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LIFESTYLE LETTER

FEBRUARY 2020 PUBLISHER

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All You Need is Love—and Art

Matthew Endersbe LAYOUT DESIGNER

Kelsey Proctor

FEBRUARY IS OUR MONTH OF ART—MAKING, COLLECTING, ADMIRING

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

AND LEARNING. We love art because it gives us a glimpse of someone’s heart,

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the part of them we don’t see on the surface. We are all drawn to art in different ways. We like to look at and listen to art that makes us feel something, art that

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Alyssa Carman, A. Carman Photography

resonates with us. Through art, we learn about ourselves. As you read about the local artists in our community and their stories of passion and self-expression, we hope that you too are inspired to pursue what you love. After all, February is the month of love. So, McKinney & Prosper, while you fill your home with chocolate truffles and roses this month, remember to fill your heart too. Find what makes you feel alive—and don’t forget to share it with us. Today is always a great day to love yourself.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2020

FEATURES 12 You could say "banks are a dime a dozen"... Not Farmers Bank & Trust

16 Behind the Elegant Red Door William Williams Rare Jewels

18 The Harvey Brothers Bringing Their Business to Collin County

28 Angel House The Inspiring Story of the

16 18

Organization Bringing Abandoned Children from the Slum to Safety

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Open House

Giving Back

Road Trip

22 Renovate & Refine 28 Inspired By 32 Lifestyle Calendar

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GOOD TIMES

Texas Youth Ballet Conservatory Nutcracker-themed High Tea hosted by Marie Stahlbaum from the original story "Nutcracker and Mouse King". Dancers from Youth Ballet of Texas's Krakatuk: A Nutcracker Prequel, served delicious treats from the Kingdom of the Sweets and danced.

Farmers & Merchant Bank Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of FARMERS BANK & TRUST at 750 N. Preston Road, Prosper

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AROUND TOWN you would think all this would be cleared up, Marsha’s intended victims discover what she has supposed, and decide to teach her a lesson by actually pretending to be murderers. This is a terrific show for family audiences who like their comedy broad, fast, and nonstop.

KREWE OF BARKUS DOG PARADE AND FESTIVAL, SUN, FEB 23 Krewe of Barkus will feature a parade, vendor booths, interactive activities and more. 2020 will be the 18th annual event. In past years, more than 250 dogs participated in the parade alongside more than 4,500 spectators in awe of costumes, creatures and creativity. The theme for 2020 is a tribute to pop music icons. + Participants check in at 12.30. + Parade begins promptly at 2 p.m.

February 8, 2020, 7pm at Rock Creek Ranch The Boots & Bling Gala is the largest fundraising

Historic Downtown McKinney Parade Route

event sponsored by Prosper Ladies Association.

111 N. Tennessee St.

This amazing event includes dinner, dancing with

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live music, and a live and silent auction. We directly

Street Festival Outside Chestnut Commons

serve the people and needs in Prosper through

301 E. Virginia St.

our Summer Lunch Program, Prosper Christmas

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Angels, and PLA Scholarship programs; and by

MCKINNEY REPERTORY THEATRE PRESENTS: LET’S MURDER MARSHA Runs from Thursday February 27 2020 to Saturday March 7 2020 A happy housewife named Marsha, hopelessly

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ning to murder her! With the assistance of her

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next-door neighbor, she tries to turn the tables

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MEALS ON WHEELS OPEN HOUSE

Murder at the Ritz ! Help solve the crime as you enjoy dinner and/or show!

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6:30 - 7:15 - Dinner in the Bevel House with actors/characters

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7:30 - Show in the Chapel

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great opportunity for you to learn about our organization and mingle with friends and family while

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supporting the seniors of Collin County. There will be food sampling, music, and wine to enjoy.

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OPEN HOUSE

YOU COULD SAY "BANKS ARE A DIME A DOZEN"... NOT FARMERS BANK & TRUST

A RARE GEM, FARMERS BANK &

to the total of twenty-three banking offices

TRUST WAS CHARTERED IN 1906 IN

and one loan production office. Not surpris-

MAGNOLIA, ARKANSAS. The majority of

ingly, Prosper’s branch has already become

the bank ownership still resides in Magnolia

a star within the bank’s holdings.

and are descendants of the original found-

Their Mission Statement is very simple,

ers. In fact, in January 2017, the fifth genera-

“Friends and neighbors helping each other

tion of a founding family assumed the role of

find financial solutions for a lifetime”. So is

President & Chief Executive Officer.

the Chairman’s, Bob L. Burns, message, “We

Why does this make the bank special? As

want to welcome you to Farmers Bank and

Prosper’s Mayor, Ray Smith states, “Being

Trust - a community bank that has given

family owned brings a special attitude

our customers the highest priority for over a

towards customer service.” Ray is the Market

century. We believe that success is simply a

President of the Prosper branch, which was

matter of treating our customers the way we

initially opened in 2016 in part of a strip mall

would want to be treated.”

which the Mayor said made most people

It seems this family owned attitude

think it was an office for Farmers Insurance.

towards customer service has served the

No more, on December 5th a beautiful stand-

bank well. The oldest existing general

alone facility had its ribbon cutting ceremony

ledgers indicate the bank began with

with the Prosper Chamber of Commerce (see

approximately $75,000 in assets. Today,

this month’s GOOD TIMES section).

the bank has assets that exceed $1.5 bil-

In its 113th anniversary, its footprint has

lion and offers a wide variety of products

expanded into Texas with the Prosper office

and services to serve the needs of the

being the first in the DFW area while adding

communities it serves.

CONTINUED >

ARTICLE TOM BRIDGES PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSSA CARMAN, A. CARMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED) President Ray Smith

The beautiful new facility reflects that attitude, offering free coffee from Starbucks with the beans ground on-site. The interior fits its location here in Texas and the Dallas area with the Mayor’s office showing great support from the Dallas Cowboys, as Ray’s father played for them in the early 1960’s. The Prosper branch is a full-service branch that claims to “be as unique as our customers while specializing in flexibility.” A large portion of the Prosper’s branch is in commercial construction lending, which is no surprise given the growing nature of Prosper and the other close and growing communities. To learn more about why you should consider banking with this local, family owned bank, visit www.myfarmers.bank, or simply drop in and enjoy a coffee.

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GIVING BACK

BEHIND THE E L E GA N T R E D DOOR

AS YOU EXPLORE THE STREETS OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MCKINNEY AND ALL IT HAS TO OFFER, YOU WILL COME ACROSS AN ELEGANT RED DOOR AT 203A E VIRGINIA STREET. This is the second shop for William Williams to open, with his first being very successful in Celina. William Williams Rare Jewels offers special Custom Designed Jewelry. Bill has been a jeweler since 1985 and learned from and was inspired by one of the finest artists in the Western Hemisphere, Robert Whiteside. Under Whiteside, he crafted fine jewelry and Carl Fabergé jeweled eggs using transparent glass fired enamel over Guillochés (engravings produced by engine turnings). He was commissioned by The White House under the Reagan administration to produce gifts for Heads of State. Such artistry and fine craftsmanship typically had been found only in European countries. Bill’s passion for his work is what has driven him. Now, he crafts diamonds and rare gems into custom pieces for both men and women. They range from engagement rings to heirloom pieces that should be passed down from generation to generation. “Jewelry is

WILLIAM WILLIAMS RARE JEWELS

only as good as its integrity from which it’s fashioned”, Bill states. “It’s about taking pride in your work” which is obvious when you either hear him speak about his work or see the results thereof. Bill goes on to say, “I think what separates myself maybe would be

ARTICLE TOM BRIDGES PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSSA CARMAN, A. CARMAN PHOTOGAPHY

the client’s direct contact with the artist making the piece. It’s always nice to interact with the client and get a feel for what they envision”. However, Bill also does everything from Insurance Appraisals to changing watch batteries jewelry repair watch repair. Does this leave him much time outside his work? Not much, but what time he does get, he loves spending with his wife, Christy, and three sons, Cole, Hunter, and Noah. The family is extended with two five-year old Dachshund siblings, Sadie & Molly. So, find the red door and drop in to meet William Williams, Purveyor of Fine Jewels. You can also visit his website to learn more about his work at www.williamwilliamsrarejewels.com.

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ROAD TRIP

BRINGING THEIR BUSINESS TO COLLIN COUNTY

ARTICLE TOM BRIDGES | PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSSA CARMAN, A. CARMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

T H E H A R V E Y B R OT H E R S : A K A T H E D I E S E L B R OT H E R S 18

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Richard was born in Dallas and has lived in the Metroplex all 59 yrs. Married for 35 years, he has three adult kids and five grand kids. The brothers come from a family of entrepreneurs. Their father owned an independent insurance agency where Richard worked for 16 years before starting his own insurance and investment business, for which he currently has 8 locations in the DFW area. His children are also entrepreneurs with Haleigh owning a boutique luxury travel agency (recently featured in “Luxury Travel Advisors” as a top luxury travel designer in the business). Tate is a chemical engineer and owns a biomedical company. Emma, is living a dream as a touring, Nashville recording artist in an indie pop duo called “Sawyer”. Edward, 56, is married to Sheree with five children RICHARD, EDWARD, AND JOHN HARVEY ARE

between 15 and 22. Born and raised in Dallas, he grad-

ENTREPRENEURS WHO DECIDED A LOCATION

uated from Hillcrest High School and attended Western

BETWEEN MCKINNEY AND PROSPER WAS THE

State College in Colorado. He played soccer with both

PERFECT SITE FOR THEIR FIRST LOCATION OF

schools as well as club teams. He was a professional

DIESEL BARBERSHOP, A NEW, FUN BARBER-

musician in the 80’s, worked in corporate food service

SHOP THAT EXUDES AN ATTITUDE OF FOCUS ON

for 12 years, and then owned, built, managed, and was

THE CUSTOMERS, WHO THEY TRULY BELIEVE

the executive chef at his own restaurant in 2000’s while

“ARE ALWAYS RIGHT’.

also building other restaurants. He has also done com-

They will be building out and own nearly a dozen

mercial construction and traded stocks from home. Two

barbershops in North Texas and chose the location on

of his children attend Texas Tech, one at Austin College,

380 because they fell in love with the McKinney and

one a Junior at Dallas Lutheran, and one freshman at

Prosper area, saying it is more of a community than just

Jesuit Prep in Dallas. Edward loves great food (doesn’t

a couple of towns. They are the area developers of the

have to be fancy), chef driven restaurants, travel and

Diesel Barbershop franchise for North Texas, respon-

family dinners next to my beautiful wife.

sible for building and selling diesel Franchises from Lubbock to Longview up to the Red River.

John, the oldest has been married 15 years, with a son, a step-son, a step-daughter, and five grandkids. He Spent

Their current plans are to have 33 shops in DFW and

>20 years in the automotive industry. John’s son is in man-

a total north of 40 in North Texas. They have currently

agement in the automobile industry. He loves to hunt and

sold a dozen shops and have a few new entrepreneurs

shoot and the family is extended with three dogs.

considering buying another 12-15 shops. Since late

When asked why they wanted to get involved with

2017, Diesel has opened shops in 7 states including

this business, Richard stated, “Starting Diesel was a

Florida, Georgia, Arizona, Texas and Colorado.

fun way to work with my brothers, build a business CONTINUED >

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ROAD TRIP (CONTINUED)

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RICHARD

and give back to others. As a business, we will eventually have a couple of hundred employees that we can invest in and hopefully they can learn from the mistakes we have made in the past”. For John, with his varied experience, the customer service and vibe of the shop was right up his alley, with his construction experiencing helping during the process. Indeed, when asked what the challenges have been, it ranged from the process of getting the business open and staffing to Richard’s com-

JOHN

ment, “Balance! I love what I do, and I sometimes forget to keep a healthy balance between work, family, friends and my faith.” However, the challenges have easily been overcome by the results they have achieved. Acknowledging that they aren’t just in the barbershop business, but a people business, they are enjoying working with their staffs and the customers whom they have come to know well. They are excited to see a high volume of return business because the customer is the focus when there. As Edward says, “Diesel is about the experience you receive with an exceptional cut and service. You won’t hear gossip amongst bar-

E D WA R D

bers or cosmos. They should be giving you 100% of their attention. The Diesel Brand is a Culture”. So, who are “The Diesel Brothers”? John says they are the Yen & Yang to one another. That seems to complement Edward’s description as three brothers who gained varied traits from their parents but who are all driven to be successful. And obviously they continue down that path with Diesel Barbershop. Richard proudly states, “Diesel was first released as a franchise in 2018. Our McKinney location was the first in the country and has remained the #1 diesel franchise in the country since we opened.” The Harvey brothers are very thankful to those in the McKinney & Prosper area and have found it to be a community they really want to be involved in—and they say they are just getting started. Be sure and visit their shop at 3905 W University Dr or call them and make an appointment at (972) 872-8665. Come in, enjoy a free soda or craft beer and get a great cut or shave!

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RENOVATE & REFINE

OUT WITH THE

NEW IN WITH THE

old WE’RE SHARING TIPS, TRICKS + UNIQUE WAYS TO INCORPORATE YOUR ANTIQUE ITEMS INTO YOUR HOME

ANTIQUES ARE MAKING A COMEBACK. Whether you’re an antique aficionada, a thrifty thrifter or new to the whole concept of vintage revival; whether it’s a hand-me-down, a thrift-store-find or just something cool you stumbled upon at an estate sale; endless opportunities exist to effortlessly incorporate retro, vintage, antique or whatever-you-want-to-call-them items into different parts of your modern home.

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WHAT IT IS Antique Chest STYLE IT Coffee Table PRO TIP Revive solid-wood pieces with little actual value by refinishing the wood to your liking.

Don’t be afraid to do something different, and don’t take things too seriously. If the piece you’re working with doesn’t have any real value, you have so many options to liven it up, including paint, finish and hardware.

Make your piece multi-purpose by turning the lid into a game table or by storing your cocktail accessories inside for an easy-access mini bar!

Spread the vintage love. Use antiques strategically and as accent pieces to keep your overall aesthetic from coming off as too dated.

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Repurpose old tins, mugs, teacups or storage containers into succulent gardens. Because succulents have shallow root systems, they can survive (and thrive!) in smaller spaces.

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WHAT IT IS

PRO TIP

Antique Bicycle

Incorporate multiple

STYLE IT

plants through the use

Plant Stand

of various baskets.

WHAT IT IS Vintage books + tchotchkes

Bookends + Paperweights PRO TIP Display vintage books (or vintage-looking books!) as a visual focal point on nightstands, shelves + coffee tables.

item

STYLE IT

tips Create the most impact by displaying (not hiding!) items that carry the best stories or sentimental value. We love the use of incorporating these smaller figurines as bookends and paperweights.

Make it art. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to display unique pieces as wall art. Consider creating a gallery wall that mixes vintage photographs, prints, mirrors and china.

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INSPIRED BY

ANGEL HOUSE

THE INSPIRING STORY OF THE ORGANIZATION BRINGING ABANDONED CHILDREN FROM THE SLUM TO SAFETY + INTO THE LOVING ARMS OF CARETAKERS WHO WILL RAISE THEM TO BECOME FUTURE LEADERS IN THEIR GENERATION 28

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MORE THAN 31 MILLION ORPHANS IN INDIA

children ranged from ages 3 to 12, and they had no place

LIVE TRAGIC LIVES IN THE SLUMS; COM-

to live. Moved with compassion, Lindsay was unable to

PLETELY ALONE, SEARCHING FOR A PLACE TO

turn a blind eye to what she had just witnessed. She

CALL HOME. No families, no proper clothing, and no

thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;These children need a safe place to call home,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

sense of stability whatsoever. Without a miraculous

and upon her return to the States, she was determined

rescue, each child is doomed to end up in one of three

to make it happen.

places: forced child trafficking, child labor, or begging on the streets.

In the coming months, she began to tell anyone and everyone about the children in India and asked others

The reality of this injustice came to life for Lindsay

to partner with her to build them a home. Although it

Russo while caring for a group of hungry orphans during

was a challenge, Lindsay had an unyielding passion

a humanitarian trip to India in 2010. Nearly 70 children,

and was determined to give the precious children she

full orphans, had gathered into a tiny room with dirt floors

had met a beautiful home.

and cinder block walls to eat their one and only meal for

In December 2010, the dream became a reality! The

the day being provided by a local feeding program. The

very first Angel House Rescue Orphanage was built CONTINUED >

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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED) and became home to 50 beautiful children in India. They ran into their new home like they it was Disneyland! As they laid on their brand new beds it was the first time they had ever laid on a bed or a pillow in their entire lives. The Angel House staff wrapped their arms around the children and welcomed them into more than just their new homes, but their new lives. The day was memorable, but soon the harsh reality set in – more than 25 million orphans still lived tragic lives on the streets and in the slums. Who will do something to help them?

100,000 CHILDREN RESCUED

THE VISION

TO SEE

The Angel House team in India knew far too well the sobering fate of abandoned orphans. Without intervention, each child would succumb to a life of destitution. Angel House could not stop with 1 home. Lindsay and her team refused to just “see” the need, but resolved to take action. Just weeks after the first home opened, Lindsay competed and won on the NBC popular game show “Minute To Win It!” In a single moment, more than 8.5 million households heard about Angel House as Lindsay competed in hopes to use the money to build more homes in India. It was just the beginning! What began as one house construction for just one group of children has now grown into dozens of homes and thousands of children rescued out of the slums! Hundreds of orphans and street children who would otherwise be trapped in forced child labor, human trafficking, or begging on the streets now have a safe place to call home.

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BY THE NUMBERS 183

ANGEL HOUSES

4,476

CHILDREN RESCUED

YEARS

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5 ANDREW PETERSON - LIVE IN CONCERT Redeemer Presbyterian Church 7820 Silverado Trail McKinney

FEBRUARY

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Andrew Peterson is LIVE in concert for one night only!

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8 VALENTINES CHOCOLATE AND WINE WALK Downtown McKinney

Turn your experience into a unique chocolate wine

pairing! At this Valentines Chocolate Wine Walk delicious pan-crafted chocolates made with love are

paired with a taste of premium wine and distributed to 20+ charming shops of downtown McKinney. Tickets available on Eventbrite.

8 MATT SCHOFIELD GUITAR MASTERCLASS The Sanctuary Music & Events,

6633 Virginia Parkway, McKinney

The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to present a special Masterclass with Renowned Guitarist Matt Schofield Matt will provide insights into his playing, techniques, history, how he gets his tone, and more in an intimate setting. Individual Masterclass tickets are $100 and seating will be limited. Be sure to join us the night before for a special Concert with Matt.

9 THE REVELRY, AN INSPIRATION EVENT FOR THE MODERN BRIDE

The McKinney Cotton Mill 610 Elm Street McKinney

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CRAZY 8 ENDURANCE RUN

WISHBONE ASH- SONAR LIGHTS IN MCKINNEY

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Crazy 8 Endurance Race is a choose

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306 N Church St. McKinney

your own finish race that has no set

Wishbone Ash celebrates a half-cen-

Bring kids and the whole family to

distance but, instead, three different

tury of live twin-lead guitar power

discover going to the symphony can

time frames to accumulate as many

in 2020. Fans can look forward to

be fun. Music and storytelling comes

laps as possible.

enjoying repertoire from the band's

to life with these two beloved pieces.

vast catalog of exactly 100 unique

The Narration charming and has full

releases. Opening will be SONAR

of humor whilst the music is wonder-

LIGHTS, a rock trio from Fort Worth

ful. Oscar Wilde's book The Happy

LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH VALENTINE'S CONCERT

whose sound is an unapologetic

Prince will come to life in a form of a

punch in the face for fans of early

music and narrator.

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Celebrate Valentine's Day with our special "Love the One You're With" concert featuring the Maylee Thomas

23 ARIELLE- MAYLEE THOMAS BAND

27 ANNIE JR.

301 West Louisiana Street, McKinney

The Sanctuary Music & Events Center,

27th & 28th @ 7:00PM

Downstairs Reserved Tables each

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29th @ 2:00PM

with Seating for 4 are $150. Balcony

VIP Tables with seating for 4 directly

Enjoy the classic tale of little orphan

Seats (First Come, First Served)

in front of the stage are $150 per

Annie as presented by the Ovation

are $20 each. General Admission

table (SEE Seating Chart Below).

Community

(Standing Room Only, No Seats)

Downstairs Seats (First come, First

Actors range in age from 4-18.

tickets are $10. All tickets include

Serve) are $25. General Admission

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complimentary desserts and coffee.

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Band and Jon Christopher Davis.

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