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OCTOBER 2014#547

Rev. Scott Bowerman PastorHelen Wingert OrganistSandy Wilson Childrens Ministry DirectorErin Regan Contemporary Worship & Youth Minister

Deb Mummert Director of Mothers Day OutDanielle Kardisco Director of Music MinistryRoberta Lawyer SecretaryRon George Custodian

Central Presbyterian Church40 Lincoln Way West

Chambersburg, PA 17201Church Phone: 717.264.4113 Fax: 717.264.9272

Office Hours: 8:00am4:00pmemail: [email protected]

Website:www.centralonthesquare.org

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From the department of How the World Has ChangedYouth football games in Chambersburg are now played on Sunday morn ings.

I grew up in Northern New Jersey, not a hotbed of religiosity, but Sundays were held to be somewhat sa-

cred. Blue laws meant that the malls, and most other stores and businesses, closed on Sunday. No sportsleagues played on Sunday, not even on Sunday afternoon. Nor were any school activities scheduled for theday. If you are my age or older, you probably have similar memories.

When I heard about Sunday morning football, my first reaction was to sputter with indignation how darethey! And I have serious concerns about how sports are getting out of hand, consuming far too much time andimportance in the lives of many families (check my Facebook page for a recent article on the subject). ButSunday morning football is merely one more sign of the rapid secularization of our culture. Not long ago, thechurch was a key institution in the life of most communities, and participation in the life of the church, espe-cially worship, took precedence over most everything else. Now church participation competes with sports,dance lessons, social clubs and myriad other events. And Ive noticed that in this competition, the church usu-ally loses.

What are we to do? I think we Christians have to become more like Jews.

Every Friday evening in my hometown, Jewish families would walk to evening services at the local syna-gogue. They didnt drive because driving was not part of their Sabbath observance. And these families wentto Sabbath services every single week, despite whatever other activities might have tempted them away. I alsohad Jewish friends who took weekly classes to prepare for their bar mitzvah. And no matter what else wasgoing on, they never missed those classes.

Jews have learned over the centuries that to maintain their faith and identity, they must give first place intheir lives to worship and the life of faith. This is a major reason why Jews have survived 2,000 years of

persecution and kept alive the faith of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. continued on page 6

Proposed Sunday schedule change - the Session invites you to aConversation with the Congregation on Sunday, Oct. 5th at 9:30 in

Friendship Hall to present a proposal for a new Sunday morningworship and Sunday School schedule. Session is asking for your

input so we can refine the proposal and answer any concernsbefore a decision is made about our Sunday schedule.

Please make a point of attending.

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Chur ch FamilyThank you....

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Dear Friends at Central,It was with great joy that I received the $4,000charitable check that you folks sent to Habitat.I have been in discussion with Bob Creter fromyour church about our need for funding to extend

the public sewer line for our Limestone Drivehomes in Guilford Township. The sewer work isnow completed and we will use your gift to helppay the fees. Over the next few years we willbuild 4 homes on Limestone Drive so this sewerwork was an essential part of the plan. We con-sider you friends, investors, and co-laborers asHabitat leads the charge to eliminate substan-dard housing in Franklin County. Additionally,thank you for sending a volunteer crew to workon the 1st Limestone house for the Gomez fam-

ily. May the Lord bless you as you have blessedus.

Mark D. Story - executive director

Today we received your contribution fro Fruit-belt Farm-workers Christian Ministry. Thankyou so very much! Your financial support is atremendous help in the effort to share the Gospelwith the migrants and seasonal farm workers. Weare also appreciative of your faithful participa-

tion in our Friend-a-Camp.Blessings,

Pastor Rod & NancyFFCM

From W.I.N.(Women In Need)Dear Central Congregation,We would like to thank you for your kind dona-tion. Your gift will help us to continue our workwith these victims, their friends and families.

Sincerely,Barbara ChanningExecutive Director

From Wilson CollegeOn behalf of the entire Wilson community, wewould like to thank you for your continued sup-port in 2014. Your donations make a huge impact

on the entire campus-academic programs.

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Central Presbyterian and Mission Outreach

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A special thank you to Sylvia

Sandy, the children and all who are involved inChildrens Ministry would like to send out a spe-cial thank you to Sylvia Troust for the painting shedonated. It is hanging in the newly decorated play-room next to the Parlor. THANK YOU SYLVIA!

Thanks to Holly Shearer for creating the beautifulnew chalkboard displays for Friendship Caf inFriendship Hall. If you havent seen them, checkthem out by the pass-through window into thekitchen.

With gratitude from your Church Family

Dear Church Family,Thank you for the beautiful flowers from Central on

September 7th. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.The flowers really brightened my day.

Thanks to all,Rhoda Wilkison

Dear Church Family,Many thanks for the beautiful flowers, thoughts andprayers for us during our illness. We are feelingmuch better and are so blessed to be a part of thiscaring and praying church. God is so good!

We love you,

Ed & Velma Thompson

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

DeadlineSunday, October 23rd

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T!G!"#$%C!&'()*

Centr al s Special Concerns

Genevieve Ambrose Newt Stak

66 Sanibel Lane, Chbg. 17201Raymond & Gunlog Anderson119 Mt Union Rd, Fayetteville, PA 17222

Isabelle Allen Jay Keefe311 Cumberland Ave, Chbg. 17201

Mildred Brown611 Wallace Ave, Chbg 17201

Jo Ann Dittmann140-A Menno Vlg., Chbg 17201

Stanley & Esther Johnson Laurie McKelv56 Sanibel Ln, Chbg 17201

Athley & Alva Kline

49 Lincoln Way W, Chbg. 17201Harry Leedy237 Leedy Way West, Chbg 17202

Nancy MacFarlane668A Cumberland Ave, Chbg. 17201

Nancy Reichenbach

2242 Scotland Rd, Chbg. 17201

Glenn Shaffer Dale Hasting722 Stanley Ave, Chbg 17201

John Shoap Dave Bende107 Green Meadow Ln, Chbg. 17201

Selma Thomson (NM) Rod Varne

923 S Fourth St, Chbg 17201Isabel Vanderau Eric Mello806 N. Penn Hall Dr, Chbg. 17201

Dorothy Zullinger Susan Snyd155 Colonial Dr, Chbg. 17202

Luther Ridge-264-57002735 Luther Dr., Chbg. 17202

The Inn At Luther Ridge

-Ellen Bush #11 **(NM) Gary Lewis-June Fiddler #16 Susan Snyder

Menno Haven-263-85452075 Scotland Ave.

Nursing Center

-M. Karolyn Lawrence #412 Dale Hastings-Dr. Robert Coy, #217 James Kearns-John Bowerman #129 Dale Hastings

Farm House

-Marcia Grubbs #304 Jay KeeferWalden Place

-Lawrence Mohr #21 *(NF) Jay KeeferNorthgate

-Dorothy Burkholder, #1206 **(NM)Menno Village

-Rhoda Wilkison #180-B-LaVerne Knarr #610D Laurie McKelvie-Beverly Minnich #740A

Penn Hall-261-02201425 Phila. Ave.

Manor Building

-Elton Simpson #417 Mike Herbert

-Margaret Sponsler, #229 Susan Snyder-Ed Wenrich, #314 (visited by George Muller)

Skilled Nursing

-Gennie Boozer #506 Tawnya Secor-Mary Fish, #504 Rod Varner

Quincy Skilled Nursing Care-749-31516596 Orphanage Rd., Waynesboro 17268

Nursing Center-Carolyn Kreutz #229 (NF) Gary Lewis

* (NF) = No Flowers please** (NM) = Non-member*** (NV) = No Visits please

If you know of any changes or updates, pleacontact the church office, 264-4113.

Deacons name is now listed with those he or

she visits.

If you wish to contact, (by phone), a member

the Gems of Central, please contact the chur

office at 264-4113.

Updated:

September 201

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West Virginia Member

Treva Kerns601 Foxcroft Ave, Apt #1Martinsburg, WV 25401

An interesting observation from a sister in Christ!DO YOU KNOW THEM? WHO?The people beside you? If you do not knowthem, you should! Members may find churchmembers beside them. Members may find visi-tors or guests beside them. Visitors and guestsmay find other visitors and guests beside them.Do you know them? Make sure you do beforeyou leave church on Sunday.



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Ushers - Sanctuary5th Laurie McKelvie(H), Howard Brand, Don & Bev Wissner12th Rod Varner(H), James Kearns, Len Hendricks, Doug Vanderau19th Gary Lewis(H), Carol Varner, Eric Mellott, Bill Daniels26th Tawnya Secor(H), Jay Keefer, Ron & Susan Snyder

Greeters - Sanctuary5th Jerry & Jane McClelland, Ron & Susan Snyder12th Anne Miller, Lakie & Marcia Petrie, Marjorie Hamsher19th Bonnie Wolff, Jack Kier, Stuart Kier, Ed & Sookie Fisher26th Joel & Cindy Happel, Len & Nancy Hendricks, Bob Creter

Assistant Leaders5th Sylvia Troust12th Bob Creter10th Rod Varner

26th Valerie Merriman

Ministry Duties for the Month of OCTOBER

Praying forCentrals Missions

ChambersburgHispanic Center

Prayer Partners:Art & Gladys KuehnRichard & Jean LandyMary Lawrence

Linda Lazar & family

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SEPARATION & DIVORCE RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPBegins Monday, September 8th-October 13th, 7-8:30pm at the Wholeness Centerlocated on the square at 19 South Main Street downtown Chambersburg.Session Cost is $10. For more information or to register, email CindyShoemaker [email protected] by calling Central PresbyterianChurch 717-264-4113.

Hosts - Sanctuary 10:45am

5th Open12th Dick & Judy Young19th Chris & Roni Gingrich26th Sandy Myers

MENS BIBLE STUDYThe Mens Bible Study Group will meet at 7:00a.m., the first and third Saturday of eachmonth, at the Texas Lunch on Lincoln Way West downtown Chambersburg. At8:00a.m. the bible study will take place at Central in the Parlor. Our current study is Ro-mans and will soon delve into Corinthians.For more information, please contact the

church office at 717-264-4113

Host - Friendship Hall 8:30 am

5th Chris & Roni Gingrich12th Open19th Cindy Shoemaker26th Open

Greeters - Friendship Hall 8:30 am5th Jean Gisriel, Rich & Tammy Carbaugh, Ron Walder12th Deb Shauf, Gary & Ginger Lewis19th Kathi Bietsch, John & Dee Swan, Ron Walder26th Jean Gisriel, Tony & Buffy Super, Howard & Michelle Brand

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JOY VILLAGE UPDATEMany of the children living in Joy Village have experienced fear, loss and abuse. One way to help

them deal with their traumas is through art, which helps them express their fears, hopes, struggles anddreams.

In the Kenyan school systems, community and compliance are highly valued and individuality is dis-couraged. Thus it is very difficult for a child to share and learn to deal with his feelings. Therapeutic art

allows the child to communicate a difficult feeling and thereby find comfort and healing. When work-ing on a group mural project, the child also discovers that she is not alone, and that there are others tosupport her.

The greatest prayer of the workers in Joy Village is that the children will come to realize that they aretreasured and loved. They want every child to know that he is a precious creation, and that God has aplan for him.

A check for $4000 was recently sent to Joy Village from Central Presbyterian Church. This will beenough to support two children for a year. Please pray for the small residents of Joy Village, and visitthe website, www.treeoflives.orgto learn more about them. Enjoy the smiles on the childrens faces,

and look for the little boy in the Superman T-shirt!

C O M E J O I N O U RG R E E T I N G C A R D C L A S S ! !

Sunday, October 12th, 2-4pm(Light refreshments will be available. Yaaaaaay!!!!!)

Join us with friends, relatives and make new friends by coming together forlaughs, sharing and excitement while you learn to make greeting cards to be

sold at the Bazaar on Friday November 7!!

Stampin Up supplies will be used for all cards. Your cost for each card youmake is $1.50 and can be considered your donation toward the Bazaar. Choose

from ten different cards make one or ten the choice is completely yours.

YOU dont need to have made cards before or be considered a crafty person.You will have someone to guide you throughout the entire process.

Class is available for ages 15 through the best golden years of our lives.

Are you a craftsperson or do you know one who would be interested in having a

class for us? Do you make your own crafts; do you have any ideas or have youseen any crafts that you would like to make in a class? Call the church office orIngrid Herbert at 263-7871 and set a date.

REGISTRATION FOR CARD CLASS IS REQUIRED because of the PRE-CUTPACKETS needed for each project. To register, call the church

office by Wednesday, October 8or call Brenda Geiman @ 369-2550.

Cards made will be donated for sale at the Bazaar on Friday November 7.Funds raised are for the Pastors Discretionary Fund (used to help church members and others in need).

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OFFERING ENVELOPESOrders for new offering envelopes will go out at the end of Octo-

ber. For those who already receive envelopes, no need to contact

me unless you would like to change your status from weekly to

monthly or vise versa. For newly joined members, please con-

tact me if you would like offering envelopes , 264-4113 or email

[email protected]

The day has arrived when followers of Jesus Christ have to decide what comes first - worship andparticipation in the community of the church, or other activities. Were together at most to worshipand learn and support one another for three or four hours a week. Thats not much time compared, forinstance, how much TV is viewed by the average person. Thats not much time to devote to worshipand learning how to follow Jesus in an increasingly secular culture.

I say this not to heap guilt on families that are pulled in 17 different directions. I say this to offer away out of the American way of life that is growing increasingly stressful and even toxic. Jesus

Christ is the way, the truth and the life; Jesus Christ is the only source of abundant and eternal life. Ifwere going to find the blessings of following Christ, if were going to be followers of Christ, thenour life together, and our practice of faith at home, are going to have to come first.

Id love to hear from you on this subject. You may contact me [email protected] giveme a call, at 264-4113.

Tuesday, October 7 6:00pmStephen Ministry Meeting

~Tuesday, October 7 7:00pmHistory Team MeetingRm 107

Centr al Pr esbyter ian Book ClubFor the month of October we will have our book club onThursday, October 16th at 7pm in the Parlor. All are welcome.

SESSION ACTIONSSEPTEMBER 2014

Session took the following actions at its September meeting. If you have anyquestions, please talk to one of the Elders: Brenda Black, Bill Daniels, JeanGisriel, Linda Igou, Pat McNamee, Jim Sharp, Karl Shreiner, Luella Smith, DonWeber, Scott Wiley, Sam Worley, or Kathryn Finley, Clerk.

Endorsed the proposal from the CROSS (Central Review of Sunday Sched-ule) Task Force with the intent to present it to the congregation for informa-tion and feedback, after which time the Session will vote on the proposal.

The new church-wide wireless network is up andrunning. The network id is CPC, the password is

c4017201pc

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COME TO THE BANQUET!

Navajo Minist r iesis hosting a Banquetat The Gathering Place in Mt. Joy, PA

on Thursday, October 23rdboth a LUNCHEONat 11:30am

& a DINNERat 6:30pm.

Centrals Childrens Ministry has sup-ported children who live at the Four Corners Home for Children at Na-vajo Ministries for several years. In 2010, a Mission Team from thechurch traveled to Navajo Ministries in Farmington, NM to help at theMission and lead a Vacation Bible School at a Navajo Church.

The banquets are a great opportunity to hear the testimony of Navajopastors Joe & Gerri Begay and learn what God is doing through theirchurch ministry and family seminars across the Navajo Nation.There will be a video clip of the children in the new Education andActivity Center. You will learn about the Four Corners Home forChildren, KNMI Vertical Radio, the Prayer Center, and Navajo NationOutreach -- all part of Navajo Ministries.

The banquets are FREE, but there will be opportunities to invest inthe work of Navajo Ministries thru an offering. Navajo jewelry and

art will also be available to purchase.

We plan to caravan from the church over to Mt. Joy. Please see Gene & Sandy Wilson, or PastorScott to RSVP FOR THE LUNCH OR THE DINNER. Since they are preparing a wonderfulmeal, we need to let them know how many are coming no later than OCTOBER 9.

You wil l be bl essedby this t ime of seeing and

hear ing

how God is wo r k ingin the l ives o f

the Navajo peopl e!

COME!



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Kid Ministry News!

WEEKLY WEDNESDAYSthis Fal l :

5pm-Kid Music ~ 6:00pm-Potluck Meal

6:30pm=ADVENTURERS for kids age 4-5thgradeKids will Travel back in time and be guided by the Beattitudes! Drama!

Fun Facts! Music! Art! Games! & truth from Jesus!

September 24 = Jesus want to be our BFF

October 1 = Following Jesus changes our hearts forever

October 8 = God is with us when we are in need

October 15 = God comforts us when we are hurt or sad

October 22 = God blesses those who are gentle and kind

October 29 = God makes everything right, evenwhen things seem unfair

Come be part of the ADVENTURE!

NOTE: Nursery care available after the meal for babies thru age 3

NEW!

Lit t le Kids Worsh ipStarting Sunday, October 5

WHAT? preschool aged worship and play

WHO? for ages 3 thru kindergarten

WHEN? during the 8:30am Worship Service!

DETAILS? Beginning Sunday, October 5,preschoolers may go with the Kids Worship leader after thechildrens message for a time of worship & prayer. They will come back into Friendship Hallto re-join their parents for the Closing Worship Song. If you haveany questions please talk to Sandy Wilson.



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CONTEMPORARY WORSHIPGood with technology? Like to mess around with com-

puters? Interested in creative worship? Join the media team!Contact Howard Brand and/or Eric Mellott for more details.We could use some handy, creative types to help us come upwith a plan to protect the praise band equipment throughouteach week! If this sounds like something youd enjoy, pleaselet Erin Regan know!

We are always looking for more people to join our dance anddrama teams! These are very serious, Spirit-led ministries that work toward givingglory to our God. Contact Erin at [email protected].

CHATWe are more than halfway to our goal of sponsoring a human trafficking aware-

ness billboard in Franklin County! If youd like to get involved, let Erin know!

YOUTH:

Hey all! Thanks so much for your great support of the

youth ministry! We love you and we appreciate every

person whos donated to, volunteered with, and prayed

for us! Thank you especially to Missy Igou,

Dani Kardisco, and Olivia Mullen for volunteer-

ing their weekend during Uprise Fest! We had a

blast praising our Lord!

We need more volunteers to help during youth special events and on Sunday

nights! Please see Erin if youre interested! Thank you to those who have already

shared in Sunday night youth group!

We are in desperate need of Godly mento stand up and take responsibility as

adult mentors for our teenagers. If youre interested, please see Erin!Upcoming youth events:

Higher fall retreat October 17-18th

Mentor/Mentee Night October 26th

Middler Lock-In November 7-8th

Babysitting Extravaganza Mission Team Fundraiser December 12th

Youth Christmas Party December 21st

YOUTHGROUP

NEWS

Join us onSunday mornings

8:30amin the

Friendship Hall

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Dear Friends in Christ,

Were writing to update you on the progress of our ongoing Celebrating our Past, Preparing For Our Futurecapital campaign that began last October as part of the 145thanniversary celebration of our church.

As the name indicates, the campaigns purpose is to prepare Central for the future God has for us by investingin ministry and infrastructure. So far we have received almost $80,000 versus $130,098 in pledges! Hereswhat your contributions have enabled your church to do so far:

Purchase a used handicapped-accessible mini-bus that has been used by the Youth Group. MissionTeam and Church Staff, as well as in the last Christmas parade.Cost (after the sale of the old van) - $7,600

Install two ranks of swell reed pipes on our classic Cassavant organ - $10,015

Purchase an electronic piano for use during the first worship service. Cost - $3,100

Install a new church telephone system, church-wide wireless internet as well as new computers forthe church staff and church office. All this technology was badly out of date. These new systemswill serve the church well for years to come. Cost - $21,500

Contributed $4,000 to both Joy Village in Kenya and Habitat for Humanity Franklin County. Wehave pledged to give 10% of all campaign receipts, divided equally between these two missions.

Here is what is planned next for the campaign:

Improve the Sanctuary sound and lighting systems so the congregation can better hear and see thePastor and worship leaders.

Replace the yellowed Lexan covering the Ascension Window with clear tempered glass to makethe window (with its image of the risen Christ) visible to our community.

If you are supporting the campaign, thank you! If not, we invite you to become part of this exciting effort tolay the groundwork for the next chapter in Centrals life and ministry to the world. Contact the church officeto learn how you can participate.

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FALL FLINGFriday October 24 ~ 6:00 8:00 PM

In the Friendship Hall

Mark your calendars now and plan on joining usFriday October 24 for Centrals Fall Fling, includinggreat food and entertainment. The church willprovide Brunswick stew, pasta and sauce, bread, andcider, as well as the place servings. You will need toprovide your favorite fall dessert - think pumpkin,

apple, mince, shoofly, gingerbread, even chocolate.After dinner, we will have a caller lead us in squareand line dances appropriate for all ages and abilities.

This will be a fun learning experience for all of us.And for those of you who do not want to join thedancing, you can watch and encourage the dancersfrom the sidelines. Look for reservation forms in theSunday bulletins or contact the church office. This

is a great opportunity to introduce people to Cen-tral Church, so make sure to invite your friends andneighbors. See you on the 24th!

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BEST 50 hours of Tr ai ni ng You Wi l l EVER Recei ve!Beginning Feb. 10 and ending by Memorial Day. Held onTuesday evenings from 6-8:30 pm, and three Saturdays.

(to be determined)Contact Trena Oyler, 261-5727,

[email protected] Cindy Happel,830-1760, [email protected] moreinformation.

I s i t t ime t o grow i n your cari ng abil i t i es?

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CARE PACKAGES FOR CPC COLLEGE STUDENTS

For the past 14 years a very loving ministry at Central

Presbyterian Church has been to send goodie boxes to

Centrals college students near and far. Your generosity in

donating items has been appreciated over the years as has

your monetary support which goes toward other items

that may be needed to make the packages complete. If

you could find time to donate just a small amount of your

day or evening just once a month, to help pack boxes, youd be showing your

love even more. It would also make a great family project. You can reach Sue

Stahl by contacting the church office at 717-264-4113 or catch up with her on

Sunday mornings at church.

Family Movie Night!DATE: Friday, October 17TIME: 7:00PMEVENT: Family Movie Night

Featuring the movie FROZEN

BRING: Sleeping bags & pillows to sit onSNACKS: Serving popcorn, pretzels, & cider

Invite your family and friends to come!

Costumes

Welcomed!Tricks or

Treats for

the kids!

A free concert featuring areaorganists and friends

with special guestElisabeth Turchi, Soprano

Friday, October 24th at 7:30pmMercersburg Academy Chapel



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Vincent Barkdoll

Centrals Newest Members!Sunday, September 14, 2014

Recently Baptized!

Little Leyna Pettner wasbaptized on

September 14, 2014

Leynas mommy,Allie Pettner joined the

church that same Sunday!

Leyna wasnt quite sure whyPastor Scott was putting

water on her head?

Charles Hart Stuart Kier

Jean Landy Jane Obaugh Allie Pettner



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