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Also new to the Council is Amy Olson, Director of Mission Effectiveness for Sacred Heart Schools. A proud Kentucky resident and married to Kevin Wadle for 23 years, Olson hails from Iowa. She is one of six children and has

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Amy has spent her entire career working for non-profit organizations. She presently works at Volunteers of America Mid-States. Prior to this she served as Executive Director of Nativity Academy at St. Boniface. Amy has served on St. Matthews City Council since 2018. She and her husband Kevin Wadle have served as foster parents for Operation Open Arms working with children of incarcerated women. Amy was a 2024 nomination for Today’s Women Outstanding Women in Education. Mom to Gabrielle & Elise is Amy’s favorite role to date!

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Amy Olson is from Iowa. She is married to Kevin Wadle, and they have served as foster parents with Operation Open Arms, working with children of incarcerated women.

February 24, 2026 Council Minutes - City of St Matthews

Amy Olson currently works for Volunteers of America Mid-States. She previously served as executive director of Nativity Academy at St. Boniface.

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Amy Olson has served on the St. Matthews City Council since 2018.

As of September 16, 2026, Amy Olson did not have a website or any information online.

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A lifelong resident of St. Matthews, Bowling attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was an elementary school student on their campus. A graduate of St. Xavier High School with studies at the University of Louisville, Bowling spent his life working in the family business, Plehn’s Bakery, one of the earliest founding small businesses in the area.

Bernard F. Bowling, Jr.

A lifelong resident of St. Matthews, Bowling attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was an elementary school student on their campus. A graduate of St. Xavier High School with studies at the University of Louisville, Bowling spent his life working in the family business, Plehn’s Bakery, one of the earliest founding small businesses in the area. Prior to being voted Mayor by city residents, Bowling served the city in the position of city councilman for 22 years.

Bernard Bowling Jr. is a lifelong resident of St. Matthews. He graduated from St. Xavier High School and studied at the University of Louisville. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was an elementary school student on its campus.

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Bernard Bowling Jr. worked in his family’s business, Plehn’s Bakery.

Bernard worked in his family’s business, Plehn’s Bakery.

Honorable Bernard Bowling Jr.
St. Matthews City Council Member
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Bernard F. Bowling, Jr. took office as Mayor on January 1, 2007 and served the City of St. Matthews in this capacity through December 31, 2014. Like his father before him, Mayor Bernard F. Bowling, Sr. (1958 – 1984), Bernard F. Bowling, Jr. made a lasting legacy on the St. Matthews community.

A graduate of St. Xavier High School, Bowling attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was an elementary school student on their campus. A graduate of St. Xavier High School with studies at the University of Louisville, Bowling spent his life working in the family business, Plehn’s Bakery, one of the earliest founding small businesses in the area. Prior to being voted Mayor by city residents, Bowling served the city in the position of city councilman for 22 years.

Bernard currently serves as a St. Matthews City Council Member. He previously served as mayor of St. Matthews from 2007 through 2014. Before becoming mayor, he served as a city councilman for 22 years.

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Through his leadership, Bowling expanded the city’s park system by dedicating the corner of Westport Road and Chenoweth Lane, Holtzheimer Park, creating a pleasant place to pause and reflect on days gone by; advanced broad upgrades to Warwick and Community Parks in support of the baseball league and diverse recreational amenities while realizing the significance of protecting nature. Bernard Bowling’s forward thinking caused him to advance and advocate the importance of projects to remove non-native plants from city parks and the vital restoration of Beargrass Creek, preserving the beauty of nature for many future generations to enjoy.

As mayor, expanded the city park system and advanced upgrades to Warwick and Community Parks.

As mayor, advanced projects to remove non-native plants from city parks and restore Beargrass Creek.

- As mayor, expanded the city park system and advanced upgrades to Warwick and Community Parks.
- As mayor, advanced projects to remove non-native plants from city parks and restore Beargrass Creek.

Mayor Bowling protected neighborhoods by reinforcing and expanding the railroad quiet zone and insuring that commercial development was supported, while not intruding on residential areas.

As mayor, reinforced and expanded the railroad quiet zone while supporting commercial development that did not intrude on residential areas.

- As mayor, reinforced and expanded the railroad quiet zone while supporting commercial development that did not intrude on residential areas.

During his mayoral term Bernard Bowling completed the city’s long range comprehensive drainage plan from the 1980’s which was created to protect residents from the devastating results of flooded land and homes. He initiated sidewalk projects in neighborhoods and busy thoroughfares, such as Shelbyville Road, so that everyone in the community had a safe place to walk.

As mayor, completed the city’s long-range drainage plan to protect residents from flooding.

As mayor, initiated sidewalk projects in neighborhoods and along busy thoroughfares, including Shelbyville Road.

- As mayor, completed the city’s long-range drainage plan to protect residents from flooding.
- As mayor, initiated sidewalk projects in neighborhoods and along busy thoroughfares, including Shelbyville Road.

As mayor, Bowling expanded the city’s population by welcoming the Springwood Lane residents who petitioned to join St. Matthews. He supported the extremely successful Prescription Drug Disposal program, the first depository in east Jefferson County.

Committed to making St. Matthews city services the best in the county, Mayor Bowling advanced the city’s police department and public works with skilled personnel and up to date equipment. Bowling’s strategy proved fruitful as the police department, officers, and works personnel received numerous honors and recognitions locally, statewide and nationally.

As mayor, supported a prescription-drug disposal program serving east Jefferson County.

As mayor, strengthened the city police department with skilled personnel and up-to-date equipment.

- As mayor, supported a prescription-drug disposal program serving east Jefferson County.
- As mayor, strengthened the city police department with skilled personnel and up-to-date equipment.

As of September 15, 2026, Bernard Bowling JR did not have a website or any information online.

Bernard Bowling JR

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Cathi Clark has lived in Saint Matthews for over 20 years and is actively involved in local community organizations.

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Cathi Clark is actively involved in local community organizations.

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Cathi Clark, who works in the pharmaceutical and insurance industry, says that she ran for City Council four years ago to learn more about how her city works and where tax dollars are spent. She says that it has been an invaluable experience, and that she will continue to volunteer with the City and plans to run again in two years.

ST. MATTHEWS LIVING | FEBRUARY 2023 (PDF)

Cathi Clark works in the pharmaceutical and insurance industries.

February 23, 2021 - City of St Matthews

Cathi works in the pharmaceutical and insurance industries.

Cathi previously ran for City Council four years ago.

A program support grant application for the St. Matthews Area Ministries was next reviewed. The application requests an increase in funding from $17,500 per fiscal year to $25,000 per fiscal year. Councilmember Flynn mentioned how much St. Mam’s does to help those in need in our community and made a motion to approve the request. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Holland. Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried. Yes Votes: Councilmembers Hernandez, Clark, Holland, Bowling, Nay, Flynn, and Landes. No Votes: None. The next application considered was for the 2024 Shakespeare in the Park experience.

June 13, 2023 - City of St Matthews

Voted to increase annual city funding for St. Matthews Area Ministries from $17,500 to $25,000.

- Voted to increase annual city funding for St. Matthews Area Ministries from $17,500 to $25,000.

MUNICIPAL ORDER 20-06 — RDDDP – 3929 SHELBYVILLE ROAD. John Singler summarized MO 20-06 which is requesting an amendment to the approved development plan and to previously applied binding elements. The request would add 1,200 square feet of outside patio space divided into two areas to serve guests. Much discussion took place regarding parking. Councilmember Flynn made a motion to approve Municipal Order 20-06. The motion was seconded by Councilmembers Clark and Olson. Upon Roll Call Vote: (7-0) the motion carried.

August 11, 2020 - City of St Matthews

Seconded approval of an amendment to a development plan adding 1,200 square feet of outdoor patio space at 3929 Shelbyville Road.

- Seconded approval of an amendment to a development plan adding 1,200 square feet of outdoor patio space at 3929 Shelbyville Road.

As of September 15, 2026, Cathi Clark did not have a website or any information online.

Stuart recommended that past City Council member Cathi Clark replace him on the Council. Cathy had finished in the 9th finish position in the 2022 General Election (top eight finish positions are elected for a two year term). Cathi stated, “I appreciate Stuart’s confidence in me, and I am happy to be back on the Council. Insurance will be a huge hurdle in the upcoming year, and I bring the benefit of my background in insurance to the table to help find the most affordable solutions for the employees and taxpayers of St. Matthews.” At the next regular city council meeting on February 14, a motion was made, and approved, that the vacated seat on the city council be filled by Cathi Clark.

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Plans to draw on her insurance background to help find affordable insurance solutions for city employees and taxpayers.

- Plans to draw on her insurance background to help find affordable insurance solutions for city employees and taxpayers.

Cathi Clark

As of September 15, 2026, Cathi Clark’s website did not contain information on this issue.

February 24, 2026 Council Minutes
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February 24, 2026

A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held in-person on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Tonini. The following people were present:

Councilmember Sarah Landes
Councilmember Tim Holland
Councilmember Frank Flynn
Councilmember Amy Olson

February 24, 2026 Council Minutes

Frank A. Flynn currently serves as a member of the St. Matthews City Council.

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Frank A. Flynn

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Jackie Vanetti earned a bachelor's degree in English language and literature from the University of Louisville. 

Jackie has worked as a national accounts manager for an appliances company for over the past six years.

Jackie currently serves on the St. Matthews City Council.

As of September 16, 2026, Jackie Vanetti did not have a website or any information online.

Jackie Vanetti

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Nay has previously served on the Saint Matthews City Council and has been involved in various community initiatives. She emphasizes the importance of local governance and community engagement in her campaign.

Mary Jo Garvey Nay (Saint Matthews City Council At-large, Kentucky, candidate 2024)

In addition to Bowling, all six St. Matthews incumbents — Mary Jo Garvey Nay, Frank Flynn, Tony Weiter, Pat Wissing, Stuart Monohan and Martha Schade — were reelected to the council, along with one of the four challengers in the race, Tim Holland, 37, a real estate agent.

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Mary Jo Garvey Nay previously served on the St. Matthews City Council and was reelected to the council in 2014.

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Mary Jo Garvey Nay

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A meeting of the St. Matthews City Council was held on April 14, 2026. The attendance list included Councilmember Nathan Hernandez.

April 14, 2026 Council Minutes

Nathan "Nate" Hernandez serves as a St. Matthews city councilmember.

April 14, 2026 Council Minutes - City of St Matthews

As of September 16, 2026, Nathan "Nate" Hernandez did not have a website or any information online.

Councilmember Hernandez is concerned about the traffic and wanted to know why a new study is not needed. Ms. Zimmerman asked what would change? The left turn lane was the reason for the original study. The design of the intersection will not change. It can handle 2,000 vehicles and only 1,000 are currently using it. Jim Birch said the problem is operational and the solution is a roundabout.

Raised concerns about traffic and questioned why a new traffic study was not needed.

- Raised concerns about traffic and questioned why a new traffic study was not needed.

Nathan "Nate" Hernandez

As of September 16, 2026, Nathan "Nate" Hernandez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

I am a proud public school graduate and sibling to a public school teacher and support full funding for public schools as an investment in our shared future.

About Sarah Landes

Sarah Landes is a public school graduate.

I am a gastroenterologist (physician specializing in the gastrointestinal tract) and practice in St. Matthews.  I like to run, walk, and bicycle through the city and spend time with my family and friends.

Sarah Landes currently practices as a gastroenterologist in St. Matthews.

I have lived in St. Matthews for over 22 years and take joy in calling this city “home.”  My grandparents lived here previously (moving here in the late 1960s) and I have many good memories in this city.  I see how it has changed but also maintained its character and charm.  It has been a privilege to serve the past 2 years on the city council and give back to the community.

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Councilmember Bernie Bowling (absent)                                  Councilmember Tim Holland (absent)
Councilmember Sarah Landes                                              Councilmember Mary Jo Nay
Councilmember Frank Flynn                                                Councilmember Amy Olson (absent)
Councilmember Nathan Hernandez                                           Councilmember Jackie Vanetti

March 24, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes

Sarah serves as a council member on the St. Matthews City Council and has served for the past two years.

Complete the walkability study as prioritized in strategic planning and then integrate it into the community.

Work with other council members to create a sustainability committee to address continued efforts at green infrastructure and services.

Trial senior citizen events and activities at our community center.

Continue to support our police department, public works and city staff so they can maintain the excellent service the city has come to expect!

Create a structured program for city grants with a focus on local benefit.

Sarah for St. Matthews

I am a proud public school graduate and sibling to a public school teacher and support full funding for public schools as an investment in our shared future.  I want to improve our sense of community and inclusiveness, expand green initiatives in the city, increase pedestrian activity and accessibility, and support local businesses.

Supported the public works department including the Phase 1 (of 3) renovations at Warwick park (adding pickleball courts, a renovated basketball court and restrooms)  along with continued street maintenance, snow and leaf removal.

Supported the improvement of Light-Up Brown Park in December 2023 with ongoing plans to expand the number of lights each year.

Voted in favor of the following 2023-2024 new ordinances:  

Adoption of a city social media policy.

Consequences for reckless driving and speeding within the city.

Restricted activities in St. Matthews’ Parks after dark.

Changes to land development code as it pertains to medical cannabis.

Proposes a structured city grant program focused on local benefit.

Plans to pilot senior citizen events and activities at the community center.

Supported Warwick Park renovations, including pickleball courts, a renovated basketball court, and restrooms.

Supported improvements to Light-Up Brown Park and plans to expand its lighting each year.

Voted for an ordinance restricting activities in St. Matthews parks after dark.

- Proposes a structured city grant program focused on local benefit.
- Wants to improve community inclusion.
- Plans to pilot senior citizen events and activities at the community center.
- Supported Warwick Park renovations, including pickleball courts, a renovated basketball court, and restrooms.
- Supported improvements to Light-Up Brown Park and plans to expand its lighting each year.
- Voted for an ordinance restricting activities in St. Matthews parks after dark.

Worked with the council on the first-ever strategic plan to identify short and long term priorities for the city including planning a city-wide walkability study to improve pedestrian accessibility and prioritizing small area studies to address how to responsibly impact city development.

Supported our excellent police department with new radios and body cams.  They have accomplished 2 major drug busts in the past year!

Worked with the council on a strategic plan that prioritized small-area studies for responsible city development.

Voted for changes to the land development code related to medical cannabis.

- Worked with the council on a strategic plan that prioritized small-area studies for responsible city development.
- Voted for changes to the land development code related to medical cannabis.

Plans to complete and integrate the city walkability study into the community.

Plans to complete and integrate a city walkability study into the community.

Plans to work with other councilmembers to create a sustainability committee focused on green infrastructure and services.

- Plans to complete and integrate a city walkability study into the community.
- Plans to work with other councilmembers to create a sustainability committee focused on green infrastructure and services.

Supported providing the police department with new radios and body cameras.

Voted for an ordinance establishing consequences for reckless driving and speeding within the city.

- Supported providing the police department with new radios and body cameras.
- Voted for an ordinance establishing consequences for reckless driving and speeding within the city.

Supports full funding for public schools.

- Supports full funding for public schools.

Sarah Landes

- Wants to improve community inclusion.
- Plans to pilot senior citizen events and activities at the community center.
- Supported Warwick Park renovations, including pickleball courts, a renovated basketball court, and restrooms.
- Supported improvements to Light-Up Brown Park and plans to expand its lighting each year.
- Voted for an ordinance restricting activities in St. Matthews parks after dark.

- Voted for changes to the land development code related to medical cannabis.

- Plans to work with other councilmembers to create a sustainability committee focused on green infrastructure and services.

MEET TIM

Tim is a native of Louisville and lives in  St. Matthews with his wife and four children.  He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in Economics.  He has been a successful real estate agent with RE/MAX for the past 20 years.  There he has earned numerous sales awards and is in the RE/MAX Hall of Fame for top sales performers.

Meet Tim | Tim Holland for St. Matthews City Council

Holland grew up in the south end of Louisville before attending the University of Kentucky. He and his wife Lori moved to St. Matthews shortly after they married in 2003 and have been here ever since.

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Tim attends Our Lady of Lourdes Church in St. Matthews and is an active member serving in a variety of roles.  He has coached his kids for the past 14 years in fast pitch softball, travel baseball and basketball.

Tim Holland is a native of Louisville. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in economics. He lives with his wife, Lori, and their four children and attends Our Lady of Lourdes Church in St. Matthews.

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Tim Holland is a native of Louisville and graduate of the University of Kentucky with an economics degree. Holland has been licensed to sell real estate in the state of Kentucky since 2004. Additionally, he has earned the prestigious Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation.

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Holland moved to Simpler.RealEstate in 2026 because of their technology and client focused culture. He believes this move will help him provide his clients an even greater level of service.

Tim is licensed to sell real estate in Kentucky and moved to Simpler.RealEstate.

Tim Holland is seeking re-election to the St. Matthews City Council. Tim has been honored to serve as a St. Matthews City Councilman since 2014. During that time he has been a central part of the team that has brought major improvements to St. Matthews, such as:

Tim Holland for St. Matthews City Council

Chances are you’ve crossed paths with Tim Holland. The father of four has spent a decade coaching for St. Matthews Little League, serves as assistant athletic director at Our Lady of Lourdes, is in his third term as a St. Matthews city councilman and can often be found running around town preparing for marathons. If that’s not enough, Holland is also a realtor with more than 15 years of experience.

With children ranging in age from six to 14, the Hollands have their hands full, and Tim strives to provide a positive example for his kids. That commitment to hard work encouraged him to run for the St. Matthews City Council a third time after losing his previous two races. His dedication led to a win in his third campaign, and he received the most votes in his next race two years later.

Tim currently serves as a St. Matthews city council member and has served since 2014; he is in his third term. Before winning his seat, he ran twice unsuccessfully for the St. Matthews City Council.

“It’s a great asset for the community and we want people to know that it’s here and available to them,” said Holland, who serves as chair for the council’s rental committee. “An added benefit to St. Matthews residents who choose to reserve The Arterburn is a 10% discount on the rental fee. Current reservations at the facility include retirement and birthday parties, anniversaries, weddings, celebrations of life, corporate events, club meetings and such. Rental periods vary from eight to 12 hours and alcohol is allowed to be served. Weekends are the busiest, however reservations are available for weekdays too.”

St. Matthews Community Center Gets $2.5 Million Makeover and Name Change

Adding bathrooms, new walking paths and new bridges to Brown's Park.  Consistent commitment to improving city parks and green spaces at Brown, Community, and Draut Parks, as well as the comprehensive upgrades to Warwick Park with phase 1 of 3, featuring Pickleball Courts and restrooms.

Expanded the quality of city events, such as more extensive holiday lights at Light-Up St. Matthews, and annual Shakespeare in the Park performances.

Retained curbside leaf collection, rear door garbage pickup, enhanced recycling program, and year-round yard waste disposal.

Improved environmental quality by increasing city tree canopy with free trees and beautification programs, free arborist support and public works green-up service.

Supports making The Arterburn community facility available for resident rentals, including a 10 percent resident rental discount.

As a city council member, improved parks and green spaces, including upgrades to Warwick Park, such as pickleball courts and restrooms.

As a city council member, expanded city events, including Light-Up St. Matthews holiday lights and annual Shakespeare in the Park performances.

Retained curbside leaf collection, rear-door garbage pickup, enhanced recycling, and year-round yard-waste disposal.

As a city council member, increased the city tree canopy through free trees, beautification programs, arborist support, and green-up services.

- Supports making The Arterburn community facility available for resident rentals, including a 10 percent resident rental discount.
- As a city council member, improved parks and green spaces, including upgrades to Warwick Park, such as pickleball courts and restrooms.
- As a city council member, expanded city events, including Light-Up St. Matthews holiday lights and annual Shakespeare in the Park performances.
- Retained curbside leaf collection, rear-door garbage pickup, enhanced recycling, and year-round yard-waste disposal.
- As a city council member, increased the city tree canopy through free trees, beautification programs, arborist support, and green-up services.

Preserved a low property tax rate by offering a 40% discount for early payment.

Preserved a low property-tax rate while offering a 40 percent discount for early payment.

- Preserved a low property-tax rate while offering a 40 percent discount for early payment.

Completed a Strategic Plan, which includes implementing a walkability study to improve pedestrian activity, and small area studies to assess community needs.

Completed a strategic plan that includes a walkability study and small-area studies to assess community needs.

- Completed a strategic plan that includes a walkability study and small-area studies to assess community needs.

Increased additional police presence in neighborhoods with a fully accredited force. Advanced the department’s transparency by equipping all officers with body cams, new radios, and computer equipment. Supported enhanced training for all officers, including SWAT capabilities for emergency intervention.

As a city council member, increased police presence in neighborhoods served by an accredited police force.

As a city council member, equipped police officers with body cameras, radios, and computer equipment to promote transparency within the department.

Supports enhanced police training, including Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) capabilities for emergency intervention.

- As a city council member, increased police presence in neighborhoods served by an accredited police force.
- As a city council member, equipped police officers with body cameras, radios, and computer equipment to promote transparency within the department.
- Supports enhanced police training, including Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) capabilities for emergency intervention.

As of September 15, 2026, Tim Holland’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Tim Holland

- As a city council member, improved parks and green spaces, including upgrades to Warwick Park, such as pickleball courts and restrooms.
- As a city council member, expanded city events, including Light-Up St. Matthews holiday lights and annual Shakespeare in the Park performances.
- Retained curbside leaf collection, rear-door garbage pickup, enhanced recycling, and year-round yard-waste disposal.
- As a city council member, increased the city tree canopy through free trees, beautification programs, arborist support, and green-up services.

- City council members make up the legislative body of the city's government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- City councils in Kentucky typically have between 6 and 12 council members. They serve two-year terms except in Louisville and Lexington where some members serve four-year terms. 
- Council members can be elected to represent a single district or the city at-large. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

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