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Hello Lyndhurst, Well it is the holiday season again and we hope that you get the opportunity to get away from it all, at least for a short while! With the kids off, there are many things to do over the summer. Don’t forget the Bournemouth Air Festival, see page 4, which is by the sea and completely free! Steve and I went last year and it really was a great day out. Yes it was busy, very lively (and noisy) but the atmosphere was excellent. We loved it. Take a picnic on the beach, if the weather is good, and watch those fantastic planes. It is quite inspiring.
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Where you can, do support the local businesses inside. The full index at the back can give you a quick way to find who you are looking for. We have some new advertisers this month which we welcome. So take some time out and get someone in to help, be it on the car, on the house, in the garden or a little something just for you. Stephen and I hope you have a great month of August and don’t forget to give a local tradesman a little work and keep them busy. All of the advertisers thank you for your support. Very Best Wishes,
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Bournemouth Air Festival By the sea and completely FREE — the best place to be this summer! Backed by the Royal Navy, and with air cover provided by scores of heavilyarmed military aircraft and Royal Navy ships, a crack team of Royal Marines will launch a waterborne assault on Britain's best-loved seaside resort this August. The mock "coup" is just one of the countless events that make up Bournemouth's spectacular annual Air Festival, taking place over three days from August 19th – 22nd. More than a million visitors are expected to flock to the town's clifftop and beaches for the event which includes displays from the world of aviation, including the world famous Red Arrows (Friday, Saturday & Sunday), the incredible Eurofighter Typhoon, Royal Navy Black Cats Helicopter Display Team and the recently announced addition to the line-up, Royal Netherlands Air Force, displaying their fantastic F-16 Fighting Falcon, The Parachute Regiment Freefall Team - ‘The Red Devils’, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment's Parachute Display Team ‘The Tigers’ and war bird Hunter Jet, ‘Miss Demeanour’ – all of this is completely free of charge! The Royal Navy will be supporting the Festival with a host of assets including HMS Bangor (open to visitors) RFA Largs Bay and the Royal Marines will be undertaking a beach assault on to the shores of the UK’s leading destination – a not to be missed event on Saturday & Sunday. In the evening, ‘Night Air’ entertainment is the perfect way to end an incredible
Festival line-up. On Thursday, Friday & Saturday watch performances by the Royal Marines Combat Display Team and HM Royal Marines Band – there are also fireworks, a hot air balloon glow, an evening to night time air display, live music, street entertainers, fireworks and aviation inspired film screenings. New for 2010 and not to be missed is the fantastic dusk air display on Thursday evening starting from approx 8pm and featuring the Red Devils, Miss Demeanour and Dutch F-16. Jon Weaver Air Festival Director said: “After last year’s unprecedented success, we did wonder how we could improve on the event, but we have secured some fantastic aircraft and incredible entertainment. This year’s Air Festival will no doubt cement our reputation as the leading aviation festival of its kind – I am sure the hundreds of thousands of people expected will enjoy every minute of the free Bournemouth Air Festival!”
The Red Arrows — just one of the amazing sights to been seen at the Air Festival in August.
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Kevin Shaw and Associates Chartered Surveyors We are able to offer : Building Surveys RICS Homebuyer Reports Energy Performance Certificates Valuations Development Appraisals Dilapidations Leasehold Reform
We are a firm of independent Chartered Surveyors covering the New Forest and surrounding areas. With local knowledge and expertise, we offer a professional service with a personal and friendly touch.
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More Marvellous Markets at Moors Valley Moors Valley Country Park and Forest is set to build on the success of hosting its very first Local Produce Market, by hosting more throughout the summer months. The Markets will become regular features at Moors Valley on the second Friday of each month, namely 13th August and 10th September. The market, run in conjunction with New Forest Markets, will be located near to the Visitor Centre and shoppers can expect to find locally produced beef, pork, chicken and scrumptious sausages, as well as eggs, and handmade wooden games, jewellery, cards and crafts, goats cheese, salad dressings and perfect preserves. The smell of freshly made bread will tantalise the nostrils as local bakers sell their wares, and those with a sweet tooth can enjoy an array of sticky delights including home-made
sweets, desserts and honey from local beekeepers. Vegetables, seafood, soap and much more will be available at the market, which is a great place to buy something for a special supper, a birthday present or even just a personal treat! There is also the chance to win a Moors Valley Hamper in the free prize draw in the Country Shop ! “We are pleased to be making these local markets a regular feature over the summer,” said Clare Gronow, Countryside Manager at Moors Valley Country Park. “It’s great to be able to celebrate our talented and diverse range of local producers.” Moors Valley Local Produce Market runs from 10am to 2.30pm at Moors Valley Country Park, which is two miles west of Ringwood just off the A31. There are no admission costs but parking charges do normally apply.
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The Cycle of Life — By David Lindsley Introduction
Spring
Life is like the seasons with all they have to offer In shades of light that set the tone for all that comes before us The cycle of life it never stops, it’s relentless in its motions And so it is that we experience the range of moods and notions Life breaks out with the clean, soft shoots of Spring That explore the wonder of the universe And nurture within their power the wonders of creation Bringing hope and promise with their unique formation Despite the elements oft being against them Life springs eternal from such a basic start With strength and purpose for their continued support So much early forms of creation do not fall short
Summer
And as the promise of the early shoots of Spring Come to fruition as they show their brilliant colours Summer generates its spectacle for all the world to see And all creation applauds the beauty of the panoply It’s not enough that Summer is vibrant with colour As scent fills the air and shape and form are everywhere The growth creates individual features and senses And life is made exciting in so many tenses
Autumn
As the Summer of life begins to assume maturity The fruits of labour begin to show themselves And wisdom plays its part in creating direction So Autumn leaves create a magical colour fusion It’s not sufficient to wonder at the great transition As effort should be made to play our part In bringing all the hopes and aspirations to fruition To give fulfilment and purpose to every action
Winter
When the leaves begin to fall and form a carpet It’s time to take good stock of the wondrous process That gave such life and zest to all around And to accept the best we can of sight and sound And when Winter is both bleak and cruel Recourse should be had to times gone by With such good stories in our memory banks We should be proud and pleased to give due thanks
Conclusion
When Winter takes it final tally And all around is bare and bleak Just wait awhile and have good heart Another cycle of life is about to start
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Specsavers in Lymington invests in new technology SPECSAVERS customers in Lymington can now benefit from the most comprehensive health-assessment service in the area with the installation of a new fundus camera. The state-of-the-art equipment will play an imperative role in the early diagnosis and prevention of many eye conditions. As well as being a potential sight saver, the fundu s camera will also help customers to understand the outcome of their test, and provide a lasting record which can be used for comparison purposes at their next visit. Specsavers in Lymington has taken the initiative to ensure their customers are examined thoroughly with the best equipment available. The tests are available free of charge in-store now. Specsavers store director Neil Constantine-Smith says: ‘Everyone will benefit from this service and will be able to access eyecare that is appropriate to their needs. Many people are unaware that the quality of their eyes can deteriorate rapidly.
people with diabetes, which means that blood vessels in the retina can become blocked, leaky or grow haphazardly. This damage gets in the way of the light passing through to the retina and if left untreated can impair vision. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the working age population, and everyone with diabetes should have their eyes screened at least once a year with a Fundus Camera. Early detection and early treatment of diabetic retinopathy has been shown to help prevent visual impairment, and is the best protection against the problem. But Neil reiterates that the new fundus camera will benefit all customers. ‘It enables the diagnosis of many other ocular conditions, not only diabetic changes. And beyond that it is very useful to be able to save a record of the c o n d i t io n o f th e i r ey es t o ma k e comparisons to on their next visit.’ All of the 600+ Specsavers stores in the UK will have been installed with a fundus camera by summer 2010.
‘We advise all our customers to have their eyes tested at least every two years and having the fundus camera will help us quickly identify any deterioration in the quality of a patient’s sight and allows us to act upon that quickly. ‘There are particular at risk groups we encourage to make an appointment with us. They include the over 60s and people with a family history of glaucoma.’ Those with diabetes are also advised to get regularly checked out. Retinopathy is a complication that can be found amongst
Specsavers, 71 High Street, Lymington, Call 01590 647350 SO41 9AL Or visit www.specsavers.co.uk/lymington
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Ballard boys excel at National Championships The IAPS National Athletics Championships were held in Birmingham at the Alexander Stadium on Monday 5 July. Ballard School, New Milton had 4 boys representing the Wessex region. We had the U14 Boys Relay Team consisting of James Hughes, Jamie Williamson, Sam Johnstone and Alex Watson-Lee. Both James Hughes and Jamie Williamson were also representing the Team in the 400m and high jump respectively. Jamie Williamson won silver with a high jump of 159 cm. Although he was very pleased to finish as the runner up, he was slightly annoyed that he could not reach his personal best of 166 cm. James Hughes, on the other hand, was ecstatic as he won, gold, the 400m and was declared National Champion.
And to top it all off, these two boys along with Sam and Alex were able to save their best for last. The final event of the day was the U14 Boys 4x100m Final and the Ballard Boys ran a new personal best and new School record in the time of 50.61 seconds to claim gold and be crowned National Champions! Surprisingly, they entered the final with only the 4th fastest time. Well done, Team!
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As most of you know, Waggy Tails rescues and rehomes any sort of dog, no matter what age, breed or size. However there is one breed that comes our way more often than the others and that is the Border Collie. These are very special dogs, highly intelligent and active. For that reason they are often bought or adopted by inappropriate owners (not intentionally – just insufficient correct advice!). They MUST have lots of mental and physical activity, and then they will make wonderful companions. At the moment we have four: -
Teddy is 10 and very handsome. 10 is not old for a border collie and he is a good example of this, being agility trained, he is an obedient and active dog. He only has one eye, as the other was diseased and had to be removed. George is a collie cross, about 9, and loyal companion. He lives in a foster home with five other dogs and is a perfect gentleman. Outside he tends to be a bit more guarded and will retaliate if approached by the "wrong" dog. He needs an owner who understands this behaviour. George does not like cats! Spot is about 6. A very attractive English border collie, with some blue merle colouring. He is very bright and absorbs information very quickly. He has not had much input so is having to learn things he should know already but is coming along fast. Another affectionate and active boy. Jessie is about 2. She is a very small collie cross who is delightful with people, children, and strangers. She is very affectionate and playful. She loves a ball, which she will roll towards you when she wants a game! Her only fault is her fear of other dogs, so she needs an owner who will gradually teach her that they are not a threat and take her to a qualified trainer for socialisation and training.
For more information on these and their other dogs, please call the office on 01202 875000.
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Golfing Tips with Chris Tyrrell PGA Qualified Coach
This month’s focus will be on swing basics. It is true that if you watch television or watch professionals play golf that all their swings are slightly different. That is great news because if your swing is different to theirs it may still work. The secret is to stand well (Last months article) and make sure your swing contains a few basic movements. All the top golfers and consistent golfers will have the following. Transfer of weight. – Like any ball sports you must transfer weight back away from the target and then through towards the target to get maximum power and create a working technique. Approx 60 –70% of your weight should be on your back leg at the top of your swing and all of your weight transfers onto your front leg after impact with the ball. The transfer of weight should be achieved by rotating your upper body (shoulders) 90% so your back faces the target. Your hips
should rotate slightly less ( 25%) and your front knee should flex ever so slightly towards the back foot. (Make sure you do not sway) See the pictures below. This means the upper body rotates more than the lower half hence creating power. The position of the club is done through the setting of the hands at the top of the swing. If done correctly the shaft of the club should point towards the target with your thumbs set under the shaft. In doing so make sure your leading forearm (left arm for right handers) stays extended throughout the backswing. Other factors that can affect the shot are rhythm and timing. These things can be explained during lessons with your PGA Professional and will improve with practice. Good luck and remember that practice makes PERMANENT so make sure you practice the correct movements. Chris Tyrrell, Tel: 07736 525354
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Summer sees the birth of a new jewellery, image and fashion accessories company in the heart of the New Forest. The company operates through personal sales, home and office consultations, and also through supporting charity and sponsored events (to which a contribution from sales is made to the host organisation). PIRINA is a jewellery and accessories company, run by Marion Medley, offering both contemporary and classic jewellery and also a complementary range of fashion accessories, including handbags and seasonal colour coded clothing, to suit all ages and tastes. The PIRINA product range – which is updated seasonally – keeps in tune with changes in fashion, as well as retaining some of the perennial classics and collectibles, which have proved to be firm favourites. Sales are operated through personal home visits (by arrangement), and ‘Pirina Privileges’ events in the form of both home parties and corporate events, at which the host/hostess is awarded one or
more benefits. These include enticing product discounts, and colour and styling guidance, both at the time of the party and also on an ongoing basis for those wishing to become an associate Pirina jewellery consultant – a fun and sociable way of earning a little extra money. Complementing this service, Marion, who is both a director of PIRINA, and also a personal image consultant, can also offer advice on your ‘best colours’ and best shapes to wear (both jewellery and clothing), through an introductory individual style or colour consultation, an add-on service which is offered to both hostess and guests when a ‘Pirina Privileges’ event is held at your home or your offices. For more information on the Pirina product range or to book your own Pirina Privileges event, give Marion Medley a call on 07740 307720 or send her an email to marion@pirina.co.uk.
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The Art of Picture Framing The art of picture framing requires a good deal of thought. Care must be taken when choosing a frame, it has to suit the picture whilst not conflicting with its surroundings, which is why we always ask a few pertinent questions not only regarding likes and dislikes but also dĂŠcor and furnishings. Being framers and not merely agents, we can often help you with your choice by offering larger sections of mouldings taken from our stocks. Thirty five years
experience allows us to say that we know our mouldings and how they handle with the subtle nuances of colour and style found in today’s array of choice. Size matters, as they say. Too big a frame and the picture will be overwhelmed but if it is too small, then it could reduce the effect you are trying to achieve. For more advice and choice, come along and see us at Litchfield Artists Centre, Lymington or call us on 01590 672503. If it is
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Mrs Matthews’s Mongrel by Judie Jones Mr Matthews never wanted children or pets. So Mrs Matthews was astonished to be presented with a tiny golden bundle of fluff on her 70th birthday and even more astonished when two days later Mr Matthews dropped dead. Whilst singing Abide With Me, Mrs Matthews could only wonder if Babe, for that is what she’d called the puppy, was feeling lonely on his own and whether she would arrive home after the internment to puddles or worse. Babe, an offspring of unknown parentage, thrived until at six months was the size of a Shetland pony with feet like dinner plates. His head resembled a Dexter Bull and he smiled, or some said snarled, like a Rottweiler. His appetite was huge, consuming one large tin of Best Beefy Chunks a day, as well as many tit bits. He slept alongside Mrs Matthews at night, which as he grunted and snored with regularity, was much the same as when Mr Matthews had shared the marital bed. Babe adored children. He’d sit in the park watching them at play; allowing them to pat, squeeze, cuddle and generally maul him, whilst Mrs Matthews looked proudly on. Babe’s favourites lived next door. Single mother of eight, nicknamed “falls easy” by the locals, permanently had one damp bundle clamped to her breast; in her cavernous womb another ‘mistake’ awaited emergence into the welfare state, whilst the remainder of the squalid tribe milled around. Babe would hang, like a giant fleece, over the dividing fence, watching every movement. “Falls easy” admitted that when the odd father came to claim visiting rights, she was never sure if she handed over the right child. Babe did not like men. When out with Mrs Matthews, any male that came within distance, would be seriously goosed. This caused huge annoyance, embarrassment and occasionally a frisson of delight to the recipients. His favourite trick was to lie behind the front wall and when a man passed by, would leap up at the gate, emitting blood curdling yowls. The waiting list for cardiac surgery grew longer. ‘He’ll have to go,’ said the Mayor after Babe attempted to remove the buttons from his fly. ‘Should be put down,’ said the Town Clerk. ‘Slap an
19 ASBO on him,’ suggested the Planning Officer. ‘Perhaps aversion therapy,’ suggested the local dog handler. Mrs Matthews was devastated and unsure what to do. Loud screams emerged from next door. ‘My baby’s gone,’ shrieked a distraught “falls easy”. The police arrived and with Vicks smeared liberally under their noses, they searched the house and garden. No sign of the infant. A search of the village was organised. Satisfied that her neighbour was in the safe hands of a female liaison officer, Mrs Matthews took Babe for his afternoon walk. Walking towards the embankment, she heard loud calls of alarm and ran to investigate. There, crawling up the middle of the railway line was the missing child. Great consternation and hysteria followed the obvious sound of the London to Glasgow express, which was about to round the bend. Immediately, Babe slipped his collar, galloped full pelt down the embankment and without stopping, hurtled across the railway line, grabbing the dank infant in his cavernous jaws and raced to the other side as the express thundered through. Babe was a hero. His picture was on the front page of the tabloids. The RSPCA awarded him a medal for bravery and a minor royal was despatched to make the presentation. On the platform, Babe stood proudly between the duchess and the mayor. His eyes flicked several times towards the nether regions of the mayor; a nasty grin on his face, but the aversion therapy kicked in. ‘Smile please.’ The cameras flashed. Babe was determined to have the last word. With one last leer at the mayor, he calmly cocked his leg.
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August’s Gardening Tips From Paul Chatfield of Chatfield’s Garden & Property Services Always give your plants good thoughts! Trees and Shrubs Some trees and shrubs that have flowered can now be pruned. They should be pruned after flowering. If bearing fruit, prune after cropping.
Climbers and Wall-Plants Clematis shoots are now in vigorous growth, if training regularly secure them to their supports. Wisteria can be pruned back to four or five leaves now.
Roses If there are two few new canes one or two of the oldest strong ones can be kept; cut back their side shoots to between four and six inches (ten to fifteen cms).
Borders and Beds To keep up the vigour of flowering plants they should be watered well and fed fortnightly. Give a good mulch afterwards. Always pick flowers regularly.
Bulbs and Corms Daffodil bulbs that were lifted after flowering and placed in store should be planted towards end of month, or any spring bulbs.
Rock Gardens and pools Old flowering stems should be cut down to prevent from unwanted reseeding. Be sure to keep pools filled to make up for loss by evaporation.
Lawns To make a new lawn or fill in bare patches seed should be sown before the end of the month.
Fruit As soon as the last fruit has been picked all su mmer-fru iting raspberries & blackcurrants should be pruned before the end of the month.
Vegetables All spring vegetables should be sown in the first two weeks of August e.g. cabbage, radish, parsley, winter spinach.
Greenhouse and Frame Cyclamen tubers rested during the summer may be started into growth again, knock them from their pots and replant them in potting compost.
House Plants While away, to keep plants well watered place them in a large clear bag with a little water in the bottom, blowing up bag and tied tight. Chatfield’s Garden & Property Services North 2, Sway Storage & Workshops Barrows Lane, Sway, Lymington Hants, SO41 6DD Tel: 01590 682828 Mobile: 07821 610923
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Brockenhurst Cinema Tickets available from Bestsellers Bookshop, £5 for one film at a time! All films 7.00pm for 7.30pm at Brockenhurst Village Hall 17 September — “THE GHOST” (15) Hard pressed director, Roman Polanski, has turned in one of his best ever films with this gripping political thriller based on Robert Harris’ best seller. Ewan MacGregor is a ghost writer who is hired to help former Prime Minister, Pierce Brosnan with his memoirs, after the apparently accidental death of the previous writer.
8 October — “LETTERS TO JULIET” (PG) When Amanda Seyfried, of Mamma Mia fame, spends a summer in Verona with her fiance , Gael Garcia Bernal, she joins a group of volunteers who respond to the thousands of letters sent each year to the legendary Juliet, of Romeo & Juliet, asking for advice in affairs of the heart. She discovers a letter written in 1957 which has been lost in files.
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NEW FOREST ART SOCIETY The NEW FOREST ART SOCIETY meets between 7.30 - 9.30pm on the third Wednesday of each month in the Pine Room of the Lyndhurst Community Centre.
THE 46th ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE NEW FOREST ART SOCIETY will take place at the Lyndhurst Community Centre between 16 and 22 August 2010. The Exhibition is open daily from 10am to 7pm
Looking for the Wind — Evelyn Bartlett
The next monthly meeting of the Society is on Wednesday 15 September in the Pine Room of the Lyndhurst Community Centre between 7.30 and 9.30pm when Jake Winkle w ill de mo nstrate a Stre et Sce ne in Watercolour. Visitors are always welcome and pay £3 at the door or alternatively visit our website at www.nfasoc.co.uk to see our gallery or contact Membership Secretary Christine Sinclair on 02380 848766.
The Greenhouse — Kate Danby
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Index of advertisers & articles Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Articles Ballard boys excel at National Championships.............................. 10 Bournemouth Air Festival ................... 4 Gardening Tips ................................... 20 Golf Tips ............................................. 14 Moors Valley Markets ......................... 6 New Forest Children’s Choir in Final .. 31 Poem — The Cycle of Life.................. 8 Short Story — Mrs Marshall’s Mongrel.................. 18 The Art of Picture Framing.................. 16 Waggy Tails Rescue........................... 12
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New Forest Children’s Choir through to the Category Finals of the BBC Choir of the Year Competition New Forest Children's Choir sing with "sheer joy" say the judges The Christchurch based New Forest Children’s Choir go forward as one of the four children’s choirs in the country to compete in the Category Finals of the BBC Choir of the Year competition 2010. Over 2000 choirs took part in the area selection stage across the four categories; Children’s Choir, Youth Choir, Adult Choir and Open Category. The winners of the area selection stages were put through to the National Selection stage and from that stage four choirs from each of the four categories have been selected to compete in the Category Finals being held at the Birmingham Symphony Hall on 6th November 2010. The Category winners and two wild-card winners selected from any category will go head to head for the title of Choir of the Year at the Grand Final on 28th November at The Royal Festival Hall, broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and BBC FOUR. Following their audition in the Children’s Category, the choir were thrilled with the judges’ comments which praised their musicality, great choral discipline, focus, movement and energy • “A beautiful sound – smiling faces, clear tone and exquisitely clear words”. • “Great choral discipline”. • “So focused as a performance that it really touched us”. • “Sheer Joy!”
This is the latest accolade in their short career to date, which includes: • Winning the prestigious 2009 Christchurch Performing Arts Festival Singing Trophy • Winning at the Bournemouth
Music Festival in the Pavilion • Being invited to perform a concert at the Royal Festival Hall in March 2010
In addition to their competition wins, the choir regularly performs at local charitable and community events, which have included; A candlelit concert at Christchurch Priory (Naomi House Hospice for Children), Christchurch Mayoral Reception, Lighthouse Concert Hall, Christchurch Christmas Parade, St Thomas’s Church Lymington. The choir for boys and girls aged from 4 to 14 years old has an interesting and varied pe rformance programme ranging from classical choral singing including works by John Rutter to traditional gospel and songs from the musicals. The choir was founded in 2008 and is led by Musical Director and Conductor Alison RussellHayward and accompanied by Patrick Lee. Alison is former principal of the Royal Ballet School and former director of London Theatre/ Dance Company. She is currently soprano 1 in the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus as well as Musical Director and member of Harmony vocal quartet.
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