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As the world watches on as the new cast prepares to take office, remember the strides we have taken these past eight years under a spirit of positivity and be mindful of persuasive rhetoric that says otherwise.  Let us take the high road and look ahead with optimism at the wonders in store for us in 2017.  May your new year be filled with all the joy and abundance you desire!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the midst of our busy lives, the holidays come each year to give pause for reflection on the year past and renew dreams for the future. This year we are aided in this endeavor by the onset of cold and rainy weather. 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