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Celebration for a very special girl It’s been a long and arduous road but its starting to come all together. Almost exactly one year ago today the lovely and precious Livia Coles-Frank started her cancer journey. The ten year old from has been away from home for a year and her parents are throwing her a gigantic party to welcome her back and are inviting everyone in the community who followed her journey to come and participate.

“We left for Vancouver on January 24, 2014 and the party is set for Sunday, January 25.” explains Livia’s father Todd Coles. “We couldn’t be more excited. There is a bouncy castle for the young kids, the Juno Award winning Sage Hill Drummers will be performing, we will have a slideshow of Livia’s journey and a father daughter dance. Liv and I are going to dance to Joe Cocker’s ‘You are so Beautiful’.”

Right from the get go, the community started to rally and support their Livia. There were draws and raffles, fundraisers and donations. Livia was missed and the community rallied behind her and her parents, trying to take some of the financial burden away so they could concentrate on getting Livia healthy.

The journey to diagnosis, treatment and recovery has been a long one. They started noticing signs of illness in August of 2013.

“It started slowly developing. We went to doctors, had x-rays, she had swelling in her sinuses, she was treated with anti-biotics with no luck and no real headway as into what was happening,” continues Todd.

Livia was experiencing sleep apnea, had trouble breathing through her nose, a constant struggle for all. The effects cascaded

into her life; she wasn’t sleeping, she was tired, couldn’t pay attention in school, it was a daily struggle. You could visually see a mass when she opened up and said ‘Ahhh’, but it was thought that was swollen adenoids. It wasn’t until mid January 2014 with sick-

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Todd stayed down in Photo: Melissa Weir Va n c o u The homecoming ver for five months before having to return for work, party for Livia returning on his weekends is a way for to help out again. Mom, the family to Gayle Frank never left her express their side other than a short illgratitude for the ness that prevented her community for all from staying as not to the support they spread germs. They were have received. pretty confident in a posiPhoto: Kadri Press tive outcome from the getness mounting and a trip to Royal go as they were told it was Inland Hospital that the idea that a pretty treatable cancer but the this could be cancer came to light. journey and the experience has With a trip to emergency, some left them and their most prized blood work and a meeting with possession changed forever. the on-staff pediatrician, Livia’s “This journey has really put the life as she knew it took a drastic little things in life that we take for turn. In the follow-up assess- continued on page 2

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MP Cathy McLeod hosted a community conversation for local experts, service providers, healthcare providers, local police, teachers, social workers, faithbased community leaders/groups and community leadership, as well as interested citizens to discuss suicide prevention, intervention and postvention in our community on January 14 at the Henry Grube Centre. Pictured here are the organizers of the suicide prevention workshop from (L-R) Christa Haywood-Farmer program manager Canadian Mental Health Association Kamloops Branch, Murli Soni Canadian Mental Health Association program manager for the Bounce Back Program, Duane K. Seibel, acting executive director Canadian Mental Health Association Kamloops Branch, Jenny Green Community Health Facilitator Promotion and Prevention - Interior Health, and Cathy McLeod, MP KamloopsThompson-Cariboo.

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Kamloops’ CommUnity Innovation Lab free public presentations Whatever your passion, Canada’s first CommUnity Innovation Lab in Kamloops February 2 to 5 at TRU has something for you to chew on, including free bannock! All presentations are free and will be held at the Campus Activity Centre.

A Tuesday afternoon workshop from 3:30 to 5:00pm called Engaging Neighbours with Climate Change Using Do-It-Yourself Visual Media is being delivered

by UBC’s Dr. Stephen Sheppard.

Learn about new ways to foster climate action awareness and action by using simple tools such as Google Earth, Street View, and Photoshop. And see how ‘climate change tours,’ dog-walkers’ Facebook albums, photo quizzes, block mapping parties can help neighbours see climate change’s causes, impacts, and mitigation/energy solutions and adaptable options more clearly. Free admission; contact jo@freshoutlookfoundation. org to register.

The Tuesday, February 3 evening session starting at 7:00pm is called Integrating and Celebrating Western and First Nations’ Values and Successes. Experts from a variety of sectors will share cross-cultural successes and their perspectives on the importance of communication and collaboration to ensure integrated communities that support everyone’s environ-

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Moderated by Paul Michel, Executive Director of Aboriginal Education at TRU, this event features Mohawk Leader Bev Jacobs as the keynote speaker. Participants will also enjoy Secwepemc and First Nations’ drummers and free bannock. Free admission.

On Wednesday evening at 7:00pm, world-renowned urban

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Monthly networking at Kamloops Immigrant Services Kamloops Immigrant Services is starting a monthly networking group for people born outside of Canada who are either currently in business or are interested in starting a business in the Kamloops area. The idea of this group will be to provide valuable information on different topics related to doing business in Canada, and also to give you an opportunity to promote your business and to make contacts with other business owners in Kamloops.

This event will be taking place on the last Thursday of each month, beginning on January 29, from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Kamloops Immigrant Services. Each month Kamloops Immigrant Services will have a different guest speaker who will give a short presentation on a topic related to doing business in Canada.

If you are interested in attending, or would like more information, please contact Coby Piazza at 778-4706101 or by email at communityconnection@kcris.ca.

A long journey home – continued from page 1 granted into perspective,” says Todd. “It has taught me that you are the only advocate for your child. If you are unsure in a diagnosis, ask for more!”

“It has been a long year,” adds Gayle Frank, Livia’s mother. “I know from speaking with other oncology families that as people

we tend to keep things private but later on find that we have a really hard time finding emotional support. My advice is to be open with what your child is going through. Everyone has been so generous, giving and we have had lots of financial help. This really changes your life. We are still waiting for the final results before we totally celebrate.”

It’s been one month since Livia has undergone chemotherapy.

She is happy to be home and is really looking forward to her party.

Come and welcome Livia home on Sunday, January 25 at 2:00pm.

The party is at Moccasin Square Gardens (old TtS gym). Welcome home Livia, you’ve made a community so happy and proud!

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SPCA celebrates one millionth adoption in 2015 The Kamloops and District Branch of the BCSPCA is celebrating by launching the Million Acts of Kindness Campaign.

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In 2015, the BCSPCA will be adopting out their millionth animal. As part of the celebration of this huge milestone, they are also launching the Million Acts of Kindness Campaign.

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Big plans for the North Shore in 2015 2015 is here and it’s always exciting to see what the New Year brings!

I have to admit I’m a little disappointed with the lack of flying cars, interstellar travel and funky reflective clothing. Growing up in the 80’s we had some expectations about the 21st century!

At the North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) we’re building on what’s been working. One of those things is beautification projects. ‘Beautification’ when it comes to neighbourhood and city planning is a bit of a misnomer. As executive director of the NSBIA and chair of the Airport Corridor Beautification Task Force I receive a lot of questions and comments about ‘beautification’. One that stands out was a call I received from a nice elderly lady after the Airport Corridor Task Force started. She asked if I was heading the task force, I said yes, she then asked, “What the hell are you doing? Before you start

planting daisies shouldn’t you fix the damn road first?!?” And therein lies the problem; what does ‘beautification’ mean?

Like anything, the devil is in the details. Beautification can mean road improvements, commuter flow, pedestrian safety, crime prevention through environmental design, as well as prettying up an area. For example, the new upgrades along the Tranquille Market Corridor were a beautification project. It included a multi-use path and sidewalk upgrades (pedestrian safety), great new streetlights (crime prevention through environmental design), curb and traffic upgrades (commuter flow), as well as new planting areas for flowers and the pretty stuff.

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is the work we did with Communities in Bloom and the City of Kamloops at the corner of Fortune and Leigh. This was taking an eyesore, building partnerships and making it look better.

Back to the phone call with the lady from Brocklehurst: I found that once I explained to her the work will include better traffic flow, pedestrian safety upgrades, crime prevention, enhanced signage as well as new plantings she got it. And now hopefully you do too!

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The Men behind the Moose The story of the Moose Lodge here in Kamloops is a long and illustrious one. Anyone who grew up here or spent any great deal of time here remembers the old Moose Lodge situated along Fortune Drive where the John Howard building now sits. In addition to its regular club happenings, that old Moose Lodge hosted some great bands, many weddings, dances and a myriad of other social activities.

“It was a lot of work but we were so successful when others were struggling,” explains Jack Buchanan, now administrator of the Moose, about the good old days. “Buckley was cleaning everyday, doing janitorial, washing dishes, moving furniture.”

Jack Buchanan and Buckley Lord really do make a good team and their story goes almost as far back as the Moose Lodge goes in Kamloops. Jack tells us it is Buckley who ultimately kept the Moose Lodge in existence in Kamloops and thinks the 86 year old, 50 year member should be honored. “It’s phenomenal what he has done,” explains Jack. “He’s 86 now and is still helping us out.”

“I joined the Moose Lodge in 1965,” says Buckley. “The wife and I loved to dance and they had the best dance floor.”

Buckley and his wife enjoyed 30 odd years of membership at the Moose, only leaving due to illness. “When my wife got sick with cancer, I didn’t want a lot of human contact because I didn’t want to pick up germs and bring them home to her. Chemo knocks your immune system down to zip.”

After losing her battle with cancer, Buckley was urged to come back to the Moose. The club they had grown up with and loved was falling apart. Accountability was lacking and management suffering. He agreed to come back, just temporarily to help turn his beloved lodge into the happening place it had once been. This is when he called on his old buddy and fellow lodge member Jack Buchanan to come help with the mission to save the Moose Lodge.

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Power of Storytelling Richard Wagamese creates an evening of oral and traditional wonder through his monologue: ‘Power of Storytelling’ on January 30 at 7:00pm at the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way. You will be moved to a world of magic and light - an experience that you will enjoy and remember. Richard Wagamese will be joined by Rodger W. Ross, who is an acclaimed and respected traditional teacher, storyteller, pipe carrier from the Cree/Metis. Rodger is a former broadcaster and communication professional with his own communications company, Creerunner. Additionally Richard has generously donated a spot in his Annual Writers Retreat as a door prize. Tickets are available online at aimfoundationofcanada. ca/richard-wagamese-event-ticket-purchase

SPCA volunteer fair this weekend!

The Kamloops and District Branch of the BCSPCA is having a Volunteer Recruitment and Appreciation Fair on January 24.

“The people of our community are huge supporters of the animals,” says Michelle Virdee, vice chair of the Kamloops and District Branch Community Council.

“We are so grateful to them for their support.”

“On Saturday, January 24, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, the shelter will be hosting a Volunteer Recruitment and Appreciation Fair at 1211 – 8th Street. We want to invite the community to come and appreciate those who already volunteer to help the animals, and to provide new potential volunteers with information and opportunities to learn about the broad range of volunteer positions we are seeking to fill,” Virdee continues.

“We will also be holding brief educational workshops every half hour, on topics from hospital and shelter cleaning and sanitation, to small animal handling, basic first aid, and an introduction to the shelter. We want to give our volunteers the chance to learn more and gain more skills.” People can register for these workshops by email to kamloopsevents@spca. bc.ca, as each workshop is limited to 12 people.”

The SPCA needs people in a number of capacities. Some of them involve animal care or inshelter work, but there are many positions that don’t involve working directly with the animals, and also don’t involve asking for money or donations.

“On January 24, we will have staff and current senior volunteers available to answer questions and provide information about volunteering with us. We can register people as volunteers on the spot, and we can help them decide

which volunteer role suits them best,” says Virdee. “We have recently created volunteer job descriptions that give potential volunteers a good idea of what their role with the Branch will be.”

The Branch is looking for inshelter volunteers to do cat care or dog walking, and out-of-shelter volunteers to do everything from event planning, decor at events, drafting articles, fundraising, humane education, to simply attending events as representatives of the BCSPCA. They are also looking for members to sit on their Community Council, the local governance body that coordinates the yearly events and plans of the Branch, as well as providing support for the Branch Manager and the staff.

“Some jobs require an interview, a portfolio, or spending some time with senior volunteers to gain experience. We want to ensure a good match between the job and the volunteer,” Virdee explains. “We have a great group of volunteers currently, but we’re always looking to add to our roster.”

“We are heading into a very exciting time at our branch,” Virdee continues. “Our goal is to begin planning for a new facility in the next five years. We have a great deal to do to make this goal reality, and we need enthusiastic and talented individuals to help. If you have a passion for animals and a dedication to making a difference, please contact me and we can discuss what’s involved.”

“We also want to invite all current and past volunteers to our Fair for an appreciation event, to show them how much we value their time and energy. Please drop by and have a beverage and a snack with us!”

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The Kamloops Film Festival is back, March 5 to 14, with another exciting lineup of films from across Canada and around the world. With a focus on award winning, comedic and inspiring films, and featuring a series of engaging events and special industry guests, the ten day festival is sure to once again be a cultural triumph in the community.

All screenings take place at the Paramount Theatre in the heart of downtown Kamloops.

For more details on the film schedule and tickets, please visit kamloopsfilmfest.ca.

Art Exposed call for artists of any medium Residents of the TNRD who create artwork in any medium are invited to enter the Kamloops Arts Council’s Art Exposed Open Exhibition. The registration deadline is Saturday, January 31; deadline for youth (ages ten to 16) is Saturday, February 6.

Now in its 5th year, the Kamloops Arts Council’s Art Exposed is a community-centred visual arts exhibit. Unique to Kamloops, Art Exposed is open; all works (up to two per artist) will be accepted in this non-curated exhibition, which runs February 27 to March 8 at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre.

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Spring Break soccer camp The Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) has announced it is offering a “Get Ready for Soccer” Spring Break Camp for boys and girls born 2010 through 2003 (U5 to U12).

The camp will run daily from 9:00am to 11:30am from March 16 to 20 in the Kamloops Soccer Dome.

The KYSA Spring Break Soccer Camp will provide a fun, structured and professional environment to help players get ready and excited for the 2015 season. The KYSA’s trained and certified staff coaches have a strong background in childhood education, motivation and player development. The Association’s player-centered environment will introduce players to a series of activities and games designed to develop general motor skill coordination, sport specific movement, technical ability, skill execution and game intelligence at a level appropriate for the beginner to advance player.

Parents of players who are interested in registering their child(ren) can do so on-line through the KYSA’s web site at www.kysa.net.

Anyone wishing more details about the Spring Break Soccer Camp can contact the KYSA office between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm, Tuesday through Friday.

Parents of children wishing to register for the 2015 soccer season are reminded that the deadline for registration is February 1st. After this date, the KYSA will not guarantee a place on a team of the child’s choosing and will add a $25 late registration penalty to the registration fee.

Grassroots referee seminar

BC Soccer has announced that the first Grassroots Referee Development Seminar is to be held in Kamloops on Friday, January 30 and Saturday, January 31 at Kamloops Soccer Dome, 313 Nishga Way. “We are pleased to offer this opportunity for new and existing grassroots referees at the Small Sided, Youth and District levels to gain further education, training, and access to their future mentors; our referee development officers and head referees,” says John Reed, BC Soccer Referee Committee chair. The Grassroots Referee Development Seminar will provide training to small sided referee instructors, education for current BC Soccer registered referees, as well as bring together Referee Development Officers (RDO) and Head Referees in preparation for the 2015 interior soccer season. The seminar will be hosted at the Kamloops Soccer Dome and the instructor training and referee education sessions will be conducted both on-field and in the classroom. “BC Soccer Grassroots programming helps ensure referees are trained consistently and to a high standard, no matter the region. I am very excited that Kamloops is hosting the RDO an-

nual meeting and the BC Soccer Grassroots Referee Development Seminar in January,” says Neil Farber, Referee Development officer for the Thompson-Okanagan region and secretary of the Kamloops Soccer Referees Association. BC Soccer has designed this seminar to provide Head Referees and Referee Development officers across BC with structured content and information that they can share with the districts and clubs they serve. “As the RDO for the Thompson-Okanagan Region, I’ve seen first-hand the value of Grassroots programming and the positive impacts it is creating. The Thompson-Okanagan region hosted two referee mentor instructor clinics this past year, and as a result, more than 70 new referees received personal mentoring. This is more than triple the number from the previous year. Feedback from referees, parents of young referees, and the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association has been overwhelming positive.” says Farber.

To register visit: https://www. surveymonkey.com/s/L6WG5FB. More information about the upcoming Kamloops Seminar can be obtained by contacting Neil Farber at ksrasecretary99@ gmail.com

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From coffee houses to udon lunches ■■ Riel Arts Coffee House on Jan. 23 from 7 to 8:30pm at Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services, 707 Tranquille Rd. RSVP to 250-554-9486.

■■ Udon Lunch and Sushi Take Out on Jan. 23 from 11:30am to 1pm at the Japanese Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave. For reservations call 250-376-9629.

■■ Meet An Elder on Jan. 21 from 9am to 4:30pm at Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services, 707 Tranquille Rd. RSVP to 250-554-9486. Free program.

■■ Chances - Jan. 23 Sabrina Weeks, Jan. 24 James Wolf.

Shows from 7 to 10pm. No cover.

1250 Halston Ave. ■■ BIG Little Science Centre Jan. 23 from 6 to 7:30pm - Free Family Literacy Night at Sahali Mall Kick off to Unplug and Play Week. Discover the Big Little Science Centre travel booth and all the fun it has to offer when you visit Sahali Mall for Family Literacy Night. Organized by the Kamloops Early Language and Literacy Initiative, Literacy Nights have fun available to children of all ages. Music, art, dance, movement, crafts, science, food and even a free book for every child! FMI: susan@blscs.org.

Jan. 24: Science Story Times for children of all ages. In recognition of Unplug and Play Week for Literacy, stories connected to nature and science will be read by guest readers throughout the day, starting at 10:30am. Plus more! 655 Holt St. blscs.org ■■ Indoor Garage Sale Fundraiser on Jan. 24 from 10am to 5pm at CSC Electrics, #1-415 Dene Dr. The Kamloops Riverdogs Baseball team is raising funds for their trip to Arizona in March. There will be refreshments and a raffle.

■■ Kamloops Storm Hockey Jan. 24 at 7pm Beaver Valley, Jan. 25 at 5pm North Okanagan. All games at McArthur Island Sports Plex. FMI and tickets call 250376-0990.

■■ Jigging Classes on Jan. 27 at Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services, 707 Tranquille Rd. Children’s class from 4 to 4:30pm. Adult Class from 5 to 6:30pm. RSVP to 250-

Cute conehead - Enjoying a walk on a sunny Kamloops winter day is Tauhnis Shukster and her dog Fred. Although Fred has to wear a cone for the next six weeks after having cataract surgery, he still seems to enjoy a walk on a nice day!

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■■ KEG Lecture Series on Jan. 22 “Backyard, Boneyard, Junkyard Geology” with Jim Britton – Geologist and Planner with the province of BC. All talks are at 7pm in the TRU Activity Centre Mountain Room. FMI visit: www.keg.bc.ca.

■■ Kamloops Investors Group Walk for Memories on Jan. 25 from 10:30am to 12pm at TCC Indoor Track, 910 McGill Rd. To register visit: www.walkformemories.com.

■■ Seniors Tea featuring live music, tea and assorted goodies on Tuesday, January 27 from 2 to 4pm at the North Kamloops Library. Free, but call 250-5541124 to reserve a seat.

■■ Excelsior Rebekah Lodge #23 Events: Jan. 27 at 7:30pm General Meeting. FMI call Bev-

erlee at 250-374-0949.

■■ Perohu Supper on Jan. 30 from 5 to 7pm at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 8th St. Tickets at the door. FMI call 250-578-8266 or 250-376-1978.

■■ Valentine’s with ‘Elvis’ (Eli Williams) on Feb. 13 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 755 Tranquille Rd. Cocktails at 6pm, Dinner at 6:30pm and Dance at 8pm. Purchase tickets by Feb. 9 if attending the dinner. Tickets available at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 755 Tranquille Rd. FMI call 250-376-7735.

■■ Volunteers Needed at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. for the Front Desk and in the coffee room. Regular shifts are three hours a week, or on-call subs to fill in. FMI call 250-376-4777.

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echo stargazer Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) It’s your birthday and it’s time to shine! You’re lucky in love and your energy is focused on making money. There’s a balance here and it’s driving you forward with a smile.

Smile and strangers will say hello.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Ok I hear you. What’s the point of being lucky in your daily routine? Sudden change is coming and you’ll need a clear path to make it through. Past lovers continue to seduce but the new calling is strong.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) You’re a social force this week networking and helping the group shine. Smiling faces will remind you of all the good you’re doing even when trouble creeps up from the past.

New job opportunities are worth investigating.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Something from your past threatens your bigger picture but you’re the only one who knows which side to take. It feels like the future is rushing forward to meet you and you’re tired of the past. It’s time for a new adventure.

Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Travel for either work or pleasure is calling loudly and you’d like to answer. If things didn’t work out in a recent venture and it’s time for a change then pack your bags and get away for a while. When you return you’ll be entering a money cycle.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) A new hobby has your attention.

Something artistic and a little different in nature will help expand your mind and change your way of thinking. Relationships advance to the financial level.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) New beginnings in love! It may begin as a dreary “do the chores” kind of week, but keep your eyes open.

You’re in a love cycle and partners are taking notice.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) You’re getting serious about love, making manifestation lists, joining dating sites and even going to the gym. I believe in planning for success but why all of the fuss when the person you truly desire is right beside you?

Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Sudden and unexpected changes appear once again and hopefully for the last time in your closest relationships. The drama will affect your home. Expect the daily pace to pick up and watch for accidents.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Did you lose in love again?

Just let it go. This is an amazing time for you to push your career or new business venture. Take your time and let the help come to you.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Trouble with the home will creep up but it’s a great time to lay the foundations of what you’d like to achieve in the next couple of years. Projects begun now have the potential to blossom many times. Children cause unexpected delays.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) You’re still attracting money but the home is going to require some attention. Watch your words as tempers heat up mid-week. Remember you’re very lucky in joint finances so don’t burn any bridges.

Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.

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