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American Waters:
A Marine Art Exhibition
at Lyme Art Association
A Seaport Moment - by James Magner, on display at the
Lyme Art Association’s exhibit “American Waters”
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH!
by Olive Tubbs Chendali
The Glorious Fourth! What does it mean? One young person
replied, “It’s when we won the war and we were free.” Yes -- and
No! We, in Connecticut should be aware and proud that one of our
own - Roger Sherman, was one of five men appointed by the 2nd
Continental Congress to draw up our Declaration of Independence
which was adopted on July 4, 1776. When the news finally reached
each little village, I am sure there were gatherings to discuss the
future.
Now, more than 200 years later, we still celebrate the day with
gatherings - parades in the cities, ceremonies in towns like ours.
Just a few years ago Henry Spencer commemorated that day and
other patriotic days by lining the perimeter and diagonal walk of
Niantic’s Liberty Green with American Flags. Such a festive sight!
Through the years the Fourth has been a day of picnics at
beaches, parks and backyards. Memory recalls one typical family
picnic when Dad baked “Beanhole Beans.” He dug a hole, lined it
with stones, built a fire, covered it with heavy logs and let it burn.
When the stones were hot, the ashes were raked to the side, the
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Visitors of all ages will enjoy the Lyme Art Association’s summer
exhibition of work by the country’s premier maritime artists, American Waters, on view in the LAA’s beautiful sky-lit galleries through
July 31. The exhibition will feature work by the American Society of
Marine Artists as invited guests, alongside exciting marine work by
LAA artists.
Russ Kramer, an internationally recognized marine painter, will
jury the exhibition. Kramer notes, "What better place for an exhibition of marine-inspired art than the Lyme Art Association...a true
landmark in our region's artistic history whose proximity to the Lieutenant and Connecticut rivers and Long Island Sound have inspired
artists for a century. These new works in the exhibition American
Waters are by many of the finest practitioners of marine art working
today. To think the same subjects continue to inspire us a hundred
years later is testament to this area's enduring, irresistible allure."
Concurrent with the American Waters exhibition, the Lyme Art
Association will present a large exhibition of Yves Parent maritime
paintings. Many of these paintings are of coastal landmarks, recognizable to boaters who have spent time in the waters around the
New England coast. This will be the last opportunity to view and
purchase paintings from the estate of Yves Parent at the Lyme Art
Association.
LAA Board President, Katherine Simmons, states, “American
Waters continues an LAA tradition of exhibiting the very best of
fine contemporary American marine painting. We are grateful to the
members of the American Society of Marine Artists who are joining
us as invited guests, and we would especially like to thank our
premier media sponsor, The Day, and our presenting sponsor,
Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law, along with juror Russ Kramer,
for making this exhibition happen.”
The Lyme Art Association is located at 90 Lyme Street, Old
Lyme, CT, in a building designed by Charles Adams Platt and located within a national historic district. Admission is free with contributions appreciated. For more information on exhibitions, purchase of art, art classes, or becoming a member, call (860) 434-7802.
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American Waters: A Marine Art Exhibition - through July 31, 2015
at Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme - A juried exhibition
of marine art by the Lyme Art Association’s member artists will be
on view simultaneously. (860) 434-7802 www.lymeartassociation.org
“Artists at Work” through August 23, 2015 at the Lyman Allyn Art
Museum, 625 Williams St., New London - Showcases one of the
museum’s newest additions, a recent donation of drawings by Italian, Dutch and French artists of the 16th-18th centuries. (860) 4432545 www.lymanallyn.org
BEACH DONUT FUNDRAISER Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays
at the Shoreline Community Center, 39 Hartford Avenue, Old Lyme.
Doors open at 7:00 am. For information, call Shirley 860-434-2871.
BINGO - Wednesdays through Sept. 9 at the Shoreline Community
Center, 39 Hartford Avenue, Old Lyme. The doors open at 6:00 pm
and the game starts at 7:00 pm. Admission $12. 860-434-3745
“Bridge of Light, Artistic Illumination from the Balkans” through
August 28, 2015 at the Slater Memorial Museum, 108 Crescent St.,
Norwich - Bulgarian and American artists. (860) 425-5563
Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts Juried Show - through August
1 at Mystic Arts Center, 9 Water St., Mystic - artworks from Connecticut artists of all mediums, including photography, sculpture,
graphic arts, and painting. (860) 536-7601 www.mysticarts.org
Daytime Gillette Castle Viewing Cruise and Evening/Sunset River
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the friendly RiverQuest. Depart from Eagle Landing State Park, Route
82, Haddam. Visit www.ctriverquest.com for times and easy on-line
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FARMERS’ MARKET every Tuesday through August 25 at the Bill
Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street in Groton - Fresh, locallygrown produce, plants and flowers. 860-445-0392
“La Cage aux Folle” through Sept 6 at Goodspeed Opera House, 6
Main St., East Haddam - Tender romance and wild laughter are center stage as the Riviera’s most delicious drag nightclub bursts to life
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Lighthouse Expeditions on Project Oceanology Enviro-Lab boats:
through September - Enjoy a 2½-hour cruise to a distinctive Southeastern Connecticut landmark and architectural gem: New London
Ledge Lighthouse. Tours by the Ledge Lighthouse Foundation
include a film, exhibits and maybe even Ernie, the legendary Ledge
Light ghost. Tours run out of Project Oceanology’s docks, Avery
Point, Groton, on Tuesdays and Saturdays through August, and
from New London’s City Pier on Sundays through August and on
Saturdays only in September. Children under 6 not permitted for
safety reasons. 860-445-9007. Reservations and departure times at
www.oceanology.org
Niantic Farmer’s Market - Local vendors will fill the market space
as they do every year with an array of fresh and local produce, pies,
breads, plants, herbs, greens, hummus, pork, jams, jellies, prepared
foods, native wool, coffee, fresh-filled cannoli’s and much, much
more. The Niantic Farmers Market is located on Methodist Street
between Pro Tek Auto and Niantic Cinemas and will run every Thursday from 3 to 6:30 p.m. until October 8th. For additional info regarding Niantic’s Farmers’ Market, visit their Facebook page at:
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New London Harbor Lighthouse Tours - 11 AM, 12 noon, and 1
PM. every Saturday & Sunday through October 25 - Passengers
are limited to 6 per trip. New London Maritime Society, Custom
House Maritime Museum - 860-447-2501
Oceanographic Cruises by Project Oceanology: through August Come aboard our Enviro-Lab Research Vessel for a 2½-hour cruise
on Long Island Sound and a fantastic hands-on, brains-on marine
science experience. Test the waters for temperature, salinity and
more, and discover life beneath the waves by bringing up marine
animals with a trawl net and collecting plankton, the base of the
marine food web, or by pulling aboard lobster pots. Children under
6 not permitted for safety reasons. Cruises run daily. 860-445-9007.
Reservations and departure times at www.oceanology.org
Smith-Harris House Tours, 33 Society Rd., Niantic - through August - Fridays, through Sundays, 12 pm to 4 pm *Closed July 4th
Weekend* suggested donation: $5 Tours are every hour on the
half-hour, starting at 12:30 pm; last tour at 3:30 pm. A 45-minute
guided tour of the Greek-Revival farmhouse demonstrates the family and agricultrual lives of the Avery, Smith, and Harris families
through the 1840s and into the mid-20th century! For information,
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SENIORS PICNIC at the Seebeck Pavilion behind the East Lyme
Town Hall starting at 12pm, 7/1 - 860-739-5859
“Gettysburg” presented by author and historian Matthew Bartlett
July 1st at 1:00pm at Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road.,
Old Lyme. To register , call (860)434-1605 ext. 240.
“South Pacific” July 1-26, 2015 at The Ivoryton Playhouse, 103
Main St., Ivoryton - Includes “Some Enchanted Evening”, “Younger
Than Springtime,” “Bali Ha’i,” “There Is Nothin’ Like A Dame,” and
“A Wonderful Guy” (860) 767-7318 www.ivorytonplayhouse.org
BOCCE ON THE LAWN starts at 9:30am, 7/2 at the East Lyme
Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic. F 860-739-5859
The Old Lyme Town Band FREE Summer Concert July 2nd at 7:00pm
at the Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road., Old Lyme. Rain
or shine. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, dinner, etc. A Free Ice
Cream Social sponsored by the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee will follow the concert. This concert is part of our FREE
Summer Concert Series and is open to all ages.(860)434-1605
ADOPTION INFORMATION SESSION - 6:30 pm on Thursday,
July 2nd at Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Rd., Groton - An
experienced Connecticut Adoption Services representative will explain the different types of adoptions, offer a step-by-step outline
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Gaia’s Lament: “Art Cry” July 3, 2015 - August 4, 2015 at the
Hygienic Art Gallery, 79 Bank St., New London - All of the works
displayed or performed are connected with the beauty and vulnerability of our planet and focus on some aspect of the major impacts
of climate change. Opening reception on July 3, from 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
www.hygienic.ning.com (860) 443-8001
The Town of Lyme in the 1600s: July 3, 4, and 5, at The Lyme Public
Hall, 249 Hamburg Road (Route 156), Lyme - Marks the 350th anniversary of the Loving Parting in 1665 - the separation of the new
“plantation” of East Saybrook from its parent Saybrook Colony.
Before long the new settlement took the name of Lyme. For more
information, please contact Leslie at 860 526-8886. (860) 434 6115
Niantic Lions Lobsterfest and Chicken BBQ & Annual Niantic
Outdoor Arts and Crafts Show - July 4 and 5 on the East Lyme
Town Hall grounds. The Lions invite you to view the displays of
over 150 artists and crafters at the show. Listen to and participate in
the WTIC and Roxy Radio remote broadcasts during the event.
Also, please enjoy a delectable lobster dinner or chicken dinner in
the Seebeck Pavilion located adjacent to the Arts and Crafts Show.
Parking and admission are free. For Special Savings on meal tickets
go to www.tickets.nianticlions.org. Pre-event tickets available: Liberty Bank (Flanders/Waterford), Tri-Town Grocery, Bayberries and
Wild Birds Unlimited. Proceeds benefit Lions Charities. More information at www.nianticlions.org/lobsterfest
East Lyme Historical Society: 4th of July Flea Market 9-5, 7/4 & 7/
5 at the Thomas Lee House grounds at the junction of Giant’s Neck
Road and Connecticut Route 156 in Niantic. Free parking available.
INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE JULY 4 at 10:00 am starting from
Hartford Avenue, Sound View, Old Lyme. There will be a marching
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band, VFW Honor Guard, children marchers, decorated bikes, floats,
balloons, and fun, fun, fun! After parade, numerous prizes will be
awarded to children for best costume, most patriotic, funniest outfit, and best decorated bike and wagon. If you want to be in parade,
join line up at 9:45 am on Hartford Avenue . For info, call Gail 860434-6426. Sponsored by the Sound View Beach Association, Inc.
Annual Fireworks Cruise aboard RiverQuest: July 4 at 7:30pm to
10:30pm - departure from Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam. Although there are no scheduled fireworks for this evening,
RiverQuest will “search” for any that may be displayed from homes
along the edge of the river. They have had great luck the last couple
of years. Bring your picnic basket and favorite beverage. Visit
ctriverquest.com to learn more about this cruise and to reserve
your spots using our easy on-line booking. Cost is $40 per person.
No children under 12. RiverQuest phone: 860-662-0577.
American Legion Auxiliary Breakfast Buffet - All You Can Eat Sunday 5 July from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.at the American Legion,
Unit 128, 16 York Ave., Niantic - Omelets and eggs to order, bacon,
sausage, homefries, pancakes, French toast, donuts, bisquits, bagels, fruit cup, juices, coffee, tea, etc. Donation: Adults: $8.00, Children under 10: $3.00. 860-739-2107.
Tag Sale / Friends of Feral Felines fundraiser - Sunday, July 5th
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Sea Song Sampler & Ice Cream Social down by the Riverside, July
5 from 2 PM to 4 PM at 154 Thames Street, Groton - The first event to
be held on its riverfront property, the concert, along with a Ben &
Jerry’s Sundae Bar, is a fundraiser to support historic preservation
and museum education. The event will also celebrate America’s maritime heritage and the US Coast Guard’s 225th Anniversary. Acclaimed
chanteyman and raconteur Geoff Kaufman will present the songs of
our maritime and naval history, honoring the Coast Guard with ballads about the perils of the sea and the service’s mission of rescues
against the odds. The event begins at 2 PM with the concert at 3
PM. Admission is $25 in advance, $30 at the gate. Limited seating will
be available, so the public is advised to bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Reservations are requested - 860-445-1637. For more information visit www.averycopphouse.org
United States Coast Guard Band Concert 2 p.m. July 5th at Leamy
Concert hall, 15 Mohegan Ave., New London - Patriotic favorites to
celebrate Indepence Day weekend. (860) 701-6826
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One-on-One INTERNET instruction at 10:15am, 7/7 at the East Lyme
Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic. 860-739-5859
Essential Oils Workshop July 7th at 1:00pm at the Lymes’ Senior
Center, 26 Town Woods Road., Old Lyme. (860)434-1605 ext. 240.
ERIN BROCKOVICH Tuesday, July 7, 2-4:00 pm at Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road - (1999 132 mins. R ) Erin and a lawyer
in a small town take on a large corporation. 860-444-5805
Roast Beef and Turkey Dinners - Tuesday, July 7 at Niantic Community Church, 170 Pennsylvania Ave., Niantic. 5:30-7:30 p.m. - indoor, air conditioned seating as well as outdoor summer sun seating, and take out is available. The roast beef and turkey suppers
include mashed potatoes, gravy, cole slaw, green beans, rolls, cranberry sauce and homemade desserts for the budget price of $10 for
adults and $5 for children 12 and under. (860) 739-6208.
The Many Faces of Noah Webster: Tuesday, July 7 – 7:00 p.m. at
East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Rd., Niantic - Why is Noah
Webster so important? More than the author of the American Dictionary, Webster helped to define the nation’s character through
politics, education, and social reform. Learn all about him from the
folks who know him best, the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society. For more information call 860-739-6926
BENEFITS CHECK-UP from 9am to 2:30pm, 7/8 & 7/22 at the East
Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic. Find out eligibility for
state and/or federal programs. 860-739-5859 for appointment.
Raising Guide Dogs July 8th at 1:00pm at the Lymes’ Senior Center,
26 Town Woods Road., Old Lyme - (860)434-1605 ext. 240.
WELLNESS CLINIC 1-3pm, 7/8 by appointmentat the East Lyme
Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic. 860-739-5859
Summer Film Series: Jurassic Park - 6:00pm Wednesday, July 8
at the Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton.
(Rated PG-13, 127 minutes) (860) 669-2342
The Civil War in Literature: “Where I’m Bound” (2000) by Allen
Ballard. At East Lyme Public Library, Society Rd., Niantic - Wednesday, July 8th at 7:00 pm. Ballard’s tale of a former slave turned cavalry scout is based on a true story. As Joe Duckett serves his
cavalry regiment with distinction and becomes a hero, he embarks
on his most dangerous mission yet—to return to the plantation
from which he escaped to locate and reunite his family as the war
draws to an end. To register, call the library at (860)739-6926.
Powwow 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 9, 2015 at the Mashantucket Pequot
Museum & Research Center, 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket - Annual educational powwow will be an unforgettable experience for
you and your family. Learn about the different dances, powwow
etiquette, and the significance this cultural gathering holds for Native people. See dancers in their colorful regalia. Join in a social
dance and visit with Native artists as they demonstrate and sell
works of art. Try some Native cuisine for lunch. Gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the powwow experience and how
it helps sustain a sense of community for America’s first people.
Grand entry is at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the air-conditioned Gathering
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MY LEFT FOOT Thursday, July 9, 2-4:00 pm at Waterford Public
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The Northeast Navy Pops Band July 9th at 7:00pm at The Lymes’
Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road Old Lyme, rain or shine. The
Rolling Tomato Food Truck will be on the premises selling pizzas
from 6:00pm on & Friends of Lymes’ Senior Center will be selling
bottled water at this event. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, dinner,
etc. A Free Ice Cream Social sponsored by the Old Lyme Republican
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Cruise - Thursdays at the Dock of the Connecticut River Museum:
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Sailfest July 10-12, 2015 New London waterfront - Fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, tall ships, and more than
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FridayAfternoon Film 07-10-15, 12:15-2:00PM at The Public Library
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Julia Angier and Julianna Williams, both of East Lyme, tied for
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For Division II (grades 4-6), Claire Angier of East Lyme took
second place for her acrylic painting of the Canada Goose. Olivia
Bartlett of East Lyme won third place for her colored pencil composition of the Hooded Merganser.
In Division I (grades K-3), Molly Cooper of East Lyme won third
place for her colored pencil drawing of the Bufflehead which was
drawn from life from a studio mount.
These award-winning students take private art lessons with
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Studio Art Quilt Association Exhibition - July 15-22, 2015, at Lyme
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FDR and the Transformation of theAmerican Presidency July 15th
at 1:00pm at the Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road., Old
Lyme. To register for this free program call (860)434-1605 ext. 240.
Film Discussion: Unbroken - at East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Rd., Niantic - Wednesday 7/15. The film is shown at 5:30 p.m.
with a discussion immediately following. 860-739-6926
RiverQuest Connecticut River Cruise, Haddam to Middletown: July
15 at 5:30pm to 9pm - departure from Eagle Landing State Park in
Haddam. Pass under the East Haddam Swing Bridge. Observe how
beautiful the river is as you pass by several state parks on the edge
of the river: Haddam Meadows, George Dudley Seymour and Hurd
to name a few. See where the Connecticut Yankee Nuclear Power
Plant was; view many beautiful homes. Maybe even see the Haddam
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using our easy on-line booking. Cost is $40 per person. No children
under 12. RiverQuest phone: 860-662-0577.
THE SOBER PALETTE, an instructor led painting class on 7/16 at
the East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Rd., Niantic. 860-739-5859
Book Sale: hosted by The Friends of Acton Public Library, July 16,
17 & 18 at Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old
Saybrook - The Annual Bake Sale will be held during the Friday
hours. There will be a large assortment of all types of books, videos
and audio items on the first and second floors. 860 395-3184
Cruise - Thursdays at the Dock of the Connecticut River Museum: July 16 at 5:00pm to 8:30pm - Board RiverQuest and cruise
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which includes a drink ticket on the dock. No one under 21 on this
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ADOPTION INFORMATION SESSION - 6:30 pm on Thursday,
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Road - Author and Norwich native Zachary Lemothe will discuss
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The Waterford Community Band July 16th at 7:00pm at The Lymes’
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FREE CONCERT: The Auburn Mode - July 16 at the Vece Gazebo in
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Carnival on the Green! St. John’s Episcopal Church, 400 Main Street,
Niantic - Friday, July 17th , 6-10pm; Saturday, July 18th, 3-10pm;
Sunday, July 19th, Noon-5pm. In conjunction with the Celebrate
East Lyme festivities, the Carnival comes to town complete with
games and rides for folks of all ages along with traditional Carnival
treats! 860.739.2324
DANCE - 7pm to 10pm 7/17 at the East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic. For more information call 860-739-5859
Civil War Naval Encampment 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 18-19 at Mystic
Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic - Enter the Seaport’s village
green to take part in a naval and infantry encampment filles with
tents, amazing exhibits, and dozens of living history presentations.
Free with museum admission. (860) 572-0711
Madison Antiques Show 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 18, 2015 More than 80
dealers display and sell quality antiques and collectibles; refreshment and bakery shop. (203) 421-3241
Osprey “Cruising for Chicks” Cruise aboard RiverQuest: July 18
at 9:30am to 12:30pm - Cruise quietly from RiverQuest’s home berth
at Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam to observe and learn about
the Osprey, a bird of prey also known as the Fish Hawk. This time of
year, baby Ospreys will be at the edge of the nest, thinking about
taking their first flight! You will get close up views of the “chicks” in
nests located along the lower Connecticut River, on navigation structures, nesting platforms and in trees. RQ crew members will educate
all on the Osprey and any other birds/wildlife they may see on the
journey, including Bald Eagles. There will be complimentary coffee
and tea. Bring your own breakfast onboard if you’d like. Visit
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easy on-line booking. Cost is $40 per person. No children under 10
please. RiverQuest phone: 860-662-0577. Gift Certificates Available.
Celebrate East Lyme 2015 Saturday, July 18th. Bash by the Bay !
Niantic’s Main St. will close to vehicular traffic (beginning at 3:00
p.m.) which will then be filled by over 200 local vendors offering
food, fun and entertainment for everyone! Festivities will include
live music and performances, cooking demonstrations & tastings,
an Art & Author walk, children’s area and so much more! Additionally, the East Lyme Parks & Recreation Department will again host a
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