west elgin chronicle january 26, 2012

Jesse Cnockaert The Chornicle

On Jan. 18, a new defi brillator was donated on behalf of the Dutton Lions Club to the Dutton Community Centre. The defi brillator was purchased using funds generated from the annual Lions Trivia Night, which was held November, 2011. Last year’s Trivia Night was sold out at 32 tables. This year’s Trivia Night is planned for Nov. 17, with proceeds going toward the purchase of a sound system for the Community Centre. L-R: Laurie Reid, Trivia Night Co-Chair, Mike Brady, Trivia Night Chair, and Katie Ambrose, Dutton/Dunwich Recreation Director.

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Higher sewage rates are now being charged for the Eastbound and

Westbound service centres on the 401 highway outside Dutton, in order to off set higher than expected chemical treatment costs.

Host Kilmer Services is the service

provider for the service centres, and after paying an initial connection fee, have since been charged $1.85 per cubic meter for the sewage they pump to Dutton/Dunwich’s sewage

treatment plant, which is the same rate as is paid by the people of the village of Dutton.

2International Stock ShowA West Lorne Hereford breeder and his bull place fourth 8

OMHA PlayoffsWest Lorne teams played against East Lambton.

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However, a recent look at costs has shown that that sewage rate isn’t generating enough revenue to offset the costs of

chemicals that are applied to the sewage to treat odors.

“ We’v e f o u n d t h a t , because of the type of sew-age, we have to put some chemicals in it to try to con-tain the odor problem. Those chemicals are run-ning higher costs than we anticipated,” said Ken Love-land, Administrator/Clerk f o r D u t t o n / D u n w i c h municipal council. “The sewage from the service centre is a different type of sewage than we would get from a normal household.

They don’t have the same washers and showers…plus on top of that, the system has gone with very low flush toilets, so the sewage is more concentrated.”

Brad Rieve, the Sewage Treatment Facility Operator, reported to the municipal council that there was an odor problem at one of the service centres last month.

“It was probably caused by the heavy, heavy usage at the service centre dur-ing the holidays, but the s m e l l w a s v e r y b a d ,

reportedly, at the south service centre,” said Rieve.

Last year, the service cen-tres generated $33,000 in income from sewer costs, but the cost of chemicals to treat the odor, called Biox-ide, offset that amount by about $18,000.

The municipal council discussed how much of an increase would be appro-priate, and ultimately set-tled on increasing the rate to $3.00 per cubic meter. The new rate is currently in effect.

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Local Polled Hereford breeder makes impression at International Stock ShowJesse CnockaertThe Chronicle

A West Lorne man turned a few heads at one of the world’s biggest livestock shows by showing off his prized bull.

Adrian Ocolisan competed at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado this Jan. 10-13. His bull, named Warden, was the heaviest bull there at 2,715 lbs. Warden placed fourth, which is impres-sive since Warden is from a herd of only 40, while the bull that placed ahead of him was from a herd of 1,500.

Ocolisan is a Polled Here-ford breeder who co-owns Sandy Ridge Livestock in West Lorne with his father. Ocolisan says that Warden is the best ever bull raised at Sandy Ridge “by far”.

“I really thought we had a good shot at winning it,” said Ocolisan. “[Warden] is the big-gest and best bull we’ve ever raised.”

Sandy Ridge is now a fourth generation business when you include Ocolisan’s kids.

“My dad and grandfather started this back here in the fif-ties. That’s all we’ve been doing,” said Ocolisan

Ocolisan and his livestock have in the past competed in shows across the U.S., includ-ing Michigan State, Spring-field, Illinois, and Louisville, Kentucky.

“It’s a great feeling. It’s nice to be a part of it and compare and evaluate your stock to your fellow competitors,” said Ocolisan.

While at the Denver show, livestock are evaluated on traits such as appearance, how they walk, and their Expected Prog-eny Differences (EPD), which is how well their traits are expected to be passed on to their young.

Raising a champion bull takes a lot of time and work.

“First of a l l : genetics. You’ve got to have superior genetics. That takes years and years. We import semen, not only from western Canada, but the U.S., and sometimes other parts of the world,” said Ocolisan. “It means buying

replacement breeding stock from different parts of Can-ada and the U.S. too. You play your cards right and some-times you end up with a winner.”

Following the livestock show, Warden was sold by pr ivate treaty to a large breeder in Utah.

Ocolisan said that whether or not Sandy Ridge competes in next year’s Stock Show will depend on what kind of bull they raise between now and then.

“I’d surely do it again. I enjoyed it. It’s been in our blood and it kind of sticks with you,” he said.

Submitted by Adrian Ocolisan

Heaviest bullJ.P. Howser is shown here showing off Warden the bull at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. Warden was raised at Sandy Ridge Livestock in West Lorne, and placed fourth in the livestock show.

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Fitness professional from Rodney visits WESSJesse CnockaertThe Chronicle

On Jan. 18, Aric Sudicky, a fitness pro-fessional, magazine model and fitness champion, returned to his former high school to give students tips on proper diet and training methods.

Sudicky is a former West Elgin Second-ary School (WESS) student, originally from Rodney. During his career, Sudicky has appeared in many Canadian and Interna-tional fitness magazines, co-produced and hosted the fitness DVD “Optimum Fitness & Nutrition” released in 2008, and last year was named Canadian Fitness Professional of the Year in Toronto. Sudicky currently works as Director of Fitness and Nutrition at Medpoint Health Care Centre in London.

On Jan. 18, Sudicky visited WESS instructor Rob Tait and a class of students to explain that it’s not enough to just work out; his knowledge of healthy lifestyles and nutrition will keep him valuable as a trainer after he’s past his prime.

“I’m always reading, training, making myself better. It’s not just the muscle,” said Sudicky. “A lot of guys are just a six-pack. I’ve worked really hard to brand myself as more than that.”

Sudicky encouraged the students to stay

away from drugs, and to eat a hearty breakfast. He explained that growing mus-cles need protein, and glucose helps to fuel and repair muscle tissue as well.

Sudicky recommended compound exercises that work out multiple joints, such as deadlifts, squats and lunges, as opposed to exercises like biceps curls that

only exercise one part of your body.

“Whatever you need to keep

active, do it,” said Sudicky. “It comes down to just eating healthy and keeping moving.”

Jesse Cnockaert The Chronicle

Healthy LivingAric Sudicky, originally from Rodney, visited West Elgin Secondary School on Jan. 18 to share his thoughts as a fitness champion and trainer.

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A poem by Yvonne, Bradley, West Lorne

Snow is in the air,In your worst nightmare.

So fl uff y and white,With all your might

You wish it would disappear.Your worst fear?

A nightmare so old,You hate the cold.

So snow, go away and be gone.

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I watched the Liberal convention last weekend and to steal that chilling line from the movie Poltergeist, “Th ey’re baaaaack.”

OK, they’re not really back.Instead they have begun modestly by signalling their inten-

tion to no longer be dead.Th ey have thrust a bony hand from the casket and croaked

out, “Present.”I’ve always believed the odds favoured a Liberal revival, and

honestly better them than some of the alternatives.Th e Conservatives are, of course, our best hope, while the

Liberals are Canada’s least-worst option.I think of them as the party that over time would surely ruin

Canada, but much more slowly than the NDP or Bloc.The NDP would immediately drive Canada off a cliff

while remaining convinced they were on the right track, right until the very moment when the car dashboard col-lapsed into the trunk.

Th e Bloc are doubly deluded. Th ey are drunk and hallu-cinating on a mix of soft socialism and separation, and in the last election Quebecers made it clear they’d had enough of their boozy talk.

For now, at least, that leaves the Liberals, emaciated though they are.

Even at that, they have bested the NDP in the House and their convention was at least a public relations success.

It might even be more than that if the new Liberal president can take the energy from the convention and use it to raise money and revive scores of dormant riding associations.

But that’s where the good news ends for Liberals.For now, the Liberal leader is Bob Rae.He is undeniably one of the House of Commons’ most able

parliamentarians.He is also undeniably laden with baggage.But even more importantly, he has no instinct for talking

about the one issue most important to Canadians — the economy.

In fact, he is the third Liberal leader in a row to have never had a real job.

I know the same can be said about Prime Minister Stephen Harper, but he does have an instinct for the economy — he’s an economist by training.

Passing gradeBesides, he has a record on the economy and I think gener-

ally gets a passing grade from most Canadians.Bob Rae also has a record on the economy, but why even go

there?My point is, if the Liberals ever want to be taken seriously,

they need a leader who gets business and the economy and can talk about it with some passion.

Brief on economyRae’s closing speech to the Liberal convention barely

touched on the economy, only a third of a page in an 11-page speech.

When he did talk the economy, he used most of the space to announce he was going on a two-week skills tour through colleges and training facilities.

Th at might be laudable if it was part of an overall economic plan, but in his speech it seemed to be another element in what sounded like a blueprint for government expansion.

Th e Liberals have a long way to come back.They and Canada would be best served if they had a

strong, pro-business plan for the economy and a leader capable of selling it.

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Grand opening for new Heritage Homes Community Hub in West LorneMalcolm Ross

West Lorne The Grand Opening of the new Heritage Homes Community Hub at 146 Munroe Street in West Lorne will take place on Friday February 3 at 2:30 p.m. The Hub is a multi-purpose building that came about as result of collaboration between West Lorne Her-itage Homes, the West Elgin Community Health Centre and the Municipality of West Elgin. Funding for the Community Hub was provided through the Federal and Provincial Infrastructure Stimulus Funding Program. The Federal and Pro-vincial governments each provided one-third of the $690,500 total cost with the balance coming from the community with contributions from the Municipal-ity of West Elgin, the West Elgin Com-munity Health Centre (through the South West Local Health Integration Network), and West Lorne Heritage Homes. The Hub has added new public infrastructure to the community that benefits West Lorne and the West Elgin community and provides a central loca-tion where seniors and others can access information and resources.

The 5,040 square foot building is physically linked to Heritage House; a

16 unit senior’s apartment building that was constructed by West Lorne Heritage Homes in 2008. The main function of the Hub will be to provide a location for WECHC Seniors Support Services to co-ordinate programs and social services to support seniors and the physically disa-bled and other services within the com-munity such as nutrition, dining, trans-portation, counselling, and information

services. Presently those services include transportation co-ordination, Meals on Wheels, Friendly Visiting/Tel-ephone Checks, Senior Luncheons, Assisted Living, Senior Luncheons, Assisted Living, caregiver support and education services.

The other focus of the building is to attract services to the community that were not previously available. Presently Heritage Homes is pleased to have Tal-bot Trail Physiotherapy, Elgin Audiology Consultants, and Alzheimer Society of Elgin and St. Thomas offering their serv-ices in the building. Only a limited amount of space is still available.

The specific services and programs located in the Hub are designed with the goal of strengthening the community’s capacity to promote healthy living for everyone and to support aging in place for seniors and adults who are physi-cally disabled. The Hub has enabled the expansion of existing outreach and sup-ports for seniors and persons with disa-bilities, the integration of community arts, culture and recreation through pro-gramming and partnerships with organ-izations such as the Centre for Activity and Aging. The Hub is a community

resource and will be available to all members of the com-munity who wish to use the space for a modest fee.

Opportunities have been c re a t e d f o r c o m m u n i t y members to share their knowledge, resources and expertise. This includes peer supported information and referral services that link people to programs and services inside and outside the Hub.

Following the Heritage Homes Hub opening cere-monies will be the Grand

Opening of Talbot Trai l Physiotherapy - West Lorne clinic. Visitors will be able to meet Walter Gretzky from Talbot Trail Physiotherapy, as well as receive a compli-mentary Physiotherapy scan. For information about the Talbot Trail Physiotherapy Grand Opening please call 519-768-3998.

For additional informa-tion about Heritage Homes Community Hub contact the We s t E l g i n C o m m u n i t y Health Centre 519-768-1715 ext 2251.

The Hub is a multi-purpose building that came about as result of collaboration between West Lorne Heritage Homes, the West Elgin Community Health Centre and the Municipality of West Elgin.

Local Card Party ResultsWallacetown Hall Jan. 16 euchre

results (seven tables at play)White Cards – High Score: Rose Dan-

iel. Lone Hands: Georgie Breen.Yellow Cards – High Score: Wes

Welch. Lone Hands: Wayne Whalls.Lucky Number Winners – 1st: John

Berdan, 2nd: Tina Hentz. 3rd: Alberta Jones. 4th: Joe Van Nuland. 5th: Don McLeod.

St. Mary’s Jan. 19 euchre results (five tables at play)

Pink Cards – High Score: Cheryl Jones. Lone Hands: Rose Daniel. Second High: Bert Jones.

Blue Cards – High Score: Dave Pell. Lone Hands: Ivan Daniel. Second High: Harold McKeller.

50/50 Winner: Dave Pell.St. Helen’s, Wallacetown Jan. 20

euchre results (four tables at play)White Cards – High Score: Irene

Welch. Lone Hands: Georgie Breen. Sec-ond High: Dorothy Smith.

Yellow Cards – Hugh Breen. Lone Hands: Casper Van Den Broek. Second High: John Berdan.

Thames Valley’s Early Years Learning Program isdesigned to help your child acquire the skillsnecessary to begin a lifetime of successful learning.Now is the time to find out the facts and to registeryour child for September 2012.Thames Valley elementary schools have set aside January 23 toFebruary 10 to familiarize you with our kindergarten program anddiscuss your child’s learning needs. Please call your home school tomake an appointment. Registration for admission to SK/Grade 1French Immersion programs will also take place at this time.

Eligibility Requirements for September 2012:Your child must be four years old by December 31, 2012for Junior Kindergarten enrolment.Your child must be five years old by December 31, 2012for Senior Kindergarten enrolment.When registering your child, you must produce proofof age and address.(birth or baptismal certificate, registration of birth or passport, copy of leaseagreement or utility bill).

Be sure to ask for a copy of�� ,Thames Valley’s parent information guide that outlines theexciting learning experiences that your child will have at school.

Joyce Bennett Bill TuckerChair Director of Education

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Family Literacy Day coming soon

Driver in Southwold Township fails to stop for police

Rodney and West Lorne Library News

Shelley FlemingJan. 27 is Family Literacy Day. This year the theme is ‘Jour-

ney to Literacy’. It is easy to practice learning through the things you do every day. Come into the library to receive your Passport to Learning. You need to complete five activities in your passport and register online at www.familyliteracyday.ca . Once you have completed at least five activities, return your passport to the library to enter your name in a draw for a prize.

Also, there will be a program at the Rodney Recreation Centre on Jan. 27 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. There will be a variety of family activities and resources available with the focus on lit-eracy at home, around town and around the world. There will also be door prizes at this event. Learning happens in every-thing that we do. Join the journey.

Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, come into the Rodney or West Lorne Library, check out an item and receive a Kiss from the librarians.

Looking ahead to March, participate in our ‘Curl Up the Card’. If you use your library card during the month of March you earn a chance to win a prize. All patrons can participate.

CAP students only have two months left before their con-tract is finished. If you have questions or need training make sure you book a time with either Nicole in West Lorne or Brandee in Rodney.

A vehicle driver lies in Victoria Hospital, London, with seri-ous injuries, after getting into a collision after failing to stop for police.

On Jan. 21, police attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation at 9:20 p.m, while it was traveling north on Welling-ton Road at Ferguson Line in Southwold Township.

The vehicle failed to stop for police and continued traveling north. Police discontinued following the fleeing suspect vehicle and a short time later it was involved in a single vehi-cle collision in the area of Glanworth Road in the City of London.

The driver was transported to Victoria Hospital in London with serious injuries.

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Beattie Haven NewsSheila Morrison

Jan. 13, Don Nisbet and Gwen McLain led the Friday morning sing-along while Shirley Walker played the piano accompa-niment. Mary VanDerRydt was the instruc-tor for the physio classes on Saturday morning. She fills in when necessary and we are very thankful to have her help out.

Volunteers, Richard and Mary Lou Depelsmaeker, Vivian Eden, Wilfred Doan, Norma Mann, Bob Cole, Corinne Fleming, and Donna Miller came on Jan. 16 to play cards and board games with us. There were two games of euchre going, and one game each of crib and checkers. Everyone else joined in on the Reminisce game which is similar to Trivial Pursuit.

Instructor Doug was back Jan. 17 to lead the physio exercises. The Residents’ council met in the afternoon. Eight resi-dents attended the meeting with Admin-istrator Glenn Degraw. Sheila Morrison read the minutes of the Dec. meeting and moved that they be adopted. Dona Doyle was the seconder. The treasurer’s report was given.

A problem with walkers in the dining room was discussed and solved. Marco Gasparatto volunteered to assist after meals by returning walkers that are out of reach back to residents. It was decided that the activity department would hold a 50/50 draw to raise money. The activity department funds its own programs with the sale of donated crafts and crafts that residents make. The Ladies’ Aux. donated $1,000 towards activity programs as well as $300 for bird seed. The suggestion made was a request for Chinese food because it was so good the last time. Roger VanGoethem moved that the meet-ing adjourn.

It was really cold on Jan. 18. In the after-noon, a large crowd gathered to sip hot chocolate and eat donuts while watching pictures of themselves on the big TV in the dining room. DVDs taken off the cam-era are great for looking back on all the events, programs and visitors we have had in the past few months. It’s way better than photo albums!

Jan. 19 began with physio classes in the morning. In the afternoon, the Praise Band from the West Lorne Baptist Church led the afternoon church service. Pastor Adam finished the service with a short message and a prayer. Immediately after the service, the dining room was set with white table cloths and additional tables to accommodate the Board of Directors in preparation for our Staff Awards Dinner. The Dietary staff made a delicious meal of Hawiian meat balls, chicken breasts, spin-ach salad, bruschetta, mixed vegetables and mincemeat pie. Receiving awards for years of service were Cathy Hardy (20 years), and Ann Gibson (five years).

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Atom GameThe West Lorne Comets, Atom Division started things off with the fi rst game of the OMHA playoffs Jan. 22 at the West Elgin Arena. Comet Ryan Long (right) is shown trying to steal the puck from one of the East Lambton Eagles. East Lambton scored in the second and third period, ending the game with a score of 2-0.


WESS VS East ElginWest Elgin Secondary School (WESS) played against East Elgin at home Jan. 17 in South East Boys Hockey. Julian Kovacs made the only goal for the WESS team, but by the end of the game East Elgin won 6-1.


Midget DivisionTyler Hull (left) of the West Lorne Comets, Midget Division tries to keep the puck away during the game against East Lambton in the OMHA Playoffs held in West Lorne Jan. 22. East Lambton won 0-4. The Comets, Bantam Division also lost to East Lambton 5-0, but West Lorne’s Peewee team managed a win with a fi nal score of 7-5 over East Lambton. QMI Agency Photo

Wildcats outscore Arthur VoadenWest Elgin’s Stephen Carter (14) bats away a shot by Arthur Voaden’s Matt Sprague during the Wildcats’ 51-30 victory Jan. 17 in TVRA South senior boys basektball play in St. Thomas.

PARTICIPATEHave Your SayPublic Input on Protecting Species at Risk

Ontario has been richly blessed with a wide variety of plants and animals. Over200 of these species, however, are currently “at risk”. One of the key threatsto their survival is habitat loss. To help these species recover, the Ministry ofNatural Resources is developing regulations that protect their habitat.

We Want Your Help

The Ministry wants your input on proposed habitat regulations under theEndangered Species Act, 2007 for the Bent Spike-rush, Common Five-linedSkink (Carolinian population), Eastern Foxsnake (Carolinian population), andGray Ratsnake (Carolinian population). The draft regulations are availableon the Environmental Registry of the Environmental Bill of Rights website at:ontario.ca/ebr (Registry ER #011-5306) and on the Species at Risk websiteat: ontario.ca/speciesatrisk.

The deadline for input is February 6, 2012.

For more information or alternative formats, please [email protected] or phone 1-800-667-1940.

Renseignements en français : 1-800-667-1940.

WINTER DRIVING TIPS

Submitted by the West Elgin Community Policing Committee

• Let others know your route and expected arrival time• Clear snow and ice from windows, lights, mirrors, licence plates• Wait for the fog to clear from windows• Drive with headlights turned on• Do not use cruise control on slick highways• Drive according to highway and weather condition• Keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you

Equip your vehicle with a Winter Survival Kit:• Socks, mitts, scarf and hats• Blanket and an emergency poncho• Granola or chocolate bars, crackers, bottled water• A first aid kit • Booster cables• Tow chain • A whistle and flares• Candles and holder with water proof matches• Road maps • Salt, sand or traction mats• Shovel • Windshield scraper and snow brush• Windshield washer fluid• Flashlight and fresh batteries• Cell phone• A gas tank that is never less than half full

Join us for our meetings the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

Thursday, January 26, 2012 • Chronicle 9

Babcock Community Care Centre NewsJeff Babcock

Th e Activity Department at Babcock Community Care was very busy this week. Residents participated in group exercises, restorative care and physio-therapy programs. Ever yone was pleased to find that another Nu-Step cross-trainer exerciser has been pur-chased. This allows two residents at a time to exercise, while also enjoying the view outside.

Mary Attridge, Justa Carreiro, Marga-ret Cushman, Henriette Grigg, Analda Hanrahan, Ione Hiscox, Grace Hooker, Pauline Jensen, Donna Mikkelson, Dorothy Ogglesby and Irma Ruf were designers and painters of their very own silk scarves. Each residents’ personality seemed to show in each of the silk scarves, which they painted by hand. Th e process involved painting, rinsing, microwaving, and ironing. Social time was enjoyed as they worked away on the scarves. Some of the gentlemen watched a movie called “Rio Bravo” as

Babcock celebrates the Year of The Dragonthe ladies painted.

Puppet Folk with Sue VanDuynhoven was once again very popular. She is a ventriloquist and brought along four of her puppets to visit and entertain eve-ryone. Bob Sutton provided worship services on Sunday. Dorothy Long assisted him. The Horse Racing Game was loads of fun; residents on the side-lines cheered the participants on. Dave Skipper held Communion for residents of the Catholic faith. Bingo three times this past week was well attended. Many enjoyed one-on-one visits with mani-cures provided. Skip Patterson and his family members Betty, Diane and Sheila of the Rodney Christian Mission also provided worship services.

Jean Jamieson, Dorothy Ogglesby, Grace Hooker, Henriette Grigg, Beatrice Hurley, Rachel James, Lawrence Mur-ray and John Jensen enjoyed a chal-lenging game of euchre this past week.

Th is year Chinese New Year is began Jan. 23 and it is the year of the Dragon. Resident Dorothy Ogglesby was born in the year of the Dragon. At the Chi-n e s e Ne w Ye a r S o c i a l e v e r y o n e

discussed the perks and strengths of the Dragon. A “Memories of China” DVD was brought in by staff member Linda Livingston. Fortune cookies were served as a treat. Chinese food was enjoyed by residents that evening for dinner. Th ere were a variety of dishes to choose from. Last Th ursday, when the weather was miserable, residents enjoyed ice-cream sundaes for an after-noon treat. The lunch bunch met and helped prepare a delicious luncheon for Justa Carreiro, Sheila Talbot, Dor-othy Rosso, Joe Rosso, Helen Bowyer, Dorothy Ogglesby and Jean Jamieson.

Residents and families are noticing the new computer touchscreens located on the walls in each of the hallways. Th ese are for staff use, providing a more efficient system of documenting resi-dent care. Our Robbie Burns Day cele-bration with Full Circle providing the entertainment was Jan. 25.


Move it!Shelley Wilkinson (right) leads her class in some vigorous dancing Jan. 17 at the West Elgin Recreation Centre. Wilkinson’s classes for Zumba, Yoga and fi tness will move soon from the Recreation Centre to the Royal Canadian Legion in Rodney, and they are also available in Dutton and Wallacetown.

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Last week we talked about the weights that keep us from serv-ing God in the new year like we should. Heb. 12 (1+2) tells us to “lay aside the weights and the sin that doth so easily beset us… and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.”

Verse two says, “Looking unto Jesus, the author and fi nisher of our faith.”

Often we look everywhere else but to Jesus. Th e Bible says not just to look to Jesus, but con-sider Him, “lest ye be weary and faint in your minds.” Heb. 12 (3+4).

So often we think that no one has ever gone through what we are going through, but Jesus is our example for suff ering and for helping others. Philippians 4: 6-8 tells us to pray much – that the peace of God will be with us in this coming year. Colossians 3 (1-4) tells us to set our aff ection on things above, not on things on the earth. Col. 3 (5-10) tells us to walk in wisdom, to redeem the time to speak always with grace.

A good rule for the new year is not only to abstain from evil, but also from the very appearance of evil.

What then can be done with all our worry and fear? 1st Peter 5.7 says, “Casting all your care upon Him for He cares for you.”

Th ere are benefi ts for serving the Lord and Psalm 103 (1+2) tells us to not forget “all His benefi ts.”

When anyone gets a job, a benefi t package is very impor-tant to them, and the Bible tells us not to forget the benefi ts of serving the Lord.

An old time hymn, All the Way My Saviour Leads Me, says, “For I know what ever befalls me, Jesus doeth all things well.”

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THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN IS SEARCHING FOR

VOLUNTEERS TO SIT ON THE WESTELGIN RECREATION COMMITTEEThe Recreation Committee meets once per month to Plan andImplement Special Events and recreation programs for the

residents of West Elgin.The Recreation Committee operates under the authority of West

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Before February 3rd, 2012

Applications are being accepted for FrenchImmersion for the 2012-2013 school year for

students entering Senior Kindergarten or Grade 1.

Eligibility Requirements for September 2012:� Students entering French Immersion Senior Kindergartenmust

be five years old by December 31, 2012.� Students entering Grade 1 French Immersionmust be

six years old by December 31, 2012.� When registering your child, youmust produce proof

of age and address. (birth or baptismal certificate, registration of birth orpassport, copy of lease agreement or utility bill).

Registrations are now being accepted for Senior Kindergarten andGrade 1. Contact Centennial Central P.S., Arva at 519-660-8193 or

Colborne St. P.S., Strathroy at 519-245-2044.

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Parent Night Information sessions by school.

Joyce Bennett Bill TuckerChair Director of Education


West Lorne youth wins silver at provincial gymnastics qualifi erJesse CnockaertThe Chronicle

Brigitte Reinhart, 11, of West Lorne is a gymnast worth keeping an eye on.

On Jan. 14-15, the 2011-2012 Wom-en’s Artistic Provincial Qualifying com-petition was held at Blenheim District High School. The meet brought out more than 200 provincial-level gym-nasts from across Ontario, ranging in age from nine to 25, to compete on vault, beam, uneven bars and floor routines.

Reinhart’s performance earned her a silver medal, as well as plaques for Most Expressive Floor, and Vault Best Stick.

“My next provincial qualifier is in Muskoka at the end March,” said Rein-hart. “If I do well at this one, then I m i g h t b e g o i n g t o [ p r o v i n c i a l ] championships.”


Sticking the landingBrigitte Reinhart, 11, of West Lorne, won silver at the Women’s Artistic Provincial Qualifying competition in Blenheim Jan. 14-15.

Reinhart has been learning gymnas-tics since she was 18 months old. Rein-hart’s mother got her involved in recre-ational gymnastics.

“I was scared to climb up everything, so my mom put me in gymnastics. I was good, so she kept me in it,” she said. “It’s fun, and it keeps me busy.”

Reinhart was five when she started getting involved in competitive gym-nastics. Th ese days, she practices about 23 hours a week as a member of the Blenheim-Kent Golden Eagles Gym-nastics Club.

Reinhart was competing on her home turf, since the provincial qualifier was held at the same location where her gymnastics club meets, but she says she still was nervous going in.

One day, Reinhart hopes her gym-nastic ski l ls wil l take her to the Olympics.

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$8Contact 519-768-1890 for delivery

“COME IN OUT OF THE COLD”

and enjoy our Music n i g h t a t t h e We s t Lorne United church, Jan 29. at 7pm. Our guests will be: Gary McNei l , Tracy Gor-don,as well as “Full Circle”>Bert and Carol Pepper, and Allan & Marion Binks. All are we lcome. Ref resh-ments after.

‘GTY’GEARED TOWARD YOUTH

Ages 13 to ? Li fe’s Choices the 2nd part in the series to save a life. Ages 7 to 12 Faith Case investigating the truth of the BE Atti-t u d e s . We s t E l g i n Living Water Pente-costal Church, Eagle beginning Jan. 29th, 6 t o 8 p m . C a l l 5 1 9 - 6 9 3 - 0 74 9 o r 519-768-0716.

PENTECOST- THE SERIES

by Dr. Van Johnson (DVD’s). Facilitated by Margie Mezenberg. Wed. evenings 7:30 to 9pm. Also men’s bible s t udy ! Wes t E l g i n Living Water Pente-costal Church, Eagle. Call 519-768-0716 or 519-287-5842.

PRAYERMEETINGS

Beginning Jan. 28th at 7pm-? Wes t E lg i n Pentecostal Church, E a g l e . C a l l 519-768-0716.

STRATFORD GARDEN FESTIVAL BUS TRIP

Saturday, March 3. Departs at 9:00 a.m. and returns 4:30 p.m. Cost is $25.00, which includes transportation and admission. Display gardens, wonderful market place, presen-t a t i o n s a n d a n excellent speakers se-ries. Sponsored by the West Lorne and Com-munity Hor ticultural Society. Contact Su-s a n L i l l e y 519-768-2665 to pre-register.

THE MARY WEBB

CENTREpresents

Madison VioletSaturday, February 11 at 8pm. Tickets $25 /

Students $10. Available at

Grave Diggerz Variety in Highgate, online at www.cktickets.com

VALENTINE’S DINNER & SOCIAL

S u n . F e b . 1 2 , 4:30-6pm, St. Mary’s Hall, West Lorne. All you Can Eat Smorgas-bord Tickets $14 at Knights Home Hard-ware, Marg’s Variety or c a l l P e t e r 519-785-0082, August 519-785-2239 or Joe 519-762-2139

CELEBRATION OF THE

“SCOTCH” Feb. 4/2012, 7:30pm An Evening of Enter-taining Music & Dance - WEDS Theatre, 199 Curr ie Rd., Dutton. T i c k e t s $ 2 5 e a available at Investor’s Group -519-762-6060 o r V i l l a g e C r i e r - 519-762-2862

UPHOLSTERY&

WOODWORKINGREPAIRS and recover-i n g u p h o l s t e r y & woodwork. Replace-ment foam available from 1” to 6”. Same day service. Call Ivan at 519-762-6684.

DO YOU NEED A PERFECT AUTO BODY

REPAIR? Call John’s Body Ham-mer for all auto body repairs, classic car classic tractor restora-t ion. 33703 Four th L ine, Iona Stat ion, 226-374-4264

HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE

Reliable, experienced women willing to clean, do windows, yard work and cater to your gen-e ra l n e e d s . Ca ro l M c F a d d e n 519-280-5895, Kathy F e h a r v a r i 519-670-9082. Refer-ences available

NURSING FOOTCARE SERVICES

“Quality Nursing Foot-ca re a t i t ’s bes t ! ” Experienced in Diabet-i c f o o t c a r e a n d p romo t i ng hea l t hy measures to prevent and control common foot problems. Cal l Anne Nogradi R.P.N. for an appointment to-day at 519-762-5333.

AUCTION SALE OF

Auctioneer - John Johnson519-785-0367

www.johndjohnsonauction.com

Sat Jan. 28 ~ 9:30 AM

Welder, Drill Press, Acetylene Torches, Tools, MiscArticles for the estate of the late Robert Jardinefrom Sarnia. Plus other consignments. Sale to beheld at Serene Acres RR2 Rodney 12284 Blacks Rd.

Lincoln 250 arc welder on wheels, older band saw,acetylene torches & cart, floor drill press, small benchdrill press, grinder, table saw, cut off saw, small anvils,hand tools, jacks, electric tools, floor jack, pickup siderails, roll heavy plastic, fishing rods, garden tools,forge, plastic pipe, plastic tile, wheel barrow, bicycles,double sink, life vests, antique radio, vaccum, sewingmachine, dresses, chesterfield, fridge, electric stove.Partial list articles too numerous to mention. Notresponsible for accidents the day of the sale. All verbalannouncements take precedence over written material.Terms: Cash. No buyer premium.

4 BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR HOUSE

Gas heat. Wood stove. Large kitchen & living room. 2 kms from Rod-ney Available Mar. 1, 2012. 519-785-2120

WEST LORNE1 bedroom apartment c lose to downtown amenities. Fr idge & stove included. Call 5 1 9 - 7 1 9 - 8 74 9 o r 519-768-1654

WEST LORNEApartment for rent. 199 Main Street, 1st and last. $575.00/mth Call 519-768-1223

PROGRESSIVE YOUNG

FARMER looking to rent land for a m u l t i p l e y e a r arrangement. Cash and flex lease agree-ments available. Call Boekhorst Farms at 519-695-3033 (Jack or Henk).

RIDE TO LONDON

wanted to Western Fa i r g r o u n d s f r o m R o d n e y c a l l 519-785-2192

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

Seasoned one year $ 5 0 / c o r d . C a l l 519-693-4661

WINTER SALE is now on, most winter i tems now 50% off. Shop early for best se-lection. Dutton Casual Corner 519-762-0615

NEW HORSE BOARDING AND

LESSON FACILITY

in Glencoe offer ing exceptional care, les-sons in both english a n d we s te r n f ro m cer t i f ied ins t ruc tor and leasing options for the experienced r i d e r. Co m e a n d check i t ou t . Ca l l 519-246-6314 for fur-ther details.

2005 BUICK ALLURE CXL

95,000km, mint, well maintained and ser-viced. Fully equipped, all the bells and whis-tles. $8,700; firm. Call A l o r L i n d a 519-287-2080

STORAGE SPACE FOR

RENTCars, Boats, Motorcy-cles. Starting at $75/ season. Indoor, ce-ment floors, clean and dry. Call 519-520-4462W

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IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN DAVID ROSS, also known as JACKROSS, late of Rodney, Ontario in the Municipality of West

Elgin, in the County of Elgin, Cemetery Custodian, DeceasedAll persons having claims against the Estate of JOHN DAVID ROSS,also known as JACK ROSS, who passed away on or about the3rd day of April, 2011 are hereby required to send full particularsof such claims to the undersigned on or before the 3rd day ofMarch, 2012, after which date, the undersigned will distribute theassets of the estate having regard only to claims that have thenbeen received.DATED at GLENCOE, Ontario, this 16th day of January, 2012

GARY R. MERRITTBARRISTER & SOLICITOR

213 MAIN STREETGLENCOE, ONTARIO N0L 1M0Solicitor for the Estate Trustee

Robert Edward Doan and Sharon Marie Clifford

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

MARK STEVENS MASONRY SERVICES

C h i m n ey Re p a i rs , Quali ty Br ick Work. F r e e E s t i m a t e s . 519-282-2021

MY COMMUNITY Are you celebrating any of these special occasions: birth of a child, wedding, wed-ding anniversaries 25, 40, 50, 60th - new to the area? A free per-sonalized Keepsake Gift Offer is waiting for you, compliments of commun i t y-m inded sponso rs . Con tac t M a r t h a G r o n i g e r 768-3397 (Rodney, West Lorne) or Barb Patterson 762-2314 (Dutton-Dunwich) for more information.

NEW TO WEST ELGIN?

If you would like to re-c e i v e a “ F R E E ” welcome package full of useful information about your new com-munity, please contact your local Chamber of Commerce through our websitewestelginchamber.ca

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PARTS COUNTER PERSONrequired for Progressive Multi-location Grain

Handling, Barn Equipment & Electrical Business

Please fax your resume to 519-289-2301Or Email: [email protected]

6687 Longwoods Rd., P.O. Box 59,Melbourne, ON, N0L 1T0

Responsibilities:

Serving customers both over the counter and on

the phone, maintaining inventory levels by

ordering from suppliers as required, stocking

shelves, arranging for delivery or shipment of

parts as required, assist with regular parts

inventories, assist with shipping/ receiving and

all other duties as required.

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong Organizational/Multitasking Skills,

ability to work independently as well as

computer experience is a must. Knowledge of

the farming industry is a definite asset.

AZ DRIVER WANTED

Clean abstract and CVOR II. Part time, ap-prox 1200-1500 hours a n n u a l l y . C a l l 519-355-8328

MECHANIC NEEDEDfull time/ part time Call 519-693-4366 or fax r e s u m e t o 519-693-4300

ANDEE’S HOME

SERVICESGas, oil propane fur-nace & air conditioning sales & service. Li-c e n s e d o i l & ga s technician. Reliable & reasonably priced. Call F r a n k D e K o r t a t 519-768-1771

D V D CONVERSIONS

8mm Reel to Reel (si-lent and w/sound) Hi8, MiniDV, VHS, VHSC and 35mm. Slides and negatives to DVD. We can even add sound to your silent films. Call 5 1 9 - 4 9 5 - 0 5 6 0 o r 519-785-2465 or drop off at The Chronicle.

SHARPE TREE SERVICE

Removals & trimming. Shrub & hedge pruning and removal. Fence row & lo t c lear ing. Stump Grinding. Skid steer service. Fire-wood & wood ch ip sales. Portable Saw-mill available. Insured. R o n S h a r p e 519-693-7061

HOLISTICWELLNESS

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Y o g a c l a s s e s available! Body Treat-ments for Toning & Weight Loss Ayurvedic Massage, Ionic Foot Detox, Waxing, Pedi-cures, Ear Candling, V i t a m i n s , S u p p l e -ments, Herbs, Teas, Bee Products, Organic chocolate, Handmade Soaps. Call MERIDIAN ENERGETICS for de-tails. 519-768-3391.

DENEEN CRISP COMPUTER

SALES & SERVICES

Repairs, virus & spy-w a r e r e m o v a l , upgrades, ma in te -nance, sales of new & u s e d s y s t e m s . 519-287-5551

Apply in person with resume to268 Graham St.

West Lorne, ON N0L 2P0

Part-Time Hours

BUS MONITOR

REQUIRED for Dunwich-Dutton

School during am and pm

drop offs and or pickups when students transfer from one bus

to another Monday to Friday.

For more

information please call

THE BADDER GROUP INC. at 519-765-1100.

Shelley 519-762-2256 orcell 519-670-7435

DAYTIME CLASSSTARTING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH

CALL FOR INFORMATION

- By Popular Request

YOGA CLASSES

Restore your body’s ability to gain mobility & f l ex ib i l i t y. Tech-niques for rel ieving emotional & mental discomforts. Monthly membership available. Mon. PM, Wed. AM, Sat. AM. Call Meridian Energet ics Yoga & S p a S e r v i c e s 519-768-3391.

PAYING FOR SCRAP METAL

$ for o ld cars. Wi l l come to your property and pay you for metal. We buy tin, steel, alu-minum, etc. Call Hank 5 1 9 - 7 8 5 - 1 3 8 7 o r 519-282-4713

AP ELECTRONICS:

FREE Shaw Direct or Bell satellite system for new customers after c re d i t s . I n c l u d e s : F R E E d i s h a n d install..call for details. C o m p l e t e l i n e o f receivers, remotes, L N B ’s a n d c a b l e . Sa te l l i te and d i sh installs & repoints...call 519-768-2892. 24249 M a rs h L i n e , We s t Lorne

TUTOR AVAILABLE

West Elgin and Dutton area, in your home. Reasonable rate. Ele-mentar y and some secondary subjects. Contact Karen Ken-drick: karenstutoring@hotmail .com or cal l 519-287-3442

West Elgin Legion Br. 221 would liketo thank the following for makingour Christmas draw a success.CHRISTMASDRAW2011

Tasty Sweets Café& Bakery

Besley’s FurnitureRoss & Co. Salon

Bonita Spa EssentialsWest Elgin PharmacyWhisper’s Flowers &

Gifts

Muddy PawsGrooming Salon

Dixon’s FeedsHollandia Farms(Vergeer Bros.)

Labatt’s BreweriesCorner Consignment

Co-Trac FordLaramie’s Restaurant

Dutton FlowersLakeview GardensMancari’s Pizza &

Restaurant

Highland PharmacyDutton FoodlandMarg’s Variety

Knight’s HomeHardware

Dutton RonaB&J Variety

Ripley’s Quality HomeCenter

Rogan’s AutomotiveMickey’s Diner &Shake Shop

Judy’s Hair LoftDennis & Sheila JoyceHenry & RuthMooserAnne & Randy BrayNorm & Marge

McLeod

Elsie BeaudoinJames StockingMary Jane LemonIan Griffin & Joanne

Biddall

Bill & Karen GoncalvesLindy Dillon

Tom & Karen LeitchDaveMcKay

FUNK, At the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday January 18, 2012. William Wayne Funk of Dutton in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Jean Gillett-Funk. Dear dad of Andy Gillett, Debbie and Keith Ayres all of St. Thomas, Suzanne Funk. Loving grandfather of Justin and Amanda, Brittany, Kyle, Stephanie, Jason, Steven and Rosalynd, Mike and Paula, Kevin and Davenia and great grandfather of Hayden, Elizabeth, Owen, Aeryk, Cameron, Merissa, Jordan, Farren-Tace. Survived by two brothers and two sisters. Predeceased by two brothers. A memorial service to be held at a later date. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Cancer So-ciety would be appreciated. Arn Funeral Home 193 Shackleton St . Dutton 519-762-2416 entrusted with arrangements. Email condolences [email protected]

ThanksSincere thanks to our

family and friends for attending our60th Wedding Anniversary party.

Your cards and gifts along with the good wishesand reminiscing about our good times over the

past, made for a very wonderful day.

Ed & Thelma Kalita

The family of Cory Kentner would like to thank the doctors and nurses at London Regional Can-cer Centre, as well as the VON nurses who made possible Cory’s home care for their care and con-cern throughout his illness. Special thanks to Connie Morrison, Dr. Mark Vincent, Dr. Shiraz Malik, Laura Sheridan, Ruth Baskey and Sharon Russell and to the Denning Funeral Home, the Rodney Legion and Rev Barry Kentner for their help in celebrating Cory’s life. Thanks to everyone who visited or sent flowers, donations and other kindnesses and posted special memories on his condolence page.

HAPPY “70th” BIRTHDAY

Barbara Robb, January 24th, 2012

Wishing all myfamily, friends andneighbours Happinessand Health in 2012.

Your help andthoughtfulness isalways appreciated.

Bob Cowan

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I cannot bring the old days backYour smile I cannot see

I can only treasure the memoriesOf days that used to be

Lovingly remembered by,Martha, Peter, Mary, Emily, Stephanie,

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EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSONrequired for progressive auto/industri-al supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits andRRSP bonuses plus movingallowances. Our 26,000ft2 Store islocated 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton,Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. SendResumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306,Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email:[email protected].

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Police warn motorists to slow down during winter weather conditions

Elgin OPP had their hands full after multi-ple collisions during the blast of winter weather Jan. 19.

Police had sections up and down the 401 shut down Jan. 19 due to the number of colli-sions that had occurred.

In Elgin County, OPP had the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 shut down and were diverting traffic in the area of Iona Rd, Dut-ton/Dunwich due to a serious collision which occurred around 9:53 a.m. The highway remained closed most of the morning and afternoon due to the collision.

While on scene, police observed a west-bound pick-up truck travel across the centre median and into the east bound lanes, collid-ing head on with an east bound Chevy Traverse. The Chevy Traverse contained a husband, wife and two small children, all of whom appeared to have been injured. The offi cer, and others at the scene, were able to

get the family safely out of the vehicle and to the shoulder to await the arrival of EMS.

Th e pick-up truck suff ered extensive front-end damage causing the engine to erupt in flames. The male driver was conscious and stated he was ok, but was trapped in the driv-er’s seat. The officer was able to put out the fire using the police cruiser’s fire extin-guisher, however the fire re-ignited a short time later. The officer was able to pull the driver to safety through the passenger side window.

All parties were transported to St.Th omas Elgin General Hospital. The male driver of the Chevy Traverse, a 41 year old Chatham man suffered minor injuries as did his five year old daughter and three year old daugh-ter. The driver’s 38-year-old wife suffered serous but non- life threatening injuries.

The driver of the Doge Dakota pick-up truck, a 22-year-old Markham man, suff ered

minor injuries in the collision.Police have charged the 22-year-old

Markham man with careless driving.“When the road conditions turn poor many

people blame the weather conditions for the collisions that occur but it really boils down to speed. People are simply not slowing down to match the conditions of the road-ways,” said Brad Fishleigh. Elgin County OPP Detachment Commander Inspector. Just because the speed limit sign says 100km/hr doesn’t mean that that is the safe speed to be driving… depending on the road conditions driving 50km/hr or even slower might simply be too fast.”

According to Fishleigh, driving too fast for conditions accounts for almost 24% of the approximately 750 collisions Elgin County offi cers investigate each year.


Th e third-annual Lose For Good campaign empowers the Weight Watchers com-munity to make their own weight loss eff orts even more meaningful by helping Cana-dian food banks to help those in need. With close to 900,000 Canadians relying on food banks every month, the need to address the hun-ger problem has never been greater. Our Local Weight

Watchers Group in West Lorne has donated over 100 lbs of food to the Caring Cupboard to assist those in n e e d . We i g ht Wat c h e r s meets on Monday Nights at the St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 132 Main Street, West Lorne at 6:00 pm.

For more information con-tact 1-800-651-6000.

Submitted by Janet Given

Lose for GoodPictured above with the food donations is Eva VanRaes, Lifetime member with Weight Watchers who has lost 68lbs, has adopted a healthier lifestyle and feels great!

Weight watchers community donate to local food bank

SERVICE DIRECTORYDr. ShirleyKovacsDr. A.Bernardi

OPTOMETRISTS233 Graham Rd. West Lorne

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Rural Transit

FOUR COUNTIES TRANSITfor Medical Appointments / Health Related ActivitiesScheduled Routes Every Mondayin Rodney, West Lorne, Newbury,Wardsville, Glencoe and Appin$4.00 one way or $8.00 roundAll Rides Must Be Booked!Call 519-693-8604or toll free 1-800-724-3401

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Auto Sales

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Healthy Heart Tips• Exercise 30-60 minutes a day most daysof the week

• Maintain a healthy body weight• Quit or don’t start smoking• Eat a diet low in saturated fat,cholesterol and salt.

• Reduce your stress• Manage your Diabetes and High BloodPressure

• Limit your alcohol intake• See your Doctor for an annual physicalexam

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