Death Notice: Beverly Kilpatrick, 97, Stevenson, Wash.

Beverly Kilpatrick passed away April 25th, 2025 in Stevenson, Washington. Beverly was born January 11th, 1928 and was 97 years of age at the time of passing.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Obituary: Nathan “Nate” Lain, 67, Hood River

It is with great sadness that the family of Nathan “Nate” Lain announces his peaceful passing on April 16, 2025, at the age of sixty-seven.

Nate was the firstborn and only son of Jack and Pat Lain. His birthplace, Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, CA, was the first naval air station of many to which the Navy would move the family. He started kindergarten at NAS Alameda, CA, and graduated three moves later from Oak Harbor High School, near NAS Whidbey Island, WA. Throughout school, he excelled in music as a percussionist in both the high school concert and stage bands as well as being the lead baritone in both the concert and the elite madrigal choirs.

Nate loved cars and motorcycles. His first full-time job was pumping gas at a Chevron Station in Oak Harbor, where the on-site mechanic took him under his wing and started him on his path to being an auto mechanic. He continued this career path in California, a brief stint in Texas, and then back to California, where he met and married his wife, Sandi (and her 7-year-old son, Tommy) on November 25, 1978.

His family moved to Hood River in 1985, and Nate worked at Owen’s Chevrolet and a couple of other small shops, eventually ending up at Cumming’s Auto and Repair Service (C.A.R.S.). He made a career change in 2007, working as a Weed & Pest Control Tech for the county for three years before transferring to be the County Building Maintenance Tech. Nate retired June 30, 2022.

Nate enjoyed hunting (rifle and bow) and was a long-time member of the AppleKnocker Bowmen Archery club. He participated in the HR County Golf league, the HR County Bowling league and rode motorcycles, always motorcycles! He loved Harleys best. He and Sandi also volunteered for the OSP (Oregon State Police) Fish and Wildlife division, helping on the river, in the forests, and in the community.

Nate and Sandi shared an active life—RV camping, lots of wine tasting, and cruising the western part of the country on their bike/trike. In recent years, they spent quality time with their Harley family--the Triple D’s (Dan’s Darling Ducklings).

Nate leaves his wife, Sandi Lain (nee Stanphill); his son, Tom Moss; his granddaughter, and her husband, Emily and Emanuel Provost; his four great-grandchildren, Breauna, Laila, Elle, and Finley; his sister, Lori Lain; his sister and her spouse, Jackie and Tom Whieldon; his niece, Cassie Whieldon; his niece and her husband, Lana and Alex Clark, and his great-niece, Emmy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Lain and Pat Lain (nee Amer); his mother, Jane Stanphill (nee Griffith), and father-in-law, Stewart Stanphill; and his brother-in-law, Stewart Stanphill, Jr.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, April 26th, from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm at Anderson’s Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, OR), followed by an outdoor celebration of Nathan’s life at Stave & Stone Winery (3827 Fletcher Dr, Hood River, OR) from 1-3 pm.

Memorial contributions in Nate’s name can be made to the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Foundation, Inc. (https://cjdfoundation.org/) or the American Cancer Society ( https://cjdfoundation.org/ ).

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Obituary: Kenneth Dale Huskey, 74, Mosier

Kenneth Dale Huskey of Mosier, Oregon, passed away at the age of 74 on April 21, 2025. Kenneth was born on June 10, 1950 in The Dalles, Oregon. He was the youngest in the family from the marriage of John and Mabel Huskey raised in the hills of Mosier, Oregon. Due to a large family he grew up with his siblings children. Uncle Kenny was the same age as most of his numerous niece and nephews.

Ken attended Mosier Elementary, Chenowith and Wahtonka High School, class of 1968. After high school Ken worked the summer in the woods as a feller bucker and as a high scaler. He completed his two year degree at Mt. Hood Community College. Ken married Wendy in 1973 and lived on Huskey hill. They started a family in 1975 when Patrick was born. The family moved to Carson, WA and Dale came along in 1978. The family returned to Mosier in 1987. Ken would continue his education and earn many certificates related to his career with the US Forest Service.

Most of Ken’s working career was with the United State Forest Service as a Civil Engineer. He made many memories and numerous lifelong friends in his career. He worked on the Hood River National Forest and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest for 42+ years.

During his career he served on fire crews, road design, timber sales and many projects throughout both forests. One of his largest projects toward the end of his career was designing and overseeing the Hwy 35/Mt. Hood Meadows interchange project.

Ken’s hobbies included playing his guitar, fiddle and banjo. He loved hunting, fishing and camping. None of which was ever by himself. Ken always hunted with family, mostly his two son’s and grandkids. Ken didn’t need to harvest anything to have fun as long as he was out with family enjoying the many memories he made along the way. A drive through any of the back hills always had a story about killing a deer with somebody over there, and over there, and over there. He would often follow up with, “That one might have been legal!”

Ken was awarded an American Legion School Award. This award was earned for Courage, Honor, Leadership, and Patriotism. Friends and family would vouch for every single value from that award through out his life. Ken had a keen sense of humor and wit. You always new it was coming by the trademark grin that preceded the delivery. Ken enjoyed good whiskey, bourbon and a cigar by a campfire any day or night.

Survived by his bride of 52 years Wendy Huskey (Reed). His favorite first born son Patrick, wife Sonya, grandson Tyler. His favorite second born son Dale, wife Wendy (Jr.), granddaughter’s Irelyn and Skylar, grandson’s Dallas and Kadin, great granddaughter Blake and grand dog Theo.

Ken is also survived by his brother Jack (Betty), Sisters Lorna and Lucille and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Ken’s wishes were to celebrate life each and everyday, and asked that no service be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #1744 at P.O. Box 329 in Stevenson, WA 98648, Diabetes Fund or Building Fund.

Ken’s family would like to thank the many friends and family members who were a part of Ken’s life. Ken’s family would also like to thank a very large medical care family who provided care to Ken over the years. Ken lived a long and blessed life due to his care and the love of family and friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Kenneth Dale Huskey, 74, The Dalles

Kenneth Dale Huskey passed away on April 21, 2025, in The Dalles, Oregon. Kenneth was born on June 10, 1950, and was 74 years of age at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

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Death Notice: Yvonne Pool (aka Quevanna Whitaker, 87 Hood River

Yvonne Pool (aka Quevanna Whitaker) passed away on April 11th, 2025, in Hood River, Oregon.  Yvonne was born April 6, 1938, and was 87 at the time of her passing. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  

Death Notice: Linda Regele, 78, Hood River

Linda Regele passed away on April 10th, 2025, in Hood River, Oregon.  Linda was born June 18th, 1946, and was 78 at the time of her passing. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  

Death Notice: Paul Masaru Hamada, M.D., 84, Hood River

Paul Masaru Hamada, M.D. of Hood River, Oregon, passed away on January 23, 2025, at Providence St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, Oregon.  He was 84 years old at the time of his passing.   Paul was born May 13th, 1940, in San Francisco, California, to Takumi Horace Hamada and Maki Grace Okubo Hamada.  

Services for Paul will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Anderson’s Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  

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Death Notice: Maxine Alice Negley, 100, Hood River

Maxine Alice Negley passed away on March 18th, 2025 at Willamette View Neighborhoods in Portland, Oregon. Maxine was born on March 30th, 1924, and was 100 years of age at the time of passing. A graveside committal will be held at noon, on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 at Pine Grove Butte Cemetery. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Obituary: Clayton “Whitey” Morris Hilmoe, 85, The Dalles

Clayton “Whitey” Morris Hilmoe went to be with the Lord on March 3rd, 2025 in The Dalles, OR at the age of 85.  He was born on December 24, 1939, in Pierre, South Dakota to Orwald and Myrtle Hilmoe. He was the 3rd of 5 brothers.

His fondest memory as a young boy was fishing with his dog at a nearby river.

While in high school, he started his baking career making donuts at the local bakery.

Whitey served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1962.  He was stationed on the USS Midway from 1961-1962.

In 1962, he moved to Colorado with his parents and two brothers.  There he met Alice, who he married in August 1963. They were married for over 61 years.

Whitey returned to baking for several years, moving from South Dakota to Colorado, and finally to Oregon, where he eventually started his own bakery.

Years later, following in his father’s footsteps, he began his second career as an Auto Mechanic, from which he retired after 30 years.

Whitey enjoyed restoring and painting cars. He restored many of his own, as well as for friends, family and many other people in The Dalles.  He passed his skills and interests on to both of his sons.

Whitey’s interests included: camping, motorcycle riding, baking, square dancing, working on projects and spending time with family and friends.

In his retirement, Whitey enjoyed several hobbies, such as: painting, building shovel birds, monsters, and cannons made from scrap metal pieces or anything else he could find around his shop.  He always kept up his well-groomed property, frequently updating the landscaping.  He has also collected many model cars over the years and enjoyed showing his “car room” to friends and family.

Whitey was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in The Dalles, OR for 50 years.  During that time, he served in many areas of the church. He especially enjoyed being an usher and greeter.

Whitey is survived by wife Alice; son Scott (Anita) Hilmoe; son Rod (Darla) Hilmoe; daughter Janie (Ron) Nelson; 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Whitey was preceded in death by their father, Orwald; mother, Myrtle; brother Doug.

A Celebration of Life will take place at Calvary Baptist Church (3350 Columbia View Dr, The Dalles, OR 97058) on April 5, 2025, at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Camp Morrow (C/O Anderson’s Tribute Center 1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 97031)

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: David Butler, 81, The Dalles

David Butler passed away March 9th, 2025 at Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, Oregon. David was born December 16th, 1943, and was 81 years of age at the time of passing.  

Funeral Services & Reception are planned for 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 28th, 2025 at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.   To honor David, his family says to wear your jeans and flannel and to not wear a suit. A private committal will follow at Mt. View Memorial Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon.

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Death Notice: Adriana Toscano Starwing, 37, Hood River

Adriana Toscano Starwing passed away February 27th, 2025 at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital in Hood River, Oregon.

Adriana was born May 19th, 1987 and was 37 years of age at the time of passing. Adriana’s family is planning a memorial mass ceremony at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 15th, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 1501 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Obituary: Ingrid ‘Inky’ Settje Sherman, 89, Hood River

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the beautiful life of Ingrid ‘Inky’ Settje Sherman, 89, of Hood River, Oregon. She peacefully entered her heavenly home on February 15, 2025, surrounded by those who cherished her, with the sound of her children’s laughter and the powerful strains of Messiah filling the room.

Born on October 19, 1935, in Pierre, South Dakota, Ingrid was the beloved daughter of Josephine and Hugo Larson. From an early age, she radiated empathy, curiosity, faith, and perseverance—qualities that would define the way she lived and loved.

On June 17, 1954, she married her first love, Victor Settje, and together they built a home overflowing with warmth, faith, and laughter. As parents to 11 children, their love extended far beyond their family, welcoming many more into their home and hearts. After nearly 50 years of marriage, Victor passed away. Ingrid found the companionship of Wayne Sherman, whom she married in 2007.

Ingrid was a woman of deep faith and unwavering love. A devoted member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Hood River, she found immense joy in sharing her musical gifts, playing both the organ and piano for services. One of her greatest honors was playing the magnificent pipe organ at St. Peter’s Church in The Dalles—a moment that filled her heart with profound joy and gratitude.

Her passion for learning and caring for others led her to pursue a career in nursing. She graduated from Wilmont High School, earned her nursing degree from Clark College School of Nursing in 1987, and later completed her BSN at OHSU. But Ingrid’s greatest calling was motherhood, and she poured her heart into raising her children, ensuring they grew up surrounded by faith, love, and the knowledge that they were deeply cherished.

Beyond her devotion to her family and faith, Ingrid loved long walks around her Hood River home, gathering with loved ones, and filling her home with the music that so often mirrored the joy in her heart.

She leaves behind a legacy of unconditional love and boundless grace, carried on by her adoring family:
Her husband, Wayne Sherman, her 11 children—Victor, Connie, Daniel, Wayne, Josie, Kathy, Donna, Elizabeth, James, Joseph, and Hannah, her 25 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild, along with her three sisters and two brothers.

She now rests in eternal peace, reunited with her parents, Josephine and Hugo Larson, her brothers Hugo, James, and Stephen Larson, her sister Josephine Coolidge, her beloved son John M. Curry, and her first love, Victor Settje.

Honoring Ingrid’s Life

• Viewing Service: February 20, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Anderson’s Tribute Center, Hood River.

• Funeral Service: February 21, 10 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, followed by burial at Mountain View Cemetery. Pastor Lawson will lead the service.

• Celebration of Life Reception: Noon – 3 p.m. at the Best Western PLUS Hood River Inn Trillium Room.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations in Ingrid’s memory to the WELS Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Ministry, a cause close to her heart, in care of Anderson’s Funeral Home.

The family extends their deepest gratitude to Providence Hospice of the Gorge and Anderson’s Tribute Center for their loving care and compassion during Ingrid’s final journey.

To know Ingrid was to be embraced by kindness, lifted by laughter, and inspired by faith. Her love will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. In Ingrid’s words, “Please remember to go to church, hear God's word, have your babies baptized, and to love one another as Christ loves us”. 

Ingrid lived with unwavering faith, a deep and abiding love for family, and a spirit of generosity that knew no bounds. Her life was a testament to one of her favorite scriptures, Psalm 23:6:

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."

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Obituary: William ‘Billy’ Granville Mellow, 83, Hood River

William ‘Bill’ Granville Mellow

William Granville Mellow, more commonly known as “Bill” or “Billy” passed away on February 16th, 2025, at his home in Hood River, Oregon, surrounded by family. Bill was born on July 29th, 1941, and was 83 years old at the time of his passing.

Bill was born in Westerly, Rhode Island, to William and Dorothy (Fuscaldo) Mellow. In his youth, he moved to Arizona, where he graduated from West Phoenix High School in the Class of 1959. He continued his education at the University of Utah, where he earned his degree from the School of Pharmacy.

After working for some time as a pharmacist, Bill returned to the University of Arizona Law School and began his second career as a lawyer. As a lawyer, he was a prosecutor for the state of Alaska in Fairbanks and Juneau and retired working in the District Attorneys office in Juneau. Later, he embarked on his third career with the family farm.

Bill was active not only in his professional life but also in his hobbies and other pursuits. He enjoyed playing music, particularly the guitar, as well as photography and farming. Bill enjoyed running, swimming, and bicycling and competed in many marathons, triathlons and iron man competitions.

Bill is survived by his wife, Kathy Mellow; children, William Michael Mellow (and wife, Julie) and Vivian Lynn Marcott (and husband, Gary); grandchildren, Danielle Cooper, Jamie Ortiz, Jacqueline Koltfarber, Mitchell Marcott, and Lindsey Marcott; great-grandchildren, Christian Ortiz, Madison Ortiz, Rivers Koltfarber, Benjamin Koltfarber, Paisley Cooper, and Finley Cooper; stepchildren, Steve Issacson (and wife, Kristy) and Anna Olson, along with their children Koen Issacson and Jaiden Hamilton; and many, many friends whom Bill collected over the years.

In accordance with Bill’s wishes, there will be no formal services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

Memorial contributions in Bill’s name may be made to Columbia Gorge Human Society in The Dalles, Oregon.

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Death Notice: Ingrid Settje Sherman, 89, Burbank, Wash.

Ingrid Settje Sherman of Burbank, Washington passed away February 15th, 2025 at her daughter’s home surrounded by family in Hood River, Oregon. Ingrid was born October 19th, 1935 and was 89 years of age at the time of passing.

Services to honor and celebrate Ingrid’s life are planned for 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 21st, 2025 at Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELS) located at 1107 Pine Street, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Ingrid will be laid to rest at Mountain View Memorial Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

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Death Notice: Roy Harrison, 77, Hood River

Roy Harrison passed away February 8, 2025 at Oregon Veterans Home in Hood River, Oregon. Roy was born July 17, 1947 and was 77 years of age at the time of passing.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Cynthia James, 83, The Dalles

Cynthia James passed away February 8, 2025, at Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, Oregon. Cynthia was born on April 18, 1941, and was 83 years of age at the time of passing.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Jessie “Jess” Groves, 74, Hood River

Jessie “Jess” Groves passed away January 29th, 2025 at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, Oregon.

Jessie was born September 14, 1950 and was 74 years of age at the time of passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Bonnie June Cease, 87, Hood River

Bonnie June Cease passed away January 11th, 2025 at her home surrounded by family in Hood River, Oregon. Bonnie was born June 3rd, 1937 and was 87 years of age at the time of passing.

Services are pending with arrangements under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Donna Marie Meengs, 84, The Dalles

Donna Marie Meengs passed away January 3rd, 2025 in The Dalles, Oregon. Donna was born September 29th, 1940 and was 84 years of age at the time of her passing.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. 

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Obituary: Lara Christine Schukar (Hovland), 42, Hood River

Lara Christine Schukar (Hovland)

Lara Christine Schukar (Hovland) passed away peacefully in her home in Hood River, Oregon, on January 4, 2025, at the age of 42.

Born on June 6, 1982, in Sioux City, Iowa, Lara was the daughter of William Hovland and Kathy Hovland (Butler), and a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.

Lara Christine Schukar (Hovland)

Lara’s journey took her across the United States, having lived in Sioux City, Iowa; Cody, Wyoming; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Warner Robins, Georgia; White Salmon, Washington; and finally, Hood River, Oregon, where she made her home with her family. A graduate of Cody High School in Wyoming, she spent her adult years making a positive impact on those around her, both in her professional career and through her volunteer work.

Lara worked in various roles throughout her life, including at Maxwells Restaurant in Wyoming, the West Side Community Center in New Mexico, Curves in Georgia, and The Terrace in Wyoming. She also volunteered her time and energy at Hood River Post Acute Nursing Home and Westside Elementary in Oregon, where she worked with children and cared for the elderly—a reflection of her compassionate nature. Lara’s greatest pride, however, were her two sons, Drew (11) and Max (6), and her beloved vegetable gardens, which she tended to with care and joy. Her role as a "Boy Mom" was her greatest joy, and she poured love into every moment with her family.

In response to the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, Lara took it upon herself to create a safe "Pod" to protect her father, referring to it fondly as "Team Grandpa," showing her deep love and commitment to her family.

On August 30, 2008, Lara married her soulmate, Ben Schukar, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Together, they created a beautiful life filled with laughter, adventure, and love.

Lara is survived by her loving husband, Ben Schukar; her two sons, Drew and Max; her mother, Kathy Hovland; her in-laws, Emil and Joni Schukar; her brother, Justin Hovland, and his wife Verinia, along with their children, Soren and Ramona; her sister-in-law, Jenny Cordova, and her husband Dan, along with their daughters, Haley and Trista; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends across the country, all of whom she held dear. She also leaves behind her cherished pets, Penny, Leonard, and Raja.

Lara was predeceased by her father, Bill Hovland, in 2023, and her uncle, Tom Oehlerking, in 2020.

A celebration of Lara’s life will be held on January 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a service led by family friend Adam Pope at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.   A reception will follow. In accordance with Lara’s wishes, her family will later spread her ashes at the ocean in Seaside, Oregon, a place she loved, following a family trip there in September of 2024.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that you consider donating or bringing books to support Westside Elementary, a cause close to Lara’s heart.

Lara’s favorite quote, one that embodied her bright and loving spirit, was simply: "Good Morning Sunshine."

Her love, her kindness, and her joy will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

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