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Times -Advocate, May 6, 1981
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BIRTHS -
BACKX - Tont and Frank
Backx RR 5 Forest are pleased
to announce the arrival of their
son Spencer Francis born April
21. al St Joseph's hospital Sar-
nia. weighing 9 lbs 10oz Grand-
parents are Claire and alargat et
Sutton and Gerry and Agelina
Backx Great grandmother is
Mrs Dora Brossard 18c
HEYWOOD - Mark and Wendy
are proud to announce the birth
of their son. Ryan Kennedy.
born April 27. 1981 weighing 8 Ib
4oz. A new grandchild for Mr
and Mrs Prosper Vanbruaene
and Mr and Mrs Eric
Heywood • lt?c
LEE - George and Kathy , nee
Ferguson are happy to an-
nounce'the safe arrival of their
second son Shawn James. a wee
brother for Timothy born. April
21. 1981 at Strathrov hospital
Another grandchild for Lloyd
and Shirley Ferguson and Ancell
and Gladys Lee 18c
OTTEWELL - Michael and
Joan Ottewell. Gibbons. Alberta
are pleased to announce the
birth of their son Jonathon
Michael. on April 29at Universi-
ty hospital Edmonton Proud
grandparents are Mr and Mrs.
Ken Ottewell. Exeter and Mr.
and Mrs Paul Bloedel.
Wetaskiwin Alta l8pd
SNELL - Rob and Brenda -Ann
are pleased to announce the
arrival of Gavin and Haylev's
baby brother. Daniel Stephen
Danny, who was born on April
24. 1981 in St. Joseph's Hospital.
London. and weighed 7 lbs 1 oz.
Proud grandparents are Mr and.
Mrs. V A Hargreaves.
Brucefield and Mr and Mrs.
R.J. Snell. Londesboro 18c
TAYLOR - Vick and Julie are
pleased to announce the arrival
of their daughter Jennifer
Leanne born on April 17. 1981
First grandchild for Lorne and
Marg Luther. Grand Bend. fifth
grandchild for . Les and Eva
Taylor. Grand Bend A great
granddaughter for Mrs Laura
Datars. Dashwood and Mrs.
Greta Luther. Grand Bend 18c
ENGAGEMENTS -
Mr and Mrs Henry
Finkbeiner are pleased to an-
nounce the forthcoming
marriage of their daughter
Gayle Marie to Gregory Ernest
Alexander son of Mrs Florence
Morrison and the late John
Morrison Wedding to take place
May 30. 1981. in St Andrews
Church. Packs Lane.• at Huron
St I London 18t
Mr and Mrs. Morley Hall are
delighted to announce the
forthcoming marriage of their
eldest daughter. Kathryn Hutt..
to Rev. James Richards. son of
Rev. and Mrs Graydon
Richards. of Toronto The wed-
ding will take place on Saturday.
May 30. 1981 at 1 30 p ni at Ex-
eter Pentecostal Tabernacle.
Exeter. Ontario. 18pd
Mrs. Lynda lredale wishes to
announce the forthcoming
marriage of her daughter Lori -
Lynn Marie to Mr Eric • Joseph
Devlaeminck son of Mr and
Mrs. Raphael Devlaeminck RR
2 Lucan. The wedding will take
place Friday May 22. 1981 at
7:00 o'clock at Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Church. Mount
Carmel. Open reception to
follow at 9.00 l8pd
Mr. and Mrs Bob Luxton. Ex-
eter. are pleased to announce
the engagement of their
daughter Joanne Elizabeth to
Mr. John Rose son of Mr and
Mrs. Bill Rose. Exeter The
wedding to take place June 6 at 3
o'clock in Trivitt Memorial
Church 18pd
ANNOUNCEMENTS-
Mr.
NNOUNCEMENTS-
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tuxtable
wish to announce the marriage
of their son James Wayne to
Shirley Gail Davidson.
daughter of Mr and Mrs.
Hubert Davidson The wedding
took place April 20. 1981 at Ste
Therese Church. Arvida
Quebec. 18pd
The family of Mr and Mrs.
Carman Cann invite friends.
neighbours and relatives to an
Open House in honour of their
50th Wedding Anniversary on
May 17 at Caven Presbyterian
Church from 130 - 5 p.m. Best
Wishes only. 18.19pd
SERVICES
Trivitt
Memorial Church
Anglican Episcopal
Rector
REV G A ANDERSON,
OFC
Organist
Mr Gerald McAuley BSC.
Third Sunday
after Easter
Sunday. May 10
,r Hoer
Communion
Citit5t Speaker
R! , Donald RV'
M.nti.tOnn Eng1,1•'t1
Siwtt.iv Scnooi
t1 , sin Servic.
Everyone Welcome
Centralia Faith
Tabernacle
REV BOB DEGRA W
Sat May 9
:r Rauy
.r aad6pm.
1 his rail, 'v.,I' he new to the
basement .,t the Centra,:,
United Chi,. . it.u""ch ri
served
Sunday. May 1G
9 45 a m - Sunday Schoo,
1 00 a m MornInc No•sh:p
00pni
Evannn,,sbt Ser+tCe
Fate 1.1L! mark, v. r.
hold,nq i(.pri,i p,.,. ,r••
Services .h t.. R.'. ect, H.,..
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Fe,K.'Mr
Everyone Wercome
Exeter United Church
James at Andrew
MINISTER
REV JAMES FORSYTHE
Assistant Minister
REV GRANT MILLS
Organist and Choirmaster
Mr Robert Cameron
Sunday May 10
C.
•. .. t••S .3. i .
,
A • Are Welcome
Centralia and Zion
United Churches
Minister
Qev Burton Crowe
ler t*al la 228-6974
Sunday May 10
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Norshi0
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ORGANISTS
Zion
Y's Lome Hem
Centralia
Mr Douglas Gill
A . Arg Wercorne
Calvary
United Church of Canada
Dashwood
MinisteroMs. BARBARA LAING
Organist
Miss Idella Gabel. A.R.0 T
Sunday. May 10
9 45 a rr -.Sunday Service
10 50 Sunday School
Everyone Welcome
Bethel
Reformed Church
Huron Street East. Exeter
Sunday. May 10
1000are
1100 a n'
7:iop(n
Nor5hip
Sunday School
Evening Worship
Everyone Welcome
Peace
Lutheran Church
Andrew and George Streets
Vicar
ROBERT SCHERMBECK
Phone 235-1242
Sunday. May 10
10 30 a m - Morning Worship
- Sunday School -
Church of file Lutheran Hour
CF PL r a m Sunday
Welco me
Caven Presbyterian
Church
MINISTER
REV KENNETH KNIGHT
Phone 235-2243
Organist
M' Robert McIntosh
Sunday May 10
f, .i r*' Mr, rn ^q Servrr
•(0 .i Scroo)
.• G••ides
Everyone Welcome
Zion
Lutheran Church
Dashwood
Pastor
REV MAYO MEU.ECKE
Sunday May 10
.i' S •rda/ Sc'-onl
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Everyone Welcome
Exeter Christian
Reformed Church
Main St North
MINISTER
REV 8H DE JORGE
Phone 235-1723
Sunday May 10
10 00 a rr t .- .. , ; no.v. t.
G••itfe5 1 1. .
Worst 1.
Sunda Sr r ,t,' C •.vrnv!5 t..t
Everyone Welcome
1 he Bacfr t0 GOO HOW
Radio Program
CHLO Dtal 1570-4't0 0 r'
CKNX Dial 9r'0 - 10.30 a m
CHOK Drat 1070 - 6 45 a rr
Sundays
ANNOUNCEMENTS -
In honour of their 25th Wed-
ding Anniversary John and
Luella VanZandwyk are holding
and Open House May 10. 1981
from 2-5 p m. at their home.
Your presence will be our
gift 18c
CARDS OF THANKS -
We wish to thank our
relatives. friends and
neighbours who attended the
celebration of our 50th wedding
anniversary Thanks also for the
beautiful cards. flowers. gifts
and good wishes They were
much appreciated. Special
thanks to our immediate family
for initiating and arranging, to
our nieces and nephews and all
who co-operated and assisted in
the preparation of the ever -to-
te -remembered
to-
be-remembered event.
Emerson and Mabel Kyle. 18c
I wish to thank all the ladies
who attended my shower. Tues-
day evening and for the
beautiful gifts that are so useful
and much appreciated. Also
thank you to my aunts who
arranged the shower and the
delicious lunch
Kristy Stewart (nee Ryan) 18c
A special thank you to my
family. friends. Rev. Stan
McDonald for cards. visits and
treats after 1 gave birth to our
new baby daughter Kimberly
Ann in St. Joseph's Hospital. A
special thanks to Dr Wallace.
Mrs. Visscher. Dr Manners and
3rd floor nursing staff of St.
Josephs Hospital. Also I would
like to thank my Mother and
Father for keeping good care of
Kari and for allowing us to stay
at their place when I returned
home from the Hospital.
Cindy. Kari. Kimberly
Taylor 18c
A sincere thank you to my
family. friends and Rev. Stan
McDonald for cards. visits.
treats. phone calls while a
patient in Exeter Hospital and
since returning home A special
thank you to Dr. Englert and the
nursing staff of Exeter Hospital.
Also special thanks to Ross for
taking me to the hospital.
MarvinTaylor. 18c
The family of the late Lorne
Genttner wish to express their
sincerethanks and appreciation
to relatives. friends and
neighbours for their kind ex-
pression of sympathy received.
the floral tributes. cards. phone
calls and memorial donations.
Special thanks to Rev.
Mellecke. Dr. W Steciuk. the
Hoffman Funeral Home and
Ladies Aid. It will always be
remembered.
Alma Genttner and family. 18c•
I would like to thank our fami-
ly. friends. for the flowers. get
well wishes and visits. while in
hospital and since returning
home. Special thanks to the doc-
tors and nurses of St Joseph's
Hospital. 4th floor and Rev.
Bruce Pocock Your thought-
fulness will always be
remembered
Minnie Hodgins l8c
I would like to thank my
relatives. friends and
neighbours for the many cards.
flowers. treats and inquiries
while I was a patient in St.
Joseph's hospital and since
returning home. Special thanks
to Dr. Read also Dr Mackenzie
and staff and nurses on'ilth floor.
and also special thanks to my
family for their loving care
Sincerely Verda Wilson 18pd
I would like to sincerely, thank
my relatives and friends for
their cards. flowers and visits
while in University Hospital.
Especially to my family for do-
ing my house cleaning
Angela Morrissey 18c
A sincere thank you to
relatives. friends and
neighbours for cards. visits.
treats and flowers while a
patient in St Joseph's hospital
and since returning home.
Bill and Ruby Triebner 18c
I express thanks to my family.
friends and neighbours for
visits. flowers. treats and cards
Special thanks to Vicar Robert
Schermbeck, Dr Gans. nurses
and staff for kindness while I
was a patient in South Huron
Hospital
Evelyn Blether 18pd
A very sincere thanks to my
family. relatives. friends and
neighbours for cards. gifts.
visits. treats and inquiries while
1 was in hospital and since com-
ing home Special thanks to Dr
Steciuk. Dr Wall. nurses and
staff 8th floor. University
Hospital
John Bourne l8pd
The family of the late Orville
Dixon wish to thank their
relatives. friends and
neighbours for messages of
sympathy. cards lovely floral
arrangements. donations to the
Heart Fund and food sent to the
house during our loss of a loving
husband. father and grand-
father Special thanks to Rev
Roberts. Rev Menzies for their
comforting message University
Hospital doctors and nurses.
a Bill Haskett. Dr Meredith and
Dr. Brubacker. the Stephenson
and Son Funeral nome Special
thanks to the Ladies of Carlisle
Church for the lovely lunch Your
thoughtfulness win always be
remembered
Madolin Dixon and family 18c
Thank y-ou to Ed and Nina
House. Mrs Evelyn Walkom.
Mr Tom Lessard. the Stephen
Township Optimist ('luh and all
those who attended the recep-
tion for our daughter Karen and
our new son-in-law Ed for mak-
ing their wedding day such a
happy and memorable occasion
Don & Millie Ross Antigonish
N S. 18pd
A sincere thank you to my
family. relatives and friends for
their visits. flowers fruit and
cards while 1 was a patient in St
Joseph's hospital. South Huron
Hospital and since returning
home to Queensway
Peter McNaughton IRc
IN MEMORIAM -
SNELL - in loving memory of
my dear husband Harry who
passed away May 5. 1976
Never more than a thought
away
Quietly remembered every day
Always remembered by
Jean 18c
IN MEMORIAM -
ALLISON - In loving memory
of my dear sister Lillian
(Faulder) Allison who passed
away one year ago April 28.
1980.
As time unfnk'.s another year
Memories keep you always near
Silent thoughts of times
together
Hold memories that will last
forever.
Lovingly remembered by
Alvin. Elsie & Family 18pd
ELLIOTT - In loving memory
of our dear Jeana who passed
away May 11. 1979.
God please take this message to
Jeana above
Tell her we haven't forgotten
her love
Or the way she brightened our
lives with her smiles
Tho she was only here with us
for awhile
You've left a gap that can't be
filled
Jeana we miss you and always
will
Always loved by Mom & Dad.
Brother Jeff. Sister Julie Anne
and family. 18pd
ELLIOTT - In loving memory
of Jeana taken from us suddenly
May 11. 1979.
Time takes away the edge of
grief
But memory turns back every
leaf
Always remembered by
Grandpa and Grandma. Davey,
Uncle Don. Aunt Alma and
family. - 18pd
FLOODY - In loving memory
of a dear husband and father.
Norman George Baxter Floody
who passed away May 8. 1980.
Sadly missed and lovingly
remembered by his wife Lulu,
daughter Janice. son David and
daughter-in-law Eileen. 18pd
HAYTER - In loving memory
of a dear father and grandfather
and brother. Gordon Henry
Hayter who passed away one
year ago May 8. 1980.
We watched him slowly fade
away
We tried so hard to make him
stay
But God was watching from
above
And took him home to share his
love
Always remembered by his
sons Keith and Wayne,
daughter-in-lawgrandsons.
sisters and brothers. 18c
ISAAC - In fond memory of my
husband Alton Isaac. who
passed away May 7. 1974.
Their is no parting from those
we love. a o
No distance can divide
For to -day in memory's garden
We still walk side by side.
Still missed along life's way.
your wife Jean. 18pd
ISAAC - in memory of my
father Alton Isaac. who passed
away May 7. 1974.
If only the sky could open
Arid his dear face I could see
Ah what a wonderful feeling
i know would come over me
But he is with the Angels
Far from sin and pain
Where Jesus said. believe in
me
And thou shall see him again.
Missed byPatriciaand Al 18pd
LINDENFIELD - In loving
memory of a dear father.
grandfather and great grandpa.
Edward. who passed away one
year ago. May 8. 1960.
We miss you in so many ways.
We miss the things you used to
say
And when old times we do
recall.
Its then we miss you most of all.
Always remembered by Avis.
Lulu. Lloyd. Arnold and
families. 18pd
PEDERSEN - In loving
memory of a dear husband.
father. grandfather and great
grandfather. Oulf Pedersen.
who passed away 4 years ago.
May 3, 1977.
Loved very much. missed and
remembered_ always by wife
Karen and all the families. 18c
ANSTONE - in loving
memory of a dear brother
Robert 1 Sam 1 who left us 2
years ago. May 7. 1979.
Each time we see your picture
You seem to smile and say
Don't cry I'm only sleeping
We'll meet again someday.
And when we're sad and lonely.
And everything goes wrong
We hear you whisper softly.
Cheer up and carry on.
But if we could make one wish
tonight.
And know it would come true.
We'd telephone to Heaven,
And ask to speak to you
Always remembered and
sadly missed by Sjntie and Bill
Stall I8c
IN MEMORIAM -
VANSTONE - in loving
memory of a dear son and
brother Robert (Sam). who left
us 2 years ago. May 7. 1979.
A token of love and remembrance
To a deaf sop and brother we
will never forget.
His memory to us is a treasure
His loss a life time regret.
He had a nature you could not
help loving.
And a heart that was purer than
gold.
And to those who knew him and
loved him.
His memory will never grow
cold.
Always remembered and
sadly missed by Mom. Dad.
Mary Ann. Kelly and Shawn.18c
VANSTONE - In loving
memory of a dear brother and.
uncle Robert (Sam) who left us
2 years ago. May 7. 1979.
Memories are treasures. no one
can steal
Death leaves a heart ache
nothing can heal
Some may forget you. now you
are gone
But we still remember no
matter how long
Sadly missed by Joe. Marie.
Joseph and Michelle 18c
VANSTONE - In loving
memory of a dear son-in-law,
brother-in-law and uncle. who
passed away May 7. 1979.
Nothing can ever' take away.
The love a heart holds dear.
Fond memories linger even'
day
Remembrance keeps him near
Sadly missed and always
remembered by Charles and
Ina. Tom and Rose and family.
Bob and Grace and family and
Charlotte and Rick. 18pd
VANSTONE - In loving
memory of a dear brother.
brother-in-law and uncle.
Robert James who passed away
2 years ago. May 7. 1979.
If we had one lifetime wish.
One dream that could cane
true.
We'd pray to God with all our
hearts.
For yesterday and you.
If teardrops were a stairway.
and memories were a lane
We'd walk all the way to
Heaven.
And bring you back again.
A thousand times we've needed
you.
A thousand times we've cried
1f our love could have saved you.
You never would have died. •
Sadly missed by Chris. Carl.
Steven and Matthew Wurm.18pd
VANSTONE - In loving
memory 'of a dear brother-in-
law Robert James Vanstone.
who passed away on May 7. 1979.
To us you were someone so dear
We miss you everyday of each
year
It was God's will you left so fast
Andwe'llcome to understand as
each day passes
May God hold you in the palm of
his hand
Until we meet again
Always remembered and
sadly• missed by Tom & Rose
Merrigan and family. 18c
VANSTONE - In loving
memory of a dear brother,
brother-in-law and uncle Robert
Vanstone. who was taken
suddenly. 2 years ago. May 7.
1979.
One precious to our hearts has
gone
The voice we loved is stilled
The place made vacant in our
lives
Can never more be filled
Always a thought and many a
tear
For one we missed and loved so
dear
The sudden way you had to die
We shall always remember and
wonder why
No one can know the sorrow we
share
When the family meets and
you're not there
We hold our tears when we
speak your name
But the ache in our hearts
remains the same.
Lovingly remembered by
Peggy. Glen. Tammy. Julie and
Michael. 18pd
ELFORD - in loving memory
of our parents William Elford
who passed away ten years ago.
August 29. 1970 and Minnie
Elford who passed away one
year ago Mother's Day. May 11.
1980.
Loving memories never die
As years 'roll on and days pass
b
In our hearts a memory is kept
Of the ones we loved and will
never forget
Lovingly remembered by
their family Lorne and Dorothy.
Ronald. Doris. Anne and Don
and grandchildren. 18pd
Coming Events
BINGO - every Tuesday even-
ing at Vanastra Centre. RR 5
Clinton. 8 p.m. First regular
card 81.00 15 regular. 815.00
games. 3 share'the wealth Jack
Pot 8200.00 must go Admission
restricted to 16 years and
over 26cttn
GIANT RUMMAGE &
AUCTION SALE - May 9 in aid
of Hensall United Church
Building committee for Senior
Citizen Housing. Pick-ups May 6
& 7 After 5 p.m Phone 262-2946
or 262-2129. 262-5018 262-2124 or
262-5838 Any salable items ap-
preciated Sale at United
Church beginning 9 a.m. Coffee,
light lunches. 18. 19c
FESTIVAL SINGLES DANCE
- at Victorian inn. Stratford.
Dancing 9-1. Welcome all
singles over 25. No blue
jeans 20c
HURON COUNTY HEAI,TH
UNIT - invites you to attend
the Child Health Clinic. held at
the Health Unit office. South
Huron Hospital. Exeter on Mon-
day. May 11. 1981 from 9:30 -
11.30 a m for Health
Surveillance. Anaemia Screen-
ing. immunization. Hearing
Screening. Vision Screening.
Fluoride brushing for ages 3 to 5
years Adult immunization will
also be offered at this clinic.l$c
SOUTH HURON HOSPITAL --
auxiliary meeting. Tuesday.
May 12. 1981 at 2:30 p.m. in Aux-
iliary Room 18pd
ANNUAL EDUCATION
MEETING - of the Huron
Perth Lung Association will be
held in the Multi -Purpose room
of the Perth District Health
Unit at 7:30 pP m on Wednesday.
May 27th. The speaker will be
Ross Reid. Executive Director
of the Ontario Lung Association.
The Association's Annual
Report will be on hand with
detailed account of the ac-
tivities carried on in the last
fiscal year. We hope to see you
there! 18c
TEMPLE BAPTIST - Teen
choir of 50 voices will present an
evening concert on Sunday. May
17, at 7:30 p m at the Em-
manuel Baptist Church. Exeter.
All welcome to enjoy this hour
and the afterglow following
evening service 18e
SMORGASBORD - Exeter
United Church, Thursday, Mey
14, 11:30 - 1:30 Adults 14.00.
children 82 00 Tickets from
U.C.W. members or Fisher's
Hardware 18c
OPEN HOUSE - Brickman's
Country Gardens RR 1
Sebringville Thursday. May 14 -
Thurs. May 21 IBC
GarageSale
Exeter Kinsmen Club
2nd Annual Sale
to be held
May 30, 1981
We are requesting items
for the sale
If you have any items you wish to donate or
• put in on consignment (no clothing please)
Please contact the following people for pick
up.
Bill Armstrong 235-1746
Tom Humphreys 235-2373
Dennis McKnight 235-1895
Bob Reynolds 235-2309
Please call after 6 p.m. any night.
Try Our Delicious
LUNCHEON
BUFFET (HOT AND
COLD)
Mon. Thru Sat. 11:30 until 2:30
Sunday Brunch 11:30 until 2:30
Also Saturday & Sunday Night Buffet
4:30 until 8 p.m.
MOTHER'S DAY THIS SUNDAY
Try our delicious buffet or choose your meal
from an excellent choice on our menu.
4 WAY NN
Restaurant & Tavern
Main St., Exeter 235-0580
Delight Momma
On Her Special Day
* v Joint us for r�
SUNDAYI,
BRUNCH *
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* Stardust Restaurant *
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10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 4(
Phone 234-6707
4 Also featuring '4(
4Mother's Day Dinner Specials*
* for Saturday and Sunday *
* * Roast Pork *
* * Breaded Rainbow Trout 4
* * Beef Rouladen
* Includes all you can eat *
* SALAD BAR
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The -
Public
Is
Invited...
To Attend The
Official Opening
New Police Building
EXETER POLICE DEPARTMENT
20 Sanders St. East
Wed., May 13 - 2 p.m.
The Mayor, Chief of Police, and Members
of the Town Council, request the pleasure of
your company at the Official Opening
Ceremonies of the New Police Department
Building
Please bring a friend and join us for the
opening
Mayor Chief of Police
Bruce Shaw Ted Day
DISPLAY
Monday,, May 18
at DUSK
In the CREDITOR BALL PARK
Voluntary collection will
be made
Sponsored by: Crediton Voluntary
Fireman's Association
Open House
Toddlers Inn Nursery School
Residence of S. Strang
highway 83 east
Thurs. May 7
9a•m.-4:OOp.m.
7-9 p.m.
Friday May 8
9-12 a.m.
Fall
Registrations
taken
Call
235-1466
AKWOOD INN
RESORT, GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
On Lake Huron shores
Grand Bend
Ontario
Make Your Reservations Now
For The Oakwood Inn
Dinner - Dance Sat. May 16
STARLITE
Box Office Opens
8 p.m.
First Show 8:15
VOW
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GRAND BEND
Children Under 12 In Cars Free
OPEN WEEKENDS UNTIL JUNE 21, 1981
FRIDAY - SATURDAY
MAY 8 - 9
SOME PEOPLE HIST DONT BELONG.
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