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Local theatre seeks original one-act play about quarantine Theatre Off The Square in Weatherford may be dark at the moment, but they’re planning for the future by hosting a contest. The world is full of inspiration, and what better time to let that creativity flow? According to a press release, TOTS has challenged you to create an original one-act play with a running time of 40-45 minutes and that represents the theme: QUARANTINE. Use the theme as an inspiration to create something inspired by the realities we face today. Remember, it is what the theme means to you, and there is no require-
ment for your scene to take place in quarantine. Submissions are due July 31. The finalists will be selected and announced August 15, and their finished pieces will be performed as part of a New Works Festival in 2021. Contest details and registration will be posted on the Theatre Off The Square Facebook page. All entrants will be considered anonymously with no consideration of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, or current participation at Theatre Off The Square. All artists and genres are welcome.
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What did you do as a child when you couldn’t find a charger for your phone or tablet? Oh, that’s right. We grew up in a time when children used their own energy and imagination to entertain themselves for hours. Remember kicking a ________ down the street or driveway when you couldn’t find a ball? And, you didn’t really need anything besides a piece of chalk or just a good rock to start a game of ________ on the sidewalk. We also loved to ride our Schwinn ________ down to the creek and catch ________ in a jar. Even if the ________ was flat on your bike, you could still find a ________ to climb in the backyard. In the fall, you might pick ________ or ________ from the trees and help your Mom make a pie in the kitchen.
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Songbook for the ages Former postmaster Jean Buford still delivers powerful songs by Rick Mauch Hoopla Correspondent
got while singing. Immediately after graduation from Tech, Buford joined the Navy, where At age 97, Jean Buford still has plen- she became a WAVE (Women Acceptty to sing about in life – and she does ed for Voluntary Emergency service). so every chance she gets. She worked in the military postal serFrom still having her original teeth vice, first in New York and later just to still driving herself around, Buford outside of New Orleans. “Coming from Haskell, I was a has lived a life that certainly makes small-town girl, so that took some it understandable why she would express joy in the form of song. But then, getting used to,” she said. “But you that’s been a cornerstone of her life go where they tell you to go, and it from the time she was a young child, worked out fine. I had the qualifications, I think, to be a postmaster in a offering her soprano voice at every small town. Sometimes I opportunity for folks to hear. There’s not much think I should have kept going with it after I got And there have been opportunity to out. plenty of opportunities “I took some tests from legendary venues sing in a post and they actually said I to local nursing homes. would be a good hospital “Music has always office, but apprentice, but I didn’t been my thing,” she said. that didn’t want that. I told them I’d “My mother always encouraged me to sing, and up being a patient.” stop Buford. endDuring I always loved it. her time in the “I first started singing military postal service, at a Methodist church vacation Bible her job was in directory service. school when I was 8 years old. Yes, I “I was the one who got the list of know I’m Baptist, but it was a small changes,” she said. town, and kids went to every vacation On those lists sometimes were the Bible school in town. That’s how we names of soldiers killed in action or spent our summers.” missing in action. She knew their families had either received the bad news Buford was raised in the tiny town or were about to. of Haskell, but her life has taken her “You just couldn’t let it affect you. It a lot of places. She graduated from was part of war,” she said. “And most Texas Tech in 1944 with a degree in likely the family already knew. Things elementary education and a minor ran behind a little bit sometimes. We’d in music - but it was music that she get Christmas presents in July, fruitloved most, and not just for her own cakes crushed in August.” joy. There’s not much opportunity to Though she never taught fullsing in a post office, but that didn’t time for a living, she often substitute taught. Music was, of course, often the stop Buford. Her voice caught the subject, and she loved teaching others attention of some pretty important to experience the same thrill she See BUFORD, P. 4 Jean Buford
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folks, which led to her performing in one of sports’ legendary venues. The Polo Grounds, which was torn down in 1964, was home to several New York City professional sports teams, including the New York Yankees and Giants. “We sang at a war bond rally. I didn’t know the sports history. It was just a beat-up old wooden stadium, but it was a really special event,” Buford said. “Years later I moved here and had some war bonds. Nobody knew what to do with them. I think I COURTESY still have them.” Jean Buford in the military Buford and her husband Brad moved to Weatherford in 1972. He of her favorites was a group called passed away in 2008. They had two the Sensational Singers in Weatherchildren, daughter Ann is a retired ford in the 1990s. She also led a chilarchitect, and their late son Forest dren’s choir at First Baptist Church in passed away at 15 in 1964 with a maWeatherford. lignancy in his brain. “We did all kinds of music, a pa“You just don’t understand. One triotic program in July, a Christmas day I will, but not yet,” she said. She and her husband were married program, it was such a great time,” she for 59 years, but they knew each other said of the Sensational Singers. And though she’s done a lot of singlong before getting married. They ating in her life, ironically only once did tended school together from junior she ever receive pay. high through high school. They moved ‘It’s too late for me It was while she in college. to Weatherford to worry about “I sang a solo and when he, a highway I got paid 50 cents. engineer, went to [COVID-19]. Maybe I went to the work for the developers of Horseshoe My hair can’t be any show, I don’t remember,” she said, chuckBend. whiter. But this is ling. “Jean Buford is an She can also play amazing lady, a ‘clascertainly changing our piano and keysic, an inspiration to those who know her,” lives in a lot of ways. boards, which almost made her more said DeAnne Newmoney one time berry, one of many while playing an electric organ at a friends Jean made after moving to church, she said. Weatherford. “She is friendly, outgo“This guy was known as the $2 Bill ing, determined. She is still actively Man, and he tried to give me a $2 bill involved in her church (First Baptist because he liked the way I was playChurch, Weatherford) and the coming,” she said. “I said, ‘No, you don’t munity. I’m blessed to have her as a pay me for playing for the Lord.’ friend.” “Singing and playing for the Lord is Buford has belonged to several my favorite thing. I love hymns, they singing groups in her life, and has remained active in them to this day, un- can be so powerful.” Buford has numerous awards for til COVID-19 brought it to a halt. One
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her military service. She also regularly attended meetings in Fort Worth for an organization called Roll Call for several years. “It was for World War II veterans, and I don’t think we had but about 15 of us to begin with, but now we’ve added Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq,” she said. “Of course, no one’s going now because of COVID-19.” In almost a century of living Buford has seen a lot, including the Great Depression, which started in 1929 in the United States. Her family was in the floral business. “I vaguely remember what it was like on my family. We had just built a couple of 200-foot greenhouses. We managed to keep them, but it was tough,” she said. “People didn’t buy many flowers.” And does she think we are in a depression - or approaching one now,
thanks to COVID-19? “It’s too late for me to worry about that. My hair can’t be any whiter,” she said with a smile. “But this is certainly changing our lives in a lot of ways.” Including preventing her from doing one of her favorite things, visiting the nursing homes with her singing partners. She doesn’t own a computer or cell phone - though she is a big fan of microwaves - so performing by Zoom or social media isn’t an option. “I’m going to be back with the gospel singers, yes, but I think it’s going to be a while - at least, I hope we get to sing together again,” she said. “But now I crochet, do word search puzzles, adult coloring, and I play piano. I only watch ‘Jeopardy’ and the news on TV.” And, of course, she sometimes sings by herself, because the Lord is always listening.
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Tales from a modern quilter When you think of quilting, what Denyse Schmidt, a fabric designer and picture pops into your head? That avid modern quilter was recognized in patchwork quilt your great-grandMartha Stewart Living magazine. Her mother made for your mother when quilts were described as having “a chic she was a little kid? Quilting has such and modern aesthetic.” a rich history intertwined with that of Other artists also contributed to our country. There are stories of quilts this idea of thinking outside of the helping people escape from slavery, design box. Some of the women who quilting bringing together communiwere influential in inspiring the modties during hard economic times, and ern quilting movement were Jean Ray quilts being an Laury, Molly Upton, outlet to express Nancy Crow, Gwen deep feelings durMarston, Yoshido ing oppressive Jinzenji, Sherri Lynn times such as we Wood, and Weeks by Sally Keller are in right now. Ringle who, with her Quilting Blogger Quilting is like a husband Bill Kerr, stool set on three developed the busilegs. Those three legs, traditional quilt- ness Modern Quilt Studio over two deing, art quilting, and modern quilting cades ago. come together to form a stable founWhen thinking about the “Little Bit dation on which the quilting industry of Attitude” in modern quilting, one is based. As of 2019, the market recan say that quilters have taken tradiports around 2.4 billion dollars flowing tional quilting and pushed the boundthrough the quilting industry, and a big aries. For example, instead of exactly reason for that is a resurgence of mod- square blocks, modern quilters improern quilting popularity. vise and throw the measurement out Modern quilting was birthed from the window. Another example would the need to break out of molds set for be to use text that speaks to a certain quilters/artists. It’s defined as quilting philosophy or belief in their quilts to with a “Little Bit of Attitude and a Lot step out of that box. of Aesthetic.” The term “Modern QuiltWhen thinking about a “Lot of Aesing” wasn’t really used until 1998 when thetic,” modern quilters use different
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A peace that transcends all understanding Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, take pleasure in Him]; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit [your graciousness, unselfishness, mercy, tolerance, and patience] be known to all people. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours]. Philippians 4:4-7 Amplified Bible I think we can safely say that none of us will forget 2020. But in reading the verses above, it struck me that these verses have something for everything that has happened this year. Then again, the word of God has something for every single moment and experience of our lives because His word is all sufficient. Rejoice in the Lord always - When it seems as though there has not been a whole lot to rejoice about this year, we are to rejoice. Always. We have the sheer delight of our Lord and Savior, and His saving grace to rejoice in, and the assurance of His peace and control in even the most difficult moments. Let your gentle spirit be known to all – I chose this version of these verses specifically because I love the way it lays it all out. There is nothing unclear
We have had our worlds turned upside down in the last six months. Everything we put our trust in may have been shaken to the core, but our God has not.
about these words. As children of God, we are to reflect Him to those around us – period – not only in certain circumstances. His spirit in us reflects His graciousness, unselfishness, mercy, tolerance, and patience to others. Recently we have seen a great display
of the opposite. Our world desperately needs the gentle spirit of our Heavenly Father. Do not be anxious – make your requests known to God. We have had our worlds turned upside down in the See PEACE, P. 8
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tor Keith Warren said. Many churches have also gone to broadcast other activities throughout the week. For example, North Where there is a will to worship, there is a way, esSide virtually broadcasts Wednesday Bible study, pecially with modern technology. along with activities such as women’s ministry, adult The deadly COVID-19 virus shut down society Sunday school classes, and college and student ministries. At Today Church, youth and small groups bein many ways, though things are slowly reopening. Through it all, social media has allowed communica- gan using Zoom video chat rooms to gather, as well tion to continue. as using the same technology for a virtual lobby gathering for prayer after Sunday broadcasts. And, with the closeness of being in service, many Today Church also held a drivechurches turned to social media to in service on Mother’s Day, in which continue providing services for their While most those attending remained in their members who are sheltered-in-place. cars and listened on their radio via While many churches have reopened churches have FM 88.9. with caution, many folks are still resumed Sunday “We are also releasing short weekwatching services online. “We see this as an opportunity, not service, many Bible day video devotions,” Robertson said. “Text and email are important an obstacle,” Today Church Pastor Aubrey Robertson said. “Being the study classes have too. The key seems to be providing as many connection points as poschurch outside of the four walls is continued online. sible.” something every church desires. This Even senior citizens, not all of pandemic has forced us to creatively who are known for being technologically savvy, are and purposefully find new and better ways to stay connected, support one another and spread the good adjusting to the new way of watching and participating in services and church programs. news of Jesus. “I think our seniors are doing well adapting to “We are even seeing decisions for Christ happening online. The Church will never be the same, and I the new services. Most have experience ( from years believe that’s a good thing.” past), and those who don’t have younger family memNorth Side Baptist Church has long had its services bers who can help them,” said Tommy Galik, who is provided online. The only difference The coronavirus over the senior ministry at North Side. Galik noted that the active senior adult club Evercreated was even more began watching as that was green has canceled meetings because of the coronathe only way to see a service. virus, but has considered gathering virtually. He said “We were blessed in having all of that available to us before the coronavirus,” North Side Executive Pas- that connection is important for the elderly, as are
regular visits for those unable to leave their home because of illness or being incapacitated. “People have needs, and when they don’t feel that bond they can slip out the door and we lose them,” he said. “A few of our seniors have had a learning curve for sure, but they are connecting,” Robertson said. “Not all use Facebook, so the online church platform has been helpful. “Most are getting help from younger, tech-savvy members. Follow-up is important There are some that we send a text with a link each week before service to help them connect. It’s very rewarding to see smiles all around when one of our seniors figures Zoom out.” In some cases, churches such as North Side used their advanced technology to help other churches go online for the first time, Warren said. “We’re in an area where we don’t have to spend money to take a small church online, so our (tech) guys have been out to help,” Warren said, adding that they’ve also loaned equipment to help some churches. “Our media team – one, we have a media team, more than one person – and second, they are young and know a lot of people. They are also eager to help in any way they can.” Will this change the way worship services are held even as we move beyond the virus? That remains to be seen, but most believe a return to big in-person gatherings will emerge. “I don’t think we’re going to see everybody sitting in front of a TV from now on,” Warren said. “I think gathering in person will still be the preferred format.”
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Sticking to budget can boost emergency fund There are different ways to establish a budDuring the coronavirus pandemic, our health concerns – for ourselves and our loved get, but they all typically involve identifying ones – have been at the top of our minds. But your income and expenses and separating financial worries have been there, too, both for your needs and wants. You can find various onpeople whose employment line budgeting tools to help has been affected and for you get started, but, ultiinvestors anxious about the mately, it’s up to you to make volatile financial markets. your budget work. NonetheAnd one aspect of every individual’s total financial by Mary H. McDow less, you may be pleasantly picture has become quite surprised at how painless Edward Jones Adviser clear – the importance of an it is to follow a budget. For emergency fund. example, if you’ve budgeted In normal times, it’s a good idea for you to a certain amount for food each month, you’ll keep three to six months’ worth of living exneed to avoid going to the grocery store sevpenses in a liquid, low-risk account. Having an eral times a week, just to pick up “a few things” emergency fund available can help you cope – because it doesn’t really take that many visits with those large, unexpected costs, such as a for those few things to add up to hundreds of major car repair or a costly medical bill. dollars. You’ll be much better off limiting your Furthermore, if you have an adequate emergency fund, you won’t have to dip into your trips to the grocery, making a list of the items long-term investments to pay for short-term you’ll need and adhering to these lists. After needs. These investment vehicles, such as your doing this for a few months, see how much IRA and 401(k), are designed for your retireyou’ve saved – it may be much more than ment, so the more you can leave them intact, you’d expect. Besides using these savings to the more assets you’re likely to have when you strengthen your emergency fund, you could retire. And because they are intended for your also deploy them toward longer-term investretirement, they typically come with disinments designed to help you reach other objeccentives, including taxes and penalties, if you tives, such as retirement. do tap into them early. (However, as part of the economic stimulus legislation known as Saving money is always a good idea, and the CARES Act, individuals can now take up when you use your savings to build an emerto $100,000 from their 401(k) plans and IRAs gency fund, you can help yourself prepare for without paying the 10% penalty that typically the unexpected and make progress toward applies to investors younger than 59½. If you your long-term goals. take this type of withdrawal, you have up to three years to pay the taxes and, if you want, replace the funds, beyond the usual caps on annual contributions. Of course, life is expensive, so it’s not always easy to put away money in a fund that you aren’t going to use for your normal cash flow. That’s why it’s so important to establish a budget and stick to it. When developing such a This article was written by Edward Jones for use by budget, you may find ways to cut down on your your local Edward Jones Financial Adviser, Mary H. spending, freeing up money that could be used McDow, 102 Houston Ave., Suite 203, 817-598-0882. to build your emergency fund. Member SPIC
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n Time To Laugh n What’s a pirate’s favorite letter? You think it’s R, but it be the C. n What’s the difference between a poorly dressed man on a unicycle and a well-dressed man on a bicycle? Attire. n My teachers told me I’d never amount to much because I procrastinate so much. I told them, “Just you wait!” n I couldn’t figure out why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then it hit me. n My boss just texted me: “Send me one of your funny jokes!” I texted him back: “I’m busy working. I’ll send one later.” “That’s hilarious,” he said. “Send another one!” n What do you call a pile of kittens? A meowntain. n What’s the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? One is really heavy, and the other is a little lighter. n Did you hear about the cheese factory that exploded in France? There was nothing left but de Brie.
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Week moments “This is tougher than I thought it would be,” said my wife. “I do love you, but being in the same living space together for so long makes me a little nervous that we can make this work for much longer.” That was on our honeymoon 40 years ago…and we are still together. Now we really are cooped up in the same space, sheltering at home. The claim by some sociologists is that in 9 months many couples will either have a new baby or a divorce. I’m not a gambler, but I’m relatively sure neither of those will happen to us. Actually, I am 100% sure one of them won’t. (Note: When Mary Ellen read that last sentence, she said: “That’s so sweet.” I think she missed the point of the joke.) Here are some of the highlights for us from each day last week: Monday: I made a haircut appointment because I knew there was going to be a rush when this nightmare is over, when people can finally leave their homes. “Buddy, it’s Dick. Do you have anything available around 2:30 on May 18?” “Sorry, Dick. I’m booked at that time already. Could we make it a little later?” “How about 4:30?” “How about September 4?” Tuesday: I thought of a funny idea for a cartoon. I can’t draw so I sent the concept to my friend Gary Varvel, political cartoonist extraordinaire. Here was the notion: Just like there is a gun buyback program in some cities, I envisioned a mask buyback program where the government encourages people to return their masks for cash, so doctors and nurses can use them. In the cartoon, we see bank robbers waiting in line to get their money. Not funny? Hmmm… that’s also what Gary said. Wednesday: I posted this question on Facebook: While you have been sheltered inside, tell me something new about yourself that you have dis-
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Summer garden chores Summer is a pretty sure thing here in North Texas. Wise gardeners keep their hoses handy, sunscreen nearby and hats on their heads. Plant: • Summer color, whether it’s a bed or a patio pot, choose plants that can handle the heat. Some of the best include purslane, moss rose, trailing lantanas, angelonias, fanflowers, pentas, firebush, copper plants and purple fountaingrass for the sun and wax begonias, coleus and caladiums in shade. • New lawngrasses, but be prepared to water them often as they’re getting started. Young grass still has shallow roots that don’t yet extend very far into the soil. Prune: • Shrubs to remove erratic new shoots. Avoid formal shearing whenever possible. • Blackberries to remove canes that have just borne fruit. Cut to ground. They’ll never bear fruit again. Feed: • Turfgrass, trees, shrubs and groundcovers with all-nitrogen fertilizer with as much as half of that N
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in slow-release form. • Annual and perennial flowers with the same fertilizer, except you can use a water-soluble form for containerized plants. Protect: • Cone-bearing plants such as junipers, cedars, cypresses and arborvitae from bagworms. B.t. or general-purpose insecticide. • Tomatoes, beans, marigolds and many types of plants from spider mites. Look for fine tan mottling on leaves. Thump suspect leaves over white paper. The nearly microscop- Potted African violets ic mites will be visible as they start to move about. General-purpose insecticides will help suppress them. • Apply DEET repellent to avoid African violets get the reputation chiggers and mosquitos while outfor being difficult to grow, but that doors. It’s the surest means of avoid- doesn’t need to be the case. The ing these pests. main secret with them is in choosing a loose, highly organic potting soil, a bright east window that’s out of direct sunlight (or a good plant light) and, in my opinion, a really tering more often and more deeply, good, self-watering pot. I’ll let you find the perfect lightbut that’s only going to help resolve ing. That part is fairly simple. And some of the leaf drop. It’s just par there are many brands of potting for their course. soil on the market. You just want to Of course, there are other reachoose one that is porous to ensure sons that trees will drop leaves. It good drainage and air flow. could be an obvious lack of waJimmy Turner, former top hortiter, especially with newly planted trees. Sometimes trees have insects culturist at the Dallas Arboretum, introduced me to Lechuza selflike lace bugs on their leaves, and watering pots. They’re pricey, but if those can cause loss of leaves. So can decay in trunks or limbs. All of which is to say, if your shade tree is causing you concern, you may want to call a certified arborist. There are no “house” plants. That person will have the training No plant chooses to live inside a and experience to give your trees house. the best help. All are invited guests. Make your
n Frequently Asked Question “Why are my trees suddenly dropping so many leaves?” This is a fairly normal occurrence as we pass from a relatively cool, moist spring into hot, dry summer weather. Trees that have become acclimated to perfect growing conditions suddenly find themselves struggling to pull water out of the soil and through their conducting tissues fast enough. Their reaction is to reduce some of their “responsibilities” by dropping leaves. Large-leafed, fast-growing trees are most likely to do this. That list includes silver maples, catalpas, cottonwoods, sycamores and fruitless mulberries. You could try wa-
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n Houseplant of the Month: African Violets I’m only going to have a handful of violets, they’re a great investment and they come with their own potting soil. I have no financial ties to the company, so my recommendation is made, like Jimmy’s was to me, strictly from great successes. A thick cord drapes down from the potting soil into water reservoir. Its levels are monitored by the float apparatus, and water-soluble fertilizer can easily be added when you refill the reservoir. As far as I know, Lechuza pots are only available online from https://www.lechuza.us. I’ve had outstanding luck with them with Phalaenopsis orchids as well.
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n Neighbors We’ll Miss n James David Duncan June 3, 2020 n Bill Ross Watson June 1, 2020 n Mina Faye Bruner May 30, 2020 n Carol Burkhalter May 29, 2020 n Vernon Carl Pitts, Sr. May 27, 2020 n Paul Ted Smith May 26, 2020 n Jimmy Calvin Adams, Jr. May 24, 2020 n Joe Carl Payne May 17, 2020 n Karen Williams May 17, 2020 n Charlene Sue Briggs May 16, 2020 n Richard Edward Driscoll, Sr. May 15, 2020 n Lewis Gratts May 15, 2020
n Jo Ann Freeman May 14, 2020 n Johnie H. Herbert May 12, 2020 n Billie Pauline Berry May 11, 2020 n Debra Eileen Bennett May 11, 2020 n Rhonda Renee Sears May 10, 2020 n Chuck Charles Sears May 10, 2020 n Earline Allen May 9, 2020 n Jaxon Lee Russell May 8, 2020 n George Washington Wootten, Jr. May 6, 2020 n Frieda Lucille Simpson May 4, 2020 n Wanda Joan Torbett May 4, 2020 n Joe Robert Gerlich May 2, 2020
n Doyle Townsend May 2, 2020 n Margaret Gwilliam Scoville May 1, 2020 n Amber Nichole Branson May 1, 2020 n John Phillip Davis May 1, 2020 n Alvin Howard Moen April 29, 2020 n Douglas Raymond Klumpp April 26, 2020 n Mamie Louise Baldwin April 26, 2020 n Billy Murray Foster, Jr. April 25, 2020 n Letha Y. Cantu April 23, 2020 n Clayton A. Cox April 23, 2020 n Sheila Faye Fields April 23, 2020 n Charles Hayden Beard April 17, 2020
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