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Random Acts of Charity or Planned Release of Goods
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#charity #altruism #alms #almsdeeds #messianicjews #christianjews #2016
***DESIRED ALMSDEED to gladly receive: 1-WAY TRIP TO ISRAEL***
***ARE THERE ANY JEWS (Messianic-Christian) left IN THE WORLD?***
***I think all CHRISTIANS DESERVE A FREE TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND-ISRAEL :) ***
*JANUARY*
In January, the locals of Sandy, Draper, South Jordan, and Lehi offered me food, liquid refreshment, monies, gift card(s), discount(s), gloves, hand warmers, newspaper(s), Hotel room(s), temporary shelter, ride(s), help, camping suggestions, job suggestions, and encouragement.
-SANDY, UT-
*Outside of Beans & Brews [Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ a Child) offered a cookie...I was approached, while I stood alongside the Coffeehouse (w/ my new Beans & Brews coffee tumbler and instant coffee in hand)
*Outside of Daylight Donuts [Doughnut Shop] near BA Texas BBQ [Barbecue Restaurant]: 1 [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, also asked about my travel situation...while I finished off a 'Teriyaki Bowl' (from the Whole Foods Market across the street); 1 BA Texas BBQ Customer offered food (i.e., the remaining meat from a meal [in a "To-Go" box] from BA Texas BBQ)...while I stood alongside the Doughnut Shop; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for a doughnut'; 1 Beans & Brews Customer (who is a local Backpacker) [w/ another local Backpacker], encountered many times before, offered cookies (i.e., a few small bags of cookies); 1 [on another day] offered monies; 1 (w/ a Child) [on another day] offered monies; 1 Beans & Brews Customer, encountered before, offered monies
*Beans & Brews: 1 Barista, encountered many times before, offered a FREE coffee refill ('my ordered coffee refill' [w/ my new Beans & Brews coffee tumbler])
*Outside of IHOP Restaurant: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies (to pay for coffee)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my laptop (on a bench) just outside of the Restaurant
*IHOP Restaurant: 2 Waitresses offered FREE coffee (i.e., an order of coffee)...after I mentioned to 1 of the 2 Waitresses that a Customer (the aforementioned Customer that I encountered earlier just outside of the Restaurant) offered me money to use as payment for coffee
*Sinclair/ProStop [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered pastries...just as I proceeded to leave the building, after making a purchase
*Outside of Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar [Sports Bar Restaurant Chain]: 1 [ANONYMOUS] offered food (i.e., a box of wings)...then a Waitress informed me of the charitable donation, while I leisurely walked along the Patio
*Outside of [an International Coffeehouse Chain] across from Freebirds World Burrito [Burrito Restaurant]: 1 Freebirds Customer (w/ a companion) offered monies (to pay for a burrito from Freebirds), also asked about my travel story...while I stood just outside of the Coffeehouse; 1 Customer (w/ a Youth) [on another day] offered monies, after asking about my travel story. The Customer mentioned that they attend a local Church, and recited the Bible passage John 3:16 (i.e., "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."). So, I pointed to my new backpack sticker statement ("I Keira Renae Johnson CONFESS that JESUS CHRIST is LORD GOD IN FLESH"), and mentioned the Bible passage Romans 10:9 (i.e., "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."); 1 Customer offered monies, after asking about my travel situation...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my laptop; 1 Customer (w/ a companion) offered 'to pay for a beverage'
*Freebirds World Burrito [Burrito Restaurant]: 1 Customer (w/ a companion) offered a gift card...while I finished off some food (purchased earlier) at a Dining Room table
*Parking Lot Entry Lane of a Shopping Area near BA Texas BBQ: 1 Beans & Brews "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered a gift card (from Beans & Brews)...while I walked across the parking lot
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*#UNDISCLOSED#: 1 Store Manager (w/ a Co-worker) asked me to leave a parking lot shed...while I rested in my pitched tent, inside a storage shed
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-DRAPER, UT-
*Whole Foods Market [Grocery Store]: 1 Food Services Worker (w/ a Co-worker) offered a FREE 'Teriyaki Bowl' (from the in-store "Kikka Asian Express")...after I requested the price for 'a simple bowl of rice w/ teriyaki sauce'; 1 Shopper offered 'to pay for my groceries'...soon after I pulled money out of my purse in a checkout lane; 1 Worker [on another day] offered monies, after asking, "Do you need anything [such as a gift card, money, or food]?... [I've seen you many times before.] So, if you need anything, just ask me."...while I stood inside the entryway (to get some heat)
*Outside of Whole Foods Market: 1 Shopper offered food (i.e., a cup of soup, and bread)...while I leisurely walked alongside the building
*Zurchers [Party Store Chain]: 1 Worker offered pizza (i.e., a slice of pizza)...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my laptop inside the entryway
*11400 South near Taco Time [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered monies...while I walked towards a bicycle lane, after emptying out a cup near the East Jordan Canal
-SOUTH JORDAN, UT-
*Sam's Club [Large Retail Wholesale Warehouse Chain]: 1 Store Associate, encountered before, offered monies, after saying, "I've been there before. I know what you're going through. [So,] I feel sorry for you. [Yet,] I've been there before, too."...while I walked towards a bench inside the entryway, after ordering food from the in-store Cafe
*Walmart [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper offered monies...while I sat (on a bench) in an entryway
-LEHI, UT-
*Outside of [an International Coffeehouse Chain] adjacent to Dickey's Barbecue Pit [Barbecue Restaurant Chain]: 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer (who traveled from Alabama to support a Relative in Utah) offered a gift card...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Barista, encountered before, [on another day] offered "Time & Space" (temporary shelter) inside the Coffeehouse (to stay out of the snowstorm outside); 1 Customer (w/ a companion) offered a Hotel room stay (to get shelter from the snowstorm outside), and ride (to a local Hotel); 1 Dickey's Barbecue Pit Customer (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered food (i.e., the leftovers from a meal [in a "To-Go" box] from Dickey's), monies, 'to pay for a beverage,' and encouragement (they would keep me in their prayers)...while I stood alongside the Coffeehouse
*[an International Coffeehouse Chain]: $$$1 Barista, encountered before, offered newspapers (end-of-day newspapers)...after I asked if/when the newspapers would be tossed away$$$; 1 Barista, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a FREE coffee refill ('my ordered coffee refill'); 1 Barista, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a FREE doughnut...after I requested the pricing for a few pastries; 1 [ANONYMOUS] [on another day] offered a gift card...then a Barista informed me of the INDISCRIMINATE charitable donation, after I requested the price for an in-store item; 1 Barista, encountered before, [on another day] offered a sandwich ("on the house"); 1 Barista (who used to work for Beans & Brews in American Fork, and Sandy), encountered many times before, offered a FREE hot beverage
*7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Worker, encountered before, offered food (i.e., the remaining items in the bakery case)...while I stood inside the building (to get some heat and temporary shelter from the rainy weather outside); $$$1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered food (i.e., "Tornados" from the roller grill)...after I asked if/when the roller grill items would be tossed away$$$; 1 Local (who is a Polynesian) offered monies, and 'to pay for food & water,' after mentioning that they noticed me--earlier that day--just outside of a vacant building, also asked about my travel situation...while I used my laptop; 1 Worker, encountered before, [on another day] offered more "Time & Space" inside the building (to stay out of the snowstorm outside)...while I sat near a back door; 1 Youth (w/ a group) [on another day] offered monies; 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered a FREE coffee refill ('my prepared coffee refill')...after I walked towards the front counter to pay for a coffee refill
*Outside of a Vacant Property (a former location of Lone Peak Trailers [Utility Trailer Dealer]) near Lone Peak Retail [Shopping Area]: 1 Local Police Officer [w/ a Police vehicle], encountered before, offered a hot coffee (i.e., a cup of coffee from 7-Eleven)...while I rested inside my pitched tent just outside of the vacant building. [NOTE: It was really cold and windy outside, so the cup of hot coffee was a welcomed "hand warmer and fragranced heater" addition to the natural thermal heat HVAC environment inside my tent.]; 1 Window Repair Specialist offered more "Time & Space" on the Property, and job suggestions (e.g., to get a job with a local business--to cover travel expenses), after mentioning that they would soon board up the building, also asked about my travel situation; 1 General Contractor Realtor (who is a Mormon) [w/ the aforementioned Window Repair Specialist] offered monies, camping suggestions (e.g., to camp on another side of the building, where it was less windy), help (if needed), and encouragement, before they handed me a business card, also asked about my travel story...while I took down my tent (after camping overnight); 1 ???Local??? [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered a breakfast sandwich (i.e., a warm bacon and egg croissant sandwich)...while I rested inside my pitched tent; 1 Teenager [in a vehicle w/ a group] [on another day] offered an energy bar (Clif Bar "Crunchy Peanut Butter")...after I packed away my tent; 1 Local [in a vehicle w/ Children] [on another day] offered food (from Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain])...while I took down my tent
*Zaxby's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 1 Worker offered a FREE beverage ("on the house")...after I placed an order
*North Thanksgiving Way & Bluegrass Boulevard near a Vacant Property (a former location of Lone Peak Trailers): 1 ???Local??? [in a vehicle w/ a group], encountered earlier, offered monies, before saying, "Go get yourself something to eat!"...while I walked towards a nearby Shopping Area. [NOTE: A few minutes earlier, a companion (the aforementioned Teenager) of the ???Local??? offered an energy bar, when I stood just outside of a vacant building (after I packed away my tent).]
*Outside of Zaxby's: 1 Customer offered a combo meal ([in a "To-Go" box] w/o beverage)...while I waited outside for the order line to subside (so that I could go inside and place an order)
*Parking Lot of Lone Peak Retail [Shopping Area] near Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant]: 1 Local [w/ a vehicle] offered food (i.e., a few homemade sandwiches and chips [in a plastic bag]), after saying, "I saw you walking, and decided to offer you some food."...while I walked away from a trash dumpster, after tossing away some trash
*Popeyes [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered a discount
*Maverik [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Worker offered a FREE coffee...after I walked towards the front counter to pay for the coffee; 1 Worker, encountered before, [on another day] offered a FREE coffee refill ('my prepared coffee refill')...while I walked towards the front counter to pay for the coffee refill
*Outside of 7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer offered pizza (i.e., a slice of pizza), and coins ('spare change')...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer offered monies, and said, "I hope this [money] helps!"; 1 Customer (w/ a group) [on another day] offered monies; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered a meal (i.e., a sandwich, fruit, chips, and cookie in a deli lunch box); 1 Local (w/ Children), encountered before, offered 'food & beverage'; 1 Customer offered a gift card, and said, "It'll keep you warm!"...while I used my laptop; 1 Thai Drift Swift [Thai Restaurant] Customer (who is a member of LDS, and a BYU Alumni w/ a Spouse) offered 'to pay for a meal' (from the Thai Drift Swift next door), also asked about my travel story
*Outside of Maverik [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Krispy Kreme [Doughnut Shop] Merchandiser [w/ a delivery truck] offered doughnuts...while I finished off a cup of coffee alongside the building; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered food (hot food [in a "To-Go" container]), and monies, also asked about my travel story; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food,' also asked about my travel situation; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, and help (if needed); 2 Customers (each) offered monies
*Thai Drift Swift [Thai Restaurant]: 1 Worker, encountered before, offered additional food (such as veggies), and a FREE beverage (w/ my order for a simple container of 'rice & sauce')
*Parking Lot of Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered monies, gloves, and hand warmers...while I walked towards the main entry doors
*Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ a companion) offered 'to pay for my food,' also asked about my travel situation...while I ordered food at the front counter; 1 Customer (w/ a group) offered a gift card...while I finished off some food at a Dining Room table
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*FEBRUARY*
In February, the locals of Lehi, South Jordan, and American Fork offered me food, liquid refreshment, monies, gift card(s), meal ticket(s), discount(s), care package(s) (instant oatmeal packets, energy bars, socks, emergency blanket[s], etc.), bedding (mattress topper[s], blankets, etc.), hand warmers, bungee cord(s), Religious book(s), newspaper(s), lodging, ride(s), help, job information/suggestions, and encouragement. *End result: food, a sleepshirt, replacement hand truck (luggage cart), more tape, and laundry detergent
-LEHI, UT-
*Maverik [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Worker offered a FREE coffee refill...I was approached, while I stood inside the building (to get shelter from the severe snowstorm outside); 1 Customer [on another day] offered food (any desired in-store roller grill items), and encouragement (to have good luck on my travels)...while I used my laptop; 1 [ANONYMOUS] [on another day] offered monies...then a Worker informed me of the charitable donation, while I stood inside the building; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food'; 1 Customer (who was a companion of a Maverik Worker), encountered before, [on another day] offered 'to pay for a doughnut'; 1 [ANONYMOUS] [on another day] offered a gift card...then a Worker informed me of the charitable donation, while I stood in line to pay for a coffee refill; 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered monies...while I stood inside the building; 1 [ANONYMOUS] [on another day] offered 'to pay for my coffee refill'...then a Worker informed me of the charitable donation; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies, after saying, "Thanks for keeping it clean!"...while I stood inside the building; 1 (a Relative of a Customer) [on another day] offered monies, after saying, "My son told me that you found some money [that they lost in the store]. [Here's some money in return.] Thanks!"...after I reported lost money that I found on the floor to a Worker, and subsequently returned the money to the Customer (a Youth), who dropped the money; 1 Customer [on another day] offered a ride, and help (if needed)...while I stood inside the building; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage'
*Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' and help (if needed), and briefly inquired about the nature of my travel situation...while I sat at a Dining Room table; 1 Customer, encountered before, [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I stood in the Dining Room
*Firehouse Subs [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Worker, encountered before, offered a FREE brownie, while I stood at the front counter to purchase the brownie
*Outside of 7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer offered money...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer offered monies; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies; 1 [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, after asking about my travel situation; 2 Construction Workers (each) [in work uniforms] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' after asking, "Do you want some hot cocoa?"; 1 Traveler (from another State) [on another day] offered 'to pay for a sandwich' (from [a certain Sandwich Chain]); 1 Customer (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered a brownie; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered a gift card (from [an international Fast-Food Chain]); 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered pecans (in a bowl); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle that displayed an Idaho license plate] offered money; 1 Customer [w/ dogs (Canines) in the back of a pickup truck] [on another day] offered 'to pay for a beverage,' also asked about my travel situation; 1 Customer [in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies; 2 [a Mother and Daughter w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, and 'to pay for food & beverage'
*Outside of Maverik [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer (who is a local Chef) offered food (in a "To-Go" box)...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ a group in a vehicle] offered monies, after mentioning that they recently saw me at the local Popeyes; 1 Customer [w/ a group in a vehicle] [on another day] offered money, after saying, "This is all I have!"; 1 Customer [w/ a group in a vehicle] offered food (i.e., a bag full of "JUST ADD WATER" soup mix products); 1 Krispy Kreme Merchandiser [w/ a delivery truck], encountered before, offered doughnuts; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for cup of a hot cocoa,' also asked about my travel situation; 1 [w/ a vehicle] offered sandwiches (from [an international Fast-Food Chain]), and monies; 1 Customer (w/ a companion) offered 'to pay for food & beverage'; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered hand warmers; 1 Customer [w/ a group in a vehicle] offered monies; 1 Worker (who is a local School Bus Driver) [w/ a large School Bus], encountered before, offered food (i.e., crackers, and candy), and 'to pay for a hot beverage'; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered pizza (i.e., to split a slice of pizza w/ meat toppings); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, also asked about my travel situation; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' also asked about my travel story; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, after saying, "I don't know what your story [is]."; 1 [w/ a vehicle] offered a blanket (right off their back), and said, "You probably need it more than me!"; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies; 2 [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, and help (including a phone number to call), also inquired about my travel situation; 1 Customer (who was a companion of a Maverik Worker), encountered before, offered 'to pay for food & beverage'; 1 ???Customer??? [on another day] offered monies, after saying, "[I heard] that you need money."; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, after asking, "Do you need anything?"; 1 Customer [w/ a Youth in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies...while I finished off a "Cinnabon Roll" (purchased earlier); 2 [w/ a vehicle] offered coins ('spare change')...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer, encountered before, offered 'to pay for food & beverage'; 1 Customer [on another day] offered money; 1 Worker (who is a local School Bus Driver), encountered before, [on another day] offered 'to pay for a hot beverage'; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies, and said, "[One of the Cashiers] told me how sweet you are."; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered protein bars, and 'to pay for a beverage,' also asked about my travel situation; 1 Customer (w/ a group) [on another day] offered monies; 1 Customer offered money; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered monies; 1 Customer offered monies, and encouragement (to be blessed by God), after briefly asking about my travel situation; 1 Customer (???who is a member of LDS???) offered a Religious book (the "Book of Mormon"), also asked about my travel story; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered a candy, and monies; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies, after asking, "Can you use some cash?"; 1 ???Customer??? (who is originally from Arizona) offered monies, help (if needed), and encouragement, also asked about my travel story...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my laptop; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, after asking, "Are you waiting on someone?... Do you need any money?... Don't thank me [for the money]. Thank [God]!"; 1 Youth [w/ a group in a vehicle] [on another day] offered coins ('spare change')...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer offered monies, by saying, "Here ya go sweetie!"; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' and job information/suggestions, also asked about my travel story. Also, the Customer inquired about my reasons for traveling without employment, and even suggested that I just work (in the job market) to quickly earn monies (to cover overseas travel expenses to Israel). So, I explained that I will no longer work in America, because of Religious reasons, Political reasons (because I do not support working in SECULAR JOB MARKETS [a.k.a. American Job Markets]), and the Worldly American job environment considerations (i.e., it would be UNFAIR to include me among the Worldly workforce as a worker, because I do not support the furtherance of America, and strongly desire to EXPATRIATE IN ISRAEL, sooner than later); 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, help (if needed), and encouragement (to be blessed by God), after asking about my travel situation
*7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for a hot beverage,' after asking, "Do you want another [hot beverage]? [Because] I'll pay for it!"...while I rinsed out an old coffee cup at a sink; 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a FREE coffee refill ('my requested coffee refill'); 1 [ANONYMOUS] (by cellphone) offered help (including phone numbers for Community Action and Community Help lines)...then a Worker informed me of the charitable offering, while I stood inside the building; 1 Customer [on another day] offered a bungee cord...after I entered the building
*North Thanksgiving Way & Bluegrass Boulevard near a Vacant Property (a former location of Lone Peak Trailers): 1 Local [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered a ride, also inquired about my travel situation...while I walked towards a nearby Shopping Area
*#UNDISCLOSED#: 1 7-Eleven Customer (who is a Construction Worker [in casual clothing]), encountered many times before, offered a sandwich (from Firehouse Subs), after asking, "Do you want a 6-inch sub, girl?!"...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area of [a certain Sandwich Chain]
*Outside of Arby's [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer offered monies, and encouragement (to be blessed by God)...while I proceeded to leave the Outdoor Dining Area, after finishing off an order of food (from the nearby Cafe Zupas)
*[an International Coffeehouse Chain]: 2 Baristas [on separate occasions] offered a FREE coffee refill ('my ordered coffee refill'); $$$1 Barista, encountered before, offered newspapers (end-of-day newspapers)...after I asked for a newspaper$$$
*Parking Lot of 7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Construction Worker [in a work uniform] [in a vehicle w/ another Construction Worker], encountered before, offered monies, and briefly asked about the status of my travel situation...while I walked towards the 7-Eleven
*850 East near Big O Tires [Tire Retailer & Service Center]: 1 Local [in a vehicle] offered a ride...while I walked along the street
*Phillips 66/7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Wendy's [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Wendy's Customer offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I sat at an in-store Dining table; 1 [on another day] offered money, after inquiring about my travel situation...while I stood near a sink in the Ladies restroom
*Outside of Phillips 66/7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Wendy's: 1 Wendy's Customer offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I finished off a meal alongside the Wendy's "Drive-Thru"; 1 Wendy's "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a vehicle w/ a group] [on another day] offered monies...while I stood alongside the Wendy's "Drive-Thru"; 1 Wendy's "Drive-Thru" Customer offered money; 1 Wendy's "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered a sandwich; 1 offered monies, after asking, "Do you want a [cup of] coffee?"; 1 [w/ a group in a vehicle] offered monies
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*Outside of Phillips 66/7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Wendy's: 1 7-Eleven Worker issued me a verbal "Loitering Warning" (from the Store Manager), in response to complaints from Wendy's Workers who said that I forced Customers "to pay for my food" [*WHICH WAS A LIE FROM THE PIT OF CHARITY*]
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*Outside of Maceys [Grocery Store Chain]: 1 Shopper offered a candy bar, and hand warmers...while I stood near an outdoor bench
*Chevron/Top Stop Convenience Store [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Paco's Tacos Mexican Food [Mexican Restaurant]: $$$1 Worker offered FREE popcorn...after I asked about the freshness of the popcorn$$$
*Holiday [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Manager, encountered before, offered FREE 'food & beverage' (i.e., doughnuts, and a hot beverage), also asked about my travel situation...after I made a quick visit to the Ladies restroom
*Culver's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 1 Worker offered FREE 'food & beverage' (i.e., an order of 'cheese fries,' and beverage)...after I ordered 'cheese fries' (a variant of the 'chili cheese fries')
*Outside of Holiday [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer (who is a member of LDS w/ a Youth) offered food (i.e., chicken salad mini-croissant sandwiches), monies, lodging (in their home), and help (if needed), also asked about my travel story...while I stood alongside the building
*Outside of Momentum Indoor Climbing [Rock Climbing Gym]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies, a meal ticket (for a local Restaurant), and help (if needed)...while I prepared to pitch my tent on one side of the building (to camp overnight)
*Popeyes: 1 Worker, encountered before, offered a discount (courtesy of the Manager)
*Ashton Boulevard in Thanksgiving Park towards Executive Parkway: 1 [in a vehicle] offered a ride...while I walked along the street
*Dollar Tree [Discount Retail Store Chain]: 1 Cashier offered 'to pay for my groceries'...after I attempted to pay for my groceries with dollar coins (from a Ticket Vending Machine at a UTA FrontRunner Station)
*State Street/US-89 (U.S. Highway 89) past Dollar Tree: 2 [in a vehicle] offered monies...while I walked along the street
*Corner of 850 East & State Street/US-89 near Moochie's Meatballs [Restaurant]: 1 group [in a vehicle] offered monies...after I crossed the street at a traffic light
*Outside of Rumbi Island Grill [Fast Casual Restaurant Chain]: 1 Customer offered monies, after saying, "I found the money, yesterday. So, I just thought that I might give it to you."...while I finished off a meal at an Outdoor Dining table. [NOTE: I visited the Restaurant to redeem a FREE meal ticket. So, it was a "WIN-WIN" freebie situation.]
*Parking Lot of a Shopping Area near DP Cheesesteaks [Steak House Restaurant]: 1 [w/ a Youth in a vehicle] offered monies...while I walked across the parking lot; 1 offered a care package (e.g., instant oatmeal packets, canned tuna fish, crackers, energy bars, a candy bar, hot cocoa packets, socks, emergency blanket, etc.)
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*Outside of Momentum Indoor Climbing [Rock Climbing Gym]: 2 Local Police Officers asked me to leave the Property, and said that the Property Manager no longer wanted me on the Property...while I rested inside my pitched tent on one side of the building (after camping overnight)
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*Johnny Rockets [Hamburger Restaurant]/Outlets at Traverse Mountain [Outlet Mall]: 1 Customer (w/ a group) offered 'to pay for my meal'...soon after I entered the Restaurant
*Outside of a Vacant Property (a former location of Lone Peak Trailers): 1 [ANONYMOUS] offered food (canned goods), and bedding (e.g., a blanket, pillow case, and mattress topper)...then the charitable donation was found (in the morning) just outside of my pitched tent; 1 ???Local??? [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered a care package (e.g., applesauce, a granola bar, toothbrush travel kit, socks, etc.)...while I walked away from the building (after camping overnight); 1 [w/ a group in a vehicle] [on another day] offered coins ('spare change')...while I rested inside my pitched tent just outside of the vacant building (during a rainstorm); 1 Local [in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies...while I took down my tent
*Outside of Dickey's Barbecue Pit [Barbecue Restaurant Chain] adjacent to [an International Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered a meat sandwich...while I sat in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 [an International Coffeehouse Chain] "Drive-Thru" Customer [on another day] offered a gift card (from [an International Coffeehouse Chain])
*Smashburger [Gourmet Hamburger Restaurant]: 1 Manager offered monies, after mentioning that they noticed my pitched tent outside of a vacant building
*Arby's [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer offered monies, and said, "Stay warm out there."...while I prepared to leave the Restaurant, after finishing off a meal (purchased earlier)
*Club House Drive near Wash Barn Car Wash: 2 Local LDS Missionaries offered a Religious book (the "Book of Mormon"), and help (if needed), also asked about my travel situation...while I walked Eastward uphill
*Thai Drift Swift [Thai Restaurant]: 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered additional food (such as veggies) (w/ my order for a simple container of 'rice & sauce')
-SOUTH JORDAN, UT-
*Walmart: 1 Store Associate offered monies...while I stood near a sink in a Ladies restroom; 1 Shopper offered monies...while I walked along an aisle; 1 Shopper offered a ride, after asking about my travel situation and Religious/Spiritual interests
*Bus Stop on Jordan Gateway near CarMax [Used Car Dealership] across from Walmart: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies, and said, "I hope you have a wonderful day!"...while I waited for a bus
-AMERICAN FORK, UT-
*Buhler's Coin-Operated Laundry [Laundromat]: 1 offered coins ('spare change'), after saying, "Today is my Birthday!"...while I waited for my clothes to dry in a dryer machine
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*MARCH*
In March, the locals of Lehi, Sandy, Draper, and South Jordan offered me food, liquid refreshment, monies, collector's coin[s], coupon card(s), care package(s) (maxi pads, tampons, wipes, etc.), newspaper(s), work gloves, seat cushion(s), bedding (pillow[s], and blanket[s]), milk crates (to sit on), temporary shelter, temporary seating, help, temporary shelter information, job information/contacts, and encouragement. *End result: food, a new camping pad, a cheap duffel bag (from Walmart), a solar lantern (to use as a nightlight), another pair of shoes (boots), "Super Glue" (for my hiking gear), more tape, another tote bag, another [microwave/oven safe] bowl, spoons, and [cleaning] sponges
-LEHI, UT-
*Outside of a Vacant Property (a former location of Lone Peak Trailers): 1 JCW's Worker [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered food (in a "To-Go" box from JCW's [Hamburger Restaurant Chain])...I was approached, while I took down my tent; 1 JCW's Worker [in work attire] [in a vehicle], encountered before, [on another day] offered a meal (w/o beverage from JCW's)
*Popeyes: 1 Manager, encountered many times before, offered help (to get more clothing, ???to find a Laundromat to wash clothes???, etc.)...after I picked up my order from the front counter
*Outside of 7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store] adjacent to Thai Drift Swift [Thai Restaurant]: 1 Transient Panhandler (who smokes cigarettes) [w/ a scooter] offered a beverage (Rockstar Energy Drink), and encouragement (to stay strong) after inquiring about the details of my travel/camping situation...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered 'to pay for a combo meal' ('any desired sub sandwich combo meal' from [a certain Sandwich Chain]), also asked about my travel situation; 1 [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered a care package (e.g., medication ["Ibuprofen" to alleviate pain], maxi pads, tampons, and wipes); 1 Thai Drift Swift Customer offered 'to pay for food' (from the Thai Drift Swift next door), also asked about my travel situation; 1 Customer (w/ a Child) [on another day] offered monies, after asking, "[Do] you need anything to eat and drink?"; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered monies, after saying, "Go get yourself something warm to eat [or drink]."; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, and 'to pay for a beverage'
*Outside of [an International Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 offered monies...soon after I entered the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer (who is a Web Designer) [on another day] offered money, additional help (if needed), and encouragement, after inquiring about my travel story...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered 'to pay for a beverage'
*Maverik [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered more "Time & Space" (temporary shelter) inside the building, and milk crates (to temporarily sit on)...while I briefly used my laptop inside the Ladies restroom; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food,' also asked about my travel story...while I stood inside the building; 1 Customer [on another day] offered money
*7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer offered monies...after I pulled out money to pay for my groceries at the front counter; 1 Customer (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered monies...while I shopped for 'food & beverage'
*Outside of Maverik [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer offered a doughnut (from Krispy Kreme), and a bottle of "Muscle Milk - Chocolate"...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer (who is a Teacher of Culinary Arts at Mountainland Applied Technology College) offered monies, and additional help (if needed), after briefly asking about my travel situation; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for any desired milkshake' (i.e., a f'real - Cake Batter Milkshake); 1 Customer offered coins ('spare change'), after asking, "I don't mean to be rude, but are you homeless?"; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & beverage'
*Outside of Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain] near Popeyes: 1 Popeyes Customer (w/ a group) offered food (i.e., the remaining chicken tenders, and 'red beans & rice' from a "Family Meal" in a box)...while I sat (on a sidewalk curb) alongside the building; 1 Worker, encountered before, offered a FREE cup of coffee, and 'to pay for a meal'...while I finished off a bag of cookies at an Outdoor Dining table
*Outside of Dickey's Barbecue Pit [Barbecue Restaurant Chain]: 2 [w/ a vehicle] offered a meal (i.e., a sub sandwich meal w/ bottled water from [a certain Sandwich Chain])...while I sat in the Outdoor Dining Area
*[an International Coffeehouse Chain]: $$$1 Barista, encountered many times before, offered a newspaper (end-of-day newspaper)...after I asked for a newspaper$$$; 1 Barista (the aforementioned), encountered many times before, offered food (i.e., a few end-of-day pastries)...while I prepared to leave the Coffeehouse
*Del Taco: 1 Worker, encountered before, offered a FREE cup of coffee (after they dumped the old coffee, and brewed a FRESH pot of coffee)...after I requested a cup of coffee
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*Maverik [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Worker, encountered many times before, relayed a verbal "Loitering Warning" (from the Manager), by saying that they no longer want me [to stand] inside the building. [NOTE: Earlier that night, another Worker requested that I spend less time in the Ladies restroom. So...as a paying Customer, who makes at least two in-store purchases a week, and has attracted many Customers to make additional in-store purchases on behalf of charitable regard, I'll try to 'cut it short' on the inside of the Store, even with the free-flow of charity into Maverik, EVERY WEEK. Nevertheless, I'll continue to look at the bright side (of the Gas Station), while the wind strongly blows just outside of the Store.]
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-SANDY, UT-
*Outside of Sinclair/ProStop [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer [in a vehicle] offered monies, collector's coins (i.e., 1 OUNCE COPPER [Walking Liberty] coins), and encouragement (to be blessed by God)...while I taped a "brand spankin' new" camping pad (from Walmart) to my backpack (since the backpack straps were too short to wrap around the thick camping pad); 1 Customer [on another day] offered money...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer [in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, and encouragement, after inquiring about my travel situation. Also, the Customer explained that they visited Israel last year (for two weeks with their Family); 1 Customer offered 'food & beverage' (i.e., a doughnut, and cup of hot cocoa)...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my laptop; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer offered monies, after asking, "Do you want some money?"...while I sat on my hiking gear alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for a beverage'; 1 [in a vehicle w/ a Child] offered help (if needed), after asking, "Do you need anything?"
*Outside of [an International Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ a companion) offered an iced beverage ("Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino"), after saying, "They made an extra one."...while I stood just outside of the Coffeehouse; Over 2 Youths [1 Youth w/ an electronic scooter board] offered a homemade seat cushion; 1 Delivery Truck Driver [in a work uniform] [on another day] offered monies, and encouragement (to be blessed by God, and to stay safe on my trip), after asking about my travel situation; 1 [ANONYMOUS] offered 'food & beverage' (i.e., a sandwich, and 'my beverage of choice')...then a Barista informed me of the charitable donation, while I stood alongside the Coffeehouse; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies
*11235 South near Village Baker [Bakery Restaurant] and Zao Asian Cafe [Asian Fusion Restaurant]: 1 Village Baker Worker offered food (i.e., the end-of-day soup, and bread), after asking, "Do you want some soup?"...while I walked along the street; 1 Village Baker Worker offered a cookie...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my laptop near an Outdoor Bench Area; 1 Village Baker Worker [on another day] offered bread (end-of-day bread)...while I stood in an Outdoor Bench Area; 1 Zao Asian Cafe Worker offered 'food & beverage' (i.e., a few rice bowls, and beverage)
*Outside of a Vacant Strip Mall Space adjacent to Action Locksmith [Locksmith]: 1 Locksmith offered 'food & water' (i.e., heated scrambled eggs [in a microwave container], and bottled water), and a pair of work gloves...while I took down my tent just outside of the vacant space (after camping overnight). [NOTE: Initially, I planned to pick up and briskly trudge away from a Strip Mall before the businesses in that area opened for the day. Yet, after an early morning rise, the rainfall intensity greatly increased for another hour. Nevertheless, the early charitable regard was enough to "brighten my view of the day" after the cloudy dawn.]
*Daylight Donuts [Doughnut Shop]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (i.e., a doughnut, and cup of coffee)...while I looked towards the front display case for a certain doughnut from a Dining Room table
*Outside of Beans & Brews [Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ a companion) offered monies, after inquiring about my travel situation
*Sinclair/ProStop [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' also asked about my travel story...just as I attempted to open the door to the Ladies restroom; 1 Customer [on another day] offered money...while I stood in an in-store Dining Room Area
*Outside of a Vacant Strip Mall Space between Village Baker [Bakery Restaurant] and Zao Asian Cafe [Asian Fusion Restaurant]: 1 Village Baker Worker offered a hot beverage...while I prepared to pack out of my pitched tent behind the vacant space (after camping overnight); 1 Zao Asian Cafe Customer [on another day] offered monies, after asking about my travel situation...while I leisurely walked just outside of the front door of the vacant space
*[an International Coffeehouse Chain] across from Freebirds World Burrito [Burrito Restaurant]: 1 Customer (w/ a Youth) offered 'to pay for a meal' (from the Freebirds World Burrito next door)...soon after I entered the Coffeehouse (w/ my Reusable Cup and instant coffee)
*Zao Asian Cafe [Asian Fusion Restaurant]: 1 Worker offered additional food (such as veggies) (w/ my order for a simple bowl of 'rice & sauce')
*Outside of Zao Asian Cafe: 1 Worker, encountered earlier that evening, offered a coupon card (for "ONE FREE MEAL")...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area (after finishing off a rice bowl [purchased earlier])
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*Behind a Vacant Strip Mall Space between Village Baker [Bakery Restaurant] and Zao Asian Cafe [Asian Fusion Restaurant]: 2 Local Police Officers issued me a verbal trespass from the 114 - One Fourteen [Shopping Area], after relaying that the Property Manager no longer wanted me to camp behind the Strip Mall Property...while I briskly setup my bedding inside my pitched tent (after a snowstorm soaked the overnight tent camping experience)
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*[an International Coffeehouse Chain] on 10600 South: 1 Panhandler (who begged for money near Gas Stations on the corner of "10600 S & Auto Mall Dr.") [on more than 1 occasion] offered help (to get any desired food, money, etc.), after asking about my travel situation...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my laptop at a Dining Room table. [NOTE: The aforementioned Panhandler had litigation (lawsuits) against certain towns and Law Enforcement in Utah, because they allegedly harassed and 'discriminated against' them for panhandling.]; $$$1 Worker, encountered before, offered a newspaper (end-of-day newspaper)...after I asked if/when the newspapers would be tossed away$$$
*Outside of Exxon [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 ???Customer??? offered bottled water...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies, and encouragement...while I finished off some snacks; 1 Worker offered food (i.e., a half-full bag of yogurt pretzels)...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my laptop; 1 Customer [w/ a group in a vehicle] offered monies...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer [on another day] offered coins ('dollar coins')...while I walked away from the building to get a stronger WiFi connection w/ my laptop
*Exxon [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer offered monies...while I refilled a few water bottles at the Self-Service Soda Fountain Machine
*Outside of IHOP Restaurant: 1 Customer (w/ a group inside the Restaurant) offered 'to pay for food' ('my desired dessert menu item')...while I walked away from the Restaurant (after visiting the Restaurant to redeem a "FREE Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity Pancakes" Birthday coupon meal)
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*Outside of Exxon [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 2 Local Police Officers issued me a verbal "Trespass Warning" from Exxon, after mentioning that the Store Manager no longer wanted me on the Property...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my laptop alongside the building. [NOTE: A few days earlier, the Store Manager walked over (while I peacefully stood alongside the building), and stated, "You have 5 minutes left before you have to leave."]
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*OfficeMax [Office Supplies Store]: 1 Cashier offered 'to pay for my candy bar'...after I attempted to pay for a candy bar with a dollar coin (and small change)
*Macy's [Department Store]/South Towne Center [Shopping Mall]: 1 Shopper offered monies, and encouragement, after asking about my travel situation...soon after I walked away from a sink in the Ladies restroom
*Parking Lot Lane of a Hotel Area near The Training Table [Restaurant] towards Wendy's: 1 [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered food (i.e., the leftovers from a meal [in a "To-Go" box] from The Training Table)...while I walked towards Wendy's
*#UNDISCLOSED#: 1 Karl Malone Used Car Outlet [Used Car Dealership] Sales Associate (w/ another Sales Associate) offered cookies, and monies, after asking about my travel situation...while I prepared to pack out of my pitched tent behind a vacant property (after camping overnight); 2 Karl Malone Used Car Outlet Sales Associates offered food, and bedding (i.e., a blanket, and pillow), after asking about my travel story. [NOTE: It was a welcomed coincidence, since I planned to pack up and search for food, after another shocking flash weather day of 'rain, sleet, and snow.']
*Outside of Shell [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered a meal (from Carl's Jr. [Hardee's affiliated Fast-Food Chain]), and temporary shelter information...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Worker, encountered before, offered doughnuts (i.e., the remaining doughnuts from the bakery case)...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my laptop (under an awning alongside the building as it rained outside); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies...while I packed away my laptop
*Extended Stay America [Hotel]: 1 Guest offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (from Vending Machines), and encouragement...while I sat inside the entryway (to get temporary shelter from a rainstorm). Initially, the Guest suggested that I relocate from the entryway to the Lobby, where it was cozier; 1 Front Desk Worker offered 'food & beverage' (i.e., food, and coffee for breakfast), more "Time & Space" (until a certain time) inside the Hotel, and 'job information & contacts' (written on paper)...while I sat inside the Lobby
*Taco Bell [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...soon after I refilled a few water bottles at the Self-Service Soda Fountain Machine
*Parking Lot of Chili's Grill & Bar [Restaurant]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies...while I walked across the parking lot
-DRAPER, UT-
*Parking Lot of a Shopping Area near Taco Time [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 offered monies, after mentioning that I was noticed at the Coffeehouse nearby...while I walked towards Taco Time
*Outside of Whole Foods Market [Grocery Store]: 1 Shopper (who works for a Chocolate Shop) offered a sweet treat (i.e., a small egg carton of chocolate covered strawberries from Cummings Studio Chocolates [Candy Store])...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my laptop in the Outdoor Dining Area
*Taco Time [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Worker, encountered before, offered food (i.e., FREE burritos, and $$$a dessert [per request]$$$)...soon after I refilled a few water bottles at the Self-Service Soda Fountain Machine
-SOUTH JORDAN, UT-
*Walmart: 1 Shopper offered monies, and 'to pay for food' (from a certain in-store Restaurant), also asked about my travel story...soon after I walked away from the Self-checkout area
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*APRIL-...*
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*ALMSDEEDS*
I decided to start the new year off with a "Charity Resolution" to more efficiently forward excess "Worldly Goods" towards charitable outlets. So, I recently donated a winter coat, and a personal care item to a Utah Charity via a drop box in a Strip Mall parking lot in Draper.
MORE DONATIONS:
+ I donated food, a gift card (from [an international Fast-Food Chain]), personal care items, socks, bedding, and a book to a Utah Charity via a drop box in a Walmart parking lot in South Jordan.
+ I donated food, personal care items, and a book to a Utah Charity via a drop box in a Strip Mall parking lot in Draper.
+ I donated bedding to a Utah Charity via a drop box in a Strip Mall parking lot in Sandy.
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*$$$...$$$: Charity after Request [*PRICELESS EFFORT*]
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*#POLICESHUTTLE#: FREE Law Enforcement Transportation
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*#UNDISCLOSED#: Restricted Details about Location of Encounter
*[*FUNNY*]...[*FUNNY*]: Laughable Charitable Occurrence (such as favorable machine error happenstance)
*#CLEANSLATEUTAH#: Expunged/Cleared Criminal Record
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