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AWARDS GLORY FOR ‘RIVERVIEW CHIPPY’
Ireland’s Queen of Country Philomena Begley presents Adrian & Liz Coyle with the Henry Jones Award for Best Chip Shop in County Tyrone at the second annual NI Chip Shop Awards
For the second year running Strabane’s very own ‘Riverview Chippy’ has been awarded the esteemed ‘Northern Ireland Good Food Guide Award’ for ‘Best Chip Shop in Tyrone’. The award is yet another fine vindication of the cuisine expertise of Adrian, Louise and the Staff, which has been celebrated and enthused about throughout the Tyrone area for many years. “We were thrilled to win the award again,” said Adrian Coyle, speaking to the ‘Herald’ last week. “Thanks to all our customers who took the time and went to the trouble of nominating and then voting for us.” The ‘Riverview Chippy’ opened in November 1980 under Adrian and Louise Coyle’s management and they believe the staff has been vital in building the business to its present level. “Our customers are great and have been loyal to our shop for many years. We are serving the children and even grand-children of customers who
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have supported the shop since it opened, and to them we say a huge ‘thank you’ and also a big ‘thank you’ to the Staff who have served us both in the past and at present!” enthused Adrian. The Coyle family have been in the Fish and Chip business for over 70 years and ‘Riverview’ has become a fourth generation family run branch of that business. The family were in the business in Castlederg, Strabane, Sion Mills and Derry since the 1930’s. Apart from winning the ‘Chip Shop of the Year Award’ for 2010 and 2011, ‘Riverview’ has also been awarded an ‘Eat Safe’ Award, garnering a five-star hygiene rating. This is an award given to catering premises that meet standards of food safety over and above those required by law. It is issued by the ‘Food Standards Agency for Northern Ireland’. Ultimately, after almost 31 years of trading, things are looking healthy and positive for the future of ‘Riverview Chippy’.
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Local optometrist supports national ‘back to school’ children’s eye health campaign. A new campaign is targeting parents, teachers and health professionals to raise awareness of children’s eye health. Led by the optical sector, the campaign is encouraging parents not to overlook their children’s eye health this Autumn.
Children with undiagnosed eye conditions are more likely to have difficulties with learning at school.
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Statistics show that up to 1 million children in the UK will return to school this year with an undiagnosed vision problem. Poor eyesight can have a significant effect on children’s ability to learn and on their behaviour yet often goes unrecognized by teachers, parents and by the children themselves. Local optometrist, Donal McGovern, from D McGovern Optician’s in Castle Street, Strabane and Main St, Lifford said: “There seems to be a lack of understanding about eyesight and eye health. I would urge parents to remember taking their children to see an optometrist is just as important as the trip to the dentist, or having their feet measured. This should ideally happen around the age of four, or even before, as problems detected this young can be corrected more easily.” The sooner that vision problems are detected - the better the outcome. Many childhood eye conditions, such as lazy eye and squint, can be treated if they are picked up early as the eye and visual system are actively developing during the school years. If vision problems are identified and treated, it can make a difference that lasts a lifetime. Bob Hughes, Chief Executive at the Association of Optometrists, said: “It’s an absolute public
health disgrace. There are problems which can be corrected in young people’s eyes and yet it’s a buried issue, an unknown issue, that children are losing out on a good education because they can’t see properly.” NHS Sight Tests are free for all children under the age of 16 in the North of Ireland. Parents can take their children along to a local optometrist for a free NHS Sight Test. Optometrists in the community are qualified to examine the eyes of all children, paid for by the NHS. Help towards the cost of glasses is also available on the NHS for all children. Toddlers and young children do not need to be able to read, as an eye examination can be carried out using pictures. A reduce price Sight Test for any children who do not quailify for a NHS or Medical card test is available with this article for just £15 or 15 (euro), until 31/10/11. To book an eye test or for more information please call at our practice at 20 Castle St, Strabane or call (048) 71882506.
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ARE YOU CONSIDERING A CAREER IN HAIR, BEAUTY, NAILS OR SPA? Are you already working in the industry, but looking to further your opportunities with a short, sharp update session? About us: In 2009, Cutting Edge Training was formed with the objective of working with employers, registered training organisations and individuals to design and implement training and education programmes for the hair and beauty industry. The vision for Cutting Edge Training is an ambitious one. We are proud to welcome students of all ages and backgrounds in a welcoming and supportive learning environment. Our enthusiastic and industry experienced staff and comprehensive learner support services are focused on providing an outstanding learner experience at Cutting Edge Training. We aim to support all local trade and try to use all local resources and contractors whenever possible.
still successful in the industry.
Having been involved with Cutting Edge Training previously I could not turn down this opportunity to work once again with one of the best training schools that Northern Ireland has to offer - Elaine Shanahan
to our centre to help inspire and educate the students on a regular basis. • Beginners’ courses are structured to provide a basic training aimed at balancing traditional skills with the most up to date fashion styling. • A full range of specialist courses are also available so that courses from beginner to advanced can be tailor made to suit the individual’s requirements. • Enjoy our flexible, stimulating hair and beauty care courses that teach you the theoretical and practical skills to pursue a career Our role: Our sole aim is to provide clear, concise hair in these exciting industries and beauty training in a beautiful, inspira- Cutting Edge Training’s motto ‘’Small classes tional and professional salon environment + dedicated instructors = success!” and improve the quality of learning through Educators: accredited qualifications as well as private Cutting Edge Training is operated and owned Hair and Beauty courses.. • We regularly invite industry professionals by two hairdressers who have been and are
Brenda McGrath Brenda has been involved in the Hairdressing and Training industry for the past 25 years. After managing top salons and training new stylists for 10 years in London, she then returned home, opened the continuing successful bc2 Hairdressing and then began to focus her career on education, helping to develop the methodology of Cutting Edge Training by creating the class formats and curriculum that helped establish Cutting Edge Training as a leader in Hairdressing education. She continues to support quality, diversity, educational and artistic opportunities, helping to raise standards of the hairdressing industry. “I am extremely proud to be part of Cutting Edge Training. We are constantly adapting our training programs and ideas to make sure that we deliver a personal and exciting experience for all that walk through our doors.’’ Tanya Devlin Tanya has been in the hair and training industry for over 20 years and in that time has managed and owned salons in Ireland, Africa and Asia. After managing a successful salon in Ireland for a number of years she decided to expand her knowledge by moving to Africa where she opened a training school and hair salon.
After 6 years she then went to Asia where she spent time as a senior educator and organised numerous hair exhibitions and shows. As an experienced educator, Tanya’s passion and energy for hairdressing is reflected in the way she teaches and is able to get her message across. As well as being an educator Tanya is also a qualified counsellor. “I love being able to share my knowledge with my students in a way which is interesting and fun”. Our tutors, who are winners of numerous awards, together with representatives from training organisations, have been helping young people to become hairdressers and beauty therapists since 2009 and are at the forefront of this exciting career with high achievement rates. The private Beauty courses are being delivered by one of Dublin’s most talented, national trainers in the industry. Elaine Shanahan, professional makeup artist and national trainer, will take you through each course from start to finish. Elaine has trained nationally and internationally and delivers the highest level of training in a fun atmosphere. Having worked in top training environments she is delighted to have this opportunity to share her knowledge with the students of Cutting Edge Training.
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Our Basic Make-up course teaches professional techniques for commercial application within the beauty industry. Our 1 day make-up course will teach you how to apply day and evening make-up. You will learn how to use colour corrective products and foundations, blushers, eye and lip products to enhance your client’s features. You'll enjoy watching Elaine take you through the steps of numerous makeup applications. She'll also share with you many of her personal experiences as a makeup artist. You'll learn valuable tips that you'll be able to apply to your own work. After getting the inside scoop on Elaine's road to success, you'll be inspired and motivated to create a name for yourself in the makeup artistry industry. “Having trained intensely with make up for many years I often come across therapists who do not fully understand the colour wheel and how to determine skin tones. Without these skills it can be very difficult to provide a flawless make up. Once we have mastered the theory we can move on to practical. From Smokey eye, to Bridal to sultry improve your confidence quickly in this 1 day certified course.” - Elaine Shanahan, Trainer
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On the 15th October 1979 Laurence Doherty Senior started his small re-upholstery business in Lower Main Street Strabane. Today 32 years later the business is still going strong and now being carried on by his three sons, Joe, Tom and Laurence. In 1994 the business moved to new and larger premises and today the business not only offer a full recovery service, they also manufacture their own quality built 3 piece suites, corner seating units, couches and chairs made up to the customer’s own choice of fabrics and specifications. Doherty’s also sell quality beds and mattresses in their showroom from leading brands such as Slumbernight and Dusk to Dawn at prices that will not be beaten. We also manufacture many different shapes and styles of upholstered headboards to suit your room and decor.
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‘Nevermind’ and how the alternative became the mainstream September marks the twentieth anniversary of the release of ‘Nevermind’, Nirvana’s hugely influential second album. It was an album that would help shape and inform the musical vocabulary of many a teenage music fan and its legacy still endures today as countless teens, who weren’t even born in 1991, continue to draw a major influence from the album. The album catapulted alternative rock into mainstream culture, after its humble but noble beginnings ten years earlier. In the early eighties, the “hair bands” of the time dominated mainstream airwaves and television screens. However, a hoard of college geeks, bohemian types and eccentrics saw little to identify with on MTV, so they opted to make their own kind of noise and adopt a DIY ethic that had its origins in the punk landscape of some years earlier. Slowly but surely across the USA, underground scenes developed and college rock made a mark. Young bands unmoved by the mainstream or the paths they were supposed to take in order to “make it” simply jumped into vans and took their shows to rooms filled with people just like them. College towns like Athens, Georgia were a rich melting pot of such people. As far back as 1980 saw bands like REM, B-52s and Pylon develop their craft in front small gatherings in pizza parlours, unoccupied buildings, old churches and any club willing to take a chance on giving them a gig. It was a trend that spread across the country, giving birth to alternative rock . As the decade progressed bands like REM, Black Flag, The Pixies, Throwing Muses, Sonic Youth, Violent Femmes, Camper Van Beethoven and Husker Du ploughed their own path. Mainstream breakthroughs at first seemed unlikely but by the end of the eighties it seemed quite clear that it was only a matter of time before alternative rock broke through. 1991 was the year everything had to be redefined. It was the year ‘Nevermind’ by Nirvana was released. Following on from their 1989 debut ‘Bleach’,
‘Nevermind’ reflected front man Kurt Cobain’s objective to hone in on the songwriting dynamics of bands that influenced him, such as The Pixies and The Replacements. The album was produced by Butch Vig and a statement of intent was made with the first single to be lifted from the album – ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’. The anthemic chaos of the chorus struck as chord across the world and skyrocketed Nirvana from the underground to the mainstream almost overnight. The song’s origins lay in the heart of alternative rock. In a January 1994 interview for ‘Rolling Stone’ magazine, Kurt Cobain revealed that “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was an attempt to write a song in the style of The Pixies. He explained: “I was basically trying to rip off the Pixies. I have to admit it. When I heard the Pixies for the first time, I connected with that band so heavily that I should have been in that band – or at least a Pixies cover band. We used their sense of dynamics, being soft and quiet and then loud and hard.” When ‘Nevermind’ was eventually released it knocked Michael Jackson (at this point still a global superstar) off the top of the album charts – itself a loud statement that alternative rock had indeed arrived. But Nirvana were not alone. 1991 was the year of ‘Nevermind’, but it was also the year R.E.M. released ‘Out Of Time’, Pearl Jam released the stunning debut album ‘Ten’ and Metallica released ‘The Black Album’. Alternative Rock had crossed over and given the mainstream an edge again. More than that, the divides were broken. Previously, metal-heads, rock-heads,
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punks and goths stood at opposing sides of the room. In 1991 they all joined together in appreciation of something real – perhaps it was a mutual delight in mainstream culture being gate-crashed in such a way. The great rock albums are the albums that inspire people to get out there and form a band. ‘Nevermind’ and Pearl Jam’s ‘Ten’ were two such albums. While it is only right to reflect on the impact of ‘Nevermind’, it’s worth remembering that Pearl Jam are still a powerfully influential band who continue to inspire and enthral on their own terms. With charisma-free puppets like Kings of Leon filling Slane Castle, it’s reassuring to know that Pearl Jam are still out there. As for Nirvana, it’s difficult to speculate what they Irish bands from north and south of the border, and also introduced its audience to the best in alternative music from the USA, Europe and the UK. With the alternative scene in the States being particularly innovative during this period, each weekly viewing of ‘No Disco’ was an almost epiphany like experience as viewers were introduced to the likes of Sonic Youth, Mazzy Star, Grant Lee Buffalo and Pavement. Alongside these Stateside acts, Irish bands such as A-House, The Frank and Walters, Therapy?, Revelino, Sultans of Ping FC and Rollerskate Skinny were given a healthy exposure. ‘No Disco’ also introduced many viewers to electro pioneers such as Orbital and Leftfield.
Today FM’s decision to axe Donal Dineen’s ‘Small Hours’ show is a terrible move but one that should not really come as a surprise. In reality it’s surprising that Dineen’s show lasted for as long as it did on a commercial radio station. His presentation style was always reticent and he was given the freedom to play anything of his choice, with the “suits upstairs” never intervening. It was a freedom few have ever been allowed on commercial radio and it allowed for almost 15 years of quality late night radio. Within that period Dineen introduced listeners to a feast of experimental music, while also dusting off revered and obscure eclectic gems from the past. On many a night the playlist was open to change and could be dictated by mood rather than anything pre-arranged. It could go electro, it could go ambient, it could go folksy, and it could go soulful. Wherever it went, we lis-
Nirvana, who catapulted alternative rock into the mainstream in 1991 with their ‘iconic’ album ‘Nevermind’.
Donal Dineen’s alternative radio show which has been axed by Today FM.
tened with intrigue and excitement, as we were often introduced to something we may never have heard before and which had just blown our minds. The radio show was pretty much an extension of the RTE late night music programme ‘No Disco’, which Dineen presented from 1993 to 1997, before taking up his radio post on Today FM, which was then known as Radio Ireland. During its ten years on the air, ‘No Disco’ offered a televised platform for up and coming
While some viewed the programme as ‘elitist’ in its musical selections, the reality was that nowhere else catered for the ‘No Disco’ audiences’ tastes. Not since Channel 4’s ‘The Tube’ and BBC’s ‘Old Grey Whistle Test’, which both bit the bullet some five years earlier, had there been anything for an alternative music audience on television, with the notable exception of ‘Later with Jools Holland’. The fact that ‘No Disco’ was a concept spoiled on us Irish alone, churning out an hour’s worth of music videos each week, while ‘Later with Jools Holland’, great programme that it was and is, was always limited to an average of five acts each night, made it all the more precious. It has now been eight years since ‘No Disco’
would’ve gone on to do after 1994. Would they still be together if Kurt Cobain was still alive? Possibly not. But one thing to remember about Nirvana is that for a huge bulk of their lifespan, they were a positively powerful rock band. The events of April 1994 tend to cloud their legacy, but their true legacy lies in that teenager you’ll see today in a ‘Nevermind’ t-shirt, the kid with a guitar trying to learn the riff to ‘Come As You Are’ instead of lining up in an ‘X-Factor’ audition queue and the fact that even though it’s 20 years old now, ‘Nevermind’ still rocks something serious. Kurt Cobain may be gone but records never die. You have the album at home. Get off Facebook, turn off the TV, crank it up, “with the lights out it’s less dangerous, here we are now, entertain us!”
was cancelled. Ironically it has never been easier for emerging artists to record music and make music videos. Unfortunately there are no television outlets in Ireland allowing for weekly coverage of such artists and videos. In its prime and for an hour every week, ‘No Disco’ accommodated such musicians, and this was at a time when unsigned acts did not have the easy access to the multi-media tools that they do today. For that reason, today is calling out for ‘No Disco’ more than any other period. When Dineen switched to radio he maintained all the positive virtues of ‘No Disco’. While other ‘DJs’ feel compelled to strangle the airwaves with their alleged ‘personalities’, Dineen always looked on himself as merely the bridge between the listener and the great music he plays. It was never about himself; it was always about the music. Now he is about to play his last piece on music on Today FM, with the final show scheduled to go out on December 1. Record collections throughout the land owe a great deal to Donal Dineen and if there is any justice he will be on the airwaves again in 2012, with some Kraftwerk, Eno, Terry Reid, Tim Buckley, Orbital, Beirut, Tom Waits and Roxy Music rubbing shoulders with some new music just waiting to bless our ears.
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DSL Makes Business Awards Shortlist A local business set up just two years ago has made the shortlist for this year’s Celebrate Success Awards to be held in Belfast on November 9. DSL (Direct Sound and Light) is Strabane’s only music store, specialising in instruments, PA gear, lights, cables and strings. The Awards are supported by the Prince’s Trust and celebrate the achievements of young people and aspiring business men and women. Speaking to the ‘Herald’ last week, Niall Speak of DSL expressed his delight at making the shortlist. “We received the letter yesterday inviting us to the awards ceremony in November and I was absolutely thrilled to be asked to attend. We’ve worked really hard over the last few years to make this busi-
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The Balor Arts Centre has something for everyone in October! The Balor is delighted to welcome two award winning dramas next month in the form of Fight Night (winner of both Best Actor and the Bewley’s Little Gem Award in Dublin’s ABSOLUT Fringe) and Silent – winner of a coveted Fringe First at last month’s Edinburgh Festival.
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Down under he is best known as the captain of ‘The Originals’, the first New Zealand team to be labelled the All Blacks, but his story begins in County Donegal. These ties to the north-west led Letterkenny Rugby Club to name their grounds after him. Martin Moylan Donegal man, the legendary Dave Gallaher. is President of the club, and he takes up Gallaher’s remarkable story: fact he wrote a book on rugby skills which is still used today.” “He was born in Ramelton in 1873, but then 36 appearances for the All Blacks at the start emigrated to New Zealand with his parents of the last century cemented his status as a about 5 years later. He went on to become hero, but it was Gallaher’s verve and attitude the icon of rugby in New Zealand, he’s which set him apart. His approach was revolooked on as being the father-figure and in lutionary, and he pioneered the concept of
mobile forwards swarming over the pitch to Umaga and other rugby greats came to the support play. opening, thousands of people were there, huge occasion. As a result we’ve also set up A warrior and leader on the rugby field, he a scholarship agreement with a club in Auckcarried these same attributes in all aspects land, where elite youth players from Donegal of life. He fought in the Boer War, and volun- travel to New Zealand to train with a premier teered to go to France and fight in the First youth Rugby Academy in New Zealand.” World War. It was there that he died, and his body now lies in the Nine Elms Cemetery, A special feature length documentary film Poperinge, in Belgium. was also made about Gallaher, and launched As with many emigrants, his story went unno- in Letterkenny in 2006. And just to underline ticed in the homeland he left behind. It wasn’t his international standing – every year New until recent years that he became properly Zealand and France compete for the Dave recognised here. Gallaher Trophy. The last word, however should go Letterkenny rugby player, Jeremy “In 2005 we found out about him through the Worth, who wrote the following verses as part Ramelton Historical Society, we didn’t know of a poem about this local legend: about him before that,” Martin admitted. “So between the two of us we sent a guy “Through the mists of time, over to New Zealand and made some cona figure stands tall, tacts, and eventually the culmination of that An ‘All Black’ legend from Donegal, was that they visited Letterkenny to see our He played with power, poise pitches, and they visited Ramelton as well to and pace, see his birthplace, which is still there today. An iron man with an honest face,” People still come from New Zealand to visit his birthplace – he’s that important.” ”One hundred years later, his presence still felt, Tana Umaga and some of the other rugby A child inspired wears a greats of that time came over to see our Tag Rugby belt, grounds at that time. It was a huge occasion His gift to Rugby is still very clear, and we had thousands of people there. Ireland’s gift to New Zealand still held so dear” He has some relations left in Donegal. Tana
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Local man to grow beard in aid of good cause Local man Michael Lafferty is in the midst of a hairy time at present, but all in the name of charity. The Clady man is organising a beard growing stunt to raise money for Children’s Cancer Charity, CLIC Sargent.
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Each week in Northern Ireland two children or young people are diagnosed with cancer or leukaemia. CLIC Sargent Northern Ireland acts as a lifeline keeping families together when the unimaginable happens. It provides clinical, psychosocial, emotional and financial care and support to them and their families. There are currently 23 children
and young people in the County Tyrone area who are receiving support from CLIC Sargent. Commenting on his fundraising venture, Michael said; “I started 2 months ago and I am going to let my beard grow as long as possible between now and Christmas, before having it cut in the New Year. I decided to raise funds for CLIC Sargent as I believe the work this charity does really makes a big difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer and their families. All donations are very welcome, so please don’t let it be all for nothing!”. Fionnuala Savage, Community Fundraising Manager at CLIC Sargent said “I would encourage as many people as possible to support Michael in
his beard growing, fundraising venture. This is an excellent idea and I hope others will be inspired by his great efforts. Money raised through fundraising events like this will allow CLIC Sargent to continue supporting local families in Tyrone area. I would like to thank Michael, for supporting CLIC Sargent and wish them the best of luck.’ To sponsor Michael please visit his online fundraising page online at http://uk.virginmoneygiving. com/MichaelLafferty. For further information about the work of CLIC Sargent or to organise your own Hair Crazy event please contact Community Fundraising Manager Fionnuala Savage at 028 9072 5780 or fionnuala.savage@clicsargent.org.uk.
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‘Action Duchenne’ night a massive success in Paddy Mac’s A hugely successful charity night was held in Paddy Mac’s Bar on Saturday, September 10, in aid of Action Duchenne, which is providing vital support to a Strabane couple whose little boy was diagnosed with the rare condition. Five-year-old Lewis Harper, the youngest child of Clare (McShane) Harper and Fergal Harper, was diagnosed last year with Duchenne, which a form of muscular dystrophy. Action Duchenne aims to support and promote innovative research into a cure and effective medicines for Duchenne/ Becker Muscular Dystrophy. The charity, which is led by Duchenne families, aims to promote awareness of the condition, to improve care services, and
Speaking to the ‘Herald’ last week, Lewis’s mother Clare reflected on a great night had by all, and also looked ahead to future events. “We held a Karaoke night in Paddy Macs, where all the participants got sponsor sheets. There was also a raffle, which was a huge success. More sponsor sheets are coming in so we should have raised from the night around £3,500 for Action Duchenne. It’s great to be able to raise funds while people can still have a great night’s craic along the way. “The main focus at the moment is trying to get money raised for research. At present there is no treatment and no cure for Duchenne. There are possibilities in the pipeline over in the United States, and if they develop further and meet approval then next year, if possible, we will take Lewis to the States, but this year is about focusing on research. We provide access to a range of educational for people living with Duchenne at want to do all we can for any families and support/development programmes every stage of the condition. that come behind us. Nothing prepares
you for being told that your child has a condition and that there is no treatment or cure. It’s that blunt. You’re simply sent home with that news. Naturally since finding out the news we’ve been looking into everything to do with Duchenne, and the main thing is supporting the research and so far the response we’ve witnessed locally has been fantastic,” explained Clare. Anyone or any business who wishes to get involved in an event in aid of Action Duchenne is free to contact Clare, her husband Fergal or indeed any member of the McShane/Harper family. Clare, Fergal and the entire McShane/Harper family circle would also like to extend their thanks and gratitude to Seamus Foley and the staff of Paddy Mac’s for all their support in making the charity night an evening to remember. For more information on Action Duchenne, check online at (http://www.actionduchenne. org/)
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