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When it came to media spotlight, Childers was no shrinking violet, but it certainly wasn't overrun with regular requests. Nothing could prepare it for the avalanche of media that was about to quickly descend on the town though, led by a local news crew and its intrepid cameraman.
Written and produced by Paul Cochrane
Original music, sound design & editing by Zoltan Fecso
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