Clevelander Alumni Magazine (Spring 2011 Issue, Vol. 21)

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The sky’s the limit

COLLEGE LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE-LEARNING PROGRAM

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CCCKC Aaron Duane ’97 Dennis Foster ’97 Larry Laudenback ’97 Carol Lister ’97 Maribel Lopez ’97 James Osiwala ’97 Susan Richards ’97 Karen Emery ’98 Michael Hudak ’98 Eddie Nagel ’98 Linda Keady ’98 Sherry Lain ’98 Richard Looper ’98 Jeffrey Reyes ’98 Tera Egleston ’98 Raymond VanDaly ’98 Charles Edwards ’98 Jeffrey Korn ’98 Joel VanHoose ’98 Steven Barnes ’98 Shawn Pomeroy ’98 Kenneth Boyle ’99 Lee Holmberg ’99 Reid Ketteler ’99 Debra Pentz ’99 Barry Stewart ’99 Edner Theodore ’99 Sean Thornton ’99 Dennis Hermanson ’99 Cora Haines ’99 Troy Jordan ’99 Timothy Kohoot ’99 Todd McBroom ’99 Robert Selig ’99 Shawn Tittle ’99 James Vanderloop ’99 Ryan Ward ’99 Brian Boss ’99 Edward Jones ’99 Jeff Lefkovitz ’99 Tambra Norton ’99 George Bovadilla ’99 Jessica Montesano ’99 Kevin Arling ’99 Marsha Cook ’99

Mark Aldridge ’00 Wendy Aycock ’00 Brian Holdeman ’00 Steven Leonard ’00 Raoul Smith ’00 Naim Khanafer ’00 Ronald Ramos ’00 Ghoncheh Dyer ’00 Gregory Lonscak ’00 Paul Maia ’00 Doug Mateo ’00 Gerald Homan ’00 Graham Caldwell ’00 Gregg Dunlap ’00 Brent Peterson ’00 Ali Makki ’00 Rodney Merritt ’00 Donald Hodder ’00 James O’Reilly ’00 Young Tae Hong ’01 Josh Sonsiadek ’01 Brad Finley ’01 Alisa Rao ’01 Jim Hagerman ’01 Kristine Lezark ’01 Mark Mead ’01 Darrell Witherell ’01 Blake Baty ’01 Hank Chea ’01 Jeremy Bartholomew ’01 Daniel Carr ’01 Adrien Catania ’01 Chea Kyun ’01 Stephen Hofmeir ’01 Leland Lemon II ’01 Arthur Mejia ’01 Kara Nania ’01 Dana Smith ’01 Bradley Smith ’01 Wai-Wen Cheng ’02 Betty Jo Clark ’02 Roland Martinez ’02 Darin Oxford ’02 Stephen Price ’02 Oleg Borisov ’02 Ryan Muller ’02

Scott Smith ’02 Jayme Gawith ’02 Greg Goat ’02 Florville Justilien ’02 Wendy Meyer ’02 Joni Rief-Smith ’02 Marsha Chrisman ’03 Hector Diaz ’03 Jamie Stinemetz ’03 Tiffany Jones ’03 Michael Meng ’03 Sarah Swisher ’03 Troy Losh ’03 Derrick Fultang ’03 Hugo Gibson ’03 Courtney Albrecht ’04 Jeremy Arthur ’04 Naomi Saltes ’04 John Urbanski ’04 Mellorya Wynn ’04 Jacqueline Strueby ’05 Beau Ellsworth ’05 Lee Cardona ’05 Stanley Jean ’05

CCCLA Sandra Beddor ’99 Leland Carroll ’99 Stacey Adams ’99 Eshtiagh Kohanmehr ’99 Ramin Lavi ’99 Mandana Mousavi ’99 Katie Greeley ’99 Mitchell Carter ’99 Bruce Shin ’99 Dennis Suggs ’00 Edgar Masangkay ’00 Frank Navratil ’00 Andrew Alavian ’00 Steve Cast ’00 Nicholas Disabatino ’00 Ron French ’00 Richard Kang ’00 Yeun (Sam) Ko ’00 Naama Schwartz ’00 Richard Sikes ’00

John Tran ’00 Sid Jomaa ’00 Ji Kim ’00 Tim Swift ’00 Miles Suarez ’00 Gabriel Torres ’00 Michele Cohen ’00 Laura Sowers ’00 Robert Min ’00 Sumiko Lupoff ’00 Sebastian Altamirano ’00 Richard Stewart ’01 Isaac Merino ’01 Reiko Sekihara ’01 Chan Park ’01 Alicia Mayfield ’01 Shana Wasserman ’01 Robert Kardly ’01 Vatcharin Yuthasin ’01 Anthony Montoya ’01 Sarena Syphers ’01 Gordon Kernes ’01 Debra Pear ’01 Maryam Assadi ’01 Kelly Tran ’01 Derek Rice ’01 Shawn Medley ’01 Ali Khamsei ’01 Valentine Melikian ’01 Hamid Sabet ’01 Julie Sorensen ’01 Manouchehr Moeini ’01 Jude Cortes ’01 Seung Baek ’01 Yvoune Petrie ’01 Mark Platzer ’01 Rudy Amicay ’01 Curtis Collins ’01 Andres Delgado ’01 Kari Hawkins ’01 Jeffrey Hollar ’01 Khalid Kahn ’01 Bong Kim ’01 Hyun Kim ’01 Seung Kim ’01 Gang-Pil Lee ’01

Colman Leung ’01 Leng Thao ’01 Ly Thong ’01 Bumjin Park ’02 Aileen Bostani ’02 Roni Vakneen ’02 Ali Morse ’02 Jeff White ’02 Michelle Labrum ’02 Jane George ’02 Yoo Chin ’02 Scot Rink ’02 Nelson Lee ’02 Brian Shockney ’02 Sebastien Dulary ’02 Edwin Wallace ’02 Marcio Matsumoto ’02 Kathy Tulloss ’02 Elmer Truong ’02 Marion Beaumont ’02 Rodney Barnajian ’02 Paul Sheng ’02 Kenneth Niemann ’03 April Goebel ’03 Donald Bell ’03 Jean Hea ’03 Jeffrey Palmer ’03 Brian Jones ’03 Jin Kwak ’03 Tuan Lam ’03 Jeffrey Brown ’03 Larry Bennett ’03 Emmanuel Mohammed ’03 Octavio Suarez ’03 Sean Kim ’04 Gabriela Carlos ’04 Brian Kwon ’04 Fernando Rodriguez ’04 Tan Nguyen ’04 Jeremy Bernath ’04 Eric Custode ’04 David Pizzi ’04 Bryan Veirs ’04 Kristen Saxton ’04 Heidi Von Nacher ’04 Michelle Siegel ’05

To update contact information, please send an email to sarah.hilliard@cleveland.edu or call (800) 969-2701.

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Postgraduate courses now online

The College launches its new “Cleveland Online” web presence, which allows registrants to complete postgraduate education courses from the comfort of their own homes.

CCCKC Homecoming sets record

A record number of CCCKC alumni attend Homecoming 2010, with the theme “Unlock the Mystery” that features a scavenger hunt and a “whodunit” dinner theater.

CCCLA ‘Coming Home’ event held

Alumni from the College’s Los Angeles campus converge for another exciting day filled with relicensing and reminiscing during “Coming Home” 2010 festivities.

Dr. Sandefur leaves lasting legacy

The College bids a fond farewell to Dr. Ruth Sandefur ’67, vice president of academic affairs, who retired in December after faithfully serving for nearly three decades.

College to launch new program

Cleveland’s Office of Professional Development adds a new 100-hour Whole Food Nutrition certification program to its expanding list of postgraduate offerings.

Director of Communications Alan Morgan alan.morgan@cleveland.edu Associate Publications Editor Scott Albright scott.albright@cleveland.edu Advertising & Marketing Associate Scott Vater scott.vater@cleveland.edu Associate Projects Manager Amelia Trollinger amelia.trollinger@cleveland.edu

In every issue 04 President’s Message 05 Memory Lane 06 Alumni Leadership 08 Alumni News 16 CCC Graduates

Clevelander magazine is published three times a year for all Cleveland alumni.

Send inquiries to the Office of Communications, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 10850 Lowell Ave., Suite 2045, Overland Park, Kan. 66210. Printed in the USA. Postmaster: Please send address changes to the Office of Alumni Relations, Attn: Dr. John Nab, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 10850 Lowell Ave., Suite 3017, Overland Park, Kan. 66210. Non-profit U.S. postage paid, Kansas City, Mo., Permit 1345.

Submissions: To have items considered for publication, contact Scott Albright via email at scott.albright@cleveland.edu or write to the Clevelander at the address listed above. Please include your name, graduation year, address and daytime phone number. Submissions may be edited for style, clarity and length.

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Board of Trustees Dr. Charles A. Eddy ’70 Chairman Dr. Ernst Anrig ’69 Vice Chairman Dr. Timothy E. Meng ’66 Secretary/Treasurer Dr. James C. Anderson ’66 Allen Ashworth Dr. Daniel J. Fahnestock ’65 The Honorable Anna Ho Dr. Edward McKenzie ’69 Dr. Rosemarie Wilson ’92 Emeritus Members Dr. Gloria Lee-Ford ’72 Dr. Ethelbert Stalling ’41* Dr. G. Richard Wheatley ’47* *deceased

Administration Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III ’75 President

CCCKC Alumni Board Dr. J. Kay Carver ’71 President Dr. Gerald Witt ’98 Vice President Dr. Linda Klinginsmith-Tilford ’76 Executive Secretary Dr. Patrick Hammond ’97 Recording Secretary Dr. L. Russell Matthias ’74 Treasurer Dr. Roger Ott ’84 Sergeant-at-Arms Dr. Charles A. Eddy ’70 Dr. Eugene Lockrow ’83 Dr. Doran Nicholson ’80 Dr. Chris Leonardi ’96 Dr. Richard Brown ’78

CCCLA Alumni Board Dr. Adana Moses ’09 President Dr. Christopher Vargas ’09 Vice President Dr. Brandey Dollens-Swartz ’09 Recording Secretary Dr. Gail Kelley ’08 Treasurer Dr. Natalie King ’07 Sergeant-at-Arms Dr. Jennifer Francisco ’07 Dr. Matthew Cobb ’08 Dr. Tammy Cassa ’08 Dr. Johnna West ’07 4

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Health care reform impacts profession A

ter a long and contentious debate, history was made last year with the passage of the health care reform package. Well documented are the changes that are to accompany this landmark legislation, which will impact nearly all aspects of care for our fellow Americans. As a result, we are now facing a shift in the way our profession will assist patients. Current students, already carrying the load of their academic responsibilities, are curious about the changing landscape of the profession they are pursuing. Several have approached me and inquired, “What does this mean for chiropractic and for my future patients?”

This is an ideal time to examine what impact this legislation may have on health care and chiropractic. From my perspective, this bill provides a tremendous opportunity for the chiropractic profession. It is the most comprehensive health care reform in this nation’s history and increases insurance coverage to another 32 million previously uninsured Americans.

As a result, more than 92 percent of Americans will now have access to health insurance. With the surge in potential new patients, we need to be prepared to serve them to the best of our ability, so we must understand exactly what health care reform entails and how it will affect our profession. We can then be more prepared for the future that is in our hands.

Specifically, there are three provisions that present the most concern for doctors of chiropractic. They are: 1) Ensuring nondiscrimination in the health care marketplace. No health care plan or health insurer may discriminate against any health provider acting within the scope of practice defined under state law. This will ensure that insurance companies cannot unfairly exclude D.C.’s from practicing in federal health programs.

2) Developing programs to match health care resources to the needs of the American public. This includes the creation of a National Health Care Workforce Commission to analyze the health care needs of our nation, examine the existing workforce available to serve this need, and evaluate and suggest better ways to serve this need. D.C.’s and chiropractic colleges are included as part of this evaluation.

3) Establishing Community Health Care Teams to provide a multidisciplinary approach to patient care in underserved areas. These Community Health Care Teams represent a collection of doctors working together to create a coordinated effort to provide care in underserved communities and to enhance patient care, wellness and lifestyle improvement. The bill specifically spells out that D.C.’s may serve as members of these community health teams. This is a major step forward for the chiropractic profession.

As our elected officials continue to debate various parts of this legislation, we must remember that additional modifications may yet be made on the final version of the package. But inclusion in the previously mentioned provisions is paramount so that chiropractic stands on equal footing with other health care professions.

Carl S. Cleveland III ’75, D.C. President

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Take a look back Dr. McIntyre had endless patience with the stupid questions we would ask. Favorite faculty? Dr. Newcomb for Diagnosis, Dr. Prowell for Orthopedics. Dr. Gerred for Histology. (Boy, could he talk faster than I could underline!) I had the best bunch of classmates. We had lots of fun on and off campus. And finally, I remember how small the campus was on Troost Avenue, especially compared to now.

— Dr. Geoffrey Hilton ’68 I remember the faculty being a wonderfully eclectic bunch with a great mix of backgrounds and styles. I especially enjoyed Dr. Gier. Dissection was the most fascinating course, nutrition the most interesting and adjusting techniques the most useful. I was the oldest student at the College the three years I attended, and my daughter, Tami, was the youngest. It was sure fun to have my daughter as a classmate! We had some great differences in age and backgrounds amongst all of those in our class. They were all great companions and friends.

— Dr. D. Dean Tyler ’85 Dr. Thomason’s anatomy class, which like the Army, was the toughest job you’ll ever love. And, speaking of which, who could forget anatomy lab? We didn’t eat chicken for a year! I also remember studying at Shoney’s, while dining on both the breakfast and lunch bar for one incredibly low price. As for the campus, it seemed like we lived in the upstairs auditorium.

— Dr. Douglas Williams ’88

I am forever grateful for the wonderful faculty members I had during my time at Cleveland. I would like to thank Dr. Barlett for making anatomy fun and Dr. Gibson for mentoring Beta Chi Rho. (I can still hear his big, booming voice!)

Thank you for all the laughs, Dr. Trieu.

And I have fond memories of Dr. Gus Peters, who we lost during my eighth trimester in the program. He always had a smile on his face, and I believe all of those who had the pleasure will not soon forget having known him.

— Dr. Kenneth Stading ’95 I have so many fond memories of Cleveland. I met my husband in cadaver lab.

He was three bodies down from mine, but we didn’t start dating until the Cleveland Halloween party. (I’m pretty sure it was because of my Princess Leia costume!) You really become a family with your classmates. I am still very close to Charles, and Eric. I’ll never forget the first time Dr. Gibson spoke. And then there’s the memory of my parents taking me to my first day of school at Cleveland.

I’m the baby of the family, so even though I was 22, they still took me.

— Dr. Lisa (Hudson) Brittain ’06

Time to share This column gives you the opportunity to share your Cleveland memories or fun stories with fellow alumni and friends of the College.

To have “Memory Lane” items considered for publication, please send them along with your name, graduation year, address and phone number to scott.albright@cleveland. edu. Or send your submission to Clevelander, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 10850 Lowell Ave., Suite 2045, Overland Park, Kan. 66210.

Submissions should be about 100 words in length. Those chosen for publication may be edited for style and clarity.

Do you remember these events?

1970s In 1974, the Council on Chiropractic Education is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an accrediting agency for chiropractic schools. Also, Louisiana becomes the 50th state to legalize chiropractic.

1980s In January 1980, CCCLA receives notification that it is now a candidate for accreditation with the Council on Chiropractic Education. This results in students being eligible for federally insured student loans. www.cleveland.edu

1990s In 1996, the Association of Chiropractic Colleges issues its “paradigm” of chiropractic. That same year, the chiropractic documentary “From Simple Beginnings” airs on CNBC to more than 12 million viewers.

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Keeping up with the times

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The Alumni Association is continually exploring opportunities to be of greater service to alumni and association members. If you have suggestions about how we can better serve you, please don’t hesitate to email or call us.

To reach Dr. John Nab, vice president of alumni services, send an email to john.nab@cleveland.edu or call (913) 234-0620.

y husband and I recently gave in and joined the generation of texting. Our daughters have coerced us to get on board and move forward with using this form of communication. Our office began with a typewriter, then we added a fax machine and have slowly progressed to using computers, which we also have in place at home. We even have email, Internet and cell phones. Still, one of my greatest concerns is that progress will pass me by and, with the ever-changing advancements in technology, I will need technical assistance just to operate the TV or answer my phone.

Fortunately, the College is progressive and technologically advanced. Cleveland has evolved from students simply using textbooks on the Troost Campus to having a high-tech, multimedia experience on the Lowell Campus, where students can use their laptops via WiFi, check their College email, peruse the library’s scholarly journals and take postgradute courses online.

Your alumni board is also keeping up with the times. This year, we made a generous donation to help the College revamp its web site. We urge you to use this tool to stay current with events and seminars. You can also use the site to give prospective students an overview of the College. At cleveland.edu, there are facts about the College, information on academics and student life, as well as functionality for scheduling a campus tour and applying online. We’re very excited about these new features!

As always, we appreciate your Alumni Association membership and involvement.

Your participation makes both the College and the profession stronger. Here’s to wishing you a healthy and successful 2011.

— Dr. J. Kay Carver ’71, president, CCCKC Alumni Association

Need for chiropractors rising

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hiropractic needs chiropractors. You are probably saying, “What?” Consider this: the United States Department of Labor annually publishes the “Occupational Outlook Handbook” which I have been following over the past five years, curious about how it describes the outlook for chiropractors. The publication discusses the nature of our work, training and qualifications, employment, job outlook, projections, earnings and much more.

For the first time in five years, the handbook reports the job outlook for chiropractors is very strong. The Labor Department is projecting that the profession needs 20 percent more chiropractors due to the expected demand through 2018. It states that “chiropractic employment is projected to grow much faster than average” compared to all occupations.

This means the chiropractic profession is faced with a tremendous opportunity for growth. What is stimulating this growth? Demand for chiropractic services is increasing; consumers are demanding economical quality care; baby boomers seeking to live long, healthy lives; and employees and employers want folks on the job and are seeking health care that returns the worker to the workforce quickly.

What’s happening in the marketplace? Scholarly research evidence and the cost-effectiveness of chiropractic are making headlines. The Chiropractic Summit is making historic advancements for the profession. Leaders from throughout the chiropractic community are working together for the betterment of the profession.

Yet, with this good news comes a challenge. We need to ensure that the next generation of students are not only well educated chiropractors, but have the business knowledge to make informed practice decisions.

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An interview with Dr. Lance Cohen ’09

Opportunity of a lifetime

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ance Cohen, a 2009 CCCLA graduate, was the first chiropractic student to participate in one of the most prestigious health care fellowships in the nation, at the National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) in Bethesda, Md. A second generation chiropractor (his father is CCCLA alumnus Dr. Nathan Cohen ’80), Dr. Lance had Dr. Lance Cohen ’09 the opportunity to work under Dr. Bill Morgan at NNMC, providing care for injured veterans (many from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan) at the nation’s premier tertiary care hospital. This experience afforded him unparalleled learning opportunities, which he describes in this Health Insights Today interview. Dr. Cohen now practices in Tahoe City and La Jolla, California.

Below is a condensed version of an interview Dr. Daniel Redwood conducted with Cohen. The full version, including photos, appears in the March 2011 issue of Health Insights Today (healthinsightstoday.com), Cleveland’s web-based bimonthly health newsletter.

Q: What first kindled your interest in chiropractic?

A: My father was a chiropractor for nearly three years prior to my birth; chiropractic has always been

part of my life. I was one of those kids whose mother received chiropractic care while she was carrying me and I received my first adjustment shortly thereafter. Throughout my younger years I was very active and played lots of sports, so I very quickly became aware of the benefits that chiropractic offered. I clearly remember seeing how grateful my father’s patients were for the improved quality of life that chiropractic afforded them. That was the deciding factor for me. I remember being about 5 or 6 years old; some children wanted to be firemen, astronauts, or maybe president, and I knew that I wanted to be a chiropractor. I wanted to someday be able to emulate my father’s ability to assist others in regaining their health.

Q: What were your emotions when you first received word that you had been chosen for the fellowship?

A: I was in the intern lounge of the College clinic catching up on some paperwork while waiting for a new patient, who was late and I later learned didn’t show up for their appointment, when my mobile phone began to vibrate in my pocket. As I picked it up I didn’t recognize the number or even the area code. I answered the call and to my surprise Dr. Morgan was on the other end. My initial thoughts were that he wanted to ask me some questions about my application. After exchanging salutations and some small talk he asked if I was okay. I respond-

ed that I was, and apparently he could sense the surprise and bewilderment in my voice over the phone line.

He then proceeded to tell me that I was highly qualified and that I had studied under some of the greats in our profession and he hoped that I would not be disappointed while working with him at Bethesda. He offered me the position if I wanted to accept and he wanted to know how soon I could begin. I almost fell out of my chair, literally. I am sure that I will not be able to adequately put into words how I felt at that moment.

Immediately after that I was overcome with the excitement of the unknown.

I knew that my future would have in store some truly incredible experiences during this program, but I couldn’t even begin to remotely conceive what they might be.

Q: What did you find most satisfying about your fellowship?

A: The most satisfying part of the internship was having the honor and privilege to be part of the team that administered care to the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much for our great nation. It was also a great honor to represent the chiropractic profession at the world’s most advanced tertiary care facility.

— Dr. Daniel Redwood is a CCCKC professor and the editor of the College’s Health Insights Today newsletter and Daily HIT blog.

by Dr. Daniel Redwood

Health Insights Today is online with new issues bi-monthly!

www.healthinsightstoday.com Visit tinyurl.com/HITNewsletterFacebook to view HIT’s new Facebook page! www.cleveland.edu

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Connections

Stay connected Keep in touch with College classmates and friends by informing us of life changes.

Send news for the alumni section of the magazine to scott.albright@cleveland. edu via email. Or mail your information to Clevelander, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 10850 Lowell Ave., Suite 2045, Overland Park, Kan. 66210.

Dr. Doug ’70s Lawson ’76 of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, was presented with an honorary Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology (D.A.C.B.R.) award in December. The award was presented by Dr. John Taylor on behalf of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology. The plaque Lawson received stated that he has “contributed significant selfless dedication and invaluable expertise leading to the advancement of the specialty of chiropractic radiology.” His most

recent research focused principally on medical education and testing, including published articles on psychometric analysis, item response theory, assessment, team learning, cognitive pyschology, continuing competency and exam validity and defensiblity. Lawson and his wife, Maria, are both retired and living in Calgary, and remain very active in the profession. n Dr. Sheila ’90s Wilson ’95 was elected president of the Fédératon Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS) last

fall. The four-year term commenced Sept. 15, 2010.

Wilson, of Indianapolis, Ind., joins colleagues from Germany, Australia, South Africa and Brazil on the FICS executive board. She represents the North American Region on the council, and is past-president of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Sports Council.

She also serves on the FICS Games Commission and was a member of the FICS delegation to the World Games in 2005 and 2009. Send email to indysportsdoc@iquest. net or call (317) 297-8800. n

Drs. Jack Mawer ’98 and Sondra Konigsfeld ’98 were featured in the Encinitas Patch as part of the thrice-weekly “Shore Lines” column that chronicles life in the Southern California city. The article described the couple’s 12-yearold practice, which blends “body, mind and spirit with a range of chiropractic, nutrition and massage therapy services.”

It also touched on their community service benefitting the local domestic abuse shelter and the free monthly outdoor yoga class they host. To reach them, call (760) 753-3488. ❏

Brown leaves lasting mark

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Dr. Bruce Brown ’81 passed away in July 2009. He made an indelible mark on those who knew him, including fellow classmate Dr. George Layton ’81, who serves as the chief radiologist in the CCCKC Health Center.

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t is not uncommon to arrive on campus and start classes with strangers and leave a few short years later with life-long friends. Those who find others, with whom they have a true connection, share not only a professional bond, but a personal one as well.

Those kinds of friendships are made even more difficult when they are lost.

Cleveland College recently learned of the July 2009 death of Dr. Bruce Brown, 56, of Overland Park, Kan. Brown enrolled at the College’s Kansas City campus after serving four years in the U.S. Air Force, graduating in 1981.

He was the owner of Mechanical Balancing Inc. He was also the good friend of a current CCCKC staff member.

Classmate Dr. George Layton ’81 became acquainted with Brown while

the two were in college. Although he didn’t know it at the time, Layton soon learned he had found in Brown a man who would become his best friend.

That friendship continued far beyond their years at the College. It was a bond that prompts Layton to speak very candidly in regard to the impact Brown had on his life.

“We had a wonderful rapport and friendship as we continued in endeavors together after graduating,” Layton said. “I will never be able to replace him. I considered him to be the brother that I never had.”

Brown was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Gere Brown of Leawood, Kan. He is survived by his sister, Joni Tiller, and her husband, David, of Norman, Okla. q

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Miano ’00 welcomed a baby boy, Thomas Trey, born Oct. 19, 2010. He weighed 9 lbs, 10 ozs., and was the first baby born in the hospital’s new Holistic Birthing Program.

He joins siblings, Hailey, 8, and Derek, 3. n Dr. Howard Petersen ’00 marked the 10-year anniversary in 2010 of Petersen Family Chiropractic, located in Jonesborough, Tenn. n Dr. Robin Ellsworth ’08 opened a new practice in Granite City, Ill. It is located at 3136 Nameoki Rd. n Dr. Daniel Haug ’10 joined the Spinal Relief Center of Topeka, Kan. He will work with CCCKC’s Dr. Michael Brady ’88. n

College recognizes CCCLA supporters

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he sun was shining and the Santa Ana winds were whistling as Cleveland Chiropractic College donors gathered Oct. 25, 2010, in the Private Dining Room at the College’s Los Angeles campus. Alums, employees and friends of the College mingled over appetizers and cold drinks during a social event to honor generous donors.

Dr. John Nab, vice president for institutional advancement and alumni services, welcomed the guests to the reception and presented special “Making A Difference” certificates and awards to endowment and plannedgiving donors, as well as “Leading the Future” awards to Capital Campaign donors.

Highlighting the event was the special recognition of two alums for their valulable unique contributions to the College. They were Dr. Gloria Lee-Ford ’72 and Dr. Stuart Martin ’96.

Lee-Ford, an emeritus member of the College’s board of trustees, joined Nab on

stage first. She was acknowledged for her diligent referral of numerous prospective students to CCCLA. According to Nab, Lee-Ford is an alum that has consistently referred new students over the years.

Lee-Ford said she was humbled by the award and proud to do her part.

Martin, owner and operator of Martin Family Chiropractic Center located in Glendale, Calif., was the next honoree to be called to the podium. He was recognized for the 2004 establishment of the Martin Family Native American Scholarship for Cleveland-LA students.

Martin said he has always been interested in the history of Native Americans and has a strong belief they were treated unfairly in our country’s early years. Therefore, he created the scholarship in an effort to honor and celebrate the Native American culture. q

Dr. Stuart Martin ’96, center, is presented a “Making A Difference” certificate from Dr. John Nab ’94, vice president of institutional advancement and alumni services. The two are joined by Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III. Martin was one of those recognized during last fall’s event honoring College donors.

■ = CCCKC graduate ❏ = CCCLA graduate

Reflections The inevitable passing of alumni, their family members and friends of the College saddens all of us within the Cleveland community. Although they are gone, they are not forgotten. Alumni Services has learned of the following passings:

Dr. Thomas Moore ’77, died Oct. 5, 2010. ❏

Dr. Bruce Brown ’81, died July 22, 2009. ■

To report the passing of someone from the College, please send a notice via e-mail to scott.albright@cleveland.edu or through the postal mail to Clevelander, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 10850 Lowell Ave., Suite 2045, Overland Park, Kan. 66210.

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COLLEGE LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE-LEARNING PROGRAM

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et’s see what’s on the list for this weekend: Dry cleaners, check. Help daughter with school project, check. Grocery store, check. Fertilize lawn, check. Workout, check. Prepare speech for the Rotary Club, check. Volunteer at charity auction, check. Twelve-hour continuing education seminar... what? How am I going to get all of this done? Does this sound like your normal weekend? To say nothing of maintaining and growing your chiropractic practice. Well, a new College program, Cleveland Online, is here to help. By taking CE courses through Cleveland Online, you’ll be able to maximize your time in order to get more things done. So, by now you’re probably asking, “Where do I sign up?”

You begin by going to cleveland.edu your curriculum. You save your time, be registered and a signed Certificate of and clicking on the “Cleveland Online” your money and your precious weekends. Course Completion will be mailed to you icon on the home page. Or you can Thirty-six states now allow all or some within 10 days. The College retains all go directly to cleveland.myicourse.com. of your CE credits to be earned online. information in its permanent files.

Click the “New User” link in the top, Whether to earn CEU’s or to acquire All states have monitoring rules and right-hand corner of the require confirmation of Cleveland Online is all about you. You get page to register. class attendance. CleveOnce you are logged land Online addresses to choose your schedule. You get to choose your this issue in two ways. on, go to the Course Catalog on the left side technology monicurriculum. It is available to you any time, from First, of the screen and browse tors your progress in the our online catalog to find program. Each course is your desktop or laptop, at home or away.” courses that meet your designed to last 50 minCE needs. Then choose Dr. John Nab ’94, vice president of alumni utes. Second, courses use a course, take the class services & institutional advancement testing to ensure mastery and any applicable test. of key concepts.

You may click “My Transcript” from the more knowledge, Cleveland Online is Power failures, disconnects and leavnavigation bar on the left to request an available to you any time, from your ing class early do not pose a problem. immediate email confirmation that the desktop or laptop, at home or away.”

The Cleveland Online software monicourse was successfully completed.

New offerings for 2011 include the tors your progress and knows where you Dr. John Nab ’94, vice president of Whiplash Injury Series; Personal Injury stopped. To continue a course in progress, alumni services and institutional advance- Practice courses; Radiology courses; Risk simply log in and click the “My Enrolled ment, has spearheaded the College’s effort Management courses; Billing & Eth- Courses” button on the left side of the to offer online CE courses. He cited the ics courses; Diagnosis & Clinical Issues page. Locate the name of the course you program’s advantages. courses; Head Pain Series; Lower Extrem- are taking and click “View Course.” This “Those who enroll can expand their ity Trauma Series; Sports Injuries, Shoul- returns you to the course and places you knowledge with Cleveland Online, a der; Sports Injuries, Ankle & Foot; and on the next page. Your previous time one-stop shop for quality educational the Upper Extremity Trauma Series. Be shows in the upper right-hand corner. If programs that can enhance your prac- sure to check the state approval page to you leave again, just repeat the steps. tice,” Nab said, pointing the personal see if your state accepts online hours.

It’s that easy. So this year, complete advantages of the service. “Cleveland Your registration and course informa- your weekend “To Do” list and satisfy Online is all about you. You get to tion is processed in the College’s Office your CE requirements through Clevechoose your schedule. You get to choose of Professional Development. You will land Online. q

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‘Unlock the Mystery’ C

leveland’s Kansas City campus had “Unlock the Mystery” as the theme of its Homecoming 2010 festivities. And while the guests attending the mystery dinner theater Saturday night may have had difficulty deciphering the clues, one thing was obvious: the weekend event was a rousing success! More than 280 doctors, 300 students, 20 chiropractic assistants and 40 exhibitors gathered Oct. 9-11 for the event.

Continuing education speakers included Richard Flint, who jump-started Friday morning’s session with an energetic presentation called “A Day at the Zoo.” Attendees were mesmerized by Flint’s techniques on selfimprovement. Other presenters were Drs. Jeff Lavell, Joe Biernat, Steve Agocs, Dan Redwood, Bryan Bond, Steve Gould and Kenyon Erickson.

“Richard Flint spoke to us about personality types and how to surround your life with positive reinforcement,” D.C. student Alex Boss said. “It was a muchneeded topic to hear and really motivated many of us.”

The weather was picture perfect for the special events sprinkled throughout the weekend, including a barbecue lunch on Friday catered by Bad News BBQ. Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III hosted a reception for Lifetime Members of the Alumni Association. On Saturday, the association held its annual business meeting. Attendees enjoyed an ice cream social later that day.

On Saturday night, a President’s Reception was held, during which time Drs. Rose Wilson ’92 and Edward McKenzie ’69 were recognized for their generosity in an official ceremony to dedicate the Health Center treatment rooms named in their honor. Several awards were presented later at the mystery dinner theater, including CCCKC Alum of the Year to Dr. Linda Klinginsmith-Tilford ’76, KCA Doctor of the Year to Dr. Tobi Jeurink ’01 and the KCA Leadership Excellence Award to Dr. Therese Finan, a 2010 graduate. On Sunday, Dr. Cherie Wickham ’96 won the $500 raffle.

“Homecoming was full of energy and excitement, featuring speakers on relevant issues to chiropractors, the largest display of vendors ever, large student participation and great social events. Many friendships were renewed and many new friendships were made. As Cleveland’s signature event, Homecoming was a grand success,” Dr. John Nab ’94, vice president for professional development and alumni services, said. q 12

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Richard Flint’s presentation kicked off Homecoming ’10.

Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III hosted Alumni Lifetime members.

A panel discussed relevant issues in chiropractic.

Alumni enjoyed food with old friends during the event.

Dr. Linda Klinginsmith-Tilford ’76: 2010 ‘Alum of the Year.’

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A banner hung at the entrance to welcome guests.

Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III with Alumni board members.

Dr. David Gendreau led a session on X-ray technique.

Alumni enjoyed food with old friends during the event.

A variety of vendors set up booths for visitors to peruse.

he annual fall gathering of alumni from Cleveland’s Los Angeles campus took place Sept.

25, as more than 150 guests were on hand for “Coming Home 2010” festivities. Attendance for the event has increased steadily over the past five years with the number of attendees growing by more than 50 people since the 2006 event.

The day featured the opportunity to earn up to 12 hours of continuing education units. Speakers and their topic of expertise included Dr. David Gendreau, X-ray/Technique; Dr. Matthew Hubbard, Extremity Adjusting/Technique; and Dr. Troy Dukowitz, Chiropractic Philosophy.

Registration and check-in began at 7 a.m., which was followed by breakfast. At 8 a.m., the morning seminars began and continued on through lunch, which was a catered meal. The afternoon sessions began at 1:30 p.m. and concluded at 7 p.m.

Dr. Adana Moses ’09, CCCLA alumni board president, said the spirit of the day made it special for all who attended.

“Coming Home was a wonderful way to bring our Cleveland family together,” Moses said. “We not only got together as a profession, but as proud alumni of the College.”

Moses said she received lots of positive feedback from those in attendance. From the technique presentation to the quality of the food, many were happy with what the day had to offer. There were a lot of ‘thank yous’ and the doctors seemed to find favor with all of the events, especially the philosophy message presented by Dukowitz.

Reflecting on the day-long seminar, Moses said she was pleased to hear the positive comments from those who attended. It’s something that makes the hard work that goes into planning the event all worthwhile.

“I will most remember how thankful the doctors were for an outstanding event, and their excitement and gratitude for chiropractic,” Moses said.

Alumni arrived on campus for the purpose of accruing additional education hours, a required ritual to ensure their skills are honed and evolving. When they left the “Coming Home” event, they did so with a renewed sense of what it means to be part of a wonderful and highly fulfilling profession. q

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CCCKC August ’10 Graduates

Fast Facts Commencement for CCCKC’s Class of Summer 2010 was held Friday, Aug. 13. During the ceremony, Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III conferred 34 graduates.

Todd Allen

Oneida, Kan.

Dustin Brake

Richard Capener

Timothy Clarrey

Carl S. Cleveland IV

Salina, Kan.

Perry, Utah

Beth Ann Carleo Lamar, Colo.

Dr. David Fray, an instructor and a 1975 CCCKC graduate, was the commencement speaker.

Beth Ann Carleo earned class Valedictorian honors.

Peter Casey

Oak Grove, Mo.

Aron Ferguson

North Platte, Neb.

Brandon January

Academic Honors

Waco, Texas

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Magna Cum Laude Beth Ann Carleo Peter Casey Megan January

Bonner Springs, Kan.

Aliya Gard

Sheffield, Mass.

Megan January

Orange City, Iowa

Overland Park, Kan.

Lance Gard

Parkersburg, W.V.

Leighton Jones

McPherson, Kan.

Cum Laude Dustin Brake Richard Capener Amy Penrod Curtis Snodgrass

Bob Crow

Arnold, Neb.

Mark Hanses

Haslett, Mich.

Matthew Kola

Columbus, Ohio

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CCCKC August ’10 Graduates

Chiropractic Oath Bryon Liang

David Mayes

Noelle Meier

Ryan Nogle

Independence, Mo.

Wichita, Kan.

Topeka, Kan.

Abilene, Kan.

Sonia O’Donnell

Jessica Pecina Miami, Fla.

Amy Penrod

Garden City, Kan.

Mitchell Plaxco

Bradley Pyle

Jason Schluter

Curtis Snodgrass

Raymore, Mo.

Clay Center, Kan.

Tulsa, Okla.

Atwood, Kan.

Muscle Shoals, Ala.

“I do solemnly pledge before God and man to devote my life to the prevention and relief of human disease and suffering; to perform my professional duties with dignity, pride and courage; to always live up to the high principles of my profession; to protect my science; and to enjoy the blessings and benefits of chiropractic.”

— Written especially for Cleveland Chiropractic College

by Dr. Leo Spears, founder of the former Spears Hospital, Denver, Colo.

Brandon Speer

Effingham, Kan.

Not Pictured: Jacob Gardner

Andrea Stephens Colby, Kan.

James Vrana II

McPherson, Kan.

Damien Stephens Colby, Kan.

Devin Vrana

St. Marys, Kan.

Suzanne Weege

Baldwin City, Kan.

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CCCLA August ’10 Graduates

Fast Facts Commencement for CCCLA’s Class of Summer 2010 was held Saturday, Aug. 14. During the ceremony, Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III conferred 17 graduates.

Tom Chung

Los Angeles, Calif.

Simi Valley, Calif.

Egg Harbor, N.J.

Amanda Kinee

Sara Klingenberg

Jamila Miller-Atkinson

Peter Janousek

Tehachapi, Calif.

Dr. Howard Maize, an assistant professor and 1994 CCCLA graduate, served as the commencement speaker.

Craig Sanchez earned class Valedictorian honors. Tom Chung was named Salutatorian.

Andrew Lee

Hong Kong, China

Los Angeles, Calif.

Sue Lim

Kristina Menefee

Megan Pedley

Cheryle Pettigrew

Charles Richardson III

San Diego, Calif.

Heidi Smith

Academic Honors

Claremont, Calif.

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Magna Cum Laude Tom Chung Craig Sanchez

Tehachapi, Calif.

Xuan-My Tran

Riverside, Calif.

Burbank, Calif.

Los Angeles, Calif.

James Weiss

Pasadena, Calif.

Cum Laude Amanda Kinee Heidi Smith Xuan-My Tran

Los Feliz, Calif.

Craig Sanchez

Calabasas, Calif.

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CCCKC December ’10 Graduates

Fast Facts Alex Aten

Kearney, Neb.

Shannon Black

Covington, Ind.

Michelle Brockhouse Kansas City, Mo.

Kowin Casey

Leawood, Kan.

Commencement for CCCKC’s Class of Fall 2010 was held on Friday, Dec. 10. Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III conferred 48 graduates during the ceremony.

Dr. Daniel Fahnestock, a 1965 CCCKC graduate and a member of the College’s board of trustees, served as the commencement speaker.

Diane Chavez

Bakersfield, Calif.

Kathryn Decker

Melinda Dillon

Castle Rock, Colo.

Jolie Crow

Benjamin Cowell

Olathe, Kan.

Las Vegas, Nev.

Vicki Dukes

Bentley, Kan.

Wichita, Kan.

Wade Davis

Somerset, Ky.

Holly Osmundson earned class Valedictorian honors.

David Eisenmenger Grand Island, Neb.

Not Pictured: Evin Pearsall

Alawia Farag

Academic Honors

Khartoum, Sudan

Therese Finan Omaha, Neb.

Jonathan Foerschler Minneapolis, Kan.

Summa Cum Laude Holly Osmundson

Greg Gates

Kansas City, Kan.

Magna Cum Laude Alawia Farag Greg Gates Lukas Griess Erin Komp Melissa Marshall Mallory Rupp Walker Scott

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CCCKC December ’10 Graduates

Forward Thinking “The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.”

Crystal Green

Dawson Green

St. Joseph, Mo.

Garden City, Kan.

Justin Hildebrand

Anthony Kassube

Samuel Loosli

Melissa Marshall

Holly Osmundson

Brendan Potter

Lukas Griess

Sutton, Neb.

Steve Henderson

Hendersonville, N.C.

— Thomas Edison

St. Joseph, Mo.

Gainesville, Fla.

West Union, Iowa

Abigail Robinson

Great Bend, Kan. 20

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Woodbury, Minn.

Ontario, Canada

Gilbert, Ariz.

Jason Rowenhorst

Broken Arrow, Okla.

Erin Komp

Fort Madison, Iowa

Bryna Miller

Shane Lear

Philomath, Ore.

Alicia Myers

Gering, Neb.

Augusta, Kan.

Ian Puetz

Aaron Riedel

Kyle Rupp

Mallory Rupp

Springfield, Mo.

Grand Island, Neb.

Hays, Kan.

Lamar, Mo.

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CCCKC December ’10 Graduates

Chiropractic Oath Monica Sanders

Brandon Schoen

Walker Scott

Cole Stephens

Cory Stickney

Cory Stock

Geary, Okla.

Beatrice, Neb.

Lenexa, Kan.

Kearney, Neb.

Brittany Swartz

Sjohn Watson

Antigo, Wis.

Salix, Iowa

James Sheffer III Tucson, Ariz.

Hoyt, Kan.

“I do solemnly pledge before God and man to devote my life to the prevention and relief of human disease and suffering; to perform my professional duties with dignity, pride and courage; to always live up to the high principles of my profession; to protect my science; and to enjoy the blessings and benefits of chiropractic.”

— Written especially for Cleveland Chiropractic College

by Dr. Leo Spears, founder of the former Spears Hospital, Denver, Colo.

Lincoln, Neb.

Dustin Weber Newton, Kan.

Adam Woods

Hillsboro, Kan.

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CCCLA December ’10 Graduates

Fast Facts Commencement for CCCLA’s Class of Fall 2010 was held Saturday, Dec. 4. During the ceremony, Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III conferred 19 graduates.

Marissa Bass

Christine Abgaryan

Beverly Hills, Calif.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Cody Borges

Armora, Calif.

Richard Bradley Plymouth, N.C.

Dr. Mitch Carter, a 1999 CCCLA graduate and an associate professor at the College, served as the commencement speaker.

Joseph Hsiao-Hsien Chen earned class Valedictorian honors. Houri Manoukian was named Salutatorian.

Guang Yan Chen Jospeh Hsiao-Hsien Chen Matthew DeLeva

San Gabriel, Calif.

Julie Foster

Mariaville, N.Y.

Rachel Grosik

Robin Harkins

Topeka, Kan.

Mullica Hill, N.J.

Takui Karapogosyan

Houri Manoukian

North Hollywood, Calif.

Academic Honors

Taichung, Taiwan

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Kian Javid

El Rio, Calif.

Palos Verdes, Calif.

Tanya Martinez

Kenji Nampo

Chatsworth, Calif.

Garden Grove, Calif.

Savo Radunovic

Michael Stabile

Tokyo, Japan

Summa Cum Laude Joseph Hsiao-Hsien Chen Houri Manoukian Cum Laude Julie Foster

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Barry Efflandt

Los Angeles, Calif.

Alexandria, Va.

Mahyar Yadidi

Beverly Hills, Calif.

Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III presents Dr. Ruth Sandefur ’67 with a special award for her 28 years of service to the College. Sandefur was honored during Homecoming in October and at a retirement party in December.

Lasting Legacies College Bids Fond Farewell to Dr. Ruth Sandefur ’67 After Nearly Three Decades of Service

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fter 28 years of academic and administrative service to Cleveland Chiropractic College, Dr. Ruth Sandefur ’67 transitioned into retirement on December 31. Sandefur announced her intent to retire in January 2010 and, during her final year of service, continued her duties as multicampus vice president of academic services and chief academic officer on a part-time basis.

Sandefur earned her doctor of chiropractic degree from CCCKC in 1967, followed by a master’s in human biology in 1987 and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction in 1992. She practiced in Leavenworth, Kan., from 1968 to 1987.

Recognizing her many talents, College administrators invited Sandefur to join the Cleveland faculty in 1982. She attained the academic rank of professor in 1993. In 1997, she accepted the position of associate director of research. That was followed by her being named academic dean in 1998 and multicampus vice president of academic services and chief academic officer in 2004.

Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III said he is “most grateful for Dr. Sandefur’s loyal service.” Serving for nearly three decades, she left an indelible mark on the College.

“Dr. Sandefur has been integral to the success of the College on so many levels,” Cleveland III said. “Her commitment to academic rigor, research and graduating competent doctors of chiropractic has been an inspiration to many. I know I will not be alone in missing her sharp insights and contagious sense of humor.”

Sandefur is enjoying retirement by spending time with her two sons and four granddaughters. Her eldest son, David, graduated from CCCKC in 1996 and practices in St. Petersburg, Fla. Her youngest, Daniel, lives in Billings, Mont.

To view a photo gallery from Dr. Sandefur’s retirement party, visit cleveland.edu and click on the “Photo” link in the upper-right-hand corner of the home page.

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