Home and Garden, and Real Estate- March 17, 2024

It’s not St. Patrick’s shamrock ... but today’s 3-leaf clovers still makes for nice houseplants

By JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press

St. Patrick is believed to have used a threeleaf clover to explain the complexity of the Trinity to nonbelievers in 5th century Ireland. Ever since, the shamrock has been revered by the Irish and held as a symbol of good luck.

The word shamrock is derived from the Celtic word seamróg, which means “little clover.” But it isn’t clear exactly which type of clover St. Patrick used. Perhaps it was the common white or red clover, or even black medic.

We know, however, that it wasn’t the South African native we call shamrock today; it wouldn’t have been growing in Ireland. In fact, it’s not even related to clover.

Still, if you’d like to grow your own luck this St. Patrick’s Day, you should bring home a potted Oxalis regnellii plant. A member of the wood sorrel family, shamrock varieties are available with green, red or variegated compound leaves made of three triangular leaflets. Although grown as a shade plant outdoors in zones 7-10, shamrocks need bright, direct sunlight when kept as houseplants.

Place them near a south- or west-facing window and away from cold drafts and heat sources, such as radiators.

The plants prefer room temperature to be between 65 and 75 degrees and will languish in temperatures above 80.

They also need relatively high humidity. If the air is dry, run a humidifier nearby, mist the plant twice daily, or place it on a pebble-filled tray to which you’ve added water. As the water evaporates, it will create a humid microclimate around the plant to meet its needs.

Be careful not to overwater. When the soil is mostly – but not completely — dry, place the plant in a sink and slowly apply water until it runs out the drainage hole in the pot’s bottom, then stop. When the water has drained completely, dump out any that has collected in the saucer and return

the plant to its sunny perch. Apply a 10-10-10 fertilizer formulated for houseplants during spring and summer, according to package directions. Your shamrock will reward you with lovely five-petaled,

white, trumpet-shaped flowers in spring.

If that’s not lucky, I don’t know what is.

Jessica Damiano writes regular gardening columns for the Associated Press.

GARDEN NOTES

AGAWAM Student scholarship

Applications are now available for the Agawam Garden Club’s 2024 scholarship. To qualify for the scholarship students must be a graduating senior of Agawam High School or a college student who graduated from Agawam High School, planning to attend an institution of higher learning in the fall.

Applicants must be majoring in or planning on majoring in one of the following: botany, environmental engineering, environmental science, earths systems, forest management, natural resources, plant soil and insect science, sustainable agriculture, sustainable horticulture or food and framing, turf grass science and management, landscape design and management technology, clean energy, technology studies, waste water or other environmental related studies.

The recipient will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship at the clubs annual June meeting. Completed applications along with

Gardening basics

The Springfield Garden Club’s last “Gardening Basics” class on the basics of starting a garden will be held on April 13 at 10 a.m.

The last class in the series is “Composting,” presented by Janet Dolder, Garden Club member and master gardener.

The class will be held at the Shea Building at Forest Park, 300 Sumner Ave. Fee is $10 and tickets are available on

Eventbrite, by emailing spfldgardenclub@gmail.com or by calling 413-285-3163.

STOCKBRIDGE

Upcoming events

Berkshire Botanical Garden will host the following upcoming programs:

• “Spring Equinox Meditation Gathering,” March 23, 5-6 p.m.: Join in for this community meditation gathering facilitated by meditation-in-nature

guide Sandrine Harris. This meditation will take place outside in the gardens, with a mix of walking, conversation, guided practices, and time to reflect as we move out of winter’s hibernatory energy. No meditation experience is needed to join in. There will be pauses, walking (optional), sitting, and conversation inbetween meditation sessions. All adults (18+) are welcome to join via advance registration.

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transcripts and references must be submitted to Denise Carmody, 40 Primrose Lane Agawam, MA 01001 by April 1. Applications are available through Agawam High school or can be found online at agawamgarden club.com.

SPRINGFIELD Student scholarship

The Springfield Garden Club is accepting applications for its annual $2,000 scholarship, to be awarded to a graduating high school senior, undergraduate or graduate college student majoring in a full-time plant science or environmental studies program.

The candidate must be a resident of Hampden County, demonstrate financial need and have adequate academic standing. High school seniors, undergraduate and graduate college students are eligible for consideration. For additional information and to request a copy of the application contact Jane Glushik at SGCscholarship@gmail.com.

Scholarship applications must meet the submission deadline of April 1 to be eligible for consideration.

Berkshire Botanical Garden.

Terry & Kim Kovel | Antiques & Collecting

Snakes on a cigar lighter

WHETHER IT’S as subtle as the serpentine front of a Chippendale chest or as lifelike as the three-dimensional snakes that slither across, Palissy ware majolica, snakes and snake shapes often show up in decorative arts. They are among the oldest, most common symbols in history, standing for concepts like wisdom, healing and renewal. They can also have negative meanings, often appearing as mythological monsters and carrying the threat of poison. After all, St. Patrick’s Day honors a saint whose legendary feats include banishing all snakes from Ireland.

The sinister side of snakes is on display in this figural cigar lighter, which sold for $1,599 at Morphy Auctions. Maybe it was a way to subtly reference the poisonous qualities of tobacco: the cigar would be lit in the snake’s open mouth, right between its exposed fangs.

Some collectors see a similar message regarding alcohol in the famous snake jugs made by Anna Pottery. Others believe any reference to poison was meant ironically, or even coincidentally. Maybe the designers simply liked the look.

Q. I have a Jacob Josef Kohn chair. It still has its original labels. The cane seat is long ago gone. What is its current value as is? Where should I sell it?

A. Jacob Kohn opened a lumber factory with his son Josef in 1850. As the company, called J. & J. Kohn, grew, they started making bentwood furniture, one of the many furniture innovations of the 19th century. Many well-known European designers worked for them. J. & J. Kohn merged with the Mundus manufacturing group to become Mundus-Kohn in 1914. Today, a

‘Fsingle chair by J. & J. Kohn can sell at auction for more than $1,000. A barrel back chair missing its cane seat sold at a recent auction in Europe for $2,800. A label always increases the value of antique furniture. A furniture dealer or repairer in your area can help you get more information.

Q. My husband was a DP following WWII. While in the resettlement camps, he was given two khaki-colored wool army-style-sized blankets. One is gone, the second in good condition. It has a red embroidered “2” on it. Does it have a value?

A. After World War II ended, there were more than a million displaced persons, or DPs, who had been forced out of their homes during the war and could not be repatriated. Many were concentration camp survivors or had been forced laborers. The Allies established DP camps in occupied Germany, Austria and Italy. Conditions were often poor because of limited space and shortages of food and supplies, but people living in the camps established schools, job training programs, newspapers, recreation, arts and cultural activities. The United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) provided

economic assistance. The United States Displaced Persons Act of 1948 provided for resettlement of some displaced persons, and an amended version in 1950 removed some restrictions in the original act. Army blankets from World War II sell for about $25 to $50 at auction. We have seen items relating to DPs sell for higher prices, around $100, so yours might have a higher value.

TIP: If you want to keep your collections free from harm, always clean and dust items yourself.

Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel answer readers’ questions sent to the column. Send a letter with one question describing the size, material (glass, pottery) and what you know about the item. Include only two pictures, the object and a closeup of any marks or damage. Be sure your name and return address are included. By sending a question, you give full permission for use in any Kovel product. Names, addresses or email addresses will not be published. We do not guarantee the return of photographs, but if a stamped envelope is included, we will try. Questions that are answered will appear in Kovels Publications. Write to Kovels, The Republican, King Features Syndicate, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 or email us at collectorsgallery@kovels. com.

OREST GARDENing” or “agroforestry” has increasing appeal, and I can see why. You have a forest in which you plant a number of fruit and nut trees and bushes, and perennial vegetables, and then, with little further effort, harvest your bounty year after year. No annual raising of vegetable seedlings. Little weeding, No pests. Harmony with nature. (No need for an estate-size forest; Robert Hart, one of the fathers of forest gardening, forest gardened about 0.1 acre or 5,000 square feet.)

Do I sound a bit skeptical?

Yes, a bit. Except in tropical climates, forest gardening would provide only a nibble here and there, not a significant contribution to the diet in terms of vitamins and bulk. A major limitation in temperate climates is that most fruit and nut trees require abundant sunlight to remain healthy; the same goes for most vegetables.

The palette of perennial vegetables in temperate climates is very limited, especially if you narrow the field down to those tolerating shade. I’m also not so sure that weeding would be minimal; very invasive Japanese stilt grass has been spreading a verdant carpet on many a forest floor whether or not dappled by sunlight.

The case could be made —

has been made — that some of the dietary vegetable component could be grown on trees. Robert Hart wrote of salads using linden tree leaves instead of annuals such as lettuce and arugula. I’ll admit that I’ve never chewed on a linden leaf. (I’ll give it a try as soon as I come upon one that has leafed out.) My guess is that its taste and texture would leave much to desire.

And how about squirrels?

I grow nuts, and part of my controlling them involves maintaining meadow conditions around the trees. This exposes them to predators, including me and my dogs, without their having tree tops to retreat to and travel within. Unprotected, I’ve had nut plants stripped clean by squirrels.

I have actually planted a forest garden! Well, perhaps not a forest garden. Over 25 years ago, I did plant a mini-forest. My forest, only about 300 square feet, was originally planted for fun (I like to plant trees), for aesthetics, and for some nutrition. So far I’ve reaped immense visual rewards for my effort.

Here’s what I planted: Bordering a swale that is rushing with water during spring melt and periods of heavy rain went four river birch (Betula nigra) trees. They evidently enjoy the location for they’re now each multiple trunked

Is a snake cigar lighter a warning against the dangers of smoking or a way to make the smoker look tough? Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, and a snake is just a snake. (COWLES SYNDICATE INC.)

Lessons learned

Furniture shopping with a pro thrifter

By S ophia S olano The Washington Post

Walking into a thrift store can feel like stumbling into Oz. There’s often so much to take in, it’s impossible to know where to look first, or how to sort the junk from the genuinely great deals.

This is why I asked Corrine Counts, an expert thrifter based in Frederick, Md., to take me shopping. She runs the popular Instagram page Frederick Home Finds, showcasing and selling the one-of-a-kind lamps and bar carts and wall art that she scores while scouring the region for vintage gems. When she’s not at her job as a dental hygienist, you might find her lining up before dawn at an estate sale in a remote suburb, or combing the aisles of a Goodwill.

On a recent Friday, Counts was nice enough to let me tag along on a treasure hunt around Alexandria, Va. Here’s what I learned.

9:15 a.m. — Estate sale

The estate sale Counts picked as our first stop is in an

apartment complex about 10 miles from downtown D.C. I arrive at 9 a.m., when the sale reportedly begins, but apparently not quite early enough, as a line already stretches down the hallway. Luckily, Counts had the foresight to show up at 8:45, and the other shoppers keep their death glares to a minimum when she lets me cut in with her.

Counts and I are among the first to enter at 9:15. Her rules about when to arrive vary by estate. If the preview photos show a lot of hot items that she wants to compete for, she’ll line up as

much as an hour early. But if she’s not worried about snagging something in particular, she’ll actually arrive about 45 minutes after the doors open to avoid the initial rush.

Counts found this particular sale on estatesales.net but recommends joining social

media groups and following estate sale coordinators in your area as other ways to stay in the loop. Whenever possible, scope out photos of the inventory in advance. Before making the trek, you’ll want to know that the pickings will be worth the effort.

Once we’re inside, Counts beelines to the items she picked out ahead of time from photos: a brown, beige and white striped couch; a funky, art-deco-style light fixture; and a set of clear chairs. She recommends claiming your must-have items upon entry.

Start with furniture since that’s often what sells fastest. To claim a piece, Counts removes the price tag — a signal generally understood among other shoppers — or sometimes, she brings her own “sold” stickers with her name on them.

Estate sales are also great spots to find smaller pieces, Counts says, because collections are already curated. “When a seller has the same style as you, if they have an art collection, you could buy all of these,” she says, pointing out a wall of similar paintings — seven framed prints for $18 total. “Set that up as a gallery wall [in your own home], and you just filled a wall with one stop.”

We pause to admire a shelf of five glass decanters, but Counts considers only one; the others, she says, you could find at any thrift store. But this one — with a round stopper and an intricate bubble design — is unique enough to land in Counts’s “maybe” pile, which she’s been squirreling away in a corner to revisit later, removing the price tags from all the goods.

Corrine Counts, 32, looks at secondhand items at Donation Nation, Gaithersburg, Maryland, on March 1. (ROSEM MORTON FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)

Corrine Counts, 32, poses for a portrait on March 1. “Decorating your home is best done slowly and thrifting is a great way to do that. Every thrift store is another opportunity to find unique pieces to curate the style of your space.” (ROSEM MORTON FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)

Mortgage rate drops to levels last seen in early February

By A LEX VEIGA Associated Press

ANGELES

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— Home loan borrowing costs fell for the second week in a row, pulling the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate to its lowest level since early February — good news for prospective home shoppers as the spring homebuying season gets underway.

The average rate on a 30year mortgage dropped to 6.74% from 6.88% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.60%.

Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also fell this

Deeds

AGAWAM

Charles Sclafani III, to Mary P. Flannery, 14 Castle Hill Road, Unit G, $320,000.

Darlene A. Sandstrom and Darlene E. Sandstrom to Randy Wessels, 206 Colemore St., $350,000.

Hector Ortiz and Nancy Ortiz to Richard E. Gordon and Deborah L. Gordon, 6 Beekman Place, 6, $260,000.

Michael J. Breault and Kathleen W. Breault to Russell O’Neill and Ashleigh O’Neill, 174 Tobacco Farm Road, $499,900.

William M. Flaherty, trustee and representative, Michael S. Lynch Revocable Living Trust, trustee of, and Michael S. Lynch, estate, to Nicholas William Turnberg, 925 Shoemaker Lane, $310,000.

William M. Flaherty, trustee and representative, Michael S. Lynch Revocable Living Trust, trustee of, and Michael S. Lynch, estate, to Nicholas William Turnberg, Rear Shoemaker Lane, $100,000.

AMHERST

Craig A. Snoeyenbos, trustee, Ellen Snoeyenbos, trustee, and Snoeyenbos Family Trust to Joanna Carber and Joseph Ruane, 42 Hills Road, $589,000.

Marina Schweitzer to William J. Cray III, and Sabine H. Cray, 34 McIntosh Drive, $430,000.

Manuel R. Townes and Valerie A. Townes to CIL Realty of Massachusetts Inc., 51 Hunters Hill Circle, $450,000.

week, pulling the average rate down to 6.16% from 6.22% last week. A year ago it averaged 5.90%, Freddie Mac said.

“Despite the recent dip, mortgage rates remain high as the market contends with the pressure of sticky inflation,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “In this environment, there is a good possibility that rates will stay higher for a longer period of time.”

The recent pullback in rates follows a string of rate increases. Mortgage rates rose for most of February as stronger-than-expected reports on inflation and the economy fueled speculation among

Belchertown

Bernard C. Mathieu and Sandra A. Mathieu to Bernard C. Mathieu Jr., and Jeffrey M. Mathieu, 36 Helen Lane, $100.

Hilary Whitlock and Henry E. Whitlock to Richard Gordon Prager and Beverly T. Prager, North Street, $185,000.

BRIMFIELD

Ellen Jankowski, trustee, and Weetamoo Realty Trust, trustee of, to Kenneth Schoppmann and Gail Schoppmann, Janes Hill Cross Road, Lot C2-B, $85,000.

CHESTERFIELD

Barbara B. Stasiak to Kris E. Rafferty and Michael Patrick Rafferty, 19 Don Emerson Road, $150,000.

CHICOPEE

Alycar Investments LLC, to Logan Matthew Lacroix, 20-22 Alvord Ave., $350,000.

Aneudi J. Ortiz and Aida I. Ortiz to Gilberto Rivera Cruz, 189 Wilson Ave., $265,000.

Anne M. LaBrecque, Anne Marie LaBrecque and Jacques LaBrecque to Irene Teresa Rollings, Andrew Ernest Rollings and Stephanie Rollings, 69 Lafayette St., $261,000.

Billy Joe Bergeron, Richard A. Bergeron and Billy Joe Lees to Charlene Coelho, 544 Montgomery St., $215,000.

Charlene Royal and Charlene Wallace to Tina Marie Niedermeier, 95 Mitchell Drive, $198,000.

DCL General Construction LLC,

bond investors that the Federal Reserve would have to hold off on cutting interest rates longer than expected.

The Fed has signaled that it will likely cut its key interest rate this year, once it sees more evidence that inflation is falling sustainably back to its 2% target. The Fed’s main interest rate is at its highest level since 2001.

Investors’ expectations for future inflation, global demand for U.S. Treasurys and what the Fed does with interest rates can influence rates on home loans.

Economists expect that mortgage rates will ease further this year, though most

to Aneudi J. Ortiz, Aida I. Ortiz and Aida Ortiz, 10 Harding St., $396,000.

DGL Properties LLC, to Jennifer T. LaBonte and Danial M. LaBonte, 46 Bromont St., $450,000.

Eduardo Zayas and Keila Santiago Cruz to Nathaniel E. Martinez and Alana T. Morales, 63 Clarendon Ave., $260,000.

Emily M. McCoomb, representative, and Leo F. Zakowski Jr., estate, to William Joseph Rokowski and Christopher J. Pope, 6 Leo Drive, $173,000.

Felmarie Feliciano-Merced and Angel Morales to Jose Martinez and Adelina Martinez, 79 Saratoga Ave., $245,000.

George A. Croteau and Donna A. Fontaine to Julian Arias and Sergio B. Andrews, 23 Fitzpatrick Lane, $350,000.

Haze Gray LLC, to Jonathan Rivera, 44 Park St., $390,000.

Henry P. Roux Sr., and Cindy M. Roux to Timothy J. Kulig and Timothy Kulig, 24 White Birch Ave., $249,900.

Joanne K. Gilmour to Thomas Francis Kosinski, 90 Kelley Road, Unit 90, $179,900.

Laura S. Allen to Olivia Curto and Lawrence Gerald Miller Jr., 31 Farmington St., $245,000.

Lisa M. Kusek to Said M. Umari and Carmen M. Noiseux, 145 Champagne Ave., $236,000.

Manchester Enterprises LLC, to Artur Tkachenko and Teah Dempsey, 18 Wildermere St., $284,700.

Matthew Dunn to Joshua Croake and Cayleigh Sullivan, 27 Moreau Drive, $350,000.

forecasts have the average rate on a 30-year mortgage going no lower than 6% by the end of the year. But that’s not likely to happen until the Fed begins cutting its short-term interest rate, something Wall Street is largely betting won’t happen until June, according to data from CME Group.

Despite the choppy trajectory in mortgage rates this year, the average rate on a 30-year home loan is still down from the 23-year high of 7.79% it reached in late October.

“Rates are much lower than they were last fall when they hovered near 8%,” said Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist at Bright MLS. “Any downward

Nancy A. Coughlin, Rosann M. Kozlowski and Edward F. Kozlowski Jr., to Dominik R. Bieniasz, 58 Rzasa Drive, $305,000.

Rachel E. Kwasnik to George A. Croteau and Donna A. Fontaine, 167 Applewood Drive, Unit 6098A, $242,500.

Robert Desroches, Valerie M. Desroches and Valerie M. Guyette to Alexander Richi and Heather Glover, 86 Lapa Farm Road, $386,000.

Shirley R. Kolby to James F. Mancuso and Patricia Mancuso, 57 Applewood Drive, $235,000.

Source Nine Development LLC, to 19 Ash Street LLC, 153 Center St., $415,726.

Suzanne L. Krause to Jose Adrian Ofray Diaz, 120 Gill St., $200,000.

U S Bank Trust, trustee, and Master Participation Trust LSF11, trustee of, to Ali M. Mourad, 209 Woodcrest Drive, $258,000.

Whitney L. Hossfeld, representative, and Charles Leonard Crawley, estate, to Halida Begovic, 73 Outer Drive, Unit K10, $157,000.

Wicked Deals LLC, to Handyflippers Inc., 40-42 Sunnymeade Ave., $350,000.

COLRAIN

Lisa A. Downing and Jon A. Goodell, personal representatives of the Estate of Francis W. Goodell, to David R. Shearer, 257 Greenfield Road, $90,000.

CUMMINGTON

Philip J. Melendy and Phillip Melendy to Derek Strzepa, Powell Road, $85,000.

trend in rates later this spring will bring more buyers and sellers into the market.”

The decline in rates since their peak last fall has helped lower monthly mortgage payments, providing more financial breathing room for homebuyers facing rising prices and a shortage of homes for sale.

Lower rates helped lift sales of previously occupied U.S. homes by 3.1% in January versus the previous month to the strongest sales pace since August.

Still, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage remains well above where it was just two years ago at 4.16%.

DEERFIELD

Lisa J. Savage, “aka” Lisa L. Savage, and Philip J. Savage to Jacob Savage and Nichole L. Savage, 59 Mathews Road, $334,000.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Christine A. Martin to Hong

Nguyen and Duyen Hong My Hua, 239 Braeburn Road, $410,000. JRCHR LLC, to Gary R. Farina, 33 Athens St., $339,999.

EASTHAMPTON

Robert E. Piekarski to Robert E. Piekarski and Kimberly J. Piekarski, 13-15 Lincoln St., $100. Colin G. Sweeney and Iris Chelaru to Iris Chelaru, 98 Clark St., $100.

Cosimo J. Favaloro, trustee, Sylvia M. Favaloro, trustee, and Favaloro One Family Trust to Elisabeth C. Price and Carla A. Moore, 359 Main St., $475,000.

Veteran Stan LLC, to Whitney M. Brooks, 23 Mount Tom Ave., and Mt Tom Avenue, $369,900.

GREENFIELD

Eileen Naughton to John Robert Jennings, 36 Shattuck St., $250,000.

HADLEY

Perrin Hendrick and Elizabeth Greene to Annabell Lee and Jack McDermott, 3 Aqua Vitae Road, $462,000.

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HAMPDEN

Bedrock Financial LLC, trustee, and Cumberland Blues Realty Trust, trustee of, to Michael Norman Richard and Ashlee Eileen Richard, 147 Chapin Road, $704,484.

Dominic Kirchner II, trustee, and Lumturi Realty Trust, trustee of, to Matthew Catjakis and Mallory Charette, 102 Baldwin Drive, $340,000.

Robert G. White Jr., and Tammy J. Brown to Devin Hoagland and Savana Hoagland, 34 Mountainview Drive, $315,000.

HOLLAND

Cheryl L. Heins to Richard J. Young and Antonia S. Young, 5 May Brook Road, Unit 6, $210,000.

Jess Dalton, Gretchen Dalton and Gretchen Muller to Noah Burroughs, 9 May Brook Road, Unit 4, $220,000.

HOLYOKE

Corbin H. Chicoine and Brenda L. Chicoine to Cody A. Ross and Lindsay K. Ross, 82 Knollwood Circle, $347,500.

Debra Bombard to Calvin Stotz and Karen E. Stotz, 75 Brook St., $155,000.

Edmund G. Woods Jr., to Latino Tax LLC, 580 Appleton St., $107,500.

Holyoke City to Housing Innovations & Programming Inc., 107 Clemente St., $34,700.

Om Holyoke Real Estate LLC, to ER Energy LLC, 820 High St., $750,000.

Patricia L. Matthews and Alan C. Matthews to Kathy J. LaBombard, 16 Arden St., $337,900.

Rene M. Barkyoumb and Tracy M Laurino to Brian Johnson, 17 Clayton Road, $290,000.

Shane M. Ezyk to George Papulis, 28-30 Longwood Ave., $299,900.

Tarik Clark and Latoya Peltway to Zhiyang Lin, 20 Maple Crest Circle, Unit D, $200,000.

Telahc Properties LP, to O Anniversary Road LLC, and Wilton Hotels Inc., 0 Anniversary Road, $130,000.

HUNTINGTON

Donna L. Rowe to Mark S. Hanks, 39 Goss Hill Road, $130,000.

LONGMEADOW

Anthony Rubio and Laura Rubio to Jonathan Louis Dent and Lauren Cox, 80 Roseland Terrace, $420,000.

Beth A. King to Michael Kearing and Becky Kearing, 96 Dunsany Drive, $469,000.

Craig Alan Super and Candice

Marie Super to Diego V. Calle, 157 Captain Road, $477,000.

John P. Ward and Judith Ward to Jatin Jayantilal Patel and Rina Patel, 109 Williston Drive, $660,000.

Stephen B Shelasky to Chris J. Dobbins and Brandie M. Dobbins, 195 Meadowbrook Road, $485,000.

Timothy Quinn and Rebecca

Penneau to Megan Lingerfelt, 101 Riverview Ave., $360,000.

William J. Kaplita Jr., and Margaret Kaplita to Douglas J. Bixby and Carolyn K. Bixby, 191 Nevins Ave., $365,000.

LUDLOW

Blanco Realty LLC, to Trisha L. Arsenault, 18 Butler St., $369,000.

Lisa Ann Chaves and Jacqueline Colleen Breault to Edward

Raymond Perlak, 17 Arnold St., $320,000.

Mint Realty Group LLC, to Tiago Boacas Martins and Jeffrey C. Dias, 60 Blanchard Ave., $135,000.

Stephen M. Nareau and Paula Nareau to Brandon M. Underwood and Zoe E. Underwood, 441 Miller St., $303,000.

MONSON

Louis J. Rivers III, and Maureen C. Rivers to David L. Sweetman, 420 Boston Road W, $455,000.

MONTAGUE

Van Bro Co. LLC, to Jedathan O. Richardson, 76 Second St., “aka” 76 2nd St., $360,500.

Adam T. Marchacos, George P. Marchacos, George R. Marchacos and Nancy J. Marchacos to Skyjac Realty LLC, Rod Shop Road, “fka” Masonic Avenue, $75,000.

MONTGOMERY

Tyler Montgomery and Anthony Fastiggi to Tyler Montgomery, 6 Pine Ridge Road, $100.

NORTHAMPTON

Robert E. MacInnis, trustee, Deborah MacInnis, trustee, Christopher Milne, trustee, and Frederick J. MacInnis Trust to Benjamin M. Piscette and Rachel S. Piscette, 469 Audubon Road, $699,000.

Jonna Sciacca to Melissa Glynn, trustee, Spencer Maienza, trustee, and Douglas Garton & Jonna Sciacca Irrevocable Trust, 136 Hinckley St., $100.

Kelly A. Gallagher and Liza M. Neal

to Thea Paneth, 236 Grove St., $350,000.

James Bachand to 21st Century Green Homes Inc., 39 Ridge View Road, $250,000.

Gordon M. Meadows to Deborah Keisch, Marion S. Keisch and Timothy D. Scott, 239 Bridge St., $522,000.

Roger P. Clark and Julianne M. Clark to Robert Michael McKittrick, 21-23 North Maple St., $787,000.

Heather A. Bell and Alan Schneider to David Ciernia and Emily Chiara, 231-233 Main St., $469,000.

James Guggina and Fred E. Crisp III, to Northampton City, Ryan Road Off, $10,400.

Barry D. Sarvet and Deena E. Sarvet to Barry D. Sarvet, 40 Arlington St., $100.

Barry D. Sarvet to Barry D. Sarvet and Deena E. Sarvet, 40 Arlington St., $100.

Barry D. Sarvet to Barry D. Sarvet, trustee, Deena E. Sarvet, trustee, and Barry D. Sarvet 2024 Revocable Trust, 40 Arlington St., $100.

Deena E. Sarvet to Barry D. Sarvet, trustee, Deena E. Sarvet, trustee, and Deena E. Sarvet 2024 Revocable Trust, 40 Arlington St., $100.

ORANGE

Glenna L. Vitello and Ralph S. Vitello to Megliola Realty LLC, 120 Putnam St., $92,271.14.

David J. Spagnuolo, personal representative of the Estate of Michael Spagnuolo, to Jenale Barba and Wayne Barba, 10 Oaklawn Ave., $265,000.

Athol Credit Union to 107 East Main LLC, 85 East Main St., $270,000.

Donald R. Dion to Swaz Properties LLC. 98 East Main Street. $300,000.

Russell Hall and Ruth A. Hall to Frizac Investments LLC, 15 Jones St., $100,000.

David Duncan to Maria J. Cocker and Stephen M. McQuade, 14 Dewey Conrad Ave., $50,000.

PALMER

Audrey S. Baron, conservator, and Judith A. Roman to Stephen A. Foster, trustee, Gail E. Mailhott-Foster, trustee, and Tommy Leigh Revocable Trust, trustee of, 126 State St., $241,000.

Judith A. Rice, trustee, Jude Rice, trustee, and Declaration of Trust Made by Elaine T. Rice, trustee of, to Frank C. Di Domenico, 46 Glenn St., $301,000.

Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, to Allyson Strahan and Michael Strahan, 4425 High St., $211,300.

Mikayla Harris and Michael Harris to Mark Allen Cady and Jennifer Cady, 15 Advance St., $500,000.

Nycole N. Donicz and Jason Blascak to Cynthia Roberts, 3052 Main St., Unit 3052, $197,400.

Wicked Deals LLC, to Nsroma Multi Businesses Corp., 1512 North Main St., $135,000.

RUSSELL

Mary H. Leclair and Mary H. Huntington to Plata O Plomo Inc., 510 Pine Hill Road, $100,000.

SHELBURNE

Mark C. Hanford, trustee of the Hanford Investment Trust, to Sarah Davenport, Route 2, $75,000.

SOUTH HADLEY

Kathleen A. Duffy-Silcott to Mary Grace Biastoff, 4 Douglas Ave., and Bombardier Street, $375,000.

Kathy J. Labombard to Anna Erickson and Heidi Erickson, 37 West Summit St., $362,350.

Plata O Plomo Inc., to ML Saleh Holdings Inc., 150 Lyman St., $342,000.

Dennis Windoloski, personal representative, and Frank J. Windoloski, estate, to Jaime L. Grillo, 13 Shadowbrook, $289,900.

Ann Charlebois Rast, personal representative, and John A. Charlebois, estate, to David B. Grey and Brenden C. Eck, 49 Fairview St., $160,000.

KMAK LLC, and Bernash Realty LLC, to Joseph W. Blair, 22 Easy St., $318,000.

SOUTHAMPTON

Joan V. Dupuis to Timothy S. Noonan and Kelly A. Noonan, 31 Bluemer Road, $650,000.

SOUTHWICK

Hamelin Framing Inc., to Steven M. Gutkowski and Alicia A. Gutkowski, 12 Sawgrass Lane, $150,000.

Jeremy P. Fisher and Julie A. Fisher to Christopher Bedard and Sarah A. Bedard, 3 Gargon Terrace, $283,000.

Papyrus Equities LLC, to Catic Exchange LLC, 59 College Highway, $1,475,000.

Sandra Foster, representative, and Constance Orcutt, estate, to Real Estate Investments Northeast LLC, 183 Feeding Hills Road, $121,755.

Timothy A. Barry to Steven Robert Manning and Kendall Manning, 4 Crystal Drive, $470,000.

SPRINGFIELD

Alexis Martinez to Lavotto Group LLC, 1275 Worcester St., $225,000.

Anthony J. Zalowski to James L. O’Mahoney, 109 Dewitt St., $296,000.

Calvin F. Owens and Ardelia Owens to Diana Idalis Garcia, 37 Stanhope Road, $250,000.

Carmen R. Palma to Sandra I. De La Cruz, 60 Malibu Drive, $150,000.

Carolyn A. Curpenski to Jonathan Stone, 93 Crestmont St., $220,000. Christa Brown, Sammy R. Scheer and Sammy Scheer to Christa Brown, Sammy R. Scheer and Heather Murray, 261 Greenaway Drive, $100.

Federal National Mortgage Association and Fannie Mae to In The Moment Investing LLC, 118 Tyler St., $85,525.

Cornerstone Homebuying LLC, to Mariapamela Caldas, 70 Kirk Drive, $265,000.

Courageous Lion LLC, and Altostratus LLC, to P & R Investments LLC, 49 Hillmont St., $150,000.

Daniel A. Richton to Keila Santiago and Eduardo Zayas, 177 Hartford Terrace, $315,000.

David J. Hartman and Bettina Louise Hartman to Chenevert Properties LLC, 79 Monmouth St., $136,500.

Dexter Williams to Stephanie Orta Rodriguez, 31 Alice St., $219,000.

Dianne S. Mikaelian and Dianne S. Cybulski to Eduardo Diaz and Carmen Lydia Rodriguez, 30 Seneca St., $250,000.

Eastcoastbuyers LLC, to JHN Investments LLC, 79 Quincy St., $210,000.

Elizabeth Torres to Cathy Monteforte, 278 Pine St., $295,000.

Fredi L. Merriam to Alexandria Rose Oconnor, 20 Gardens Drive, $250,000.

Freedom Mortgage Corp., to Sareen Properties LLC, 281 Newton Road, $206,500.

Giovanni A. Irizarry-Marrero to Ivan M. Valdez, 123-125 Moxon St., $350,000.

Hat Trick Properties LLC, to Cherlie Magny-Normilus, 21-27 Decker Place, $439,000.

Illuminati Holdings LLC, to Matthew Preston Gittens and Mohamed Vandi, 238-240 Union St., $630,000.

James A. Glover and Heather A. Glover to Michael Cahill, 96 Willowbrook Drive, $289,900.

Jeanne Vannelli to Michele Pepe and Jessica A. Zuccalo, 69 Nassau Drive, $179,900.

Joanne M. Denver, Mark P. Denver

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Cost is $15 members, $25 nonmembers;

• “Plants to Paint: PlantBased Watercolors”: March 23 and 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Led by Maggie Pate, students will create insoluble pigment on the first day and then transform that into watercolor paints through a blending method. Students will also be given access to Maggie’s E-course on the subject. Cost of materials per student $85. Cost of the class $170 members, $190 nonmembers.

For more information, visit berkshirebotanical.org.

Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Road.

WESTFIELD

Garden symposia

Western Massachusetts Master Gardener Associations’ in-person Spring Gardening Symposia returns

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and Nicole M. Denver to Karen Paris and Thomas J. McNelley, 25 Mayflower Road, $262,000.

John D. Caldwell and Marion Caldwell to Emtay Inc., ES Montrose Street, $17,000.

John D. Fiorini Jr., representative, John Donald Fiorini Sr., estate, and John D. Fiorini Sr., estate, to Sybel Gonzalez, 89 Carroll St., $200,000.

John J. Ferriter, representative, and Marnie-Faye Johnson, estate, to Manchester Enterprises LLC, 68 Crestmont St., $146,000.

Better Builders Construction LLC, to Maya N. McCann, 66 Lancaster St., $352,000.

Luis Emilio Graceski Dominguez and Miriam Margarita Pupo De Graceski to Gilberto Josue Sotolongo, 98 Drexel St., $270,000.

Mae O. Bell to Margaret Vanderburgh and Jonathan S. Vanderburgh, 86 Gresham St., $215,000.

Matadormus LLC, to Virgen Santa and Wilfredo Jose Semprit Jr., 26 Hood St., $385,000.

Maynard Uzo Nneji and May U. Nneji to Chenevert Properties LLC, 219 Morton St., $80,000.

MCLP Asset Co. Inc., to Hualiang

beginning March 23 in Westfield, on April 6 in Lenox and April 13 in South Deerfield. For more information, registration forms and/or online registration visit wmmga.org. The first symposium, “Let’s Get Growing,” will be held on March 23 at the Westfield South Middle School. This half day event will allow attendees to select from a range of topics taught by experts and WMMGA Master Gardeners.

WEST SPRINGFIELD Garden club

The West Springfield Garden Club will meet March 21 at the Irish Cultural Center, 429 Morgan Road. After a short business meeting, the evening’s speaker, Rebecca Sadlowski, owner of Rooted Flowers, will share her experiences as a flower farmer and discuss how to grow dahlias from tubers. This meeting is open to the public. If interested in attending, contact Joan at graceshad@msn.com by Monday, March 18.

Zhou, 18 Brunswick St., $201,000.

Michael G. Kijek to William Alexander Chapman, 72 Darling St., $200,000.

Molly Keays to Regina Perry-Abbott, 189 Essex St., Unit Q, $220,000.

Morrell Thomas to Silver Snake Properties LLC, Spruce Street, $53,000.

Nathaniel Pace to Mykel James Simmons, 127 Newland St., $297,000.

Omar Abeed to Hunter Property Group LLC, 88-90 Edgewood St., $190,000.

Paul Leo Gauthier to Hassan Thomas and Sherelle Thomas, 40 Bissell Ave., $330,000.

Paul R. Gauthier to Louis Edward Huang, 78-80 Phillips Ave., $365,000.

Raban LLC, to Jeremy Drew, 1085 Dickinson St., $245,000.

Rodman Capital Group LLC, to Giovanni Crespo, 126 Benton St., $180,000.

Shirley M. Griffith to Visions Corporation Unlimited LLC, 6 Roosevelt Terrace, $110,000.

Springfield City to City Of Homes Real Estate Ventures LLC, East Side Morton Street, Lot 330, $7,000.

Springfield Housing Authority to Independent Housing I Inc., 309 Chestnut St., $325,000.

Student scholarship

The West Springfield Garden Club has announced that two $1,000 scholarships are available for qualified high school seniors or post-secondary students during the spring of 2024. Applicants must be West Springfield residents. Scholarships are available for students with a focus of study in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field.

Applicants must submit a completed application along with a written one-page document that demonstrates their plans for after graduation in any of the above-mentioned fields and how the grant will assist in their career choice. Application forms are available at the Guidance offices of Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative located a 174 Brush Hill Avenue, the West Springfield High School at 425 Piper Road or on the West Springfield Garden Club website, wwsgardenclub.org.

All applications must be received by April 12.

WARE

Ronald W. Gresty Jr., to Ian James Merry, 80 West Main St., $292,000.

James Robidoux and Rosemary C. Robidoux to Ware Town, King George Drive, $100.

Toni J. Stewart and Tyler Goodfield to Todd Alan Blais and Andrea Marlyn Galligan, 56 Old Belchertown Road, $224,000.

George C. King and Lauretta A. King to Lisa Berry and George I. King, 56 Greenwich Plains Road, $100.

Susan Labarge to Tammy Tuttle, 11 Gould St., $100.

Debra J. Jurczyk to Nicole E. Zajac and Kyle F. Jurczyk, 62 Old Gilbertville Road, $100.

Evergreen Design Build Inc., to Mark Dore and Anna Marie Shea, 11 Coldbrook Drive, $634,600.

Charming Colonials LLC, to Akena Andonegui Segovich, 6-10 West St., $250,000.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Amanda M. Pagan and Isaiah D. Pagan to Isaiah D. Pagan, 175 Labelle St., $24,000.

Ashleigh Chrusciel, Ashleigh O’Neill and Russell O’Neill to Victoria L. Colpas, 61 Homestead Ave., $353,000.

Christine E. Dangelo, representa-

tive, Claire E. Carocci, estate, and Claire Elizabeth Dangelo, estate, to Kai Devlin and Emily Fitzgerald, 61 Larchwood St., $260,000.

Cornerstone Homebuying LLC, to Stephanie Dusza and Alexander Dusza, 116 Greystone Ave., $325,000.

Mark A. Cady and Jennifer A. Cady to Kenneth K. Mayer, Karyn L. D. Mayer and Karyn Mayer, 25 Lewis Ave., $323,000.

Melan Gurung and Nira Gurung to Ilyas Koc and Aysel Kabacaoglu, 79 Massasoit Ave., $370,000.

Mohanad Jumaah to Philip Owen Champigny and Kimberly Ann Pothoff, 51 Spring St., $296,000.

Nichole Benson Santucci, representative, representative, Lucas C. Benson, estate, Douglas P. Bilodeau and Trust Wentworth Estates Condominium to Nicholas Boccio, 1582 Memorial Ave., #1B, $42,000.

Patrick H. Shannon to Chelsea Warywoski, 23 Colony Road, Unit 23, $143,900.

Shaji S. Almstoo and Hamda M. Al Awad to Michael Laguerre, 57 Burford Ave., $235,000.

WESTFIELD

Alexandra Whiting to Nicholas Mark Roy and Jessica Roy, 312 East Moun-

tain Road, $293,500.

Christopher R. Manfredi, Tyrone E. Manfredi and Tyrone E. Williams to Michael P. Grise and Alyssa K. Fugiel, Jeremy Drive, $500,000. Diamond Investment Group LLC, to Cheryl Denardo, 535 Russellville Road, $100.

Dominic Kirchner II, trustee, and Amenadiel Realty Trust, trustee of, to Krittaya Yannaphornhiran and Jason Everritt, 29 Butternut Road, $430,000.

John P. Morizio and Francis A. Friguglietti to Summerset II, LLC, 21-23 Summer St., $700,000.

Krystal S. Guilmette to John Marcyoniak, 98 Dartmouth St., $235,000.

Nilolay N. Stepanchuk to Jacob S. Knowlton and Jalene Tremble, 704D Russell Road, Unit 704D, $206,000.

WILBRAHAM

AC Homebuilding LLC, to Thomas K. Brown, Sandalwood Drive, Unit 104, $634,935.

Christopher Anciello to Blanco Realty LLC, 675 Tinkham Road, $433,088.

Danyun Huang and Xuewu Zheng to Xiaotian Zhang, 310 Three Rivers Road, $380,000.

Matthew Enzor to Brian Fortier, 33 Delmor Ave., $305,000.

Rebecca Sadlowski, owner of Rooted Flowers in Agawam, will be the guest speaker for the West Springfield Garden Club’s March 21 meeting. (DON TREEGER / THE REPUBLICAN)

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Upon entering a cluttered bedroom, she immediately picks out a pink-and-brass glass touch lamp for $12 (which she later resold for $140). She’s always on the hunt for pink things her favorite color and advises that keeping a specific color scheme in mind can help focus your eyes in spaces that are otherwise overwhelmed with stuff. The lamp goes in her pile, too.

Before we leave, Counts does a final spin around the main rooms, taking extra care to scan up and down, since in the crowded spaces, we could have missed gems that weren’t at eye level. She notices a hanging macramé planter for the first time, but decides against it. She sorts through her pile ($1 candlesticks, a $32 faux-fur chair, a $136 Lucite chandelier that she ended up reselling for $475, among other bargains) looking for any imperfections she may have missed earlier. All of it comes with us.

After we check out, we make a clunky trip, hands full of finds, down to her car. Counts keeps boxes lined with newspaper in her minivan so that she’s always prepared to

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with attractively brown, peeling bark and towering to about 60 feet in height. I also planted 3 sugar maple trees to provide sap for maple syrup for the future. The future is now.

I also planted a white oak (Quercus alba), whose sturdy limbs, I figured, would slowly spread wide with grandeur in about 150 years, after the maples and birches were perhaps long gone.

Unfortunately, the white oak died, probably due to winter cold; its provenance was a warmer winter climate. My mistake.

Since that initial planting, I’ve also planted a named variety of buartnut (Juglans

transport delicate items. She coordinated with the seller to pick up the couch a few days later.

11:10 a.m. — Habitat for Humanity ReStore

I expect a relatively empty store when we arrive at the thrift shop Counts chose for us to explore, but for midday on a Friday, the cavernous room brims with fellow searchers. Like most ReStores, it sells only furniture, decor, raw materials and other home goods. “You’re always in [here] with like 75 percent contractors and construction workers,” Counts says, owing to the fact that so much of the inventory comprises building materials. “These stores are a great resource for all of us.”

That’s all the more reason to arrive as early as possible, when shops put out the newest items. “If you’re going to find something you’re excited about, someone else is probably going to like it as well,” Counts says. In her experience, there aren’t particular days of the week that yield better finds than others. But arriving close to opening time is always key.

Just as at the estate sale, she starts by looking at the bulkiest furniture first. Despite

rows of sofas, none catch her eye. She prefers couches that fall at opposite ends of the “interest spectrum” either a statement piece that can be a focal point (like the couch she scored at the estate sale for $98) or a neutral one that can blend with any room design and these, priced roughly from $50 to $200, all fall somewhere in between.

When she does encounter a sofa with potential, she thoroughly inspects the upholstery for stains and wear, especially if it’s leather. Avoid anything with rips, which can be expensive and time-consuming to repair, or a structure that doesn’t seem sturdy. But don’t let a little dirt scare you off: “If you find a sofa for a great price, it might be worth the money to clean it.”

As we stroll the aisles, Counts tests pieces, almost by muscle memory. An antique side table gets a drawer-sliding test. A gentle tug on the handle of a wooden dresser nearly takes it clean off. She spots a cool lamp, and immediately finds the nearest outlet to check that it works. She also submits all of the above to a firm shake, and for chairs, a quick sit. Nothing should wobble, she says.

Google is “your best friend”

inside a thrift store, Counts says. When vetting a potential purchase, she takes a photo of it and does a reverse image search. “If there’s something you can buy new or close to new that’s in better condition or cheaper, obviously you don’t want to buy it here.”

She also keeps in mind easy DIYs. A mirror that seems outdated, for example, can turn into a design statement with a new coat of paint on its frame.

As with estate sales, Counts tries to stay within the bounds of her personal style when scouring thrift stores, to prevent sensory overload. We dig through piles of knickknacks and baskets, and shelves full of salt-and-pepper shakers and ceramic figurines. But in the end, she leaves with only one purchase: a pink-andwhite-striped vase for $5 that she spied from an aisle away because of the color scheme.

11:50 a.m. — Evolution Home

We planned to stick to two stops, but the thrift store happens to be in the same building as a furniture consignment shop called Evolution Home. Might as well have a look around. This particular retailer rents portions of its floor space to multiple sellers, who’ve already done the hard

work of finding the bargains and spiffing them up for resale (the IRL version of Counts’s Instagram business). As such, the stuff is pricier. “Someone has already done the curation for you,” Counts explains.

After hours of searching through chaotic shelves and messy piles, walking into a store with meticulously designed displays feels like a break. Counts isn’t here to shop, since her business model relies on finding much cheaper wares. But she knows some of the resellers here, so we stop at her friend’s display in back. Its inventory includes a vintage lacquered credenza for more than $2,000.

At a thrift store, such a find might cost a couple hundred dollars. But here, “the benefits are that you’re getting it in excellent condition, [with] delivery, [and] somebody else cleaned it and authenticated it,” Counts says.

Though she leaves this spot empty-handed, her total haul for the day is impressive: a Capiz shell chandelier, the striped sofa, the Lucite chandelier, the faux-fur chair, a marble-and-stone lamp, a couple of glass decanters, the pink-and-brass touch lamp, candlesticks and a flowerpot. The grand total? About $375.

x bixbyi), which is a hybrid of Japanese heartnut and our native butternut. I hadn’t realized it, but that tree has

grown very fast and now spreads its limbs wide in much that habit as a white oak. The other two trees that

I planted are named varieties of shellback hickory (Carya laciniosa). These trees are slow growing but eventually will offer good tasting nuts. They’re quite pretty, even now, with their fat buds. What about vegetables in my mini-forest? They were not part of my original plan. It turns out that ramps (Allium tricoccum), a delicious onion relative, a native, which I’ve been growing for a few years beneath some pawpaw trees, are spring ephemerals. Spring ephemerals are perennial plants that emerge quickly in spring to soak up sunlight before its blocked by leaves on trees, then grow and reproduce before the tops die back to the ground. Ramps are perfect forest vegetable, so I wanted to

make the ground beneath my mini forest more forest-y before moving the ramps from beneath the pawpaws. Nothing fancy. All I did was to haul in enough leaves to blanket the ground in the planting area a few inches deep. That leafy mulch will suppress competition from weeds and add organic matter to the soil.

In just a few years, the ramps will be sufficiently established to provide good eating, perhaps along with some buartnuts and hickory nuts, all from my forest(?) garden.

Any gardening questions? Email them to me at garden@ leereich.com and I’ll try answering them directly or in this column. Come visit my garden at www.leereich. com/blog.

This mini-forest was planted about 25 years ago to provide ramps and shellback hickory nuts, besides a cool place to sit in summer. (LEE REICH PHOTO)

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