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Clissie Campbell, 79, a former Newton County resident died Wednesday, February 11 2004 at Kindred Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
He was born on June 5, 1925 at Mt. Judea. He was the son of the late Cassel and Ann (Riddle) Campbell. He had worked at Cramer Chair Factory in Kansas City.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Shepherd in 2003; three brothers, Henry, Oliver and Devoe Campbell; a sister, Bessie Burks; a half sister, Reba Stucky; a granddaughter and great-granddaughter.

Survivors are children, Barbara Joan Mitchell of N. Kansas City, Mo. and Bobby L. Campbell of Kansas City, Kan.; a brother, Jimmie Campbell of Deer; two half sisters, Mina Fuller of Kansas City, Mo. and Tina Gregory of Lurton; a stepsister, Avel Chisum of Pelsor; 17 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and other relatives.

Graveside service was 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Cowell Cemetery with David Faught and Ricky Stone officiating. Arrangements by Coffman Funeral Home of Jasper. Pallbearers were nephews. {nct} Family Contact: Lori Reddell

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Stella Modena Kilgore, 84, of Low Gap died Sunday, May 9 (2004) at Skaggs Hospital in Branson, Mo. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 12 at Low Gap Full Gospel Church with Brother Donnie Villines officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 11 at Coffman Funeral Home in Jasper.

Burial will be in Low Gap Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Melvin House, William Jeff Villines, Charlie Parker, Samuel Villines, Warren Self, and Shelby Arbaugh. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons.

The daughter of George and Alice (Bryant) Arbaugh was born Oct. 25, 1919 at Center Point. She was a housewife, a member of the Low Gap Full Gospel Church, and a lifetime resident of Newton County. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and six sisters.

She is survived by her husband, Austin Kilgore of Low Gap; seven children, Charles and Sandy Kilgore of Harrison, Onedia and Lester Walters of Marble Falls, Orlan Kilgore of Mt. Sherman, Ronnie and Linda Kilgore of Jasper, Edward and Meshelle Kilgore of Mt. Sherman, Leisa and Randy Spencer of Mt. Sherman, and Peggy and Leroy Edwards of Burlington; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

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Austin Arble Kilgore, 91, of Low Gap died Thursday, March 24 (2005) at Newton County Nursing Home in Jasper.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26 at Low Gap Full Gospel Church with Brother Donnie Villines officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 25 at Coffman Funeral Home in Jasper. Burial will be in Low Gap Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Warren Self, Samuel Villines, L. C. Matlock, Melvin House, Charlie Parker and William Jeff Villines. Honorary pallbearers include grandsons.

The son of the late Ulysses Sidney and Janie (Villines) Kilgore was born March 4, 1914, in Low Gap. He was a farmer, a member of the Low Gap Full Gospel Church and a lifetime resident of Newton County. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, especially turkey hunting, until his health prevented his going, having to give it up at the age of 90. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Austin's grandparents were some of the first settlers at Low Gap around 1870, raising 16 children close to where Austin raised his own children years later.

Austin was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Stella Modena Kilgore of May 9, 2004; his parents; two brothers, Herman and Hubern Kilgore; and one sister, Freda Gulley Brown. She is survived by his seven children, Charles Edward and Sandy Kilgore of Harrison, Onedia and Steve Des Jardin of Jasper, Orlan Kilgore of Mt. Sherman, Ronnie and Linda Kilgore of Jasper, Edward Earl and Meshelle Kilgore of Mt. Sherman, Leisa and Randy Spencer of Mt. Sherman and Peggy Lynn and Leroy Edwards of Burlington; 12 grandchildren, Charles Kilgore, Jr., Charlene Finley, Denny and Barry Waters, Robbie and Jason Kilgore, Michelle Mitchel, Daniel Kilgore, Donnetta Rocole, Randy Spencer, Jr., Natasha Eddings and Christy Ayers; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He will be greatly missed, yet his memory will live forever.

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{Typed card....from Owen Harvell Records}
Mrs. Olive Gilbert was born Feb. 26th 1881 near Melbourne, Ark. and departed this life Aug. 12th 1969 at 88 yrs of age. She is survived by Six Daughters Mrs. Abbie Adkisson, and Mrs. Alta Twilley of Melbourne, Mrs. Addie Adkisson and Mrs. Alma Adkisson of West Plains, Mo. Mrs. Allie Wideman of Pevely, Mo. Mrs. Alpha Caraway of De Soto, Mo. Two Brothers, Eckel Richardson of Melbourne, Ark. and Harrison Richardson of Wichita, Kans. 16 Grand Children. 43 Great Grand Children. 1 Great Great Grand Child. and 13 Step Children. Note: Gracie 'Ollie' Olive Richardson was the daughter of Robert 'Uncle Dood' Henry Richardson and his wife, Amanda Olevia Head. Ollie was married 3 times, 1st to William Wallace 'Willy' Bruce Jr; the children of that marriage were Abbie, Dorsey, Addie, Allie, Alta, and Alma. 2nd to Isaac Ledford; they had a daughter, Alpha. 3rd to Joseph 'Ransom' Gilbert; no children from that marriage.
Submitted by: Roger Harvell

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Margie Rae Sexton Moore, 72, of Clarksville died June 18, 2003, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was a retired factory employee, Baptist, daughter of the late Corbett and Rosie Acord Sexton, widow of Junior L. Moore, and was preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Bowen and Dean Kraus; two brothers, Verner Sexton and Earnest Sexton; and one great-grandson, Logan Wilson.

Survivors include two daughters, Loretta Kay Wilson of Ozone and Connie Sue Moore of Russellville; one son, Alan Ray Moore of Van Buren; one sister, Argie Williams of Clarksville; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral was at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Roller-Cox Chapel with Rev. Robbie Jackson officiating. Burial was in Oark Cemetery. Pallbearers were Travis Wilson, Todd Wilson, Shane Gray, Daniel Sanborn, Mike Moore, and Jason Moore. {jcg}

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Mildred Louise Bishop, 79, of Green Forest died Saturday, Sept. 8 (2001) in her home. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11 at the Nelson Chapel in Green Forest with Rev. Jim Goins officiating. Interment will follow in the Pickens Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to the Green Forest American Legion, Jordan-Davis Post, P. O. Box 684, Green Forest, Ark. 72638 or the Alzheimer's Foundation, Western Arkansas Chapter, 322 North Greenwood Avenue, Ft. Smith, Ark. 72901.

The daughter of the late Riley and Reta (Littrell) Cox was born Oct. 22, 1921 in Green Forest, Ark. Louise was a member of the First Baptist Church in Green Forest where she was very active in the Ruth Sunday School Class as long as her health allowed. She was an active member of the Jordan-Davis American Legion Auxiliary, a 1939 Green Forest High School graduate and a homemaker. On Sept. 16, 1939 she was united in marriage with Wilburn Carl Bishop Jr.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and one son, Tommy K. Bishop. She is survived by three sons, Terry K. Bishop and his wife, Pat of Owasso, Okla., Patrick K. Bishop of Oak Grove, Ark. and Merrill K. Bishop and his wife, Robbie of Siloam Springs, Ark.; two daughters, Carlyn K. Loftis and her husband, Lindal of Green Forest and Rhonda K. Yarberry and her husband, Bob of Charleston, Ark.; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Tommy K. Bishop of Green Forest; a sister, Faye Lorayne Tusing of Green Forest; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. {mn}

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Admiral Dewey Villines, Jr., 53, of Kansas City, MO, died April 29, 1990 at North Kansas City Hospital.

He was born at Mt. Sherman, AR and had lived in Kansas City for 38 years. He was the son of the late Admiral Dewey Villines, Sr., and Dorothy Lee Kilgore Villines.

He was a private detective and had been Chief of Security for the Medical Plaza Partners for 11 years. He was commissioned a private detective and private officer by the Kansas City Police Department in 1981. He was a member of the Peace Officers Association of Kansas City.

Survivors include his wife Maxine Villines of the home; a son, Dale Villines, and a daughter, Deborah Williams Sudlik, both of Kansas City; a stepson, Daniel Ruliffson of Fort Lee, VA; s stepdaughter, Kathy Campe, Lakewood, CO; one brother, Harold Glen Villines of Dearborne, MO; one sister, Frankie Ione Humann of Olathe, KS; and seven grandchildren.

Services were Wednesday, May 2, at the Earp Blue Ridge Chapel. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery at Kansas City.
Note: Born June 21, 1936.

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Margaret Allene Watson, 75, of Joplin died Feb. 8, 2004, at her home. She was born March 25, 1928, in Highfill/Healing Springs community to Adrien Anderson and Mary Elizabeth Smith Waldrip. She lived in Goodman, Mo., for 12 years, where she and her husband owned and operated Watson Reality. She was preceded in death by her husbands, David Pennington, in 1979 and Guy Watson, on Jan. 19, 1989, and one son, Randall Pennington in November 1997.

Survivors include one daughter, Marcia Pennington Kincy Ball Boyer and husband Chuck of Highfill; four grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Bella Vista Funeral Home with Pat Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Elm Springs Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Joe Hendricks, Tracy Pennington, Luke Waldrip, Steve Anderson, Sgt. Ed Austin and Jerry Evans. Honorary pallbearers will be John Kincy, Charles Kincy, Chuck Boyer, Paul Vanhook and Marvin Roller.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Hospice or the American Diabetes Association, c/o Ozark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 520, Anderson, Mo. 64831 {mn}

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Mary Isabelle Daniels, the daughter of the late Henry Allen and Jencie Viola Casey Henderson, was born in Wayton, Arkansas on March 15, 1918, and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on July 13, 2003, at the age of 85 years, 3 months, and 28 days.

Mrs. Daniels had moved to Missouri in 1948, and had lived in Essex since 1970. She was a member of the Emanuel Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri.

On March 3, 1935, she was married to Leonard Raymond Daniels and he proceeded her in death on March 5, 1971.

Mrs. Daniels is survived by four sons: Clinton Daniels of Sikeston, Missouri, Verlis Daniels of Picayune, Mississippi, James and Alva Daniels both of Paragould, Arkansas, seven daughters: Elwanda Maddox of Dexter, Missouri, Oleta Whitley of Morehouse, Missouri, Mary Roberts of St. Louis, Missouri, Janet Gallo of Fenton, Missouri, Ruth Swope of Warrensburg, Missouri, Lela Rushing and Karen Ramsey both of Essex, Missouri, thirty-six grandchildren, seventy great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren, one brother Paul Henderson of Deer, Arkansas, three sisters Lura Henderson of Deer, Arkansas, Morma Edgmon of Jasper, Missouri, and Deliah Wuilson of Joplin, Missouri. Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one son: Johnny Dale Daniels of Richmond, VA on May 11, 2003.

The wake was held on Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at the the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 16, 2003 at the Hickory Grove Church near Nail, Arkansas. Interment services were held at the Hickory Grove Cemetery near Nail, Arkansas. Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Dexter was in charge of all the arrangements. {nct} Family Contact: Patricia Feisel

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Ruth P. Edgmon, 91, of Jasper died Saturday, August 23, 2003 in Harrison. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 26 at Mossville Church with Jack Ramsey officiating. Burial was in Mossville Cemetery under the direction of Holt Memorial Chapel.

The daughter of William Travis Johnson and Ada Grace Day Johnson was born May 3, 1912 in Pine Bluff. She was a lifetime resident of Newton County and a member of Cassville Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Karl Edgmon and a daughter, Maxine Daniels.

She is survived by sons, Cody Franks of Huntsville, Bob Franks of Harrisonville, Mo., Thomas Wesley Franks of Talent, Ore. and Delane Franks of Lathrop, Mo.; a daughter, Earlene Jones of San Rafael, Calif.; two brothers, Travis Johnson of Woodland, Wash. and Ray Johnson of Longview, Wash.; a sister, Marie Smith of Longview, Wash.; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. {nct} Family Contact: Judy Tate

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Hastings native Robert James 'Bobby' Weber, 30, of Holiday Island, Ark., died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in Springdale, Ark.

Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth Parish Center in Eureka Springs, Ark. Burial will be in the Eureka Springs Cemetery. Nelson's Chapel of the Springs in Eureka Springs is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Weber was born Feb. 8, 1969, to Dr. Clarence R. and Delores A. (Homan) Weber in Hastings. In 1987 he graduated from Mur Hill Prep School in Atchinson, Kan. He also graduated from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Academy in 1995. He had worked for 10 years at the Eureka Springs Police Department. He was a member of the Carroll County Search and Rescue Team and a volunteer for the Holiday Island Fire Department. He also was a former member of the Eureka Springs Fire Department.

He was a member of the Basin Springs Masonic Lodge No. 386 in Arkansas.

Survivors are his mother of Holiday Island; one brother, David of Pickerton, Ohio; and two sisters, Ann Sieg of Holiday Island and Mary Norman of West Fork, Ark.

He was preceded in death by his father.

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Funeral services for Dorothy Priscilla Rowe, 84, of Blackgum, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Blackgum Christian Union Church, with Revs. Loran Collins and Ronnie Wiles officatiating.

Burial was in the Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Mrs. Rowe was born Aug. 19, 1917, near Blackgum to Harrison Pruitt and Carrie (Stubbs) Pruitt. She died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002 in Sallisaw.

She was a homemaker and a charter member of Blackgum Christian Science Church.

She married Robert F. 'Frank' Rowe on Oct. 7, 1939, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Sept. 29, 1992.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Jumper of Sallisaw and Alice Stahl of Vian; nine sons, James Rowe of Gore, Robert Rowe of Garland, Texas, Norman Rowe of Van Buren, Ark., Earl Rowe, Merel Rowe and Paul Rowe all of Sallisaw, Charles Rowe of Fort Smith, Ark., David Rowe of Webbers Falls and Edwin Rowe of Harrah; 40 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one sister, Virgie Wiles of Huntsville, Ark.; one brother J.T. Pruitt of Sallisaw and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

She also was preceded in death by one daughter, Theresa Kelley; one son, William Rowe; one granddaughter; and one brother, Jerry Pruitt.

Pallbearers were Michael J. Rowe, Sean Rowe, Michael D. Rowe, Shawn Rowe, John Jumper, Brian Rowe, Ryan Rowe, Jonathan Rowe and Christopher Kelley. {sct}
Family Contact: John Pruitt

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Clyde A. Watson, 92, of Huntsville died October 31, 2003, at his home. He was born August 21, 1911, near Mante to Garland VanBuren and Lyda Jane Phillips Watson.

He was a member of Huntsville First Assembly of God Church and Huntsville Lodge 364, Free and Accepted Masons, and a 32nd degree Mason. He worked in the oil fields in California and retired as assistant chief of police of the Arkansas Transportation Commission. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Joyce Callico; two grandchildren, Artis Callico and Arlea Callico.

Survivors include his wife, Ella M. Traver Watson, whom he married on July 16,1942, of the home; one daughter, L. Clydeen Sloan and husband J. Lester Sloan of Huntsville; one sister, Edith McCoy of Huntsville; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Brashears Funeral Home in Huntsville with the Rev. Johnny Case and the Rev. Brad McMath officiating. Burial will be in Huntsville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Russell Sloan, Michael Sloan, Butch Watson, Jim Watson, Art Callico, Tommy Thomas and Lester Sloan. Honorary pallbearers will be Gube Watson, Gene Watson, Lavon Watson, Loy A. Watson, Bill Basham and Mitchell Sloan.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. {mn}

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Dale S. Ohler, 67, of Alpena died Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at Little Rock Veterans Administration Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Mar. 1 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Dog Branch Cemetery in Osage.

The son of Ellis Ray and Vina Ohler was born on June 30, 1934 in Osage. He was the husband of Fern Ohler. {hdt

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Walcie Irene Edgmon, 72, of Centerton died May 18, 2002, at her home. She was born Aug. 30, 1929, in Red Star to William Henry and Mandy Sparks Hodge. She was a homemaker and a member of Hiwasse First Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Walter Edgmon of Centerton, whom she married June 12, 1946; five daughters, Betty Counts of Sutherlin, Ore., Judy Wilson of Bandon, Ore., Peggy Padilla of Centerton, Barbara Eastburn of Baldwin City, Kan., and Debra Riggs of St. Joseph, Mo.; one brother, Eugene Hodge of Kansas City, Kan.; four sisters, Nadine Alexander of Milton, Fla., Mildred Clayborn and Maxine Noe, both of Kansas City, Kan., and Modena McConnell of Poteau, Okla.; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 6 p.m. today at Hiwasse First Baptist Church and at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mossville Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mossville Cemetery. The Rev. Jim Daniel and the Rev. Harold McConnell will officiate.

Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, P.O. Box 349, Springdale, 72765.

Arrangements are by Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Bentonville. {mn}
Family Contact: Judy Tate

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Frank D. Armer
Born January 9, 1912
Died November 21, 1987
Buried Plumlee Cemetery

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Everett Lee Newby, 62, of Harmon died March 26, 2000, at Harmon. He was born Jan. 30, 1938, in Osage to James and Alma Files Newby. He was a retired refrigeration engineer for Tyson Foods and an Army veteran. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife, Dora Stacks Newby of the home; two sons, Darwin Newby and Chalen Newby, both of Fayetteville; three brothers, James Newby and Victor Newby, both of Springdale, and Zickle Newby of West Siloam Springs, Okla.; two sisters, Nellie Citrini and Mary Ann Files, both of Montpelier, Vt.; two grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Home in Springdale with the Rev. Stanton Crain and John Newton officiating. Burial will be in White Oak Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Bill Sellers, John Phillips, Earnie Harvey, Charles Glass, Lonnie Newby and Jack Easter. Honorary pallbearers will be Marvin Spencer, James Cantrell, Fred Stamps and Lowell Bradley.{mn}

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Willie Kenner Deweese, 71, of Hawthorne, Calif., formerly of Berryville, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, in Hawthorne. He was born Sept. 5, 1931, in Rudd, son of Ellis George and Ida Elizabeth (Sisco) Deweese.

Mr. Deweese was a veteran, having served his country with the United States Army during World War II. He was an inspector for GM Motors for 30 years. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include three sisters, Molly Deweese of Hawthorne, Dorothy Allred of Springdale, and Bonnie Walker of Berryville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosanna Deweese; his parents; a brother, Norman Deweese; and a sister, Artie Allred.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 31, at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel in Berryville, with the Rev. Dean Smith officiating. Interment followed in the Gobbler Cemetery, under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. {bsp}

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Bernie R. Hylton, 79, of Lincoln died Feb. 21, 2001, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born July 11, 1921, in Nail to Orlin and Fannie Beckham Hylton.

He was retired from the Seafarers Union of San Francisco, Calif., and he was a member of Church of Christ in Lincoln. Survivors include one sister, Ina Paige of Walnut Creek, Calif.; two nephews, Dr. David Hylton of Vacaville, Calif., and Hartsell Hylton of Sonora, Calif.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, with Coy Page officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens in Concord, Calif. {mn}

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Marie Ellen Grubbs Morrison
Born January 26, 1936
Died June 3, 2002
Buried Walnut Hill Cemetery, Benton County

Submitted by: Louise Chism

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Grace Scroggins Jantz
83 years old
Died January 2, 1989

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Wade H. Kilgore 'Hamp'
Born June 16, 1876
Died November 29, 1961
Buried Low Gap Cemetery

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