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March 15 – March 21
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Cascades Current
Table of Contents
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S NOTES
PAGE 4,5
WEEKLY DINING SPECIALS MENU
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NOTEWORTHY INK
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NEWS FROM THE TRAIL
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OYSTER ROAST
PAGE 9
RUBY MORGAN PIANO CONCERT
PAGE 10,11
THIS WEEK’S MOVIES
PAGE 12,13
THIS WEEK’S DAILY EVENTS
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SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL CHALLENGE
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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PRECINCT 24 VOTER RE-ORGANIZATION
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FUTURE MOVE-INS
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WELLNESS CALENDAR
Executive Director’s Notes
Member Meeting
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 25, 2015. We will be having a member meeting in the
ballroom at 11:00am. Topics covered will include the upcoming construction projects, traffic and
parking issues related to the upcoming construction, security issues, update on recent thefts, updated
member guide and Live Long Well Care. I look forward to seeing you on the 25th.
Parking
As a follow up to last week’s parking update, JR from the home office reviewed the sites for the
proposed parking area expansions this past Tuesday. He will be returning to the campus on
Wednesday, March 18 with a civil engineer to review the sites, and make sure they are appropriate
for conversion to parking areas. Based on rough calculations so far, it appears we could create 25
parking spots for staff parking.
Landscaping related to Construction of Reedy House
The weather has not been cooperating with us, and has delayed our moving of the trees and plants
from the front of the Reedy House Construction site. We hope to have this completed by Monday
afternoon. Once this work is completed, we will wash down the streets and remove any mud or
debris left over from this project. As soon as the landscaping move is completed, Triangle
Construction will begin erecting the construction fencing around the site.
Ground Breaking Ceremony – Reedy House
We have scheduled the ground breaking ceremony for the Reedy House building. It will be held on
April 2, 2015 at 11:00am at the construction site. Knox White, the Mayor of Greenville will be
attending and participating in the groundbreaking ceremony. We will be posting more details during
the coming weeks.
Main Dining Room Carpet
We are working with commercial carpet cleaning vendors, securing bids for cleaning of the main
dining room carpet. I know many of you are frustrated or embarrassed by the condition of the carpet.
I will keep you updated on our progress with this issue.
See you around the campus.
Andy
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Weekly Specials Menu
Singles Tables Monday, Thursday & Saturday at 5:45pm & 6:15pm
Reservations are required for Dining Room
March 16th thru March 21st
Weekly Salads
BLT Salad
Chopped Iceberg, Roasted Tomatoes, Bacon Ranch
Italian Bread Salad
Mixed Greens, Parmesan Croutons, Cherry Tomato, Red Onion, Italian
Monday
BBQ Pulled Pork $20
Coke BBQ Sauce, Blue Cheese Slaw, Toast Points, One Side
Coq Au Vin $24
Braised Chicken Thighs, Mushrooms, Pearl Onions, Two Sides
Fresh Catch $MP
Chefs Accompaniments, Two Sides
Sides
Green Beans
Crushed Yukon Gold Potatoes
Tuesday
Bangers & Mash $24
Grilled Bratwurst, Whipped Potatoes, Caramelized Onions, One Side
Spaghetti & Meatballs $20
House Made Meatballs, Marinara, Garlic Bread, One Side
Fresh Catch $MP
Chefs Accompaniments, Two Sides
Sides
Sautéed Zucchini & Tomatoes
Collard Greens, Onions, Brown Sugar
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Wednesday
Roast Turkey $23
Fresh Herbs, Cornbread Dressing, Gravy, One Side
Crispy Pork Chop $24
Tomato Gravy, Two Sides
Fresh Catch $MP
Chefs Accompaniments, Two Sides
Sides
Squash Casserole, Parmesan Breadcrumbs
Lima Beans Mint & Basil
Thursday
Dining Room Closed for St. Patrick’s Day Event
Friday
Filet Oscar $28
4 oz. Filet, Asparagus “Coins”, Blue Crab Hollandaise, One Side
Fresh Catch $MP
Chefs Accompaniments, Two Sides
Sides
Braised Carrots, Bourbon, Maple
Speckled Butter Beans
Saturday
Prime Rib $28
Slow Roasted Prime Rib Au Jus & Horseradish Aioli
Fresh Catch $MP
Chefs Accompaniments, Two Sides
Sides
Buttered New Potatoes
Braised Red Cabbage, Mustard & Celery Seed
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Bob Jones Living Gallery
We will be attending the Bob Jones Living Gallery on Friday April 3rd. Since this event sells out
fast, we have purchased the tickets to the event. If you would like to go, just RSVP in the
book. We will have 21 seats available. The cost of the tickets will be billed to your monthly
account. For any questions, please contact Jermaine @ 528-5527.
Nature Trail Use
Members, Cascades has a beautiful campus with many venues located in our Clubhouse.
We also have amenities outside for you to use. One of which is our beautiful nature trail. The
trail goes around half of our campus and once construction is done on the new Cottages it will
return to a full perimeter trail. If you would be so kind to take a few seconds and look in the
RSVP book for the month of March and just put your name down as a trail user. It’s not
required to use the trail of course, but we would like to know how it’s used, exercise or just a
nature walk. We know it’s been cold but has the season turns to Spring we want to make sure
you take full advantage of this wonderful trail. Thank you. – Keepers of the Trail
The RSVP Book is Moving to the Concierge Desk
The RSVP Book is our source for making reservations for events for members and a
bookkeeping tool for staff to see how many have signed up for events. Well, we have noticed
that some pages mysteriously go missing from the book prior to events happening, which
makes it difficult to manage effectively. With that said, the RSVP Book will be kept at the
Concierge desk for you to sign up for events. It will be available from 8am-8pm. We are sorry
for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you. - Member Services
Fix It Clinic
A Repair Clinic for walkers, scooters and canes is on Thursday, March 26th (morning only).
Please call Aleksandra to schedule an appt. #528-5526
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News from the Trail March #2
While reviewing my trail photos, this scene caught my
attention. It is a complex capsule of the remarkable diverse
ecosystem that time and our stream have produced. When
we encounter these beautiful natural scenes, we are
reminded to tread lightly when altering or “improving”
wild areas for our enjoyment. I took the challenge of the
phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words” and came up
with these. As you study the picture, I’m sure you can add
to the list.
Jack Postle
renewal, survive, nourish, wash, soft, seek, shade,
drift, reflection, hide, rest, green, wet, old, beautiful
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Join Chef Joey
As He Hosts an Oyster Roast in our Pub
Featuring the Music of Fayssoux Mclean
Thursday, March 26th at 6pm
RSVP in the book, Max 40 firm
$35
Cold Water Oysters
Pickles
Boiled Shrimp
Lemons
Hot Sauces
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Slaw
Crackers
Mignonette
Ruby Morgan Piano Concert
Ruby Morgan has been described as "one of the outstanding pianists of
the South," performing solo recitals and chamber music throughout the
eastern United States and Europe. She made her orchestral debut at
fifteen with the Brevard Music Center Orchestra and has since performed
with orchestras such diverse works as the Bartok Concerto No. 3, SaintSaens Concerto No. 2, Liszt Concerto No. 2, Beethoven Concerto No. 3, the
“Choral” Fantasy, and the Ravel Concerto for the Left Hand. She
performed extensively as a member of the Heritage Chamber Players,
with frequent broadcasts on South Carolina Public Radio.
Morgan serves as Professor of Piano at Furman University and has had
students as winners in both state and national competitions. She also has
served as adjudicator for various levels of competitions as well as lecturer
for workshops on piano playing. For eight summers she was a member of
the Artist-Faculty of the Brevard Music Center and later assisted at the
Taubman Piano Institute at Amherst and Williams Colleges. She will be
performing for you on Saturday March 21st @ 3:30pm in the Ballroom.
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This WEEK’s MOVIEs
SUNDAY 3pm: The Road to Bali 1952 PG 1Hour 31 Min
Having to leave Melbourne in a hurry to avoid various marriage
proposals, two song-and-dance men sign on for work as divers.
Starring :Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour
SUNDAY 7pm: Chicago 2013 PG-13 1Hour 53 Min
Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row
together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in
1920s Chicago. Stars: Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard
Gere
MONDAY 7pm: The Butler 2013 R 2 Hour 37 Min
As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at
the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major
events affect this man's life, family, and American society.
Starring Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack
WEDNESDAY 3pm: The American President 1995 PG-13 1Hr 54Min
With the end of his first term in sight, widowed U.S. President Andrew
Shepherd (Michael Douglas) knows that overwhelming public support
will guarantee his re-election. But when he falls in love with lobbyist
Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening), Shepherd's supporters question
the relationship, and his approval ratings drop. As a rival presidential
candidate goes on the attack, Shepherd must choose between his
political career and his love for Sydney.
Starring Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen
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WEDNESDAY 7pm: Taking Chance 2009 PG-13 2Hour 3 Min
Based on real-life events, Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military
escort officer, accompanies the body of 19-year-old Marine Chance
Phelps back to his hometown of Dubois, Wyoming. Starring Kevin
Bacon, Tom Aldredge, Nicholas Art |
FRIDAY 7pm: Foxcatcher 2014 R 2Hour 14Min
The greatest Olympic Wrestling Champion brother team joins Team
Foxcatcher led by multimillionaire sponsor John E. du Pont as they train
for the 1988 games in Seoul - a union that leads to unlikely
circumstances. Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo
SATURDAY 1:30pm: Half Past Autumn 2000 NR 1 Hour 31 Min
An intimate look at the life and career of Gordon Parks a true
Renaissance man who has excelled as a photographer, novelist,
journalist, poet, musician and filmmaker.
SATURDAY 7pm: Foxcatcher 2014 R 2Hour 14 Min
The greatest Olympic Wrestling Champion brother team joins Team
Foxcatcher led by multimillionaire sponsor John E. du Pont as they train
for the 1988 games in Seoul - a union that leads to unlikely
circumstances. Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo
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This Week’s Daily Events
Sunday, March 15th
9:30am:
11:00am:
3:00pm:
3:00pm
7:00pm:
Worship Service, Student from North Greenville College Mike Darrow, Ballroom
Sunday Brunch, Dining Room
Matinee Movie, Movie Theater
GSO With Strings Attached, Gunter Theater, Ex. (Depart at 2:15pm)
Evening Movie, Movie Theater
10:30am:
11:00am:
1:30pm:
1:30pm:
4:00pm:
4:00pm:
7:00pm:
7:00pm:
7:00pm
Rummikub, Bistro NEW LOCATION
House Keeping Committee, PDR
Choir Rehearsal, Ballroom
Contract Bridge, Burgess Card Room
Men’s Club, Pub
Book Club, Library
Reorganization Meeting @ Beck Academy Depart 6:15pm
Member-Pick Movie, Movie Theater
Bible Study with Earl Piper, Denton Card Room
10:00am:
1:15pm:
6:00pm:
Bridge Lessons with Joan King, Burgess Card Room
Beginner iPhone/iPad Class, Art Studio: Covering Calendar, email, general use
Ladies Game Night, Pub
10:00am:
11:00am
1:00pm:
1:30pm
3:00pm:
3:00pm:
5:00pm:
7:00pm:
Prayer Group, Pub
Building and Grounds Committee, PDR
Gin Rummy Game, Art Studio
Knitting Group, Pub
Choir Practice, Ballroom Tenor and Bass Only
Matinee Movie, Movie Theater
Happy Hour, Featuring Musical talents of Dale Burke, Pub
Evening Movie, Movie Theater
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Monday, March 16th
Tuesday, March 17th
Wednesday, March 18th
Thursday, March 19th
10:30am:
8:30am:
11:30am:
1:00pm:
1:15pm:
1:30pm:
2:30pm:
6:00pm
7:30pm:
Rummikub, Bistro NEW LOCATION
Swamp Rabbit Trail Part 2, EX
Open Hearts Open Minds, PDR
Mah-Jongg, Burgess Card Room
iPhone/iPad Advanced Class, Art Studio
Scrapbooking Club, Library
Memoir Writing Class, PDR
Day after St. Patrick’s Day Party. Dining Room (Dining Room will be closed for this
event. You may call in to go orders as usual)
Current Events, Pub
Friday, March 20th
8:30am:
8:30am
9:45am:
Men’s Club Breakfast, Dining Room
Day Trip to Gastonia NC and Gaffney
God’s Holy Days by Joe Amaral, Movie Theater
What Christ did at His First coming and what He will do at His Second Coming are
clearly pictured within the nature of the Feasts. In the Spring Feasts we will see
how Unleavened Bread spoke of the sinless nature of Jesus. Examine First fruits
and Pentecost and discover how God keeps His promises.
10:30am:
1:30pm:
5:00pm:
7:00pm:
Christ Church Communion Pub
Duplicate Bridge, Pub
Happy Hour, Pub
New Release Movie, Movie Theater
9:00am:
11:00am:
1:30pm:
1:30pm:
3:30pm
7:00pm:
Bi-Lo Grocery Shopping
Publix Grocery Shopping
Rummikub, Burgess Card Room
Documentary Movie, Movie Theater
Piano Concert by Mrs. Ruby Morgan, Professor of Piano at Furman, Ballroom
New Release Movie, Movie Theater
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Saturday, March 21st
Cascades Hikers
2015 Swamp Rabbit Trail Challenge
The Cascades Hikers are hiking 17.5 miles of the Swamp Rabbit Trail from the
current southern terminus at Lake Conestee Nature Park to Travelers Rest in four
separate sections. We challenge all able members to join us in this activity.
Certificates and prizes will be awarded to all who complete the entire 17.5 mile
walk.
Section # 2 – Thursday March 19th – Leaves the Club House at 8:30 AM. Mile
Marker 37.5 – AMF Star Lanes at Pleasantburg and Cleveland Street to Main
Street, Downtown Greenville Mile Marker 33.5. Total Distance 4.0 miles.
After completion of our walk, you will have the option to lunch on your own in
Downtown Greenville or return on an early bus. A list of optional restaurants will
be provided. Or you may choose to bring a picnic and eat in Reedy River Falls Park.
We will gather at a designated location/time and return to the Cascades after
lunch.
The Swamp Rabbit Trail, largely based on an old railroad bed, is a paved trail with very few
inclines. No rocks or roots to step over or streams to cross. This section is rated easy. Plan to
bring along – good walking shoes, plenty to drink, and some snacks.
All hikers must be physically able to hike the distance. If you have concerns with your ability
to hike, check with Wellness Director, Aleksandra Makuch.
Sign up in the book!
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Upcoming Events
Members, here are some events for the next 2 months.
The St. Patrick’s day party has moved to March 19th.
See you there!
MARCH
21st Piano Performance by
Ruby Morgan From Furman University
20th Day trip to Gastonia & Gaffney
26th Pub Event Oyster Roast
29th German inspiration EX
April
2nd Cascades Choral Spring Concert
3rd Bob Jones Living Gallery (TIX Provided)
3rd Easter Egg Dyeing in the Art Room
4th Easter Egg Hunt for Kids on Great Lawn
7th Keith Lockhart & BBC Orchestra EX,
12th Don’t Cry for Me Margaret,EX
15th Breakfast Outing to Stax Omega
16th Bluegrass and BBQ
19th GSO Goes Jazzy 3pm, EX
21st Roe Family Band BR
23rd Italian night, Pub
24th #1 Elvis impersonator Donny Edwards,
Flatrock Playhouse
26th Music Power Greenville Choral 3pm, EX
30th Governor’s school Concert (strings)
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PRECINCT 24 VOTER RE-ORGANIZATION
On March 16th, at Beck Academy on Woodruff Road (where we vote), the Precinct 24 Republican
Party will hold a bi-annual “Reorganization Meeting” at 7:00pm. This meeting is required by the State
and Greenville County Republican Party by-laws, as it will also be by the Democratic Party for their
members at another date.
The purpose of the meeting is to elect new Precinct Officers, primarily a President, Executive
Committee person, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Secondly, it is intended to elect
delegates from the Precinct who wish to go to the County Convention to be held on April 18 th at the
TD Convention Center. We are allowed to send 9 delegates from our Precinct.
Cascades Verdae has the largest block of Republican voters in the Precinct. 96 voted as
Republicans in the 2013 primary out of a total of 233 people voting as Republicans. With our new
residents since 2013, we probably number over 100. We hold voting power relative to the 2016
election, and “getting involved” to support Republican candidates for local, state and national offices
is very important.
Please come to the meeting of Precinct 24 at Beck Academy on March 16th at 7:00pm. If you need a
ride, Cascades transportation will provide a ride to Beck. The meeting will last about an hour.
Dick Collett, President of Precinct 24 – Phone: 528-5287
P.S. Please bring your current Voter Registration Card with you. If you do not have a Precinct 24
Registration card and wish to exercise your vote, Registration change forms will be at the Concierge
desk. These need to be completed and taken to the Church Street Voter Registration office. Their
phone number is 864-467-7250 if you have any questions.
PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE RSVP BOOK IF YOU NEED TRANSPORTATION TO
BECK ACADEMY.
Latest Info
If Driving Yourself
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Park in front of building @ end nearest Laurens Rd.
End door will be open @ 6:30pm. Enter and turn left
Bring a pen. There will be extras available.
Please come.
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Future & New Move-Ins
March
Caroline McCauley
Connestee 406
Let’s Welcome
Our New Members
Cliff & Lois
Boeckman
43 Creekridge
Al & Geneva
Hilton
301 Silvervale
Our 2015 Welcoming Committee
Connestee
Larry & Marie Evans 528-5267
Carl & Ann Huemmer 528-5263
Denton
Earl & Nancy Piper 528-5329
Earl & Barbara Larson 528-5325
Silvervale
Francis & Sarah Dixson 528- 5211
Kathryn Rex 528-5231
Pearson
Tom & Katie Mundie 528-5200
Marie Parker 528-5187
Burgess
Carolyn Hall 528-5309
Tom & Langhorne Hipp 528-5297
Cottages
Jimsie Hart 528-5363
Shelby Sullivan 528-5359
Don & Jane Winchester 528-5338
Alice & Kyle Spitzer 528-5350
Rick Cunningham 528-5346
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Wellness Room= WR
Ballroom= BR Wellness office= WO
Healthcare= HC (Assistive Living/Manning)
MONDAY
Pool = Aqua class
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS ARE LOCATED
IN THE WELLNESS CENTER
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
H2O Cardio
8:45-9:15am Pool
Cardio Aerobics
SWAMP RABBIT
Cardio Aerobics
8:45-9:15am
H2O Balance Adv.
9:15-9:45am Pool
H2O Cardio/Balance
8:45-9:30am Pool
H2O Cardio
8:45-9:15am Pool
CLIMB
8:45-9:15am
WR
Chair Core Advanced
9:15-9:45am WR
CLIMB
8:45-9:15am
H2O Balance Adv.
9:15-9:45am Pool
ALL in ONE
9:15-9:45am
WR
Brain Fitness
9:45-10:15am HC
ALL in ONE
9:15-9:45am
WR
Chair Core Advanced
9:15-9:45am WR
Aqua Moves
10-10:30am Pool
Aqua Moves
10-10:30am Pool
Strong Legs
Strong Legs
Aqua Moves
10-10:30am Pool
Seated Yoga
11-11:30am HC
10-10:45am
8:45-9:15am
BR
BR
TRAIL 2 OF 4
10-10:45am
WR
BR
Water Treading
11:00-11:30 Pool
2:15-2:45pm WR
Chair Core Basic
11-11:30am HC
Tai Chi 73 Forms
2:15-2:45pm WR
3-3:45pm
WR
Chair Core Basic
11-11:30am HC
Blood pressure 
12-12:15pm WO
Chair Yoga
2:30-3:15pm BR
Tai Chi LEVEL 1
3:00-3:30pm WR
H2O Balance Adv.
9:15-9:45am Pool
Seated Zumba
11-11:30am HC
Chair Yoga
Strong Legs
H2O Cardio
8:45-9:15am Pool
Water Treading
11:00-11:30 Pool
Tai Chi # 2 + 3
11:00-11:30 WR
Tai Chi 73 Forms
BR
2:30-3:15pm BR
Seated Yoga
3:30-4pm HC
Tai Chi LEVEL 1
3:00-3:30pm WR
Strong Legs
3-3:45pm
Ballroom Dance
4:30-5:15pm BR
WR
Brain Fitness
4-4:30pm HC
Noteworthy: : Victor is off again this week (Monday). I will teach the first 3 aquatic classes in the morning, Water Treading
will not take place this day only, I will be covering a class in Assistive Living.
Pool reserved for WAVES (Memory Care program) this week: Monday AND Thursday 2-4:30 pm.
Wednesday 2-4pm AND Tuesday 3:45-4:45pm.
Blood pressure checks this week are on Friday, from 12-12:15pm.
Swamp Rabbit Trail 2 of 4 is taking place this Thursday. I have already posted an RSVP sheet in the book, feel free to sign up.
This section and the next two are on level surface, much easier than the first section. We should be back to the Cascades between the hours of 1
and 2pm. I plan on teaching Chair Yoga at regular time upon our return.
I’ve scheduled “Fix it Clinic” to address people’s walkers, scooters etc.; Thursday Mar.26. Please call me directly to schedule an appointment for
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30min. dietary consultations can be scheduled for March 26+27 in the afternoon. Please call Aleksandra to book.
Thank you- Aleksandra #528-5526
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