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June 2021 Published by Calder Publications. To advertise please call 780-434-9732 or email info@communityleaguenews.com CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Fulton Ravine South Park City sanctions alcohol consumption in Gold Bar Park The City of Edmonton is developing a new By: Austin Schuster and I think putting some rules around it and park in Terrace Heights. Located at 98 Avenue On May 10 the City decided to allow alcohol having some measurement around it, adding and 63 Street, the new development will in- consumption in public parks with picnic areas, some accountability and some public com- clude fitness and sports amenities, open turf including Gold Bar Park. The decision is part munications around it and some monitoring, space, new asphalt trails, a concrete plaza, of a pilot project to assist the City in assessing I think will be a good thing without kicking the benches, waste bins, and planters. the feasibility of making it a long-term policy. doors wide open saying you can do this any- Construction starts in May 2021. During Giving public drinking the green light will de- where.” - https://tinyurl.com/c4nhht5a construction, the park area will be fenced off pend on how the project is received and if the As far as Gold Bar Park is concerned though, and inaccessible to the public. The Capilano negative impacts outweigh the positives. not much will change, and not many more Skatepark, located in the park area, will also be This may be just the year for this people will be partaking in public drink- closed during construction. Initially, the plan review with the project team. kind of initiative. One article by ing than there were in the decades was to allow the skatepark to remain open Please respect all signage and obey staff Global News advocated for mak- before. Given the City’s dates and during construction, but a safety review deter- direction in this active work zone. If you have ing drinking permissible in des- hours that they are using to ana- mined that this is not possible. There is the questions or concerns about this work, please ignated areas throughout the lyze the effects, it’s also unlikely potential to reopen the skatepark after specific contact the Project Manager, Evan Spitz, at summer could help stop the that public drinking will cause a work items are completed. This is currently in openspacedelivery@edmonton.ca. spread of COVID - https://ti- greater number of complaints nyurl.com/3u8ejscu. Drinking in Gold Bar Park will Of course, there may be draw- only be legal May 28-October 11, Summer 2021 Green Shack Playground Program backs. If you find yourself on a Gold between the hours of 11 a.m. and The City of Edmonton is currently planning Bar safari, you may not have to stray far 9 pm. So, if you find yourself having the full Green Shack Playground Program for to find beer cans on the forest floor, with such an early morning stroll and feel like having Summer 2021. variety that they could fill a museum exhibit a suds, think again! Or, more likely, if you’re To ensure the safety of the participants, we of Molson Canadian can designs throughout roasting wieners at Gold Bar Park with a few will be following the directions given by the the decades. Parks have often been places of friends in the evening, remember to cut off the Province and City Council. Due to COVID-19, refuge from public drinking laws, due to less booze at 9 p.m. sharp and not a minute later. the Summer Playground Program will be of- traffic and police activity in comparison to It’s important to get outside, exercise, and fered only OUTDOORS this year, regardless dense metropolitan areas like Whyte Avenue get plenty of sunlight during the COVID-19 a final decision will be made on the offer- of weather conditions. or Downtown. pandemic. Gold Bar Park is a great outdoor ing of 2021 Summer Playground Program We will not be using any on site indoor City Council acknowledges that public location that can now be enjoyed lawfully as a and Day Camps - this will be shared with the amenities for programming. drinking is prevalent but hopes that putting place to celebrate with your friends and family community and the public. As we get closer to July and the restric- some rules around the practice will be benefi- with outdoor gatherings. Take advantage of it More information to come in the following tions at the time are evaluated with the ability cial. Don Iveson points out that “[r]ealistically, and enjoy our wonderful parkland. weeks. to offer functional and successful programs, this is already happening a fair bit in COVID, Cheers and bottoms up! Vision Zero Street Labs Canada’s Volunteer Awards Vision Zero Street Labs creates an opportu- add a parklet to narrow sections of the road and Do you know a volunteer whose selfless- our country’s most dedicated volunteers. nity to trial temporary traffic safety solutions slow traffic, install curb extensions to shorten a ness would be an inspiration to Canadi- For additional information, please visit on your streets by combining the expertise and crossing distance, or paint a crosswalk to cap- ans? Nominate them for Canada’s Volunteer https://tinyurl.com/45kzb2x. power of Edmontonians and City of Edmonton ture the attention of drivers. For additional in- Awards, which recognizes the contributions of staff to creatively address neighbourhood safe- formation about Vision Zero Street Labs, please ty and livability concerns. Each Street Lab is visit https://tinyurl.com/2fbkzuy8. tailored to the unique needs of the community. You could convert a block to a shared street,
South East Community League Association PO Box 38025 secla.ca SECLA Board Contacts Celebrate National Indigenous Day with your children COMMUNITY LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE Publication Email Tân’si! This month, join young families across the coun- Avonmore Anita avonmore@secla.ca try in celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day on Capilano Monte capilano@secla.ca June 21! Introduce your child to books by Indigenous au- Cloverdale VACANT cloverdale@secla.ca thors, such as southeast Edmonton resident, Richard Forest Terrace Heights Connie M fth@secla.ca Van Camp. Enjoy one of his books by checking out the selection at the Edmonton Public Library at https://ti- Fulton Place Miles fultonplace@secla.ca nyurl.com/8br5bv6m. You and your toddler can even Gold Bar (Secretary) Jamie goldbar@secla.ca learn some Cree words in the book “We All Play,” by Holyrood (Chair) Claire holyrood@secla.ca Indigenous writer Julie Flett, also available at Edmon- ton Public Library at https://tinyurl.com/5xam7skaj. Idylwylde Scott idylwylde@secla.ca And since the June 21 is also the solstice, sum- Kenilworth Kevin kenilworth@secla.ca mer will have officially arrived. Take advantage of the are committed to raising awareness of the critical im- warmth and visit some of the special Indigenous sites portance that children’s early years play in achieving Ottewell Sandra ottewell@secla.ca in our city - https://tinyurl.com/446swkju. success later in life. We hope you all stay healthy Strathearn James strathearn@secla.ca We are a group of volunteers affiliated with child and safe. Secretary Jamie secretary@secla.ca and family serving organizations in Edmonton and Hai Hai Treasurer Andrew treasurer@secla.ca Vice-Chair VACANT holyrood@secla.ca Projects Connie L projects@secla.ca SECLA SEV Liaison Erika SEVliaison@secla.ca Page 2 Connect to your community with www.communityleaguenews.com Southeast Voice June 2021
Avonmore 7902 - 73 Avenue (780) 465 - 1941 avonmore.org Community League Board Message from the President Our AGM was held on May 27th. Thanks to - members of the community who donated President Anita president@avonmore.org all of you who attended and took on board posi- their knowledge, skills, and time to make Vice President vacant vicepresident@avonmore.org tions. For those who missed the meeting and/ Avonmore a great place to live. Without vol- Secretary vacant secretary@avonmore.org or are new to the community here is a summary unteers nothing happens. Treasurer Ken treasurer@avonmore.org of League activities for the past 12 months. Thank you to everyone who supported the Communications Nathan communications@avonmore.org Most of the actions and activities described League by purchasing a membership and/or Membership Eugenio membership@avonmore.org in this report were carried out by volunteers volunteering in the past year. Grants and Funds Raising Scott/Lisa grants@avonmore.org Soccer/Sports vacant soccer@avonmore.org Civics Bryan civics@avonmore.org Programs and Activities Programs Kaitlyn/Garrett programs@avonmore.org Play School: 10 children registered in full- Online Trivia: partnered with leagues Assistant Treasurer Leigh treasurer@avonmore.org time program. across Edmonton to offer 4 nights of online Volunteers Bob volunteer@avonmore.org Soccer: Continue to work with South East trivia contests. Edmonton Soccer Association to offer soccer Light up the Park for Christmas: Donated programs that are compliant with COVID re- decorations were used to brighten up the rink Be Part of Your Community strictions and keep players and their families shack for Christmas. League Board - Positions to be Filled safe and healthy. Scavenger Hunt: clues took residents on a Vice President - Second in command. Directors at Large - Assist and provide Gingerbread Event: 5th year for this event tour of Avonmore’s history. Share duties of the president as needed. Fills support to committees and other board modified for COVID. Partnered with Meat Yoga Classes: Wednesday evening classes in when the president is not available. Leader- members. Street Pies to deliver kits to over 100 fami- continued online with 10 to 15 participants. ship and management experience is an asset. Contact president@avonmore.org or any lies. Garden Club: continued to meet online and Soccer Director – Promoter and organizer board member for more information and if Community League Day: Dynamo Dog provide presentations from local gardening of community soccer interested in letting your name stand. Sports, Starvin Marvin’s Food Truck and Car- experts. Organized an online Yard and Gar- olines Concert replaced the usual Pancakes den Tour in July. Maintained an active Face- Coming Events in the Park4th event held on Community League Day in September. The weather was book page with over 60 members. Book Club: 12 members continued to meet June 12: Avonmore Big Bin Event, Rink Bloom, Pop Park events Bottle Drive, & Community wide garage sale July 5 and August 27: Monday to Friday great and there was a great turn out. online every six weeks. (if COVID restrictions lifted from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Green Shack Skating Rink: Free skating for all ages on Online Paint Night: A creative evening for June to September: June Bike Month When COVID Restrictions Permit: Commu- the main rink and snowbank rink. Contracted couples to celebrate Valentine’s day. Competition, Active Avonmore, Avonmore in nity Picnic and Outdoor Concert with a local trio to make and maintain the Big Bin Event: held one event in fall 2020. rinks. Big Bin Event Civics and Vision Project Saturday, June 12th - 9:00 a.m. to noon feet) in diameter. Valley Line LRT: representatives of Avon- and/or other development applications when The Big Bin Event has been rescheduled Materials Not Accepted more attended Valley Line Citizen Working input was requested/allowed. to June 12th. This is free to all members of -Commercial waste Group and communicated to TransEd and Bus Service Redesign: kept residents in- Avonmore Community League. -Mattresses, fridges, freezers, air condi- City Councilor on issues related to traffic, formed of developments and opportunities Memberships will be on sale on site. You tioners - these go to an Eco Station and may noise etc. for input, provided input when able. will have to transfer your trash into the bins have recovery fees. Neighbourhood Renewal: continued to Liaison with City Councilor on matters yourself. -`Household Hazardous Waste, washers, collect information on faults (sidewalks and related to the City and with EFCL and other Bring your refundable bottles to support dryers and other large household appliances, streets) and reported to the City. community leagues on shared concerns. our skating rink! old lawnmowers, tools with gas or electric Development and Rezoning Applications: Avonmore Vision Project: project launched Materials Accepted at No Cost engines, computers, televisions and other Responded to proposed land use changes in May. -Couches, chairs, and other household fur- household electronics, tires and scrap metal niture items too large for curbside pickup - please take to an Eco Station. They will be -Renovation waste accepted there at no cost. Infrastructure - Buildings and -Yard waste, including branches no longer No reuse items will be accepted in order to Communication Network than 1.2 meters (4 feet) by 0.75 meters (2.5 help minimize the spread of COVID-19. Buildings and Rink: The ACL owns and oper- moved and replaced with solid wall and en- ates the community hall, rink shack and rink larged cement pad. Mural Project under a Tripartite Agreement between us, the Communications Network and Tools: THe It’s time Avonmore had a mural to reflect and grants, call for proposals from interested City of Edmonton, and the Edmonton Federa- League shares information with all the resi- what we value in our community past and artists and actual creation of the mural. If you tion of Community Leagues (EFCL). The Agree- dents of Avonmore and in some cases sur- present, and our vision for the future. The are interested in the project and would like ment gives us the license to have facilities built rounding communities. Even though there League is forming a committee to work on to be involved in the planning committee or on city-owned land and defines how these fa- are only 120 League members, all residents the project with the goal of having a mural any stage of the project, contact president@ cilities can be used (renters, programs, etc.). benefit from the information and communi- completed in the summer of 2022. Steps in avonmore.org. Watch for further details in It also sets out the types of activities we may cation tools provided by the League. the process include: community input into future editions of SE Voice, on avonmore.org engage in on city-owned land. -Website: website was redesigned on a themes and location, application for permits and our FB page. The League is responsible for maintenance new platform or easier access and updating. of our facilities. This includes cleaning, snow -Social Media: Facebook Page - Avonmore removal, and waste disposal. This is the Community League Chat - 594 members - Creating an Outdoor Gathering Place main area where paid services are used rath- includes history, garden club, concert and The City loaned us 4 picnic tables for the between the hall and the rink er than volunteers although there is a team of parent and tot groups. Instagram - avonmo- summer months. They are located between Community members are invited to con- volunteers who do most of the minor repairs. releague and Twitter - @Avonmoreleague the hall and the rink. They are there for ev- tribute flowerpots etc. to make the space In the past year the following improvements -Avonmore Newsletters – 2 flyers were eryone’s use. All we ask is that users: more attractive, were made to the Hall produced and delivered to promote events. -comply with current COVID restrictions The league hopes to hold community -Tap, sink and counter added upstairs. -South East Voice – 10 issues a year deliv- and events in the space later in the summer if and -Storage cupboard added upstairs. ered to all residents. Produced together with -not move the tables outside of the area when COVID restrictions are lifted. -Basement windows and window wells re- leagues in SE Edmonton. Southeast Voice June 2021 Connect to your community with www.communityleaguenews.com Page 3
Hold On To Your Empties! Community- wide Active Avonmore Bottle Drive Garage Sale Many people in Avonmore logged their kilo- of the year. Watch the Avonmore Community Saturday, June 12th - 9:00 a.m. to Noon It’s BACK! the community garage sale is Sat- meters in January to March as part of Ritchie’s Chat page on Facebook and avonmore.org for Avonmore community urday June 12 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Move for Mental Health Community League details. Kilometers should be emailed once a league is holding a bottle Households that would like to participate can Challenge. We would like to keep the challenge week to active@avonmore.org drive during our big bin simply bring out a table or two in their front going in Avonmore until the end of 2021. What- As in previous years for those members event on Saturday, June yards. Anyone in the community can walk the ever your age, whatever your preferred move- who bike, the biking kms will be forwarded 12th. Bring your empties to neighborhood and shop all the yard sale items. ment we encourage you to track your distances to Ritchie for the communities challenge in the community hall and we We would like to remind everyone to please and report them. There will be monthly prize June. Email kilometers to active@avonmore. will be taking them to the mask and maintain distancing Please see the draw and prizes for overall winners at the end org and they will be sent to Richie. depot that afternoon! All link below for guidelines for this type of sale https://www.edmonton.ca/residential_neigh- money raised during this bourhoods/garage-sale-licence.aspx If you Online Community bottle drive will go towards Are you on Facebook? “Like” Avonmore more Concert Series”. Come join us! are interested in hosting a yard sale, email fixing up the ice- rink boards, and a few other Community League and join “Avonmore Check us out on Twitter and Instagram! programs@avonmore.org to have your address community projects that may need funding this added to a map of yard sales happening that day. Community League Chat” to follow what’s Follow us and share any photos or events summer. happening with the Community League and happening in or around our community and see what your neighbours are talking about. join the conversation using #YEGAvonmore Avonmore Book Club Avonmore Garden Club Other groups include: “Avonmore Parent & Twitter: @AvonmoreLeague The Book Club continues to meet online Join our Avonmore Garden Club Facebook Tot”, “Avonmore Garden Club” and “Avon- Instagram: avonmore league using Zoom. We hope to switch to backyard page for updates, give away’s and free ad- get togethers in June New members are vice. You’ll find notices of plants and seeds always welcome. We meet on Sundays at to share, gardening advice and all our events. Avonmore Community League Membership 7:00. Contact president@avonmore.org if We will also be launching our own version of New to Avonmore? First year membership A few of the direct benefits of an Avonmore you are interested in joining. Every month we Communities in Bloom. - a way for commu- is free. Contact membership@avonmore.org. Community League membership include dis- put together a list of “good reads.” If you’d nity members to recognize and reward those As COVID continues to have a major ef- counts on pizza orders, lawn mowing, paint, like a copy of the list contact president@ who make that extra effort in their yards and fect on our family and work lives, it is an furnace cleaning, and more. avonmore.org. gardens. Watch our Facebook page for de- opportunity to spend more time supporting We are striving to keep our city and com- tails. our neighbourhood. This support can be dis- munity safe by following all provincial and played in any number of ways. The first one city recommendations, and if we all stay Avonmore Vision that comes to mind is spending more time aware of the risk, we will soon be back to We’re off to a great start, but we still need Avonmore’s future. A “Vision” is just a re- outside, which promotes good health and normal. to hear from more of you! After spending a cord of what we want from our community makes Avonmore a safer neighbourhood with Memberships can be purchased by email- week in front of the community hall, the big and what our values are. more eyes on the street. Membership sales ing membership@avonmore.org, or buy di- idea boards moved to the south entrance to With a vision in hand, our community can is a valued source of funding for our Com- rectly from Dairy Queen on 75th Street (when Mill Creek Park (near the sled hills). They speak with a common voice. It helps both munity League to support these activities, so lockdown is over), or online at https://efcl. were so full of comments that we had to developers and City Planners understand I am asking for your continued support to our org/membership-purchase/ (there is a $5 fee cover them over to make room (after taking what we want while also showing we are or- community by purchasing a membership. for online purchases) pictures to record them). To give everyone a ganized and have done our homework. With chance, the boards will move to a new part of such a diverse community, putting together a Avonmore each week. vision is no simple task, so we will be doing Outdoor Soccer Plan D Dates (June 15th start date): You can also have your say by taking the this in three phases. · Mon. May 31 12:00 noon: Club and Com- survey at www.Avonmore.org/vision/, com- The first phase is a short survey and “Idea munity Pre-Declarations Due & all teams cre- menting on our facebook page (www.face- Board” you can write on that we will be out ated in Portal and placed in requested divisions book.com/avonmore.vision) (www.facebook. until mid-June. More information, and the · Tues. June 1 6:00pm: Initial Club Al- com/avonmore.vision) or emailing us (vi- survey can be found on our web page ( www. location Meeting (Ivor Dent Clubhouse) & Ini- sion@avonmore.org). Avonmore.org/vision/) Also, if you are inter- · Fri. June 4 10:00am: Final Declarations tial Community Division Meeting (TBA) The Avonmore Vision is a community led ested in joining our team, please email us at along with payment due · Wed. June 2 4:00pm: All Zone/Club project to get a “Vision” that will help shape (vision@avonmore.org). · Thurs. June 10 4:00pm: All Players and field availabilities uploaded in Portal. Home Contractors Needed for Community Facility Repairs fields assigned to team profiles in Portal if Team Officials on EMSA Portal Rosters you are assigning home fields to your teams. · Fri. June 11 5:00pm: Schedules Posted The League is looking for contractors who maintenance planned in advance while there · Thurs. June 3 6:00pm: Final Club Allo- on the EMSA Website would be interested in providing building and are some emergencies. We would prefer to cation Meeting (Ivor Dent Clubhouse) & Final · Mon. June 14 4:00pm: Team Rules and repair services for our facilities. Over a year’s give our business to contractors from Avon- Community Division Meeting (TBA) Regulations Forms Due time we need to call on plumbers, electricians, more and/or surrounding neighbourhoods. If 6:00pm: List of head coaches with two · Tues. June 15 6:00pm: Season Start roofers, carpenters as well as other special- you are interested, please contact Elise Vajs- teams due to Jenna for Comm, and myself Date for both Club and Community. ized services. Most of the work is general abe at facilitymanager@avonmore.org for Club – we will try to help as much as pos- · Tues. June 29 4:00pm: Rosters are now sible but expect many conflicts due to home locked. In order to add players/team officials and away fields. you must contact the EMSA Registrar. Community Swim Postponed/Discounted Passes Owing to the limited availability of City counted multi admission pass (5+ visits) pools, the free weekly Community swim pro- Continuous Monthly Membership - 20% gram has been postponed to later in 2021. discount off an on-going monthly member- League Members still have the opportunity ship using our convenient Pre-Authorized to use the Community League Wellness Pro- Debit Program. gram. This Program allows access to City These discounts can be acquired by present- recreational facilities at any time. It includes: ing your valid Edmonton community league Annual Membership - 20% discount on membership card at any one of the City of Adult, Family, Child, and Youth/Senior Annual Edmonton’s sports and fitness facilities. Com- Memberships munity league members who purchase one of Multi Admission Pass (new purchases the options will be issued a photo access card only) - 15% discount on our already dis- to be swiped at each admission. Page 4 Connect to your community with www.communityleaguenews.com Southeast Voice June 2021
Capilano 10810 - 54 Street (780) 469 - 2149 capilanocl.ca capilano.info COMMUNITY LEAGUE BOARD 2021 Capilano SUMMER Green Shack Program Attention all kids of Capilano community! ground programs for children 6-12 years old Come join our Green Shack leader at Capilano that includes drop- in sports, games, activi- President Kris 780 720-9003 Community Park (10810 – 54 St.) for a sum- ties, and crafts. Past President Bill 780 934-1558 mer full of fun and games! *Please note that these dates and times Vice President Shelley 780 497-0395 DATES: July 5 – August 27, 2021 are tentative and may change according to Treasurer Kyle treasurer@capilanocl.ca TIMES: 2:30 – 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday the Government of Alberta’s COVID restric- Secretary Laura 780 982-9876 A playground leader will deliver FREE play- tions. Hall Rental Marzena 780 909-5886 Capilano Community League Sign Rental Grants/Planning Allan 587 989-4031 Contact Patrick at: 780-995-8818 or pat- $25. Guaranteed 3 days. Casino Coordinator Jean 780 863-0914 rick.ccl@shaw.ca Please note: small business announce- Memberships Jean memberships@capilanocl.ca Do you have a message for the community, ments/advertising also accepted at our dis- City Programs Kristin 780 238-7795 a birthday, anniversary, graduation or special cretion. CCL Programs Maria 780 984-6839 event that you would like advertised? Adver- Some restrictions apply and we reserve the Social Director Heather 780 466-1380 tise it on our changeable sign located at the right of refusal. Community announcements intersection of 65 St and 108 Ave. take precedence over small commercial busi- Neighborhood Watch Jeff 780 469-0026 Sign rental fees: Community League Mem- ness announcements. Southeast Voice Jill 780 718-7270 bers - $10 ($15 for non-members). Please call as far in advance as possible to Webmaster Katie 780 916-4579 Small business/commercial advertising - avoid disappointment! Social Media Jean 780 863-0914 Sign Rental Patrick 780 995-8818 Come play tennis! Building & Grounds Carson 587-930-6977 Join the Capilano Tennis Club now to play seniors, juniors, singles and more. Private Civics Director Monte 780 243-7547 a full season of tennis! Located next to Cap- and group lessons available for adults and Babysitting Registry Becky 587 589-5848 ilano Community League, our 4 courts are juniors. For more details and to sign up, go to open for play with memberships for families, capilanotennis.ca. Capilano Playschool Bethany 780-660-6993 Tennis Daniel 780 245-1285 Capilano Community Youth Sport Programs Soccer Programs Shelley 780 497-0395 Families, we hope that with the Alberta gov- preschool soccer, ball hockey, shinny hockey Soccer Programs Curtis 780 908-3889 ernment predictions for return to normal that and learn to skate - will be back in full swing Ice Allocation Lyris 780 242-8874 many of the sport programs offered through for the 2021/2022 season. Hardisty Gym/Preschool Soccer Shauna D 780 966-3205 Capilano Community League - gymnastics, SECLA Monte 780 243-7547 City – NRC Tyler 780 690-8613 Meetings are held every 3rd Wed of the month 7:00 p.m. - Sept – June CAPILANO Capilano Community is on Facebook “Like Us” Check us out on Instagram @capilanocommunity Capilano Community is using the Nextdoor app! COMMUNITY WIDE Capilano Playschool – Register for 2021/2022! GARAGE SALE Capilano Playschool is accepting regis- skills through physical activity, art and crafts, trations for the 2021/2022 school year. We field trips, stories, music and more. We are offer a choice of our Healthy Apple (health located in Hardisty School (10534-62 street). and wellness) or Christian program. We For more information on our parent coopera- Saturday, June 12, 2021 run morning classes two or three days per tive playschool, or to get a registration package, 9AM-3PM week. All classes are for 3- and 4-year-olds please contact Bethany at 780-660-6993 or and include a “Learn Through Play” philoso- capilanoplayschool@hotmail.com; check out Stay Tuned for phy that facilitates children learning letters, our website www.capilanoplayschool.com; or numbers, socialization and self-regulation find us on Facebook! Hurry as space is limited! More Details Capilano Community Memberships Capilano Community Memberships are 5615 – 101 Avenue (Cash only). Note: $5.00 available for the 2020/2021 season. fee attached to the purchase. Family $20.00 --SEESA (South East Edmonton Seniors As- Senior couple $10.00 sociation), 9350 – 82 Street. Available at front Single $10.00 desk during business hours (Cash only). Note: Need a Capilano Community Membership? Currently closed due to COVID. If you are interested in participating in this year's Contact Jean at 780-863-0914. --Edmonton Federation of Community community wide garage sale or or memberships@capilanocl.ca. Leagues (online only). Note: EFCL adds a As well, memberships are available at: $5.00 admin fee. have questions please call --“All Care Pharmacy” located at 5016 - 106 Your community league membership also Marzena 780-909-5886 or Jean 780-863-0914 Ave. Contact the pharmacy at 780-244-2737 offers a number of perks, deals and discounts COvid-19 Restrictions will determine for store hours (Cash only). Thanks to “All Care from various local businesses and organiza- if event will be able to proceed Pharmacy” for supporting our community! tions. Go to efcl.org for more information. --Servus Credit Union, Capilano Mall #110, Southeast Voice June 2021 Connect to your community with www.communityleaguenews.com Page 5
Kids Run Wild Orienteering-Coming this summer! Capilano Community League is hosting a When: July 6 - August 10 6-week program with “Kids Run Wild.” This Registration fees: $50/person for Capilano program is for kids and their parents to learn membership holders and $65/person for orienteering and navigational skills in our non-members. Please check out our website beautiful river valley. Come join us, learn new and Facebook page for more detailed infor- skills, build confidence and knowledge, and mation including the link for the registration at the Community Hall 10810-54 St meet new friends. form. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Open to Capilano Community League members only: must have a current community membership Gold Bar Park Alliance - Together, we did it! On May 10, 2021, Gold Bar Park Alliance date documentation on the City of Edmonton **Memberships will also be available for purchase at event and the citizens, stakeholder organizations website to identify that city council have not $20/family or $10 single/senior ** and provincial representatives working with yet made the decision on the routing of the Items that WILL NOT be accepted: mattresses & box springs, Gold Bar Park Alliance were successful in sewage trunk-line. hazardous waste materials, tires, oil/gas, paint cans, achieving the following two unanimous city Next Steps: Gold Bar Park Alliance is very appliances with compressors (fridges & freezers) council motions: excited to continue our work to confirm that 1) The invalid decision to reroute and con- directing major future sewage treatment ex- We have partnered with FIND Edmonton o struct a major future sewage trunk-line to the pansion to the long-planned and correctly sit- Capilna League (findedmonton.com) it y Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant instead ed Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Treat- u n ) Comm ($ 2 0 and will be accepting donations of: T-shirts of the planned Alberta Capital Region Waste- ment Plant continues to be the best decision ($8) & chase- Antiques & Collectibles Masks b le for pur water Treatment Facility will be revisited with for our City and its citizens. ava il a Artwork & Mirrors will be nly appropriate city council oversight and public We want to keep you informed. Email us at cash o Bookshelves input. connect@goldbarparkalliance.com to have your Coffee & End Tables 2) City of Edmonton Administration to up- name added to our large email distribution list. Dining Room Sets & Dressers Home Decor & Kitchenware Sofas, Couches, Love seats & Chairs Learn Karate at Capilano! Computer Desks & Office Accessories Hey karate kid, aged 7 to 70! Stuck at p.m.) and adults (7-8 p.m.). Quality instruc- Weights & Sporting Goods home and looking to stay active? Rather than tion, affordable for all: family rates available. Small Kitchen Appliances watching Cobra Kai or trying that Eagle Fang Once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, we thang, why not try learning the karate style will welcome back students to the physical ALL COVID-19 GUIDELINES WILL BE FOLLOWED that inspired Miyagi-do karate: Okinawan space; those wishing to continue training vir- If you have any questions about the event please contact Goju-ryu! tually from home will have that option. Marzena 780-909-5886 or Jean 780-863-0914 Classes are online every Tuesday and Work your mind, work your body. For more Wednesday evening; come to one or both. information, call or text 780-619-3136 or vis- Separate classes for youth/families (6-7 it www.kaizendojo.ca. Hearing aid devices and services at affordable prices 325, 9707 – 110 Street, Edmonton AB T5K 2L9 CAPILANO HEARING Real Estate wCommercial & Residential Wills and Estate Planning Corporate Law NOW OPEN wWills wIncorporations wEnduring Powers Of Attorney wAnnual Returns/Minute Books wPersonal Directives wYear End Resolutions For ALL Services Competitive Rates & Convenience To book an appointment call Bruce Neill (780) 474-7777 Out of office appointments available • Hearing Tests • Hearing Aids • Repairs • Call us today! Capilano Mall 5615 101 Ave NW, Edmonton 780-413-8480 www.ihearUnicare.com Capilano Hearing https://www.merchantlaw.com/edmonton Page 6 Connect to your community with www.communityleaguenews.com Southeast Voice June 2021
Cloverdale 9411 - 97 Avenue (780) 465 - 0306 cloverdalecommunity.com League-Wide Bike Challenge Is Back Big Bin Event Has Been Rescheduled To June 26 The June Bike Challenge was first orga- The Big Bin Event is your opportunity to This year, the event will include a partner- nized by Ritchie Community League last year dispose of non-hazardous household and ship with Find Edmonton to collect household and approximately 17 community leagues yard waste. Originally scheduled for May, articles and furniture to help folks who are joined the fun. This year 18 communities it was postponed due to COVID-19. We are transitioning into secure housing, and we will have signed up, including Cloverdale. tentatively rescheduling it for June 26 from also be collecting egg cartons for the Edmon- This event is only for the month of June 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. The bin will be out- ton Food Bank. In addition, there will be a toy, and is a great opportunity to keep active dur- side of the Cloverdale Community Hall. book, and game swap. ing COVID-19 restrictions and improve your mental health. If you’re interested in participating, all you On-Demand Transit In Cloverdale On-Demand Transit service is now avail- booked three ways: need to do is email Bob at socialdirector@ able in Cloverdale. In addition to the stops -Download the Edmonton On Demand cloverdalecommunity.com every Sunday on 98th Ave, there is a new stop in front of Transit app to your mobile device. night in June with the number of km you the Community Hall. The On-Demand bus will -Book online via the ETS On Demand web- managed to ride for the week. take you to the closest Transit Hub (Connors site (https://eodt.app.ridewithvia.com/login). The weekly results for Cloverdale and the Road / 95 Ave). The On-Demand bus can be -Call 780-496-2400. Edmonton-wide rankings will be posted so we can keep track of our progress as the challenge goes on. Cloverdale’s team is AGM Returns Online June 27 called Cloverdale United. Join your neighbours online at the 2021 An- other news. We’ll also hold elections to fill Last year, Cloverdale had 67 participants nual General Meeting on Sunday, June 27 at vacancies on the board. Contact Michelle at and we managed to come in second to 2pm. It will be another virtual online event due vicepresident@cloverdalecommunity.com Ritchie, which was a fantastic achievement to COVID-19 public health protocols. The link for information about volunteering with the considering the size of our community. This to the Event will be posted on the Community Cloverdale Community League. Watch for year, they are looking into accounting for the League website: cloverdalecommunity.com updates about volunteer opportunities and size of the communities and the number of Let’s all get out our bikes this June, record At the AGM, you’ll receive reports on the other AGM details on our website (clover- participants in each community in order to the kilometres we ride each week, and let’s Cloverdale Community League achievements dalecommunity.com), Facebook and Next- help level the playing field. see if we can out-ride Ritchie this year! of the past year, our financial report and Door social media. Have You Been a Victim of Crime in Cloverdale? Have you noticed an increase in crime? numbers have been stable over the past sev- reported to the EPS on their non-emergency Vehicles and Garages make up 80% of crimes We’ve heard that some residents feel crime eral years. If you are the victim of a crime, line: 780-423-4567. Reporting crimes helps in Cloverdale. Please remember to keep your has increased, but EPS statistics report that regardless how small, it’s imperative that it is us advocate our needs to the city. Theft from car and garage doors locked. FOREST HEIGHTS CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTRE R Chiropractic R Acupuncture R Massage therapy Dr. Rick Rana Dr. Henry Tso RDirect billing offered D.C.,R.Ac D.C., BScKin RCheck out our reviews and Accepting new patient specials on our website new patients Late evening appointments 10144 79 St. 780.469.1561 Jangira Boychuk www.fhchiro.com RMT Southeast Voice June 2021 Connect to your community with www.communityleaguenews.com Page 7
City Unveils Gallagher Park Concept Plan Help Create Community in Cloverdale! The City has recently released a 139 page Become a Block Connector concept plan for Gallagher Park. This project Cloverdale, your block or condo building monton. Contact Marilyn for more details. started in 2018 and aimed to create a 20-year needs you to be the point-person to connect vision and development plan for the Park. your neighbours and make our neighbour- Areas that Need Block Connectors: The concept plan covers the history of Clo- hood a friendlier place to live. If you are in -SoHo verdale, an inventory of current amenities, the following multi-family units or blocks and -Cloverdale Manor and a strategy for implementing a series of have an interest, email Marilyn at: Neighbour- -Cloverdale Hill Condos new plans. hoodConnector@CloverdaleCommunity.com. - Landing 9815, 9811 There are five categories of planned If you want to attend an informal info ses- -Waterside enhancements for the park, the first of which sion, earmark June 2nd at 7 pm for an online -92 St. is to address the lack of amenities. A stand- 30 minute overview of the Block Connector -93 St. alone public washroom is proposed to be role as part of Abundant Communities Ed- -95 St South of 97 Ave located south of the existing playground, with adding entrance features to major entry or to be added as part of a rink shack up- points. grade. Additional picnic tables and seating The fourth concept category is areas are proposed to be added to the park about activities, and notes that the exist- Root for Trees Returns and the south side of the Muttart. To take ing facilities (Muttart, Edmonton Ski Club, Root for Trees is Edmonton’s volunteer tree advantage of the views from the hill, a view- Bennett Centre, and Cloverdale Community planting initiative. Since 2012, volunteers point or lookout areas are recommended to League) and festivals (such as the Folk Fest) have planted over 259,363 trees and shrubs, be added along Connors Road and Cloverdale will be able to grow their programming with helping to expand our urban forest and pro- Hill Road. Seasonal warming huts could be the upgrades to the park. tecting the local biodiversity. You can help by added to align with Edmonton’s Winter City The final category focuses on the doing a volunteer planting shift, which can be Strategy and make the hill more comfortable environment and heritage. The plan proposes booked online at: www.volunteermark.com/ for sledders. to protect all treed areas, with the exception coe-root-for-trees The second category of concepts of those along 96 Ave and along the Camel This year, guided planting shifts will have a center around safety and security. In addition Hump trails in order to facilitate the sidewalk location preassigned. Our nearest location is to adding wayfinding signage, the plan also construction and trail upgrades. The commu- on Cloverdale Hill (the South-East part, along suggests upgrading lighting along park paths nity overwhelmingly supported a naturaliza- 98th Avenue and the Strathearn pathways). and pruning trees along the park to facilitate tion approach to landscaping (with exception You can book other locations if desired, or views. to the Muttart grounds), and the plan pro- take part in a self-guided planting shift. The third category focuses on ac- poses expanding some naturalization areas. Safety measures will be in place, including: cess and accessibility. The plan noted that For heritage, the plan is to add interpretive available hand sanitizer, disinfected shovels this was the most frequently talked about elements, either about the area’s history and for volunteers, gloves, and two meter plant- autumn will be made available in the com- theme during community engagement ses- notable residents, or about the local environ- ing areas to facilitate social distancing. ing months. More details are available about sions, particularly in regards to encouraging ment around the river floodplains. There is Volunteer shifts for the late summer and Root for Trees on the City’s website. access to the park via LRT and improving the also opportunity for the addition of public art. connections for cyclists, skiers, and pedes- Despite the completion of the con- trians. The plan states that “no new car park- cept plan, the City reports that “there is cur- ing areas are proposed for the park because rently no funding available for implementation the focus for access to this park is by active of the concept plan,” and notes that even if transportation or via the new LRT station.” there was, a recent Environmental Impact As- Sidewalks, bike paths, and shared-use trails sessment and Site Location Study has brought are suggested, particularly along the Mut- forth concerns regarding “primarily seepage tart and the south side of 96 Ave along the and drainage issues”. To address these con- Edmonton Ski Club. A large sidewalk with cerns, the City is in the design phase of a seep- benches, upgraded lighting, and some deco- age project, and “investigations are currently rative fencing is proposed along the park at underway to determine how best to remedi- 95 Street (96 Ave to 97 Ave). Cloverdale Hill ate” the drainage issues on the bottom of the Road will remain one-way to allow continued hill. No details around timing or construction usage of the route for pedestrians and cy- impacts are available at this time, although it clists, and a shared use path will be built on the North side of Connors Road as part of the LRT project. Potential upgrades to the trail is listed as being addressed in summer/fall of 2021. The full concept plan is available on the City’s website at https://www.edmonton.ca/ projects_plans/parks_recreation/gallagher- Come Sing with Us! pathways in the Camel Humps (naturalization area east of Gallagher Hill) is proposed, along park-master-plan.aspx Attention Southside Singers • Award winning organization Ribbon of Green • Professional conductors Help shape the future of Edmonton’s River • Travel locally, nationally, internationally Valley. Your input will help create strategic • Variety of musical styles planning guidance for the future of the River Valley and inform how decisions are made for Children's Choirs - Ages 6-15 this integral piece of Edmonton’s landscape. Youth Choir - Ages 15-24 The question at the heart of the project is Contact us for more information about our choir programs this: How will we ensure that the River Valley, info@EdmontonYouthChoir.ca | www.EYCC.ab.ca | 780-994-6539 the backbone of our open space network, re- mains vibrant and ecologically resilient as the city grows? As a Cloverdale resident, your participation is important to influence plans for this vital ecological corridor—a valued recreation destination, a place of incredible cultural significance and a draw for visitors throughout the region—which is also our home. Join the conversation at: Page 8 Connect to your community with www.communityleaguenews.com Southeast Voice June 2021
Forest Terrace Heights 10150 - 80th Street forestterrace.org AGM and other league news The ravine is clean The annual general meeting for Forest Ter- 780-463-1613. You can also get one at Grow- race Heights community league was held on er Direct (7231 101 Ave NW). The 2021/22 June 1 and several board positions were up memberships will be available in June. for election. A list of board members and -The Forest Terrace Heights community meeting minutes are available on our web- hall at 101050 80 St NW remains closed to site, forestterrace.org. Click on “About the all events and rentals. Contact hall@forest- League’’ in the main menu. terrace.org with questions. -Thanks to everyone who entered our Mys- -The next board meeting is Sept. 14 at 7 tery Puzzle Contests in April and May. p.m. online. League members and other resi- - a membership in FTHCL, contact mem- dents are welcome to join us. Email presi- berships@forestterrace.org or call Sonya at dent@forestterrace.org for the meeting link. Bike for the bank The league will donate $250 to Edmonton’s Food Bank when our team reaches 2,000 ki- lometres and we will double that donation if More than 100 volunteers collected 113 we top last year’s total of 5,557.6 kms. garbage bags of debris plus the usual aban- Look for Food Bank donation bins around doned shopping carts from Fulton Ravine the neighbourhood each Sunday in June. If during our annual cleanup on May 1. you would like to host a donation bin in your Thanks for being such good citizens and yard, please email events@forestterrace.org. special thanks to Jaime from REACH Edmon- ton for his help promoting the event. It’s time to dump your junk Call for volunteers The Heights Imagination Library is looking for volunteers to organize a printing and dis- tribution awareness campaign and to head We are going to keep the date for our annual up some sponsorship initiatives. Big Bin Event on June 19, but if the current CO- The Imagination Library is an international VID-19 restrictions are extended, we will have literacy program founded and sponsored by to postpone. Dolly Parton Foundation that provides a free, The bin will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Raffle supports new playground age-appropriate book once a month to regis- June 19 at Legend Automotive, 7110 98 Ave. The Forest Heights Playground Project supporting Forest Heights School. tered children up to age five. It’s free for all Forest Terrace Heights communi- now has a website, https://fhsplayground. You can also help by online shopping. The The Forest Terrace Heights branch was set ty league members with a 2020/21 or 2021/22 wixsite.com/play, where you can see what playground fund receives a percentage of pur- up in November, and has distributed dozens membership (available on site). the fundraising committee is up to and op- chases from a variety of retailers, including of books to children in our neighbourhood. To book your time slot, email events@forest- tions to donate. Amazon, Walmart, Indigo and Home Depot. Please email allison@forestterrace.org for terrace.org. If we have to reschedule the event, Now on is a raffle with a minimum prize of To start contributing, go to flipgive.com, click a child registration form or if you are inter- you’ll get first dibs on a booking at the same $2,000. Sales end June 17, and the draw date on Teams and enter “Forest Heights” under ested in the volunteer positions or in other time on the new date. is the next day. Find a Team. The Flipgive code is P992BF. Or ways to support or sponsor the program. Acceptable materials include household re- Watch for another bottle drive coming go to fundscrip.com, click on Support a Team fuse, furniture, yard waste, landscaping debris, up in September. In the meantime, you can and enter the code FK2QV2. Walking Wednesdays general waste, recyclables and large appliances contribute to the playground fund by drop- This month, the committee would particu- Our urban poling group meets Wednes- (fridges, freezers, stoves, etc.). We will NOT ping off bottles at Roper Road Bottle Depot larly like to thank Millar Western and G&E days at 7 p.m. at the hall for about a three accept commercial waste, metal or mattresses. at 5618 54 St NW. Let them know you are Pharmacy for their support. kilometre walk together. A membership in Please take household hazardous waste to an any community league is required, but it is Eco Station, where it will be accepted at no Get growing in The Heights otherwise free. Walks are limited to five par- cost. The Heights Community Garden is still on Email garden@forestterrace.org to get on the ticipants due to COVID restrictions. Please consider getting involved. To vol- track for an expansion this year, so there may waiting list. The garden committee is happy If you are interested in trying urban pol- unteer to direct traffic, unload vehicles or sell be a few plots available. Plot fees are $20 to welcome interim garden coordinator An- ing, aka nordic walking, please email sonya@ memberships, email events@forestterrace.org. and gardeners must have a current commu- drea and minute-taker Mackenzie. New mem- forestterrace.org or call/text her at 780-720- Either five-hour shifts or split-shifts are avail- nity league membership and sign a contract. bers are also welcome. 7034. able. Southeast Voice June 2021 Connect to your community with www.communityleaguenews.com Page 9
Fulton Place 6115 Fulton Road (780) 466 - 8140 fultonplace.org BOARD FULTON PAGE 6th ANNUAL FULTON PLACE GARDEN TOUR Mike TURNERS CLUB Planning for the 6th Annual Fulton Place Garden Tour is underway and we are looking email programmer@fultonplace.org. Include your name and address and the President Fulton Place Community League is starting a book club for all members and non-members. for potential gardens to add to the tour. Do you name and address of any nominees. Nomi- president@fultonplace.org It’s free to join. The Fulton Page Turners will have an amazing or unique garden OR know nees will be contacted for more information 7808867794 meet every two months either virtually or ap- a neighbour that has an extraordinary garden and to arrange a visit. Miles propriately in-person (as per AHS regulations) space? If you would like to be considered, or Tour dates will be the evening of Tuesday, Vice President League Affairs to jointly discuss a book, share thoughts and if you would like to nominate a garden, please June 22nd & Wednesday, June 23rd. vpleagueaffairs@fultonplace.org 7809515253 ideas, and plan the next reading session. If Gavin you are interested in joining please or learning Fulton Place Walking Club Vice President Civic Affairs more please email League Program Director Are you interested in getting outside to vpcivicaffairs@fultonplace.org Lisa at programmer@fultonplace.org. enjoy the warmer weather and explore your 7805041896 community, but also want to meet your Jeff 2021 Outdoor Soccer neighbours? The Fulton Place Community League will Treasurer treasurer@fultonplace.org be starting a walking club this spring and we Lisa want your input! We are looking to schedule Program Director regular walks and one-off walking events to programmer@fultonplace.org help you get active and connect with your Facilities/Memberships community. If you are interested, please info@fultonplace.org complete the interest form at https://tinyurl. Joshua Online registration has commenced for the com/FPCLWC to let us know what frequen- Communications upcoming season. Please visit: cy, day, time and length work best for you communications@fultonplace.org https://emsasoutheast.com to join the fun. or programmer@fultonplace.org Sherry-Lynn Hall Rental hall@fultonplace.org Ice Rink Shawn Know Your rink@fultonplace.org Babysitter Registry and Course info@fultonplace.org Miles Seniors Liaison info@fultonplace.org Rights Sherry Director sherry@fultonplace.org Fulton Place Garden fpcgcontact@gmail.com MEMBERSHIPS An individual’s guide when interacting with police Or scan the QR More information is available at code to learn Memberships are available for sale on our edmontonpolice.ca/KnowYourRights more website, at Servus at Capilano Mall and All Care Pharmacy at 5016 106 Ave NW. Family is $25, Adult is $15, Senior is $5. Page 10 Connect to your community with www.communityleaguenews.com Southeast Voice June 2021
Gold Bar 4620 - 105 Avenue goldbarcl.com Gold Bar Executive Name Position Email CONGRATULATIONS! *President Adam Rompfer adamrompfer@yahoo.ca Membership Contest! December’s Winner - Heather Johannes- February’s Winner is Allison Curtis son *Vice President Jamie Melnyk jamie21_twitcher@hotmail.com Winner receives a $ 20 gift card to Blues January’s Winner - Sherr Wadson *Secretary Cody Charlene codycharlene86@gmail.com Java/all care pharmacy. We will be having ***Remember to be entered all you have *Treasurer Nicole Kraychy nicolegoldbar@live.com a winner once a month ( 2020/2021). Buy to do is buy your membership at Blues Java your membership now! or All Care pharmacy, online or by calling Bingo Director - Fort Road Jessica Negrey negrey@shaw.ca Passed winners: Amy 780 668-6836. Bingo Director - Parkway Charlene Lazenby charlenelazenby@gmail.com Bingo Worker Director Lorie Smith loriesmih@gmail.com COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE NOW Casino Director Isabella Pierce bella.edm@shaw.ca You can NOW buy your memberships at Please Remember Your Card. Communications Director Lisa Shorten brian.lisa.shorten@gmail.com BLUES JAVA COFFEE SHOP- CASH ONLY ALL MEMBERSHIPS ARE ENTERED INTO (5010-106Ave), ALL CARE PHARMACY OUR MONTHLY CONTEST. THE WINNER Community Liaison Rhae Hansen gbcl.liaison@gmail.com (5016-106Ave) come check out these won- GETS $20 GIFT CARD TO BLUES JAVA OR Director At Large Pat Chmilar p.chmilar@icloud.com derful business and pick up your community ALL CARE. Social Director Ronda Lisowski magicianronda@gmail.com membership- CASH/CHEQUE ONLY. On the You can purchase memberships at any of Financial Director Andrew Mason andrewroycemason@gmail.com second Tuesday of every month, show your the above places or Call Amy Cooper 780 668 membership card at Blues Java Café to receive 6836 Green Shack Program Director Joelle Zimmerman Joelle_zimmerman@gmail.com a FREE hot Beverage (coffee, tea, and hot Adults/Family $20 and seniors $5. CASH or Hall Manager Liisa Armstrong goldbarhallrentals@gmail.com chocolate) between the hours of 7- 11am. CHEQUE ( goldbar community league) Membership Director Amy Cooper Amycooper88@outlook.com Programming Director Sharon Harker gbhallfun@gmail.com Sunday Strong Sign Director Lindsay Kocil lindsaykocil@me.com We will either be in person (following covid Facebook or email for current information. guidelines), zoom or outdoors if it’s nice, de- Contact Lisa to register or with any questions. pending on what future restrictions are like. Facebook.com/lisashortenfitness or email #goldbargary We will pick up classes when allowed. Check lisashortenfitness@gmail.com Gary the Gold Bar Gold Panner AKA Triple G will be hiding somewhere in our neighborhood and he moves around every month. It was too cold for Mom and Me Fitness him to be outside in February but he’s heard things Depending on government covid guide- Check Facebook or email for current informa- are starting to warm up. Will you be the first to lines we will either be in person or on zoom tion find him and reveal to the world what he looks or outdoors (if the weather is nice). Facebook.com/lisashortenfitness or email like? Post any clues at hashtag #goldbargary. We will pick up classes when allowed. lisashortenfitness@gmail.com Southeast Voice June 2021 Connect to your community with www.communityleaguenews.com Page 11
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