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Happy Fourth of July

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Good afternoon everyone. A little late day blog to wish you all a happy Fourth of July. The sun shone brightly today and "Big Bertha" flew proudly from the masthead causing everyone on the town landing to pause and give thanks for this wonderful country we live in.

Have a great day. Be well. Do good.
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