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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Word was received this morning that Mr. Sid Lakin
has passed away. Services are pending.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sid has been an invaluable resource and volunteer
for Westark Area Council for the past several years. He served as a
Scoutmaster, Committee Member, Cubmaster, Commissioner and shooting sports
director as part of his many contributions to Scouting.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>ed adams</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>