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By Michael Caldwell
he votes have been cast. The results have been tallied. Nothing is left to do now but present the awards. Leader Publications’ 2014 Best of the Best readers’ choice awards highlights the top businesses in our communities in perhaps the most meaningful way possible: As nominated by you — our readers and citizens — through taking the time to show you care about the community by allowing your voices to be heard. Thousands of votes were cast for favorite businesses in more than 100 different categories. You will see some familiar names and some new ones as well. We applaud all those businesses that are recognized in this distinguished contest. For all of the businesses recognized on this list customer service and satisfaction is paramount. They work hard to achieve it and are exemplary corporate citizens. Many of the races were close, often with just a few votes separating first from third place. The top 10 in terms of overall votes was a veritable Who’s Who of the region. The Wonderland Theater received the most overall votes with 135 in the category of Best Movie Theater.
Pizza Transit received the 2nd most with 62 in Best Pizza. Wing’s Etc. grabbed the 3rd most with 59 for Best Wings. El Amigo Pepe was 4th with 51 for Best Mexican Restaurant. Local grocery stores fared well with Martin’s 5th with 50 votes in Best Grocery S t o r e a n d S h e l t o n ’s getting 49 votes for Best Farmers Market, earning sixth place for total votes. Lowery’s finished in 7 th place with 44 votes for Best Meat Market. The NilesBuchanan YMCA got 43 votes for Best Fitness Center to finish in 8th place. The Niles Library got 41 votes in its category for the 9th most votes. Tied for 10th place — 40 each — were Zeke’s for Best Restaurant in Dowagiac and Silver Beach for Best Beach. The most important thing to take away is that there are no losers. Anyone recognized in the Best of the Best readers’ choice awards is doing lots of things right and customers are noticing. Keep up the good work. So, without further ado (drum roll please) … here are your 2014 Best of the Best. Michael Caldwell is the publisher of Leader Publications LLC. He can be reached at (269) 687-7700 or by email at mike.caldwell@leaderpub.com.
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FOOD & DRINK
Best Restaurant in Michiana
Best Seafood Restaurant
Pizza Transit
Red Lobster
Second Place: Tasty Twirl Third Place: Lindy’s ________________
Second Place: Olfactory Hue Prized Pig Temper Grille ________________
Second Place: Bonefish Grill Third Place: Players Bar ________________
Best Restaurant in Dowagiac
Best Restaurant in Mishawaka
Best Restaurant in Cassopolis
Broadway Café
Best Italian Restaurant
Papa Vino’s Zeke’s
Cheddars
Second Place: Woodfire Third Place: Wounded Minnow ________________
Second Place: Papa Vino Third Place: Famous Dave’s, Red Lobster ________________
Best Restaurant in Edwardsburg
Second Place: Olive Garden Third Place: Pete’s Patio ________________ Best Place for a Romantic Dinner Out
Best Restaurant in Niles
Carriage House Lunker’s Second Place: Fat Cam’s Third Place: Maple Café ________________ Best Restaurant in Granger
Eddie’s Steak Second Place: Uptown Kitchen Third Place: Temper Grille ________________ Best Restaurant in Harbor Country
Prime Table Second Place: Pizza Transit Third Place: Prized Pig ________________ Best Restaurant in South Bend
LaSalle Grill Second Place: Café Navvare Third Place: Carriage House Dining Fiddler’s Hearth ________________ Best Restaurant in St. Joseph / Benton Harbor
Grand Mere Inn Second Place: Redamak’s Third Place: The Stray Dog
Second Place: Café Navarre Third Place: Emporium, Pizza Transit Players Bar, Tabor Hill ________________ Best Dessert
Yesterday’s Second Place: Dairy Queen Third Place: Hacienda Olfactory Hue ________________ Best Wings
Wings Etc. Silver Beach Pizza Second Place: Clementine’s Third Place: Schu’s
Second Place: Buffalo Wild Wings, Jay’s Lounge, Pizza Transit
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Best of the Best • July 2014 Best Asian Restaurant
Best Winery
Best Family Restaurant
Ho Ping Garden
Round Barn
Prime Table
Second Place: Hot Wok Third Place: Soho Japanese Bistro ________________
Second Place: Tabor Hill Third Place: Lemon Creek ________________
Second Place: Pizza Transit Third Place: Bucktown Tap, Home Plate ________________
Best Mexican Restaurant
Best French Fries
Best Outdoor Dining
El Amigo Pepe
Five Guys
Fat Cam’s
Second Place: Hacienda Third Place: La Esperanza ________________
Second Place: McDonalds Third Place: Hot Dogs + Players Bar Steak & Shake The Tavern ________________
Second Place: Bucktown Tap Third Place: Jay’s Lounge ________________
Best Sandwich
Massimo’s Backside Bar
Best Steakhouse
Eddie’s Steakhouse Second Place: Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Third Place: Logan’s Roadhouse ________________
Subway
Best Bar
Second Place: Jay’s Lounge Third Place: Bucktown Tap ________________
Best Vegetarian Restaurant
Second Place: Pizza Transit Third Place: Mancino’s ________________
Best Bartender
Olfactory Hue
Best Breakfast
Paul Wregglesworth @ Massimo’s
Second Place: Aladdin’s, Chipotle, Olive Garden ________________ Best Microbrewery
Greenbush Second Place: Evil Czech Third Place: Barehands ________________ Best Coffee
Brew Ha Ha Second Place: Starbucks Third Place: Union Coffee House ________________
Rise & Shine Second Place: Prime Table Third Place: Hob Nob ________________ Best Cocktails
Players Bar Second Place: Bar Louie Fat Cam’s Jay’s Lounge Journeyman Distillery ________________ Best Ice Cream
Best Burger
Second Place: Kate Horne @ Fat Cam’s Third Place: Bree Boomer @ Players Bar Wynter @ The Nugget Anna Martin @ Jay’s Lounge Sarah Martin @ Jay’s Lounge Erin Small @ Jay’s Lounge ________________ Best Server
Jennifer Cowsert @ Players Second Place: Deborah Hunter @ Yesterday’s Third Place: Sarah Martin @ Jay’s Sand Gentry @ Pete’s Patio Jane @ Fat Cam’s Alexis Wacker @ Pizza Transit
ENTERTAINMENT Best Movie Theater
Dairy Queen The Tavern Second Place: Five Guys Third Place: Olfactory Hue ________________
Second Place: Kilwin’s Third Place: Ritter’s ________________ Best Lunch
Wonderland Cinema Second Place: Movies 14, Showplace 16 ________________ Best DJ / Radio Personality
Best Pizza
Olfactory Hue Pizza Transit Second Place: Milano’s Third Place: Pete’s Patio
Second Place: Pizza Transit Third Place: Players Bar Rise & Shine
DJ MIA @ WSMK Second Place: Cody & Deb @ B100 Third Place: Rob @ U93, Artemis @ U93
Best of the Best • July 2014 5 Best Local Festival or Event
Second Place: Kristen Bien Third Place: Abbey Weppler ________________
Best Doctor
Apple Festival
Best Local Artist
Dr. Toby Mitchell
Second Place: Niles Bluegrass Festival, Hunter Ice Festival ________________
Second Place: Dr. Howard Third Place: Dr. Paul Detrisac ________________
John Lidecker
Best Music Venue
Second Place: Levi Smith Third Place: Ed Bagatini ________________
Best Dentist
Massimo’s
Best Local Band
Dr. Ellen Wyant
Second Place: Riverfront Park Third Place: Cheers, Jay’s Lounge ________________
All My Sins Remembered
Best Local Reporter
Best Pharmacy
Second Place: Attention Deficit Third Place: Half Fiction
MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES
Craig Haupert Second Place: Kristen Bein Third Place: Kelly Stopazinski ________________ Best TV Anchor
Second Place: Dr. Gourlay Third Place: Dr. Beckermeyer ________________
Walgreens Second Place: Martin’s Third Place: Rite Aid ________________
Best Medical Facility
Best Hearing Aid Center
Clear Choice Chiropractic
Cindy Ward
Second Place: Memorial Hospital Third Place: Lakeland HealthCare
Harrington Professional Hearing
Thank you for your votes, Michiana!
Voted Among The Best Pre-Owned Dealers!
We value your trust and confidence and sincerely appreciate your loyalty to our business. Thank you for choosing Pure Rituals.
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32 years
5 years
8 years
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Gary Struble
John Patrick Don Decker Rosenogle Brown
11 years 12 years
Matt Beckett
Greg Slabach
15 years 17 years
Travis Oiler
Greg Baker
9 years
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James Logan
Don Johnson
920 N. Napanee St., Elkhart
Call 574-264-1174 Open Monday-Saturday • Closed Sunday
Welcome! Welcome!
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Thank You!
West Woods of Niles would like to thank everyone who voted for us. West Woods of Niles is honored that we have been recognized for our efforts of making our home a nice place to live or to recover. We have recently remodeled a majority of our home and expanded our Physical Therapy area. Please come visit us and see our new look. Although the inside looks really nice, it is the thoughtful and caring staff that makes our home so wonderful. So again thank you Niles Community for your continued support.
Second Place: Acoustic Audio, Beltone Dr. Campbell, West Michigan Hearing ________________
Second Place: West Woods of Niles Third Place: Riveridge Manor
SERVICES
Best Women’s Clinic
Best Spa / Massage Center
Chad Culver, Administrator
West Woods of Niles Nursing Center 1211 State Line Road • Niles, MI 49120 269.684.2810 • www.peplinskigroup.com
Thank you for many years of making us the Best!
OBGYN Associates of Northern Indiana
Tranquility Mist
Second Place: Niles Pregnancy Care Center St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Michiana Obstetrics & Gynecology Southwestern Medical Clinic PCWomen’s Specialties
Second Place: Clear Choice Third Place: Inner Journey, David’s Hands ________________ Best Hair Salon
Best Eye Care Provider
1914 S. 11th St. Niles, MI - BELLE PLAZA
Pure Rituals
www.insurancenilesmi.com
Great Lakes Eye Care
Second Place: Salon Nouveau Third Place: Vixen Hair Studio ________________
Second Place: Niles Vision Clinic Third Place: Michiana Eye Center ________________
Eat Local.
Best Auto Repair/Body Shop
Best Retirement or Assisted Living Community
Open Monday-Saturday 11am-3pm Closed Sunday
Millin Automotive
Many thanks to our community for voting us the Best!
226 E. Main St., Niles 269-687-0880
Thank You for Voting us The Best! Licensed & Insured
General contractor specializing in home remodeling. • Kitchens • Baths
• Decks • Roofing
Second Place: Marsh Auto Repair Third Place: Zolman’s Tire & Auto
Brentwood at Niles
• Siding • Windows & More!
Serving Southwest Michigan & Northern Indiana
(574) 339-9033 epicbldrs@gmail.com
South Haven
St. Joseph, MI
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Thank You for Voting Us the Best!
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500 Phoenix St., South Haven, MI 1235 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI 269-637-4755 269-983-0990 Menu & hours for both of our locations at www.ohmydarling.com
VOTED BEST OF THE BEST FOR HEARING SERVICE!
MK CONSTRUCTION
Thank You! OUR PLEDGE TO YOU Our family serving yours since 1957. Locally owned and operated.
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We also install Metal Roofing, Siding and More. Pole Barn & Other Garages Specialist Over 25 Years Experience • Licensed We do any part of a Pole Barn you don’t want to do Contact Michael N. Knepple at 269-476-9777 Post Frame Specialist. www.mikeknepplebuilders.com
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Best of the Best • July 2014 7 Best Place for an Oil Change
Best Realtor
Millin Automotive
Mark Skene Julie Capron Deb Floor Chris Moore Tammy Anders
Second Place: Sparkle Quik Lube Third Place: Marsh Auto Repair Pete’s Southside Marathon ________________
________________ Best Financial Institution
Best Fitness Center or Place to Work Out
YMCA
Thank you for your support!
United Federal Credit Union
Second Place: Anytime Fitness Third Place: Fitness Industry ________________
Second Place: Fifth Third Bank Third Place: Honor Credit Union ________________ Best Landscaping Service
Best Heating & Cooling Service
Robert’s Service Company
MACC Property Service
Second Place: Wilson Heating & Air Conditioning Third Place: Michiana Heating & Air Conditioning
Second Place: Owens Lawn Care Third Place: AmeriGreen
Customer Service • Quality • Selection • Fair Pricing
Christos Coin & Jewelry Monday-Friday 9am-5pm • Saturday 9am-2:30pm 433 N. Dixie Way, South Bend (574) 247-1818 1802 E. US 20, Michigan City (219) 814-4333
www.christoscoins.com
Thank you for 93 years of community support! East Main Gardens Florist 1521 E. Main St. • Niles, MI (269) 683-8000 • (800) 924-7525
www.EastMainGardensFlorist.com Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Come to the Professionals!
1441 Oak Street, Niles, MI 49120 • 269-684-5030
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
We’ve Done It Again! Thank you for voting us #1
BEST Restaurant in Michiana! BEST Pizza And voting us Top 3 in BEST Wings BEST Lunch BEST Romantic Dinner BEST Server BEST Family Restaurant BEST Sandwich BEST Restaurant in Niles! We couldn’t have done it without the support of our super cool customers!
684-6600 215 E. Main St•Niles, MI
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Thank you for voting us the Best Gold & Coin
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Thank You for voting Shelton Farms BEST of the BEST 2014
Farmer’s Market Nursery Meat/Poultry Grocery
M-51 at Bell Road, Niles (269) 684-0190 Meat: 684-6850 • Wholesale: 684-3230
Best Insurance Agency
Best Attorney
Hagen Insurance - Meemic
William Landgraf
Second Place: State Farm - Scott Stewart Third Place: AAA - Tom Rasler ________________
Second Place: Jim Mollison Third Place: Mitt Drew ________________
Best Funeral Service Provider
Best Pet Services/ Groomer
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Shampoochie Dog Salon
Dining and Sunsets in Southwest Michigan
5800 Red Arrow Highway (Exit 22, I-94) Stevensville, Michigan 49127 Reservations please call: 269~429~3591 www.grandemereinn.com
Second Place: Halbritter Funeral Services Third Place: Hoven Funeral Home ________________
Second Place: Bunk and Biscuit Third Place: Rub A Dub Doggy Pet Salon ________________
Best Veterinarian
Best Contractor
Dr. Bergman, Bergman Veterinary
Epic Builders
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Second Place: Dr. Seifert, Town & Country Veterinary River Valley Veterinary Clinic
Second Place: Andrew Mick Joe Hess Remodeling & Construction
Vendor Opportunities Available! 122 Days Ave Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 506-3021
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Customer Satisfaction Is Always Voted Best of the Best Motorcycle Dealer Again. At The Top Of Our List! Thank You!
Thank you for voting us Best of the Best Matt Marsh, Owner Located at Bertrand & 11th St • Niles,MI • (269) 262-0756 w w w. m a r s h a u t o r e p a i r. c o m
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Best of the Best • July 2014 9 Best Plumber
Best High School
Best Place to Watch a Sunset
Abe’s Plumbing
Brandywine
Silver Beach
Second Place: Robert’s Service Co. Third Place: Hood’s Plumbing ________________
Second Place: Niles Third Place: Edwardsburg
Second Place: Weko Beach Third Place: Warren Dunes ________________
Best Waste Removal
LIFESTYLE
Best Place for People Watching
Best Beach
Michiana Recycling & Disposal
Walmart
Second Place: Reliable Disposal Third Place: Best Way Disposal ________________
Silver Beach
Second Place: University Park Mall Third Place: Riverfront Park ________________
Best Library
Second Place: Weko Beach Third Place: Warren Dunes ________________
Best Place to Take a Hike
Best Day Trip
Niles District Library Second Place: St. Joseph County Public Library Third Place: Buchanan District Library
EDUCATION Best Local College
Lake Michigan College Second Place: Southwestern Michigan College Third Place: Indiana University South Bend University of Notre Dame ________________ Best Teacher
Ariana Blake, Northside Second Place: Mr. Todd, Howard Third Place: Mrs. Horvath, Merritt Ruth Livengood, Brandywine Brian Pruett, Buchanan ________________ Best Elementary School
Brandywine Second Place: Eastside Edwardsburg Howard ________________ Best Middle School
Brandywine Second Place: Ring Lardner Third Place: Edwardsburg
Fernwood Botanical Garden
Second Place: St. Joseph Third Place: Silver Beach ________________
Second Place: Madeline Bertrand Park Third Place: Love Creek Warren Dunes ________________
Best Place to Fish
Best Summer Camp
St. Joseph River
YMCA Summer Camp
Second Place: Lake Michigan Third Place: Clear Lake ________________
Second Place: Fernwood Third Place: Fitch Camp ________________
Best Place to Bike
Best Place to Worship
Niles River Trail
Hope Community Church
Second Place: Madeline Bertrand Third Place: East Bank Trail ________________
Second Place: Granger Community Church Third Place: St. Mary’s of the Immaculate Conception Church
Chicago
Best Golf Course
Orchard Hills Country Club Second Place: Hampshire Country Club Elbel Golf Course ________________ Best Family Outing
RETAIL STORES Best Grocery Store
Martin’s Second Place: Shelton’s Third Place: Meijer ________________ Best Garden Center/ Nursery
Potawatomi Zoo Second Place: Silver Hawks Game Third Place: Fernwood Botanical Garden Hackers Golf & Games Michigan Adventure Riverfront Park
Shelton’s Second Place: Vites Greenhouses Third Place: Varner’s Greenhouse & Nursery
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Best of the Best • July 2014 Best Gift Boutique Shop
Bella’s Gifts and Memories Second Place: Inner Journey Healing Arts Center The Bobby Pin Boutique ________________ Best Home Improvement Center/Lumber Yard
Second Place: Casper’s Ken’s Discount ________________ Best Tire Store
Zolman’s Tire & Auto Second Place: D&D Tire Third Place: Tire Rack ________________
Best Motorcycle Dealer
McDaniel’s Harley-Davidson Second Place: Franzier Motor Sports North End Cycle The Kar Club Inc. ________________ Best Antique Store
Best Flower Shop
Lowe’s Second Place: Menards Third Place: Judd Lumber ________________ Best Consignment Shop
Four Flags Antique Mall East Main Garden Second Place: The Flower Cart Third Place: Buchanan Floral ________________
Second Place: Cross the Street Collectables Third Place: Michiana Antique Mall ________________
Best Home Furnishing Store
Best Women’s Apparel Shop
Imperial Furniture
Niles Styles
Second Place: Whims & Wishes Abbey Carpet Rustica Ashley Country House Inside Outlet Dollar Tree Hobby Lobby Value City Walmart ________________
Second Place: Kohl’s Third Place: Macy’s ________________
Tiny Tots Reruns Second Place: Once Upon a Child Third Place: Who kNew? ________________ Best Liquor/Party Store
Crocker’s Party Store Second Place: City Wide Liquor Bell Plaza Party Store ________________ Best New Car Dealership
Tyler Automotive Second Place: C. Wimberley Automotive Group Third Place: Basney Honda Campbell Ford Jordan Automotive ________________ Best Used Car Dealership
Tyler Automotive Second Place: Murdock’s Third Place: Lochmandy Motors C. Wimberley Campbell Ford Jordan Automotive ________________ Best Gold & Coin Shop
Christo’s
Best Furniture/ Home Décor Store
Imperial Furniture Second Place: Whims & Wishes Third Place: Ashley Country House Dollar Tree Hobby Lobby Inside Outlet Lazy Boy Pier 1 Schroeder Target Valley City Walmart ________________ Best Farmers Market/ Fruit Stand
Shelton’s Second Place: Buchanan Farmers Market Third Place: Niles French Market South Bend Farmers Market
Best Place to Buy Meat
Lowery’s Second Place: Shelton’s Third Place: Hardings Martin’s ________________ Best Hunting & Fishing Store
Lunker’s Second Place: Trailhead Mercantile Third Place: Lowe’s
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Thanks
Concealed Pistol License Classes
for the votes!
Contact Paul (269) 462-2584 or Kelly (269) 783-6570 pdkfirearms.com
Thanks for voting us the Best! Scott L Stewart, Agent 2429 South 11th Street Niles, MI 49120 Bus: 269-683-2025 scott.stewart.lj2u@statefarm.com
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Having me as your agent means having a real person there to help you when you need it. So when accidents happen, you have someone you can trust to get the job done right, and right away.
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Great Burgers, Hand-Carved Steaks Seafood & Tex-Mex Cuisine Great Selection of Craft Brews
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W Take Resereva tions
Thank you for your participation in this year’s Best of the Best Reader’s Choice Awards. Supporting local businesses is key to building strong communities. Shop at the businesses you voted for and use this guide to find new favorites! Leader Publications 217 N. Fourth Street, Niles, MI 49120 • 269-683-2100 • www.leaderpub.com
THIRSTY FOR FUN?
It’s on tap here every night! Sports, BEER, Jumbo Wings & so much more! 2008 S 11 Street, Niles th
683-9464
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NothiNg but the best! We’re honored you saw fit to nominate us as your choice:
Best Fitness Center!
We’ll continue to provide the most inviting fitness environment we can.
THANKS FOR YOUR STRONG SUPPORT! CALL, STOP IN, OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO GET REGISTERED!
Niles-Buchanan YMCA 905 Front St. 683-1552
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TASTE - TESTED &
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YEAr! Taste why area residents are calling us the Best of the Best in local restaurants. You’ll love our inventive dishes and attentive service.
Thank you for choosing us as
‘Best of the Best’ and your continued confidence for our caring and compassionate dentistry. Sincerely, Dr. Rick Beckermeyer & Staff
Dr. Richard L. Beckermeyer D.D.S., PC Is a board certified Dentist, and is accepting new patients! Voted Best Dentist in the area for the last 3 years. Dr. Beckermeyer continues his passion for dentistry by serving his local community.
To all of our loyal customers, thanks for voting us as your favorite!
Your pathway to Healthy smiles
1915 South 11th St. Niles, MI 49120
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We’d Love to see you! Call to schedule your appointment TODAY!
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2 Daily Newspapers Niles Daily Star, Dowagiac Daily News
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