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Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1977 The Billings Gazette Inquest FROM Jack Bailey, bartender for about 24 years and at the Stockman's for more than eight years, said he remembered Herden had about six beers and later "four or five" high balls between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on the day Mrs. Romero was killed.

Herden, however, said he might have had two beers and two mixed drinks. "I couldn't have had over two (mixed drinks), because I know I left one," he testified. Herden was the last of about eight witnesses to testify. He was advised by Kenneth Tolliver, the lawyer to whom Herden reported the incident the morning after it occurred. Herden, a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways and involved in a partnership in a Laurel feedlot, said he'd been at the cattle auction, bought 37 head of cattle, and then had dinner.

He then went to the Stockman's about 3:30 p.m. to look for a truck and driver. He drank beer, visited, played Rummy, and had two mixed drinks, he said. (Hours of previous testimony, with witnesses outside the courtroom until they were called, all supported this.) He left the Stockman's at 6 p.m. and was driving about 25 miles per hour when the accident occurred, Herden said.

(Earlier testimony based on skid marks indicated that he was traveling between 25 mph and 32 mph in the 35-mph zone.) A car passed Herden, "and he was on my left. This is when this lady stepped out in front." The other car almost hit her, Herden said. "I probably hit the brakes about the same time I hit her," Herden said. He almost couldn't see the woman over the hood of his car, he said. "There was no humanly possible to stop.

There was nothing I way could do." A woman screamed at him, he was in the middle of the intersection, and there was "more screaming and So Herden said he drove around the block. When he came back there were more people, "and they just flagged me by." A man told him: "Go on, don't stop." So he went home. Herden did not try to justify his actions but admitted, "I was scared." He has been a driver "almost 20 years" and had only one previous accident, that one due to equipment failure, he said. This time, "It was a terrible thing that happened." An unknown in the case is the car which passed Herden. "I don't believe he had any lights on," Herden testified.

Other testimony, including some involving colored slides, showed that Mrs. Romero was dressed in dark clothing at the time she was struck. But the pickup truck which trailed Herden for a distance, as reported in earlier stories, was driven by George Douglas McGlenn. McGlenn said he didn't see the accident, but a woman wanted him to catch the car which killed Mrs. Romero.

"First of all, I'm not a policeman," McGlenn explained. But he saw Herden's car, going slowly as it left the scene, McGlenn said. And McGlenn said he stopped his own vehicle because he didn't want to see the woman in the street run over. McGlenn said he'd seen a car which looked the same as the one he'd been trailing return, which supported Herden's account. Though Taylor presided at the coroner's hearing, Kent Koolen, a deputy county attorney, conducted all the questioning of witnesses.

Bigfoot (FROM PAGE 1 Twenty-eight sightings of Bigfoot an ape-like creature whose existence has never been documented despite sporadic sightings in North America have been reported in Little Eagle since September. During the past, numerous sightings of such creatures have been reported throughout the West, particolarly in the Pacific Northwest. Many have been proven hoaxes, most recently a May 15 claim by halfdozen passengers on a bus headed toward Vancouver, British Columbia. Four men later admitted they had staged the incident with a $200 monkey suit and shoulder pads. The Sioux on the 2.3 million acre Standing Rock Reservation, which straddles the border between North and South Dakota, call the creature "Taku He." In the Pacific Northwest, it is known as "Sasquatch." Regardless of its name, many of the 60 Little Eagle residents fear that Bigfoot or several of the creatures are hiding in the thick scrub cottonwoods that surround the community, says Gary Alexander, whose general store has become the local Bigfoot information center.

Greybull man found dead Alexander said the creatures have been described as between six and nine feet tall and weighing 600-900 pounds. He said one of the larger animals is reported to be dark in color and another is light-colored. A third Bigfoot reportedly is smaller, at about six feet and 400 pounds, he said. LeMar Chasing Hawk said he was confronted by a Bigfoot lurking 10 feet away on a path bordered by scrub bushes outside his backyard. He said the incident occurred one September night and that he has carried a rifle for protection ever since.

"I didn't stay around long enough to find out what it looked like," he added. "I turned around and ran for home and didn't look back." Little Eagle residents have decided on a variety of ways to cope with the Bigfoot problem. The Long Elks, residents for five years, are moving to McLaughlin, 14 miles to the north. Authorities have asked those who remain in Little Eagle not to carry weapons even tranquilizer guns for fear of injuring each other. But many ignore the pleas.

LOCAL DEATH Theresia Dudik, 87, of Route 3, Billings Local and area deaths, funerals Martha Q. Baumgartner Martha Q. Baumgartner, 96, of 2115 Central died Sunday in Billings Deaconess Hospital. She was born in Melrose, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Theodore Quackenbush, and married Alonzo L. Baumgartner in 1924 in Absarokee. They homesteaded in Molt and later moved to Billings. Her husband died in 1970. Survivors include two nephews, Ray Baumgartner of Shepherd and Edward of Reedpoint; a sister, Elizabeth Simpson of River Falls, and several nieces.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Settergren Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Mountview Cemetery. Theresia Dudik Theresia Dudik, a professional seamstress, was one of the original organizers of the Ladies Garment Workers Union in St. Louis, Mo.

She died Sunday at age 87 in Yellowstone County Nursing Home, where she moved in June. She was born in Tisodob, Hungary, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Dobrosky, and at age 7 settled in East St. Louis, with her mother.

As a young girl she worked as a translator for a doctor, and later in the garment industry. She married John Dudik in 1907 in St. Louis, Mo. In 1955 she retired. Her husband died in 1968, and in 1969 she came to Billings with a grandson.

Survivors include a son, Elmer John Dudik of San Antonio, a sister, Mrs. Vera Mason of Phoenix, three grandchildren, John Dudik III of Route 3, Mrs. Judith R. Warg of 1133 Harvard and Mrs. Nina Pentecost of Austin, 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at Smith's Downtown Chapel until 9 p.m. Wednesday. Services will be Monday at the he LDS Church in Fairview, with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, Ill. Jack F. Hinman LIVINGSTON Jack F.

Hinman, 64, president and general manager of Radio Station KPRK, died Sunday in Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hinman was a past president and director of the Trout Derby, and a board member for Meals on Wheels and for City-County Planning. A past exalted ruler of the Livingston Elks Lodge, he was also a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club. He was born in Sheridan, a son of Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence Hinman, who moved to Livingston in 1923. He graduated from Park County High School, and had worked at the radio station since 1947. Survivors include the widow, the former Roberta F. Cramer.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Holbrook United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Mount View Cemetery. Preston M. Little Mouse Mouse Little Mouse, 48, of Birthe Lame Deer Clinic.

of Mr. and Mrs. John LitBirney. He served in the War. Roger, Gilbert and Ertwo daughters, Kitty Belle Patsy Rock Roads of Lame Ashland and Josephine grandchildren.

a.m. Wednesday in Birbe in Birney Cemetery charge. 81 Announcements All Tap Shoes, Ballet Shoes, Leotards on sale price. Donna Reta Dance School. 213 N.

30th. Ph. 252-4023. Buy for Christmas giving now! DR. JAMES M.

MCBRIDE OPTOMETRIST announces a new location at the same address but in a NEW BUILDING, 2120 Grand Ave. Give that special child a gift that keeps on giving. Dance Lessons at Donna Reta Dance School. 213 N. 30th, 252-4023.

Christmas Gift certificates begin at $12.00 Order today. Optical Contact lens patients of Harold Degnan. Timothy Degnan, associated with Dr. Harper, will be continuing Harold Degnan's practice. 245-6104.

Trinkets, Treats Treasures! St. Stephens Annual Bazaar 13th Crawford Drive Dec. 1, 10am-8pm. Dec. 2, 10am-4pm Smith's TERRACE GARDENS CHAPEL Between Broadwater Central Avenues on 34th Street West 245-6427 Smith's Downtown Chaper 26th St.

245-6427 Adjacent parking area EVANS Gerald Wayne "Gerry" Evans, 59, son of Mrs. Ruth Parker, 1082 Kyhl Lane. Friends may call at Smith's Downtown Chapel between 1:30 p.m. and 2: 30 p.m. Tuesday for visitation to be concluded by a brief service with Rev.

D. James Fitzhugh officiating. Cremation will follow. DUDIK Theresia Dudik, 87, grandmother of John Dudik III, of Route 3. Friends may call at Smith's Downtown Chapel through 9 p.m.

Wednesday for visitation. Services and burial will be Monday at Belleville, Ill. Memorials may be made in her memory, care of Bishop Harold Aldridge, 1931 Lake Elmo Road. ABEL Memorial services for George Stewart Abel, 75, of Pineview, north of Custer, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Custer Congregational Church.

Cremation has taken place. Friends who wish may send memorials to the American Heart, Cancer or Arthritis Foundations. Dahl -Brown 10 Yellowstone Ave. Phone 248-8807 PAGE 1 Farm Bureau later sold the tainted feed throughout the state, causing the loss of hundreds of dairy herds and contamination of unknown quantities of meat and dairy products sold to Michigan consumers. Hundreds of civil lawsuits have been filed against the two firms.

The potential health danger to humans from lingering PBB traces is still the subject of intense scientific and political debate. Brady said the charges were the result of investigations by a federal grand jury, two former U.S. attorneys, the Justice Department, the Food and Drug Administration and Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelley. "This has been identified as the worst agricultural contamination problem in the history of the country," he said. "The federal government has a duty to tell the manufacturers of toxic chemicals that they must take steps required by law to make sure this type of thing doesn't happen." AREA DEATHS Frank E.

Fitzgerald, 81, Bismarck, N.D. Lilet McArthur Karner, 43, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, formerly of Lovell, Wyo. Fred Fisher, 43, Golva, N.D. Preston M. Little Mouse, 48, Birney Beverly "DeeDee" Brien, 16, Crow Agency Jack F.

Hinman, 64, Livingston Anita Churchill, 71, Portland, formerly of Glendive Nellie E. Harvey, 80, Harlem Elmer N. Hanson, 78, Lewistown Herman "Slim" Moeller, 84, Miles City Golden C. Snell, 75, Cowley, Wyo. Dr.

Ambrose John Kelly, 62, Greybull, Wyo. Lucy Lavina Noll, 83, Hyattville, Wyo. Nina E. Eschler, 89, Powell, Wyo. Frank E.

Fitzgerald BISMARCK, N.D. Frank E. Fitzgerald, 81, who died Thursday, was a livestock operator, auctioneer and former state commander of the Veterans of World War I. He was known as "'The Colonel." Mr. Fitzgerald was a charter member of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and a member of the Hall of Fame of the National Association of Auctioneers.

Survivors include the widow, the former Ernestine Kraemer; two sons, Francis "Bud" of Bismarck, and Bob of Portland, eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ray Fitzgerald of Billings, and Fred Fitzgerald of Albion; and a sister, Mrs. Clem Abers of Mandan. Services and burial were Saturday in Bismarck. Herman 'Slim' Moeller MILES CITY Herman "Slim" Moeller owned and operated Miles City Beverage Co. from 1950 until he retired in 1962.

He died Saturday night in Holy Rosary Hospital age 84 after a long illness. He was born in Wonewoc, the son of Herman and Dorothea Moeller, and worked on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. In 1919 he came to Montana, settled in Ekalaka and ranched. He married Eva Forcier in Miles City in 1935 and they ranched in the Hammond area until 1943, when they moved to Miles City. Survivors include the widow; a son, Herman of Billings; two brothers, Edwin in Wisconsin and Martin in South Dakota; and two grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in J.E. Graves Funeral Chapel with burial in Custer County Cemetery. Elmer N. Hanson LEWISTOWN Elmer N.

Hanson, 78, retired rancher, died Sunday in Central Montana Hospital. He was born in Lake Benton, the son of John and Rachel Hanson. He came to the Winnett area in 1917, served in World War then returned to Minnesota. In 1922 he married Doris D. Wells.

Mr. Hanson began ranching at Pollock, S.D., in 1924; ranched in the Dovetail-Valentine area from 1934 until 1951; and moved to Lewistown in 1975. His wife died in 1950. Survivors include four sons, Charles and Keith of Lewistown, and John and Richard of Winnett; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Brady of Winnett; two brothers, Ivan of Lake Benson, and Peter of Key Largo, a sister, Mrs.

Ruth Sisson of Sweet Home, 21 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Creel-MorrisonRetz Chapel. Burial will be in Lewistown City Cemetery. HARLEM Nellie E.

Harvey, 80, Harlem resident since 1917, died in Billings Deaconess Hospital Saturday. She was born in Germany, the daughter of William and Emily Kersavage, came to Canada in 1900 and attended schools in Winnipeg. In 1913 she married Samuel Harvey in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Survivors include four daughters, Nelvina Thompson and Viola Randles, both of Stockton, Doris Gipson in Arkansas and Mary Jeffers of Billings; three sons, Edward of Cascade, John of Harlem and Ken of Billings; 32 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m.

Wednesday in Harlem Presbyterian Church with burial in Harlem Cemetery. Pr. John Kelly Nellie E. Harvey GREYBULL Dr. Ambrose John Kelly, 62, Greybull dentist since 1951, died Sunday in South Big Horn County Hospital.

Dr. Kelly was a past president of Greybull Chamber of Commerce and Greybull Lions, past chairman for the national March of Dimes, and was president of Big Horn County chapter of the March of Dimes. He was a past exalted ruler of BPOE 1431, past commander of Pine Bluff VFW, state president of Wyoming Elks and a member of American Legion. He was born in Cheyenne, the son of Thomas and Winifred Kelly, attended schools there and graduated from high school in Canon City, and Creighton School of Dentistry in Omaha, Neb. During World War II Dr.

Kelly served in the Army Air Forces in the South Pacific. He had practiced in Cheyenne and Pine Bluffs before moving to Greybull. Survivors include the widow, the former Bonnie Jeanne Sullenberger; a son, Matthew Sean Welly of Greybull; four daughters, Mrs. J. Michael (' wnev of San Jose, Teresa Kelly of Edmonton, Alber.

Canada, Raelene Kelly of Lander, and Mrs. Terry (Denise) Wood of Hobson, a brother, Thomas Kelly C. bois; and seven grandchildren. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Church. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery with Atwood Family Funeral Directors of Basin in charge. Lilet McArthur Karner LOVELL, Wyo. Lilet Karner, 43, daughter of Daniel D.

and Edna Allen McArthur, lived at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where her husband Leo, an engineer, is supervising construction of Jeddah International Airport. While they were vacationing in Austria she suffered a blood clot, and died Nov. 24 in Vienna. She was born in St. Anthony, Idaho, graduated from high school in Lovell, and attended Brigham Young University.

She was married in 1956 in Inglewood, Calif. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints, Mrs. Karner was a Sunday School. teacher, Relief Society counselor and president, and music director and organist for several wards. Survivors include the widower; two sons and two daughters at home, David, Michael, Wendy and Jodi; another daughter, Mrs.

Riley (Tracy) Clark of Grand Forks, N.D.; her mother and two sisters, Mrs. E.L. (Dora) Harris and Mrs. Harold (Clara) Eaton, all of Lovell; and five brothers, Rulon McArthur of Veneta, Allen McArthur of Ventura, Grant McArthur of Meeteetse, Lemoin McArthur of Chimacum, and Howard McArthur of Bakersfield, Calif. Services will be in Inglewood, Calif.

WIER Funeral Home Roundup, Montana STEFANIK Lettie age 66, wife of Jack Stefanik. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the St. Paul Lutheran Church. Interment in the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Billings.

Serving, all faiths with dignity Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuaries WEST CHAPEL 1001 ALDERSON AVE 252-3417 DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Settergren Memorial Chapel 721 NORTH 29TH ST 252-2888 PARKING LOTS AT BOTH LOCATIONS BAUMGARTNER Martha Baumgartner, age 96, widow of Alonzo L. Baumgartner, of Billings. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday in Settergren Memorial Chapel. Interment will be in Mountview Cemetery.

ZIMMERMAN Charles Zimmerman, age 90, of 4743 Grand Ave. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Michelotti-Sawyers West Chapel. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Should friends desire memorials may be made to the charity of their choice.

GREYBULL, Wyo. Bill Lay, 55, of Greybull, missing since he left work Nov. 12 at the Dresser Industries bentonite plant, was found dead late Sunday in his pickup truck, which was stuck on a trail in Dry Medicine Lodge canyon east of Hyattville. Sheriff George Warfel said it appeared that Lay had died of exposure. The body was found Sunday afternoon by Dan Frisby and John Nelson, who were exploring caves in the region.

They were unable to reach a telephone until about 5 p. when they notified sheriff's officers. Warfel, Coroner Del Atwood and two members of the Big Horn County and Rescue Unit, Bill Cowan and Bob Russell, left immediately for the scene but were hampered by snow and darkness. They returned early Monday with the body. Lay was last seen at 11:45 a.

m. Nov. 12 when he completed his shift at the bentonite plant. When found, his conventional drive truck was out of gasoline and the hood had been raised, but he was inside the vehicle. Sheriff's officers and the Search and Rescue unit had made an extensive search for him, and search planes had flown over the canyon where he was found without sighting him.

It was believed the truck may have been covered with snow. Lay previously had been county brand inspector, and was a past exalted ruler of the Greybull Elks Lodge. Charges brought in PBB poisoning GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (UPI) Two companies blamed for Michigan's 1973 13B livestock contamination disaster were charged Monday with criminal violations of federal food and drug laws. U.S.

Attorney James S. Brady, named Michigan Farm Bureau Services, and Velsicol Chemical Co. in four counts alleging production and sale of tainted livestock feeds. Arraignment was scheduled for Dec. 12.

The misdemeanor charges, carrying a maximum $1,000 fine for each count, were the first filed for the accidental poisoning of thousands of Michigan farm animals with the fire retardant polybrominated biphenyl. Brady accused Velsicol Chemical formerly Michigan Chemical of sending a shipment of PBB to a Farm Bureau feed mill near Battle Creek, in 1973, where it was mistaken for an additive and mixed with tons of livestock feed. LAME DEER Preston M. ney, died before arrival Sunday at He was born in Busby, a son tle Mouse, and attended school in Army in Korea during the Korean Survivors include three sons, nest Little Mouse, all of Birney; Morgan of Sheridan, and Deer; two sisters, Mary Gray of Solis of Sheridan, and four Mass will be celebrated at 10 ney Catholic Church. Burial will with Bullis Mortuary of Hardin in her home in Hyattville Saturday.

Born in Ritchie County, W.Va., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pritchard, she came to Wyoming in 1905 and attended school in Hyattville. In 1913 she married John Conrad Noll. Mrs.

Noll was a member of the Methodist Church and a charter member of Ten Sleep VFW Auxiliary. Survivors include the widower; two daughters, Mrs. John (Catherine) Wientz of Manderson and Mrs. Carl (Louise) Williams of Shell; a son, John C. Jr.

of Walnut Creek, a sister, Jennie Mercer of Worland; a brother, Earl Pritchard of Sheridan; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Ten Sleep Cemetery with Atwood Family Funeral Directors of Basin in charge. Fred Fisher Lucy Lavina Noll HYATTVILLE, Wyo. Lucy Lavina Noll, 83, died at BAKER Fred Fisher, 43, of Golva, N.D., died Saturday at his ranch home after a 3-year illness.

He was born at his parents' ranch south of Golva, and returned to Golva in 1964 after serving in the Army in Germany. He married Anna Litjens in 1973 in Deadwood, S.D. Survivors include the widow of Golva; his parents, Dewey and Josephine Fisher, a sister, Dorothy, and two brothers, Tom and Sam, all of Baker. Services at 2 p.m. from Stevenson Funeral Chapel.

Burial will be in Bonnievale Cemetery. Beverly Brien CROW AGENCY Services for Beverly "DeeDee" Brien, 16, of Crow Agency, a junior at Hardin High School, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in 1 Burgess Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will be in Custer Battlefield National Cemetery. Miss Brien was found dead of exposure Nov.

22 at the Hardin Fairgrounds. She was born in Crow Agency, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Brien and attended schools in Wyola, Missoula, and in Brigham City, Utah.

She was a member of the Hardin school's Indian Club. Survivors include her parents of Crow Agency; four brothers, Kenneth Curtis, Eric and Daniel, and two stepbrothers, Ronnie Bulltail and Tronson Big Hair, all of Crow Agency; three sisters, Barbara and Sherry Brien, both of Crow Agency, and Colleen Frank of Bozeman; her grandmothers, Mrs. Annetta Bird In Ground Crow Agency and Mrs. Agnes McComas of Wyola; and a greatgrandmother, Mrs. Delia Cummins of Wyola.

Bullis Mortuary of Hardin is in charge. Golden C. Snell COWLEY, Wyo: Golden C. Snell, 75, retired contractor, died Monday in North Big Horn Hospital of an apparent heart attack. He was born in Lovell, the son of Rufus and Elizabeth Snell, and married Ellen Brennan.

Mr. Snell was active in civic affairs and in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include the widow; a son, Golden C. Jr. of Rexburg, Idaho; four daughters, Mrs.

Joy S. Webb of Kearns, Utah, Mrs. Ellen Smith of Huntsville, Utah, Mrs. JoAnn Paulson of Orem, Utah, and Mrs. Fern Moore of Gilbert, 23 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Cowley LDS Chapel. Burial will be in Cowley Cemetery with Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell in charge. CASHMORE Memorial Chapel Laurel Ph. 698-4821 (Division of Smith) Funeral Chapels HANES Elwood Hanes, 77, former Bridger resident.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Bridger Cemetery with military honors by the Bridger Post 1543 V.F. W. Should friends desire memorials may be made to a charity of their choice. HAMMER Herbert Hammer, 55, of Laurel.

Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Our Savior's Lutheran Church with Rev. Marvin Holt officiating. Burial will be in the Laurel Cemetery with military graveside rites. JOHNSON Funeral services for Cora Johnson, 84, of Laurel, mother of Irvin Siemsen, will be held Wednesday, 10 a.m.

in the Laurel Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ocee Johnson of Billings officiating. Burial will be in the Laurel Cemetery. KOBER Funeral services for Albert Kober, 56, of Park City, will be held Wednesday 2 p.m. in St.

Paul's Lutheran Church of Park City with Rev. Ron Hues officiating. Burial with military graveside rites by the Park City American Legion Post No. 100 in the Park City Cemetery. Should friends desire memorials may be made to St.

Paul's Lutheran Church or the Northern Rockies Regional Cancer Treatment Center. 80 Card of Thanks 81 Announcements OBIT PAGE CARD OF THANKS 3-6 lines: Flat Charge, per each additional line, per OBIT PAGE ANNOUNCEMENT 1 or 2 days, per line, per 3 or more days, per line. -DEADLINESFor one column ads to run: Wednesday thru Saturday: 4 p.m. 2 days preceding publication. For Sunday-Monday-Tuesday 4 p.m.

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