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OR

In Honor Of _________________________________________________________________. I will pick up my lily. I want to donate my lily.

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If our church were to close its doors forever, how long would it take for our community to If our church were to close its doors forever, how long would it take for our community to If our church were to close its doors forever, how long would it take for our community to If our church were to close its doors forever, how long would it take for our community to know we were gone? From that question our initiative to “reverse the arrow” was born. It is know we were gone? From that question our initiative to “reverse the arrow” was born. It is know we were gone? From that question our initiative to “reverse the arrow” was born. It is know we were gone? From that question our initiative to “reverse the arrow” was born. It is our desire as followers of Jesus to impact our community and our world. We call that our desire as followers of Jesus to impact our community and our world. We call that our desire as followers of Jesus to impact our community and our world. We call that our desire as followers of Jesus to impact our community and our world. We call that “adding value”. We believe the church should add value to the community in which we find “adding value”. We believe the church should add value to the community in which we find “adding value”. We believe the church should add value to the community in which we find “adding value”. We believe the church should add value to the community in which we find ourselves. And we know that the value we add has little to do with what we do inside our ourselves. And we know that the value we add has little to do with what we do inside our ourselves. And we know that the value we add has little to do with what we do inside our ourselves. And we know that the value we add has little to do with what we do inside our four walls. It has everything to do with what we do outside of them.four walls. It has everything to do with what we do outside of them.four walls. It has everything to do with what we do outside of them.four walls. It has everything to do with what we do outside of them.

On Monday night, February 22, our Presbyterian Women received the Friends of Education On Monday night, February 22, our Presbyterian Women received the Friends of Education On Monday night, February 22, our Presbyterian Women received the Friends of Education On Monday night, February 22, our Presbyterian Women received the Friends of Education award from the Independence School Board. The award recognizes their contribution to award from the Independence School Board. The award recognizes their contribution to award from the Independence School Board. The award recognizes their contribution to award from the Independence School Board. The award recognizes their contribution to our recently developed HOT (Help Our Teachers) program. While this program is in its our recently developed HOT (Help Our Teachers) program. While this program is in its our recently developed HOT (Help Our Teachers) program. While this program is in its our recently developed HOT (Help Our Teachers) program. While this program is in its infancy, the $200 contribution PW made to assist with the purchase of necessary school infancy, the $200 contribution PW made to assist with the purchase of necessary school infancy, the $200 contribution PW made to assist with the purchase of necessary school infancy, the $200 contribution PW made to assist with the purchase of necessary school supplies did not go unnoticed. HOT is our church’s attempt to partner with classroom supplies did not go unnoticed. HOT is our church’s attempt to partner with classroom supplies did not go unnoticed. HOT is our church’s attempt to partner with classroom supplies did not go unnoticed. HOT is our church’s attempt to partner with classroom teachers to obtain items that a stressed school budget can no longer afford.teachers to obtain items that a stressed school budget can no longer afford.teachers to obtain items that a stressed school budget can no longer afford.teachers to obtain items that a stressed school budget can no longer afford.

On Saturday night, February 27, our church received the Project of the Year award from the On Saturday night, February 27, our church received the Project of the Year award from the On Saturday night, February 27, our church received the Project of the Year award from the On Saturday night, February 27, our church received the Project of the Year award from the Independence Area Chamber of Commerce for our Operation Family Pack program. This Independence Area Chamber of Commerce for our Operation Family Pack program. This Independence Area Chamber of Commerce for our Operation Family Pack program. This Independence Area Chamber of Commerce for our Operation Family Pack program. This program is a partnership between our church, the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, and the program is a partnership between our church, the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, and the program is a partnership between our church, the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, and the program is a partnership between our church, the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, and the Independence Schools. Each week we pack and send home 162 food bags with students in Independence Schools. Each week we pack and send home 162 food bags with students in Independence Schools. Each week we pack and send home 162 food bags with students in Independence Schools. Each week we pack and send home 162 food bags with students in our schools. In addition during the summer we continue the program out of the church to our schools. In addition during the summer we continue the program out of the church to our schools. In addition during the summer we continue the program out of the church to our schools. In addition during the summer we continue the program out of the church to assist families while the kids are out of school.assist families while the kids are out of school.assist families while the kids are out of school.assist families while the kids are out of school.

On Sunday night, February 21, we hosted our first Trivia Night. About 80 people partici-On Sunday night, February 21, we hosted our first Trivia Night. About 80 people partici-On Sunday night, February 21, we hosted our first Trivia Night. About 80 people partici-On Sunday night, February 21, we hosted our first Trivia Night. About 80 people partici-pated and had a wonderful time. In addition we raised $397.25 to send to Presbyterian pated and had a wonderful time. In addition we raised $397.25 to send to Presbyterian pated and had a wonderful time. In addition we raised $397.25 to send to Presbyterian pated and had a wonderful time. In addition we raised $397.25 to send to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance for their work in Haiti. It’s important to note that over half the people Disaster Assistance for their work in Haiti. It’s important to note that over half the people Disaster Assistance for their work in Haiti. It’s important to note that over half the people Disaster Assistance for their work in Haiti. It’s important to note that over half the people present were not members of our church. Plans are in the works for our next Trivia Night.present were not members of our church. Plans are in the works for our next Trivia Night.present were not members of our church. Plans are in the works for our next Trivia Night.present were not members of our church. Plans are in the works for our next Trivia Night.

Initiatives like HOT, Operation Family Pack, and Trivia Night are adding value to our Initiatives like HOT, Operation Family Pack, and Trivia Night are adding value to our Initiatives like HOT, Operation Family Pack, and Trivia Night are adding value to our Initiatives like HOT, Operation Family Pack, and Trivia Night are adding value to our community. The awards recognize that fact. It’s important to note that adding value to our community. The awards recognize that fact. It’s important to note that adding value to our community. The awards recognize that fact. It’s important to note that adding value to our community. The awards recognize that fact. It’s important to note that adding value to our community doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Without dedicated volunteers none of this community doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Without dedicated volunteers none of this community doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Without dedicated volunteers none of this community doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Without dedicated volunteers none of this happens. I want to thank everyone who helps with these and so many other programs that happens. I want to thank everyone who helps with these and so many other programs that happens. I want to thank everyone who helps with these and so many other programs that happens. I want to thank everyone who helps with these and so many other programs that we engage in to add value to our community. Thank you very much. And you know what? we engage in to add value to our community. Thank you very much. And you know what? we engage in to add value to our community. Thank you very much. And you know what? we engage in to add value to our community. Thank you very much. And you know what? It’s working. At the First Presbyterian Church of Independence we are reversing the arrow.It’s working. At the First Presbyterian Church of Independence we are reversing the arrow.It’s working. At the First Presbyterian Church of Independence we are reversing the arrow.It’s working. At the First Presbyterian Church of Independence we are reversing the arrow.

To God be the glory,To God be the glory,To God be the glory,To God be the glory, Pastor JohnPastor JohnPastor JohnPastor John

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Rev. John HougenRev. John HougenRev. John HougenRev. John Hougen Home: (319) 334-5175

Email: pastorjohn@indytel.com

Church OfficeChurch OfficeChurch OfficeChurch Office Phone: (319) 334-3523

Fax: (319) 334-4134

Office: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Monday-Friday

Website www.fpcindependence.com

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Mark Geertsema Christian Education Director

Janet Harms Youth Ministry Coordinator

Kathy Smith Secretary

Email: fpcoffice@indytel.com

George Hemmer Custodian

• World Day of Prayer, March 5• World Day of Prayer, March 5• World Day of Prayer, March 5• World Day of Prayer, March 5thththth • Third Sunday in Lent, March 7• Third Sunday in Lent, March 7• Third Sunday in Lent, March 7• Third Sunday in Lent, March 7thththth • Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 14• Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 14• Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 14• Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 14thththth • Daylight• Daylight• Daylight• Daylight----Saving Time begins, March 14Saving Time begins, March 14Saving Time begins, March 14Saving Time begins, March 14thththth

• First Day of Spring, March 20• First Day of Spring, March 20• First Day of Spring, March 20• First Day of Spring, March 20thththth • Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 21• Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 21• Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 21• Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 21stststst • Passion/Palm Sunday, March 28• Passion/Palm Sunday, March 28• Passion/Palm Sunday, March 28• Passion/Palm Sunday, March 28thththth

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Our Military PersonnelOur Military PersonnelOur Military PersonnelOur Military Personnel

Jerome BowdenJerome BowdenJerome BowdenJerome Bowden - Jerome is undergo-

ing cancer treatment.

Jeannie NeeleyJeannie NeeleyJeannie NeeleyJeannie Neeley - Please continue to

pray for Jeannie as she battles cancer.

Marty IvesMarty IvesMarty IvesMarty Ives - Lynda Fiester’s friend,

Marty, has had cancer surgery. Please

pray for her.

This year's Lenten theme is "Our Journey Home". Like the Prodigal Son, we at some point realize we are not where we want to be. From that realization begins our journey home. To symbolize our journey, our youth group cut out footprints that we used during our Ash Wednes-day service. On each footprint is written a thought or a word that encourages us to take the first step on our journey home. When the footprints were ready Kate Barloon and Dorothy Malek made a trail, symbolizing our journey, from the back of the sanctuary leading up to the communion table and cross in the front of the church. Each Sunday in Lent we will talk about our journey - how to stay on the path and how to find our way back to it when we stray. Like the father in the story, God is waiting to welcome us on our journey home.

We now have an assortment of shirts and

sweatshirts available on display in the Friendship

Room of the church. Our new logo was developed

by Audra Kaiser. Thanks, Audra. Contact the

church office with any questions.

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3/14: Lauren, Mercedes,

T.J., & Zach

HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

FELLOWSHIP CALENDARFELLOWSHIP CALENDARFELLOWSHIP CALENDARFELLOWSHIP CALENDAR:

3/07: HSF 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

3/14: HSF 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

3/21: HSF 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

3/28: HSF 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

3/10: SPA DAY from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Yoga, guided meditation, journaling/art, and fingernail painting, bring your favorite nail polish, remover, and cotton balls. Wear comfy clothes. Kate will provide the background music, guided meditation, art and journal-ing center, and yoga series if no one else volun-teers. If any of you want to lead the yoga, let me know. That would be a great opportunity for us to teach each other. 3/26: MOVIE & GAME NIGHT from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. -Bring your movies and we will vote. Bring snacks and drinks to share. We will have time after the movie to play sardines in the dark, Guesstures, or Apples to Apples, etc.

On January 31 a brave group traveled to Sundown Ski Resort near Dubuque and had a blast flying down the mountain – well some of

them flew – and coming home with not one single broken bone in the bunch.

We were excited to watch the Super Bowl together the next week. A few of the guys went outside and played some snow football. We

signed some Valentines that were delivered to the Buchanan County Health Center.

On Valentine’s Day a special guest came to give some valuable – maybe even life saving information! Iowa State Trooper Jim Smith

(also known as Kathy’s husband) came and talked about his experiences and gave some very inspirational thoughts about living a

Christian life. He was a blessing to us and we thank him!

Most recently the gang gave a try at winning on Trivia Night at our church and a good time was had by all.

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Relay For Life is in the planning stages again this year. This year’s event will be Friday, June 4th through Saturday morning, June 5th. We would like to have our teams take part in this fund raising event. The hours are 7:00 P.M. until 7:00 A.M. Sunset to sunrise represents going into darkness when someone learns they have cancer, then the sunrise when they learn they are now a cancer survivor. If you would like to help fund the $100.00 per team ($200.00 total) for our teams registration please see Don Mumm. Everyone is invited to once again join a team to walk for one hour. Sign-up sheets will be in the friendship room or see Don Mumm with any questions. Thank You.

You are invited to an all you can eat Dad’s Belgian Waffle Supper. They will be serving waffles,

sausages, flavored syrups, dessert and drink on March 16th from 5-7 p.m. at the Independence Senior Center. Cost is $7 for adults, and $5 for children 5-10, children under 5 attend free. Proceeds go to the Lions Club International Foundation, Haitian Relief & other humanitarian projects. See Eric Smith, Jim Rosendaal, or Nancy Kieler for advance tickets.

The Parkinson’s Support Group of the Buchanan County Area will be meeting on Wednesday,

March 17 at the Buchanan County Health Center Meeting Room A at 10:30 A.M. We meet the

third Wednesday morning of each month.

Parkinson’s disease requires adjustment in almost every aspect of a person’s life. Monthly

meetings provide information and group discussions about living with Parkinson’s disease,

one of the most common diseases of the nervous system.

For more information please contact Judy Hess at 334-2969 or jahess@indytel.com.

You and your friends are cordially invited to Independence, Iowa Women’s Connection

Monday, March 8th 6:30 p.m. @ Independence Pizza Ranch - Supper $8.75

“Cup of Joe”

Feature: Em & Jerry’s Coffee Co. and Emilea’s Woodshop by Tammy Fenner

Music: Vocal/Guitar by Gary Wilson

Speaker: Betty Brandhorst, Waterloo, IA - “Decades of Life”

(Radio talk show host and seminar speaker)

Call for reservations - Donna at 334-4990

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Hi! I’m John Klotzbach. Except when I was living out-of-state, I have been going to this church my whole life. I even have a few memories of the old church when it was down the street. My Sunday school teacher in Kindergarten was Mary Peterson, who herself is still an active member. I remember playing under the new pews, being an acolyte, the communicants class trip to the Basilica in Dyersville, Family Camps at Camp Wyoming, Synod School in Jr High (and later when I moved back to Iowa), Christmas caroling, VBS & the Parables from nature filmstrips, and family activities with the Mariners group.

I was the first high school youth of our church to be ordained as an elder and sit on the Session. I was on the Spiritual Life committee and served on the Pulpit Committee that invited Pastor BJ Ukena to town. I stepped down when I went to college at UNI.

Although I got involved more with student government than campus ministries, I still enjoyed the discussion I had with other students who were recruiting for some of those organizations. A lesson I learned there was that some people have to evangelize from a script and not from their heart. That could also be why I like to volunteer for smaller groups that are less organized and beholden to larger organizations. Except the Democrats; They’re big, but still enough disorganized for my taste.

I graduated from UNI with a BA in Computer Information Systems, lived a few months in the Twin Cities, worked a few months for Johnson Appliance, and eventually got a job in Chicago at a bank. I worked my way up from supporting the Human Resources department’s computer needs to managing the help desk and supporting LAN/WAN/Mainframe/Internet connectivity. I have lived in Chicago’s northern suburbs and downtown off Michigan Avenue. I’ve met with the ‘suits’ in the AT&T tower and worked with building engineers in sub-sub basements a block form Daley Plaza.

After thirteen years, I decided to give up the screwdriver and 24-hour pager and become a Project Manager at another bank. After two years there, the bank made a serious error with a big downtown development loan. They eventually lost $150 million. They cut the budgets, the projects and then the Project Manager (me). They eventually let go all but a hand full of long term employees before selling their Chicago branch.

But providence reigned! My mom announced that she was going to get her knees replaced, So I decided to come back to Iowa for awhile and look after her. Well, that was about six years ago. In that time I have reconnected with my hometown, become more involved in local activities and of course my home church.

Since being back I have made new friends, got a part-time job at the Bulletin Journal and am even back on the session and going to Camp Wyoming. One of the blessings of being back in town came right away with the 2006 youth mission trip to Des Moines. The simple lessons I learned from the kids and the shelter volunteers were incredible. I will always remember my special gifts: They needed a male chaperone, with a valid drivers license and most importantly could take the time to be away from home. From the trip I also learned the difference a plastic bag could make in someone’s life, especially if it was filled with food.

My journey in faith continues. It is ironic, because it was from my journeys as my mom’s chauffer to her Presbytery meetings in Iowa City, that I met and got to know members of the Presbytery office, including General Presbyter Harry Olthoff. I also enjoyed going to Presbytery meetings and learning more about our church and its various missions.

A few short weeks ago, I got the call. It was not quite the Holy Spirit telling me to drop everything and go to Seminary. It was Harry on behalf of the Nominating Committee with a question: Would I consider putting my name into nomination for General Assembly Commissioner? After a few general questions about dates and duties, I slowly realized deep down there was a spiritual calling. At the February 6 Presbytery meeting, that call was enhanced by the wonderful commissioning ceremony.

Stepping up to the front, I looked about the room and I saw friends from my end of the presbytery, Camp Wyoming retreat friends and friends from the Presbytery Office. I have been to meetings where people are nominated to fill a slot or perform a duty. Not much pomp and circumstance. They go off, accomplish the task or attend a meeting, report back and thanked for their service. The commissioning ceremony gave me a deeper sense of service and an opportunity to initiate a bond with my fellow commissioners.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to be a part of developing our church polity, prayerfully resolving church conflicts and supporting church missions, all in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And with God’s help, I will.

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Next Brunch is scheduled for

March 14th

DEADLINE:

Newsletter articles must be submitted

to the church office by Monday,

March 22nd to be printed in the

April Newsletter.

Friday, March 5th at 1:00 p.m.Friday, March 5th at 1:00 p.m.Friday, March 5th at 1:00 p.m.Friday, March 5th at 1:00 p.m. (St. John’s Catholic Church)(St. John’s Catholic Church)(St. John’s Catholic Church)(St. John’s Catholic Church)

Cost for the meal is $6 per person and the lunches run from 12:05-12:55 p.m. You are encouraged to attend this time of fellowship and devotion. The schedule is as follows:

Feb. 25th – Cornerstone Foursquare Church March 4th – St. John’s Catholic Church March 11th – Immanuel Lutheran Church

March 18th – First Presbyterian Church

March 25th – First United Methodist Church

Our annual Community Dinner & Silent Auction will be held on Wednesday, April 28th from 5-7 pm. Tickets will go on sale in March and will be $7 each or $12 for two, $8 at the door and kids 11 & under $4. Proceeds will go to the Independence Area Food Pantry, the Ministerial Association’s One Another Program, and Operation Family Pack.

Once again the Independence Area Food Pantry will participate in the Feinstein Foundation Challenge. This is the 13th year that Alan Shawn Feinstein will divide $1 million among non-profit agencies throughout the country helping fight hunger. The food and funds donated from March 1st to April 30th will contribute to our Pantry earning some of the Foundations $1 million.

All cash, checks, pledges and food items donated from March 1st to April 30th will be reported to the Feinstein Foundation before May 12, 2010. The more that is donated to the Independence Area Food Pantry - the more money we will receive from the Feinstein Foundation.

Donations can include cash, checks, pledges, and food items. The food items will be valued at $1 per item or pound. All record keeping will start March 1st so PLEASE DONATE GENEROUSLY TO THE INDEPENDENCE AREA FOOD PANTRY!!!!

Thank you, Frankie Bowden, Director of Independence Area Food Pantry

Can you touch a prayer? Can you pull it close and feel its comfort?Can you touch a prayer? Can you pull it close and feel its comfort?Can you touch a prayer? Can you pull it close and feel its comfort?Can you touch a prayer? Can you pull it close and feel its comfort?

You can if it’s part of a prayer quilt. The quilters and sewers of the

Prayers and Squares Quilting Ministry meet to make quilts on the 2nd

and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 9:00am to 12:00 noon in the

Fellowship Hall. Individual members of the congregation then finish these

quilts by tying knots in the quilt after each worship service. As each knot

is tied, a silent prayer is offered for someone in special need. The quilt is

then given to that person. This is not just a gift of a quilt; it is a gift of

love and prayer. It is an affirmation of our faith in God and our belief in

His power to comfort, strengthen and heal. Donations of fabric, batting,

and materials are welcome. Visitors and new sewers/quilters are encour-

aged to join us at any time.

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Presbyterian Women will meet Tuesday, March 2nd at 9:30 a.m. The Hostess will be Marian Conklin. The Bible Study for March is Lesson #6 - “Outsiders Become Insiders” - Joshua 2 & 9 - with all participating.

Presbyterian Women will serve the Lenten Luncheon on March 18th.

Quilting Sessions this month will be March 9 and 23 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Our PW Women

received the Friends of Education

Award from the Independence School District for donating $200 to the

HOT Program. Lynda Fiester, Sandy

Merritt, & Ruth Liscum.

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Ushers: Co-Head Ushers: Roger Bahr, Don Mumm 7, 21, 28: Lynda Fiester, Fran Hood, Mary Klotzbach, Margaret Ownby 14: Lauren Rathbun, Mercedes Johnson, T.J. Peters, Zach Bathen Elder Greeters: March: John Klotzbach, Jon Testrake Greeters: 7: Norm & Norma DeJong 14: Bob & Gloria Hummel 21: ________________________________ 28: ________________________________ Children’s Sermons: 7: John Hougen 14: Ryan Ruffcorn 21: Mark Geertsema 28: Ruth Liscum Nursery: 7: Mercedes Johnson, Mickey Geertsema 14: Olivia Kaiser, Avri Ruffcorn 21: Hannah Butler, Brynn Martin 28: Chloe Kaiser, Mari Butler Flowers: 7: Pam Fitzgerald in Memory of Daughter, Audrey 14: Don & Carole Mumm in Memory of Loved Ones 21: Doug & Audra Kaiser in Memory of Audra’s Sister, Shannon Ford 28: Frankie Bowden in Memory of Loved Ones Bulletins: 7: Jon & Kim Testrake 14: Dorotha Sundquist 21: ________________________________ 28: ________________________________ Fellowship Time: 7: ________________________________ 14: Youth Brunch 21: ________________________________ 28: Smith Family in Honor of Brian’s Birthday

Coffee Preparation/Clean Up: 7: Frankie Bowden, Margaret Ownby 14: Wayne & Sondra Seward 21: Jon & Kim Testrake 28: Lonny & Tammy Bathen

2 Sue Stilwell 3 Dawn Rouse 4 Winona West 7 Jane McGill 8 Nathan Copenhaver 9 Jon Holland Christi Sauer 10 Randy Sorg Dan Henderson Gina Trimble 11 Justin Rouse 12 Lynette Rechkemmer 13 Mark Geertsema Emily Nelson Sam Rathbun Jean Rouse Gerald Snow 14 Ruth Ann Hamilton Kelly Harms Peter Koskamp 17 Elizabeth Gray (89th) 21 Zach Bathan Brody Bevans Dale McGill 23 Beulah Harmon Brynn Bonefas 24 Jennifer Hougen 28 Brian Smith 30 Clayton Conklin 31 Dalton Rechkemmer

10 Barney & Ellen Foland 16 Ray & Betty Temeyer 18 Charlie & Sandy Hamilton

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Front: Delores Kaiser, Judy Post, Leslee Vandenburg

Back: Ron Kaiser, Duane Olsen

The Hazleton Trubadors beat out eight teams with a score of 25 at the first

Trivia Night. $397.25 was raised on February 21st for Haiti Relief. This

money will be distributed by Presbytery Disaster Assistance. The next

Trivia night is scheduled for Sunday, March 28th at 6:00 p.m.

Come join in the fun!

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