Wednesday, September 22, 2010

The Well on Main Street

We ran across this "Treutlen Scrapbook" picture in the newspaper and thought it might be interesting to people who have never seen it.  The building at the right is today's headquarters of the CrowMart enterprises; you will notice the round-top windows and door of the original Bank of Soperton, used many years as a barbershop by J. D. Webb, James Willis, and recently by Officer Anderson.  The Southern Belle Florist building hadn't been constructed when the picture was made in 1913. The lot next to the two-story bank was vacant, too.

Nobody was ever identified in the picture. In addition to those gathered in front of the building, which was used by A. Estroff's Soperton Hardware, others stood looking from today's Soperton Pharmacy building. Notice the wooden well curb, typical of its time, almost in the middle of the road.



We did our best to determine the location where the photographer set his camera, most likely on a tripod and asked the CrowMart Crew to stand in the middle of the street where the old city well once stood. Only the fearless took us up on the offer: Buddy Byrd, Grahl Moxley (aka Little Crow), and Crow Moxley.  Kennon Peebles and Scrubby Barnhill went into hiding.  Grahl paid Crow $5 for a red vest for me to wear as some of the traffic was not slowing down to 35 mph.


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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

YOU ARE THERE - September 24, 1980


The city improved its radio system for Police and Fire. A few years earlier they were using CB radio.

Miss Kay Hall and Mr. Raymond Salter were married September 7.

The band performed in 50s attire for the halftime show, and all students participated likewise at the pep rally.

Ronnie Howell came home for homecoming at Lothair United Methodist Church.

Teen of the Week  was Tommy Corbin.

The Gaston McLendon family visited Washington, DC, where his brother was guard for Mayor Marion Barry.

The Vikings beat Wheeler, 26-0.

Rattlesnakes of the week were killed by Jimmy Scott and Ray Peebles; also Jerry Phillips and Ben Beck.

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Senator Burr Chimes in on Agent Orange



As the Agent Orange hearing will begin Thursday, the media opposition against Vietnam Veterans steps up.  Again, Mike Baker and the Associated Press are leading the charge.  Baker's article rehashes his previous articles with the new info that a leading Republican has joined Democrat Jim Webb in casting skepticism on the science of Agent Orange maladies.



In the Senate, Richard Burr, Republican, serves as ranking member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee where he works to improve the quality of health care and service veterans receive, according to his website.

"We'd like to make sure that, one, the science has a causal link, and two, that the defined population is an appropriate one," Burr said in an interview, his first public comments on the topic.  That's Burr "working to improve the quality of health care and service for veterans." 


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Monday, September 20, 2010

YOU ARE THERE - September 24, 1975


81% of the voters endorsed the $35,000 per year county subsidy for the hospital.

Charles D. Driggers of Vidalia was arrested for killing deer out of season just off GA297 in Treutlen County near the I-16 construction.

Murphy McRae wrote a letter to Labor Commissioner Sam Caldwell suggesting that he do something for the working people instead of the deadbeats.

Renee Wright and Lisa Hackle were just as tough as the boys in the Elementary Football League.

Chuck Ellington presented his speech "Spirit of '76 - Our Heritage" to the Lions Club Ladies Night.

Beta Club initiation put the students in costumes suitable for Halloween.

A "Treutlen Scrapbook" picture made in 1913 was made available by R. I. Rutenberg.  It showed new farm equipment arriving on Main Street for Soperton Hardware. The two-story bank building was finished but the lot next door was empty. There was another gap next to today's Soperton Pharmacy. The town well stood in the dirt street in line with the alley.

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A New Agent Orange Story



"Patrick Murray, a combat veteran who served in Vietnam in 1969, was diagnosed with diabetes at age 32.

No one else in his family has had diabetes.

"For me to get diabetes at such a young age, the only way I could figure it was, it was Vietnam," the 60-year-old Hampton resident said. "It was inexplicable to me, why in the world would I have diabetes at this young age."



http://www.dailypress.com/news/military/dp-nws-agent-orange-20100919,0,4781932.story

Sunday, September 19, 2010

General Shinseki Leads VA Change

VA SECRETARY ERIC SHINSEKI
Vietnam Veterans have reason for hope as Retired U.S. Army General Eric K. Shinseki serves as Secretary of Veterans Affairs.  He has been changing his department to fit what veterans have needed all the while - to be a true advocate for the veteran. His nomination was confirmed by the Senate on January 20, 2009, and he was sworn in as the seventh Secretary of Veterans Affairs on January 21, 2009.

Shinseki is a decorated Vietnam Veteran, who was wounded in the war. He was was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit (with Oak Leaf Clusters), Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Purple Heart (with Oak Leaf Cluster), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Air Medal, Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge, and the Army Staff Identification Badge.

I've read several articles about him and his busy 20 months leading the VA through sweeping changes.

I've chosen the following story as the most succinct to let you know more about him and his job. You are likely to see or hear about him every day when the Agent Orange hearing begins Thursday.

Please take some time to read and to listen to the 13 minute audio from May 14, 2010:


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Some of My Favorite Gospel Songs


Daddy Sang Bass

Suppertime

Because He Lives

Precious Lord

The Old Gospel Sing

I Saw the Light

Old Time Religion

When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder

Will the Circle Be Unbroken

I'll Meet You in the Morning

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Saturday, September 18, 2010

1985 Those Were The Days!


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The Primary Viewpoint required lots of support by the school system, valuable help and encouragement by teachers, and some planning and organization thrown in. We were keeping the routine when the picture was made, but now I see it as a pretty darn good photograph. I loved those monkey bars, myself, and I was glad to see other generations play on them. I felt that we were encouraging education with the tricky questions and great answers.  Every kid got his/her picture in the paper at least once.

Others that week: Football, band, rainy night downtown, wreck at GA29/GA46, more Primary kids, TES field day, the Scouts' pole barn, and the big ol' rattlesnake.


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1980 The Mighty Viking Cheerleaders!


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This must have been made with Mr. Windsor's Nikon - so sharp! Excellent subjects. The good ol' days. Glad to have been a part of it.

Others that week: Football, band, cheerleaders, majorettes, Mr. Kea's birthday, Nellie Fuqua, Billy Cammack, Mrs. Van, train and railroad signal near Morings.


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1975 Our Crowd at Treutlen




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September 19, 1975

Find the faces. Who do you know in this part of the Treutlen stands? Random shot, unpublished until now.

Others that week: Football, cheerleaders, majorettes, tiny majorettes, band on field, the old press at SPC (now behind the Clayton Stephens Museum), a school advertising class.


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Friday, September 17, 2010

Simpson Becoming Scapegoat for Webb

Alan Simpson has stepped in to take the heat on the controversy surrounding Jim Webb's hearing due to start next week.  The VA announced a year ago that three new diseases would be added to the Agent Orange presumptive list.  Except for Webb's demand for a congressional hearing, the qualified Vietnam Veterans would already be receiving compensation.


Simpson's insulting remarks were designed to rouse fury by any Vietnam Veteran and their friends and families.  Read any of the articles and see that  Simpson's chief aim was to promote controversy as the hearing date of September 23 was drawing near.  Media attention will focus on Simpson with Webb quietly sliding by to live and play another day.



Alan Simpson Says Veterans Who Are Agent Orange Victims Are ‘Not Helping Us Save The Country’


Alan Simpson Has His Knives Sharpened for Agent Orange Victims

Alan Simpson Is One Lost Soul

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Thursday, September 16, 2010

YOU ARE THERE - September 18, 1985


Yet another wreck at the GA29/G46 intersection (Sammons Funeral Home).

City Council approved a three-ring circus for September 30.

Dead rattlesnakes (the best kind) were exhibited by Ben, David, and Beth Holton and by Jesse Bostic, Wesley Wadley, and "Honey Dog".

The BOE approved in-school suspension.

A piano-playing clown showed up at TPS to promote the upcoming circus.

Dustin Edward Mimbs was about to celebrate his 4th birthday.

Vo-Ag students erected a poll barn at the Boy Scout building on Texas Avenue.

Randy Callahan's Vikings beat Telfair, 17-12.

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YOU ARE THERE - September 17, 1980


Windsor wrote about historical presidential campaigns.

Ricks copied a column from Vincent Jones of the Jackson Progress-Argus about what it takes to write a column. Requirements included: A wife, pets, children and hobbies (none of which Ricks had).

Kathy Joyner and Jackie Heath showed off their catch of fish. (Jackie was at Crow Mart a few days ago with a grandson buying fish bait.)

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rogers celebrated their 64th anniversary.

The Lions Club enjoyed viewing and handling the vast collection of local Indian Artifacts of Harold Powell.

The Vikings defeated Bryan County, 41-0.

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YOU ARE THERE - September 17, 1975


Monroe Lawrence was found guilty and sentenced to life, and his brother Tillman entered a plea of guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the shotgun death of Billy Manning at the drive-in window of the bar of Soperton Ice Plant, May 19, 1975.

Hospital Authority Chairman Hugh Gillis resigned. An opinion poll was submitted to voters on paying $35,000 to supplement the hospital deficient.  It was an important time in local history.

Windsor reported the results of Congressman Bill Stuckey's survey.

Ricks wrote about the medical use of the Barlow knife. 

Mr. and Mrs. Harley McLendon celebrated their 50th anniversary.

THS Senior Janie Thomas led the 4-H Clothing Club.

Treutlen County was a part of the new Mental Health Center in Dublin.

The Vikings lost to Wheeler County, 48-0.  The band fielded nine majorettes, five flag corps, and almost 30 instrumentalists.

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Is a Vietnam Veteran Worth $28,000?

According to the Charleston Gazette:

Nearly 350,000 Vietnam War veterans, according to the Veterans Administration, have already qualified to receive Agent Orange-related disability payments.
A Veterans Affairs decision could increase the number of veterans collecting disability benefits related to Agent Orange to 500,000, which may cost taxpayers another $42 billion over the next 10 years.
Fact # 1- Only 150,000 veterans would receive the benefits.
Fact # 2- It is not likely that all 150,000 will live for another 10 years.
Fact # 3- The average benefit figures out to only $28,000 per year
Question-  Is a Vietnam Veteran worth that much?
"Jack" raised other questions as he commented on the article/editorial:

Why waste money on Veterans when this needed money could go to the rich for tax breaks?

We could also use this money to start another war against a third world country that can't defend itself.

We could also use this money to go to Mars by way of China or Russia.

We could also use this money to fund "Big Business" to help assist them in moving their "Union" businesses over-seas, you-know so they can compete with the global economy.

We could also use this money to create more off-shore Corporations to ...@@ the U.S. taxpayers even more.

We could give this wasted money to foreign financial institutions for a job well done.

We could give this nasty money to the "Oil Corporations" for the great job they are doing. Do I hear $100 a barrell, anyone, no, what about $5 per gallon for gasoline?

What about faith-based, non-profit institutions that funnel the money back into the Republican Party?

What about the Chamber of Commerce, now that's a group that really looks out for the people?

Be sure to consider Jack's views when Senator Jim Webb begins his Agent Orange Hearing next Thursday, September 23.


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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

1985 Harrington - Williamson Auction


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Roy Holland provided a shady tent for the auction of properties of Mrs. Jessie Harrington and Mrs. Neva Williamson. A pleasant crowd attended.

Others that week: Russell Griner's big rattlesnake, football, band, Primary kids, and more kids.


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1980 Majorettes and Band


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Twirling has been a part of halftime shows for many years. It's always better with a fine band.

Others that week: Dr. McNair's bird hunt, Lauren Shurling, football, new tennis courts at rec center, Donnie Smith, Jim Hayman, Mr. Pullen after the Orland storm, kids, Nursing Home staff, retired teachers meeting.


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1975 Our Crowd at Montgomery


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The facilities weren't fancy, but spirits were high. Who do you recognize in the Treutlen side of the Montgomery field? Superintendent Bobby Driggers enjoyed the game at the end of a week working on Treutlen's new seating.

Others that week: Wreck at GA46 & GA86, a burnt car, stadium work, majorettes at the TPS gym, TES students, Doris Nevels, a black-smoke fire (possibly carpet backing).


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Saturday, September 11, 2010

YOU ARE THERE - September 11, 1985


A public auction attracted a crowd. Properties of Mrs. Jessie Harrington and Mrs. Neva Williamson were sold.

Windsor's column was a piece written by Claxton editor Mitchell Peace: "11 Sure-Fire Ways To Kill a County."

Primary Viewpoint: what age would you rather be? Jim Gillis: "Twelve, so I could farm with my daddy."

Class of 1953 held a reunion at Shoney's.

12 ounce prime rib for $6.99 at G. C.'s in Swainsboro.

Mrs. Lula Reynolds celebrated her 84th birthday.

Treutlen and Wilkinson tied, 14-14.

Russell Griner killed a big diamondback at Gillis Springs. His brother planned to skin and eat it.

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YOU ARE THERE - September 10, 1980



The City of Soperton committed $30,000 on the new library with total local funding of $88,830. Total cost was $266,490.

Dove Season opened with Dr. McNair's annual bird hunt.

A storm hit Orland.

From the Sep. 12, 1930 newspaper: The members of Soperton's first Vocational Agriculture class were Ralph Chivers, Wilma Powell,  J. P. Ladson, Sidney Sherrod, Herman Courson, Dan Waller, James L. Gillis, Jr., Howard Gillis, Elman Williams, Herschel Thigpen, Felton Powell, Harry Smith, Hughie Sheppard, and Clinton Heath.

W. J. Kea celebrated his 95th birthday.

Mrs. Herbert Burns (Lieselotte) visited her daughter and family in Hawaii.

Johnny Pace was Teen of the Week.

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YOU ARE THERE - September 10, 1975


A trailer-truck loaded with cars turned over on GA 46 East, at the dead end of GA 86.

Mrs. Sylvia Flury died of two blows to the head at her home on Canary Circle.

The Chamber of Commerce had 60 members. Charles Hazen was president.

Superintendent Driggers and crew worked feverishly to complete the new stadium seating in time for the game with Wheeler County.

Doris Nevels joined the Extension Service staff.

Ted Lawrence died at age 60.


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Friday, September 10, 2010

1985 Soperton Guano Company Fire


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September 4, 1985

My nephew and niece, Carter and Mary, were visiting Soperton and saw the fires at the guano plant and Fowler warehouse.

Others that week Forestry meet, football, Curl and Clark, Charles Brantley, a reunion.



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1980 First Game - Band


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The Treutlen Vikings defeated Toombs Central, 44-14, in the opening game of the season. The band gave a stellar performance, as usual.

Others that week: A wreck in Soperton, Lions Club, Vollie McKenzie, TES Semester Honor Roll from the previous Spring.


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1975 Labor Day Wildwood Lake Draining



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There were about 200 people in the water and 2000 on the banks at the draining of 300 acre Wildwood Lake. Keith Gillis of Swainsboro drug out a big garfish.

Others that week: Howard Cochran was ready for his first Treutlen game. The Vikings lost to Montgomery County, 34-0. Cheerleaders, too.


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Thursday, September 2, 2010

YOU ARE THERE - September 4, 1985


The Soperton Guano Plant was destroyed by an arsonist, beginning at 12:30 a.m. Monday. The fired drifted toward Main Street, and Treutlen Upholstery was unharmed. Clayton Stephens said "Losing a landmark is a lot like losing a friend.  It just takes away from you that can never be replaced." Within a few minutes of finding the fire, word came that the Fowler warehouse on the creek side of East Louisiana Avenue was on fire, too. The larger cotton warehouse (Soperton Concrete's tower 2010) was destroyed by fire earlier in 1985.

The Treutlen-Wheeler landfill got a $50,000 grant.

Windsor wrote about the four kinds of poisonous snakes in Georgia.

"Do words scare you?" asked Ricks, reprinting advice from Reader's Digest's Editor-in-Chief.

Lauren Shurling was about to turn seven on September 6.

Tarrytown News: Roy Paul of Hinesville and Sherri Paul of Mount Vernon had dinner with Mrs. Alene Paul.

160 attended Forestry Field Day.

Borden's milk was $1.79 per gallon at J. W.'s.

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A Dose of Patriotism

GUEST COLUMN
Of all the words spoken at the weekend rallies in Washington, spoken by the President Tuesday night, and all of this week's editorial comments, none are more fitting than those of our guest columnist. Pay careful attention to what he says, and see if you don't agree:
When are we Americans going to start doing something about the troubles and problems we face besides griping, complaining and belly-aching, and looking to the government and the politicians for solutions and all the answers?
It should be perfectly clear to all of us by now that few of our problems and troubles are going to be solved by the federal government, whether it be by the President (whoever it might be,) by the bureaucracy, or by the Congress. Whatever one might think of , I think he was absolutely right -- for once -- in a speech regarding some of the nation's problems when he said, "The strength we need will not come from the White House, but from every house in America!"
So, you want to know my prescription for healing what ails America?
Okay! I'm convinced that nothing would do our nation more good right now than a big dose of simple "Patriotism" on the part of each and every American! Yes, you heard right!  "Patriotism!"
Now, by patriotism, I'm not talking about just a lot of flag-waving, political rhetoric about freedom, fireworks displays, playing the "Star Spangled Banner," singing "God Bless America," and such. Nothing is wrong with all this, but it can be merely "surface patriotism."
I'm referring to real, true patriotism in its very broadest sense. My definition for true patriotism would be something like this: "A responsible, unselfish exercise of our freedom, with sacrifice if necessary, based on devotion to country!"
What would be the result of such and unselfish, patriotic exercise of freedom by all Americans?
The most obvious result, I think, would be a return to unity in our nation. That is, all of us would be working together for a common purpose, and doing everything possible for the good of the country as a whole.
To me, that gets to the heart of the main cause of many of our nation's problems today. Instead of being united and working together, we have become a fragmented nation of countless self-interest groups, with each group selfishly seeking or demanding policies and actions that would benefit and give favorable advantage to their particular little segment, with little or no concern about how others or the nation as a whole might be adversely affected.
That's not unity, it's not an unselfish exercise of freedom, and it's not patriotism And, it threatens our country!
Taking our theory of true patriotism, and unity further, think of how it could favorable affect some problem areas.
It could put the brakes to the widespread greedy, grasping rip-offs and exorbitant profit-making by business and industry, and the ridiculously high fees charged by the get-rich-quick professional people. At the same time, the constant demands of labor for higher and higher wages and ever-increasing demands for fringe benefits could end. Think of how all this could favorable affect the inflation problem.
Then, consider America's troubled auto industry, with plants closed and workers unemployed, while Americans buy foreign-made cars by the boat-load. Wouldn't a true spirit of patriotism mean a striving for greater efficiency by management, an equal amount of interest by labor in improving production in quality and quantity as it shows in demands for higher pay and more fringe benefits, and some soul-searching by Americans in making decisions about whether to buy foreign made cars or those made by their fellow Americans?
And wouldn't this kind of patriotism cause all of us to do all we could to reduce or even end our dependence on foreign oil, a dependence that is draining America financially, is threatening to destroy our economy, and could easily lead us into war?
Yes, I'm convinced that a true spirit of patriotism would cure many of our ills. No, I'm not naive enough to believe it will happen! But we can dream, can't we?
Now, here's a surprise for you. The person mentioned in the second paragraph as is Jimmy Carter.  The author of the piece was an anonymous contributing writer to the Soperton News (now deceased). He wrote the essay under the column name of "Slow Pokin". It was published September 3, 1980,  thirty years ago. Still up to date, huh?

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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

YOU ARE THERE - September 3, 1980


Wendell Foskey kicked a field goal and five consecutive PATs to beat Toombs Central.

Windsor wrote about excuses for speeding.

Someone called "Artie" (probably from Toombs Central) wrote a fine description of the Viking Band.

Ricks wrote about riding with Herbert warnock to the polls, driven by a professional bus driver from Macon, Robert Beasley.

"Slow Pokin" wrote about Patriotism and unity, ending dependence on foreign oil. He quoted President Carter: "The strength we need will not come from the White House, but from every house in America!"

Vollie McKenzie turned 80.

Regina Banes was Teen of the Week in Cynthia Hall's "Teen Scene".

The second annual football supplement promoted the 1980 students as well as recollection from the 60s.

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YOU ARE THERE - September 3, 1975


Over 200 were in the mud while 2,000 watched the Labor Day draining of Wildwood Lake.  They harvested bream, white perch, bass, garfish, and black fish.

The commissioners took a poll of the voters on subsidizing the hospital "in order to keep it open." (Voters said yes; hospital closed anyway.)

Windsor continue his "chat" on the movie "Jaws."

Ricks mentioned the Wildwood draining, but the main subject was his brother and niece going fishing at Shotgun's pond. 

A local poll indicated people preferred high prices over high unemployment.

Isaiah Banes of Camden, SC, visited his son, Willie L. Banes, and family in Soperton.

Derward toler was promoted by AT&T from Jacksonville to Atlanta. He earned his Doctor of Law at Emory in 1972. His undergraduate studies were at Berry.

During the previous year the newspaper published 1,412 pictures - an average of 27 per week. Countless other negatives were never printed. No wonder I'm tired.


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