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THE TIMES Volume 01 • Issue 01 • Spring 2013 continued on page 04 IN THIS ISSUE www.villageofislington.com RJ Celebrates 20 Years 02 Small Business Profile 05 Community Corner 07 Islington Seniors’ Centre 08 Aging Parents 09 New Mural 11 Take The Work Out Of Supper 12 Critical Illness 13 What is a BIA? 14 Laurel Broten MPP 15 Volunteer Mural Guides Ready for Doors Open Toronto May 25th & 26th in the Village of Islington For the second year running, a dedicated and enthusiastic group of volunteers prepare for tours of the historic Village of Islington. They are proud to share stories and introduce new people to the area and all it has to offer. “Our guides are our best ambassadors and they do this work out of the generosity of their hearts and interest in the art and history of our community,” says Linda Plater, BIA Coordinator. Over the weekend of Doors Open Toronto May 25 and 26th, the Village and Montgomery’s Inn expects to host upwards of 500 visitors from near and far. The local business improvement area (BIA) welcomes Doors Open Toronto guests to explore the outdoor ART gallery along Dundas St. W. between Islington and Kipling Avenues. Free trolley and walking tours of the neighbourhood start at noon and end at 5PM on both days of Doors Open. The guides meet groups at Montgomery’s Inn and tours leave on the hour. Students from the local Music Studio are also set to entertain visitors en route to the Inn or Village. “Last year our mural tours packed trolleys and this year’s tours are set to please visitors once again,” according to BIA Chair, Lola Macanowicz. And many people from last year were so excited about what they saw here, they sent their friends, family and special interest groups of 10 or more to take free tours throughout the year. Over 700 people toured the Village in 2012 and the BIA expects close to 1000 for 2013. Visit www.toronto.ca/doorsopen2012/ for more informa- tion. Photo: L-R – Graham, Evelyn, Richard and Valerie in front of Battersby’s March ~1813, Winner of the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) Outstanding Mural Award 2012

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THE TIMESVolume 01 • Issue 01 • Spring 2013

continued on page 04

IN THIS ISSUE

www.villageofislington.com

RJ Celebrates 20 Years 02Small Business Profile 05Community Corner 07Islington Seniors’ Centre 08Aging Parents 09New Mural 11Take The Work Out Of Supper 12Critical Illness 13What is a BIA? 14Laurel Broten MPP 15

Volunteer Mural Guides Ready for Doors Open TorontoMay 25th & 26th in the Village of Islington

For the second year running, a dedicated and enthusiastic group of volunteers prepare for tours of the historic Village of Islington. They are proud to share stories and introduce new people to the area and all it has to offer. “Our guides are our best ambassadors and they do this work out of the generosity of their hearts and interest in the art and history of our community,” says Linda Plater, BIA Coordinator. Over the weekend of Doors Open Toronto May 25 and 26th, the Village and Montgomery’s Inn expects to host upwards of 500 visitors from near and far. The local business improvement area (BIA) welcomes Doors Open Toronto guests to explore the outdoor ART gallery along Dundas St. W. between Islington and Kipling Avenues. Free trolley and walking tours of the neighbourhood start at noon and end at 5PM on both days of Doors Open. The guides meet groups at Montgomery’s Inn and tours leave on the hour. Students from the local Music Studio are also set to entertain visitors en route to the Inn or Village. “Last year our mural tours packed trolleys and this year’s tours are set to please visitors once again,” according to BIA Chair, Lola Macanowicz. And many people from last year were so excited about what they saw here, they sent their friends, family and special interest groups of 10 or more to take free tours throughout the year. Over 700 people toured the Village in 2012 and the BIA expects close to 1000 for 2013. Visit www.toronto.ca/doorsopen2012/ for more informa-tion.

Photo: L-R – Graham, Evelyn, Richard and Valerie in front of Battersby’s March ~1813, Winner of the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) Outstanding Mural Award 2012

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RJ Publishing celebrates 20 years!

On February 14th, 1993 Evening Out with Bob and June was launched. Bob and June Hackett (my stepdad and mom) started a magazine that featured community-based businesses in the Etobicoke area. Early issues featured a cover sketch of Bob and June dining at local restaurants. In 1995 the “Bob and June” was dropped from the logo and the magazine called Evening Out focussed on all types of retail businesses. RJ Entertainment Publishing has been a leader in community-oriented content for small to medium business and local residents in several established communities. Our group of community publications now includes the Streetsville Village Times, Port Credit Village Times, The Lakeshore Villages, Kingsway Korners, Clarkson’s Corners and Village Of Islington Times. By networking with local shopkeepers and services, our publications provide an effective outlet for promoting the brands, products and services of local businesses to a wide audience. The suite of publications also includes several community business directories that are developed and main-tained with the assistance of local BIA’s, and are distributed yearly to businesses and homes. Currently, RJ Enter-tainment Publishing publishes directories for Streetsville, Clarkson, Port Credit, Forest Hill and The Kingsway. RJ Entertainment Publishing also includes high-quality programs for several local events and festivals. For the last five years, we have published the Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Official Festival Program, which won the 2009 Festivals & Events Ontario Award for Best Official Printed Program. By facilitating discussion and comment on local projects, businesses and initiatives, our publications have be-come a part of the local landscape, and have helped draw community interest and awareness to positive local development.

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Village of Islington BIAP.O. Box 234, Station D, Dundas St West,

Etobicoke, ON M9A 4X2www.villageofislington.com

Contact:Linda Plater

E-Mail: [email protected] Mobile Line: (647) 703-4802

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Editorial Contributors:Lindsay Howe

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The murals, many funded by the City of Toronto Mural Grant Program have earned this business improvement area Toronto’s top award for outstanding murals.

During the tour visitors will hear about local characters and important dates in Islington history. The photo-realistic murals tell stories of the life and times in the village between the 1800s and early 1900s.

Visitors may even see a muralist hard at work painting a new original piece. Some stops on the tour include Battersby’s March which depicts Etobicoke’s role in the War of 1812, Prodigy, a tribute to celebrated former student, Glenn Gould at the site of an earlier satellite branch of the Royal Conservatory of Mu-sic. Also see The Pub with no Beer, a step back to the prohibition era.

For food and drink, over 30 establishments in the Village will have their doors open to serve visitors! Since its inception in 2000, Doors Open Toronto has at-tracted more than two million visits nearly 600 unique locations across the city.It is Canada’s largest Doors Open event and one of the three largest Doors Open events in the world. Doors Open Toronto is produced by the City of Toronto in partnership with the broader community. For More information about Islington mural tours visit www.villageofislington.com.

Volunteer Mural Guides Ready for Doors Open Torontocontinued from front cover

Connect with Doors Open at www.toronto.ca/doorsopen, on Face-book at www.facebook.com/DoorsOpenTO and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/DoorsOpenTO.

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A Village for the timesBy Ed Lettner

Life in the Village of Islington has changed greatly during the past two centuries, but it continues to thrive as a place to live and work that I am proud to be a part of. My business is located on the site of the old Islington House Tavern. Hav-ing grown up in the area, I remember the “I”, as it was affectionately known, as being a local landmark that played a role in the history of the Village of Islington. As a young child, I recall accompanying my sister to her guitar lessons in the building on the south-west corner of Dundas Street West and Cordova Avenue, directly across the street from where I now offer music lessons. From its roots as an independent village to today being part of a major city, The Village of Islington is certainly a village for the times. Ed Lettner owns The Music Studio in the Islington Village Plaza which offers mu-sic instruction for children and adults. For information about their programs, visit www.themusicstudio.ca.

The Village Salon: One of Etobicoke’s Finest Hair SalonBy: Lindsay Howe

The Village Salon is located on Dundas Street West, just west of Burnhamthorpe Road. The Village Salon has built a reputation as Etobicoke’s award winning hair salon. Clients continue to return to The Village Salon for their hair care needs because they trust in the quality of the service. The team at Etobicoke’s Village Salon is always looking to welcome new patrons.

Visit Etobicoke’s finest hair salon to experience the best in hair design! Owner Dominic Losacco is an award winning hair stylist and business-man. Losacco has been a hair sa-lon owner in Etobicoke for over 40 years. He opened The Village Salon 12 years ago, and has maintained a very successful business. Over the years Dominic has built the trust and admiration of countless Etobicoke residents who value the quality ser-vice his salon provides. After so many years in the business, Losacco con-tinues to further develop his skills through professional training, men-toring and educating new stylists, and entering industry competitions.

The stylists and colourists at The Village Salon are committed to making you look and feel your best. The salon offers outstanding service, and a welcoming, tranquil atmosphere. Loyal clients look forward to each visit to The Village Salon because it is a relaxing retreat from their busy lives. They enjoy the experience of coming in and being pampered, and leave feeling beautiful and rejuvenated.

The Village Salon’s specially trained staff caters to every hair type, from thick coarse frizzy hair to fine lifeless hair. Owner Losacco and his staff believe in maintaining the integrity of hair, while enhancing its natural attributes. The hair salon offers an array of services including extensions, relaxers and no ammonia permanent hair colour. Other hair care services include: colour, high-lights, custom and corrective colour, smoothening treatments, perms, thermal Ionic straightening, and hair extensions.

The Village Salon provides unmatched value to their loyal clients through their various cli-ent programs. They offer savings on all prod-ucts and services, and even an opportunity to pass on the savings to your friends when you refer them to the salon. All clients are automatically enrolled in their HairSmiles Pro-gram, which earns a 2% credit to apply to fu-ture products and services. They also have a VIP Membership that provides a 15% discount on all services on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays - plus a 10% discount on products any day of the week. Their Client Referral Pro-gram lets you give a friend a 15% discount on their first appointment and to thank you, they credit your HairSmiles account with $10. That’s great service!The Village Salon has a wide range of award winning stylists and colour techni-cians. From Artistic Director to Associate Stylists, there is someone who will best suit your beauty needs and your budget. The team at The Village Salon is com-prised of internationally trained hair experts committed to providing superior service to their valued clients. The knowledgeable and innovate staff employ the latest cutting and colouring techniques in the industry. The stylists and co-lour technicians take into account your lifestyle, personality and physical fea-tures to create a look that compliments you best.

The Village Salon will give you the best cut and colour in Toronto’s West End. Make an appointment for all your styling needs, including bridal and special occasions.

The Village Salon is located at 4924 Dundas St West in Etobicoke. Call 416-234-1160 to book an appointment today! Visit The Village Salon online at thevillagesalon.ca.

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Music Studio upcoming events Coffee & Music - A Perfect Pair. April 11, May 9, June 13. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Students from The Music Studio perform popular and classical music at The Second Cup (Dundas St. W. at Islington Ave.) Join us for some great free entertainment. Doors Open - May 25 & 26. Students from The Music Studio will be per-forming at Montgomery’s Inn during the Doors Open community celebra-tion. Be sure to mark this event on your calendar. It will be fun for the whole family. The Music Studio Recital - June 8 & 9 at The Assembly Hall. Students from The Music Studio present solo, duet and ensemble performances. Join us for this wonderful free event. Call 416.234.9268 or email [email protected] for recital group times. Islington United Church upcoming events25 Burnamthorpe Road • www.islingtonunited.org Saturday, April 6 – 7:30 pmDon Banks Music Awards Concert featuring musical stars of the future. Free admission. Final Concert in “Gift of Music” Series • Saturday, April 20 – 7:30 pmChamber Music Soiree featuring the Etobicoke Philharmonic Tickets: $20 (Stu-dents – $10; Children 12 & under – free). Tickets available from the church office or at the door. Summer, Music and Strawberries – a social with baritone, Peter BarnesSunday afternoon, June 16Tickets: $20 (Students – $10; Children 12 & under – free)Tickets available from the church office or at the door.www.islingtonunited.org Kingsway-Lambton United Church Flea MarketSaturday, April 27, 2013 (8 am to 1 pm)Kingsway-Lambton Flea Market, The Kingsway at Prince Edward, Etobicoke is celebrating its 49th anniversary. This annual flea market features incredible finds such as antiques, jewelry, china, silver, linens, framed art, books, music, clothing and more. Don’t miss the barbeque and bake sale, with delicious home-baked goods. Kingsway-Lambton United Church. (416) 234-8224 or www.kingswayl-ambton.ca/flea_market.html.

COMMUNITY CORNER

Congratulations to RJ Entertainment Pub-lishing and the Village of Islington BIA on the premier edition of the new Village of Islington Times! The Village of Islington, “Toronto’s Village of Murals” is a unique area in Etobicoke where one can explore an ARTWALK of beautiful murals set among the shops, restaurants and services. Best wishes to the residents and businesses of Islington who have made this community a more vibrant place to live, work and play. Yours truly, Laurel Broten, MPP Etobicoke-Lakeshore

Welcome New Businesses to the Village

SupperWorks ‘Taking the work out of supper’ 4868 Dundas St. W. • (416) 354-2220www.supperworks.com • [email protected] 6th Street Pub N Grill 4923 Dundas Street W. • (647) 348-6612www.6thstreet.ca Islington Village Fashion Accessories & Gifts 5092 Dundas W. • (647) 748-8809

Arts Etobicoke upcoming events Artful Palate Fundraiser Kicks off 40th Anniversary of Arts EtobicokeThurs., May 30, 2013, 7-9pm at Cirillo’s Culinary Academy (4894 Dundas St. W.) Celebrate 40 years of Arts Etobicoke at the 4th annual Artful Palate Fun-draiser, generously sponsored by Cirillo’s Culinary Academy. All proceeds support Arts Etobicoke’s arts education programs. Since 2009 the Artful Palate has raised over $15,000 for Arts Etobicoke’s programs and services.

SURPRISE OPERA PERFORMANCEStasting stations * food demonstrations * artwork * silent auction Individual tickets- $65 Friend of the 40th - $100 and above (includes a ticket to the Artful Palate and tax receipt for the difference. All ‘Friends of the 40th’ are acknowl-edged on the Arts Etobicoke website and annual report)

Call 416-621-3378 or reserve tickets online at www.artsetobicoke.com. If you are unable to attend but would like to donate, please call 416-621-3378 or donate online at www.artsetobicoke.com ABOUT ARTS ETOBICOKEEstablished in 1973, Arts Etobicoke is a not-for-profit organization offering services for diverse artists and arts education activities that are affordable, accessible and inclusive. www.artsetobicoke.com

Jane’s WalkProud Participant in Jane’s Walkhttp://janeswalk.net/index.php/about/ Read about the Mosiac Walk in 2012 http://tinyurl.com/bldscsm Walkable neighbourhoods, urban literacy, cities planned for and by people.Jane’s Walk celebrates the ideas and legacy of urbanist Jane Jacobs by getting people out exploring their neighbourhoods and meeting their neighbours. Free walking tours held on the first weekend of May each year are led by locals who want to create a space for residents to talk about what matters to them in the places they live and work. Since its inception in Toronto in 2007, Jane’s Walk has expanded rapidly. In May of 2011, 511 walks were held in 75 cities in 15 coun-tries worldwide

For more information [email protected]

Walking ToursTake a 5-block, 25-mural art walk.For groups of 10 or more book your FREE Mural Tour @ [email protected] or visit www.villageofislington.com.

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INSIGHT seriesNavigating the Healthcare System • Tuesday, April 2 10:30 – 11:30 amGary Hepworth, Chair of CARP Etobicoke and an Islington Seniors’ Centre Board Member, will explain the different areas of our complex and changing health-care system. Emphasis will be on the transition from hospital to home. This valuable information will be an asset to you and your family! Nutrition and your Good Health! • Monday, April 29 10:00 - 11:30 amMeghan Burek, a nutritionist from Loblaw’s, will enlighten and inspire you about the nutrients and benefits of the many healthy food choices available at your local grocery store. Good Nutrition = Good Health! 9 Easy Wardrobe Pieces • Thursday, May 9 1:00 - 2:30 pmGail Marshall, the Store Manager of Alia N Tan Jay store in Cloverdale Mall, will show you how 9 basic wardrobe pieces can easily cross-coordinate. Just add a few accessories and voila! You have some great outfits in your wardrobe! Store coupon of $10.00* off for all those in attendance.

*Coupon redeemable when spending $50.00 or more at the Alia N Tan Jay store in Cloverdale Mall. INSIGHT Series are No Charge. Register in the Front Office. Light Refreshments Served. UPCOMING EVENTSKARAOKE • Thursday, April 11 1:00 – 3:00 pmJoin Neil Goce from Cherish Entertainment for an afternoon of music & songs! Choose from a library of over 15,000 songs including the best of Hollywood Movie classics. Songs can be sung as a solo, as a duet or as a group! Write down your favourite songs on the request sheet in the Front Office. Have some musical fun and enjoy light refreshments compliments of Scarlett Heights Retirement Residence. Register in the Front Office Event Fee: $2.00 until April 10. $3.00 at the door .

Islington Seniors’ Centre Volunteer Recognition Event. Thursday, June 6Mark your calendars. More information to come! Celebrate Summer BBQ! • Wednesday, June 19 11:00 am – 1:00 pmCelebrate the start of summer with a tasty hamburger or hot dog, delicious ice cream dessert and a beverage! Tickets: $5.00 per person until June 12. Tickets: $6.50 per person after June 12.Additional hamburger(s) or hotdog(s) are $3.00 per item. Tickets available at the Front Office. Doors Open Toronto - Village of IslingtonDuring the Doors Open Toronto in the Village of Islington, the Islington Seniors’ Centre will be open on Saturday, June 25 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm for a Craft Sale and much more! More details to come.

MOVIE MATINEES • Thursday, April 25 and May 23Movie Matinees are No Charge. To find out what’s playing and to register, please contact in the Front Office. Refreshments are provided by Revera - Kingsway Re-tirement Residence. PROGRAMSNordic Pole Walking • Wednesday, April 3 – May 8 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmWhile enjoying the great outdoors, learn and practice the proper techniques to maximize the health benefits of walking and using Nordic Poles. This program is lead by a certified Nordic Pole Walking Instructor. Benefits include:Burn more calories than from regular walking. Use more muscles for effective workout. Reduce impact on knees and hips. Improve posture, balance and sta-bility. Program Fee: $35.00 / 6 weeksMembership is required to participate in this program.Register* in the Front Office 1 week prior to program start date.*A signed waiver is required upon registration.Use your own poles or make use of the poles supplied** for the program. Poles may be ordered and purchased through the Front Office by March 25 for pick on April 3. **A limited supply of poles is available. A deposit and user fee applies for the use of poles during the program. Please see Front Office for more information.

Crane Qi GongTuesday, April 9 – June 11 10:00 am – 11:00 amQi Gong is the Chinese philosophy and practice of aligning breath, physical ac-tivity and awareness for mental, spiritual and physical health, as well as the de-velopment of human potential. A trained instructor will guide you through the gentle movements. Learn the philosophy and benefit from practicing Crane Qi-Gong! Membership is required to participate in this program. Program Fee: $45.00 / 10 weeks. Register in the Front Office 1 week prior to program start. Bunka – Japanese Embroidery • Try a new craft experience!Thursday, April 11 - June 13 9:30 am – 11:30 am‘Bunka’ is a Japanese form of punch embroidery and uses a thread called ‘kayo’. In the art of Bunka embroidery, the curly nature of the unraveled cord allows it to be stretched, or left loopy to give the embroidery different textures and appearances. The results are very appealing! Membership is required to par-ticipate in this program. Program Fee: $38.00* / 10 weeks. Register in the Front Office 1 week prior to program start. *Supplies are extra. A Bunka starter kit, with everything you need to create a picture, is available for purchase from the instructor for $35.00. BOOK CLUB • Monday, April 15 and May 13 9:30 am – 11:30 amJoin a group of avid readers for a morning that includes a light breakfast and some literary fun. Membership is required to participate in this program. Pro-gram Fee: $2.00 (includes light breakfast). Register in the Front Office 1 week prior to program start. Just Write! • Monday, April 22 – May 13 2:00 pm – 3:30 pmHave you ever dreamed of writing stories, poems, reflections or ideas? This is a unique creative writing program for people who are looking for the spark to get started. In a relaxed and supportive class, you will experience short and varied writing activities to prompt and stimulate your ideas and imagination! Sharing of your work is encouraged yet optional. At the end of this course you will have a collection of your work that will be a catalyst for the enjoyable creative outlet of writing. Membership is required to participate in this program. Program Fee: $38.00 / 4 weeks. Register in the Front Office 1 week prior to program start. Bring a pen/pencil and paper. Learn to Knit - Advanced! • Wednesday, April 24 – June 5 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmLearn how to master even more of this creative pastime from an accomplished knitter. Through weekly demonstrations, the instructor will teach advanced knitting techniques, patterns, vocabulary and stitch abbreviations. Together, the class will knit their own unique project. Participants supply their own yarn and pattern. Review project idea with instructor prior to program start. The pattern and knitting needles are provided. Membership is required to partici-pate in this program. Program Fee: $30.00 / 6 weeks. No class on May 15. Regis-ter in the Front Office 1 week prior to program start. Yoga • Wednesdays April – May session dates and times TBAContact to the Front Office for more information. Membership is required to participate in this program. TRAVEL. Get On Board for these terrific Bus Trips. Please book early as the Cen-tre has only 10 tickets available for each of these trips! Purchase tickets in the Front Office. For Knitters and Friends • Tuesday, April 30 10:15 am - 4:45 pm Trip departs from/returns to Islington Seniors’ CentreWon’t you join us for our annual special outing for ‘Knitters and Friends.’ The year’s jaunt starts off in the pretty town of Unionville for a visit to the popular Mary’s Yarns, owned and operated by Mary Cullen (wife of Mark) with daugh-ter Lynne. Enjoy time here (11:00 am-12 noon) to shop and browse the store. Leaving Unionville we motor north to Newmarket, where a delicious luncheon awaits your pleasure at the popular Mandarin Restaurant (12:30-2:00 pm). Choose from a wonderful selection of tasty dishes, both hot and cold, from their extensive Canadian/Chinese Buffet. Great desserts too! After lunch, it’s just a short jaunt over to the Unwind Yarn House on Main Street South in Newmarket for more shopping (2:20-3:30 pm). The Yarn house will provide a cup of tea for everyone and will have a special sale for all the Knitters and their Friends! Af-ter our visit to the Unwind, we’re homeward bound. This day will be filled with laughter and camaraderie! Tickets: $69.00 per person. Trip includes Motorcoach Transportation, Buffet Lunch, All Taxes and Meal Tip.

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Islington Seniors’ Centre4968 Dundas Street West • Etobicoke ON M9A 1B7 416.231.3431Membership to the Centre, from January 1 – December 2013, is $20.00

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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Islington Programs and Events

3819 Bloor St. West @ the Six Points • 416-233-9800Email: [email protected]. • Website: www.standrewsislington.org. Wheelchair accessible

Women in Community gather 1 pm to 3 pm for conversation, speakers, crafts and refreshments; 1st Thursday each month.St. Andrew’s Youth Fellowship (SAYF) meets every Friday 7 pm to 10 pm for games, outings, community outreach and bible study. Grades 7-12.Trillium Fellowship – Senior/retirees meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month for fellowship, speakers, bus trips, videos and refreshments.Daytime Prayer Group A time to pray for the needs of the community, the church and each other. No experience required!The Community Banquet is a free, festive meal full of fun, music and games. Call the office to reserve a seat for April 20, 4:30 pm.Vacation Bible School for kids 4 yrs to grade 6. Follow Paul’s journey through Athens. July 8 to July 12, 9:30 am to 11:45 am.

Montgomery’s Inn upcoming eventsMontgomery’s Inn ( www.Montgomerysinn.com or facebook.com/mont-gomerysinn )is open for tours year round. The tearoom is open from 2 to 4 PM and meeting rooms are available for special events. Please note that the Inn is closed Mondays. You can also find Montgomery’s Inn on Facebook. 4709 Dundas St. West, Etobicoke, Ontario • 416-394-8113 Solfeggio Music Series at Montgomery’s Inn • Sunday April 21, 2 - 4 p.m.Join us for classical music in the Briarly Room in partnership with Neapol-itan Connection. This month features Young Masters of Classical Music. Tours of the museum and refreshments are included in the ticket price. Adults $22 plus HST, children under 12 $12.50 plus HST. Tickets available at http://www.neapolitanconnection.com/. Solfeggio Music Series at Montgomery’s Inn • Sunday May 5, 2 - 4 p.m.Join us for classical music in the Briarly Room in partnership with Nea-politan Connection. This month features tenor Manuele Mizzi. Tours of the museum and refreshments are included in the ticket price. Adults $22 plus HST, children under 12 $12.50 plus HST. Tickets available at http://www.neapolitanconnection.com/. Mother’s Day Tea and Tour • Monday, May 12, 1 to 4 p.m.Bring Mom to the Inn to celebrate Mother’s Day with an afternoon Fancy Tea. Cream Scones with crème fraîche and gooseberry jam, lemon tarts and more! Price includes a complimentary guided tour of the Museum. All ages are welcome. First come, first served. $10 plus tax Victoria Day Tea and Tour • Monday, May 20, 1 to 4 p.m.Celebrate Victoria Day with an afternoon tea fit for a Queen. Price includes a complimentary guided tour of the Museum. All ages are welcome. First come, first served. $10 plus tax Montgomery’s Inn Farmers MarketEvery Wednesday from May 22 through December 4, 3 to 7 pm.Buy direct form local farmers and food artisans. Organic fruit and vege-tables, cheese, bread and prepared foods as well as ethically raised meat, honey and more! Free. The Sonnet Show • Friday, May 24, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.In partnership with the Humber River Shakespeare CompanyThe Inn provides the set for the fourth annual Sonnet Show, theatre based on Shakespeare’s Sonnets. Call 416-209-2026 for tickets, $30. Doors Open Toronto • Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26, 12 to 4:30 p.m.Celebrate this architectural urban adventure with free admission to the museum. Hourly trolley tours of the Islington Village Murals courtesy of the Islington Village BIA. Admission is FREE.

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Balancing Life while Caring for Aging ParentsBy Gary Hepworth, Premier Homecare Services

Spring feels like a fresh start, an exciting beginning and a busy time for baby boomers trying to balance life – caring for aging parents, a profes-sional working life and family responsibilities.

Balance is the key to life we’re told, but the question is how to achieve this state of contentment – where tasks complete themselves on time and everyone’s needs are met with sufficient means. The first step towards a balanced life is recognizing when you’re out of balance. You’ll feel overwhelmed, stressed, fa-tigued and probably guilty at not getting to all those oh-so-important tasks. Start with prioritizing all of the things you want to get done. What can’t be put off and what can you put “on the shelf” for a later time? Don’t forget to include your own personal development time – it is all about balance after all!

Now that you have your priorities aligned, its time to fit them into a workable plan. Set aside realistic goals and timelines. If one of your priorities is helping your teenager through their homework, but you also have to make sure your aging mom has dinner, this may be a good time to prepare meals to deliver next time you visit. Call it a smart use of time. Distribute tasks and responsibili-ties. It sounds obvious, but many people try to do too much and are afraid to ask for help. You and a relative can take turns bringing mom her groceries and driving to appointments. Giving your children more chores around home for an increased allowance can also lighten your load.

Finally, know your limitations. If you’re using your time as efficiently as possible but still feel like you’re falling short – consider a professional Caregiver. Com-panionship, meal-preparation, assistance bathing and grooming, and driving to appointments is only a few of the benefits of having a few hours of help a week.

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A company of the Glengarry regiment was also present at the Battle of York but played little part as they were misdirected by the commander of the Up-per Canadian militia. Another company suffered severe losses trying to prevent American troops from landing to outflank the fort at the Battle of Fort George in 1813. Yet another company was involved at the Battle of Sackett’s Harbor, where troops withdrew after failing to drive American troops from their defensive po-sitions.

The units under Battersby’s command marched quickly to Burlington Heights and in the last months of 1813 the entire regiment was concentrated around Fort George, which the Americans abandoned in December 1813, burning the fort and town of Newark as they retreated. This led to the burning of several towns on the American side in retaliation.

The regiment was built back up to strength over the winter, and a company took part in the raid on Fort Oswego in the spring of 1814. During the following sum-mer the full Glengarry regiment, together with the light infantry companies of four regular line regiments, formed a covering force on the Niagara Peninsula commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Pearson. On July 25th, the regi-ment formed part of a light infantry brigade under Pearson and played a major part in the Battle of Lundy’s Lane. They harassed the left flank of the Ameri-can troops, but suffered heavy casualties when mistaken for American troops by other inexperienced British troops. This was the bloodiest battle of the war, though a British victory.

During the remainder of 1814, the regiment performed outpost duty during the unsuccessful Siege of Fort Erie. A detachment was also present at the Battle of Malcolm’s Mills, the last action of the war on the Niagara Peninsula.

The regiment was disbanded shortly after the war, but lives on in today’s Stor-mont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders, a Primary Reserve infantry unit of the Canadian Forces.

During the centennial of the War of 1812, the government belatedly allowed Canadian regiments to perpetuate 1812 militia and fencible units, thus award-ing the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders three War of 1812 battle honours including the Battle Honour NIAGARA which had been awarded to the Glengarry Light Infantry Fencibles.

Battersby’s March may seem small in the overall scheme of the War of 1812, but the participants certainly played a major role and are well worth recognizing. This new mural commemorates Battersby’s March, when Lieutenant-Colo-nel Francis Battersby rushed the soldiers under his command from York to Burlington Heights to ward off an American threat.

The red coated soldiers are the 104th (New Brunswick Regiment of Foot, with green-coated Glengarry Light Infantry Fencibles as well as Les Voltiguers Cana-diens.)

The 24th mural in Islington’s magnificent collection of murals depicting Etobicoke’s history was officially unveiled on Thursday, October 25. It is lo-cated on the north side of the CIBC building at 4914 Dundas Street West at Burnhamthorpe Road.

The mural depicts the “march of extraordinary celerity” of three militia units from York to Burlington Heights along Dundas Street following the defeat of numerically superior American troops by British troops and their Indian allies at the Battle of Stoney Creek (June 6, 1813) and the Battle of Beaver Dams (June 24, 1813). After these defeats the Americans retreated to Fort George in today’s Niagara-on-the-Lake which they had captured in May of 1813.

The British troops which had been headquartered at Burlington Heights fol-lowed, leaving Burlington Heights largely undefended. However, American ships were probing defences in this area, leaving open the possibility of a naval assault cutting off the rear of the British troops assaulting Fort George. So on July 29, 1813, Lieutenant Colonel Francis Battersby was ordered to move the troops under his command from York to Burlington Heights. In a “march of ex-traordinary celerity” he led his men to Burlington Heights to reinforce the site. Upon his arrival, the American ships quickly withdrew and the area was consid-ered secure. This is the action that the mural represents.

Three different Canadian regiments were included in Battersby’s command. The largest was Battersby’s own Glengarry Light Infantry Fencibles, with smaller groups from the 104th (New Brunswick) Regiment of Foot, and Les Voltiguers Canadiens.

Five regiments of Fencibles were raised in the War of 1812. Fencibles (from the word defencible) were temporary army units composed of local volunteers commanded by regular army officers. Those who signed up for service in North America wore green tunics, while those who agreed to serve anywhere wore regular red British tunics.

The green tunics distinguished them from regular British army units. The ex-ception was the 104th (New Brunswick) Regiment of Foot, who signed up for service anywhere and was elevated to a regiment of the line. They wore regular British red uniforms.

Fencibles were generally intended for garrison and patrol duties, leaving the regular army units to perform offensive operations. However, many units saw very active engagements with the enemy. In addition to the three Fencible regi-ments included in Battersby’s march the other regiments included the Royal Newfoundland Fencibles which served at the Battle of Mackinac and engage-ments on Lake Huron, and the Canadian Regiment of Fencible Infantry had many of its units at battles including Chateauguay, Lacolle Mills and Crysler’s Farm. The tiny Michigan Fencibles (45 men) also saw action.

Battersby’s Glengarry Light Infantry was raised in the Glengarry district of Upper Canada where many of the settlers were Scots who had served in the Glengarry Fencibles in Scotland, which had been disbanded when the Treaty of Amiens was signed. But it also attracted a wide range of volunteers from districts as far away as Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Many of these were Scots, wanting to serve with their fellows in the regiment. Recruits were granted a bounty of four guineas upon recruitment and were promised 100 acres of land after the war. When the regiment reached 800 men (over its 600 man target) the Governor General Sir George Prévost appointed his adjutant-general Edward Baynes as the regiment’s colonel and Major Francis Battersby of the 8th King’s Regiment as the unit’s Lieutenant-Colonel.

The unit gathered for training at Trois-Rivières in 1812 and later in 1812 the unit’s companies were deployed to various locations to serve as the nucleus for local militias. On Oct. 3, 1812 two companies stationed at Prescott on the St. Lawrence River were involved in a failed attack on Ogdensburg on the American side of the river. The attack was called off because American artillery ranged in on the boats carrying the attackers.

On Feb. 22, 1813 the various Canadian units at Prescott mounted a successful attack across the frozen river under the command of George MacDonnell of the Glengarry unit. A company of the Glengarry Light Infantry, with some militia, made a frontal attack while the main body of the attackers turned the Ameri-can’s right flank.

Islington mural honours Fencibles from War of 1812By Bruce Glassford

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History of Islington Golf Club

Islington Golf Club is located off Riverbank Drive, and because it does not front on a major street, many people in the community are not aware of this beautiful club. This article will provide some perspective on the club’s history and a look at more recent happenings. Early History of the LandIn 1840, miller/brewer Edward Musson of Weston bought two 100-acre farm lots in Islington. They were located between Islington and Kipling Avenues, and ran north from approximately where Dundas St./Burnhamthorpe Rd./Burn-hamthorpe Cres. run today to the rear of the houses that are now on the south side of Bywood Drive. Musson developed these lots into two farms he called Willow Dale and Mill Bank. He built a saw mill on Mimico Creek ½ mile north of Dundas St. and a house on Burnhamthorpe Rd., overlooking the mill. Mus-son was active in the community as Etobicoke’s first Town Clerk and Treasurer in 1850, and as Reeve 1858-64. In 1870, he built a new house for his retirement on the northeast corner of Burnhamthorpe and Kipling which still stands, pro-tected by a designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. In the 1890s, Musson’s heirs sold the property to John Appleby, who lived in a pre-existing house on the northwest corner of Dundas and Islington, where Pinocchio’s Restaurant is today. John and his wife Mary had four daughters and one son, William, who inherited the property after John died in 1913. William lived in the house with his wife Annie and their daughter Mary, born in 1909. Islington Golf Club HistoryIn 1913, the seed for Islington Golf Club was planted by three entrepreneurs with a vision for a community golf club. The Club was conceived in the minds of Colonel Bill Rogers, E.H.A. Watson (Principal of Riverdale Collegiate), and Mr. Chadwick (a local realtor.) All three were directors of the Colonial Realty Com-pany and realized that the rolling farmland and winding Mimico Creek would make a pristine and challenging setting for a golf course. They negotiated an option with the Applebys to buy their farm. The First World War delayed their plans, but in 1923 they purchased the lots from William Appleby (except for six acres in the southeast corner) and Islington Golf Club was incorporated.Even before Letters Patent were granted, the first sod was turned in October 1923, and 18 holes were ready for play in August 1924. Fifty men and 20 teams of horses were employed, and because most of the land destined for fairways needed a minimum of work, it was completed in what was regarded as a record for the time. Toronto’s Stanley Thomson designed the course in this early project in what became an illustrious career: he went on to build over 140 golf courses world-wide. Recently at Islington Golf ClubOver the past two years, the club has invested in its infrastructure with a number of projects: a new pond, a new irrigation system, and new sub-surface drainage for the greens. The golf club held a contest to name their new pond. Because of the property’s history, three members proposed “Appleby Pond”. In a vote held August 14th, that name was the overwhelming choice of their members.

Sources:Dave Fox, General Manager, Islington Golf ClubIslington Golf Club WebsiteEtobicoke: From Furrow to Borough by Esther HayesEtobicoke Remembered by Robert A. GivenThe Villages of Etobicoke

For more information about Islington Golf Club, call 416-231-1114 or visit their website at www.islingtongolfclub.com.

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A Spiritual OasisBy Christian Science Reading Room

OASIS; A situation or place pre-served from surrounding un-pleasantness; a refuge: an oasis of serenity amid chaos. (Ameri-can Heritage Dictionary) A Christian Science Reading Room is a type of oasis. The pub-lic is welcome to come and read - the Bible, the weekly newspaper the Christian Science Monitor, or listen to peaceful music or peo-ple telling how they had spiritual healings, or pray, or just be quiet with your thoughts. It also provides the opportunity to discuss with friendly librarians how to deal with any problem by using a spiritual approach. Librarians can tell of situations of their own that have been resolved through prayer alone. There are also weekly and monthly magazines, full of articles and testimo-nies of healing that demonstrate the power of prayer. These are available for sale, or one can sit and read them in big comfy chairs. In Genesis I, the Bible says that God created everyone in His image and likeness, and that He saw everything He had made, and “behold, it was very good.” This is a basis for prayer in Christian Science. It is called Chris-tian “Science” because it illustrates the healing laws of God, as demon-strated in the career of Christ Jesus, Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, says in the preface to her seminal work Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, “The time for thinkers has come.” Christian Science calls out to spiritual thinkers and those who have a desire to be spiritual thinkers. Everyone is welcome to the Reading Room, which is located at 8 Burn-hamthorpe Road. That’s on the back side of the Coffee Time building at the corner of Burnhamthorpe and Dundas. The hours are 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays, with extended evening hours to 8pm on Tues-days and Thursdays. It is also open from 11:00 to 2:00 on Saturdays.

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Protection In A Time Of Critical Illness

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Did you know?1 in 4 Canadians has some form of heart disease and 80% exhibit at least one risk factor for developing heart disease! 40,000 to 50,000 Canadians suffer a stroke each year and there are over 300,000 stroke survivors! 2 in 5 Canadians will develop cancer in their lifetime! If you became critically ill, how would you pay your bills? Do you have enough money saved to cover your mortgage and household ex-penses? What about your medical costs? Thanks to advancements in medical science, there is a very good chance you would recover from a serious illness. But recovery costs money. And the signifi-cant, usually unexpected costs often come at a time when your income is cut off or drastically reduced. Thankfully, there is a plan available to support your lifestyle if you get sick. It’s called Critical Illness Insurance and it’s designed to help you cover the unex-pected costs spent treating and coping with a critical illness. Here is how Critical Illness Insurance can protect you: After being diagnosed with one of 24 or more specific critical conditions and after surviving a designated waiting period (30 days in most cases), Critical Ill-ness Insurance can provide you with the funds you need to ease the burden of a life-altering illness.

Typically, your benefits are paid in a lump sum and can range from $25,000 to $2,000,000, depending on the coverage you choose.

If you’re diagnosed with a critical illness, you deserve the best medical advice available. That’s why many Critical Illness Insurance policies also incorporate the Best Doctors® feature, providing you with rapid access to over 50,000 doctors recognized as the best by top specialists.

Most policies offer a “return of premium” option on surrender, expiry or death. Critical Illness Insurance lets you purchase an option to recover a significant or full portion of your premium outlay, if your policy expires without paying a Critical Illness Insurance benefit. If death occurs prior to the expiry of the policy without a claim having been made, a significant or full portion of the premium will be returned.

There are also provisions for partial payouts if you’re diagnosed with certain non-critical conditions.

Typically, Critical Illness Insurance should provide coverage for the following conditions. Plans vary from company to company and can range considerably in price depending on the coverage and term chosen. Some conditions and limita-tions apply; see your insurance agent for full details. If you are diagnosed with one of the following conditions and you survive a specified waiting period (30 days in most cases), you will receive a lump sum payment to use however you decide.

Heart AttackLoss of LimbsStrokeLoss of SpeechLife-threatening CancerMajor Organ TransplantMajor Organ Failure on Waiting ListAlzheimer’s DiseaseAortic SurgeryBenign Brain TumorBlindnessMotor Neuron Disease (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease)BurnsComaCoronary Artery Bypass SurgeryMultiple SclerosisOccupational HIV InfectionDeafnessHeart Valve ReplacementParalysisParkinson’s DiseaseKidney Failure (End Stage Renal Disease)Bacterial MeningitisAplastic AnemiaLoss of Independent Existence Always be sure to meet with a qualified agent who will review your financial and insurance requirements and then present you with options that best suit your needs. Lola Macanowicz is a licensed insurance and financial advisor with The-Co-oper-ators. She can be reached at 416-234-2777 or [email protected].

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Do you know what a BIA is, what it does, and the significant contributions BIAs make within in communities? What is a BIA?

BIA stands for Business Improvement Area. Toronto’s BIAs are formal associa-tions of business and property owners within a designated geographic area; 73 BIAs are managed by volunteer boards and operate in accordance with the City’s Municipal Acts and Codes. The Village of Islington BIA located on Dundas W. between Montgomery Road and Kipling Avenue was set up to promote and improve our area which is home to just over 200 shopping, dining professional services and a City museum, Montgomery’s Inn. The BIA works hard to make this area an attractive place to live, work and enjoy. As a voice for local businesses, this association also helps our members to address important issues and share mutual concerns. Our BIA also markets the Village in this community paper, through a website and within extended networks through special promotions for both local busi-nesses and community events. We lead community building and promotional initiatives to preserve our com-munity and maintain the historical roots of the area. And BIA efforts are de-signed to increase pride and interest within the community. Our involvement ranges from participating in seasonal and historical events such as Doors Open Toronto, to spearheading activities for merchants to network. A Business Improvement Area is also responsible for beautifying the streets and maintaining BIA property. The board directs member funds from business tax levies toward creating a sense of place by improving the look of the area. In the Village this includes installing flower baskets and planters, tree lighting, bench-es, murals and hosting community cleanups.

Who Benefits from having a BIA? A BIA benefits all businesses in the area by creating a more visually appealing area to do business. BIA works to expand the business op-erator’s customer base by making the area a more attractive place to do business. BIA’s also benefit property owners, as shared initiatives and activities often cre-ate and maintain vibrant neighbourhoods. BIAs contributions can also help to increase property values. For clients and customers, dealing with businesses in a welcoming environment makes the experience a more pleasurable one. Getting Involved in Our BIA We are fortunate to have a dedicated Village of Islington BIA board of volunteers ready and committed to serve the community. The Village of Islington BIA rec-ognizes and supports local businesses, providing the assistance necessary to continue to grow and thrive. We encourage local businesses and individuals in the area to get involved in the BIA and we welcome your participation in preserving and growing our success-ful business area. Only businesses located in our area are eligible to participate in our member benefits however various volunteer activities also exist for the broader community. For more information on how you would like to get involved please contact Linda Plater, BIA Coordinator by email [email protected] or call (647) 703-4802.

The Village of Islington BIA is committed to supporting the economic, cultural and social well-being of the community.

Board of Directors Lola MacanowiczLewis, Macanowicz, Associates, the Co-operators,5048 Dundas St. [email protected]

Gary Hepworth, Vice ChairPremier Homecare Services4937A Dundas St. West416-623-8229 [email protected] Karen Sword, SecretaryProperty owner: 4986 Dundas St. [email protected] Vern de Guerre, TreasurerChristian Science Reading Room8 Burnhamthorpe Rd416-236-4816 [email protected]

Tim SmaleTapestry, Village Gate West15 Summerland [email protected] Pierre SeunikEmimax Holdings Inc. and Maxemum Property Management 4891 Dundas St. West 905-278-3998 AdvisorCouncillor Peter MilczynWard 5, Etobicoke [email protected] Village of Islington BIAP.O. Box 234, Station D, Dundas St. W.Etobicoke, ON M9A 4X2Contact: Linda PlaterE-Mail: [email protected](647) 703-4802

Village of Islington BIAEstablished by former City of Etobicoke By-Law 30-1986, the Village of Islington Business Improvement Area (BIA) is a non-profit association and an agency and commission of the City of Toronto. The BIA has a mandate to beautify and promote the Islington business area. It represents all business and commercial property owners along Dundas Street West between Montgomery Road and Kipling Avenue.

The BIA is run by a volunteer Board of Directors which manages the day to day operations of the association. The Directors are governed by By-Law No. 1, Rules of Procedure for the Board of Management of the Village of Islington Business Improvement Area. A copy of that document is available on request.

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Condominium Act Review: Stage One Findings ReportBy Laurel Broten, MPP Etobicoke-Lakeshore

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The Condominium Act is provincial legislation governing the rights and re-sponsibilities of condominium owners, developers, corporations and boards of directors. It establishes a number of protections for condominium buyers and owners. Condominiums have become an increasingly important part of our housing mix in Ontario – and where many Ontarians have chosen to live. Significant changes have impacted the condo industry since the Condominium Act was last exam-ined. The current Act does not reflect major changes that have taken place in the housing market. Over one million Ontarians live in condominiums today, and that number is in-creasing. Condominiums now represent half of all new homes built; many did not exist when the Condominium Act came into effect. Condominium owners and residents now include more seniors, first-time homebuyers and renters. The Ontario government has undertaken the modernization of the Condomin-ium Act, ensuring that it includes, and better protects, buyers and owners. We have engaged with owners, condominium boards, property managers, devel-opers and others in a full consultation process that allowed interested parties to have a chance to contribute their ideas and recommendations. On January 24, 2013, Canada’s Public Policy Forum (PPF) released a report pre-senting the findings from Stage One of a three-part public engagement process aimed at updating Ontario’s Condominium Act. The report identifies five areas that Ontario’s condominium community wants to address in proposals to update the Act:GovernanceDispute resolutionFinancial managementConsumer protectionQualifications of condominium managers

The Condominium Review Stage One Findings Report combines feedback that has been gathered, commencing in September 2012 when the Ontario govern-ment launched a comprehensive review of the Condominium Act, from public information sessions across the province, an innovative residents’ panel, stake-holder roundtables (including owner associations, developers, property man-agers, lawyers and others) and hundreds of letters and emails, including formal submissions. The report summarizes the issues and proposed solutions that we have heard through these channels. In Stage Two, experts in condominium issues will re-view the report and the public comments that it generates. These experts will then bring forward options and recommendations for updating the Act. The Ontario government is committed to modernizing the Condominium Act and the governance and management of condominiums in Ontario. We want to take the time needed to “get this right” – the issues are complex and affect Ontario homeowners. On another note, with regards to an issue that is not part of the legislation that will be introduced to modernize the Condominium Act, I am aware and under-stand that one of the issues that affects the condominium community is prop-erty tax. In my Broten Bulletin published in the Humber Happenings Winter Issue 2011, I wrote that “A separate property tax class for condominiums will enable mu-nicipalities to set a different property tax rate for condos, in recognition of their unique characteristics. This is a necessity given the rise in condos being built throughout Ontario.” During the fall 2011 provincial election campaign, I reiter-ated my support for “fair taxation for condominium owners”, which would allow municipalities this flexibility. This issue will be examined in the mandate ahead. We continue to look forward to a new Condominium Act which reflects the needs of condominium owners and will continue Ontario’s leadership in this important area.

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