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2014 Municipal Election
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Zorra Sports!
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Harrington Hall
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Zorra's Ontario Senior of the Year
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Thamesford Minor Ball
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Waste Management
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Calder Throws Heat
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By-law Enforcement
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Embro Fair
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Tax Department, Zorra Fire & Emergency Services
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Recreation Department
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Zorra Recreation Advisory Committee, Policing
Committee and Lakeside Triathlon
21,22 Township Contacts, Community Contacts
Message from the Mayor
Margaret Lupton
Election Day is October 27. Zorra
will again vote by mail. Ballots will be
mailed during the week of September
29. Be sure to be watching the mail for
your kit. Other elections many people
have discarded the package without
realizing what it was. Follow the
directions included —remembering to
sign your name as directed—and return
it by postage free mail. For guaranteed delivery to the Office
in time it must be postmarked no later than October 17. You
can also deliver your completed ballot to the Township Office
during office hours or leave it in the mailbox outside the main
door anytime. On Election Day October 27 ballots will be
received at the Office until 8 p.m.
It is important for you to make certain your name is on
the voting list in order to receive a ballot package. Check the
Township website for information on doing this or contact the
Office 519-485- 2490. If you do not receive a ballot or if you
misplace it you can get a replacement also by contacting the
Office.
Voting by mail is one of the easiest ways to vote. Don’t miss
your opportunity to participate.
North Park and Matheson Park recently received significant
upgrades with the help of Trillium grants. Thank you to
Phillip Scott, Thamesford, and John Chalkley, Embro,
who worked tirelessly on the project in their community.
Volunteers make such a huge difference and Council is always
grateful for the work they do. Thank you, gentlemen---and
also to the volunteers who assisted in so many different ways.
Traffic issues remain a real concern all over Zorra. Citizens
are stepping up once again and contributing much thought
and action trying to make our Township a safer place. We
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are grateful to County Public Works for agreeing to make
changes to the Highway #2 crossing at George Street
making it much safer for pedestrians.
The new Thamesford Fire Hall is closer to being a reality
with the awarding of the Architectural Design contract.
It is hoped in the near future we will be able to begin
planning for a centrally located Public Works building
replacing the two shops now in use.
An Economic Development Officer who will serve the
rural townships of Oxford County has been chosen and
work on retention and expansion of our present businesses
will be underway very soon. Zorra is open for business and
will be doing what it can to assist our present businesses
to work successfully and will also encourage developers
to begin building in the serviced areas. There is so much
potential for growth but it will take a skilled and trained
person to make the opportunities work for all of us.
I am pleased to announce that the Fire Communications
Review Committee has concluded its business and an
up to date digital 2-way radio system has been ordered
for rural Oxford County making emergency dispatch
much faster and effective. The best news is that what was
estimated to be a system costing about $1.5 M has been
contracted for just under $600,000. Zorra’s share will be
taken from General Reserves and paid back gradually from
the Fire budget.
The park project in Embro (former Smith property) has
been completed. Every time I drive by I admire what has
been accomplished. I hope many enjoy the space and that
future village activities will locate there. Council is very
grateful to the citizens who made another dream a reality.
Zorra Now | Fall 2014
Within Zorra Township are individuals who graciously
give of their time and efforts to make their community the best it can be.
They do so quietly and, quite often, without recognition. If you know one
of these special individuals within your community and would like to see
them recognized for what they do, we’d love to help you by featuring them
in MY ZORRA in the next edition of Zorra Now.
Simply forward, your name, your community, the individual’s name, the
reason(s) why, and a picture of the individual to admin@zorra.on.ca prior
to November 3, 2014. Be sure to mark the subject as MY ZORRA!
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Zorra Sports!
T
he Oxford County Volleyball Club (also known as
Oxford Crush) was formed in 2012 with 4 teams.
Our team was the 15U girls and we had a coach and
only 7 players. We managed to recruit 2 girls who were new
to the game to finalize our roster. Our teams practice out of
Ingersoll and Woodstock facilities.
Last season being a new team, we started at the bottom
of the 15U division of over 80 teams in Ontario. Our team
practiced hard and worked our way up the ranks earning
two 15U gold medals & a 15U silver medal in the Premier
Division, finishing 2nd in the Province at that tournament!
We also played up in the 16U division winning two 16U
Gold Medals last season. At 15UProvincials we had the
unfortunate draw in Quarter finals and lost to the eventual
Provincial and National Championship team but earned a 5th
place finish in Ontario.
Due to our high finish last season we began the 2014 season
playing in the top division. Competition was stiff playing the
top twelve teams in the Province all year. Most teams we meet
are from the Toronto area and draw a large amount of players
to try outs. Not Oxford Crush! We are the most rural area
competing and had 10 girls come to our try outs last season.
All 10 players made our team!
As you can see, our team is lacking in the height
department as compared to our competitors. Our coaches
focused this year on defense training and we have become one
of the most defensive teams in the country.
This season we earned a silver medal in both 16U and 17U
and also a 4th place finish at each age division. We finished
9th out of over eighty teams at 16U Provincials and we won a
bronze medal in Division 1, Tier 4 at 17UProvincials.
We headed to Calgary in May, 2014 to the Canadian West
Nationals and the best volleyball our coach had seen all year.
One highlight was winning our first match against Manitoba’s
#1 team. They were the 2nd seeded team at the tournament
and last year’s National Silver medalists.
On the 2nd day of Nationals our team suffered the loss
of our setter to an ankle injury, sideling her in a cast. That
left only one spare on the bench during play and tough job
for the team and coach alike. Everyone rallied together in a
true team fashion and finished the day moving up from our
original ranking in 31st spot and securing a top 16 finish! On
day 3 with a quarter final win we earned the chance to play
for a Division 1, Tier 2 medal (a much higher finish then we
ever dreamed). The Crush battled hard in the semifinals and
the bronze medal game but gave up the win in both matches
in the 3rd set to finish in 4th place in Tier 2 which was 12th
overall out of 104 teams. What an accomplishment! Our
National finish was the highlight of our season and a full team
effort.
When we travel to American tournaments and outside the
province, we are happy to give a gift of an Oxford County pin
to each player and coach we compete against. It is a gesture
of sportsmanship as ambassadors of Oxford County.
Oxford Crush would like to thank our local sponsors, the
County of Oxford for supplying us pins and the Township of
Zorra for recognizing our efforts in volleyball.
Presented by Embro Resident and Oxford Crush player
Amanda Kuiper
The following teams were presented with medals by Mayor Lupton at the June 17, 2014 Council Meeting.
Oxford County Volleyball Club – Oxford Crush
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Embro 97’s – Ladies Hockey Team Provincial Champions
Zorra Girls Fuzion Bantam B – 2013-2014 Lower Lakes Female Hockey
League Championship Gold Medalists
Thamesford Attack Novice Rep Team –
OMHA Novice Rep DD-D Champions
Congratulations to Zorra's
Ontario Senior of the Year Chris Cockle!
Chris is a retired farmer who is or has been involved with the following organizations:
Woodstock Royals Senior ‘A’ Hockey Club, Woodstock District Canine Association,
Embro Minor Soccer and hockey, Thistle theatre, Cambrocourt Senior Housing,
ZRAC, Knox United Church Mission Groups.
The Ontario Senior of the Year award gives each municipality in Ontario the
opportunity to honour one outstanding local Ontarian who after the age of 65 has
enriched the social, cultural or civic life of his/her community.
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Waste Management and Special Collection Programs
Waste Diversion Calendars 2014/2015
The County of Oxford mailed the 2014/2015 Waste Diversion Calendars to all households in Oxford County during the month of March.
If you did not receive a calendar, please contact our office and we will have one mailed to you. This publication contains all pertinent
information on garbage, recycling and special waste programs scheduled from April 2014 to April 2015.
Oxford County Landfill Site
Location: 384060 Salford Road (County Road 46), Salford
Landfill Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Hours subject to change. Closed
statutory holidays. Tipping Fees will be applied to each load
(some exceptions apply).
Special Collection Events
September 20, 2014 at Woodstock Public Works Yard. Bring your
Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics, Tires, White Good, and
documents for shredding. More information available on page 21 of
the Waste Management Calendar.
Composting and Recycling
80 gallon Composter $10.00, taxes included.
16 gallon Recycle Bin $4.50, taxes included.
This bin is to be used for paper, cardboard,
newspapers, egg cartons, etc.
22 gallon Recycle Bin $5.50, taxes included.
This bin is for containers (plastic, drink
cartons, cans, glass, etc.)
Recycle Bin Lids $1.50, taxes included.
88 gallon Rain Barrels $45.00, taxes included.
The above are available for sale at the
Township office.
Also, Recycle Bins are available at the
Thamesford and Embro arenas.
Battery Recycling
The Township of Zorra provides a free program
for recycling of household batteries through
Raw Materials Company Inc. (RMC). The
Program is being offered at four locations
throughout the Township:
- Township of Zorra Municipal Office,
274620 27th Line, RR 3, Ingersoll, ON
N5C 3J6 – phone 519-485-2490
- Thamesford Arena, 85 Middleton Street,
Thamesford, ON N0M 2M0 – phone
519-285-2236
- Embro Arena, 355644 35th Line, Embro,
ON N0J 1J0 – phone 519-475-6061
- Harrington Hall & Library, 539 Victoria
Street, Harrington, ON N0J 1J0 – phone
519-475-6909
Please feel free to drop off your batteries at any of
the above locations.
Since the start of this program in September
2012, the Township of Zorra has collected and
returned 464lbs. of batteries to Raw Materials
Company for Recycling.
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It’s the spirit of coming together for the greater good.
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Email: matt@mattlangfordinsurance.com
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Tom Garner, Ingersoll
Email: tgarner@oxfordmutual.com
(519) 485-0400
Derek Stead, Ingersoll
Email: dstead@oxfordmutual.com
(519) 485-0500
Carly Collins, Thamesford
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(519) 285-3514
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By-Law Enforcement
WINTER PARKING
Please be advised that the winter parking restrictions will be enforced
starting November 15th and remain in place until March 31, 2015
in accordance with By-law 7-95. For snow removal purposes, parking
is not permitted on any road or street from 1:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. 7
days a week during this period. Any vehicle owner found in violation
of this by-law could be fined or have their vehicle removed/towed at
owners expense. The set fine for this violation is set at $50.
LEAVES/SNOW REMOVAL ONTO ROADWAYS
This is a reminder to all residents that depositing leaves and snow
from private property onto a public roadway is dangerous and in
contravention of the Road Protection By-law 6-95. Pushing or
placing any leaves, snow or ice or any other obstruction of a roadway
is an offence that carries a Provincial Offences Fine of $105.00.
DOG CONTROL
Please be advised that it is a violation of By-law 3-95 to walk your dog
without a leash. In addition it is also a violation if your dog wanders off
your property onto a neighbouring property or street. The definition
of “Running at Large”: A dog shall be deemed to be running at large if
found in any place other than the premises of the owner of the dog and
not under the control of any person. The charge for allowing a dog to run
at large is $105 plus a surcharge.
DOG BARKING/NOISE
The Township of Zorra Noise By-Law, 69-2012, as amended section 2.
(2.1), which prohibits the persistent barking from dogs in all zones of the
Township. Persistent barking would be described as causing excessive
noise that has disrupted residents in the surrounding area.
PARKING RESTRICTIONS
New signs have been erected on the north side of McCarty Street by
Thamesford Public School. This section of McCarty Street has been
designated as No Standing at any time. This means no stopping, no
parking, no standing at any time on the north side of McCarty Street from
Allen Street to George Street.
No Standing is defined as: “stand” or “standing”, when prohibited , means
the halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except for the purpose of
and while actually engaged in receiving or discharging passengers.
Parking restrictions remain in effect on the south side of McCarty Street
during the school year only as follows: no parking/no stopping on the
south side of McCarty Street from Allen Street to George Street from
September 1 to June 30 of each year between the hours of 8:30 am and
9:00 am and between the hours of 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Fine is $50.
If you have any questions feel free to contact Mathew Paul, By-law Enforcement Officer at 519-485-2490 ext. 230
ENERGY CONSERVATION
Ontario Regulation 397/11, under the Green Energy
Act, directed all public agencies in Ontario to prepare
an energy conservation and demand management
plan. Additionally, mandated annual reporting of
energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
commenced on July 1, 2013. The Township of Zorra
is committed to reducing the annual consumption of
fuels and electricity used by Township facilities by an average of 1% per
year until 2019. Below are the current statistics and target numbers for
township facilities.
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Electrical Consumption 1, 015,107 kWh
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Natural Gas Consumption 87, 143 m3
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Tax Department
The Final Residential, Farmland, Commercial,
Industrial and Multi-Residential 2014 Tax Bills
TOWNSHIP OF ZORRA FIRE DEPARTMENT
were mailed the last week of July, if you have
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department by Ian Ross, Union Gas district manager for London/Sarnia.
The 3rd Instalment is Due August 29, 2014 and
the 4TH AND FINAL Instalment of your 2014
Taxes is Due October 31, 2014.
We now accept Debit at the office.
Zorra Fire &
Emergency
Services
REMINDER: ALL RESIDENTS PLEASE
ENSURE THAT YOUR 911 NUMBERS
AND/OR HOUSE NUMBERS ARE
READABLE AND ILLUMINATED!
FIRE DEPARTMENT EVENTS:
PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENT PLAN
Uniondale Station
Sign up now for the 10 or 12 month PreLakeside Christ Church/Uniondale
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from John Peter, sales representative
for AJ Stone Company.
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is the first
of its kind in Ontario,
with
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forthis
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range finder, 2X/4X zoom and built in compass to name a few of its features.
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plan for 2015,
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6:30 p.m. at Brown's Corners.
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McFarlan, Fire Chief, Twp. of Zorra, Jim Manzer, District Chief, Thamesford Station.
Tickets available from all
Applications need to be submitted as soon as
firefighters
– Adults $15, Children
possible to ensure enrolment for 2015. If you
(ages 6 to 12) $7.50 and Children
are currently enrolled in the pre-authorized
under 5 are free.
payment plan, you do not have to re-apply each
year, only if there is a change with the account.
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BANKING
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Pay your taxes on your time
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No line ups at the bank or at the office
Guarantee of the money in your account
3.
4.
Very simple
All banks accept the Township of Zorra as a
client and the account number required is your
ROLL NUMBER from your tax bill.
Thamesford Station
Thamesford Fire Fighters
Annual Breakfast
Sun. November 16th, 2014.
9:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Adults
$10, Children $5. Tickets
available at the door or
contact Jim Manzer
519-617-2540
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We reuse and recycle everything from
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shelves, potting tables, planters and more. Our
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Commercial & Industrial Property Owners Only –
Vacancy Rebate Program
If your commercial or industrial property was
vacant for a period of up to three months for
2014 you are eligible for a vacancy rebate.
Applications can be found on our website or
picked up at the Township Office. Deadline for
submission is February 28, 2015.
Any tax questions or inquiries, please direct them to:
Kelly Hall, Tax Collector/Deputy Treasurer, 519-485-2490 ext 222
khall@zorra.on.ca
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FALL HOURS for 2014 at the Beachville District Museum
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Summer Camp 2012
specific involvement in the War, and will also
Beachville District Museum: The Beachville
After all the snow and wind from
provide a list of the Oxford Militia that took part
District
Museum
is
positioned
on
4.5
acres
of
lush
last winter is there a location where
in World War I. While you're here, examine the
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you thought a windbreak might have
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heart of Oxford County and possesses a fascinating
been of value? If so, now is the time to
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Municipal
E l ection
VOTER INFORMATION
2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
OCTOBER 27, 2014
The Township of Zorra will be utilizing the VOTE BY MAIL alternative method of
voting again for the upcoming 2014 Municipal Election.
With Vote by Mail, voters can fill out their ballots in the privacy and convenience
of their own home. Casting a vote is as easy as mailing a letter. Security
features are built into the voting kits to ensure the secrecy of your vote until
vote tabulating takes place on Election Day – October 27, 2014.
During the week of September 29, 2014, delivery of voting kits will begin to
those that are on the Voters’ List. Voters will receive a Voter Kit in the mail
containing all of the materials required to place their vote by mail. The voter
simply follows the instructions in their kit, deposits in the mail, BY OCTOBER
17, 2014, using the postage paid response envelope, and the ballots will be
delivered to the Municipal Office for tabulating on Election Day.
If you choose not to mail your vote, or it is AFTER OCTOBER 17, 2014, you
may drop-off your ballot at the Municipal Office located at 274620 27th Line,
during regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm) or place
in the afterhours locked drop box next to our main entrance at the Municipal
Office. On Election Day, voting kits can be delivered in person to the office from
8:30a.m. to 8:00 p.m. when the polls close. The Municipal Office is the ONLY
polling location accepting hand delivered voting kits. All ballots, whether
mailed or hand delivered, are placed into a sealed ballot box that remains
sealed until Election Day.
Check the Voters’ List
If you haven’t already:
Please ensure that your information is accurate and
on the Voters’ List by contacting the Township Office
at 519-485-2490 or visiting www.zorra.on.ca
Please visit the Township website and select “Am I on the Voters’ List?”
to make a request to verify that your name appears on the list for the
upcoming Municipal Election.
The revision period for electors to make changes to or have their own
name removed from the list takes effect from September 2, 2014 until
Voting Day on October 27, 2014.
The revision period to have another person’s name changed or removed
from the list begins on September 2, 2014 and ends on September 12, 2014.
We encourage residents to check that their name appears on the Voters’
List and that their information, including school support, is recorded
correctly to ensure that they receive the correct voting kit in the mail.
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Interested in running for Municipal Council?
Nomination forms may be filed between January 2, 2014 and September 11,
2014, at a time when the Clerk's Office is open (Mon.-Fri. 8:30a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
and on Nomination Day, September 12, 2014, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
A person is entitled to be an elector at an election held in a local municipality, if
on voting day he or she is:
• a Canadian citizen;
• at least 18 years old;
• residing in the local municipality or an owner or tenant there, or the spouse
of such owner or tenant; and
• not otherwise prohibited from voting.
A Candidate for Municipal Office must, upon nomination, be a qualified
municipal elector and fulfil all of the following requirements:
• live in the municipality, be an owner or tenant of land there, or the
spouse of an owner or tenant;
• be a Canadian citizen;
• be at least 18 years old on voting day;
• not legally prohibited from voting; and
• not disqualified by any legislation from holding Municipal office.
At the close of voting on October 27, the totals from all votes will be compiled.
The unofficial results will then be displayed at the Township Office at 274620
27th Line and on the Zorra Township website. Feel free to attend!
Listing of Current Candidates, Candidate packages and Nomination Forms
can be found on the Township’s website.
For further information visit:
http://www.zorra.on.ca/Our-Township/MunicipalElection-2014
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Contact Karen Martin, Township Clerk for
more information at 519-485-2490 ext. 228 or
visit: http://www.zorra.on.ca/Our-Township/
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ZORRA RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Lakeside Triathlon
The next scheduled meeting for the Zorra Recreational
ZORRA RECREATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Advisory Committee is September 22nd 2014 at 7 pm at
Are you interested in starting or participating in a recreational activity in your area? Is there an activity that you would like to see
available for you? Recreation is a broad term and can include such activities as Zumba dance, Yoga, Karate, Hiking, Walking, ping
Harrington Hall.
pong, badminton, playing cards, a pick-up game of baseball, tai chi, teen dancing or even just a social time to meet and talk with
neighbours and friends. Would you like to be the catalyst that starts the activity or just participate in any of these activities ? Do
you need a place to conduct these activities?
The Township is researching the ability to licence
The Zorra Recreational Advisory Board would like to help you with your wishes. The Township of Zorra has several buildings, halls,
and fields throughout the Township that are available for more than just organized sports and these facilities can be available for
Municipal facilities under the Alcohol & Gaming
your use at an adjusted rate.
Commission of Ontario, if any one has any Please
questions,
contact the Zorra Recreational Advisory Committee at Township Offices at 519 485 2490 and speak with Lisa Teeple
(lteeple@zorra.on.ca)
let us know.
It is triathlon
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suggestions or concerns please contact Trevor Sandersonor Trevor Sanderson (tsanderson@zorra.on.ca)and
The next scheduled meeting for the Zorra Recreational Advisory Committee is September 30 2013 at 7 pm at Harrington Hall.
at 519-485-2490 ext. 223
The Lakeside Triathlon will be held on Saturday, September
th
13th and Sunday, September 14th, 2014.
ZORRA COMMUNITY POLICING COMMITTEE
ZORRA COMMUNITY
POLICING COMMITTEE
The next scheduled meeting for the Zorra
Community Policing Committee is September
24, 2014 at 6:30 pm at the Township Office.
The Zorra Community Policing Committee and
MultiSport
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is running
the event and they have been granted
Zorra
Council would
like
to introduce the NEW Zorra Speed Sign!!
permission
by the
of Oxford and the Township of Zorra for
The sign has been
and willCounty
be placed at various
locations throughout the Township! The speed sign is
road
usage
and
for
theTownship
police
able to
record data
and will
provide
Staff to
and manage short partial road closures
the Ontario Provincial Police with target areas
throughout
the Township.
during high
traffic
periods on both days. MultiSport can assure that
Lakeside residents
will still have access to their homes, however
The next scheduled meeting for the
Community
Policing The roads in use will be as follows:
there mayCommittee
beZorra
short
delays.
is October 2 2013 at 7 pm
nd
at Township Office.
Saturday September 13th, 2014
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9:30AM to 11:15AM
• Road 92 (between 25th Line and 31st Line), 31st Line
(between Rd 92 and Rd 16), 25th Line (between Rd 92 and
Road 88) and Road 88 (between 25th Line and 29th Line)
2:00PM to 3:00PM
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4:00PM to 4:50PM
and Road 92 (between 25th Line and 27th Line)
5:00PM to 5:45PM
• Road 92 (between 25th Line and 31st Line), 31st Line
(between Rd 92 and Rd 16), 25th Line (between Rd 92 and
Road 88) and Road 88 (between 25th Line and 29th Line)
Sunday September 14th, 2014
8:45AM to 11:00AM
• Road 92 (between 25th Line and Cobble Hill Rd - Westbound),
Road 96 (between Cobble Hill Rd and Rd 6 – Eastbound), Road
6 (between Rd 96 and Rd 92 – Southbound) and Road 92
(between Rd 6 and 25th Line – Westbound)
11:00AM to 12:00PM
• Road 92 (between 25th Line and 31st Line – both directions)
More information regarding the MultiSport Canada Triathlon
Series can be found at: www.msctriathlon.com.
Harrington Hall
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Harrington Hall, located at 539 Victoria St in the village of Harrington, is the location
of numerous Concerts and Community Functions and the home of the Harrington
Branch of the Oxford County Library.
The Harrington Community Association, which manages the Hall on behalf of the
Township of Zorra has recently arranged with Savaria Elevators of London Ontario to
install 2 E-Z Chair Lifts to aid in access inside the building.
The main Hall in the building is located in the raised section of the main floor and the
Oxford County Library and washroom facilities are located in the basement area.
The 2 E-Z Chair Lifts that have been installed will
provide access to both areas for anyone who may
have found it impossible or difficult to manage the
stairs.
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North Park -
Thamesford Minor
Ball Association
They worked quickly, ensuring nothing was left behind.
As they cleaned out the booth at North Park, they knew
things would look very different when they returned for
the ball season in the spring of 2014. The Recreation
Department was kind enough to allow the volunteers of
the Thamesford Minor Baseball Association to store their
booth supplies in the Thamesford Pool building for the
winter, which meant several quick treks across George
Street until finally the booth was empty. Thanks to a
generous grant from the Trillium Foundation and under
the leadership of Recreation & Facilities Manager Trevor
Sanderson and TMBA Community Liaison volunteer
Philip Scott, the North Park Renovation Project was
underway. The project would see new and improved
lighting around the ball diamond, a higher backstop,
netting along the home run fence, and a total renovation
of the concession booth which included a new accessible
washroom. It would mean months of hard work by skilled
trades and dedicated volunteers.
The sun shone bright on the morning of June 7th
as TMBA Executive members and volunteers put the
finishing touches on the park in anticipation of a very
special Grand Opening Ceremony. Families started to
arrive, with many of the players dressed in their ball
uniforms. Everyone gathered around the beautiful flag
pole and joined in to sign the National Anthem and
listen to Brian George speak on behalf of the Trillium
Foundation about their generous grant program. Ward 2
Councillor Ron Forbes can be seen many nights cheering
at this park as his grandchildren play on various teams and
he gave a heartfelt speech about the joy of four generations
of the Forbes family playing ball on this very diamond.
TMBA President Bethany Barr spoke with enthusiasm
about this exciting transformation and what it will mean
for the kids who play here at North Park. While it was
impossible to thank all of the volunteers individually,
Bethany made it clear that each and every person who
lifted a shovel or paintbrush was a valued member of the
TMBA family. Phil Scott was singled out as an integral
leader of the renovation team who used his many contacts
and his passion for our ball club to drive this project to
completion.
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After all was said and done, over 120 registered minor
baseball players would enjoy a season of ball in this
beautifully renovated park, as well as 140 players from
the Thamesford Men’s Slo Pitch league. The weekend of
August 2nd saw 11 teams from the Mosquito age division
make North Park their home for a weekend of exciting
baseball, ending with Thamesford’s very own Fury 1 team
taking top honours in the tournament. This team went on
to win the City Championship in St. Thomas.
The North Park improvements will provide years of
enjoyment for families and players of all ages for years to
come!
he scoreboard. Calder would pitch for three more innings; administer four more strike outs, issue no walks and allow only one
ring tournament play he would also play third base, right field and left field.
Calder Throws Heat at the 2014
m did not advance past the first round, competing with some of the best young ball players in the province is something Calder
Ontario Summer Games
ng baseball at the rookie level with the Thamesford Fury and now plays for the London Tecumsehs major bantam baseball team.
Photo credit: Karen Calder
g, Calder was preparing for league playoffs August 22 thru 24 in London and a trip to Sault Ste. Marie where his team would
Level O.B.A.’s (Ontario Baseball Association’s Provincial Playoffs) during Labour Day Weekend.
Thamesford resident Ryan Calder was one of forty-eight bantam
aged (14 and 15 years old) baseball players who would tryout in
attempt to earn one of sixteen spots on the L.D.B.A. (London
District Baseball Association) Summer
Games
teamCalder
roster. He
Photo credit:
Karen
would be successful and competed at the Ontario Summer Games,
August 7 thru 10 in Windsor, Ontario.
e for 2014: “Fun With Games”
Calder made an impressive pitching debut on Friday, August
7, during the second inning of the 8:00 AM game at Windsor’s
MicMac Park. As he took the mound, Calder appeared undaunted
ries accepted
by the fact bases were loaded and there was one out. He would
throw two straight strikeouts to end the inning. In the bottom
of the inning Calder would help the team’s offensive front with a
double of his own. He would also cross the plate putting the team’s first run on the scoreboard. Calder would pitch
for three more innings; administer four more strike outs, issue no walks and allow only one run on two hits. During
tournament play he would also play third base, right field and left field.
Even though the team did not advance past the first round, competing with some of the best young ball players in
the province is something Calder will not soon forget.
Calder started playing baseball at the rookie level with the Thamesford Fury and now plays for the London
Tecumsehs major bantam baseball team. At the time of writing, Calder was preparing for league playoffs August 22
thru 24 in London and a trip to Sault Ste. Marie where his team would compete in the “A” Level O.B.A.’s (Ontario
Baseball Association’s Provincial Playoffs) during Labour Day Weekend.
The Thamesford Trojans
are a community owned
and organized team with a
volunteer board of directors.
We are a part of the Ontario
Hockey Association. In 2014 the Trojans finished second in the Southern
Ontario Junior Hockey League (SOJHL) division with 30 wins, 8 losses and only
1 point behind the league-leading Lancers.
The Trojans have been a very successful organization with many
accomplishments, including:
- 38 years of operation
- 9 league championships
- 12 conference championships
- Most notable of these championships were the 1989-1992 seasons and
2010-2012 seasons, where the Trojans won the league title for three
consecutive seasons, being the only team in league history to accomplish
this feat not only once, but twice!
The Board of Directors of
the Thamesford Trojans
Hockey Club
COME OUT TO
SUPPORT THE
TROJANS THIS YEAR!
HOME OPENER:
Friday, September 19 at 7:30
p.m. vs. Aylmer Spitfires
at the Thamesford District
Recreation Centre
Please
contact the
Township
Office if you
have any
interesting
and exciting
Sports News
regarding
local
athletes!!
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Embro Fair
Saturday, Sept. 13
8:00a.m.
9:00a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:30p.m.
12:45 p.m.
1:30p.m.
1:45p.m.
2:00p.m.
9:30p.m. -1:00 a.m.
Ambassador Competition &
Official Opening
Silent Auction happening all
weekend!
Gates Open
Southwestern Ontario Highland Dance Competition
Parade registration at Matheson Park
Parade Start
Bennington Cody 4-H Dairy Club Achievement Day
Mayor of Zorra Showmanship Class
Open 4-H Dairy Showmanship Class
FREE Kids Activities
All Breed Open Dairy Heifer Show
Variety Show
Age of Majority Dance (Kerosene Creek)
Sunday, Sept. 14
8:00a.m.
10:00a.m.
11:00a.m. 1:00p.m.
3:00p.m.
4:00p.m.
Gates Open
Non-Denominational Church Service
Heavy Horse & Haflinger Show
Sunday Brunch
Beach Volleyball Tournament
REE Kids Activities
Tug of War & Jr. Tug of War • Baby Show
Silent Auction closes • Pet Show
Pick up entries from Exhibit Hall
Zipline, bouncy rides, Mario Kart, Board Games, Fun Activities for all ages happening all weekend long!
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Thamesford Events
Embro Events
Westminster United Church presents
The Hilarious Sequel:
“Nunsense II”
Thistle Theatre Presents
“Having Hope at Home”
November 6, 7, 8, 9 – Dinner and Balcony Seating
November 8 – Matinee Traditional Seating
November 9 - Lunch Theatre and Balcony Seating
Ticket sales start on Saturday, October 4 - 9:30 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. at Westminster United Church, 115 George Street,
Thamesford. Please call 519-285-2767 or email glpike@rogers.
com for additional information.
Public Skating:
Every Sunday
(starts Sept. 28)
October 2014
Lions Canvassing for
CNIB - October 7, 8, 9
2:00 to 3:00 pm Except Holidays
Lions Tribute and
Musical Entertainment
Night
Saturday October 18.
Doors open at 7:00pm,
Show starts 8:00p.m.
Contact Linda:
519-285-5123 or
Burton: 519-285-5485
Adult/Senior Skate:
Every Tuesday
(starts Sept. 9)
10:30 to 11:30 am
_____________________
September 2014
Professional Activity Day
Public Skate
Friday, September 26 &
November 21 1:00 to
2:00 p.m.
Trojans Junior Hockey
Team Home Opener
Friday, September 19
at 7:30 p.m. vs. Aylmer
Spitfires
Flu Clinic - October
30 at 3:00-8:00p.m.
_____________________
November 2014
Thamesford Firefighter’s
Breakfast
Sunday, November 16 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm
Admission: Adults $8,
Children (Under 12) $4
_____________________
December 2014
Lions Community
Carol Sing
Sunday, December 7th
**NOTE: The Thamesford Lions Club will be holding their
annual Christmas Dinner on the SECOND Monday of
December – December 8th at 7pm.
Featuring:
Betty Bartram, Chris Cockle, Jeff Harmer, Meagan Hargreaves,
Ron Marshall, Jolanda Van Der Eijk. Directed by Sue Garner.
Contact Chris or Nancy Cockle at 519-475-4201 for tickets
Embro West Zorra Community Centre
Thamesford Arena
Parent/Tot Skate:
Every Tuesday
(starts Sept. 9)
9:30 to 10:30 am
A comedy with heart.
November 14, 15, 16 (matinee), 20, 21 & 22
Public Skating:
Every Sunday
(starts October 5)
2:00 to 3:00 pm
Except Holidays
__________________
Parent/Tot Skate:
Every Wednesday
(starts October 1)
10:00 to 11:00 am
__________________
Adult Skate:
Every Wednesday
(starts October 1)
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
__________________
Yoga Sessions
Every Tuesday
7:30 to 8:30 am
$12 for drop in or
$70 for 7 weeks
9:00 to 10:15 am
$15 for drop in or
$84 for 7 weeks
September 2014
Zorra Skating Club
Registration
Saturday, September 6
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Wednesday, September 10
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Contact: Colleen Shrigley
519-475-4395
Embro Fair
September 12 to 14
Contact: Colleen Shrigley
519-475-4395
Embro Fall Fair Events
Calendars are available
at the Township of Zorra
Office.
__________________
November 2014
Caledonian Society St. Andrew’s Night
Friday, November 28
Contact McKays Food Land
Embro & Zorra Agricultural Society
Fish Fry
Saturday November 1
Contact Natalie Hazeleger
519-949-4978
Contact
Christine Mathias
519-488-1630
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Commercial & Residential
Interior & Exterior
Refinishing decks
Furniture revival
Interior decorating
Certified Professional Stager
Fully insured and WSIB covered
Maggie McGregor
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519-932-0559
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519-475-4937
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Township of Zorra Contacts
Council
Employees
Mayor
Margaret Lupton
417129 41st Line, R.R. 2
Embro, ON N0J 1J0
Tel: (519) 475-4443
Email: mlupton@zorra.on.ca
Building/Drainage Department
Chief Building Official/
Drainage Superintendent - Michael Hughes
Phone: (519) 485-2490 Ext. 224
Email: mhughes@zorra.on.ca
Ward 1 Councillor
Ron Forbes
642960 Road 64, R.R. 3
Ingersoll, ON N5C 3J6
Tel: (519) 285-3800
Email: rforbes@zorra.on.ca
Ward 2 Councillor
Marie Keasey
114 Stanley Street South
Thamesford, ON N0M 2M0
Tel: (519) 285-2542
Email: mkeasey@zorra.on.ca
Ward 3 Councillor
Jim Verwer
963078 Road 96
Lakeside, ON N0M 2G0
Tel: (519) 349-2468
Email: jverwer@zorra.on.ca
Ward 4 Councillor
Gordon MacKay
376194 37th Line, R.R. 1
Embro, ON N0J 1J0
Tel: (519) 475-4424
Email: gmackay@zorra.on.ca
Upcoming Council
Meetings:
C.A.O./Clerk’s Department
Chief Administrative Officer - Don MacLeod
Phone: (519) 485-2490 Ext. 226
Email: dmacleod@zorra.on.ca
Clerk - Karen Martin (Graham)
Phone: (519) 485-2490 ext. 228
Email: kmartin@zorra.on.ca
Planner - Jennifer Huff
519-485-2490 ext. 237
Email: jhuff@oxfordcounty.ca
By-law Enforcement Officer - Mathew Paul
Phone: (519) 485-2490 ext. 230
Email: mpaul@zorra.on.ca
Administrative Assistant - Lisa Teeple
Phone: (519) 485-2490 Ext. 221
Email: lteeple@zorra.on.ca
Finance Department
Director of Finance - Maureen Simmons
Phone: (519) 485-2490 Ext. 225
Email: msimmons@zorra.on.ca
Above meetings are all at the Council
Chambers - Township Office
Foreman – Embro Works Yard - Steve Oliver
Phone: (519) 475-4088
Email: embroshop@zorra.on.ca
Foreman – Kintore Works Yard - Ross Ball
Phone: (519) 283-6335
Email: kintoreshop@zorra.on.ca
Protective Services
Fire Chief/CEMC - John McFarlan
Phone: 519-485-2490 ext. 240
Email: jmcfarlan@zorra.on.ca
Embro District Chief - Bob Ross
Phone: (519) 617-2740
Email: embrofire@zorra.on.ca
Thamesford District Chief - Jim Manzer
Phone: (519) 617-2540
Email: thamesfordfire@zorra.on.ca
Uniondale District Chief - Paul Mitchell
Phone: (519) 617-5357
Email: uniondalefire@zorra.on.ca
Tax Collector/Deputy Treasurer - Kelly Hall
Phone: (519) 485-2490 Ext. 222
Email: khall@zorra.on.ca
Recreation and Facilities Manager Trevor Sanderson
Phone: (519) 617-7977
Email: tsanderson@zorra.on.ca
Administrative Assistant - Jill Miles-Redman
Phone: (519) 485-2490 Ext. 231
Email: jmiles-redman@zorra.on.ca
Thamesford District Recreation Centre
519-285-2236
Email: tdrc@zorra.on.ca
Embro Zorra Community Centre
519-475-6061
Email: ezcc@zorra.on.ca
2014
Sept. 9
9:30 a.m.
Sept 23
CANCELLED
October 7
9:30 a.m.
October 21 6:30 p.m.
Public Works Department
Director of Public Works - Aden Corcoran
Phone: (519) 485-2490 Ext. 227
Email: acorcoran@zorra.on.ca
Follow the Township
of Zorra on TWITTER
@ZorraTownship
Thamesford Area Swimming Pool
519-285-3063
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Community Contact Listing
Minor Sports
Embro:
Embro Minor Hockey Assoc.
519-475-6515
Zorra Skating Club
519-475-4646
Embro Minor Ball Association
519-475-4012
Embro Minor Soccer Association
Tim and Katrina DeWit
519-475-0460
Thamesford:
Thamesford Minor Hockey Assoc.
519-285-3796
Thamesford Skating Club
519-285-5556
Thamesford Jr. “D” Hockey Club
519-285-3107
Thamesford Minor Ball
519-285-5567
Thamesford Minor Soccer
519-285-5408
Thamesford Rec. Men’s Slow Pitch
519-268-2232
Zorra Girls Hockey
519-461-0347
Schools (Elementary)
Embro
519-475-4121
Zorra Highland Public School Kintore
519-283-1098
A.J. Baker Public School
Thamesford
Thamesford Public School 519-285-2043
Roch Carrier French Immersion
519-537-7321
John Knox Christian School 519-539-1492
School Boards
Thames Valley District School Board 519-452-2000
1-888-224-3354
London District Catholic School Board 519-663-2088
Service Clubs & Community Groups
Thamesford Taking Action Group
519-285-3919
Thamesford Lion’s Club
Jack Broadfoot, President 519-285-2729
Kintore Optimist Club
519-283-6321
Harrington & Area Community Association
Doug Diplock 519-475-0060
Other
Alzheimers Society
519-421-2466
Beachville District Museum
519-423-6497
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Ingersoll, Tillsonburg & Area
519-485-1801
or 519-842-9000
ingtburg@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
www.sharethefun.org
“Zorra Now” Magazine is published quarterly
by the Township of Zorra. Circulation is 4000
and is delivered to the residents and businesses
of Zorra Township. If you have any questions
or comments or would like to advertise in the
magazine, please contact:
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Brooksdale Women's Institute 519-475-4502
Caledonian Society
519-475-6765
Calithumpian Committee - Andrea Wright
519-285-5129
888-236-6283
Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Cancer Society
888-939-3333
519-539-0265
Canadian Red Cross
Children’s Aid Society, Oxford County
519-539-6176
800-222-TIPS
Crime Stoppers
Cuckoos Nest Folk Music
519-473-2099
519-349-2069
East Nissouri History Book
Embro West Zorra History Book
519-475-4443
519-475-4172
Embro Library
Embro Area Business Association
Karon Cowan email: embrobiz@gmail.com
Embro & Zorra Agricultural Society
Carol Hanlon 519-485-0668
519-457-1296
Fanshawe Pioneer Village
Girl Guides - Thamesford
519-285-1126
Harrington Public Library 519-475-6909
519-537-5222
Hardeman, Ernie, MPP.
Horticultural Society (Ingersoll)
519-485-1808
519-485-4691
Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre
Ingersoll Theatre of Performing Arts 519-485-3070
MacKenzie, Dave MP 519-485-5225
800-539-9800
Ontario Early Years Programs
OPP
800-265-7191
519-469-3281
Oxford County Jr. Farmers
Oxford District Women's Institute 519-475-4502
Thamesford Block Parents 519-285-1126
519-285-3249
Thamesford Business Association Thamesford Public Library
519-285-3219
Thamesford Snowmobile Club
Harold Hacon (trails) 519-461-0855
David Blight (President) 519-432-2729
519-475-4201
Thistle Theatre - Chris Cockle
Tiny Paws - Linda Collier www.tpdr.ca
519-485-2490
Township of Zorra
T’TAG - Contact: Keith Cosby 519-285-5126
519-285-5835
Scouts - Thamesford
Welcome Wagon
519-485-2990
Wienerfest/Dog Rescue - Linda Collier
519 285-5123
Women’s Canadian Club
519-471-8924
Zorra Girls Hockey Association
www.zgha.ca
Places of Worship
St. Andrew’s United Church
924044 Road 92, Brooksdale, Ontario
519-475-6011
Chalmers United Church
842993 Road 84, Kintore, Ontario
519-283-6376
Crossroads Alliance Church
194552 19th Line, R.R. 3
Ingersoll, Ontario
519- 485-4440
Knox Presbyterian Church
115 St. Andrews Street
Embro, Ontario
519-475-4816
Knox Presbyterian Church
963727 Road 96 , Harrington, Ontario
519-475-4011
Knox United Church
116 Kincardine Street, Embro, Ontario
519-475-4060
Maple Grove Christian Retreat
194936 19th Line
Thamesford, Ontario
519-285-3334
St. John’s Anglican Church
220 Dundas Street
Thamesford, Ontario
519-285-3218
Westminster United Church
115 George Street
Thamesford, Ontario
519-285-3212
East Nissouri Union Church
519-349-2333
Karen Martin, Clerk, Township of Zorra
274620 27th Line, P.O. Box 306
Ingersoll, ON N5C 3K5
Ph. (519) 485-2490 ext. 228 Toll Free 1-888-699-3868
kmartin@zorra.on.ca www.zorra.on.ca Zorra Now | Fall 2014
Dave MacKenzie, MP
Open
until
Oct. 9th!
Member of Parliament
Please contact any of my offices for assistance with federal
government issues, such as employment insurance,
citizenship, immigration and passports.
Thursdays from 12pm until 5pm
Celebrating a birthday? An anniversary?
I would be pleased to arrange for a special
greeting to be sent.
Woodstock Office
208 Huron Street, Woodstock, ON N4S 7A1
Office: 519-421-7690
Fax: 519-421-9704
Toll Free: 1-888-644-0637
E-mail: dave.mackenzie.c1a@parl.gc.ca
Tillsonburg Office
43 Brock St. E., Tillsonburg, ON N4G 1Z7
Office: 519-688-3620
Fax: 519-688-3622
Email: dave.mackenzie.c2@parl.gc.ca
www.davemackenziemp.ca
On November 14th!
DING DONG THE TAX IS GONE!
November 14 th - November 16 th
Enjoy savings equivalent to the tax all
weekend long at participating stores
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Starting at 6:00pm
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For more info call 519-537-5721
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