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DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — On Monday, DeKalb County Coroner Tom Wilson confirmed the death of 40-year-old Joseph Nicholas Cantrell of Rome, Ga. around 11:15am at DeSoto Falls State Park. Wilson stated that Cantrell attempted to jump off the cliff into the water, but did not survive
the jump. DeSoto Falls State Park superintendent Josh Hughes stated that this is the first incident like this at the Park in three years. The incident is believed to be an accident. The recovery operation was carried out by Alabama State Park Rangers, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, DeSoto Rescue and Fort Payne Rescue.
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The Commission recognized May 28, 2019 as "Walter and Christine Brooks Day" in DeKalb County in honor of their 71 years of marriage. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch)
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — At this week’s meeting of the DeKalb County Commission, Walter and Christine Brooks were recognized for celebrating their 71st wedding anniversary. The Commission proclaimed May 28, 2019 as “Walter and Christine Brooks Dayâ€? in DeKalb County. Road Department Superintendent Tom Broyles delivered a maintenance update regarding mowing, chert, herbicide, and work on a Collinsville property. Broyles also requested that Nick Harvey be hired to fill the open position left by Donny Lee. He also asked that Harvey’s temporary position be posted to be filled as well. The Sheriff’s Office requested the following personnel changes (all were approved): • Hired Jimmy Gibson as full-time dispatch to replace two part-time employees • Hired Katie Hamilton as a training officer to replace Blakely Moore • Hired Renee Singleton to replace Krista Ferguson The Commission acknowledged the weekend of July 19-21, 2019 as the annual Back to School Tax Free Holiday in DeKalb County. Cynthia Hancock of the DeKalb County Public Library updated the Commission on the library’s summer reading program, which is entitled “One World, Many Stories.â€? The program will be expanded beyond what it normally is and include a special reading from Helen Keller’s grandniece, Keller Johnson-Thompson on Thursday, June 13. The Commission approved the following: • A pay upgrade for Cindy Ballinger at the DeKalb County Revenue Commission from 7 to 7A to handle abatements • A speed limit resolution for County Road 485 from CR27 to CR121 at 35mph The next meeting of the DeKalb County Commission will be held on Tuesday, June 11 at 10am.
DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — On Wednesday, May 29, traffic was shut down on Interstate 59 due to a wreck that occurred at the Alabama state line involving an 18-wheeler. The vehicle hit the overpass on I-59 and resulted in the shutting down of the interstate at the Sulphur Springs exit. According to Public Information Director of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Seth Burkette, traffic will be diverted at Exit 239 and the Highway 140 overpass was closed until the damage could be assessed by ALDOT engineers. At the time of press, the team of engineers are in the process of evaluating the damage. The identity of the driver was unknown at the time of press. At this time, the overpass was still closed to traffic and no other information was available. Southern Torch will continue to moniter and keep our audience updated regarding this developing situation via our Facebook and our website at www. southerntorch.com.
(Relay For Life | American Cancer Society)
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DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Relay for Life will be held on Friday, May 31 at the DeKalb County VFW Fairgrounds. According to their website, the Relay For Life movement is the American Cancer Society's signature fundraiser dedicated to helping communities attack cancer. Through funds and time donated along with raising awareness, communities are teaming up to make a difference. The ceremony will begin at 6pm with local artists and vendors. The Survivor Speaker will be at 9pm and the luminary ceremony will follow at 9:15pm. In support of the Relay for Life, a Survivor's Dinner on Tuesday night, where the Fort Payne Fire Department and the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office officers were "celebrity servers." "The Survivors Dinner is always a blessing to me to get to be a part of. We were proud to have the Fort Payne Fire Department sponsor this year's dinner," said Fort Payne City Council President and Survivors Dinner Chairperson Brian Baine. "DeKalb County is a great community and we have lots of great folks attend this event every year. It truly is a night to celebrate our survivors!" The money that the Fire Department used to sponsor this year's dinner was raised by selling pink tee shirts last October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives approved a 4% pay increase for teachers and other public school employees. The pay raise passed the House unanimously by a vote of 103-0 with no member of either party dissenting. If passed by the Senate and signed by the Governor, the increase would make the starting pay for teachers who hold a bachelor’s degree, $40,873 per year. The raise is part of a proposed $7 billion education spending plan over the next fiscal year, which would be the biggest in the history of the State of Alabama. The pay raise bill will now go to Governor Kay Ivey for her approval.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Every Monday, By His Hands Outreach Ministry - The By His Hands Outreach Ministry will host a soup kitchen beginning on Mondays at 6pm. The Clothes Closet will be open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Both are at 2494 Church Avenue in Rainsville. Donations are greatly appreciated! Every Monday, Sons of Confederate Veterans - The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Burnt Church at 6pm in Sylvania. Every Monday, Sons of the American Revolution - The Sons of the American Revolution meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Western Sizzlin' in Fort Payne at 6pm. Every Wednesday, Parents of Addicted Loved Ones - A new support group for Parents of Addicted Loved Ones is starting in Fort Payne at Word of Life Ministry, located at 3610 Gault Avenue North. The meeting will be held every Tuesday from 6pm to 7:30pm. Any adult family member over 18 is welcome to attend these PAL meetings, however, for insurance reasons, no one under the age of 18 may attend and child care will not be provided. For more information, visit palgroup. org. Every Wednesday, Breakthrough Church free meal - Come and enjoy a free meal and hear the Word of God on Wednesday nights starting January 3 at 5:30pm. If you need a ride, please contact: Lynn Haas at (256) 605-7854 or Connie Holdem at (256) 605-1776. June 1, Memories of Mayberry - The Town of Valley Head will present Memories of Mayberry on Saturday, June 1! All proceeds will benefit the Valley Head Fire
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June 7, DERA Meeting - The DeKalb Education Retirees Association (DERA) will meet on Friday, June 7 at Kelly's Kitchen in Rainsville at 10pm. Jill Jackson, Executive Director of the Alabama Education Retirees Association (AERA). All retired educators, certified and support professionals are encouraged to attend. June 8, TEEN SING 2019 at Central Church of Christ - Central Church of Christ invites everyone to attend Teen Sing 2019 on Friday, June 8 from 9am to 12pm with Jayse Pruitt as the guest speaker! June 9-13, Rainsville FBC VBS - Rainsville First Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School from Sunday, June 9 through Thursday, June 13 at 5:30pm to 8pm. Children ages 3 through sixth grade. There is also a class for Special Needs children of all ages. For more information, please call (256) 638-3141 or www. rainsvillefirst.com. June 15, 11th Annual Freedom Run 5K & 10K - Don't miss the area's largest fun run/walk! The Rainsville Freedom Run will begin at Broadway Baptist Church in Rainsville at 8am. Proceeds will benefit local charities. Pre-registration (before May 31) is $30 and after May 31 is $35. Registration will close at 1,000 walkers/ runners. To register online, look at contact information and more, visit racesonline.com! June 21, Jeff Cook Fan Appreciation Daze Show Come and enjoy Jeff Cook and the All-Star Goodtime Band for their annual fan appreciation concert at the DeKalb Theatre in Fort Payne! Tickets are $25 per person. The show begins at 7pm with doors at 5pm.
Despite mixed reviews from critics, audience excitement propelled 'Aladdin', the latest in a string of live-action Disney remakes to the top of the box office over the holiday weekend. (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
By Zach Hester Art Director I had somewhat of a hesitation heading into 2019’s Aladdin, the latest in a string of live-action remakes from Disney. I was apprehensive about blue Will Smith and I got into one of my random “should these remakes even be happening” phases…but all that changed when I actually sat down in the theater to watch this gorgeous film. Aladdin (mostly) follows the same story that the 1992 animated classic does. It follows street urchin and title character, Aladdin (Mena Massoud), who falls in love with the kept-away Princess Jasmine (Naomi Scott) after a chance encounter in the streets of Agrabah. However, after finding a magic lamp and befriending the wish-granting Genie (Will Smith), he sets out to get the girl of his dreams and stop the conniving grand vizier Jafar (Marwan Kenzari). I was mostly surprised by how much I loved the musical numbers, especially the big budget ones led by Will Smith. “Prince Ali” was easily my favorite that he led, but it’s easy to understand why this new version of “A Whole New World” will be the standout of the film… more on that later. Smith’s take on this legendary role turned out well, even if it didn’t match up to the power of Robin Williams, though I’m not sure anyone would’ve been able to do that. It was a great performance, just a different take. The visual effects deserve a mention. Each and every scene, from the ones inside the Cave of Wonders to the aerial shots of Agrabah, is beautiful. The CGI characters (magic
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DEATH NOTICES W.T. WILSON Zula Agnes Smith - 88 of Crossville, passed away on Thursday, May 23. Funeral services were held at 10am on Saturday, May 25 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with Revs. Mancell Norris and Jimmy Simmons officiating. Burial followed in Crossville Methodist Church Cemetery. Wanda Henderson Malone - 57 of Cedar Bluff, passed away on Friday, May 24. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Sunday, May 26 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in Duck Springs Cemetery. James Ray Barron - 62 of Arab, passed away on Saturday, May 25. Funeral services were held at 12pm on Tuesday, May 28 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in Macedonia #2 Cemetery in Crossville. Lessie Dean Thomas - 88 of Pisgah, passed away on Sunday, May 26. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Thursday, May 30 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bro. Randy Grider officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Orvil Lee Bearden - 74 of Geraldine, passed away on Sunday, May 26. Funeral services were held at 11am on Wednesday, May 29 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bros. Wally Armstrong, Lee Bryant and Randall Nelson officiating. Burial followed in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Hoyt Bynum Sr. - 74 of Fort Payne, passed away on Tuesday, May 28. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Saturday, June 1 at Fort Payne Auditorium with Rev. John Woods officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Rachel Mary Nix - 74 of Albertville, passed away on Tuesday, May 28. Funeral services were held at noon on Thursday, May 30 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bro. Huey Brown officiating. Burial followed in Langston Cemetery.
KERBY Helen Hartline Young - 68, passed away on Wednesday, May 22 at Erlanger Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 3pm on Saturday, May 25 at Kerby Funeral Home Chapel. Cecil Monroe Gant Jr. - 81 of Pisgah, passed away on Thursday, May 23 at Highlands Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Sunday, May 26 at Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Smith officiating. Burial followed in New Hope Cemetery. Margaret Griffith Lewis - 91 of Pleasant View, passed away on Friday, May 24 in Scottsboro. A graveside service was held at 5pm on Sunday, May 26 at Pleasant View Cemetery with Bro. Ernest Corbitt officiating.
away on Sunday, May 26 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, May 28 at 2pm at Glenwood Cemetery with Bro. David Durham officiating. Burial followed in Glenwood Cemetery.
Sunday, May 26 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Tuesday, May 28 at Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Charles Underwood officiating. Burial followed in Free Hill Cemetery.
COLLINSVILLE Helen Marie Graves Alverson - 90 of Gadsden, passed away on Friday, May 24. A graveside service was held at 9am on Sunday, May 26 at Mount Pisgah Cemetery with Jeff Graves and Douglas Alverson officiating.
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Geneva Stewart Nix (Tookie) - 88 of Scottsboro, passed away on Sunday, May 26 at her daughter’s residence. Funeral services were held at 3:30pm on Wednesday, May 29 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Gary Nix and Danny Stewart officiating. Burial followed in Old Sardis Holiness Church Cemetery.
Kelsey Leighann Wormsley - 26 of Bryant, passed away on Monday, May 27 at her residence. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Thursday, May 30 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Brad Talley officiating.
Sue Chaney - 82 of High Point, passed away on Monday, May 27 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Thursday, May 30 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brent Wilborn and Pastor Kent Wilborn officiating. Burial followed in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
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Mary Nell Bray - 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 21. The family will announce a memorial service at a later date. Kenneth Virgil Eugene Hooper - Infant, passed away on Wednesday, May 22. Funeral services were held at 11am on Saturday, May 25 at Burt Chapel-Fort Payne with Rev. Jimmy Dan Clanton officiating. Magalene J. Bell - 86, passed away on Saturday, May 25. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Tuesday, May 28 at Burt Chapel-Fort Payne with Rev. Katherine Thomas officiating. Burial followed in White Hall Cemetery. Margaret B. Howell - 74, passed away on Monday, May 27. Clarence Lee Pierce - 67, passed away on Sunday, May 26. A memorial service (with military honors) was held at 2pm on Friday, May 31 at Walnut Grove Baptist Church with Rev. James Grindstaff officiating. William Thomas “Billo� Holleman - 74, passed away on Saturday, May 25. Funeral services were held at 4pm on Friday, May 31 at Burt Chapel-Valley Head with Bro. Kevin McCreless officiating.
Mellie Pennington Lyday - 94, passed away on Wednesday, May 22. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Saturday, May 25 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Howard’s Chapel Cemetery. Mary Ann Crane Keef - 62 of Fort Payne, passed away on Friday, May 24. Funeral services were held at 1pm on Tuesday, May 28 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Keefe officiating. Burial followed in Adamsburg Cemetery. Mary Evelyn Walker - 83 of Fort Payne, passed away on Sunday, May 26. Funeral services were held at 3pm on Tuesday, May 28 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Walker’s Chapel Cemetery. Elsie Twilley - 79 of Fort Payne, passed away on Monday, May 27. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Thursday, May 30 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Walker’s Chapel Cemetery. Betty June Toler - 80 of Fort Payne, passed away on Monday, May 27. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Friday, May 31 at Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Dehart officiating. Burial followed in Fischer Cemetery.
RAINSVILLE Winton “Buddy� McCorkle - 70 of Attalla, passed away on Friday, May 24 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 11am on Sunday, May 26 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Cates Noles and Kenny Gore officiating. Willeva Ann Bailey - 74, formerly of Rainsville, passed away on Sunday, May 26 at The Waters of Winchester. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Wednesday, May 29 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Rainsville Memorial Park. Willard “Rusty� White - 85 of Fort Payne, passed
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA
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In RE: The Estate of Naomi Chavies, deceased
In RE: The Estate of Charles Crothers Banks Jr., deceased
In RE: The Estate of Steven Matthew Rogers, deceased
In RE: The Estate of Michael Derek Crane, deceased
In RE: The Estate of Tomas L. Garcia, deceased
In RE: The Estate of Joe John Raulston, deceased
In RE: The Estate of Ellen C. West, deceased
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Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Pamela Denise Bishop, Personal Representaative, on the 13th day of May, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate Court of DeKalb County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Betty Sizemore, personal representative, on the 10th day of May, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate Court of DeKalb County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Steven Matthew Rogers, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 14th day of May 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred.
Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Hilary Renee Lawton, Personal Representative, on the 15th day of May, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate Court of DeKalb County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Letters of Administration of Said Deceased having been granted to Genesis Garcia, personal representative, on the 15th day of May, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate Court of DeKalb County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Letters of Administration of said Deceased having been granted to Mary E. Raulston, Personal Representative, on the 20th day of May, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate Court of DeKalb County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY ADMINISTRATOR Letters of Administration of said Deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 11th day of February, 2018, by Ronnie Osborn, Judge of the Probate Court of DeKalb County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
RONNIE OSBORN, Probate Judge of DeKalb County, Alabama
RONNIE OSBORN, Probate Judge of DeKalb County, Alabama
RONNIE OSBORN, Probate Judge of DeKalb County, Alabama
RONNIE OSBORN, Probate Judge of DeKalb County, Alabama
RONNIE OSBORN, Probate Judge of DeKalb County, Alabama
RONNIE OSBORN, Probate Judge of DeKalb County, Alabama
RONNIE OSBORN, Probate Judge of DeKalb County, Alabama
To be published for three consecutive weeks on May 17, 24, and 31
To be published for three consecutive weeks on May 17, 24, and 31
To be published for three consecutive weeks on May 17, 24, and 31
To be published for three consecutive weeks on May 24, 31 and June 7
To be published for three consecutive weeks on May 24, 31 and June 7
To be published for three consecutive weeks on May 24, 31 and June 7
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CASE NO. 2019-154 In RE: The Estate of Mildred King, deceased Letters of Administration on the Estate of Mildred King, Deceased, having been granted to the udnersigned on the 15th day of May, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. RONNIE OSBORN, Probate Judge of DeKalb County, Alabama To be published for three consecutive weeks on May 24, 31 and June 7
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ALL-COUNTY SOFTBALL By Marla Jones Managing Editor
DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Recently, the All-County Softball list was released. Crimson Wells of Plainview was named Most Valuable Player (MVP). Lauren Womack of Sylvania and Lily Boswell of Plainview were named Co-Defensive Players of the Year, while Kenzi Traylor of Plainview was named Offensive Player of the Year. Below is the full list of All-County Softball players: • Ider: Halle Brown, Brianna Smith, Savannah Seals • Geraldine: Lydia West, JJ Dismuke, Gracey Johnson, Tinsley Satterfield • Fyffe: Alyssa Morris, Anabelle Taylor, Madison Myers • Sylvania: Lauren Womack, Bethany Davis, Riley Wisner, Alysia Ferguson, Brinn Farmer • Plainview: Kenzi Traylor, Crimson Wells, Lily Boswell, Tobi Trotter, Mia Tidmore, Krimson Kidd • Crossville: Breanna Fortenberry, Morgan Crisson, Brittany Rivera, Caroline Brannon, Lily Wills, Courtney Baine
BASSMASTERS COMING TO SCOTTSBORO ARMSTRONG SIGNS
By B.A. Little Account Executive
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — The Bassmasters Elite Series have announced that they are moving one of their elite tournament locations from the west coast to Scottsboro on June 21-24. Goose Pond Colony will be ground zero for the tournament, but many events are planned in conjunction with this elite fishing tournament. It is a favorite for anglers and tournament hosts which ranked Lake Guntersville ninth on the 2018 list of Bassmaster Magazine’s 100 Best Bass Lakes. According to Bassmaster, “The Bassmaster Elite Series is the highest level of professional bass fishing tournaments. Competitors must qualify for the series through the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens or the B.A.S.S. Nation, and anglers who are already on the Elite Series must
re-qualify each year by maintaining enough points throughout the season. The pro anglers compete all season for the opportunity to win points toward the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year award and to qualify for the Bassmaster Classic.�
Meg Nippers, Events & Marketing Coordinator for the Mountain Lakes Chamber added this insight, “We see a great economic impact on tourism with any fishing tournament, but the Bassmaster Elite Series is something special. We will
be hosting 75 of the country’s top anglers here in Scottsboro at Goose Pond Colony. B.A.S.S. is well-known for putting on great events, and we know this tournament will be no different.� Saturday, June 22 will be Military and First Responder Appreciation Day. Simply show a military ID to a B.A.S.S. staff member in the Bassmaster or merchandise booth to receive a free Bassmster hat (limited to the first 100 people). Sunday, June 23 is B.A.S.S. Member Appreciation Day. Show your B.A.S.S. member card to a staff member at the Bassmaster or merchandise booth to received a free Bassmaster hat (limited to the first 100 people). K98 will be broadcasting live at the event and announcing the weigh-in winners each day.
WITH SOUTHERN MISS
By Marla Jones Managing Editor RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Recently, 2018 Plainview graduate Jeffery Armstrong committed to further his basketball career with the University of Southern Mississippi. “We are extremely proud for Jeffery to be afforded this opportunity," said Plainview Head Coach Robi Coker. "We have all witnessed the amount of time and effort he has committed to making this dream possible. To be able to see him mature as a player and man has been a
true joy to watch. He is an incredible young man that has certainly left a lasting impression on our school and community. Coach Ladner and assistant coach Kyle Roane did a great job of recruiting him, and I’m thankful he’s going to be able to play for quality coaches that will do right by him.� "Being in Conference USA was certainly a positive for me and my family, and it's close enough to home that my family can see me play," said Armstrong. "My goal is...to get better and be able to help our team be successful."
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