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November 2018 Nov 1st – Singles Luncheon Nov 2nd - Meet and Greet for New

Residents Nov 7th – Breakfast Nov 10th - Craft Show Nov 10th – Karaoke, Line Dancing, etc. Nov 11th - Veterans Day Nov 13th – Board of Directors Meeting Nov 14th – Home Owners Assn Meeting Nov 15th – Ladies’ Luncheon Nov 21st – Men’s Breakfast Nov 22nd – Thanksgiving Dinner Nov 24th – Karaoke, Line Dancing, etc.

Newsletter Staff:

Gloria Paige – 352-509-7717 Distribution Manager New Resident Pages Activities Pages Back Page Calendar Birthdays & Anniversaries Page [email protected]

Marty Guzowski – 352-304-8915 Cover Page President's Page Save the Date Page Bits and Pieces [email protected]

Kathleen & Bill Sirois 352-509-4246 Welcome Committee [email protected]

Shirley Ashbaugh – 304-995-7276 Sunshine Committee [email protected]

Ed Buckley – 630-240-6469 Layout & Index page Posters & Tickets [email protected]

Kathy Smith – 352-237-6572 Ticket Sales Web Site Newsletter www.SaddleOakClub.net

Andrea Primas – 352-300-3190 Human Interest Reporter [email protected] Pat Becker – 410-608-7351 Advertising Manager [email protected]

Newsletter Committee Members Milda Kolesar – 352-304-8225 [email protected]

Jo Gearin – 352-861-8998 Events Coordinator [email protected]

Don Walker – 779-302-0843 [email protected]

Harry Jansen – 304-8195 [email protected]

Greetings Friends, Happy Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for this year! Lots of our snowbird friends are returning. The weather is cooling down. Best of all, we escaped the horrible devastation of Hurricane Michael. Our hearts go out to our fellow Floridians in the Panhandle area.

We also appreciate our many veterans and their families. On this 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, we praise their service and their sacrifice in all conflicts. Thank you!!!!

Marty Guzowski HOA President

Saddle Oak Club Homeowners Association, Inc. 2018-19 Board of Directors (Term Ending)

Marty Guzowski, Pres.(2019)352-304-8915 [email protected]

Jo Gearin, VP (2019) 352-861-8998 [email protected] Shirley Ashbaugh (2020) 304-995-7276 [email protected] Toots Lobe (2020) 352-644-4056 [email protected] Kim Schrimmel (2021) 352-433-7828 [email protected]

Don Walker (2021) 779-302-0843 [email protected]

Ed Buckley (2021) 630-240-6469 [email protected]

NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBERS – APPOINTED:

Gloria Paige, Treas. 973-229-2533 [email protected] Roxy Lyon, Sec. 607-346-5936 [email protected]

Submit articles & items to: [email protected]

Submission Deadline is the 10th of each month:

NO Exceptions!

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Breakfast

Don’t forget the monthly breakfast on Wednesday, November 7thd @ 8:00-9:30. All you

can eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, cheese grits, biscuits and gravy with juice and

coffee for $5.00. DON’T FORGET, IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER, A GROUP OF

VOLUNTEERS WILL WRAP CHRISTMAS GIFTS FREE OF CHARGE.

Craft Fair

Don’t forget the Craft Fair on Saturday, November 10. Lots of residents will sell

handmade crafts in the clubhouse from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. The event is open to the public. In

addition to the Bake Sale, Ginger and friends will provide food for sale – donuts and coffee for

breakfast, soup and grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch. For further information, call Kathleen

Sirois 352-509-4246.

Downstairs Stitchers

The Downstairs Stitchers will meet downstairs in the clubhouse on Nov. 14 & Nov. 28 @ noon –

2:00 pm. No meetings in December. For more info, call Rita Cope 300-3333.

Hooks and Needles

If you like to knit, crochet or do other kinds of needlework, Carolyn Miller has restarted a group

that will meet weekly in the library on Thursdays at 1:00 pm. Both beginning and experienced

needleworkers are welcome. Bring your own projects and enjoy the camaraderie.

Security Cart

Thanks to interest by HOA members and a vote by the BOD, the SOC security cart is

back and ready to resume operation. Please check on the bulletin board to sign up for a slot. If

you are a regular driver, please sign up so someone doesn’t inadvertently take your time. If you

have never done it before, check with Don Walker (779-302-0843) for particulars.

Christmas Project for Veterans Village

Gallon-sized “ditty bags” are made by some of the Saddle Oak Stitchers and filled by members

of SOC for the veterans at the Veterans Village in Ocala. These bags are to be filled with

snacks and small gifts and/or gift cards. They especially like the small snacks. A suggestion list

is inside each bag. A Christmas card is enclosed in each bag for you to sign and any comment

you to make. Ditty bags will be available Nov. 3, to fill for the 50 residents at the Veterans

Village. All bags need to be returned to Joann Barber by Dec. 2. Questions? Call Joann at

352-304-8579

Photos for Veterans Board at Clubhouse

Veterans Day is coming up on November 11th. Saddle Oak has a Veterans Honor Board in the

foyer of the clubhouse. If you would like to have your picture added to the Honor Board please

contact Nancy Dougherty at 920-765-2005. We will need a picture and basic information such

as your name, years of service and the branch of military.

Hope to see your face on the board!!

Sunshine Report

Hospitalization/illness:

Pat Coughlin returned to Ocala Regional Hospital, as of the date this went to press.

Angie Bauman is in rehab at Hawthorne. So, too, is Henry (Bert) Berthiaume.

Bereavement:

It is with sadness that we report the passing of Sue DeWachter on August 23rd. Services were

held in her home state of Michigan.

Meet and Greet for New Residents

On Friday, November 2 the Handbook Committee and Board of Directors is holding a Meet and

Greet for new park residents who arrived during 2018. Invitations have been delivered. If you

are new in 2018 and did not receive an invitation, please contact Carolyn Miller (300-3562).

Come have some refreshments and find out more about your new community.

Christmas Bears and Stockings

It’s almost Christmas and children of Marion County are hoping Santa will bring them either a

bear or a stocking. The Salvation Army provides the bears and the stockings; all we have to do

is dress the bears and fill the stockings. The Salvation Army of Marion County has about 1,000

children in need.

Jo Gearin has both items. If you wish to dress a bear or fill a stocking, please call her. You can

pick them up at her house, she can deliver them to your house or she will have them available

at Saturday Coffee.

The bears usually wear 0-3 months clothes, which most thrift shops have, and the stocking can

be filled with anything but food products, candy, gum, drinks, etc. Contact Jo at 352-861-8998.

Her address is 5490 SW 56th St.

Newsletter Stories

Our community is rich with human interest stories, as witnessed by the recent article on Frank

Ruck and discoveries about Bill Donovan’s connection to the elder George Bush and Judy Lott’s

authorship of children’s books. It made us wonder if there are other stories or life highlights out

there that we could report on. If so, contact anyone on the newsletter committee or Andrea

Primas, our human interest reporter.

SOC Board of Directors

On February 6, 2019, there will be an election to replace 2 retiring Board members, Marty

Guzowski and Jo Gearin. Consequently we need candidates to run for office. Nancy Savel has

volunteered to chair the committee. If you are interested, please contact Nancy (854-7877).

You must submit a resume which will be run in the SOC newsletter during December and

January. In addition there will be three question and answer sessions in January prior to the

election.

If you have information for Bits and Pieces, please email to [email protected] by the 10th of the month before

publication.


Larry & Penni Matthews (seated) & Mike Phone: 603-832-8778 5670 SW 54th Terrace Lot 242 Arrived: Sept 2018 His Birthday: 06/30 Her Birthday: 05/08 His Occupation: Enhanced Family Care Her Occupation: Disabled His Hobbies: Golfing & Motorcycles Her Hobbies: Swimming & Crafts Children: 3 Grandchildren: 0 Home State: NH Pet: Sofie - dog

Ruth Jernigan

Phone: 734-483-0192 5508 SW 61st Place Lot 011 Arrived: Sept 2018 Her Birthday: 03/24 Her Occupation: Bakery Owner & Cake Decorating Her Hobbies: Reading & Bingo Children: 3 Grandchildren: 7 Great Grandchildren: 14 Home State: MI

Welcome committee for new residents is chaired by Kathleen & Bill Sirois at 509-4246. If you haven’t been welcomed by the committee, please give Kathleen & Bill a call. Phone book changes/corrections should be submitted to Gloria Paige at 973-229-2533.

Thanksgiving Dinner at the

Clubhouse

Thursday November 22 @ 3:00 pm

Sign up at clubhouse for a table for 8. The HOA will

provide the turkey and gravy. Hosts and guests at each

table will decorate and provide the sides and dessert for

their table. Please try to include new residents at your

table. $5.00 per resident will be returned on

Thanksgiving Day. $8.00 per outside guest will not be

returned.

Volunteers needed:

Cart Drivers, Bakers for Bake Table, Floaters to help as

needed. Please contact Kathleen or Kathy if available to help.

Chair: Kathleen Sirois — 352-509-4246

Co-Chair: Kathy Besse

HANDMADE CRAFTS

QUILT DRAWING

HOMEMADE BAKED GOODS

COFFEE & DONUTS

LUNCH: SOUP & SANDWICH

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10TH

8 AM TO 1 PM

VETERANS DAY PROGRAM

NOVEMBER 11, 2018 AT 4 PM

You are invited to attend Saddle Oak Club’s Veteran Appreciation Day, which will

be held at the Saddle Oak Clubhouse.

Tickets will be $5.00 per person. Dinner will be served promptly at 4 pm; the

program will follow immediately afterwards. Come join us, as we honor those

who served our country and defended our Constitution. Tickets must be pur-

chased by Nov 8th. Please see Kathy Smith for tickets.

Veterans are requested to contact James (Jim) Besse (228-380-2088) to verify

participation. There will be no charge for our Veterans, though they will be is-

sued a ticket for planning purposes.

There will be a Golf Cart Parade on November 11th, at 10:00 am. All participants

are asked to decorate your cart in Red, White and Blue. Our Veterans will each

be assigned to ride in a cart…please make signs identifying your Guest Veteran.

There will also be a Light Pole decorating contest for all RESIDENTS. Use your

imagination, as there will be first, second and third place awards.

This ceremony is very special, as this is the 100th year anniversary of the end of

WWII, the WAR TO END ALL WARS…ending the 11th hour of the 11th day of the

11th month of 1918.

We will be inviting guests from the Active Duty Military.

Chairman: James Besse

Assistant: Rita Cope

Advisory: Gloria Paige

Billiards

Mon - 6:30pm

Thurs - 6:30pm

Sat - 1:00pm

Pool tables are on the second floor of the Clubhouse. Come

and join in! Available for individual use at any time.

Bingo Tues - 6:00pmCard sales until 5:45pm. Bring a donation for Interfaith and

receive a free card. Info: Diana Germain - 352-299-3673.

Bingo Café Tues - 4:30pm

Check Friends of Saddle Oak on Facebook or the message

board posted at Clubhouse door for the current menu.

Volunteer cooks are always needed and appreciated.

Bocce Ball Mon - 11:00am

Individuals are welcome to use the equipment in the

shuffleboard closet at any time. Info: Phyllis Congdon - 352-

291-4946.

Bowling Tues - 10:30am League play contact Deb Lennox 508-498-8511

Card Crafts Wed - 1:00pm Bring your projects and join in.

Coloring Sun - 1:00pm Bring your books and materials and join in.

Dominoes Thurs - 6:30pm Info: Jo Gearin - 352-861-8998.

Fitness Room 7:00am - 10:00pm Clubhouse - 2nd floor. Open during Clubhouse hours.

Horseshoes n/aNo organized play. Individuals are welcome to use the

equipment in the shuffleboard closet at any time.

Mah Jongg Fri - 1:00pmBring your boards or use ours. Info: Marty Guzowski -

352-304-8915 or Sammi Koester 237-6406.

Move It - Move ItMon, Wed*, Fri

9:00am - 10:00am

Audio-visual group workout in Clubhouse.

Info: Debra Lennox - 508-498-8511 or

Linda Stout - 352-509-4307

* not on 1st Wednesday of every month

Painting Thur - 10:00am

Craft Room is set up for crafts and/or individual painting

projects using oils, acrylics, water colors, etc, in any media

you choose. Info: Gloria Paige - 973-229-2533.

Pool7:00am - 10:00pm

Some Exceptions

Closed for Water Fitness Mon-Wed-Fri 10:00am-11:00am

Closed for Pool Cleaning Mon-Wed-Fri 8:00am-10:00am

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Additions? Corrections? Contact

Gloria Paige at 973-229-2533 or

email [email protected] 14

Mon - 9:00am - noon

Individuals are welcome to use the second floor of the

Clubhouse for their sewing projects.

Info: Carolyn Miller - 352-300-3562.

Thurs - 10:30am

Individuals are welcome to use the second floor of the

Clubhouse for their sewing projects.

Info: Rita Cope - 352-300-3333.

Shuffleboard n/a

Individuals are welcome to use the equipment in the

shuffleboard closet at any time.

Info: Wanda Dubuque - 352-509-7510.

Water FitnessMon, Wed, Fri

10:00am - 11:00am

Weather permitting. Info: Terry Jansen - 352-304-8195 or

Gee Sauvageau - 352-873-4301.

Cribbage Sun - 6:30pm Info: Linda Butryn - 716-720-6858.

Sevens Mon - 6:30pm Info: Milda Kolesar - 352-304-8225.

500 (Not Rummy) Mon - 6:30pm Info: Linda Martin - 815-441-1274.

CanastaTue - 12:30pm

Wed - 6:30pmInfo: Linda Martin - 815-441-1274.

Euchre Wed - 1:00pm Info: Linda Martin - 815-441-1274.

PokerWed

4:00-8:00pmClubhouse Library

Pinochle Thur - 6:30pm Info: Fran Bolson - 352-873-3480.

Hand and Foot Fri - 7:00pm Info: Linda Martin - 815-441-1274.

Polish Poker Sat - 6:30pmBegins when full table of 12 is seated or at 6:30pm, whichever

occurs first.

Saddle Oak

Stitchers

Card Games

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Additions? Corrections? Contact

Gloria Paige at 973-229-2533 or

email [email protected] 15

01 – Kathy Pella

02 – Lucinda Cronin

02 – Jeanette Presley

02 – Alexandria St Peter

03 – Rick Secord

04 – Pat Landkammer

05 – Cindy Littrell

06 – Angie Bauman

06 – Larry DeRamus

07 – Karen Hindman

07 – Mary Thompson

08 – Luther Hornsby

08 – Teri Schwartz

09 – Peter Butryn

09 – Rick Ida

09 – Lee Schrimmel

09 – Linda Stout

10 – Joe Donofrio

10 – Debbie Lennox

10 – Jack Phinney

10 – Marjorie Postal

11 – Sharon Harper

11 – Bob Sanders

12 – Grace Spiller

14 – Dorothy Lawrence

14 – Linda Sanders

15 – Michael Cope

15 – Carol Schrimmel

16 – Virginia Herbruck

17 – Bill Kramer

18 – Jim Cropper

18 – Tammie Hornsby

18 – Harry Jansen

18 – Sandy Ruelle

19 – MaryAnn Hewitt

21 – Sonny Shaw

23 – Dave Gibbons

23 – Frank Miller

25 – Pat Howell

25 – Betty Shankel

25 – Dora Tijerina

26 – Ken McIntosh

26 – Mary Sitkowski

27 – David Erne

27 – Colleen Murgolo

27 – Trina Vertefeuille

28 – Jackie Brown

28 – Beth Francisco

28 – Janet Ostrander

29 – Michael Northrup

NOVEMBER

November Anniversaries 03 – Ed & Nancy Henderson

03 – Bill & Irene Kramer

04 – Edwin & Linda Born

11 – Margin & Ellie Stout

24 – Pat & Sandy Ruelle

26 – Fred & Joyce Mullen

27 – Jim & Ingrid McCourry

27 – Jim & Colleen Murgolo

28 – Greg & Betty Shankel

30 – Mike & Nancy Northrup

PHONE BOOK CHANGES!!! Please note the following changes in your phone book:

Susan Bass – Lot 302 has changed her phone # to 300-3272

Toots Lobe – Lot 344 has changed her phone # to 644-4056

Vickie Moore (Toots Lobe’s daughter) – Lot 344 has changed her phone number to 857-2396

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Tell them you saw their ad here, and

recommend them to your neighbors, too.

Thanks to Jim and Kathy Besse for doing Karaoke. Here are some photos from the

last two events.

Photos by Marty Guzowski

Submitted by Andrea Primas

Vinegar has been around since medieval days. There are various types of

vinegar- distilled, apple cider, malt, balsamic, rice, wine and beer. Apple cider

vinegar is known for its medicinal purposes and distilled for its cleaning ability.

We are focusing on the cleaning benefits of the white distilled type today. White

vinegar is cheap, multi-purpose, and environmentally friendly. Here are just a few

of its household uses:

Window cleaner-1/2 white vinegar to ½ water.

Blinds-1 cup ammonia, ½ cup white vinegar, ¼ cup baking soda & 1 gallon warm

water.

Automatic coffeemaker-fill reservoir with vinegar and run cycle. Empty carafe and

run cycle with water.

Kills grass-sprinkle on effected area full strength.

Keeps cut flowers fresh-2 tablespoons white vinegar & 2 tablespoons sugar to 1

quart water. Cut stems. Change water every few days when water gets cloudy.

No-wax floors-1/2 cup vinegar to ½ gallon warm water. No need to rinse.

Soften paint brushes.

Cleans dishes and glassware.

Cleans microwave.

Boil a cracked egg.

Additional information and sign up sheet posted at Clubhouse.

Contact Gloria Paige for reservation and payment information.

973-229-2533, [email protected]

Saddle Oak Club Cruise

The Norwegian Breakaway

7 night Eastern Caribbean

November 30-December 7, 2019

Submitted by Andrea Primas

It’s: “GOOD NUTRITION MONTH”,” NATIONAL PEPPER MONTH”, “NATIONAL

POMEGRANATE MONTH”, “NATIONAL SPINACH MONTH”, “NATIONAL

SQUASH MONTH”, “PLUM MONTH”,” WORLD VEGAN MONTH”; “NATIONAL

CASHEW DAY (11/23)” & “EAT A CRANBERRY DAY (11/23)”.

What’s In Season for November? Avocadoes, bell peppers, carambolas,

cucumbers, eggplants, grapefruits, guavas, mushrooms, oranges, passion fruits,

peanuts, radishes, snap beans, squashes, sweet corn, tangerines, & tomatoes.

Some Nutritional Facts and Health Benefits:

Avocadoes: Helps with digestion, great for vision, & lowers risk of depression.

Bell Peppers: Loaded with various vitamins & minerals, & especially rich in

Vitamin C.

Carambolas: (Star Fruit) Rich in potassium & helps maintain blood pressure.

Cucumbers: Cuts cancer risk, stabilizes blood pressure, soothes muscles & joint

pain.

Eggplants: Comes in a range of colors, shapes & sizes. The fiber helps promote

heart health.

Grapefruits: Keeps skin healthy, can reduce gum disease.(Watch meds.)

Guavas: Improves eyesight, lowers risk of cancer.

Mushrooms: Prevents osteoporosis & joint pain, protects diabetics from infection.

Oranges: Provides smart carbs, & do not cause a blood sugar spike.

Passion Fruits: Improves blood circulation, helps improve bone & eye health.

Peanuts: Low in carbs.

Radishes: (Daikons) An edible root vegetable with a pungent taste, boosts

immunity.

Snap Beans: Heart healthy, contains no cholesterol, helps you maintain a healthy

weight.

Squashes: Types of squash-summer (patty pan, crock neck, zucchini (yellow &

green); & winter (spaghetti, acorn, & pumpkin). Beneficial for heart health.

Sweet Corn: Don’t put salt in water when boiling corn-it tends to toughen the corn.

Best way to store sweet corn is in the refrigerator with the husks on.

Tangerines: Excellent source of Vitamin C & potassium.

Tomatoes: The fiber, potassium, Vitamin C & choline content in tomatoes all

support heart health.

(References: FL. Dept of Agr. & Consumer Services; Google; Medical News Today)

Pot Luck Dinner and Cookie Exchange

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Cookie Exchange: Bring 3 dozen home-made cookies to exchange.

If you do not want to exchange cookies please bring your favorite dish and join

everyone for the pot luck dinner

Residents: $1 (refunded) 50-50 Raffle

Hosted by Rita Cope

See Kathy Smith for Tickets

Nov 1 Thursday Singles’ Luncheon @ 11:30 am, Wolfy’s Nov 2 Friday Meet and Greet for New Residents @ 4:00-6:00 pm Nov 6 Tuesday Election Day, no Bingo Nov 7 Wednesday Breakfast $5.00 @ 8-9:30 am Nov 10 Saturday Craft Fair 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Nov 10 Saturday Karaoke, Line Dancing, etc. 7:00-9:30 pm Nov 11 Sunday Veterans Day, 100th Anniversary Golf cart parade @ 10:00 am Dinner @ 4:00 pm, Veterans free, all others $5.00 Nov 13 Tuesday Board of Directors Meeting 2:00 pm in Library, Residents are welcome to observe. Nov 14 Wednesday Home Owners Association Meeting Residents are urged to attend. Refreshments @ 6:30 pm Meeting @ 7:00 pm Nov 15 Thursday Ladies’ Luncheon, Swampy’s @ 1:00 pm

Nov 21 Wednesday Men's Breakfast, First Watch @ 8:30 am Nov 22 Thursday Thanksgiving Dinner, see poster for details Nov 24 Saturday Karaoke, Line Dancing, Regular Dancing, etc. @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 37-10 - Clubhouse Closed

10:00 - Painting

10:30 - Stitchers - Upstairs

6:30 - Billiards - Upstairs

6:30 - Pinochle

6:30 - Dominoes/Pokeno

8-10 - Pool Closed (Cleaning)

9:00 - Move It, Move It

10:00 - Water Fitness

1:00 - Mah Jongg

7:00 - Hand and Foot

8:00 - Saturday Social

9:00 - Announcements

1:00 - Billiards

6:30 - Polish Poker

4 5 6 7 8 9 101:00 - Coloring Group

6:30 - Cribbage



9-noon - Stitchers - Upstairs


11:00 - Bocce

6:30 - Sevens & 500


10:30 - Bowling

12:30 - Canasta

4:30 - Bingo Cafe

6:00 - BINGO




1:00 - Euchre & Card Crafts

4:00 - 8:00 Poker in Library

6:30 - Canasta

7-10 - Clubhouse Closed

10:00 - Painting



6:30 - Pinochle





1:00 - Mah Jongg




1:00 - Billiards

6:30 - Polish Poker

11 12 13 14 15 16 171:00 - Coloring Group

6:30 - Cribbage





11:00 - Bocce

6:30 - Sevens & 500


10:30 - Bowling

12:30 - Canasta

4:30 - Bingo Cafe

6:00 - BINGO






6:30 - Canasta


10:00 - Painting



6:30 - Pinochle





1:00 - Mah Jongg




1:00 - Billiards

6:30 - Polish Poker

18 19 20 21 22 23 241:00 - Coloring Group

6:30 - Cribbage





11:00 - Bocce

6:30 - Sevens & 500


10:30 - Bowling

12:30 - Canasta

4:30 - Bingo Cafe

6:00 - BINGO






6:30 - Canasta


10:00 - Painting



6:30 - Pinochle





1:00 - Mah Jongg




1:00 - Billiards

6:30 - Polish Poker

25 26 27 28 29 301:00 - Coloring Group

6:30 - Cribbage





11:00 - Bocce

6:30 - Sevens & 500


10:30 - Bowling

12:30 - Canasta

4:30 - Bingo Cafe

6:00 - BINGO






6:30 - Canasta


10:00 - Painting



6:30 - Pinochle





1:00 - Mah Jongg


November 2018

Board Meeting 11/13 @ 2:00 pm in Library

HOA General Meeting 11/14 @ 7:00 pm

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