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New Employee: Teri Hamilton at Common Ground Coffee Co.
Teri Hamilton, owner of The Hamilton’s Artisan Bakery, is putting her own business on pause and will be using her baking talents at Common Ground Coffee Co.12 E. Wall as of Monday, February 3.
In recent years, Hamilton’s husband has been able to help her with her home business, but because of a new job, he won’t.
“This makes it unsustainable for me physically,” Hamilton said. “The bakery business needs to grow in employees and space…and we are not ready to take that step.”
Starting on February 3 she will be at the coffee shop on Mondays through Fridays, from 8 a.m. to noon, baking for them.
“I’ll be making cookies and pastry-type things and possibly adding a few things of my own but will be keeping that baked good case full,” she said. “Taking this part-time job will keep me baking for the community.”
She started her artisan bakery three years ago, and feels the job will allow her to “see people, interact with them and see them enjoy the things I make for them.”
“I’m excited to join the Common Ground team, I look forward to serving people good food.”
Suzanne Griffin will continue her weekly dinners at the coffee shop and offer catering services.
Together they will produce some fun offerings for Super Bowl parties and Valentine’s Day.
Griffin said they will be offering appetizer trays and dip assortments for Super Bowl parties and for Valentine’s Day-chocolate dipped strawberries and Chardudery Trays for men.
“We call it Chardudery Trays because it has bacon, beef and no frilly stuff,” Griffin said.
For more information contact Common Ground Coffee Co. at 620.223.2499.
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Young Entrepreneur: Jaidyn Crumby
Jaidyn Crumby is a senior at Fort Scott High School and has turned a passion into a business.
“I’m currently taking floriculture classes and fell in love with the art of floral design,” she said. “So I decided to try and start my own little operation.”
“I started taking a floriculture class through the high school’s FFA chapter last year and loved it,” she said. “Sydney Cullison is my teacher and without her, this whole thing would not be possible. She taught me that it’s ok to mess up because you can always fix it.”
“Floral design is an art and it takes patience. Ms. Cullison taught me that it is all trial and error and that you can’t get frustrated if something doesn’t work the first time you try.”
“I have been making arrangements for my friends and family just for birthdays or holidays for a while and my dad saw the passion I had and helped me start my business. I love creating something for someone that will just instantly put a smile on their face.”
“My Dad is Zac Crumby, my mom is Stephanie Weddle, and my stepmom is Amanda Crumby.”
She makes all of the arrangements from her home and orders flowers in bulk online.
“Valentine’s Day will be my first preorder so I will use it as a test run to hopefully better my business in the future.”
After high school, she plans to attend college and major in agriculture business, specifically crop and soil management, and minor in plant and soil science.
“After attaining my bachelor’s degree I plan to attend Cleveland University in Kansas City to get my doctorate degree in Chiropractics.”
How To Order
“I currently have a pre-order posted on Facebook with a link attached to order a dozen or a half a dozen roses for Valentine’s Day. Roses will be red, possibly pink also depending on the demand.”
To order: https://gforms.app/p/S7DTZiv
Customers have the opportunity to leave a custom message for whoever may be receiving the arrangement.
Customers also have the choice of pick up or delivery (Fort Scott area). Delivery doesn’t have a $5 service charge.
The full dozen arrangements are $50 and the half a dozen arrangements are $25. Each arrangement will come in a vase with a bow. The roses will be arranged with baby’s breath and greenery.
There will be three payment options including, cash, check, and Venmo. Orders will close on February 2nd to ensure plenty of time to get flowers ordered.
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Building Vital Business Relationships: The Business Environment Scan Initiative
The City of Fort Scott and the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team have collaborated to develop a Business Environment Scan Initiative in a concerted and focused effort to build vital relationships with our community’s local businesses, and educate our respective entities about pertinent information of business operations and future goals.
While it is important to dedicate time towards recruiting new businesses to Fort Scott, it is of our utmost priority to retain the businesses that are already established and have spent years, if not decades, choosing Fort Scott as their base of operations.
Our local economy relies on the solid foundation that our crucial and valued local businesses have built, and we owe it to them to be mindful of not just their current successes and struggles, but also of opportunities to assist them in any way possible.
If you represent business in Fort Scott, Kansas, we hope you will take part in this detailed and in-depth survey.
We have compiled a list of over 200 local businesses and have attempted to identify current contact information, but if you wish to participate and have not received an email with survey information included from Mary Wyatt, Jody Love, or Justin Miles by January 24th, please send an email to [email protected] with the name of your business and your updated contact details.
Submitted by Mary Wyatt
Planning, Housing, & Business Development Director for
City of Fort Scott
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Five Fort Scott Businesses Awarded Federal Solar Energy Grants
Five local businesses were awarded Rural Energy for America Program grants it was announced today by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Director for Kansas Rural Development Christy Davis
According to a press release, Rural Development is funding 54 projects to generate clean energy and improve energy efficiency in Kansas.
The $5,883,731 in investments are made through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).
“Expanding clean energy production benefits working families and small businesses in Kansas. These projects are strengthening our energy independence and helping rural small businesses take control of their energy needs,” she said in the press release.
The five Fort Scott recipients:
A $48,684 grant will assist Great Expectations Restoration LLC purchase and install a 33.57 kW solar system. Great Expectations Restoration is a remodeling company in Fort Scott. This project is expected to replace 43,075 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power four homes.
A $34,365 grant will assist Hole in the Wall Enterprises LLC purchase and install a 23.7 kW solar system. Hole in the Wall Enterprises operates a liquor store in Fort Scott. This project is expected to replace 32,490 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power three homes.
A $19,995 grant will assist T.E. Freeman Studio LLC purchase and install a 13 kW solar system. T.E. Freeman Studio is an art dealer in Fort Scott. This project is expected to replace 18,091 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power one home.
An $11,357 grant will help Baja Management Corp. purchase and install a 4.51 kW solar system with a 9.9 kW battery backup. Baja Management Corp. owns a building which leases space in Fort Scott. This project is expected to replace 5,825 kWh of electricity per year.
A $61,177 grant will assist 110 South Main LLC purchase and install a 50 solar system. 110 South Main is a restaurant in Fort Scott. This project is expected to replace 46,227 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power four homes.
The details of the other Kansas projects in the press release are:
- A $35,400 grant will assist Kandy Rushing purchase and install a 24 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system. Kandy Rushing operates Grow at Eden childcare center in Iola. This project is expected to replace 29,260 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power two homes.
- A $12,258 grant will assist Kandy Rushing purchase and install an upgraded heating, ventilation, and cooling system. Kandy Rushing operates Grow at Eden childcare center located in Iola. This project is expected to save the business 8,996 kWh of electricity per year.
- A $61,936 grant will help Tony’s Lawn Care & Irrigation Inc. purchase and install a 44 kW solar system. Tony’s Lawn Care is a rural small business located in Neosho County. This project is expected to replace 53,834 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power four homes.
- A $1,000,000 grant will help High Plains Ag Energy LLC construct an anaerobic digester in Scott County. The anaerobic digester will produce an estimated 60,548 MMBTU of renewable natural gas per year.
- A $56,357 grant will help Mull Investments LP upgrade three irrigation wells from natural gas-powered units to electric powered units. Mull Investments is an existing ag producer in Kiowa County. The new system is expected to save $7,507 per year.
- A $93,957 grant will help Tony’s Construction Inc. purchase and install a 66 kW solar system. Tony’s Construction is a rural construction company in Chanute. This project is expected to replace 85,080 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power seven homes.
- A $97,500 grant will assist Sonic Drive-In of Iola, Kansas LLC purchase and install a 60 kW solar system. This project is expected to replace 81,710 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power seven homes.
- A $78,000 grant will assist Sonic Drive-In of Chanute, Kansas Inc. purchase and install a 48 kW solar system. This project is expected to replace 68,470 kWh per year, enough energy to power six homes.
- A $324,498 grant will help Shaw Feedyard Inc. purchase and install a 192 kW solar system. Shaw Feedyard is an existing ag producer located in Clark County. This project is expected to replace 311,529 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power 28 homes.
- A $23,780 grant will help For Sale By Owner Inc. purchase and install a 16.4 kW solar system. For Sale By Owner is a used car dealer in Chanute. This project is expected to replace 17,135 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power one home.
- A $99,540 grant will help Iola Pharmacy Inc. purchase and install a 71.1 kW solar system. This project is expected to replace 99,645 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power nine homes.
- A $99,750 grant will assist Millers Inc. purchase efficient LED lights. Millers is a commercial printing company in Pittsburg. This project is expected to save $50,770 per year. It will replace 643,014 kWh per year, enough energy to power 59 homes.
- A $15,997 grant will help Rowe Motors LLC purchase and install a 10.66 kW solar system. Rowe Motors is a motor vehicle dealer in Chanute. This project is anticipated to produce 14,672 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power one home.
- A $25,604 grant will help Augusta Family Practice purchase and install an 11.5 kW solar system. Augusta Family Practice is an established medical practice in Augusta. This project is expected to replace 14,916 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power one home.
- A $31,508 grant will help SNS Tire & Auto LLC purchase and install a 21.73 kW solar system. SNS Tire & Auto LLC is a tire dealer in Chanute. This project is expected to replace 29,858 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power two homes.
- A $99,995 grant will help SF Automotive Chanute LLC purchase and install a 74.62 kW solar system. This project is expected to replace 101,235 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power nine homes.
- A $19,275 grant will assist Brown Heating & Cooling Inc., an HVAC business in Parsons, purchase and install an 11.85 kW solar system. This project will realize $2,240 per year in savings and will replace 13,245 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power one home.
- A $190,000 grant will assist Alexander Manufacturing Company Inc. purchase and install a 154 kW solar system. Alexander Manufacturing is a metal fabricator in Parsons. This project is expected to replace 201,240 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power 18 homes.
- A $69,800 grant will assist Lucius Associates Ltd. purchase and install a 50 kW solar system. Lucius Associates is a rural small business located near Chanute. This project is expected to replace 59,039 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power five homes.
- A $57,500 grant will help Kimberly Stahel BDA Shirts and Such purchase and install a 19.4 kW solar system with a 37 kW battery backup. Shirts and Such is a screen-printing business located in Overbrook. This project is expected to replace 21,342 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power two homes.
- A $150,827 grant will help Matcor Metal Fabrication Inc. purchase and install upgraded lighting, air compressor, and HVAC equipment. Matcor Metal is a sheet metal fabricator located in Independence. This energy efficiency improvement project is expected to reduce electrical consumption by 896,147 kWh, or 32.8 percent of the company’s energy use, enough energy to power 82 homes.
- A $97,500 grant will assist Mission Construction Co. Inc. purchase and install a 64.99 kW solar system. Mission Construction operates a fueling station and convenience store in St. Paul. This project is expected to replace 78,210kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power seven homes.
- A $98,553 grant will help Boles Ranch LLC purchase and install a 68.44 kW solar system. Boles Ranch is a cattle ranch located in Seward County. This project is expected to replace 124,120 kWh per year, enough energy to power 11 homes.
- A $124,158 grant will help Hilltop Lanes purchase and install a more energy efficient heating, ventilation and cooling system and install additional insulation to the building. Hilltop Lanes is a bowling alley in Syracuse. The improvements are expected to save the business $4,242 per year in energy costs.
- A $150,772 grant will assist Queen Enterprises LLC purchase and install updated refrigeration racks and LED lights. Queen Enterprises operates a supermarket in Paola. This project is expected to save $67,695 per year and reduce annual energy consumption by 686,314 kWh per year, enough energy to power 62 homes.
- A $36,755 grant will assist South Baldwin Farms LLC of Baldwin purchase and install a 32 kW solar system. This project is expected to replace 48,943kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power four homes.
- A $90,860 grant will assist the Rick C. and Diana L. Elnicki Living Trust with the purchase and installation of a 71.04 kW solar system to power an irrigation system. The Elnicki Living Trust is an ag producer near Pittsburg. This project is expected to generate 110,830 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power ten homes.
- A $35,190 grant will help Gieringers Family Orchard & Berry Farm LLC purchase and install a 23 kW solar system. Gieringers Family Orchard is an agricultural producer near Edgerton. This project is expected to replace 35,564 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power three homes.
- A $35,680 grant will assist Varekai Holdings Inc., of Overbrook, purchase and install an 18.13 kW solar system. This project is expected to replace 21,458 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power two homes.
- A $70,000 grant will assist Sonic Drive-In of Independence Inc. purchase and install a 44.16 kW solar system. This project is expected to replace 61,020 kWh of electricity per year, enough energy to power five homes.
- A $45,934 grant will assist 502 Lofts LLC, of Council Grove, purchase and install a 23.9 kW solar system. This project is expected to generate 36,023 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity per year, enough energy to power three homes.
- A $88,174 grant will assist Carlson’s Grocery Inc. purchase and install a 73.2 kW solar array. Carlson’s Grocery is a grocery store located in Marion. The project is estimated to generate 102,963 kWh per year and replace 19 percent of the facility’s annual energy usage, enough energy to power nine homes.
- A $58,240 grant will assist Pfaff Signs LLC purchase and install a 33.3 kW solar array. Pfaff Signs is a graphic design shop in Goddard. The project is estimated to generate 48,630 kWh per year, enough energy to power four homes.
- A $176,973 grant will assist Shree Jay Ginesh LLC purchase and install a 198.22 solar system. Shree Jay Ginesh is a hotel in Salina. The project is estimated to replace 851,805 kWh annually, 130 percent of the business’s annual energy needs and enough energy to power 78 homes.
- A $59,989 grant will assist Jennifer L. Arneson purchase and install a 29.52 solar system with a battery backup. Jennifer L. Arneson runs a veterinary clinic in Junction City. The project will produce 41,388 kWh annually and replace 78 percent of the facility’s annual energy usage.
- A $69,295 grant will assist Management & Maintenance Services Inc. purchase and install a 44.06 kW solar system. Management & Maintenance Services is a nonresidential property management company in Maize. The project is estimated to replace 54,683 kWh per year, enough energy to power five homes.
- A $187,680 grant will assist Stainless Systems Inc. purchase and install a 220.8 kW solar array. Stainless Systems is a rolled steel shape manufacturer in South Hutchinson. The project is estimated to replace 323,308 kWh per year, enough energy to power 29 homes.
- A $57,824 grant will assist Bravo Charlie Properties LLC of Salina, purchase and install a 29 kW solar system. The project is estimated to generate 39,377 kWh per year, enough energy to power three homes.
- A $78,740 grant will assist American Hotels LLC of Salina, purchase and install a 74.2 kW solar system. The project is estimated to replace 112,273 kWh per year, enough energy to power 10 homes.
- A $60,430 grant will assist PE Marina of Lawrence, purchase and install a 10.76 kW solar array with battery backup. The project is estimated to replace 15,000 kWh per year, enough energy to power one home.
- A $185,000 grant will assist Flint Hills Industries Inc. of Hillsboro, purchase and install two 120 kW solar systems. The project is estimated to generate 366,015 kWh annually and replace 45 percent of the business’s annual energy needs.
- A $54,021 grant will assist Weddle and Sons Inc. purchase and install an 899 kW solar system. Weddle and Sons Inc. is a commercial construction company in Manhattan. This project is estimated to generate 50.896 kWh per year, enough energy to power four homes.
- A $450,000 grant will assist McShares Inc. purchase and install a 450 kW solar array. McShares Inc. is a food manufacturer in Salina. The project is estimated to replace 618,961 kWh per year, enough energy to power 57 homes.
- A $122,500 grant will assist HABCO Inc. purchase and install a 140 kW solar array. HABCO is a contractor in Salina. The project is estimated to replace 182,785 kWh per year, enough energy to power 16 homes.
- A $137,828 grant will assist Color By Design Inc. purchase and install a 74.8 kW solar system. Color by Design is a paint and home improvement store in Hutchinson. The project is projected to produce 118,119 kWh annually and will replace 100 percent of the facility’s annual energy usage.
- A $164,724 grant will assist Stinger Inc. purchase and install a 140.6 kW solar array. Stinger Inc. is a farm machinery and equipment business in Burrton. The project is estimated to replace 201,119 kWh per year, enough energy to power 19 homes.
- A $215,000 grant will help I & I Enterprise LLC purchase and install 84 kW and 100 kW solar arrays. I & I Enterprise is a lessor of non-residential buildings in Salina. The project is estimated to replace 201,943 kWh per year, which is enough energy to power 19 homes.
- A $90,388 grant will assist Schwartz Farms Inc. of Longford, replace heat lamps with heat mats. The project is estimated to save 202,326 kWh per year, enough energy to power 18 homes.
- A $26,453 grant will assist Gordon W. Schmidt Trust purchase and install energy efficient irrigation equipment. Schmidt Trust operates a corn farm in Inman. The project is estimated to save 13,212 kWh per year, enough energy to power one home.
Young Entrepreneur: Dancer Kenna Miles
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Kenna Miles is a 17-year-old Fort Scott High School student and Fort Scott native.
She is offering dance classes on Sundays starting on January 12 at Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Avenue.
For more information call 620.644.8050.
More details are given on Kenna’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571544970552
She and, Leslie Godden, her momanager, are offering drop-in classes, to remove the commitment of a monthly class.
“We know life is crazy, kids do many events and sports so we can’t always make every class time,” Godden said. “This way you can decide which class you can attend and miss out on those other full fees and obligations. Kenna is also a wrestler and is busy with wrestling season. This is also why for now we are choosing Sunday classes.”
Class️es are for girls and boys ages 2 to teen and are $20 each.
“We do NOT believe in an age defining your athlete’s ability,” Godden said. “Every dancer grows, develops, and learns at their own rate. For now, we are going to have three classes: Tinys are 2-6-year-olds, then 7-12 years, and also 13 years and up. You are not required to be in any of these classes just because you are the age of the class. If you are able to move classes due to skill – you will be moved. The key to learning is pushing yourself and getting out of your comfort zone.”
” Anyone and EVERYONE is welcome,” Godden said. If a child has a disability “we probably need to know a little about the disability so we can help figure out a way to be able to help the student without singling them out or causing a distraction to the rest of the students. We would also offer a short private possibly to see how they do and if it’s something they’d be comfortable with. Then we would be better equipped to see how we can make their experience the best possible!”
“We will offer a sibling discount if more than 1 child wants to dance,” Godden said.
“Kenna has danced since age 4 competitively around the U.S.,” said her mother Godden. “I could tell when she was little she would dance around all the time. I would say she is gifted, it always came naturally to her.”
Kenna said she started dancing because of her mom’s friend, Brenna Stewart. “She only had boys and she put me in a dance class. After she passed away, I did it for her. I wouldn’t be where I am with dancing, if not for her.”
Kenna interviewed and was on TV’s Nickelodeon show at age 10, and this was her first dancing job.
At age 12 she was involved in Abby Lee Miller’s dance competition TV show, at 14 she danced at a Kansas City Chief’s half-time game with their cheerleaders, after training for six months.
This past summer she created choreography for the Northeast High School Vikings dance team, creating four dances for them to use throughout the year.
Her plans for the future:
“I am going to try to get into a Division 1 College for a dance team or try out for the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders,” Kenna said. “I eventually was to travel and dance with music artists and later to open a dance studio and continue teaching.”
Stream Advisory Issued For Unnamed Tributary near 185th and Quail in Bourbon County
In mid-December, a Pittsburg company was cited in northeast Bourbon County for not complying with Kansas laws on solid waste disposal. In 2024, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued five stream advisories in the State of Kansas.
“Radell Underground, Inc. was issued a Notice of Non-Compliance by KDHE, citing violation of K.S.A. 65-3409(a)(1) Disposal of solid waste by open dumping, on Dec. 13, for dumping the bore tailings and bore gel compound (containing bentonite and silica) as a slurry into the waterways shown on the attached map,” according to Jill Bronaugh, KDHE Communications Director in an email.
“We do telecommunication (fiber optic cable) for CrawKan (Telephone Cooperative). One of our guys dumped mud where he wasn’t supposed to,” said Anthony McNeely a manager with Radell.
Organically modified bentonites effectively reduce the consumption of drilling fluids, conserve resources, and lessen environmental effects, according to https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10707903/
Industrial sand and gravel, often called “silica,” “silica sand,” and “quartz sand,” include sands and gravels with high silicon dioxide (SiO2) content. These sands are used in glassmaking; for foundry, abrasive, and hydraulic fracturing (frac) applications; and for many other industrial uses, according to https://www.usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center/silica-statistics-and-information
Radell Underground Inc. is a utility contractor that specializes in horizontal directional drilling, also known as boring. Their clients include AT&T, Evergy, CrawKan, and many more, according to their website.
“We met with Radell representatives to discuss the clean-up of the dumping sites and established a date of Jan. 10, to obtain the proper permits and approvals from the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who have jurisdiction over waterways. The clean-up is required to be completed by Jan. 20; at which time, the stream advisory will be rescinded,” Bronaugh said.
The following was posted on: December 13, 2024, on the Kansas Department of Health and Environment website https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1385
Stream Advisory Issued for an Unnamed Tributary North of Fort Scott, Kansas
“Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for the unnamed tributary near 185th Street and Quail Road North of Fort Scott, Kansas.
The stream advisory is a result of multiple disposal sites from a boring operation that contained silica, bentonite, and a gel polymer near 185th Street and Quail Road North of Fort Scott, Kansas.
The advisory has been issued because of potential sediment and unknown contaminants being present in the unnamed tributary. If you live or have activities near this area, do not enter the stream or allow children or pets to enter the stream.
KDHE will rescind the advisory once secondary (wading) contact has been deemed safe.”
Tanya Glessner’s New Book Release
Fort Scott’s Tanya Glessner newest book release is
The Uncomfortable Truth: Finding Freedom in God’s Grace.
Book Overview:
The Uncomfortable Truth: Finding Freedom in God’s Grace- by Tanya Glessner invites you to embark on a transformative journey that challenges the very foundations of your understanding of faith and grace. In a world riddled with division, uncertainty, and the constant pull of fleeting desires, this powerful book serves as a beacon of hope, illuminating the path to true freedom found in God’s unwavering love.
Dive deep into the complexities of human experience as Glessner masterfully unpacks uncomfortable truths that we often shy away from. Through the lens of Scripture, she confronts the malevolent influences that seek to derail our spiritual journey and guides us toward a profound understanding of our identity in Christ. Addressing pressing societal issues such as race, gender, and socioeconomic disparities, Glessner doesn’t shy away from the hard conversations that shape our world today.
This book is more than just a spiritual exploration; it’s a practical guide filled with actionable steps that empower you to grow in your faith. Discover how to make peace with God amidst life’s pain and suffering, find your purpose, and heal through the boundless love of Christ. As you navigate the uncertainties of life, let the timeless truths within these pages anchor your soul and renew your spirit.
Are you ready to confront the uncomfortable truths that can lead to profound freedom? Join Tanya Glessner on this enlightening journey and rediscover the power of faith in a world that often seeks to diminish its significance. Purchase your copy today and step into a life transformed by grace!
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