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Corn-shucking contestants try to pick up speed during the 2007 Prairie Days.
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Tentative schedule released for annual Prairie Days Sept. 26-27
From our staff
The Vandalia Area Chamber of Commerce officially released a tentative schedule this week for the annual Prairie Days event Friday-Saturday, September 26-27.
Chamber member Kenny Thurman said the group hopes to lock during the next two weeks the entertainment acts which will play at Prairie Days.
New events being featured this year include a Wii Bowling Tournament, a Kickball Tournament and the Vandalia Rotary Club’s Special Tractor Cruise.
For more information on any of the tentatively scheduled events, area residents can contact Thurman at 573-594-3834.
Friday’s tentative lineup
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Laddonia holds 4th of July event
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7/9/2008 7:34:27 AM
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Laddonia held its annual 4th of July celebration last Friday.
The event featured a morning baby show (see results and photos on page 8), a men’s slow pitch softball tournament, kids games, a parade, line dancers, a horseshoe...
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Fair’s Saturday was the best in 10 years
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7/2/2008 4:10:33 AM
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The Vandalia Area Fair Board reported some solid revenue figures for the 2008 fair that ended Saturday, July 28. The event took in more money than the rainy 2007 festivities, with its Saturday totals also being the fair board’s biggest one-night total in more than a decade.
“It...
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LOCAL NEWS
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Gas pipeline project impacting economy
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9/3/2008 6:05:23 AM
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Many Vandalia area residents may have noticed an increase in traffic and may have experienced some time waiting in lines to make their purchases at gas stations.
Workers on the 1,679-mile Rockies Express Pipeline project are to blame and Vandalia area businesses are not complaining...
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Vandalia area residents shine at State Fair
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8/27/2008 8:46:06 AM
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Several Vandalia area residents had strong performances at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia.
The following are results information pulled from the Missouri State Fair website:
Beef Cattle/Herford
Breed Show
8C - Junior yr Heifer-calved...
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Church congregation to say goodbye to Pastors Grigg, McGhee
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8/20/2008 5:27:36 AM
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For those who have answered a calling to the church ministry to do God’s work, one of the most difficult situations they face is when they believe they’re being led by their Creator to a different congregation in another town.
Both Senior Pastor Derek Grigg and Student Pastor...
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Dr. Geoffrey Thomas hired at local clinic
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8/13/2008 1:12:27 PM
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A search came to an end this week at the Vandalia Medical Clinic as Dr. Geoffrey Thomas, DO started his first day August 11, filling the void left by Dr. Ric Porter earlier this year. Porter left Vandalia to take a position in the Columbia area.
Thomas worked on an interim...
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Farber area residents enjoy time at Fun Fest
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8/6/2008 7:44:40 AM
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A large number of Farber area residents enjoyed the many contests, sights and sounds at last weekend’s Red Hot ‘N Great Summer Fun Fest at Farber’s Sportsman Park.
The free two-day event was sponsored by the Farber Lions Club, Farber CBC, and Farber Volunteer Fire Department....
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Vandals strike two Vandalia parks
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7/30/2008 4:10:42 AM
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The Vandalia Police Department is currently investigating a vandalism case that involved the destruction of property at two Vandalia parks last week.
The police were called a little after 10 a.m. Thursday, July 24 when a city employee discovered graffiti spray painted on...
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District 9 Democratic candidates square off
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7/23/2008 5:57:23 AM
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Read the remainder of this in-depth report in this week's issue of The Vandalia Leader.
Opening statements:
Judy Baker is a state representative from Columbia.
“Last fall I realized...
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City of Vandalia awarded license office
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7/16/2008 6:01:08 AM
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After Vandalia area residents went three months without the services of a local license bureau, hope is on the way for those wanting to take care of their vehicle needs close to home.
That’s because the Missouri Department of Revenue officially announced July 15 that the...
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Middletown church holds first festival
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7/9/2008 7:38:58 AM
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The First Annual Middletown Baptist Church Freedom Fest was held this past Saturday on the church grounds in Middletown. The family-oriented event was deemed a huge success with an estimate of over 400 people attending the premier festival.
“The day was absolutely perfect,”...
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Celebrating one year at the pool
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7/2/2008 4:22:36 AM
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The City of Vandalia and area residents celebrated the one year anniversary of the Vandalia Family Aquatics Center on Thursday, June 26.
Assorted prizes were awarded to swimmers every 15 minutes. The pool-oriented items included a Pirates of the Caribbean Boogie Board.
“It’s...
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Cruisin’ for a good time
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6/25/2008 8:05:11 AM
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Car shows are nothing new for Frank Bauman of Vandalia. Neither is putting some quality miles on his vintage rides.
Bauman accounted for a pair of entries out of some 85 in last Saturday’s car show held at their fairgrounds, sponsored by the Dam Few Cruisers Car Club.
He...
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Staying ahead of the flood
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6/18/2008 2:52:16 AM
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With the water levels expected to reach near-record highs at several locations along the Mississippi River this week, several Vandalia area residents have volunteered their time to help their neighbors battle the flooding.
One group of Vandalia area residents car-pulled...
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Female reportedly breaks free from abduction attempt
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6/18/2008 2:48:00 AM
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On Wednesday June 11, 2008 at approximately 12:19 p.m. the Vandalia Police received a report of abduction by strangers.
A 17-year-old Vandalia female reported an older Maroon or Burgandy colored van pulled into the apartment complex at 1000 S. Maple and a male called her over...
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Remembering our soldiers
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6/4/2008 5:38:18 AM
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A morning of scheduled Memorial Day Services concluded with an annual remembrance ceremony May 26 presented by the VFW Post 2173 and Ladies Auxiliary.
The ceremony came after separate services were held in Curryville, Farber and at the cemetery near the high school. It was...
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AREA
NEWS
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Lady Indians win opener
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9/3/2008 6:17:42 AM
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The Van-Far Lady Indians softball team opened their 2008 season last week the same way they opened 2007, with a win over Paris. Van-Far overcame an early 1-0 deficit to score four runs in three innings for a 4-2 victory. Van-Far knocked off Paris in nine innings last year.
“A...
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Ben Salmon creation gets donated to Historical Society
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8/27/2008 7:40:15 AM
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The Vandalia Area Historical Society was happy to receive one of the area’s most recognizable items to its collection last week, thanks to members of the Liberty Community Association.
The association donated the hand-painted Liberty stage curtain, a piece done by the late...
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DAR dedicates cookbook in honor of Frances Parrish
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8/20/2008 5:38:42 AM
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Miss Frances Ann Parrish, center, is joined in her home by DAR member Barbara Elzea, left, and Ruth Miller, right, as the organization dedicated their recently printed cookbook in Parrish’s honor. DAR members Virginia Howdeshell, Judy Flowers and Maxine Jackson were also present...
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Celebrating 50 years
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8/13/2008 1:05:23 PM
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Past and present members of the Vandalia Country Club gathered August 9 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the golf course residing in Curryville.
Those in attendance enjoyed a fellowship time in the clubhouse and had a lunch and some cake to commemorate the event. Photos...
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Sheriff Miller, Maupin among winners Tuesday night
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8/6/2008 7:41:10 AM
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Winners were announced late Tuesday night, August 5, in several primary races throughout the Vandalia area.
In Audrain County, Sheriff Stuart Miller says he feels overwhelmed after he defeated challenger Gerald Barnett 1825-805 for 69-percent of the vote. Since there are no...
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Rain, rain, go away
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7/30/2008 4:08:39 AM
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Several inches of rain, strong winds, lightning, and flooding plagued the Vandalia area last week after storms pounded the region.
The aftermath of a week featuring several storms included flooded basements, flooded homes, a washed away bridge, road closures, trees struck...
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Van-Far graduates to walk 60 miles in three days to fight breast cancer
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7/23/2008 12:09:00 PM
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Susan (Giltner) Martin of St Peters and Peggy Cahill of Bellingham, Wash., 1977 Van-Far graduates, will join thousands of other dedicated women and men at the Seattle Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure and National Philanthropic Trust. The event featuring...
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Farber chief proposes to enforce City of Laddonia
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7/16/2008 6:02:37 AM
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When vandals damaged church and city property this past winter in Laddonia, some area residents noted the importance of a police presence in their town.
According to former mayor Carla Hobbs, the city had a paid officer nearly 10 years ago, but since then had relied on the...
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Vandalia Area Fair is off and running
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6/25/2008 8:07:12 AM
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The 32nd annual Vandalia Area Fair kicked off Tuesday night with several events, including the highly anticipated Little Mr. and Miss Contest.
This year’s Little Mr. and Miss winners were Ayden Holt, son of Shanta’ Wheeler and Dustin Holt, Vandalia, and Alli Matlock, daughter...
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Vandalia Area Fair starts Tuesday
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6/18/2008 2:49:45 AM
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The Vandalia Area Fair is set to kick-off Tuesday, June 26 with a week long of activities scheduled at the Fairgrounds.
The Fairgrounds open Tuesday night at 5 p.m. while those participating in the parade are expected to line up at 4:30 p.m. at the former South School lot.
Decorated...
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Lincoln School makes Missouri’s Most Endangered Places List
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6/11/2008 12:24:32 AM
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The Concerned Citizens to Save Lincoln School may be receiving some much needed help in its hopes to restore the former African-American school in Vandalia.
That’s because Lincoln School was named to the Most Endangered Places List for 2008 by Missouri Preservation,...
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Nina Clithero retires after 45 years
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6/4/2008 5:49:29 AM
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After 45 years working for the Van-Far R-I School District, secretary Nina Clithero has turned in her notice of retirement to the school board.
“I’ll miss the students and the faculty and the staff,” she said. “I’m sure I’ll miss seeing them.”
Clithero was hired as the...
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Things are about set for 2008 Vandalia Area Fair
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6/4/2008 5:39:01 AM
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The schedule of events is nearly finalized for the 32nd annual Vandalia Area Fair, set for June 24-28.
This will be the second year in a row that the Vandalia Area Fair Association board chose to hold the annual event the week before it once took place in an effort to avoid...
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SPORTS
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Van-Far rallies early but falls to Clopton-Elsberry
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9/3/2008 6:19:29 AM
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In spite of having seven first-year players in the game at one time in their season opener, the Van-Far Indians football team gave first-year program Clopton-Elsberry everything they could handle in the first half August 29. But injuries and 16 of the team’s 22 players logging...
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Football kicks off
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8/27/2008 7:43:35 AM
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Just two weeks ago, Van-Far head coach Jason Hall entered fall football practice with many unanswered questions. He was unsure of how many players would come out for the team and wasn’t sure if he’d have any assistant coaches.
Two weeks later, he has a young Indians squad,...
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Lady Indians softball team tosses first pitch Aug. 28
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8/20/2008 7:26:31 AM
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With eight returning players who gained valuable experience in the lineup last season, first year Van-Far head softball coach Melissa Curtis is hoping this is finally the year the Lady Indians move past their 9-13 record and into contention for conference and district titles.
Van-Far...
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Van-Far players compete in TPX Top 96 camp
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8/6/2008 7:56:47 AM
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Nolan Gilley, Cody Gilley, Brock Teague and Justin Bland attended the TPX Top 96 Baseball Camp in Springfield, Mo. at Meador Park on July 22 and 23.
Clinics were held to teach each player baseball skills at the college level.
Future scouting was done by some of the College...
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Shelter Insurance Redbirds win the Atom division title and finish 14-0
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7/23/2008 7:56:21 AM
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The Shelter Insurance Redbirds traveled to Bowling Green on Monday, July 7 with a perfect season and the Atom division championship on the line.
The Redbirds started off slow as they fell behind 3-0 after three innings.
In the top of the fourth inning, Parker Wallace led...
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EMO Conference splits for 2008-09
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7/16/2008 5:57:38 AM
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After rumors have swirled for some time about a possible split in the Eastern Missouri Conference, Van-Far Athletic Director Sheila Meny confirmed this week that the EMO will officially be broken into two divisions during the upcoming 2008-09 basketball season.
The move will...
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Van-Far beats Hannibal in annual Shoot-Out
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7/2/2008 4:33:42 AM
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The Van-Far boys basketball team wrapped up its summer schedule last week by winning five games in its annual Shoot-out June 26-27 at the high school.
And head coach Brian Meny was excited about how his team played during the two days, especially after a 30-20 victory over...
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Khoury League Update
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6/25/2008 8:19:21 AM
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June 16
Eolia (Kuntz) 21, Nici’s Hair Care 12
Nici’s Hair Care was led by Jordan Garner, Mackenzie Kurz, and Baleigh Lucas in an eight-run loss to Eolia (Kuntz). Each player scored three runs while Gina Clausen added one hit. Reaghan Case struck out eight batters.
June...
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Basketball team to hold Shoot-Out
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6/18/2008 3:07:09 AM
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Van-Far basketball fans will get a preview of what is to come during the upcoming winter season when the Indians host their annual Summer Shoot-Out June 26-27.
The event will start at 8:30 a.m. each day and end after night games at 7:45 p.m.
All games will be played in...
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Lowrance signs with Central Methodist
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6/18/2008 3:05:41 AM
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Van-Far graduate Tanner Lowrance signed a letter of intent June 16 to play football for Central Methodist University starting this fall.
“I’ve been thinking about it a while,” he said. “I visited some other schools and the coaches weren’t as nice as these guys. That’s what...
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