THE GRAPEVINE April 2016 MARIGOLD 55 PLUS RECREATION Zone 6, 55 plus

April 2016 Edition Message from the President

As President of this great organization which tries to keep our members active, I have enjoyed meeting so many enthusiastic people who all seem to have exciting backgrounds. Why not volunteer to put some of Inside this issue: those skills to use as a Marigold executive member, coordinator or assistant coordinator? You don’t have to wait for the AGM (Annual General Meeting) to become involved – just contact any of the executive listed on the next page of this newsletter. Message From the President 1 My two-year term has run its course – this will be my last President’s Executive, Grapevine Newsletter 2 Request, Marigold Budget Message as your Zone 6 President. It is time for someone new to take Restrictions over – a person with fresh and different ideas. It is a very worth-while Update on Future Games, Banner 3 Contest, Marigold Office and rewarding position – you get to meet so many wonderful members Coordinator Contacts 4 and make lasting friendships. Activity Calendar 5 I have been on the Executive for the last 7 years, 5 of them being Vice Volunteers, Marigold Appreciation 6-8 President. I thought my hardest job would be to remember names and Dinner dates – but I wrote them down – problem solved! Our future lies in a 2016 Marigold AGM 8 succession of new Directors who bring in their new ideas and ways to Long Service Pin Presentation 9 approach problems and challenges. At this time I want to express my Euchre, Cribbage, 8-Ball 10 great appreciation to all present and past executive members, Badminton 11-12 coordinators and assistant coordinators. You all helped me on my ‘learning curve’ as Vice President and then as President – I guess this Duplicate Bridge, Contract Bridge 12-14 means that I am now sliding on the ‘down curve’! However, I will still be Darts 14 about to advise and assist new executive members and coordinators and Tribute to Albert Hancock, 15 assistants as needed. I often refer to Edmonton Marigold as a “One-of- Corporate Wellness Program, Pickleball a-Kind” organization – it is unique in so many ways. Slo-Pitch, Golf, Bocce 16 Again, a big thank you to all members and participants who helped make General Interest 17-20 2015 such a fun-filled and memorable year! And to all of you I wish the Membership Form 21-22 “best of health”, the “best of participation”, and the “best of volunteering” General Interest – Wild Salmon 23 for 2016. versus Farmed Salmon “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to come; it’s about learning to ski Back Cover 24 without snow!” (That’s an old skier’s adage!) Marshall Yaremcio Edmonton Marigold President 2014-2015

1 THE GRAPEVINE April 2016 Executive Request for Articles for Grapevine Newsletter

Caroline Anker 587-469-4460 Thanks to those who submitted articles to our Grapevine Newsletter – President please continue to submit reports on all your events – with photos if ([email protected] – att: Caroline ) possible. You can leave your articles in the Marigold office, or e-mail Pat Covington 780-488-3676 them to me or to Eleanore Frend with the details and your photos. Vice-President The following dates are deadlines for submitting Grapevine Newsletter ([email protected] ) articles: Marshall Yaremcio 780-434-1754 th Past President  Fall – August 10 , 2016 ([email protected] )  Winter – December 5th, 2016 780-435-6622 Ray McMurray Due to budget cutbacks, there will be some changes to the newsletter. Treasurer ([email protected] ) The April edition will be sent out by e-mail to members with e-mail Eleanore Frend 780-462-7488 access. In light of this decision, we are depending on our members to Secretary ([email protected] ) keep our Membership Director Stan Androschuk updated on any change Stan Androschuk 780-484-2168 to your contact information – most importantly – your e-mail address. If Membership Director you do not have e-mail access, your copy will still be sent via Canada ([email protected] ) Post. Even here, we have been able to reduce our postage costs. We Louise Libich 780-466-4890 have received so many positive comments about the coloured photos, Activities Director we will continue to run them in colour for the time being. ([email protected]) Bill Burton 780-444-7355 Further Budget Restrictions Resources Director ([email protected] ) Coordinators regularly submit proposed budgets to the Treasurer for Jessie Trottier 780-452-4917 their particular activity for that year. Our funding comes mainly from the Director at Large casinos we work as fundraisers – the last casino provided about $83,000 ([email protected] ) to cover our expenses until 2018. Our next casino is scheduled for Marianne Gregory 780-446-8387 September 2017, but it takes several months for the funds to actually be Director at Large credited to our bank account. This means that we have approximately [email protected] $41,000 for expenses this year, and $41,000 for 2017. There are Games 780-476-1245 Linda Biedrava being planned for this Fall, and a number of Games for 2018 requiring Director at Large ([email protected] ) playoffs and the resulting expenses for rental of venues, food, etc. Marshall Yaremcio 780-434-1754 Of each $30 collected for annual memberships, only $15 is kept to go Newsletter Composition into a General Fund and the other $15 is sent to the Alberta 55plus ([email protected] ) provincial board. Most costs are covered from the Casino Account, and Eleanore Frend 780-462-7488 those which aren’t are paid for from the General Fund. Newsletter Compilation ([email protected] ) In the past, we have been in a position to reimburse Games participants part of their registration fees. Last year, 154 Lethbridge Winter Games The above named are the participants, and 163 Strathmore Summer Games participants were people responsible for the each reimbursed $100 – a grand total of $31,700. We can no longer direction and leadership of afford to do this. The executive has had to put budget restrictions into YOUR Edmonton Marigold effect in order to still be able to offer the current activities we have to our 55 plus Recreation members. As mentioned above, newsletter costs have been cut back. organization. Thank you for We will no longer be holding Pep Rallies because of changes to how the your trust in awarding these Games will be run, saving us an additional $2,500 per year. Rental rates duties to us. for some of our venues have increased this past year, and we cannot continue to expect the generous Casino amounts we have enjoyed in

recent years.

2 THE GRAPEVINE April 2016 This year, each activity budget was reviewed and discussed by the Executive, with amounts being added to some and taken away from others. One of our biggest expenditures has been for food; in an effort to alleviate this, participating members will be charged a $5 fee which will go towards the food costs for that event. Obviously, we will no longer be able to reimburse registration fees for Games participants going forward. No other zone in Alberta 55plus has ever been able to subsidize their members to attend Games; our zone 6 members have been fortunate to receive subsidizing of registration fees up until this year. Update on Future Games

Planning for future Games has been a long laborious and often frustrating process for Alberta 55plus Board Members. Currently, we can tell you that Drumheller will be hosting Alberta 55 Plus Games September 29th, 30th, and October 1st, 2016. Events included in these Games are Duplicate Bridge, Carpet Bowling, Euchre, Floor Shuffleboard, Military Whist, Snooker, Scrabble, Arts, and Creative Writing. The host community has the option of adding an additional event(s) and they will advise the eight zones as plans are confirmed. The registration fee is currently $65 per person, and qualifying playoffs will occur this spring and summer – your coordinators will advise you of upcoming events (as per the interests indicated on your membership form), and later in this newsletter you will find an Activity Calendar for the rest of this year. Games participants are responsible for their own transportation, accommodation and most meals. Members will be made aware of information as events are confirmed. Alberta 55plus will be holding all events that the Alberta Sports Connection has not made plans for, and all events will be held either in the Summer or the Fall.

Banner Contest

Alberta Sports Connection informed Alberta 55plus that we will no longer be able to utilize their banners for future Games. For those wondering what ‘a banner’ is, it is the identifying banner carried preceding the zone team participants into the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of our Winter and Summer Games. It is to be 5 feet by 8 feet in size, has a stabilizing rod across the top and is carried in by two Games participants from that zone who volunteer for this prestigious role; names of volunteers are all put in a hat and two names are drawn. We can adorn the banner with whatever information or caricature we wish – the only stipulation is that it must portray our zone colours and Zone 6 in big bold lettering. Our designated colour for zone 6 is Forest Green. The deadline for this contest is April 30th, 2016. You can e-mail your entry, or send it via Canada Post, or drop it off at the Marigold office. The Marigold executive will serve as judges to determine the winner, and the winning entry will be featured in our September Grapevine. The member submitting the winning entry will receive their 2017 membership courtesy of Edmonton Marigold. Put your design on a sheet of paper measuring either 8-1/2 x 11 inches, or 8-1/2 x 14 inches. Get drawing! And good luck! Marigold Office Zone 6 is fortunate to have a permanent office at Central Lions Recreation Centre. Our address is 11113-113 Street, Edmonton, AB T5G 2V1, and our phone number is 780-454-6560. If you have any inquiries, please contact us at the number listed above, and speak with one of our friendly volunteers, or leave a message on the answering machine. A huge THANK YOU to those members who are putting in time at our Marigold office to answer the telephone and questions, and to greet visitors on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. If you would like to volunteer to take a shift at our Marigold office, please phone Eleanore at 780-462-7488 or e-mail her at [email protected] , or you can call the office at 780-454-6560 and leave a message on the answering machine. Thank you.

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Coordinator Contacts 2016 Updated: Thursday, April 7, 2016 Activity Name of Coordinator Phone Number Arts & Crafts Vacant Athletics Arnold Nett ([email protected] ) 780-475-8971 Dwight Swane ([email protected] ) 780-487-4159 Badminton Jimmy Choo 780-456-5405 Bill Burton ([email protected] ) 780-444-7355 Bocce Stan & Dianne Androschuk ([email protected] ) 780-484-2168 John Sievers ([email protected] ) 780-476-0225 Bowling (5 Pin) Caroline Anker ([email protected] ) 587-469-4460 Vacant Bridge (Contract) Valerie Rappel ([email protected] ) 780-690-1623 Joan Batten ([email protected] ) 780-452-9547 Bridge (Duplicate) Lloyd White ([email protected] ) 780-436-8533 Louise Holtom ([email protected] ) 780-475-8252 Carpet Bowling Louise Libich ([email protected] ) 780-222-6208 Ann Hartwig ([email protected] ) 780-468-4697 Creative Writing Eleanore Frend ([email protected] ) 780-462-7488 Marshall Yaremcio ([email protected] ) 780-434-1754 Cribbage Bob Blackwood ([email protected] ) 780-473-0750 Gordon Conrad ([email protected] ) 780-452-4295 Cycling Harvey Ford ([email protected] ) 780-434-1063 Ilene & Richard Larson ([email protected] ) 780-435-6537 Darts Eleanor & LeRoy MacIntosh ([email protected] ) 780-478-7435 Lloyd White ([email protected] ) 780-436-8533 Euchre John & Linda Frank ([email protected] ) 780-476-0140 Floor Curling Mike & Vicky Dolynny ([email protected] ) 780-457-5036 Floor Shuffleboard Louise Libich ([email protected] ) 780-222-6208 Ann Hartwig ([email protected] ) 780-468-4697 Golf Ray McMurray ([email protected] ) 780-435-6622 Paul Davison (Asst.) ([email protected] ) 780-455-4110 Hockey Gordon Severin ([email protected] ) 780-430-6827 Wally Hawryschuk ([email protected] ) 780-437-1098 Horseshoes Richard Toma ([email protected] ) 780-475-6452 Vacant Ice Curling Ross Lepard ([email protected] ) 780-469-8169 Derry Ingram ([email protected] ) 780-466-1731 Military Whist Joyce Ruptash ([email protected] ) 780-476-3978 Delores Heck ([email protected] ) 587-473-2378 Pickleball Vacant Pool (Snooker) (8-Ball) Warren Bittorf ([email protected] ) 780-476-8612 Vacant Scrabble Clint & Geneva Sopchyshyn 780-434-7133 Clayton Terry ([email protected] ) 780-483-7020 Skiing (Cross Country) Vacant Skiing (Downhill) Larry Comfort ([email protected] ) 780-444-4917 Bob Frizzell ([email protected] ) 780-907-2960 Slo-Pitch Bill Yakymyshyn ([email protected] ) 780-437-6598 John Cabaj ([email protected] ) 780-717-6018 Swimming Dwight Robinson ([email protected] ) 780-461-2941 Kathleen Harper ([email protected].) 780-433-5459 Table Shuffleboard Vacant Tennis Eunice Barron ([email protected] ) 780-435-7541 Vacant 4 THE GRAPEVINE April 2016

Activity Calendar 2016 (updated Thursday, April 7, 2016) Yellow highlight indicates a change Date (2016): Activity: Venue & Contact Information: April 12 Contract Bridge CLSA – Valerie Rappel – 780-651-9358- [email protected] April 14 – 9:00 am Scrabble CLSA – Clint Sopchyshyn – 780-434-7133 April 21, 10:00 am – noon Swimming Practice Bonnie Doon Pool – Kathleen Harper – 780-433-5459 – [email protected] April 22 – 9:00 am registration, 10:00 Military Whist NWESA – Joyce Ruptash – 780-476-3978 – am start [email protected] April 29 – Doubles 10:00 am; Singles Cribbage NWESA – Bob Blackwood – 780-473-0750 – 1:00 pm [email protected] May 24 – 9:30 am registration; 10:00 Bocce CLSA – Stan Androschuk – 780-484-2168 – am start [email protected] May 10 – 10:00 am 5 Pin Bowling Bonnie Doon Lanes – Caroline Anker – 587-469-4460 – [email protected] May 13 – 10:30 am Floor Curling NWESA – Mike Dolynny – 780-457-5036 – [email protected] May 14 – 10:00 am Carpet Bowling SEESA – Louise Libich – 780-222-6208 – [email protected] May 17 – 11:00 am Pool & 8-Ball Finnagan’s Pool Hall (13560 Fort Road) – Warren Bittorf – 780-476-8612 – [email protected] May 20 Euchre John Frank – 780-476-0140 – [email protected] May 28 Cycling Hawrelak Park – Harvey Ford – 780-434-1063 – [email protected] June 6 – 8:30 am shotgun; lunch at Golf Raven Crest Golf Club – Ray McMurray 1:30 pm 780-435-6622 – [email protected] June 6, 6:00-9:00 pm Athletics Strathcona Athletic Park, Sherwood Park – Arnold Nett – 780- 475-8971 – [email protected] June 18, 4:00-6:00 pm Swimming Fun Games Bonnie Doon Pool – Kathleen Harper – 780-433-5459 – [email protected] June 25 Floor Shuffleboard SEESA – Louise Libich – 780-222-6208 – [email protected] June 29 – 10:00 am Horseshoes Kingsway Legion – Richard Toma – 780-475-6452 – [email protected] August 17 – 10:00 am Horseshoes Kingsway Legion – Richard Toma – 780-475-6452 – [email protected] August 23 Bocce CLSA – Stan Androschuk – 780-484-2168 – [email protected] September 27 – 10:00 am 5 Pin Bowling Bonnie Doon Lanes – Caroline Anker – 587-469-4460 – [email protected] September 30 Euchre John Frank – 780-476-0140 – [email protected] October 8 Floor Shuffleboard SEESA – Louise Libich – 780-222-6208 – [email protected] November 17 Snooker Warren Bittorf – 780-476-8612 – [email protected] November 26 Carpet Bowling SEESA – Louise Libich – 780-222-6208 – [email protected] Regular Play as Follows: Date (2016): Activity: Venue & Contact Information: 3rd Saturday of every 2nd month Duplicate Bridge NWESA – Lloyd White – 780-436-8533 – [email protected] Third Saturday of every other month Contract Bridge NWESA - Valerie Rappel – 780-651-9358- [email protected] (alternating with Duplicate Bridge) Every Friday, 1:00-3:00 pm until April Scrabble CLSA – Clint Sopchyshyn – 780-434-7133 8, 2016 Tuesdays – 1:00 pm from the end of Bocce CLSA – Stan Androschuk – 780-484-2168 – April, perhaps Thursdays also [email protected]

NWESA (North West Edmonton Senior Association – Calder – 12963-120 Street, Edmonton) SEESA (South East Edmonton Senior Association – 7350 – 82 Street NW, Edmonton) CLSA (Central Lions Senior Association – 11113 – 113 Street, Edmonton)

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Our Coordinator Contacts 2016 List appears on page 3. You will notice that we have a number of vacancies, and we are looking for enthusiastic people to help out with those positions. We need to get Coordinators in Arts and Crafts, Pickleball, Cross Country Skiing, and Table Shuffleboard. We also need Assistant Coordinators in Arts and Crafts, 5 Pin Bowling, Euchre, Floor Curling, Horseshoes, Pickleball, Cross Country Skiing, Snooker & 8 Ball, Table Shuffleboard, and Tennis. Even if you have never held a position like this before, we have guidelines and how-to manuals made up by the person who previously held the position which will assist you; as well our Activities Director and Executive Members are here to assist you whenever and wherever necessary. And the Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators are a great bunch of people – the greatest resource you could ever hope for, and they are willing to assist and advise you as you plan and run your events. Don’t let inexperience scare you off – the best way to learn is to jump right in and get your feet wet – we won’t let you drown! Getting involved enables you to meet new people, and become friends with people who are like-minded and whose life-styles are similar to your own. It is very rewarding, and your efforts are much appreciated! I asked one of our members, “What drives you to be a volunteer?” The answer I received was, “I like to contribute. I don’t have a great education, but I like to volunteer as much as I can. I enjoy it! I like seeing good things happen!” This person is one of many members who contribute significantly to the smooth operations of Marigold 55plus. Thank you to all our volunteers. Your membership includes 30 different programs, Grapevine newsletters three times a year, plus voting privileges at our Annual General Meetings. We try very hard to hold our activities on separate dates so that members are able to participate in as many events as they wish without having to miss one because of overlapping events. Winning at our local Zone 6 playoffs qualifies you to advance to provincial Games, and winning there qualifies you to advance to competition in the Canada 55 Plus Games – this year being held in Brampton, Ontario. We are always campaigning to recruit new members. Membership forms are available from the Marigold office at Central Lions, and also online from the Alberta 55plus website (http://www.alberta55plus.ca/membership ), and we encourage our members to recruit friends to become members. If you are able to bring in a new member (one who has never before been a Marigold member, or who has not held membership for at least five years), you are eligible to receive your next-year’s membership free of charge. Witness the signature of the newly signed-up member (legibly) and forward the form and fee to Stan Androschuk (address on the form) with a note that you have recruited a new member, and Stan will ensure that your next year’s membership is paid for.

Marigold’s Appreciation Dinner for Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators

Our Appreciation Dinner for Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators was held at Central Lions on January 12th, 2016. Retiring Executive Members had been honoured at a dinner December 7th, and they were:  Derry Ingram – 10 plus years as Membership Director  Gordon Severin – 2 years as Resource Director (this marked Gordon’s second stint on the Executive)  Clint Sopchyshyn – 10 years as Publicity Director  Len Stevens – 3 years as Director at Large Derry, Gordon and Clint are still active as Coordinators with Marigold. Our sincere appreciation to these four gentlemen. (Continued next page)

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While showing our appreciation for current coordinators and assistants, we also honoured retiring Coordinators:  Elaine Maxwell – 8 Ball and Snooker Coordinator for 2 years  Isabelle Kleparchuk – 1 year Assistant, and 2 years as Arts and Crafts Coordinator  Mary Jane Trafiak – 2 years Assistant Arts and Crafts Coordinator  Gloria Zielinski – 2 years Contract Bridge Coordinator  Mike Dolynny – 8 years 5 Pin Bowling Coordinator  Vicky Dolynny – 1 year Co-Coordinator 5 Pin Bowling and 2 years Assistant  Don Holtom – 6 years Duplicate Bridge Coordinator To all Coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and their spouses – who so tirelessly work to promote the programs of this ‘one-of-a-kind-organization’ – we extend a big THANK YOU. You are all appreciated. We welcome some new people to our Coordinator Team:

 Caroline Anker – 5 Pin Bowling Coordinator  Lloyd White – Duplicate Bridge Coordinator and Darts Assistant Coordinator  Joan Batten – Contract Bridge Assistant Coordinator  Warren Bittorf – 8 Ball and Snooker Coordinator

Photos from the Appreciation Dinner:

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Everyone appeared to have a great time and enjoyed the evening – the good food and excellent fellowship. Ela Euro Catering supplied the tasty dinner, and our thanks go to them and their staff for helping to make the evening such a success! And thanks too to Gordon Severin who arranged for the libations for the evening. Marshall did a fine job emceeing the event – and Lauren Hawkswell delighted everyone with her caricature skills.

2016 Marigold AGM

Thank you to everyone who turned out for the AGM on March 23rd. It was good to see every one of you! Our Guest Speaker was Brendan Klug, MSW, RSW, DCA, Healthy Aging Social Worker with the Primary Care Network, Edmonton Southside office. Brendan gave a really interesting and concise presentation on how seniors should have their pertinent paperwork in place as they age – personal directives, wills, enduring power of attorney, etc. He posed the question as to where these papers – once brought up-to-date and put in place – should be kept. The answer was on your refrigerator, along with a current list of your medications, your Alberta Health Care number, your physician(s) name(s), etc. Your doctor should also have a copy of your personal directive and power of attorney, as well as the person you have named as executor of your will and as your enduring power of attorney. Papers may be kept in a safe deposit box, but only if copies are readily accessible to your doctor, your executor, your designated power of attorney and on your refrigerator. Brendan conducts group sessions of getting these important papers in order – groups of 10 at a time for a 2-hour session. Contact information is phone number 780-395-2615 or e-mail at [email protected] or at their website at www.edmontonsouthsidepen.ca . We now have a new President, as Marshall is stepping down after leading us for two years as President, and five more as Vice President. He will now be serving as Past President, and will still be editor of the two Newsletters. Caroline Anker is our new President, and we welcome her onto the Executive. Joining her are Marianne Gregory and Linda Biedrava as new Directors at Large. Warren Bittorf has also volunteered to become an Executive Member-in-Training for the next year. Welcome to all of you! Pat Covington remains as Vice

8 THE GRAPEVINE April 2016 President, and Ray McMurray remains as Treasurer. Also remaining in their current positions are Stan Androschuk as Membership Director, Bill Burton as Director at Large, and Jessie Trottier as Director at Large. Signing up for another 2-year term are Louise Libich as Activities Director and Eleanore Frend as Secretary. Our thanks to all of you! We are sorry to have Harvey Ford leave the Board, but are delighted that he will remain as Cycling Coordinator and will still be part of our group. Many thanks to Pat Covington for arranging for the tasty refreshments after the meeting, and the door prizes which delighted the recipients. Our Long Service members were also honoured receiving pins, cards and certificates, and they are as follows:

10 Year Members 15 Year Members Dianne Androschuk Andrew Lee Pat Covington Ronald Panchyshyn Stan Androschuk Eleanor MacIntosh Peter Eskiw B. Joan Smith Phyllis Bauerlein Le Roy MacIntosh Lillian Ford Carolyn Solomon Lucille Burton Bill McBride George H. Hunter Jessie Trottier Natsuko Cyr Yuko Nakano George Myren Gloria Zielinski Bob Frizzell Catherine Rennich Shirley Haight Clint Sopchyshyn Lloyd Hollinger Dwight Swane Bob Holzer 20 Year Members 30 Year Members Caroline Anker Marian Fulmore Clarence Hirsch Congratulations Lil Balomben Vic Larson to all our Long-Service Esther Burke William Yakymyshyn members! Wesley Forrester

9 THE GRAPEVINE April 2016 Euchre Tournament

Marigold 55plus is having a Euchre tournament on May 20th, 2016. It will be held at North West Edmonton Senior Society (formerly known as Calder) at 12963- 120th Street. Start time is 10:00 am, and entry fee is $10 per person, with the entry fee going towards food costs and cash prizes. To register, please call John Frank at 780-476-0140 before May 12th. All participants must be current members of Alberta 55plus – please bring your membership card to the tournament. If you have not renewed, or wish to become a member, our membership director will be on hand to accommodate you. Memberships are still the low price of $30 per year. Come out and enjoy the games!

Cribbage Tournament

ZONE 6 Marigold - April 29, 2016 Where? North West Seniors Society (12963-120 Street, Edmonton) Registration 9 A.M- 9:55 A.M. Lunch Served at 12:15 pm Doubles 10 A.M. Singles 1:15 P.M. This is a fun tournament for all members - please bring current membership card There will be a $5. charge to supplement the food costs. Pre-registration available by calling Bob Blackwood at 780-473-0750 or Gordon Conrad at 780-297-0004 Deadline for Registration is April 22, 2016

Fun 8 Ball Tournament FUN 8-BALL TOURNAMENT Edmonton Marigold – Zone 6 – Alberta 55plus Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 – Start time 12:00 Noon Finnagan’s Billiards & Bistro – 13560 Fort Road, Edmonton (Free parking available on-site) You must be a current Alberta 55plus member to play; you can purchase a membership the day of the tournament for $30. Please bring your membership card to check in. Each player will be asked to pay a small entrance fee of $10 ($5 will go towards cost of lunch, $5 towards pool table fees). Each player will receive a $10 food ticket – extras the responsibility of the player. 6 pool tables available for 4 hours of Single Round Play. 5 games guaranteed. Certificates presented to Gold, Silver & Bronze finishers in Men’s & Women’s 55+, 65+ and 70+. Please pre-register by contacting Snooker & 8 Ball Coordinator, Warren Bittorf at 780-476-8612, or [email protected] . The cut-off date for registration is May 1st, 2016. Let’s have some fun – meet some new friends – and enjoy a great game.

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Badminton Tournament

Badminton was played on February 13th, 2016 at B-Active Courts. Five players from Zone 5 joined with Zone 6 players for a Fun Tournament, and a good time was had by all. The results are as follows: Event Place Names 75+ Mixed Doubles 1 Bill Burton – Lucille Burton 2 Jimmy Choo – Nancy Cyr 3 Steve Szpital – Wendy Jerome 75+ Women’s Doubles 1 Lucille Burton – Elsie Kuyt 2 Nancy Cyr – Anne Lee 3 Ann Emberly – Wendy Gerome 75+ Men’s Doubles 1 Bill Burton – Jimmy Choo 2 Marshall Yaremcio – Steve Szpital 65+ Mixed Doubles 1 Jim Price – Lilly Szkuropa 2 John Lee – Cecilia Wong-Lee 3 Mike Rasmuson – Ann Emberly 4 Anson Liaw – Bertha Lardner 65+ Women’s Doubles 1 Corry Brooysman – Bertha Lardner 2 Lilly Szkuropa – Cecilia Wong-Lee 65+ Men’s Doubles 1 Joseph Gan – Jim Price 2 Edwin Chan – John Lee 3 Anson Liaw – Lai York Tan 4 Henry Fenwick – Mike Rasmuson 55+ Men’s Doubles 1 Andrew Ng – Grant Pittman 2 Kui Chang – William Kwan 3 Ray Kwan – James Lin 4 Naeem Haque – Adam Luv Our friendly games were booked with WP Wagner School for Saturday, February 13th a few weeks prior to the event. The school cancelled our reserved date. This seemed like a repeat of our playoffs of 2014 for the Winter Games where we had to go outside of Edmonton to secure space. We found a new venue this year – B-Active Badminton Courts on 14830-112 Avenue. They are excellent for playing Badminton with soft floors, soft colours, and soft light. Six courts were booked along with the conference room. James Lin, President of Edmonton District Badminton Association and his helpers Amy Choi and Peter Ing, ran a hugely successful tournament for us. After a great lunch and roll-up-the-rim coffee, and some door prizes (compliments of the Badminton Association), Marshall Yaremcio gave an update of what the future holds for 55 Plus Games with a question and answer period. James Lin gave an update of their future games and issues. Five members from zone 5 helped fill the roster as certain age groups were hard to fill. If you want to play Badminton, call Coordinator, Jimmy Choo. Submitted by Jimmy Choo, Badminton Coordinator

Badminton photos on next page…..

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Our Activities Director Louise Libich and our Membership Director Stan Androschuk are present at virtually every event to check memberships and assist with whatever challenges arise. Now that’s commitment! Unfortunately, interest in Badminton seems to be waning, according to long-time Coordinator Jimmy Choo. Many members are no longer able to compete or wish to compete, due to aging and deteriorating health. On the flip side, those who have aged, but still wish to compete find a dearth of competitors in their age groups. Jimmy imported 5 players from Zone 5 to help ease the situation. This may be a sign of the times where zones group together in certain age groups to have tournaments and have fun, alternating in home courts. The 55 plus vision statement is to stay active in mind and body – so true, no matter what the age.

Duplicate Bridge

Duplicate Bridge was played February 20th, 2016 with the following results:

Place Pct. Score Pair Names 1 59.58 71.50 A-9 Don Holtom – Louise Holtom 2 59.17 71.00 A-4 Linda Havens – Eric Swanson 3 57.08 68.50 A-11 Jean Travis – Jacqueline Molden 4 55.42 66.50 A-13 Marshall Yaremcio – Jim Normey 5 52.92 63.50 A-3 Kathleen Harper – Roy Harper 6 60.00 60.00 A-1 Charlie Sams – Clint Sopchyshyn 7 48.75 58.50 A-14 Bob Webber – Ursula Webber 8 47.08 56.50 A-6 Joe Walter – Pete Martin 9 46.25 55.50 A-10 Bob Hemmings – Elaine Maxwell 10 45.83 55.00 A-5 Lloyd White – Ken Mortenson 11 45.83 55.00 A-12 Valerie Rappel – Luana Houston 12 42.92 451.50 A-7 Lynda Calarico – Arlene Klein 13 39.17 47.00 A-2 Clayton Terry – Pat Ferguson

12 THE GRAPEVINE April 2016 Events are played at North West Edmonton Seniors Association located at 12963-120th Street NW – enter south door off parking lot. Regular play every third Saturday every other month, except during Summer. Doors open at noon and play starts at 12:30 pm.

Current Schedule: Saturday, April 16th Saturday, June 18th Saturday, October 15th Submitted by Lloyd White, Duplicate Bridge Coordinator

Contract Bridge Tournament Tuesday, April 12th at Central Lions Registration at 9:30 am – Play begins at 10:00 am Registration Deadline is April 9th – contact Coordinator Valerie Rappel 780-651-9358 or [email protected] Entry fee of $10 ($5 supplementing food costs; $5 going towards cash prizes) Early morning coffee with lunch at 12:30 pm Must be a current Alberta 55 plus member to play – bring your membership card Memberships available at registration ($30)

Contract Bridge

Marigold Pairs Tuesday Morning Session December 15th, 2015 Scores after 28 Boards. Average: 84.0 Section A

Pair Pct. Score Rank Names 14 61.31 103.00 1 Joe Walter – Charlie Sams 4 60.12 101.00 2 Don Holtom – Louise Holtom 2 55.95 94.00 3 Gloria Zielinski – Barb Groenink 8 55.06 92.50 4 Eric Swanson – Linda Havens 12 54.46 91.50 5 Jean Travis – Jackie Moulden 13 52.98 89.00 6 Lloyd White – Ken Mortenson 6 49.70 83.50 Mary Bebee – Bruce Lennie 9 49.70 83.50 Lorette Fairfield – Joan Batten 1 48.81 82.00 Valerie Rappel – Luana Huston 5 44.05 74.00 Elizabeth Bruneau – Matt Romanow 3 43.75 73.50 Arlene Klein – Lynda Colarco 11 43.15 72.50 Jessie Trottier – Pat Covington 7 42.26 71.00 Terry Clayton – Pat Fergusson 10 38.69 65.00 Kathleen Correia – Lauraine McLaren

13 THE GRAPEVINE April 2016 The playoffs in 2015 took place at the Lions Club with 7 tables taking part. A tasty lunch was served. The top 5 teams were: 1. Lloyd White and Ken Mortenson – 7850 2. Vicki Ball and Joan Smith – 6810 3. Louise Holtom and Eric Swanson – 6620 4. Elaine Maxwell and Bob Hemmings – 6360 5. Gloria Zielinski and Barb Groenink – 6050 Prizes were given out to those who attended all 5 Saturdays and had the highest totals. The Men’s High Score went to Ken Mortenson and Lloyd White with 26,220 points, and the Ladies High Score went to Joan Smith and Vicki Ball with 22,220 points. Honorable mention to Barb Groenink who attended only 4 times and reached a total of 23,590 points. Thank you for all your patience and for coming out to play in our last game in 2015. We hope to see you in the New Year! Submitted by Gloria Zielinski, Retiring Coordinator Marigold Darts On March 12th we had a Fun Darts Tournament. Everyone enjoyed all the fun games and had a nice, enjoyable day. Even our Activity Director enjoyed playing darts for the first time. 501 winners were:  Men’s A: Stan Androschuk Men’s B: Lloyd White  Ladies A: Eleanor MacIntosh Ladies B: Joyce Ruptash Golf winners were:  Men: Lloyd White (63 strokes), LeRoy MacIntosh (65 strokes)  Ladies: Eleanor MacIntosh (66 strokes), Louise Holtom (67 strokes) Around the Clock winners were:  Board 1: Louise Holtom  Board 2: Eleanor MacIntosh  Board 3: Joyce Ruptash  Board 4: LeRoy MacIntosh  Board 5: Stan Androschuk Warfare teams:  A winners: Lloyd White, Louise Holtom and Eleanor MacIntosh  Second: LeRoy MacIntosh, Caroline Anker, Anna Fahrion and Dianne Androschuk  B winners: Louise Libich, Marshall Yaremcio and Stan Androschuk  Second: Don Holtom, Dave Bell and Richard Fahrion Cricket winners:  Board 1: Richard Fahrion and Eleanor MacIntosh  Board 2: Dave Bell and Caroline Anker

14 THE GRAPEVINE April 2016 Tribute to Albert Hancock submitted by Marshall Yaremcio

I normally don’t write anything about individuals who were Marigold members who have passed away. As President I did attend funerals to represent our organization. Albert Hancock passed away early this year. I played Bridge with him many times. He was aged 86, and passed away suddenly. The following is an excerpt from the memorial folder at his funeral. “Albert did find time to have some fun! He loved to play Darts with the Marigold club and Legion. Albert’s other passion was playing Bridge. He was a very talented singer; you could hear his Welsh voice loud and clear when he sang. He was part of many choirs, two of which were the CLSA Choir and the Calder Cuties. When Muriel, his wife, entered a nursing home due to deteriorating health, Albert would go to see her every day without fail. He went later in the day and stayed until late at night, singing Muriel to sleep. The staff would bring people and stand in the hallway just to hear him sing.” A fine tribute to a fine man. We will miss you Albert.

Corporate Wellness Program

The Marigold Executive have applied to participate in the City of Edmonton Corporate Wellness Program for our members. Start today – and here’s how: Edmonton Marigold 55plus Recreation members receive a 20% discount off annual passes, a 20% discount off Continuous Monthly Membership Passes, or a 15% discount off Multi- Admission Passes (adult and family) to City of Edmonton sports and fitness facilities. Visit their new website at www.edmonton.ca/wellness for pricing and more information. How do I get my discount? Just show your current Marigold 55plus membership card when paying for your Pass to the facility.

Pickleball

As mentioned in the December issue of our Grapevine, there are two outdoor courts for Pickleball on the south side of the city – River Bend with 4 courts, and SWSPC Royal Gardens who – by summer’s end – should have 12 courts. Wouldn’t it be nice if some investor would open up a 10 court Pickleball club in some old huge vacant warehouse, similar to the new B-Active courts in the old McCoy Brothers warehouse. Then young 55-year-olds could play this sport with their older counterparts in the evenings. As of now, most Pickleball facilities close by 5:00 pm. A Pickleball tournament is scheduled for April 7th from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at Central Lions. It is hosted by the CLSA Pickleball Club. Partners (male and female) are randomly picked by computer, and scores of each person are recorded for each game. The highest in each division (gold or silver) playoff with randomly picked partners again, and winners receive two roll-up-the-rim cups. Our own Marshall Yaremcio and Jean Hui were featured in a Telus video on Pickleball, made at CLSA in January 2016. The video will be available on the Telus website as well as Twitter and Facebook. The focus of the video is on how the sport is enjoying such a surge in popularity. The video can also be viewed by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arpjphsvTCA or you can follow this link for Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optiklocal/videos/vb.652633548174425/808751609229284/?type=3&theater . Be sure you check it out!!

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The Edmonton SloPitch Association is looking for volunteers to help run their fundraising Casino June 21st and 22nd, 2016. All monies raised is geared for renovations to the Club House, Ball Diamonds and new equipment. If you can spare some time, give Don Holtom a call at 780-475-8252.

 A frustrated husband in front of his laptop: “Dear Google, Please do not behave like my wife. Please let me complete my sentences before you start guessing and suggesting!!!!”

Marigold Fun Golf Day Monday, June 6th, 2016 Raven Crest Golf Club 8:30 am Shotgun Start 1:30 pm Lunch and prizes $45 includes Golf, Cart and Prizes (Extra $10 according to budget recommendations of $5 towards food, $5 towards prizes) Register by May 23rd – Provide Average Score Ray McMurray (306 Tory View, Edmonton) E-mail [email protected] or phone 780-435-6622 Paul Davison (14627-110 A Avenue, Edmonton) E-mail [email protected]

Poker Bocce Tournament at Central Lions (11113-113 Street) Card Draw for teams at 9:30 am, Start at 10:00 am Alberta 55plus Members $10 entry fee ($5 goes towards cash prizes) Show your card and play Pre-game coffee and donuts & hot lunch included in our Marigold 55plus Spring Fun Please register by May 17th, 2016 Poker Bocce Tournament Call Stan or Dianne 780-484-2168 Best poker hand adds points to your score. E-mail [email protected] Tuesday, May 24th, 2016

16 THE GRAPEVINE April 2016 Spotted Around Town – by Marshall Yaremcio

Ooops! 105 St. Bridge

Rogers Arena in Downtown Edmonton

Volunteers Needed 2016 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open Golf Tournament

The 2016 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open Golf Tournament is being held in Calgary at the Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club during the week of August 22nd – 28th, 2016. Over 1300 volunteers are needed to help with this event. The organizers thought some of us might enjoy the sites and entertainment first hand rather than just on television. If you are interested in volunteering, contact: Katie Hartl, Tournament Assistant Phone 1-800-263-0009, extension 435 – [email protected]

Cross Country Skiing Adventure – by Marshall Yaremcio

While cross country skiing January 23rd at Mayfair Golf and Country Club, I turned into a shaded area of the tracked course, and to my surprise, to my left were three coyotes staring at me! For a few minutes we just regarded each other. But I didn’t fancy being their lunch or dinner, so I took my ski poles and started banging them together, and yelling, “What the ---- do you think you’re staring at?” To my relief they slowly turned, and walked sedately away. Do you think I was a little bit scared? No! I was a whole lot scared!!

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Phase I: Newly married, purchase Phase II: 1st child arrives, Phase III: Family grows, kids are an 800 sq. ft. apartment purchase a 1200 sq. ft. house. teenagers, purchase 3000 sq. ft. house Phase IV: Children leave to start Phase V: Purchase 1000 sq. ft. Phase VI: Move into a 300 sq. ft. their own lives, purchase vacation home to be near your room in a senior’s residence home to lure them back grandchildren Phase VII: Purchase of a lot 2.5 ft. by 8 ft. – and 6 ft. under (Advantage: No further change of address!)

Birding In and Around Edmonton

Enjoy the following shots of birds captured on film during various outings in and around Edmonton. The number beside the name of the bird notes the number of birds spotted at one time. To the numbers of birds I can also add squirrels, coyotes, and jack rabbits.

Black Capped Chickadee Pigeons – flock of about 500 Blue Jay – 7, American Robins – 2, Cedar Waxwings – 100’s, Pine Siskan, Pine Grosbeak, Red Breasted Nuthatch, White Breasted Nuthatch, Boreal Chickadee, American Crow – 7, Black Billed Magpie – 17, Pileated Woodpecker, Northern Flicker – 2, Hairy Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Great Horned Owl, Mallard Ducks – 200+, Common Goldeye (Diver Ducks) – 20, Ravens, House Sparrows, Common Redpoll, Snow Buntings – 50, and just this month, Marlin, and a Red Tailed Hawk.

Pine Grosbeaks The older I get, the more I admire Nature. When hiking or going for a walk, if I encounter a deer, squirrel, a bird – or any other creature – I stand very still and observe them. If you stand very still they often don’t feel threatened, and will act in a normal manner. I also like to observe the sun in the morning, and at sunset, and the moon in its many phases, and eclipses of both the sun and the moon. What a show Nature offers us – and it is all for free – available to everyone – just get outdoors and experience what Mother Nature is providing! 211 – A Number to Remember 211 phone service and directory search was launched in Edmonton in 2004 by the Support Network and is a free, confidential and bilingual telephone service. It offers resource information for anyone and is staffed 24 hours a day. People of all ages and needs can use 211. Seniors are a whole category unto themselves. For an online community research directory, go to www.ab.211.ca or just ‘Google’ Edmonton 211.

18 THE GRAPEVINE April 2016 Around Town – by Marshall Yaremcio Ice Golf is a legendary spectacle – the 20th Anniversary Edition of the Ice Golf Tournament. It plays out on the frozen lake itself and is hosted by the region’s Chamber of Commerce. The action opens with a shotgun start and proceeds on three icy courses, complete with greens and bunkers. The day ends with a banquet. Mark this on your calendar for next year – Registration March 1st for Tournament March 12th, 2017. The cost to enter is $60. For more information visit www.pigeonlakechamber.ca . Have you ever considered viewing University of Alberta sports competitions against rival university teams? Most venues have 4 or 5 home games a year – with the exception of Varsity Sports – Track and Field, Swimming, Wrestling, Tennis and Curling which have only 1 or 2 events per year. All seasons are covered – Football, Soccer, Hockey, Basketball and Volleyball. It’s great entertainment – senior admission is $11 (playoffs are $2 extra). Take your grandchildren or great-grandchildren – there is ample room for them to move around and explore. For more information call 780-492-2327 or visit www.uab.ca/gbd@BearsandPandas . Another great event around Edmonton is the Luminara (Lessons in Light) held annually at the Devonian Gardens in December. Book early as tickets sell out fast. There are singers, dancing fairies, ice sculptures, and a Wish Upon a Star Tree. You write your dreams on a star and hang it on the tree. This is definitely going on my ‘Bucket List’ – and this is a great activity for grandchildren too! In a Grapevine Newsletter a few editions ago, we urged you to check out Edmonton’s historical Churches. If you haven’t put that on your ‘Bucket List’, you should definitely do so. McDougal United Church and St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral are both slowly being restored as funds allow. In a year or two they will be well worth checking out, seeing them in all their splendour. Another great spot for a walk or cycle ride is just south of along the . Going east is a fairly long hill, but it is worth making the trek to get to see the views – when you reach the benches you can sit and relax as you overlook the River. If you head west under the bridges, you come into a wooded area along the River. If you go south to Mill Creek Ravine you encounter a peaceful forested walk or bike ride. And now for the great part – when you return, go to Muttart’s Culina Café. Lunch is from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday. Another option is the Fresh Earth Café (99th street and 93rd avenue). All the breads and pastries are fresh made on site, and great fresh food is made daily at both places.

Ainsworth Dyer Bridge 

Winter Biking 

Did you get a chance to check out the Ice Palace in Hawrelak Park before the warm weather melted it?

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An Old Lady's Poem A woman of thirty, my young now grown fast, Bound to each other with ties that should last. What do you see, nurses, what do you see? At forty, my young sons have grown and are gone, What are you thinking when you're looking at me? But my man's beside me to see I don't mourn. A crabby old woman, not very wise, At fifty once more, babies play round my knee, Uncertain of habit, with faraway eyes? Again we know children, my loved one and me. Who dribbles her food and makes no reply Dark days are upon me, my husband is dead; When you say in a loud voice, "I do wish you'd try!" I look at the future, I shudder with dread. Who seems not to notice the things that you do, For my young are all rearing young of their own, And forever is losing a stocking or shoe..... And I think of the years and the love that I've known. Who, resisting or not, lets you do as you will, With bathing and feeding, the long day to fill.... I'm now an old woman ...and nature is cruel; Is that what you're thinking? Is that what you see? 'Tis jest to make old age look like a fool. Then open your eyes, nurse; you're not looking at me. The body, it crumbles, grace and vigor depart, There is now a stone where I once had a heart. I'll tell you who I am as I sit here so still, But inside this old carcass a young girl still dwells, As I do at your bidding, as I eat at your will. And now and again my battered heart swells. I'm a small child of ten ...with a father and mother, I remember the joys, I remember the pain, Brothers and sisters, who love one another. And I'm loving and living life over again. A young girl of sixteen, with wings on her feet, I think of the years ....all too few, gone too fast, Dreaming that soon now a lover she'll meet. And accept the stark fact that nothing can last. A bride soon at twenty -- my heart gives a leap, Remembering the vows that I promised to keep. So open your eyes, nurses, open and see, At twenty-five now, I have young of my own, ...Not a crabby old woman; look closer ...see ME!! Who need me to guide and a secure happy home.

Here’s another “Adult Colouring Page” for you to spend a few moments on. Thanks to Dave Bell for contributing another picture. If you enjoy this type of art, you can go online to http://davebell-illustrations.weebly.com for more of his creations.

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22 THE GRAPEVINE April 2016 General Interest – Wild Salmon versus Farmed Salmon Have you ever considered how unknowingly you are Land and Food Systems at UBC, says levels of PCB embraced by harmful ingredients (i.e.: Omega-6s, contaminants are higher in farmed salmon but they PCBs concentrations, mercury levels, etc.) in foods aren’t concentrated enough to pose a significant you consume? Compared to farmed salmon, wild health risk even over time. They are probably higher salmon is more nutritious and carries fewer toxins than in wild fish, but the important point is that they that can accumulate in humans (a CTV News are 50 to 70 times lower than the acceptable level as investigation has found). Samples of wild Pacific determined by Health Canada. salmon tested at laboratories in BC had 8 times Article contributed to by Zone 6 member Vic Fedyna more Vitamin D and 3 times more Vitamin A than farmed Atlantic salmon. The samples of wild salmon were also leaner. But that doesn’t mean you should avoid farmed salmon, dietitians say. The benefits of this nutrient-rich food are so great that it should be a staple in all diets, regardless of the source, they say. If you can still afford the gold standard of 281 Wild salmon has 32% fewer 412 wild salmon, that’s the best. If not, then farmed calories than farmed salmon is still really good for you. 78% Both contain an ocean of 80% RDA protein RDA Wild and farmed salmon are actually different 13 g Wild salmon has half the fat 27 g species. Atlantic (farmed) salmon has a milder of farmed salmon texture, milder flavour, and a bit bigger flake. 2.4% Wild contains more calcium 1.8% Farmed salmon are also given a carotenoid – a 9% ……and iron 4% pigment found in plants like carrots – that tints the 14% Magnesium levels are about 13% flesh of farmed fish to resemble the rich reds and equal pinks that occur naturally in Pacific species like Coho 40% Farmed salmon has more 48% and sockeye salmon. Jay Ritchlin, director of marine phosphorus but that might and freshwater conservation at the David Suzuki not be a good thing. Foundation, believes humans can safely eat limited Thousands of tons of the amounts of farmed salmon but says food with any stuff are released from fish PCBs and other contaminants should be avoided farms, polluting the sea 28% Wild salmon packs more 21% when possible. The waste from the salmon farms, potassium disease and parasites, all get out in the environment 3.6% And contains less sodium – 4.9% and have a harmful effect on the ecosystem and the that sea salt is all natural wild salmon. Murray Islam, Dean of the Faculty of

A Most Unforgettable Member – by Marshall Yaremcio John Stewart is one of our members who promotes Alberta 55plus to all acquaintances – both at home and abroad. I first met John at our Fun Games in Athletics. I found him to be very interesting and helpful – showing me how to throw the javelin, disc and shotput. John was asked by Pat Covington to put together a Relay Team for the 2014 Canada Games in Sherwood Park. He took the challenge and recruited three men from in and around Edmonton, and with very little practice time together – you guessed it – they won a gold medal! Then our paths crossed again in Rocky Mountain House at a “Show ‘n’ Shine” event. John loves going to Mexico where he encourages the youth to play sports – soccer, baseball and athletics. The picture at left shows some of his ‘students’. Oh John – what a character!

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Return Address: Edmonton Marigold 55+ Recreation 11113 – 113 Street Edmonton AB T5G 2V1

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