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JENKS TO REQUIRE MASKS AF TER 4-3 COUNCIL VO TE
Citizens of Jenks and anyone visiting will now have to abide by a mask ordinance following Tuesday’s 4-3 vote in favor of a mask mandate by the City Council. In a three-plus hour City Council Meeting Tuesday, Mayor Robert Lee, Council Member Craig Murray, Council Member Gary Isbell and Council Member Dawn Dyke voted yes on the mandate, while Vice Mayor Donna Ogez and Council Members Cory Box and Kaye Lynn voted against it. Ordinance No. 1538, which amends Code Chapter 14 by adding “Face coverings and social distancing during COVID-19 Pandemic Civil Emergency”, goes into effect immediately.
After more than three hours of debate between local area medical professionals and Jenks citizens and business owners at the Tuesday City Council Meeting, the Jenks City Council voted to approve a mask mandate effective immediately for the City of Jenks through Jan. 31 of 2021. Photo/Kyle Salomon
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JENKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS CU TS THE RIBBON ON RENTIE GROVE PROJECT Administrators and staff members from Jenks Public Schools, along with construction and design partners, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday for the recently completed low-water crossing which connects the walking trail between Jenks East Elementary and Jenks East Intermediate.
The outdoor learning trail, originally completed in 1993, was used for many years to teach students about Oklahoma’s history and environmental science. A flood washed away the low-water crossing, the connection between the two school sites was gone, and the path became overgrown and in need of restoration. In 2018, a volunteer-based committee of parents, teachers, and community members, was formed to re-envision the area, restore historical markers, and re-establish the connection between the schools. The construction of the low-water crossing is one of the steps JPS is taking to restore the original outdoor learning trails between the two school sites while seeking to honor the historical significance of the area. East Elementary and East Intermediate sit on the original townsite of Rentie Grove, an African American community established before Oklahoma statehood. The town included a school, post office, businesses, churches, and family homes. The new low-water crossing ensures many future generations of students will learn of the history and cultural significance of Rentie Grove and its citizens. “The completion of this project would not be possible without the dedication of our committee members and the overwhelming support of our community,” stated Dr. Stacey Butterfield, Superintendent of Jenks Public Schools. “Rentie Grove is a crucial part of our city’s history and it is important for our district to honor the past while providing opportunities for our students to learn and grow outside of the traditional classroom space. We are so grateful to all those who played a part in helping us turn this vision into reality.” While the volunteer committee has worked with civil engineers, landscape architects, and construction professionals to develop a design to revitalize the entire Rentie Grove area, a team of teachers is finalizing a curriculum to help students engage in the history of Rentie Grove and provide opportunities to explore the science-related features of an outdoor learning environment. “It has been exciting to see how our community has come together over the last few years to make sure this project was done the right way,” remarked Jeff Beyer, Director of Construction Services at Jenks Public Schools. “We continue to seek guidance from former Rentie Grove community members and relatives of past residents, and everyone involved in this project recognizes the importance of connecting the past to the present. We are thrilled to officially open this low-water crossing for the benefit of our students and our entire community.” The low-water crossing was designed by Wallace Engineering, and GH2 Architects designed the overall site’s masterplan. Construction was coordinated by LDKerns Contractors.
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Oklahoma Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd, CPA, will be the featured speaker at the Jenks Chamber of Commerce’s Nov. 18 Monthly Luncheon. The luncheon is sponsored by OSU Medical Center. Register for the luncheon at www.jenkschamber.com. Byrd, who was elected to the post in November 2018, will speak to the responsibilities of the Oklahoma Auditor and Inspector. The office is responsible for auditing the financial accounts of all government agencies and performs performance and special investigative audits upon request by certain officials or upon petition by the citizens. The luncheon will occur at noon at The Hive, 115 S. First St. in Jenks. Cost to attend is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members. The Chamber is undertaking precautions to address concerns related to coronavirus. Capacity for the event is limited, masks are required for guests when not eating, and hand sanitizer will be placed at each table. Byrd is Oklahoma’s 13th State Auditor & Inspector, the first woman elected to this statewide-elected office. She served as Deputy State Auditor & Inspector for Local Government Services from January 2013 before assuming her new role on January 14, 2019.
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ANNUAL LIGHT S ON EVENT SE T FOR NOV. 19 IN DOWNTOWN JENKS The Jenks Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Lights On! event in downtown Jenks Nov. 19. The event is free of charge and the public is invited to attend from 6 to 8 p.m. From First to Third street, attendees can enjoy attractions including traditional carriage rides, a visit to see Santa Claus, live entertainment provided by Anthem Road Academy and the Jenks High School Trojanaires, and a variety of local food trucks. News on 6 Meteorologist Travis Meyer will emcee the evening and will countdown to the ceremonial turning on of the Main Street lights. The event will also feature free carriage rides courtesy of U Dirty Dawg. The countdown for Lights On! will begin shortly after 6 p.m.
BANCFIRST ’S ANGEL TREE TO BRING JOY FOR 21ST YEAR By Kyle Salomon If you walk into the lobby area of the BancFirst in Jenks, you will see a nicely lit Christmas tree with small notes pinned to it. At first glance, you might just think to yourself, “those are pretty decorations”. However, if you look closer, you will see those small notes are much more than decorations. They are lists of items that residents of Grace Living Center in Jenks have put together as gifts they would like for the Christmas season. For the 21st year, BancFirst in Jenks has put up its Angel Tree with 148 angels from Grace Living Center. The age range of the angels this year is 39 to 100. Residents at Grace Living Center will not be able to celebrate Thanksgiving or Christmas this year with their families due to precautions from the COVID-19 pandemic. BancFirst staff said they wanted to do the annual Angel Tree, but they are aware of the current economic situation people are facing this year and wanted the gifts to be simple to purchase and in a certain price range. Most of the gifts on the lists this year are necessities, and items easier to purchase. The Angel Tree is anonymous both ways. The angel does not know who purchased their gifts and the person purchasing the gifts does not know the name of the angel they are shopping for to give them a great holiday season. The program also got started earlier this year and will run through Dec. 15 to allow more time for people purchasing items for an angel. One difference this year due to the pandemic and to limit interaction between people, those who purchase gifts for the angels are asked to check themselves out at a table, which is set up in the lobby of the bank.
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LeRoy Charles Minut Jr. LeRoy Charles Minut, Jr. age 84 of Tulsa passed from this life on November 2, 2020. He was born on December 24, 1935 to LeRoy and Lucile (Brece) Minut at Cleveland, Ohio. He served his country in the Air Force for ten years and after his Honorable Discharge he began his career as a Computer Programmer for numerous companies around the United States with frequent relocations ending his career at Sequoyah Technologies in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He married the love of his life Judy (Craig) Minut on August 10,1968 in Cleveland, Ohio. Leroy was affiliated with the Tulsa Glue Dobbers, a radiocontrolled airplane flying club and continued to dabble in a hobby of working with model trains and planes periodically in his lifetime. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. LeRoy will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
CHAMBER HOSTS DRESS FOR SUCCESS WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON
The Jenks Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business program hosted its annual Giving event on Nov. 5. This year’s event benefited Dress for Success Tulsa. Learn more Dress for Success: https://tulsa.dressforsuccess.org/
LeRoy is survived by his loving wife, Judy Ellen Minut; Daughter, Lexie Minut Crittenden of Stockton, CA; two sons, Harold Hildenbrand and wife Emyrose of Wichita Falls, TX, and Daniel Minut of Carrollton, TX; three grandsons, Matthew Crittenden, Samual Crittenden and wife Brenda, and Matthew C. Minut; one sister, Linda Henderson of Olmsted Falls, Ohio as well as nieces, nephews, relatives, and longtime friends. LeRoy will be missed by all who knew and loved him. LeRoy is preceded in death by his parents, Sister, Helene Minut; one son, Charles Richard Minut. Graveside services Friday, November 13, 2020, 2:00 pm at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, OK, officiated by Pastor Gloria Denton with military honors provided by the Tinker AFB Honor Guard. Online condolences can be given at www. MarkerFuneralHomes.com. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of LeRoy to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.
AMERICAN FLAGS GO UP TO HONOR VE TERANS The City of Jenks Public Works crew replaced the Trojan flags along Aquarium Drive, Main Street and the Jenks Bridge last week with American flags in honor of Veteran’s Day, which was Wednesday. Photos/Courtesy
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MASK MANDATE CONT from pg 1... The ordinance requires the use of face coverings for people over the age of 10, if located within public service areas of public accommodation or an educational institution with certain exception. The ordinance will run through Jan. 31 of 2021. The mask mandate will be enforced by the Jenks Police Department with potential fines up to $200. The following persons, locations and activities are exempt from this requirement: 1. Persons who fall into the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's guidance for those who should not wear Face Coverings due to a medical or mental health condition or developmental disability; 2. Children under 10 years of age; 3. Restaurant patrons while they are eating or drinking; 4. Persons exercising in communal outdoor spaces, or persons walking or exercising with other persons from the same household in communal outdoor spaces, as long as Physical Distancing is maintained. Persons congregating in communal outdoor spaces with other persons not in their same household are required to wear Face Coverings when Physical Distancing is not maintained; 5. Settings where it is not practical or feasible to wear a Face Covering, such as dental services, medical treatments or while swimming; 6. Occupants in a personal vehicle, personal office, or similarly private space while other persons outside of the person's household are not present; 7. Private homes, and 8. Offices and workplaces that are not Public Service Areas where Physical Distancing between employees and other occupants can be consistently maintained during hours of operation. According to the ordinance, "Face Covering" means a covering that fully covers a person's nose and mouth. The term "Face Covering" includes, but is not limited to, cloth face masks, towels, scarves, and bandanas as recommended by the CDC or OSDH, an N95, KN95, or other mask that would be appropriate for a health care setting, or a surgical mask. The Face Covering should fit snuggly on a person's face but allow the person to breathe easily and worn consistent with the guidance provided by the CDC or OSDH. “Social” or "Physical Distancing" means maintaining six feet of distance between persons who are not part of the same household while in a public accommodation, educational building, or public setting. "Place of Public Accommodation" means all places offering items, goods or services for purchase or rent, including without limitation retail businesses, personal services and spas, entertainment venues, food service facilities, restaurants and bars, hotels, motels and travelrelated services, professional offices and services, banks and financial services, repair facilities, and/or motor vehicle dealerships. “Public Service Area” means areas of a Place of Public Accommodation or an Educational Institution wherein employees interact with the public in the normal course of business. “Public Setting” means any public place where persons congregate which is not a place of Public Accommodation including without limitation offices, workplaces, houses of worship and ancillary facilities, child care facilities, hospitals and health facilities, gymnasiums and physical fitness facilities, adult and youth sports facilities, communal outdoor spaces such as sidewalks, trails, parks, food trucks and other outdoor retail entities. “Educational Institution” means any building or facility used for academic or athletic purposes on public school campuses, and any private school or preschool. This term excludes the playing surface of any athletic facility during organized activities and practices.
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WATSON EARNS ALL-STATE SOF TBALL HONORS
By Kyle Salomon Jenks senior softball player Jessica Watson was recently named an All-State selection as a center infielder. The Lady Trojans’ shortstop will play in the Oklahoma High School Fast Pitch Coaches Association AllState Game June 12 for the Large East squad. The game will take place in Edmond at Oklahoma Christian University. “I was happy and excited when I found out,” Watson said. “It was a goal I set for myself since my freshman year. We had a great season. I feel like we came together as a team. We came back and played well after we were hit with contact tracing the middle of the season and several key players had to sit out for a while. The girls really came together after that, so this season was by far my favorite.” The all-state selection came after Watson was named the Defensive Player of the Year in Jenks’ district for performance at shortstop this year. “Her knowledge of the game is really high,” Jenks coach Todd Williams said. “Her work ethic is tremendous, and she has the best glove of anyone I have ever coached, both male and female. She does the little things when everyone else is sitting around. She has so much confidence in that glove, it is pretty fun to watch.” Watson is verbally committed to play college softball at Rogers State in Claremore but has not yet signed. “I like Rogers State because it is close to home and it is a very good Division II program,” Watson said. “I am looking forward to the experience of playing college softball. It’s something I have worked towards for a really long time and now getting to fulfill that dream is a big deal to me. Jenks has prepared me for the next level, especially my coaches. I feel very prepared both mentally and physically to take on the challenges college softball will present.”
JENKS SWIM TEAMS HOST MEE T FOR JENKS SPECIAL OLYMPIANS
The Jenks High School boys and girls swim teams hosted a swim meet Saturday for the Jenks Special Olympics team swimmers at the Jenks Aquatic Center. The event was also put on by the Jenks Project Unify, which is an education and sports based strategy powered by an engaged youth community that increases athletic and leadership opportunities for students with and without intellectual disabilities, while creating communities of acceptance for all. Photos/Kyle Salomon
CHEER PLACES SECOND AT GAME DAY REGIONAL COMPE TITION
The Jenks High School varsity cheer squad tied for second-place Saturday at the OSSAA Game Day Regional Cheer Competition at Choctaw High School. Next up for the Lady Trojans will be a trip to the state competition. Photo/Courtesy
POM SQUAD MEMBERS EARN HONORS Jenks High School Pom varsity member Lauren Conkling qualified recently at the state competition in the Senior Solo Division. Fellow varsity pom member Emily Condon was recently selected as a member of the All-Region East Team.
Griffin Forbes Senior Running Back and Linebacker The Jenks Tribune Player of the Week is senior running back and linebacker Griffin Forbes. Forbes scored one touchdown, had 56 yards receiving and 26 yards rushing in the Trojans 49-21 win at Westmoore last week.
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GABRIELLE VARGUS – DRURY UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S TRIATHLON Why she chose Drury: “I really like swimming and I really like cross country and I wanted to do at least one of those things in college. My parents showed me Drury and I knew I would want to go there because I would get to do both. I also really love the coaches and the girls on the team, I think they are really great. That was the deciding factor for me.” How Jenks has prepared her for the college: “Jenks prepared me by giving me amazing teachers and amazing coaches, so I can continue my academic and athletic further at Drury.”
JASMINE RAU – SOU THERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S SWIMMING Why she chose Southern Illinois: “I really like the team culture there. It was harder this year with the recruiting, but I really like the team and coaches and their coaching program. It’s also only about an hour away from family I have there, so that is a big plus also.” How Jenks has prepared her for college: “I think the coaches do a really great job of first of all, teaching me how to swim because I started my freshman year, so they did a good job of preparing. Also, I have a gymnastics background through Jenks and that helped prepare me as well.”
LANEY FENTON – LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S SWIMMING Why she chose Lindenwood: “I really liked the campus, it was very beautiful, and I really liked the team, I really clicked with the team when I was talking to them via FaceTime. The coach reminds me a lot of my coach, so I thought it would work out perfectly.” How Jenks has prepared her for college: “I feel like I have trained to the point where I need to be for college and I feel like I am going to do great because of all the training and coaching I have received throughout the years and all my teammates have helped me as well.”
QUINN TURNER – UNIVERSITY OF TULSA WOMEN’S SOCCER Why she chose Tulsa: “I really liked that it is close to home. It called out to me. I love the coaches. Whenever I went on my visit, the team was so nice. They were fun, but they worked really hard, it was like all in one.” How Jenks has prepared her for college: “I have learned a lot about team factors with Jenks because when I played club, everyone is out for themselves, so I learned a lot about being on a team with Jenks.”
VANESSA FITCH – UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS WOMEN’S SOCCER Why she chose Arkansas: “I decided I wanted to be closer to home. I was looking at some east coast schools because I am from there originally, but I decided I wanted to be closer to my family.” How Jenks has prepared her for college: “It’s a really competitive environment here and it has helped me become a better player and person all around.”
JENKS THRO T T LES WESTMOORE, CLOSES DISTRICT SEASON UNBEATEN By Kyle Salomon MOORE – For the first quarter-and-a-half November 5, Jenks and Westmoore traded punches with both teams’ offenses finding success early in the game.
The Jaguars had just knotted the score at 14-14 and were having success in the short passing game against the Trojan defense. Jenks then went on a 35-0 run and seized control of the game and went on to beat Westmoore 49-21 to close out the regular season at 7-1 and 5-0 in district play. “We started out a little slow defensively. They had a great game plan,” Jenks coach Keith Riggs said. “Try to get a guy in space and make one guy miss and get a big play. It took us a little time to adjust to those. We eventually did and were able to take those away and force them to do something else and that was the key for us tonight.” Seniors Jayden Patrick and Grant Lohr each had three touchdowns on the night. Patrick got the scoring party started with an interception return for a touchdown on the first possession of the game. He then scored his second touchdown on a 29-yard connection from Stephen Kittleman and his third on another connection from Kittleman, this one from 65 yards. Lohr scored all three of his touchdowns on the ground. The senior running back had scoring runs of one, three and 50 yards in the game. Griffin Forbes was the only other Trojan to get into the end zone Thursday with a six-yard scamper. Max Paskvan was a perfect 7 of 7 on point after attempts. Westmoore’s third touchdown came in the fourth quarter against the Jenks reserves. “It’s kind of a dangerous game because Westmoore has talent, their quarterback is really, really good,” Riggs said. “They have made some fourth-quarter comebacks throughout the season. You certainly don’t want to overlook them and let them stay in the game and have a chance at another one of those fourthquarter comebacks.” Jenks rolled up 448 yards of offense, including 267 passing and 182 rushing. The Trojans had 18 first downs and converted 4 of 10 on third down. Kittleman finished with 267 yards passing on 14 of 17 completions with two touchdowns and one interception. Lohr had 13 carries for 112 yards with three touchdowns and Patrick caught four passes for 124 yards with two touchdowns.
The Trojan defense allowed Westmoore to rack up 256 yards of offense, including 178 passing and 78 rushing. Jenks allowed 12 first downs and allowed the Jaguars to convert on 6 of 12 third downs. Tyson Ward led the way for Jenks with 18.5 tackles. Patrick and Ashton Paul each had an interception. The Trojans had three turnovers (two interceptions, one fumble) and Westmoore had two turnovers (interceptions). Jenks was penalized 10 times for 95 yards and the Jaguars were flagged six times for 70 yards. “We did a lot of good things tonight,” Riggs said. “Especially coming out in the second half and taking care of business, really proud of our kids.”
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JENKS SE T TO OPEN POSTSEASON WITH FAMILIAR FACE By Kyle Salomon A little less than a year ago, Jenks took on Moore in the 6A-1 semifinals. The Trojans defeated the Lions easily in route to another state title game berth. This year, Jenks will take on the Lions yet again in the playoffs, this time in the opening round at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Allan Trimble Stadium. “They were very senior dominated when we played them last year, so a lot of new faces on both sides of the ball,” Jenks coach Keith Riggs said. “They, like a lot of times, have had a revolving door of starters between injuries and quarantines. I think just looking at how players are starting to come back, they are starting to get all their guys back. Their record doesn’t show it, but when you watch film, they move the ball on everyone they play. They have talent and have guys, who can make plays, so we will have to be ready to play Friday.” The Trojans finished the regular season with a 7-1 record and 5-0 mark in their district. Jenks’ lone loss came in the second week at Bixby 42-35. Moore comes into the matchup with the Trojans with a 3-7 record and 2-5 mark in its district. “Each year is a long season, so I think every year the playoffs rejuvenate you a little bit,” Riggs. “You understand the finality of the playoffs and what’s at stake, so the kids do get excited about it. This is what we are working for through all those weeks of practice and games and it is finally here, so it is exciting for everybody.” In a normal year, the Lions would have not qualified for the postseason, but due to so many games being canceled across the state throughout the season, the OSSAA made the decision to allow all teams in all classes the opportunity to go to the playoffs. “I think we are playing really well,” Riggs said. “We are getting close to having everyone back that we can have back. We are doing a lot of good things on the field. There are still things we need to work on and get better at, but I feel like we are in a good position going into the playoffs.”
TROJAN SENIORS SHARE THOUGHTS ON PLAYOFFS By Kyle Salomon Five Jenks senior football players were asked what makes the playoffs special for the Jenks football program. Quarterback Stephen Kittleman, running back and safety Grant Lohr, receiver and corner back Jayden Patrick, offensive lineman Logan Nobles and tight end and defensive end Waylon Adams gave their answers to the question right here: Kittleman “If you go back in time and look at all the past Jenks football team, who have been successful in the playoffs, that is just a testament to the culture we have here. When we get to the playoffs, we just take it to a new level. We are a little more focused than usual. We always have the same focus during the regular season, but now it means a little more. We got the bleached hair, so that makes it more fun. We just want to play for those who came before us and the playoffs is just a great way for us to do that.” Lohr “When you look at the history we have had throughout the years, I think it’s a pretty big deal. We haven’t won since 2015, so I think it would be pretty special for us to bring it back. We have gone to the state championship the past two years and haven’t been able to pull it out, so hopefully this year we will be able to do that. It does sit in the back of your head with the history we have had and all the gold balls, but we just need to go out there and play like we can. If we play like we are capable of playing, I think we should win state.”
Nobles “It’s the tradition and expectation of going all the way. That is what it is for me. For us seniors, we have this game that is a home game and then if we make it to the next round, that game is a home game and it is crazy to think that will be our last home game. You don’t realize how quick it goes by. If we make it all the way, these are the last four home games of our senior year, that is crazy to think about. The players just expect to do really well in the playoffs every year. It is the culture we have here.” Adams “That is the bar at Jenks, is the playoffs and winning a championship. Our team is hoping to meet that bar and meet those expectations that we have and continue the tradition. The bleached hair is a tradition that has been around for a while. As a little kid, watching all the players come out on Friday with their bleached hair and knowing you are going to be them someday is an awesome tradition.”
Patrick “It’s the tradition of winning. Winning is a mentality here and we want to keep that tradition going. We grow up watching it and just wanting to be that player when you are little.”
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HIGH SCHOOL FOO TBALL PLAYOFFS OFFER DIFFERENT LOOK IN 2020 By Kyle Salomon High school football playoffs season is upon us and it too will have a different look in 2020, much everything else in the world. Every team, no matter record, will get a chance to compete in the postseason in Oklahoma this year. “It has been a while since we had 16 teams in the playoffs and four games,” Jenks coach Keith Riggs said. “I kind of like it. I think it is great for all the teams, especially this year with the circumstances we are in.” The OSSAA made that decision due to all the game cancelations that took place due to COVID-19. Because of the change in rules this year, playoff brackets across the board look a little different, including the 6A-1 bracket. “Usually, you see a Thursday game on Week 10 as an advantage,” Riggs said. “You get an extra day off and you get to go scout and a lot of years you already know who you are going to play, even before Friday. This year was very different. There was a lot of waiting and speculating and prepping for multiple opponents at the same time until we found out Sunday afternoon.” Round one in the 6A-1 playoffs might get the nickname “rivalry week No. 2” with several of the matchups this week. “It is crazy how that turned out,” Riggs said. “So many teams close to one another playing each other and the rivalry games is pretty crazy.” Mustang will take on Yukon in one of the nastiest rivalries across the state. Norman will take on Norman North in crosstown matchup. Westmoore will play Southmoore and Edmond Santa Fe will play Edmond North. “It is exciting, we like our chances, we have to take it one practice at a time and one game at a time,” Riggs said. “We knew a lot of it going in what is going to look like, there were just a few question marks on where teams would be slotted, but now we know and now it is time to go get after it.”
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