[WADNet Post] August 29, 2006: General News
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GENERAL NEWS
-- Sep 8, 9, 15, 16: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Listening Sessions
-- Sep 9: Deadline to Sign Up - WTV Tour and DAW Festival
-- Sep 10-22: Helen Keller National Center Senior Adult Program I
-- Sep 14 & 15: Public Input Sessions for Persons with Disabilities
-- Sep 26-Nov21: Parenting Workshop, Brookfield
-- Oct 1: PRESS RELEASE - Call for Nominations
-- Oct 1: Interpreted Play - ESPERANZA RISING - at First Stage, Milwaukee
-- Oct 2-13: Helen Keller National Center Senior Adult Program II
-- Oct 7: Windy City Deaf Idol Event in Palatine, IL
-- Oct 14-21: Deaf Cruise
-- Oct 21: WAD ANNOUNCES BOARD MEETING AND TOWN HALL, MENASHA
-- Oct 21: Deaf Empowerment Fourth Annual PAH!
-- Dec 31: Early Bird Combo Special Signup Deadline for GLDBA 2007
-- UPDATE: WSD Class Reunion for '76, '77, '78
-- Deaf Coffee Chats Information
2007 Events
-- Apr 28: Deaf Cruise - Eastern Caribbean, 8 Days
-- Jun 21-24: 50TH Biennial Conference, Delavan
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Sep 8, 9, 15, 16: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Listening Sessions
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Listening Sessions (Town Hall Meeting)
Open to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and DeafBlind People**
AND to Hearing Relatives and Family Members
Who/What:
1. Steve Hamerdinger: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Services,
attitudes, your right to services that meet your needs.
2. Denise Johnson: Substance Abuse Services in Wisconsin
3. You: Tell us about your experiences with mental health & substance
abuse services, what you like or don’t like about these services, and
kind of services are important to you and want Wisconsin to offer.
4. ENTERTAINMENT!! Vikee Waltrip
LUNCH, SNACKS, BEVERAGES, AND SUPPER WILL BE PROVIDED
When/Where: 12:30 pm to 7:15 pm (Madison 12:00-6:30 pm)
(Lunch served in Appleton, Milwaukee & La Crosse 12:30pm; Madison 12:00 pm)
Madison, September 8, 2006
MAD Clubhouse
1109 Williamson Street
Milwaukee, September 9, 2006
Emmanuel Deaf Lutheran Church
2306 S 98th St
West Allis, WI 53227-2224
Appleton, September 15, 2006
First United Methodist Church
325 E. Franklin Street
(Northwest corner of Franklin & Drew St)
La Crosse, September 16, 2006
Southside Community Center
1220 Denton Street
**ASL/Voice Interpreters, Real Time Captioning (CART) & Assistive
Listening Devices Provided.
To request DeafBlind/Low Vision Interpreters, please contact Linda
Russell at russelm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or TTY 608-261-9314.
DEADLINE for requesting DeafBlind/Low Vision Interpreters is AUGUST 25. **
(Contributed by: Linda Russell, Bureau of Mental Health and Substance
Abuse Services)
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Sep 9: Deadline to Sign Up - WTV Tour and DAW Festival
There will be Senior Housing tour @ Water Tower View in MIlwaukee on
Sept 23rd at ten am...and then afterward we all will go to Deaf
Awareness Week Festival all afternoon.....Great opportunity to go to 2
places on the same day...
If you are interested in joining us, please contact :
Mary Ann Riegert - Riegertm@xxxxxxxxxxx
from Madison
Or
Troy4Faye@xxxxxxxxxx
from Appleton
so we will put your names on the list... Deadline will be on Sept 9th so
we will know how many are going .. and get transporation for us...Thanks
UPDATE!!!
RE: Water Tower View tour and Deaf Awareness Week Festival
Now its time for Mary Ann to collect money for the trip....Please kindly
send Mary Ann Riegert a check of $17.00 per person starting today or
before Labor Weekend .....Thank you....
Her Address is:
Mary Ann Riegert
1825 Heath Ave
Madison Wi 53704
As for Troy & Faye Peters trip to WTV & DAW from Appleton/Green Bay
For those who already signed up with them will need to check with the
Peters about the fee
Thank You
(Contributed by: Mary Ann Riegert, WADNet Reader)
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Sep 10-22: Helen Keller National Center Senior Adult Program I
Senior Adult Program I for September 10-22, 2006. This is a two week
program for seniors, age 55 and better, who are experiencing vision and
hearing loss and use speech/hearing as their primary means of communication.
Interested individuals have asked about funding possibilities. Each
state has a Title VII, Chapter 2 (Older Blind Grant) program manager. In
the past, they have been very good about funding consumers for the
program. Additionally, civic organizations such as Lions, Sertoma,
Eagles, and churches might cost share the expenses.
Feel free to contact Paige Berry, Coordinator of HKNC's Older Adult
Program at: hkncpaigeoap@xxxxxxx or Dora Carney, HKNC Admissions
Coordinator at: drchknc@xxxxxxx if there are any questions.
Thank you.
Laura J. Thomas, MA
Regional Representative
North Central Region
Helen Keller National Center
485 Avenue of the Cities, Suite 5
East Moline, IL 61244-4040
309-755-0018 TTY and Videophone
309-755-0021 TTY
309-755-0025 Fax
HKNC5LJT@xxxxxxx
http://www.hknc.org/
(Contributed by: Alice Sykora, WADNet Reader)
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Sep 14 & 15: Public Input Sessions for Persons with Disabilities
We Need to Hear from You!!!!
Every three years, the Independent Living Council of Wisconsin develops
a plan for addressing the independent living needs of persons with
disabilities in Wisconsin. This plan is called the State Plan for
Independent Living (“SPIL”). This plan helps to develop priorities for
disability advocates, policy-makers and others who are working to
improve the ability of persons with disabilities to live in the community.
IndependenceFirst is hosting two public meetings to gather input from
persons with disabilities about their needs and ideas/suggestions. At
these sessions, we will be focusing on topics such as housing,
employment, disability-related services, benefits/health care services,
transportation, education, disability rights, assistive technology, and
others. Persons of all different types of disabilities are encouraged to
attend!
Please join us at one of the following sessions:
Thursday, September 14th
10:00am – Noon
IndependenceFirst
600 West Virginia Street, Room 601
Milwaukee, WI
Friday, September 15th
10:00am – Noon
Dept of Vocational Rehabilitation
141 N Barstow, Room 151
Waukesha, WI
~ Light refreshments will be provided ~
It is not required that you RSVP in order to attend; however, you must
notify Ruth Mancl of your disability-related accommodation requests by
4:30pm on Monday, Sept. 11th (414-291-7520 v/tty or
rmancl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) We will attempt to honor all requests but
cannot assure that requests made after this date will be met. For the
safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental
sensitivities, IndependenceFirst requests that persons attending please
refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps,
deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners.
If you are unable to attend but would like to complete a survey/feedback
form, please call 414-291-7520 (V/TTY) and ask for Ruth, who will mail a
form to you.
(Contributed by: Jason Altmann, ODHH)
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Sep 26-Nov 21: Parenting Workshop in Brookfield
Workshop for Parents: Parenting with Love and Logic
Eight (8) week program from 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Tuesdays, Starting September 26th to November 21st, 2006.
St. Dominic Congregation
18255 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI
Cost: $50.00
Interpreters are provided.
**** Registration deadline: September 1, 2006 ****
Please email for registration form: deafministry@xxxxxxxxxxx
This is a non-religious event sponsored by the Catholic Church.
(Contributed by: Patricia Bronk, Coordinator of Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Ministry for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee)
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Oct 1: PRESS RELEASE - Call for Nominations
Call for Nominations
"Deaf Individuals of Distinction in Today¹s American Workforce"
This photojournalism project will result in the publication of a book of
images and self-descriptive prose as well as a photographic exhibit for
display in galleries and institutions. The project will profile 100
unique Deaf individuals in the United States who embody the essence of
leadership, social advancement and innovation in addressing social,
educational, economic, technological and political issues at local,
national, and international levels. This project is the first in a
series illustrating the contemporary impact of Deaf individuals in
shaping America¹s future.
Profiles will be drawn from across the United States to represent
diverse social, economic, educational and political backgrounds and
walks of life. The photos and text will provide a real-life view of
their uniqueness, including their roles as pioneers, philanthropists,
and "one-of-a-kind" shapers of our society.
Darren Frazier, an emerging Deaf professional photographer, will lead
the project across the U.S., photographing the selected 100 Deaf
individuals and capturing images that illustrate their impact in today¹s
workforce. The guiding belief that propels this project is that by
telling compelling stories for the book and gallery exhibitions we can:
- Shatter the myths held by many people about the ability of the Deaf to
truly make a difference at local, national and international levels,
- Strengthen the historical record of the deaf minority with
contemporary depictions.
- Energize a silent revolution among Deaf people to believe that they
can succeed in uncharted workforce waters.
You may nominate up to 3 people including yourself. The nominee must
have a hearing loss that requires his/her participation in society as a
member of the Deaf minority and must exhibit one or more of the following:
- Be publicly perceived as a positive role model and demonstrate
excellence and leadership in her/his workplace and chosen field.
- Have documented achievements that have made or are making an impact at
local, national or international levels.
- Have been the first or a primary pioneer in entering a field of work
or initiating a positive contribution to the public image of the Deaf
and created conditions that elevated levels of respect for Deaf
individuals in the mainstream workforce.
- Have shown courage in public life and public service and involvement
that represents a basic faith in the potential of all humanity.
For each nomination the following information must be provided:
- One-page description addressing the selection criteria and general bio
information.
- Paragraph statement of why you believe this person should be selected.
- Contact information for the nominee and nominator.
There are no limitations related to the nominee's social, economic or
political status, age, language, education and/or literacy skills.
The deadline for nominations is October 1, 2006. Completed nomination(s)
must be sent via e-mail: df@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
For additional information, please contact:
df@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.darrenfrazierphotography.com
877.311.4853 (Toll-free/voice only)
(Contributed by: Amy Rowley, WADNet Reader)
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Oct 1: Interpreted Play - ESPERANZA RISING - at First Stage, Milwaukee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Elyse Cohn: (414) 267-2932 ecohn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
First Stage Children’s Theater teaches tolerance in ESPERANZA RISING
By Lynne Alvarez,
Based on the book by Pam Muñoz Ryan
September 15 – October 1, 2006
Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
Sponsored by Actuant Corporation
In partnership with Latino Arts
This play is most appreciated by adults, teens and young people ages 8
and older.
STORY:
Born to a wealthy rancher in Mexico, twelve-year-old Esperanza has the
world at her feet. But when tragedy strikes, that world is turned upside
down. She finds herself separated from her beloved Mama, her possessions
and her land. When she journeys across the border to America, Esperanza
learns something special about herself. Can Esperanza rise above the
challenges before her? This historical drama, based on true-life events
of the author’s grandmother during the Great Depression, is most
appropriate for adults, teens and young people ages 8 and older.
PERFORMANCE DATES
ESPERANZA RISING opens Friday, September 15, in the Todd Wehr Theater at
the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
The 3:30 p.m. performance on Sunday, October 1, will be interpreted for
deaf and hard of hearing patrons.
The full schedule of family performances is:
Fridays September 15 & 22 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays September 16 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
September 23 7:00 p.m.
September 30 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
Sundays September 17, 24 & October 1 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
TICKET INFORMATION
Ticket prices for ESPERANZA RISING are:
Main floor: $20 for adults, $17.50 for teens (ages 13-18) and $15 for
children (ages 12 and under)
Balcony: $9.50 for all ages
Tickets are on sale at the Marcus Center box office, (414) 273-7206 or
toll free (888) 612-3500.
Additionally, tickets can be purchased on the First Stage website,
www.firststage.org.
(Contributed by: Elyse Cohn, First Stage Children's Theater)
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Oct 2-13: Helen Keller National Center Senior Adult Program II
Senior Adult Program II for October 2-13, 2006. This is a two week
program specificially designed for seniors, age 55 and better, who are
Deaf-blind or Deaf/Visually Impaired and use American Sign Language
(ASL) as their primary means of communication. This is a first time for
this specific group of seniors and HKNC is very excited about this.
Interested individuals have asked about funding possibilities. Each
state has a Title VII, Chapter 2 (Older Blind Grant) program manager. In
the past, they have been very good about funding consumers for the
program. Additionally, civic organizations such as Lions, Sertoma,
Eagles, and churches might cost share the expenses.
Feel free to contact Paige Berry, Coordinator of HKNC's Older Adult
Program at: hkncpaigeoap@xxxxxxx or Dora Carney, HKNC Admissions
Coordinator at: drchknc@xxxxxxx if there are any questions.
Thank you.
Laura J. Thomas, MA
Regional Representative
North Central Region
Helen Keller National Center
485 Avenue of the Cities, Suite 5
East Moline, IL 61244-4040
309-755-0018 TTY and Videophone
309-755-0021 TTY
309-755-0025 Fax
HKNC5LJT@xxxxxxx
http://www.hknc.org/
(Contributed by: Alice Sykora, WADNet Reader)
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Oct 7: Windy City Deaf Idol Event in Palatine, IL
CHICAGO DEAF & HARD OF HEARING CULTURAL CENTER
PROUDLY PRESENTS
A 2ND ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT:
WINDY CITY DEAF IDOL!
Master of Ceremony: Tom Adamo!
SATURDAY, October 7, 2006
7:30PM
HARPER COLLEGE, BUILDING A
1200 West Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067
Admission: before Sept. 30 after Sept 30 & at door
General: $12 $15
Senior Citizens/
Students with ID: $8 $10
10 Years Old & Under: FREE FREE
Mail check or money order to
CDHHCC
PO Box 13246,
Chicago, Illinois 60613.
For in-advance tickets, mail must be postmarked before Sept. 30th.
CONTESTANTS PERFORM AND AUDIENCE VOTES!
REFRESHMENTS AFTER SHOW!
Sponsored By
Sign Language Interpreting Program
American Sign Language Studies Dept.
William Rainey Harper College
1200 West Algonquin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60067-7398
(Contributed by: Linda Zoiss, WADNet Reader)
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Oct 14-21: Deaf Cruise
We are announcing our next cruise travel will be on October 14-21, 2006
(which is this Fall!!). We will be sailing from Miami, FL going to 3
different islands for 7 days on the cruise. We will be stopping by
Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios, Jamaica! If you are interested to
have more information, or check that website:
http://www.cruisesunlimited.com/deaf_cruise/teter_2006.pdf
If you have any more questions, just drop a email to us.
Spread the words with your friends & families!
Hope to see you there!
Jody & Matt
GT Deaf Cruise Group Leaders
gtdeafcruise@xxxxxxxxxxx
(Contributed by: Jody Gertken-Teter, WADNet Reader)
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Oct 21: WAD ANNOUNCES BOARD MEETING AND TOWN HALL, MENASHA
ANNOUNCEMENT: WAD Board Meeting, Town Hall Meeting
DATE: Saturday, October 21, 2006
EVENT: WAD Board Meeting
TIME: 9:00am - 1:00pm
EVENT: WAD Town Hall Meeting
TIME: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Both meetings will be at the same place.
WHERE:
Menasha Public Library
440 First Street, Menasha
DIRECTIONS TO THE MENASHA PUBLIC LIBRARY:
There is a link to a Mapquest map on the home page of the library's
website at http://www.menashalibrary.org (click on "Map")
(Contributed by Joe Riggio, WAD)
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Oct 21: Deaf Empowerment PAH!
Deaf Empowerment’s fourth annual PAH!
When: Saturday, October 21st, 2006
Where: Fox Valley Technical College
1825 N. Bluemound Drive
Appleton, WI
Time: Doors open at 1:00pm
Ending at 9:00pm
We will have our annual silent auction!
AND featuring special guest: Ricky Smith
About Ricky Smith:
Originally from Batavia, New York, Ricky studied Commercial Art and
Communication at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He likes to keep
the fact that he has been deaf since early childhood a surprise until
the end of his performance. While working full-time at a New York
Advertising firm, Ricky's interest in performance grew, along with his
popularity as a mime. Eventually, his quiet hobby shaped an artistic
career. Ricky's art awakens children's imaginations as his audiences
learn to communicate their feelings and express their ideas visually.
Ricky delighted audiences around the world for over 20 years as a
professional mime. Ricky has appeared on the Today show, Good Morning
America, and Real People, as well as on Strawberry Square, an
educational TV program.
Ricky has studied with internationally recognized mime-artist Marcel
Marceau, and has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and
Japan. Ricky is ready to take new audiences on tour through his world of
mime.
Please mark your calendar for this SPECIAL event!
Any questions or to order tickets, please feel free to contact Vicki
Shapiro, Executive Director, at vicki@xxxxxxxxx or (920) 886-7692 TTY
More information at Deaf Empowerment's website: http://www.deafe.org
Interested in a booth/vendor display?
VENDOR INFORMATION:
Non-Profit Organization: $75
For-Profit Organization: $100
Setup is from 11:30 am-12:30 pm, take-down is after 7:30 pm.
The fee includes meal for 2 and entertainment.
Application/Contract can be found on the www.deafe.org. Click “PAH” in
the left column, then click “vendor”
Mail the application/Contract by October 2nd.
Any questions, please e-mail info@xxxxxxxxxx
(Contributed by: Vicki Shapiro, Deaf Empowerment)
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Dec 31: Early Bird Combo Special Signup Deadline for GLDBA 2007
Special Early Bird Combo for Greater Lakes Deaf Bowling Association 2007.
Now $35.00 until December 31, 2006.
If you are interested in having a booth set up?
Need flyer for GLDBA 2007?
Please e-mail to dletkiewicz@xxxxxxxxx
(Contributed by GLDBA 2007 Committee)
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UPDATE: WSD Class Reunion for '76, '77, '78
We are looking for the mailing addresses for Class reunion for Class of
' 76, ' 77 &' 78 from Wisconsin School for the Deaf in Delavan, WI.
PLEASE email to this address: mchonjs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx OR pschenning@xxxxxxxxx
We are on the reunion committee and we need to send out invitations for
our class reunion for Fall of 2007.
We are especially looking for:
Class 1976:
Kurt Fabish
Jacqueline Fuchs
Linda Schoebel
Scott Schoenfeld
Debbie Sterletske
Ona Stewart
Brenda Williams
Gorgeen Spyhalski - Sponsor
Class 1977:
David Dorn
Larry Gerou
Michael Maxwell
Martin Prust
Steve Siekierke
Wendy (Suda) Herrera
Thomas Wiggert
Debbie Kamoske - Sponsor
Teri McIntosh - Sponsor
Class 1978:
Joseph Hadley
Michael Rickert
Dean Schultz
David Simons
Mike O'Neil
Susan (Zehner) Wallace - Sponsor
Again, you can contact us at mchonjs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx OR pschenning@xxxxxxxxx
Thank you for your help!
Jeananne Mchone and Cathy Schenning
Reunion Committee
(Contributed by: Cathy Schenning, WADNet Reader)
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Deaf Coffee Chats Information
Deaf Coffee Chat socials have been spreading across the US. We have them
in Wisconsin, too.
These are just casual socials held at coffeehouses (often Starbucks) on
weekday evenings or weekend mornings, once or twice each month. Stop in,
grab a cup of java, and enjoy a relaxing chat with friends!
To find one year you, go to http://www.deafcoffee.com and select your
state, then find the city nearest you.
Enjoy!
(Contributed by: Craig Savka, WADNet Reader)
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2007 EVENTS
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Apr 28: Deaf Cruise - Eastern Caribbean, 8 Days
Hello everyone!
How would you like to take a break from the winter blahs and get a head
start on summer? Then join me on the 8-day “Cruisin’ the Caribbean 2007”
cruise!
We will depart from Fort Lauderdale, FL on April 28, 2007 – visit the
ports of San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, USVI; Antigua; Tortola, BVI;
and Nassau, Bahamas. We’ll be sailing the brand new Carnival ship,
“Liberty”.
Rates are as follows (per person, based on double occupancy):
Inside Cabin (no window) -- $942.33 + air
Ocean View Cabin (with window) -- $1092.33 + air
Balcony Cabin (with window & small patio) -- $1222.33 + air
(Please contact me if more than 2 people will be sharing a room – can go
up to 4 people per room)
There is still plenty of room available! Children are welcome! Hearing
are welcome as well!
SIGNUP DEADLINES:
The first date, which was the deposit of $50 per person, was October 14,
2005*.
The second deposit is due July 18, 2006, of a minimum of $300 per person.
The final payment is January 23, 2007.
There are still plenty of cabins available, which is why I am telling
you to come on and sign up. You can send payments in however often you
want – I have people that are sending in payments weekly and every other
week, to coincide with their work paychecks.
*IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP! Just e-mail me, Kim Drake, at
kimdeaf@xxxxxxxxxxxx
I have designed a website that talks more about this cruise –
http://kimdeaf.tripod.com or you can e-mail me if you have more questions.
Hope to see you on the cruise!
Kim Drake, Group Leader
Fort Wayne, Indiana
kimdeaf@xxxxxxxxxxx
(Contributed by: Kim Drake, WADNet Reader)
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Jun 21-24: 50TH Biennial Conference, Delavan
WAD’s 50th Biennial Conference will be on June 21-24, 2007 in Delavan,
hosted by Southern Lakes Association of the Deaf.
Chairperson: Roger Claussen
Conference Site: Wisconsin School for the Deaf, Veterans Memorial Park,
and Southern Lakes Association of the Deaf.
(Contributed by: Joe Riggio, WAD President)
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Leslie Riggs
WADNet Post Editor & Listserv Administrator
Wisconsin Association of the Deaf
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