity on the suggested date or on a date that works best for
your ward.
More information for each event will be sent as the event gets closer.

Message confirmation: Teachers No Wednesday Yes Saturday 

We will NOT be meeting this Wednesday night, but doing our activity on Saturday morning at 9 AM at the Magnussons, splitting wood.

 

Wear good shoes and bring gloves and a coat.

 

7503 Olney St SE Salem OR 97317

 

REMINDER: Aaronic Priesthood Camp Payment

Bishops,

This is a friendly reminder that we need your help to collect your Ward’s payment for last Summers Aaronic Priesthood Camp (APC). We originally thought the Stake could pull the money from Ward budgets but have learned that was incorrect. Wards need to send the money to the Stake.

The cost for camp was $45 per YM.  Please count the number of YM who attended camp from your ward, multiply that by $45, and have your Ward Financial Clerk send the total amount to the Stake.

Please reach out to the Stake YM Presidency if you have any questions.

Thank you for your help.

Stake YM Presidency

 

FSY pre-registration opens THIS TUESDAY! the 22nd

Dear Parents,

 

We are excited for your youth to experience FSY in the summer of 2025.

For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences are large events designed to help youth have fun as they apply the gospel in all aspects of their life. At FSY, youth will participate in five days of devotionals, classes, and activities intended to build and strengthen faith in Jesus Christ as they grow spiritually, socially, physically, and intellectually. Youth can attend FSY beginning the year they turn 14 and may be no older than 18 by the end of the conference session they plan to attend. 

 

Our stake has decided to open registration for youth to attend any of the available weeks next summer at Western Oregon University in Monmouth. Please note the following important information about the registration process:

 

Phase 1 (Ongoing): Bishops are currently approving individual youth to attend FSY. Each Bishop has received an email with a link to the registration portal for their youth.

Phase 2 (Starting October 22): Each eligible youth can log into their personal church account to pre-register and select their preferred week, effectively ‘holding a spot’ for themselves. If your youth does not have a personal church account, they will need to get one set up prior to registration. Click this link to pre-register. https://fsy.byu.edu

Our Stake Session Dates:

• Session 1: July 14-19, 2025

• Session 2: July 21-26, 2025

• Session 3:  July 28-August 2, 2025

• Session 4: August 4-9, 2025

Phase 3 (Starting January 14, 2025): Youth will need to log into their personal church accounts to complete the registration process. 

 

We encourage you to make notes of these dates and ensure your youth are ready to register when the appropriate phases open. For your 2025 summer planning, please note that Salem Stake Girls Camp will be June 16th-19th, 2025 and Aaronic Priesthood Camp will be June 19th-21st, 2025. 

 

Thank you for your continued support. Please reach out if you have any questions!

 

Sincerely, 

 

Salem Stake YW and YM Presidencies

 

Stake Young men’s presidency 

Dustin Sellers, Richard Trussell, Dave Jacobson, & Lane Foulger. 

Upcoming Events:

October 13th, Stake Musical Fireside

October 19th, Stake Youth Service Project

October 20th, Stake General Priesthood Meeting

October 27th, Worldwide Event for Youth

 

Salem Oregon Stake

See how members of the Salem Stake commemorated the National Day of Service by arranging and providing haircuts for unhoused members of our community, collecting and delivering meals to teachers and other school staff, and sprucing up a local park in this article:

Salem Stake Members Celebrate National Day of Service Through a Variety of Community Projects

 

Salem Stake was also highlighted in Salem-area local news in the Salem Reporter this month. You can read their article here: Latter-day Saints bring haircuts to Salem family micro shelters

 

Thank you for all you do!

Theresa Parr, Salem Stake Communications Director

 

t-shirt sizes for all ADULTS attending Youth Conference for your ward.  If you could get that to Brittney Singer ASAP that would be awesome. At the Stayton building (NOT the Stake Center) at 8:00am on Thursday, July 18th.  And leaving for Forson’s ranch at 9:30am.  We look forward to seeing those of you planning to attend there. Reach out with any questions!

 

Youth Conference is just around the corner.  We’re excited to get to spend some time with your youth.  It’s going to be a wonderful few days!  If you have yet to register please do so now. It isn’t too late!  Included is a packing list.  Reach out if you have any questions.

2024 Youth Conference Packing List
Clothing:
Pajamas
Socks
Closed-toed shoes
Underwear
Shirts
Pants
Hat
Sweatshirt/coat
Sunglasses
Swimsuit
Toiletries:
Towel (swimming)
Deodorant
Sanitary supplies
Toothbrush/paste
Hairbrush
Mosquito repellant
Sunblock
Chapstick
Medication
Bedding:
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad/air mattress
Pillow
Misc:
Cinch bag/backpack
Work gloves (for service projects)

Camp chair
Scriptures
Journal (optional)
Flashlight
Reusable water bottle
Hearty sack lunch (food won’t be provided until dinner)
Write your name on everything!

Youth Group Leaders,

As you're planning your summer youth activities keep in mind the opportunity of serving the young children at the Church at the Park Homeless Shelter by bringing a youth class to do some summer activities with them. The summer is an amazing time to do this type of service activity because you can do fun outdoor activities with the kiddos at the shelter. You can learn more about this activity at this posting on JustServe.

You can sign-up at this link for a Wednesday night, or if you want to go on a different night/time then just email the Chaplain, Jess, and she'll happily fit you in on a different day. Her email address is jess.bashioum@church-at-the-park.org

 

Theresa Parr, Salem Stake Communications Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

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JustServe with Me - Summer Kick-off Event and Service Opportunity

 

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve alongside your kids/grandkids this summer?

 

On Tuesday, June 18, there is a laid-back “JustServe with Me ” Summer Kick-off Event at Woodmansee Park from 9:30-11:30am. The purpose of the event is to give parents/grandparents an opportunity to serve alongside their children and grandchildren. It’s not a “drop-off your kids” type of event, an adult will need to be with them at the park. There will be popsicles provided at the end.

 

What are we doing?

The service projects at the park will be geared towards children and youth. The purpose is to beautify the park by doing things like pulling ivy and laying wood chips on the main trails. There will be a few other projects available as well including, making cards and collecting bikes and summer toys for homeless children.

 

What to Bring:

1. Gloves, pruning shears, rakes, wheelbarrows and hand shovels

2. Your own water bottle with water 

3. Optional: Old/Used/Out-Grown Bikes: If you have an old bike we’ll be collecting bikes and donating them to NW bike hub to give to needy children. Also, if your child has outgrown their old bike and you are in need yourself you are welcome to take a bike home.

4. Optional: A summer toy for a “Summer Fun” Bucket for the homeless children at Church at the Park Shelter. Things at the dollar store like: Sidewalk chalk, bubbles, jump ropes, beach balls, large rubber balls etc. are great. 

 

Address: 

Meet at the children’s play structure of Woodmansee park: 4629 Sunnyside Rd SE Salem, Oregon 97302. The park is located right behind the Winco Foods in South Salem.

 

Donations:

If you want to donate to the "Summer Fun” bucket for homeless children living at the Church at the Park shelter, but aren’t coming to the event feel free to donate through this Amazon wishlist link here (by Tuesday) and it will be mailed to the coordinator of the event.

If you want to donate your old/used bike, drop it off at the park during the event.

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2024 Aaronic Priesthood Camp (APC) Notes & Packing List

Important notes about camp:
1. Check-in will happen at 3 PM. YM should have already eaten lunch.
2. On the drive to camp, each car should read/discuss the following: Alma 45, Alma 46, Alma 47 and
Alma 48. An understanding of these events will be important for the YM during camp.
3. YM will need to bring a sleeping pad or air mattress.
4. The shower house has flushing toilets and showers with warm water. Bring sandals to wear in the
shower. There are no towels or shampoo in the shower house.
5. There is no cell service at camp. To use cell phones YM must work with leaders to get access.
6. Camp requires a lot of walking. Please bring comfortable shoes.
7. All medication must be in original packaging and turned into camp nurse upon arrival.
8. Write your name on everything! And WARD on everything!
Packing List:
Clothing:
An old shirt that can be torn
Pajamas
Socks
Tennis shoes
Sturdy sandals (optional)
Sandals for shower (only time you can wear flipflops)
Underwear
Shirts
Pants
Hat
Sweatshirt/coat
Sunglasses
Swimsuit
Toiletries:
Washcloth
Towel (for shower and pool)
Soap
Shampoo
Baby wipes
Deodorant
Toothbrush/paste
Hairbrush
Mosquito repellant
Sunblock
Chapstick
Medication
Bedding:
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad/air mattress
Pillow
Misc:
Scriptures
Flashlight
Reusable Water Bottle
Snacks and treats to enjoy between camp meals

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APC Itinerary

Thursday June 27
3:00 pm Arrival. Wards are responsible for bringing YM to Camp Kilowan and arriving at
approximately 3:00 p.m. Young Men should have already eaten lunch and packed
using the supply checklist. On the drive to the camp, each car should take a
portion of the trip to read/discuss as a group the following: Alma 45, Alma 46,
Alma 47 and Alma 48. Their understanding of this background is important
because we will be reenacting some of these events culminating in a battle
reenactment. They should also understand the battle rules (outlined below).
3:00 – 4:00 pm Setup. Upon arrival, Young Men and leaders will be given a map of the camp and a
more detailed schedule. Find your sleeping accommodations and take your gear
there. In general, for sleeping arrangements, young men will be with their respective
wards. Leaders will sleep in leadership cabins. Feel free to explore the camp with
the obligation to be back in the meadow at 4:00. Young Men should wear their
“rending” t-shirts (shirts will be torn off) when they meet at the meadow at 4:00 (if
they wish they can wear it over the top of another t-shirt).

4:00 pm. Camp Orientation. Meet in meadow.
4:30ish- Battle Reenactment. There will be two teams. Teams are divided into units. Each
unit will have sub-captains. Teams will have approximately 30 minutes to construct
their shields, put on war paint, strategize, and prepare for battle.
1. Battle rules and logistics: All leaders please understand and help enforce rules.
a. There are two teams. Swords are pool noodles. Each team is
distinguished by the color of their sword (black/red). Sub-captains also
have a different color sword (white/blue).
b. Each team will have a catapult unit (water balloon launcher) which
needs to be manned by 3-4 people. Catapult locations cannot be moved
from their designated area. Catapult units cannot be attacked by
swordsman, but can be hit by the opposing catapult unit.
c. Boundaries are marked with yellow tape. If you leave the battlefield
boundaries you are automatically “dead.”
d. Once you are struck three times (either by a sword or any amount of
water), you are “dead” and have to wait until next round to respawn and
reenter the battle. Dead people should lay down where they were killed
and watch the battle. Dramatic deaths are encouraged.
e. Honor system: if a leader or teammate catches you not dying when you
should be dead the teammate in closest proximity to you dies with you.

f. If you hit an opponent in the head or face with your sword, it is counted
as a strike against you and does not count against the person who was
struck.
g. A sword hit or water hit to your head, face, sword arm, or your shield,
does not count as a strike against you.
h. If somebody asks you your strike count you must truthfully inform them.
i. The battle is won when all members of one team (except the catapult
units) are dead.
6:00 pm Dinner and free time.
8:30 pm Camp Devotional
10:30 pm In cabins. Youth led scripture study.
11:30 pm Lights out.
Friday June 28
7:30 am Meet at flagpole. Spiritual thought and instructions for the day.
8:00 am Breakfast
*** ROTATIONS INCLUDE: ROPES COURSE, RIFLE RANGE, FIELD GAMES, POOL, POND/CANOE, LIFE SKILLS AND ARCHERY ***
9:00 am Rotation #1
10:00 am Rotation #2
11:00 am Rotation #3
12:00 pm Rotation #4
1:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Rotation #5
3:00 pm Rotation #6
4:00 pm Rotation #7
5:00 pm Rotation#8
6:30 pm Dinner
8:30 pm Camp Devotional.
10:30 In Cabins – youth led scripture study.
11:30 Lights out

Saturday June 29
7:30 am Meet at flagpole. Spiritual thought and instructions for the day.
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Pick your Warrior. Each group will select one different person (or persons,
depending on the station) to perform a specific task at the station as quickly as
possible. The group who completes all the tasks in the shortest period of time wins.
A person can only serve as a warrior once, so strategize your choices for each
station carefully.

10:30 am Final group gathering, final instructions.
11:00 am Group camp clean up.
11:30 am Pack up and leave. Wards are responsible for ensuring their Young Men all have

rides back. No lunch will be served today.

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Activities to come support the youth (Activities each Wednesday from 7:00pm to 8:30pm):​​​

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Every Third Sunday at 9:00am each Youth Quorum and Class President meet with the Bishop and YW President.

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Now that April is here, I wanted to reach out to give you a heads up on upcoming youth-related activities in our stake.  Many of these you already know about but I wanted to make sure you have them on your calendar and also answer/address any questions or concerns you might have. 

 

Tomorrow night, April 4, is the annual CES presentation for BYU, BYU-Idaho, BYU-Hawaii and Ensign College.  It will take place at 7pm at the Monmouth Stake Center on Eola Drive in West Salem.  It is for all youth and parents who have any interest at all in their child attending a Church school.  Info at cesevents.byu.edu.

 

April 14 at 7pm, Stake Center– Stake Seminary Devotional – led by our Stake Seminary Council, this devotional is for those youth and their parents who will be attending high school this fall.  It will include a chance to register early for seminary and help us plan classes for the fall. 

 

April 21, 6-7pm, Stake Center—Stake Leadership Training—all ward leaders but, specifically for youth leaders, all bishopric, YW presidencies, and YM & YW leaders to attend a breakout session for youth leaders during this hour.

 

April 27, 7-10pm, Stake Center – Tri-Stake Prom for high school youth ages 16 and older.  Pre-prom activities by ward (see Stake Youth Committee member for details).  Tickets to be obtained from the bishop (you soon will have these).  $10 per ticket to help offset costs but, at the bishop’s discretion, you can write “paid” on the back for youth where the fee would be hardship.

 

May 18, 9-12 noon, Camp Kilowan – Stake work-day at Camp Kilowan to prepare for summer activities and camps. Each stake is required to give 100 hours of labor.  This could be a great activity for youth. 

 

June 9, 7-8:30, Stake Center – Stake Seminary Graduation.  All seminary youth and their families are invited to attend.  Bishops also are invited to participate in the ceremony. 

 

June 10, 6pm, Pres. & Sis. Kelly home – Stake YSA/Graduating Seniors BBQ – All youth graduating this year are invited to attend. YSA ward hosts. 

 

June 24-27, All day to 12 noon Thurs., Camp Kilowan – Stake Young Women Camp. 

 

June 27-29, 1pm Thurs. to 12 noon Sat., Camp Kilowan – Stake Aaronic Priesthood Camp. 

 

July 18-20, All day, Stake Youth Conference.  Details to follow. 

 

Our stake youth leaders are here to help you in your service to the youth in our stake.  Part of that includes organizing, planning and carrying out activities that help draw our youth closer to the Savior, develop a firm testimony of Him and become committed to His gospel.  We truly have amazing youth in our stake.  You, as their leaders, are equally amazing and we are grateful to be part of this work with you.  Please reach out to me, Pres. Stones or Pres. Sellers with any questions, suggestions, etc., regarding the youth in our stake and how we might best serve all of you.  

 

Pres. Prestwich

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Every Sunday after church each Quorum and Class Presidency have a Presidency meeting.

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A list of ideas:

- Paintball

- Hiking

- Backpacking

- Camping

- Capture the flag

- Air soft

- Boating/fishing 

- Hunting

- Crabbing

- Kayaking

- Lazertag

- Rock climbing

- Go cart racing

- Sporting event
 

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Service ideas:

- Tie quilts

- Lunch for super Seniors

- School for deff service

- Homeless relief kits

- Yard work

- Ding dong ditch cookies

- Temple trip

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*New Youth Opportunity available*

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Salem, Monmouth, and Keizer stake’s youth have the opportunity to serve displaced and homeless children (ages 3-9) as a mutual activity on select Wednesday nights beginning in September. This is an opportunity that has already been piloted by select Salem Stake youth and the experience was both fun and deeply impactful for the youth.

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Who: Groups need to be 15 people or less. Any youth group in Salem, Keizer and Monmouth stakes can sign-up (spots are limited).

What: Plan a one-hour “activity night” for the young children (ages 3-9) living at the Church in the Park FAMILY Shelter! The kids love: Seasonal activities like Christmas cookies, Halloween crafts etc. Active games like tag, red-rover, 4 square, tug-o-war, squirt guns etc. Very simple crafts (target age 3-9) Table/board games (jenga, simple pictionary etc) Decorating treats/cookies

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When: Slots available for Wednesday Nights from 7-8pm (for mutual activity), beginning in September - January. So, there’s some fun opportunities to do Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas activities with kids.

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Where: Church at the Park is a faith-based organization that helps the homeless in Salem have a safe place to live, while also teaching principles of accountability and self-reliance. These activities will take place at the Church at the Park FAMILY Shelter, which is specifically for parents and their children. Safety and security of children is top priority at this shelter.

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Questions: Email or text Theresa Parr (Salem Stake) SalemStakeCommunications@gmail.com if you have questions or all the slots are filled and you want to join the waitlist.

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How to Sign-Up: This opportunity is on JustServe, or you can sign-up directly here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084faead29aaf4c07-serving#/

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Thank you, 

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Sis. Brittney Singer, Stake YW Secretary 

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Please Enjoy this link to the Easter Slide Show sharing beloved testimonies of our youth! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSWO88HG_WeB8CZYGX3N-lByhBulLjK_DK3br8owF5DNZ_29K_cDumQwvnOokXqe5CPVLyrMHTUUu8/pubstart=true&loop=true&delayms=1000

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