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SOUNDS OF ZION
Love God, Love your neighbor, nothing else matters
9535 Clarence Center Road, PO Box 235
Clarence Center, NY 14032-0235
June 2021
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Members and Friends,
More than likely when you read this message from me – we ELCA Lutherans in Upstate New York will have
met in Assembly (albeit Zoom!) and have elected OUR bishop to a five – year term. I would like to share with
you what she or he has been Called by the Holy Spirit to do --- on OUR BEHALF, here at Zion and the other
200+ congregations and institutions on the territory of our synod. I share a sample of the duties as cited in
OUR Synod’s Constitution (the bolded text is mine used for emphasis):
The bishop shall be elected by the Synod Assembly. The bishop shall be a minister of Word and Sacrament of
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. As this synod’s pastor, the bishop shall: Preach, teach, and ad-
minister the sacraments in accord with the Confession of Faith of this church; Have primary responsibility for
the ministry of Word and Sacrament in this synod and its congregations, providing pastoral care and leader-
ship for this synod, its congregations, its ministers of Word and Sacrament and its ministers of Word and Ser-
vice (Rostered lay-people); Exercise solely this church’s power to ordain (or provide for the ordination by an-
other synodical bishop of) approved candidates who have received and accepted a properly issued, duly
attested letter of call for the office of ministry of Word and Sacrament; Consecrate (or provide for the conse-
cration of) approved candidates who have received and accepted a properly issued, duly attested letter of
call for service as ministers of Word and Service of this church. Exercise leadership in the mission of this
church and in so doing interpret and advocate the mission and the theology of the whole church; lead in
fostering support for and commitment to the mission of this church within this synod; coordinate the use
of the resources available to this synod as it seeks to promote the health of this church’s life and witness in
the areas served by this synod. Advise and counsel this synod’s related institutions and organizations. Prac-
tice leadership in strengthening the unity of the Church and in so doing exercise oversight of the preaching,
teaching, and administration of the sacraments within this synod in accord with the Confession of Faith of
this church; foster awareness of other churches throughout the Lutheran world communion and, where ap-
propriate, engage in contact with leaders of those churches. (A multitude of administrative tasks that a CEO
of a large institution would have to perform are listed, as well).
I will let you know who (via congregational voting members to the Assembly) the Holy Spirit Called and,
said: here I am – send me.
Pastor Carroll
Council News
A POTENTIAL CALL OF A PASTOR FOR
ZION
A special congregation meeting will be held on Sunday June 20 at 10:30 AM to vote
whether we will Call a candidate to be our pastor. To vote one must be at least 16,
confirmed, and have communed or made a financial contribution to Zion in 2020 or
up until April 30, 2021.
Voting MUST be done in person (no absentee ballots are permitted as per
congregational and synodical Constitutions. There will be an opportunity to Meet and
Greet the candidate on Saturday, June 19 from 1 - 3 PM. A biographical sketch will
be shared with congregational members at the Meet and Greet and attached/inserted
in the Saturday and Sunday bulletins.
The candidate will Preach and Preside at both the Saturday 5:00 PM and Sunday
9:15 AM services.
Camille C. Wilkinson Council President
A Letter from the A CALL to PRAYER
When I am working in the office late
Council President
afternoons I hear the Clarence Center
The Congregational Council has revised Fire House’s siren at 6pm. I hear that
Zion's Covid-19 protocol regarding siren as a message to me to pack my
wearing masks at Worship: bag and go home.
Those people who are vaccinated and Zion members and friends, when those
feel comfortable removing their masks of you who live in Clarence Center hear
during Worship may do so. the siren or, if you live elsewhere look
ALL OTHER NEW YORK STATE at your clock and see that it is 6pm -- I
PROTOCOLS REGARDING HOUSES OF invite you to stop what you are doing
WORSHIP REMAIN IN PLACE and are and PRAY. Pray that on June 20th the
reflected in Zion’s Holy Spirit will make known God’s Will
Covid 19 protocols. regarding the Call of a ‘shepherd’
among the ‘sheep’ at Zion.
Camille Wilkinson, Council President
Pastor Carroll
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Zion Lutheran Church New Business
Call Process Next Steps. Council will interview the candi-
Council Meeting Minutes date presented by the Call Committee in person. After
April 19, 2021 Council votes to approve the candidate, the congrega-
tion must have 2 weeks notice about the candidates
Via Zoom, an online conference video platform preaching and presiding over worship at the agreed-
Members: Mark Baehre, Will Baron, Dr. Julius Carroll, Maria Deignan, Bill upon weekend. The congregation then votes on the
Elliott, Anneke Ieda, Mary Kelley, Jennifer Kennedy, Julie Schmidt, Peter candidate. Pastor Carroll recommends an in-person,
Storey, John Torrelli, Camille Wilkinson paper vote. For confidentiality issues, the worship ser-
vice must not be recorded or live-streamed. We have 2
Jennifer Kennedy led devotions based on Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious unique services with different liturgies, and we would
about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanks- like the candidate to preside over both. This ac-
giving, present your requests to God. She also referenced the section on ceptance process comes directly from Zion’s constitu-
prayer from Elizabeth Gilbert’s book Eat, Pray, Love. Prayer should be tion. The vote is a congregational meeting, with a quor-
deliberate and specific, and not lazy. God knows what we need, but do I? um needed and official minutes recorded. A member
Prayer is a relationship, and half of the job is mine. Prayer is a clearly
of the synod will be present. A vote of 2/3 majority will
posed and authentic intention. Jen asked for prayer requests from the
Council, and closed in prayer. affirm the candidate as Zion’s new pastor. Through this
process, the holy spirit works. A motion to accept the
recommendation for pastoral candidate by the Call
Justin Kennedy presented on behalf of the Call Committee. The committee
has never made it this far with a candidate! Everyone was excited about
Committee carried, with one abstention by Pastor Car-
this person, and they were in 100% agreement to present the candidate to roll. Camille Wilkinson will reach out to the candidate
Council for the next step. Communication has been smooth thus far, and and Synod about an interview April 26 or 27. Council
this candidate shows many qualities and traits that Zion is looking for. will email questions to her in advance, so that she can
Council thanked Justin for the work of the Call Committee, and the help of give them to the candidate.
the Synod and Julie Grindl. Music in Small Groups. Members of Zion are interested to
bring more music back to our worship services. Jen
March Executive Minutes and Minutes for the Congregation were re- Kennedy reported on our state guidance. Although
viewed, and an edit suggested. A motion to accept the amended Minutes guidance for our schools has changed (reducing spacing
carried. from 12 feet to 6 feet for singing and wind instru-
ments), we fall under different guidance as religious
Staff Reports services. Anneke Ieda volunteered to reach out to Holy
Elaine Baker’s Christian Education report was reviewed. Trinity to learn about their practices and interpretation
A motion to accept the Christian Ed report carried. of the guidance.
Social Media. Julie Schmidt reported that a team has met,
Pastor’s Report and they have delegated tasks. Look for more Zion
Pastor Carroll’s report and Stewardship of Time was reviewed. FaceBook presence! Dan Wilkinson is training folks on
The 40th anniversary of Pastor Carroll’s ordination will be June 6. A live streaming the services.
motion to extend an invitation to Mack Smith, Pastor Carroll’s AV Capital Campaign. Will Baron reported on the recom-
long-time friend and colleague, to join Zion for worship that mendations of PTZ Optics, a company that Chris Kre-
weekend carried.
mer connected us with. To start with, Zion needs new
A motion to accept the Pastor’s Report carried.
LED studio lighting: 4 at the front of the church at $800
each. With labor and wiring, this will cost $3,000.
Finance Report New hardware for sound and cameras would be about
March 2021 income was $21,451, as compared to March 2020 income $7,000. $2,000 for a new computer. With equipment
of $19,200. Expenses for March 2021 were $27,645. Year-to- and installation, the total estimate is $20,000. We have
date income is $80,121 and expenses are $86,922. The differ-
2 living bequests that put us halfway… already! Zion
ence in expenses, this year to last year, is that we have a pastor
on staff.
will announce the Capital Campaign through Mission
Minutes and the Sounds of Zion. Peter Storey will
The Payroll Protection loan was deposited April 16. This will help
close the gap between income and expenses—reflected in next make it a category in the on-line giving link.
month’s statement. Synod Assembly. Via Zoom June 3-5. Zion is looking for 3-
Mary mentioned monies in two accounts, one from a bequest now in 5 male and female volunteers. Pastor Carroll encour-
an Edward Jones investment account and the other in a Thrivent aged the participation of younger/youth members. We
account. The amount totals about $55,000. A motion to turn the will use a mass-mailing (email) to announce this oppor-
management of these accounts over to Mike Bieger, who already tunity.
manages our CMA account, carried.
Old Business.
A motion to accept the Finance Report carried.
Roof. No update at this time. Tabled until next meeting.
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Zion Lutheran Church
Zion Lutheran Church
Council Meeting Minutes
Council Meeting Minutes
April 29, 2021
April 26, 2021
Present: Mark Baehre, Will Baron, Maria Deignan, Bill Elliott, Present: Mark Baehre, Will Baron, Dr. Julius Carroll,
Anneke Ieda, Mary Kelley, Jennifer Kennedy, Pastor Lee Maria Deignan, Bill Elliott, Anneke Ieda, Mary Kelley,
Miller, Julie Schmidt, John Torrelli, Camille Wilkinson, and Jennifer Kennedy, Julie Schmidt, John Torrelli, Camille
the candidate for pastor Wilkinson
Camille Wilkinson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Camille Wilkinson called the meeting to order at 6:32
Pastor Lee opened with prayer. PM.
The interview commenced, with each Council member asking Council had discussion about 2 topics that emerged
the candidate question(s). Some questions were from the interview on April 26. A motion carried to
communicated in advance. table the vote until further clarification on these 2
topics can occur with the pastoral candidate and
everyone in attendance.
The candidate then asked Council the following questions:
Zion lists 16 Core Values in the Strategic Plan. What is
Camille will reach out to the candidate and the Synod
most essential to Zion? Council mentioned Youth
to schedule a follow-up meeting with Council.
Ministry, Youth programs, families tied in,
Confirmation, Bible-based teaching, challenge,
presence of the Holy Spirit, Call to Discipleship. Pastor Carroll closed in prayer. 7:28 PM.
The pastoral candidate closed in prayer. 8:37 PM. Camille
Wilkinson escorted the candidate out of the room. Zion Lutheran Church
Pastor Lee urged Council to meet after several days of
Council Meeting
contemplation, to vote on the candidate. This gives everyone
a chance to formulate their own opinion of the interview
Pastor Candidate Recommendation
experience. Vote
May 10, 2021
A motion was made that the Congregation Council
recommends to the congregation a candidate for pastor of
Zion. The motion was seconded and it carried.
Marks of Discipleship
READ the Bible every day.
WORSHIP every week.
PRAY daily.
SERVE others at Zion and beyond.
DEVELOP spiritual friendships.
GIVE of my time, talent, and financial resources.
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Faith Journey– Love God, Love Your Neighbor, Nothing Else Matters
2021 High School Recognition
June 26 & 27, 2021
Each year we acknowledge and honor our high school graduates.
If you have a graduate in your family, Email the office with the name and their next step in
their life journey at office@zionclarencecenter.com, or call the office 741-2656.
Deadline to let the office know of the graduate is June 13th
St. Francis High School is pleased to share that Colin T Kusz is a First Honors in
the third quarter of the 2020-2021 academic year. With a grade point average
between 95-100 and all grades passing.
Bill Smith (Okinawa) (son of Sandy Prayer Concerns... Lord, may your healing hand be
Smith); Jason Ferrari; (Ft. Riley, KS); with those who are suffering or enduring loss.
Anthony Ferrari (WA) (sons of Chris-
tine Morgan); MSgt. Chad Miller (Air
Prayers For The People Of God
Reserves, NF Air Base) (son-in-law of Virginia Prellwitz (George/ Brenda Tapia’s sister-in-
Linda Bosinski); T.J. Kobee (TX) (son of Chuck and Lynn
law); Brian Rybarczyk; Shirley Willman; Debbie
Kobee); Nathan Rogers (grandson of Bob & Shirley Hoehman),
Matthew Koeppel (Army, Arlington, VA) (grandson of Chuck
Griffiths; Sue Aichinger; Jeff Malash; June Grier;
and Karen Strait); Michael Pagnotta (Marine Boot Camp) Bruce Gullberg; Geneva Carroll; Brian Guyer; Adam
(nephew of Bob and Pat Morris’ daughter); and Trevor Ward Scott: Leona Allen: The Family of John Mosher
(Fort Knox, KY) (husband of Lindsay Ward (Ziemendorf)
FACTS AND FIGURES
Attendance
Saturday Sunday Pastoral Acts
Baptism “By Water and the Word”
Weekends 5:00 9:15 Total S.C.S Offering
05/01-05/02 12 50 62
Born Baptized
05/08-05/09 17 57 74 Henry Askey 01/28/20 05/16/2021
05/15-05/16 13 64 77 $21,406
05/22-05/23 13 32 44
In Memory of: John Mosher
Average Attendance as of: 05/18/2021 62 LiPuma Family
Average Attendance for the same period in 2020:
Patterson Family
Benevolence: year to date as of: 04/31/21 $ 249.35
Edward E Zimmerman
Resurrection Medical Center– given as of: 05/18/21 $ 44.00
Robert & Elizabeth Bergan
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DOWN TO EARTH
SUMMER
ACTIVITY KIT
This kit is for kids K-8 and their families. It
includes activities to experience God’s big Stick this list up on your refrigerator or wherever you
and beautiful world. Many were given out will see it often—and see if you can get in the habit
during the final day of Sunday School, but if of asking your kids at least one of these questions
you missed it, don’t worry...they are still each day this summer!
available to pick up at the church. Delivery
We hope they help foster awareness of God in your
arrangements can also be made by contacting
midst and enrich connections between you and the
the church office.
children in your care as you savor the summer.
What made you laugh today?
When did you help
Believe it or not, it's time to plan ahead
for next year. If you are interested in Team someone recently?
Teaching for Sunday School, or plugging into
Children's Ministry special events, please let me
know. It requires no more than a love for
Jesus, a love for kids and time to share it.
I encourage you to discover the gifts God What are you feeling
has given you and how you can make a grateful for this week?
difference in the life of a child.
For more information contact Elaine
Baker. Please call the church office at ext. 207
or email to Elaine@ZionClarenceCenter.com
What has been a challenging
Lake.Chautauqua.Lutheran.Center.
Summer Programs
There’s still time
to register!
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3
July 4—9 July 11—16 July 18—23
Week 4 Week 5 Week 3
July 25—30 Aug 1—6 Aug 8—13
Find us on Facebook for updates, activities and more.
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August 22 (9:15—10:15)
Sunday Morning Kid Stuff
PENNY ARCADE
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DAILY THEMES
Day 1
STATIONS and God loves us.
ACTIVITIES Day 2
Large Group Let your light shine.
Day 3
Opening
No fear.
Bible Story Time Day 4
God loves everyone
Games Day 5
Building God’s
Snacks neighborhood.
Crafts
VBS is coming to Zion this summer!
We will be presenting a scaled down version for all kids
Grade K-5.
OPTIONS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
VIRTUAL or IN-PERSON Youth going into 6th Grade and Adults may
Daytime “Zoom” Style sign up to help.
There are several areas in which volunteers
11:00—12:00
• Station Leaders • Shepherds
Traditional “In-Person”
Evening Program 6:00—7:30 • Ast. Station • Photography
Leaders • Registration
Registration is required for PPP (proper planning purposes).
Please fill out the form and return it to church,
or call the office at ext. 207 if your child wishes to attend.
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Members of Zion: Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center Camping
Have you considered becoming more Dates 2020
involved in Youth Ministry? Have you or your is located at 5013 Route 430, Bemus Point
children ever been to Lake Chautauqua
Lutheran Center (LCLC)? Are you a former LCLC Youth in Grades 1 through High School are encouraged to
camper? If so, you may be interested in serving as a board attend. LCLC is committed to providing your children with
member on the LCLC board of directors. The board works safe opportunities to explore their faith while building rela-
together to oversee camp finances, direct the camp mission, tionships with God and others.
help plan activities and envision the future of camp. There
are several openings due to expiring terms. I am currently Due to the continued affects of COVID-19, the 2021 summer
serving as an at-large board member and find it to be very camp schedule has been pared down. Consequently, many
of our regular programs will not be offered.
worthwhile! I’d be happy to answer any questions you have.
If you are interested, please contact the camp director Lee
The modified schedule remains contingent on NY State's
Lindeman (lee@lclccenter.org).
continued approval for holding residential summer camp in
Yours in Christ, 2021. We are however, moving forward with plans for the
Steve Diver summer. In light of that, we are excited to open our regis-
tration portal on Monday, March 15th.
IN-REACH PROGRAM: Take advantage of the convenience of registering online at
www.lclcenter.org
In-reach reaches out to members of Zion
who are on the prayer list to receive regular 7/4-7/9 Classic youth Camp
communication from members. This will 7/11– 7/16 Confirmation Camp
involve sending cards of encouragement and love. We
7/18-7/23 Classic Camp II
will be including committee member names and phone
numbers/emails to encourage these folks to contact us if
7/25-7/30 Senior High Week
they would like assistance, a phone call, a personal visit,
to let these folks know that we are members of a car- Camperships are available for those needing assis-
ing and loving family through Christ. Cards and postage tance.
will be provided if needed. Go to the website lclcenter.org/summer-programs
Please call Pat Domagala at 688-2116 or Sue Jarrett
at 984-8612 if you have questions. Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center
LCLC sent a thank you letter for the generous donation.
Zion’s donation will help LCLC continue to reach out
and connect with many individuals. They thank Zion for
sharing in LCLC outdoor ministries.
Like us on Facebook.com
Click on the “like” button.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Clarence Center.
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Nurturing team Volunteers Worship on-line and on TV
Needed Our partnered television ministry has taken off and has
Volunteers reach out to members gotten its own website:
of Zion who are on prayer list to
receive regular communication youtube.com WNY Church Unleashed.
Cards of encouragement and love https://www.youtube.com/c/wnychurchunleashed/
are sent
Zion will continue to partner with St. Paul’s and Parkside
Committee members contact information is
to have Saturday worship on Facebook at 5:00 pm. Sunday
included in cards so members can request:
worship on TV will be at 10:00 am on either channel 5
Assistance
(meTV) or channel 67 (wbbz), with Zoom Communion at
Phone call
10:30 am. Information is found on Facebook and the web-
Personal visit
site. Follow the link for Zoom Meeting Instructions. In-
Cards and postage will be provided if needed
vites are sent by email each week. If you are not on the list
We are all members of a caring and loving
and would like to be included, please call the church office
family through Christ.
at 741-2656
For more information, please call Pat Domagala
at 688-2116 or Sue Jarrett at 984-8612.
Zoom Meetings
Zion Book Club Men’s Breakfast and Monday Prayer
Monday, July 12th 2021 Men’s Breakfast, 9am -
6:30 PM New time https://us02web.zoom.us/j/860467054
The Great Alone
Monday Prayer and Fellowship Group, 7pm - Entry link can
By Kristen Hannah
remain the same-
Meeting outdoors bring a chair– Social distance with You can sign in here https://zoom.us/j/719400523
masks but now you’ll be asked to enter a password and that number is
615002
The Great Alone is a compelling novel of sacrifice, love,
survival and home steading in Alaska’s wilderness in Please let me know if you have any troubles with this new login
the 1970’s. info. I don’t expect there will be any hiccups but you can call me
at the number below if you do have questions.
All are welcome. Any questions call
June Grier 634-7376 or Heln Klebes 406-9719 Hope you join us.
Jeff- .984.7321
Zion Handbell Choir Are you interested in
music and fellowship? Our bell choir needs
you! We rehearse weekly September through May, W.O.W–
then ring monthly during worship, and for Christmas and Women on Wednesday,
Easter services. All are welcome in our choir! Not ready June 9, 6:30 pm
for a commitment? We can always use your help as a devotion and fellowship
sub. If you are hesitant because of a meager music
background—no worries! We will teach you all that you
If you need more information, please e-mail April at
need to know and make sure you are comfortable
halandapril@verizon.net
ringing before performances. We offer small group and
private practices until you are ready to join our group
rehearsals.Contact our director, Brenda LiPuma, at
zionhandbells@gmail.com for more information.
10Touching Hearts – Changing Lives – Making A Difference – Sharing God’s Blessings
"Can In Hand Campaign"
Community of Good neighbors
Please remember donations are needed
Drop your donations in the red box for Community of Good Neighbors Food Pantry. Commu-
in the Zion parking lot. nity of Good Neighbors Food Pantry has moved and is
Bring in your donations of clothing, shoes, blankets. now at Crossroads Lutheran Church 4640 Main St Am-
All donations go to Hearts for the Homeless. herst, NY. If each family gets in the habit of bringing one
Recycling clothes. Restoring lives. item each week, we can keep the shelves well stocked.
Www.heartsforthehomeless.org The bin is in the hallway as you enter Zion or in the large
blue bin outside the doors.
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Online Giving available at Zion! Outreach Ministry
Tired of writing checks? Out of town but still Service Men and Women Care Packages
want to give? We've added a feature for you
Outreach Ministry is collecting for service
to donate online at www.zionclarencecenter.com our
men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan. The
Zion website. Whether you choose to give weekly,
list of items is on the box in the hallway. (Ex. batteries,
monthly, or a one-time gift, it is easy to accomplish
pens, pencils, pads, hot sauce, hard candy, granola bars,
through our online donation process. Your personal and
cookies, trail mix, small lotions, shampoos, toothpaste,
financial information are securely stored and never
mouth wash, socks: black, green or tan, hand sanitizer,
shared. Just go to the "Online Giving" tab at the top of
travel size items).
our website and hit CLICK TO DONATE. Give it a try!
Volunteers needed! Angel Food Ministry
The Audio Visual Team is in The Angel Food Ministry now has a small group of
great need of volunteers to dedicated volunteers who have offered to cook meals
help at the Saturday 5pm and for those in our congregation who are in need.
Sunday 9:15 am services. So how does Angel Food Ministry work? If you have a
Training is available. Call Elizabeth Schmidt for Saturday short term need for meals such as recovering from
service 445-1370 and/or Dan Wilkinson for Sunday surgery or illness, death in your family, birth of a new
service 741-1017. baby etc. please contact me. I'll do an initial screening
Readers are needed especially for the Saturday service of individual needs and then get the team of volunteers
at 5:00 pm, and needed on Sunday morning service at organized to develop a meal schedule that will work for
9:15am as well. Lessons are mailed or emailed early in all.
the week before your assigned day. Call the church We can still use volunteers who would be willing to cook
office at 741-2656. a meal from time to time for a family in need. The more
volunteers we have, the more families we can serve.
Karen Forster-829-9565
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Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
9535 Clarence Center Road, PO Box 235
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MAKING CHRIST KNOWN
Pastor Julius Carroll E-mail: PASTORCARROLL@ZIONCLARENCECENTER.COM (919-760-5482)
Elaine Baker’s E-Mail: ELAINE@ZIONCLARENCECENTER.COM
John Willis Office Manager: E-mail: OFFICE@ZIONCLARENCECENTER.COM
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday-8-2pm, Friday-closed
Church Office: 741-2656 Website: ZIONCLARENCECENTER.COM
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH— June 2021
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