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FRIDAY, MAY 21 Music in May: City Nights Band 7–9 p.m.

Anthem Community Park Amphitheater 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway 623-742-6050 www.onlineatanthem.com Free From Bruno Mars to the Beatles, Michael Jackson to Journey, Pink and more, this high-energy band will get you dancing.

FRIDAY–SUNDAY, MAY 28–MAY 30 Fiesta Days Rodeo

The Thaddeus Rose Band kicks off Anthem’s Music in May free concert series Friday, May 7.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 1 & 2 Anthem Days 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Anthem Community Park 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway 623-742-6050 www.onlineatanthem.com Free admission Anthem’s annual family friendly spring festival in the park returns with a business expo, craft vendors, carnival, food vendors, and entertainment. Carnival runs Saturday, 3–10 p.m. and Sunday, 3–7 p.m. All-you-can-ride $25 wristbands both days from 3–6 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 1 Cinco De Mayo Celebration 11 a.m.– 5 p.m.

Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village 336 AZ-179, Sedona www.tlaq.com/events Free admission Mariachi musicians, Folklorico dancers and traditional Mexican food. Free trolley service from the Sedona Municipal parking lot, 260 Schnebly Road.

SATURDAY, MAY 1– SATURDAY, MAY 8 ‘The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee’ Starlight Community Theater North Pointe Prep Outdoor Stage 10215 N. 43rd Ave. Suite B, Phoenix

www.starlightcommunitytheater.com $15–$80 Students vie for the spelling championship in this classic performance while candidly sharing funny stories from their home life.

THURSDAY–SUNDAY, MAY 6–MAY 30 Live @ Murphy Park Concert Series 7 p.m.

Murphy Park Amphitheater www.glendaleaz.com Free Sixteen bands covering a wide variety of musical genres—rock, pop, reggae, country, blues, Latin crossover, mariachi and more—perform Thursdays through Sundays in May. See band schedule online.

FRIDAY, MAY 7 Music in May: Thaddeus Rose Band 7–9 p.m.

Anthem Community Park Amphitheater 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway 623-742-6050 www.onlineatanthem.com Free Valley-based band plays classic to modern-day rock hits in the park.

Food trucks and fun for the whole family. Bring blankets, chairs, and flashlights.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 8 & 9 Mother’s Day Fine Art & Chocolate Festival 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Prescott Courthouse Plaza 120 S. Cortez St., Prescott festivals@ mountainartistsguild.org 928-776-4009 Free admission This one is for art enthusiasts and the chocolate aficionados.

Shop for paintings, metal, clay, and bronze sculptures, batiks, ceramics, wood carvings, fine photography, one-of-a-kind jewelry, clothing and more. Enjoy gourmet chocolates, fudge and other desserts.

FRIDAY, MAY 14 Music in May: Mogollon Band 7–9 p.m.

Anthem Community Park Amphitheater 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway 623-742-6050 www.onlineatanthem.com Free Interactive band featured on Billboard's Top 100 performs country music, classic rock, tropical rock and hits of their own.

Cave Creek Memorial Arena 37201 N. 28th St. 480-304-5634 info@cavecreekrodeo.com $30–$200 Rodeo competition at 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday. Final performances at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

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FRIDAY, MAY 28 Music In May: Tripwire Band 7–9 p.m.

Anthem Community Park Amphitheater 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway 623-742-6050 www.onlineatanthem.com Free Classic rock, pop and dance songs from the ’60s through today, Tripwire adds high energy and fun delivery to their musical talent

MONDAY, MAY 31 Memorial Day Ceremony 9–10 a.m.

Anthem Veteran’s Memorial 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway 623-742-6050 www.onlineatanthem.com Free Honoring the nation’s veterans, the Daisy Mountain Veterans and Anthem Community Council recognizes their service and sacrifice during this annual ceremony. Attendees are advised to bring lawn chairs.

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| BUSINESS BEAT

Tramonto Jimmy John’s Targets May Opening

BY KAREN GOVEIA editor@valleyvibenews.com

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n early May opening is planned for the Tramonto location with a drive-thru along North Valley Parkway in the Tramonto Marketplace shopping center.

Jimmy John’s franchise owner and Phoenixarea native Alex Irusta, is bringing more than just his love for the Illinois-headquartered chain’s sub sandwiches back to his home state.

(From left to right) Andres, Courtney, Mila, Alex and Trudy Irusta are looking forward to the opening of their familyowned franchise of Jimmy John’s.

For Alex, it’s about the love of both his family and his work family that propelled him toward his goal of opening a Jimmy John’s.

surgeries, out-of-state care and the need for more family support.

While attending college in central Illinois, Alex worked at Jimmy John’s as a training manager. It was the culture that he was drawn to. “The culture and consistency of the brand is something unlike anything else. It was all one big family, one big team—the company is just so loving,” he said.

After college, Alex began working on the company’s operational end where his commitment to the brand grew. He even thought about opening his own franchise some day.

It wasn’t until after Alex and his wife Courtney welcomed their first child that the couple would revisit franchise ownership. Daughter Mila, now almost 3-years-old, was born with a rare genetic disorder, which has required multiple brain

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That’s when Alex’s parents, Trudy and Andres Irusta, stepped in to help Alex, Courtney and Mila plan their move back to Phoenix and help Alex pursue his franchise ownership goal. Andres has helped Alex every step of the way, from finding the right space to helping with the buildout, including hand-digging all of the underground plumbing since they began working on the shell in November.

And, the family is in a happy place. “We’re in a good spot,” Courtney said of Mila’s health, adding, “We have the opportunity to bring the love we discovered in Illinois back here where we’re from and we’re super excited.”

The Tramonto Jimmy John’s is hiring at https://nowhiring.com/freakyfreshcareers/.

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New North Valley Rocky Adventure

New Senior Care Facility Opens F illing a need for assisted living and senior care in the North Valley, The Retreat at Alameda is planning a May opening, offering apartment assisted living and memory care.

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Gecko Climbing Gym is a haven for rock climbers from novice to advanced.

The unique gym opened mid-April near Happy Valley Road and 19th Avenue.

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ecko Climbing Gym opened mid-April near Happy Valley Road and 19th Avenue, offering a new experience for both beginner and advanced rock climbers to get their wall-scaling fix.

Avid rock climber and owner Chis Tansey began mapping out his plans to open the gym in 2019.

The facility features bouldering walls, rope walls up to 30 feet

high, a kilter board, a yoga studio with a twinkling-star ceiling and a party room. Climbing classes, group fitness classes, youth climbing team opportunities and summer camp activities are among the offerings.

To get started climbing, day passes, punch passes and annual memberships are available.

Equipment rental is also offered.

New Norterra Grocery Announced A new Fry’s Marketplace and Fry’s Fuel Center is planned for the approximate 12-acre site at the southwest corner of Jomax Road and Norterra Parkway.

With the closest Fry’s Marketplace at Dove Valley and I-17, the new store will fill a need

in the burgeoning North Valley neighborhoods, including the fastgrowing Union Park at Norterra.

The 92,000-square-foot facility has 72 apartments in assisted living, each equipped with refrigerator, microwave washer and dryer. The care center features a large gathering area in the center of the building, a cafe, and a theater. A large activity room also contains a full kitchen for residents who wish to cook, and the building also has a library, exercise room, herb, vegetable and flower gardens.

The memory care wing includes 32 rooms. Monthly rent includes all meals, local transportation, and a variety of planned activities, including trips to places such as local stores and theaters.

A grand opening is planned for June.

Construction is scheduled to begin in June on the 123,500-squarefoot grocery store and fuel center, according to the grocery chain’s spokesperson Pam Giannonatti.

The chain closed the deal on the $3.1-million parcel in March, according to Maricopa County records.

Red Development is developing the site which also includes four pads with drive-through capability for restaurants and other Fry’s could not yet speculate when businesses facing Jomax Road. the project would be completed.

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| THE VIBE » 2021 GRADS

Class of 2021 Reflections I

BY VALLEY VIBE STAFF WRITERS info@valleyvibenews.com

t’s been a year unlike any other for the class of 2021.

And while it may not have been the senior year these students envisioned at the beginning of their high school journey four years ago, they’ve learned more about flexibility,

adaptability and resiliency than they ever could have imagined possible.

Valley Vibe asked some of our area seniors to reflect on the difficulties during the past year and how dealing with so many KADEN GRUB

Hardest part of senior year...

Hardest part of senior year...

The whole year has been one big challenge. The thing that I found the hardest was the possibility of my last basketball season being canceled. I love my team like they are my family, so the idea of us not having a senior season together was devastating.

I had to quarantine three times during the worst part of the pandemic. This made me struggle in everything I do on the daily. Learning how to do a math problem or learning anything else online was the most difficult.

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Biggest lesson learned...

Biggest lesson learned...

I think all these changes have prepared me for just about anything. It reminded me to always be grateful and enjoy the present because everything can change so fast. Now I think I will be more prepared for any big changes that come my way, for they will seem so little as compared to this past year.

HOLLY SHEPHERD

Barry Goldwater High School Hardest part of senior year...

Finding motivation. I am an International Baccalaureate student with a lot of challenging and rigorous work as well as exams at the end of the year based on two years of learning in each class. Going online was really challenging with the high intensity of my classes. Being home all the time made it very difficult to get work done.

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Their responses have been compiled with assistance from area school administrators, who helped circulate our questionnaire.

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unknowns has helped prepare them for their next chapter.

After graduation...

I’m going to Montana Tech and getting my degree in radiology technology.

Biggest lesson learned...

I have learned that anything really can happen/change and to learn to adapt to any situation is extremely beneficial for my future. I was homeschooled until 7th grade. Going from public school back to online was not at all like being homeschooled and that was a huge change I needed to overcome. It has helped me reflect on what I truly care about, like helping others. I wanted to give back to those in need. My cousin and I started a non-profit organization

These changes made me a better person because this showed me who I want to be. Senior year, being able to get more things done myself made me prepare for the next chapter. You have to be thankful for anything that you get, because you don’t know what will happen in this world.

After graduation...

I am committed to Seattle Pacific

called Baskets of Joy where we go out and give basic necessities to the homeless.

After graduation...

I will be attending Grand Canyon University to study psychology. I will finish college with a bachelor of science in behavioral health science degree and then go to a physicians assistant school to become a mental health physicians assistant.

University. I will be continuing my academic career and also my athletic career on the soccer team.

My goal is to become a semi-pro or pro soccer player.

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GABRIELA CHIAPPETTA

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Boulder Creek High School

Hardest part of senior year...

Having online classes. At times, it was difficult to keep up with my classes knowing I was not going into school. It felt as though I was no longer in school and I didn’t need to do the work. I found it difficult to connect with the other students during online courses and I feel like I missed opportunities to meet new people this year. It was also disappointing that we did not get to participate in so many school events that seniors usually get to enjoy... football games, homecoming, and assemblies.

ANTHEM PREPARATORY ACADEMY 7 p.m., May 28 Desert View Bible Church 105 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix

Biggest lesson learned...

These changes have helped me to gain more responsibility. Online school means being responsible and disciplined with your studies.

At first I struggled with this, but as time went on I began to realize I needed to stay focused on my studies even though my teachers were not necessarily there to guide me. I think that this has

helped me prepare for college as I will have to take on more responsibility once I begin classes.

After graduation... I am planning on attending

the honors college at Northern Arizona University to study nursing.

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Missing out on all the events that I was going to partake in. In fact, when the nation first shut down due to COVID-19, I was supposed to be getting on a plane the next day to go to Denver for my volleyball tournament. Not being able to go on trips, attend events, play volleyball, or act in theatrical production was hard to adjust to over the course of this past year.

I consider myself to be a perfectionist, and am someone who enjoys having a nice schedule and planned days. I had to learn how to be flexible with my time and not focus on the details. If something got canceled that I had worked on for months, I had to take a deep breath and move on. Although I will never completely leave behind my Type-A

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Hardest part of senior year...

Biggest lesson learned...

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personality, COVID-19 and its impacts have taught me the importance of living a wholehearted and balanced life.

After graduation... I will be attending Northern

Arizona University as an honors student. I will be majoring in communication sciences and disorders to hopefully one day become a speech-language pathologist for young children.

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Hardest part of senior year... Understanding

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Biggest lesson learned... I feel more confident in my abilities to navigate hard times. Knowing I made it through everything in the last year is comforting that I can handle the challenge of uncertainty.

SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR HIGH SCHOOL 3 p.m., May, 21 After graduation...

I am going to study marine biology at a university.

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ETHAN ANDERSON

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Anthem Preparatory Academy

Barry Goldwater High School

Hardest part of senior year...

Hardest part of senior year...

help me go through my life in a much better and happier way.

Adapting to online learning. I missed going to school and learning alongside my peers in a classroom.

Yet, things were made worse for me as a diploma student for the International Baccalaureate program because senior year is the most crucial time of high school when you need your teacher's help and support the most to get the IB diploma.

However, I feel blessed to have teachers who looked out for me and tried to help all students to the best of their abilities while also struggling to get used to the "new normal."

After graduation...

Biggest lesson learned...

I am going to major in medicinal biochemistry at Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University.

I plan on exploring my interests a little before I go into the medical field and becoming a doctor to fulfill my dream of helping people in times of need.

I learned the importance of taking care of my mental health because there were days when I didn’t feel like getting out of my bed, but I pushed myself to be positive and appreciate those little things that I could still do, such as call my best friend. I started to include yoga and meditation into my daily routine to stop the mental noise and declutter my mind.

Instead of just focusing on my classes, my family, my friends, my athletic career, and my college decision, I also had to factor in staying safe amid a global pandemic, educating myself on the numerous issues plaguing both our country and our world, and finding my own way to begin to address those issues. It was overwhelming and it took a long time to adjust.

Biggest lesson learned...

I've learned to endure changes with grace and understanding, which makes change bearable and sometimes even enjoyable.

If this past year has taught us all anything, it is that we never know exactly what the next day will bring, as cliché as that sounds. Having the skillset to remain positive and productive throughout any situation is one that I think is often lost on people, so having that skillset will

ABBIE ROUGEMONT

Boulder Creek High School Hardest part of senior year...

While I enjoyed waking up, rolling over, and turning on my computer, I sometimes struggled with figuring out what it was I was learning.

Being at home, I also had to work hard at staying focused. This experience has truly made me appreciate face-to-face learning.

My teachers were always available, but it was up to me to make sure I stayed on top of things.

Biggest lesson learned...

While I am sad about missing out on many of the celebrations from this past year, I can honestly say I have tried to make the best of every opportunity. All of these changes helped me to grow as an individual and prepared me for my future. I’ve become more independent and more appreciative of being in the presence of others.

After graduation...

I will be attending Northern Arizona University to study nursing.

taught me to never overlook the little things my family and friends do for me because they are the pillars of my life. Lastly, I learned to embrace the uncertainty that comes with each moment and, most importantly, enjoy every second of my life and make the most out of it.

After graduation...

I am very excited to attend the University of Arizona and make my family proud as a first-generation college student.

I learned to value the people around me and to let them know how much they mean to me. More often than not, we take the things that our families and friends do for us for granted and we forget to thank them for their support. However, the year 2020

ESHA KUBAVAT

Anthem Preparatory Academy Hardest part of senior year...

Missing out on senior events. For so many years I've heard that senior year is the year to look forward to in high school. Not getting to experience those great bonding moments with my class was disappointing, but the unfortunate reality of this year.

Biggest lesson learned...

I’ve found that the most important thing for me to have through these hard times is my friends and family.

Without the strong backbone that they have provided for me, living through quarantine could have really deteriorated my mental health, so for them I am very grateful.

After graduation...

I will be attending Arizona State University this fall at Barrett, The Honors College with a major in biological sciences.

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| PET TALK

When Your Pet’s Scratching Becomes Worrisome Whether the cause is food or environmental-related, allergies in dogs manifest with itchy, red and inflamed skin. The intense itching results in excessive paw licking and chewing, face rubbing, head shaking, irritated ears or infections, respiratory difficulties, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rashes/ infections and hair loss. It really can be overwhelming for both the pet and their owner.

Pinpoint the Allergens Diagnosing allergies is not easy, but a good start is a simple blood-allergy test. Then we can help avoid those allergens, like keeping off grass if your dog is allergic to bermuda or rye grasses, or switching foods to a limited or specific-ingredient diet.

Many pets can be helped with over-the-counter antihistamine; like Zyrtec and Claritin. Fish oils (EPA and DHA) and Vitamin E supplements can help support skin repair from the inflammation caused by all the itching and scratching. If you have allergy testing done, you could also treat with desensitization treatments, much like many of our human kids. Newer veterinary prescription medications, like Cytopoint and Apoquel, have minimal side effects; unlike glucocorticoid or steroids used to treat allergies.

Dr. Cheryl Rahal is a doctor of veterinary medicine at The Pet Wellness Center in North Phoenix. Her sidekick, Toby, spends his days alongside her at the clinic.

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Local flooring supplier offering Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet, Tile, Luxury Vinyl flooring design and installation.

Discount up to 30% with Drive Safe & Save!

Justin Simons, Agent

Contact me today to get

41722 N Gavilan Peak Parkway started.

Suite #110 (next to Barro’s pizza) justin.simons.j663@statefarm.com www.justinsimons.com

623-551-3700 LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION

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LEGAL

PET SERVICES

The Carroll Law Firm

The Pet Wellness Center

42104 N Venture Dr Suite A-118 Anthem, AZ 85086 623-551-9366 www.carrolllawfirm.com

2750 W Dove Valley Rd Ste 150 Phoenix, AZ 85085 www.petwellnessaz.com (623) 594-7466

Business law, estate planning, family law, personal injury, DUI/traffic violations, probate.

Preventative Wellness Exams, Vaccinations, Adult Pet Care, Senior Pet Care, Full-in house laboratory.

MORTGAGE

c a pi ta l

Managing Director

480-332-8749 rick@talon-capital.com www.talon-capital.com

NMLS# 149907

Just like your financial goals, mortgages are not a one size fits all. Discover which options may best suit your needs–Reverse, Offset or a Traditional 30/15 year fixed. The answer may be surprising. Give me a call today to learn more.”

42212 N. 41st Dr. Suite #105 Anthem, AZ 85086 623-465-4873 www.softwaterplusaz.com

Water treatment services, sales, installation of water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, whole house water filtration, Vertex bottleless water coolers and more.

TRANSPORTATION

2222 W Parkside Lane Suite 121 Phoenix, AZ 85027 www.westcoastplumbingandair.com 623-582-1117

Rick Strouse

Soft Water Plus

PLUMBING West Coast Plumbing & Air

talon

WATER TREATMENT SERVICES

Water leaks, toilets, showers, water heaters and softeners, garbage disposals, septic tanks/ sewer lines, pipe service and more.

SOUTHWEST SEDAN SERVICE LLC

NEW CLIENT SPECIAL !

$20 OFF OR 602-481-0894 $1 0 O FF • Ride in comfort! SUV, SEDAN, 1S 1ST ROUND-TRIP

SPRINTER, all new and in mint condition.

• Drivers are professional and background checked by Federal/State.

• Fleet is Sanitized and public safety is our #1 Priority.

• A-Rated, Competitive prices!

T ONE-WAY

AIRPORT SERVICES • EVENINGS OUT • DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS SHOPPING • SPECIAL EVENTS • WEDDINGS • AND MORE!

7498 E MONTE CRISTO AVE, SUITE 104E | SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260

RESERVE YOUR RIDE TODAY! Visit swsedan.com or swsedan.net or call Jeffrey @ 602-481-0894

Rotating menu of 14 house-brewed craft beers Food Truck Line Up on Facebook & Instagram

THIRSTY?

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TAPROOM IS OPEN! » TAPROOM HOURS

» HAPPY HOUR

Tues.–Thurs. 3–9 p.m. Sat. 12–9 p.m.

Fri. 2–9 p.m.

Sun. 12–6 p.m.

Tues. ALL DAY Wed.–Fri. 3–6 p.m.

701 W. DEER VALLEY RD. STE. #1 PHOENIX, AZ 85027

scan for full menu or to place an online order!

(Directly Across from Deer Valley Airport)

623-469-9199 | www.simplemachinebrewing.com www.facebook.com/SimpleMachineBrewing

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Need Help?

Call 623-551-9366 for a consultation.

We provide quality resources and legal advice to clients in Arizona.

Carroll Law Firm assists in personal, business and civil law and much more.

• Business Law • DUI/Traffic Violations • Estate Planning • Family Law • Personal Injury • Probate

42104 N. Venture Drive Suite A118 Anthem, AZ 85086

OFFICE HOURS

Mon – Thurs 9 AM – 4:30 PM Friday 9AM – 1 PM

CONTACT US

Phone 623-551-9366 www.CarrollLawFirm.com

Thank You for Your Support!

The Justin Simons State Farm Agency and Jaguar Youth Football would like to thank these local businesses for making donations to the Jaguar Youth Football Program. This community-based, youth program would not be what it is without your generous support.

By shopping local, you support great programs like this one and our community!

Justin Simons, Agent | Ph: 623-551-3700

41722 N Gavilan Peak Parkway #110 (next to Barro’s pizza) justin.simons.j663@statefarm.com | www.justinsimons.com

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Honoring All of the Wonderful

Moms

this month!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Thank You for everything you do!

Knowing & Growing Each Child Every Day

Join Our Eagle Family Today!

• Small Class Sizes • “A” Rated Arizona School for 8 Years • Core Knowledge School of Distinction

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• Competitive Sports Programs

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