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Thank You Farmers for all your hard work!
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We would like to wish the farmers all the best during harvest season!
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Killam company keeping thousands of tonnes of wood out of landfills checks up on him, he says, “They are checking out the cause of the natur e of the business, he's also worked with Alberta Environment, and says during a r ecent entire organization.” The project hasn't been cheap, McRae has invested inspection he was told his set up is far exceeding safe Dan McRae, farmer and businessman in Killam, has handling guidelines set by the province. “They recom- in saws, wages, and transportation, but he believes embarked on an endeavour that will ultimately keep mend that the poles be stor ed on a thin layer of saw- strongly in what he is doing. thousands of tonnes of used power poles from ending dust, and we sit them on triple-layered wood matting, “Once you've seen the finished pr oject, you can't up in a landfill. even imagine these poles as just waste.” with six inches of solid wood between them and the In 2015, building on an idea, McRae contacted Fortis ground.” McRae says the inspector even asked him His family is behind him 100 per cent, and ar e Alberta to discuss the possibilities or repurposing old what regulations he had used for his setup, and he lending their expertise, too, he says. power poles. He knows of a similar project that ran in the middle said, “We used yours, but went better.” At the time, Fortis Alberta was paying to haul the See RECYCLING Fall 11 Fortis has an envir onmental department that also used poles to a landfill along with disposal fees. “We thought maybe we could contract with them to man, is recycling old Dan McRae, Killam farmer and business take the poles, and see if we could do anything,” he . power poles into usable wood products says.
Leslie Cholowsky
Editor - The Community Press
Once he thought about it, McRae says he just couldn't get past the waste of these poles being buried in a landfill when there is so much that can be done with them. He's taken on the challenge of finding as many uses for the repurposed poles as possible. McRae says that all the poles have been treated with preservatives to withstand bug infestations and water damage, but in a lot of cases, for instance cr eosotetreated poles, the preservatives only penetrate into the wood so far. “Some of these poles are 16” in diameter, and the creosote has only penetrated an inch or two into the wood.” Once that creosote is cut off, what's left is perfectly good red and yellow cedar, fir, and other woods that can be cut to 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, and used for a variety of projects, from timber construction to furniture making. For the poles with other preservatives, the wood can be milled and used for any outside residential or agricultural project, like retaining walls, decks, siding for sheds, fencing, and can even be turned to mulch. McRae says in the past year he's learned everything he can about preservatives used to treat the poles. Be-
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The Fall Supplement, September 27, 2016 - Page 7 Recycling old telephone poles into usable wood products first requires McRae to use a metal detector to remove any metal in the pole, like the star-shaped piece pictured far left, used to keep centre cracks from spreading. Middle: One piece of the wood from one of the smaller poles had 195 yearly growth rings, but some of the larger diametre poles had counts over 300. The service life of a treated pole is about 70 years on top of that.
Viking Insurance and Registry 780-336-4711
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Village of Irma Tofield Bottle Depot would like to wish the farmers a great harvest season! We salute farmers of today and tomorrow because they keep us fed. Without farmers and farming industries we would not be provided with the great variety of food we enjoy today.
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The Fall Supplement, September 27, 2016 - Page 9 Brooding skies tell the story here as trees turn yellow, and crops are still waiting to be taken off the field. According to the Alberta Crop Report for Sept. 20, much of this year’s crop remains to be harvested, with the North-east region of the province just 29 per cent complete, 20 points behind the five-year average. The good news is that yeild estimates rose for spring wheat, oats, and canola, with estimates for barley and field peas unchanged.
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Wishing all the farmers a safe and plentiful harvest this year. ~VIKING FIRE AND RESCUE
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Recycling Continued from Fall 6 of Surrey, BC, for 16 years before it was taken over by BC Hydro. He's been in contact with the private contractor who started that program, and has hired him as a consultant on some matters. “That project ran in the middle of Surrey, met all of the environmental requirements, and there were no environmental issues at all. “That contractor says his clients strongly supported the repurposing of this wood.” McRae must do soil tests yearly for creosote and other preservatives. His saw is equipped with a vacuum that captures all the sawdust, which he has stored in a sea-can until he finds out what he can use it for, or how he can safely dispose of it. One of the other things that has him fired up about the project is seeing the age of the trees, and the poles. He's counted 195 yearly growth rings on some of the smaller poles, and up around 300 years on some of the larger ones. “Don't forget, some of those poles have also been in the ground for 70 years. These are from trees that were seedlings in the 1700s.” McRae hasn't even gone as far as naming his new company yet, he says he has an idea for a name, but he's keeping that close for the moment. He's looking at establishing markets across Canada, and is thinking about attending trade shows when the time is right. “We're helping the environment by recycling these poles. This way, only a small percent of this wood will go to the landfill; we are reusing this beautiful wood.” McRae, too, is proud to be starting the business in
Killam, “I'm trying to bring business to the town, and provide employment opportunities, too.” He says he has already been getting orders from people around the county who have heard about what he's doing. McRae says right now his focus is on finding markets for the wood. One local cabinetmaker has been trying to help, Bill Pederson of Pederson Cabinetworks in Killam is very excited about the product. “It appeals to me in two ways. I'm glad this wood isn't going to waste, isn't going into a landfill, and I'm also excited to support a new local venture.” Pederson has already used the wood in a few of his projects, and is excited about the possibilities. “I get to support local business 100 per cent. Why waste such perfectly good wood? It's beautiful, stable, dry, and easy to work with. “We need more industry in our area, and local support for that industry.” Pederson says for him, when looking at the larger pieces of wood, like for fireplace mantles, McRae offers him better pricing than his regular suppliers, who
would bring the wood from the USA. “It's a great product, and I have no issues with using it at all.” Even the cleat marks, from decades of power company employees going up and down the poles, actually end up adding character to the wood pieces, and Pederson can enhance those and really bring out the beauty of the wood. “I like the finished product. It's cheaper [than US wood], and I can go and pick out the specific pieces and wood that I want.” Pederson adds, “The rustic look is very prized right now, and I have a lot more options with a local supplier.” Pederson is currently working on a bench that was cut from a half-pole, with hand carved legs. It will ultimately end up in McRae's foyer, and he says plans for the next bench, this time for his showroom, are already in the works. Across the world today, recycling programs for used power poles are winning recognition for innovation and sustainability.
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Be an Agvocate! New campaign aimed at agriculture industry Agriculture More Than Ever has launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging people in the agriculture industry to lend their voice to the food conversation in Canada. “Be somebody-Be an agvocate” is a multifaceted campaign that encourages everyone involved in the agriculture industry to be an agvocate by joining social media and having in-person conversations to shape people’s r elationship with agriculture. “Being an agvocate is about adding your voice to the food conversation in positive, engaging, and relatable ways,” says Candace Hill, manager of Agriculture More Than Ever, an industry-led initiative. “The campaign is about helping everyone involved in agriculture to connect with the public by sharing their story.” Surveys continue to show that farmers ar e one of the most trusted voices when it comes to providing information about farming practices and food production, so it makes sense they be the face and voice for agriculture, according to Hill. A recent survey by the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity showed 93 per cent of consumers know little or nothing about Canadian farming practices, and a majority (60 per cent) of those r espondents indicated they want to know mor e
about farming practices. “The campaign focuses on showing the real faces of people in agriculture with a strong call to action for everyone in the industry to get involved in the food conversation, no matter how big or small their contribution,” says Hill. As part of the campaign, individuals who work in various sectors of agriculture submitted video clips of themselves reading a script encouraging others to get involved in telling the real story of Canadian agriculture. Those clips wer e compiled into a video. “The video featur es people from across the country who have come together to add their voice to the food conversation,” she said. “Everyone in agriculture is “somebody” and has a role to play. “Watching and sharing the video is just one way individuals can get involved, but there are many ways for people to show their love, pride, and passion for an industry.” Agriculture More Than Ever has attracted over 470 partner organizations and 2,500 individuals committed to creating positive perceptions of agriculture. Launched more than four years ago, Agriculture More Than Ever ’s goal is to encourage those involved in agriculture to speak up and speak positively about the industry. To view the new
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Dawn Arnold (far left) speaks to two people interested in the WECAN Food Basket Society, which is just starting up for people in Tofield and area. Tofield is becoming a depot for the sale of baskets once a month containing fresh vegetables, fruit, and frozen meat for $25, as shown on the society's display table at the Tofield Farmers' Market last Friday.
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Team Alberta meets with provincial transport and ag ministers Last week representatives from Team Alberta met with provincial Transport Minister Brian Mason and Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier to deliver producerfocused messaging that addresses the imbalance of accountability and market power in Canada’s grain transportation system. The meeting took place prior to a final consultation meeting of federal provincial territorial (FTP) transport ministers set to take place on Sept. 28. The Sept. 28 FTP consultation meeting is a key step in concluding the Canada Transportation Act (CTA) review led by Federal Transportation Minister Marc Garneau, and an important opportunity for pr ovincial representatives to advocate for the needs of Alberta’s cropping sector. The CTA review is expected to be tabled in late 2016. “Throughout the consultation pr ocess, farmers and industry members have been united in their concerns about railway market power ,” said Kevin Auch, Alberta Wheat Commission Chair. “We are confident that our government will support our position by emphasizing the imbalance of power within the grain supply chain. “Improved grain transportation service thr ough commercial means is imperative in or der to continue growing and diversifying Alberta’s economy,” added Allison Ammeter, Chair of the Alberta Pulse Growers Commission. Alberta’s economy has always been highly dependent on the rail transportation system to fulfill critical social needs and fuel economic gr owth. Agriculture represents one of Alberta’s major exports with total merchandise exports of $10 billion in 2015. Over 11 million tonnes of cropping sector commodities were exported from Alberta, almost completely by rail, and the demand for rail service is growing.
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“Transportation remains a key concern to Albertan grain producers, and it is necessary to have pr oper mechanisms in place that pr ovide shippers the ability to negotiate penalties and contract terms that are equal to those currently charged by the railways,” said Kevin Serfas, Regional Director with Alberta Canola Producers Commission. “We need to create a competitive marketplace that allows growers to move grain in a pr edictable and efficient manner,” added Mike Ammeter, Chair of Alberta Barley. Team Alberta promotes four key r ecommendations to ensure Alberta’s rail service will be mor e fair, predictable and efficient: •Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) that include mandatory financial consequences for failur e to perform to binding contract terms. SLAs will ensure costs due to poor railway performance are not downloaded to farmers by shippers. •Retain the Maximum Revenue Entitlement (MRE)
to protect producers against excessive rate increases, as freight costs ar e transferred to the pr oducer by shippers. •Continuous improvement of interswitching, including the extended interswitching limits be made permanent and improved efficiencies are reviewed, such as increasing interchange capacities or extending limits to 250 kilometres to enable modern day train efficiencies. •Clearer definition of adequate and suitable. W e believe that railways need to provide service according to the needs of their customers the way it would function a tr ue commercial systems. This can be accomplished by adding a clear, demand based definition of “adequate and suitable” service in the Canada Transportation Act. Team Alberta is made up of the Alberta Wheat Commission, Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Alberta Pulse Growers Commission and Alberta Barley. Together the organizations represent over 43,000 farms across Alberta.
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Tofield Car, RV, & Truck Wash 780-913-5318
“Collision Repair Specialists”
780-662-3432 Hoping the weather holds for the farmers this harvest season!
Wishing the farming community an abundant harvest!
Wishing everyone a bountiful harvest!
Tofield Hotel 780-662-3116 Liquor Mart 780-662-4695 Wishing the best for the farmers during harvest time!
Wishing the best for the farmers during this harvest season! Village of Ryley 780-663-3653
780-662-0085 W ishing the best for our farmers during this years harvest! 780-662-4400
780-918-9300 Greg Litwin, Realtor®
Economy Concrete
5118 - 50 Street, Tofield
Would like to wish the best to our local farmers during their harvest!
Wishing all the farmers a plentiful harvest season!
HARVEST TIME… COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST!
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A bounty of produce at farmer’s markets
To those that work In acres, not in hours..... We are proud to support you! Dirk Kalf poses with the beautiful garden produce from Kalf's Berry Farm being sold last Friday at the Tofield Farmers' Market. Fall is the time of year when buying this kind of fresh food makes the local markets very popular.
Download an AGvocate Twitter-header For all your crop input needs Killam - 780-385-2230 Forestburg - 780-582-3887 Strome - 780-376-3552 Agriculture more than ever has a number of resources for everyone who wants to show support for agricultural industries and producers, and even has downloadable Twitter headers that are free to use, with many choices available. Read the Agvocate story on Page 12. Download your Twitter header, and other great resources at their website: www.agriculturemorethanever.ca
Strome Seed Cleaning Plant
Over 100 years History, Heritage, Tradition
Funeral Home and Crematorium Killam, Alberta Phone 780-385-3642 www.feeandsonsfuneralhome.com
We Appreciate Your Business! Friendly reminder to get your grain i tested! 780-376-3573
Joe Spiller, Les Fee & Cheryl Fee - Directors
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Reclaimed telephone poles can be used for accent pieces, like pictured on the mantle to the left. Wooden poles can also be used to make custom furniture like that shown to the right, which is made from a half-pole, with hand-carved legs from the same pole, both photos are from cabinetmaker Bill Pederson in Killam. See the story of a Flagstaff-area farmer and businessman, on Fall Page 6, who is reclaiming wood from used telephone poles, and keeping thousands of tonnes of perfectly good wood out of area landfills.
NORTH POINT AGRONOMY LTD. Independent Agronomic Services • Precision Soil Sampling • Variable Rate Zone Sampling & Prescriptions • Fertilizer Recommendations • Crop Planning Tyler Graham P.Ag 780-691-2981 tyler@northpointag.ca
Wishing all the farmers a safe and plentiful harvest this season.
47th ANNUAL FALL CLASSIC MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SATURDAY, Oct. 15th 9:00 a.m. Lindstrand Auction Machinery Sale Site SELLING 3 RINGS
The Oct. 15th Auction will be streaming live on ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS FROM WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5 UNTIL FRIDAY, OCT. 14 Listings are now being accepted to be included in our newspaper, radio, web page & extensive mailing campaign.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR 47 YEARS IN THE AUCTION BUSINESS. EXPECTING 4,000 - 5,000 BIDDERS We conduct Alberta’s Largest 1-day Farm Machinery Consignment Auction 4 times a year. Selling farm equipment, cars & trucks lawn and garden, recreation vehicles & major farm equipment. Whether you have 1 piece or a complete line of machinery, we have the facility & the experience to bring you top dollar for your equipment. For full listings and pictures visit our website at:
www.lindstrandauctions.com
LIST NOW FOR FULL ADVERTISING! AT LINDSTRAND AUCTIONS SALE SITE, 2 MILES NORTH OF CAMROSE ON HIGHWAY 833.
Ph: 780-672-8478
Jody Cell: 780-679-8101
Laurie Cell: 780-679-7363
˜ Town of Bruderheim, Mayor, Council, and Staff
May the sun shine and the rain hold for all during harvest From the season!
Village of Chipman Council and Staff
The Town of Lamont would like to wish all the farmers a plentiful harvest this season! From the Mayor,
AB License #312728 WWW.LINDSTRANDAUCTIONS.COM
Council & Staff
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Get the jump on weeds for next year, conditions are good for post-harvest weed control An Alberta Agricultur e and Forestry (AF) specialist says conditions ar e good this year for perennial and winter annual weed control. “Growing conditions have been close to ideal for crops and for weeds, “ says Harry Brook, crop specialist, AF, Stettler. “With such prolific weed gr owth, it’s not too early to consider post-harvest weed control. “Common winter annuals include stink-weed, shepherd’s purse, scentless chamomile, narrow-leaved hawk’s beard, bluebur, stork’s bill, flixweed, and common groundsel, among others. They form a few leaves
in the fall, and overwinter as a r osette. These plants develop their own antifreeze, preventing them from dying. This gives the plants an advantage the following spring as they send up a seed stalk and go to seed befor e most other plants get started. “Winter annuals deplete soil moisture and nutrients in the fall and spring. They can be very competitive against fall and spring seeded crops. Often, a spring herbicide application is too little, too late, as the plants ar e already going to flower or seed and are much more difficult to kill.” The best time for a fall
application of herbicide is from late September to mid or late October, depending on the fall and the problem weeds. “However, a successful fall weed contr ol program requires the right conditions. Weed control, even after a frost, can still be very effective as long as the weeds have some green, actively gr owing plant material. Timing the application for then is very effective as the plants ar e small and mor e susceptible, and you get as many weed seeds germinating as possible. Winter annuals are able to continue gr owing, even after the first frost, until the gr ound freezes. Most winter annu-
als can be controlled in the spring, except for narr owleaved hawk’s bear d, but control after they bolt is a lot more expensive and less effective. “It’s important to know the problem winter annuals you have so you can pick the best herbicides for them. Glyphosate works well in mixtures, on many winter annuals but it may
not be the best one depending on the weed.” Problem perennial weeds like Canada thistle, quackgrass, dandelion and sow thistle ar e best controlled by a fall application of herbicide. “Once again, the plants need some green leaf material and be actively gr owing. Dandelion seedlings are easy to contr ol in the
fall but, after overwinter ing, become almost bulletproof. “Winter annuals ar e a persistent, increasing problem under reduced tillage. A late fall spray can r epay you handsomely with r educed weed competition next spring. If the weather’s right, it could be worth your time and effort.”
Killam Agriplex 780-385-3080
town.killam.ab.ca
Killam Recreation
2016 Fall/Winter Aquatic Schedule Flagstaff Regional Aquatic Centre Re-opens October 3
Red Cross Lessons Fall/Winter 2016 STARFISH - SEA TURTLE
October 7 to November 9: Monday & Wednesday November 22 to December 15: Tuesday & Thursday
SEA OTTER - SWIM KIDS 10
October 11 to 20: Tuesday to Friday, Monday to Thursday November 7 to 30: Mondays & Wednesdays November 8 to December 1: Tuesday & Thursday For more info or to register, call 780-385-3080 or email ckinzer@town.killam.ab.ca
COMING IN JANUARY: SATURDAY SWIM LESSONS! FAT BURNER
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OPEN HOUSE Sun., Oct. 2, 1:00 - 4:00 PM $449,900
October 4 to December 22: Tuesday & Thursday, 9-10am $969,900
October 4 to December 22: Tuesday & Thursday, 7-8pm
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Agriplex Multi-Purpose Room Rentals For all your family gatherings & Christmas parties! Call now!
Shinny & Public Skating is Back! Check www.town.killam.ab.ca for times
• 3-Bedroom Bungalow (1867 Sq Ft) • 3.08 acres with great landscaping • Recent renovations, new Shingles, Furnace, HW Tank, Fireplace, • Sunken living room, Galley kitchen • Wrap around deck. Dbl det. garage • MLS# E4037510 - $449,900
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DEEP WATER WORKOUT October 3 to December 23: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6-7am
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• Fantastic 1919 Sq Ft Bungalow • 17.17 Acres with shop • 3 bdrm, 3 & a half bathrooms • Corner Lot, Cross Fenced, Cul-De-Sac, Fenced, Golf Nearby, Landscaped • Double Garage Attached, Heated • MLS# E4038463 - $589,900
#10 50111 Range Road 201 SouthWest of Tofield
AQUA SIZES October 3 to December 23: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9-10am Monday & Wednesday, 7-8pm
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October 24 to December 22: Monday to Thursday, 5-6pm
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• 2007 Hillside Bungalow 1427 Sq Ft • 40-Acre parcel complete with fish pond • Outbuildings include fully-equipped Heated Shop (2006) with Welding Bay, Barn (2011), plus Storage Garden Shed • MLS# E4020681 - $969,900
50003 Range Road 202 Rural Camrose County $199,900
• Lakefront Cottage on Hastings Lake • cozy 767 Sq Ft Cottage on 1/3 acre. • 2 Bedrooms, open Kitchen/Dining Area /Living Room, 2-piece bathroom • MLS# E4013433, Priced to Sell @ $199,900
#21 51263 Range Rd 204, Hastings Lake
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Going strong for the finish
Congratulations to this year's winner of our "Supper in the Field" contest, Kevin
Lohner!
Thanks to everyone for your support during this harvest season!
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• Large Inventory of Banjo Fittings
• Crop Lifters - Cutting Parts
Across the province, harvest is estimated at 35 per cent as at Sept. 20, the slowest since 2010. Let us all hope for good weather and sunny skies so area farmers can get to the finish line!
• Oxypro Dealer
• Hydraulic Hose (up to 1-1/4” 2 wire) • Grain Vac Hose • Water Truck
We handle the complete line of Westward Parts
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Creative uses for fallen leaves
Millions of leaves fall from tree boughs each fall. Homeowners and landscaping professionals will spend countless hours removing leaves from lawns and driveways so they can be collected and ultimately added to compost piles or removed by local governments. But leaves do not necessarily have to meet with the same fate each year. In fact, there are many creative ways to use leaves gathered from lawns and gardens. · Scarecrow: Gather a decent pile of leaves and the makings of a scarecrow, which include hay, old clothing, string, and canvas. Use the leaves to help stuff the body of the scarecrow and make him a bit more plump. · Vases: Fill an empty flower vase with different leaves that you have gathered. This makes for an engaging centerpiece when entertaining. · Pressings: Press leaves between two pieces of paper to make a leaf silhouette. Some of the pigment will transfer to the paper, and these natural pieces of artwork can be displayed or shared. · Laminate: Laminate leaves so they can be used as place cards when hosting guests for holiday feasts. Put these ideas to the test to make fallen leaves part of your unique home decor.
Come In & See our beautiful Fall Decor & Giftware!
Get your Halloween Decorations, Candy, & Apparel!
It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas!
Serving Town & Country since 1962! Now Open: 8-6 Monday thru Friday, 9-5 Saturdays & 12-4 Sundays
Thank You to our Loyal Customers!
Did you know?
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During the During he h home ome heating season, if you are away from your home for extended periods of time, you may need someone to check your home regularly to keep some insurance coverages in force.
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