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COVID-19 Vaccinations and Living with COVID-19 While the public health order is lifted, COVID-19 will continue to circulate, particularly among unvaccinated populations. Being fully vaccinated is the best protection against COVID-19 and all residents will continue to be offered first and second doses through pharmacies and Saskatchewan Health Authority clinics. There has been continued progression around the delivery of vaccines with the increase in number of vaccine clinics and eligibility for the public expanding as vaccine becomes administered and available. Dedicated vaccination clinics are beginning to wind down but opportunities for vaccinations are available through pharmacies and pop-up clinics. A comprehensive resource is available at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19-vaccine and includes information around vaccines as well as a gateway for online booking and what you should have ready prior to your vaccine.

Civic Services Under the Lifting of the Public Health Order - What You Should Know!

City Hall is Open - Masks are no longer mandatory, but wearing a mask remains a reasonable precaution and individual choice. Online and contactless payment options remain available for customer convenience, such as online banking, e-transfers, preauthorized payments or TIPPS. Cheques can also be dropped off after hours in the drop slot at City Hall. Please do not visit City Hall if you are feeling unwell, experiencing flu-like symptoms or have been in contact with someone who is presumptive or tested positive for COVID-19. Current Status of Public Facilities as of August 27th Martensville Athletic Pavilion - Operations completely resuming, including drop-in programs. Contact the MAP or Martensville.ca for information on upcoming programs or questions. Aquatic Centre - Closed for the season City Hall - Open North Ridge Centre - Re-Opened for Bookings Heritage Centre - Re-Opened for Bookings Sports Centre - Closed for the Season Wheatland Regional Library (located in the Civic Centre) - Open City Staff are available to work with the public via phone or email. Questions or inquiries can be directed to City Hall via phone (306-931-2166) or inquiry@martensville.ca After Hour Water and Sewer Emergencies- should still be directed through the Emergency line at City Hall, (306) 931-2166, ext.1.

Business Property Tax and Utility Update

The City has re-implemented the suspension of interest on property taxes and utilies for commercial or industrial properties retroactive from November 2020 until July 31st, 2021. Questions about Facilities or Programs? City Staff are available to work with the public via phone or email. Questions or inquiries can be directed to City Hall via phone (306931-2166) or inquiry@martensville.ca OR the Martensville Athletic Pavilion (306-6835576) or mapreception@martensville.ca.

Our Online Program Registration is Changing As of August 16th the online registration software has switched to ‘Perfect Mind’. Active members at the MAP may have recently received an email indicating how to activate your new account. The Recreation Program portal can still be accessed on the Martensville.ca homepage. Please look for the ‘Program Registrations’ icon. Please contact the MAP for questions around our programs or registering.

September Council Meeting Dates

Please Note: With the commencement of Step 3, under the Provincial ‘Re-Opening Roadmap’ and ease of restrictions, upcoming Council Meetings are set to resume in person. Those still wishing to attend but would wish to do so virtually should contact the City Clerk. Regular Council Meeting- September 21st The Regular Council Meetings are located at Martensville City Hall Council Chambers in Martensville City Hall at 37 Centennial Dr. S. All meetings commence at 5PM. Those wishing to address or do a presentation to Council must be placed on the agenda. To be placed on the agenda please contact the City Clerk’s office at City Hall or visit the website for details. The full Council and Committee of the Whole Schedule can be obtained at martensville.ca.

Recreation Program Update - Monster Garage Sale, Regional Race, Fall Geocache and Culture Days

The Fall Monster Garage Sale is coming September 17th and 18th and is a great way to declutter your home and make a few extra dollars! Register your house with City of Martensville and have your address distributed on Flyers throughout the city! Those who register will get a Garage Sale Sign, balloons, their address on all flyers and City pages Registrations will be accepted until Tuesday, September 14 and can be done at City Hall, calling the MAP Regional Race, Martensville to Warman - September 25th - This is a 5km or 10km run from Martensville to Warman. There will be shuttle services at 5km and 10km for people to head back to Martensville. All proceeds will go towards KidSport which benefits Martensville, Warman, and area. Go to www.kidsport.ca/warman for more information. Fall Geocache: September 27 - October 4th - The coordinates and a clue for the first geocache of our multi-cache event will be released on the City of Martensville Facebook page. You will have one week to find all the hidden geocaches around the city using any GPS device for a chance to win a family prize. Culture Days 2021 - Culture Days runs from September 24th and October 24th and celebrates our diverse cultures and traditions. Culture Days is free to attend and offers a wide variety of programs and interactive opportunities. Activities this year include: Wood Carving- October 2nd, 2-4PM at the MAP Salsa Dancing- October 2nd, 7-8 PM at the MAP Pierogi Making- October 7th, 6-8PM at the North Ridge Centre Wanuskewin Programing- October 24th, 2-4PM To Register or learn more about Culture Days contact the MAP or email jmcculloch@ martensville.ca.

Back Lane and General Clean-up

This service aims at limiting the amount of trash that is dumped in back lanes, at the City yard waste depot, and business/contractor dumpsters. This program is intended for residential household yard cleanup waste, and not intended for commercial and industrial business waste. It is the responsibility of residents to ensure that their waste is disposed of properly. Residents that live North of Main Street will have their items picked up the week of September 20th through 24th. All items will need to be out by September 20th - 8:00 AM. Residents that live South of Main Street will have their items picked up the week of September 27th through October 1st. All items will need to be out by September 27th - 8:00 AM. Items should not be placed out prior to one week for scheduled pick-up. There also will only make ‘one-pass’ so please have your items out in time. Visit Martensville.ca for a list of Accepted and Non-Accepted Items.

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A Collision Between A Truck And Scooter In Saskatoon Results In Death Of NineYear-Old Girl Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger

Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) confirmed that a nine-year-old girl died after a collision involving a truck and the scooter she was riding Thursday, September 9. Police and EMS responded to the collision which occurred in the 600 block of 33rd Street West in the Mayfair neighbourhood around 9am. The girl was transported to hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. The SPS Traffic Section’s Collision Analyst Unit continues to investigate the fatal collision involving a Ford pickup truck driven by a 27 year old woman and the nine year old girl on a scooter. They are trying to determine what factors existed to cause the collision by analyzing data collected from the scene. The Traffic Section investigates collisions with a variety of highly specialized investigative techniques including witness interviews and forensic laboratory testing, as well as reconstruction, which can take time before a conclusion can be reached. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help the single mother of two, Rochelle Dubois, to raise money to help cover funeral expenses following the accident of her young daughter, Baeleigh.

Checkstop on Highway 5 Results in Three Vehicles Being Impounded

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) along with Saskatoon Police Service and Corman Park Police Service conducted a checkstop on Monday, September 7 on Highway 5. The result was one driver charged with failing to provide a breath sample and two others suspended for drug use. All three vehicles were impounded. Additionally, two tickets were issued and a male was arrested for breaching court conditions.

Martensville Fire Department Honours The Victims of 9/11 With Moment of Silence Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger

The Martensville Fire Department (MFD) lowered their flags at half mast on Saturday, September 11, and observed a moment of silence to honour the first responders/firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency workers, and service members who answered the call of duty, and the brave civilians who rushed into action to save lives on the terrorist attack in New York City. This was the 20th anniversary where three planes were hijacked by radical Islamic terrorists killing over 3,000 people on September 11, 2001.

Martensville Fire Department (MFD) members stand in front of the firehall observing a moment of silence to honour those who died in the terrorist attack on 9/11. (Photo submitted)

September Brings Back City Of Martensville’s Lane and General Clean-Up Program Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger

In order to eliminate the amount of debris and trash that is dumped in back lanes of our city, at the City yard waste depot, and in business/contractor dumpsters, the City of Martensville has been providing a ‘Lane and General Clean-up’ program which is run every fall. With the help of Urban Camp and the Public Works Department, they will be out picking up items listed on the dates below: Residents that live North of Main Street will have their items picked up the week of September 20th through 24th. All items will need to be out by September 20th at 8:00 AM. Residents that live South of Main Street will have their items picked up the week of September 27th through October 1st. All items will need to be out by September 27th 8:00 AM. All residents with back lanes can place their items one week prior to pick-up. All residents without back lanes cannot place any items curbside until the day before pickup. The City of Martensville asks that the items placed in the lanes and curbside are not restrictive to traffic. Please note that this program is not intended for commercial and industrial business waste; only residential household yard cleanup waste, and it is the responsibility of residents to ensure that their waste is disposed of properly. To avoid prosecution under the Waste Bylaw, any waste that is not picked up or not meeting the criteria for pickup must be disposed of properly through an approved disposal means. For more information on available services for disposal of special items as well as a list of places to recycle some of items that will not be picked up, go to the City website at www. martensville.ca under Services For Residents/Waste & Recycling. List of Acceptable Items • Household appliances - (fridge, stove & freezers, all doors must be removed) • Furniture • Torn down fence material (four-foot lengths & tied) • Garden refuse, leaves & grass clippings (all bagged) • Tree Branches (four-foot lengths & tied) • Pieces of scrap material including material from small renovations (four-foot lengths & tied) Items That Will Not Be Picked Up • Hazardous materials • Rocks • Sod, topsoil, and gravel • Any liquids • Construction materials • Car parts • Tires • Computers & parts • Batteries • Televisions • Concrete The City will be making one pass only and will not be responsible for anything left in the back lanes by residents. They ask that you keep the lane bordering your property maintained to ensure a safe and quick collection.

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Martensville High School Royals Football Team Take First Win at Season Opener

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The Martensville Royals High School football team kicked off the season with a win at home against the Humboldt Mohawks on Friday, September 10 at Wilson Field. Some things look a bit different this year, starting with a new Head Coach by the name of Craig Robertson. He replaced former Head Coach Lyle Evanisky who led the Royals High School Football Club as Head Coach for thirteen years. Robertson played with the U of S Huskies for five years with former coach Evanisky and was an Assistant Coach with the Martensville Royals in 2019 when he helped coach the team to the provincial final. He lives in the community and has a son on the team who is in grade 10. Assistant coach, Tyler Munday, said they have 29 players this year with 13 that are in grade 12 so the roster is fairly experienced. Their quarterback is grade 11 student Latrell Brown. The season opener was an exciting one. “We had our grade 12 running back Brody Nelson rush for almost 300 yards and he scored five of our teams six touchdowns with one particular touchdown run of 109 yards,” said Munday. When asked what the hope for this year is for the team, Munday said, “This year our hope is to play for a provincial title. With the experienced athletes and a lot of hard work we think we have the tools to get there.” With four other community coaches helping, there is confidence the team will do well this year. The next Royals Football home game is on October 15th at 4:00 pm against the Delisle Rebels. Go Royals!

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Annual Regional Race Evolves Since Inception Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger

The City of Martensville and the City of Warman are once again coming together for their Regional Race which will be held on Saturday, September 25th. The Regional Race was started in 2017 by SREDA (Saskatchewan Region Economic Development Association) and by the two cities, but SREDA is no longer involved in this event. The goal was to help bring awareness to the diverse communities of Warman and Martensville, as well as encourage people to get active and promote the two communities. “The race has really evolved since its inception. This year we are offering both a 5 and 10km race option and have made it ‘Run or Ride’ to get more people involved, even if they are not runners. In addition to the 5km option, we have made the race a fundraiser to help raise money for KidSport that benefits families in Martensville, Warman, and surrounding area,” said Jamie McCulloch, Recreation Program Coordinator II. Each year, the start and finish lines alternate between the communities. This year the race will be starting in Martensville at the North Ridge Community Centre and will be ending in Warman at Oasis Park. Something new that was created this year to prepare for the event is a Running Club. McCulloch said the club was created to get people excited about running and was geared toward those who are new to the sport or who were nervous about joining a race. Each week the run club progressed their duration of the run and currently are working on running for two minutes and walking for one minute. The goal of the run club, which is free to join, is to get everyone ready to run the 5km option of the Regional Race. The race is also free to join this year, but they are asking those who registered to try and raise money for Kidsport on their pledge sheet. “The race did not run in 2020 so we are very excited to bring it back this year. We would like to thank our sponsors: Ok Tire in Warman, Culligan, Martensville Co-op, Buy-Low Foods in Warman, Pet Valu in Martensville, the Saskatchewan Rush, and the Saskatoon Blades for their contributions to this year’s race,” said McCulloch. Registration closed on Tuesday, September 14 at 12pm. For more information visit https://warman-kidsport.myshopify.com/.../regional-run-ride. You can also visit the City of Martensville’s event page on Facebook.

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Wipstream Company Commits to Improving Internet Experience

Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger We are always looking for new ways to improve our internet performance in our province and Joe Donlevy, Founder and CEO of Wipstream, is very excited about his new system which he states will bring better internet to rural and remote customers in Saskatchewan and throughout Canada. “We believe that everyone should have access to good internet and have developed Wipstream to use the infra-structure that is already in place so that the internet experience can be improved today,” said Donlevy. Wipstream, which is based in Saskatoon, is a system designed to improve internet performance by combining your existing internet connection with cellular data to improve your internet experience. This system increases bandwith when needed, reduces data usage on all connections, has much higher ‘upload’ speeds, and a 7/24 failover capacity, according to Donlevy. Donlevy explained that the way the system works is it only adds cellular data when your demand exceeds your existing capacity. “The data management algorithms will maximize your existing connection before bringing in the cell data to keep data costs low. When you don’t need the boost, you don’t use the data.” Systems such as SaskTel Fusion or Xplornet have data caps, and Wipstream’s traffic management system will reduce data usage as high as 40% for some users. “This would effectively double the available high speed data from your existing connection.” Wipstream can increase your upload speed by up to 10 times thus making video calling, FaceTime, Zoom, Teams etc., a viable service, especially in rural systems where the download speed in much higher than the upload speed. “While the cellular capacity is not always used, it is always available and in the event of a failure of the existing connection, Wipstream will deliver your internet service via the cellular channel until the Primary connection is re-established.” The system is composed of a special purpose router (the box) and a proprietary software system to manage the connection. Wipstream is completely self contained and requires no setup, as explained by Donlevy. “Once powered up, the customer needs only to connect the Wipstream to the home internet either by a cable to the home network router or by connecting to the home wireless network (just like your cell phone). That’s it. When the customer connects to the Wipstream wifi, they will be getting the benefit of two data streams and all the intelligent data management of the Wipstream system.” Because Wipstream is built specifically to improve slower internet connections, it is particularly effective in situations where the customer uses a satellite service, (such as Xplornet), point to point wireless (Access, SaskTel Fusion, etc.) and DSL connections. These kinds of connections are very common at homes and cabins throughout rural Saskatchewan. Wipstream offers a great standard plan which includes a 30-day free trial with no money up front, and the subscription only starts at the end of the trial period. Customers can decide at any time during the trial period not to proceed and return the device with no questions asked. “Telecom carriers and governments across the country are building fibre optic networks to improve access to the internet. These networks will eventually be more available and without question will provide very good service to the market. However, these projects take years to complete. Until that time, Wipstream will bridge the gap between existing connections and a fibre optic future by making what you have work better in a simple and cost effective manner,” said Donlevy.

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MLA Terry Jenson’s Report from the Legislature

Uncivil Election Behaviour A Sad Sign As Canadians, we’ve always prided ourselves on our willingness to come together and help each other. Perhaps it has something to do with our sparse population and cold climate where getting along with others has been a necessity for survival. Few places in his country exemplify this as much as rural Saskatchewan where the winters are a little longer and colder and the distances are a little greater. Your neighbours have meant everything to you. Their beliefs and politics were always secondary. But our world clearly has changed in the past few decades. More people have moved from the farms to cities, meaning that contact with others is now less through the local hockey or curling rink and more through the Internet. Given this choice, people have been more inclined to seek out those with similar views, including political views … even if they are living far away or in other countries. This advancement has big benefits. Having better roads and better vehicles to drive on them is a good a thing … even if it has meant less dependence on your neighbour to pick up something for you or pull you out of a snowbank. While the conversion of rural life from subsistent farming to large-scale agriculture production has clearly taken its toll on Saskatchewan’s rural population, it’s not a bad thing to see anyone in this country is better off. With the ability to market product and share information over the Internet, the farming community has simply become a different kind of community. But at least politically speaking, all this has presented new challenges in our country. The farming community is just one such community spawned by the Internet. People in towns and cities are also part of their own online communities. Not only does this isolate them from other communities like today’s agriculture community so critical to this province but it’s also meant losing touch with their own neighbours as well. Again, there is nothing inherently wrong with seeking out those that most share your views and interests. But there is something wrong and downright dangerous about becoming so immersed and entrenched in your own world that you can only relate to the others that happen to share your view and begin to think everyone else is the enemy. As Canadians we should still care about our neighbours. This all takes us to the current federal election and what’s been lost … fundamental respect and decency. At a recent campaign stop in Saskatoon, People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier was whacked on the head with a raw egg. Meanwhile, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has been harangued at most every campaign stop by organized protest crowds including one recent one which small rocks were thrown at him. Whatever you think of Maxime Bernier or Justin Trudeau isn’t the issue. We are all clearly entitled to our views. We have the right to express them in a civil way. And we have that ultimate right to vote as we so choose. But if you think this specific criminal behaviour is anyway acceptable, healthy or even justified, you may be part of the problem. What drives people to such stupidity remains purely speculative, but it’s hard not think it’s at least partly a result of some caught in their own social medial bubble where rhetoric drives individuals towards the irrational and fundamental un-Canadian behaviour. Images of last summer’s violent protests in the U.S. or the Capitol Hill riot in January may be affecting what’s happening now in our own politics. If so, it’s wrong. It’s not who we are. We will always have different views in this country. But, as Canadians, we should always have respect and decency. Some of what we are seeing this election suggests this has been lost.

Increased Support for Cattle Producers This summer’s hot and dry weather has taken its toll on the ranching industry. Our government has heard the concerns of ranchers and is acting to provide increased support to livestock producers. The AgriRecovery program, now referred to as the 2021 Canada-Saskatchewan Drought Response Initiative, provides two payments totaling up to $200/head for cattle, with adjustments based on animal unit equivalents for other livestock. The initial payment will provide producers with $100 per breeding female equivalent in inventory as of August 1, 2021. Secondary payments will be up to $100 per breeding female equivalent in inventory as of December 31, 2021. Eligible livestock for the initiative includes Canadian-owned female beef and dairy cattle, bison, elk, sheep, or goats that are bred or intended to be bred. The number of open replacement females considered eligible livestock is 15 per cent of the total number of bred females. Further details on the Initiative and applications will be available on the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation's website, www.scic.ca. Timber Allocations to Support Continued Growth in Forestry Sector Northern Saskatchewan's economy is getting a boost with the approval of timber allocations to support the proposed One Sky Forest Products (One Sky) Oriented Strand Board mill in Prince Albert. Forestry is the area's most significant economic driver, supporting nearly 8,000 jobs and hundreds of businesses. The One Sky production facility will create 700 new jobs in northern Saskatchewan. In 2020, more than $1.1 billion worth of Saskatchewan forest products were sold, a nearly 30 per cent increase over the previous year. Our government will continue to work with industry partners to ensure that our forests continue to be well managed, healthy, and sustained over the long-term. 2021 Good Year for Highway Construction The highway construction season continues into the autumn throughout the province. The warm weather has provided good conditions to continue work on projects like the $1.7 million rehabilitation of the two northbound bridges on Highway 11 near Lumsden. This year more than 1,350 km of provincial highways have been improved, the second of our government's 10-year Growth Plan goal to build and upgrade 10,000 km of highways. With this year's projects, the province is ahead of the pace needed to meet this target. Since 2008, more than $10.6 billion has been invested in highways infrastructure, improving more than 17,100 km of Saskatchewan highways. A new made-in-Saskatchewan device is helping protect some of the highest-risk workers on highway construction sites. Guardian Angel Auto Flagger, manufactured in Watrous, is part of a pilot project in which three automatic flagging assistance devices are used in construction zones. These truck-mounted, remote-controlled devices allow the flag person to be off the roadway while controlling traffic, minimizing their risk of injury. Taking workers off the road and away from traffic helps negate the very real danger that is present every minute of each shift. This model is ideal for patching or maintenance where workers frequently move because the truck can be driven forward as needed. Currently, these devices are being used by crews in the Moose Jaw, Outlook, and Prince Albert areas. This pilot program will evaluate the number of near misses, miscommunications, and feedback from flag persons in these work zones. As always, if you have questions, comments, concerns, or require assistance with provincial government programs or services, please get in touch with my constituency office at office@terryjenson.ca.

Local Artists Receive Grants

SK Arts provides funding and support to the arts for the benefit of all people in Saskatchewan with ongoing help from the Government of Saskatchewan and partners such as SaskCulture and Sask Lotteries. Waldheim media artist Shayne Metcalfe received a $10,000 Independent Artists grant from SK Arts to create “monologues through an experimental writing and performance process. Scripts will be created from documentarystyle interviews of actors and then used for video monologues”. Independent Artists grants support Saskatchewan artists to pursue their creative work and careers by funding creative, professional development or research projects and the performance of artistic works. These grants support the ongoing development of artistic practice in Saskatchewan. Hepburn artist Kris Moffatt was awarded a $40,000 Artists in Schools – Residencies grant from SK Arts to work with Mistawasis Nehiyawak High School to “advance student school engagement using art as a means to strengthen language culture and expand students’ spectrum of expression”. Artists in Schools–Residencies funding assists schools to host an artist-in-residence project by contracting a professional Saskatchewan artist working in any art form to engage collaboratively in arts activities that are linked to educational outcomes. At the most recent grant deadlines, SK Arts awarded funding to almost 100 individuals and organizations, totaling more than $685,000. SK Arts funding supports a variety of initiatives, including organizations that provide ongoing programs in the arts, the creative work of professional artists, community art projects and the engagement of professional artists to work in schools with students and teachers. Established in 1948, SK Arts is the oldest public arts funder in North America and second oldest in the world after the Arts Council of Great Britain. We provide grants, programs and services to individuals and groups whose activities have an impact on the arts in Saskatchewan and ensure that opportunities exist for Saskatchewan residents to experience all art forms. For more information, visit:www.sk-arts.ca.

Letter to the Editor

The Martensville Messenger welcomes letters to the editor for publication. Letters must be signed and a phone number and/or email address included so the writer’s identity can be verified. ALL letters are the opinion of the writer and NOT the Martensville Messenger. We reserve the right to edit letters for length, clarity or compliance with the current standards of public taste. Submit your letter to news@martensvillemessenger.ca or mail to Box 333 Martensville, SK S0K 2T0.

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THE LEGACY OF RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS

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KNOWLEDGE-SHARING WITH SPEAKER TONY STEVENSON

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Tony Stevenson is an Anishinaabe First Nation from the Treaty Four Land. He attended the Qu'Appelle Indian Residential School at Lebret, Saskatchewan, from Grade 5 - 12. Tony's experience and background is extensive as he has worked in many different areas of the human relations field. Tony's most notable creation was the QIRS.com website in 2006, it was meant to assist/aid the former students of the residential schools to help them navigate the complicated IAP compensation process while working with 2 different law firms. Taking pride in working with his peers and Elders from all over Canada in this process has given Tony the ability to advocate for the residential school survivors. Background image: Fort Qu'Appelle Indian Residential School at Lebret, (May 1885?) Library and Archives Canada https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/aboriginal-heritage/Pages/residential-schools-photo-sets-sk.aspx

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