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Posted October 13, 2006

Five Carroll Schools Make TBEC Honor Roll

The Texas Business and Education Coalition (TBEC) has announced that five Carroll ISD schools earned recognition on the 2006 TBEC Honor Roll. Johnson Elementary, Rockenbaugh Elementary, Eubanks Intermediate, Durham Intermediate and Dawson Middle School were all among 268 public schools across the state that made the Honor Roll.

"Schools get on our Honor Roll the old fashioned way," said Jack Lowe, Chairman of TDIndustries in Dallas and TBEC's Business Co-chair. "They earn it. For us the bottom-line is results. These schools help all students do well in all subjects."

"It's an honor for our school to be included in this group," said DIS Principal Dr. Doug Brubaker. "This recognition reflects the hard work of our students and teachers with the support of our parents."

TBEC identifies the Honor Roll schools by analyzing three years of performance data for all Texas public schools. A school must have a high percentage of students meeting state standards on the TAKS tests in all subjects for three consecutive years, with an emphasis on how many students score at the state's highest standard - commended - on all tests. Selection criteria account also for each school's student demographics, the number of subjects tested and the grades served."

"This year's Honor Roll Schools have achieved performance levels high er than anyone could anticipate when the TAKS testing began four years ago," said Mike McGuire, President of Chemshare Corporation in Port LaVaca, chair of the Honor Roll committee. "The success of these schools demonstrates that setting high standards and raising expectations for all students is an effective tool in raising performance."

"We are extremely proud of the students and staff at these five schools," said Carroll Superintendent Dr. David J. Faltys. "Inclusion on the honor roll is yet another measure of the success of our students and the quality staff we have instructing them."

Representatives from the Honor Roll Schools will gather in Austin on December 4 and 5 for a Sharing Seminar in which "the best learn from the best," followed by a reception and awards dinner.

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We Care Program Surprises Rockenbaugh Staff

Rockenbaugh Elementary employees were feeling the "blues" on Wednesday. The staff at the local elementary school was surprised with a Blue Ribbon Schools reception sponsored by the district's employee appreciation program, We Care.

School officials announced late last month that Rockenbaugh was among 26 Texas schools which earned the distinct honor of the Blue Ribbon Schools Award. Principal Karen White will travel with RES staff representatives to Washington D.C. in November to accept the award.

Members of the Carroll ISD School Board and Central Administration joined in Wednesday's celebration, which featured blue punch, blue cupcakes and a sea of blue decorations!

The We Care program is made possible by the donations of organizations and local businesses. To learn more about We Care, visit the district's website at the link below!

http://www.southlakecarroll.edu/We%20Care.htm

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Theatre Department's Haunted Hotel Opens Friday The Thirteenth

Do you love going to haunted houses in the metroplex, but hate spending hours driving there and back? Well, you are in luck this year. Carroll Senior High School is proud to announce that it is hosting Southlake's very own HAUNTED HOTEL. That's right, the Southlake Hilton Hotel is not the only hotel that people will be dying to get into this fall season.

Carroll Theatre Department has more than 100 ghouls eager to help make your stay at the HAUNTED HOTEL unforgettable. You never know who you'll bump into at this 1920's vintage hotel. Rumor has it that heads will turn when you see the special spa treatment room. And rest assured if you should lose your room key, the front desk attendant has a surplus of skeleton keys. So look for the bellman out front..he's waiting to help get you checked-in. Whether you check-out again..that is up to you.

Doors open Friday the 13th at Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Blvd., Southlake. The hotel is open Friday through Sunday, October 13-15 from 7:30 to 11 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, October 20-22 from 7:30 to 11 p.m.; and Thursday through Tuesday, October 26-31 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $8; except tickets on October 30 and 31 when ticket prices will increase to $10!

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Homecoming Week Features Parade At Southlake Town Square

The red carpet is rolling out for this year's Carroll Homecoming festivities.  Dragon students - old and new - will be celebrating Hollywood style!  The action begins Wednesday, October 18 with the annual Homecoming Parade - held this year at Southlake Town Square at 6:30 p.m.  In the event of inclement weather, announcements about the parade will be posted to the CISD website under "Breaking News."

Don't miss the Dragon football team as they take on the Northwest Texans Friday, October 20; kick off is at 7:30 p.m. at Dragon Stadium.  During halftime, the 2006 Homecoming Court will be presented and the new King and Queen will be crowned.  On Saturday, October 21, ninth through 12th grade students can enjoy the Homecoming dance at Carroll Senior High School from 8 p.m. to midnight.  

Come celebrate Hollywood, Homecoming and the Carroll Dragons! 

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College Fair Slated Just Prior To Homecoming Parade

Carroll Senior High School's Guidance and Counseling Department will host a College Fair from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18 in the Student Activity Center (SAC). Representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities will be present to visit with students and parents about college applications, coursework and scholarships.

Stop by the College Fair at CSHS before you attend the homecoming parade at Southlake Town Square!

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School Board To Honor Merit Semifinalists October 16

The Carroll School Board will meet for their first regular meeting of the month on Monday, October 16. Meetings take place in the auditorium of Johnson Elementary School, 1301 N. Carroll Avenue in Southlake. Trustees on Monday plan to honor the district's 13 National Merit Semifinalists with a cake and punch reception. Employees involved in the education of these 13 honorees are invited to attend this reception.

The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. and will continue until 6:30 p.m. when the Board will conduct a public hearing on the Schools FIRST financial accountability rating system. The cake and punch reception will follow shortly thereafter. In addition to the public hearing and reception, CISD Trustees are expected to hear a report on test results from the Instructional Services Department. A complete School Board meeting agenda will be posted to the district's website this afternoon.

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QUEST Sponsors Barnes & Noble Fundraiser

The district's gifted and talented program, QUEST, is sponsoring a fundraiser at Barnes & Noble in Southlake the weekend of Friday Nov. 3-5. Customers simply present a voucher at the cash register at the time of their purchase and a percentage of the net sale will be donated to the district's QUEST program. A copy of the informational flier and voucher are provided at the link below.

The fundraiser begins at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 3 and runs through Sunday, November 5 at the Barnes & Noble in Southlake Town Center. Visit this local business, support literacy and help raise funds for the QUEST program!

QUEST Barnes & Noble Fundraiser

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CMS' Yearbook In the Middle Earns Numerous Accolades

Last year's Carroll Middle School Yearbook staff, which included Dana Faris, Townsend Davies, Glynn Dickens, Laura Spitler, Jacob Williamson, Julianne Plantes and Kalina Kwong, recently received their critiques/awards for their 2005-2006 publication, In the Middle. The staff sponsor is Amy Kaspar.

The National Scholastic Press Association gave the yearbook a First Class honor with three marks of Distinction. Points are awarded by the judge on the liveliness, appeal, personality, imagination and creativity of the publication. Scoring was represented through Marks of Distinction for each of the sections, and CMS received 3 of 5.

Yearbook Yearbook, from Taylor Publishing, chose the CMS publication as a semi-finalist. Of more than 7,500 books that Taylor prints, only 15 percent are nominated as semi-finalists. A panel will select the finalists to be featured in the Yearbook Yearbook publication. If chosen, this would be CMS' fourth nomination/inclusion in this publication.

Columbia Scholastic Press Association gave the Gold Medallist rating to In the Middle. This is the middle school's third year to receive that honor. Of 1,000 possible points, the CMS publication received 976! This scoring is based on concept, design, writing, coverage and photography.

The CMS staff is still waiting to hear award results from the Interscholastic League Press Conference. Each year this small group of students puts a lot into the 112-page book and deserve the recognition for all their outstanding efforts.

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District Advisory Committee To Meet October 17

Carroll's District Advisory Committee will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17 in the library of Dawson Middle School. The DAC is comprised of representatives from each CISD campus, as well as parent and community representatives.

Tuesday's meeting agenda includes an overview of the committee's purpose and charge, an update on the District's 2006-2007 Goals by Superintendent Dr. David J. Faltys, and discussion surrounding the state's new graduation requirements.

October 17 DAC Meeting Agenda

Questions about the DAC should be directed to Dr. Jan Morgan, CISD's Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services.

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Professional Fisherman To Visit Outdoor Ed Classes

Professional Angler Matt Hupp will be talking to students enrolled in Carroll Senior High School's Outdoor Education classes on Thursday, October 19, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Matt's BASS FISHING HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Winner, Media Bass Fall Open
    October 22, 2005
  • Winner, Texas Fishing Forum Open
    October 2004
  • B.A.S.S. Central Open October
    October 13th, 2005
    Placed 57th
  • B.A.S.S. Central Division Open
    May 2005
    Placed 55th out of 200
  • ESPN Bassmasters Weekend Series
    February 2005
  • ESPN Bassmasters Weekend Series,
    March 2005
  • Wal-Mart BFL Cowboy
    March 2005

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DMS To Host Career Day October 19

Dawson Middle School will be hosting Career Day on Thursday, October 19. The event will involve three sessions, starting at 8:45 a.m. and ending at 10:35 a.m. Each student will hear three speakers thanks to the organization of DMS Parent volunteers and Career Day Coordinators, Shelly Harvell and Cindy Vioh. Counselor Kay Tergerson reports that students will be able to select from 35 different speakers and a wide variety of careers being represented:

•  Medical Examiner

•  FBI Agent

•  Military

•  Chef

•  Artist

•  Interior Designer

•  Jewelry Designer

•  Engineer

•  Animal Behaviorist

•  TV Sports Anchor

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DES To Celebrate 50's Style

It's time to get out your poodle skirts, dust off your saddle shoes, and find your letterman's jacket.BECAUSE DURHAM ELEMENTARY IS GOING TO ROCK THIS TOWN, 50'S STYLE! On Friday, October 27 from 6 to 9 p.m., DES will be rockin' and rollin'! The school is sponsoring a Sock Hop with a D.J., a Mid-way with games, and a Soda Shop with burgers and root beer floats!

This fun event is planned for the whole family! Participants will enjoy a silent auction and the annual popular teacher-time raffle. Raffle tickets and entrance tickets are now on sale at DES. Free raffle tickets will be awarded to each family member dressed in 50's attire.

Local businesses are sponsoring this campus fundraiser. If anyone is interested in sponsoring this event, or if any high school student is looking for earning community service hours, please contact the event chairperson, Carolyn Freudenthal (carolynpf@verizon.net ).

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CSHS Life Skills Class To Host Fall Harvest Dance

Circle of Friends and Carroll Senior High School's Life Skills class are hosting a Fall Harvest Dance from 7 until 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 28. The dance will be held in the Student Activity Center (SAC) of CSHS, 1501 West Southlake Blvd.

Dress is casual, and a dance contest is planned. The Fall Harvest Dance is offered free of charge to high school and post high school friends.

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Durham Elementary Plans Veteran's Day Program

Durham Elementary is planning a special Veteran's Day program on Friday, November 10 at 9 a.m. The school's entire fourth grade will be presenting a star-spangled presentation called, "This Is America." There will be military service men and women included in the program, flag routines, soloists, a violin solo by a DES parent, choreography, audience participation, fire works (safe ones, of course), and lots and lots of singing.

The DES students will be directed by David Platt.

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With Sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to Durham Elementary School art teacher Mary Pat Martin. Her father passed away last Friday following a lengthy illness. This is also the grandfather of Johnson Elementary School Assistant Principal Mary Johnston. Services were held in Missouri on Monday, with additional services and burial in Texas this week. Please keep this family in your thoughts.

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Mark This Date - Choir Booster Fundraiser - November 11

Miss Southlake and Miss Southlake Outstanding Teen Pageant - November 11, 2006
Miss Southlake's Outstanding Teen - 3 p.m.
Miss Southlake 7 p.m.
at Carroll Senior High School Auditorium, 1501 W Southlake Blvd, Southlake.
$10 admission benefits the Southlake Carroll High School Choir Boosters
For Advance Tickets contact Paul Macias at 817-917-6073 or 817-416-6265

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Dragon Swim Program Names Team Captains

Carroll ISD is proud to announce the 2006-2007 Swim Team Captains: front row, from left - Daniel Cox, Erica Anderson, Kerry Wright, & Alyssa Bologna; back row, from left - Jeff Hendricks, Joey Ygelesias, & Trevor Mays.

Carroll Swim Team Dominates!
The Carroll Dragon swim teams opened the official high school season with overwhelming victories in the Dragon Hunt Invitational Swim Meet Saturday at the Carroll Aquatics Center.  The Dragons competed against 12 other area teams, along with Georgetown near Austin.  The Dragons swept first place in all four girls' relays and won three of four in the boys' relays.  In the individual events, Dragon swimmers finished first in 18 of 32 events.

Individual winners for the Dragons included: Wil Singley, Lisa Ginder, Daniel Cox, Rachel Ausdenmoore, Michael Pichler, Jeff Hendricks, Claire Singley, Caitlin Baran, Sammi Taylor, Joey Yglasias, Chelsea Dunlap and Tyler Liu.

First place relays were garnered by the following:

  • Girls' 400 Medley Relay - Singley, Baran, Ginder and Kerry Wright
  • Girls' 200 Medley Relay - Ausdenmoore, Dunlap, Laura Huning and Katie Hitchcock
  • Boys' 200 Medley Relay - Drew Mays, Ylasias, Jacob McGough, and Hendricks
  • Boys' 400 Medley Relay - Andrew Goss, Alejo Benedetti, Daniel Cox and Singley
  • Girls' 200 Free Relay - Ausdenmoore, Hitchcock, Paige Higgins and Huning
  • Girls' 400 Free Relay - Baran, Ginder, Dunlap and Singley
  • Boys' 400 Free Relay - Hendricks, Drew Mays, Daniel Cox and Andrew Goss

The Dragon Swimmers and Divers are in action next on Thursday, October 26 versus Jesuit and Ursuline at the Carroll Aquatics Center starting at 6 p.m.

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CISD Students Advance In All-State Choir Competition

Carroll Senior High School recently had 24 students participate in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Choir process. The following students competed October 5 and advanced to the Regional competition:

  • Marie Sanders
  • Krista McCoy
  • Emma Pardoe
  • Heather Neeley
  • Katie Smith
  • Lauren Kane
  • Christina Regalado (Alt.)
  • Aria Macias
  • Lauren Franklin
  • Pim VanAmorangen
  • Morgan Crawford
  • Preston Lee

These students will audition Saturday, October 14 to advance to the next level in the All-State competition.

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CHS Schedules Major Mania Nov. 7

Students and parents are invited to hear leading college professors discuss their academic field and majors at Major Mania, an event scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7. Barbara Lerner from Texas Woman's University will be the featured speaker as she shares her presentation, "Everything You Need To Know When Selecting A College Major!"

Questions to be addressed include: what are the career options available with a degree in this field?; what salary range can I expect with a degree in the major?; what are the universities looking for when reviewing applicants for this academic field?; and how can I prepare myself during high school for this major?

Major Mania will be held in the cafeteria of Carroll High School, 800 N. White Chapel Blvd. in Southlake.

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PTSO Fall Craft Fair Is November 4 & 5

It's that time of year again! The PTSO at Carroll Senior High and Carroll High School has announced the dates and times for the annual two-day Dragon Fall Craft Fair at the CSHS campus. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, November 4 and from 11a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 5 in the hallways and Student Activity Center (SAC) at CSHS. Admission to the craft fair will cost $3; students are free. All proceeds benefit Project Graduation.

Vendor space is still available. Contact Stacie Gloyeske at 817-251-2298 or E-mail her at stacieGloy@charter.net.

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Parents Reminded About Online Drug Education Seminar

Just a reminder that for students in grades 7-12 to be able to participate in extra-curricular activities, their parents must participate in a drug education program once during the students' secondary years. Many parents attended one of the seminars at the Senior High School last year or watched the presentation on video to meet the requirement. 

The district now offers an online curriculum and survey which is fast and convenient for parents who have not met this requirement. The deadline is October 31.  After that date, students will not be eligible for any UIL activities (i.e. band, sports, choir, drama, etc.) until their parents complete the online survey successfully.

Parents can access the curriculum and survey at http://www.psaas.org

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Water Polo Team Faces Last Tournament Before State

The Carroll water polo team will participate in their last tournament before state. Don't miss it!

Water Polo Regional Tournament
Southlake Aquatic Center
Saturday, October 14
9:00  Game 1(boys):  St. Mark's vs. Denton
10:00  Game 2 (girls):  Guyer vs. Carroll
11:00 Game 3 (boys):   Carroll vs. Flower Mound
12:00 Game 4 (girls):  Ryan vs. Guyer
1:00  Game 6 (boys):  Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 3
2:00  Game 7 (girls):  Ryan vs. Carroll
3:00  Game 8 (boys):  Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 3

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Carroll Tennis Team Defeats Richland 15-4

The Dragon varsity tennis team defeated Richland 15-4 on Tuesday of this week. This clinched an undefeated district championship for the Dragons, and a 14-6 regular season record.

Results include:

BOY'S DOUBLES

•  Mike Hayes and Joe Nottoli (Carroll) d. Stephen Schumacher and Preston Steblein ( Richland ) ( 8-2 )

•  Andrew Moritz and Jonash Loh (Carroll) d. Peter O'Neal and Ryan Schafer ( Richland ) ( 8-6 )

•  Stewart Pittman and Ryan McClanahan (Carroll) d. M. Jones and Martiz Huff ( Richland ) ( 8-3 )

GIRL'S DOUBLES

•  Rachel Stevens and Quyen Trinh ( Richland ) d. Lara Landers and Emily Bachinskas (Carroll) ( 8-7 )

•  Ashley Halvorson and Adriana Nieto (Carroll) d. Katasha Gilliam and Bridget Kelly ( Richland ) ( 8-5 )

•  Alex Cohen and Megan Richardson ( Richland ) d. Lyndsay Walter and Brennwyn Romano (Carroll) d. ( 8-7 )

MIXED DOUBLES

•  Erin Murphy and Scott Zapatka (Carroll) d. M. Jones and Martiz Huff ( Richland ) d. ( 8-4 )

BOY'S SINGLES

•  Mike Hayes (Carroll) d. Peter O'Neal ( Richland ) (6-1,6-3)

•  Joe Nottoli (Carroll) d. Ryan Schafer ( Richland ) (6-1,6-2)

•  Andrew Reznik (Carroll) d. Stephen Schumacher ( Richland ) (6-3,6-1)

•  Stewart Pittman (Carroll) d. Preston Steblein ( Richland ) (6-0,6-1)

•  Ryan McClanahan (Carroll) d. Martiz Huff ( Richland ) (6-4,6-0)

•  Jonash Loh (Carroll) d. Darrell Stafford ( Richland ) (6-4,6-0)

GIRL'S SINGLES

•  Lara Landers (Carroll) d. Rachel Stevens ( Richland ) ( 6-4,6-1)

•  Ashley Halverson (Carroll) d. Katasha Gilliam ( Richland ) (6-0,6-1)

•  Andriana Nieto (Carroll) d. Alex Cohen ( Richland ) (6-1,6-2)

•  Quyen Trinh ( Richland ) d. Lyndsay Walter (Carroll) (6-1,6-2)

•  Megan Richardson ( Richland ) d. Emily Bachinskas (Carroll) (6-1,3-6,10-7)

•  Ashlee Keriotis (Carroll) d. Bridget Kelly ( Richland ) (6-4,6-4)

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Durham Students Celebrate Geology Week

Geology Week is October 8-14. The students at Durham Elementary are celebrating this observance as geologists, paleontologist, gardners, and speleologists.

Preschool students are learning about the farm and planting a window box herb garden.

Kindergarten students described and sorted rocks by color, size, texture, and shape. They dug in sand pits, sifted sand, and made sand castles learning how water makes sand "stick" together.

First Graders are investigating soil amendments that they will use in their fall vegetable garden. They learned about worms and the work they do in the garden.

Second Graders are researching caves and caverns. They looked for answers to their questions in the book Caves and Caverns by Gail Gibbons. Dale Crawford was a "speleo-fantastic" guest speaker as he shared his knowledge of: How the earth was formed, Volcanic activity, How caves are made, the History and uses of caves and shared a vivid CD on Carlsbad Caverns. The students identified and transferred several caves to their own US map. There are four caves in Texas.

Third Graders are knee-deep into different types of soils. They read about the kinds of soils, how to test minerals, and reviewed the types of rocks when they read The Rocks and Soil Beneath Us by L. Owens. They are investigating several types of soils and how they affect plant growth by starting plants in various soils. Testing minerals was a special experiment as they learned how to identify minerals. They will also make model volcanoes and erupt them at school.

Fourth Graders began their study on fossils by reading Dig Into Fossils. Throughout the book the students learned about the types of fossils and how they are classified. They were able to identify many fossils. Rick Borkowski is our resident expert who guided and worked with the students. The best part was going to the "dig site" and actually digging up fossils!

Garden Club members have prepared the raised vegetable beds for the first graders' fall planting and are sprucing up the wildscape garden. Their first service project will be making scarecrows for Southlake's Slither and Crawl Harvest Trail on Saturday, October 28.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

UEA To Host Good Teaching Ideas Workshop

The United Educators Association (UEA) is holding a workshop titled "Ideas for Good Teaching" this Saturday at the UEA Member Center.  The workshop will be from 9 a.m. to noon.   Topics to be covered are Classroom Management, Working with Parents, and Discipline.

The UEA Member Center is located at 4900 SE Loop 820, Suite 204,  Fort Worth. There is no need to RSVP and the workshop is free of charge and open to all.  The workshop is also SBEC-approved for continuing education credit.

 

Southlake DPS Hosts Waste Management Events

The Southlake Department of Public Safety is hosting two waste management events for the community on October 14.  The Crud Cruiser, a waste management truck, will be at the Bicentennial Park, 450 W. 1709, to collect household waste materials.  Just around the corner at Carroll High School, 800 North White Chapel, the city will have a Brinks Shredder truck available to shred documents by the box in an effort to protect citizens against identity theft. 

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