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More than 200 people attended the special interest workshop on "Art in Daily Living" held at the War Memorial Building on October 25. "Rod" Taylor, Potomac Edison Electric Company, spoke on "Safety in Lighting During the Holidays" and the danger of using electric lights on aluminum trees. Miss Margaret Flick- inger, Home Economist for Potomac Edison, gave a demonstration on making Christmas decorations using lights, gadgets and greens. Miss Amelia Fuller, State Home Management Specialist, of VPI, presented "Managing Your Time Preparing For the Holidays." Decorated cookies, holiday yeast breads and useful inexpensive hand-made gifts were displayed and explained. Everyone brought their own sandwiches, and soft drinks were sold at the Snack Bar.
1967
Much of the program was a continuation of preceding years. Clothing lessons advanced to tailoring classes conducted by Mrs. Charles Hammack. Mrs. D. L. Bowers taught knitting and some progressed to complicated knitting of sweaters, garments and af- ghans. Nutrition included "Oven Meals, Set and Forget," and "Energy and Weight Control" which emphasized the need of good breakfasts for energy for physical and mental activity, and rather than a heavy evening meal for weight control.
The Housing program presented the study of paints for ex- terior and interior surfaces; proper material and proper construc- tion of buildings to insure best results with all paints, such as vapor barriers and insulation. Electric heating was explained and cost comparisons were made, along with importance of air conditioning. The Henkel-Harris Furniture Company offered dressed wood scraps (walnut, cherry and mahogany) to anyone wishing to use them to create small items and learn wood finishes.
Leaders were trained in "Shortcuts in Housecare and Easier Ironing Methods" as a result of the special Time Study on Home- making Chores. Many homemakers started buying fabrics and clothing that needed little or no ironing.
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The Roadside, Home and Community Beautification program resulted in campaigns to clean-up roadsides, playgrounds, and parks; planting of trees and flowers; adding picnic tables; improv- ing mail boxes; providing litter barrels; educational exhibits in store windows and at various events; and helping sponsor a swim- ming pool at the Recreation Park.
The Safety program covered safety with lawnmowers, bicycles, home accident prevention, traffic safety, water safety, fire-arms, home wiring, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, medicines, chem- icals and drugs. The Civil Defense program was continued; cancer detection check-ups and education program were continued; mem- bers assisted the Health Dept. with pre-school clinics, and the Mothers March on Polio. A special demonstration was given on "Chores for Children and Discipline, Wise or Otherwise."
A new craft was developed when homemakers priced pine cone decorations in the stores and were amazed at the high prices. They decided to make their own. Experts were secured to give les- sons on line, design, settings, art principles, color combinations, and accessories. All kinds of pine cones, nuts, teasel burrs, dried plants, etc. were used. Mrs. Caroline MeKeown, who studied flower ar- ranging in Japan, gave an excellent demonstration on Japanese ar- rangements which teaches simplicity in line and design. All of the other crafts were continued, and all county-wide projects were the same as last year.
The District IX Meeting was held April 11 at the Page County High School in Luray. Mrs. Harry A. Finney, District IX President, presided. Highlights of county activities were presented in the form of a skit. The guest speaker was Dr. Ann E. Thompson, State Lead- er, Home Economics, Extension Division VPI, Blacksburg. This was the first opportunity many District IX members had to meet her and hear her speak as she was a newcomer to Virginia.
Achievement Day was held October 17 at the War Memorial Building in Winchester. More than 158 members of the 14 Fred- erick County HD Clubs attended the event. Craft Exhibits, a Fash- ion Show, and educational skits demonstrating outstanding pro- jects by various clubs, were features of the day. The guest speaker was Dave Dorman of Potomac Edison, who talked on environmen- tal control, with data on air conditioning, insulation and electric wiring. The 1968 Yearbook was dedicated to two outstanding mem- bers: Mrs. A. B. Grove and Mrs. Ralph Bauserman. Reading cer- tificates were awarded to more than 50 club members who had read 5 of the Clubs' approved library books. Middle Road and Middletown Clubs received certificates noting that 75% of their members had had cancer detection tests. Mrs. Ralph Bauserman, County HD President, presided. Devotions were led by Mrs. Reid Lunsford. Mrs. Alfred Snapp, Jr. was song leader, with Mrs. Anna Snapp at the piano.
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Sewing bonded fabrics presented problems in selecting inter- facing and lining materials. It was stressed that fiber content and weight should be as near that of the fabric with which it was being used for lining or interfacing. Ladies learned to use their sewing attachments for plain and fancy stitching. Mrs. Joseph Hott, Mrs. Ralph Lewin and Mrs. Reva Brill were sewing instructors; Mrs. Charles Hammack. Mrs. Ralph Boyce and Mrs. Eleanor Brill taught a tailoring class; Mrs. Ralph Bauserman taught a class in beginning sewing in wool.
Miss Margaret Flickinger, Potomac Edison Home Economist, gave training to Club leaders on selection, use and care of small appliances. Two upholstery workshops were conducted to bring homemakers up-to-date with new methods and techniques. Nutri- tion included "Crash Diets and Vitamin Pills" and "Selection and Preparation of Protein Foods and Its Importance to Health." Em- phasis on the importance of breakfasts was continued. Two other topics stressed were "Calcium; Its Relation to Body Functions, Its Sources and Preparation," and "Vitamin C, Its Relation to Body Functions, Its Sources and Preparation."
The Housing program included: "Judging House Plans;" "Storage Space to Save Time and Energy," and "Use of Lighting in Interior Decorating." Lamp shades were made using white boucle fabric that was plastic coated. They cost very little when made at home, and diffuse the light.
As the hostess State for the NEHC Meeting in 1969, advanced preparations were made. Each Club in the State made 5 or more tote bags for souvenirs for the visitors to the Conference. They were made of webbing decorated with yarn. The project taught art appreciation, color planning, designing, originality, and enthusiasm. . Frederick County members made more than 40 tote bags for the Conference besides extras for themselves and for gifts. Previous crafts were continued besides the tote bags.
A new program was developing family togetherness with em- phasis on recreation, family conferences to discuss problems, and time for "listening." Lessons were given through demonstrations, examples, check-lists, problems and solutions, and discussion. News articles and radio programs were used to reach the public with this program.
County-wide projects remained the same; 1400 cancer pads were made; 3000 litter bags were given to motorists and several bags were placed in each school bus; 8 members attended the State HDC Meeting, and 57 attended the District IX Meeting in Clarke County.
Achievement Day was held October 8 at the War Memorial Building. The theme was "Home Economics Extension Work. 'Ser-
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vice,' to Reach All - How?" Dr. Ann Thompson gave the keynote address. Mr. T. C. Fearnow, retired Federal Conservation Admin- istrator, gave a slide lecture on conservation, home and community beautification, and plant life. Entertainment was furnished by 4-H Club members: Karen Garrett and Brenda Arbogast - majorettes; Beverly Warren - piano solo; Deidra Triplett - Mary Poppins skit; and Sharon Triplett - folk song. Mrs. Davis Bauserman, County HDC President, presided. Club reports were given and awards, presented. The 1969 Yearbook was dedicated to Mrs. Charles Hammack and Mrs. Clay Manuel.
1969
The annual District IX Meeting was held April 8 at the Plaza Theater in the Ward Plaza Shopping Center. The theme was "Homemaker or Housekeeper." Mrs. Donald Albert, District IX President, presided in the morning, and Mrs. Byron Van Stronder, District IX Vice-President, presided in the afternoon. Mrs. Walter Dobson, State Vice-President HDC, presented the President's Mes- sage. The Honorable Charles E. Moylan, Retired Associate Judge, Supreme Bench of Baltimore, Maryland, was the guest speaker. En- tertainment was furnished by the James Wood Choral Group. More than 385 were in attendance.
The really big event of 1969 was hosting the National Exten- ยท sion Homemakers Conference at VPI & SU at Blacksburg on Aug- ust 11-15. It was the 33rd Annual Convention of the NEHC, and more than 3200 people from 33 States, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico were in attendance. Frederick County was repre- sented by : Mrs. Betty Bauserman, Mrs. Louise Brown, Mrs. Mabel Brown, Mrs. Robert DeHaven, Mrs. Rosie Hott, Mrs. Clay Manuel, Miss Ruby Shiley, Mrs. Byron Van Stronder, Mrs. Bertha Ven- skoske, and Mrs. Esther Whitacre.
This was the first time in 50 years that the convention had been held in Virginia. Theme was "Our Heritage, Our Future." The Hon. Mills E. Godwin, Jr. welcomed the members and guests. Among the speakers were: Dr. Sidney E. Sandridge, Pres. of South- ern Seminary Jr. College; Dr. Lloyd Davis, Administrator, Federal Extension Service; Dr. Jean E. Spencer, Special Assistant to Vice- President Agnew; Dr. Addison M. Duval, Director, Div. of Mental Health, Dept. of Public Health, State of Georgia; Mrs. Janice R. Christensen, Home Economics Editor of N.C .; and Ronald J. Philips, Director of Technology, Utilization Div. NASA. Dr. Tom Haggai, Associates Foundation of High Point, N.C. was the "high-light" speaker. Two youth speakers were American Legion Contest win- ners.
. Music and other entertainment was furnished throughout the convention. Everyone attending the Conference was given a tote bag made by the club members of Virginia and filled with souvenirs donated by business men. Each club made 5 or more tote bags,
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which totaled about 5400 bags. The extra bags were sold and the money was given to the Hallie Hughes Scholarship Fund.
Severe floods hit the east coastal region as a result of hurri- canes Debbie and Camille in August. HDC members contributed money, clothing, food and other aids for the victims of the floods.
The HDC members served more than 150 adult leaders of 4-H clubs from the 19-county Northern District of Virginia when they held their annual meeting at the War Memorial Building in Win- chester, October 9.
Achievement Day was held at the War Memorial Building on October 14. The theme was "Responsibilities - Home, County, State, Nation." The main speaker was State Senator J. Kenneth Robinson. The showing of the film "This Is Virginia" was followed by entertainment by the Share the Fun Contest winners of Fred- erick County. Club reports were given, awards were made, and the 1970 Yearbook was dedicated to Mrs. Davis Bauserman and Mrs. Vernon Unger.
Demonstrations for the year included: window treatment, in- terior decorating with light, lamps and simple repairs homemak- ers can do, safety in the home, pattern alterations with new siz- ing, clothing labels, Calcium and Food Safety and Sanitation, What's New in Fabrics and Rainwear, You and Your Credit Rating, Christmas Observance - a Study of Madonnas. Crafts and County- wide projects were continued as before.
On October 31, Miss Agnes V. Shirley retired after 23 years as Frederick County Extension Agent, and more than 40 years of association with 4-H club and home economic work in Virginia and West Virginia. Her career included 81/2 years as Home Manage- ment Supervisor with the FHA, USDA in Greenbrier and Pochon- tas counties, West Virginia, and a half year as supervisor in the Federal Reformatory for Women at Alderson, W. Va. before she came to Winchester in September 1946.
Through those years she had built a wonderful 4-H program with local, state and national winners, besides the Home Demon- stration work in which she trained many capable and expert lead- ers in all phases of HD work. She retired to her home in Winches- ter so she is still available, as of this date, and helps whenever and wherever she can. Her guidance is greatly appreciated by all of her 4-Hers and home demonstration club members.
1970
On February 1, Mrs. Pauline B. Baccary assumed the duties of Extension Home Agent for Frederick County. She is a native of Boone, N.C. and attended Appalachian State Teachers College and graduated from Radford College, with two majors, one in home economics and science, and a minor in English. She taught chem-
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istry and science at James Wood High School for one semester.
Before coming to Winchester, she had taught school in Fairfax County, done patent research with Western Electric, and worked in North Carolina as a dietician in Asheville Hospital and later as a dietician in Raleigh, N.C., worked with 4-H leaders in Windsor, N.C. and later was home service representative for the Roanoke Gas Company.
The District IX Meeting was held at Loudoun County High School in Leesburg on April 23. The theme was "Youth Rebellion - What's So New About It?" Mr. Donald E. Albert of Warren County, Dist. HD President, presided. Mrs. C. Wade Ferguson of Emporia, State HD President, presented her President's message. Dr. B. H. Jarman of Middletown, spoke on the "Rebellious Genera- tion." Dr. Jarman, educator, and recipient of citations for his many diverse activities, by the Republic of Korea, the U.S. Army, the U.S. Government Services, Inc., awarded membership in the Hon- orary Order of Kentucky Colonels, and recipient of the Distin- guished Service Award of the Alumni Association of West Chester in 1967, gave an interesting, inspiring and re-assuring talk.
Frederick County HD members who attended were: Mrs. Ver- non Unger; Mrs. Byron Van Stronder; Mrs. Davis Bauserman, Fred- erick County HD President; and Mrs. Robert O'Neal, Publicity Chairman of District IX.
At the State Meeting of the Federation of H.D. Clubs on July 21-24 at V.P.I. in Blacksburg, the proposal to change the name of the Federation to "Virginia Extension Homemakers Council" was voted down. More than 250 HDC members from the 12 Districts were in attendance. HDC members from Frederick County who at- tended were: Mrs. Davis Bauserman, County HDC President; Mrs. Vernon Unger, new District IX President; Mrs. Clay Manuel, Mrs. Joseph Hott, and Miss Ruby Shiley. The theme of the meeting was "Woman Power." Margery Holmes of the Washington Evening Star conducted a workshop. There was 20 topics of workshops to attend.
Dr. Charles H. Gibboney, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Bristol, Tenn .; Dr. Ann Thompson, State Leader, Home Economics at Blacksburg; Dr. W. E. Skelton, Dean of Extension Div. and Director of Cooperative Extension, V.P.I., were speakers during the meeting. U.S. Senator William B. Spong, Jr. also spoke to the group concerning problems facing the world today. He said, "You women have a unique opportunity to solve these problems and play a part in what our society will be."
More than 175 HDC members attended their Achievement Day program on October 13 at the War Memorial Building. The theme was "Drug Abuse-Youth Abuse." Mrs. Davis Bauserman, County HDC President, presided. Mr. J. C. Garrett, Extension Specialist, Community Landscape Improvement, V.P.I., guest speaker, em-
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phasized the preservation and utilization of natural beauty, con- cern for areas of historic interest, organized projected planning and cooperative efforts between agencies, organizations and associa- tions. The afternoon program featured Mr. J. E. Hall, State Police, Narcotic Div,, who talked about his involvement in the enforce- ment of narcotic laws and how parents could help make his job easier. He also showed slides on "Drug Abuse - Youth Abuse," so the group could recognize the different types of drugs and their abuse.
The Frederick County 4-H Share and Fun winners, Mary Paula Glynn, and Josie Triplett, played guitar and sang for the audience. Among the guests were Miss Agnes Shirley, former HD Agent, and Miss Margaret Flickinger, former demonstrator for Northern Va. Power Company.
Reading certificates were awarded 58 members who had met the requirements set forth in the Yearbook. The 1971 Yearbook was dedicated to Mrs. Mabel Brown of Valley Mill Club, Mrs. Mil- ler Rosenberger of West Frederick Club and Mrs. Carl Whittaker of Albin Club. A report on the State Federation Annual Meeting at V.P.I. was given by Miss Ruby Shiley; a report on Home and Community Improvement was given by Mrs. Reid Lunsford. and Mrs. Raymond Stelzl gave a report on Safety. :
The Fall Conference and Family Life Workshop was held at the Va. Methodist Center in Blackstone, Va. on November 10-12. The theme was "Tune In - Not Out," and dealt with Drugs and Mental Health. Mrs. Dan J. Beard, Conference Chairman, presided. Dr. Harry Steeves, Biology Dept. V.P.I., spoke on "The History of Drugs." Representatives of the Teen Challenge Training and Re- habilitation Center at Rehrersburg, Pa. told of their rehabilitation. Dr. A. Epps Harris, M.D. Blackstone Medical Center, talked about Menopause and the "Changing Years." Carol Fortier, Sr. Medical Student, Medical College of Va., told the audience "Growing Up Ain't Easy." T, J. Markow, Assistant Attorney General, Richmond. Va., spoke on "The Drug Scene in Va.," and John F. Atwood, Sheriff of Prince William County was also a speaker on the program. En- tertainment was furnished by the Share the Fun winners.
Those from Frederick County who attended were: Mrs. Ver- non Unger, District IX President; Mrs. Davis Bauserman, County HDC President; Mrs. Byron Van Stronder, County HDC Reporter; and Mrs. Landon Whitacre.
Miss Ethel Grubbs, Program Planning Specialist, V.P.I., con- ducted an "Officers Training" program November 13 at the War Memorial Building. A total of 40 HDC members attended. She dealt with program development and the needs of people in the area; principles of group behavior; guidelines for an effective group; group leader and group member behavior; desirable quali- ties of leaders, levels of group performance, group procedures and parliamentary procedure.
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Special projects during the year included: repairing fence and restoring an old cemetery; filling food baskets for Salvation Army at Christmas, making lap robes for hospitals and nursing homes and layettes for Welfare Dept .; childrens clothing and money to Vietnam; donations to War Memorial Building Fund; favors and baskets of fruit to Nursing Homes; supported 4-H Clubs; helped maintain community halls; picnics and Christmas parties. Some of these projects have been annual ones.
Nutrition program stressed Cholesterol - Source, Dangers, Diets, and Vitamin A - Sources and Values. Clothing lesson was on Line and Design for Figure Flattery, Foundation Garments. Other demonstrations were: Floor Coverings, Pile and Smooth; Plastics in the Home; Wood Finishes and Furniture Care; Antiqu- ing Furniture; Furniture Re-finishing; Accessorizing a Basic Out- fit; All-Occasion Entertaining. All crafts were continued, with special classes on dried flower arrangements and decoupage.
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1971
A new type of Yearbook was published, which contained names, addresses and phone numbers of County Officers, Club Pres- idents, Committee Chairmen, District IX Officers, District and County Agents; meeting dates of all clubs in the county; monthly program topics; reminders of events and obligations; Federation Program of Work and Objectives; suggestions for officers and mem- bers duties; and a suggested Order of Business. Also included were: Our Emblem; Homemakers Prayer; Homemakers Creed; NEHC Song; and a calendar.
'A film on recycling solid waste was shown to leaders in HD Clubs on April 5, at the W.M.B. Henry Lowry of the Cocoa-Cola Bottling Works in Winchester, discussed what his company was doing to fight the solid waste program. Mrs. Betty Hauck of Ecology Action, gave a demonstration of ways each housewife could separate and compact her garbage, which can be re-cycled rather than lost to a landfill dump. Recycling and collecting glass centers were set up at Wards Plaza, Nichols Dept. Store, and the A&P - Drug Fair Center, for April 17-24. More than 800 people participat- ed and 81/2 tons were collected.
Also, in April, Mrs. Elaine Davis and Mrs. Marylin Crocket, home economists with Shenandoah Gas Company at Kernstown, gave a food and cooking demonstration. This was the first in a series of demonstrations by the Gas Company during the year. They were open to the public.
The District IX Meeting was held May 6 in the Massanutten Academy Memorial Gymnasium at Woodstock. Mrs. Vernon Unger of Winchester, Dist. IX President, presided, and gave a summary of the HD work done in the 6 counties - Clarke, Frederick, Lou- doun, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren - in her District. The theme was "Today's Home Builds Tomorrow's World." Dr. Tommie Lou
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Hunter of Luray, District Home Agent, assisted by Miss Margaret Groseclose, from V.P.I., spoke on Community Projects and import- ant phases of study and work regarding "Family Resources." Mem- bers were told to "reach out more to help others" in order to fur- ther the goal for a "better life together."
After the business meeting, a fashion show of clothing suitable for all Occasions, including "hot pants" and swimsuits, was pre- sented by Joseph Ney's Dept. Store of Harrisonburg, with the add- ed warning to remember that some. styles, though appealing, were not wearable for everyone. Mrs. C. Wade Ferguson, Va. HDC Pres- ident, spoke on various activities and goals, outlining responsibil- ites and service for all homemakers.
In June, the Winchester-Frederick County Nutrition Commit- tee set up a training program for Food Stamp Volunteers to work with recipients of food stamps and with the Health Dept. Miss Ruby Shiley represented the HD Clubs. Mrs. Pauline Baccary, HD Agent, discussed food buying. Volunteers were solicited from HD Clubs, and other organizations.
The HD Clubs of Frederick County demonstrated the art of making rush-bottom stools, flat-type and diamond-shape type, at the Third Annual Belle Grove Farm Craft Days, July 17-18. Mrs. Anna Rosenberger, Mrs. Edith Lantz, Mrs. Garnetta Anderson, Mrs. Mildred Glaize, Mrs. Betty Bauserman, Mrs. Connie Robinson, Mrs. Pat Kettlewell, Mrs. Irene O'Neal, Mrs. Lillie Vaughn, Mrs. Mary Switzer, Mrs. Ruth Barker, Mrs. Rosie Hott, and Mrs. Mabel Brown were the demonstrators.
The first State Family Resources Conference was held July 20-21 at V.P.I. in Blacksburg. The theme was "Reaching Out." with 8 workshops covering various aspects of improving family and community relationships: Environment & Consumers; Improv- ing Your Outreach Through More Effective Communication; Where Is The Family Going ?; Reaching Out Through Leadership; Hous- ing in Va .; Reaching Out to Families With Special Needs; Cloth- ing Communicates; and Women - A Major Hope For Communities.
HDC members from Frederick County who attended the Con- ference were: Mrs. Vernon Unger, Mrs. Byron Van Stronder, Miss Ruby Shiley and Mrs. Mabel Brown.
A special interest workshop on aluminum and glass etching was held on August 20 at the Exchange Shelter in the Winchester Recreation Park. The workshop, open to 4-H, HDC members and the public, was conducted by Mrs. Donald Loomis, art teacher at James Wood High School.
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Dr. Robert Parker, President of Shenandoah College & Con- servatory, was guest speaker at the Achievement Day program on October 14. His subject was "Why Care" and he made 4 points: Be ambitious but considerate, detached but involved, critical but
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constructive and serious but playful. Mrs. Vernon Unger, District IX President, installed the new officers. The new Yearbook was dedicated to Mrs. Bertha Venskoske of the Gainesboro Club and Mrs. Irene O'Neal of the Stephens City Club. A resume of the year's work was presented by Mrs. Raymond Stelzl in prose and Mrs. Roy McDonald gave her report on the sales of the "Old Vir- ginia Cook Book." Mrs. Pauline Baccary, HD Agent, summarized her one and a half years' work in Frederick County and outlined the program for the coming year.
A Safety skit, presented by the North Mountain Go-Getters 4-H Club, was directed by Mrs. Raymond Stelzl. Guests included: Miss Agnes Shirley, former HD Agent; Miss Nina Spiggle, former HD Agent from N.J. and now residing in Winchester; Mrs. Owen Hoag- land of Fairfax, Frederick County Chairman of the Governor's Food Program; and Miss Tommie Lou Hunter, Program Leader, Home Economics, Northern Regional Area. Approximately 100 were in attendance.
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The Virginia Federation of HD Clubs held its Fall Conference October 19-21 at Massanetta Springs, Harrisonburg, Va. The con- ference theme was "Citizenship - American Style." Mrs. Dan J. Beard, Conference Chairman, presided. Four workshops conduct- ed were: Visual Pollution, by J. C. Garret, Extension Specialist; "WAP" Pollution by Dr. John Cairns, Jr. of VPI & SU; "A Stitch in Time" Conservation by Samuel P. Mason of the Isaac Walton Lea- gue; and "We, the People" Citizenship by Former Congressman John O. Marsh, Jr.
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