Drayton Community News June 5, 2015

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Rural rompers - The “Kabbes Patch� was among the farms on the Spring Rural Romp on May 30 in Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North. The Kabbes family offered tours of their mixed farming operation outside of Drayton. Visitors from the Toronto area, who had never seen a farm commented it was just like they read about in the story books. Over 125 people toured the farm, collected eggs, petted farm animals and sampled rabbit meat. From left: Tori VanLenthe and Tasha VanLenthe of Waterloo, Allen Rimmington of Guelph, Zachary Taylor of Drayton and Aiden Rimmington and Sahara Munn of Guelph enjoyed petting rabbits and ducks in the petting zoo. photo by Caroline Sealey

by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Council has authorized staff to procure the services of Chamberlain Construction Services Limited as construction managers for the new municipal maintenance facility to be built on Sideroad 16. At the May 12 meeting council directed staff to proceed with a construction management approach to the construction of the facility, rather than engaging a general contractor. Public Works director Brad McRoberts explained in a written report that due to time constraints, staff, as directed by council, contacted firms known for construction management experience to submit proposals for construction management services, including a division of the architectural firm Chamberlain Construction Services Limited, which designed the facility.

Proposals were received from three firms, with Chamberlain providing a bid of three per cent of the construction value of the project, based on an estimated $4.9-million construction cost ($149,000) or a fixed fee of $141,000. McRoberts recommended further discussion with Chamberlain before committing to either the percentage or fixedfee option. Melloul-Blamey Construction Inc. submitted a bid of $215,000 based on an eightmonth time frame for construction, plus $25,000 for each additional month. PCL Constructors Canada submitted a proposal to handle the job for 5% of the construction value, or $243,000 based on a $4.9-million construction cost. McRoberts recommended, based primarily on cost and scheduling concerns, that Continued on page 3

Township to apply for Canada 150th funding for community centre by Patrick Raftis MOOREFIELD - Mapleton Township will apply for funding through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program to renovate the Maryborough Community Centre. The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario is providing funding to municipalities and not-for-profit organizations to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary. For municipalities, the application deadline is June 9. In a report to council at the May 26 meeting, Mapleton CAO Patty Sinnamon said, “Staff are of the opinion that

this project best meets the eligibility criteria and long-term value to the community.� The need for upgrades to the facility are identified in the township’s parks and recreation master plan and also included in the proposed fiveyear capital plan, scheduled for 2016, with an estimated cost of $300,000. To be eligible, a minimum of 50 per cent of the project cost would need to be funded by the township, with priority being given to projects that leverage 66.6% or more. Public works director Brad McRoberts noted the fact the building was built in 1967, dur-

ing Canada’s centennial year, might make it attractive to decision makers for the 150th funding program. McRoberts and Adrian Mauro of Chamberlain Architects gave council an outline of potential elements of the proposed project. Mauro indicated that while “the stonework is very nice� the building’s Mansard roof “is a bit dated,� and the facility “could use a covered outdoor area.� Interior floor and ceiling replacement, lighting improvements and washroom upgrades could also be part of the project, he suggested.

Councillor Marlene Ottens commented she liked the idea of the enhanced outdoor area. “I’m a huge proponent of outdoor spaces,� said Ottens, noting the Moorefield facility would could benefit from such a space because of the attractive tree-lined location. “I wouldn’t want an outdoor space in Drayton (at the PMD arena) because there is nothing to see behind it. Moorefield would be a great place to have a courtyard,� she noted. Councillor Michael Martin pointed out the sound system at the facility “is very 1970s and you can’t really power

anything though it other than a microphone.� McRoberts responded that “definitely a good quality sound system would be part of that renovation,� adding the systems are, “much less expensive than they once were.� Councillor Lori Woodham noted council has already “in essence� approved spending $300,000 on the facility and asked how large a project staff were contemplating. “Is it a $400,000 project? Is it a $280,000 project?� wondered Mayor Neil Driscoll. “I think it’s a half a million, that’s what we’re talking about, and that’s without doing

any major renovations,� replied McRoberts. Driscoll noted if successful, the grant would provide an opportunity for the township to accomplish much-needed upgrades. “It’s obviously not busy for a reason, it’s dated. If we don’t do something with that facility soon, nobody’s going to want to rent it,� he said. “If we can get what we want within the program and we get a good facility, I think it’s a good project,� said Ottens. Council accepted the report for information and supported the submission of an application.

Mapleton stop included on tour for Dutch visitors by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON – Some great connections were made between Wellington County and the Netherlands during a visit from a delegation of Dutch business representatives to the area last week. The county provided a reception and tour of local sites of agricultural and historical interest to delegates from 38 Dutch businesses on May 27. The delegates were part of a group of 46 businesspersons visiting as part of the state visit to Canada of Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima from May 26 to 30.

The county worked with the City of Guelph and University of Guelph to host the delegation, providing a full day tour of university facilities, Mapleton’s Organic Dairy and a visit to the Wellington County Museum and Archives, where the visitors enjoyed a reception and dinner after touring the national historic site. The visitors, along with county representatives, then attended a Feeding the Cities conference on May 28 and 29, including business match-making sessions, where Wellington companies were matched with Dutch company representatives

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for face-to-face sessions. Wellington County economic development officer Jana Reichert noted the exchange was very timely, as the county’s recently-completed investment strategy identified the Netherlands as “a natural economic partner.� “The Netherlands was looking at us as saying these guys have a lot of land and they have a lot of innovative processes and we’re looking at them and saying we could learn a lot in terms of their sustainable practices and in terms of their experience feeding the urban consumer,� she stated.

“So it was really current and it was really topical and relevant.â€? Reichert feels some good direct connections were made during the “open match-makingâ€? sessions on Friday. For example, she noted one Dutch ingredient supplier on the tour specialized in organic mushrooms. “Basically they were looking for any kind of processors in our area,â€? said Reichert. “So we connected them with canning businesses with ‌ pizza businesses ‌ the (Dutch) business wanted to get Continued on page 3

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Celebration - Shirley and Allan Jackson were pleasantly surprised with an 80th birthday celebration for Shirley hosted by Joyce Yost on May 24 at Knox United Church in Clifford. photo by Bonnie Whitehead

Planning for safety - The Waterloo Rural Women Farm Safety Day planning committee met at Rickeen Holsteins to do a walk-about and map out their 20th annual farm safety day. Committee members, from left, include: Rita Bauman, Susan Martin, Laurie Weber, Lois Cressman and Sharon Grose. Rick and Doreen Shantz (Rickeen Holsteins) will be hosting the 20th annual Waterloo Rural Women Children’s Farm Safety Day on June 13 at their farm near Wallenstein. submitted photo

Children’s Farm Safety Day in Mapleton MAPLETON - Every year farm children are injured or die in farm accidents that could have been prevented. This year Rick and Doreen Shantz are hosting the Waterloo Rural Women’s 20th Annual Children’s Farm Safety Day on June 13 at their Mapleton Township dairy farm. The organization’s goal is to bring an awareness of farm safety to children from the area. Children will visit eight stations set up around the farm. Large animals, farm equipment, PTO, lawnmower, electrical and fire safety will be featured. Floradale firefighters will be on hand teaching chil-

dren aged 7 to 12 how to use a fire extinguisher. The Mapleton Fire Department is supplying a fire house for the event. How to make an emergency call to 911, safety games, relays and the opportunity to wear a firefighter’s outfit will also be part of the day. “We host this day during the one of the busy seasons on the farm in hopes that the children will pass on what they have learned to other family members,” stated Waterloo Rural Women’s member Sharon Grose. “We only hear about the fatalities on the farm and not the near misses. It’s so important to have these days as farm

families live where they work.” To pre-register children before June 10, contact Laurie Weber at 519-664-2327. Cost for the day is $5 per child. A peanut-free pizza lunch with ice cream donated by Chapmans will be provided. Each participant will be given a takehome goodie bag containing reflective bands. The event runs rain or shine. Each child is asked to dress appropriately, including a hat and closed-toe shoes. Volunteers are needed to man each station. High school students needing community hours and any parents planning to stay for the day are welcome to volunteer.

Celebration held in Clifford for Moorefield area resident CLIFFORD - Shirley Jackson of the Moorefield area was pleasantly surprised to see 36 family, friends and former teaching colleagues gather in honour of her 80th birthday on May 24 at Knox United Church in Clifford. She believes her sister Joyce Yost did a marvellous job of keeping the party a surprise. Don Matthews recalled teaching with Jackson over 60 years ago in Rothsay. In June 1990, she retired after 36 years of teaching, but is still quite active with the retired school teachers organization and enjoys many bus trips, outings and meetings. She also enjoys photography, scrapbooking and entertaining.

County receives good exposure during trade mission FROM PAGE ONE as many face-to-face meetings as possible, so that’s what we were trying to do. That’s where the value really comes in, is understanding what your business base is and what they really do.” Warden George Bridge said he was especially pleased with the connections made at the government level. “The big thing we got out of it, that I was excited about, was the connections to the Dutch government,” said Bridge, noting Dutch agriculture minister, ambassador and staff from

the Netherlands’ Washington embassy were among the contacts made. “Those are big connections,” Bridge said. Mapleton Mayor Neil Driscoll, who accompanied the group on the tour through Wellington County, said the Dutch visitors were a “really fun” group that was especially impressed to learn about the strong Dutch influence in the region. “We already have a historical connection with them … We have a natural connection and a lot of our communi-

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ties have a strong foundation of Dutch businesses,” said Reichert. During the conference, delegates publicly stated they were pleased with the opportunity to get outside the city and get a true sense of the local areas. Showcase “They were so glad that Wellington County hosted them,” noted Reichert. “It made sense. We’re good hosts and we’ve got great local food and we want to showcase what our lands look like … “We can do that in a meet-

ing boardroom in Toronto, but why not come out and see what we do.” With trade between Canada and Europe expected to increase in the coming years, Reichert said opportunities for direct connections such as the Dutch visit will become increasingly important. “There are future opportunities; the world has shrunk significantly,” she said. “The formalized trade agreement between Europe and Canada means this is going to be even more important and those relationships are crucial.”

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Making connections It was encouraging to see Mapleton included on the tour for a delegation of Dutch business representatives in the area last week. Mapleton Mayor Neil Driscoll, who accompanied the group on the tour through Wellington County, said the Dutch visitors were a “really fun” group that was especially impressed to learn about the strong Dutch influence in the region. While the Dutch influence is very much in evidence around Wellington County, it’s particularly strong in Mapleton where, as Driscoll pointed out, farms owned by families of Dutch immigrants lined the tour bus route through the township. The connection was not lost on the visitors, who are looking to invest in this region and do business with local companies. The county worked with the City of Guelph and University of Guelph to host the delegation, providing a full-day tour of university facilities, Mapleton’s Organic Dairy and a visit to the Wellington County Museum and Archives, where the visitors enjoyed a tour, reception and dinner. Both Warden George Bridge and county economic development officer Jana Reichert report the tour was successful at opening lines of communication with overseas business interests, as well as making direct connections for local companies. Economic development expenditures by municipalities are often questioned by taxpayers and proponents of “no-frills” government. But as Reichert pointed out, opportunities for direct connections such as the Dutch visit will become increasingly important, even “crucial” if the anticipated increase in trade between Canada and Europe develops as expected. Often it’s wise to board the train a little early, rather than trying to catch up at the next stop. Patrick Raftis

Humane society needs help The Guelph Humane Society has issued a plea for support from the public after accepting a large number of animals into its care. The society recently accepted the surrender of ownership of 64 animals, including 36 cats and weaned kittens, three nursing cats with 15 kittens and 10 puppies. The society is asking the community for support to help care for these animals. The society says each animal will receive veterinary care, including parasite treatment for fleas, mites and worms, vaccinations, spay or neuter and any other medical care necessary to ensure the well-being of the animals. Many of the animals to date have also required treatment of upper respiratory infection and infected wounds. The society estimates the total veterinary care for these animals will cost approximately $10,000 in total. “We are so happy to be able to help these animals get a fresh start in life. It is the best part of the work that we do,” says Adrienne McBride, executive director of the Guelph Humane Society. “However, as a charitable organization, we couldn’t help the animals without the generous support of our community. This surrender comes at a time of year when resources are already stretched by the large number of kittens and injured wildlife needing our help.” Community members wishing to help can make donations by calling the Humane Society at 519-824-3091, visiting the facility at 500 Wellington Street West or clicking on the website www. guelph-humane.on.ca. Community members may also consider becoming a foster home to kittens and nursing cats or dogs, or donating much-needed supplies such as pet store gift cards, laundry detergent or fleece blankets. Once the animals receive all the necessary medical care and are old enough, they will be made available for adoption. The society is urging people to consider providing a forever home to one of these animals. To view animals currently available for adoption, visit http://www.guelph-humane.on.ca/adoption_gallery.php.

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAPLETON ZONING BY-LAW AND NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION, ZBA 2015-04 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mapleton has received a complete application to consider a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-080, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. PUBLIC MEETING Mapleton Council will consider this application at their meeting scheduled for:

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Mapleton Township Municipal Offices, Council Chambers, 7275 Sideroad 16 Location of the Subject Land The property subject to the proposed amendment is legally described as East Part Lot 16, Concession 17, Geographic Township of Maryborough, with a civic address of 7445 Wellington Road 109. The property is approximately 20.3 hectares (50.16 acres) in size. The Purpose and Effect of the Application The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to rezone the subject lands to permit recycling of used asphalt, concrete, bricks and similar products. The property is currently a provincially licensed aggregate pit and already zoned Extractive Industrial (EI). The recycling proposal is intended to be an additional and complementary use to the aggregate pit. Oral or Written Submissions Any person or public body is entitled to attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions in support of or in opposition to the proposed zoning by-law amendment. Written comments should be submitted to the Township Clerk. Power of OMB to Dismiss Appeals If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Mapleton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Mapleton to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before Mapleton the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Request for Notice of Decision If you wish to be notified of the decision in respect of the proposed Township of Mapleton Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Clerk. Additional Information Additional information regarding this application is available for inspection at the Township of Mapleton Municipal Office.

NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS The second installment of the 2015 Interim Taxes for all property classes are due

JUNE 26, 2015

Taxes may be paid at the following locations: • Township of Mapleton Municipal Office, 7275 Sideroad 16 by cash, cheque or debit/interac • at most Financial Institutions or • by Telebanking/On-line banking with most financial institutions. There is a mail slot available at the office for payments being made after hours. Postdated cheques for the due date are accepted. Taxes may also be paid by mail addressed to the Township of Mapleton, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0

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The Community News, Friday, June 5, 2015 PAGE FIVE

MAPLETON MUSINGS Column courtesy of Mapleton Historical Society

June garden parties Newspaper articles recording the activities of the community tell of garden parties, strawberry festivals and tea and lawn socials during the month of June. They were held to honour a bride to be, say farewell to a family leaving the community, or as a fundraiser for a church - perhaps because farmers had crops planted and a little more time to socialize and the fact that strawberries ripened in June provided the opportunity. Most church buildings, built in the 1800s, were small so it was an easy decision to set up tables either on the lawn of the church or at someone’s home where an orchard of

fruit trees provide some shade and a handy place to hang lanterns to light the twilight event. It seems every church had a strawberry festival, lawn social or garden party. One year Olivet Methodist changed it up a bit and had a banana social. In 1918 several churches decided to cancel their annual garden party because of the grim news reported on the many war atrocities, such as the bombing of a field hospital, as the German army fought to maintain its hold on Europe. Most years the month of June was a busy social time as people attended and supported not only their own church but the neighbouring ones as well.

We read of comedic performers, singers, local bands and orchestras, and elocutionists entertaining the crowd after the meal. Some of the performers noted were: Joseph Mason, comedian; Rilla Haack, elocutionist; Henry Irvine’s Methodist Quartet; Will Spencer, comedian; Walter Edwards, comedian; the Pritchard Family Entertainers; Harry Bennett, comedian; J. H. Cameron, comedic singer; Maude Buschlen and her concert party from Toronto; Goldstone Quartet; Drayton Orchestra; Elmira Brass Band; Moorefield Brass Band; Guelph Orchestra, the Tony Vita Orchestra, Peel’s Orchestra (possibly from

Drayton) and the Drayton Brass Band. The meals at these events gave the local women a chance to show off their culinary skills. Great platters of ham, chicken, beef and devilled eggs were accompanied by salads, both potato and greens, pickles and homemade bread. And that was just the first course! Cakes, pies, tarts and cookies, and often ice cream complimented the heaping bowls of strawberries. A favorite sport among some young men, and some not so young, was to see who could eat the most pieces of pie. I have fond memories of attending and helping at the Zion United Church garden

parties in the 1950s. By then there weren’t any horses being tied in the roofed shed with one open side, so that is where fresh sawdust was spread and tables setup for the supper. The church had some cutlery, china plates and cups, but to accommodate the expected crowd each woman brought plates, cups and cutlery from home. I remember tying coloured yarn on each piece of our cutlery. The women must have decided before hand what colour each would use as there did not seem to be many mix-ups. Of course the days before and the day of the event were spent baking pies, tarts, and cakes, cooking meat and preparing huge bowls of salad.

The men set up a stage and seating area for the entertainment. The stage, usually someone’s newer flat-racked wagon, had a canopy or awning over it with lanterns hung for lighting. The piano was moved from the church basement on to this stage. The seating arranged in the open grassed area consisted of the benches from the church and row upon row of planks atop blocks of wood. The entertainers were sometimes one of the groups that made the rounds of the garden parties or may have been local talent. Today our local churches still use meals for fundraising, just not always in June. Submitted by Jean Campbell

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PAGE SIX The Community News, Friday, June 5, 2015

By Ken Thompson, Funeral Director, Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton

Healing from a loss In life there are many challenges that everyone has to face at one time or another. The way that you cope with these challenges are what transforms you into the person that you are today. When you suffer the loss of a loved one, you may not necessarily work through your emotions in the same manner as in other situations in your life. There are some things that may help guide you through this emotional and difficult time of loss. It is most important to take care of yourself. This doesn’t mean that you don’t think of

others, but you may need to get more rest. This may sound simple, but grieving can be an extremely draining experience. Not only does it drain you physically, but it can be emotionally and mentally exhausting. When a loved one passes away you will probably experience what is commonly referred to as a roller coaster ride of emotions with many ups and downs. You need to be taking care of yourself by trying to get sleep as well as eating properly. Both eating and sleeping are often problematic because you don’t like to eat alone and you may experience a problem getting to sleep. Often your family and friends have the greatest of intentions, but they may not

feel comfortable in talking to someone about a loss of a loved one. When helping a friend through the grieving process it is important to remember that we have one mouth and two ears and sometimes we should do twice as much listening and less talking. Anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one is not usually looking for a lot of advice and they will probably ask for advice if they want it. Talking with them, gives them a chance to tell the story of their loss and how they are feeling. It is important to be honest, there is not one person that grieves the same as another. If you have suffered a loss we would encourage you to talk to your friends and

family about how you are feeling because they are there to help support you. It is okay to tell them what you are feeling. There are going to be good days and bad days as you deal with the loss of a loved one. As time goes on the good days will hopefully begin to outnumber the bad ones. It is important not to put a timeline on grieving or how long it will take you to get over a loss. Grieving always takes longer than expected. Often people who have not experienced the loss of a loved one expect that things would be back to normal in a few months but in fact some people experience numbness for the first while and the grieving process may be prolonged. As the first

year goes on the feeling of grief can be heightened on all of the significant dates over the course of the first year of mourning. In many cases true healing doesn’t begin in the first few months. There are some people that are quick to say that you should move on, this is not always the case. At the time of a loss people are very supportive and helpful. Depending on how you are feeling, the loss may be much deeper and it may be a few months after the loss that you may need the extra support of your friends and family. After the loss of a loved one or even watching and helping a family through their loss can be a good wake-up call to

analyze all of our own relationships. All too often after a loss, there is a feeling of regret that more time could have been spent with your loved one. Talking and remembering the good times spent with your loved ones will assist you in your healing process. You never forget your loved one because they will always be in your heart. It is important to build, nurture and look at all of your relationships as a gift that you have been given and make the best of them. These are just some suggestions that may or may not help you through the grief process. There is no right or wrong way to deal with a loss, the important thing is to do what is right for you.

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MAPLETON BUSINESS PROFILE Drayton Entertainment celebrating 25th anniversary season DRAYTON - This season a quarter of a million people will take in a live performance of one of 19 productions at seven Drayton Entertainment venues across southern Ontario. It’s a remarkable achievement considering the theatre company’s modest beginnings in 1991 in the village for which it was named. “I remember bringing in a dozen lights that I had in my basement,� Alex Mustakas said with a chuckle, recalling the production of Vaudeville! that summer at the Drayton Festival Theatre (the company’s productions now include over 300 “instruments� above the stage). Mustakas, the company’s Artistic Director and Chief Executive Officer, remembers a few days prior to the July 1 premiere asking early theatre proponents if the group could really pull off an ambitious first season that included three professional productions over nine weeks. “We didn’t question it until about two days before the first show,� Mustakas said with a smile. All apprehensions were soon assuaged, as the historic first season was a resounding success, attracting more than 14,500 visitors to Drayton. “We knew after the first season we had something special,� Mustakas said. That has never been more apparent than this year, as the Drayton Festival Theatre presents its milestone 25th season. About 400 seasonal part time employees, 50 of which are with the company year round (a far cry from about a dozen early proponents), will help ensure things run smoothly at seven

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many other accolades, Mustakas re-directs any praise for the theatre’s success to the people in the community and to Drayton Entertainment’s staff, volunteers and board of directors. “I tend to get way too much credit. This thing is a success because of the grassroots,� he said. “If it wasn’t for the community of Drayton all those years ago, we wouldn’t be here today. They continue to be our ambassadors ... it’s just amazing.� The first production of the historic 25th anniversary season at the Festival Theatre, Legends ... of Rock and Roll, opened May 14 and was set to wrap up June 6. The rest of the 2015 lineup a the Drayton venue is as follows. The Norm Foster comedy Looking runs June 10 to 27. Answering a personal ad in the newspaper brings a foursome of singletons together at a local pub for a life-altering rendezvous. The heartwarming comedy Hilda’s Yard is on stage July 2 to 18. This Foster play follows empty-nesters who must bridge the generation gap when their grown children return home unexpectedly. Then the Drayton theatre celebrates 25 years with the classic Broadway musical comedy The Music Man. A con man’s swindle hits some wrong notes when he unexpectedly falls in love with the town librarian. By turns funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is “family entertainment at its best,� officials say. The production runs Aug. 5 to 29. For more information on Drayton Entertainment, including the 2015 season, visit draytonentertainment.com.

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