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COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 26th,1975
The regular meeting of the Council of the Mi
of Kneehill #48 was held in the Municipal 0:
Hills, on Monday, May 26th,1975, commencing
Councillors present for this meeting were
Mr.A
H Church
Div 1
Mr.
C.W.Poole
Div 2
Mr
A.W.Bauer
Div. 4
Mr
T A Ferguson
Div 5
Mr.
L Litz
Div 6
Mr.
R.G.Campbell
Div. 7
Mr. G G King, Secretary -Treasurer, was pres
the minutes
In the absence of Reeve Brown, the Deputy Reeve, C.W
Poole was in charge of this meeting. APPROVAL MIN
Mr Ferguson moved approval of the minutes of May 12th,
1975, as circulated, with one correction - Page 3 - the
name Don Pryor, should read Buyer.
Carried
Correspondence and reportsregarding recreation as per
RECREATION
agenda item number 3 were read and discussed in detail
MATTERS
Mr. Ruben Ehrmann met with Council in respect to the
SALE LOTS
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purchase of Lots 7 and 8 Block 2 in Wimborne. He
7 & BLK 2
ras bought Lot 6 and requires the extra land to have
WIMBORNE
enough room to locate a mobile home under the existing
R EHRMANN
regulations. Mr G King advised that lot 7 can be
sold under Tax Recovery proceedings and lot 8 can
be a direct sale from the Municipal District with
the portion owned by Canadian Western Natural Gas
excepted therefrom.
Mr Litz moved that Council proceed with the sale of
the said two lots without any extra advertisement at
this time
Carried
Mr R Ehrmann then left the meeting. The price to
be asked for the two lots was then discussed,
together with the cost of putting a water line to this 61
property. Mr. Church moved that the Council policy
regarding the water lines at Wimborne be that any
new water lines be entirely at the owners expense,
from this date on, including the portion within
the streets
Mr Litz moved first reading to
this being a by-law to sell Lot
Wimborne to Mr. Ruben Ehrmann at
under the tax recovery act
Carried
BY-LAW NO.
By -Law Number 768 768
7, Block 2, Plan 7105 E. F. SALE LOTS
a price of $100.00 h WIMBORNE
Carried
Unanimously
Ferguson moved second reading to this by-law.
Carried
Unanimously
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Mme. Church moved third reading to this by-law.
Carried
Unanimously.
Mr.Bauer moved first reading to by-law Number BY-LAW NO
769, this being a by-law to sell the portion 769E LOT
of Lot 8, Block 2, Plan Wimborne, which is
owned by the MunicipalDistrict to Ruben Ehrmann WIMBORNE
for $100.00 cash
Carried
Unanimously
Mr. Campbell moved second reading to this by-law
Carried
Unanimously.
Mr. Litz moved third reading to this by-law
Carried
Unanimously
Mr Ruben Ehrmann was invited back in to the meeting
and was advised of the decisions as per the by-laws
He agreed to the prices, thanked council and then left
the meeting.
The meeting then returned to a discussion of the RECREATION
correspondence, etc , regarding recreation GRANTS, ETC
Mr Ferguson moved that Council agree to give a grant TORRINGTON
of $800 00 in 1975 to the Torrington and District AG SOC
Agricultural Society for their building project, and GRANT
that this be included in the grant by-law to be
pre- gyred later.
Carried
Note Mr Bauer and Mr. Litz did not vote on this
motion as they are members of the said society.
The Council of the Town of Three Hills had requested BOUNDARIES
that the area known as the Three Hills Rural Fire THREE HILLS
District be also named as the Three Hills Recreation REC. AREA
District. Mr Bauer moved that this not be approved
as the area infringes too much on other centers
Carried
Minutes of a combined Recreation Board meeting held
in Three Hills, on April 2nd, 1975, were read together
with a first draft of a proposed by-law for a Recreation
Council Municipal District of Kneehill x#48 Discussion
followed Mr Fergueon moved that the Recreation Boards
be asked not to use the name Municipal District of Kneehill
as reference to it and to a Council would be confusing.
Carried
Mr G Kirg read to Council some suggested proposals in
regard to Recreation Grants,with particular reference to
allocation of the new grants of $10.00 per capita per year
over the 10 year period He clearly stated this is for
discussion purposes only and Council must make the decisions
He also stated that he had discussed these with Mr. Roy
Archibald, Alberta District Director, and Mr Archibald had
agreed that the proposals could be used, but that it would
be better if there was some way of having combined planning
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RECREATION
Considerable discussion followed A copy of the report GRANTS, CONT
is enclosed with these minutes Mr Ferguson moved that
the suggestions be adopted except that the clause relating
to matching of the grant be changed by deleting the words -
(with such assistance as the Municipal District may determine)
The Recreation Boards are to be advised of this policy and
it is to be clearly understood that the matter will be reviewed
in at least three years, so that any areas not using the money
may have it allocated to others
Carried
SUMMER CABIN
Letter from Alberta Energy and Natural Resources asked J SAMSON
Council's comments on an application of Lawrence J Samson
for a summer cabin in SE 31-32-21-4 Mr. Church moved
that Council recommend approval on condition that the
Municipal District does not accept any road responsibility
in regard to the road known locally as the Elvin River Hill.
Carried
was read
Correspondence regarding the Wimborne Fish Pond/ and some WIMBORNE
discussion took place regarding the Municipal District FISH POND
liability and other matters Mr Church moved that Mr
G King contact the solicitor for opinions, and recommendations
Carried
Council meeting adjourned for dinner from 12 00 Noon to
1 00 P M
Replies from the Towns and Villages were read in regard
to the proposed Sanitary Land Fill By summary
1 Carbon - Does not wish to participate at present
2. Trochu - Not in favour of the project
3 Linden - Approves in principle, but is concerned
the costs
4. Three Hills - Still interested.
5 Acme (by telephone only) - support the proposal
DINNER
SANITARY LAND
FILL
about
Mr. Litz moved that this information be tabled and that
no further meeting be held with the tows and villages in
regard to sanitary land fill until some time in August
unless requested by the majority of the towns and villages,
and that the matter be left- in abeyance due to lack of
interest
Carried
H HEN DERSON
Mr Church moved that Mr Harold Henderson be authorized SEMINAR
to attend the Assessor's Spring Seminar at Hinton, commencing
Tuesday, June 3rd and going through that week Carried
ASSESSMENT &
Mr G King advised Council that a sub committee of Mr TAXATION
Wigmore, Mr Edgar and Mr Tomilson, are going in to details STUDY
for tYe Assessment and Taxation Study Committee of the COMMITTEE
association A reply has been sent from this M D showing
that the effects of the proposed changes as given at the
spring convention would be of benefit to farmers of this
area with three quarter sections or more Mr. Bauer moved
that this information be accepted
Carried
SUNNYSLOPE
Letter from Alberta Environment stated that the Sunnyslope EAST DRAINAGE
East project is number 1 in priority and may be included PROJECT
in 1975 The project in the Orkney Area is number 2 and ETC.
they hope to complete their studies by late this year and WATER
perhaps include it in 1976 Mr Ferguson moved that this RESOURCES
information be accepted and filed Carried ...4
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Fir. Church moved that the Council approve the proposed CHANGE IN
change in office hours to 8 00 A M to 12 00 Noon and OFFICE HOURS
from 1 00 P M to 4 30 P.M. during the summer months V
Carried
Mr Bauer moved that the minutes of the School Division SCHOOL DIV.
meeting of May 14th, 1975, be accepted and filed MINUTES
Carried
Mr. moved that the circular from the AAMD & C
regarding Slide On Fire Fighting Equipment be filed
Carried
Mr.Campbell moved that the record of equalized assessments
as received under date of May 12th,1975 be accepted for
1975
Carried
Mr Church moved that Mr Alex Cunningham be congratulated
for getting his certificate of qualification from EMO
for the advanced rescue course number 434.
Carried
AAMD & C.
CIROULAR
1975
EQUALIZED
ASSESSMENT
FIGURES
EYO - ALEX
CUNNINGHAM,,
Mr G King advised that he had contacted Mr. Gordon Clozza KEIVER LAKE
solicitor at Drumheller for advice and recommendations PROPERTY
in regard to the Keever Lake property In brief Mr Clozza
stated that the sale procedure was not actually legal and
thus should not be proceeded with He also suggested that
the agreement with Mr Frank Hansen might not be binding
but Council has a moral obligation. Mr G King further
advised that Mr George Reed had presented a letter agreeing
to withdraw his purchase offer in view of the problems
encountered by Council His withdrawal had been accepted
and his deposit cheque returned to him Mr Campbell
moved that Council approve of the cancellation of the
deal to sell the Keiver Lake Property to Fir George
Reed
Carried
Mr Ferguson moved that Mr George Reed be paid $50 00
as compensation for his company?s work in regard to the
Keiver?s Lake property.
Carried
The need for more toilets at the Keiver Lake Property
was mentioned. Mr. Poole stated that he has one at his
south farm which may be picked up, it was also noted that
some check is to be made whether or not there are two at
the former Sunnyridge School site
Mr Ted Paquette and Mr. Joe Dobler then met with Council POSTILL
The work required at the Postill Gravel stock pile site, GRAVEL SITE
south of Tolman was reviewed and it was noted that the M D WORK
must get some work done in June Mr Church moved that
this be referred to Mr Paquette
Carried
Council was advised that the road bans came off Highway No REMOVAL
21 this past Friday, and therefore all bans are now off the ROAD BANS
municipal roads
Mr Paquette and Mr Dobler had prepared a proposed program ROAD
for oiling on roads and for resurfacing In total oiling PROGRAM
5 OILING, ETC
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Div. 6
2 miles Wimborne Gas Plant
1 mile Walter Tetz West
2" miles Shoulders only - S.Huxley
Road
Div 7
4 miles Shoulders only - S.Huxley
Road
Div. 3
2 miles Linden West - West End
Mr. Campbell moved that these recommendations be approved
Carried
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Mr. Church moved that Mr Reinhardt be advised that the BEVERIDGE
Beveridge Lake Corner used for stock piling gravel in LAKE CORNER ✓
NE 23-29-22-4 is not for sale Carried NOT FOR SALE
Council was given some further information in regard PAINTING LINES
to the painting of the center line on certain roads. The ON ROADS
price as quoted from Petersen Park Lot Services Ltd
showed a discount only for those miles in excess of 25
miles Council was advised that the glass beads have been
used in all previous painting of lines on roads and
therefore it is strongly recommended in this area.
Mr Ferguson moved that Council approve of the painting
of the center line only with the glass beads for the
road from Acme north and on to Allingham and for the
road from NW z2-29-23-4 south through Carbon and t0 the
East Bridge , with Carbon to pay for the portion within
the Village
Carried
Mr G King advised that the Bridge Branch has agreed WIDEN BRIDGE
to widen the bridge at WSW 1-32-25-4 and will also WSW 1-32-25-4
raise the south end about six inches to assist with the
grade line V
Mr. Bauer moved that this be approved.
Carried
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30 miles and resurfaQing approximately 22 miles They
PROGRAM
stated that some additionsrmy be
needed to this program
OILING ETC
in view of breakups
The proposals given were as
follows
Oiling - 1975
Re Surfacing - 1975
Taylor Siding
5 miles
Div. 5
Carbon South
7 miles
6 Miles Curries to
Top of Orkney
East End Pope Lease
2 miles
Hill
River Flat
2 miles
2 miles East End of
Three Hills
Currie Petersen
4 miles
East
B Leaf East
4 miles
21 miles Shoulders
only " " East
Three Hills West
5 miles
Grantville
' mile
3/4 mile Airport Road - New
Swalwell
mile
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Div 4
30 miles
3" miles Three Hills
West - West
End
Div. 6
2 miles Wimborne Gas Plant
1 mile Walter Tetz West
2" miles Shoulders only - S.Huxley
Road
Div 7
4 miles Shoulders only - S.Huxley
Road
Div. 3
2 miles Linden West - West End
Mr. Campbell moved that these recommendations be approved
Carried
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Mr. Church moved that Mr Reinhardt be advised that the BEVERIDGE
Beveridge Lake Corner used for stock piling gravel in LAKE CORNER ✓
NE 23-29-22-4 is not for sale Carried NOT FOR SALE
Council was given some further information in regard PAINTING LINES
to the painting of the center line on certain roads. The ON ROADS
price as quoted from Petersen Park Lot Services Ltd
showed a discount only for those miles in excess of 25
miles Council was advised that the glass beads have been
used in all previous painting of lines on roads and
therefore it is strongly recommended in this area.
Mr Ferguson moved that Council approve of the painting
of the center line only with the glass beads for the
road from Acme north and on to Allingham and for the
road from NW z2-29-23-4 south through Carbon and t0 the
East Bridge , with Carbon to pay for the portion within
the Village
Carried
Mr G King advised that the Bridge Branch has agreed WIDEN BRIDGE
to widen the bridge at WSW 1-32-25-4 and will also WSW 1-32-25-4
raise the south end about six inches to assist with the
grade line V
Mr. Bauer moved that this be approved.
Carried
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Mr Paquette reported that the engineers are designing
the south two miles of the road at this time and he
and John Dorn have gone over that with them There
have been some problems, In regard to details, but it
appears that these are being worked out
CIRCULAR RE
WORK HOURS
Carried
Mr Church moved that the circular from Alberta
Labour regarding work hours be filed.
Bids for supply of gas from pumps to Municipal vehicles BIDS FOR GAS
in Three Hills were then opened Summary of the prices FROM PUMPS
quoted are as follows
1 -Rollie's Motor Products - 53¢ per gallon Regular
56¢ per gallon Unleaded
Subject to increase or decrease in direct proportion
to any increase or decrease to supplier
2 Texaco Canada Ltd. -_70 off the pump Tice at all times
- Now 569 regular 619 premium
3 Long's Auto Sales Ltd. - 55¢ per gallon
Mr Bauer moved that the bid of Rollie?s Motor Products
be acceptedy effective June lst, 1975 Carried
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A lengthy letter from the solicitor for Mr Fred ArtF. ART
Previous ROAD
was read in regard to the road west of 26-32-27-4 West 26-32-
negotiations regarding this road were also discussed and 27-4
Mr Bauer reported on its present condition. Mr Ferguson
moved that the road committee be authorized to meet with
Mr Art for a discussion of this matter Carried
Mr Ferguson moved that a committee of Mr Paquette and E. ESIKELAND
Mr A H.Church contact Mr. Ed Eskeland in regard to his FENCE - DITCH
complaint about the deep ditch ruining his fence between .-
Sections 9 and 10, 28-20-4 Carried
Mr Ferguson moved that Council approve of the installation A G T.
by Alberta Government Telephones of additional buried cable CABLES ✓
west of Sections 7 and 6, and south of Sections 6 and 5 -31-23-4
and west of Section 32-30-23-4 Carried
Mr Church moved that the letter from Chevron Asphalt Ltd CHEVRON
regarding supply of emulsion oil be referred to TedCPagquette• ASPHALT
The Secretary -read the Foremen' Committee meeting minutes of FOREMEN?
May 23rd, 1975 Brief discussion followed Mr. T A Ferguson COMMITTEE
moved that no private overhaul jobs be done in the shop, MEETING
and a notice to this effect be put up at the shop Carried
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Mr R.G.Campbell moved that the gravel crew build PORTABLE
two portable toilets the first chance they get TOILETS
Carried
Mr L G Litz moved that Mr John Reznechenko be PUBLIC WORKS
transferred to the main crew labourer, effective EMPLOYEES
June lst, 1975, with Mr Brian Sowerby to replace JOHN REZNECHENKO
him and be the number two division motor grader
operator
Carried
Mr. Ted Paquette is to see Mr Reznechenko.
Mr T A.Ferguson reported that he has been having DIV 5 MOTOR
a problem with his motor grader operator, and he asked GRADER OPERATOR
that Mr Paquette talk with Mr Kober and ask him to
improve his work
Mr A W.Bauer moved to accept the Foremen? committee
report
Carried
Mr Campbell moved that the matter of Councils policy PAY WHILE
regarding pay to Albert Kimmel for the day he spent ON JURY
on a trip to Calgary for jury duty be tabled as we DUTY
do not have the information to deal with this matter.
Carried
Council was advised that the offidal opening of the OFFICIAL
Buffalo Jump Dry Island Park is planned for Sunday, OPENING
June 8th, 1975, at 7 30 P.M. We have been advised BUFFALO JUMP
that invitations are coming, but they have not been PARK
received to date It is understood that Reeve Brown
will extend greetings from the M D if the invitation
is received.
It was noted that two councillors will be away to the NEXT REGULAR
Firemeng convention on June 9th which is the regular COUNCIL MEETING
date for our next meeting Discussion followed regarding
some alternate date Mr. Poole moved that the next regular
Council meeting be held on Wednesday, June 11th, 1975,
commencing at 9 oo A.M. and that the budget be discussed
at that meeting
Carried
It was agreed that the budget committee meet on Monday, BUDGET MEETING
June 2nd, 1975, at our office at 9 00 A M to draft
recommendations regarding the budget
A letter of May 21st, 1975 from Dr A Warrack, as Minister A WARRACK
of Utilities and Telephones, invited Councillors to a LUNCHEON
noon luncheon in Trochu, on Monday, June 2nd, 1975, in
connection with the new extended flat rate calling telephone
service All councillors and G G King indicated they would
be able to attend
Mr R O.Keglowitsch met with Council and presented his GRAN'IVILLE
engineering plan for the water lineJtcm the south side of WATER LINE
the road to Grantville Costs of labour and material are
estimated at $3000 00, but if a special meter and four inch
control valve are required, the additional cost would be
slightly over $1500 00 Council agreed that no metor be
installed at that area. Mr Keglowitsch further stated he
would dr- the engineering on an hourly basis with the cost
not to exceed 20% of the total cost He,would be responsible ,.g
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for making all arrangements with the contractor, etc.
Mfr Ferguson moved that Mr Keglowitsch be engaged for
this project and authorized to proceed with all of the
details
Carried
ENGINEER:
Mr. Keglowitsch asked about work for the Municipality FOR TROD
in designing roads or in doing legal surveys. He stated WEST JO
that he has a good crew and has electronic equipment
available. Mr Paquette stated they would like one set
of work stakes at the base line, plus the first grade
stakes for the Trochu West fob, being slightly over 4
miles Mr. Keglowitsch stated he could do this work
at a cost of $750 00 per mile, and could get the first
two miles done in approximately 3 weeks, which would
be in advance of our grading schedule Mr Litz moved
that Mr Keglowitsch be hired for this projectCarred
Mr. Keglowitsch thanked Council and left the meeting.
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REPORT ON SM
Mr Paquette stated that the Small Crew is finishing
West 25-30-25-4
CREW WORK
the mile of grading west of Linden at
will be doing a little patch job for Mr
tomorrow and
Linke and then moving to the Huxley area.
PRICE OF
Considerable discussion took place in regard to the
FENCING
cost of fencing and the rates of $500 00 per mile as
that the
per the present policy. Mr Ferguson moved
policy be changed to provide for a rate of $700.00 per
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mile depending on condition of the fence, effective
as from the start of this year's work Carried
WIMBORNE SHOP
Mr Paquette recommended that all of the floor at the
FLOOR
Wimborne shop be cemented, instead of only a portion,
as previously suggested. The cost would not be much
Mr Campbell moved that the total floor be
greater
done
Carried
T PAQUETTE
Mr Paquette stated that he had two weeks holidays HOLIDAYS
which he must take soon, and he hopes to take these
towards the end of June
Mr Bauer moved that Council approve of the purchase PURCHASE AIR
of a one inch air hammer with bead breaker, etc., for HAMMER
changing tires, at a price of $595 00 This equipment
is used and is owned by Mr G Machell, at Three Hills
Carried
TIRES -
Mr Paquette advised that Mir G.Machell has offered some SALE
Michelin Tires at 30% off for grip tires and 20% off for
the smooth tires Mr.Bauer moved that Council authorize
purchase of 12 grips and 12 smooth. Carried
Mr Joe Dobler reported briefly regarding the gravel
and statsd that it is proceeding okay
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REPORT ON
program, GRAVEL.
PRO " R T?
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SLOPE & ALLINGHAM
Mr Bauer moved that Council approve the community COMMUNITY
association reports as received from Sarcee Butte, ASSOCIATION
Sunnyslope and Allingham REPORTS
Carried
Mr Bauer moved that Council approve the new water GRANTVILLE
and sewer rates at Grantville and that the Reeve WATER & SEWER
and Secretary -Treasurer be authorized to sign the RATES
new agreement with the Town of Three Hills, as amended
Carried
Mr Chuach moved that all correspondence and minutes C R P C
received from C R P C be accepted and filed.
Carried
BY-LAW NO 767
By -Law Number 767 regarding sale of Block B at Twining SALE BLK B
to Douglas Parker for $400 00 has been advertised No TWINING
objections were received Mr Campbell moved third
reading to by-law number 767.
Carried
Unanimously
Mr G King advised that he had talked to Mr. C.W.P(01% OUTSIDE TRIM
regarding having the contractor paint the outside trim OFFICE -
at the office, including the doors. Two and three coats PAINTING ,
were needed to make a good job of this Price was $400 00
Mr. Litz moved that this be approved
Carried
TROCHU HOSP
Mr. G.King advised that he had talked by telephone with REQUISITION
officials of Alberta Hospital Services Commission regarding
the requisition from the Trochu Hospital District The
requisition is not a mandatory one, but Council has the
right to accept it, and to levy taxes on that district
if they so agree It would be necessary that the Town
of Trochu also agree to the proposal. Discussion followed
about the advisability of splitting the requisition over
a few years Mr Church moved that this information be
accepted and that a committee of Mr Campbell and Mr
King be named to meet with the Trochu Hospital and Town
of Trochu representatives to discuss this requisition
HUXLEY
Mr. R.Campbell briefly discussed the matter of a sewer system SEWER
for Huxley and the possibility of having some study made SYSTEM
of the installation at Vimy at this is a pilot project
Further details are to be obtained regarding this matter
Mr Bauer moved that this meeting adjourn ADJOURNMENT
Carried
Time of A 'ournment 6 00 P M '
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Reeve Secretary -Treasurer
Next Regular meeting of Council - Wednesday, June 11th, 1975 9 00 A/M
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RECREATION GRANTS
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M D of Kneehill
Grant Projects in effect in 1974 and prior years.
No change from the 1974 procedure under which the Town
or Village District Recreation Boards received assistance
by directly applying for the grants including the agreed
percentage of grants for the rural Municipal District and
also received their % share of Municipal District tax money
totalling $12,520.00
New Grant $10 00 per capitVper year for 10 years
On a population of 5,890 the grant for those living in the
M D is $58,900 00 per year for 10 years.
I suggested that 2/3 x $58,900. = $39,26$ 63 per year be
allotted to the six Recreation Boards using the same % split
as for other shares Applying in advance or saving until later
meed not P..M.ct this split of the mond. T tc.hin_rt r-s-onsibility
of the ;:ec rc tion. Do .:cc ith rurh _ s ist.. nr.- _.s th- ti D m,* -y
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