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September 10, 2025, Issue 43
Local News Group
September 10, 2025
Welcome to Issue 43 of Menomonie News Net. If you missed previous Issues, you can catch up HERE.
MNN celebrated an Open House/Chamber Ribbon Cutting yesterday Sept 9 at the Public Library! You can view WQOW Channel 18 news coverage HERE. And look for our booth at the Community Cook Out this week.
In today’s issue we feature the Cross Country Girls Team, a new memory choir forming in Menomonie, the third installment of John Wilkerson’s The Journal Speaks Back, plus open houses at CVTC and the public library.
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Editorial Team: Layne Pitt, Becky Kneer, Marsha Biggs; MNN Contributors; Advisory Team; Tech Support: Tracy Glenz
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In this Issue…
Menomonie Cross Country Girls Win Husky Invite, Climb to No. 1 in State Poll
Lauren McCalla’s 17:52 ranks second-fastest in program history
Lauren McCalla (7388) led the Menomonie girls cross country team to a season-opening first place win and finished in the second-best time in school history to take medalist honors. Photo: Joel Anderson
By Layne Pitt, MNN Contributor
MENOMONIE — Menomonie opened the 2025 cross country season with strong performances at the Husky Invitational on Saturday, Aug. 30, and the results were quickly reflected in the first statewide poll which came out days later.
The Mustang girls dominated the 14-team meet in Eau Claire, defeating all Big Rivers Conference opponents and Minnesota power Stillwater.
Senior Lauren McCalla set the tone, winning the 5,000-meter race in 17 minutes, 52 seconds — the second-fastest time in program history. Current University of Wisconsin cross country runner, Bella Jacobsen, holds the school record with a time of 17:32, set in 2021.
Teammate Bennett Schmitt finished second overall, while junior Bree Barfknecht placed fifth and sophomore Bella Drake ninth. Senior Lexi Thalacker added a 21st-place run to round out the scoring, giving Menomonie four runners in the top 10 and the overall team title.
The Mustang boys also impressed, placing third out of 15 teams. Senior Luke Ray led the way, with support from Logan Topper, Evan Olson, Noah Winder, Owen Pelzel and Karter Livingston. All six earned meet honors, helping Menomonie secure a top-three finish against a competitive field.
On Wednesday, Sept. 3, the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association released its first poll of the season, placing the Mustang girls at No. 1 in Division 1. Menomonie holds the top spot ahead of Slinger, Whitefish Bay, Wauwatosa East and Wisconsin Lutheran.
The Mustang boys also earned recognition, landing ninth in Division 1. Stevens Point (SPASH) leads the boys’ rankings, followed by De Pere and Hudson.
The weekly coaches poll tracks momentum across the state as teams build toward the WIAA state championships in Wisconsin Rapids on Nov. 1. With both the girls and boys ranked, Menomonie enters September positioned among Wisconsin’s cross country best teams.
Menomonie Cross Country Girls Win Husky Invite… by Layne Pitt is licensed under a CC BY SA 4.0 International license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Vibrant Voices Memory Choir Begins in Menomonie
By Dominique Stewart
Vibrant Voices is a new Memory Choir based in Menomonie.
Someone may join the join the choir either as a person with early to mid-stage memory loss, as a care partner, or a singing volunteer. No prior choir experience is necessary.
Rehearsals begin Thursday Oct 2, 1:00 - 2:30 pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 910 9th St., Menomonie and will be held weekly on Thursdays through Nov 13. Refreshments to follow rehearsals.
There is no registration fee required for the fall session. You can register HERE.
The name Vibrant Voices was carefully chosen to help change the perception of living with dementia.
Please visit the Facebook Page. Then like, follow and share information about the choir. It will take all of us to share this information with the community to ensure those that want to be involved find this information.
Dominique Stewart is the Vibrant Voices Musical Director. If you have questions you can reach her at [email protected]
Giving Voice is the Twin Cities organization that started memory choirs in 2014, and is currently planting memory choirs in rural Minnesota and Wisconsin. Click HERE to learn more.
11th Annual Fur-Kin Fest Benefits DC Humane Society
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Join us on Saturday, September 13 from 1–5 pm at Jake’s Supper Club for a fundraiser benefiting the Dunn County Humane Society!
Pet-friendly
Exciting raffles
Beer, wine & food pairings
Live music from The Cutaways
Mark your calendars and bring your friends (two-and four-legged alike)!
Purchase your tickets with early bird until Sept 10.
Contact: [email protected] 715-232-9790
Downtown Menomonie’s Annual Community Cook Out Thurs Sept 11
Local Foods & Beverages
Live Music
Classic Car Show
Dunk Tank
Inflatables
Basket Raffles
Community Booths
Event Sponsor
Source: Facebook Page
CVTC to Celebrate Menomonie Campus Remodel with Tours, Ribbon Cutting
By Alyssa Van Duyse
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) invites the community to celebrate 14,000 square feet of newly remodeled spaces at its Menomonie campus during a ribbon-cutting event on Monday, Sept. 15.
The event will begin with an open house from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Attendees will then gather for brief remarks and a ribbon cutting from 3:30 to 3:45 p.m., featuring comments from CVTC leaders, including Dr. Sunem Beaton-Garcia, College president and Jeff Sullivan, dean of Integrated Technologies and Workforce Solutions.
Following the ceremony, guests are welcome to tour the updated spaces and meet instructors in classrooms from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.
The Menomonie campus, which first opened in 1992, recently underwent renovations to create modern, flexible learning environments designed to better serve today’s students and workforce needs.
Updated spaces include a health academy lab, computer classroom, and an automation engineering lab. Updated classrooms and labs provide space for hands-on training in high-demand fields, ensuring CVTC students are prepared for rewarding careers.
“We’re excited to share these updates with our community,” said Beaton-Garcia. “The remodeled campus reflects our commitment to innovation, student success, and the region’s growing workforce.”
The public is encouraged to attend the celebration, connect with CVTC employees, and see firsthand how the Menomonie Campus continues to evolve to meet the needs of western Wisconsin.
What: CVTC Menomonie Ribbon Cutting & Open House
When: Monday, Sept. 15 | 3–4:30 p.m.
Where: Chippewa Valley Technical College at Menomonie, 403 Technology Dr., Menomonie.
Schedule: 3–3:30 p.m. | Open House 3:30–3:45 p.m. | Ribbon Cutting, Remarks & Photos 3:45–4:30 p.m. | Tours & Classroom Visits
For more information about CVTC programs and campuses, visit cvtc.edu.
Alyssa Van Duyse is with Media Relations at CVTC, 715-831-7288, [email protected]
Library Invites Public to New Terrace Grand Opening
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The outdoor terrace at the library is finished and ready for the official grand opening and YOU are invited to join in the festivities.
WHEN: September 18th at 4pm
WHAT: Menomonie Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening (with light refreshments & chamber music)
How It Came To Be
Joan Polasky left the library a legacy gift in her estate plan with specific wishes of how she wanted the money to be used. After receiving this generous gift, the Library Board hired Ayres Associates to help with planning.
After much thought and input, a plan was created. The whole plan has many phases and the cost of phase 1 exceeded the budget that the library had. So Joleen Sterk, the Library director, went to work to secure donations and grants from additional sources to bring phase 1 to reality.
Work on the Terrace (phase 1) began on April 21, 2025 and is now complete. It was made possible by generous donations and grants from:
Joan Polasky Legacy Estate
City of Menomonie
Mayo Clinic Health System
Wisconsin Economic Development
For more information: 715-232-2164 [email protected]
Source: Facebook Page
The Story of Totems
By John Wilkerson
Editor’s Note: This is the 3rd installment in our new series “The Journal Speaks Back” where Menomonie resident John Wilkerson invites you to join him in his love for journaling.
Physical objects have power over our memories. Some totems we construct, some we find, and others find us. When we are young, we have colorful toys and dolls that build our emotional selves. I have never met a child who did not have a treasured rock, shell or acorn. As we age, we continue to find objects that speak to us. Old hammers and antique store photographs speak to me.
I’d much rather find an old hammer in a junk store and bring her back to life than choose an unproven one from a modern retailer. Why? If you are willing to listen, the hammer will tell a story. It will speak of past work, people who have tested its weight, and nails driven. I don’t imply that the hammer literally speaks; it’s your mind that adds these stories to the totem.
When I used to write fiction, I would pass through antique shops and look at old photographs. As I sorted through the boxes, I could find an occasional one that would tell me its story. Children, adults, even farm animals might step beyond the silver print and speak to me their tale.
Story provides containment to a wandering mind. It places boundaries around emotional chaos. On a recent trip to a thrift store, I came across a bundle of mechanical pencil lead. In the bag was a collection of drafting leads of different sizes and in sleeves ranging from wood and pressboard to modern 1980s preformed plastic holders. I instantly knew what I was seeing: history, my father’s drafting desk from my childhood. I sniffed the contents, looking for deeper memory immersion.
To write a journal and to be good at it, you must be willing to lie and tell the truth in every sentence. We lie about our achievable passions and carry the truth of our memories. Totems are a physical trigger for what to write. We see our place in the universe through the things we touch. Our car defines us. Grandmother’s iron skillet always makes the pancakes taste better. We can’t escape our totems.
This week’s writing prompt: Choose one item from your past and tell its story. Include what you remember when you see and think of the object. If you want to go a step further and play with the world of fiction, pick another object, like a table lamp, and tell its story of where it came from and how it came to live in your home.
Both story methods build your ability to communicate. The remembrance teaches you to convert a memory into words. The fiction story teaches you to think outside of your own point of view and place your mind’s eye into something else.
If you want to see how creative the human mind can be, ask a younger child to tell the story of the table lamp. Let her know that their story can be anything she wants it to be. The tale she weaves will illustrate the depth and strength of the human mind. We as adults forget that we thrive on stories. Your journal is a story. It doesn’t need to be real, only honest. An honest lie is always fun to write.
John Wilkerson works most days writing and fiddling with his computer. His new, old, home in Menomonie is constantly subjected to DIY mayhem. His background includes ghost writing, newspaper reporting, and a long stretch in marketing and advertising.
John may be contacted at: [email protected]
MHS Grads: Where are They Now?
Joseph (Joe) Kneer - Class of 2003
By Judy Foust This week’s highlighted MHS graduate is Joe Kneer. I’ve known Joe since he was in my seventh grade reading class and we have continued to stay in touch through the years. Thus we were able to get this article completed easily through texts and emails. We started right in with one of Joe’s most meaningful highlights from his years in elementary school. Perhaps one of his most influential educators wasn’t a district teacher at all. Lin Strong, his first violin teacher, became an inspiration for Joe. According to him, she was (and still is) an incredible motivator and musician. She continues to this day to inspire Joe on a human level. In the many Suzuki tours she led in the US. and overseas, Mrs. Strong incorporated a great deal of additional repertoire that supplemented her students’ training. “If it were not for her, I might have quit violin in late elementary school.” When her husband died recently, Joe wrote, “I think sending her my story with that in mind would be a nice way to acknowledge and thank her.” In Joe’s words, “I thought we had a great education and many excellent, passionate teachers at MHS. I’m so grateful for all they did to inspire and help us grow. There were so many teachers at Menomonie High School, Middle School, as well as North and Cedar Falls Elementary who made a big impact on my growth and learning.” (This paragraph contains my favorite remark from Joe. You’ll know why when you read it)! “And, of course, I couldn’t leave out YOU, Mrs. Foust. I still remember you dressing up and reading us stories the week of Halloween and encouraging and celebrating each student’s creativity, whether it was in poetry, prose, or simply reading.” “Another great memory happened when I went on a camping trip with (my wife) Lydia this past weekend. I thought of, I kid you not, Mr. Soha (seventh grade science teacher) and one of his infamous assignments at the Environmental Site. We were required to estimate the tree density in a certain area of the forest with very few hints or instructions. Wow! I remember looking at my friends and thinking, ‘How the heck are we supposed to do THAT?’ At about the same time, he made us create a family tree for the song ‘I’m My Own Grandpa!’ I’m not sure that I had any other teacher who pushed us to be more independent, critical, and self-sufficient in our thinking.” He has many great memories of his four years in high school. He participated in basketball, tennis, cross country, marching band, concert band and wind ensemble. One memory was of going to Camp Randall Stadium in Madison with marching band for the 2002 state football championship…which MHS went on to win.  High School photo When asked about his class, Joe replied, “I thought our graduating class was a smart, ambitious, talented, and kind group.” (Joe was one of four valedictorians in his graduating class). After high school, Joe’s educational pursuits focused solely on his life goal—music. He studied at the esteemed Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Oberlin, OH, where he earned a BM degree in violin performance. Then at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, MD, he earned both a MM degree (violin and music theory) and a DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts) degree in violin. He also studied orchestral conducting at various festivals and on the job. It was while at | Peabody that Joe met his wife Lydia, a classical singer (soprano).  Joe & Lydia - current photo With his music degrees completed, it was time to begin teaching and conducting. (Joe offered a side note on leaving Baltimore, “I miss the crab cakes)!” He went on to teach violin and music theory for four years at Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA. In 2016, Joe and Lydia moved to San Antonio, TX, for full-time teaching at Trinity University. Entering his tenth year there, Joe is now an Associate Professor of Music. Joe also conducts the Trinity Symphony and serves as the Music Director of Symphony Viva (“a wonderful San Antonio community orchestra that performs orchestra-only and ballet performances throughout the year).” Besides conducting, Joe uses his training and experiences in performance. He is a violinist with various groups and in recitals. This month Joe will have an amazing opportunity to travel to Taiwan for a series of concerts and masterclasses. In addition, he composes for orchestra, choir, and solo voice (including a recent commissioned choral work titled “To Hope” for the Menomonie Singers). His current goal is to become a music director for a professional orchestra while continuing to teach. After 10 years, it looks like Joe and Lydia may stay in San Antonio for a while. Lydia also teaches music at the University of Texas-San Antonio.  Joe conducting Symphony Viva in San Antonio When the Kneers aren’t involved in music, they love to travel and enjoy time together with their dog Rosa. They both especially appreciate the culture and food of San Antonio. Other activities include occasional golf, tennis, ping pong, and hiking. “Avoiding the heat and humidity is another important activity (or non-activity)," says Joe, adding “you can’t beat a good Wisconsin summer.” Joe closed with this heartwarming statement: “I think Menomonie was a great town to grow up in, and I still enjoy visiting my parents (Mike and Becky) and friends as often as I can.” We’re so glad that Joe has kept in touch with his Menomonie family and friends. He has done us all proud!  Judy Foust is a retired longtime 7th Grade Reading Specialist at Menomonie Middle School. To submit info to her or to request an interview she may be contacted at [email protected]. NOTE: Judy will be taking a break next week but will return to this column the following week. |
Tyler Quilling Earns 1st Place at State 4-H Junior Dairy Judging Contest
Tyler Quilling pictured with his State 4-H Junior Dairy Judging awards Photo: submitted
By Zachary Rozmiarek
The Dunn County 4-H Dairy Judging Junior team and two Senior team members qualified to go to the State Dairy Judging Contest that took place in Madison on August 17.
In his last year participating as a Junior team member, Tyler Quilling of Menomonie won first place in the Junior division out of 42 participants with an overall score of 557 points out of 580. According to Nancy Quilling, this marks the first time in program history that a Dunn County participant has earned first place for either the junior or senior division. In addition to winning first place as an individual, Tyler was the top Junior for the Brown Swiss and Holstein breeds while also placing 3rd for Type Analysis Questions (TAQs).
When asked how he prepared for the competition, Tyler said, “I prepared myself for competing for the 4-H dairy judging season by judging cattle when I wasn’t exhibiting at the 2025 District 1 Holstein show. When I was not exhibiting, I was in the bleachers judging the cattle before the judge made his final decision and my placings were similar to the judge’s placings.” Tyler also prepared by going to different farms with his coaches, Jim and Ben Powers, and judged different dairy breeds. Tyler has also participated in the Hoard’s Dairyman cow judging contest for the past three years. In this year’s contest, Tyler placed 8th in the junior division out of 4,241 entries.
According to Tyler, he has learned a number of lessons from the 4-H State judging contest. He learned to always go with his gut instinct and to take the full amount of time allowed and not rush his placings. He also gained confidence and improved his public speaking skills.
Reflecting on the event, Tyler said, “For me personally, the most positive aspect of the 4-H State Dairy Judging contest was achieving first place in my final year competing as a Junior and my team doing so well.”
As a team, the Juniors placed 2nd for their combined overall score in the Brown Swiss breed and placed 5th for their combined overall score in the Holstein breed. The Junior team included Marlies Lange, Mackenzie McClelland, Cole Quilling and Tyler Quilling.
Joining the Junior team at State were two individuals from the Senior team who qualified, Kylee Schlough (placed 10th out of 44 participants) and Chloe Sparrgrove. Also at the State competition were Leads members, Anya Lange and Aubrey McClelland. They were judged on showmanship as they lead cattle. From this, they gained invaluable experience at the State level.
Also traveling with the participants to State were the Dunn County 4-H Dairy Judging coaches, Jim Powers and Ben Powers. Their leadership and guidance have made a world of difference for the Dunn County 4-H youth in the Dairy Judging Program.
Pictured are Junior Team members: Coach Jim Powers, Anya Lange, Mackenzie McClelland, Tyler Quilling, Cole Quilling, Marlies Lange, Aubrey McClelland, Coach Ben Powers.
Zachary Rozmiarek is the Dunn County 4-H Program Educator, 715-231-6691, [email protected]
Public Meetings: Week of Sept 10 - 17
City of Menomonie
Wed Sept 17 - Urban Forestry Board, 1 pm, City Hall
Click HERE for full calendar.
School District of Menomonie
No scheduled meetings
Click HERE for full calendar additional details
Dunn County
Wed Sept 10 - Executive Committee, 3:30 pm
Mon Sept 15 - Board of Adjustment, 10:30 am; ADRC Advisory & Nutrition Advisory, 1pm
Wed Sept 17 - Planning, Resources & Development Committee, 8:30 am; County Board, 7 pm
Click HERE for calendar, documents, recordings & public commenting
Menomonie Events at a Glance Sept 10-17
Photo: Debra Bell
Wed - Sept 10 Farmer’s Market, 10am - 6 pm; Open House/Ribbon Cutting Kaleidoscope Center, 4 pm, 809 Wilson Ave
Thur - Sept 11 Community Cookout 4-8pm, Downtown; Fair Maps Hearing, 6-8pm, Judicial Ctr; Car Show at The Neighbors (CANCELLED)
Fri - Sept 12 Horse & Pony Pull, Dunn County Rec Park (runs through Sun Sept 14)
Sat - Sept 13 Farmer’s Market 8am - 1pm; Pet Microchipping, 9am-1pm, Marquart Motors; Fur-Kin Fest, 1-5pm, Jakes Supper Club; Norge Harvest Fest, 3-7:30pm, Big Elk Creek Church
Mon - Sept 15 CVTC Open House, 3-4:30pm;
Wed - Sept 17 Farmer’s Market, 10am - 6 pm;
MHS Extracurricular News
Compiled from MHS Daily Announcements
Friday September 5
Congratulations to the Freshmen Volleyball Team on their win last night. After some hard-fought games, JV2, JV, and Varsity fell to River Falls. The Mustangs Girls Golf Team battled in cold & rain at Turtleback in Rice Lake yesterday, finishing in 8th at the Rice Lake BRC meet. Leading the Mustangs in scoring were Maggie Winsand & Lucia Santibanez Moreno followed by Evy Asher & Cierra House.
Monday September 8
The Girls Swim and Dive Team traveled to Wisconsin Rapids on Saturday, Sept 6 for an invitational meet. Some notable performances included: 2 podium placements in the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke for Ellie Zydowsky, a resilient, goggleless 100 freestyle for Gwen Brulz, and a personal record in the 50 freestyle for Maddie Horvath in the 200 freestyle relay. Great job swimmers!
Menomonie Collegians
MHS student-athletes continue their football careers
Ben Bystol is starting on the UW-Stout offensive line for the second consecutive season. Photo: Layne Pitt
MENOMONIE - Last week we ran a story about Brooks Brewer earning Division III preseason All-America honor while playing for UW-Stout and this week Brewer added to his awards case. Brewer was named to the D3football.com Team of the Week and was selected as the WIAC defensive player of the week after helping lead the Blue Devils to a season-opening win over the University of Dubuque Saturday. Brewer recorded four tackles, a tackle-for-loss and returned an interception 66 yards for a touchdown.
But Brewer is hardly alone at the collegiate level at least five other Menomonie High School players — Ben Bystol, Isaiah Giron, Isaac Ellison, Brody Thornton and Reed Styer — are carrying Mustang pride into college football.
Ben Bystol – UW-Stout Offensive Line
Junior lineman Ben Bystol has been a steady presence up front for UW-Stout. The 6-foot-5, 280-pound Menomonie native started all 11 games in 2024, helping the Blue Devils average 393.1 yards per contest. In WIAC play, the offensive line allowed just six sacks while powering the league’s top scoring offense and a perfect 27-for-27 mark in the red zone. A business major, Bystol played three games as a freshman and was a multi-sport athlete at Menomonie High School.
Isaiah Giron – UW-Stout Linebacker
Sophomore linebacker Isaiah Giron is working to carve out a bigger role at UW-Stout after making his debut in 2024. The 5-foot-10, 200-pound Menomonie graduate appeared in one game last fall, recording a tackle for the Blue Devils. Giron, a business administration major, earned honorable mention all-conference honors in high school and gained a reputation for his work ethic and versatility on defense.
Isaac Ellison – North Dakota State University Tight End
A freshman at North Dakota State, Isaac Ellison brings strong two-sport athleticism from Menomonie to the Bison program. The 6-foot-4, 216-pound tight end was a first-team all-conference wide receiver in 2024, catching 54 passes for 855 yards and 12 touchdowns his senior year. He finished his prep career with 1,113 receiving yards and 16 scores while also earning all-conference recognition in basketball. Ellison, a three-year letterwinner under coach Mike Sinz, plans to major in business management and joins a NDSU program with a tradition of developing versatile tight ends.
NCSU is the defending NCAA Division I FSC champion, picking up the 2024 title with a win over Montana State. The Bison coaching staff has three former Stout assistant coaches - offensive coordinator Dan Larson, defensive tackle coach Kyle Morgan and offensive quality control coach KeyShawn Carpenter. Larson, who also works with the tight ends, was at Stout in 2005 and went on to become the head coach at UW-Eau Claire. Morgan was at Stout in 2014 and 2015. Carpenter was a Blue Devil running back from 2014-18 and coached at Stout in 2019-20 and again from 2022-24. Several other coaches have a history in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC). Head coach Tim Polasek coached at UW-Stevens Point, wide receivers coach Steve Crutchley played at UW-Eau Claire.
Brody Thornton – University of North Dakota Edge Rusher
Freshman Brody Thornton is beginning his career at the University of North Dakota after an impressive prep run at Menomonie High School. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound edge rusher was a first-team all-conference and all-region selection as a senior in 2024. Thornton made 63 tackles, including 14 for loss, with two sacks and two fumble recoveries, while also contributing 25 catches and three touchdowns as a receiver. A finance major, Thornton was a three-time varsity letterwinner who helped the Mustangs reach the WIAA Division 2 playoffs in each of his three varsity seasons.
Reed Styer - Concordia-St. Paul Quarterback
Junior Reed Styer has steadily developed his football career at Concordia-St. Paul. After redshirting in 2022, he saw action in 2023 and emerged in 2024 with three starts at quarterback. Styer completed 38 passes for 358 yards and his first career touchdown, while also contributing on the ground. At Menomonie, Styer was a three-sport athlete who excelled at quarterback. A two-time Big Rivers Conference champion, he led the Mustangs to a 15-3 record and a state quarterfinal appearance. Styer threw for 1,045 yards and 10 touchdowns, while also adding three scores on the ground.
Layne Pitt is the retired UW-Stout Sports Information director and also worked more than a decade at the Dunn County News.
Menomonie Collegians by Layne Pitt is licensed under a CC BY SA 4.0 International license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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