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February 3, 2020

NOTE: Please check with the respective organizations beforehand to find out if any events you are interested in attending have been postponed or cancelled due to the limitations ordered by the governor.

Friday, March 13

• American Legion Post 49 Monthly Fish Dinner also includes french fries, cole slaw, mac & cheese for $8 at 6 p.m. March 13. Entertainment by Gary Creek DJ/Karaoke.

• K of C Friday Lenten Fish Fry continues 4:30-7 p.m. in the St. Columbkille Parish Center basement behind the church at 73 N. Mulberry St. The $10 meal features either two fried cod or two baked cod; the $12 meal includes 6 fried shrimp. All the meals include drink and choice of three sides from among baked potato, potato wedges, mac & cheese, homemade cole slaw and green beans. All proceeds benefit St. Vincent dePaul and Sugartree Ministries.

• Clinton County Church Women United will meet at the Sharon Methodist Church, 5181 SR 380, Wilmington, to celebrate Human Rights Day with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. and program to follow at 10 a.m. All ladies in and around Clinton County are encouraged to attend regardless of church affiliation. No advance registration is necessary.

• “Retro Cinema” at the Clinton-Massie Branch Public Library, 2:30-4 p.m. Ruh roh, Raggy! Patrons can enjoy old school movies, TV shows and cartoons after school every Friday in May. For more information call 937-289-1079, or follow them on Facebook at @CMBranchWPL.

Saturday, March 14

• CANCELLED: The Drowsy Lads at the Murphy Theatre for St. Patrick’s Saturday.

• CANCELLED: Clinton County A.C.T. (Alliance for Compassion and Truth) “Vision in Action” at the Wilmington Public Library.

Monday, March 16

• Play-Doh Club at Wilmington Public Library for children ages 12 and under on Monday, March 16 at 5 p.m.

• Mother Goose on the Loose for children ages 0-6 will be held at Wilmington Public Library on Monday, March 16 at 11 a.m. It will be a fun-filled 30-minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of children.

• School Employee Retirees of Ohio (SERO), at Clinton County Senior Center, North Nelson Avenue, Wilmington, lunch at noon, meeting at 1 p.m., with benefits specialist Andrea Bussert the speaker.

Tuesday, March 17

• St. Patrick’s Day Lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Wilmington Savings Bank Clinton County Senior Center, 717 N. Nelson Ave., Wilmington. Bagged lunch includes homemade reuben sandwich, chips, pickle spear, dessert, drink and a St. Patrick’s surprise. Cost is $10; eat-in or have it delivered to your business. You must pre-order by calling 937-382-7170 by March 13. All proceeds benefit the Senior Center.

• Story times for children of all ages will be held at Wilmington Public Library on Tuesday, March 17 at 5 p.m.; Wednesday, March 18 at 10 a.m.; and Thursday, March 19 at 11 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and socialization.

• Clinton County Relay for Life second meeting to continue the “Kickoff New Decade/New Relay 2020” is at 6 p.m. March 17 at the Hampton Inn, 201 Holiday Drive, Wilmington. They are continuing the search for event leaders and relay teams to help make this one of the best years ever to raise as much funds for the American Cancer Society as possible, and your help is requested. Also, please go online and sign up a team or yourself at www.relayforlife.org/clintoncounty .

Wednesday, March 18

• Lenten lunch at Wilmington United Methodist Church’s fellowship hall in downtown Wilmington, donation $7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This week’s menu: roasted turkey and stuffing, mashed potatoes and roasted turkey gravy, creamy and buttered corn, roll and butter, and pumpkin pie. For carryout, call 937-382-1465 and ask for kitchen. They also deliver within city limits. Proceeds go to local nonprofits and international missions that pertain to women, children and families.

• Clinton County Reads 2020 first book discussion of “The Line Becomes a River,” by Francisco Cantu, is at 6 p.m. at the Wine Cellar, 64 W. Main St., Wilmington. The discussion is open to the public.

Thursday, March 19

• Join Wilmington High School Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering and the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce for an open house 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 19 at the Chamber of Commerce, 21 N. South St. Network with Project Lead the Way seniors and fellow business and community members

• Blanchester community will sponsor a community blood drive 3-7 p.m. Thursday, March 19 in the new location of the Blanchester Church of Christ Fellowship Room, 922 Cherry St. The blood drive will include double red cell donations. Everyone who registers to donate will get a pair of green argyle socks to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day week. Make an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call 937-461-3220. Learn more at www.GivingBlood.org

• History Extra for children ages 7-12 at Wilmington Public Library on Thursday, March 19 at 5 p.m. Learn facts about Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day while playing bingo.

• Adult Pinterest Craft Night: Painting with Sasha, will be held at Wilmington Public Library on Thursday, March 19 at 6:15 p.m. Registration is requested at 937-382-2417.

Friday, March 20

• 21st Annual Soup & Chili Luncheon fundraiser to benefit the Clinton County Homeless Shelter is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, March 20 at the Moyer Community Room in the Wilmington Municipal Building. Lunch includes homemade soups and chili (seven kinds in all — chicken noodle, potato, beef vegetable, vegetarian, ham & bean, broccoli & cheese, and chili; try ‘em all!), dessert and drink. Cost is any donation. Also, drinks including coffee, decaf, lemonade and water.

• Country singer Neal McCoy at the Murphy Theatre Friday, March 20. For tickets, go to themurphytheatre.org or call the box office at 937-382-3643.

• Six and Twenty Club meets; hostess and program leader, Désirée Gruber.

Saturday, March 21

• Firefall presented by Gary Warner at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at the Murphy Theatre. For tickets, go to themurphytheatre.org or call the box office at 937-382-3643.

• Model Car Show and Swap Meet 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 21 in Building 7 of Caesar Creek Flea Market. Free entries; also vendor/swap tables. Over 20 awards — cash prizes, trophies, sealed vintage cars and more.

• ABATE Annual Chili Cook-Off at American Legion Post 49 in Wilmington at 6 p.m.; $5 to enter/taste.

• Clinton County Farmers Market 9 a.m.-noon in the Wilmington Municipal Building Community Room. Come meet Kacey Burns, Ohio SNAP Educator who will have recipes and samples, discuss stretching your food dollars, and healthy eating. Live music with Travis Luncan. Kids Corner Reading with Roxanne Luff. Kids Club for children ages 5-12; members will receive special tokens to purchase fresh vegetables and learn about eating healthy. Free kids’ activity available.

Sunday, March 22

• Spring Conference at American Legion Post 49 in Wilmington. Light refreshments served 8-10 a.m. and conference begins at 10 a.m. Light lunch will be served.

Monday, March 23

• Mother Goose on the Loose for children ages 0-6 will be held at Wilmington Public Library on Monday, March 23 at 11 a.m. It will be a fun-filled 30-minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of children.

• The Scribbler’s Society for ages 7-12 will be at Wilmington Public Library on Monday, March 23 at 5 p.m. This is for children who have a love for writing.

• Book & DVD Sale at the New Vienna Library, 114 W. Main St., during regular business hours from March 23-28. Individual books may be purchased for 25 cents each for hardbacks/softcovers and 10 cents each for small paperbacks. DVDs are $1 each.

Tuesday, March 24

• Story times for children of all ages will be held at Wilmington Public Library on Tuesday, March 24 at 5 p.m.; Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m.; and Thursday, March 26 at 11 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and socialization.

• Lego Club for ages 5-11 at the Clinton-Massie Branch Public Library 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays. Participants will take part in Lego building challenges, build their own creations, check out the latest Lego books and catch some fun cartoons. For more information call 937-289-1079, or follow them on Facebook at @CMBranch.

• Clinton-Massie Branch Public Library’s Young Adult Book Club for high school students will be meeting on Tuesday, March 24 at 2:45 p.m. to discuss “Dan vs. Nature” by Don Calame. Those who wish to join the book club can pick up the book at the Clinton-Massie Branch Library. New members are always welcome. For more information call 937-289-1079, or follow them on Facebook at @CMBranchWPL.

• Turning the Corner Widows luncheon meets on Tuesday, March 24 at 12:30 p.m. at the Wilmington Presbyterian Church, 840 Timber Glen Drive. Call Mary Camp at 937-382-7171 with your reservation by Friday, March 20. Just a little gathering for fellowship, friends and good food.

Wednesday, March 25

• “Watersheds, Water Quality and Source Water Protection” at Wilmington Public Library on Wednesday, March 25 at 1:30 p.m. This program is presented by Travis Luncan, Source Water Coordinator, City of Wilmington. Area lakes and streams provide recreation, flood control and a source of water for the City of Wilmington’s drinking water plant. Learn about our local water resources, recent algae blooms and what is being done to monitor and protect water quality in local lakes and streams.

• Lenten lunch at Wilmington United Methodist Church’s fellowship hall in downtown Wilmington, donation $7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This week’s menu: roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, glazed carrots, roll and butter, angel food cake, and cherry sauce. For carryout, call 937-382-1465 and ask for kitchen. They also deliver within city limits. Proceeds go to local nonprofits and international missions that pertain to women, children and families.

• Clinton-Massie Branch Public Library Teen Advisory Board will be meeting at 2:45-3:45 p.m. at the library. TAB applications are available at the CM Branch for any teens who wish to join. For more information call 937-289-1079, or follow them on Facebook at @CMBranchWPL.

• Clinton-Massie Branch Public Library will host Dungeons and Dragons games for teens and tweens, 2:45-3:45 p.m. at the library; dice will be provided. For more information call us at 937-289-1079, or follow them on Facebook at @CMBranchWPL.

• TLC the lactation club is a mothers group with breastfeeding in mind. All groups are free and open to the community. Of course children are welcome! Refreshments will be served as well. Monthly groups take place every second Tuesday of the month at the First Church of God at 7 p.m. and every fourth Wednesday of the month at the New Life Clinic at 7 p.m. For more information please contact Delilah Pritchett at 937-382-2862.

Thursday, March 26

• Family Preparedness Workshop at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at the Sabina Public Library, 11 E. Elm St. sponsored by the Clinton County Emergency Management Agency. Interactive workshop to help increase the preparedness level of you and your family before the spring seasonal storms.

• Lego Club for children ages 12 and under at Wilmington Public Library on Thursday, March 26 at 5 p.m. There will be MegaBloks for little ones.

Friday, March 27

• K of C Friday Lenten Fish Fry (the final one of the season) is 4:30-7 p.m. in the St. Columbkille Parish Center basement behind the church at 73 N. Mulberry St.The $10 meal features either two fried cod or two baked cod; the $12 meal includes 6 fried shrimp. All the meals include drink and choice of three sides from among baked potato, potato wedges, mac & cheese, homemade cole slaw and green beans. All proceeds benefit St. Vincent dePaul and Sugartree Ministries.

Monday, March 30

• Kool Kid Book Club for ages 7-12 is held monthly at Wilmington Public Library. Meet on Monday, March 30 at 5 p.m. to discuss “Magic Tree House: Leprechaun in Late Winter”, and also make a blarney stone. Pick up your copy of the book at Main Library.

• Mother Goose on the Loose for children ages 0-6 will be held at Wilmington Public Library on Monday, March 30 at 11 a.m. It will be a fun-filled 30-minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of children.

Tuesday, March 31

• Story times for children of all ages will be held at Wilmington Public Library on Tuesday, March 31 at 5 p.m. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and socialization.

Wednesday, April 1

• Lenten lunch at Wilmington United Methodist Church’s fellowship hall in downtown Wilmington, donation $7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This week’s menu: au gratin potatoes with ham, green beans, cole slaw, roll and butter, and Texas sheet cake. For carryout, call 937-382-1465 and ask for kitchen. They also deliver within city limits. Proceeds go to local nonprofits and international missions that pertain to women, children and families.

• Story times for children of all ages continue at the Wilmington Public Library on Wednesday, April 1 at 10 a.m.; and Thursday, April 2 at 11 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and socialization.

Thursday, April 2

• Resources 101: Learn about programs and resources available right here that can positively impact the lives of families and individuals you know or encounter. Anyone who lives or works in Clinton County should plan to attend the third annual event 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, April 2 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds Expo Building, 958 W. Main St., Wilmington. Come for the speakers or for the printed materials; stay a little while or longer. RSVP to 937-382-7519 or [email protected] .

• Gardening Fundamentals at Wilmington Public Library at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2. Learn the fundamentals of gardening and check out the seed library. Weather permitting, a portion of this class may be conducted outside at the library’s raised garden beds; please dress accordingly. Workshop taught by horticulturalist and community garden manager Cassi DeHart.

Friday, April 3

• Six and Twenty Club meets; hostess and program leader, Susan Ertel.

Saturday, April 4

• 6th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at Wilmington Public Library and Galvin Park 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 4. Egg hunts starts at 10:30 a.m. by age groups: 1-3 years at 10:30 a.m.; 4-6 years at 10:35 a.m.; 7-8 years at 10:40 a.m.; and 9+ years at 10:45 a.m. Take your own picture with the Easter Bunny, and enjoy donuts and juice, fire truck and police car tours, tractor tours, and more. Parking in the Wilmington Public Library Lot is reserved for handicapped only. The First Christian Church has opened their parking lot for attendees at the corner of Columbus St. and Walnut St.

• Collegiate 4-H Club at Wilmington College is sponsoring its 22nd annual Little International Showmanship Contest April 4 at WC’s Equine Center, 1535 Fife Ave. in Wilmington.

• Clinton County Farmers Market 9 a.m.-noon in the Wilmington Municipal Building Community Room. The Market will be holding its first free “cookbook exchange”. Tired of your cookbooks? Looking for some new recipes? Bring a used cookbook (in decent condition) you no longer want and leave with a different cookbook! If you need a cookbook, take a cookbook in this one-for-one exchange. Customers will find early seasonal produce, locally grown meats, baked goods, homemade dog biscuits, dried herbs, soup mixes, honey, farm fresh eggs, locally made pottery and more. Kacey Burns, Ohio SNAP Educator, will be at the market with free recipes and to discuss healthy eating.

Monday, April 6

• Mother Goose on the Loose for children ages 0-3 will be held at Wilmington Public Library at 11 a.m. Monday, April 6. It will be a fun-filled 30-minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of children.

Tuesday, April 7

• Story times for children of all ages will be held at Wilmington Public Library on Tuesday, April 7 at 5 p.m.; Wednesday, April 8 at 10 a.m.; and Thursday, April 9 at 11 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and socialization.

• Katie Ubry-Terrell will present “My Life South of the Border,” in coordination with Clinton County Reads 2020 at 6:30 p.m. April 7 at the New Vienna Library, 114 W. Main St.

Wednesday, April 8

• Lenten lunch at Wilmington United Methodist Church’s fellowship hall in downtown Wilmington, donation $7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This week’s menu: pulled pork, hot potato salad, green bean casserole, roll and butter, and ice cream and cookies. For carryout, call 937-382-1465 and ask for kitchen. They also deliver within city limits. Proceeds go to local nonprofits and international missions that pertain to women, children and families.

Thursday, April 9

• Adult Daytime Book Club will now be held at Wilmington Public Library at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 9. “Caleb’s Crossing” by Geraldine Brooks will be discussed. Pick up your copy at Main Library. New members welcome.

• Artistic Adventures for children ages 6-12 at Wilmington Public Library at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 9. Create tissue paper eggs.

Monday, April 13

• Wilmington Garden Club, 1:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 120 Columbus St. in Wilmington. Vicki Ferguson of the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs will present a program on garden photography. Guests (and photographers!) welcome.

• Mother Goose on the Loose for children ages 0-3 will be held at Wilmington Public Library at 11 a.m. Monday, April 13. It will be a fun-filled 30-minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of children.

• Play-Doh Club at Wilmington Public Library for children ages 12 and under at 5 p.m. Monday, April 13.

Tuesday, April 14

• Story times for children of all ages will be held at Wilmington Public Library on Tuesday, April 14 at 5 p.m.; Wednesday, April 15 at 10 a.m.; and Thursday, April 16 at 11 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and socialization.

Thursday, April 16

• Discovery Club at Wilmington Public Library for children ages 7-12 at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 16. Create an enclosure for a Peep using jelly beans and tooth picks.

Friday, April 17

• Six and Twenty Club meets; hostess and program leader, Marsha Wagstaff.

Saturday, April 18

• An Evening with Jeffrey Steele, Nashville singer/songwriter, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at the Murphy Theatre. For tickets, go to themurphytheatre.org or call the box office at 937-382-3643.

• Clinton County Farmers Market 9 a.m.-noon in the Wilmington Municipal Building Community Room. In honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day, Clinton Soil and Water Conservation District staff will hand out free white pine trees for planting as well as important information on soil and water conservation. Come out and meet the staff. Customers can shop for early seasonal produce, locally grown meats, baked goods, homemade dog biscuits, dried herbs, soup mixes, honey, farm fresh eggs, locally made pottery and more. Kids Corner Reading with Roxanne Luff. Kids Club for children ages 5-12; members will receive special tokens to purchase fresh vegetables and learn about eating healthy.

• “The Buzz about Bees” presented by Roxanne Luff, Master Gardener, at Wilmington Public Library at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18. Learn about some of the 20,000 species of bees in the world. Discover how to tell if you are looking at a fly, bee, moth, or wasp. Buzz into the life cycle of bumble bees and then find out how to identify some of the species found here in Clinton County. This program is for all ages.

Monday, April 20

• Mother Goose on the Loose for children ages 0-3 will be held at Wilmington Public Library at 11 a.m. Monday, April 20. It will be a fun-filled 30-minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of children.

• The Scribbler’s Society for ages 7-12 will be at Wilmington Public Library at 5 p.m. Monday, April 20. This is for children who have a love for writing.

Wednesday, April 22

• Adult Pinterest Craft Night will be held at Wilmington Public Library on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:15 p.m. Make button/ribbon bookmarks. Registration is requested at 937-382-2417.

Thursday, April 23

• History Extra for children ages 7-12 at Wilmington Public Library on Thursday, April 23 at 5 p.m. Learn about the history of Earth Day and make recycled plastic bag bracelets.

Monday, April 27

• Kool Kid Book Club for ages 7-12 is held monthly at Wilmington Public Library. Meet at Monday, April 27 at 5 p.m. to discuss “Voyages of Dr. Dolittle”. Pick up your copy of the book at Main Library.

• Mother Goose on the Loose for children ages 0-3 will be held at Wilmington Public Library at 11 a.m. Monday, April 27. It will be a fun-filled 30-minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of children.

Tuesday, April 28

• Story times for children of all ages will be held at Wilmington Public Library on Tuesday, April 28 at 5 p.m.; Wednesday, April 29 at 10 a.m.; and Thursday, April 30 at 11 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and socialization.

Thursday, April 30

• LEGO Club for children ages 12 and under at Wilmington Public Library on Thursday, April 30 at 5 p.m. There will be MegaBloks for little ones.

Friday, May 1

• Steeldrivers at 7 p.m. Friday, May 1 at the Murphy Theatre. For tickets, go to themurphytheatre.org or call the box office at 937-382-3643.

• Six and Twenty Club meets; hostess, Judy Johnston; program leader, Mary Zaycosky.

Saturday, May 2

• Charity auction for the Angels Awaiting Maternity Home Angel House located in Wilmington will be held at noon Saturday, May 2 at the South Side Church of Christ, 921 S. Fayette St., Washington Court House. All purchases are tax-exempt. This is the group’s biggest fundraiser; in 2019 they were able to assist 32 women who were pregnant and needed a little help. People are also asked to donate money for underwriting and/or items that can be sold to raise funds.

• Clinton County Farmers Market 9 a.m.-noon in the Wilmington Municipal Building Community Room. “Bake Off at the Market”! Community members may enter by bringing your best baked goodie to be judged by customers and vendors. Bring enough samples (bite-size) for at least 40-50 by 9:30 a.m. Judging will occur until 11 a.m. or until samples are gone. The favorite baked good winner will receive a $40 Farmers Market gift certificate. Customers can shop for early seasonal produce, locally grown meats, baked goods, homemade dog biscuits, dried herbs, soup mixes, honey, farm fresh eggs, locally made pottery and more. Kids Club for children ages 5-12 continues. Free kids’ activity available.

• Wilmington Garden Club’s spring plant sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Clinton County History Center’s Carriage House, 149 East Locust St. in downtown Wilmington.

Saturday, May 9

• Mike Albert and the Big E Band — the “Ultimate Tribute” to Elvis — returns to the Murphy Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9. For tickets, go to themurphytheatre.org or call the box office at 937-382-3643.

Friday, May 15

• Six and Twenty Club meets; hostess, Cindy Crosthwaite; program leader, Mary Driscoll.

Saturday, May 16

• Clinton County Farmers Market 9 a.m.-noon in the Wilmington Municipal Building Community Room. Come meet Naturalist Mindy from Cowan Lake and some of the animals from the Nature Center. Learn about raptors at the Lake. Also, Kacey Burns, Ohio SNAP Educator, will have recipes and healthy eating ideas. Shop for early seasonal produce, locally grown meats, baked goods, homemade dog biscuits, dried herbs, soup mixes, honey, farm fresh eggs, locally made pottery and more. Kids Corner Reading with Roxanne Luff. Kids Club for children ages 5-12; members will receive special tokens to purchase fresh vegetables and learn about eating healthy. Free kid’s’ activity available.

Friday, May 29

• Six and Twenty Club meets; hostess and program leader, Cindy Petrich.

Monday, June 8

• Wilmington Garden Club, 1:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 120 Columbus St. in Wilmington. Mickie Marquis, a horticulturalist, will speak on “Growing Old in Your Garden” — how health changes impact how you can garden. Guests welcome.

Friday, June 12

• Six and Twenty Club meets; hostess and program leader, Kim Vandervort.

Friday, June 26

• Six and Twenty Club meets; hostess Theresa Rembert; program leader, Cindy Crosthwaite.

Saturday, July 18

• RockStar returns to the Murphy Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18. For tickets, go to themurphytheatre.org or call the box office at 937-382-3643.

Saturday, July 25

• Rock the Block 2020 presented by the Clinton County CVB begins at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25 in downtown Wilmington for the free outdoor portion of the event that includes DJ Goat, food vendors, beer tent/mixers and merchandise sales — and of course the live music featuring Quiet Riot, Dirty Deeds: Extreme AC/DC, Pink Velvet Krush, Atomic Jimmy (Van Halen tribute) and more.

• Rock the Block 2020 moves inside to the Murphy Theatre for Winger and Autograph beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 25 at the Murphy Theatre. For tickets, go to themurphytheatre.org or call the box office at 937-382-3643.

Sept. 11-13

• 43rd Annual Clinton County Corn Festival is Sept. 11-13 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Wilmington.

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