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Grill and Chill

Annual event provides taste of Iowa

More photos from Laura Days can be found in the July 3 Decorah Leader. Find past editions of the newspaper at decorahleader.com

Knightley Rich of Waukon entertained Laura Days audiences with her violin. (Decorah Leader photo by Roz Weis)

Community celebrates 2025 Laura Days Isaac Larson, 5 1/2 year old son of Laura and Tom Larsen of Charles City, sipped on a strawberry milkshake from Iowa’s Dairy Center’s Moo Mobile. Marking his second visit to the farm, Larson declared he liked petting the baby goats the best.

(Decorah Leader photos by Denise Lana)

Mark Hamlett from the Fayette County Dairy Promotion Board serves up free milk for attendees of Saturday’s event.

“Bulk milk is the best all-around for dairy, and we need that in our schools over the individual cartons,” Hamlett said. “It’s way more economical and the milk just tastes better.”

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Large variety of tap and local beers! Great Bloody Marys! Best wings around! Great place to bring the family! Lots of TVs! View menus at www.tbocks.com.

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.

1600 Prosperity Rd., Decorah | (563) 387-6700 Taproom hours: Sunday-Thursday 11a-9p, Friday & Saturday 11a-10p. Kitchen open until 1 hour before closing.

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211 College Dr., Decorah | (563) 277-1893 The Landing Market (food hall) building, The Buzz (coffee/cocktails/ craft beverages), and Tandem (grab & go options) open SunMon 7:30a-7p and Tues-Sat 7:30a-9p. Justin’s (restaurant) open Sun-Wed 8a-2p and Thurs-Sat 8a-7p. Root 43 (juices/ smoothies/bowls) Sun 9a-5p and Mon-Sat 8a- 5:30p. The Twisted Gnome (Dole soft serve & treats) open Sun-Mon 11a-7p and Tues-Sat 11a-9p. Check thelandingmarket.com for online ordering, menus, and latest information.

More photos from Laura Days can be found in the July 3 Decorah Leader. Find past editions of the newspaper at decorahleader.com

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Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day! Homestyle favorites including pancakes & eggs, burgers, reubens, cheese steaks, cheese curds, fish, hot beef sandwiches, homemade pie & much more.

The annual Laura Days Festival took place in Burr Oak over the weekend. Community members travelled to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum to take part in various pioneer-themed activities. Burr Oak’s Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum boasts the Masters Hotel, the only childhood home of author Laura Ingalls Wilder which still remains on its original site. The museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The first Laura Ingalls Wilder Days celebration was organized in 1976, and the 2025 festival included exhibits, a parade, children’s pioneer games, crafts, historical presentations, tours, various entertainment and the crowning of this year’s Little Miss Laura.

For the second time in history, two young ladies will share the title Little Miss Laura. Natalie Rich of Waukon and Sofia Grace Fernandez of Marion.

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The 15th annual Grill and Chill on the farm celebration, formerly known as Breakfast on the Farm, was held at Iowa’s Dairy Center in Calmar June 28.

“We changed from Breakfast on the Farm this year because there were just so many commitments pulling our volunteers in all different directions,” said Dave Lawstuen, chair of the Dairy Center. “We were able to partner with Lynch Livestock through the Winneshiek County Cattlemen, who did all the grilling, which takes a load off our volunteers.”

Visitors enjoyed free food, festivities and fellowship while celebrating all things dairy. Sponsored by the Northeast Iowa Dairy and Agriculture Foundation, attendees young and old participated in farm tours, a baby animal petting zoo and a wide variety of games for children. In addition to food and fun, sunny blue skies provided the backdrop for live music performed by The Bruce Bearinger Band.

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BY ZACH JENSEN STAFF WRITER his car on a trailer, I thought ‘That kid will National Champion never ships. So, said Les Hovden, make it,’” between the Decorah’s Dan both of them, their Dan’s father, been racing for Hovden has who owns the two-stall racing NAPA Auto 16 years, and garage is filled Ave. 172nd the 31-year-old 2343store in Decorah. “But, Parts not just with tires is and spare he’s parts but his way to winning already on done h alright.” countless his first na- Decora tional title this over-sized winners’trophies and The younger81 year. Hovden(563) 382-89 Hovden startchecks. won the B-Mod ed racing hobby “The last few main event July stock in 2008, years, I’ve just 9, during the and in 2013, been giving my Summit USRA he trophies switched to to kids Weekly Racing B-Mods. that come down S SINCE 1939 SUCCES Series ER in event at theTED the races,” Hovden the pit after “My dad used TO CUSTOM Winneshi ek Raceway in DEDICA said. “They Decorah. The Todd and Scott to help out enjoy them a lot more. I race marked his Halverson in gave 175th career our garage at win, and three home, and that Tuesday night’s trophy to Jackdays later, he earned his 176th got my brother into it,” he said. son Roney.” win when he took “And, whatever While many racers my brother did, the are just flag in West Union. checkered I wanted to do too.”

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Iowa health officials find local cancer rates lower than other counties

BY ZACH JENSEN STAFF WRITER (The complete version of this article published in the June 26 edition of the Decorah Leader, find past editions of the newspaper at decorahleader.com) Representatives with the Iowa Cancer Registry and the Iowa Rural Health Association shared information on local cancer rates during a June 19 presentation hosted by Winneshiek County Public Health.

The talk was held in the courthouse annex as part of the “Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project,” which provides county-specific cancer information meant to help address community concerns in each of Iowa’s 99 counties.

“Many, if not all of us, have been touched in some manner by cancer,” said Winneshiek County Public Health Administrator Krista Vanden Brink.

“We know cancer is present in our community but, maybe it’s not the cancers or the rates we thought. While there are some things we cannot change, such as aging, there are some modifiable risk factors we each can own and larger opportunities for us to do more.”

Information presented during the meeting showed that, on average, 136 new cases of cancer are reported in Winneshiek County each year — ranking 76th out of all 99 counties when

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cancer-related deaths in Winneshiek County each year

MOST PREVALENT CANCERS IN WINNESHIEK COUNTY 1 PROSTATE CANCER 26 new cases in Winneshiek County each year less than 6 deaths each year

2 FEMALE BREAST CANCER 21 new cases in Winneshiek County each year less than 6 deaths each year 3 COLORECTAL CANCER

11 new cases in Winneshiek County each year less than 6 deaths each year

4 LUNG CANCER

11 new cases in Winneshiek County each year 6 deaths each year

5 MELANOMA

10 new cases in Winneshiek County each year less than 6 deaths each year

measured per capita. An average of 37 cancer-related deaths are reported annually in the county — placing Winneshiek County 98th out of the 99 counties in cancer-related deaths per capita. The presentation showed Iowa has the second highest rate of cancer per capita in the United States — topped only by Kentucky. Additionally, Iowa ranks 12th for prostate cancer, 20th for female breast cancer and 56th for colorectal cancer, Chariton’s information said.

Winneshiek County’s most common types of cancer, according to 2024 data from the Iowa Cancer Registry, are prostate cancer, female breast cancer, melanoma, colorectal cancer and lung cancer. Winne-

shiek County sees about 10 new cases of melanoma each year, and its per capita rate is more than twice the national average, according to last week’s presentation. ICR Director Dr. Mary Chariton said the county’s notable skin cancer rates may potentially be due to the high number of county residents with Scandinavian heritage, which she noted is often associated with fair skin. In contrast, Winneshiek County is 98th in the state for lung cancer, which Chariton indicated may be due to a lower number of tobacco smokers.

Dr. Whitney Zahnd of the Iowa Rural Health Association added there is no single cause of cancer, saying the chances of developing the disease

are based on a combination of genetics, lifestyle and environmental risk factors. Chariton presented information during the presentation saying consistent associations have been found between colorectal cancer and nitrate levels, which can originate in the fertilizers and manure typically used among farming operations.

Vanden Brink encouraged county residents to review the Iowa Cancer Plan — which can be found online at shri.public-health.uiowa.edu/cancer-data/cancer-in-iowa-99-countiesproject — and other resources for themselves as health officials consider next steps.

Explore creative movement with new Lanesboro Artist-In-Residence Lanesboro Arts of Lanesboro, Minnesota welcomes Twin Cities-based dance and performance artist Alys Ayumi “Yumi” Ogura as the Lanesboro Artist-in-Residence from Aug.1-15 and Sept. 1-16.

During her residency, Ogura will celebrate and share the joy of movement-art in public forums and workshops. She will also immerse herself into the Lanesboro community, connecting with local creatives to develop new episodes of her narrative performance platform, “YumiVerse.”

All are welcome to participate in a series of free public workshops and events, starting with a Welcome Potluck on Tuesday, Aug. 5. No prior movement or dance experience is required to participate in these workshops.

Instead, Ogura invites community members to step into the joy and creativity of movement while exploring elements of yoga, modern dance, folk dance and storytelling. Ogura’s residency will culminate in a capstone performance of the next installment in the YumiVerse on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the St. Mane Theatre in Lanesboro.

Residency events • Aug. 5, 5-7 p.m. Welcome Potluck at the Cottage House Inn Community Room • Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m. Gentle Movement Workshop at the St. Mane Theatre • Aug. 9, 9-11 a.m. “Don’t You Feel It Too?” Community Movement Workshop at Sylvan Park • Aug. 14, 6-8 p.m. Bon Odori Festival Dance Showcase at Gateway Park • Sept. 4, 6-8 p.m. Gentle Movement Workshop at the St. Mane Theatre • Sept. 6, 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. Interactive Art Dance Performance at Lanesboro Arts Gallery • Sept. 13, 7 p.m. Capstone performance of “YumiVerse” at the St. Mane Theatre About the artist Alys Ayumi Ogura is a Twin Cities-based dance artist and performance maker. She focuses on storytelling through her movements, voice and quirky humor. Ogura has created a platform called the “YumiVerse,” a.k.a. Yumi’s universe, to share

Lanesboro Arts Artist-in-Residence Alys Ayumi Ogura. (Photo submitted) narratives centered on her point and places of Lanesboro while of view while celebrating the instigating positive change. richness and generosity of the The program’s place-based and community-engaged focus is American Midwest. geared toward early career artists that are driven to explore About the Lanesboro ways in which their work can be Early Career Artist applied to the community and Residency Program Supported by the Jerome how Lanesboro’s rural commuFoundation, the Lanesboro Art- nity can inform their work.

For more information, visit ist Residency Program awards two to three residencies per lanesboroarts.org or call 507year to early career artists with 467-2446. projects that activate the people

Stop the Scammers program visits Decorah

The Stop the Scammers statewide fraud education campaign visited Decorah last week to teach local residents how to recognize and steer clear of common financial scams.

The free seminars are hosted by the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services in partnership with the Iowa Attorney General’s Office and AARP Iowa. The seminars aim to educate Iowans about the types of scams impacting the state and how they can protect themselves, especially when it comes to online scams and cryptocurrency scams in the digital era.

“After visiting 18 communities across the state of Iowa last year, we are excited to continue this campaign to educate more Iowans on how to spot and avoid scams,” said Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen. “With the prevalence of scams rising due to technology, we want to ensure Iowans have all the tools, information and state and local resources at their disposal to shield their savings.”

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“Scammers prey on ‘Iowa nice’ and will stop at nothing to rip-off Iowans,” said Iowa Attorney General Bird. “We’re laser-focused on supporting fraud victims and teaching Iowans how to protect themselves by spotting the red flags of a scam. If a suspicious number calls you and asks for money, hang up and contact my office at 1-888-777-4590. Remember to never send money to someone you met online or through a cryptocurrency ATM.” The Stop the Scammers roadshow will visit

22 communities this summer.

“Education is such an important component of fraud prevention,” said AARP Iowa State Director Michael Wagler. “By visiting communities across the state to share information about how these criminals operate, we hope to equip Iowans with knowledge they can use to avoid being targeted and scammed.”

Remaining locations for the Stop the Scammer Roadshow include Cedar Falls, Dubuque, Marion and Waukee.

For more information, visit iowafraudfighters.gov.

How to understand your metabolism Metabolism is often discussed but perhaps not fully understood. The Cleveland Clinic says a person’s metabolism encompasses all of the processes within cells that keep the body functioning as it should. Metabolism provides the body with constant energy so it can perform essential tasks like breathing and digestion.

There are many myths surrounding the metabolic process. The following are some things to know about metabolism and whether it is possible to utilize it to spur weight loss.

What is a fast metabolism or a slow metabolism?

A person’s basal metabolic rate (BMR) may be fast, slow or somewhere in between. Someone with a fast BMR will burn a lot of calories, even while at rest. Those with a slow BMR need fewer calories to keep it going. Genetics, medication use, illness, and activity level may affect BMR. Does exercise boost metabolism?

The answer to this question is yes and no. According to MedlinePlus, it is true that a person burns more calories when they exercise, but that increased calorie burn only lasts as long as the workout and maybe an hour or so afterwards. Once a person stops moving, his or her metabolism goes back to its resting rate.

Therefore, eating a ton of calories after a workout thinking that a red-hot metabolism will burn through them for the rest of the day could be setting a person up for weight gain.

The same can be said for mistakenly thinking adding muscle will boost metabolism. Muscle burns more calories than fat and that boost does last a bit longer than the workout itself. However, most people only gain a few pounds of muscle in the exercises they do. It’s not a big enough difference to affect metabolism dramatically. One may have to be a body builder to see a

BMR boost associated with strength training. When muscles are not in active use, they burn very few calories.

What has the biggest impact on metabolism?

Metabolism is largely influenced by genetics, according to Harvard Health Publishing.

Therefore, diet and exercise can be beneficial, but ultimately a person’s genes dictate BMR. Also, most of the time the activities of keeping the brain, heart, kidneys, and lungs working account for most of a person’s metabolic function.

What is diet-induced thermogenesis?

Many people think that restrictive diets that are light on calories are good for losing weight, but that can sometimes backfire by slowing down a person’s BMR. Harvard Health says diet-induced thermogenesis (DIT), or the effect of eating certain metabolism-boosting foods, may increase resting metabolic rate.

Foods and beverages that may impact DIT include lean protein, unrefined carbohydrates, caffeine, and green tea. DIT tends to be higher in the morning, so eating larger meals earlier in the day may help burn more calories.

How does sleep affect metabolism?

While the jury is still out on whether or not lack of sleep can lower BMR, a 2019 study published in the Journal of Lipid Research found that a lack of sleep for four nights or longer may slightly decrease how the body metabolizes fat. Also, those who don’t get enough sleep often feel hungry and may overeat as a result. This isn’t a direct metabolic cause, but one to consider nonetheless.

Metabolism is a complex process that is affected by many things, none greater than genetics. A person may be able to realize moderate gains in boosting metabolic rate but there is no magic pill to increase metabolism.

Tapscott to speak on Decorah Community Food Pantry Matt Tapscott from the Decorah Community Food Pantry will host the Decorah Senior Center’s monthly program at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 11 at the senior center — 806 River St. Tapscott stressed the numbers at the pantry have increased, and the organization is seeing many new families this year.

They are also now participating in the Healthy Kids In Iowa feeding program. The July 11 event will be an interactive talk,

and Tapscott is expected to dispel some of the misinformation people have of the pantry. He will also share the pantry’s mission, location, number of volunteers and the number of clients served each month in addition to how the community might help. Canned goods, paper products or financial donations to the pantry will be accepted during the talk. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the event.

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Turtles on fence posts

I once found the following little quip; “Whenever you see a turtle atop a fence post, yon know it did not get there by itself!” In all my years of wandering the farms and streams of Northeast Iowa, the woods of Minnesota and the mountains of the west, I have never seen a turtle on a fence post! The common turtles of our area can haul out on a log in a stream to warm up, but they don’t usually climb fence posts.

Now I don’t often write about turtles, as I did recently, but this gives me another opportunity to challenge us all to be “turtle lifters”. That is, to aid others to get to the top of a fence post of life.

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get places they might not otherwise reach.

In the spring and early summer this local newspaper and other media print the names of the youth of our community who receive scholarships for further training or education.

The well organized and supported “Habitat for Humanity” does likewise. Then there are the many parents who challenge and supply the aid to complete the challenge to their children to be all that of which they are capable. Our family has joined to support a scholarship at my seminary alma mater. You might one day find a “turtle” in the pulpit of a Winneshiek County church.

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Effigy Mounds National Monument to host Junior Scientist Day The public is invited to join park staff and the Iowa STEM Extern Program in a day of learning about science in nature during Junior Scientist Day Sunday, July 27 from 1-4 p.m.

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About Effigy Mounds National Monument Effigy Mounds National Monument preserves prehistoric American Indian burial and ceremonial mounds, including some in the shape of animals. The monument is located three miles north of Marquette and 22 miles south of Waukon on Highway 76 and is one of 430+ national park sites. for future careers.

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“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Jan. 22-25 and 30-31. The production is based on the popular comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz.

Fast-forward to spring, and audiences will spend time with the Vanderhof-Syca-

more-Carmichael family in the production of “You Can’t Take It With You,” which will run April 9-12, 2026.

To complete the 50th anniversary season, audiences are promised magic and mischief alike, while watching the summer production of Ste-

Calmar planning 175th anniversary celebration 5K

The Calmar community is planning to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the city’s founding with a 5K at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 19 at the Calmar Train Depot — near S&E and the local Kwik Star — which will serve as both the start and finish line. This event serves as a fundraiser for the Calmar Community Club and the Calmar/Springfield Luther League.

Registration will be held from 8-8:20 a.m. that morning. An opening ceremony will take place at 8:25 a.m., and awards for the top two individuals in each age bracket for male and female competitors will be distributed at approximately 9:30 a.m.

A $30 registration will cover fees and a t-shirt for participants who register before

July 9. A registration form can be found online at forms.gle/ SLh5iLED4ohzAD8y9, and hardcopy forms are available at South Winn Insurance, Fidelity Bank & Trust, Calmar Lutheran Church and the Calmar Library.

Runners and walkers are welcome. Questions may be directed to 563-568-1389.

phen Sondheim’s classic musical “Into the Woods” June 25-28, 2026.

To learn more about audition times, performance dates and ticket information, visit newminowaplayers.org.

Service Notice TIMOTHY “MEL” KUENNEN, 67 of Decorah, died Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Aase Haugan after a year battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, July 9 at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago St., Decorah, with Pastor Randy Kittelson and Eric Thiele presiding. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church Wednesday.

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PILLOW CLEANING 1 DAY ONLY

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Wednesday, July 16 • 8:30 to 3:00

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PREVIEW DATES: July 14-16 10AM-4PM daily 300 S. Marquette Rd., Prairie du Chien, WI Selling 600+ Modern & Collectible Guns, Winchester, S&W, Remington, Colt, Ruger & More!

Tons of Factory Ammunition! Reloading Supplies, Components & Machines! Black Powder Guns & Gear, Civil War Weapons, Collectible Coins & Silver, Knives, Military Collectibles, Bayonets, Helmets, Indian Artifacts, Taxidermy including nice Full body Mt. Lion! Rifles scopes & optics, Vintage Outboards, Bear Traps, Wildlife Prints, Guns Safes, Archery, Fishing Equipment, general Antiques, Signs & so much more!

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’23 Kia Telluride EX, Black, 22k Miles, Heated/ Cooled Leather Seats, Dual Entertainment Screens .............................................. $39,995 ’23 Cadillac XT6 Premium Luxury, White, All Wheel Drive, 45k Miles, Heated Cooled Seats .......................................................... $39,995 ’23 Buick enclave Essence AWD, White, 20k Miles, Heated Leather seats............... $39,995 ’22 Buick enclave Essence AWD, black, 63k Miles, Heated Leather seats............... $29,995 ’22 Ford Expedition Max Limited 4x4, Silver, 55k Miles, Heated/Cooled Seats, Panoramic Moon ................................................. $48,995 ’20 Ford Expedition XLT, Red, 79k Miles, Heated/Cooled Leather Seats, Panoramic Moonroof .......................................... $33,995 ’17 Dodge Durango GT 4x4, Gray, 156k Miles, Heated Seats, 3rd Row Seats ............. $14,995 ’17 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4x4, Black, 99k Miles, Removable Hard Top ....... $19,995 ’11 Dodge Durango, Black, 290k Miles, DVD Player .................................................. $6,995 TRUCKS

’24 Ford F-150 Tremor 4x4, Silver, 29k Miles, Heated/Cool Seats ............................. $57,995 ’24 Ford Maverick XLT 4x4, Blue, 19k Miles, Backup Camera .........$29,995/NEW>$35,000 ’23 Toyota Tacoma SR5 V6 4x4, Red, 30k Miles, Bed Liner, Lane Keeping........ $36,995 ’21 Chevy Colorado Z71 CewCab 4x4, White, 57k Miles, Heated Seats/Wheel, Bedliner ...... .......................................................... $29,995 ’21 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4, Gray 38k Miles, Heated Seats, Sport Package ............. $37,995 ’21 Chevy 1500 LTZ Duramax Crew, Silver, 4x4, 43k Miles, Heated/Cooled Leather Seats .......................................................... $43,995 ’20 GMC Canyon SLT Crew, White, 4x4, 43k VANS Miles, Remote Start ........................... $29,995 ’23 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L, 60k Miles, ’20 Chevy 1500 RST 4x4, White 50k Miles, Gray, Heated Seats/Wheel, Adaptive Cruise ..

Heated Seats/Wheel 5.3L V8 ............. $39,995 .......................................................... $25,995 ’20 Chevy 1500 Trail Boss LT 4x4, Gray 75k ’22 Chrysler Pacifica Limited, White, 65k Miles, Miles, Heated Seats/Wheel 5.3L V8 .. $36,995 Heated/Cooled Seats, Pano Roof ....... $25,995 ’20 Jeep Gladiator Sport CrewCab, Black, 4x4, ’22 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L, White, 58k V6, 39k Miles, Heated Seats ............ $35,995 Miles, Heated Leather Seats/Wheel... $24,995 ’21 Chrysler Voyager LXi, Silver, 85k Miles, Leather Seats, Backup Camera, Stow&Go Seats .................................................. $18,995 ’16 Chrysler Town & Country Touring L, Blue, 181k Miles, Leather Seats ................... $6,995 ’11 Honda Odyssey EX-L, Gray, 255k miles, Leather ................................................ $4,995

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