TheThe ShuniahShuniah NewsNews , A Municipality with a Silver Lining

Volume Two, Issue Three August 2012

Woodpecker 3 Archeological Site ~ Shuniah, Ontario by Mackenzie Plichta, 4th year Lakehead University Student-Department of Anthropology For those of you who drive down pecker 3 archaeological site. Be- says Dr. Scott Hamilton of Lake- ing process. Other exciting finds the highway towards the Macken- cause of the rapid expansion of the head University. that have been uncovered at the zie area, just before you hit the highway, the archaeological team “These ancient aboriginal people site are tools that were used for Mackenzie Inn you’ll notice all the of Western Heritage Inc., a west- are archaeologically recognizable scraping and cutting. The process construction. Nothing but giant ern Canadian archaeological con- from the stone tools they pro- of finding the artifacts is strenuous tractors plowing and blasting away sulting company, is doing a salvage duced from locally available silica- and somewhat backbreaking. the bedrock to make way for the excavation to recover as many arti- rich bedrock. The When digging, there is a certain new twinned highway. But if you facts as quickly as possible. The area contains a number of such process of measuring a one meter look a little closer you’ll notice a ancient site was formed around sites where people periodically by one meter square, which can small white tent on top of the last 9,500 years ago, which was then a came to the ancient shores to take anywhere from a few minutes construction area. Most of you beach front for a much larger Lake hunt, fish and gather plant food, to an hour –depending on the would probably assume that it is Minong – which is today Lake Su- quarry stone, and manufacture ground conditions. Once the unit just another part of the construc- perior. “By about 8,000 years ago it tools” Dr. Hamilton explains. is measured and the perimeter is tion area, but it’s actually some- is thought that glacial Lake Mi- Most of the artifacts being found set, workers must gently scrape thing completely of its own. That nong water levels began to decline, at the site are flakes, which are left away the soil with a trowel in 5cm white tent marks the gathering leading eventually to the current over discarded pieces of sharp rock levels in hopes to expose discarded place for the workers at the Wood- configuration of ” that flake off during the tool mak- artifacts. If the artifacts are small ...continued on page 2 A Whole New Look for the Office The Corporation of the Municipality of Shuniah

Due to much needed repairs Shuniah’s Municipal Administrative Office Building is in the midst of getting a new look.

The exterior renovations include a new roof design along with new siding with a bit of stone work in the front. This project also includes the installation of a new energy efficient ventilation system that replaces the existing failed system making for a much more pleasant working environment for our staff, as well as a better atmosphere for our ratepayers and the general public when visiting the office on business. Archeological Dig - continued from front page... and not easily seen in the dirt, they field school with Western Heritage THE CORPORATION OF THE are then screened out in a giant under the supervision of Dr. sifter on legs and collected at the Hamilton who is one of the MUNICIPALITY OF SHUNIAH bottom at the screen. After the ar- leading archaeologists at Lakehead tifacts are founds, they are bagged University and in the city of Thun- and extensively tagged then sent der Bay. Currently, the last docu- away to a lab for further analysis. mented site is being excavated in FINAL 2012 TAX INSTALLMENT Students at Lakehead University hopes to be finished by the end of have been fortunate enough for the July 2012. DUE DATES: last three years to participate in a August 31, 2012 and October 26, 2012. Bills will be mailed out the last week of July. Questions about your taxes? Give us a call: 807-683-4545

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WAYS TO PAY YOUR PROPERTY TAXES: There are many convenient ways to make your tax payments: - pre-authorized payment (automatic withdrawal on due dates) - payment at a bank machine with debit card Woodpecker 3 Archeological Site near Mackenzie Station Road. - internet banking (can set up as one time or monthly payments) Picture taken by Chris McEvoy - have your bank pay the taxes with your mortgage payments - mailing cheques to the Municipal Office - telephone banking You can also make payments by cheque, cash, and debit at the Municipal Office. Note: credit card payments are not available at the Municipal Office.

Photo of a biface found at the Woodpecker 3 site. A biface is a type of prehistoric stone tool flaked on both faces or sides. Photo by Mackenzie Plichta Mackenzie Plichta with Jill Taylor, instructor conducting a soil analysis

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We purchase Scrap Autos, Steel, Copper, Aluminum, etc. $$$ Recycle Metals Make some money & save our environment 623-4559 www.lakeheadscrap.com Some restrictions may apply page 2, The Shuniah News, August 2012 A Message Chain of Office from the Reeve The Corporation of the Municipality of Shuniah To all residents and visitors to our community I would like to express wishes for a safe, wonderful summer and hope you enjoy many The history that has evolved over the years is enormous; this good times with family and friends. As always Chain of Office acknowledges those people who gave of their time so freely to serve this Municipality. I would like to thank all of Council for their dedication and hard work on behalf of our There are thirty-six names of the Reeves 133 years. There are community and to all the staff and volunteers four name bars remaining, which will bring it up to 150 years. of the Municipality of Shuniah for their Located on the right and left shoulder epaulets are two Municipal Lapel persistent commitment to providing quality Pins which were specifically cast for this Chain of Office from an old lapel service to our residents. button. These pins also reflect the insignia found on the corporate seal Have a safe and memorable summer! dating back to 1873. Respectfully, Maria Harding Interesting fact - long before the Maple Leaf was adopted by for its flag, a red Maple Leaf was used for the corporate seal. Municipal Office At the back of the Chain of Office at the half way point, the code of arms of the Province HOURS OF OPERATION of Ontario is found, this is meant to represent the political relationship between the two Located at 420 Leslie Avenue, Thunder Bay tiers of government, the Municipality being a creature of statue. Monday through Friday 8:30 am until 4:30 pm Summer Hours – At the front of the Chain of Office at the bottom position is the placement of the June to August closing on Fridays at 4:00 pm current Municipal Logo. MACGREGOR LANDFILL SITE Located on Highway 11/17, 2 miles west of The Pendent to the Chain of Office is a slice of polished "SILVER" ore McKenzie Station Rd. Open on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 representing the Silver Mining Boom that occurred right here in pm; "SHUNIAH" 133 years ago. We know from history, that "Shuniah" when Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. until 5 pm translated from Ojibwa means "Silver". Also affixed on the Pendent is a MCTAVISH LANDFILL SITE piece of Amethyst donated by Precious Purple Gemstones, a long Located on Highway 11/17 1000 feet west of Sil- standing Amethyst Mine located in Shuniah. Amethyst is the ver Lake Road and open Wednesdays: designated gemstone of Ontario. (April 1 to Oct 31) from noon until 8 pm (Nov 1 to Mar 31) from 10 am to 6 pm Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am until 5 pm

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PERFORMANCEKIA .CA Like us on 545 13th Avenue 345-2552 b The Shuniah News, August 2012, page 3 What is Happening at the MacGregor Recreation Centre? 800 Lakeshore Drive - information call 344-1908 Or visit us for a monthly calendar www.shuniah.org(youthcentre) *PLEASE NOTE* SHUNIAH board, pool table, air hockey, video Hatha Yoga $5/week drop in YOUTH PROGRAMS WILL BE games, and computers with Inter- Tuesdays at 6:30pm -starting in rate. All fitness CLOSED AUGUST DUE TO net access. September levels are wel- RENOVATIONS TO THE MAC- Communities Together For This gentle type of yoga is one that come! Call 344- GREGOR RECREATION CEN- Children Best Start is pleased to students can take to a level that 1908 for more TRE. work in cooperation with the suits their needs. Please bring a information. township of Shuniah to offer a Best mat and a small blanket to cover WATCH FOR SPECIAL ACTIVI- Start Together Time Drop In pro- you during final relaxation. TIES COMING TO THE YOUTH gram at the McGregor Recreation CENTRE THIS FALL Centre, Tuesday mornings, 9:30am • Adventures in Cooking classes to 11:30am. THE CORPORATION OF THE • Sewing project classes All Best Start Sites offer families - • Babysitting Course •Programs MUNICIPALITY OF SHUNIAH • Halloween Dance with where all chil- Haunted House dren prenatal to • Sports nights – soccer, 3-pitch, 6 years old are capture the flag welcome at no • Theme nights – dances, fear cost to parents The 2011 Audited Financial Statements factor, minute to win it and • A place for your are available on the website along with much, much more! child to play, make friends 2012 monthly financial statements. Shuniah Youth Programs and have fun Fall Hours: Wednesdays 6-9pm • A rich, inclusive learning environ- A copy of the audited financial state- and Fridays 6-10pm ment Drop in activities for youth grade • An opportunity to meet other ments can also be picked up at the Mu- four and up (Kids must sign in and parents and caregivers nicipal Office. out of centre) • Access to community resources Younger children welcome to par- and information ticipate in activities with parental • A great way to prepare your child supervision. for school COUNCIL CONTACT INFORMATION The Rec Centre is an excellent • Experienced, knowledgeable staff place to come with friends or meet The Tuesday morning Together Reeve Maria Harding Councillor Ron Giardetti new ones in the community! All Time program at McGregor Recre- Phone 807-983-2276 Phone 807-983-2051 kids are invited to participate in the ation Centre focuses on Email [email protected] Email [email protected] fun organized events that are high- parent/caregiver and child interac- lighted in the monthly calendar tions. Early Childhood Develop- Councillor Alana Bishop Councillor Wendy Landry found on-line at ment Workers are on site to help Phone 807-977-1436 Phone 807-346-9330 www.shuniah.org(youthcentre). provide activities, information and Email [email protected] Email [email protected] The Youth Program offers basket- resources. Come and share in the Councillor Donna Blunt ball nets, skateboard ramps, skat- songs, stories and fun learning ac- Phone 807-983-2129 ing rink, baseball diamond, soccer tivities. Email [email protected] field, bingo, ping-pong, shuffle-

This August in Shuniah you are invited to trade in your burn barrel to receive a rain barrel for FREE! Just drop off your barrel at the scrap metal lay down area, at either the MacGregor Ward or McTavish Ward Landfill Site, see the attendant to receive your coupon and sign the pledge to stop burning garbage.

EcoSuperior 807-624-2140 www.ecosuperior.org [email protected] Limited quantities available, must be a resident of Shuniah to qualify, one coupon per household. Brought to you by the Municipality of Shuniah, EcoSuperior, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Environment Canada. page 4, The Shuniah News, August 2012 St. Mark’s Catholic Church Fundraising No Discharge of Firearms Bylaw The “No Discharge of Firearms Bylaw’ has existed in Shuniah since the 1970s in the MacGregor area… McTavish has never been Annual Yard included. The bylaw was recently passed by the Municipality of Shuniah for the following areas in McTavish: Loon Lake, Bass Lake, Superior Shores and Pearl Harbour Estates (residential/recreational zones and abutting roads) Sale- Huge! Pearl 5 North (community residential & abutting road)Pearl 5 South (residential / recreational… 11/17 to rail line & abutting road) Saturday, August 18, Mirror Lake Campgrounds (recreational zone & abutting road) • The purpose of this bylaw is not meant to stop hunting; it 12 noon - 3 p.m. merely creates a safe zone on residential properties and the abutting road. Approx. 1 km before • Having this bylaw encourages accountability. • Having this bylaw means installation of signage to increase Crystal Beach Store awareness that there is a restricted area. • Having this bylaw uses fines for offenders. Good Deals! Lots of really nice items • Having this bylaw does not prevent a resident from de fending their property against an attacking animal. Furniture, Camp-Cleaners! In fact, Shuniah has incorporated this exemption within Baking, BBQ , Raffles their bylaw. (including one for a lawn mower!) RURAL zones are exempt Maps for each area will be available in August at www.shuniah.org as well as at the office. Do you have good, saleable items? Signage will be installed in a timely manner. Please contact Debbie at 683-5511 ••Propane ••Ice NEW! ••Grocery Items Propane Discount ••Soft Ice Cream for Shuniah ••Snacks Residents! Thunder Bay KOA ••Driving Range So Much Fun, Just a Short Drive ••Mini Golf from You! Mini Golf & Driving Range open to the public!

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The Shuniah News, August 2012, page 5 Shuniah Public Works Department-Summer 2012 by Craig Baumann, Manager of Operations

July 9th, 2012 - It is once again time behind an unsightly aesthetic appear- Drive and select beach roads – Com- • Exterior window upgrades for Municipal work crews and private ance. If you would like to avoid me- pleted June 2012 - Fall 2012 contractors to begin working on im- chanical brushing in your area, • Traffic Line Painting Program, spot proving and maintaining our roadways residents are strongly encouraged to repairs on Lakeshore Drive Wildgoose Park: and associated infrastructure. Please keep roadside trees, branches, shrubs and select beach roads - August 2012 • Replacement of entrance signage - slow down when approaching work etc… trimmed back a minimum of 5 • Intersection Street Lighting Illumina- Fall 2012 areas, our workers could be hidden be- feet from the traveled edge of the road. tion Program, installation of hind equipment and materials. Public Works Garage: Sign Vandalism Three intersection lights • Garage door repairs and installation Dust Control Sign vandalism and theft continues to – Fall 2012 of automatic Openers Approximately half of Shuniah’s be a problem in our Municipality. Sign • Bass Lake Road, rehabilitation and - Fall 2012 roads have a gravel riding surface; replacement due to theft or vandalism new surface treatment riding therefore dust is likely to occur, espe- has cost the taxpayers of Shuniah thou- surface – June 2012 Waste Disposal Sites: cially during the months of July and sands of dollars in recent years. Please • Amethyst Avenue (0.6 km section), • MacGregor Landfill grinding services August. The Public Works Department report any information you may have rehabilitation and asphalt paving. - Fall 2012 utilizes calcium and magnesium chlo- regarding sign vandalism to the local • Scott Drive, rehabilitation and asphalt • Barrier- Free recycling drop off area. ride dust suppressants in order to alle- detachment of the O.P.P. paving – Fall 2012 viate the amount of dust and reduce • Birch Beach/ Eldorado Beach/ Nelson Landfill Recycling the gravel road base loss. The nature of Illegal Dumping of Yard Waste and Road, pre-engineering review and de- Opportunities: the summer season is such that dust Debris sign for construction The MacGregor and McTavish landfill cannot be eliminated, residents should Residents are required to dispose of - Fall 2012 sites both have two compartment bins know the Municipality is doing every- yard waste and debris at the Shuniah • Gravel Road Resurfacing and Ditch- set –up on site to receive recyclable ma- thing it can to minimize road dust. Landfill Sites, not alongside roadways ing Program, at select locations on terials. The bins are clearly labeled and and trails that lead into the bush that Community Hall Road, Eldorado Beach identified as per the following list of Trees & Roadside Brush are quite often private property. If you Road, O’Connor Point and Isku Park present recycling opportunities: Control don’t want the material in your yard Road If you notice a tree or brush on Munic- chances are neither do your neighbors. - Fall 2012 Compartment #1 ipal property that poses a safety haz- • Pop Cans ard, please contact the Public Works 2012 Capital Improvements Bridges: • Tin office. Residents are also encouraged A detailed list summarizing the 2012 • Bi-Annual Bridge Inspections, ongo- • Plastic Bottles #1 & #2 with necks to contact local utilities if trees on pri- Capital projects is included below for ing mandatory structure inspection (please remove lids) vate property are interfering with over- your information and review. program – Fall 2012 • Milk Cartons head wires. • Mitchell Road Bridge, embankment • Juice Boxes/Tetra Packs The equipment utilized to complete Roads: slope protection as per Engineering the roadside clearing quite often leaves • Pavement Crack Sealing Program, evaluation Compartment #2 spot repairs on Lakeshore – August 2012 • Newspaper/Flyers • Amethyst Avenue Bridge, railing and • Junk Mail riding surface repairs as per • Magazines/ Soft Cover Books Two Stops in One!! engineering evaluation • Phone Books Hwy 11/17 East at Crystal Beach • 15 min. east of Terry Fox Lookout - August 2012 • Fine Paper • Cereal Boxes Railway Crossing • Corrugated Cardboard Improvements: • Clean Pizza Boxes • Road No.5 North, Installation of • Food Boxes, without wax coating crossing warning signals, gates and • Cardboard Egg Cartons constant warning time control – Fall 2012 Additional recycling opportunities can be found in the local yellow pages or by Equipment: calling the Habitat for Humanity Re- • Grader, replacement of current 1989 store, or on the internet @ www.freecy- model as per equipment replacement cle.org and www.ecosuperior.com WorthWorth thethe ShortShort Drive!Drive! schedule – Fall 2012 • 20 Tandem Axle Equipment Float, as As always, the Public Works Depart- per equipment replacement schedule - ment welcomes your input regarding Open Fall 2012 transportation and environmental Mon. & Tues 9-3 service items that you feel require our Wed.-Sun 9-9 MacGregor Recreation Center: attention. Please feel free to e-mail your • Engineering evaluation, design and comments, questions or concerns to construction repairs of laminated roof [email protected] . beam supports - August 2012 Have a safe and enjoyable summer,

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H & H Importers and Sales (Thunder Bay) Inc. 3879 Hwy 11/17 W BOLES FEEDS CULLIGAN WATER 939-1152 235 Hardisty Street 623-7311 page 6, The Shuniah News, August 2012 NEWS FROM YOUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL LakeshoreLakeshore What Has been Happening at McKenzie? McKenzie School 1625 Lakeshore Drive – 983-2355 VarietyVariety COMMUNITY SCHOOL move from grade to grade. McKenzie McKenzie School is a hub of activity is truly the little school with a big in Shuniah! Our entire staff works heart. Drop by sometime and see hard to provide a warm and inviting what we can offer for your child! Ice Cream • Ice • Groceries • SASI Water environment for our children to learn Gifts • Souvenirs • Amethyst • Ceramics and grow. Watch for special events COMMUNITY DAYCARE coming up including the Terry Fox McKenzie School is especially proud Check out our selection walk and the cross-country running of our new daycare partner, Little of fine European Foods! club. Students that graduate from Lions Daycare, which provides all-day including: McKenzie retain a strong connection care as well as a before and after • Chocolate to the school that endures for their school program. Little Lions offers a • Roschti Potatoes senior elementary and high school home like environment for children • Spatzle¨ years and beyond! This is due to the 18 months to 12 years. Meals are care- family-like environment you will find fully planned and prepared by our at the school. All staff members see wonderful cooks. Activities that the Moni’s Ceramics all students as their own and there is children participate in are activities a real sense of continuity as students that would be done in most homes. • Certified Duncan Teacher Baking, gardening, wood- • Custom-Made Gifts work, sewing and painting • Greenware Supplies are a few to mention. Daycare • Classes Available spaces are available for the fall call 683-5624 for more in- formation. We can’t wait to welcome your child into our family.

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West Green Bay - photo by Kelly McKinnon The Shuniah News, August 2012, page 7 with the hog calling for men, the Hymers Fall Fair Celebrates 100 Years chicken calling for women and the by Sandra Mazur, Public Relations rooster crowing for children. Ernest at 5:30 p.m. Admission to the fair little country fair. The early fairs con- Sitch won over Joe Webb and Alf grounds is extra. Admission this year sisted of agricultural competitions Winslow in the hog calling. Mrs. is $6 adults, $4 Seniors and 6-12 and shows of horses, beef and dairy Lundenhoff won over Mrs. Dunning years,( children 6-12 who bring a cattle, along with races and old fash- and Elizabeth Reed for the chicken sunflower or zucchini are free) chil- ion games that were traditional at a calling and Shelby Closs was a close dren 5 and under are free. country fair. These have remained a winner over Boyd Yeo and Katherine Sunday, Sept. 2nd 9-6 & DINING HALL MEALS key component of the fair today and Parker in the Rooster Crowing Con- Monday, Sept 3rd, 2012 9-5 Our deep pit BBQ Roast Beef Dinner we are planning more of the same to test. It sounded like a lot of fun and Hymers Fall Fair is fast approach- will be available on Sunday and our celebrate our 100th anniversary this might be something that we can ing. The fair grounds are open to the Traditional Turkey Dinner with all of year. We have put together a great bring back. public on Sunday and Monday of the the trimmings will be available on display of heritage items, along with Labour Day weekend and we would Monday. Come out and enjoy good pictures of the past to display, and we As the years go by we are often love to have you come out and visit home cooking! look forward to welcoming back asked to bring events back. It would us. FARMERS MARKET many people who have been in- be wonderful if we could accommo- “Family activities” Throughout the Visit our vendors in the farmers mar- volved with the fair over the years. date each of these requests, how- weekend we have various activities ket to purchase local produce, bak- Upon reviewing some of the early ever, the board can only do so much. scheduled to take place on the play- ing, meat, preserve, crafts, sewing, fair media coverage, I read about Therefore, I invite each of you to join ground. Some of our free activities woodworking, soaps, honey and so many of the “pioneers” who began us at fair time. You do not have to be are painting, crafts, face painting, much more. Many local artisans and putting this small agricultural fair a board member to come out and bubbles and water activities. All ac- vendors are also located throughout together. I even found the name of volunteer. Put your thoughts to- tivities are totally free. Also, on Sun- the grounds. Check out what they some of my family members in the gether and come on out and assist us day Eco Superior will be on the have to offer. articles. The fair began in 1912 with in running a fantastic fall fair. playgrounds running “Exploring our CONTESTS AND DRAWS AT THE J.C Hymers as the President and W. Times have changed but the Footprint”. This program is free and GAZEBO H. Jordon as the Secretary-treasurer Hymers Fair is still based solely on runs from 10-11, 11-12, 2-3 and 3-4. Register for the daily contests at the and we know that Iris Blaikie was a an Agricultural theme and the horse Space is limited each session so be gazebo. We will have 100th t-shirts, participant of the baby contest at and dairy shows along with the there early to get your spot. cookbooks and calendars for sale as that very first fair We were looking small animals and chickens are our “COIN POOL” The Thunder Bay Co- well as cash draw tickets. Look for forward to Iris being a part of the major attraction. The baby show is op coin pool will back again this year the flag pole marking the location of 100th celebration, however, she still going strong today and we have on Monday only. The pool will con- the gazebo and use this as your offi- passed away this past year at the age added a baby photo contest as well. tain $2,000 in coins. Daring divers 14 cial meeting place for your children of 99 years. She will be missed at our People come out to the fair with and up can enter their name in a and family members. The gazebo is 100th celebration. I noted that their family for the animal shows draw for a chance to dive in and grab also our lost and found. Our 2013 women became involved on the and to enjoy free games at the sports as much cash as they can in 2 min- Drawing Contest is open to grades 1- board in 1929 when Iris (Turk) area, free activities on the kid’s play- utes. Register your name at the 6 and this years theme is “Hymers Blaikie became the secretary-trea- ground and the great music and Thunder Bay Co-Op booth. Fair”. Look for more details on the surer and O.B. Turk was assistant. good food. As we celebrate the 100th Check with Ben at the booth for the web page or in the prize book In 1955 W. J. Webb was President and year we hope to create some great official draw time. TUG OF WAR presented John McKay McLaren memories that can be reflected on APPLE CLINIC We will be offering Get your team together and register with the Certificate of Meritorious by future generations. I hope to see an Apple Clinic again this year. If you at the fair or pre-register at Service. In 1956 Irene Winslow be- you out at the Hymers Fall Fair on do not know what kind of apples you [email protected] came the secretary. Today, Irene is September 2nd and 3rd, 2012. are growing you can bring them into still very active in the fair and can be the fair on Saturday, September 2nd Hope to see you at the fair found in the Craft Demo Building, between 9-11 am and they will be Sandra mazur, public relations also known as the “Winslow identified for you. Bring 6 extra ap- Visit Building “each weekend ples or 13 extra crabapples and you our web page at demonstrating her crafting can enter them at the exhibit hall for www.hymersfair.com skills. the judging while you are there. In 1956, one of the Highlights of Celebrating 100 years and still true to the fair was the running races BUSING FROM TOWN its roots for children and adults, along We will have bussing again this year. The bus picks up at Country Fair A century ago, the Hymers Fall Fair Plaza at 11:00 am, Thunder Bay Com- planted itself firmly at the heart of munity Auditorium at 11:15 am. and agricultural pride within the small Arthur Street Marketplace at 11:35 community of Hymers. The fair was am. Cost of the bus is $5 return trip. established in 1912 and the year 2012 The bus leaves the grounds each day marks the 100th Anniversary of our

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