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The Pine Line Pine Meadows Community Newsletter

January 2014

Winnie-the-Pooh and the Canadian Connection Marilyn Helmer

Are you looking for something to celebrate now that Christmas and New Years are over? How about Winnie-the-Pooh Day on January 18? On that day in 1882, Alan Alexander Milne, the creator of the beloved “Bear of Very Little Brain” was born in Hampstead, England. Canadians have a good reason to celebrate that day. If it hadn’t been for the Canadian connection, there might never have been a Winnie-the-Pooh!

In August, 1914, Lieutenant Harry Colebourn was traveling from Winnipeg to join the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps in Valcartier, Quebec. When the train stopped in White River, Ontario, Colebourn got off for a breath of fresh air. He was amazed to see a gruff-looking man with a small black bear cub tied to a bench. It turned out that the man was a trapper who had shot the cub’s mother, leaving it orphaned. Kind-hearted Colebourn offered him $20 for the cub which the trapper readily accepted. Colebourn named the cub Winnie in honour of Winnipeg and Winnie-the-Bear became the mascot of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade.

That December, Lieutenant Colebourn and his regiment were transferred to France. But what to do with Winnie? By great good fortunate, the regiment had a brief stopover in England. During a visit to the London Zoo, Colebourn asked if they would look after Winnie while the regiment was in France. The zoo agreed, delighted to have a Canadian Black Bear cub. When Colebourn finally returned to London in 1918, he found that Winnie, now a large and very friendly bear, had become a zoo favourite. The once-orphaned cub had found a safe, happy

home at the zoo. With great reluctance, Colebourn decided to leave Winnie there. He visited her often until her death in 1934.

But Winnie, the Canadian Black Bear, was destined for immortality. Enter Christopher Robin Milne, a young boy who fell in love with her while visiting the zoo. So enchanted was Christopher with the Winnie that he changed his toy bear’s name from Edward Bear to Winnie the Bear. “Bear” later became “Pooh” in memory of a swan that had died. After all, Christopher reasoned, the swan wouldn’t need the name anymore.

In 1925 the Milne’s moved to a cottage in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex. The forest became a playground for Christopher and his special toys. As Milne watched his son interacting with Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, Kanga and Roo as though they were real, he began to create bedtime stories about them. So popular were the stories with Christopher that Milne turned them into a book. Winnie-the-Pooh was published in 1926, followed by The House at Pooh Corner in 1928.

A.A. Milne wrote his books not only for children, but also for the child in all of us. The “Bear of Very Little Brain” became a hero to the young and the young at heart worldwide. Pooh and his friends have spawned an industry and Milne’s books have been translated in many languages including Latin. The Latin version, Winnie ille Pu, is the only book in that language

to appear on the New York Times Best Seller list. And it's thanks to a Canadian Black Bear cub!

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Cards Cards Cards

Sue Taylor (May – October) 519 843-8834 & Barb Hodgson (November – April) 519 843-5954

Get Well Cards were sent to: Nancy Goddard, 165 Pine Ridge Road John McKenna, 72 White Bark Way Bud Davis, 21 White Bark Way Christina Galbraith, 17 Pine Ridge Road Don Roden, 185 Lace Bark Way

Sympathy Cards were sent to: Robert Peterson, 22 White Bark Way, on the passing of his wife, Louise. Barry Coak, 4 Meadow Lane, on the passing of his wife, Janie. Betty Gordon, 149 Pine Ridge Road, on the passing of her husband, Neil.

We sadly note the passing of Louise Peterson, 22 White Bark Way, on Monday, December 9. Our deepest sympathies are extended to Bob and his family.

A Special Welcome to our New Residents!

Pine Meadows heartily welcomes…

Jack Webster and Janice Burns 35 White Bark Way

… to our beautiful and caring community.

A sincere thanks for your concerns and best wishes, for my recovery from my recent medical setbacks.

Your good wishes are working well, I'm feeling much better.

"Health and happiness to all".

- John McKenna

Getting it Right? Cathy McCabe

Regarding the comment in last month's Pine Line, "How lucky we are to have a former writer for Air Farce in our community!", by Gayla Mehling, I'd like to clarify my limited connection with Air Farce.

Many years ago I sent a script to the CBC, which they in turn forwarded to Air Farce. An interview was arranged during the course of which, they explained there was an opening for a writer for Ruba Goy. They really liked my script and had great praise for my talent as a comedy writer. However, when they learned I had a full time position as a probation officer and that I had no intention of quitting, the meeting came to an abrupt end. A few days later, I received an encouraging call from Don Ferguson, giving me some sage advice and wishing me good luck.

I did not exaggerate my limited involvement with Air Farce and never wish to be lauded for something I don't deserve. I realize word of mouth can sometimes be dreadfully inaccurate and I just wish to set the record straight. No harm, no foul. Merry Christmas..... Cathy

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President’s Message… Jim Taylor

If this gets published early, I may be a little ahead, but it is the January edition so...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Have a good one everybody. So, the Festive season is over, but some recognition and thanks are due to those involved in the events put on in December. The Vallerys' December 4 luncheon; the Craft group’s Bake Sale on the 11th; and the ever busy Social Committee - for the decorations in the Grand Hall, the Tree Lighting evening

November 29, Christmas Bingo on December 9, Santa’s visit on Christmas Eve and the New Years Eve Dinner/Dance. You guys are awesome: a traditional part of Pine Meadows Christmas.

Has anyone lost a ring? Or do you have a neighbour or friend who lost one here? A ring was found outside the front of the Recreation Centre in early December. Please contact the Beaudrys at 145 PRR.

I know there is a notice up, and I mentioned it at the Vallery Luncheon, but it bears repeating. Please allow the mail delivery people to complete their delivery, and close the doors to the mailboxes, before you try to pick up your mail. They, and we, would appreciate your cooperation.

Jack Webster and Janet Burns became new residents in December, at 35 WBW. Please welcome them, make them feel at home, and encourage them to join an activity or two so we can get to know them.

This month’s Board meeting was a matter of routine: no surprises, no complaints, no major decisions. All seems to be going well, and with so many going south for a while, we scheduled the next meeting for April. We shall be in touch with each other over that period, so if anything does develop rest assured we can deal with it in a timely fashion.

Once again, I am getting out of all this white stuff, of which we have already had far too much! I shall be away from January 5 until late in March, but if you need me personally send an e-mail to [email protected]. It may take a couple of days for me to pick it up, but I WILL get to it. Glenn Bragg, Rick Rock, Barry Wyant and John Hodgson will be available here. Oh, and if you don’t mind – please arrange to have no white stuff and warm temperatures when I get back. It’s not THAT much to ask…… is it?

Finally, I was very sad to hear that the Men’s Brunch seems to have come to a halt. I know the current committee tried hard to find people to continue it, but I thought I would add my two cents. The Brunch has been around for a long time, and thank you to every person who has been involved in it over those many years. BUT, as a long time part of the Pine Meadows activities framework, is there no one out there that we can persuade to take it over? Two or three to organize would no doubt breed some helpers, so will someone have a go? Call Barry Wyant or myself if you can help us out.

Many thanks to my neighbours and friends in Pine Meadows, for the cards of condolence and the phone calls that I have received on the passing of my husband and daughter, as well as for your attendance at the memorial service for Neil.

Your kindness and support has been greatly appreciated by my family and myself.

Sincerely, Betty Gordon

mailto:[email protected]

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Mark Your Calendar….

New Year’s Gala Dinner and Dance – Tuesday, December 31 at 6:00 p.m.

Court Whist – Saturday, January 18 at 7:00 p.m.

FITNESS 4 U Joan Brownlow@787-2972

Happy New Year (and you can make it a happy 2014 by starting off with Fitness classes right here in Pine Meadows in the Grand Hall). These classes focus on some cardio, weight training with resistance bands, and balance.

Our Instructor is Rob Gaskell. He is experienced in Personal Training at the University of Guelph.

WINTER SESSION 2014

Mondays, January 6 – March 3 (no class on Feb. 17 Family Day). 9:20 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Rob comes to us from Guelph so we understand if he is a little late due to weather conditions in the winter. 8 classes at $5.00 per class = $40.00 if you sign up for the full session. Ten people are needed as full-time members for this class to go. If you wish to Drop-in at $6.00 per class – then we need 10 full-time people so that you can do that - so please consider being a full-time member of the class. Men – our instructor is male and he would like to see more men in the class. Please phone Joan if you would like to join us – a good time is right now. I need to have that information to add to our numbers.

NEW Telephone List Coordinators Joan and David Brownlow

David and Joan Brownlow have been updating the Telephone List twice a year, since 2005, for distribution to the residents of Pine Meadows. We are now getting ready to move from Pine Meadows to Aurora in the spring.

We would like to introduce John and Ann Hurst, 187 Lace Bark Lane, as the new Telephone Coordinators, starting on January 1, 2014. John or Ann can be reached at 1-519-923-5599.

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Annual Christmas Bake Sale Vickie Bragg, Bake Sale Coordinator

Our annual Christmas bake sale was held on December 11, 2013 before and after our Wednesday Coffee Klatch meeting.

As Bake Sale Co-ordinator, I would first like to express my sincere thanks to all residents who supported our event by donating a considerable amount of home baking goods. The variety of goods supplied was exceptional.

Secondly, I would like to thank all residents who supported this worthwhile project by purchasing their favorite baked goods!

Supplementing the sale of baked goods was our raffle for three gift baskets, a Christmas Skirt and a wall hanging. The lucky prize winners were: Barry Coak (basket and a wall hanging), Betty Watson (gift basket), Rilla Arial (gift basket) and Pearl Davis (Christmas Skirt).

Proceeds from the bake sale and the lucky draw sales allowed us to exceed our projected total sales goal of $1,000.00

Thanks again to all.

COURT WHIST

Saturday, January 18, 2014

@ 7:00 p.m.

$2.00 per person

Must fill tables of four

Snacks provided B.Y.O.B.

COME JOIN IN THE FUN - It is easy! Anyone can play.

SIGN UP on the Notice Board ******************************************************

Channel 5 Notice Board needs YOU! Doug Ireland and Rick Rock

The Channel 5 Team needs new volunteers to help with updating the TV Notice Board. Scheduling is flexible but usually involves one-month stints on a cyclic basis.

The Notice Board uses PowerPoint, which is already set up and we'll bring you up-to-speed to get started and we'll be available to help when needed. Please join us by contacting either Doug Ireland (787-1291) or Rick Rock (843-7786).

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Men’s Brunch

Bud Davis

The Men’s Brunch is closed. A copy of the final balance sheet is on the side Notice Board.

The total remaining balance of funds of $116.33 will be donated to ‘Women in Crisis”. I am sure they can use this money especially at this time of year.

I would like to thank all those who supported and helped in running the Brunches over the years. Special thanks to Don Ferrier, Doug Sanderson, Peter Snaith and Bill Sulston who could be counted on each month to pitch in.

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Party Pearl Davis, Social Committee Chair

The Christmas Tree Lighting Party was a huge success. The hall was overflowing with happy people. Complimentary wine, punch and coffee were served along with platters of cheeses and crackers and an array of delectable desserts.

Pearl welcomed everyone to the event and started the evening with the lighting of the huge tree. The train, donated by David Brownlow last year, was circling the bottom of the tree. It was a beautiful sight. Donated, unwrapped presents filled the bottom step of the stage. Thank you to everyone for their generous donations. They will make many children happy this Christmas morning.

Thank you to the following people for making our Christmas program a success:

Chris Beaumont and Elaine Boyes for leading us in singing a variety of carols and songs;

Margaret McDonald, a former resident, for her humorous stories that had us all laughing;

Derryl and Earl MacInnis for their wonderful rendition of ‘ Oh Holy Night’,’ Ava Maria’ and ‘Mary Did You Know?”.

Colin Johnson for his three different versions of “Twas The Night Before Christmas”. I knew we could count on Colin to entertain us;

Al, Bryan and Don for closing the program in great style with more popular Christmas songs;

Last but not least, thank you to our surprise visitor, Santa Claus spreading his laughter (HO! HO! HO!) and candies throughout the room. (I’ll let you in on a little secret – it was Clyde)

Just before intermission, Pearl introduced all of the new residents in 2013. Twenty-five houses changed owners.

Earl Pearson asked for a big round of applause for everyone who had worked

to make the evening great especially the Social Committee, The Performers, Gary Helmer –photographer and Paul Lingen – sound system.

I would like to thank Don Sewell, Clyde Henry, Joe and Anna de Boer for their help in decorating the hall and the outside trees. A special thank you to the people who helped set up and take down the tables and chairs.

The Social Committee thank everyone who attended because it is the residents who attend our functions that make them successful and worth the work that is needed to put them on.

All the best in 2014

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pmhahome.ca – our website Gary Helmer

Our website is one of the communication tools we have in Pine Meadows. Some of the others are this newsletter, the notice boards, Channel 4 and Channel 5.

Communicating and volunteering within our community is essential to the robust and enhanced lives we all enjoy as residents. Without both, our rationale for living here would be diminished.

Please contribute to this effort by volunteering as a member of one of our communications services

currently needing new members, including - the website or Channel 5 or Channel 4.

If you have comments, questions or suggestions about any of these services - or to volunteer, simply contact me by email ([email protected]) or call me (519 843-2572) and I’ll be sure to address your issues.

Your ideas and suggestions are always wanted!

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Christmas Bingo Pearl Davis

We had a great turnout for the Bingo on Monday night, December 9, 2013, with approximately 90 people attending. After a shaky start, the evening moved along quite well. Lee Thorne called a variety of games.

The following people were the lucky winners of the regular games worth $11 and $40:

Maureen Swift, Merle Arthur, Betty Sansford, Nancy Goddard, Joan Burleigh, Sylvia Mitchell, Elaine Boyes, Merle Arthur,

Maureen Bowes, Lloyd Arthur, Sue Wylie, Dennis Walker, Lynda Young, Rilla Arial, Peggy Barton,

Ruth Sproul and Norm Webb..

Peggy Barton was the first Full Card game winner of $51.

Nancy McArthur won $51 for the Inside Square.

David Brownlow was the lucky winner of the Jackpot prize of $135.

Roy Sproul won $80 in the 50/50 draw.

Congratulations to all these winners.

Everyone seemed to enjoy the munchies that were available throughout the evening.

Thank you to Lee Thorne for doing such a great job as the caller.

Thank you to Clyde Henry for being our checker of the winning cards. Great Job!

Thank you to the Social Committee for their help and to the people who helped put up and take down the tables and chairs.

And lastly, thank you to everyone that came because you are the ones that made the night a success.


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From the Chef’s Kitchen…. Lynda Young

Let’s talk about salads. (After all the food I ate over Christmas this is probably a good thing to talk about.) There are lots of different kinds of salads – the appetizer salad, the accompaniment salad, the main course salad, etc. etc. Salads, as well as being good for you, can be really, really inventive and flavourful. I like my salads to be meals and I enjoy all kinds of things in them – seafood, meats, fresh fruit, dried fruit and nuts

The main body of a salad is usually a type of greens. (There are, of course, potato salads and macaroni salads but those are best left for another column). The type of greens available now seems almost endless. There is iceberg lettuce, romaine, Boston, frisee, endive, arugula (one of my favourites), spinach, mesclun - the list goes on and on. Match the type of green you want to use to the type of salad you want to serve. Romaine is perfect for a Caesar salad. Boston lettuce is very delicate and would probably best suit a light appetizer salad with a very light dressing. Arugula is peppery tasting and I have used it successfully with oranges and fennel. It’s all a matter of your tastes and what you want to serve.

A salad dressing can make or break a salad. A dressing is a seasoning for the main ingredients. It

should accent their flavour, not overpower or drown them. It is very easy to make your own dressings if you follow a few rules. A basic dressing usually consists of 3 parts oil to 1 part acid. There are all kinds of oils to be used in dressings. You can use neutral flavoured oils like canola or one with some flavour such as olive oil, walnut oil, or peanut oil. For the acid, vinegar of less than 5% acid can be used and there are lots of choices in this area - balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, cider vinegar, rice vinegar or you can use other acidic ingredients such as citrus (lemon, lime, etc). An emulsifier can be used. This is generally any ingredient to bind together things that do not mix such as oil and vinegar. Dijon mustard works well but you don’t need it if you would prefer to leave it out.

I have been making this salad for quite a number of years. As well as a nice salad for lunch it works perfectly as a side for pork or a piece of grilled fish. I like the sweetness of the honey and maple syrup but if it is too much for you just cut back on it. The ginger adds a little spiciness to the dressing. If you don’t want to use lemon juice, substitute cider vinegar. The fruitiness of the vinegar will work well with the fruit in the salad.

Spinach and Fruit Salad with Maple Honey Dressing Serves 4 to 6

¼ cup fresh lemon juice ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons maple syrup ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger 4 cups torn spinach 1 cup pear slices 1 cup peach slices* 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved

Combine lemon juice, olive oil, honey, maple syrup, and ginger in a sealable container. Close container and shake well until combined.

Toss together the spinach, pear slices, peach slices, and grapes.

Just before serving toss the dressing with the salad ingredients.

*Unless you are making this salad in our peach season I would leave them out because out of season peaches are usually a disappointment. You could sub Granny Smith apples for an extra touch of acidity or just use the pears and grapes.

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Pine Meadows Wood Shop Paul Lingen, Coordinator

The Wood Shop is available to all Pine Meadows residents who have gone through a Safety and Equipment orientation with the Wood Shop Committee Personal Safety and Equipment member and have signed a Workshop Use and Safety Agreement. Contact Gord Galbraith or Paul Lingen to arrange for an orientation to the shop.

If any of these or other projects interest you to build or if you would like the Wood Shop members to build a project for you, contact one of the Wood Shop Project Managers (Wally Sheldon, Art Austin or Gord

Galbraith) for assistance in planning and completing your project.

If you would like more information about the Wood Shop, you can contact the Wood Shop Committee Information Officer, Mike Orr, 160 Pine Ridge Road, 519 787-2153.

To view some of the projects completed in the Wood Shop, there is a book on the hutch at the back of the Grand Hall, “Pine Meadows Wood Shop Project Book”, which has pictures of work completed in the Wood Shop.

All residents are welcome to support the Wood Shop by becoming members. Contact Mike Orr for more information if you wish to become a member.

Maintenance Cost Review Committee (MCRC) Dianne Smith, Chair

Our next meeting will be on January 14, 2014.

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Bridge Results:

Tuesdays: Ladies’ Bridge Nov. 26/13 Dec. 3/13 Dec. 10/13 Dec. 17/13 High Fran Daniels Fran Daniels Adrienne Green Marion Sanderson 2

nd Betty Watson Marion Sanderson Fran Daniels Vera Shoemaker

Thursdays: Mixed Bridge Nov. 21/13 Nov. 28/13 Dec. 5/13 Dec.12/13 Dec.19 High Janet McFadzean Fran Daniels Marion Sanderson Vickie Bragg Betty Watson 2

nd Fran Daniels Suzanne Parker Bob Quinsey Tommi Roden Bob Quinsey

Euchre Results:

November 27/13 Winners: High Blue (58) – Clyde Henry High White (57) – Paula Richter Lone Hands (4) – Don McDonald Lucky Draw – Mary Drew − John Doherty Oscar Winner – Pearl Davis

December 11/13 Winners: High Blue (64) – Clyde Henry High White (61) – Gabi Filce Lone Hands (5) – Nancy McArthur, Lucky Draw – Isabella Hood – Bob Ariel Oscar Winner – Gabi Filce

Bid Euchre Results:

December 4/13 Winners: High Blue (153) – Earl Pearson High White (169) – Nancy Webb Lone Hands (6) –Glenn Bragg Lucky Draw – Vickie Bragg – Stew Bottomley Shoot the Moon – Barb Barfoot – Glenn Bragg

December 18/13 Winners: High Blue (180) – Clyde Henry High White (152) – Gabi Filce Lone Hands (5) – Paula Richter Lucky Draw – Bonnie Bottomley – Bob Ariel Shoot the Moon – Barb Barfoot – Paula Richter

Note: Updated Bridge, Euchre and Bid Euchre results are always posted on the PMHA website, under the Scoreboard menu – and are usually posted shortly after the event!

The Pine Line Team

The Pine Line is the monthly newsletter of the Pine Meadows residents and is produced for the Pine Meadows Homeowners’ Association by the Pine Line Team, which currently consists of Barbara and Paul DeRoo, Gary Helmer, Mary-Anne Hill, Barbara Hodgson, Sheila and Colin Johnson, Paul Lingen (Coordinator), Ian Marr and Jean Pearson.

The Pine Line depends on submissions by the various activity groups within Pine Meadows and by you, the residents. Submissions should be made electronically (by email) to [email protected] or can be placed in the Pine Line box in the main lobby of the Recreation Centre. The submission deadline is the 21st of the month.

While a high priority is to include all submissions, space may require that some submissions be omitted, or delayed to a future edition of The Pine Line.

A guideline for submitted articles is that they be limited to one typed page or 500 words.


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Pine Meadows Homeowners’ Association – Events Calendar

January 2014

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

2

Mixed Darts – 7:00

3 4

5

6

Fitness – 9:20 Crafts – 1:30

7 Ladies’ Bridge – 1:30 Men’s Poker – 7:00

8

KK – 10:00 Red Hatters – 1:30 Euchre – 7:00

9 Board Games – 1:30 Mixed Darts – 7:00 Mixed Bridge – 7:30

10 Walking – 9:00 (Exercise Group)

11

12

13 Fitness – 9:20 Crafts – 1:30

14 MCRC – 1:00 Ladies’ Bridge – 1:30 Men’s Poker – 7:00

15 KK – 10:00 Bid Euchre – 7:00



18 Court Whist - 7:00

19

20 Fitness – 9:20 Crafts – 1:30

21 Ladies’ Bridge – 1:30 Men’s Poker – 7:00

22 KK – 10:00 Euchre – 7:00



25

26 27 Fitness – 9:20 Crafts – 1:30

28

Ladies’ Bridge – 1:30 Men’s Poker – 7:00

29 KK – 10:00 Bid Euchre – 7:00



January: Ch. 5: Gary Helmer Sound: Bud Davis

Safety/Security – Glenn Bragg January: – Stew Bottomley

Grand Hall Rental – George and Dianne Smith January/February: – Fred and Roberta Hunter

Daily: Workshop opens at 7 a.m.

Pool is open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Children may use pool:

1:30 – 4:00 p.m. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Weekly: 9:00 Aquafit – Men 9:00 Wood Carving 12:00 Billiards – Men 1:30 Pine N’dle Crafts 7:00 Billiards – Men

9:00 Aquafit – Ladies 1:30 Bridge – Ladies 3;00 Billiards – Men 7:00 Billiards – Ladies 7:00 Poker

10:00 Koffee Klatch 7:00 Bid Euchre (1

st & 3

rd Wed.)

7:00 Euchre (2nd & 4th Wed.)

9:00 Aquafit – Ladies 1:30 Board Games 1:30 Billiards – Ladies 7:00 Mixed Darts 7:30 Mixed Bridge 12:30- 3:30 Pool cleaning

9:00 Aquafit – Men 12:00 Billiards – Men 3:00 Billiards – Men

7:00 Mixed Billiards

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