Ryrankin

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The image you uploaded, Image:612722471 l.jpg, has been listed for deletion here because it is not being used in any articles. Please visit and contribute to the discussion.--Isotope23 19:08, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

DYK

On 16 August, 2006, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Resica Falls Scout Reservation, which you created. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

Zack perry

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--ArmadilloFromHell 18:37, 28 August 2006 (UTC)