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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2020 PUBLISHER

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To All the Mamas IT’S 5:53 A.M. WHEN I HEAR MY 11-MONTH-OLD SON BABBLING IN HIS CRIB.

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My two-year-old daughter soon follows suit. I rub my eyes, throw the covers off, and step into my house slippers. I’m living in them these days. Time to get up, and get moving. It’s going to be a long day in quarantine, just like yesterday, and just like tomorrow.

I know I’m not alone when I say that an extended shelter-in-place order with kids has not been easy. School is topsy-turvy, daycares are closed, babysitters are isolating like the rest of us, and every place of interest for young people is off-limits: libraries, rec centers, playgrounds, all of it. I took the first couple weeks of cooped-up COVID-19 quarantine fairly well, but by week three, four, five...I was worn down to something vaguely resembling a parent who often threw a bowl of cereal on the table and called it dinner.

But the truth is, I’m incredibly fortunate. My husband and I have been able to work from home, we have a roof over our heads, and food in the pantry. It’s been heavy on my heart that so many of my fellow valley parents have had far greater burdens to bear in recent weeks. I have especially been thinking about mothers, who are often the custodi-

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out of the house. I think of the mom who just lost her job, and wonders how she will pay

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rent this month. I think of the mom who has underlying health conditions, and consoles

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her children when they fear for her safety. I think of the courageous nurse or doctor,

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who worries if she is risking her own family’s health after caring for others who are sick.

Someday when the dust of this crisis settles, I hope that we will see and value others in our community in new and more meaningful ways. May we all count our blessings as they fall in the coming months, and keep our hearts open to those in need.

And to all the mamas out there: You’re doing great. This issue of Roaring Fork Lifestyle is for you.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2020

FEATURES 10 Support Your Valley Small Family-Owned Businesses Across the Valley Need Our Help

14 Shoulder to the Wheel A Carbondale Mom and Her Sons are Living the Life They Love After Treatment from Glenwood Orthopedic Center

20 Mama Strong Four Local Women Reflect on the Lessons and Joys of Motherhood

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24 Striking A Balance Brittany Hailey of Cactus Vacations on Motherhood and Small Business

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Lifestyle Letter

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Healthy Lifestyle

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

support your valley SMALL FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES ACROSS THE VALLEY NEED OUR HELP. LET’S TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER, AND LEND A HAND

RETAIL Unlike restaurants which at least had the option of offering take-out during quarantine, the valley’s small shops and boutiques were forced to close

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completely to reduce public health risk. Although online shopping is tempting, our local retail establishments will continue to offer personalized service and unique products which can only be found in brick-and-mortar. Visit the shops you love as soon as they’re open again, or call/email to grab gift cards for future purchases. Plan a shopping date with friends at one of the valley’s downtown areas this summer, and catch up while keeping your dollars local.

HOME & REAL ESTATE Many small businesses offering services for the home (think housekeepers, carpenters, plumbers, designers) have not been able to work for weeks during quarantine. Reach out to the professionals who help you maintain your home, and ask how you can best offer support. If you’ve been looking to buy or sell, the local real estate economy is still in operation and open for busi-

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ness. Brokers and photographers (like Estate Photo Video) have adapted their work to meet important social distancing standards to keep clients safe.

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how to help: a quick-reference guide

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RESTAURANTS With dine-in service restrictions in place for an extended time this spring, our local restaurant community is hurting. Many were forced to close their doors during quarantine, a time when spring break

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traffic would have otherwise boosted revenue during the shoulder

Stay in the know. Follow your favorite local businesses on social media for updates about re-openings, sales, food specials, and events.

Commit to buying local. Make a fun challenge to do all your gift-buying this year at valley boutiques, purchase outdoor gear from local outfitters, and buy meat/produce from regional farmers this summer.

season. Owners and employees at every level have been greatly

halted for weeks, meaning that event service companies and tourism attractions have been left in devastating limbo. If you’ve been planning an event for later this year, try not to let current uncertainty impact future plans; call your event specialists to discuss options.

Encourage your out-of-town visitors to postpone but not cancel their travel itineraries, and sit down with your own family to dream up plans for enjoying local entertainment when the valley is back

of the valley’s cancelled performances or arts programs this season, consider writing the cost off as a donation to the organization.

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Shoulder to the Wheel AN ACTIVE CARBONDALE MOM AND HER SONS ARE BACK TO LIVING THE LIFE THEY LOVE AFTER TREATMENT FROM GLENWOOD ORTHOPEDIC CENTER ARTICLE CAITLIN CAUSEY PHOTOGRAPHY ESTATEPHOTOVIDEO.COM - MICHAEL HEFFERON

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THERE’S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT

Taylor and Trae both attended Roaring

A MOM AND HER BOYS. Kacy DiMarco, a

Fork High School, and grew up heavily

Carbondale mother of two grown sons, can

involved in local sports. Kacy and her

attest to the power of that bond.

husband Bill were right there with them,

“I have always wanted the best for them,

fulfilling all the daily roles of devoted par-

and to try and give them the best I could,”

ents. Kacy supported her kids’ pursuits in

she says. Her oldest son Taylor is now 33

every way she could: chauffeur, home chef,

years old, and youngest, Trae, is 25. Raising

caregiver, and of course, cheerleader on

her boys was not always easy, she concedes,

the sidelines of every game. When Taylor

but it was always rewarding.

suffered a shoulder injury playing baseball

during his junior year of high school, she knew he needed the right treatment.

“I can’t quite remember how I found our doctor at that time, years ago,” Kacy recalls. “But I wanted the best, and I got the best.” Little did she know, the orthopedic surgeon Kacy found—Dr. Ferdinand “Tito” Liotta of Glenwood Orthopedic Center at Valley View—would not only repair Taylor’s torn rotator cuff that year, but would later go on to treat both of her own shoulders and one of Trae’s as well.

“Our family loves Tito,” she says. “We have a hereditary disposition to shoulder injuries, and all of us are very active as well. He was always straightforward about what needed to be done for each of us, and helped provide guidance for recovery to help us get back to doing what we love to do.”

Kacy works as a full-time hairdresser, which means that her arms are out in front of her trimming and blow-drying for eight hours a day. She also grew up playing volleyball and softball, so the years of vigorous athletics combined with daily wear and tear of working as a hair stylist eventually caught up with her.

“Before my first surgery, I was in a lot of pain,” Kacy remembers.

“I couldn’t even lift my arm to do the dishes.” Fortunately, she knew who to call.

“With shoulder issues, if someone has a tear, it doesn’t necessarily mean surgery,” says Dr. Liotta. “It’s about pain. So with Kacy, I really wanted to see her get back to a place where she could enjoy activity and life again without pain.”

Kacy’s right shoulder surgery was completed in 2010, and her left shoulder was repaired in 2014. She was diligent in caring for herself during the recovery process for both, and had gotten back into her normal routine when, in March 2019, her younger son Trae suffered a sudden shoulder injury.

“After high school, Trae played football at Colorado State for four and a half years and then started playing professionally as an offensive lineman for the Atlanta Legends with the AAF [Alliance of American Football],” Kacy says. “I traveled all over the country going to his games over the years, and Bill and I were at the game in Arizona where he got hurt last year. Trae went for a cut block, and blew his shoulder out. It was 10 seconds before halftime. When they pulled him aside I remember he looked at me and just shook his head, and said ‘It’s not good, mom.’”

Trae had torn his labrum when the shoulder dislocated backward, and he would need surgery to repair it. The Legends offered to have him use a doctor through the team, or select one of his own choosing. With any surgeon in the country available to him for treatment, Trae chose Dr. Liotta.

“He dropped everything he was doing at the moment I called him from Atlanta, and made sure he could accommodate me,” Trae says.

“I have great respect and admiration for Tito.” Now more than a year out from his surgery, Trae says he’s feeling 100 percent thanks to the superior care he received. He was drafted by the XFL last year, but ultimately decided to retire from professional sports and start a new career here in the valley.

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(from left) Dr. Ferdinand Liotta, Kacy DiMarco, and Trae Moxley

“Tito was always extremely professional and kind before and after

In a community buzzing with active people who need orthopedic care

my surgery,” Trae notes. “I now have no problems with my shoulder,

to support their mountain lifestyles, Dr. Liotta brings a seasoned exper-

and I was able to get back in the weight room and push even heavier

tise and warm demeanor to his practice. Over the years, he has received

weights than before. I have no slippage like I used to, and my shoulder

numerous local accolades, and he loves to see his patients thrive.

feels extremely secure. Thanks to Tito I can also get behind our Polaris

“I do treat injuries, but my work is focused on prevention,” he says.

Ranger and push it for 40 yards, 10 times and have no problems with

“I’d much rather have people feel good and happy with their health,

my shoulder not being strong enough or being sore afterward.”

than need to come into the office.”

Having cared for patients in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1996,

These days, Kacy says that she and her sons are indeed feeling

Dr. Liotta has seen a lot of shoulders. He firmly believes that patients

strong and healthy. Kacy loves walking her neighborhood and hiking

like Kacy, Taylor, and Trae, who took a proactive role in their own

Red Hill, Trae does weight training and interval cardio, and the whole

recoveries, experience far better outcomes.

family enjoys outdoor activities together like water skiing on Lake

“Shoulder surgery is uncomfortable. It’s months of recovery,

Powell and hunting and fishing at their cabin near Silt.

rehabilitation, and changing your life and activity,” he says. “It’s very

“We’re just go, go, go, that’s who we are,” Kacy says, laughing. “No

challenging, but when patients are motivated to heal and take care

grass grows under our feet. Thanks to Tito, we’re able to live the life

of themselves, they have a better result long-term. In the short-term

we love.”

it’s hard for an active person to sit around, though—so I encourage them to be creatively active. Walk, or get on a bike.”

And, he jokes, “Fortunately, we don’t walk on our shoulders.”

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For Dr. Liotta, the affection is mutual.

“Kacy is a phenomenally devoted mother,” he says. “Her sons are amazing people, thanks in large part to her.”

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O T NG A S R A M M FOUR LOCAL WOMEN REFLECT ON THE LESSONS AND JOYS OF MOTHERHOOD

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ABOUT MOTHERHOOD, WHAT WOULD IT BE? “Take a deep breath.

lenges. You must know that your next child may experience each stage

Motherhood will be a journey of self-sacrificing. This is especially true

much differently, so prepare yourself for not being an expert.

when the kids are little and need you constantly. No matter how much

Anticipate distance from your teens, but do not take it person-

you prepare yourself, there are just some things you have to experience

ally; they will come back around. Let them learn from their mistakes. If

to fully understand. Try not to fight it, just embrace it, and make sure you

they make bad choices this is not a reflection of you as a mom or per-

find friends, family, and mentors who encourage you in this arduous

son. When your kids go off to college or leave the house, your job with

journey and watch your kids when you need a nap!

parenting changes, but it will still be demanding in different ways. Most

Motherhood is a lot of work and patience, and can feel like a farmer

of all, do not compare yourself to other moms, or to the unachievable

who plants seeds, waters, and waits. Sometimes the harvest feels

standards displayed on social media. Love yourself and keep growing

sparse. Furthermore, each child development stage comes with its

as a parent. Keep your faith and hope while holding tightly to God. Take

own challenges: When you feel confident handling the toddler years,

time to care for yourself, and do not forget to ask for help.”

ERIN CUSEO MOM TO AYLA, ARCHER, AND WEKTA | CARBONDALE WHAT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED IN MOTHERHOOD? “Motherhood has taught me that empathy is the most valuable tool we all have but often forget to use. By removing judgment and supporting children, we empower them and encourage better communication. I bring my kids with me to work on the farm [Erin’s Acres] and rely on good communication.”

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GINA D’ORA ZIO STRYKER MOM TO JADEN, ASHA, THEO, AND ATREYA | CARBONDALE WHAT HAS MOTHERHOOD TAUGHT YOU ABOUT YOURSELF? “It has taught me to slow down, to realize that we are raising adults—that we need to give them the tools to be adults, while giving them the freedom to be children. That I learn more from them on any given day than what I teach them. That the unexpected will always happen and how you roll with it is what builds resilience. That a smile goes a long way. That being right is never the best answer—but leaning into love is. Watching each of my children grow, I realize that they have everything inside them to be complete, whole, perfect. I am blessed.”

ESTEL A LÓPE Z GUDINO MOM TO XIMENA AND JOEL | BASALT WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT BEING A MOM? “I like being a mother because I feel love around me each and every day. This love gives me the internal strength to move mountains that present themselves in life. I believe my children to be the best form of self growth as they teach me to be more patient, tolerant, sensible, and brave. I like being a mother because they have made me an empowered woman who reaches out of her comfort zone. My children bring out a youthful side of me everyday with their never-ending laughs, jokes, games, and questions. I like being a mother because children unite families, but what I love the most is that through listening to them, I have realized and learned that they are teachers of life. Because of this, I consider being a mother to be an authentic gift that I appreciate wholeheartedly.”

LO QUE MÁS ME GUSTA DE SER MADRE. Hay muchas razones por las que me gusta ser madre. Me gusta ser madre porque siento amor a mi alrededor todos los días y a cada momento, ese amor me da la fuerza interna para mover montañas, afrontar y superar los obstáculos que se presentan en la vida; Yo considero que mis hijos son la mejor forma de crecimiento personal porque ellos me enseñan a ser más paciente, tolerante, sensible y valiente. Me gusta ser madre porque ellos me han convertido en una mujer empoderada que me motivan a salir de mi zona de confort.

Mis hijos me hacen sentir joven todo los días con sus interminables risas, bromas, juegos y preguntas. Me gusta ser madre porque los niños unen familias, pero, lo que más amo, es que, a través de escucharlos he comprendido y aprendido que los hijos son los mejores maestros de vida. Por todo esto considero que ser madre es el regalo más auténtico y valioso que aprecio con todo mi corazón.

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Striking A Balance

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IN AUGUST 2018, BRITTANY HAILEY WAS TWO DAYS POSTPARTUM WHEN SHE GOT AN IMPORTANT PHONE CALL. Her son Hawthorne had just arrived, and Hailey was still adjusting to life with an infant when a professional opportunity knocked—and she took it.

In the span of 48 whirlwind hours, Hailey suddenly found herself simultaneously venturing forth in two brand new roles: that of a mother, and that of a business owner. Looking back, she recalls that this was a defining crossroads in her life.

“I was working in the marketing department at a local skincare company, and I was very dedicated to my career, always have been,” Hailey says. “I always thought I’d be able to have my career, and I was very vocal about that all the way through my pregnancy. But something in me started to change after my son was born.”

Hailey and her husband had also been managing an Airbnb on their property for a few years, and he had recently commented that she should consider making something of her talent for hosting.

“I’d become really passionate about the hosting experience,” she says. “In a couple years I’d grown our Airbnb into one of the top listings in Carbondale, with the most reviews. But when my husband encouraged me to branch out, and maybe do something bigger with it, I just brushed it off at first.”

But then, Hawthorne was born—and that important call came in. It was from a local homeowner who had heard about what Hailey had built with her own listing; he wanted to know if she would be interested in managing his second home as a vacation rental, too, and could she start asap?

Unsure how she would pull it all together, Hailey jumped headfirst and said yes. She gained the first client of what would soon become her new vacation rental management business, Cactus Vacations.

“I HAVE DEEP RESPECT FOR ALL MOTHERS AND THE CHOICES THEY MAKE...I’M VERY, VERY GRATEFUL THAT I’VE BEEN ABLE TO WORK THROUGH OPTIONS AND BUILD THE KIND OF FLE XIBLE SITUATION THAT WORKS BEST FOR ME DURING THIS TIME IN MY LIFE.”

Brittany Hailey and her son Hawthorne, tending to a vacation rental property she manages in Missouri Heights.

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STRIKING A BALANCE (CONTINUED)

Fast forward to today, and Hailey is now managing 11 unique

not feeling right; I wanted to work, but the pull of my new family

properties across the valley, offering vacation rental consulting

obligations meant I wasn’t devoting myself fully in either direction. I

services, and getting to spend more time with Hawthorne. She

realized that if I left my job and poured that time into my business, I

officially launched her company in October 2018, left her full-time

could make it happen. And I did.”

marketing job in February 2019, and was soon able to decrease the

Motherhood, Hailey adds, brought new perspective which she

number of childcare hours she initially needed for her son in the

had not anticipated until her son was in her arms. She had never

months after his birth.

envisioned herself as a stay-at-home-mom, but in her heart quickly

“I sometimes joke that I started a business and was able to replace my former salary while my baby napped,” she says. “At first, my son

realized that she wanted to spend as much time as she could with her child during his formative years.

was in a nanny share four days a week, and I found that nearly my

“I have deep respect for all mothers and the choices they make,

entire paycheck from my previous job was going to that. My husband

whether it’s working full-time away from home and utilizing childcare,

and I were scrambling to juggle our work schedules and childcare,

or staying at home and providing the care themselves,” she says.

and it all started not feeling right. But I had never planned on things

“And I understand that many women aren’t able to choose—they

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take on different roles out of necessity. So I’m very, very grateful that I’ve been able to work through options and build the kind of flexible situation that works best for me during this time in my life.”

So how does she do it? Due to the nature of her business, Hailey’s work days never look quite the same from one week to the next. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays she cares for Hawthorne while doing supply runs, visiting properties, meeting with contractors, and checking off other to-do list items that can be accomplished with a toddler in tow. On Tuesdays and Thursdays her son attends Blue Lake Preschool, affording her time to catch up on office work and other tasks that require total attention, and maybe even squeeze in a yoga class or self-care activity.

One of the most fulfilling parts of running Cactus Vacations, Hailey says, is her commitment to partnering with other moms of young children who need flexibility, too. She works directly with a cleaning team and other local female professionals who help care for her properties.

“When my clients choose my business over bigger national companies like Vacasa or Turnkey, they’re truly investing in our local economy,” Hailey notes. “Their dollars are going to my local crew and staying in the Roaring Fork Valley, rather than disappearing with some big out-of-state corporation.”

Many women aspire to “having it all,” or attaining that elusive state of balance between work, children, and self, but Hailey feels that perhaps this is an unfair—and unrealistic—expectation of mothers. In releasing this from her own life, she has found a way to settle into motherhood and simply make the most of what she can build herself.

“Maybe it’s actually impossible to ‘have it all’ once you become a mom,” she says.

“And I just like to think, what if that’s ok? Of course we’re different after having children.

Our lives don’t have to stop; we just have to get creative. So I’m finding what balance means for me.”

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WISHLIST A LOCAL BROKER AND MOM OF THREE ON THE KEY DETAILS THAT CAN MAKE A FAMILY HOUSE INTO A FOREVER HOME

IT’S MAY. The sun is out, the flowers are blooming,

STORAGE We all know in this valley, if you’re lucky

and families everywhere have just spent long weeks

enough to have a garage it probably is NOT used for

in their homes during quarantine. Maybe after that

your car! It’s used for bikes, skis, large strollers, and

much time together you realized your home is per-

the like. Families are looking for a one-car garage,

fect as-is, providing plenty of room for some space

attic, or storage crawl space at the very least.

apart when needed and places to gather when

ACCESS TO OUTDOOR FUN I know I am not

desired. Or, like many of us, you found that you had

alone in saying that the outdoors have saved my

to hide in your shower to get some distance from

sanity during quarantine. Being able to get the kids

your kids—or that you are in dire need of a larger

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quiet at the end of the day. Plus, every family needs

MUD ROOM This isn’t the most exciting aspect

at least one bathtub, so it might as well be a nice

of a home, but a well-designed mud room is every

big one in the master.

family’s dream. A place to throw dirty boots and

EXTRA LIVING SPACE If possible, most families

worms that make their way inside little hands.

with young kids would love to have a secondary

The place where backpacks and wet sports gear

living room for toys to be contained away from the

is dumped. Where coats are thrown on hooks, not

main couch and TV. (And maybe a place to homes-

hangers. A small, but critical, area to try to contain

chool when needed?) For older kids, it can become

the mess from outside.

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

A new N o r m a l

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OUR VALLEY HAS BEEN THROUGH A LOT THIS SPRING. People have called and emailed me wondering if we were going to continue producing Roaring Fork Lifestyle. My answer to them, and to you, is YES. We are a community magazine that brings uplifting stories to your home during a very trying time, along with ads by our marketing partners who are all small local business owners. Now more than ever, the continued support you can show small valley businesses is crucial for our community to recover from the COVID-19 quarantine.

Roaring Fork Lifestyle continues to promote small businesses.

The businesses we partner with are not large national corporations, but family operations owned by neighbors and friends you know here in the valley. We do so in our magazine, Facebook, Instagram, and our new website: CityLifestyle.com (please check it out, like us, and share.) If you see something of interest in our pages, reach out to that business or organization. If they are temporarily closed, leave a message or send an email telling them you are interested in their products or services and will be in touch when they are back serving their customers. Let them know that you will help them regain lost ground.

And although it seems that the world has come to a complete standstill, remember that many sectors of our community are still in operation despite the risks. Let’s give extra thanks for those of us who help keep the valley running even during a health crisis: our grocery store staff, public service workers, teachers, health care professionals, and so many more.

We all have suffered the constant bombardment of frightening news that can feel overwhelming. But the good news is, that we are in this together—and will get through it together. When we are overwhelmed, small choices can help us take back a little control. Making a commitment to keeping our dollars in the valley will help us recover the quality of life that we have long cherished here.

Consider the positive impact you can make by choosing local in the coming months. Do your part to help get our valley through this “new normal.” Most importantly, stay safe and take good care of each other during this time. Our valley will see this through.

With gratitude,

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