Winter 2006             Issue 104

SANDFORD ON THAMES CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY All village children welcome 3-12 years SATURDAY 16th DECEMBER See page 5

St Andrew's Church CHRISTMAS SERVICES See page 2

CHURCH NEWS
Ministry team: Robert Morgan (Lower Farm, 748848) priest-in-charge; Licensed lay ministers: Brian Andrews (777011);  Liz Shatford (772598). Church Wardens: Mrs Marjorie Harris (24 Henley Road) and Ray Lee (93 Henley Road). Director of Music: Christian Bradley.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES SUNDAY 17th DECEMBER 11.30 a.m. CHILDRENS' CAROL SERVICE 6.30 p.m. CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE CHRISTMAS EVE 4.0 p.m. CRIB SERVICE   A candlelit service for parents and small children 11.30 p.m. MIDNIGHT MASS CHRISTMAS DAY 8.0 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP) 10.0 a.m. FAMILY COMMUNION

Looking forward to Christmas?
Of course - say the kids. Adults have mixed feelings. Of course we have things we look forward to as well, but this bit of rest and recreation seems to take a lot of work and effort. That's because it involves making an effort for other people more than ourselves. Many of us receive much more than we give.
But writing cards and giving presents and entertaining is a giving of ourselves in friendship, if we don't let it become just a chore. And to pray for those having a terrible Christmas in this country and abroad is a part of this giving ourselves for others, even if only in our imaginations and cheque books. For some the quiet period between Christmas and New Year is an opportunity to refocus our lives for the year ahead and discover how it can be onward and upward, not just survival or decline.
There's lots of ideas around about how 2007 can become special for you and me - so let's go for it. Meanwhile, enjoy the run up, getting ready in our head and heart as well as the deep freeze (invitations elsewhere in the Link), and above all may this joyful and holy season be joyful and holy for each and all of us.

Compline in Advent A 15-minute candlelit service held in Advent in St Andrew's Church on Wednesdays in Advent at 7.15 p.m. (December 6th, 13th, 20th). All welcome.

Lord God, as a miracle of humanity and love, as a word that makes people free, your Son comes to us, and where he comes life is no longer dark and fearful. We pray that he may come to life among us, that we may not be lost in confusion, obsessed with doubt and discord, but that we may be filled with faith and courage, simplicity and peace.

Children's Christmas Party All village children welcome 3-12 years party games - competitions - disco - prizes Plus a special guest! SANDFORD VILLAGE HALL SATURDAY 16TH DECEMBER 6 pm - 10 pm FREE ADMISSION!! Refreshments available, Parents welcome to help out: also offers of food to bring and share. More information from James 772883 or Michelle 74825

YOUTH CLUB will re-start in the Village Hall on Tuesdays from January 9th (term time only) from 4.0 - 6.0 p.m. for 6 - 11 year olds. Leader Michelle Robson, 15 Janaway. Telephone 748257. Football/pool/air hockey table, craft table, board games and music, with Snack Time and then Team Games. Full term programme of activities and crafts. End of term trip. Parental help required or from Sandford 14/15 yr olds. Contact Michelle for further info or to reserve a place.

Brighten up the winter evenings with BINGO in the Village Hall every Thursday 7.0 for 8.0 in aid of Village Hall funds.	Littlemore Community Christmas Lunch on Christmas Day at John Henry Newman Primary School. To book, contact Caroline Gale on 434367 by 17th Dec.
TODDLERS GROUP Mondays 10 - 12 in the Village Hall Run by Rebecca (717414) . Mums and Dads etc. very welcome.	Mobile Library every two weeks (next January 2nd) on THURSDAY at 2:25 until 2:35 by The Fox. [more info]
VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS Bookings phone: 07759 - 890696 £5 per hour for Children's parties (under 12 and before 18:00) and £10 per hour for adult events. Friday and Saturday nights (from 18:00 to 24:00) are a fixed fee of £60 in all cases. [Village Hall - Info]	Junior Tai Kwon Do Every Monday 5.30 - 6.30 p.m.and Thursday 5 - 6 p.m. in the village hall: come and join a mixed and friendly group and learn integrity, courtesy, perseverance, self control and indomitable spirit in a martial arts context. Ages 7 - 17, but any 5 yrs or above in the village will be welcome. Information from James on 772883 or 07721 712734.
If you have access to the internet . . . please take a look at [web site no longer active] and www.SandfordOnThames.co.uk Both websites are packed with Sandford information.

Hydro Power for Sandford-on-Thames?

On September 7th Ian Bacon from TV Energy gave a talk to some Sandford residents about hydro power, with various regional examples and issues which needed to be considered.
In general the sort of micro-hydro which would be appropriate for the Sandford stretch of the Thames needs:
    i. a reasonable drop (head of water) and good flow rates
      (our head is 2.69m. and flow over 3.53 cubic metres per second)
   ii. an acceptable location and ease of connection to the grid
  iii. solution of environmental issues.

The idea of our own local electricity generating plant sounds interesting and potentially feasible, but there is a very long way to go and it may prove to be too complex and too expensive while government support is limited. Details about community environmental projects elsewhere in the county where there has been local participation and in some cases shared funding will indicate whether a feasibility study should follow. Meanwhile there are individual methods of generating wind or solar power to be pursued.

However there are several potentially difficult issues regarding any development which need to be addressed:
  *   Will the Environmental Agency support the proposal in principle?
  *   Will the Environmental Agency lease the weir based site?
  *   Are the mill freehold and private dwelling owners interested?
  *   What size scheme?
  *   Who will develop it?
  *   Who will fund it - public/private/mix/grants?
  *   What are the up front costs?
If promising answers come in, the Council will be asked to discuss it.

Angels

Nice to see several small children in church in white and a few wings and halos for Michaelmas - St Michael and All Angels - imagining being messengers from God, bringing good news. Hopefully they'll be back on Christmas Eve, 4 p.m.
Four times in the Christmas story an angel says: 'Fear Not!' Good news. Then the angels 'ministered' to Jesus in the wilderness - helping and supporting.
Just before he was betrayed we read that 'an angel from heaven appeared to him and gave him strength'. Or look at Matthew ch. 18 verse 10, the bit about guardian angels. 'Take care not to underrate, despise, undervalue one of these little ones. For I tell you, in heaven their angels continually see the face of my father in heaven'. That's good news for many of the weakest and unprotected on earth: they are represented in the presence of God. From there go out those messages millions have received - to go, do what you can about it.

Henley Road, Sandford on Thames, Oxford OX4 4GX Telephone: (01865) 334444 . Fax: (01865) 334400 WEB http://www.four-pillars.co.uk Email: enquiries@four-pillars.co.uk Set in 30 acres of glorious parkland on the banks of the Thames. Open to non residents for drinks, light meals and riverside dining. Carvery lunch on Sundays. Conferences, Weddings (including Ceremony) and private parties. Telephone 01865 334444.

BUSES
  Thames Travel - Bus: 105 & 106 (hourly Mon-Sat) - 01491 837988
  Stagecoach Oxfordshire - Bus: 5C (evenings) - 772250
  Tesco Bus service - Tue & Thu 10am - 0845 677 9524

CHEMISTS
  Rose Hill Pharmacy - Courtland Road, Rose Hill. - 777378
  Superdrug Pharmacy - Templars Square, Cowley Centre. - 779299
  Sainsburys - in store pharmacy - Heyford Hill. - 777663

CHURCH
  St. Andrews - Church Road. - Rev. Robert Morgan - 748848
  Every Sunday:   10am Parish Communion;   6.30pm Evening prayer
  First Sunday of the month:   8am Holy Communion BCP
  First & last Sunday of the month:   11:15am Family service.

CLUBS:
  SANDFORD RUNNERS - Details from Sue - 773569
  All runners welcome; turn up ready to go - every Tuesday and Thursday.
  King's Arms car park at 1900 for a steady paced half-hour run.

  BINGO - Janet or Hazel at the village hall Thursday evenings.
  Just drop in for a friendly night out, eyes down at 8:00
  Proceeds in aid of hall funds.

  SANDFORD LADIES GROUP - Joan Inston - 715788
  Occasional, friendly and informal, local meetings.

  OXFORD KARATE ACADEMY - Paul Coleman - 341110
  Wed & Fri 4.30-7.30 at the village hall - adults all grades and junior classes.

  DANCE RHYTHMS - Sue Curtis - 0870 7708834 - Tue & Sun at the village hall.
  From Ballroom to Tap Dancing & Rock 'n' Roll, for beginners and improvers.

YOUNGSTERS:
  TAE KWON DO - James -772883 - Mon & Thu 5.00 - 6.30 at the village hall.
  Junior classes for 6 - 16 year olds, both boys and girls.

  YOUTH CLUB - Michelle - 748257
  Tuesdays 4-6pm at the village hall - for 6-10 year olds during term time.

  TODDLERS GROUP - Rebecca - 717414
  Mondays 10-12 at the village hall, for Mums, Dads & carers with small children.

HOSPITALS
  NHS DIRECT - 08 45 46 47
  Littlemore Mental Health Centre - 778911

HOTELS
  Oxford Thames Four Pillars - open to non-residents - 334444

MOBILE LIBRARY
  Visits on alternate Thursdays from 14:15 until 14:40, from 2nd January 2007
  and stops in the layby next to The Fox pub. - 810240

NEWS AGENTS & SHOPS
  Small shop on the corner of Littlemore Hospital, Mon - Fri 8 to 3.
  Sub Post Office, Courtland Road, Rose Hill.
  Sainsburys - 771146

PARISH COUNCIL (elections are due in May 2007)
  Chair - Nigel Northcott - 773569, Vice-Chair - Mike Norton
  Clerk - Liz Shatford - 772598, members: Hazel Hutton, Mike Inston,
  Mick Hills, Irene Reveco, Michelle Robson.
  Parish Council notice boards: corner of Church & Henley Road,
  Opposite River View and by Janaway on Heyford Hill Lane

  DISTRICT COUNCIL - Councillor: John Stimson.
  South Oxfordshire District Council, Benson Lane,
  Crowmarsh Gifford 01491 823000

  COUNTY COUNCIL - Councillor: John Howell.
  Oxfordshire County Council, County Hall, New Road, Oxford. 792422

  M.P. - Henley-on-Thames constituency: Boris Johnson. 01491 612852

POLICE - Emergency: 999
  Non emergency and enquiries: 08458 505 505

POST OFFICE enquires - 0845 722 3344
  Sub Post Office, Cowley Road, Littlemore.
  Sub Post Office, Courtland Road, Rose Hill.

POST BOX - week day collections 11am & 5:15pm
  By Janaway on Heyford Hill Lane.
  Post box at Park Homes by the Main Avenue entrance.
  Also a postbox by the phone box on corner of Church & Henley Roads.

PUBS
  THE FOX - 25 Henley Road - 777803
  CATHERINE WHEEL - 38 Henley Road. Barry King - 778340
  THE KINGS ARMS - Church Road, by Sandford Lock - 777095

RECYCLING
  Redbridge Recycling Centre - 721464
  Green recycling boxes & bulky waste collections - 01491 823416

RIVER
  Salters Steamers - which stops at the lock - 243421

SCHOOLS (Littlemore)
  EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN (Independent preparatory school) 395236
  JOHN HENRY NEWMAN (C of E Primary School) 772495
  PEERS (secondary comprehensive school) 774311

STADIUM & OZONE - Grenoble Road.
  Oxford United - 337500
  Multiplex Cinema - 08712 240 240
  Bowlplex - 714100
  Gala Bingo - 774477
  Frankie & Benny's - 778309
  Ozone Health & Fitness Club - 0870 443 1234

VILLAGE
  Sandford Service Centre (garage) - 777344
  Dick Rudman - security services - 711369
  Stuart Smith - Carpenter - 749443
  Geoff Raynham - Painting & decorating - 395133
  Theo Becker - Kitchen Fitter - 748097
  Iris Hayter House (care home) - 749560

VILLAGE HALL - various clubs and activities - enquiries 07759 890 696
  The Conditions of Hire have recently been revised and are
  available from the Bookings Secretary on the above number.

WEB SITE
  http://www.sandfordonthames.co.uk/
  http://www.sandfordchurch.org.uk/

Compiled as a result of the Village Appraisal,
and developed as part of the Parish Plan.
Please report any errors or omissions to Mick Hills - ******
November 2006

Rest in peace

Bob Crickmay   9th September 1927 - 3rd November 2006

Bob died peacefully at Brookfield in the small hours of November 3rd.
He was born and spent all his life in Sandford, at the family home - No 1 Henley Road. His education at the village school was basic - the three Rs', plus, as Bob liked to recall, woodwork at Dorchester - involving a weekly bus trip. Leaving school at 14 he joined Morris Motors at Cowley, then given over to the War effort. He quickly transferred to the village garage, working on Spitfire wings. He developed an interest in all things mechanical, acquiring sufficient skill to earn his living as a Watch Repairer. He retired early, after the death of his parents, to look after his brother Geoffrey.

Bob was rarely seen without his camera, walking the village, recording the changing seasons and its people. Ever alert, he secured for posterity a Roman sword, dredged from the Thames, and now in the Ashmolean. He drew the authorities attention to the Mill Cottages, whose early roofing with tarred paper - a process developed at the Paper Mill, was worth recording. The Dovecot at Rock Farm and the Mounting Stone at Sandford Lock are also Bob's legacy, saved due to his vigilance - all links with Sandford's past.

For some years, Bob wrote on a wide range of subjects for the Link under the pen name Kingcup.
Dementia sadly robbed Bob of his final years but there can be no doubt that he led a varied and interesting life - a life well spent - a good life. His funeral service at St. Andrews on the 8th. November was attended by many friends and relations.

I would like to thank Marjorie and Dennis Harris who over the years drove Bob many miles visiting industrial sites to their mutual enjoyment. A long and lasting friendship.
Thank you all - Peter (as spoken at Bob's funeral at St Andrew's).


Bob Hutton   15th July 1925 - 13th November 2006

It is hard to believe that Bob was 81 yrs old and he certainly didn't fit into any 'pipe, slippers and fireside' image. He was always out and about, a quiet man who lived for others, not making a noise and fuss but just getting on with all those tasks which make life run more smoothly for others; gardening, cutting hedges and grass, looking after the animals and until recently lovingly sharing the care of Winnie, his mother in law and neighbour.

For more than fifty years Bob was a much loved father to his children, grandchildren and many foster children, together with Hazel providing stability

in an uncertain world. For others around the village he was a friendly presence always ready with a smile and a joke although in recent years his deafness must have put up a barrier between him and the world. Not that he complained.

Bob and Hazel married in 1948 in St Luke's church, Cowley. Bob had been a sailor in the Fleet Air Arm. He was in Oxford with some fellow sailors, when he went to the Super cinema the same day that Hazel and some friends also went. The cinema was crowded and there was a place by the uniformed sailors so Hazel took it. She says he was a quiet man but obviously determined because when they came out he followed her and asked to meet again.

After they became engaged Bob never went back to Scotland (though he never lost his accent) and lived with Hazel's grandmother until the wedding. He found work in Pressed Steel as a panel beater and then City Motors and Bishop and Watts at Farmoor. He and Hazel started married life in a caravan with very minimal facilities at the top of Lodge Hill next to the garage there. It must have been a great improvement in conditions when they moved to another caravan on the old brick yard at Sandford and then on to Main Avenue.

Bob's life was lived during a time of great change, both in the physical aspects of the buildings and roads about us and in the changing nature of society and the way we socialise and treat each other, but all this time he showed a faithful, constant loving nature, the best of human nature, and we are privileged to have known him.   - EJS


Mrs Nellie May McLening   8th January 1910 - 22nd September 2006

Nellie (nee Sherriff) came from Aylesbury, married Sydney McLening in 1935 and after the war they bought and ran a draper's shop in Marston (Headley Way) and subsequently betting shops. The draper's sold knitting wool and 'Mrs Mac' as she was called, or 'Cherry' (from her maiden name) was a voracious knitter, specializing in baby clothes.

Nellie always worked, alongside bringing up her family and enjoying ballroom dancing. Widowed in 1994 she moved to Tumblin Bay retirement home and overcame accidents which would have ended most lives. Finally she came to Orchard House in Sandford where she was a ray of sunshine and a delight to all who knew her. She became a much treasured member of Sandford church, scarcely missing a Sunday until her final short illness. Even then she continued to exude warmth to those who visited her, and endless appreciation to those who looked after her. She lived simply, worked hard, and died peacefully. She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered.

Our sympathies to her children Barry and Gill and their families. One of the granddaughters, Kate, in Australia wrote a poem on 'Nanny Mac'; which was read at the funeral.

Quiz Night
  Terry Robinson writes:
We were down in numbers at the Quiz Night on 11th November, but we still managed to sort out 13 teams. At the interval the vicar was put to the test on the subject of the New Testament - ten questions were fired at him, with the result of eight correct, and, subject to a short debate, two declared wrong. A donation was made of £5 to the funds. Well done, Bob.
A record number of raffle prizes (59) made for a quick fire end to the interval - they included a donation of a meal for 4 given by John of The General Elliott. Players were asked to place a sticker on a £1 coin for a chance to win this prize. A total of £50 was raised.

Nine rounds were played , and the final positions were   1. Strollers, winner of the Norton Cup;   2. Jim Smith's Hairdresser;   3. RVPP;   4. Bookends;   5. SDM;   6. Stella;   7. The Squad;   8. Am I Bovered;   9. Blind Antelope;   10. New Friends;   11. Mason & Co;   12. 1901;   13.2+1.

May I give a vote of thanks to The General Elliott Pub for not only the provision of the bar, but also for the donations of £25 and the four meals; to Graham of the Fox for the loan of the p.a. system and donation of prizes (sadly Graham has moved away from the village to take a pub at Chinnor - he will be missed by his regulars); to Janet for adding her expertise to the raffle, which raised £143. Maurice and myself have taken out shares in Lydl to provide a large share of the raffle prizes - thanks to all who gave to this record raffle.

Total raised was £453 - donations have been made of £150 to the OAP disabled party, £150 to the Children's Party, £90 to St Andrew's church, £65 to the Youth Club, £8 to the Village Litter Picker.

The next Quiz Night will be held in early March 2007.

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Hail and Farewell

Those who visit places of congregation will have noticed with sadness that Graham and Sam have moved on from the Fox - a great loss to the Quiz Night life of the village. Sam had attended Peers and Graham became a familiar figure around the village walking his handsome dog.
We wish them well in their new posting to the Wheatsheaf at Chinnor and hope that Greene and King will treat their successors appropriately by carrying through plans for refurbishment etc. Meanwhile, welcome to Will as he holds the fort, briefly.


Religion and Patriotism

In Wales the Church has long been among more important things a defender of the language. In England other things have to be preserved, including the values by which we live - and religious education plays a part in that. But one point raised by our Remembrance Sunday celebration last month was how public rituals contribute to us feeling good about our country - taking a proper pride in our part and building on it.

We began (as we do once a year, on this occasion) with the National Anthem, the second verse taking a United Nations perspective. Unlike other National Anthems the British one is a prayer to God. Some of the hymns referred to our country and to war, but the service was the usual Sunday business of remembering Jesus the Prince of Peace, his teaching, healing, death and glory, and the meal he shared with his friends.

Then came the reading out of names - a lot of familiar Sandford family names - of those who were killed. And the silence. Then:
   O God our help in ages past,
   Our hope for years to come.

Looking forward to the future in hope. But not only as individuals and families - also as a nation. It felt right that our weekly business as Christians could offer a free ride to anyone else who wanted to dedicate themselves afresh for the tasks ahead, because much of what is good in our history and literature and architecture is bound up with the worship of God, and what we do together in church nurtures community by helping us to support our neighbours locally and nationally - including those who don't want to have too much to do with it.

SANDFORD ON THAMES PARISH COUNCIL

Extracts from meeting of the Parish Council held on Monday October 03 2006

Matters for consideration:
Fox Furlong play area - options, i.e. improving equipment present, adding to equipment, removing the equipment, should be reviewed and an invitation to consultation be put in the next Link.
Partial review of S E Plan - Provision for Gypsy & Traveller caravan sites. There were no comments.
Consultation - Draft Planning Enforcement Policy. There were no comments.
Bus Stops - a letter had been received requesting that the X39 Wallingford / Oxford express service be allowed to stop at some point near the Sandford turn from the A4074. Also, requests had been made for a stop to be provided adjacent to the Park Home Site for the 105/106 service and the Tappin's Tesco service. Clerk would write to the relevant County Council department.
Traffic. The alteration had been made to the Church Rd / Henley Rd junction and it was felt to be unsatisfactory and not built according to expectations in that there was still a swept bend from Henley Rd into Church Rd and the road still looked wide and did nothing to discourage speeding. It had been thought that the widened pavement would be extended to about another metre eastwards which would then afford a better view to the right when turning. Peter Ronald had been invited to the meeting but was unable to attend. Clerk would write re- inviting him or a representative to discuss this and also future measures and funding.
Matters Raised:
I. Reveco asked about the broken bench down at the lock. This was the responsibility of the Environment Agency who would no doubt repair it at some time.



Extracts from meeting of the Parish Council held on November 06 2006

County Councillor's report:
J Howell said that the OCC services for children and young people had been highly praised by OFSTED. Regarding budgeting, there would be a further funding review at the end of next year which would probably mean more cuts. He also reported that the government White Paper on LG reform ( the unitary debate) had gone away although the county and districts were seeking to work more closely together. Social and Community Services now had a single contact number - 08450 5077666.

District Councillor's report: Following recent flooding at Nuneham Courtenay meetings had been held to find the cause and it was thought that better management of adjacent farmland would be helpful. There had been no reported problem in Sandford.
SODC were taking enforcement action against the large obtrusive sign in Nuneham Courtenay but it was taking time.
Trevor Dean, the environmental services officer had prepared a report on various matters on the Park Homes site which seemed to indicate that matters were improving. Not withstanding the latest White Paper, it would appear that local government reorganization would not be occurring although the SODC/Vale talks had progressed well so that there were now unified finance and audit services and waste services may follow.

Matters for consideration
Consultation - S. Oxfordshire Site Allocations Development Plan Questionnaire - see website. Copies of questionnaire at meeting. Noted.
Consultation - Didcot Area Housing, see website. Noted.
Request from CPRE to ask SODC to end advertising on roundabouts. This was discussed and it was agreed to support CPRE. Clerk would write to SODC.
Traffic:
Peter Ronald (OCC highways engineer) attended the meeting and spoke on ideas for trying to slow traffic through the village.
The junction change at Church Rd had been completed. It did not help with cars trying to turn into Henley Rd but he said it slowed traffic turning into Church Rd. The parish council did not think that the alteration was in accord with the original proposal made some years ago, but he said it was built in accordance with plans he had. In order for the flashing neon speed signs popular in some areas to be provided there had to be evidence of accidents at the site. Also he did not think them a good solution because traffic slowed and then accelerated away. In addition, the parish council would be responsible for maintenance and replacement if damaged or stolen (this happens)
In his experience, traffic humps or cushions were the best solution. When scientifically designed in shape and spacing they were very effective. If requested immediately, he could arrange a traffic survey before December and then the necessary steps could be taken if it was decided to pursue the humps/cushions option. There was a need for speed because the funding was only available until next September.

Extracts from meeting of the Parish Council held on December 04 2006

District Councillor's report J Stimson was in receipt of a report regarding action to be taken to prevent further flooding at Nuneham Courtenay. He had been invited to attend a presentation concerning the proposed reservoir at Steventon. He reported that a further management re-structuring was taking place in the Finance Department due to the retirement of Michael Jaques who the SODC would be sorry to lose.
There was pressure to introduce a letting system for social housing to be called choice base letting which would involve bids made either over the internet or by newspaper advertisement. He had visited H Hutton at Park Homes site and would be making a further visit next week. He thought matters were improving.

Matters for consideration
Budget 2007/2008 The draft budget was agreed and it was agreed to precept SODC for £15,000 as last year.
Children's party in village hall This was to be held in the village hall on Saturday 16th December and was for all village children aged 3 - 16. A donation had been given for gifts to be given out to each child by a 'surprise visitor' The parish council wished to record thanks to the organizers.

Matters raised Steve Daniels, chair of the VHMC attended and presented a report which he intended to do bi-annually to keep the parish council informed of progress and decisions taken. This was welcomed.
The vicar had expressed his thanks to N Northcott for the support given to the church both in the maintenance of fabric and burial ground and in community work undertaken.
The parish council expressed condolences to Mrs H Hutton on the recent decease of her husband, Bob who would be missed by many in the village.
It was noted that part of the handrail was missing on the bridge to the lock. Clerk would ask Lock Keeper if there were any plans to repair it.

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