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Please have Calendar Events to KSID
at least 2 weeks prior to the event
Fax: 308-254-5901
Mail: PO Box 37, Sidney, NE 69162
Drop off: 2306 Legion Park Rd
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MAY 2013
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4-H Beef Grooming Clinic
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Name of Event: Beef Grooming Clinic
Who: Sullivan Supply
Date: Saturday, May 25 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Cheyenne County Fairgrounds
Details: The day covers daily hair care from 10:00 am to noon and fitting from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Participants may bring their animals or you can come to watch and learn. Sidney Feed is providing lunch, so the day is free, but we do need a count. Please call the Cheyenne County Extension Office 308-254-4455 to let us know that you plan to attend. |
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Charlee Diemoz Memorial Golf Tournament
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Name of Event: 1st Annual Charlee Diemoz Memorial Golf Tourn.
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Where: Hillside Golf Course - Sidney, Nebraska
Details: This is a 4-person Scramble tournament beginning at 1:00 p.m.. Entry fee is $200.00 per team or $50.00 per person (includes green fees) All proceeds will go to the Ronald McDonald House. There will be Hole Prizes and more!
More Info: To register, please call Hillside Golf Course at 254-2311
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Memorial Day Service
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Name of Event: Memorial Day Service
Who: Presented by DAV Post #40, VFW Post #610, American Legion Post #17
Date: Monday, May 27, 2013 - 10:00 a.m.
Where: Veteran's Park - Greenwood Cemetery, Sidney, NE
Details:
- Welcome - Al Jung, American Legion Post
- National Anthem - led by Martha Gibbs
- Invocation - Pastor Mark Zalesky
- Memorial Day Inspiration's - presented by Pastor Mark Zalesky - guest speaker
- Group singing of "God Bless America" - led by Martha Gibbs
- Laying of the Memorial Wreath
- Rifle Salute & Taps
- Benediction - Pastor Mark Zalesky |
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JUNE 2013
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Pajama Party Day Camp
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Name of Event: Pajama Party Day Camp
Who: The University of Nebraska Extension - Cheyenne County Office
Date: Tuesday, June 4 - Thursday, June 6
Where: Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp
Details: Learn the basics and explore the science of sewing and at the Pajama Party Workshop. This workshop is from 8:00 am to noon. Participants will make their own pillowcase, pajama pants and decorate a t-shirt to match. The completed outfit may be modeled at the county fair. A limited number of sewing machines are available to use during the workshop.
More Info: Preregistration is required. These day camps are for youth in third grade and older. For more information about 4-H in Cheyenne County or to register for a camp, please contact Cynthia Gill at cgill2@unl.edu or call 308-254-4455 in Cheyenne County or 308-235-3122 in Kimball and Banner Counties. Stay in the know about our activities by liking our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/UNLCheyenneCounty |
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Get Buggy Day Camp
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Name of Event: Get Buggy Day Camp
Who: The University of Nebraska Extension - Cheyenne County Office
Date: Tuesday, June 4 - Thursday, June 6
Where: Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp
Details: Get Buggy participants will explore the world of entomology and begin their own personal bug collection. Kristi Nienhueser will teach the youth how to collect and display their finds. This workshop is at the same time at the pajama party, so youth have to choose!
More Info: Preregistration is required. These day camps are for youth in third grade and older. For more information about 4-H in Cheyenne County or to register for a camp, please contact Cynthia Gill at cgill2@unl.edu or call 308-254-4455 in Cheyenne County or 308-235-3122 in Kimball and Banner Counties. Stay in the know about our activities by liking our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/UNLCheyenneCounty |
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SnapShot Day Camp
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Name of Event: SnapShot Day Camp
Who: The University of Nebraska Extension - Cheyenne County Office
Date: Tuesday, June 4 & Thursday, June 6, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp
Details: This camp will focus on photography and is for beginners and others who want to learn more about composition and how to display your photography. Participants must have their own digital camera and will finish with at least two matted photographs illustrating their new talent.
More Info: Preregistration is required. These day camps are for youth in third grade and older. For more information about 4-H in Cheyenne County or to register for a camp, please contact Cynthia Gill at cgill2@unl.edu or call 308-254-4455 in Cheyenne County or 308-235-3122 in Kimball and Banner Counties. Stay in the know about our activities by liking our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/UNLCheyenneCounty |
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Dinner Party Day Camp
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Name of Event: Dinner Party Day Camp
Who: The University of Nebraska Extension - Cheyenne County Office
Date: Wednesday, June 5 - 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Where: Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp
Details: Participants at this workshop will spend their afternoon planning and preparing dinner for their families. Families are invited to dinner at 5:30 pm. Table setting, table manners and menu planning are also on the afternoon’s agenda.
More Info: Preregistration is required. These day camps are for youth in third grade and older. For more information about 4-H in Cheyenne County or to register for a camp, please contact Cynthia Gill at cgill2@unl.edu or call 308-254-4455 in Cheyenne County or 308-235-3122 in Kimball and Banner Counties. Stay in the know about our activities by liking our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/UNLCheyenneCounty |
| Sara Russell Memorial Poker Ride |
Event Name: 6th Annual Benefit Poker Ride
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2013
Who: Sara Russell Memorial Scholarship Fund
Where: The Hanger, Gurley, NE
Details: 6th Annual Benefit Poker Ride for the Sara Russell Memorial Scholarship Fund. Registration is from 9:30 – 10:30 am. Cost is $10.00/Bike - $15.00/ Couple. Leave on the ride at 10:45 am. Route is 1) The Hanger - Gurley, 2) Silver Dollar Bar - Sidney, 3) Mad Dogs Bar - Kimball, 4) The Steele Grill - Bridgeport, 5) Big V’s - Dalton. Prize Drawings will be at 5:00 p.m. at Big V’s.
More Info: For more information: Janese Travis - 308-249-2234 Gurley, NE. Click Here to view poster. |
| Boating Safety Course |
Name of Event: Boating Safety Course
Who: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Date: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Where: Cabela’s Retail store in Sidney
Details: A Boating Safety course is required of all power boat operators born after December 31, 1985, which includes operators of personal watercraft and all other motorboats. The minimum age to operate a motorboat in Nebraska is 14. The course covers everything from equipment requirements to safe boat operation and accident prevention, and is a great course for both new and experienced boaters. Boat owners who complete the class may qualify for insurance discounts. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children and boaters of all ages are welcome. Students must be at least 14, or turning 14 this calendar year to be certified. The home-study with proctored exam option allows students to study online, then attend a shortened review and test session. That session will be offered June 10 from 5 to 8:00 p.m. The $10 fee for this course has been waived. Preregistration is required and there are minimum student requirements for the class to be held.
More Info: To register for the class, or for additional information, contact Boating Safety Officer, Scott Eveland at (308) 289-0017 or scott.eveland@nebraska.gov For information on additional classes in Nebraska, visit www.boatsafenebraska.org |
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21st Annual Ash Hollow Historical Pageant
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Event Name: 21st Annual Ash Hollow Historical Pageant
Date: Friday, June 14 & Saturday, 15, 2013
Where: Ash Hollow State Park - Lewellen, NE
Details: This year’s show “Oregon Trail to Wild West” tells the story of what it was like to be a pioneer in the last years of the Oregon Trail. The performance is based on actual diaries. Guests enjoy the free outdoor performance that includes a local cast, regional band, and the beautiful setting of the park at sunset. Performance begins at 6:30 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday night.
Right before the pageant, from 5:00 p.m. to – 6:30 p.m. each night, there is a $10.00/adult & $6.00/child “Chuck Wagon Supper” that consists of roast beef, fry bed, baked beans, and salad. The campfire trailing through the air makes for an evening reminiscent of nights on the trail.
On Saturday morning, there is a 5K run through Ash Hollow as well. Registration desk will open at 7:00 a.m. and the run begins at 8:00 a.m.
More Info: Please contact our office for more information on these events at (308) 778 – 5548, visit our website at www.voane.org or contact us at rsissel@voa.org Thank you and we hope to see you there! |
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Sidney Raider Wrestling Camp
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Name of Event: Sidney Raider Wrestling Camp
Who: Sidney Wrestling Club
Date: Thursday, June 13 - Sunday, June 16
Where: Cabela's Athletic Facility - Sidney High School
Details: This will be a drill intensive technique training camp for wrestlers aged 10 and older* .“Pink Out Dual.” to follow on Sunday June 16th @ 2:00 pm (Weigh-in 1:00-2:00 pm) This camp will focus on Neutral, Top and Bottom position technique with an emphasis on scoring points. Campers will be taught technique and drills that will help improve their performance and help them achieve their goals. The registration fee for this camp is $50.00.
*Wrestlers younger than 10 permitted with prior screening and approval determined by experience
More Info: Please send registration and completed waiver of liability form and payment to:
Sidney Wresting Club c/o
Amanda Sykora
2450 Coronado Ct.
Sidney NE 69162
With questions or for more information please contact
Steven Vach @ 308-250-0096
Chris Raines @ 308-250-4696
Shelly Peckham @ 308-250-5157
Amanda Sykora @ 218-521-0312
“Click Here” to print Registration Form |
| Little Raider Volleyball Camp Registration |
Name of Event: Little Raider Volleyball Camp
Date: Monday, July 15 - Tuesday, July 16 (Register by June 15)
Where: Sidney High School Gym
Details: Volleyball Camp is for all ladies entering 3rd-8th grade (2013-14). The cost is $25.00 (includes a t-shirt). Camp schedule is 6th - 8th graders: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon.
3rd - 5th grades: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Please return the registration form and money by June 15! Late entries are welcome but not guaranteed a shirt. Checks payable to Sidney Public Schools
More Info: Mail registration and money to Sarah Wilson, 2236 Rd 109, Sidney, NE 69162 or dropped of at the Sidney Public Schools Administration Building. Checks should be made payable to Sidney Public Schools. For questions, please call 308-645-9702.
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Advanced Photography Workshop/Day Camp
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Name of Event: Advanced Photography Workshop/Day Camp
Who: The University of Nebraska Extension - Cheyenne County Office
Date: Wednesday, June 19.
Where: Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp
Details: More experienced photographers should try the Advanced Photography Workshop with Heather Hausmann's Photography studio. Students will learn to use the settings on their digital camera and how to select good photos from the not-so-good.
More Info: Preregistration is required. These day camps are for youth in third grade and older. For more information about 4-H in Cheyenne County or to register for a camp, please contact Cynthia Gill at cgill2@unl.edu or call 308-254-4455 in Cheyenne County or 308-235-3122 in Kimball and Banner Counties. Stay in the know about our activities by liking our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/UNLCheyenneCounty |
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Outdoor Adventure Explorer Camp
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Name of Event: Outdoor Adventure Explorer Camp
Who: The University of Nebraska Extension - Cheyenne County Office
Date: Thursday, June 20 - Friday, June 21
Where: Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp
Details: For an overnight adventure that isn’t too far from home, try the Outdoor Adventure Explorer Camp. This year’s theme is Dutch oven cooking and fishing! Everyone gets a t-shirt and a fishing pole.
More Info: Preregistration is required. These day camps are for youth in third grade and older. For more information about 4-H in Cheyenne County or to register for a camp, please contact Cynthia Gill at cgill2@unl.edu or call 308-254-4455 in Cheyenne County or 308-235-3122 in Kimball and Banner Counties. Stay in the know about our activities by liking our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/UNLCheyenneCounty |
| Gardening Workshop Day Camp |
Name of Event: Gardening Workshop Day Camp
Who: The University of Nebraska Extension - Cheyenne County Office
Date: Tuesday, June 25
Where: Rick and Lucy’s Greenhouse
Details: At this Gardening Workshop, participants
will pick berries and dry herbs before making their own healthy lunch by
picking vegetables from Ricky and Lucy's garden.
More Info: Preregistration is required. These day
camps are for youth in third grade and older. For more information about
4-H in Cheyenne County or to register for a camp, please contact
Cynthia Gill at cgill2@unl.edu
or call 308-254-4455 in Cheyenne County or 308-235-3122 in Kimball and
Banner Counties. Stay in the know about our activities by liking our
Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/UNLCheyenneCounty |
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| JULY 2013 |
| Gear-Tech-21 Robotics Camp |
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Name of Event: Gear-Tech-21 Robotics Camp
Who: The University of Nebraska Extension - Cheyenne County Office
Date: Tuesday, July 9 thru Thursday, July 11 - 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Where: Kimball Event Center in Kimball (Transportation from Sidney may be arranged.)
Details: Gear-Tech-21 Robotics Camp
combines robotics, GPS (global positioning systems) and GIS (geographic
information systems) in a challenging and fun program and it’s here in
the southern panhandle!
More Info: Preregistration is required.
These day camps are for youth in third grade and older. For more
information about 4-H in Cheyenne County or to register for a camp,
please contact Cynthia Gill at cgill2@unl.edu
or call 308-254-4455 in Cheyenne County or 308-235-3122 in Kimball and
Banner Counties. Stay in the know about our activities by liking our
Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/UNLCheyenneCounty
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Little Raider Volleyball Camp
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Name of Event: Little Raider Volleyball Camp
Date: Monday, July 15 - Tuesday, July 16
Where: Sidney High School Gym
Details: Volleyball Camp is for all ladies entering 3rd-8th grade (2013-14). The cost is $25.00 (includes a t-shirt). Entries after June 15 are welcome but not guaranteed a shirt. Make checks payable to Sidney Public Schools..Camp schedule is 6th - 8th graders: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon.
3rd - 5th grades: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
More Info: Mail registration and money to Sarah Wilson, 2236 Rd 109, Sidney, NE 69162 or dropped of at the Sidney Public Schools Administration Building. Checks should be made payable to Sidney Public Schools. For questions, please call 308-645-9702.
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ONGOING EVENTS
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Cancer Support Group
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Name of Event: Cancer Support Group
Date: Each Third Tuesday of the Month
Where: Dorwart Cancer Care
Details: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Snacks will be provided
More Details: Call Leslie @ 308.250.1113 for any questions |
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Salvation Army Food Bank
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Name of Event: Food Bank Help
Date: Open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Who: Salvation Army Food Bank
Where: 932 10th in Sidney Ne
Details: Need help to keep the pantry open and available for those in need. We take all non perishable items, we also have two freezers We can not give out items that have expired. All and any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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Holy Trinity's Table of Grace Mobile Food Pantry
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Name of Event: Table of Grace Mobile Food Pantry
Dates:
Friday, May 17 in SIDNEY at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
2305 San Marino - 12:00 – Registration, 1:00 – Food Distribution
Saturday, May 25 in POTTER at the Prairie West Church
(Elm St. entrance on west side) - 9:00-Registration, 9:30-Food Distribution
Saturday, May 25 in OSHKOSH at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
200 East “E” St - 9:00 – Registration 9:30 – Food Distribution
Who: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Details: Free food! - No proof of income required. Call 254-3124 for more details and locations.
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CAP Sidney Food Drive
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After School Program
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Name of Event: Top Club After School Program
Who: Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska
Date: Every Friday through the school year
Where: Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska 2241 Illinois Sidney, Ne 69162
Details: TOP is an successful after school program for teens in our community. Open to both 7th and 8th graders Fridays until the end of the school season from 3:30 pm to 5 pm.
More Info: Call Brenda Dickinson @ 308.254.5856 |
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Compassionate Friends Monthly Meeting
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Name of Event: Compassionate Friends Sidney Chapter Monthly Meeting
Date: Second Thursday of the month - 5:30 pm
January-May / September-December
The Compassionate Friends Sidney Chapter will began it’s summer break and will not hold regular meetings until this coming Fall.. We will resume again with the start of our Annual Balloon release in August. Please feel free to contact us for any needs or questions.
Where: Points West Bank 420 Glover Rd Sidney Ne.
Details: Please Join Us!
More Info: Contact Randy Flamig 254.4450 or Rob Robinson 254.6354 |
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Toddler Tales
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Name of Event: Toddler Tales
Who: Sidney Public Library
Date: Every Wednesday
Where: Sidney Public Library
Details: Two sessions will be offered one at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. This is for children ages 2 and 3 years of age.
More info: Call the Sidney Public Library @ 254.3110 Registration is required |
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Storytime
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Name of Event: Storytime
Who: Sidney Public Library
Date: Every Thursday
Where: Sidney Public Library
Details: Two sessions will be offered at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. This is for children ages 4 and 5 years of age.
More info: Call the Sidney Public Library @ 254.3110 Registration is required |
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The Book Bunch
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Name of Event: The Book Bunch
Who: Sidney Public Library
Date: Second Tuesday of the each month.
Where: Sidney Public Library
Details: This is for children kindergarten through 2 grade. There will be a story and related craft.
More info: Call the Sidney Public Library @ 254.3110 Registration is required. |
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The Middle Pages
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Name of Event: The Middle Pages
Who: Sidney Public Library
Date: Fourth Tuesday of every month
Where: Sidney Public Library
Details: This is for children 3rd through 6th grade. There will be a story and related craft.
More info: Call the Sidney Public Library @ 254.3110 Registration is required |
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Jr. Friends of the Library
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Name of Event: Jr. Friends of the Library
Who: Sidney Public Library
Date: First and Third Tuesday of every month
Where: Sidney Public Library
Details: This club is for youth 7th grade through 12th. Projects revolve around community service. Youth are welcome to attend. This is to follow Talk and Treats
More info: Call the Sidney Public Library @ 254.3110 Registration is required. |
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Talks and Treats
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Name of Event: Talk and Treats
Who: Sidney Public Library
Date: Third Tuesday of every month
Where: Sidney Public Library
Details: This club is for youth 7th grade through 12th. A new book is chosen monthly. Youth are welcome to attend.
More info: Call the Sidney Public Library @ 254.3110 Registration is required. |
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Clover Kids
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Name of Event: Clover Kids Program
Who: Cheyenne County UNL Extension Office
Where: Cheyenne County Fair Grounds
Details: This is a program for children ages 5 to 7 years old. Children participate in hand-on activities designed to build lots of different life skills!
The most important life skills for the 5 to 7 year old group are:
- Respecting Self
- Communicating
- Solving Problems
- Thinking Critically
- Choosing Healthy Lifestyles
What do Clover Kids Do?
- Explore science with simple science experiments
- Practice communication skills
- Strengthen motor skills through arts and crafts
- Make friends and learn to work with peers and much more!
More Info: To join Clover kids please call the extension office @ 254.4455 |
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