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Passion for Pets

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RHS students focus on animals’ needs through Pet Club

The bonds of service Seahorn says K-9 Chill is much more than just a police dog

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very year, my favorite edition of Franklin Living is the pet edition.

I am an animallover, particularly dogs. It seems that most of you are, as well. The majority of the photos that were sent in to us for this editions special pet-themed Faces of Franklin County were FCNI General Manager Nicole Pell with her dogs – and that’s OK husband, Hans. by me.

Pugsley, my house dog, is my best friend. I know that anytime that I am home, Pugsley is going to be close by, if not right on top of me. I love her, and she loves me. She doesn’t want to be anywhere that I am not.

She sits with me on the couch when I watch TV, and if I’m in the kitchen, she is sitting somewhere that she can watch every move I make. She also sleeps right next to me or between my feet in the bed. No doubt, it does get annoying when she has me pinned down in the bed with the blanket, and I can’t even move … but if we go out of town overnight, I miss her.

Just like the special connection I have with Pugsley, you each have a special connection with your pet, and we featured a few of those in this edition of Franklin Living.

Pets are sometimes our protectors, such as Chill from the K9 Unit of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. His “fellow officer” and handler Jordan Seahorn takes care of Chill, and Chill takes care of him. They depend on each other.

Pets need to be loved and cared for. They need people to look out for them; they can’t take care of themselves. That’s why it is so important to have organizations like R.E.A.L., which not only tries to find homes for lost or abandoned pets but also tries to educate people on the importance of taking care of their animals, as well as the absolute necessity of spay and neuter.

It is also important that the next generation learns to care about and take care of pets. The Pet Club at RHS is such a great way to teach students the importance of caring about animals.

I hope you enjoy this edition of Franklin Living; we have A LOT of readers’ animals gracing these pages and making their magazine debut.

If you don’t own a pet, I hope you take the time to adopt one – you will receive more joy from him than he will ever take from you.

ON THE COVER: MaKayla Franks of Tharptown and her pug, Maggie Moo. Cover photo by Sommer Hamilton of Saving Grace Photography.

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PET PICS

Gracie, Owners Justin, Charlotte & Brilynn (pictured) Green of Russellville

Astro, Owner Nick Howard of Russellville

Bama, Owners Michael & Debra Lawler of Phil Campbell

Doc’s Last Boy, Owner Willie Ergle of Phil Campbell

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Ace, Owner Brandon Warhurst of Tharptown

Bree, Owners Richie & Brittne Prince of Tharptown

Cody, Owners Robert & Janeice Gober of the Burn Out Community

Dixie Bell, Owner Danielle Gasaway of East Franklin

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Buck, Owner Gail Swinney of Spruce Pine

Foxey, Owner Lisa Ozbirn of Vina

Harley, Owner Butch Balentine of Balentine Properties

Allie, Owners Michael & Debra Lawler of Phil Campbell

Harlie, Owners Wayne & Debbie Thorn of Red Bay

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Bebe, Owners Mike & Samantha Stone of Russellville

Bella, Owner Sandra Pace of Russellville

B.J., Owners David & Cindy Kennedy of Russellville

Axel, Owner Riley Reeves of Russellville

Daisy, Owner Janice Taylor of Spruce Pine

Bo, Owner Sandy Evans of Russellville

Gracie, Owner Jodi Cochran of Russellville

Daisy, Owners Ricky, Kathy & Travi Hall of Russellville

Henry, Owners Mark, Brandy, Kelsey, Megan & Seth Bullock of Gravel Hill

Heisman, Owner Samantha Bain of Tharptown

Dottie, Owner Kitt & Angela Garrison & Reagan of Russellville

Jake, Owner Montana Howard of Hodges

Daisie, Owner Nicole Pell, FCT General Manager

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Jody, Chris Ozbirn, Franklin County Archives

Maggie Moo, Owner MaKayla Franks of Tharptown

Mallie, Owner Haley Crain of Russellville

Maddie, Owner Addie Scruggs of Russellville

Miss Blossom, Owner Sam Warf of Russellville

Little Bit, Owners Justin, Charlotte & Brilynn Green of Russellville

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Maggie, a rescue, Owners Joel & Cynthia Daniel of Red Bay

Kian, Owner Beth James Rhea of Russellville

Koda, Owner Jada McCluskey of Russellville

Gus, Bella, Zacky & Bella, Owners Ramona & Brandon Reed of Russellville

Millie, Owner Addie Scruggs of Russellviille

Houdini “the artist�, Owner Cristina Ruiz of Russellville

Lucky, Owner Caitlan Smith of Russellville

Lillie, Owners Lt. Scott, Tanya, Alyssa & Trent Pearson

Katie Boo Boo, Owner Betty Robinson of Cedar Creek Lake

Lassie, Owners Elsie & Starland Newell of Phil Campbell

Loki, Owners Linden & Linda Lawler of Phil Campbell

Peaches, Owner Lisa Ozbirn of Vina

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Russellville High School students Cameron DeArman, Grace Mitchell and Harley Thomas, with sponsoring teacher Lorraine Perez, are movers and shakers in the Pet Club at RHS.

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Passion for Pets RHS students focus on animals’ needs through Pet Club STORY AND PHOTOS BY ALISON JAMES

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t was a trip to Russellville Animal Control that spurred Russellville High School teacher Lorraine Perez to initiate the Pet Club at RHS three years ago.

“I talked to my students about the homeless pet population and the rescue efforts of local groups, and they expressed an interest,” Perez said. A little research led her to an organization of Georgia she felt she could mirror “and got the idea to start a Homeless Pet Club at RHS. The students enjoy volunteering for a worthwhile cause. The pet club is a great way to get students involved in community service.”

The club is intertwined with the Science Club, of which Perez is also the sponsor. Harley Thomas, a senior, is president of the Science Club and has participated with the Pet Club for two years.

“Pets don’t really have a voice for themselves, so I thought if we could get a bunch of advocates together and create a voice for them, it would help them out,” Thomas said.

Science Club Vice President Cameron DeArman has been part of the Pet Club since it began. His interest in homeless pets stems from his family’s own experience.

“Our dog was from a family that couldn’t keep it, so we took it in,” DeArman said. The dog, which the DeArmans named Taffy, was being fostered by Kim’s Dog Grooming.

Of course, it should probably go without saying that members of the pet club are animal lovers.

Thomas also has pets – A Labrador named Dino and a Chihuahua named Copper – as does Pet Club President Grace Mitchell, who has a poodle named Annabelle, a cat named Max from an

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ABOVE: DeArman, Mitchell and Thomas try to choose a few items for the Pet Club’s upcoming supply drive.

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animal shelter and two dogs she found and rescued from the Walmart parking lot.

“I call them Walmart specials,” Mitchell said.

Throughout the year the club meets monthly and participates in a variety of efforts for cats and dogs in Northwest Alabama, including initiatives with Shoals Animal Advocates and R.E.A.L. Club members have volunteered with pet adoption days and at the Colbert County and Lauderdale County Animal Shelters. They have also collected items to donate to shelters and completed one project making dog toys out of old T-shirts.

“Students are learning the value of responsible pet ownership and deriving great satisfaction from saving animals, while earning community service hours,” Perez said. “We have partnered with the National Honor Society to provide students with a means of obtaining the service hours through local pet adoptions and volunteering at shelters in the

area.”

Of course, one focus is education. Perez said she wants to impress upon the students all facets of proper pet care – particularly spaying and neutering.

“If we can get people to spay and neuter, we’re helping the whole population,” Perez said. The club has a goal to expand to the elementary schools to further the education reach.

“Through this program, they could learn responsibility and compassion,” Thomas said.

Overall, the students are realistic – but hopeful – about their ability to impact homeless pet populations and make a difference for these animals.

“We know we can’t help them all, but we can try,” DeArman said. “Getting people to try is sometimes the hardest thing to do, but just a simple act can be the beginning of a snowball effect.”

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Jordan Seahorn and K-9 Chill are a dynamic duo at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

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The bonds of service Seahorn says K-9 Chill is much more than just a police dog STORY AND PHOTOS BY KELLIE SINGLETON

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ach time he heads out on duty as a deputy for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Jordan Seahorn has a dutiful partner right beside him – his K-9, Chill.

For the past three years, Seahorn and Chill, a German shepherd, have been working together to apprehend criminals and get drugs off the streets and have been an important part of the FCSO. “As a K-9, Chill is able to go into places that other officers might not be able to get to, and he can sense and smell things the rest of us can’t, so he’s definitely an important part of our office,” Sheriff Shannon Oliver said. “The presence of a dog can also be a deterrent for some suspects and get them to stop what they’re doing or surrender without further incident.

“He’s also great with the kids in schools and helps the children warm up to the deputies and lets

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them know we aren’t someone to be scared of.”

But as valuable as his work is with the sheriff’s office, Seahorn said Chill has also become a valued friend, a truth any pet-owner can relate to.

“It just makes sense that if you’re around someone – a person or an animal – for an extended period of time, you’re going to form a bond,” Seahorn said. “Forming a bond between a K-9 and a K-9 handler is important because you have to have the same level of trust as you would with a human partner. The dog needs to respect you and work well with you. But Chill also lives with me, so we have been able to develop a bond outside of work that I think strengthens our bond when we are on duty.”

The bond between Seahorn and Chill began in December 2012 when the two first met during their training in North Carolina.

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ABOVE: Seahorn and Chill go through extensive training together, but there’s also a chance for playtime. The important thing is for these two officers to bond and work well as a unit.

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“We started the bonding process right away, but it definitely took some time for us to get used to each other,” Seahorn said. “Dogs, especially police dogs, have a Type A personality and want to be the alpha and have the control, so it took a lot of time, training and patience for us to get to the point where he understood that I was the alpha and that he has to listen to what I say. He was still young at the time, but once he caught on, he started doing well with his commands, and now we work great together. He can usually anticipate what I’m going to do before I even do it.”

Once Seahorn and Chill were ready for duty in January 2013 as the FCSO’s first active K-9 Unit in eight years, they got straight to work and have stayed busy, not just in Franklin County but in surrounding counties as well.

“We’re currently the only K-9 Unit that’s active in the county,” Seahorn said. “Not every agency has a K-9 Unit, so we’ve been called in to assist on cases in other counties, and that’s been a great experience for both of us. It allows Chill a chance to do his job as a K-9 and it allows me the chance to work with other law enforcement agencies and develop a network of contacts and be exposed to and have knowledge of different situations that could be beneficial down the road.”

But as exciting and rewarding as his law enforcement work is, Seahorn says he enjoys the downtime with Chill just as much.

“Just like any human law enforcement officer, when Chill is at work, he has to be a cop, but when he’s off duty, he gets to be just a regular dog,” Seahorn said. “I have another dog at home that he likes to play with, and we just hang out together watching TV or playing outside – just doing things any other normal dog would do. Just like any other dog, he’s there for me when I’m down or not having a good day, and he’s there to share in the happy times, too. He really is my best friend.”

After three years as a K-9 handler, Seahorn said he can’t imagine not being in this line of work.

“I wanted to be a K-9 deputy because I’m a huge animal person, and now that I’ve done it for three years, I hope it’s something I’m always able to do.

When I’m on duty, I’m not only looking out for myself – I’m looking out for him too. It’s second nature to me, even when I’m off duty and in my own car, to glance in the backseat and make sure he’s OK. Our lives depend on each other. He’s very protective of me, and he can sense adrenaline or hostility and he knows when he needs to take action.

“We’ve been through a lot together these past three years, and I’m looking forward to many more years of working together.”

Seahorn said Chill likes to do “things any other normal dog would do.”

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Waldorf Salad 8 cups chopped red delicious apples 2 cups celery 1 cup English walnuts ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream 1/8 tsp. vanilla ¼ cup sliced red grapes Toss apples in lemon juice to keep them from turning brown. Mix all ingredients. Serve cold.

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Welsh Rabbit 1 lb. sharp cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp. worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. mustard 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp. paprika 8 English muffins, halved & toasted 16 tomato slices 16 slices of fried bacon Parsley flakes (I use fresh) Melt cheese in a double broiler, add cream, worcestershire sauce, mustard, cayenne, paprika. Heat to assemble.

Place hot muffins halves on plate, tomato on each, 2 strips of bacon on each half. Spoon cheese sauce and sprinkle parsley flakes.

Pineapple Surprise ½ cup butter 3 eggs, beaten ½ cup sugar 1-16 oz. can crushed pineapple 5 slices bread, cubed Mix first 4 ingredients & stir into bread cubes. Bake in covered casserole dish for 40 minutes at 350˚. I serve this with baked ham.

Onion Casserole 4 cups slice onions, cooked in salt water & drained 1 can mushroom soup ½ cup slivered almonds 1/3 cup melted butter 1 cup cornflake or cracker crumbs Mix all ingredients together, topping with almonds.

Bake until bubbly at 350˚ oven.

Parmesan Cheese Biscuits 1 can of refrigerated biscuits ½ cup butter, melted ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese Drop biscuits in butter and then in Parmesan, stack in a slanted position in a loaf pan.

Bake according to directions on can of biscuits. Add cheddar cheese to the top of bread a few minutes before the timer goes off.

Tea Punch 7 tea bags 2 cups sugar 2 - 6 oz. cans of frozen orange juice concentrate 1- 6 oz. can limeade concentrate 1- 6 oz. lemonade concentrate Enough water to finish 1 gallon A few sprigs of fresh mint Brew tea Mix other ingredients Chill Pour tea punch in an ice mold. Freeze. Then put mold of the frozen punch in bowl with the Tea Punch to keep cold.

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R.E.A.L. Nonprofit promotes pet rehoming and adoption STORY BY ALISON JAMES PHOTOS COURTESY OF HOPKINS PHOTOGRAPHY

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ABOVE: Cindy Honey, Rick Alexander and Jennifer Larder are the driving force behind R.E.A.L. – efforts to Rehome, Educate, Adopt and Love for pets in Franklin County.

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or pet rescues and education in Franklin County, there is a relatively new place to turn.

R.E.A.L. – Rehome, Educate, Adopt and Love – was founded in mid-2015 by Rick Alexander, Jennifer Larder and Cindy Honey and operates in Franklin, Colbert and Lauderdale counties. The group is principally focused on helping Northwest Alabama pets in need find new homes with loving owners.

“I wanted to help start R.E.A.L as an alternative to foster-based rescues,” explained Alexander. “While foster-based rescues have their place, they are limited by the number of people willing to foster pets

until adoption. Then there is the problem that those who are willing to foster are often overwhelmed by the sheer number of animals awaiting adoption or rescue.”

R.E.A.L. aims to assist pet owners looking to rehome their pets through postings on their Facebook page and by hosting monthly adoption events. “R.E.A.L. has assisted with placement of several pets from Franklin County, preventing them from entering Franklin County Animal Control,” said Larder. “We also have been able to place several litters while covering the cost of spaying the female dog, thus lowering the number of unwanted pets in Franklin County.”

From R.E.A.L.’s perspective, proactive rehoming allows people to avoid placing their pets in an animal shelter – an especially valuable benefit in Franklin

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County, where there is no traditional animal shelter.

When R.E.A.L. accepts a pet for rehoming, Alexander, Honey and Larder walk with the pet owner every step of the way to identify a new family to place the pet in. Multiple home visits – both before and after the rehoming – ensure the new family a good fit and the pet is happy and well-cared for. “The largest benefit R.E.A.L. offers our community is the ability for pet parents to have an active role in rehoming their pet and ensuring that each rehomed pet is spayed or neutered prior to adoption,” Larder said.

Rehoming can be an arduous process, and in order to diligently and carefully find a home for each pet, R.E.A.L. only accepts five to seven animals at a time for rehoming. All those slots are presently filled with animals that need a new forever home.

“We like to be able to give them our top priority.

If we have too many, then that will not be possible,” Honey said. “They do stay with their present owner until they are rehomed. We are not foster-based.”

Honey said although they cannot presently accept any more pets for rehoming, “we would be happy to list any pets needing rehomed on our Facebook page and website as a courtesy listing.”

Education is another chief focus for R.E.A.L., which aims to present programs in local schools to teach children responsible pet ownership. “The most important part of R.E.A.L.’s mission is teaching people that pets are our responsibility,” Larder said. She said they also emphasize the importance of spaying and neutering to help reduce populations of unwanted animals. “There is a need in the community, not only to simply rehome pets but to help solve the pet overpopulation problem through educating our children about compassionate pet care.”

Honey said her heart is truly in the education arm of R.E.A.L. “My biggest desire is to see a growing knowledge of responsible pet ownership. I want to see more people taking care of their pets properly and more pets spayed and neutered,” said Honey. “There are so many lost and neglected unwanted pets out there … We’ve noticed a huge number of animals getting lost. One of the problems is that people don’t take the time to get their pets microchipped or don’t get a collar with a tag.” Honey visits schools and addresses topics from grooming and feeding to how to approach unknown animals.

R.E.A.L. is not a formal nonprofit but is currently operating as a nonprofit. “It’s been an exciting journey. It’s really very rewarding,” Honey said.

Right now, R.E.A.L.’s focus is on Lil Bit, Baxter, Izzy, Pearla, Susie, Biscuit, Mary and Bella – the pets currently awaiting rehoming/adoption.

To inquire about adopting a pet; submitting a pet for rehoming; volunteering to help with R.E.A.L.; or any other information, visit Facebook – REAL Rehome Educate Adopt Love – or www. rehomeandeducate. webs.com or email rehomeandeducate@yahoo.com.

FROM TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: These sweeties are currently available for rehoming through R.E.A.L. – Izzy, Susie, Baxter, Pearla, Biscuit, Mary, Bella and Lil Bit.

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Sophia, Owners Lisa & Steve Tidwell of Russellville

Pugsley, Owner Nicole Pell, FCT General Manager

Reese, Owner Macy Reeves, FCT Intern

Max & Snoopie Owner Kris Spencer of Red Bay

Phoebe, Owners David & Kellie Singleton of Russellville

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Tide, Owners Justin, Charlotte & Brilynn Green of Russellville

Tiffy Lee, a rescue Owner Janeice Gober of the Burn Out Community

Rosie, Owner Nicole Pell, FCT General Manager

Penny, Owners Robert & Pam Clement of Phil Campbell

Runt, Owners Janice & Terry Pennington of Tharptown

Rowdy, Owner Chelsea Bates of Russellville

Spooky, Owner Melissa Vandiver of Russellville

Mathew, Owners Robert & Janeice Gober, of Pleasant Site

Rosie, Owners Seth & Melissa Godsey of Russellville

Rhudy, Owners Mitchell & Denise Oliver of Belgreen

Pepper, Owners Johnny & Pam Taylor of Russellville

Smudge Burns, Owner Nicole Burns (pictured with sister Billie) of Phil Campbell

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Kora, Owners Richie & Brittne Prince of Tharptown

Molly B., Owners Lee & Jill Adams of Cedar Creek Lake

Honey, Owner Kerry Gilbert of Russellville

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PARTING SHOT

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”

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105 Second Street NW • Red Bay, AL 256-356-8661 Working at Tifn Motorhomes is a family affair for Darren Grissom.

The Phil Campbell native is one of four family members currently working for TMH. Along with his wife, Stacy, who is a material handler at the Red Bay plant, Grissom also has a mother and brother who work for the company.

Grissom, who now works in the prepping department at the Belmont paint shop, joined TMH in 2001, and has seen substantial growth in the paint department during that time.

“The paint process has changed a lot,” he said. “Most of them used to have decals and then we started doing clear coat on the Buses and eventually started doing that to all the units.”

In the prepping department, he helps tape the units and get them ready to be painted.

“Everything about what we do has changed since I rst came here. It’s like day and night,

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but everything is a lot more streamlined now than it was back then and there is a particular process for everything we do.”

Grissom is grateful to the Tifn family and TMH for standing by his family during times in which he has faced medical issues.

“They have been very good to us,” he said.

“When I started here I weighed 470 pounds and they worked with me and allowed me to be off to have gastro-bypass surgery and whenever I have needed to go to the doctor for other health issues, they work with me on that, so I can’t say enough good things about them.”

The Grissoms have one son, Hunter, and two daughters, Whitney Cole and Magen Johnson, and one grandson, Xander Cole.

He is a shing and hunting enthusiast.

“This has been a very good place for me and my family to work,” he said. “It’s been stable and secure and there are a lot of good people to work with and to work for.”

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Brian Self has done a little of everything at Tiffin Motorhomes since joining the company three and a half decades ago.

The Red Bay resident will celebrate his 35th anniversary at TMH in August. He has worked running wires, cleaning motorhomes and for the largest amount of time, he worked placing upholstery in the units. He now serves as a utility at the paint shop in Belmont as part of the final finish department.

“It’s really changed quite a bit,” he said.

“There have been so many changes from the inside and out, the old ones look like a cracker box now. They were state-of-theart at the time.”

Self has seen the days in which the plant produced three units a day up until eventually reaching as many as 15 a day at times.

“This job has always provided security and a good work atmosphere so I have liked it. I have been here a long time, so

I guess I must have liked it,” he said with a laugh.

It has also been good for his family.

His daughter, Brianna Hester and her husband, Brad, also work for the company.

Self and his wife, Vickie, have two grandchildren, Allie and Cameron.

“I like to hunt and fish, but the grandkids take my hobbies now,” he said. “I ride a motorcycle some, not as much as I did, but I like doing that.”

Though he has spent so many years at TMH, he said he is always surprised at the next steps of innovation and change to the product line.

“They just keep adding things and getting more sophisticated each year,” he said.

“It’s something to think back on the way they used to be and how we built them, to the way they are now. I never would have imagined some of the things they can do way back then.”

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