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    CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20181231
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    EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20190412

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    		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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    		CITY:			UTICA
    		STATE:			NY
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    		CITY:			UTICA
    		STATE:			NY
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