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Very fittingly in this time of need, Bishop
Gadsden has chosen Crisis Ministries as the recipient
of its Casino Night fundraising. Crisis Ministries is
the largest provider of shelter and supportive ser-
vices to homeless men, women and children in SC.
Founded in 1984, Crisis Ministries gives much more
than food and beds to those who need them. It also
offers services to heal individuals,
families and veterans by equip-
ping them with life skills, educa-
tional opportunities, counseling,
employment-related skills and
health care. In short, it prepares its
guests for a productive and re-
warding life
o f s e l f -
su f f i c i en cy.
Though most guests in
Crisis Ministries‟ Family Center
are women and children, the
shelter is the only one in SC
that permits married parents to
stay with their children. Fami-
lies move from a Family Center
to a Transitional Living Center,
a more home-like setting that
accommodates four families.
Each family is given a private
bedroom and shared bath fa-
September 2009
Volume 236
cilities and kitchen where they can have meals
together. Counselors engage with family
members and work with them on home man-
agement, life management and parenting
skills. Dubbed the TLC, The Transitional Living
Center offers families the opportunity to heal,
grow and stabilize as they prepare to return
to their own home.
Crisis Ministries of-
fers breakfast and dinner
for up to 80 guests stay-
ing in its Men‟s Shelter
plus guests in its Family
Center and TLC. The or-
ganization‟s Soup Kitchen
is open 365 days a year—
from 11:30 am to 12:30
pm—to anyone in the
community who needs a hot, nutritious meal.
Generous volunteers prepare and serve this
lunch with food from Crisis Ministries‟ Food
Rescue Program which collects donations
from area grocery stores, restaurants and busi-
nesses. This program saves Crisis Ministries
$500,000 a year and enables volunteers to
serve over 190,000 meals a year.
Since 2004, amid growing signs that
Afghanistan and Iraq veterans are facing prob-
lems readjusting to life at home, Crisis Minis-
tries has operated a
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Don’t
Forget
Casino Night Profits to go to Crisis Ministries Barbara Tuck
Continued on Pg. 2
President’s Message 2
Birthdays/Community News 4
Activities & Festivities 6-7
The Chaplain’s Corner 11
Labor Day
September 7th
Grandparents Day
September 13th
Love
Note Day
September 25th
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I would like to clarify two
related, but often misunder-
stood, points of our contrac-
tual relationship here at
Bishop Gadsden. First is the
“Life Care Benefit” which is a
defining difference between
Bishop Gadsden and other
retirement communities in our market area. The
second concerns the “giving away” of assets by
residents.
“Life care” is often misinterpreted as meaning
that Bishop Gadsden will “care” for a resident for
life, regardless of circumstances. Ninety-nine
times out of a hundred this is, in fact, true; how-
ever, with regards to our contractual relationship,
this is not what “life care” means. “Life care” is,
for all intents and purposes, an insurance benefit
that provides those, whose health enables them
to qualify, with a substantially reduced cost
should they require long-term health care in the
future. It generally reduces the cost of that care
by one-half. This very important benefit offered
by Bishop Gadsden, and not found in any other
retirement community in our area, enables our
residents to more adequately plan for their fu-
ture.
The second point relates to the rare situation
when a resident divests him or herself of assets
which were used to qualify for residency at
President’s Message Bill Trawick
Cover story continued from Page 1
Per Diem program for homeless male vets in partnership with Ralph H. Johnson VAMC. A Transitional
Dormitory houses up to 14 vets who have the opportunity to work with the Director of Veterans Ser-
vices. The success of this program has led Crisis Ministries to receive Per Diem funding to house home-
less female vets, too. Indeed, Crisis Ministries has also received the Department of Labor‟s Homeless
Veterans Reintegration Program grant which has provided services that have successfully prepared
homeless vets for employment.
Crisis Ministries‟ Homeless Health Care Clinic provides for the medical needs of homeless men,
women and children with the help of medical volunteers and partnerships with Roper St. Francis
Health Care, MUSC and other health-care providers. A Homeless Legal Clinic matches practicing attor-
neys with law students to assist homeless clients in resolving civil legal matters, and a full-time attor-
ney on staff provides free civil legal services and representation as well.
We obviously made a good choice of our Outreach recipient this year so be sure to support
Casino Night!
Bishop Gadsden and were assumed to be there
should they be needed. In difficult economic
times such as we are experiencing, residents often
want to financially assist their children and grand-
children. This is perfectly fine and understandable
--as long as the resident can afford it, and it does
not render him/her unable to meet him/her own
expenses. Bishop Gadsden‟s responsibility to
“care” for a resident for life is reserved for those
few who, although they have been prudent in the
use of their income and assets, find that, through
no fault of their own, they can no longer pay the
full cost of their services and/or care. Usually
these situations occur when a resident‟s care ex-
tends much longer than expected. This is why our
Resident Assistance Fund is so important.
Our relationship here is very unique—both
“familial” and business—and just as in families
and business, in order for either to be successful,
all parties must honor their commitments to one
another.
By the time I write to you in the next Gab we
will be enjoying our new Winningham Court din-
ing room, Polly‟s Pub, Middleton Room for pri-
vate dining and (Your name here for a donation!)
card room and sun room. You have been so pa-
tient and understanding and I hope the result will
bring each of you a great deal of added enjoy-
ment. Many thanks!
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Generous Spirit Program
September 2009 Project –
Trident United Way’s Day of Caring Bishop Gadsden is pleased to announce that our September 2009 Generous Spirit Activity will be volunteering during Trident United Way’s Day of Caring. Our specific
project will be with Murray-LaSaine Elementary School, just around the corner from us.
Throughout the day, staff and residents will be volunteering as readers to the students. We have divided the day (8am – 2pm) into one-hour time slots for volunteering. However,
you are welcome to sign-up for as many time slots as you would like.
Sign-Up sheets are available at the Happenings at BG table. On the sign-up sheet, please
note your reading preference with the children. Would you like to:
~ read one on one
~ read to a small group of children
~ read to a whole class
~bring a project/activity to do with a class from a specific grade (examples – interactive storytelling, an interesting life
story, hands-on activity, etc.)
School Supply Donations: In addition to our volunteering, due to our area’s current economic state, Murray-LaSaine is in need of some very basic school supplies. If you are able to donate items from the following list, please do so and drop off the supplies by September 10th. A Drop-Off box is located behind the conci-erge’s desk in the Commons. Supplies Requested:
Crayons, Markers, Pencils, Nursing Stuff (wipes, socks, undergarments), Construction Paper, Wide Ruled Paper, Glue Sticks, Children’s Scissors, Masking Tape, Scotch Tape
Please Note: The request for school supplies is completely optional and not required to par-ticipate in the volunteer project.
If you have any questions, please contact Kimberly Farfone, Director of Development & Public Relations at 843.406.6334.
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Apts/Cottages
Barbara & Julian Keil 138 795-8188
Read Cloister
Henry Townsend 118 406-2346
Elizabeth Young 301 795-3699
Update Meetings
September Birthdays!
elcome
New Residents
Apts/Cot: September 16th at 10:00 AM
Myers Hall: September 10th at 11:00 AM
Helen Doran 1
Dot Slaughter 1
Dorothy Cook 3
Eudora Fowler 3
Olive Smith 5
Louise Thorne 6
Bill Whitner 8
Grey Geissler 10
Mason Alexander 11
Joe DiRaddo 11
Howard Randall 11
Jane Stoney 11
Victor Burrell 12
Elsie Meyer 12
Carrie Stegall 12
Gerri Gillespie 13
Wallace Magathan 13
Fred Smith 16
George Thorne 16
Joan Hazzard 16
Chilton Johnson 18
Bette Fogel 19
Ruth Smith 20
Joan Wassen 20
Elizabeth R Williams 20
Charlotte Sottile 20
Elizabeth Ferguson 22
Ann Connellee 22
Daniel Huger 23
Dan Mengedoht 25
Barbara Tuck 25
Charlie Drayton 26
Madge Russell 26
Bud Reynolds 27
Alonzo Burris 28
Ginny Hiestand 28
Eddie Lockwood 29
Jeanne Myers 29
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Nov 13th
Casino Night ~ Silent Auction Roaring 20s costumes $50 per person - details to follow
Outreach Committee Fundraiser, 6-9 PM
Help us support Crisis Ministries
Upcoming Educational Opportunities from the Chaplain’s Office
Lectionary/Bible Study with Chaplain to Resume…
…on Wednesday, September 23 at 11:00 a.m. in the Boardroom. The weekly fall session of classes will continue until November 11.
Spiritual Types Program is coming to Bishop Gadsden in October…
Have you ever wondered why a certain aspect of church life appeals to you? Is there a par-ticular part of Sunday worship you find the most fulfilling? Do you feel you are shy or outgoing? Would you like to learn more about your own spirituality?
Spiritual Types is based on C. G. Jung’s theory of personality type. The program provides a description of your own spiritual type developed from a brief questionnaire. Using these results, you can develop an approach to spiritual growth that can prove to be satisfying and challenging. We’ll learn about the four spiritual personalities and how they function. We’ll learn how to cope with the differences between them. It’s going to be fun, informative, exciting and most importantly, non-threatening. Please join us.
More information about this two-session series led by Father Paul Gilbert will be in the Octo-ber GAB.
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Activities & Festivities: What’s happening around campus! Katie Jayne, Cynthia Marterre, Christy Smith & Kay Jenkins
BEHIND THE SCENE
TOUR OF
CHARLESTON
AIR FORCE BASE
Apartment and Cottage Residents toured the Charleston Air Force Base to see what goes on behind the scene. The group above is standing in a C-17 Aircraft (it’s huge!). Harry Hamil-ton (right) in the cockpit of the C-17 recalls his flying career.
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Trying to get some relief from the final hot days of summer, the residents of Myers Hall and Cloister enjoyed pineapple mango punch, watermelon and boiled peanuts prepared by Dining Services. The decorations of puppy dogs and sunglasses made everyone smile.
Pictured are: 1) Nell Gunter & Linda; 2) Carol & Joan Hazzard; 3) Violet Dawson & furry friend; 4) Juanita, Lucia Heins & Nicole; 5) Peggy Marden & Carrie Hooffstetter
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Dog
Days
Of
summer 4
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Activities & Festivities: What’s happening around campus! Katie Jayne, Cynthia Marterre, Christy Smith & Kay Jenkins
TIPSY TEA PARTY
Ethel Davis (below right) treated the Cloister residents to her homemade Tipsy Pudding recently. She prepared it for the Grace Church Tea Room for years and it’s always a favorite! Marjorie Peale (below left) enjoys a cup of tea at Ethel’s party.
THE KINDNESS KLUB
Pictured below are residents and staff
of Myers Hall who packed goodie
bags for senior citizens in need. Each
month our group does a different
service project such as making cards
for hospitalized children or filling
shoeboxes with gifts to send to the
Operation Christmas Child effort.
Tuesday, Sept. 1 - 3:00 PM
Cards, Anyone? We’ll play of variety of games in Myers Activity Room
Thursday, Sept. 3 - 3:30 PM
Cloister & Arcadia Birthday Party with Guitar Music in Morse Activity Room
Friday, Sept. 4 - 10:00 AM
Great Decisions Discussion Group in Blackmer Hall
Thursday, Sept. 10 - 3:00 PM “Never Have I Ever” in Myers Activity Room
Monday, Sept. 14 - 4:00 PM
Resident Taki Andriadis presents “Mexican Culture” in Blackmer Hall
Wednesday, Sept. 16 - 3:30 PM
French Fry Frenzy in Morse Activity Room
Wednesday, Sept. 23 - 3:30 PM
Good Neighbor Tea in Morse Activity Room
Saturday, Sept. 26 - 6:00 PM
Outing to The Citadel vs. Presbyterian Football
Tuesday, Sept. 29 - 3:00 PM
Hello Autumn Social with Apples and Honey in the Myers Hall Activity Room
Wednesday, Sept. 30 - 4:00 PM
Michael Haga’s Art History Series resumes in Blackmer Hall
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Meet your Neighbor: Dorothy Thornton Hattie Goodbody
It took a long and circuitous route for
Dorothy Thornton to find her way to Charles-
ton and Bishop Gadsden, but she is very happy
she did. Born in Chicago, she moved
to London at the age of five and saw
a real live princess. Then later to
Hamburg, Germany where she wor-
ried that Santa Claus couldn‟t find
her. After returning to the States,
Dorothy and her parents settled on
Long Island, NY. She attended Na-
tional Park College outside the Dis-
trict of Columbia, majoring in music.
Later, after working in NY, she decided to
move to SC and attended the University of
South Carolina. She then worked for radio sta-
tion WIS in Columbia. While there, Dorothy
met James Dickey Thornton who was in law
school. They married, and after a stint in the
Army during the Korean War, they settled in
Westerly , RI where Jim practiced law, and Doro-
thy did all the things young wives did in
those days—caring for their two chil-
dren, volunteering, teaching Sunday
School and making quilts for all her fam-
ily members.
After retirement, the couple
learned about Bishop Gadsden and
knew this was where they wanted to
live. Several of Jim‟s Citadel (‟42) class
were at BG, and he enjoyed his years
here. “We have a daughter in Charleston and a
son, also a Citadel graduate, who lives in Hart-
ford. Bishop Gadsden has been a blessing to all
the Thorntons, and it is a joy to be living in a
loving Christian community and being cared for
so graciously,” Dorothy says.
New Residents: Louise & Herb Stevens Marilou Watts
Over 53 years ago in the town of William-
son, VA, a friend of Herb Stevens told him he
would like to have him meet that beautiful red-
haired nurse over there. That was the beginning
of the happy marriage and long odyssey that
brought Louise and Herb Stevens to Bishop Gads-
den five months ago. Herb is happily ensconced
in Myers Hall while Louise is in an apartment in
the Commons building. They spend most of
every day together walking, driving around town
exploring and having lunch.
Herb, an Episcopal minister, was a Canon
of the Ordinary and Assistant to the Bishop in
Boston, MA, while Louise raised three great girls
in the suburbs. She also pursued a successful nurs-
ing career.
Louise has painted all her life and is enjoy-
ing Mindy‟s art lessons and working regularly in
the Village Shop. The best thing about BG, ac-
cording to Louise, is the peaceful and secure feel-
Village Shop Volunteers
We are looking for some more vol-unteers to work a shift in the
Village Shop. Whether you are new to BG, or want to try something new, give Kent Freeman a call at
762-9352.
ing she and Herb have here and the lack of
stress. The worst thing is that she is gaining
weight.
If you see a furry, friendly little dog who
answers to Molly, you can be sure that Louise
will be on the other end of the leash. Say
hello—you will be glad you did.
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Violet is a resident of Myers Hall. Born in
Rocky Mount, NC, she has called Charleston
home since she was six years old. She attended
Bishop England High School. Her mother‟s name
was Leonora and her father, Leo Dawson, was a
plumber in Charleston.
Violet was employed by RC Motor Lines
as cashier in Charleston. Cooking is her hobby,
specializing in chicken and spaghetti. She enjoys
sewing and card games, including solitaire.
Violet‟s six siblings have been reduced to
one, a brother living in Clinton, SC. Violet cares
for her family and now is happy to have such an
extended family, her fellow residents at BG.
Meet the Staff: Ruth Orman Taki Andriadis
New Resident: Violet Dawson Dan McKnight
As Marketing Assistant,
Ruth Orman helps Laura Wil-
son carry out her duties as
Marketing Director of Bishop
Gadsden.
Ruth was born and
brought up in Boston, MA,
daughter of Cliff Orman, an
electrical engineer, and Evelyn Formicola, a
homemaker. Her father came from Canandaigua
in Upper NY state. Her mother is a native of
Queens, NYC. She has two sisters, Eva and
Patricia (Patty is the younger sister), and one
brother, Robert, who works at a computer com-
pany in Boston. Patricia and her husband, John
Loosigian, own a farm that they operate and
manage together. Eva is married to Allen Sousa,
and she works in fundraising on Cape Cod.
Ruth graduated from Winchester High
School and got a B.A. degree from Suffolk Uni-
versity in Boston. She was a restless youngster
with a variety of interests, one of which was jour-
nalism.
Ruth started her career working for a num-
ber of local newspapers in the Boston area. Even-
tually, she went to Athens, GA where she was the
Public Relations Coordinator for the University of
Georgia‟s Health Center. From Athens, Ruth came
to Charleston in 1997 and was the PR Coordina-
tor for the Accelerated Schools Project at the Col-
lege of Charleston, a grant-based project in the
college‟s School of Education. When the project
ended two and a half years ago, Ruth saw an ad
in the Post & Courier for a marketing assistant at
BG. She answered and was interviewed by Carole
Moore, Laura‟s predecessor, with an affirmative
outcome. Ruth has been a hard-working Market-
ing Assistant.
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, October 16, 2009, 5-8 PM
We requests the Pleasure of your Company
at a Celebration of Our Expansion & Beautiful New Interiors
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IN LOVING MEMORY
Stopping Falls One Step at a Time Elizabeth Grimes & Wendy DeBona
Jane King
June 25, 1930 ~ August 19, 2009
Barbara Rumble
February 19, 1933 ~ August 23, 2009
Elinor Burgess
November 13, 1921 ~ August 5, 2009
David Pendery
August 12, 1925 ~ August 18, 2009
Have you had a fall? Do you know some-
one who has? We all remember the TV commer-
cial that said, “Help! I‟ve fallen and I can‟t get
up!” It became a common saying and the butt of
jokes. It is NO laughing matter! Each year, one-
third of the population age 65 and over experi-
ence falls. Moreover, half of the elderly people
who experience falls do so repeatedly. Falls are
the leading cause of injury in older adults. Statis-
tics show that more than 40% of people hospi-
talized from hip fractures do not return home
and are not capable of living independently
again. The good news is that falls CAN BE pre-
vented! There are several aspects of which one
needs to be aware.
First and foremost, a person needs to un-
derstand what may put them at risk for falls.
Medical providers can help to identify risks and
develop a plan. Specific physical activity can re-
duce fall risks by increasing balance and mobility
skills. Also, changes to the home and environ-
ment can reduce hazards and help support a per-
son in completing daily activities. Medical man-
agement is also a key aspect to preventing falls.
Some health factors that can contribute to
falls are osteoporosis, changes in balance and
gait, changes in vision and sensation and taking
multiple medications. Once you have an idea of
some of the risks and how you might be affected,
you may want to work with your doctor or
health professional to determine what factors
may be affecting you and what steps are
needed in order to help.
Right here in your own community, the
Wellness Center is offering several classes as well
as personal training to help get you on track.
These classes include Chair Aerobics, Tai Chi,
and Bone Building. Stop by the gym to pick up
a schedule. By joining just one of these classes,
you are taking the first step! In addition, we
will be celebrating Fall Prevention Awareness
Week this September 21-27, 2009. During this
week, the Wellness Center will be offering dem-
onstrations, home-safety checklists, and much
more to help raise awareness among older per-
sons about the seriousness of falls and ways to
reduce fall risk to stay active and independent.
Check your calendar for upcoming events!
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design featured in the needlepoint kneeler is built
upon a Greek cross. Given as a memorial for
John D. & Rachel Brown, this kneeler was crafted
by Bev Edwards.
In the Eastern and Greek
Orthodox churches, the Con-
queror‟s Cross is called the "Holy
Seal." It consists of an equal
armed (Greek) cross and the ab-
breviation IC XC NIKA, which is Greek for "Jesus
(IC—the first two Greek characters in Jesus)
Christ (XP—the first two letters in Christ) is victo-
rious (NIKA—the Greek word „victorious‟)." The
seal is used to mark the Prosphora, the commun-
ion bread used in the Orthodox communion lit-
urgy. Eve Evans stitched this beautiful design in
honor of Major General James A. Grimsley.
Next month will feature the last installa-
tion in this series, with a look at the institutional
seals and symbols preserved in the chapel‟s nee-
dlepoint artwork.
In this issue we will
focus on the two remaining
cross designs in the needle-
point kneelers.
The Celtic Cross is one
of the most recognized and
popular crosses in the world
today. This symbol combines
a Latin cross with a ring sur-
rounding the intersection. A
standing Celtic cross, made of
stone and often richly orna-
mented, is also called a high cross
or Irish Cross. They originated in
the 7th century when they were first erected by
Irish monks. Though symbol is associated with
Celtic Christianity, the cross may have origins in
the early Coptic church, which probably adapted
the ankh from Ancient Egypt. The ankh was a
symbol of eternal life, a theme that is also ex-
pressed through the circle of the Celtic cross. The
Symbols of the Church: Needlepoint Art of the Chapel: Part VII Father Frank Russ
Since the late 1950s, training centers began to appear across the American landscape for the
training of pastors and chaplains in various clinical settings. The Clinical Pastoral Care (CPC) pro-
gram now is a part of well-rounded healthcare institution specialties that provide holistic care to the
total makeup of a person: body, soul, and spirit. The program is accredited by the Association of
Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) that certifies supervisors and training centers worldwide.
Seminaries of the Episcopal Church (among other denominational schools) require their stu-
dents to complete one basic unit of CPE during the summer between the first and second years of
theological training. In addition, “extended quarter” programs are available in some locations for
those ordained or contemplating ordination, as well as select laity who wish to receive pastoral train-
ing and experience.
Our chaplain, Fr. Frank Russ, is a product of the CPE program. He first trained as a basic
unit student in the summer between his second and final years in seminary at Wake Medical Center
in Raleigh, NC. He was then accepted into the full-time residency program and the University of Vir-
ginia, where he trained for two years (July 1982 through June 1984). His clinical training has been
supplemented by postgraduate studies in Marriage and Family Therapy at East Carolina University
in North Carolina.
With his awareness of the benefits of clinical training (with emphases in psychology, spiritual-
ity, and holism), he will be giving back to the program that helped to form him. Beginning in Septem-
ber, Bishop Gadsden will become a placement site for a CPE student, adding Continued on Pg. 12
Chaplain Intern to Broaden Ministry of the Chaplain’s Office
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The Gadsden Gab is a monthly publication written by and for the residents of Bishop Gadsden. Submissions are welcomed from all residents and are used on a space-available basis. Committee members are:
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Tommy Thorne Suzanne Mersereau
Hattie Goodbody Dan McKnight Marilou Watts
Kent Freeman Goodie DiRaddo,
Photographer Katie Jayne,
Managing Editor Taki Andriadis
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to our ranks of interns from various academic disciplines. The student will be mentored by Fr. Russ
during the two-part days each week he or she will be on our campus. The remainder of those days
will be spent with CPE supervisor and director of pastoral care for Roper St. Francis, the Rev. Bob
Morris, along with a peer group of fellow students for didactic seminars, individual supervision and
training in the hospital setting. In addition, each student must fulfill on-call duty within the hospital on
nights and weekends. The student will then focus on at least one clinical or healthcare area here at
Bishop Gadsden during a four-month, part-time assignment. Hopefully, next summer an intern will
be assigned to Bishop Gadsden on most weekdays for a 13-week period, thereby providing a place-
ment site for chaplain interns throughout the year.
This is an exciting first step in a new venture with Roper St. Francis Healthcare. The pres-
ence of a CPE intern will also broaden the pastoral care that extends from our chaplain’s office to
the staff and residents of our community.
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