Wortley Villager
SEPTEMBER 2025 Issue 92
Message from the Mayor by Mayor Josh Morgan mayor@london.ca 519-661-4920
new drainage for storms. I’m grateful for the strong relationships built with partners at all levels of government and the results they continue to deliver for London. Throughout our city, we’re unveiling great new park enhancements in our neighbourhoods, from Murray Park to Hastings, White Oaks and many more. The best part is that, along with improvements like new swings and play equipment, basketball nets and courts, pathways, and benches, we’re celebrating the occasion with community parties at each location. There are still several more to announce, so keep checking my social media and the city’s to join an event near you and see how we’re developing where we live and play. Along with our continuing downtown revitalization plan and the announcement of our new emergency services campus, there’s no summer downtime at City Hall, and that’s how we like it.
Hey London! I hope everyone has been having a great summer and enjoying the beautiful sunshine, whether you’re gardening at one of our public plots, taking in the fanta- stic events downtown and across our community, or trying to stay cool at one of the city’s pools and splash pads. Amid all this summer fun, our city continues to work hard on exciting projects and supporting those events, and I’m happy to share some of the latest: We recently celebrated the completion of the Adelaide Underpass, one of the largest infrastructure projects in the history of London, to meet the needs of our growing city and get Londoners where they need to go faster, safer and easier. It’s an example of how we’re investing in the everyday lives of Londoners, with the underpass helping us all say goodbye to train delays and get to work, school pickup and appointments faster. Sunningdale Road will be getting a facelift thanks to an $18 million boost from the province. Along with promising opportunities for housing, we’ll be expanding the roadway from two to four lanes, adding new sidewalks, lighting and cycling lanes, and installing
London recently celebrated the completion of the Adelaide Underpass.
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To advertise here, please contact Cathy@villagerpublications.com Bike Rodeo – Sept 20, 10 am – 12 pm: Councillor Peloza and I are teaming up to offer a free bike rodeo to Londoners of all ages on Saturday, September 20th, from 10 am to 12 pm at Earl Nichols Arena. Bring your bikes and helmets and enjoy a variety of cycling activities and training for those learning to bike. Free bike bells (while supplies last), and outreach booths for a variety of groups will be in attendance. Learn more and RSVP by emailing sfranke@london.ca See you around the Village, Skylar Rosel Park Update: City staff undertook community engage- ment over the past few months to see if there was any interest in adding playground amenities to Rosel Park, in response to a request from the community. After two thorough surveys, it was determined the area residents currently prefer to keep the park as grassed open space. However, after a London Free Press article in August, there was an avalanche of submissions of emails, calls, social media messages and a 250+ petition in support of adding play equipment. At this point, it has been decided to add a minimal amount of play equipment for the community for 2026. I thank the residents for their engagement on this idea. Western Fair – September 5 – 14: I look forward to Western Fair every year. I love the rides, the food and the music! Enjoy FREE admission for two hours on opening day (3 to 5 pm) on Friday, September 5! Youth age ten and under, and adults over 65 are free every day. www.westernfair.ca Ward 11 Update from City Hall by Skylar Franke, Ward 11 London City Council 519-661-2489, extension 4011 • sfranke@london.ca I hope you had a great summer and are looking forward to the autumn months. Fall is my favourite season – I can’t get enough of sweaters, autumn foliage and apple picking. For everyone heading back to school – I wish you success in your educational efforts! Thames Pool Relocation Update In response to a July 25, 2023, directive from London City Council, staff brought a report that explores the feasibility of constructing a new indoor pool within the same geographic catchment area as the decommissioned Thames Pool. The Parks & Rec Master Plan emphasizes shifting away from smaller, single-use facilities in favour of flexible, multi-use community hubs. It notes that indoor pools should be co-located with other amenities and provided at a ratio of one per 65,000 residents. The current PRMP identifies gaps in the Northwest and Central areas of the city and recommends future pools in those areas, which are next in line for construction. I am hopeful the future Central area aquatic facility will meet the needs of those who live to the north of Old South. The report uses four key criteria to evaluate feasibility: proximity (within 4 km of Thames Park), city ownership, a minimum size of 2.5 acres, and absence from environmentally sensitive or constrained lands. Six city-owned sites met the criteria: Basil Grover Park, Rowntree Park, Murray Park, Wellington Valley Park, Meredith Park, and Piccadilly Park. However, the only park large enough to have a multi-use facility – which is the direction we are moving towards, instead of single-use facilities – is Basil Grover Park. Despite Basil Grover Park not being in Ward 11 and having traffic concerns, I submitted a motion to direct staff to evaluate the feasibility of a future multi-use facility, including an indoor pool at this park, as part of the spring 2026 update to the Parks & Rec Master Plan. Feel free to submit input on this process. Thames Park Update: There have been multiple rounds of com- munity engagement on the redesign of the Thames Park, and you can see the most recent preferred design at getinvolved.london.ca/ thamespark. Please let me know if you have any further input, as this project will be moving forward to be implemented in 2026.
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The Village Vibe
Wortley Villager Issue #92 September 2025 Your local community connector The 100% locally owned and produced Wortley Villager is published ten times a year with thousands delivered free to area residences, set out at local venues, and posted online at www.villagerpublications.com Publisher: Barb Botten P.O. Box 134, Lambeth Station Ontario N6P 1P9 Barb@villagerpublications.com 519-282-7262 Managing Editor / Advertising Cathy Wood Cathy@villagerpublications.com All articles by Cathy Wood unless noted otherwise. Graphic Artist: Cathy Wood Old South Delivery Ambassador: Nippy Watson Copyright @ 2015 Villager Publications. All rights reserved. This magazine or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the Publisher. Information presented has been compiled from sources believed to be accurate at the time of printing however the Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Do you have an Old South Neighbour of Note? Do you do cultural cooking? Cover photo and article suggestions welcome! Contact Cathy at Cathy@villagerpublications.com Chris Murphy Mardi Gras Mambo entertains at Wortley Jazz and Blues festival held August 17. See more on pages 8 and 9.
Since 1911 The Elmwood Lawn Bowling Club has been a cherished part of Wortley Village, and on July 10th, the Old South Community Organization and Old South Business Association partnered to present a Free Lawn Bowling and Community Social event with cold drinks from Old South’s Storm Stayed Brewing Company, amazing food from Old South Pub and live music. It was great to see so many people out. Many tried lawn bowling for the first time, discovering how fun the sport can be, and mother nature even stepped in to make sure it was a great day! Visit elmwoodlawnbowlingclub.com to learn more. Submitted by Ian Sterling Leishman “We love helping make the gardens of Old South beautiful,” exclaimed Brandie Schreiber of Happy Hippy Horticulture. The local company specializes in hand manicures of gardens without the use of chemicals or power tools. Above, Sandee Martin and her dog Princeton enjoy their beautiful garden on Garfield Ave. after Sandee had won Happy Hippy Horticulture’s mid-season garden makeover. See more gorgeous Old South garden photos by finding Happy Hippy Horticulture on Facebook.
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J. Bruce Parker asks... As a resident of Wortley Village and Old South for nearly 40 years, I can recall a time when the village was home to five antique shops and not much else. Over the years, Wortley Village has evolved and grown into a colourful fusion of the old and the new. In 2013, Wortley Village was listed in Great Places in Canada , and was stated by the
“Wortley Village is an excellent example of a place where one can walk and bike to work, school and recreation, and also enjoy a diversity of housing options so residents of many ages and circumstance can contribute to their community. Here, local business thrives, friendly conversation abounds, and com- munity efforts bring an enduring vitality to the village.” Turning an eye to autumn, with the weather becoming more temperate than our blistering recent summer, I spoke with folks in the neighbourhood about what they thought was the best thing about Wortley Village.
jury which nominated it:
Rose Tapping There is a great atmosphere here.
Annelies O’Brien The interesting people walking about.
Nora Zavalczki The coffee shops.
Jenna Yanovskaya The vibe. It is so relaxing here.
Susan Phillips The loyalty that the shoppers have to local businesses. Natalie Bradshaw The community which is so open and safe. All photos by J. Bruce Parker, except the drone photo which is courtesy of Kevan Ashworth. Visit ashworthphoto.com to see more of Kevan’s work. Rob Campbell The fact that Wortley Village is so unique to London.
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Extra, Extra! Students seize the stage for Grand Theatre High School Project: Disney’s Newsies Step into turn-of-the-century New York City, a time of skyscrapers and money makers, with Disney’s Newsies and the Grand Theatre High School Project. Famed for its imaginative and iconic dance sequences, this vibrant musical spectacular is based on the 1992 Disney motion picture, inspired by a true story, and features a Tony Award-winning score that includes songs such as Carrying the Banner , Seize the Day , and King of New York . This September, more than fifty of London and area’s brightest young artists will seize the Grand Theatre’s Spriet Stage, under the direction of one of Canada’s most exciting and in-demand theatre artists, Ray Hogg. Hogg and students are joined by a team of professional artists recruited from across the province – from Stratford, to Toronto, to Niagara, to London’s own top talent Matthew Atkins as Music Director, Lisa Wright as Costume Designer, and Joshua Quinlan as Set Designer.
Newsies isn’t just a musical – it’s a glimpse into the grit, courage, and determination of young people fighting for fairness in a world stacked against them. “It’s about young people fully stepping into their leadership in an era of incredible social cohesion in North American history. It’s about speaking truth to power, seeking justice, and demanding equality. It’s about embracing fear and vulnerability for the sake of imagination and vision.” – Ray Hogg, Director of Disney’s Newsies at the Grand Theatre. Disney’s Newsies plays on the Grand Theatre’s Spriet Stage from September 17 to 27, 2025. Single tickets range from $26 to $55 and are available by phone at 519-672-8800, in- person at the Box Office (471 Richmond Street), and online at grandtheatre.com/event/newsies. Don’t forget, Grand Theatre 2025/26 Season Subscribers save 15% when they add Disney’s Newsies to their season. Visit grandtheatre.com for tickets and more information. Let’s meet some of the Old South area students who are bringing the show to life:
Keirah Buckley KATHERINE PLUMBER Keirah is thrilled to be a part of her first ever Grand Theatre High School Project production! She holds a great passion for performing arts and is in awe of the entire Disney’s Newsies company.
Eris Marles WARDROBE
Virginia McCallum WARDROBE “Being in the Grand Theatre High School Project production of Disney’s Newsies is a unique, thrilling, and educational experience that helps grow my artistic abilities and foster lifelong relationships.”
Navya Vaillancourt SNYDER/ADULT ENSEMBLE “The Grand Theatre High School Project lets me share and connect with others; we love singing, acting, and - in the upcoming production of Disney’s Newsies - tap dancing!”
“The Grand Theatre High School Project gives the opportunity to explore a creative work environment and gain insight into what a career in the creative field is like before pursuing an education in the arts.”
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It was great weather and great vibes as the 12th edition of the Wortley Jazz and Blues festival took over the village on August 17th. The music-loving faithful packed Wortley Road to see seven great bands perform at three stages. It was four hours of top-notch music accented by the foot stylings of members of London Lindy Hop. The event, created by musicians Marty Verweel and Chris Murphy, brings out the best in our community. Much thanks to all the vendors, sponsors and volunteers who made it so successful.
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Neighbour of Note – Dinah Watts Dinah Watts grew up in Oakridge Acres, left London for 35 years to see the world, and is now happily back – living in Wortley Village with her husband David Pauloff since 2012. (We recognized David previously in the Wortley Villager for his gardening and community clean-up efforts). Dinah has a B.A. in English, Economics and Philosophy from McMasters University, and took classes in acting and directing, mostly from Toronto’s Equity Theatre. “As a kid, I went to school at Tecumseh for a while, so when- ever we visited Wortley Village, I had such a powerful sense of nostalgia and we started thinking about living here. And now we do and we’re so glad! I love just walking around the neighbourhood and admiring all the beautiful old houses and shops – and the gardens in summertime! And people are all so friendly here. There is always a “hello” from people we see – even teenaged boys have friendly greetings for us! It’s VERY different from Toronto!” What’s Happening at Landon Library Submitted by Ashleigh Hickey Cursive Writing (Ages 8+) January 20, 2024 10:30 am – noon (Registered) Come learn the benefits of cursive writing and try your hand at some pangrams with Dez, a local archivist. PA Day Creativity Break (Teen) February 2, 2024 3:00 – 4:30 pm (Drop-In) It’s time to be creative! Drop by your local library to take a break and create. Craft supplies may vary, chill vibes only. STEAM, Saturdays (Family) February 3, 2024 10:00 – 11:00 am (Drop-In) Drop-in to explore a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math related activities! After working in theatre profes- sionally in Toronto, Dinah enjoys acting and directing with com- munity groups, such as the Lon- don Community Players, around London. “It’s such a vibrant com- munity! I’ve been very lucky to be part of many productions – and to meet a ton of wonderful characters who are now great friends,” Dinah exclaims. “As a director,” says Dinah, “I’m always looking for plays that feature women, so I adapted an old chestnut: The Front Page. It is now SCOOPED! The original had a LOT of roles for men (boring), but in this adaptation we are featuring women playing the men – as men. The actors are having a ball finding their ‘male’ characters and it is quite hilarious hearing all those old sexist lines spoken by women. I think people are going to get a big kick out of it.” Above: Dinah played Vicky in the 2013 production of ‘Swing Dance’. See the full list of her endeavours in London as a performer, adaptor and director at theatreinlondon.ca/people/dinah-watts. AlvegoRoot Theatre Trivia Night Manor Park Memorial Hall, 11 Briscoe Street For ticket information and to learn more about AlvegoRoot’s 2024 season, visit www.alvegoroottheatre.com
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Blythe Festival extends Emma Donoghue play
The Blyth Festival has announced an extension of their 2025 season and the run of The Wind Coming Over the Sea , the acclaimed new folk musical by Wortley resident and internationally renowned author and playwright Emma Donoghue. Following a sold-out world premiere engagement in Blyth, additional performances have been added from September 25 to October 5 on The Margaret Stephens Stage at Memorial Hall.
“Premiering on June 28, The Wind Coming Over the Sea was met with overwhelming enthusiasm from audiences and critics alike” reported Keith Tomasek, of Blyth Festival. “All performances in its initial run sold out, prompting a wave of public demand.” The play had been developed by the Blyth Festival as part of its ongoing commitment to the creation of original Canadian the-
Masae Day, Landon Doak and Michelle Fisk perform ‘The Wind Coming Over the Sea’ at Blythe Festival. Photo by Lyon Smith. by
atre. The Festival has produced works by more than 300 Canadian playwrights in its 51 years and currently has 26 new Canadian plays in development. For more information and tickets, visit blythfestival.com. For more information about Emma Donoghue, visit emmadonoghue.com
Left: Geoffrey Armour, Shelayna Christante, Gloria Garratt, Masae Day, George Meanwell. Photo by Lyon Smith. Right: Emma Donoghue. Photo by Woodgate Photography.
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Growing Gardens – Creating Community A favourite pastime for many Londoners is a walk through Wortley Village to admire the lawns and gardens. In addition to the gardens to be seen fronting homes and businesses, there are those where volunteers have planned and planted, watered and weeded, and mulched and pruned at local churches. The gardens at Calvary United Church first took root in May 2021 and have been expanding since. Community herb boxes sit on both Ridout and Garfield Streets, and last summer, a memorial bench for quiet reflection was added. The congregation takes pride in being included on the Pollinator Pathway Project’s pollinator map, and hopes to encourage the spirit, mind and body with their greening endeavours.
“As followers of Jesus, ser- vice lies at the heart of our cal- ling – and that service takes many forms,” said Rev. Mich- ael Bruce, Rector, St. James Westminster Anglican Church. “We offer heartfelt thanks to the dedicated members of the St. James Westminster com- munity who volunteer their time and energy to care for our bea- utiful gardens. Your efforts are a quiet blessing – not only to our church family, but to all who pass by.”
St. James Westminster Anglican Church volunteer gardeners.
Calvary United Church volunteer gardeners.
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Happy 102nd George! George Beardshaw was fourteen when, in 1938, he emigrated from England through the Home Child Program to be an in- dentured farm worker in Canada. At eighteen, he enlisted in the military, serving with the Queen’s Own Rifles, and was captured and held in a P.O.W. camp in Holland. After the war, George lived in Wortley Village for more than 50 years until moving to the veteran’s care facility at Parkwood Hospital in 2021. Recently, George participated in the Backus-Page House Museum’s Canadian Wartime Homefront event, staged to bring awareness to what life was like on the Canadian homefront during the war. Below, he poses with the Miss War Worker Pageant ‘Bombshell Beauties”.
George turns 102 on September 14! Cards can be mailed to George Beardshaw, 224 Elgin Street, London, ON N5Z 2T8. “He’ll love hearing from old friends, neighbours and well- wishers,” said caretaker-friend Judi. Super Senior Day
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Enjoy Farm-Fresh Produce with your Storm Stayed Suds! Now you can thank a farmer while savouring some suds. New Moon Community Homestead cultivates a variety of vegetables and fruit at their five-acre farm, located in Ailsa Craig, while raising chickens, cattle, pigs and sheep using biodynamic and regenerative farming methods. While customers can visit the farm on select days, or join their CSA, or find them at various local farmer markets, Old South Londoners have an opportunity to purchase their fresh produce and frozen pasture-raised meats locally Tuesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm throughout September at their pop-up market at Storm Stayed Brewing Company at 169 Wharncliffe Road South.
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What’s Happening at Landon Library Submitted by Ashleigh Hickey Chess for Kids (Ages 6+) Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 pm Come play and learn chess from experienced chess players. All abilities welcome. Storytime Drop-in (Ages 1+) Wednesdays, starting September 17th, 9:30 am – 10:30 am. Join us for another round of weekly Storytimes. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and more! Children will learn sounds, letters and new words while developing a lifelong love of learning. Stay afterwards to play and meet other families. Mending Club , September 13th, 2 – 4 pm Ever wanted to sew your own clothes or learn how to mend or alter existing clothes? Looking to connect with others over a shared love of sewing? Drop-in for a monthly sewing group where we’ll have lots of sewing resources available including sewing machines, a serger, and hand tools.
London Irish Canadian Club: 1 Cove Road Pub Nights (September 20 and October 18), Irish Folk Club Céilí (November 15) and an Irish Christmas Party (December 20). All are welcome. londonirish.ca The choirs of Wesley-Knox, Calvary, Riverside and White Oaks United churches will introduce the new United Church hymn supple- ment, T hen Let Us Sing, in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the United Church. Old South Artisan and Vendor Market Wortley Public School, 301 Wortley Rd Saturday, September 20 • 10 am – 4 pm FAMILY EVENT • SHOPPING • FOOD • ACTIVITIES Wortley Road Public School Fundraiser FACEBOOK: OldSouthArtisan&VendorMarket Wesley-Knox United Church 100th Anniversary 91 Askin St., October 5, 2 pm – 3 pm
ave the Date s Sat Oct 25, 2025 join in the Halloween fun. free, family-friendly event in wortley village. 1pm - 7pm
Brassroots 2025 – 2026 Season October 31: Night of the Living Brass December 14: Christmas Twilight February 7: Summon the Heroes May 23: The Beat Goes On Visit brassroots.ca for ticket info and details.
Doors Open London September 20 and 21, 10 am – 6 pm Participating sites this year include: Rising Moon Bellydance, Wesley Knox United Church, 1st Hussars Museum, Elmwood Lawn Bowling Association, Hyland Cinema and more. For a complete list, visit doorsopenontario.on.ca Karen Schuessler Singers 2025 – 2026 Season November 22: Go for Baroque March 7: Strong and Free May 2: Missa Gaia Earth Mass Visit kssinger.com for tickets and details. Alvegoroot Theatre Trivia Night Saturday September 27 Enjoy a night of high seas trivia with London theatre’s favourite quiz master David Bogaert. Prizes, a cash bar, free snacks and friends! $10. The Manor Park Memorial Hall, 11 Briscoe Street West Register at www.alvegoroottheatre.com
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Wortley Villager September 2025 • Page 15
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a great experience as first time home buyers. We are so glad we met her and reached out to have her as our agent. She is very knowledgeable and her guidance helped us get the perfect home. Amanda made home searching fun even in this busy and
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Amanda (Patrick) Austin Sales Representative
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900 King Street, London
Saturday 8:00 — 3:00 PM Sunday 10:00 — 2:00 PM
amanda@amandaaustin.ca Direct: 519-871-9807 • Office: 519-471-9200
HALLOWEEN IN THE VILLAGE • Saturday, October 25 • 1pm – 7pm
Matt’s Car Care Tip ROUTINE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
“Matt and his team are friendly, professional, ef fi cient and honest. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my vehicles.” DM “Friendly and communicative staff, fair pricing and close to home. It’s nice when the local team is as exceptional as this one. Thank you! Kate.”
Wow, this summer seemed to be the hottest one I can recall, what a scorcher it was! I, for one, am thankful that September is here and hope we can all enjoy the outdoors a bit more this fall! Perhaps you have started commuting to school this fall or are starting to work in the office in person again this and your car might be due for service? Your neighbours at Wortley Auto Service can help get your maintenance schedule back on track! Most new cars are good at telling us when they need to be serviced, but that does not always mean just an oil change. The engineers who designed your car set service intervals for most of the items on it including items like the Tire Rotation, Engine Air and Cabin Filter Replacement, Fluid Top up and a thorough assessment of the overall condition of the car. These service items can become overlooked when you are getting a “rapid” oil change performed on your car at a drive through “quick lube” type of service facility. Most new cars are good at telling us that they need to be serviced, but, that does not always mean a simple oil change. Often, an oil change is accompanied with a tire rotation, Air and Cabin Filter replacement, uid top up and assessment of the overall condition of the car. At Wortley Auto Service, we perform a digital multi point inspection and send it right to your phone or computer! You can review the ndings, look at pictures of your car and have peace of mind knowing that your vehicle has been thoroughly inspected. At Wortley Auto Service, when we do routine service on your vehicle we consult the original manufacturers service schedule, but we also perform a digital multi point inspection and send it right to you via text messaging or e-mail. You can review the findings, look at pictures and videos of your car and have peace of mind knowing that your vehicle has been thoroughly inspected while it is in for service. If you are not sure about the specific time or mileage intervals that apply to your vehicle, look us up and we can help you navigate your cars needs specifically. Have a safe and happy September! In addition to our Digital Inspection, we consult the Factory Service Schedule speciic to your vehicle and make sure that we cover all the recommended service items in that table including coolant, transmission, brake uid and power steering uid service intervals. Very often, these service items can become overlooked when you are getting a “rapid” oil change performed. If you are not sure about the speciic time or mileage intervals that apply to your vehicle, feel free to drop in and chat with one of our team members or drop us a line. Wow, what a hot sticky and sunny summer we had! I for one, am glad that September is nally upon us along with the cool weather it brings. Hopefully, we can begin to resume our normal activities and get a sense of the “new normal”. Since COVID-19 changed most of our travel plans this year, many of us have been taking lots of daytrips in our cars and racking up the mileage. Perhaps your vehicle is due for its next scheduled maintenance interval? Your neighbours at Wortley Auto Service can help you with that!
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