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Fees collected from Wiring and Building Permits and Zoning Applications, during 1965, amounted to $4, 850. 30, and have been turned over to the Town Collector.
The Building Department takes this opportunity to thank the Town Officials and citizens, who have helped in the affairs of this office in the past year.
Respect fully submitted, HOMER L. MacDONALD, Building Inspector.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
The Board of Health submits the following report for the year end- ing December 31, 1965:
The Board of Health is concerned about the apparent spread of rabies into New England from the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Rabies is a fatal viral infection of the nervous system trans- mitted in the saliva of rabid animals. The reservoir for rabies is in the bat population. Bats have been known to infect the following ani- mals: cats, skunks, dogs, squirrels, raccoons, bobcats, coyotes, etc. In a recent ten-month period Ontario reported 1, 040 cases of animal rabies, and Quebec, 181. Maine had three recent cases. Massachusetts had its first known animal rabies of bat origin in 1961. Since then there have been nine more cases.
In 1965, two hundred and twenty-five dogs were inoculated at our annual clinic at a cost of $1. 00 per dog.
Your Agent wishes to report that due to the quality check on milk dealers and their outlets, we have had only two cases this year where it was necessary to warn the dealer, thus assuring Wayland residents of the highest possible grade of milk.
It is the policy of the Board of Health to investigate any and all complaints. Letters in writing are answered in kind, and remain confidential.
The Board of Health is working with the Board of Selectmen, on a plan leading to a cessation of burning, and in improvement in the appearance of the dump.
The Board of Health formulates its policies in conjunction with the State Department of Public Health, and its Medical and Dental Advis- ory Board made up of physicians practicing in the town.
NEW REGULATION ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH :
Application for a license to conduct a day care service for children, shall be made annually in writing upon the form provid- ed by the Board of Health.
A total of 458 persons attended the Chest X-ray Clinic, and 126 persons attended the Glaucoma Detection Clinic.
The Board of Health holds office hours at the Parmenter Health Center on Monday through Thursday from 5 - 7 P. M. Licenses and permits are issued at this time.
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STATISTICS:
Licenses issued by the Board of Health in 1965:
Dump 13
Septic Installation 4
Swimming Pool Installation 6
Permits issued by the Board of Health in 1965:
Boarding House
1
Restaurants.
21
Milk (Store). 21
Milk (Dairy)
19
Alcohol
16
Ice Cream (Manufacture).
1
Sewage Disposal
109
Nursing Homes
3
Camps
2
Burial
52
Notice to Abate a Nuisance
78
Site for Swimming Pools
15
Dump .
4
Septic Tank Installation
9
Communicable diseases reported to the Board of Health from January 1 to December 31, 1965:
Chickenpox
26
Dog Bites .
76
German Measles
4.
Measles.
17
Meningococcal
1
Mumps
75
Salmonellis
5
Scarlet Fever
4
Strep Sore Throat
44
Premature births reported 15
REPORT OF THE ANIMAL INSPECTOR
Animals inspected during 1965:
Inspected:
506 Native Cows
32 Native Young Stock
10 Native Bulls
12 Native Sheep
69 Horses
3 Mules
4 Ponies
188 Interstate Cows
RONALD H. WOOD, Animal Inspector.
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SANITARY ENGINEER'S REPORT
Board of Health Wayland, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following is a report of my activities for your Board for the calendar year 1965
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
During the calendar year 1965, one hundred and nine (109) permits were issued by your Health Agent, for the construc- tion or alteration of sewage disposal systems, after prelim- inary and other inspections and recommendations were made to your Board. A total of more than six hundred inspections were made to insure effective design and construction of these systems, and to advise builders and home owners con- cerning the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of these new or existing facilities.
RESTAURANT SANITATION
The practice of making unannounced inspections of eating establishments was continued during 1965. The new regula- tions concerning the minimum sanitation standards for food service establishments were published by the State Depart- ment of Public Health in early 1965. This new Section of the State Sanitary Code will be quite helpful in bringing about more effective control in maintaining or establishing proper sanitary conditions in the eating establishments in the town.
MILK INSPECTIONS
A total of three hundred and fifty-four (354) samples of milk and cream were collected during the year by your Board of Health Agent from the dairies and other licensed outlets selling milk and cream in Wayland. These samples were examined in the laboratory for total bacterial count, coliform bacteria, and phosphatase, with results reported to the dairies concerned, as required by law. Unsatisfactory results were followed up by your Board of Health Agent, immediately, so that corrective action could be taken wherever necessary.
LAKE COCHITUATE BATHING BEACH
Weekly samples were collected during the summer bathing season, and examined in the laboratory, to provide for a check on the water quality in the bathing area.
Respectfully submitted, THOMAS J. RINALDO.
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SUMMARY OF HOME VISITS
No. of Patients
Visits
MATERNITY
44
111
Prematurity
20
31
Health Promotion
620
1,359
DISEASE CONTROL
Arthritis
7
187
Cancer.
8
27
Cardiovascular Disease
20
211
Cerebal Vascular Accident
7
181
Diabetes .
12
79
Nutritional
19
98
Other Chronic
27
252
Multiple Sclerosis
3
55
Asthma
2
3
Cerebral Palsy.
4
17
Tuberculosis.
15
23
Blood Dyscrasias
15
463
Orthopedic.
16
85
Other Communicable Disease
32
43
Injuries
11
24
Mental Illness
13
50
Mental Retardation
18
70
Epilepsy .
16
56
Other Noncommunicable Disease .
39
133
Absent Visits
303
TOTAL 968
3,861
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE
STAFF
Director Miss Louise M. McManus, R. N.
Senior Public Health Nurses
Miss Barbara A. Dunphy, R. N. (1) Miss Alice E. Ryan, R. N. (2)
Staff Nurses
Mrs. June E. Brown, R. N. (3) Miss Helena Ferriera,, R. N. Miss Denise Hardy, R. N. Miss Eleanor Madden, R. N. (4)
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Staff Nurses, Cont.
Mrs. Rosemary Pierce, R. N. (5) Mrs. Ann Pirog, R. N. (6) Mrs. Leona Zawacki, R. N. (7)
Part-time Staff
Mrs. Frances Salenius, R. N.
Public Health Nurses Aides
Mrs. Pearl McEwan Junior High School
Mrs. Helen Osborn Senior High School
(1) Resigned, August 30, 1965
(2) Appointed, September 1, 1965
(3) Resigned, September 1, 1965
(4) Resigned, January 5, 1965
(5) Appointed, November 1, 1965
(6) Appointed, March 1, 1965
(7) Appointed, July 1, 1965
This past year was one in which there was much staff change for the Wayland Public Health Nursing Service. Staff members who had been with the agency for some time, left for the following reasons: To take a position as an Assistant Professor in maternal and child health, at a University School of Nursing; to take a position as a Public Health Nursing Supervisor in a city Health Department; to enter a Graduate Program at a local university.
Because of the inexperience of the new staff nurses, it was nec- essary to assign the Senior Public Health Nurse to many more super- visory activities. Late in the fall, the Parmenter Health Center em- ployed a part-time registered nurse to assist with the home nursing visits.
This year, the Board of Health was authorized by the State Depart- ment of Public Health, to license private kindergartens and nursery schools in town. The Senior Public Health Nurse was assigned the task of coordinating this program. Meetings were held with the vari- ous representatives from the State and local agencies, to set up guide lines that would facilitate inspection, and to ascertain the responsi- bilities of each person involved in the licensing procedures.
A total of 2, 057 visits were made to patients with a specific dis- ease. Of this number, 298 visits were made in behalf of pre-school children, and the remaining 1, 684 visits were made to patients over twenty years of age. A total of 1, 458 visits were made to fifty-nine patients, who required part-time bedside nursing care.
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Of the 1, 390 visits made for the purpose of health promotion, 747 visits were made in behalf of the school age child, 166 visits in be- half of infants, and 303 visits in behalf of the pre-school child. Many of the visits in this category which were made in behalf of the school age child, were concerned with such things as follow-up of vision or hearing failure, following of a school adjustment problem, and in- vestigation of other health problems that may require medical evalu- ation.
There were 300 telephone calls made in lieu of home visits. One hundred and seventy-five of these calls were concerned with school health problems.
Many conferences were held with representatives from other agen- cies in behalf of patients as well as program planning.
There was a total of forty-two well child conferences held during the year. One hundred and ninety-nine children made a total of 407 visits to these conferences. The nurses' activities in these confer- ences include scheduling appointments, interviewing the mother, assist- ing the doctor, arranging for transportation, and interpreting the doctor's findings, and recommendations. This past fall, a mental health team from the Greater Framingham Mental Health Association was added to our clinic staff. More information about this service will be forthcoming.
All of the nurses participated in the glaucoma detection clinic, chest x-ray clinic, and the pre- school registration program. Some of the nursing staff served on committees of the professional nursing and public health organizations in the state.
Once again, we wish to extend to our loyal volunteers sincere appre- ciation of the extensive help they have given to us in our many programs.
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1964-1965
SCHOOL PHYSICIAN Dr. Freddie N. Peterson
Approximately sixty percent of public health nursing time was con- cerned with the school health program and the school age child. A total of 1, 045 home visits was made in behalf of the school age child.
Routine physical examinations are required upon entering school and every three years thereafter. Annual physical examinations are required of all students participating in competitive athletics. The Board of Health and its Medical Advisory Committee believe that these examinations should be done by the family physician as he is familiar
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with the child's total health. For those who are unable to go private- ly, physical examinations are provided at the Parmenter Health Center after school hours and by appointment.
Of the 1, 185 children who received routine physical examinations, 1, 119 were examined by their private physicians, and 66 by a school physician. We hope this trend continues. The low number of requests for school physicals, has enabled us to provide these children with a more comprehensive physical examination and with more health coun- seling by the physician.
A total of 32 1 students received physical examinations for athletic clearance. Of this number 301 students were examined by their own physician, whereas only 20 were examined by a school physician.
A total of 426 students in grades one and nine received tuberculin skin tests. There were no positive reactions.
Vision and hearing tests are given to each child annually as re- quired by law. Of the 216 children who failed the vision test, 154 were seen by an eye specialist. Of the 104 children who failed the hearing test, 51 were seen by a physician. All parents of children who failed either the vision or hearing tests were notified, however, referral for medical evaluation is not always made. A child is not referred if he is presently under the care of a specialist, and if he has an irre- mediable defect as previously ascertained by a physician.
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH ROOM VISITS BY STUDENTS
For illness
958
For accidents
151
For other reasons.
347
Total.
1,456
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH ROOM VISITS BY STUDENTS
For illness
722
For accidents
486
For other reasons.
1,086
Total
2,294
Respectfully submitted,
LOUISE M. McMANUS, R. N.
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DENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
School Year 1964-1965
Dentist -- Thomas G. Leonard, DDS
A total of 222 children, attended the Board of Health Dental Clinic. The demands upon the dental clinic have been extensive. An applica- tion was sent out to all parents who had children attending the clinic, and it was necessary to limit the clinic to those with the greatest fin- ancial need. A dental screening of all children who attended the clinic was made in August, in order to set up appointments by dental need.
Children in grades one, three and five were screened by the dental hygienist. Of the 977 screened, 157 were referred to their own den- tists.
Mouth guards were fitted to all football and hockey players. They are to be used in all practices, as well as games. It is the responsi- bility of the coaches that this be enforced.
Dr. Thomas Leonard submitted his resignation to the Board of Health, and Dr. George Bailey was appointed in August 1965. We wish to extend our sincere appreciation of Dr. Leonard's invaluable services.
Mr. Warren Lawrence
The Board wishes to recognize the long and faithful service of Mr. Warren Lawrence who died in July. Mr. Lawrence served the Town for many years as Inspector of Animals.
RONALD H. WOOD, AGENT
Respectfully submitted, A. S. MACMILLAN, JR. , M. D., Chairman FREDERICK H. PERRY JOHN G. FREYMANN, M. D.
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MOSQUITO CONTROL IN WAYLAND IN 1965
Very little pre-season dusting was done this year in Wayland, In the spring time, the Sudbury River marshes were not flooded deeply as has been the case for many years, and conditions looked favorable for heavy mosquito production. Fortunately, nothing serious happen- ed. The Project spent more than a hundred man-hours searching the meadows, and found very few places producing larvae. As usual there was considerable mosquito production in adjacent wet lands.
Malathion and Baytex were the principal materials used against larvae. Adult mosquito infestations were sprayed with Malathion or fogged with this material or Dibrom. Catchbasins were sprayed with Baytex.
Drainage work was done near Springhill Road, off Concord Road on Murphy's land, near the Wayland Hills Development, and off Stone- bridge Road.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
Balance in account, January 1, 1965 .
$4, 874. 18
Appropriation for 1965 received on July 26th. 7,000.00
Building fund returned in November $1,130. 00
EXPENDITURES IN 1965:
Labor
$4, 229. 27
Insurance and Retirement
549. 62
Office operation.
652. 91
Utilities
66. 26
Rent
301. 29
Equipment and Field Operations
866. 33
Vehicle replacement
184. 98
Insecticide
966. 07
Helicopter service
418. 78
Other services
48. 57
Total.
$8, 284. 08
Balance in account on December 31, 1965. $2,460. 10
The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Commission has requested an appropriation of $8, 600 for the year 1966. It has been necessary to increase the budget to meet rising costs in materials, equipment and wages.
Respectfully submitted, ROBERT L. ARMSTRONG, Supt.
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REPORT OF THE ROAD COMMISSIONERS
The following projects, several of which were carried over from 1964, were completed, or nearly so:
1. BETTERMENTS:
Construction of Lee Road completed.
Bent, Cottage and George Streets were substantially com- pleted, with the final course of bituminous concrete and grading to be done during 1966.
Mansion Road and a portion of Lake Shore Drive reconstruc- tion, including drainage and curbing, were substantially completed with final bituminous concrete and fencing to be done during 1966.
2. CHAPTER 90:
Route 126 "Sandy Burr" curve relocation is progressing and scheduled for substantial completion during 1966.
CHAPTER 90 MAINTENANCE:
Concord Road was resurfaced from the Library as far as Moore Road, and a new sidewalk and curbing installed in front of the Library. It is planned to resurface the rest of Concord Road to the Lincoln line during 1966.
3. DRAINAGE:
The twin culverts under Route 27 were installed and designed to carry three times the flow which would have been carried by the old culvert.
Storm drainage in Loker Street off School Street, was com- pleted and this portion of Loker Street was rebuilt with a penetrated surface.
Several additional drainage projects were completed to eliminate local storm water problems.
4. SIDEWALKS:
The Main Street (Cochituate Road) sidewalk from Dudley Road was completed with bituminous concrete surface, curbing, and planting.
The second course of bituminous concrete was placed on the sidewalk along East Plain Street from Dunster Street to School Street.
A gravel sidewalk was constructed on Pequot Road from Juniper Lane to the Happy Hollow School.
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Additional funds will be recommended by the newly formed Sidewalk Committee, to continue the sidewalk program into 1966 and beyond.
5. RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING TOWN ROADS:
Under Chapter 718 of the General Laws, the second and final phase of reconstruction of Stonebridge Road at the M. D. C. Aqueduct was completed.
Together with these major projects, the oiling, road sweeping, roadside clean-up and snow removal programs were expanded with a larger appropriation being requested in 1966.
The rodent control program at the dump was continued and a concerted effort made to eliminate the dumping of garbage, and dumping by unauthorized parties.
Bids were obtained by the Board for two new trucks, tractor back-hoe, pipe, tires, bituminous concrete, salt and other mis- cellaneous items which were purchased from their respective appropriations.
The Highway Department now has a full time mechanic and is building up a spare parts and tool inventory for his use. Significant savings are anticipated from an expanded preventive maintenance program.
Bids were obtained and a new fire detecting system was installed in the Highway Garage. This system will detect any significant temperature rise, and sound an alarm automatically at the Fire Department.
The new street sign maker was placed in operation, and many new signs were erected as part of a continuing program to identify all streets.
With deep regret, we record the untimely passing on September 27th, 1965, of Mr. Albert Abruzzese, our Highway Superintendent, who had joined the Department in 1964, and served it ably.
Respectfully submitted, RICHARD L. HEWITT, Chairman THEODORE C. RHOADES, HORACE MEGATHLIN, JR. Board of Road Commissioners
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THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
Another year has passed, and the Board of Public Welfare is still faced with the problems of trying to foresee a budget for 1966 that will be adequate enough, so that a Special Town Meeting will not have to be called. The request for additional funds could be necessary, due to the increased liberality of our Federal and State Solons, and again the taxpayer is called upon to fill the bill.
The Board is deeply concerned by the increasing requirement for Aid to Families with Dependent Children, because of the ab- sconding fathers, and the fact that they do not face up to their responsibilities. A change in the laws could alleviate this problem.
Medicare will be in effect July 1, 1966, but it will take at least two years before we will be able to evaluate the over-all picture.
May we conclude with the following --
We are cognizant of the fact that it is the taxpayer's money we spend . However, in all cases the expenditures are mandatory.
The Statistical Report has also been respectively submitted.
RONALD H. WOOD, Chairman DOMINIC L. BARTHOLOMEW, THEODORE R. MAGOUN.
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WELFARE STATISTICS
1963
1964
1965
OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
Case Load, January 1
31
27
28
Case Load, December 31
27
28
27
Average Monthly Case Load
32. 5
29. 2
26. 6
Total Gross Expenditures
$ 27, 576. 67
$ 27,412. 76
$ 26,768. 75
Average Monthly Cost per Case
$ 84.85
$ 93.88
$ 100. 63
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE AGED
Case Load, January 1
16
17
17
Case Load, December 31
16
17
21
Average Monthly Case Load
16. 6
17. 7
19. 9
Total Gross Expenditures
$ 38, 408. 06
$ 35, 104. 99
$ 45,569. 68
Average Monthly Cost per Case
$ 231. 37
$ 198. 33
$ 228. 99
AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Case Load, January 1
11 Cases -- 37 Persons
9 Cases -- 31 Persons
8 Cases - - 30 Persons
Case Load, December 31
8 Cases - - 28 Persons
8 Cases - - 29 Persons
9 Cases -- 27 Persons
Average Monthly Case Load
10. 2 Cases -- 40. 7 Persons $ 16, 347. 88
$ 13,623. 21
7. 7 Cases - - 25. 4 Persons $ 12,850.05
Average Monthly Cost per Case $ 160. 27
$ 166. 13
$ 166. 88
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
Case Load, January 1
2
4
3
Case Load, December 31
3
3
1
Average Monthly Case Load
2. 3
3. 4
2.0
Total Gross Expenditures
$ 8,173.23
$ 15,128. 75
7,945.83 $
Average Monthly Cost per Case
$ 355. 35
$ 444. 97
$ 397. 29
GENERAL RELIEF
Case Load, January 1 3 Cases - - 8 Persons
2 Cases - - 6 Persons
O Cases - - O Persons 1 Case -- 5 Persons
Case Load, December 31
6 Cases - - 26 Persons
1 Case -- 1 Person
Average Monthly Case Load Total Gross Expenditures
3. 3 Cases - - 10. 8 Persons
1. 8 Cases -- 8. 6 Persons
$ 2,179. 86
A verage Monthly Cost per Case
$ 5,320. 33 $ 161.22
$ 71. 17
. 9 Cases -- 2. 8 Persons $ 2,592. 52 $ 235. 68
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8. 2 Cases - - 32. 2 Persons
Total Gross Expenditures
REPORT OF THE LIBRARY
Many changes occurred in the Wayland Library during the year 1965, indicating that the oldest public library in Massachusetts is still alive and growing. The first innovation was the issuing of new borrowers' cards and use of charging machines. Library patrons were very cooperative in carrying out this change. In a relatively short time, the majority of regular borrowers had received their new cards and the system was in operation. As we had hoped, errors have been reduced considerably by machine charging.
The final version of the Humphrey-McNiff Survey was received in April, and was studied by the Library Board members and the staff of the library. It has served as a guide, and also as a stimulus to planning for the future.
Most significant to the development of the library has been the increase in full-time staff. Mrs. John F. Campbell joined the staff as Assistant Librarian in May. Miss Edith Chauncey, formerly a part-time employee, became a full-time assistant in September. Thus the library which until 1960 had one full-time employee, now has five, in addition to the part-time personnel necessary to cover a much full- er schedule of hours of service to the public.
The Board of Trustees and staff members of the library have work- ed out a plan for better use of available space in the main library building, and work has begun on the first stage of the plan: enlarge- ment of the children's room and a staff room for library workers.
During the year, Miss Connor, the Childrens' Librarian, went to the first and second grades of the elementary schools, participating in our school visit program. We wish to thank the principals and teachers of these schools for their cooperation, and for their con- tinuing recognition of the need for closer relations between the schools and the public library.
Many individuals and groups have made gifts to the library during the year. The Garden Club presented The Shrub Identification Book in memory of Mrs. John Baldwin, a former library staff member and member of the Garden Club. The flower arrangements and other decorations on view at the library during the year, were also provid- ed by the Garden Club.
STATISTICS
WAYLAND
COCHITUATE
Circulation
1964
1965
Circulation
1964
1965
Adult
44, 769
49,093
Adult
13,197
13,600
Juvenile
33,282
35, 339
Juvenile
10, 443
10,825
Total -
78,051
84,432
23,640
24,425
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STATISTICS (CONT.)
WAYLAND
COCHITUATE
1964
1965
1964
1965
New Borrowers 583
710
271
294
Additions
2,003 2,154
381
381
(2, 083 purchase, 71 gifts)
(370 purchase, 11 gifts)
Respectfully submitted, MARJORIE FERRIS, Librarian
REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF TRUST FUNDS
During the year just ended, your Trustees have continued their policy of adding new funds to the Savings Bank Accounts, while awaiting more favorable interest rates in the Bond Market. It now appears likely that during 1966 it will be prudent to transfer some of these funds into qualified bonds, as the occasion arises.
A complete list of the Trust Funds, their allocation and the income derived from same during this past year, will be found in the Report of the Town Treasurer.
Respectfully submitted, ALLAN R. FINLAY, JOHN G. HARDER, THOMAS B. GANNETT, Chairman
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REPORT OF THE PARK DEPARTMENT
The Board of Park Commissioners has continued in its effort to improve and maintain Park and Town properties, under its juris- diction, through its labor force and competitive contract effort.
The Millpond area, through the generosity of the Wayland Kiwan- ians, has a new shelter.
The Commissioners have purchased two softball backstops for the two playground areas at the two unused school sites.
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