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Kicking Off A New Era New coaches take reins of Kaufman County high school football programs.
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Scared Straight Sometimes all it takes is three trips to prison and five gunshot wounds to turn someone’s attitude around. For a Kaufman County jail inmate known as “The Head,” sharing those experiences is how he hopes he can help others avoid his mistakes.
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No. 1 British Flying Training School Fly-in An event that has grown each year, the 2012 Flights Of Our Fathers looks to soar to new heights.
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Cook’s Corner When it comes to cooking, for Crandall’s Molly Cannon, it is truly a family affair.
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PUBLISHER & EDITOR Michael Gresham Football. In Texas, it’s king. Sure our attention will throughout the offseason drift to other sports and interests, but come August those Friday night lights once again draw us in. What is it about the start of the high school football season that captivates us? It’s a new beginning — the kickoff a new season with new goals and aspirations. It’s in August where the seeds for district and state championships are planted. It’s about potential. It’s about opportunities. It’s about hope. The cover story for this edition of Kaufman County Life focuses on all those aspects, featuring three new coaches stepping in to take over the reins of Kaufman County high school programs. Each coach faces his own set of challenges, and each has high expectations for the coming season. In reading the story, I believe you will find that all three coaches are more than ready to accept those challenges. Terrell, Crandall and North Forney all seem to have found the right coach to help boost their programs, and we wish them the best of luck. While football kicks off our Fall 2012 edition of Kaufman County Life, the theme of new beginnings is carried throughout the magazine. Be sure to check out the story of one Kaufman County inmate who is hoping his story can help others avoid the mistakes he’s made in life. Also be sure to read about the many changes and exciting new additions to the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum’s Flights Of Our Fathers event for 2012. So sit down, put your feet up and enjoy! — Michael Gresham
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Kicking off a new era If football in Texas is king, then football coaches are often treated like royalty. As new leaders take over half of the eight varsity football programs in the county, they each bring different styles and backgrounds to their new schools, with the common goal of success both on and off the field. Each comes to Kaufman County from the outside — North Forney High School’s Lance Gary was the head coach at Gainesville, Terrell High School’s Kevin Wilson was the defensive coordinator at Stephenville, Crandall High School’s Todd John was an assistant coach at Highland Park and Mabank High School’s Jared Wingfield was the offensive coordinator at Port Neches-Groves. Whether it’s transitioning a winning program into a new classification, rebuilding virtually from scratch, or turning a small town into a consistent winner, each of the new coaches will face different challenges and will be in the spotlight as their respective teams take the field in 2012.
LANCE GARY NORTH FORNEY In just two years, North Forney has steadily built a winning program on the field while developing a passionate fan base in the stands. The school opened in 2009 and started its varsity football program one year later, reaching the postseason despite a 2-8 regular-season record in its debut. The 2011 season saw the Falcons achieve a host of milestones, including the school’s first district title — courtesy of a 9-1 record during the regular season — and a historic playoff victory over Wills Point. One thing North Forney hasn’t had during that time is stability on the sidelines. Lance Gary steps in as the school’s third head coach and athletic coordinator in as many years. He sees the potential for building a consistent winner, and that’s what drew him to the job after two years and one playoff appearance as the head coach at Gainesville High School. “I owe Gainesville ISD a lot for giving me the opportunity, but long-term I felt that this situation offered the chance to build something on your own,” Gary said. “Even though there’s been some success, you can still lay a foundation here. I want to lay a foundation that we can look at 10 years from now and be proud.” The third season of varsity football at North Forney will present a new set of hurdles for Gary and the Falcons. 6
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A surging enrollment bumped the school into Class 4A in the latest biennial realignment by the University Interscholastic League. That will place the Falcons in the same district with perennial powerhouses from Highland Park and West Mesquite, as well as Terrell and crosstown rival Forney. Plus, the varsity roster will be filled with newcomers after a majority of last season’s starters were part of North Forney’s first graduating class in May.
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“It’s a fresh start,” Gary said. “There’s going to be trials and tribulations, and we know that. A lot of what we do this year is going to be how we deal with tough situations. We have some kids who have experienced some success.” Gary isn’t a stranger to the area, having grown up in the Canton area before graduating from Valley View High School. His father, Jack, was an assistant coach under Tom Ed Gooden at Terrell for five seasons during the 1990s. Gary’s previous coaching stops included Brownsboro and Jacksonville prior to Gainesville. Part of Gary’s strategy for building a program at North Forney is generating excitement at the middle-school and subvarsity levels, and encouraging community involvement.
“We want to be successful at all levels, but we also want the kids to enjoy the game,” he said. “We want the North Forney community to take pride in what we do.” That pride should help build a sense of continuity and stability for the Falcons, he said. Gary was pleased with the work ethic of his players during the school’s summer strength and conditioning program, even before he had a full coaching staff in place. “We want a bunch of classy young men who are a well-disciplined football team that play hard,” Gary said. “We want to play with a certain intensity and instill that from the ground up. It’s going to take hard work, but we have really good kids here.”
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“I’m more of a David and Goliath believer. I believe that the little guy can always take down the big guy. He just has to work a little bit harder and be a little bit smarter.” — Terrell coach Kevin Wilson
Defining the task for Kevin Wilson at Terrell is simple. Accomplishing that task might prove much more difficult. Wilson is attempting to rebuild a Terrell football program that suffered through a dismal 2-8 season a year ago that included an eight-game losing streak to end the season. He knew the situation at Terrell when he left perennial power Stephenville, where he was an assistant coach for almost a decade. Better yet, he has embraced the situation with the Tigers. “When I set out looking for head coaching positions, I wanted to go to a school that was struggling,” Wilson said. “I think that plays more into the type of coach that I am. I’ve always been passionate about taking kids who didn’t have the greatest abilities and making them great players and great students.” In his first head coaching job, Wilson hopes to bring stability to a program that has had four leaders in the past five years. And he has a vision for success on the field as well, where the Tigers have made the playoffs just once since ending a 10-year postseason streak in 2005. “It feels good to be able to come in and build a program,” Wilson said. “The challenging part of that is that it takes so much time and energy and effort, and that’s the part that’s exhausting. I think it’s also going to be more fulfilling once it gets where I’d like it and where the community wants it. It will be worth all the while when it gets there.” Time, energy and effort. Wilson has given plenty of all three to the Terrell athletic program since he was hired in March as head coach as well as the Terrell ISD athletic director. It’s the same tireless work ethic that he hopes will be passed along to his athletes. Since his arrival, Wilson has been as much a salesman as a coach, selling his vision for the future to players and fans alike in an effort to rebuild the morale that might have eroded since the program’s brighter days. “That’s really all I can sell. Those who have been in
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Terrell forever know what that looks like, which is why I think some of the buy-in is already here,” he said. “The challenge is that it’s been a while. I think that expectation to win is still the same.” Wilson is familiar with Terrell’s past successes from his days growing up in nearby Edgewood, where he was a standout running back in high school. Wilson went on to play at Tarleton State University before becoming a high school coach. He still has family ties to Terrell. He knows that patience will be critical, since the Tigers face plenty of short-term obstacles. The talent base is not what it once
was, and Terrell doesn’t have either the facilities or the enrollment to compare to new District 10-4A rivals from Highland Park and Mesquite ISD. Wilson has heard all of that. But he remains steadfast in his belief that Terrell can be a winner again, and that he wants to be a part of it. “That has never been an excuse,” Wilson said. “I’m more of a David and Goliath believer. I believe that the little guy can always take down the big guy. He just has to work a little bit harder and be a little bit smarter.”
TODD JOHN CRANDALL Todd John was ready to become a head coach and athletic director, but wanted to make sure he found the right school and the right community. He’s confident that Crandall is both. John has been an assistant coach at various schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for more than a decade, and has seen his share of success at most of those stops. For the past five seasons, he was an assistant at Highland Park High School, which is a perennial playoff powerhouse. “It had to be a perfect situation for me to leave Highland Park,” he said. “This was the perfect fit. I’m walking into a good situation.” It’s a good fit both on and off the field for the coach who will bring to Crandall not only a high-powered spread offense but also a blue-collar work ethic. “What attracted me the most was the community pride and spirit,” said John, who was an assistant coach when Flower Mound Marcus won a Class 5A state title in 1997. “They want to win desperately.” There are other reasons why John might experience immediate success with the Pirates, including the return of 19 seniors from a Crandall team that finished 4-6 and missed the playoffs a year ago in District 13-3A. “Those seniors have been on the football field on Friday nights a lot,” John said. “Those 19 seniors want to set a new precedent at Crandall High School.” The Pirates also might benefit from realignment, as they were placed into a five-team District 14-3A in which the top three teams will qualify for postseason play. While Kaufman and Wills Point each made the playoffs last season, Quinlan Ford and Emory Rains finished a combined 4-16. Crandall has had sporadic success in the past, reaching postseason play most recently in 2010. The Pirates had nine straight playoff appearances from 1998 to 2006, but have not won a playoff game since 2002.
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That lack of recent success, more than anything, is what John would like to fi x. He thinks Crandall has significant potential, and has established a 15-year plan to steer the program in that direction. In other words, he plans to be in western Kaufman County for the long haul. “I would like to be a consistent winner,” John said. “We’ve got to put some skins on the wall. We want to turn Crandall into one of those perennial powerhouses. I’m not afraid to say it — we want to win state championships.” John will borrow some of his philosophy from one of his mentors, longtime Highland Park head coach Randy Allen, which includes the instillation of a winning mindset not just in the players, but in the Crandall community. “If everybody buys into it, and we’re all saying the same thing, I think any community can do that,” John said. “It’s a mentality of winning.” The 2012 varsity football season gets under way for all area schools on Aug. 31.
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Sometimes all it takes is three trips to prison and five gunshot wounds to turn someone’s attitude around. At least that is the story for one Kaufman County jail inmate, who may be contributing more to society from behind bars than he ever did as a free man. “I shouldn’t be alive right now,” said the convict known as “The Head,” whose name we withheld at the request of authorities. “I got shot with a .40 caliber two times in the chest, coming out my back. Two times in my arm with a 9mm. Once with a 12-gauge.” The shooting incident nearly killed him, but it also served as a turning point for his outlook on life. From inside the jail, Head has now turned his attention to ways he can help troubled youth from following the same path he chose. Coming from what he described as a typical middle-class family, life changed dramatically when he reached his teen years. 10
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“My parents divorced when I was 13, and there was nobody to put their hand down on me and my brother. We kind of went wild,” Head said. “My dad retired from General Motors, my mom worked for Lucent Technologies. I had no excuse. At 15 I started getting high. Marijuana, cocaine, acid … anything my big brother did, I did, but I can’t blame anybody but myself.” As a gifted athlete, Head was giving up a lot. As a big kid with talent, he was a possible college prospect in multiple sports. “I would have had a baseball, football or track scholarship,” he said. “I should have been pitching varsity baseball.” Instead, the drug use led to an inevitable decline into trouble
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with the law and changing schools multiple times. The lifestyle of the criminal tough guy became idealized and what may be considered went out the window. Now, when Head sees that attitude in young offenders, it makes him sick. “A lot of kids … youngsters that come in and see me and say, ‘I can’t wait to get tatted up.’ That was my main thing too. I wanted to come out looking like a maniac, like ‘look at me I’ve been to prison,” he said. “These kids don’t realize what they are getting into. Three girlfriends of mine in high school were varsity cheerleaders. By the end of the year they were selling their bodies on Buckner Boulevard. That is what drugs can do to you.” ••• Head gets to share that message with teenagers through a jail experience program incorporated into Kaufman County Precinct 2 constable Joe Don Law’s juvenile community service project. The STAR (Start Today Accepting Responsibility) program was put in place in 2005, and by June of 2012 had logged 12,692 service hours from 565 enrollees. For Law, the program was an attempt to help parents of troubled kids while also giving the kids a different outlook on life. “To us, this is a win-win,” Law said. “Parents don’t have to pay a fine, and kids have to take responsibility. It gives the judge an avenue to do something different.” Unlike many community-service programs, the STAR program is administered by the constable’s office, and work projects are monitored closely to make sure that participants are fulfilling their obligations. “We want these kids to understand that when they have done something wrong, they have cost society something, and they have to pay it back,” Law said. “My philosophy on law enforcement is that deterring is a lot less costly than fighting it afterwards.” One major piece of the STAR program involves showing participants where criminals end up.
“I told my mother, ‘I think you will be more proud of me if I can change other peoples’ lives than if I was a pro athlete.’ I just want to, hopefully, give back and help these kids … get inside their heads. Every decision you make has consequences to it. I wish I could just shake them.”
••• Experiencing the reality of the jail has proven to be an eye opening experience for young offenders, with inmates like Head bringing home the message that life as a convict is not what they see in movies and video games. “When you get those guys like Head and Terry Davis, those guys with bullet holes to back up their stories, that can make an impression on people,” Law said. “The kids come in just like an inmate. They get a number, and they tell the inmates their number and what they did to get here. The inmates get right up in their faces, and the kids listen.” If there is any redemption to be found from the inside of the jail cell, Head is hoping that volunteering to share his experiences with STAR participants will be the way to find it. “I told my mother, ‘I think you will be more proud of me if I can change other peoples’ lives than if I was a pro athlete,’” Head said. “I just want to, hopefully, give back and help these kids … get inside their heads. Every decision you make has consequences to it. I wish I could just shake them.” ••• While Head and other inmates may not physically shake their juvenile visitors, the program clearly causes a reaction. “We have had some incidents where some of the inmates really get up in their faces,” Law said. “We had a guy who was in trouble for hitting his mother, and an inmate, with tattoos all the way over on his head, really let him have it about that, you know. The kid passed out. Of course they have a medical staff that took care of him, but he got the message.” During another jail tour, a young offender was so affected that he threw up his lunch. “A trustee was sent for a mop and a bucket,” Law said. “He came back and just handed it to the kid. He had to clean up his mess while everyone waited.” According to Law, one thing more powerful than the interaction with the inmates is the moment the juveniles have to talk to their parents through glass with the prison visitation phone system. “You never know what the home life is like, and it is a stunning punch to us sometimes to see what these kids are going through,” Law said. “Sometimes this may be the first time they have told their parents that they love them in years. We get tears on both sides of | Continued on page 27 the glass.”
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Fly-in chock-full of activities | By Gary E. Lindsley
The pilots who attended the No. 1 British Flying Training School will be remembered and honored during the Sept. 15 Flights Of Our Fathers Fly-In 2012 at Terrell Municipal Airport. More than 2,000 Royal Air Force and American Army Air Force pilots went through the flight school during World War II. In honor of the cadets who trained and instructors who taught at the school, the fly-in will salute veterans of all branches and recognize the honor and valor of fallen service men and women. The day’s activities will kick off at 7:15 a.m. with the raising of the American, British and Canadian flags. A Civil Air Patrol pancake breakfast will fol12
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low in the city’s hangar. One of the highlights will be retired U.S. Apache pilot Chief Warrant Officer 4 Daniel Flores of Houston. Flores will be at the fly-in to talk with people about his experiences as well as to sell his book, “South of Heaven, My Year In Afghanistan.” He served 26 years as an attack helicopter pilot and infantryman. Flores was with the Texas Army National Guard in a long range recon patrol unit; served 21 years with the U.S. Army reserve’s attack helicopter 7th squadron, 6th cavalry regiment; flew the AH-1 Cobra, AH-64A Apache and the AH-64D Longbow helicopters; and currently flies airplanes and helicopters for the U.S. Department
With guest speakers, a dinner and dance, and scores of vintage and new planes on display, The No. 1 British Flying Training School’s Flights Of Our Fathers offers something for everyone.
of Homeland Security Air and Marine department. Also scheduled during the day’s events are: a barbecue cook-off; classic car show, kid’s zone; fly-overs; vintage aircraft static displays; flight simulators; museum tours and special speakers; tethered hot-air balloon rides; the Texas Heatwave Aerobatic Team; the Texas V-Tails; parachutists; and a dinner dance at the National Guard Armory from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. BFTS Museum vice chairman/treasurer Cliff Taylor said vintage aircraft will be arriving before and after the pancake breakfast. Some of the aircraft at the fly-in, according to Taylor, will include an AT6 trainer and possibly a Stearman, a plane used by both the U.S. Navy and Army during WW II. There also will be a variety of military vehicles from WWII on to the Vietnam War on display. And there will be a Russian Hind MI-24 helicopter gunship as well. For children, The Kid’s Zone will feature aviation math and science as well as the traditional face painting and contests. Fritts Car Shows of Garland will have up to 100 collectible and antique vehicles at the fly-in. “This year we are trying to have more events to create greater interest to draw in the people,” said Donna Broder, chairwoman of special events at the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum Inc. “We not only want to promote the museum, but we want to show our support for our troops.” While admission to the fly-in is $5 per person and $10 per car, Broder said military personnel, spouses and their children will get in for free. Broder said the RE/MAX Skydiving Team has jumped all over the United
States during special events ranging from air shows to NASCAR races to NFL games. She said during the fly-in the skydivers will be jumping out of a smoking red, white and blue plane from an altitude of 1 mile. “In free fall, they will reach speeds of over 120 miles per hour,” Broder said. “They then will open up square parachutes, called canopies, and glide in for tip-toe touchdown landings.” She also said three skydivers will land at the airfield carrying flags. Dan Wisdom, according to Broder, is bringing military vehicles including a M37 Weapons Carrier, M151 Jeep and a CUCV military Blazer. The barbecue cook-off is being organized by NUCOR and more than 50 participants are expected. Broder said the cook-off would benefit Relay For Life. The Texas HeatWave Aerobatics Team will have remote controlled planes with 8-foot wingspans and will put on two demonstrations. She said one of the planes is shaped like a lawnmower. The Texas HeatWave is a Dallasbased RC air show team that performs at full-scale airshows. There also will be an F-16 flight simulator and a food court. The day’s events will conclude with a dinner dance at the National Guard Armory where Larry Johnson’s Heritage Brass Band will perform. Broder said three ladies, who call themselves the “Andrews Sisters,” will accompany the band by performing a variety of 1940s music while wearing Women’s Army Corps uniforms. The dance will be from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets cost $35 and reservations must be made by Sept. 1. The dance theme is WWII and period costumes are encouraged.
WORLD WAR II Creation of the training school in Terrell was necessitated because of World War II. It was March 1941 and Britain was under heavy fire from Germany. Because the skies were not safe to train new pilots in England, there had to be an alternative. Thanks to the Lend-Lease Act signed by Congress and President Franklin D. Roosevelt in March 1941, the British received help from the U.S. with potential Royal Air Force pilots traveling to the United States for training beginning in April. Terrell was chosen for the first of six British Flying Training Schools in the U.S. “The British needed somewhere to train pilots because England was already under siege,” said Taylor. “Churchill and Roosevelt got together and devised the Lend-Lease Act.” Taylor said most of the would-be pilots from England took a ship to Halifax Harbor in Canada where they would give up their passports and Royal Air Force credentials. After arriving in Halifax, the pilot candidates took a train to Moncton and then on to Texas, he said. “These people really did not know what to expect in Texas,” Taylor said. They brought their woolies with them. After arriving in Terrell, they would go through 20 weeks of training. BFTS Museum curator Mike Grout said training was increased to 28 weeks. “They started from scratch,” Grout said. “These kids had no flying time.” According to the BFTS website, after the United States entered World War II in December 1941, American aviation cadets also trained at the school. More than 2,000 Royal Air Force and American Army Air Force pilots earned their wings over North Texas between 1941 and 1945. Terrell welcomed the student pilots to their community and many lifelong bonds were forged. To this day, the museum celebrates this little known chapter of World War II history. The collection includes hundreds of historical items: log books, training materials, WWII memorabilia and uniforms. The museum’s archives contain an extensive record of the No. 1 British Flying Training School. Terrell, until earlier this year, had a constant reminder of the school, and what it meant for both countries during World War II: Henry Madgwick Sr. Madgwick was Terrell’s mayor from 1998-2000. Born in Hampshire, England, in 1923, he came to Terrell in 1944 as a Royal Air Force pilot to attend the No. 1 British Flying Training School. He met Kate Weatherford while at the school and married her after the war. They lived in England for awhile and eventually returned to Terrell where he earned his U.S. citizenship in 1955. He was 88 when he died March 10. For more information, call 972-524-1714 or visit www.bftsmuseum.org.
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Cook’s Corner | By Michael Gresham
Molly Cannon, Crandall When it comes to cooking, for Molly Cannon it is truly a family affair. “I come from a long line of people who always loved to cook,” said Cannon, a native of Crandall. “My mother, grandmother and aunt all were great cooks. My husband cooks. My son cooks. It’s just something we all love to do.” Along with her own homegrown culinary skills, Cannon’s husband, Roger, is co-owner of First and Goal BBQ while her son, Andrew, has a culinary degree. “We like to cook, and we do it a lot,” Cannon said. “I recently saw a sign that read, ‘To cook for someone is the same as loving someone.’ I think that’s just perfect. After all, when you cook something for someone, you truly are showing them that you love and appreciate them.” Cannon credits her passion and talent in the kitchen to growing up around her mother and grandmother. “We were never a family that went out to eat much,” said Cannon, adding that her mother always included something sweet on the menu and that is a tradition that continues in her own household. “My favorite thing to cook is desserts. You just have to have something sweet to finish off the perfect meal.” In addition to making desserts, Cannon also loves to bake breads. “I also do main dishes and such, but with a family full of people who like to cook, we all get to pitch in,” she said. Cannon, who works as a middle school teacher for Crandall ISD, said the key to becoming a good cook is practice. “I wouldn’t call myself an expert, but if you do something enough, you get better and better at it,” she said. “Anybody can learn to cook well; it just takes patience.”
Molly’s Chocolate Pecan Pie 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup dark karo syrup 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup bourbon 4 large eggs 1/4 cup butter (melted) 2 teaspoons corn meal 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt
Molly’s cooking tip To make the perfect meringue, make sure your eggs are room temperature before you get started. Eggs at room temperature fluff better when you whip them.
Sprinkle pecans and chocolate chips onto the bottom of pie crust. Set aside. Combine corn syrup and next 3 ingredients in a large sauce pan, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk together eggs and next 4 ingredients. Gradually whisk about 1/4 of hot mixture into egg mixture; add to remaining hot mixture, whisking constantly. Pour filling over pecans and chocolate chips. Bake at 325 degrees for 55 minutes or until set; cool on wire rack. Serve warm or chilled. I like to top the pie with homemade vanilla ice cream drizzled with chocolate sauce. Recipe compliments of Southern Living Magazine KAUFMAN COUNTY LIFE FALL 2012
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Boo’s Beverage Center Boo’s Beverage Center truly is a family business, even if no one in that family is named Boo. Rather, the liquor store on the frontage road of Interstate 20 at State Highway 34 is owned by brothers Rickey and Eddie Dodson. Eddie’s son is the only other employee. They purchased the business three years ago. The previous owners, who ran the store for more than two decades, had a son nicknamed Boo, and renamed it after him about 23 years ago. When the Dodson brothers stepped in, the store was so popular that the name wasn’t going anywhere. “It’s so unique that we didn’t even think about changing it,” Rickey Dodson said. The 1,800-square foot store has a variety of beer, wine and spirits. It has been around for almost 50 years under three owners, making it the second oldest building at an intersection that has since grown to include Tanger Outlet
Center and numerous other retail establishments. Neither of the Dodson brothers are drinkers, but said the timing was right for the Forney natives to start a business venture with a liquor establishment. “We do a lot of things together. We’re a very close-knit family,” Rickey said. “This one just happened to be for sale at the time we were looking.” Boo’s Beverage Center has an extensive wine list, and Rickey said he conducts research to keep the inventory updated with the newest and most popular products. He said the location along a busy stretch of the freeway has led the business to become a popular destination for travelers over the years. It also has allowed the owners the chance to know many of their customers personally. “Both of us love people, and this is a very people-oriented business. The customers we get here are great,” Rickey said. “We’ve got several generations that have come here.”
Miyako Japanese Restaurant After more than a decade of helping other restaurateurs create successful businesses, Hyung Choi decided to open a place of his own. Now Terrell boasts Miyako, the only sushi and hibachi grill restaurant in the area. “So far, people have really liked it, and we have even had some customers drive out from Dallas to try our sushi,” said Choi, who opened Miyako in April. “Of course, we also have a hibachi menu so that there is something for everyone.” To help new customers find something they are sure to like, Choi created an easy guide to ingredients, flavors and even which pieces are served uncooked. “People often think that all sushi is raw, and that is what they are scared of,” said Choi. “What we offer here is a
fusion-style of sushi that is popular in America. It’s not old style sushi. While we do offer some raw sushi, most of what we offer is cooked.” Another myth surrounding sushi and hibachi restaurants is price. “We have lunch specials that start at $6, and nothing on the lunch menu is over $9,” said Choi, adding that the lunch service is one of the restaurants most popular. “At nighttime, we also have a great offer with our full course deal.” For just $45, Miyako’s full course meal offer is for two people and includes, two drinks, an appetizer, two soups and salads, two special rolls, two hibachi specials and two ice cream desserts. In addition, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Miyako offers any special rolls for $8 during | Continued on page 21
Bubble Bubble Tea House If you’ve never heard of “Bubble Tea” before, you are not alone. This concoction of fresh-brew tea and natural fruit flavors has only been introduced to the U.S. during the last decade and has been rapidly gaining popularity worldwide. “The main item that makes bubble tea so unique and trendy is the presence of tapioca pearls at the bottom of the cup that you can sip up with a giant straw — we like to describe it as a snack inside your drink,” said Bubble Bubble owners Andy Nguyen and Tiffany Tran. Bubble Tea originally got its name from the bubbles that form on top of the tea as a result of the shaking preparation. Later on, bubble tea lovers began to refer to these tapioca pearls as “Boba” (which sounds like “bubble”). Of course, you
can also add Boba to slushies, fruit blends, smoothies and even coffees. For a quick lunch, Bubble Bubble offers reasonably priced Vietnamese sandwiches (banh mi) that are as flavorful as the shop’s drinks. With free WiFi internet access and classic board games, Nguyen and Tran hope that Bubble Bubble Tea House will be a unique experience in Kaufman County and become a favorite hang-out spot for everyone. Bubble Bubble Tea House is located in Terrell in the Brookshire’s shopping center at 1428 W. Moore Ave. For more information and full menu, find them on Facebook as Bubble Bubble Tea House.
Dippin’ Dave’s Ice Cream Shoppe It may be a bit of nostalgia or a simple respite from the busy-ness of life, but no matter how you see it, Dippin’ Dave’s Ice Cream Shoppe is certainly the place to make fun family memories and enjoy some sweet treats. While the shop has only been in place a few months, it has quickly become a popular hangout. “Our prices are lower than most, but our primary goal was to create a family atmosphere where people can come it, sit and enjoy time together,” said owner Dave Drennon. “We have been working on this for three years, and things finally fell in place to follow our dreams to make it happen.” With 36 flavors of ice cream, a variety of baked treats and pies, shakes and malts, Dippin’ Dave’s has something
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for every sweet tooth. Hot dogs and nachos are also available for a more substantial meal. A friendly decor inside and patio dining outside give plenty of options, but the Dippin’ Dave’s experience is not limited to in-store enjoyment. Drennon offers catering options to fill the needs of events large and small. “Ice cream socials, birthday parties, sundae bars or whatever people may want, we can come up with something,” Drennon said. Find up-to-date information on Dippin’ Dave’s happenings, visit them on Facebook. Dippin’ Dave’s is located in the Kickapoo Trace shopping center at 571 S. FM 548, #112 in Forney. 972-552-1331.
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Yogurt in Motion Having celebrated its one-year anniversary in July, Yogurt In Motion has become a local favorite, offering a delicious variety of frozen yogurt flavors to a growing, loyal customer base. Owned by a Garland-based hospitality company that has a 20year track record of success when it comes to business concepts, Yogurt In Motion is located in a revitalized, historic building at 211 W. Mulberry St. in Kaufman. Yogurt In Motion features 10 frozen yogurt flavors that continually alternate, and offers more than 35 delicious dessert toppings. In addition to being a tasty treat, frozen yogurt also is a healthy choice. Instead of something sweet, try the low fat, nonfat and no sugar added options. Eating yogurt everyday is very healthy for the body. For those looking to supplement their protein, calcium and dairy, yogurt is a healthy choice. Yogurt is not just a delicious snack, it has great health benefi ts as well. It is an excellent source of protein, calcium, riboflavin and vitamin B12. When yogurt is compared to milk, yogurt contains more calcium and protein because of the added cultures in the yogurt. Some people have trouble digesting lactose, a carbohydrate in milk and milk products, because of the deficiency of enzyme lactase in the body. Live yogurt cultures produce lactase and break down the lactose. Yogurt is a healthy way to get the calcium the body needs, for the people who cannot tolerate milk products. | Continued on page 21
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Jackson Street Restaurant With new ownership in place, exciting changes are in store for one popular Kaufman eatery. Jackson Street BBQ was recently taken over by Concept Contractors, a Garland-based hospitality company that is the property owner of the building, and has become Jackson Street Restaurant. “We may not live in Kaufman, but owning multiple properties in town we, too, have a vested interest in the well-being of the city and want to see it thrive,” said Crystal Damron, office manager for Concept Contractors. “Along with the city of Kaufman and other merchants around town, we are hoping to put Kaufman on the map by bringing commuters and weekend travelers to the historic downtown square and throughout the city. We are proud of Kaufman and want to contribute to revitalization of the downtown square.” While the name has changed, Jackson Street Restaurant will still primarily serve authentic Texas-style barbecue. However, the new owners are currently making changes to the menu to feature a greater variety of tasty options. “We are now featuring baked potatoes and have added more items to the salad bar,” Damron said. “We intend to expand the menu and create a family, home-style atmosphere attracting people for more than just barbecue at a fair price.” In addition to fine dining, Jackson Street Restaurant also is available for all your catering needs. Jackson Street Restaurant, located at 101 N. Jackson St. in Kaufman, is open seven days a week. On Sundays, the restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features a buffet. Jackson Street is open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays; and open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. On Fridays, Jackson Street is open from 11.m. to 9 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays.
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City of Forney: Turkey Trax to hit Forney streets Forney’s Main Street will be teeming with a plethora of vehicles Nov. 11. There will be hundreds of collector vehicles from the 50s, 60s and 70s, all part of the Fifth Annual Turkey Trax Auto Show. The Forney Economic Development Corporation and Unique Karz are sponsoring the show. The show kicks off at noon and will feature mus-
cle cars, Mustangs, Corvettes, tricked out trucks and even some low riders. Prizes will be awarded in many categories, including the Mayor’s Choice. And even children may enter the competition. They may enter their minimodels, bikes and pedal cars for free. It will cost $20 or $15 plus five non-perishable food items for donation to the New Life Food Pantry in For-
ney to enter the car, truck and motorcycle classes. It is free admission for spectators, but donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted. For more information about entering the car show, call Gabby at 469-632-6993. Vendor information may be obtained by calling Kayla at 972-564-7377 or emailing her at kbryson@ cityofforney.org.
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In addition to frozen yogurt, Yogurt In Motion offers sandwiches, a baked potato bar, chili, soup and more. Yogurt in Motion is family and kid-friendly with packages available for birthdays, team parties and other events at the Kaufman shop. Special party packages also are available. Yogurt In Motion is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Visit www.yogurtinmotion.com to find out more.
dinner service. Miyako is open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday and on Sunday. Dinner service is from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday. Miyako is located in the Terrell Brookshire’s shopping center at 1412 W. Moore Ave., next to Aaron’s, 972-563-3773. Visit Miyako online at www.mymiyako.com or stop by the Miyako-Terrell facebook page.
Rock, Paper, Scissors As kids we sometimes used rock, paper, scissors to make choices. As adults, choosing the best medium for your business advertising is challenging. Talk to your advertising representative today to find out why The Terrell Tribune, The Bargain Hunter and Kaufman County Life are the strongest marketing vehicles — print, online and combined. 3/4 of all U.S. adults have read a newspaper or magazine in print or online in the past week. Those 170 million do more than read. They are actively engaged with the advertising in those publications.
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The Mulberry Peddler Seeking an outlet for her own creativity, Suzan Johnson opened The Mulberry Peddler on the historic Kaufman courthouse square in April. The shop, located at 207 W. Mulberry St., has a little bit of everything, offering a wide selection of merchandise. “I opened this store because I enjoy finding and updating furniture and home décor items, but there was not really a place where I could sell them,” Johnson said. “Antique malls typically require the majority of inventory in their booths to be antique. While I do have vintage and antiques, I also have new things that would not be appropriate for that venue. I like both new and old, and that is reflected in The Mulberry Peddler.” The store also offers upholstery fabric, gifts and original art by local artists. Once she opened her doors, the praise started pouring in. “I have people tell me all the time that they are so glad we’re here. They are so happy to have a store like this on the Kaufman square.” “I never know what’s going to come in the door,” Johnson said. “We have so many wonderful things to offer. It’s really a place that has a little bit of everything.” According to Johnson, with the influx of submitted
merchandise in addition to her own collection of works, the shop’s inventory is constantly changing. “It’s always different,” she said. “I never know what is going to be here from one day to the next. You can come in early in the week and see one set of items, and then come back at the end of the week and see something different.” In addition to a great, eclectic inventory, The Mulberry Peddler is amazingly affordable. “People are always telling us our prices are ‘really good,’ and that’s what I want. I don’t want people to come in here, find something they really like and not be able to buy it without paying a lot,” Johnson said. “It’s fun to go into a store and be able to buy something. I try to price things according to what I would be willing to pay.” Johnson also has been active in the Kaufman community, especially when it comes to helping bring new businesses and events to the downtown area. In addition, she includes items for sale in the shop that benefi t Still Waters, a non-profi t Christian pro-life organization that serves Kaufman County. The Mulberry Peddler is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
Mag PowerSports Mag PowerSports is a one-stop shop for riders of allterrain vehicles and off-road enthusiasts in Kaufman County and beyond. The company has grown steadily since opening a retail location in November on U.S. Highway 80 in Forney, following about two years of selling products online. “We’ve been growing nonstop,” said sales manager Adam Allgood. “The word is getting out a little bit.” The growth has included the recent opening of a 7,500-square-foot service center that employs three fulltime technicians. The center offers everything from tire and oil changes to customization and complete engine rebuilds.
“We have the space to keep everyone’s bikes inside for security purposes,” Allgood said. The store sells parts and accessories for a variety of vehicles, including dirt bikes, ATVs, sport bikes, UTVs and cruisers. The retail side of the business features a wide selection of merchandise, including an expanding line of tires, helmets, jackets and gloves, as well as items aimed at increasing safety for riders. “Safety is becoming a bigger concern,” said general manager Jeffrey Johnston. “We’re not going to sell anything that we don’t have confidence in or that we haven’t used.” Mag PowerSports can be reached at 972-564-9000 or www.magpowersports.com.
Terrell’s Best Bingo Terrell’s Best Bingo likes to spread the wealth when it comes to charitable giving. So does the Grand Prairie Police Association. So it makes sense for one to benefi t the other, with GPPA as one of the beneficiaries of funding from the bingo facility on State Highway 205. The association is a fraternal organization that was created by Grand Prairie officers more than 35 years ago. It has partnered with various bingo halls for about a quarter century. “Some of it is kept at home, and we also do give to other charities,” said Grand Prairie Police Department officer J.J. Wallis. “It’s a great opportunity, and we’re excited about the things we can do with the proceeds.”
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The funds generated by GPPA are used to help out officers or their families who are in need. But they also are donated to other worthy causes, such as Special Olympics, women’s shelters, holiday toy drives, and the Greg Hunter Foundation, which is named for a Grand Prairie officer killed in the line of duty in 2004. “It’s something that we take a lot of pride in,” Wallis said. “We’ve been very fortunate, and we like to spread the wealth.” The bingo hall, which opened in 2011, pools its proceeds and donates evenly to four charities, in accordance with guidelines established by the Texas Lottery Commission. It also benefi ts Spectacular Senior Follies, Mesquite Social Services and Lone Star CASA.
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E! Terrell Entertainment Series The 2012-13 season will mark 10 years of top-quality live performances for the E! Terrell Entertainment Series, and organizers are planning to wrap up the decade with the best lineup yet. In September, the season will get underway with a tribute to the Beach Boys called Papa Doo Run Run. A display of classic cars will greet ticket holders and set the stage for a night of fun and music. On Oct. 9, the Terrell ISD Performing Arts Center will take on a patriotic tone with a visit from Daniel Rodriguez, the New York City fireman whose operatic singing talents were discovered during ceremonies after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Classical music with an entertaining flair is in store for audiences in November, with The Lee Trio, a talented mother and daughters who entertain without compromising the quality of their musicianship. In February, the Masters of Motown will take the stage and transform Terrell into the center of the doo-wop music scene of the 1960s. The 10-member cast delights audiences with the best of Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Temptations, Diana Ross and the Supremes and many more. Pop and rock superstar Ricky Nelson will be remembered in March with a tribute concert by his twin sons, Matthew and Gunnar. April will see the return of crowd favorite “The Legacy of Floyd Cramer.” Cramer’s grandson, Jason Coleman, performs many of his grandfather’s hits while creating a unique show of his own. The show was chosen by E! Terrell subscribers as their favorite show in the last nine years, earning it a return performance for the 10th anniversary season. Finally, a cappella group 42-five will hit the stage with no instruments, but every sound in the world through their vocal-only performance. While the seven concerts are the main attraction for E! Terrell subscribers and patron donors, the series also supports a broad educational outreach effort for Terrell ISD students. Season tickets are only $50 for adults and $10 for students. Family passes,
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Oasis Beach & Tennis Club Oasis Beach and Tennis Club proves that it’s possible to have a country-club atmosphere without the golf. The private club, which is located just south of Rockwall on State Highway 205, opened in May 2011 with eight lighted outdoor tennis courts, and has since expanded to include two additional hard courts, two outdoor clay tennis courts and four beach volleyball courts. Another building on the 25-acre property, scheduled to be complete in October, will have six indoor climate-controlled courts, a 3,000-square-foot fi tness center, locker rooms, a pro shop, a six-lane swimming pool and children’s pool, and a poolside restaurant with a rooftop deck. “A lot of people think that with a tennis club, all you can do is tennis,� said general manager Josh Mowell. “We’ve been careful about what sort of amenities we are adding.� The club has begun hosting junior tennis camps (which have attracted at least 50 children a week) and other junior programs, as well as tournaments and private lessons from a team of five teaching professionals. Oasis also has seen its beach volleyball courts become popular, including the introduction of a youth program this summer. Mowell said the indoor tennis courts will allow the club to offer more yearround programs. He said feedback has been positive so far, and membership has been steadily increasing. “People are looking for a truly exclusive high-end concept,� Mowell said. “Our goal is to become one of the premier private clubs.� The club currently has a limited number of memberships available for a reduced rate. For more information, call 972-772-7768 or visit www.oasistennis. com.
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Scared Straight | Continued from page 11 ••• The STAR program concept isn’t new, or altogether unique, but there are not many programs like it in operation. It’s success has led to awards for Law’s office, and inquiries about how to get similar programs running in other counties. Funding, of course, is a major obstacle. “We only take offenders through the legal system, and we don’t get any extra funding from the county or the state,” Law said. “It is the dedication from my deputies, and shifting their work around, that makes it happen. They are firm believers in the program.” Head believes in the program too. While a jail visit may be a turning point in some young person’s life, it is a highlight for Head after his years of struggle. “Hopefully I can try to save them from all of the heartache that I went through and caused my family,” he said. “These kids don’t realize what they are getting into. I honestly think that I can be the one. Unfortunately some kids these days look up to people like me. They think it is cool ... the gang banging and thugging and ... . They think it’s cool, but it’s not. They don’t have no earthly idea what it is like to be in an 8x12 cell 24 hours a day. That is what they should be scared of.” •
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Country View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center For the staff at Country View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Terrell, the goal for their patients is simple: “Get Well and Go Home.” The 115-bed facility located at 1900 N. Frances Street offers short-term rehabilitation services, making use of an experienced and caring staff. “With the ‘Get Well and Go Home’ program Country View’s care team is focused on short-term rehabilitation for people who have had hospital stays, so that they can get back home as quick as possible and back to living their dayto-day lives in the community,” shares Markay Welsh, new administrator for Country View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. According to Welsh, “Country View’s ‘Get Well and Go Home’ program not only places an emphasis on returning patients to the comfort of their own homes as quickly as possible”, she adds, “we provide quality nursing and rehabilitative care while concentrating on each person’s individuality and dignity during the process.” Country View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers three kinds of services, including transitional care, long-term care and respite care. The facility features private rooms and suites, rehabilitation services, orthopedic recovery, cardiac and pulmonary management, stroke recovery, vascular and wound management, pain management, IV therapy, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and nutritional management. Short-term residents may also participate in a variety of activities and programs while receiving their care. “With our strong management team, our CNA team and crew of caring, experience nurses, we are able to help patients make the transition from care to home as fast and safe as possible,” Welsh said. “As a recently hospitalized patient, you want to get well and go home. Our transitional care team will help you get there.” To schedule a tour or learn more about Country View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, call 972-524-2503. To learn more about the “Get Well and Go Home” program, stop by Country View to visit Markay Welsh or one of her
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management team members, which include Danita McFall, director of nursing; and Shelly Worsham, manager of the therapy team.
Recently Hospitalized? Want to Get Well and Go Home? The Transitional Care Team at Country View will help you get there!
...Quality care for your smile at every age!
Orthodontics and Special Needs Available Medicaid & CHIP Accepted PPO Most Insurance
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401 N. Ann St., Suite A, Terrell 972-524-1048 Se Habla Español FALL 2012
Country View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1900 N. Frances Terrell, Texas 75160 972.524.2503 | F 972.524.4479
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13th Annual Celebrating Women Luncheon When: October 11, 2012 Where: Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas
Keynote Speaker: Rob Lowe Call 1.800.4BAYLOR www.baylorhealth.com/celebratingwomen
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Windsor Care Center Walking along the hallways of Windsor Care Center in Terrell resembles a stroll down a community’s street of old-fashioned stores and salons. A $1 million renovation of the facility that started in November and was completed in May included wood-looking floors, facades covering the nurses station, new paint and a community-like environment for its residents. The main lobby was transformed into a downtown square with storefronts such as an ice cream/candy shop, Iris Theatre, Fred’s General Store, diner, city hall and coffee shop. Now that the renovation has been completed, the focus will be on the community and Windsor Care Center employees. Windsor Care Center administrator Jason Black wants the skilled nursing facility to give back to the community, as well as retain its employees. Black said, “Obviously we want to keep the reputation we have in the community. We have excellent customer service and make sure everyone is completely satisfied.” He said retaining employees and keeping them happy, though, are equally important. “Work should be a fun place to come to,” Black said. “It’s not a factory where you punch a clock and make parts.” One way to keep employees happy is by having a back-to-school party for their children. He is considering having a police officer or an athlete attend the party to talk with the children. And if an employee’s family member has a medical problem, Black said the facility could host a fundraiser such as a car wash. Communication also plays a big part in retaining employees, he said. He listens to his employees. “When you get people talking, they feel they have a voice,” Black said. Windsor Care Center is also helping out the community by having a charity softball game next month to raise money for the Share Center in Terrell. Black also said Windsor Care Center has a beautiful dining room and a large
dayroom which can be used for events by churches or other community groups. And he wants to start a class at the facility for people to obtain their general equivalency degrees. “The building is already in place. The beauty is here,” Black said. “We are trying to get more events on the grounds.” Those events could include car shows and rummage sales. Customer and community service, though, boil down to one thing, retention of the employees. Black said it does not matter if someone is at the bottom or top of the ladder. Everyone is equally important. “We are a team,” he said. “There are no big Is or little Us.” Windsor Care Center is a 108-bed that provides skilled nursing care, posthospital/surgical care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, IV therapy and respite care. For more information, visit www.windsorcarecenter.com or call 972-551-0122.
VISIT OUR NEWLY-REMODELED FACILITY
From our warm and inviting lobby to our friendly and professional staff, Windsor is sure to be your preferred skilled nursing facility. Windsor Care Center is the premier rehabilitation and long-term care facility in Kaufman County.
At Windsor Care Center, we strive to help our residents achieve the highest of independence.
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You’re in good hands, at Texas Health Kaufman.
Exceptional care close to home.
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman has been serving Kaufman and Henderson counties since 1979. We are a full-service, 91-bed hospital whose employees and medical staff physicians serve their neighbors in the community with compassion and commitment. Texas Health Kaufman provides a broad array of health care services locally including: Digestive Health Emergency Services Heart and Vascular Pain Management
Physical Therapy Podiatry Orthopedics
Surgical Services Women’s and Infants’ Wound Care
To find a physician on the Texas Health Kaufman medical staff, visit TexasHealth.org/FindAPhysician or call 1-877-THR-WELL.
Doctors on the medical staff practice independently and are not employees or agents of the hospital. © 2012
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