Your Grads of 2014
Supplement to The Interior News
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Schools
Ebenezer Canadian Reformed School.............................. 3 Bulkley Valley Christian School........................................ 4 Hazelton Secondary School............................................... 6 Smithers Secondary School..............................................11
Congratulations to the Grads! Phone: 250-847-5020 • 12-3167 Tatlow Road www.cybernetcom.ca
Congratulations Grads of 2014 Optometrists Dr. Trevor Kreke Dr. Barry Lester
Smithers 250-847-3611 Burns Lake 250-692-3466 bveyecare.com
Congratulations to The Interior News Women in Business Bursary recipients: Kirsten Alexia Bates from BVCS and Karlee Kuemper from SSS
Congratulations 2014 Grads Best wishes to all 2014 Grads from the staff at Safeway
Congratulations to Raelee and Cassie and all the Grads of 2014! Raelee O’Coff ey
Cassie Ayers
Bulkley Village Shopping Centre
250-847-4474
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Ebenezer Canadian Reformed School
Amber Berends
Ashley Berends
Natasha Foekens
Angie Groen
Bryan Groen
Michael Haar
Debbi Hofsink
Brandon Meints
Seth Onderwater
Curtis Plug
Timothy Slaa
Alannah Stoffels
Principal’s Message
The students chose as their graduation theme, Philippians 4:13 “I can do everything through him who gives me strength” (NIV 1984). The second part of that verse shows that the doing is impossible without God. Reading the surrounding verses enables us to properly understand this verse. Verse 12 talks about how the writer, Paul, has experienced great hardship as well as abundance and has learned to be content with either. Verse 13 then becomes a powerful statement of trust in God and his goodness regardless of how life is going
and echoes Habakkuk’s moving expression of faith (Habakkuk 3:17-19). Verse 14 ties the “I” statement of the theme text into community and relationship when Paul expresses that it was good to experience how the faith community helped him in his troubles. So, as grads, find in God your strength to face anything but share in each other’s troubles and joys as your tangible expression of the love that Christianity is.
Derek Stoffels, principal Awards
Tim Slaa......................................................................................................................................... UNBC Scholar (from Grade 11) Tim Slaa.......................................................................... Pathways to Teacher Education Scholarship from Ministry of Education Alannah Stoffels.......................................................................................................................BV District Hospital Auxiliary Award Alannah Stoffels................................................................................................................ Lion’s Club in memory of John Derksen
Congratulations to the Grads of 2014 Dairy Queen Smithers
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Bulkley Valley Christian School Principal’s message
The word “peace” is central in the verse chosen by this year’s graduating class of Bulkley Valley Christian School. (John 14:27) This is commendable, because peace is something everyone longs for. At the same time peace seems to be very elusive. And in fact, that is exactly what it is for those who are not disciples of Christ. It is the desire of the parents who send their children to BVCS that they graduate with a wish to bring the healing power of Christ to the world. The peace described in the chosen verse does exactly that.
Kirsten Bates
Caleb deHoog
Kalen Geertsma
Those who have this peace will enjoy a complete sense of well-being and spiritual rest, allowing them to go out into the world ready to share this peace with others in whatever way they choose. It is my wish for this year’s graduates that having the peace of Christ will help you to fulfill your dreams and desires in a way that not only satisfies your desire, but that also pleases the One who has brought you this far. Klaas Kort, principal
Lindsey Goodson
Anneka Hodson
Nadia Huisman
Bulkley Valley Christian School 2013 - 2014 Scholarship/Bursary Winners Bulkley Valley Christian School would like to thank the following for their generous donations of bursaries and scholarships and to congratulate the recipients of these. Donator Recipient
Brant Holenstein Memorial Award........................................................................................................................... Nadia Huisman BV Arts Council...................................................................................................................................................... Kaitlyn Veenstra Bulkley Valley Community Foundation........................................................................................................................Kirsten Bates BulkleyValley Eye Care......................................................................................................................................Christiana Reitsma Bulkley Valley Home Centre...............................................................................................................................Christiana Reitsma ............................................................................................................................................................................Rebecca Kingston Bulkley Valley Christian School Society.............................................................................................................Christiana Reitsma Dogwood District/Authority Scholarship..............................................................................................................Rebecca Kingston ...........................................................................................................................................................................Christiana Reitsma ....................................................................................................................................................................................Kaitlin Weme Interior News...............................................................................................................................................................Kirsten Bates Lions’ Club of Smithers............................................................................................................................................ Nadia Huisman Local Kinsmen Club...............................................................................................................................................Raelee O’Coffey New To You Store/Hospital Auxiliary........................................................................................................................ Nadia Huisman Pharmasave.......................................................................................................................................................Christiana Reitsma Smithers Feed Store..........................................................................................................................................Christiana Reitsma Smithers Rotary Club..........................................................................................................................................Rebecca Kingston ................................................................................................................................................................................ Nadia Huisman Student Council of Bulkley Valley Christian School................................................................................................. Nadia Huisman ...........................................................................................................................................................................Christiana Reitsma Vandergaag and Bakker Certified General Accountants...................................................................................... To be determined Curtis Cunningham Photistry..................................................................................................................................Raelee O’Coffey Brant Holenstein Memorial...................................................................................................................................... Nadia Huisman
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Bulkley Valley Christian School
Rebecca Huxtable
Abigail Joseph
Ryan LaFountain
Nathan Lester
Raelee O'Coffey
Danielle Posthuma
Christiana Reitsma
Christopher Shanoss
Ashley Van Veldhuizen
Abigail Vandenberg
Wyatt Vander Heyden
Kaitlyn Veenstra
Olivia Veenstra
Spencer Veilleux
Jordyn Weme
Kaitlyn Weme
Megan Zandberg
Congratulations to all the Graduates of 2014!
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Hazelton Secondary School To the Graduates of 2014
Congratulations to the graduation class of 2014. I know that many of you are pursuing further education and others are preparing for their future in other ways. There is never only one path that leads to success. Most of you will experience challenges that will move you in different direction and lead you to new opportunities. Be grateful for all that
Taylor Alex
Taylor Blair
has been given you and remember that you have the power to turn even the most difficult situation into an opportunity for growth. Mrs. Leontine Wiebe Principal Hazelton Secondary School
Heidi Brlecic
Tatyana Daniels
Colleen Derrick
Travis Eftoda
Congratulations to ... Allanah Stoffels
Allan Dewjin
Bryson Pawluk
Amber Berends
Curtis Plug
Angie Groen
Ezekiel Joseph
and their fellow graduates of
Ashley Berends
Brandon Markert
Tasha Mitchell
2014!
Smithers
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Hazelton Secondary School
Adrian Erni
Blaine Hill
Kristen Hnatiak
Lucas Hnidan
Ashley Howard-Tommy
Bobby Howard
Shawn Howard
Ashley Johnson
Brandon Johnson
Bryan Johnson
Rebecca Johnson
Dylan Jones
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Congratulations to the Grads of 2014.
250-847-3919
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Hazelton Secondary School
Josephine Kern
Cecilia Larson
Keifer Larson
Sarah Lazzarotto
Meagan Marshall
Ashley Mathews
Stephen Matthews
Katie McKee
Jacob McRae
Anthony Montgomery
Jessica Morgan
Jamieson Muldon-Gawa
Congratulations to the Grads of 2014 HOSKINS
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Hazelton Secondary School
Albert Muldon
Colton Murrell
Jalen Patsey
Norman Sampson
Nicole Sexsmith
Kolton Sharpe
Tyler Sims
Corey Sorensen
Levi Turner
Kassie Vipond
Michael Walker
Nelson Wesley
Justine Williams
Alisha Wilson
Savana Wilson
Ryan Wright
Congratulations to all the graduates of 2014 ! The future is fresh with possibilities
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Congratulations Class of 2014! Build on your success. Telkwa • Houston
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Name of Bursay/Scholarship
Recipient
Bulkley Valley Foundation......................................................................................................Miss Katherine McKee .........................................................................................................................................................Mr. Ryan Wright BV Credit Union........................................................................................................................ Miss Josephine Kern Coast Mountains Administrators Association................................................................................... Mr. Ryan Wright Council of Forest Industries.................................................................................................................................TBA District of New Hazelton...................................................................................................................... Mr. Tyler Sims .........................................................................................................................................................Mr. Ryan Wright Doctors of Wrinch Memorial Hospital.......................................................................................Miss Tatyana Daniels ...............................................................................................................................................Miss Katherine McKee ................................................................................................................................................ Miss Ashley Mathews Dogwood District Authority Awards................................................................................................ Mr. Jesse Forsyth ..................................................................................................................................................Miss Kristen Hnatiak ................................................................................................................................................. Miss Josephine Kern ...............................................................................................................................................Miss Sarah Lazzarotto ...............................................................................................................................................Miss Katherine McKee ...............................................................................................................................................Miss Meagan Marshall ................................................................................................................................................ Miss Ashley Mathews .........................................................................................................................................................Mr. Ryan Wright Gitanmaax Band..................................................................................................................................................TBA Gitwangak Education Society..............................................................................................................................TBA Hazelton Communities Bursary...........................................................................................................................TBA Hazelton District Public Library Bursary......................................................................................Miss Cecilia Larson Hazelton Minor Hockey Association....................................................................................................................TBA Kitwanga Community Association.......................................................................................................................TBA Kispiox Valley Community Centre Association .............................................................................. Mr. Keifer Larson Kispiox Music Society Bursary............................................................................................................................TBA Kispiox Woodlot Association................................................................................................................................TBA Mountainview United Church......................................................................................................Miss Cecilia Larson ...............................................................................................................................................Miss Katherine McKee Northern Gateway.......................................................................................................................... Mr. Keifer Larson Riverwatch....................................................................................................................... Miss Natasha Lebiadowski Ruth Harvey Memorial Art Scholarship.................................................................................... Miss Josephine Kern Shell Canada Trades Scholarship....................................................................................................... Mr. Tyler Sims Skeena Lions’ Club......................................................................................................................... Mr. Kiefer Larson Skeena TV Association........................................................................................................................................TBA Storytellers’ Foundation.......................................................................................................................................TBA Telegraph Trail Saddle Club................................................................................................................................TBA Upper Skeena Development Society............................................................................................... Mr. Ryan Wright Upper Skeena Teachers Union......................................................................................................... Mr. Ryan Wright ...............................................................................................................................................Miss Sarah Lazzarotto ................................................................................................................................................. Miss Josephine Kern Village of Hazelton .......................................................................................................................... Mr. Jalen Patsey ............................................................................................................................................................Mr. Tyler Sims Polly Sargent Memorial Scholarship...........................................................................................Miss Cecilia Larson Wrinch Memorial Hospital Auxiliary........................................................................................Miss Katherine McKee
Congratulations to all the graduating classes of 2014. From the staff at
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Smithers Secondary School Principal’s message
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2014. You have made all of us proud! As you close the chapter on your high school life, I ask you to reflect on your success and challenges. Your years in high school have helped lay the foundation for your future. Each one of you is about to embark on fantastic journey in which the final destination is unknown.
I challenge you to do everything in your power to make sure your journey in life makes a difference to your local and global community. I am incredibly proud to have been your Principal at Smithers Secondary. I wish you the best of luck and look forward to seeing you grow and achieve your dreams. Jaksun Grice, principal
Congratulations to Garret, Hanae, Kala and the entire class of 2014!
Garrett Gibson
Hanae Kerr
Kala Cardinal
1235 MAIN STREET • SMITHERS • 250.847.2288 www.shoppersdrugmart.ca
Way to go!
Ray St. Pierre
Chris Shanoss
Nathan Lester
and congratulations to all the graduates of 2014! You are the future. Your Pantry Fill Specialists
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Smithers Secondary School
Taylor Allen
Devon Ambridge
Cody Askew
Cassandra Ayers
Brandi Blevins
Zoe Blewett
Matthew Blum-Walker
Jeremy Bolster
Cole Bouvier
Sarah Bridgewood
Mardy Bussiere
Kala Cardinal
Benjamin Carrier
Jesse Clegg
Ashley Cocklin
Clint Collingwood
Congratulations to the Graduating Classes of 2014
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Smithers Secondary School
Tamika Cote
David Creswell
Jazzmine Crutch
Justice Cumiskey
Montana Davidson
Breyden Davis
Nikita Day
Paisley Dean
Nathon Dennis
John deSteiger
Mathew Deveau
Allan Dewijn
Lauren Dohler
Linden Dykens
Kristina Edwards
Michael Egenolf
Ashley-Ann Foley
Derek Forbes
We congratulate you for your school successes and wish you the best of luck in the future. Remember that your family, friends, and past teachers, will always be there to help you through “life’s bumps”. from the Board of Education, School District #54 (Bulkley Valley)
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Smithers Secondary School
Colin Forster
David Forsythe
Marie Forsythe-Morris
Terrance Fraser
Brayden Fulljames
Selina Gammie
Garrett Gibson
Telleighla Gies
Kaleb Gorbahn
Joshua Gunster
Robert Hamelin
Joseph Harder
Timothy Harris
Alexander Haward
Scott Hawkins
Kathleen Hayward
Braydon Henderson
Jennifer Hidber
We are proud of our grads and all who have worked so hard to achieve this milestone
3221 Highway 16 250-847-3117
Cianna Pawluk
Mike Egenolf
Carissa Zotich
From the Staff & Management
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Smithers Secondary School
Taylor Hildebrandt
Scott Hills
Brayden Holenstein
Felicia Holland
Kalyn Holland-Bazil
Maulbie Hutchinson
Jennifer Hutter
Allison Inderbitzin
Danielle Irvine
Danika Johnstone
Adelle Jonker
Jessica Kapelari
Cameron Kennedy
Stephen Kent
Hanae Kerr
Clay Kiiskila
Simon Kiiskila
Wade Kindrat
Sue, Sean and all the staff at Tatlow Tire congratulate Colin and his fellow Grads of 2014 Our Customers are #1
Colin Forster
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Smithers Secondary School
Matthew Kingsmill
Noah Koch
Liam Kossman
Karlee Kuemper
Dean Lachance
Saige Lawson
Jessica Lewis
Tristan Logan
Bobby Jo Love
Megan Lowe
Rebecca Lowe
Madison Lundberg
Aro Mac
Joshua Mann
Brandon Markert
Andrew Maurer
Brendon Mayner
Blake McIntyre
The Mayor, Staff & Council of the Village of Telkwa congratulate the Grad Classes of 2014
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Smithers Secondary School
Samuel Meger
Jenna Mehr
Chance Michell
Coletryne Michell
Cyruss Michell
Lane Michell
Shawntei Michell
Toni Michell
Tasha Mitchell
Kathleen Morris
Kirsten Naziel
Andrew Nelson
Lindsey Nielsen
Dylan Oud
Madison Oud
Bryson Pawluk
Cianna Pawluk
Kimberly Pelzer
On behalf of the
Town of Smithers Congratulations all Grads of 2014! Mayor & Council
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Smithers Secondary School
Mileena Penner
Anders Person
Zachary Peterson
Gabriel Price
Holly Prosser
Samuel Ramsay-Schug
Rain Reeves
Haley Reigert
Jordan Ridsdale
Chasity Rozsas
Kheylan Scott
Kathryn Shiach
Megan Shuhyta
Cullen Sikkes
Aimee Simard
Dylan Slater
Keeley Sponton
Ray St Pierre
Wishing you a bright future on Graduation day !
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Smithers Secondary School
Tanner St Pierre-Jondalar
Skyler Stahel
Nicholas Stewart
Corey Taekema
Layne Terrault
Jamie Tersago
Hannah Trampuh
Malcolm Turney
Colton VanderMeulen
Dyllan Vanderschaaf
Ashley VanTunen
James Walker
Hannah-Mariah West
Nathan Wiley
Jordan Wilford
Michael Wilford
Warren William
BoDean Williams
Congratulations Grads of 2014!
All the best in your future plans and may you be blessed in your success.
Since 1955
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Smithers Secondary School
Reuben Wisselink
Chanel Woods
Kathleen Woods
Sonja Worsfold
Shawna-Lynn Yuen
Carissa Zotich
Congratulations to the 2014 Grads!
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Name of Bursay/Scholarship
Recipient
Dogwood District/Authority Award Cassandra Ayers, Matthew Blum-Walker, Nakita Day, Selina Gammie, Jennifer Hutter, Danielle Irvine, Hannae Kerr, Dean Lachance, Saige Lawson, Kathleen Morris, Jamie Tersago, Hannah Trampuh, Michael Wilford, Reuben Wisselink, Kathleen Woods A.J. Clotworthy Bursary..................................................................................................................................................................... Allison Inderbitzin Aboriginal Education Council Academic Scholarship ................................................................................................................................... Nikita Day Angie Dimitrou Memorial Scholarship................................................................................................................................. Tanner St. Pierre-Jondalar B.P.O. Elks #240 Bursary........................................................................................................................................................................Danielle Irvine B.P.O. Elks #240 Scholarship................................................................................................................................................................ Jeremy Bolster Bulkley Valley Band Boosters Scholarship............................................................................................................................................Michael Wilford ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................Jennifer Hutter Bulkley Valley Community Arts Council Bursary............................................................................................................................................ Kat Morris ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................Michael Wilford Bulkley Valley Community Foundation Bursary ....................................................................................................................................... Kirsten Bates Bulkley Valley Community Foundation Scholarship ........................................................................................................................... Kathleen Woods Bulkley Valley Credit Union Bursary......................................................................................................................................................Selina Gammie Bulkley Valley District Hospital New to You Bursary................................................................................................................................... Clay Kiiskila ................................................................................................................................................................................................................Simon Kiiskila Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society..........................................................................................................................................................Jennifer Hutter Bulkley Valley Home Centre Bursary..................................................................................................................................................... Jennifer Hidber Bulkley Valley Kinsmen Bursary.......................................................................................................................................................Sarah Bridgewood ................................................................................................................................................................................................................Lauren Dohler C.U.P.E. Local 1570 Bursary.................................................................................................................................................................. Jamie Tersago C.U.P.E. Local 2145 Bursary.................................................................................................................................................................Selina Gammie Catholic Women's League Bursary...........................................................................................................................................................Megan Lowe CN Health & Safety Committee Bursary..................................................................................................................................................Cullen Sikkes Coast Mountain GM Bursary.................................................................................................................................................................. Billy deSteiger Harris & Company Law 12 Scholarship............................................................................................................................................... Karlee Kuemper Hy-Tech Drilling Ltd. Scholarship - Creative Arts..................................................................................................................................Michael Wilford ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................Nikita Day Hy-Tech Drilling Ltd. Scholarship - Left Lateral Leap......................................................................................................................... Nicholas Stewart ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ Jessica Kapelari Interior News Bursary.......................................................................................................................................................................... Karlee Kuemper John Gibb Memorial Award .................................................................................................................................................................. Kathryn Shiach Laureate Gamma Theta Scholarship......................................................................................................................................................Rebecca Lowe Michael Cromer Award............................................................................................................................................................................ Simon Kiiskila Nick Van Arem Award Bursary (for Courage, Spirit and Determination) .............................................................................................. Malcolm Turney Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd. Bursary..................................................................................................................................Madison Lundberg Order of the Royal Purple Lodge #47 Bursary............................................................................................................................................ Hanae Kerr Pacific Inland Resources Bursary.........................................................................................................................................................Selina Gammie .............................................................................................................................................................................................................Lindsey Nielsen ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... Billy deSteiger ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................Rain Reeves Quick P.A.C. Bursary...............................................................................................................................................................................Danielle Irvine Quick Women' Institute......................................................................................................................................................................... Megan Shuhyta Royal Canadian Legion - Ladies Auxiliary Branch #63 Bursary...........................................................................................................Michael Wilford Royal Canadian Legion - Poppy Fund Bursary................................................................................................................................... Lindsey Nielsen Smithers Doctors Scholarship in Physics........................................................................................................................................... Kathleen Woods Smithers Doctors Scholarship in Biology................................................................................................................................................ Simon Kiiskila Smithers Exploration Group Scholarship..................................................................................................................................................Gabriel Price .................................................................................................................................................................................................................Derek Forbes Smithers Lions Club Bursary ............................................................................................................................................................... Lindsey Nielsen Smithers Minor Hockey Bursary.............................................................................................................................................................. Simon Kiiskila Smithers Rotary Club Memorial Bursaries - Francis Stam............................................................................................................... Kathleen Hayward Smithers Rotary Club Memorial Bursaries - Nat Wall............................................................................................................................Michael Wilford Smithers Rotary Club Memorial Bursaries - Stan Kennedy....................................................................................................................Lauren Dohler Smithers Rotary Club Memorial Bursaries - Wally Zubrecki........................................................................................................................Toni Michell Smithers Secondary School PAC Bursary ............................................................................................................................................... Paisley Dean .........................................................................................................................................................................................................Brayden Fulljames ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ Jessica Kapelari ................................................................................................................................................................................................................Tasha Mitchell .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Sonja Worsfold Smithers Secondary School Staff Bursary............................................................................................................................................. Brandi Blevins .................................................................................................................................................................................................................Madison Oud ............................................................................................................................................................................................................Danika Johnston .................................................................................................................................................................................................Samuel Ramsay-Schug .................................................................................................................................................................................................................Tina Edwards Smithers Volunteer Firefighters Bursary.................................................................................................................................................Anders Person ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Matthew Kingsmill St. James Anglican Church Women's Bursary..................................................................................................................................... Dean Lachance Tim & Eileen Price Memorial Bursary.......................................................................................................................................................Hannah West Wet'suwet'en Community Forest Committee.......................................................................................................................................... Simon Kiiskila ................................................................................................................................................................................................................Danielle Irvine ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................Nikita Day
TO THE GRADS OF 2014
After 13 years of school life, which have included: entering school for the very first time, sharing lunches and snacks, discovering homework, attending sports events, plays, or musicals, participating in Christmas concerts, learning about lockers and lock combinations, going on field trips, explaining report card marks, meeting assignment deadlines, studying for exams, trusting your teachers, making lifelong friends, and making your parents and family proud, you are about to go on stage and graduate. You are entering a new stage of your life, where you are in charge. It will not be easy but we feel confident that you have the skills to be successful and the abilities to choose a career and lifestyle that will suit your needs. We congratulate you for your school successes and wish you the best of luck in the future. Remember that your family, friends, and past teachers, will always be there to help you through “life’s bumps”. Enjoy Grad and the summer but please be safe! Les Kearns, Chairperson of the Board of Education School District #54 (Bulkley Valley)
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