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        <ExplanationTxt>Part 1 LIne 10: Gave 4 $1000 scholarships to High School students to further their education. Assisted a needy family with $6000 to purchase a handicap van. Held a childrens Christmas Party. Provided meals to the family of two of our deceased members. Held an Easter Egg Hunt. Gave $5000 to the Batten Disease research. Gave christmas gifts to our local needy elementary school children. Part 1 Line 16: Kitchen expenses, membership meals, member dues to Ruritan National, other organizational expenses, Park care, trailers expenses. Part 2 Line 24: The value of a three section building used for storage of convalescent equipment supplied free for the community. Part 3 Line 31. The amount listed in Part 1 Line 10</ExplanationTxt>
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