Ch theme 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertitsiva). Hunt let/ 1,22331 (Chtsai/ied) spornwmmmm Olympic reflections from young ski hopefuls M a x G a rd n e r a s se s se s the ch an ce s ol' fu tu re su c ce s s fo r lo c a l s k i ta le n t a t the W in te r G am e s


WITH the Winter Olympics over, the Kibble Valley welcomes borne its world conquering skiers!


young skiers from Norway. Jonathan Heyes (13), of Slaidburn Koad, Waddington, and Kicky


Could this be a headline in four or eight years time? The Kibble Valley has, in fact, welcomed back two promising


mar School boys underwent an intensive training programme which improved and fine tuned their technical expertise. At the same time, they were experiencing, at first hand, the excitement and nerve-tin­ gling atmosphere of the world's most prestigious competition. And the experience has certainly stood them in good stead for the future. “Every time I train on snow I feel like I've improved,” commented Jonathan. Talking to the “Advertiser and Times,” the boys described their


Khan (1*1), of Hcnthorn Koad, Clitheroe, have been training with the IOnglish Schools’ Ski Association, just a cross-country ski away from Olympic resort Lillehammer. As material for future national success, the Clitheroe Koyal Gram­


Kicky Khan


tough schedule. Before breakfast they weiit jogging in temperatures as cold as -20°F. Then they were on the slopes, where they sharpened their skills for the slalom, giant slalom and super G events. Taking time off from training, they were thrilled to attend the


women’s super G event. Kicky also explained that, in between their hectic training schedule, the team was able to mingle with the locals and be infused with their enthusiasm for the Games. “The Norwegians are very friendly people and they live in a very


beautiful country,” said Kicky. "They were extremely happy to have the Games and were very enthusiastic about them." He recalled the scene in a cafe as the Norwegian people expressed


good natural disappointment at their man losing the men’s downhill event. Releasing their anger, the customers of the cafe, where the


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event was being screened, pelted the television with ski gloves. Becoming Olympic skiers is the ambition of both lads. Until now. Olympic representation in skiing has belonged almost exclusively to the Bell brothers, which begs the question, will Kicky and Jonathan have the opportunity to represent their country in four or eight years time? Chris Hill, the senior coach for the English Schools’ Ski Associa­ tion, who also happens to be the chief coach for the North West Ski


Carling North West Counties’ League Dubious strike earns points for Blues Clitheroe 1, Sketmersdale United 0


just eight minutes, turned out to be the winning strike — but Clitheroe should be disappointed that they failed to score more, writes Matthew K ra u s . .Missed chances could well


A CONTROVERSIAL goal by Jon Penman, after


eroe scorned chance after chance and failed to kill off the opposing threat. Earlier, Have Whalley had been forced into an excellent


point-blank save to deny Dave Tickle during a frantic open­


ing five minutes. Just before the half-hour mark, player-manager Garv


have cost the side dear, but fortunately, embarrassment was spared by a flag-happy linesman who signalled that Penman’s 40-yard lob had crossed the goal-line as the goalkeeper hooked it away with his palm. The visiting ’keeper, Stuart


Alexander, was otherwise S k e 1 m e r s d a 1 e ’ s b e s t player.but for his poor kick outfield in the eighth minute which Penman immediately re tu rn ed high over the ’keeper’s head. It was a fine effort by the Blues marks­ man, hut Alexander back-ped­ alled sufficiently to keep it out and deny lum.


However, the linesman had


none of it and he signalled to the man-in-the-middle, who allowed the goal to stand.


At that point, it looked like


the .Monday night Shawbridge crowd could well be in for yet another goal feast, but Clith­


Butcher, who had a superb first -15 minutes, sent a 20- yard, floated shot against the bar. A perfect Mick Seddon through-ball, after more good


work by Bursnell. saw Pen­ man through on goal, with a real chance to finish a sweep­ ing move, hut he took the ball one step too fa r , which a llow ed the 'k e e p e r to smother the final shot. The pattern of play changed


in the second hall, as the bat­ tling visitors worked hard to c re a te some o p en in g s themselves.


Vinnv Moran, who was


later booked, slid in with a brave gonlbound shot in a high-speed scramble, and the ball appeared to hit Gary Manleys arm. Claims for a penalty were rife, but the referee waved play on and the Blues were let off the hook. A return for the popular


Micky Graham, who took the place of Andrew Tay lor , almost profited in more goals. Graham showed some


Shawbridgci Topics


Management pair given reins until end of season


TH E club committee lias announced that the caretaker


charge following the resignation of Alan Bradshaw and Martin


management team of Denis Underwood and Gary Butcher are keeping their ’posit urns until the end of the season. Having been given temjmrary


Katoiigh. the jHipular Clitlieme players have l**en forced to turn their hand to management at short notin’. Said Mr Butcher: "It has been


a totally new exjK*riem-e for me* and. at times, it has been par­ ticularly difficult because 1 have >lill been playing. “The players have rescinded


brilliantly though, which has made things easier. When Alan and Martin left we were worried that a lot would follow suit, but tile players have stayed and shown great commitment to the club." Meanwhile, Denis Underwood


has been forced out of the team reckoning with a knee injury, which has perhaps made things easier for him from the manage­ ment point of view: “It means that I am still involved." he said. The Blues have won two.


conceding 11. The side currently occupies


that lie will be figuring in plans between now and the end of the


season. Injuries to Geoff Young and


John Riley add to the woe*, on the attacking side, while (Jarv Butcher reflected on the prob­ lems incurred on the defence:


“Although we missed a lot of


chances on Monday night, the win was the most important tiling, and also the fact that we kept a clean sheet. We have lost a lot of our defenders since Mar­ lin and Alan left and. despite that, we have Kept a dean sheet in three of the last five games."


tor and Kalough have all left since Christmas and dub captain Dave Tattersall is still not figured in first team football since his long-term knee injury.


Shaun Mc(.Tie, Bussell Proc­ classy touches as he opened


up the Skein back four. Indeed, his first touch of


the game put Penman on his way through, but again the frontman delayed his shot and he was thwarted with a last -gasp challenge by Williams. Fine interplay between


Seddon and the busy Penman saw the latter hit a spectacu­ lar effort on the turn which the ’keeper again dealt with well — turning it over the bar for the home side’s f if t l i corner. And there were still more


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who reacted with a stunning diving header, but again Alexander was equal to it, with what was his host save


of the night. Graham’s skilful touch on


the half-way line caused may­ hem for the Skein defenders, and the bulky figure ran clear of the field, and with plenty time to apply the finish, lie scuffed a miscueil effort wide of the mark. Clitheroe: Whalley. Kow-


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© Spotlight on the action at Ewood Park


thev are away, then it is a “2*." Verv rarely do they slip up. Following*a 4*0 demolition job on AFC Bournemouth at


BURNLEY have become a football jmjoIs enthusiast’s dream. If they are at home, simply put a “l" in the relevant column, if


the weekend, the Clarets travelled to South Wales brimming with confidence for Tuesday's encounter at Ninian Park. That carried over into the match as Steve Davis, in great form since* returning from injury, scored a splendid ISth minute opener to


give his side the lead. But once again Burnley failed to build on the lead, and


once again they let the opposition back into the game when things should have been wrapped up.


The management has had to


shuffle things round and Lee Seulpher has looked at home


slotting into the back four, while full-backs Neil Koubotham aid Pau wit!:


eighley have mputent < on-i


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drawn two, and lost two while Denis ami Gary have been m charge, scoring nine goals and


12th position in the table, one place higher than when they took over, and for Iwginners in the job, they have performed commendahlv. Said Mr Underwood: “Our


first priority is to bring some new bhhk 1 in before the trauslei deadline at the end of March. We need to strengthen some departments for the season’s


niu-in." Indeed, the dub has a frus­


trating list of injuries at pres­ ent. Frontman Mark Hoys goes into hospital for a knee onera- thm next week and it is unlikely


Cricket


Top night raises the club £1,000


LOOKING forward to a summer of success this year are mem hers of Clilheroe Cricket Cluh who have held their first major function of the new year.


ner was a fitting start to the busy social calendar and around 100 people were there to enjoy it.


The Sportsman’s din­


former Yorkshire and England cricketer Jeff Cope and comedian Seth Sheldon. Iloth were amusing and entertain- i n g a f t e r - d i n n e r speakers.


Guest celebrities were


The draw for a gallon bottle of whiskey was


won by John Hacking. In the region of £1,000


president Mr Richard Read welcoming Jeff Cope to the evening along with other cluh


members. C l i t h e r o e e a n Ion,"


was raised which will go towards the running of the club. Our picture shows new


forward to Lancashire com­ petition this summer, after finishing third in the Vans Kil ihlesilule League last year.


chili qualification into the Skipton Lancashire Cricket Association Knockout Tro­ phy. sponsored hy Skiplon lluilding Society.


Third place granted the Tile Chnthurn Koad dull


have been drawn to visit Wigan and District League side Deane and Derby in the preliminary round on Sun­ day, May Sth.


representat ives are cham­ pions Baxenden. who visit Kaglcy in the preliminary round, whi le Bla ekhurn Northern and Kurhy have a hye to the first round.


Other Uibblesdale League


aitrher added: -W.. h.,|«. h a target of at lenst for the season. ami to that, we are■ InokillK to


i new faces to NtmiKtlurll th. Changes will have to Ik* made


for Saturday’s match at Glossop North End. Mick Seddon, who played v«*rv well against Skei- mersdale, is away for two weeks and kee|H*r Dave Whalley will In? away for three.


Reserve goalkee|K*r Lee Ken­


nedy will step into the first team fold in place of Whalley.


tain Salford City at Shawbridge (k.o: 7-.‘IO p.m.).


Clitheroc Reserves nlay at


home to Stacksteads St Joseph's in the President’s Cup on Satur­


day (k.o: 2-15 p.m.). On Monday the Blues enter­


Jimmy Mullen's men learned little from the game at Leyton Orient, another match during which they surrendered their first half advantage. Such performances are not characteristic of pro­ motion teams, and it seems that a tighter approach to away matches is needed to combat the problem.


Fulham, returning home with three points, it mav ^ive them the inijietus to overcome the forthcoming visits of Stockport and Bristol Rovers, where victories should almost guarantee a play-off place.


I f the lessons are learnt in lime for Saturday’s visit to and Burnlcv can finally allay their travel-sickness by


The su|H*rb news at Ewood Park is that Blackburn Rovers


are providing more representatives in Terry Venablcs’s lS-man squad than any other club.


The news cleared the headache of rare defeat at Arsenal


on Saturday, where Kevin Gallacher’s leg fracture was the most disturbing aspect.


recently, ami Kenny Dalglish is constantly struggling to field a settled side. Alan Shearer, Paul Warhurst, Mike Newell, Colin Hendry and now Gallacher have all been put on to the long-term casually list at one jxjint and, although Rovers may be in a (>osi- tion to bring in expensive reinforcements, their bad luck has certainly been to Manchester United’s advantage.


Had Kenny Dalglish not suffered so many injury blows,


the Championship race would definitely be a closer call. Indeed, Alex Ferguson has had few problems with injuries, which has been the central factor to his side’s impressive unl>oaten run.


room for sentiment for Kenny Dalglish as Rovers will be out to complete an impressive double.


On Saturday, LiverjK>ol visit Ewood — ami there will be no Matthew Evans Rovers have not had good luck regarding their bill of health The manner of Tuesday’s unwelcome defeat suggests that


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botham, Keighley, Manley, Seulpher, Seddon, Butcher, Bennett, Penman, Taylor, Bursnell. Subs: Graham (for Taylor).


JUNIOR RU G B Y TOUR GOES WITH A BANG


TOURING is often considered to be the best part of playing for a rugby club. Last weekend, the Clith­


eroe Rugby Club junior squad enjoyed their very first tour to North Wales, and although the rugby action may have have been at a minimum


because o f th e w in t r y weather, the rest of the week­ end went with a bang.


given the best jjossinle send-off by hosting a presentation cerc- Hiny at the L i t t iem o u r clubhouse.


The travelling party was Guests of honour wore the


Kibble Valley Mayor and Mayoress. Coun. Anthony Jack- sun ami his win*. Patricia, and the North West Rugby Youth Development Officer, Mark Nelson.


Tour organiser Ian Brown thanked the club sponsor, Mike


Clitheroe and District Pool League Top two lose in Premier


AN unpredictable week in the Premier Division saw the top


two teams — Dog and Par­ tridge B and RB Legion — lose at home. The damage was done by


Cross Kevs A and Victoria A res|K.*ctivelv. who both achieved their third away wins in the league this season. It was a good night fur the


mercial. Castle B leap-frogged Victoria B after beating them away from home. Results: Premier Division —


2. Castle B 5: White Horse 5. White Lion 2.


Copy Nook 2, Kings B l; Dog ami Partridge B 2, ( ’mss Keys A a; Kings A *1, Dog and Par­ tridge 2; RB Legion 2, Victoria A l: bye: Be Lacy Arms. First Division — Higher Buck


Kings, too — Iwth teams win­ ning by the mid frame in seven. Higher Buck made up for lost


ground by playing two games in a week. Both* resulted in home wins which have catapulted them to the top sjxd in the First Division. The bulk of the Pendle Hotel


B team enjoyed a ski trip in Austria, which caused their match with Waggon and Horses


A to be postponed. Meanwhile, Waggon B got flown to the serious business of


catching up the Chathurn jour­ neymen, bv sweeping the White Hart team clean off the table. Buck Inn stay in second place


leadership of the Second Divi­ sion at the Swan and Royal. It was a bail week for the host A team as Petre Arms won con­ vincingly ami now lie for first place. Castle A, who have the best


after their bye fast week. Tlie top two battled for the


record in flu* division with 11 wins, continued their UHH.i home record with victory over Pemlle Hotel A, and go to within two {mints of the ton. Third Division leaders Bridge


re-established a six -point mar­ gin at the top, with a win at bot­ tom-club Petre Arms B while their nearest rivals, Swan and Royal B. slipped up at the Com­


•1, Pendle Hotel B 2; Higher Buck f>. Dog (Barrow) 2: Royal Oak A 5, Horseshoe A 2: Wag­ gon B 7, White Hart 0; bye: Buck Inn. Second Division — Castle A


Tonight's fixtures: Premier


Division — Cross Keys A v Copy Nook. De Lacy Arms v


Victoria A, Dog and Partridge A v RB Legion, Kings Arms B v Kings Arms A, bye: Dog and Partridge B. First Division — Dog (Bar-


T>. IVndle A 2: Cross Keys B -l. Craven Heifer 2; Horseshoe B -1, Brown Cow 2; Station Hotel 2, Rova! Oak B 5; Swan ami Royal A 2, Petre Arms A 5. Third Division — Black Bull


♦5, Black Morse I; Commercial 4. Swan and Royal B 2; Petre Arms B 2. Bridge -l: Victoria B


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Ladies’ Hockey Visitors given some stick


Clitheroe 1st XI I. BTR 1st XI 0


had taken the lead. A Jane Seed free hit found Trieia Procter on the edge of the circle. She neatly led the ball through to Jill Middleton, who fired home. Middleton was on the score-


sheet again, with her cool play and skill being a feature of the goal. The Clitheore defence was


From the moment of the bully-off Clitheroe dominated their opponents, battering them relentlessly and giving them no respite in this fine victory. Within two minutes, Clitheroe


ing play from the home side, the score remained 2*0 at half time. After the interval they took


command again, stringing together several good moves


that baffled the opposition. Two further goals were


scored, both from penalty cor­ ners and both from Tricia Procter.


At -1-0 this was a comfortable . . ,


win for the Kibble Valley side and the margin could have l>ecn greater if Clare Mortimer had


not hit the post later on ami the BTU ’keejier had not not put in maximum effort. Clitheroe: Eva, Farnsworth.


rarely put under pressure and, inspite of a great deal of attack­


Procter. Middleton, Wilcox. Memorial League A L L W A S H E D O U T


tures has now reached 125, and midweek football looks set to l>e introduced in order to com­ plete the season, when British Summertime begins at the end of March.


THE e n t i r e Mem o r i a l Le ague p ro g ram m e w a s wiped out hy the weather on Sunday, despite the slight improvement in the elements over the weekend. The list of oulAianding fix­


Whulley Wanderers play against Rishton Arms at Wil­ sons and the side will be confi­ dent of progress having beaten them twice already this


season. De Lacy Arms have a some-


whul easier route to the final at Norden, where Second Divi­ sion team Travel Lines are the opponents. Other fixtures: Judge Wal-


The Knockout Cup semi­ finals take pluce on Sunday.


mesiey v Park Hotel (Wilsons), i^angho v Manxman (Hullough Park), Commercial v Calder- stones (King Georges).


Swimathon underway


THOUSANDS of swimmers the length and breadth of the coun­ try are taking the plunge today as the HUM UT sponsored National


Swimathon gets underway. Ribblesdule Pool is one of the 400 pools, nationwide, hosting


the record 45,000 swimmers taking part over the next four days. Individuals or teams of up to five people will swim 5,000m


(200 lengths of an average 25m pool) in an attempt to raise a record fundraising target of ££ million.


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Town team off to the seaside


GREAT YARMOUTH — the Mecca of British pool — is


the destination for the Clith­ eroe town pool team which will compete in the National Super League F in a ls in April. The town team felt (hat


they had earned their right­ ful place after winning the


Lancashire Super League


Group Three title last sea­ son. hut they were then told th a t a p la y -o f f m a tch against Bolton would decide who should take the week­ end long trip to Norfolk. Clitheroe lost the play-off


Moves. Garstang, Seed, Mor­ timer, Griffiths, Cunliffe,


5-2, and it seemed that the chance of performing on a national stage had gone. But Bolton have ruled


themselves out of contention for the Great Yarmouth spectacular because of com­ mitments in another compe­ tition, leaving the way for the town’s top cues to take lltcir place. • PLAYERS taking part in


the open singles and doubles competitions are reminded


that “ scratch time" is 8-20 p.m. The doubles draw has laid to be delayed for another


week. Full details will he in next week’s "Advertiser and Times.” The doubles competi­ tion takes place on March 15th. • THERE was a good atten­


dance for the ladies team at last week's meeting at the Legion. Their first test is tonight, when they challenge the Premier Division leaders Dog and Partridge B.


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attend the presentation due to work commitments.


Mr Fearnhead was unable to Mr Brown thanked Dave Slin-


ger for his hard work and for providing the mini-bus, and Yan Lisping, for accompanying the tour. Guests were infurmed about tile organisation of the youth squad ami its role within the cluh and an outline of the weekend’s action-packed itin­ erary was given.


disciplinarian, Ian Brown told the touring party that a system of fines would be set up to pun­ ish misdemeanours. Light hear- tetlly, the first to fall foul of the controversial scheme were the Mayor and the Chib president. The Mavor lor not attending the rugby club sooner, and the pres­ ident for not inviting him! President of the club. Mr


Colin Silcoek, wished the team well and the Kibble Valiev Mavor presented players with club holdalls, ties ami polo


cluli tie and the th a club head


and tasty breakfast


Bistro really got the Lhc tour in motion,


me that, it was all mini-bus to head for


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The tour bus stopped off twice •route. An all-action game of iid a 10 pm bowl- n were noth won Idsbmugh. lie nsecutive strikes


bowling — perhaps he is in


he wrong snort! Once at Pontius, the l.'lith- made an inline-


1 they were enter­ n on the hlue- ’d bv comedians Jimmy Reputed to be something of a


dubious pleasure of celebrating his 15th hithday while on tour — for which he lost an eyebrow anti gamed an interview on Pun- tins TV. There is a rumour circulat­


ing that Granada have bought the rights to the interview, which will be broadcast later this year! Michael did receive one nice


Cricket and Mick Miller, iis well as bouts of American wrestling. Michael Bisping had the


Federation, to which Kicky and Jonathan belong, was with the boys in Norway. He said: “They did very well in Norway and, when they move up to the juniors in the next couple of years, I expect the pair of them to


get into the junior national team.” At present, the boys are classified as children by the sport. At


Easter, the pair will travel to France to compete in the English and British Children’s Championships. Good performances there will lead to selection for the English team for next season’s World School Championships in Italy. The talent is there, but what could scupper the hoys’ chances of


Clillicroc Adrcrtiscr .(• Times, March .Ini. III.').', 25 MATTHEW EVANS AND MAX GARDNER REPORT


County success for judo star Nina


A YOUNG woman from Grimlleton has taken on Lancashire’s judo a l l­ comers to bocunio the county’s 1994 champion.


Nina Taylor (17), from Back


fulfilling their dreams is the ski establishment in Britain itself. For in a season that lasts 12 months, costs can be prohibitive when one takes into account the numerous training and racing camps, associa­ tion membership fees, competition and insurance fees, plus purchase of equipment. Chris Hill estimates that each family will need to spend well over


£5,000, and no help will come from national bodies. And the difficulties do not end there. Traversing a path through


the various national organisation’s seeding systems would prove a gate or two too many for the most accomplished of skiers, let alone


those starting out on the trail. Under Chris Hill’s guidance and with the support of their parents,


each competition result will represent another page in the boys’ port­ folios which, when entering the junior ranks, they will present to


and Kicky are having experiences two years earlier than the last set of lads. And I’m not happy with that. I want even younger skiers to


prospective sponsors. Chris Hill believes things are changing within the sport. “Jonathan


benefit from that experience.” In order for our young people to succeed, and our country to taste


Winter Olympic success, change must come quicker. These talented and enthusiastic boys are realistic about their ambi­


tions. Jonathan said: “I’d love to compete in the Olympics. If I put in a lot of commitment, dedication and hard work I could do very well.” “You’ve got to go out and think that you’re going to win. That’s


part of the enjoyment,” said Kicky. Let us hope the national skiing authorities, and perhaps the government, get realistic!


Lane, Grindleton, won the senior (5(5 kilo class at the Lan­ cashire Closed Judo Cham­ pionships at Darwen Leisure Centre on Sunday.


Her achievement is quite


remarkable in that she has only been a senior for a year; it is her first ever event; and she has only been practising the sport for five years.


judo when a friend of hers asked her to go along to the Trinity Youth and Community Centre so she would have some support. Since then, her


friend has left and Nina is wrestling with the county’s best and becoming a top bine


belt. A senior grading team is


expected at the centre later this month and Nina is Imping to upgrade her belt to brown. The Clitheroe Koval Gram­


mar School student, who is grappling with her science- based A levels, is being guided in her chosen sport by Trinity Youth and Community Centre’s judo black licit, Mr Kino Kozzi. “ He has been a big help in the development of my judo.” said Nina. “He’s the


one who suggested I enter the competition. A natural a th le te , the


diminutive judo champion, who plays hockey for Clith­ eroe Ladies’ 2nd X I, is also an accomplished pianist and cel­ list. Nina is a member of the Lancashire Student Sym­


phony Orchestra. However, Nina's chosen


career could be that of a vet. Perhaps in such a job, her rough and tumble talent could be a distinct advantage? But at the moment it is her


success in Judo which is grab­ bing the headlines.


Nina became involved in


gesture on his birthday - • a rugby ball signed by all his lour- mates, the cabaret artists and the blue-coats at the camp. A commemorative plague was


left to be placet) above the Pun- tins bar. After the scheduled match


with Wrexham was called off, the Clitherue buvs were anx­ ious for some rughy action, and on Sunday the weather had improved and the pitch at Rhyl was fit to play on. With their adopted mascot


Captain Crocodile to give them good luck, the squad were in confident mood. Ties and plauues were


exchanged prior to Kick off. but the hard-tought match went Rhyl's way by 15 points to five — a fine try bv Paul Gregsun being C l ith e ro e ’s match highlight. Ian Brown commented that


the tour had been a huge suc­ cess and the junior players had been good ambassadors for the town. The team resume their sea­


son’s action with a match at Littlemoor on Sunday, when Sedgeley Park are the visitors (k.o: 11 a.m.). Our picture shows Clitheroe


junior players parading the brand new strip ami the Ribble Valley Mayor ami Mayoress with their commemorative tokens at the I.ittlemoor club­ house prior to leaving for Wales.


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