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Vogler ommercial development of the 235 acres that make up WIN Waste Innovation’s ash landfill on Route 107 near its trash-to-energy incinerator could produce up to $5.7 million a year in annual tax revenue, according to a report compiled by Selectman Michael Serino. “And that’s a forever tax revenue – that’s not a one-time payment,” Serino told fellow members of the Ash Landfi ll Closure Committee this week after he presented his 11-page analysis of developing the site. “I think this is the best opWIN | SEE PAGE 2 JOIN THE PUMPKIN BRIGADE Mid-grade Regular $3.73 2.87 64 35 Over 45 Years of Excellence! 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It would be a ‘forever’ economic development opportunity for Saugus and it would not further harm our environment,” Serino said. “WIN’s proposal is to continue to dump toxic ash into the landfill that is harmful to our environment and the town would be left with a 100-foot high toxic ash landfill with no development opportunities and no ‘forever’ economic benefits for the Town of Saugus,” he said. way to help people – as a volunteer at the Saugus Senior Center, something she continues to do at age 78. About the time that Dunlop embarked on her nursing career, William Boomhower began his first of three tours of duty in Vietnam as a tank comIn his 11-page report, Serino notes that WIN Waste submitted plans to the Saugus Planning Board to subdivide its 235 acre landfill into 12 commercial lots in 2003, and 10 commercial lots in 2017. At that time, an engineering company representing WIN Waste said several potential uses of the property included an industrial park and a solar farm. Serino noted that WIN converting its ash landfill into a solar farm would generate about $1.2 million a year in potential tax revenue. But Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net mander in the U.S. Army. He served with valor during his three years of military service, receiving two Purple Hearts after being wounded in combat. More than 50 years after his military service, Boomhower, now 76, continues to quietly serve fellow veterans who the town could generate even more tax revenue from the ash landfill if the landfill were developed for commercial use – up to $5.7 million in potential property tax revenue – according to Serino, who did the analysis using examples of potential development at each of the 10 commercial lots that encompass the ash landfill. This year’s Annual Town Meeting crea t ed the five-member committee to identify timeframes for final closure, post closure, maintenance and monitoring and economic reuse possibilities after closure of the landfill. WIN Waste Innovations was invited to participate in the meetings as a non-committee member. But the company has refused the invitation, taking the position that the town should not be telling a private company what to do with its property. WIN also prefers expansion of its ash landfill once it reaches its capacity – an option that the last two Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) commissioners have said would not be allowed under need help. He often appears with his bugle at military ceremonies in Saugus, playing taps. He’s a frequent volunteer at various veteran events. Last Saturday, Dunlop and Boomhower sat together on a makeshift stage set up near the front steps of Saugus Town the current state environmental regulations. “They [WIN officials] feel we have no authority over what they do with their land,” Committee Chair Peter Manoogian told members at this week’s meeting. But Manoogian – the Precinct 10 Town Meeting member who authored the article creating the committee – stressed that it was important for the committee to act as a fact-finding body to provide the town with important information related to the ash landfill and potential alternative uses of the landfill once the state has established a specific deadline for its closure. Serino’s presentation about possible reuse of the ash landfill impressed Manoogian and other committee members. “That’s a tremendous amount of work you put into that,” Manoogian said. “I just want to remind everyone that Mike was the chairman of the Board of Assessors and he had specialized training from the state to use the processes of assessment to put this together,” he said. “It’s quite compelling, and even if Hall, where they were honored at the 43rd Annual Founders Day with the 2024 “Person of the Year Awards.” “She has truly dedicated her life to serving others in the community and to makSALUTE | SEE PAGE 3 you’re off by a large factor, it’s still a lot more money that was offered in that host community proposal that three selectmen accepted. … And even if it came down to $2.5-million, it’s twice as much as what was proposed [by the Host Community Agreement]. WIN continues to support a nonbinding Host Community Agreement (HCA), which selectmen supported a year ago on a 3-2 vote as a precautionary measure in case the state weakens environmental regulations related to the landfill. That HCA has no legal basis under state law and under the Town of Saugus Charter. Furthermore, any HCA would have to be negotiated by the town manager and wouldn’t take effect unless the state allowed the company to expand its ash landfill. If the state loosened the regulations at the ash landfill, the Board of Health would have authority to conduct site modification hearings to ultimately decide whether and how expansion of the ash landfill would proceed. Saugus would receive $20 For Advertising with RESULTS, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net ׉ 7cassandra://h4HSPjf6bxcVl6jbrrBxsZSZ3uWJDCxBQH8cPS4N8x4+x`̰fWA{N׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 20, 2024 Page 3 SALUTE | FROM PAGE 2 ing Saugus a better place,” said Marilyn Carlson, the 2006 “Woman of the Year,” in a short speech introducing Dunlop. “It is my pleasure to present the Woman of Year Award to Mary Dunlop,” Carlson said. Jack Klecker, a U.S. Navy veteran and last year’s “Man of the Year” at Founders Day, introduced Boomhower. Klecker noted that Boomhower is “the longest serving member” of the Arthur DeFranzo VFW Post 2346. He added that Boomhower was also “the most senior member in charge of the new construction of the VFW Post.” “He participates in many of the Saugus civic organizations supporting a need,” Klecker said. “He volunteers to help wherever he is needed. He also plays taps at the veterans programs at our cemetery,” he said. Boomhower has been a member of VFW Post 2346 since 1969 and has served as its vice commander. A Melrose native and 1965 graduate of Melrose High School, Boomhower has lived in Saugus for 45 years. Boomhower has been active with the local Veterans Food Committee and the Veterans Memorial Elementary School. He has three daughters, all who attended Saugus Public Schools and graduated from Saugus High School. “Like the people before me, everything I do is from my heart,” Boomhower said in brief remarks after receiving his award. In her speech summarizing Dunlop’s contributions to the betterment of Saugus, Carlson cited her extensive volunteerism, which continues today. “For the past 30-plus years, she has been involved in many Senior Center activSchool. She attended the Cliftondale School, the Sweetser School and the old junior high school. She graduated from St. Mary’s in Lynn and went on to Lynn Hospital School of Nursing to receive her nursing diploma and her RN license. “In succeeding years, she enjoyed her work in Pediatrics, OB-GYN and the Recovery Room at both Lynn and Union Hospitals,” Carlson said. “In addition to nursing duties, she went back to school and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Emmanuel College,” she said. State Representative Donald Wong (R-Saugus) and state Representative Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) presented Dunlop and Boomhower citations on behalf of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. State Senator Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) presented a citation from the Massachusetts State Senate to Dunlop and Boomhower. They also received a citation signed by the Saugus Board of Selectmen. Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com HONORED GUESTS: Mary Dunlop and William Boomhower displayed their “Person of the Year” Award plaques after a Founders Day ceremony in front of Town Hall last Saturday. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Dr. Priti Amlani ities, including being a member of the Building Committee for the new Senior Center, being a member of TRIAD and working with the Essex County Sheriff ’s Department protecting seniors from scams,” Carlson said. “Conducting free Blood Pressure clinics at the Center to assist seniors with their health care, helping in the Gift Shop, and more recently, supervising the Greeting Cards section; also, as a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 210, she has been involved in distributing poppies in memory of our veterans,” she said. In receiving her award, Dunlop stressed that her many years of volunteer work in the community “have been a very rewarding experience for sure.” “I recommend volunteering to all those who can because you are going to get a lot more out of it than you give,” she said. Dunlop was born in Medford and moved to Saugus with her family when she was four years old. Her family roots run deep in Saugus. 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DeFranzo: Medal of Honor Recipient (Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series of articles about Arthur F. DeFranzo, a Saugus hero who sacrifi ced his life to save the lives of his fellow soldiers in World War II. He was the fi rst Saugus man killed during the D-Day Invasion on June 10, 1944. He is the town’s lone Medal of Honor recipient. The following is a press reDENT A L 373 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617) 898 3384 ranashahidental@gmail.com Dental Restorations Crowns Sealants Fluoride Treatments Bonding GRAND OPENING Gar ima Rana, D.M.D Yen Vo, D.M.D Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? 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Details gathered since reveal his act to be one of selfl ess heroism and calculated sacrifi ce. For in the words of his offi cers and comrades in the 1st Infantry Division, “...he knew he would draw enough fi re to kill off a battalion which would save the lives of most of his company.” Presentation of America’s highest honor will be made to Staff Sargeant DeFranzo’s mother, Mrs. Grace DeFranzo, at a date to be announced later. Mrs. DeFranzo lives in the home at 16 Prospect Avenue, Saugus, Massachusetts, where her hero son was born 24 years ago. The slender, almost frail Infantryman (his height was S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping A SAUGUS WAR HERO: Staff /Sgt. Arthur Fredrick DeFranzo (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) fi ve foot, three inches and he weighed only 127 pounds) went to his heroic death in a wide and open fi eld near Vauban, France, when German machine guns, concealed in the surrounding hedgerows, together with a large number of snipers, fi rst halted, then pinned the members of his company to the ground. It was while this fi re sprayed and scorched the fi eld that Staff Sergeant DeFranzo acted. The action is described by the commander of the company, Captain William E. Russell, whose home is 67 School St., Millinocket, Maine. (Note Captain Russell was KIA 11/21/1944 at 26 years old). “He started forward to help a wounded scout as it was impossible that any man could advance under that fi re without getting hit,” the Captain related. “The machine guns and rifl es all opened up on him as though he was a battalion, not just a single man. But he went through it with his rifl e blazing and was still able to pick up the wounded scout and carried him to the shelter of a hedgerow that paralleled our advance. There an aid man was able to dress the scout’s wounds and at the same time he noticed that DeFranzo was also wounded. But with a grin, and a gesture of refusal with his arm, he was off to continue the deeds that were so remarkable that day. He again entered the fi eld and led the advance himself. He could only fi re in one direction at a time, but the enemy was to his front, to his left and to his right. There were always at least two machine guns to bring the unrelenting fi re on him. While the Infantrymen of his company took up the advances, they watched the slender figure ahead continue to charge directly into the line of enemy fi re. He was pumping clip after clip of ammunition from his N1 rifle. One by one the [emplacements] became silenced.” Captain Russell’s account continues. “The men behind could easily follow his trail as his advance was marked by enemy dead, but he was not invulnerable to the hail of enemy fi re. Several times he was hit, and his loss of blood was great. It was no longer his physical strength that carried him on, but a fi ery spirit of devotion and determination. At one point he fell, but his arm was still waving in a forward gesture. His squad saw no more of him until they reached a point twenty yards from where he had gone down. Amazingly he came up again, limping and stumbling, but with his rifl e blazing and once more he was HONOR | SEE PAGE 13 ׉ 7cassandra://k-We3MrL4kIiJ9sJf9B4q4xhsE4TjJU2NWeopahW30Y,`̰fWA{P׉E(THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 20, 2024 Page 5 Founders Day 2024 A group of fi fth-graders sell bracelets for noble cause 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. 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As we whispered words of encouragement, We spoke one language. As we donated blood in lines a mile long, We became one body. As we mourned together the terrible loss, We became one family. As we cried tears of rage and SPREADING LOVE AND PEACE: Congregation Ahavas Sholom synagogue’s President of the Sisterhood, Maureen Appel (right) with Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Robert G. Leroe, a retired Army Chaplain, holding the poem “ONE,” which he read last week during a remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001. (Courtesy Photo of Joanie Allbee) Celebrating Our 52nd Year Chris 2024 Storm and the Balkan War. The following is the poem he read: grief, We became one soul. As we shared with pride the sacrifi ce of heroes, We became one people. We are the power of One. We are united. We are America. After the reading, Chaplain Bob ended with a moment of silent refl ection; a nice ending. “Decades of Rock” day afternoon at the conclusion of the Founders Day Festivities. Those who had enjoyed a festive day of events delighted the Iron Works crowd DECADES OF ROCK | SEE PAGE 10 By Laura Eisener D ecades of Rock performed at the Saugus Iron Works on Saturat Founders Day just had to walk a few more steps past the end of the Central Street roadblock to relax on the lawn and enjoy some great music – or even join in the performance themselves! The band provided tambourines to anyone in ROCKING AT THE IRON WORKS: Decades of Rock performed a free concert last Saturday at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site – the fi rst of two free concerts off ered by “Trails and Sails.” There will be another free concert tomorrow at 3 p.m. (Courtesy Photo by Laura Eisener) ׉ 7cassandra://mV3z_QLepfxBSXC6vdOv9BOSLxmDsWiM2bWxcHp-o1o0!`̰fWA{R׉E:THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 20, 2024 Page 7 ׉ 7cassandra://46Tt81G_81UfzSnqec72uB2phoWF9JmMCFJ8DInB-_44`̰fWA{SfWA{R PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://p0di9YP4Xf0yqO5ppJTjoRdIxFiFsyG0eduvZwtYTtY `)׉ 7cassandra://n6Vq1Y0ldvrPQxSPUmExBunHrfCRJsVLipe4NG32Goc͐`J׉ 7cassandra://ZB8wncAO4kLEIU7CSJ9i-vgVIFGu7h0LoktZfukDK94'}`̰fWA{~ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://X98irt3_b0zRUtySGwSy30INxQ19JdkPdOPl-hd0NAQ`)׉ 7cassandra://38CPy3LwjaG-9s9vYwgCaLjNaigBldUKxKc-ngsm4qk͗`J׉ 7cassandra://ZA-MEBdu7K9EqARCQK4xzQYUNVLci1SBxnFDP9ZC31k0`̰fWA{׉EPage 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 20, 2024 Saugus succumbs to Cambridge Rindge & Latin in 21-14 season opener By Dom Nicastro T he Saugus High School football team opened its season with a hardfought 21-14 loss to Division 2 playoff contender Cambridge Rindge & Latin on Friday night, Sept. 13. Despite a strong firsthalf performance, the Sachems were unable to hold off a second-half surge by the Falcons. Saugus showcased a promising start, powered by senior running back Cody Munafo’s two touchdowns. The Sachems controlled the clock with two impressive, time-consuming drives. The first drive consumed eight minutes over 80 yards, culminating in a crucial fourthand-goal situation. Munafo punched the ball in from two yards out, giving Saugus an early lead. Capitalizing on momentum, Saugus executed a clever twopoint conversion. A direct snap to kicker Connor Bloom caught the Falcons off guard, allowing Bloom to connect with sophomore tight end Paxton Ferraro in the end zone. The successful trick play put the Sachems ahead 8-0. “Our first drive was an eight-minute march down the field,” Saugus Head Coach Steve Cummings said. “We ran a little trick two-point play we’ve been working on all week, and it paid off.” The Sachems’ second possession mirrored the first, this time with a seven-minute drive. Munafo found the end zone again, this time on a 10-yard run, extending the lead. Saugus entered halftime up 14-7, displaying confidence on both sides of the ball. However, the second half told a different story. The warm, humid night took its toll on the Sachems, many of whom play both offense and defense. Fatigue and cramps began to set in, affecting performance. “In the second half, the humidity got to us,” Coach Cummings said. “We had guys cramping and playing 90 to 100 snaps. We just couldn’t find that extra gear to finish the game off.” Cambridge Rindge & Latin capitalized on Saugus’s fatigue, scoring twice in the second half to secure the victory. Despite the loss, Coach Cummings remained optimistic about his team’s effort and the experience gained by younger players. “We had a lot of guys playing major varsity minutes for the first time,” he said. “I’m really proud of the effort the guys gave. They fought and battled against a bigger Division 2 playoff team.” Defensively, the Sachems had standout performances from underclassmen. Freshman defensive end Jay Arnett was a force, recording two sacks and multiple pressures before leaving the game due to cramps. “They were having a really hard time blocking him,” Cummings said of Arnett. “He was tremendous for us all night.” Sophomore defensive end Paxton Ferraro also made significant contributions, including several batted-down passes and strong edge containment. “Paxton played every single rep on defense,” Cummings added. “He did a nice job setting the edge and showed quality play from a young guy.” Senior Wilderson Lafortune anchored both the offensive and defensive lines, showcasing his versatility and endurance throughout the game. ~ SHS Sachem Sports roundup ~ SAUGUS GIRLS’ SOCCER WINS AGAIN, BOTTA NETS 100TH POINT By Dom Nicastro S enior Madison Botta had two goals and an assist and eclipsed the 100-point mark for her career in Saugus’ 7-1 win over Salem. Botta started off the afternoon with an assist to Layla Manderson. Botta took the first corner kick of the game, and Manderson headed the ball into the back of the net. The second goal came minutes after from Botta off another corner kick. Shawn Sewell scored on an assist from Taylor Deleidi. Botta’s notched her 100th point from an assist from Shayln Sewell. Eighth-grader Georgia Condakes scored on an assist from Shawn Sewell. Natalie Justice got in on the action with a goal, and sophomore Maria Garcia added the final Sachems goal. “It was a great team win, everybody contributed,” Saugus coach April Martinez said. “We have been working hard moving the ball around and using our keeper.” Saugus was coming off a 3-1 win over St. Mary’s. The Sachems went down by a goal in the first 10 minutes of the game. The girls fought back, and Botta scored a goal off her own corner kick. Shawn Sewell scored the second goal off a corner kick from Namarking of St. Mary’s offensive players and preventing them from receiving the ball. “She understood the assignment,” Martinez said. Saugus fell to Masconomet, 7-0. “Even though we prepared for their strong offense, and watched game films, we were not able to match their speed and technical abilities,” Martinez said. “Nothing went right for us. We struggled to connect our passes and were not able to keep up with their speed of play. We will definitely learn and grow from this loss.” Saugus beat Gloucester, 7-0. Botta had two goals and two assists. Shawn and Shayln Sewell each had two goals. Sophomore Sydney Deleidi had her first goal of her varsity career. Lauren Mudafort and Tori Tum, up from the junior varsity, have been a nice addition. Madison Botta scored her 100th career point on Monday against Salem High School, where she achieved 3 points, 2 goals and 1 assist for her 100th point.(Advocate photo) talie Justice. Botta scored the final goal in the second half. Goalie Tori Carter played outstanding, saving 18 shots on net. “She is the main reason we were able to pull out a win,” Martinez said. Center back Manderson and Garcia were solid at centerbacks. Condakes played outstanding at defense man, SAUGUS BOYS SOCCER PICKS UP THREE POINTS Saugus tied Gloucester, 2-2. Goals came from Carlos Miranda with an assist from Captain Isaac Cesco and from Johny Castillo Avila with an assist from Cam Soroko. “This year we do not stop even if we are trailing,” Saugus coach Guillermo Sepulveda said. “In fact we play harder and faster. Our captains are very vocal and take charge of the field. We scored one early, controlled the entire first half but were unable to score. They scored two in the second half and we tied it with minutes to go. First time we did not lose to them in years.” Saugus improved to 2-2-1 after a 3-0 win over Salem. Castillo Avila scored two, and Cesco had the other. SAUGUS VOLLEYBALL WINS ONE OF THREE Saugus fell to Beverly and Salem. “The girls adjusted well and played the way they could play, but unfortunately Beverly just beat them out of the drive a little bit,” Saugus coach Mikayla Niles. Saugus rebounded with a 3-2 win over Medford. “One person who I would really like to congratulate is Aiyana Cruz,” Niles said. “I had to pull her up from JV to varsity when one of my players went down with a possible concussion and man, did she step up. She had a great game along with senior Olivia Chaisson, who also had a phenomenal game all the way around overall. SAUGUS FIELD HOCKEY BLANKED BY MASCONOMET Saugus traveled to Masco and fell, 4-0. The team played well, according to coach Barbara Guarente. Jordyn Riley-Deminiski had 12 saves. She had another 38 saves in a 6-0 loss to Gloucester. Looking ahead, Saugus aims to regroup and address the challenges faced in the opener. Coach Cummings acknowledged the need to manage player fatigue more effectively. “As a coaching staff, we have to find ways to spell guys a little bit more,” he said. “We need to get them off the field here and there so we can be fresh in the fourth quarter.” The Sachems will travel to Wilmington for a non-league matchup on Friday, September 20, at 6 p.m. Wilmington, a Division 5 team with playoff appearances in the past two seasons, presents another challenging opponent. “We have to go over there and find a way to beat a good football team,” Cummings said. “They’ve got a good program, and their coach does a really good job catering his play calls to the talent he has.” ׉ 7cassandra://ZB8wncAO4kLEIU7CSJ9i-vgVIFGu7h0LoktZfukDK94'}`̰fWA{T׉E4THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 20, 2024 Page 9 Meet the 2024 Saugus High School Sachems Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team Captain madison botta scores 100th career point By Tara Vocino T he 2024 Saugus High School Sachems Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team introduced themselves last Thursday night. Captain Madison Botta scored her 100th career goal on Monday against Salem High School. Their Senior Night is Saturday, Oct. 26 around 5:30 p.m. against Wakefield Memorial High School at Saugus High School. Madison Botta scored her 100th career point on Monday against Salem High School, where she achieved 3 points, 2 goals and 1 assist to get her to her 100th point. Shown from left to right: Top row: Gabriella Cvijic, Natalie Justice, Layla Manderson, Victoria Carter, Maria Garcia, Danica Schena, Ashley Rezendes, Shawn Sewell and Head Coach April Martinez; bottom row: Shalyn Sewell, Hannah Duong, Amanda Rezendes, Sydney Deleidi, Kendall Hatch, Georgia Condakes, Selena Garcia, Taylor Deleidi and Madison Botta. The youngest set of sisters, Maria and Selena Garcia, at Saugus High School last Thursday night Sisters Amanda and Ashley Rezendes Sisters Shawn and Shalyn Sewell Seniors are shown with their Coach, April Martinez. Sisters Sydney and Taylor Deleidi Seniors, shown from left to right: Hannah Duong, Kendall Hatch, Liliana Hernandez, Layla Manderson, Victoria Carter, Taylor Deleidi, Danica Schena, Madison Botta and Ashley Rezendes. Captains, shown from left to right: Layla Manderson, Victoria Carter, Taylor Deleidi and Madison Botta. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) ׉ 7cassandra://ZA-MEBdu7K9EqARCQK4xzQYUNVLci1SBxnFDP9ZC31k0`̰fWA{UfWA{T PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://pTO-7QKTesonotv9qzEMNzwxPkaqC7OI2qYCR89y24c