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August - September 2010


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2010BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENTCraig Kachline

[email protected] 440.785.0870

VICE PRESIDENTChapter Delegate

Sean P. McHugh, [email protected]

440.232.7247

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Communication/Mal McLaren AwardCharles (Chuck) E. Hayes

[email protected]

SECRETARY/TREASURERCHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR

Communications/BenevolentWebsite

Michelle L. Frazier-Feher, [email protected]

216.469.9287

TRUSTEESHistoricalWebsite

Jason Bennett [email protected]

330.725.9996

Public RelationsGovernment Relations

Scott Brickley [email protected]

330.725.2829

Strategic PlanningMark Figurella

[email protected]

MembershipSocial

Tyler Good [email protected]

330.723.6216

Program & EducationBrent Palich

[email protected]

Golf & TournamentDave Peck

[email protected]

ASSISTANT GCS RELATIONS Jeff Austin

[email protected]

INDUTRIAL RELATIONSScholarship & Research

Tim [email protected]

330.354.9641&

Morgan [email protected]

330.353.0816

Mission StatementPromoting the profession of the golf course

rintendent through education, camaraderie andoperation among fellow members in Northern

Ohio since 1923

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Schedule of E vents 3Superintendents Korner 4

By The Board 5GCSAA NewsDan Gross 10On the Road with the USGA 12Local News 13BWC Safety Leaders Discussion 14Advertiser Directory 17

scorching heat. This year has been a true test of our irrigation systems.

Thank you Firestone Country, Larry Napora and his staff for hosting ourVendor Day this year. It was a great success! We had 14 registered vendorsand 90 attendees. We couldnt have asked for a better day for the golf!

We have schedule our annual Aeros game for August 20th

please contactMichelle for tickets. We will be helping out at Camp Cheerful on August 21please contact Scott Brickley if you would like help with prepping, fertilizing,and over seeding their pastures or trimming up some of their hiking trails.

Gregg Bobbs will be hosting our Annual Clambake this year. It is scheduled forSept 29 th with the same format and schedule. We will also be collectingcanned goods or cash for the needy.

Craig Kachline, NOGCSA [email protected]

Well I dont know about you, but thissummer has been a challenge! We arecoming into August and we have had

record heats. It has been feast or faminewith rains with some of us gettingnothing and some of us getting poundedwith inches leaving standing water with
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August 11, 2010OSU/OTF Turfgrass Research Field DayOTF Research & Education FacilityColumbus, OH

August 20, 2010Aeros GameHost: NOGCSATime: 7:00 PMCost: $7.00/person

August 21, 2010Camp CheerfulPasture Over SeedingTime: 9:00 AM

September 29, 2010ClambakeRidge Top Golf CourseHost: Greg BobbsCost: $60/personTime: 12:00 ShotgunPoints: 0.1 Service Points

October 2, 2010Ohio CupLake Forest Country ClubNOGCSA

October 2010Assistant Meeting/Educational SeminarTree Safety

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October 9-11, 2010GCSAAChapter Delegates MeetingKansas City. MO

October 12, 2010OhioTurfgrass Annual Golf TournamentKenwood Country ClubCincinnati, OH

November 2010Annual MeetingAcacia Country ClubHost: Craig KachlineCost:

Points: 0.1 service points

December 6-9, 2010OTFColumbus, Ohio

January 2011Round Table Discussion

February 7-11, 2011GIS Conference & ShowOrlando, Florida


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Keep The Hoses OutSeptember 2, 2010

The hot humid weather continues to persistthrough much of the eastern United States. Thelack of rainfall at the same time has resulted inturf entering dormancy or remaining indormancy. Labor Day weekend will mark - at leastuntil next week a change in the weather that wehave experienced. Temperatures will cool butwith a drop in humidity and the potential forbreezy dry conditions, can only mean a high riskof wilt on golf courses throughout Ohio. No lowcut turf is immune from wilting and annualbluegrass ( Poa annua ) greens and fairways areespecially at risk.

What is contributing to the rapid wilting besidesthe weather is the lack of root systems. Throughmuch of the summer the hot humid weather withperiodic thunderstorms produced warm wet soils

that experienced periodic anaerobic conditions.The result was a significant root loss resulting inshallow root systems. The lack of an active rootsystem will manifest itself under this weekendconditions. We have no doubt it will be difficult tokeep up with the necessary watering to reducewilt given reductions in staff due to schoolstarting. One suggestion is to evaluate dewpatterns first thing in the morning to determinemoisture stressed areas (dew absent) andprioritize areas to be watered. Additionally, anyareas that have been recently cored or

topdressed should be watched closely. Core holesthat have produced recently fromcoring/aerification operations are especiallysusceptible to rapid drying.

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President Kachline called the Board of Trustees of theNorthern Ohio Chapter of the Golf CourseSuperintendents Association of America meeting toorder at 1:04 P.M.

Roll Call: Austin, Bennett, Brickley, Feher, Hayes,Kachline, McHugh, Peck, present. Figurella, Good,Hughes, Palich, Timberlake absent.

Prior to the normal board meeting Mark Jordan, CGCSspoke to the Board about his trip to Washington D.C. forthe GCSAA Governmental Relations Committee and Dayon the Hill. A more detailed report will be published inthe newsletter.

The Minutes from the May Board Meeting werepresented to the Board of Trustees. Trustee McHughmoved to accept the minutes. Trustee Brickleyseconded. Motion Passed.

Budget and Finance: Treasurer Feher reported that the

there is currently $19,229.63 in the checking account,$15,478.63 in the money market, and $20,470.37 in theScholarship & Research account. The Profit & Lossstatement year to date shows a net income of $25,531.03 to date. Feher reported she would bemoving some money into the money market. Inaddition, she reported that this would be the peak of ourincome and we would begin to see it dwindle.

Program and Education: Feher reported for PalichFirestone Country Club will host Industry Day, but thatthe date was changed to July 26. Feher also spoke with

Greg Bobbs and he will be hosting the Annual Clambakeon September 29 th . He will only be able to have 124golfers and the cost will be $60. Feher will check on if hecan accommodate more for dinner.

Editorial: No report.

Golf & Tournament: Trustee Peck reported that the datefor the Ohio Cup will be October 2 at Lake Forest

Country Club. The tee times will be from 10-12 and hewill send a save the date to the other associations.

Membership & Welcoming: Nothing to Report.

Social: Past President Hayes discussed doing the Aerosgame instead of the Indians game. He had called FredHanson and Fred is willing to set everything up. The datewill be August 20 th . Vice President McHugh said hewould look at pricing for a bus trip to a casino.

Strategic Planning: No Report

Historical & Benevolent: No Report.

Public Relations: Trustee Brickley reported that we willbe seeding and helping at camp cheerful on August 21 st.

Industrial Relations: No Report.

Assistant Relations: Assistant Liaison Austin reportedthat he is talking with a person from

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No one to report at this time.

Please contact the NOGCSA at:[email protected]

[email protected]

or(216)469-9287to report a loss.

Asplund on tree cutting. Looking at doing a meetingthe tail end of October with a -day seminar

Employment Relations: No report. Need to remove

Jason Bennetts Assistant position.

Mal McLaren Award: No Report no nominationshave been received.

Scholarship and Research: Letters need to be sentout to the non-winners and a letter to the winnerMary Kate McHugh. The scholarship will be awardedat the Vendor Appreciation day.

Government Relations: Nothing to report.

Website: Past President Hayes reported that Jasonhas access to the website and we will begin training.

Old Business:Reverse Raffle the board decided to keep it atRaintree & we will begin ticket sales early.

New Business:

Membership: Administrator Feher presented the

following candidates for Membership:Tobin (Toby) Lane, Salem Golf Club, Class: SMJames Molnar, Kent State Golf Course, Class: SM

Motion was made by Vice President McHugh toaccept the new members. Trustee Brickleyseconded. Motion passed

Need to order plaques from last years tournamentwinners.

CORRESPONDENCE:No correspondence

The Next Board Meeting will be Tuesday, July 15,2010 at Lake Forest Country Club at 2:30 PM.

President Kachline adjourned 2:47 P.M.
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Sent on behalf of J. Rhett Evans, CGCS, CEO

GCSAA FYI August 26, 2010

*******************************************GCSAA Strategic Update

*******************************************Dear Chapter Executives:

If there is one outcome of the GCSAA Summer BoardMeeting that I would highlight for you as past leaders of the organization, it would be the continued pinpoint focusof the association. It is natural to expect some confusionand a few dropped balls after a sudden change inexecutive leadership. However, the association hascontinued to function at a high level thanks to thestrategic oversight provided by the Board and a staff focused on executing its business plan. The discussion atthe meeting was extremely engaging and productive. Thiscommunications provides the outcomes from the meetingand additional news.

Please scroll down to read more about the followingtopics:

1. CEO Selection Process2. Chapter Discussions3. Enhanced Member Services4. Other Board Actions and Discussions5. Board Travel and Representation

The next regularly scheduled strategic update will be inOctober following the Fall Board Meeting. In themeantime, please let us know your questions and/orcomments via reply e-mail, or by phone if you prefer.

Sincerely,J. Rhett Evans, Interim CEO

*******************************************1. CEO Selection Process

The CEO search process began in earnest at the SummerBoard Meeting. The Board heard from three executivesearch firms and afterward selected Tryon & Heideman,LLC, based in Kansas City, Mo., to assist the association in

identifying candidates and ultimately selecting a new CEO.Tryon & Heideman specialize in CEO/executive-level and

association searches. Tryon & Heideman representativesalso participated in a Board strategic planning session Aug.24-25 at GCSAA headquarters. The purpose of the sessionwas to verify the strategic direction of the association tobetter identify the criteria and requirements for the CEOposition. Additional feedback will be gained throughinterviews by Tryon & Heideman staff with leaders in thegolf industry and GCSAA staff. The position descriptionand application process will be posted on the GCSAAwebsite and advertised in numerous publications andonline resources. The plan calls for a mid-October releaseof the position announcement. More information will beprovided to the membership as it becomes available. I willalso be communicating any relevant outcomes of theplanning meeting in the future.
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2. Chapter DiscussionsMichigan GCSA leaders and guests, allied association andindustry representatives joined the GCSAA board for areception and dinner. The next morning, the chapterleaders participated in a portion of the meeting.

The first part of the meeting focused on theaccomplishments of the chapter in combining the localchapters into one state chapter. The Board expressedinterest in hearing details regarding their efforts,benefits/challenges, and insight or recommendations toothers who may be considering this endeavor.

Chapter leaders commented that they saw opportunitiesfor greater efficiency in combining the various

chapters. They acknowledged that consolidation was notan easy process, but the commitment of the volunteerleaders, as well as the support and guidance from GCSAAthrough its field staff program, helped them achievesuccess.

Chapter leaders identified some benefits gained throughthis consolidation: Greater camaraderie and better networkingopportunities amongst the members and allied partners. Fundraising events that produce more dollars,allowing the chapter to be more charitable. The website and magazine serve as effectivecommunications tool and supports member engagement. Ability for original chapters maintain their identitythrough district representation on the Board and thepromotion of local (district) events, with all membersinvited to participate

The chapter was complimentary of GCSAA staff for itssupport and offered the following ideas of how GCSAAcould help them continue to be a successful chapter: Continue with the communications and outreach as it

helps keep the chapter connected with the associationand its staff.

Develop or expand funding and matching grantopportunities

Share more information regarding the efforts of theEnvironmental Institute for Golf

Support the expansion of the field staff program Encourage attendance by the Board or staff fromnational to attend chapter events

Both boards expressed their appreciation for the dialogue

and looked forward to continued engagement movingforward.

3. Enhanced Member ServicesSeveral reports were given on the programmatic area of association operations. Information and feedback wasrequested from the Board. Among the items featuredwere: GCSAA Job Board: A new, more user friendly andexpanded online job board will be launched in the fourthquarter of 2010. Affinity Program: An expanded affinity program providingnew member benefits will be announced this fall. We arelooking to provide members access to products andservices at a reduced expense both to their personal and

professional benefit, and to that of their facilities. GCSAA Radio: Online audio to be launched with theGCSAA website redesign in early 2011. GCSAA Radio willfeature information, education and entertainment that canbe accessed from the computer or downloaded for laterplayback. Continued on page 9
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Industry Newsletter: Later this fall, GCSAA will reintroducean industry-focused newsletter. In the past, GCSAApublished Newsweekly, a compilation of information fromthe golf industry. This publication will be renamed andcomplement the member focused GCSAAs This Week thatpertains to association information.

Field Staff Expansion: As shared in an earliercommunication, the GCSAA field staff program will expandwith four resident field staff members in early 2011.Feedback from the membership and chapters to theannouncement has been positive.

4. Other Board Actions and DiscussionsDuring the Summer Board Meeting, the board also:

** Approved the selection of Dean Graves, CGCS ChevyChase Club, Bethesda, Md., as the Presidents Award forEnvironmental Stewardship recipient.

** Approved the 2011 Plan and Budget Assumptions.

** Approved the establishment of performance indicatorsfor the Education Conference and Golf Industry Show.

** Approved the quarterly report of 2010/11 indicatorresults and the policy and compliance report.

** Approved the list of proposed sponsorship and licensingopportunities.

** Approved officer and travel reports, communicationsreport, the report of emergency relief claims and memorialcontributions, and previous board meeting minutes.

5. Board Travel and RepresentationBetween the Spring and Summer Board Meetings,members of the board represented the association atseveral meetings and events, including:

** The Masters Tournament in Augusta, Ga. Fitzroy,Randquist, Queen

** National Golf Day in Washington, D.C. Fitzroy,Randquist, Queen

** Heart of America GCSA in Overland Park, Kan. - Queen

** NGF Symposium in Atlanta, Ga. Fitzroy

** Vermont GCSA and Northeastern GCSA in Rutland, Vt. Fitzroy

** U.S. Open in Pebble Beach, Ca. Fitzroy, Randquist,Queen, Kuhns

6. Other information This was an extremely tough summer for many

members with bentgrass and poa annua greens. We havereceived compliments and significant media response toour communications on behalf of our members. The GCSAA Fall Board of Directors Meeting will beSeptember 24-25 in Boston, Mass. The GCSAA Chapter Delegates Meeting will beOctober 23-24 in Lawrence/Kansas City. Several productive meetings were conducted at thePGA Championship in Kohler, Wisc. It is obvious that GCSAAand its members are well-respected for the role they playin the game and business of golf. We have numerous jointinitiatives currently in process or nearing implementationthat will benefit the our members, the profession, theindustry and the game.


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Many areas of the country are on a record-setting pacefor summer weather conditions, and, for many, golf course conditioning is well below golfersexpectations. Lets consider whats affecting theseconditions.

First and foremost, remember that cool-season grasses(e.g. Poa annua , bentgrass, perennial ryegrass, bluegrassand fescues) are so labeled for good reason they dontperform well in heat! Warm-season grasses (likebermudagrass and zoysiagrass), on the other hand,

thrive in the heat. Clearly, the concern has been, andcontinues to be, the weak performance of cool-seasongrasses. High soil temperatures make it difficult forplants to survive, even when few other stresses areadded. In the case of this summer, the combination of high temperatures and wet conditions from frequentrainfall has caused physiological decline and death of turf on golf courses throughout the region and country.

Although rainfall and heat alone continues to causeproblems, poor irrigation systems and/or acompromised root zone profile (too much organicmatter and finer particle accumulation) intensifies turf loss. Ideally, positive water movement through the soilmeans oxygen moves-in behind, but poor watermovement means insufficient oxygen in the root zone,compromising plant growth and transpiration, andopening the door to wet wilt. Wet wilt is the quickestway to lose grass, short of spilling gasoline.

The majority of samples submitted to diagnosticlaboratories show no causal pathogen, which points tophysiological and/or mechanical causes. Nevertheless,

there are a number of diseases adding to turf decline,and the most concerning is bacterial wilt, which hasbeen confirmed on some of the newer bentgrassvarieties

(http://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/abs/10.1094/PDIS-94-7-0922B ). Gray leaf spot

(http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/tips/2010/07262010GLS.html), brown patch, Pythium , dollar spot and

anthracnose also are part of the mix.

Player and equipment traffic also is adding to thedecline. Now is not the time to push the envelope or getcreative. When in doubt, dont do anything fancy .

Manage water carefully. Hand watering and syringingare preferred over using sprinklers, especially on puttingsurfaces.If the cut is too low, raise it and possibly mow lessfrequently.

If moisture is holding in the upper profile, open and ventwith small diameter solid tines on a good-qualitymachine.

Stay consistent with light and frequent foliar feeding.

Maintain a solid fungicide program. If the fungicidebudget is being depleted, pull back in other areas.

Give us a call to schedule an on-site visit to itemizespecific limitations and to prioritize a plan for movingforward. In the final analysis, turf health comes beforeplayability. We are always available to assist.

Source: Bob Brame, [email protected] or 859.356.3272
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IntroductionSlips trips and falls account for 20 percent of work

injuries. This totals 13 million injuries per year.Climbing into and out of mobile equipment presents acommon exposure to slips and falls. Inclementweather, greasy or broken steps, grab handles and therush of the work day make this a serious exposure.

DiscussionThe three-point technique is a simple and effectiveway to minimize the risk of falling. Use this technique

if you areentering the cab of a forklift, climbing onto the bed of

a truck or climbing into/onto any other piece of equipment.

When you are climbing, at least three limbs shouldalways be in contact with the equipment. This couldbe two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand.Of course, to use this technique the climber must befacing the equipment.

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You cannot have three points of contact if you areumping off or sliding out of the seat.

Before you enter the equipment, place any objects on

the seat log books, production schedules, bar-codescanners, etc. Do the same when you exit. Leave theobjects on the seat until you are off the equipment. Inaddition, make sure you look before you exit.

Other points to remember, include:o Wear footwear appropriate to the job;o Keep the steps and grab rails clean;o Make sure the lights are working so you can see

where you are climbing;o Do not use the steering wheel or control handles as

handholds.

Action itemso To reinforce the lesson, ask each participant to

demonstrate the three-point technique.o Your equipment supplier, trade association or

insurance company may have three-point contactstickers to apply to your equipment. These will serveas helpful reminders.

o Encourage employees to remind each other to safely

mount and dismount equipment.

SummaryMost slip and fall injuries are minor. However, 15,000people die each year as a result of these incidents.Old habits are hard to break, but properly climbing

onto and off of mobile equipment may prevent youfrom becoming a slip and fall statistic.References

PublicationDepartment of Health and Human Services (NationalInstitute of Occupational Safety and Health)Publication No. 98-117 - Preventing Injuries and Deaths from Skid-Steer Loadershttp://www.cdc.gov/niosh/skidalt.html

Web sitehttp://www.lni.wa.gov/safety/topics/atoz/injuryfs/pdf s/fallfromvehicle.pdf

Patric McCon is a certified safety professional,certified fire protection specialist and a certifiedhazardous materials manager. He is a senior riskengineering consultant for a major internationalinsurance company. In this position, he providessafety and fire-protection consulting servicesto insured customers throughout North America. Hisspecialty is manufacturing industries. In addition, hehas 38 years of experience as a part-timefirefighter/emergency medical technician, and he

works part-time for the Hiram Fire Department.

BWC strives to improve the Safety Leaders DiscussionGuide. Your feedback can help. Please send your information via e-mail [email protected] .
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President Kachline called the Board of Trustees of theNorthern Ohio Chapter of the Golf CourseSuperintendents Association of America meeting to order

at 2:48 P.M.

Roll Call: Austin, Bennett, Brickley, Feher, Figurella,Hughes, Kachline, Peck, Timberlake present. Good, Hayes,Hughes, McHugh, Palich, absent.

The Minutes from the May Board Meeting were presentedto the Board of Trustees. Trustee Bennett moved toaccept the minutes. Industrial Representative Timberlakeseconded. Motion Passed.

Budget and Finance: Treasurer Feher reported that thethere is currently $10,721.01 in the checking account,$12,479.94 in the money market, and $20,474.44 in theScholarship & Research account. The Profit & Lossstatement year to date shows a net income of $18,339.65to date.

Program and Education: Feher reported for Palich we willbe at Firestone Country Club will be July 26. We have 80golfers & 14 vendors.

Editorial: No report.

Golf & Tournament: Trustee Peck reported that the datefor the Ohio Cup will be October 2 at Lake Forest CountryClub. The tee times will be from 10-12 and he will send asave the date to the other associations the cost will be $65per person.

Membership & Welcoming: Nothing to Report.Social: The Aeros game is set for August 20 th . FredHanson is getting the tickets and Michelle will bedistributing them.

Strategic Planning: No Report

Historical & Benevolent: The check was delivered toAndrea Gross. Joel Webber would like to host atournament in Dans name. Michelle is supposed to findout whether or not Salem C.C. is planning to do one or if Joel should move forward.

Public Relations: Trustee Brickley reported that we willbe seeding and helping at camp cheerful on August 21 st.

If we have extra people, they can re-hang items on thetrail. Joy Westonberg contacted Scott about lending ahelping hand to the military troops. This is something that

will need to be done within a couple days of their call.Scott to find out some more information and we will see if we can get a couple of groups together to be on call tohelp.

Industrial Relations: There will be no demo schedule forindustry day.

Assistant Relations: Assistant Liaison Austin reported thatNelson tree will be doing the chain saw safety class onOctober 7 th or 14 th . He is still looking for a course to hostthat has a tree that can be taken down for a hands onexperience.

Employment Relations: Fowlers Mill is supposed to beclosing next year. Brookledge is looking for an assistant;Rosemont C.C. is looking for a mechanic. .

Mal McLaren Award: No Report no nominations havebeen received.

Scholarship and Research: Mary Kate McHugh is thewinner. The scholarship will be awarded at the Vendor

Appreciation day.

Government Relations: Trustee Brickley reported that theGCSAA had a very nice report for the EPAs water docket.

Website: Administrator Feher reported that we arecontinuing to update.

Old Business:Reverse Raffle the board decided to keep it at Raintree& we will begin ticket sales early.

New Business: None

Membership: None

CORRESPONDENCE:No correspondence

The Next Board Meeting will be Wednesday, August 18,2010 at Lake Forest Country Club at 3:00 PM.

President Kachline adjourned 3:37 P.M.

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Firestone Country Club

On July 26 th , Firestone CC and Larry Napora/BrianRafferty hosted the NOGCSA Industry Day and NOGCSAChampionship to determine low gross and low netwinners in all flights. Thanks to all the vendors who setup and discussed their products and demo equipmentLarry, Brian and the staff at Firestone had the West

course in excellent shape as we expected. The coursewas in tournament shape and the greens were fast andundulating.

The Northern Ohio GCSA Championship winners are:Flight AA Low Gross - Dave PeckFlight AA Low Net - Trevor Ryan

Flight A Low Gross - Eric MabieFlight A Low Net - Keith Collier

Flight B Low Gross - Chris CollierFlight B Low Net - Brian Rafferty

Flight C Low Gross - Bill WalkerFlight C Low Net - Dave Gedeon

The Non-member winners are:Low Gross - Bob VenableLow Net - Steve Seaburn

Pinshot Winners:Hole #3 - Jack Polding

Hole #7 - Tony CisterinoHole #14 - Chris Collier

Congratulations to All the Winners, See you all at theClambake!!


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