The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 41, Milford, Kosciusko County, 21 November 1990 — Page 3

Obituaries

Maude Conrad Maude W. Conrad, 96, formerly of 316 Denver St., Goshen, died at U:3oa.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13,1990, in Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, where she was admitted March 15,1985. She was born December 26, 1893, in Goshen. On April 12,1917, she married Gordon D. Conrad, who died September 19,1983. A lifetime Goshen resident, Mrs. Conrad was a homemaker and employed as a sales clerk in various area stores. She was a graduate of Goshen High School and a member of Goshen City Church of the Brethren and the church’s Kitson Bible class. Her survivors include two nieces, Isabella Stahley, Syracuse, and Marian Yoder, Valparaiso. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Leiter, August 19,1978. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at New Paris Cemetery with Rev. Phyllis Carter officiating. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to City Church of the Brethren, Goshen. Jess H. Finke Jr. Jess Henry Finke Jr., 78, r 1 box 51, Lake Estates, Warsaw, died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1990, in his home following a six-month illness. Born July 1, 1912, in Birmingham, Ala., he was the son of Jess Henry and Mary Catherine Galloway Finke. On June 17,1933, he married Mary Holmes; she survives. An Indianapolis resident most of his life, Mr. Finke had resided at Lake Estates several years.

Hospital notes

KCH MONDAY, NOV. 12 Admissions Linda M. Swaidner, Leesburg Dismissals J. Brenden Stookey, Leesburg Patricia N. Hernandez, Syracuse TUESDAY, NOV. 13 Admissions Emily R. Hunsberger, Milford THURSDAY, NOV. 15 Dismissals Emily R. Hunsberger, Milford, and infant son Linda M. Swaidner, Leesburg, and infant son FRIDAY, NOV. 16 Dismissals Doris L. Method, Leesburg SATURDAY, NOV. 17 Admissions Sherri Fry, Syracuse SUNDAY, NOV. 18 Dismissals Leroy F. McGahey, Leesburg Goshen TUESDAY, NOV. 13 Admissions Elvin Thornton, 9704 N. Hiawatha Lane, Syracuse WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14 Admissions Sara Zent, 13472 N. Hillside Dr., Syracuse Dismissals Juanita Kamp, r 2 box 189, Syracuse THURSDAY, NOV. 15 Admissions Richard Cripe, 1147 E. North Shore Dr., Syracuse Dismissals Clyde Johnston, 205 E. Main St., Syracuse Elvin Thornton, 9704 N. Hiawatha Lane, Syracuse Ramona Beezley, P.O. Box 93, North Webster FRIDAY, NOV. 16 Dismissals Sara Zent, 13472 N. Hillside Dr., Syracuse, and infant son Wilma Prough, 14 EMS Dr., Syracuse, transferred to Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse SATURDAY, NOV. 17 Admissions Autumn N. Hoover, r 3 box 302, Leesburg SUNDAY, NOV. 18 Admissions Esther J. Dust, 818 S. Lakeside Dr., Syracuse Dismissals Richard L. Cripe, 1147 E. North Shore Dr., Syracuse Autumn N. Hoover, r 3 box 302, Leesburg, and infant son

He was formerly an industrial engineer and industrial manufacturing manager at Keyless Lock Co., Indianapolis, and United Farm Tool at both Bethany, Mo., and Wingate, serving as president of both divisions. He was a member of North Webster United Methodist Church and North Webster American Legion and a United States Air Force veteran of World War 11. Surviving in addition to his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Mary V.) Schlebecker and Mrs. Joseph (Barbara S.) Johnson, both of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Lyndon (Mildred Pat), Dean, Joliet, Ill.; one son, Bruce H. Finke, Eau Claire, Wis.; and 11 grandchildren. Following cremation, memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, in North Webster United Methodist Church with Rev. Rick Taylor officiating. Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to North Webster United Methodist Church. William Karbach William C. Karbach, 68, died at 5:02 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 1990, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born December 19, 1921, in Fort Wayne. A North Webster resident for 13 years, he was a retired bricklayer with Bricklayers Local 2. During World War 11, he flew more than 56 missions overseas with the 390 Bomb Squadron of the United States Air Force. His survivors include his wife, Doris, North Webster; three sons, William C. Karbach, Decatur, and Gary A. and Scot A. Karbach, both of North Webster;

SYRACUSE YOUTH REMAINS IN IOWA HOSPITAL Paula Lovellette, 13, daughter of Jeff and Deborah Lovellette, Syracuse, is reportedly doing as well as can be expected following an unsuccessful bone marrow transplant October 19 in the University of lowa Hospital. She is suffering from leukemia. Her family is hopeful she will be well enough to return home by Christmas. The receiving of cards, letters and prayers continues to be appreciated. Paula’s address is: Room 7056, University of lowa Hospital & Clinic, lowa City, lowa 52242. Syracuse EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs last week: Fred Koeppel, 69, Greenhaus, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital Tuesday, Nov. 13, after the EMS was called to his home at7:o7p.m. The EMS was called to the home of Sara Zentz, 21, North Hillside, Syracuse, at 11:45 p.m., Tuesday. She was taken to Goshen Hospital. The EMS was called to a location on SR 13S at 7:17 am., Friday, Nov. 16. Thomas Hart, 23, New Paris, Kurt Krumanaker, 21, W. 300 N, Andrews; and Aaron Sell, 18, East State, Huntington, were not transported to a hospital. At 12:07 am., Sunday, Nov. 18, the EMS was called to the home of Harold V. Elliott, 74, Marine Key Dr., Syracuse. He was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Keith Whiteman, 78, West Main Street, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to his home at 3:46 a.m., Sunday. Births MANNELLA Ennio Kenneth Alexander Tony and Kristi Mannella, 72 Shore Drive W., Miami, Fla. 33133, are the parents of a son, Ennio Kenneth Alexander, born at 4:17 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 1990, in Mercy Hospital, Miami. He weighed seven pounds, seven ounces and measured 21inches in length. Ennio has a sister, Chelsea, 4"& years old. Maternal grandparents are Kenny and Shirley Johnson, Syracuse. Paternal grandparents are Ennio and Gisela Mannella, Barcelona, Venezuela. Maternal great-grandmothers are Damie Knisley, Syracuse, and Hazel Johnson, Milford. Maternal great-great-grandmother, Cecil Knisley, resides in Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse.

four grandchildren; three sisters, Theresa Houser and Betty O’Day, both of Fort Wayne, and Ruth Ann Etter, Wawaka; and two brothers, Donald and Ralph, both of Fort Wayne. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, in D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, with Pastor David Schlie officiating. Burial was in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be directed to Arthritis Foundation. HELEN ft t KNIGHT jjgl Helen Knight Helen Beatrice Knight, 87, Claremont, Calif., died Monday, Nov. 5, 1990, in Mt. San Antonio Gardens’ Medical Center, Calif. Born November 15, 1902, in Wolcott, she was the daughter of Fred and Eva Clayton Knight. Her mother’s family resided in the Milford area. A Claremont resident for more than 20 years, she was a retired teacher of dance and was a local realtor. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois, a master of arts degree from New York University and also attended Bennington School of Dance and Mills college in Oakland, Calif. She taught dance and physical education at Purdue University and at the University of Wisconsin before World War 11. She was active in the American Association of University Women, Globe Trotters Club and Rembrandt Club in Claremont in addition to a

HUNSBERGER Nick Charles II Nick and Emily Hunsberger, r 2, Milford, are the parents of a son, Nick Charles 11, born at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1990, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He weighed eight pounds, three ounces and measured 20 inches in length. Nick Charles has a sister, Amanda Rose, three years old. Maternal grandparents are Martha Anglin, Sarasota, Fla., and Harold Edwards, Warsaw. Paternal grandparents are Norman and Eunice Hunsberger, Milford, and the late Nancy Yocum Hunsberger. Maternal great-grandparents are Harold and Esther Edwards, Warsaw, and Dal and Doris Anglin, Clunette. Paternal greatgrandparents are Melba Hunsberger, Milford, and Esta Yocum, Leesburg. WIDUP, Christopher Erich Kim and Lynall Widup, 3210 Kilbrennan Court, Herndon, Va. 22071, are the parents of a son, Christopher Erich, born at 8:30 a m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1990. He weighed eight pounds, eight ounces. Christopher Erich is the couple’s first child. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Odenbach, Sidney, Mont. Paternal grandparents are Chief Warrant Officer-4 Ret. Jack and Elfreide Widup, Copperas Cove, Texas. Paternal great-grandmother is Garnet Widup, Milford. FRY, Kelsey Rae David and Sherri Fry, 8677 E. Hatchery Rd., Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Kelsey Rae, born at 8:24 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 1990, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She weighed seven pounds, five ounces and measured 21 inches in length. Kelsey Rae has a sister, Amber Leigh, nine, and a brother, Jon David, six. Maternal grandparents are Roger and Nadine Cormican, North Webster, and William and Sue Gooding, Fort Wayne. Paternal grandparents are Cynthia Fry, Syracuse, and James and Jane Fry, also of Syracuse. Maternal great-grandparents are Arthur and Rosemary Vickery, Port Charlotte, Fla., Leonard Gooding, Punta Gorda, Fla., and Georgie Cormican, North Webster. Paternal greatgrandmother is Eloise Frevert, Goshen.

HAPPY 20TII ANNIVERSARY IA KRY AND KERRY YODER We Love You So Very Much Love, Your Whole Entire Family

number of community affairs. Funeral services were held in Todd Memorial Chapel in Claremont, followed by burial in Oak Park Cemetery. Florence Moore Florence C. Moore, 85, 212 N. Huntington St., Syracuse, died at 4:08 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15,1990, in Kenney Health Care Center, Ligonier. Born September 2, 1905, in Paulding, Ohio, she was the daughter of Isaac N. and Clara W. Watt Moore. A Syracuse area resident since moving from Paulding in 1951, she was a homemaker and a member of Syracuse Church of God, Pythian Sisters Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star, Paulding. Her survivors include several cousins and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, in Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, with Rev. Ron Bruce officiating. Services were also held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, in Paulding Presbyterian Church with Rev. Edward Auchard of- . ficiating. Burial was in Live Oak Cemetery, Paulding. Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society or Syracuse Church of God. Maurice Newcomer Maurice Newcomer, 83, 24616 CR 50, Nappanee, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 1990, in Americana Nursing Center, Elkhart, where he had resided for 22 months. Born November 26, 1906, in Nappanee, he was the son of Orb and Anna Ora Frenger Newcomer. On June 19, 1926, in Nappanee, he married Ellen Krull, who died July 4,1984. A lifetime Nappanee area resident, Mr. Newcomer was a retired farmer and had worked 10 years for Coppes Kitchens and 30 years for Mutschler Brothers, both in Nappanee. He was a member of Union Center Church of the Brethren. His survivors include two sons, Eugene Newcomer and Max Newcomer, both of Nappanee; three daughters, Mrs. Junior G. (Janet) Schlemmer, Bremen, Mrs. Richard (Joan) White, LaGrange, and Mrs. Jeffery (Carol) Hope, Nappanee; 14 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; 23 greatgrandchildren; 11 stepgreatgrandchildren; one brother, Ralph Newcomer, Nappanee; one half brother, Howard Newcomer, South Bend; and one half sister, Mrs. Delbert (Bertha) Moneyheffer, Milford. He was preceded in death by one grandchild, one great-grandchild and two brothers, Edgar and Robert. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, in Union Center Church of the Brethren with Rev. Eldon Krider officiating. Burial was in Union Center Cemetery. Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements. Eugene Seiffert Eugene Seiffert, 62, 2437 Old Road 30W, Warsaw, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14,1990, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was in ill health four years. Born May 22, 1928, in Detroit, Mich., he was the son of Henry and Lenora Schreiber Seiffert. On January 20, 1971, he married Ruth Engle; she survives. Mr. Seiffert was employed 30 years for Hodge Construction Co., retired from Dalton Foundry in 1986 and worked for the city of Warsaw several years. He was a member of Warsaw Eagles Lodge. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Jennifer Seiffert, Sacramento, Calif., and Teresa Seiffert, Warsaw; two sons, William Seiffert and Robert Seiffert, and two stepsons, Robert Engle and Kevin Engle, all of Warsaw; four grandchildren: one stepgrandchild;

THIS THANKSGIVING We offer a hearty thank you to the Wawasee community for both the spoken and unspoken expressions and prayers on behalf of Jeff Williams on the occasion of his very critical automobile accident occurring 9. 28/90 in Syracuse. > Your support made life bearable for our family as Jeff laid in a coma for 3'6 weeks. The Shriners free flight from Fort Wayne to Dayton was an act of kindness we will never forget. Cur rently Jeff is a patient at St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation Center in Dayton, Ohio and his progress is very impressive. We hope he can return to driving and school in January. 1991 and graduate as planned, with the assistance of tutoring, in the Spring of 1991 Thank you. Wawasee community, for your kindness, love and compos sion during our time of crises. May your Thanksgiving and Christmas season be especially blessed this year. JEFFREY WILLIAMS 808, DOTTIE, ROB A JILL WILLIAMS

two sisters, Mrs. W. A. (Gretchen) Manthey, Leesburg, and Mrs. Ardis Wisehart, Winona Lake; and one brother, Eric Seiffert, Warsaw. He was preceded in death by a sister. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, in Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Rev. Charles Ellinwood officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Memorials may be directed to Kosciusko County Hospice. Edna Stull Edna J. Stull, 70, 1692 E. CR 200N, Green Acres, Warsaw, died unexpectedly at 7:14 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1990, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Born September 7, 1920, in Syracuse, she was the daughter of Simon and Goldie Bell. On April 5, 1940, she married Louis Stull; he survives. Mrs. Stull retired from Da-Lite Screen, Warsaw, in 1974. She was a member of Apostolic Temple Church, Warsaw. Surviving in addition to her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Wanda J.) Legenzoff, Memphis, Tenn.; three grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and two brothers, Robert Bell, Syracuse, and Lewis Bell, Topeka. She was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a m. Saturday, Nov. 17, in Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Rev. Ronald Konkle officiating. Burial was in Grovertown Cemetery.

It happened ... in Syracuse

1(1 YEARS AGO, NOV. 19, 1980 The town of Syracuse will sell SIOO,OOO worth of performance bonds, following proper advertisements, to purchase the town hall. This was decided Tuesday evening, Nov. 18, at the regular board meeting of the Syracuse Town Board. Foo and Faye Wong sold their restaurant building and several outbuildings on SR 13 south of Syracuse on Friday to Ray J. and Joanne M. Ganz of r 3, Syracuse (Highland View Gardens). The restaurant building for years housed Foo and Faye’s Cantonese Restaurant, operated by Mr. and Mrs. Wong. Mr. Ganz is president of the Commodore Corporation of Syracuse. Brice Medlock, Syracuse, has been promoted to sales manager at Chore-Time Equipment, Inc., in Milford, and Richard D. Fladung, Syracuse, has joined the company as assistant to the vice president of engineering. A sure sign that winter is coming: Annie and Gallie Gallahan have closed their B & K Root Beer for the season. Annie says, “Summer business has fallen off, and it costs too much to keep those cookers going.” Dave Nine has decided to try it on his own. Dave has purchased a building in Leesburg, has done considerable remodeling, and plans to open a drug store to serve that community. A registered pharmacist, Dave worked in that capacity at the Syracuse Thornburg Drug Store for several years, during which time he served on the Syracuse Town Board, for a brief time as its president. 20 YEARS AGO, NOV. 18* 1970 A hearing has been set in Federal District Court at Fort Wayne for 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, to hear arguments in a train discontinuance case involving the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the United Transportation Union. No information was made available to the news media today concerning events taking place in a closed meeting of the Syracuse Town Board of Trustees Tuesday night following the

FRESH CUT A TREES jK Save time, fuel and GET A FREE TREE. We have a lot of nice trees this year to share with you and yours. All season sale at Myers Landscape Nursery — buy 2 trees and get a third tree FREE. It’s a great way to share with friends or for family members to get the best deal on Christmas trees. We still cut fresh trees nearly every day and you can still get a beautiful 6-7' Scotch Pine for $15.00. We have wreaths, swags, aromatic cedar ornaments, and live potted trees. Economy trees A sold well last year and we will do our JT * best to offer a selec- vJk tkm of trees for under SIO.OO with some as low as $3.00. Myers Landscape Nursery On U.S. 6 Between CR 29 And CR 33 457-5354

DRIVER FALLS ASLEEP — No one was injured in a two-vehicle accident Friday, Nov. 16. The accident was at 7:45 a.m., on SR 13, south of Brown Road, Syracuse. Aaron J. Sell, 18, East State Street. Huntington, was driving a 1985 Toyota northbound on SR 13 when he fell asleep while driving. The truck went across the center line and struck a southbound 1986 Chevrolet step-van in the side. The van was driven by Thomas W. Hart, 23, East Sixth Street, New Paris. Shown in the photo is the truck driven by Sell, registered to Kurt Krumanaker, W. 300 N, Andrews, who was a passenger in the truck. Damage was estimated up to $2,500. Damage was estimated up to $5,000 to the Chevrolet van. (Photo by Stacey Lesch)

Thanksgiving road safety

The Indiana State Police want to remind Hoosier Thanksgiving travelers to allow extra time due to the number of road construction projects throughout the state. With the high volume of vehicles on the road, and the construction projects, State Police advise allowing extra time to travel at posted speeds and in preparation of possible delays or detours. Superintendent Lloyd R. Jennings said, “Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) will be in effect during

regular meeting held in city hall, and the topic of annexation was not mentioned. Budget Investments and Insurance Co., Inc., located at 105 W. Main St.. Syracuse, is consolidating its Syracuse office with its North Manchester office, and will be closing its Syracuse branch, according to Jack H. Payne, president of the Rushville based loan and insurance company. Word was received by Wawasee Preparatory this past week that the school has been accepted into full membership in the Independent Schools Association of the Central States. Mrs. John Darr of Syracuse returned recently from a visit with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tom Brown, at Oakland, Calif. Mrs. Louis Siri and children of Shorewood, Wis., have returned to their home following a brief visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Seiffert of Lake Wawasee. Mrs. Dale Grimes of r 2, Syracuse, visited Saturday afternoon in the home of Mrs. F.J. Banning of r 1, Pierceton. 30 YEARS AGO, NOV. 17, 1960 Florida bound this week are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Young, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Mason and the Joe Bushongs. The Sinclair Station, formerly Bub Whitehead’s (he is the head of the shop at McCormickCutter’s now) is under new management. Tom Mehl and Vearl Gaff have taken over offering a complete line of service. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miller and Mrs. Georgia Miller were in Logansport Wednesday night for a golden wedding celebration of Mrs. Richard Miller's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wills. Mrs. Estella Swartz was a Sunday guest of Mrs. Lizzie Pollock.

Wawasee Clash bhoto Children’s Christmas Portrait Special Slcf QC -Proofs Ready Next Day- &+• °SsCall For Appointment And Details s * 3 W 457-8787 .WfiK- jS .A n St. Rd. 13 PREFERRED BY Wawasee Village THOSE WHO KNOW

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this holiday period. We want to keep the traffic flowing as smooth and safe as possible on the roadways.” Operation C.A.R.E. provides federal money to pay troopers to work days off, providing extra patrols during holiday periods of increased traffic. According to the Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety, six people may die on Indiana roads during the Thanksgiving holiday period. This begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, and ends at midnight

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gilbert were guests of Mrs. Gilbert’s parents at Hanover during the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Hilburg left Wednesday for Addison, Mich., to spend several days with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kroh and new son. Mr. and Mrs. John Darr and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Kern spent Sunday at LaPorte visiting Dr.

Burglary and thefts from camper-trailers

Crime Stoppers, a non-profit organization involving the police, the media, and the public in the fight against crime, offers anonymity and cash rewards to persons who furnish information leading to the arrest and the filing of criminal charges against felony offenders and the capture of fugitives. |®PERS The following “Crime of the Week” was furnished by the Kosciusko County Crime Stoppers organization: The burglary and thefts from several camper-trailers in Jelly Stone Park are the “Crimes of the Week.” Within the past four weeks, six camper-trailers in Jellystone Park, located three miles north of Pierceton, have been broken into. Taken in the burglaries were televisions, microwaves, fishing

Sunday, Nov. 25. Again, Indiana State Police urge everyone to take all available safety precautions, such as using safety belts and child safety seats. Now is the time to ensure the vehicle is ready for the trip. Check brakes, lights, and tire pressure. Make sure the antifreeze, windshield wipers, and flashlight in the vehicle are in working order. Do not forget to take a winter survival kit containing emergency foods, insulation, first aid kit, blanket, shovel, matches, candles.

Meredith Tom, a brother of Mrs. Darr and Mrs. Kern. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Conklin of Fort Wayne were Saturday supper guests in the Sherman Deaton home. Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Eldon Watkins and Mrs. Sherman Deaton visited with the Layne Warren family of Claypool.

equipment, as well as other items. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is asking anyone who may have information on this crime to call Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-342-STOP. Crime Stoppers will pay up to SI,OOO if the information leads to an arrest or indictment. Crime Stoppers also pays cash rewards on other felony crimes and the capture of fugitives. Callers will be assigned a code number and will not be asked to reveal their name. Sugar-free soda The first sugar-free soda was invented in 1952 by Hyman Kirsch of Brooklyn, N.Y., and was called No-Cal Soda.

CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank everyone for all your cards, gifts, support and prayers during the recent surgery and recovery of Michael Rex. Your thoughtfulness was and is greatly appreciated and truly comforting. THE FAMILY OF MICHAEL REX MacOWAN

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