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You guys have done a wonderful job and the LawsonÐÔÊӽ紫ý have loved attending every year. We understand this was a difficult decision. Looking forward to hearing about the 60th celebration!
This is so sad. Chiaha has been the lynchpin of RomeÐÔÊӽ紫ý many fall activities for so many decades. ItÐÔÊӽ紫ý heartbreaking to be witness to a beloved traditionÐÔÊӽ紫ý demise.
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