The Forbes Phoenix Issue 46

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Friday 3 June 2016

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IMAGE:Representatives from each of the seven Forbes-based organisations gathered at the Forbes Services Memorial Club on Wednesday to receive funds raised for their groups. Photo: Joshua Matic.

Community Chest Grant Trial Hailed A Success

The Forbes Community Chest grant program will continue indefinitely, after the sixmonth trial period ended as a resounding success.

The program, which is being facilitated by the Forbes Services Memorial Club, has seen a Wednesday night raffle held each week since November last year, with a month’s worth of raffle funds going towards a selected community organisation.

Organisations are selected by the Community Chest in conjunction with the Services Club, and with a total of $15,571.95, Club General Manager David Fitzgerald said the program had shown its worth.

“It’s a great program because all of the funds raised come straight from the community, and go back into the community.

The club just facilitates it and donates the raffle prizes,” Mr Fitzgerald said.

“From a fundraising perspective, it’s been exceptional, and with the raffles, we’ve seen tremendous support from local people that come to the club.”

“Other businesses from around town have also provided vouchers as prizes for the raffles, so it really has been a community effort.”

Mr Fitzgerald added it was often difficult

to select the right organisations in town to fundraise for, and encouraged local charities to let themselves be known.

“It’s intended for their use, and it’s intended for them to be able to raise funds, so if there’s charities out there looking for a bit of a financial kick, give us a ring or come in and see us, and ask for assistance.”

The winners of the last six months of fundraising were CanAssist Forbes in November, Forbes Legacy in December, the Rural Fire Service in January, the State Emergency Service in February, Jemalong Residential Village Carers Group in March, the FBA in April, and the Mater Nursing Home Auxiliary in May. The Red Bend College Junior Rugby League Club will be the beneficiary of funds for fundraising this month.

JRV Carers Group President Helen Hurley said the funding her organisation has received would be crucial to continuing its services at Jemalong Village.

“Our role is to provide services to residents at the Jemalong Village, for example taking them on bus trips, purchasing them items needed for general entertainment, and anything else to make their lives more pleasant,” she said.

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“We’ve just ordered four roller chairs for the residents, and they cost us about $500 each, so our funds will be able to cover that.

A bus trip will cost us about $1000 as well, so we’ll now have funds for that too.”

Mrs Hurley said the funds will also save her organisation from needing to host extra fundraising events this year.

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MAYORAL NOTES If you haven’t heard the news yet, Council has appointed Danny Green as our new General Manager. Danny will start on Monday, July 4 and we are very confident that Forbes will go ahead in leaps and bounds under his management. Danny has been the General Manager of Gloucester Shire Council since 2012 and brings with him a range of experience and qualifications. He is very enthusiastic about moving to Forbes and is the kind of General Manager that really cares about the community he works in and the team that works for him.

Council’s draft 2016-17 Operational Plan is currently on exhibition and a public meeting will be held at 6pm on Monday, June 6 at the Town Hall to answer any questions you may have. Once all the feedback is received, we will consider it again at the next meeting on June 17.

Today is the official opening of the new Forbes Preschool which is very exciting. The preschool has been open for a few weeks and it is just fantastic that we have this great facility in town. The official

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At 6.30pm next Wednesday a public meeting will be held at the Bedgerabong Community Hall with Councillors and staff.

A number of items are on the agenda including the Rural Waste Facilities Option Plan and how groups can access grant funding. I encourage all Bedgerabong residents to come along.

I have been appointed as a committee member to the State Weed Committee for the next three years. The committee’s purpose is to reduce the impact of weeds on the community, primary industries and environment by providing consistent and transparent state level leadership, coordination and accountability for weed management throughout NSW. I am looking forward to working with the other committee members to achieve this.

Have a great week, stay safe and God bless.

Mayor, Cr Phyllis Miller OAM

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QUESTION of the week

IMAGE: The Forbes High School debutantes at Victoria Park recently.

Debutante Ball raises funds for CanAssist: On Saturday 30th April Tahlia Nash, Warren Baxter, Chelsea Turner, Cody Banks, Finnlay Bennett, Isaac Carlisle, Isobelle Herbert, Daniel Ashcroft, Grace Quirk, Hamish Coles, Jessy-Lea Byrnes and Nic Mulligan were presented to their Year Advisor, Mr Damian Byrne, at the Debutante Ball to raise valuable funds for Forbes CanAssist. The Group raised $2000, which Jessy-Lea Byrnes presented to Forbes CanAssist representatives, Maureen and Murray Field, at the Forbes High School assembly on Monday.

Churches of Forbes coming together this Sunday evening: This Sunday 5th June the Churches of Forbes are coming together for a combined worship and praise night. The night is being held at the new Generocity Church Facility on the corner of Rankin and Riley Street. Churches from across Forbes are involved, with numerous churches bringing some song items. The evening will kick off from 5pm with a free sausage sizzle and cappuccino followed by the 6pm Combined Worship Service. Everyone is welcome on Sunday evening, and if you need any further information please contact 0439 495 296.

Public meeting to present Operational Plan 2016-17: Forbes Shire Council is hosting a public meeting to present the 2016-17 Operational Plan incorporating Statement of Revenue Policy, the 20132017 Draft Delivery Program V4 and Fi-

nancial and Schedule of Fees and Charges. The meeting will be held at 6.30pm on Monday, June 6 at the Forbes Town Hall.

The documents are currently on public exhibition for community feedback and a report will be presented at the next Council meeting on Thursday, June 16 outlining any submissions received.

Committee members wanted for National BBQ Championships: Do you enjoy planning events and love a good barbecue? If you answered yes, then you should join the National BBQ Championships Committee. Scheduled for Saturday, October 15, the National BBQ Championships is an event like no other. If you would like to be a part of the organisation of this national event, contact Council’s Community Relations Officer Blake Nicholson on 6850 2355 or email blake.nicholson@ forbes.nsw.gov.au. To find out more about the event, visit the website www.forbesbbqsociety.com.au.

Sky high inspections keep network reliable: Essential Energy will be in the sky during June inspecting powerlines and other electrical infrastructure in Forbes and surrounding areas to capture a detailed picture of the condition of the electricity network. The helicopter will fly at low altitude over the electricity network and sometimes hover over individual power poles to take high resolution digital images with GPS coordinates.

IMAGE: An Essential Energy helicopter will be flying low over Forbes this month.

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What is your favourite warm drink for winter?

Debra Slack-Smith: My favourite warming winter drink is Hot Milo. I put the milo in first, then add the cold milk and heat in the microwave.

Fran Emmett: Hot Milo is my warm drink of choice for winter. I make it on cold milk and warm it in the microwave. I add an extra sprinkle of milo on the top before heating for that added crunch.

Tim West: You can’t beat Hot Chocolate in the winter. I make mine on warm milk but I don’t like it too sweet.

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Gee Says ‘Farewell’ To State Politics

IMAGE: Dr Tahmina Mohsin is the new doctor at the Forbes Inland Medical Centre, and is enjoying her time in town.

Photo: Joshua Matic.

Forbes Inland Medical Centre Welcomes New Doctor

The Forbes Medical Centre has welcomed a new doctor, with Dr Tahmina Mohsin joining the practice two weeks ago.

Her arrival comes after a previous doctor left the practice, but her association with the other doctor there, Dr Hassan, is what brought her to Forbes.

She is working part-time at Forbes Inland Medical Centre, and said the opportunity was one should couldn’t pass on.

“I was really excited when the part-time opportunity came up in Forbes, as I was wanting to reduce my workload,” she said.

“I worked with Dr Hassan at the hospitals I worked at in Sydney and Nowra previously, so when the opportunity came up, he asked me to come to Forbes.”

Dr Tahmina will be staying in Forbes in provided accommodation, but with her family still living in Sydney, she will be commuting from Sydney to Forbes.

Dr Tahmina has come across to Forbes for work from Ulladulla on the NSW South

Coast, where she spent four years working full time as a general practioner.

Before that she worked at Nowra’s Shoalhaven Hospital and various hospitals in Sydney, including Bankstown, Campbelltown and Blacktown, as well as Shellharbour Hospital in Wollongong and John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle.

She is originally from Bangladesh, and she worked in New Zealand before moving to Australia in 2004.

She said the thing she enjoys the most about her work in Forbes is being able to serve a tight-knit, rural community.

“I think, as a doctor, you work better in a rural town, as you get to see the same patients all the time and get to know them better,” she said.

“It’s easier to serve individuals. You feel like you’re making more of a difference, and you get a much better connection with them than what you do in the city.”

By Joshua Matic.

State Member for Orange Andrew Gee on Tuesday announced his resignation, following five years representing the communities of the Central West in the NSW Parliament.

“It has been an honour to work with local community members, community groups, and also my fellow members of Parliament on a range of issues and projects that have been close to the hearts of those in our communities,” Mr Gee said.

“More than anything though, it has been an absolute privilege to represent the communities of Orange, Molong, Cudal and the Cabonne Shire, Gulgong, Mudgee, Wellington, and more recently, Parkes, Forbes, Canowindra, Eugowra, Peak Hill, Trundle, Tullamore, Bogan Gate and their surrounding districts.

Mr Gee will now contest the federal seat of Calare in the upcoming Federal Election.

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Council Appoints New GM

Forbes Shire Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Danny Green as its new General Manager. After a comprehensive recruitment process, Council’s decision was unanimous and Danny will commence on Monday, July 4.

Danny has been the General Manager of Gloucester Shire Council since 2012 and prior to that was the General Manger of Glamorgan Spring Bay Council in Tasmania. His other previous roles include Director of Corporate Services with Wentworth Shire Council, Director of Corporate Services with the Australian Agricultural College Corporation and Regional Manager of Sun Water.

Danny has a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Business Administration and is also a fellow of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants.

Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM said Council was extremely excited about welcoming Danny to the Forbes Shire. “We are very lucky to have appointed someone as experienced and well qualified as Danny as our new General Manager,” Mayor Miller said. “He is very enthusiastic and is the kind of General Manager that really cares about the community he works in and the team that works for him.” In his new role as General Manager of Forbes Shire Council, Mr Green will be responsible for the overall management of the organisation, for the carrying out of

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Council’s policies and strategic objectives and for ensuring Council is provided with accurate information to promote effective decision-making. The role is also responsible for community consultation and engagement processes and to pursue beneficial relationships with regional neighbours and other levels of Government. He will also report and monitor strategic plans and long term and short-term financial budgets.

With a passion for communities, Danny is a strong believer in effective engagement that sets long-term planning linked to dayto-day delivery. Danny is married with four adult children and is looking forward to moving to Forbes and getting involved in the community.

Diversity Shown At Food Revolution The hard working volunteer Food Revolution Day and Forbes Farmers Markets committee members did not let adverse weather conditions dampen their enthusiasm for the scheduled event held last weekend. The groups joined forces to provide the Forbes community with an opportunity to come together and cook good food and share skills, knowledge and resources. Around 1800 people attended the morning which was filled with fresh food market stalls, food tasting, demonstrations and children’s activities.

The Forbes community once again showed its diversity with the Bush Tucker and Multicultural Food tasting stall which provided samples of kangaroo, crocodile, emu, damper, sushi and Iranian cuisine.

The CWA night branch potted seedlings and Forbes Neighbourhood Watch were busy with Fruit Faces. Matt Pearce demonstrated how to make Mini Vegetable Gardens in large pots which were later won by twelve lucky attendees. Tammy Montgomery from Forbes North Public School gave an interesting presentation on kitchen skills and how to make Bircher Muesli which is one of the recognised Food Revolution recipes.

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IMAGE: Danny Green has been appointed to GM for Forbes Shire Council.

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD 1PM THURSDAY 16TH JUNE PUBLIC WELCOME COUNCIL IS SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE AND ITEM OF PLANT 2013 Toyota Hilux SR 4x4 Dual Cab Utility Plant No:1439, Rego CHV14F, 51,000 km, white, Turbo, Diesel, 5 Speed Manual, Back Tow Bar, April 14th 2017 Registration.

Expressions of Interest close 5.00pm Friday 3rd June.

Howard EHD 180 Heavy Duty 6ft Rotoslasher Plant No. 1343, 5mm galvanized body, Dual puncture proof wheels, Adjustable skids Expressions of interest close 5:00pm Friday 10th June.

Inspections of the above items are available at Forbes Shire Council’s Depot in Bandon St by appointment only. Forms are available from the front desk of the town hall building in Court St or from the Engineering Office in Lachlan St. Expressions of interest should be marked to the General Manager with the title “vehicle tender” & placed in the locked tender box at the front desk of the town hall building in Court St. For further information please call Council’s Plant/Purchasing Officer Sam Cunningham on 6850 2887 or email samcu@forbes.nsw.gov.au

THE SMALL BIZ BUS IS COMING TO FORBES The Small Biz Bus will be visiting Forbes on Friday 10th June. The Small Biz Bus is a free service which offers personalised in-depth, face-to-face advice and information to small business owners on practical guidance on any stage of their journey from an idea to starting-up, expansion, or even an exit plan. Services are provided by independent business advisors with real small business experience and are completely confidential.

The Small Biz Bus will be located in Lachlan Street, outside the Ambulance Station from 9am to 3pm. Book a free session now by phoning 1300 134 359 or www.smallbusiness. nsw.gov.au

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL: Development Application No: 2016/50 Placement of Advertising Signage, Extend Trading Hours & Establish Footway Dining Please take notice in accordance with Clauses 29(A) & 79(A) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979 and Forbes Shire Councils Development Control Plan, 2013 that a Development has been submitted by Domino’s Pizza Enterprises P/L for the placement of advertising signage, to extend existing site trading hours and establish footway dining at Lot 3 DP216973, 95 Lachlan Street, Forbes. The application will be on public exhibition from the 3rd June 2016 until the 17th June 2016 any person may make a submission, in writing, in relation to this Application which must be received by Council on or before 5.00 pm on 17th June 2016. If you wish to make a submission regarding the proposal you must clearly explain your reasons (on planning grounds) in the submission. The application is classified as local development with Forbes Shire Council being the consent authority.

BEDGERABONG COMMUNITY MEETING Council is hosting a community meeting at the Bedgerabong Hall at 6.30pm on Wednesday, June 8 for all Bedgerabong residents to attend. Councillors and Senior Staff will be there to discuss issues of importance to Bedgerabong residents. Items on the agenda include the Rural Waste Facilities Option Plan and the introduction of Council’s Grants Officer Andrew Rawsthorne, who will speak on how community groups can access funding. Residents are also encouraged to contact Community Relations Officer Blake Nicholson on 6850 2355 if there are any items they wish to have included on the agenda.

NOTIFICATION OF ROADWORKS NEWELL HIGHWAY 31KM SOUTH OF FORBES. Council will be undertaking roadworks 31km south of Forbes on Newell Highway for an extended period. The site will be a 40km/hr worksite during work hours with traffic control in place for the duration of the work. Vehicles travelling through the works can expect minor delays.

Disclosure Statement of Political Donations and Gifts: The Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 states that a person who makes a planning application (i.e DA) or submission to Council is required to disclose reportable political donations and gifts made by any person with a financial interest in the application to a Councillor(s) or Council employee(s) within the past two years. Privacy Notification: Submissions made by Council are considered public access documents under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.Personal information such as your opinion, name and address may be made publicly available including via Council’s website.

Forbes Shire Council 2 Court Street, Forbes P: (02) 6850 2300 F: (02) 6850 2399 Email: forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au • Website: www.forbes.nsw.gov.au

All submissions to Council should be sent to: General Manager, Forbes Shire Council, PO Box 333 Forbes NSW 2871 After Hours Emergency Number: 1300 978 633

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Developed by political scientists, Vote Compass is used by millions of people, and allows them to compare their own political views to that of each party in the running of an election.

‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ is now showing at the Forbes Services Memorial Club! Check out our Movie Guide for days and times of its screening. The film tells the story about Alice coming across a magical looking glass that takes her back to Underland and finds that the Mad Hatter is acting madder than usual and wants to discover the truth about his family.

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10 Jun Monica Pascoe and Sam Haley from Bunnings were on hand for face painting at the Forbes Food Revolution last Saturday. Photos: Anita Morriosn.

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Bush tucker and multicultural food tasting at the Food Revolution.

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Lucy Pearce, Maree Yapp and Harry Yapp

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Night of Worship Together: For all of the churches of Forbes. To be held at the Generosity Church, corner of Rankin and Riley Streets, from 5pm. The evening will kick off with a free sausage sizzle and cappuccino followed by the 6pm Combined Worship Service. Everyone is welcome, and if you need any further information please contact 0439 495 296.

Bedgerabong Community Meeting: Bedgerabong Hall, 6.30pm.Council is hosting a community meeting for all Bedgerabong residents to attend. Councillors and senior staff will be there to discuss issues of importance to Bedgerabong residents. Residents are also encouraged to contact Community Relations Officer Blake Nicholson if there are any items they wish to have included on the night’s agenda.

Small Biz Bus: Lachlan Street (outside old Ambulance Station) Forbes, 9am-3pm, Free. Come and connect with a business advisor and NSW Fair Trading to obtain business advice, face-to-face guidance and support, and gain skills to grow your business or help to start your business, marketing strategies and get a fresh perspective. The Small Biz Bus is a NSW Government initiative.

Old Time New Vogue Dance: Forbes Town Hall, 7pm, $10. Music by Phil Redenbach. Please bring a plate for supper.

Kosmik Country Duo: Forbes Services Memorial Club. From 8pm in the Lounge Bar. Popular duo Bill and Kirsten are back performing a range of country and country rock hits to have you dancing the night away.

Forbes Handicraft Centre’s Market Day is on again! Come along to find some wonderful items for sale including jams, preserves, home-grown fruit and vegetables, plants, hand-made clothing items, woodwork and many other handicrafts. Where: Forbes Handicraft Centre, Lachlan Street, from 9am.

Double Trouble: Forbes Services Memorial Club, from 8pm in the Lounge Bar. The ladies of Double Trouble are back and ready to entertain you. Covering all the hits to get you up and dancing all night.

23rd Annual Forbes Eisteddfod: Forbes Town Hall. Cost: Single Session: Adults $3; children (5- 12yrs)/pensioners $2; Season Badge: Adults $20; children (5-12yrs)/pensioners $10; competitors entry free. The program will include performances in the following categories: piano, vocal, bands, instrumental, special schools, choral speech, choral, public speaking, speech & drama and school dance groups.

Forbes Running Festival: Around Lake Forbes, starting from Grinsted Oval, Gordon Duff Drive. Time: From 7am. Cost: Early bird registrations (online) – 21.1km (half marathon – online only) - $50 16yrs +; $40 15yrs & under 10km - $25 16yrs +; $20 15yrs & under 5km - $20 16yrs +; $15 15yrs & under 2km - $10 all ages. The Central West’s flattest and fastest course, around beautiful Lake Forbes. This event is an excellent opportunity for budding runners to test their skills either individually or as part of a team.

Forbes Aboriginal and Community Working Party AGM: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 6pm-7pm.

Forbes & District Foster Families Support Group: Forbes Youth & Community Centre, 5pm – 8pm. For all foster and kinship carers in the local area.

Children welcome. A sausage sizzle will be provided.

Forbes Farmers Markets: Victoria Park, 8am-12pm. The Forbes Farmers Markets aim to promote healthy eating, local produce & a great social, community environment.

SAMI @ FSMC: From 8pm in the Lounge Bar Country music at its best! SAMI’s vocals are beautiful and engaging. A show not to be missed from this rising star.

Forbes Widows Support Group Luncheon: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 12pm. Open to any widow or lady who feels housebound and would like to meet new people and enjoy companionship. Transport is available – contact Maria

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Success in Forbes Golf Mixed Foursomes

IMAGE: Cyclists ride on the 120km stretch as they left Forbes along the Bogan Way. Photo: Supplied.

Forbes Flat Land Cyclo Sportif A Success

Around fifty riders from Canberra, Dubbo, Orange, Young, Bathurst and Condobolin converged on Forbes on Sunday May 22 for the first ever Forbes Flat Land Cyclo Sportif event organised by the Forbes Cycling Club. Both Chris Haggerty and Julianna Kneebone, from the Forbes Club were very happy with the numbers and were surprised at how far competitors were willing to travel to participate in the event. The Forbes Aquatic Centre marked the start and finish of the race and riders began arriving at 6.30am to prepare for the start of the 120km course at 8.45am.

Twelve riders completed the 120km with Michael Cooper from Dubbo crossing the finish line in 3 hours and 18 minutes, Tully Richards and Phil Tudor, both from Orange, were 2nd and 3rd.

The 72km event proved the most popular with almost 40 riders. There was a dead heat for first place with husband and wife team, Rob & Mel Webb from Young crossing together with a time of 2 hours 25 minutes. Third place went to Ian Morgan from Mudgee. Awards were also given for eldest and youngest male and female to finish in

each event, as well as best families. Matt Hancock, member of the Forbes Cycling Club, said “There were a lot of families riding, so we did our best to acknowledge that on the day”. Andrew & Janet Norton from Cudal took out the honours for oldest male and female to compete while Jessica Morgan-Thomas from Orange and Michael Shaw who works for Crowe Horwath in Forbes were the youngest female and male riders to finish.

Forbes Cycling Club members all contributed to the success of the event, each person did a specific job which utilised their unique skillset or area of expertise, Chris mentioned and they will commence planning for next year’s event in the coming months.

The Forbes Cycling Club have a membership of around 24 and encourage new members of all abilities to come along to their weekly rides on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. They meet in Harold Street at about 5.30pm and do a variety of courses of approximately 30kms which takes on average about 1-2 hours.

By Anita Morrison

On Sunday 29 May the Forbes Golf Open, held the annual 27-hole Mixed Foursomes event. A good field of 16 pairings enjoyed the contest.

The Scratch Winners were Lee and Sharon Grierson, with 127. The Handicap Winners were Andy Cogswell and Christine Davies with 108 ½ nett, while Runners-up were Dave Rhodes and Verna Lane on 109 nett.

Doug Churchill and Pat Jones also picked up a ball, The NTP’s went to: 9th - E Coombs and 18th: L Grierson.

Some pairings had good fortune, while others had one calamity after another all day.

On Saturday 28 May the Mens competition was for the Wilf Hodges Memorial Trophy. There was a strong pool of contenders with a tight group at the top. The Overall winner was Ron Morris, with 41 points. The A-division was won by Phil Maher with 40 points, on count back from Paul Pymont with 40 points. The B-division went to Ron Morris, while Al Rees was runner-up with 35 points.

The “CanAssist” Charity Golf Day is set for Saturday 11 June, so get your name onto the starting sheet now.

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