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My home is in Elberta, Alabama. 
I currently live on the edge of a beautiful peach orchard that used to belong to Mr. Lee Malone. Before Lee got hold of it, the orchard belonged to Mr. Prince. 
In my youth, I considered The Seven to be my home. Me and Maw-Maw May used to walk those woods together. I knew that place like the back of my hand, just like Maw-Maw May. I knew where every little creek was. I also remember the spot where Lee found Maw-Maw May's body. I wish I could forget that one spot.
But all this wouldn't be possible if it wasn't for De Soto Dam that the authority wants to destroy. My grandfather helped build the dam. My daddy lived close to the dam once.


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