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        <ExplanationTxt>DON RICKMAN, CFO, IS AN EMPLOYEE OF CONSOLIDATED BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC (CBS). CBS IS A MANAGEMENT SERVICES COMPANY WHICH PROVIDES SERVICES TO IT'S TELECOMMUNICATION OWNERS/MEMBERS. THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION REPORTED ON PART VII OF THE FORM 990 IS THE PORTION OF HIS SALARY ALLOCATED TO CLEAR CREEK MUTUAL TELEPHONE COMPANY.</ExplanationTxt>
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