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Edition 50 Issue 04 January 2020

from 1970 to 2020

The purpose of the club shall be the maintenance of the highest standards of courtesy
and safety on the road; the enjoyment and sharing of the goodwill and fellowship
engendered by owning a Chevrolet Corvette, engaging in social activities and
competitive events and encouraging favorable interest in the club and the Corvette;
the maintenance of the highest standards of operation and performance of the
Marque by sharing and exchanging technical and mechanical information; the
establishment and maintenance of mutually beneficial relations with manufacturers,
dealers and service courses to the end that the Marque will prosper and enjoy
continuity and prominence; to have, exercise, and enjoy all the powers and purposes
which may be exercised by a non-profit organization.

Suburban Corvettes of Minnesota, Inc. will be meeting at 7:30 p.m. on the third
Tuesday of every month until further notice at:

JIMMY’S FOOD & DRINK
1132 East County Road E
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
(651) 482-1100

Interested owners of Corvettes are welcome to attend meetings or club
functions. Family membership, $85; Single, $65; Associate, $20; Lifetime, $55.
All include NCCC membership. Additional information can be found on our web
page:

www.suburbancorvettesofminnesota.com

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Report from our President

January 2020

I hope everyone had a great New Years.

First off, I’d like to mention the change in the Jan-
uary Membership meeting date. It will be 1 week
later than normal, on January 28th due to a meeting room at Jimmy’s being
unavailable on the 21st. Apologies for the change of date for the membership
meeting in January. We only found out that our normal 3d Tuesday had been
booked over a year ago by someone else and there was nothing available for
us on our regular date. The rest of the year will be our normal 3d Tuesday of
the month for the membership meetings, normal time, normal place.

I’ve been reading many articles lately and a couple of them caught my at-
tention. First on HRM website relates to the Recognizing of the Protection
of Motorsports Act of 2019 (RPM Act), versions were entered into both the
House of Representatives and Senate lately, there’s more work to do on them
but at least this is a start. In 2015 when the EPA interpreted the Clean Air Act
in a way that made converting street cars to race cars illegal due to removal
of emissions systems, it caused issues with many individuals and companies.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m fully in favor of clean air and keeping our street cars
legal and clean, but this refers to off-road vehicles that typically don’t do that
much driving over a years’ time and not on the streets. The problem I feel
with some of these interpretations like the EPA did is it’s left up to agency in-
dividuals to determine right from wrong, legal or not, if it isn’t spelled out and
it wasn’t previously as in this example so you never know what will happen.
You can thank organizations like SEMA for ramrodding this project along.

Another recent article I read on MSN compared a fairly mature automobile (a
Shelby GT500 with full race setup) against the pre-production C8 in a publi-
cations test, all based on one person’s opinion but this time is was by Randy
Pobst, a respected Race Car driver. To me it’s hard to compare cars when one
hasn’t even been released for production, yet they said how the mature car
compared better than the new C8 in their testing in some testing aspects while
the C8 excelled in others. The author states that the C8 is still in the learning
phase of development, figuring out what works and what doesn’t and even
made some alignment setting changes to the C8 to see how they compared
(which did improve track lap times). The author made a fine comparison of

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Hamburger, Fries and Catch-up

Saturday, February 1st 5:00 P.M.

Lakes Tavern & Grill

9240 Hudson Rd
Woodbury, MN

Hosted by
Bonnie & Dave Schmuck

Phone 612-709-9269
[email protected]

Saturday, March 7th 5:00 P.M.

Crooked Pint

1734 Adolphus St
Maplewood , MN 55117

Hosted by
Ron Reidell
Phone 814-931-9455
[email protected]
crookedpint.com

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the 2 cars in my opinion unlike some I’ve read so far: His comparison had the
“Shelby: raging, proficient power”. While the C8 Corvette: “precision, poten-

tial, and style as they are distinctly different cars for different purposes”. It will

be interesting to see what reviewers think once the C8 has been out a while and
things are learned about setting it up for various driving situations, whether
current feeling remain or change over time we’ll just have to wait and see

I saw an ad for someone with a C8 on order willing to sell their slot to someone
desperately wanting a C8, the ad was for $90K with few other details. How
much of the $90K asking price is the pending car and how much is the seller
milking it for what they think they can get; I can only guess. I don’t know if
any part of the $90K relates to the car or if this is what the seller wants for the
slot only. I expect to see more of this in the next few months till cars are actual-
ly being produced and delivered to customers.

One last thing, I thought when I retired, I’d have all this time to do the things
I wanted. Seems like now I have more things to do than I had before I retired
and less time to do them in. I’ve heard this ‘lack of free time’ before from
others and I just thought they were pulling my leg. Looks like they were telling
the truth.

Paul Hauschildt

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NOTICE!

Due to meeting room
availability the

January General Membership
meeting will be held
one week later
on

January 28th, 7:30 P.M.
at Jimmy’s

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Sunday, March 15, 2020

Entering this year’s contest are: Classic Corvettes of Minnesota; Corvettes of Minnesota,
Suburban Corvette Club of Minnesota, NCRS, Minnesota Renegades, River City Corvettes, Crow
River Corvettes and FOM. Other clubs TBA.

This year the Chili Challenge wants you to bring your individual, group or club chili recipes in a
crock-pot (or larger heated vessel) to share. Entries are unlimited. We’re hoping for at least

20 different chilies. So break out those tasty recipes and come on down to:

American Legion Post 580
290 Lake Drive East

Chanhassen, MN 55317
952-934-6677

The American Legion Post 580 will provide us with a banquet room, tables and outlets to plug in
our crock pots (we pay for this) and Post 580 will also provide us with a cash bar. We’ll supply
our own disposable bowls, napkins and utensils. All you need to bring is yourself and an appetite.

This is a free event plus all entrants get one free raffle ticket.

So whether you cook or not come on down to taste and vote. We’ll have door prizes, raffles, a
silent auction for charity and prizes for the various winning chili recipes. “Best Overall Chili,

Best Mystery Chili and Best Tasting Spicy Chili”. (1st, 2nd and 3rd)

Hope to see you there. If you have questions contact:

Shawn Hanna at: 763-425-6550

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New Members

Cathy & Bruce Dumke
2012 Grand Sport Red Coupe

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Hamburger, Fries, & Catchup

The January HFC
was hosted by Paul
& Peg Hauschildt
with 26 members
and guests attending

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Maple Grove, MN

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HFC Red Lobster

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Countdown to the 50th

Members with more than 20 years

First Name Last Name City State Date Joined

Larry Zmuda Blaine MN 4/20/92
Susan LaCour Doty Wayzata MN 4/21/92
Rick Grothe Minneapolis MN 4/21/92
Tim Tesch Clearwater MN 2/16/93
Rick Ohland Miltona MN 10/18/94
Don Gettinger Stillwater MN 5/26/96
Joann Snyder Edina MN 6/18/96
Warren Snyder Edina MN 6/18/96
Jon Thompson Elk River MN 6/18/96
Ron Marks Ramsey MN 8/20/96
Meg Jones Columbia MN 5/20/97
Roger Jones Columbia MN 5/20/97
Eric Kehle Maplewood MN 7/15/97
Mike Neeley New Brighton MN 9/16/97
Bob Bleckinger White Bear MN 4/21/98
Curt Callies Bloomington MN 10/20/98
Darlene Callies Bloomington MN 10/20/98
Ken Johnson New Brighton MN 10/20/98
Pat Johnson New Brighton MN 10/20/98

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Event Chairpersons Needed


for the


Spring Cruise
or

Plastic Fantastic Car Show

If interested contact


Roger Dahlquist, VP
[email protected]

612-730-7020

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January 2020 2020 Events Calendar

4 – HFC Hosted by Paul and Ped Hauschildt - Location : Red Lobster,
Maple Grove, MN

7 – Board Meeting – Jimmy’s 7:00pm

21 – NOTE: meeting moved to the following week because the
room is not available on normal day

28 – General Membership Meeting - Jimmy’s 7:30pm

February 2020

1 - HFC 5:00pm Hosted by Bonnie and Dave Schmuck Location: Lakes

Tavern & Grill 9240 Hudson Rd., Woodbury MN www.lakestavernand-
grill.com

4 – Board Meeting - Jimmy’s 7:00 pm

18 – General Membership Meeting - Jimmy’s 7:30 pm

March 2020

3 - Board Meeting - Jimmy’s 7:00pm

7 - HFC 5:00pm – Hosted by Ron Reidell Location Crooked Pint Ale
House, 1734 Adolphus St Maplewood, Mn

15 - Chili Challenge – American Legion Post 580, 290 Lake Drive E.,
Chanhassen, MN – Shawn & Janet Hanna

17 - General Meeting - Jimmy’s 7:30pm

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Non-Club Sponsored Events

March 2020
7 – 15 47th Annual Twin Cities Auto Show. www.twincitiesautoshow.
com

The Minnesota Car Club Association handbook is available on the
www.autoswalk.com website. Met Council Website is met-council.org

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Hospitality has moved from Gloria Weeks to
Sue Griffin. Should you know of someone
dealing with an illness, surgery, or loss of a
family member please notify Sue by e-mail
at [email protected]. She will take
appropriate steps to send a card on behalf of
the club. In the case of the death of a club
member she will send a card, and provide for
a donation memorial, or order floral. I ap-
preciate the help of the membership in keep-
ing me advised during the many years I have
held the position. I have no doubt you will
be equally supportive as Sue takes on this
role.

Gloria Weeks

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Attorney at Law

Estate Planning: Gift Planning &
Wills & Trusts Gift Tax
Powers of Attorney Personal Injury
Estate Tax Business Law

25% fee discount to Corvette Club Members

(763) 458-7752 [email protected]

Northstar Detail Supply, LLC

Randy Atwood NorthstarDetailSupply.com

[email protected]

12111 278th Avenue
Zimmerman, MN 55398
612-889-8837


When visiting our sponsor Matt Saxe Chevrolet Buick


present your 2019 NCCC identification card

for eligible parts and service discounts

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Board Meeting Minutes

January 7, 2020

The January SCM Board Meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm by President
Paul Hauschildt

Opening Remarks from President: None

Board Members Present: Paul Hauschildt, Roger Dahlquist, Gloria Weeks,
Barb Stattman, Jim Bodin, Dave Olson, Marie George, Ron Weeks, Steve Heas-
ley, Dave Benner, Sue Griffin, Marty Buck, Dave Scherf, Steven Mael, Lynn
Steenblock, Butch George.

Board Members Not Present: Sandi Scott

Guests Present: Shawn Hanna

Secretary’s Report: Gloria Weeks reported,
The December Board Meeting minutes were presented. A motion to approve
the minutes as published was made by Lynn Steenblock with a second by Barb
Stattman; motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Barb Stattman reported,
● Withdrawals were attributed to Annual Banquet expenses, NCCC Dues
● Deposits were attributed to Newsletter income

Treasurer’s reports are available for review.

Membership Report: Marie George reported,
● SCM members = 187, Lifetime members = 80, and NCCC members =
161

Public Relations: Dave Olson reported,
● Advertisers are current.
● Dave Olson and Ron Weeks will meet with Matt Saxe and Greg Simon
sometime in the next couple of weeks to review sponsorship.
● 50th Celebration – Dave Olson shared with the board some preliminary
sketches with ideas for tee shirts.

Editor’s Report: Ron Weeks reported,
● Deadline for articles is Friday, January 10, 2020. Next month will be
Friday, February 7.

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IT Report: Steve Heasley reported,
● Status of website – Calendar is current on the Website. Not all pictures
for the banquet are loaded.
● Steve was able to get the Drop Box at no charge for the first year.
● Changes have been made so that the Bucket Sheets can be opened from
a position on top of the Website.

Governor’s Report: Jim Bodin reported,
● Jim has received a request to donate SCM sanctions to the Midwest Re-
gion Fund Raisers group. Discussion ensued. Lynn Steenblock made
a motion to donate the SCM sanctions with a second by Marty Buck.
Motion passed.
● Jim reported member only access information for the NCCC Website.
Roger Dahlquist will send an e-mail to the members of SCM with
access information.

Vice President’s Report: Roger Dahlquist reported,
● Roger reviewed past club sponsored events;
Paul Hauschildt reported on the Jan 4 HFC at the Red Lobster in Maple
Grove. 26 people attended. Food and service were good.
● Roger reviewed future club sponsored events;
HFC Feb 1 - Hosted by Bonnie and Dave Schmuck Location: Lakes
Tavern & Grill, Woodbury, MN

See the Vice President’s calendar for a full list of both club sponsored and non-
club sponsored events in the Bucket Sheets or visit the website.

Old Business:
● Gloria Weeks will act as secretary for 2020. She is a member at large tem-

porarily filling the open Secretary Officer position.
● Cars Under the Stars car show – Dave Anderson and Paul Capeder will co-

chair the show.
● Welcome packets – Marie George shared the welcome letter that has been

previously used for new members. It was determined that the packet would
include a hard copy of the by-laws, a current roster and license plate holder.
● Discussion revolving around why we lost 49 members during the renewal
period this fall.

New Business:
● Bank reconciliation of account for 2019 statement - Barb Stattman reported

that Mike Miller has completed the audit letter and tax return. Dave Benner
said that he signed it and sent it to the IRS.

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● The January General Membership meeting date has been moved to January
28 due to room availability. Another notice will be sent out to the member-
ship prior to the meeting and Ron Weeks will put a notice in Bucket Sheets.

● We still need a chairperson for Plastic Fantastic and doing the show at Matt
Saxe Chevrolet would be our first choice.

● Mark Diers asked us to consider doing Plastic Fantastic at the Chanhassen
Auto Plex. Discussion held. If Matt Saxe Chevrolet decides not to host
we would need to know the cost of using the Chanhassen facility before we
would consider the location.

● Jim is proposing dropping the Autumn Cruise for this year only due to the
50th celebration runs that have been planned.

● Chili Challenge – Shawn Hanna reported. Jimmy’s can no longer accom-
modate the event. The Chili Challenge has been moved to the American
Legion Post 580 in Chanhassen. Shawn asked for a $249 contribution for
prizes. Dave Benner made a motion to provide $249 for the Chili Challenge
with a second by Dave Olson. Motion passed.

● Gloria Weeks reported that Hospitality is being moved to Sue Griffin. A
notice will be put into Bucket Sheets.

A motion to adjourn was made by Ron Weeks with a second by Roger Dahlquist.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:04pm.
Respectfully submitted by
Gloria Weeks, Acting Secretary

NOTE: Membership Meeting Minutes start on Page 22

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Membership Meeting Minutes

Date: December 17, 2019

The December Membership Meeting of Suburban Corvettes of Minnesota was
called to order with 52 members present at 7:30pm by President Paul Hauschil-
dt.

Opening Remarks from President: Paul Hauschildt announced the Members
at Large: Marty Buck, Dave Scherf, Steven Mael, Lynn Steenblock, Butch
George, Sue Griffin, Sandi Scott, Dave Benner, and Gloria Weeks.

Secretary’s Report: Gloria Weeks reported
General Meeting minutes from November were presented. A motion was made
to approve the minutes as published in the December Bucket Sheets by Ron
Reidell with a second by Mike Miller; motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Barb Stattman reported
● Expenses were attributed to the banquet, printing, Club Software
renewals and Bucket Sheets newsletter.
● Deposits were attributed to Membership dues.

Treasurer’s reports are available for review.

Membership Report: Marie George reported
SCM Members: 185, Lifetime Members: 80, and NCCC Members: 161

First Timers: None
Second Timers: None
Third Timers: Bruce and Cathy Dumke
2012 Grand Sport Red Coupe

A motion to accept as members Bruce and Cathy Dumke was made by Pat Mit-
telstaedt with a second by Sue Pfuhl. A vote was taken and the motion passed.

Public Relations: Dave Olson reported
● Advertisers are current.

Editor’s Report: Ron Weeks reported
● Deadline for articles next month is Friday, January 10, 2020.

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IT Report: Steve Heasley reported
● Electronic Bucket Sheets is on the Website.
● Steve reported he has picked up the new laptop for IT (previously
authorized).
● Steve stated he is in the process of purchasing a new drop box to be
used as backup storage so that website space can be freed up. Judy Juhl
commented that she previously provided backup DVD’s to Joe Oreheck
which served the same purpose as a drop box.

Governor’s Report: Jim Bodin reported
● Insurance certificates are up to date.
● Special Interest rear license plate update – Jim advised that there are 3
– 4 legislators to meet with yet.
● Jim has secured the front page of the October Blue Bars for SCM’s
50th celebration.
● Jim shared that he plans to send in an article for publication in the June
issue of Blue Bars.

Vice President’s Report: Roger Dahlquist reported
Club Sponsored Events:
Past Events:

● SCM Annual Banquet – Sandi Scott reported that 77 people attended.
● Dec 7 – HFC at Wild Boar in Oakdale. Sandi Scott reported 37 people

in attendance.
Upcoming Events:

● Jan 4 – HFC hosted by Paul and Peg Hauschildt at the Red Lobster in
Maple Grove. Paul reported and advised that there is a signup sheet on
the back table.

● Feb 1 – HFC hosted by Bonnie and Dave Schmuck at the Lakes Tavern
& Grill in Woodbury. Dave reported and advised that there is a signup
sheet on the back table.

● Roger advised that there are HFC host openings. The club also needs a
chair person for the Spring Cruise. Anyone interested in volunteering
should contact Roger Dahlquist.

● Roger advised that the Club will need a chair for the Plastic Fantastic
car show. Paul Hauschildt stated he is stepping down as chair from
Cars Under the Stars so there is a need for a new chairperson. Anyone
interested in volunteering should contact Roger Dahlquist.

Minutes continued on next page

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Non-Club Sponsored Events:
● Jan 4 – Met Council Annual Party at Old Chicago Pizza in Apple
Valley. Scott Hegstrand reported. He explained that seven clubs, in-
cluding SCM, make up Met Council. The events are mainly auto cross
events. Anyone interested in attending the party should contact Scott.
Scott also noted that the MCCA meeting will be held the second or
third week in February. Scott will need event flyers for the meeting.

Please see the Vice President’s calendar in the Bucket Sheets or visit the website
for a full list of both Club sponsored and non-Club sponsored events.

Old Business:
● SCM 50th Anniversary Committee – Chairperson Ron Reidell reported.
His committee consists of 17 people and he introduced them. Ron gave
a brief overview. He anticipates it to be a three day weekend for the
celebration. Tentative dates are September 11 thru September 13. Ron
is open to suggestions, looking for memorabilia and expects to recog-
nize the charter members.
● Diane Benner brought up the need for money to be made available for
the 50th celebration’s expenses. Char Johnson made a motion to ap-
prove up to $10,000 to be used for deposits for event venues, etc. with a
second by Peter Panos. Motion passed.

New Business:
● Birthdays – Members with December birthdays were recognized.

Door Prizes: (not eligible if won in the last 3 months)
● Gift card to Applebee’s – Joan Wigginton

A motion was made by Sue Pfuhl to adjourn with a second by Bonnie Schmuck.
Motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 8:12pm.

Respectfully submitted by
Gloria Weeks, Acting Secretary

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Wheelin’ and Dealin’

FOR SALE - CARS:

All SCCM members are welcome to submit ads to the editor for Corvettes or Cor-
vette related parts that they want to see or acquire. These ads are run for 2 months
after which they will automatically be dropped. If the items are sold, please notify
the editor so that the ad can be cancelled. You may also renew the ad if the items
aren’t sold after 2 months. There is no charge to members for this service.

NOTES

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Wheelin’ and Dealin’

FOR SALE - PARTS:

C5 factory alum (gray) wheels w/Kumho tires

Front; 17»x9.5» wheels, 245/45/17

Kumho Ecsta XS tires

Rear; 18»x 10.5» wheels,

275/35/18 Kumho Ecsta XS tires

Includes center caps. Wheels are

like new.

Tires are balanced and have less

than 200 miles on them.

Package price $1,100 (consider separating,

$600 tires, $500 wheels)

  

C5 Cleartastic Front and Rear wheel panel kit

    New in the envelope.

    Free to a good home.

G-Force Polytech 3” latch and link, 5 point safety harness
Like new. Expired for NHRA
use, but great for muscle car,
hot rod, custom, show car,
autocross, etc.
    1 - Blue set, 2 - Red sets
    $40 each, $115 for all 3 sets
    
B & M Supercooler transmis-
sion cooler
    Model #70274,great shape
    Size; 5 3/4» x 11» x 1 1/2»

     Call 763-425-5503 (Jay)

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Behind the Scenes

President: Paul Hauschildt OFFICERS
952-588-8046 [email protected]
Vice President: Roger Dahlquist 612-730-7020 [email protected]
Membership: Marie George 763-786-0356 [email protected]
Treasurer: Barb Stattman 952-435-6657 [email protected]
Governor: Jim Bodin 612-940-5275 [email protected]
Public Relations: Dave Olson 612-245-4320 [email protected]
Secretary: OPEN POSITION 952-000-0000 [email protected]
Editor: Ron Weeks 952-546-0434 [email protected]
Information Technology: Steve Heasley 651-308-0676 webmaster
@suburbancorvettesofminnesota.com

ADDITIONAL COMMITTEES
BOARD
GMCCA Liaison: Eric Kehle
MEMBERS

Dave Benner
Sue Griffin Spina Bifida: Bruce & Char Johnson
Sandi Scott
Gloria Weeks
Steven Mael
Dave Scherf Met Council Rep: Scott Hegstrand
Marty Buck

Lynn Steenblock
Butch George Hospitality Sue Griffin -

[email protected]



National Corvette Museum Ambassador

Greg Stattman - [email protected]

Bucket Sheets is published monthly by Suburban Corvettes of Minnesota. The publication
is free to Suburban Corvette club members. Nonmember subscription rate is $35 per year.
Please mail dues or subscription request to: Marie George, 9103 Van Buren ST NE, Blaine,
MN 55434. All submissions are subject to editing as needed and must be received by the
Friday following the1st Tuesday of the month for publication in the next issue. Submissions,
comments, advertisements, articles, & pics can be e-mailed to [email protected]. Annual
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Half page and larger ads qualify for display on website.

For advertising information call: Dave Olson: 612-245-4320

Suburban Corvettes thanks all our advertisers and sponsors for their support. As a Club,
however, we do not endorse the products or workmanship of any company. Any warranty or

guarantees must come from the company or manufacturer.

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