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‘We want to interest Pickering-Scarborough East MPP Wayne Arthurs and Ajax- them enough Pickering MPP Joe Dickson. to graduate:’ About 20 students, along with school board officials, were also education minister present. One of the new pro- grams is Community Safety and By Keith Gilligan Emergency Services program, [email protected] which Mr. McGuinty said would appeal to students thinking of DURHAM — Two new skills- careers in law enforcement, as a based programs will give high paramedic or a firefighter. school students the chance to The other, Information and learn job-ready training. Communications Technology, is Premier Dalton McGuinty a computer-based program. came to St. Mary Catholic Sec- There are about 14,000 stu- ondary School in Pickering on dents in 12 different Specialist Tuesday to announce the pro- High Skills Majors (SHSM) pro- grams. grams, Ms. Wynne said. The new programs are “an op- “We want to interest them portunity for our young people. enough so they can graduate,” They need to be motivated to she said, adding the government take on challenges. Our econ- is spending $13.9 million on the omy is being challenged,” Mr. programs this year. Photo by Michael Jurysta McGuinty said while speaking in The course offers a double PICKERING — Best friends Eve Sihvonen and Sarah Koning share happy thoughts while waiting to start their the garage of the transportation credit for students in Grades first day of Grade 1 at Sir John A. Macdonald Public School. technology program. 11 and 12, said Vince Sorbilli, a Joining him were Educa- tion Minister Kathleen Wynne, ✦ See New, Page 5
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PUMP DURHAM — A trip to the zoo PR I CE WATCH doesn’t have to mean a long HIGH drive on busy highways. There are four zoos in Durham and their owners are hoping to 7 attract a local crowd and raise awareness of the entertainment $1.29 their businesses provide. LOW The biggest local offering is the Bowmanville Zoo. 6 Owner Michael Hackenberger said the zoo is forced to “func- $1.29 tion in the shadow of a giant” with the Toronto Zoo so close Our readers help by. you stay on top To be able to compete, the focus at the Bowmanville Zoo is of gas prices to let people get “up close and Join us all summer long in our on- personal” with the animals, Mr. line feature -- Pump Price Watch. Hackenberger said. With your help, we’ll be posting The newest exhibit at Bow- gas prices from across Durham Region all day, every day on our manville is Expedition Predator, website, an interactive romp in a trolly- newsdurhamregion.com. like vehicle through the domain of Leo the lion and Robbie the Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photos Pump Price Watch tiger. Only Robbie and Leo aren’t Above, Kurt Hackenberger sits atop Libby, the Asian elephant, is sponsored by as she performs in the Bowmanville Zoo’s theatre. The zoo alone in their pens -- they’re offers up an entertaining and educational experience. Below, joined by a zoo employee who a Bowmanville Zoo park handler cuddles a two-month-old ba- feeds them raw meat up against boon named Ace. At left, A Siberian tiger at the Bowmanville the windows of the trolley so Zoo. visitors can get a good look at the animals. Bowmanville and the three No picket lines other zoos in the area -- North- wood Zoo in Scugog, the Os- at Durham hawa Zoo and Jungle Cat World in Orono -- all have something College different to offer, said Region tourism manager Kerri King. DURHAM — Durham stu- “A lot of people don’t realize dents didn’t have to get through we have four zoos in Durham,” picket lines to get to class on she said. “Come and see what Tuesday, just the usual back-to- we have here, right in everyone’s school traffic. own backyard.” That’s because Ontario’s Like the Northwood Zoo and colleges reached a deal with Animal Sanctuary in Seagrave, support staff on Sunday after- noon. The Ontario Public Ser- which started off as a training vice Employees Union (OPSEU) ground for movie stars with fur members’ previous contract ran and feathers. Phillips to believe he was being est in Durham region, recently they will sit on her lap and she out on Aug. 31. But 10 years ago the zoo’s used as a wrestling bear. celebrated its 15th anniversary, can hold them so they don’t The union is not releasing doors were open to the public Rehabilitation and species owner Alan Connell said. jump off. details of the agreement until so people could take a look at survival is emphasized at North- The zoo fills a niche, allowing Tamara Brancati, Leah’s mom, just before or after it’s ratified all the species that live with zoo wood, Mr. Phillips said. children to play with and feed brought her to visit the zoo from by members. David Cox, com- owner and animal trainer Nor- “We take in so many animals the animals ranging from baby their home in Ajax. munications officer for the man Phillips. lately we have to build more en- ducks to lemurs. It was the family’s first time union, said he expects that to The zoo is home to Sinbad, closures,” he said. “I don’t like “(It’s a) good old-fashioned visiting the zoo, but she said happen shortly. a Siberian tiger who is leash small cages.” children’s zoo where children she would definitely be bringing “What I can say is the bar- trained and is more than nine He said he’d like to build larg- can get hands-on with the ani- Leah and her brother back. gaining team is pleased to have a deal they can recommend to feet tall when he stands up. er enclosures but needs more in- mals,” Mr. Connell said. “They are having a lot of fun,” their members,” he said. Not far from Sinbad’s pen is come to do it, so he encourages The Oshawa zoo has tried to Ms. Brancati said. OPSEU represents more Benny the bear’s home. Benny the public to come out and pay take a different approach from So much fun she was having than 6,500 employees in Ontar- is a 32-year-old black bear who admission to see the members of the traditional, he said. trouble pulling Leah away from io’s 24 colleges. Of those, 395 was dropped off at Mr. Phillips’ the animal kingdom who live on “Old zoos were full of pens and her feathered friends so the fam- work at Durham College in the property. his property. cages, but there’s a lot of room ily could head home. library, at students services and When Benny arrived he was in At 3 p.m. on Saturdays people for kids to run around here,” he in many other areas. bad shape -- his fangs had been can watch the animals being fed, said. newsdurhamregion.com removed and his front paws had from tiger cubs to Kodiak bears. Leah Brancati, 2, said her fa- Watch a video at been declawed -- leading Mr. The Oshawa Zoo, the new- vourite part is the ducks because newsdurhamregion.com
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call not really necessary Yes No Last Week t seems all but inevitable Prime Min- ister Stephen Harper will visit Gover- With school starting next week how I nor-General Michaelle Jean on Fri- much money do you plan to spend on day to ask that she dissolve Parliament, yourself or your kids? plunging the nation into an election. But given that legislation mandating Nothing - 43% four-year election terms was passed sev- eral years ago, is a premature race to the $100 to $200 - 22% polls really necessary right now? After all, the Conservatives pushed for $200 to $300 - 6% mandatory election dates and the legis- lation they supported and helped pass $300 to $400 - 10% would mean the next election should occur in October 2009, not this October. More than $500 - 19% The mandatory four-year term, which the Province of Ontario also follows, Votes: 169 works ideally when the government has a majority. With a minority government, elections can take place at any time should the opposition combine to defeat the government. Our readers think... House cats in North America kill more and safe streets. They can also take place should the birds and mammals than cars and all 4. Durham Region Transit’s 400-metre government believe it cannot get its leg- other predators combined! It is esti- bus stop standard states DRT should islation passed and ask that Parliament Cats, dogs not allowed mated that more than 500 million birds consider new or revised routes and not be dissolved. are killed annually by our “beloved” that it must force service where it is not The prime minister argues nothing will to roam freely in Ajax cats! welcome. get done in this session of Parliament Geoff Carpentier Julius Sasvari and recently met with the other party Ajax Ajax leaders individually. However, it’s hard To the editor: to see how the current political situation The Aug. 21 article about the breed- really differs much from what’s gone on ing coyotes near Hermitage Park, Ajax Cutting Hoile loop would since Mr. Harper’s Conservatives won was most refreshing to read. As we con- Reader confident the January 2006 federal election. tinue to remove and degrade habitat, affect few transit users Over the past 2 1/2 years, the govern- these wild animals are accommodating in Durham’s water ment has had its budgets passed -- sure- us better than we are them! ly the most important bill any party in I was very surprised however to see a supply process power produces. It has also managed to statement, attributed to Derek Hannan, To the editor: effectively govern through some master Ajax’s manager of bylaw: “He recom- I would like to offer a few clarifica- political manipulating delivered by Mr. mends keeping cats inside and added tions to the Aug. 15 editorial, ‘Keep the To the editor: Harper and his caucus. Ajax has a bylaw in place that dogs and buses on the roads’. Re: ‘No plans to ban bottled water in While Mr. Harper didn’t manage to cats shouldn’t be roaming around.” The 1. None in the neighbourhood pro- Durham’, Aug. 22 News Advertiser. win a majority of seats up for grabs bylaw is a legal requirement passed poses to cancel Route 222. What we The reluctance to trust tap water may nearly three years ago, he has shown he and enacted by Ajax council. It is not a propose is that Hoile loop be cut. The be understandable, with occasional can administer the levers of power even “recommended” requirement, nor is it impact of this is 10 per cent of the examples of lack of government over- though the opposition has a substantial something we “should” do. Compliance route’s length affecting very few people. sight of major public services (and for majority of MPs at its disposal. is mandatory. 2. That “the route performing well” anyone who remembers the year 2000 It’s likely the Liberals, NDP and Bloc I was further disappointed to see the is based on ridership per hour. Actu- and the deaths and illnesses of resi- Quebecois -- and now a Green MP -- front page picture of Ms. Mintoff, who ally, only four-to-five people use the dents in Walkerton caused by drinking didn’t pull the plug on the Conservative is ignoring the bylaw by letting her cat service from the community of more tainted tap water). minority because they felt Canadians run free. It is irresponsible on her part than a hundred, and over 70 explicitly One constructive suggestion for were not ready to head back to the polls and that of the News Advertiser, who expressed their wish to have the bus reducing the dependence on bottled after elections in 2004 and 2006. printed the picture, to encourage non- rerouted. water might be for Durham residents to Mr. Harper seems determined to make compliance with our bylaws. I trust Mr. 3. “The benefit to the community as visit their water supply and treatment it happen and we’ll shortly be seeing Hannan’s staff will be in touch with Ms. a whole must outweigh the complaints plants and hopefully gain confidence and hearing those familiar political mes- Mintoff to remind her of her obligation of a few.” Very true. Except, here it’s in the safety of the water delivered to sages. to comply with our bylaws. the four to five riders whose wishes for their taps. My opinion from visiting the It is the government’s prerogative as The bylaw was enacted with meaning convenience of not having to walk a few public open houses is that in Durham to when to drop the writ -- subject to a and purpose. Not only does it protect minutes to the stop outweigh the desire Region, we are very fortunate that the rubber-stamp by the Governor-General our pets, but it also protects wildlife. of the majority to have peaceful, quiet water supply process appears to be -- and Mr. Harper will find out Oct. 14 operated safely, methodically and pro- (the probable date for the election) if he e-mail letters to [email protected] / max. 200 words / fessionally. made the right call. We’ll get the chance please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / Frank Dempsey to let him know. letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Pickering durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 3, 2008 PAGE 7 A/P
AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Terry Rigby, during a titration test, checks the colour of his testing liquid. Mr. Rigby suffered a workplace injury and now is in his third year of the Chemical Engineering Technology course at Durham College.
By Crystal Crimi/ [email protected] hen a beam fell on Terry Rigby’s right foot and crushed his big toe, he had no idea the impact it would have on his hands. In a split second, his life swiftly switched direction, taking him out of the skilled trades and toward post-secondary school.
W Now, at age 44, he’s in his third year of bring life experience and flexibility with chemical engineering at Durham College. them, have overcome the challenge of re- “This is never what I would have chosen training and will be loyal, which makes to do,” Mr. Rigby said, sitting near a coffee them attractive to employers, Ms. Moffatt shop on campus, wearing a green ‘Durham said. To his surprise, the juggling and not College Dad’ T-shirt. the schoolwork, has been the hardest part. Although it’s surprised him how well “I’ve basically given up my life,” Mr. Rigby he’s fit into college, the idea of returning to said. He still has bills to pay, friends calling school filled him with anger and frustration and family to appease, as well as dealing at first. Like the rest of his family, he’s spent with his new physical limitations and pain. his whole life in the skilled trades. “The biggest thing not to let happen is “It was like watching someone die,” said just leave,” Ms. Barrett said. Laurie Moffatt, who was Mr. Rigby’s up- If that happens, they could leave in poor grading teacher at TriArch Educational Ser- standing, which ends up on their tran- vices in Cobourg. “Terry identified himself script. through that work.” ing and he was chosen as a candidate for class, joined the student ambassadors and Durham College’s preparatory depart- Throughout his life, Mr. Rigby’s had no labour market re-entry. The news was has done some tutoring and motivational ment helps get mature students ready for shortage of work opportunities, from work- “mentally paralyzing.” speaking. At first, he was filled with self post-secondary, making sure they have ing for family businesses, framing houses, After interest and school equivalency doubt and worry that others would see him day-care arrangements, backups and are general contracting, and eventually becom- testing, which revealed he has a reading as the old guy. at a point in their life where they can. Staff ing a construction millwright. and comprehension disability, he went to “For the first week I was sitting there also investigates if someone has stopped “Then in 2003, I had my accident,” Mr. TriArch for upgrading. He tried to be posi- going, ‘I can’t do this’,” he said. coming to see if they can come up with a Rigby said. tive, but it was hard. But when a fresh-out-of-high-school stu- solution. By working with the school, stu- While doing a millwright job at General “Terry was like the worst of all cases,” dent offered to help with his computer dents can arrange for a temporary leave in Motors, a motivation beam slipped and fell Ms. Moffatt said. “You would have never problems, he knew he was going to be all good standing, emergency loans, and other on his foot. thought it could happen.” right. “From that day forward, I felt OK,” Mr. supports. “It crushed my big toe off and bruised off He was “a nightmare.” He didn’t want Rigby said. The biggest surprise to Mr. Rigby a lot of other stuff,” Mr. Rigby said, moving to do homework and, if it was sunny, he Having a friend and someone to help him is that he could actually do it and his hands almost as often as his lips. “I don’t wanted to be outside working on a roof or has been a big thing. He has a good study that people are proud of him. have accidents, so this is a whole new ball something, she said. group and the college staff have helped His advice is to embrace it – and get up- game in life for me.” As Ms. Moffatt and Mr. Rigby started to with his test anxiety and learning disability. grading even if you think you’re smart. The injury occurred during the SARS epi- gain each other’s trust and he began to have The mature student adds richness to “To gain much you have to risk much,” demic and it took 12 hours for his wounds success, he excelled. the classroom because of their life experi- Ms. Moffatt said. “Change is inevitable; it to be attended to. The delay caused rotting “Most of the people I work with have an ence, said Jeanette Barrett, dean of Durham will come get you whether you want it or and nerve problems. extremely high work ethic,” she said, and College’s school of career development and not.” After numerous proceedings, including added they can’t change that in school. continuing learning. In this three-part series running all week we temporary positions, seeing doctors and “People like Terry have the tendency just “They’ve done a lot they just don’t give look at mature students. Tomorrow, meet a dealing with infections, a functionality doc- like they did at work to achieve.” themselves credit for,” Ms. Barrett said. mom who stepped back into a classroom tor said he couldn’t go back to millwright- In college, he’s now at the top of his They have a proven employment record, after a 25-year absence. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 3, 2008 PAGE 5 P New programs not ‘based on books’
✦ New from page 1 in something outside of transportation, so yeah, they’d be interested.” teacher in the transportation technology Vana Nahhas said students in the course program. cut two mini-vans in half last year and The students spend two classes in a row connected the front of each. In the mid- in the program, giving them a chance to dle, they put two barbecue pits. do more in-depth work, he said. She’s interested in pursuing a career in “They’re entering the workforce with aviation. Noel Smyth, the communica- job-like skills,” Mr. Sorbilli said. tions technology teacher, said SHSM pro- As a teacher, it’s “very rewarding we grams are looking for “kids at risk,” such have a direct impact on them succeeding,” as those who might not get the 30 credits Mr. Sorbilli said. needed to graduate. He joked the students are succeeding Concerned staff and students wait for an am- In the communications field, including “although we’re not sure they’re absorb- bulance after a student fainted during a news computers, most employers are looking conference at St. Mary. ing anything while they’re here.” for those who have graduated from col- While he spoke, a student fainted, hit- lege or university, he said. ting his head on the concrete floor. An am- get to where you want to get to, you have It’s unlikely a program could be offered bulance had to be called and the student something to back into.” this year, Mr. Smyth said, noting it took a taken to hospital. The program is “a different learning full year to set up the transportation tech- AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photos Having the transportation technology experience” and not based on books, said nology program. Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty announces an expansion of the Specialist High Skills Ma- program “gives us a second opportunity Martin Dobosz, also in Grade 12. jors program by adding two majors. The an- outside of school,” said Connor Trepanier, When asked if other students would take newsdurhamregion.com Watch a video of the announcement nouncement was made at Pickering’s St. Mary a Grade 12 student. either of the new programs, Mr. Trepanier Catholic Secondary School. “Say you’re in sports and you don’t said, “Friends and buddies are interested at newsdurhamregion.com P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 3, 2008 durhamregion.com
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ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS Do you love being near the water? Like fi shing, swimming, or bird watching? AT CITY HALL Unfortunately our shorelines, rivers, lakes and streams are getting littered DATE MEETING TIME with garbage. Help out by joining 52,000 other Canadians taking part in the TD Canada Trust Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up Sept. 4 Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm ILY, FITNESS AN between September 20-28. There are many opportunities to participate: FAM D F F UN Sept. 8 Executive Committee 7:30 pm S O ! AR E Y • Community groups, businesses, cadets and scouts are encouraged to 5 Sept. 10 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm 2 G
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E a C e r Sept. 18 Waterfront Coordinating Committee 7:00 pm c e • You may also opt to join one of the other clean ups taking place that are /r om g.c “open to the public”. Visit www.vanaqua.org/cleanup for a list of dates erin All meetings are open to the public. cityofpick and locations. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. • Residents, families and students not involved with one of these other groups are welcome to join the event organized by the City of Pickering and Toronto & Region Conservation. Call 905.683.7575 for details and to register to clean up Lake Ontario on Saturday, September 27th from 10 am - noon, rain or shine. Students, this event is eligible for community volunteer hours. The City of Pickering can help any volunteers clean up eff orts by providing gloves, bags, water, snacks and waste disposal. Call 905.638.7575.
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Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Road 905.683.6582 The City of Pickering gratefully acknowledges the fi nancial support of the RENEWED STRENGTH 100-DAY BIKE RIDE FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Ministry of Culture of the Province of Ontario Join Dee Miller and Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland for the fi nal leg of the Renewed Strength Bike Tour! Millennium Square, Liverpool Road South Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 4 pm The Renewed Strength 100-Day Bike Ride around Ontario has almost come to an end! You can join Dee Miller (Executive Director/Founder of Renewed Strength) to celebrate the completion of her 7000 km ride to create awareness of Renewed Strength’s free programs for Cancer Survivors. This event included visiting more than 80 communities in Ontario. Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland will be joining Dee for the last part of her ride. Be there to greet Dee and Mark and support Renewed Strength by signing the survivorship t-shirt. A/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 3, 2008 durhamregion.com Road shift could lead to legal problems By Kristen Calis fore learning of the road shift. spect to its lands,” Mr. McMinn [email protected] “In reliance on staff presen- wrote. At the meeting, resident tations, my client was satisfied Jeff Snape spoke about the traf- PICKERING — A small road that the proposed Brookdale fic issues the road will create shift in a future development rezoning generally represented since it will go out onto Kings- has one property owner con- good land use planning,” he ton Road. “We have a mess at cerned in a big way. wrote. “But under no circum- that corner,” he said, referring The Brookdale Centre was stances would my client have to Walnut Lane and Kingston the subject of a major debate acquiesced to any municipal Road. Ward 2 Regional Council- last year but Council ended up road taking or down-zoning of lor Bill McLean was concerned giving the commercial develop- its lands.” Mr. McMinn said his the road is set to go through ment the green light in hopes client didn’t get an opportu- Kingston Road, connecting to of improving Pickering’s down- nity to give input, and suggest- Walnut, without something like town. But it was back up for ed shifting one of Brookdale’s a median restricting traffic from discussion at a recent planning buildings over to make room going straight through. information meeting regarding for the road off Pentans prop- Neil Carroll, director of plan- a decision by Council in July, erty. “Otherwise, my client will ning and development, said the when it passed a resolution that effect all of its legal remedies to Region has been involved in a road originally planned to go safeguard its operational and working on traffic issues and completely on Brookdale lands development rights with re- improvements to Walnut Lane. will now be split equally be- tween it and Pentans Develop- ment Limited, which leases to Follow the sunshine a number of car-related busi- nesses in the area. Brookdale with DeNure Tours! will face Kingston Road, rough- ly between Dixie and Liverpool You are Invited … roads and north of Hwy. 401, DeNure Tours Travel Show in Pickering and is north of Pentans, September 11, 2008 at 2:00pm Although council approved East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd. South the plan for the road on both RSS UPDATES properties, the zoning bylaw Join us for a cup of coffee and a 1-hour must be amended first. No de- presentation that features information about our cisions were made at the meet- “Sunshine Express” to Florida and Myrtle Beach, and ing; it was for information only. our cruises to sunny climates. newsdurhamregion.com Pentans lawyer Bruce Mc- Minn said in a letter his client We’ll also tell you about our Christmas themed tours! has owned the building since 1979 and was generally fine Seats are limited. Please RSVP to 1-800-668-6859 or email: [email protected] with development nearby be- CONTINUING EDUCATION Connect now Carrier of WHOOO The Week has FLYERS in Today’s Over 500 online courses starting now. Words of Wisdom Choose from: “Some people have Wednesday lousy memories September 3, 2008 Business courses Health & Human Studies - they never forget l Auditing l Counselling Skills anything.” in Oncology * Bouclair Ajax/Pick. l Business Communications II l Early Childhood Education Paul Dickson, Gen. Mgr. * Durham Business Times Ajax/Pick. l Economics Lynne Parker, Sales Mgr. - Introduction * Henry’s Camera Ajax/Pick. l Human Resources Planning If you like our quotes, l Mental Health Practices Joe Dickson you’ll love our printing. * Home Depot Ajax/Pick. & Development Daniel l Pathophysiology * Mark’s Work Wearhouse Ajax/Pick. Today’s carrier of the week is l PRINTING LTD. Marketing Dickson Daniel. Daniel enjoys soccer 220 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax * Master Bedroom Ajax 683-7940 & boating. * Millwork Ajax/Pick. Daniel has received General Interest Home Inspection a gift card from Pickering Town * National Sports Ajax/Pick. l l Electrical Inspection Centre, and a dinner voucher Creative Writing * Oshawa Rotary Club Ribfest Ajax/Pick. from McDonald’s. l Digital Photographs l Heating Inspection Congratulations l l Roofing Inspection * Personal Edge Ajax/Pick. Daniel for being our French * Real Estate Ajax/Pick. Carrier of the Week. Upcoming Special Events * Rona Ajax/Pick. Expecting a Baby? * Salvation Army Ajax We’ve also added more Certificates * Sam’s Club Ajax/Pick. Sunday, September 28, 2008 l Diabetes Worker/Educator Pickering Recreation Complex * Sport Chek Ajax/Pick. 1867 Valleyfarm Rd., Pickering * Staples Business Depot Ajax/Pick. l Hospital/Unit Clerk Doors Open at 1 p.m. l Library & Information Technician Register: www.havingababy.ca * Town of Ajax Ajax * Wheels Ajax/Pick. l Medical Transcriptionist
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