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        <ExplanationTxt>CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN LIFE ESTATE 2,108. CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ASSETS HELD BY OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 13,222.</ExplanationTxt>
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