Ilderton Villager
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October 2024 Issue 39
We’re reviewing how we provide customer service to ensure we are meeting your needs. Let us know how we can serve you better by taking part in an upcoming focus group. • July 12, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Coldstream Fire Hall Building Permits & the Planning Process • July 12, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Komoka Wellness Centre Booking Parks & Recreation Facilities • July 13, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Virtual/Online Building Permits & the Planning Process • July 13, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Virtual/Online General Customer Service To register, visit middlesexcentre.ca/cs-review or call 519-666-0190. Water Testing Volunteers Needed We’re looking for residents to volunteer their homes to test for lead in the municipality’s drinking water system. Tests take five minutes plus a little preparation time and use less than 50 litres of water. If you can help, please contact the municipal office to arrange an appointment at publicworks@middlesexcentre.ca or 519-666-0190 ext. 5263. Returning volunteers are welcomed! “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” Did you know that having working smoke alarms reduces the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half? As we head into Fire Prevention Week, October 6 to 12, 2024, Middlesex Centre firefighters want to make sure smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are working for you: • Install alarms outside each separate sleeping area and on each level of your home. • Make sure alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities. • Test your alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button. • Replace your alarms when they are 10 years old. Learn more at middlesexcentre.ca/firesafety.
HAVE YOUR SAY In addition to our fitness programs, the Municipality of Middlesex Centre is excited to offer new programs for seniors this fall. Join us in Ilderton or Komoka for fraud prevention workshops led by the OPP and short courses to help you learn the ins-and-outs of new technology guided by experts from Fanshawe College. We also have partnered with Independent Living London & Area to offer social events for individuals with disabilities and seniors. These socials take place twice a month on Thursday afternoons at the Komoka Wellness Centre and feature an engaging activity to enjoy. Middlesex Centre – Municipal Minute New Program for Seniors Coming this Fall These programs are offered at no cost, but we ask you to register as space is limited. Visit the website at middlesexcentre.ca/ rec-programs or call the Komoka Wellness Centre at 519-601- 8022 ext. 5110 for program dates and to register. Fall Yard Waste Drop-Off Busy with your outdoor clean-up and wondering what to do with your yard waste? Middlesex Centre accepts residential yard waste free of charge at our EnviroDepots, located at 23053 Denfield Rd. and 10191 Longwoods Rd. The depots are open Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm, until November 23. Plant materials, brush, grass clippings, leaves and pumpkins can be brought to the depots. Brush must be less than one metre in length and less than 10 centimetres in diameter. All yard waste must be loose or in paper bags – no plastic bags are accepted. Learn more at middlesexcentre.ca/waste.
Thanks to generous local businesses and community organizations, Middlesex Centre is offering free public skating at Ilderton Arena and the Komoka Wellness Centre throughout the fall and winter! For skating times and dates, check the schedule on the municipal website or contact the Komoka Wellness Centre. PUBLIC SKATING Free
Weekly updates will be posted to social media. All skaters must wear a CSA-approved helmet. Youth under 12 require adult supervision.
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Message from the Mayor I hope you’re all settling into your post-summer routines and are looking forward to the changing seasons! At the Middlesex Centre (MXC) office, work on the 2025 budget continues. This month, staff will present the budget survey results, finalize budget estimates and prepare draft operational and capital budgets. These draft documents are then reviewed “line-by-line” by the budget working group, which includes senior management and two members of Council. You can access documents and review information as it becomes available on the MXC website at middlesexcentre.ca/budget-2025. Following the success of the Ilderton facility, the doors of the Komoka Youth Centre opened on September 13th at the Komoka Community Centre. This event provided parents and their children a chance to visit the new facility and participate in a number of activities, including various games and crafts. MXC is partnering with the YMCA to offer
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Marilyn Moore at This Oak House, enjoying the September sunshine while reading the Ilderton Villager. Ilderton and Area Villager Issue #38 0October 2024 Your local community connector The 100% locally owned and produced Ilderton and Area 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: Tami Martin Tami@villagerpublications.com 519-851-0961 All articles written by Tami Martin unless otherwise noted. Graphic Artist: Cathy Wood 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.
both drop-in sessions and specialized programs for youth aged 9 to 17. The doors opened for drop-in sessions on September 23rd, which runs on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings between 6 to 9 pm. (Please note that a parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 10.) Full details are available at middlesexcentre.ca/kyc. As you prepare for long weekend get-togethers, note that both the Komoka and Ilderton markets are open until Thanksgiving weekend. This will be your last opportunity to experience our local markets, chat with the vendors and shop for the freshest foods available in our own communities until next spring! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone – enjoy the colours and events of this season!
Announcing the Ilderton and Area Villager Holiday Season Cookbook!
Please contact Tami@villagerpublications.com for more information regarding any of our local community magazines. Visit our website at villagerpublications.com to read them all. YOUR SEPTEMBER 2024 VILLAGER PUBLICATIONS LINEUP Ilderton and area residents are invited to share their favourite holiday season recipes in our new community cookbook. It will be available for FREE at select local businesses this December, while quantities last. Please send your recipe and photo by October 25th to tami@villagerpublications.com . Please include your address and name as you would like it to appear with your recipe. Space is limited. It might not be possible for all recipes received to be published – send yours in today! Advertising for Business Owners: Call Tami at 519-851-0961 about ad rates. Space is limited, so book your ad in this keepsake soon!
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Welcome to the NEW Pets of the Month page!
We all love our pets, big or small, and this new Pets of the Month page will allow you to make them a star for a month! To have your pet featured in the magazine, please send a photo and a brief description of your furry family friend to tami@villagerpublications.com
Meet ‘Mason’ the maniac black kitten. When he’s not tormenting his black cat brother ‘Dexter’ and older dog brother ‘Leo’ around the house, he’s playing with packages of crinkly crackers, wiggly fingers and toes, and eating up a storm. Mason is smart, curious, fearless, and an absolute me- nace, climbing legs, couches and his cat tree. He will Halloween-cat arch himself and jump sideways keeping all the scaries away. When he’s not racing around, he cuddles up on a lap, neck, or in one of his favourite cat-napping spots! He is a welcome addition to our family. Fur Parent: Lisa Spicer
Meet Bruce McHardy, a two- year-old Wheaten Terrier. You may have met him before as he’s been on the loose a few dozen times throughout Ilder- ton. Even though he’s a big dog he always welcomes himself onto your lap for snuggles or is conveniently sitting right in the middle of the stairs! Fur Parents: Annick and Matt McHardy
Rabies Vaccination in Our Pets: Why is this still important? by Dr. Kim Anderka BSC DVM, Ilderton Pet Hospital
pets develop immunity or boost existing immunity even if they are overdue. If the resulting exposure is from a rabies-positive animal, then a quarantine period may be required. So how do you protect your household? Vaccines for rabies are required in all pets including dogs, cats and ferrets over 12 weeks of age in Ontario. Usually, these are started during the puppy or kitten veterinary visits, then repeated at one year of age and every one to three years depending on the vaccine. Please talk to your veterinarian if you think your pet has been exposed and keep your animals up to date through your veterinary team. If you do not have an existing veterinary relationship, group rabies vaccine clinics are also locally available. Keeping you and your pets safe is what we do! References: Canadian Food Inspection Agency inspection.canada. ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/diseases/reportable/rabies/ canada/rabies-cases-2024 Ontario.ca www.ontario.ca/page/rabies-veterinary-precautionary- confinement-period-recommendations-dogs-and-cats Dr. Scott Weese www.wormsandgermsblog.com/?s=rabies Link to Rabies Vaccine Clinics oavt.org/rabies-response-program/ rabies-vaccine-clinic-listings-ontario-canada
You may have read about the recent case of rabies in an individual in Ontario and wondered about the importance of keeping rabies vaccines up to date in your beloved pets. Rabies is a fatal viral disease which attacks the nervous system of mammals including humans. Vaccination is effective in preventing this disease. In 2024, 1068 animals have been tested for rabies in Ontario so far, showing 50 positive cases in bats. In the last several years, positive cases have included more species such as raccoons, skunks, dogs and cats. Rabies exposure in our household pets most often happens with accidental contact with a bat through a bite when a curious pet decides to catch the bat. Bat bites are quite small and difficult to see. Any exposure should be reported to your veterinarian, and if your pet brings you a bat as a “present” it should be tested for rabies. Post-exposure vaccination can be effective in helping
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An Open Letter from the Ilderton Farmers Market by Kara Muller We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of our vendors and patrons for making this season at our new location such a success. To our vendors, both new and long-standing, your dedication, passion, and incredible products have been the cornerstone of our market. Your commitment to bringing fresh, local, and high-quality goods week after week has created a vibrant atmosphere that our community cherishes. We are deeply grateful for your hard work and for being the heart of the Ilderton Farmers Market! To our patrons, both familiar faces and newcomers, thank you for your unwavering support and enthusiasm. Your presence at the market has helped create a sense of community and connection that we truly value. Whether you’ve been with us for years or are discovering us for the first time, we appreciate your choosing to shop locally and support our vendors. Your support makes all the difference, and we look forward to expanding our market as we continue to grow with our amazing community. As we head into the season’s final weeks, we want to remind you that our market will continue every Saturday until Thanksgiving Weekend, with our last day being October 12. We hope to see you all there as we celebrate the bounty of the harvest and the close of another fantastic season at the Ilderton Farmers Market. Thank you once again for your continued support, and we look forward to many more successful seasons ahead! When: Saturday mornings, 9 – 12 Where: 100 Meadowcreek Drive, Ilderton With gratitude, The Ilderton Farmers Market Team
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Thank You and Farewell
As many of you are aware, on August 30, I resigned my Middlesex Centre Ward 1 Council seat for the remainder of the 2022- 2026 term. This was a hard decision, as I feel our council works well together, and I was
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Aunts, Uncles and Cousins by John Caverhill
to ours. At five years old, and the youngest of all the family cousins, I was considered too young to take part in most activities. As usual, I trailed along behind Old Maude and her riders, arriving eventually at the pond. The pond which sat in one corner of a cow pasture was at its usual midsummer low level with the water surrounded by a wide ring of mud flats. To get a drink, the cattle had to cross the flats to reach the water, and their hooves kept the mud, a heavy, sticky grey clay churned to the consistency of wet cement. Just as pigs are pigs, so cows are and their excretions both liquid and solid combined to give the mud a little extra “bouquet”.
There is an old adage, “Blood is thicker than water”. Meaning family ties are stronger than the stresses of daily life. A revised version expresses the opposite sentiment, “Blood is thicker than water – and relatives are always punching each other in the nose to prove it!”. Thankfully the original version applied to our relatives because family get-togethers were a large and enjoyable part of our life. Uncle Harold and Aunt Georgina (Georgie) and cousins Connor, Bruce and Barbara from Toronto visited us each summer. Uncle Harold was a pleasant, quiet-spoken man who took great interest in the farm where he grew up. Aunt Georgie was bubbly and loquacious. A city girl all her life, her ideal environment would have contained only those elements that could be cleaned, polished or pruned. We always enjoyed each other’s company but while Uncle Harold and my cousins ranged over the whole farm, Aunt Georgie stayed close to the house. The barns obviously hadn’t been dusted for years and the pigs behaved like – pigs! A few days’ visit to the farm was sufficient for her for the whole year. One particular event involving my brother Ron and cousin Bruce solidified Aunt Georgie’s opinion about the farm. At that time, we had horses; two, Pat and Nell made up our working team and our third horse was semi-retired, Old Maude as she was always called, was gentle and patient and we used to ride her bareback. It was a hot summer morning. Ron and Bruce decided to ride Old Maude back through our bush and out to a pond just outside the bush on our cousin Campbell’s farm next
The boys rode Old Maude across the flats to the water so she could have a drink. She finished her drink, and they were turning to head back to dry land when a bullfrog exploded from the
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mud behind them. Startled, both boys whirled to see the cause of the eruption, and losing their balance toppled sideways, sprawling full length in the mud with (to me) a most satisfying splash. They had just sucked themselves upright dripping with mud when Old Maude swung a heavy hind foot up to dislodge a horsefly from her belly; then let it drop again. The big, flat- bottomed Percheron hoof hit the mud with a wallop and the resulting eruption of sludge engulfed the boys covering any spots that might have been missed the first time. What might have seemed a disaster to adults was a lark to the boys and the laughing and joking never stopped as they rode back home. I followed behind, not wanting to miss what I hoped would be an interesting reaction, especially from Aunt Georgie. The trek home gave their coating time to dry to a blotchy light grey, somewhat reptilian in appearance. Their hair had dried in spiky tufts which heightened the resemblance to some sort of weird reptile. The boys’ impact was not only visual but olfactory because the mud and cow effluent combined to create a pungent aroma of Eau de Barnyard. You could almost see the odoriferous waves emanating from the boys when they moved. Now Mother was not accustomed to having her men folks present themselves covered from head to foot with mud at the door, but she was used to coping with muddy overalls and coats, especially in late fall and early spring. She would do whatever was necessary to clean the clothes, leaving the wearers to clean themselves. Her offspring however would have to pass rigorous inspection before being allowed to mingle once again in public. This was done with minimum fuss, being an accepted part of life on the farm. When she saw the boys, she was surprised enough to exclaim and ask whatever happened, but at this point, Aunt Georgie took
over and her performance was even better than I had hoped for. Calling loudly on the Saints to preserve as she grabbed a broom and herded the giggling twosome out to the pump in the yard. There, as instructed, the boys doused each other with pails of cold well water until they were relatively mud-free. At this point, Dad and Uncle Harold intervened and took to the boys back to the barn where they each had a hands-on lesson in using curry comb and brush to restore Old Maude to her former mud-free condition. The whole episode concluded in the woodshed. Here a laundry tub of water, perfumed soap (Aunt Georgie’s), a towel and clean clothes awaited each boy. When they presented themselves post-bath, pink and glowing, a rigorous sniff test was applied, (Aunt Georgie was the sniffer; the boys the sniffees), and a passing grade was given, but not without additional meaningful sniffs by Aunt Georgie, who implied that only because it was lunchtime was a passing grade given. As for me, I had found the morning’s adventures immensely entertaining. It was tiresome being constantly told, “You’re too young!” when wanting to join the gang in their fun. While I would have happily taken part in the initial mud bath, the follow-up was much more enjoyable as a spectator than a participant. I especially enjoyed the boys’ reaction when they were confronted with the perfumed soap. To me, it was a sort of just retribution for being considered, “Too young”.
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Page 10 Ilderton and Area Villager • October 2024 Cemeteries may often answer questions like maiden name, birth date and place of origin. Do not be discouraged if the tombstone also lists her solely as ‘wife of” or “relic of” her husband. Official registrations are a good source for civil registrations (birth, deaths and marriages), but may prove to be problematic depending on the era you are searching. Each province and country started documenting at different times, and questions were inconsistent. In Ontario, registration did not begin until 1869, Scotland began in 1855, and it was 1864 before Ireland started keeping records. When civil registrations are not available, religious records may be a source of information. If the family was Christian, it is helpful to know if the family was Catholic or Protestant. In Upper Canada, it was common for Methodist saddlebag preachers to perform marriages for all Protestant denominations, simply for convenience’s sake. This is an example of why thinking outside the box is important. Obituaries in the Victorian era and early twentieth century were wonderfully written. They may be a source for a maiden name, for either the mother or wife, mentioned in passing as the deceased is memorialized in words. If newspaper issues are missing, check all community and denomination papers, the death notice may have been reprinted as news. Tracing the Motherline by Krista Taylor, Archivist, Middlesex Centre Archives Genealogies are commonly researched from the male ancestors. Recording the male lineage predates the modern surname, in the form of tribes, clans and patronymic styling, going back centuries. The male line tends to be the simplest route in the genealogical journey, when the same surname (or a variation of) may be traced for several generations. By contrast, it is not uncommon to come up against the proverbial brick wall when researching female lines. How do female ancestors get lost? While the first few generations of your family tree may not be difficult to name, wading into the era before official records will quickly show researchers how difficult the search may become. Societal expectations insisted that women take on the name of their husbands. If the family wasn’t literate, documents, entries in the family bible and so forth would not exist. In some cases, like those of Hudson Bay Company traders in the north who were married to First Nations women, some genealogies simply refer to the mother as “Indian Woman.” Keeping in mind that men had the right to vote, serve in the military, own land, belong to fraternity organizations and hold public office, this allowed them to be documented more frequently. Women, on the other hand, were primarily documented by the church at the time of their baptism, marriage and death. Generally, women were daughters, wives and mothers without much identity of their own. If someone were to visit the archives and ask for help, here are some suggestions: First, start with what you know. Review the names you already have and pay attention to any name patterns from one generation to the next. It was common for children to receive the maiden name of their mother, along with given names. Check the census records which contain a wealth of information about the family, from literacy, to type of dwelling. It also lists the relationship to the Head of Household. When recording the inhabitants, note if a mother-in-law is listed. If so, you may have found the wife’s maiden name.
Historical records may not exist for any number of reasons, including flood, fire and war, or the record never existed. Records may be transcribed or digitized, as originals are fragile and irreplaceable. Enjoy the search, consider the context, and be certain to document your journey as you search for your female ancestors. The Middlesex Centre Archives is available to help you with your search. Now open Wednesday from 10 am to noon and 1 to 3 pm, and Thursday from 10 am to noon, and by appointment. (2013.0002.6.R12) Elizabeth Smith Robb (1822 – 1906) of London Township, pictured here with her eight daughters, ca. 1895. Standing (left to right): Mary, Elizabeth, Jessie, Ann, Caroline; and (seated) Isabella, Elizabeth (mother), Frances and Violet. Isabella was named after her paternal grandmother, Isabella Jamieson and her brother, Alexander Smith Robb after his mother’s maiden name. Violet, Elizabeth and John are also family names.
The Akister tombstone at St. George’s Anglican Cemetery in Denfield is typical of the era, listing Nancy as the wife of John Akister, without her maiden name.
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Tombstone Tourism: Denfield (Welsh) Cemetery by Jennifer Grainger
To advertise here, please contact Tami@villagerpublications.com By the twentieth century, the old cemetery was looking a little rough. In 1925, the plot owners set up an endowment fund for upkeep and that same spring the grounds were tidied and trees planted. The current fence and gate were added in 1933. Then came the the 1934 memorial service, held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Baptist congregation, founded before their actual church was built. Historian Frederick Thomas Rosser, author of The Welsh Settlement in Upper Canada and It was David Morgan who donated the land for the cemetery, on the northwest corner of the 15th Concession and Denfield Road. A frame Baptist church was built at the cemetery in 1841, replaced in 1854 by a brick building after a storm blew off the first structure’s roof. Not surprisingly, early services were conducted in Welsh. And until a baptistery was built in the church in 1870, chilly baptisms took place in nearby Denfield Creek. Another church building was built closer to Denfield’s main intersection in 1890, presumably for convenience. If you’re thinking the original building was hardly worlds away from Denfield, you’re right, but the distance between concessions in horse-and-buggy days seemed farther than now. And a row of newer houses now fills the gap between the 16th and 15th concessions, so what constitutes “Denfield” has widened. The 1890 church is still standing. The young Lombardo brothers are said to have played a charity concert at the church during the temperance era. Apparently Carmen Lombardo sang a song entitled Nobody’s Going to Get the Key to My Cellar which didn’t go over well with the stricter locals – until they counted the money brought in by the collection. Then all was well.* There’s lots of reasons for visiting cemeteries. Some people visit the graves of loved ones to honour their memories. Others find hallowed ground a source of comfort, visiting for spiritual contemplation and prayer. Genealogists look for information about deceased relatives. Some of us just like cemeteries. Whether it’s the silence and tranquility, the interesting grave inscriptions, or the feeling of closeness to those who walked the Earth before us, there’s something emotional about older graveyards. And you can learn a lot about a community from reading the monuments raised to its founders. Take Denfield Cemetery. It’s located on the west side of Denfield Road, just south of the hamlet of Denfield in the former London Township (now part of Middlesex Centre). Without knowing anything about the history of the area, a visitor quickly deduces that many of the early Denfield settlers were Welsh, the Matthews and Rosser families being among the most prominent. Small wonder that, when a memorial service was held on site in 1934, local historian Dr. Fred Rosser was chosen to deliver the historical lecture. But I should start at the beginning, 200 years ago in 1821. That was the year three Welsh families arrived in the district – the Matthews, the Morgans, and the Rossers – three couples with no fewer than 25 children among them. Typical for those days, the first burial was one of the little people. William Matthews, aged seven, was the first interment, in 1826.
London Township Pioneers, gave a talk that day. I wouldn’t be surprised if the London Free Press sent a reporter to the event but, not knowing the exact date, I haven’t found a record of it yet. Hence, I can’t tell you what he said. Maybe one day. In May 1953, the legendary tornado of that year damaged many of the older stones. The cemetery was restored as much as feasible but it was noted that many of the early monuments were deteriorating anyway. Hence, the addition of this memorial stone which commemorates little Willy Matthews as well as other pioneers, both old and young:
Jennifer Grainger is the author of Vanished Villages of Middlesex; Vanished Villages of Elgin; Early London 1826-1914; From The Vault: A Photo History of London to 1950 and From The Vault II 1950-1975. She is a past president of ACO London and London & Middlesex Historical Society. Read more at jennifergrainger.blogspot.com *A story recorded in London Township: A Rich Heritage 1796- 1997 Volume I. Another source of information about this church and cemetery is “Highlights in the History of Denfield Cemetery” by W. D. E. Matthews, in Western Ontario Historical Notes, Vol. XX, No. 1, March 1964.
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Bundles Creative Studios expands and moves again! by Pamma Hubbert Gale Costello, owner of Bundles Creative Studios, has contributed to her community for over two decades. What started as a small hobby for Gale in 2015 – making signs for friends and family – quickly evolved into something much bigger. “It didn’t take long to realize people were eager to do more than just buy my signs – they wanted to create their own,” Gale shares. In 2016, she opened her first workshop space in Strathroy. The demand grew so quickly that she relocated to a larger space in Lambeth after just six months, where she operated until the pandemic forced her to close. Now, she is thrilled to reopen in her own community, offering a wide range of creative workshops. From birthday and
bachelorette parties to team-building events, Gale has made Bundles a welcoming space for anyone looking to create. “I love watching people enjoy a stress-free night out and leave with something they’re proud to hang in their home,” says Gale. Gales’ love for art, home décor, and design shines through in every workshop. In addition to workshops, Bundles Creative Studios offers custom sign-making services, CNC engraving, and a retail section featuring Canadian-made products like FAT chalk paint, soaps, and candles. For Gale, it’s all about making connections through creativity and bringing people together. Gale cherishes the supportive environment and takes pride in helping others turn their ideas into unique works of art. Follow her on Facebook and visit her at 138 Main Street in Ailsa Craig to see the new home of her fast-growing business.
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