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Independent photo by Ken Farver | Rafael Castañeda and his family bought the Woodstock Dairy Queen last summer. He worked there while he was in high school and continued to put in hours as a college student. “We’ve had the support of the community from day one,” Castañeda said.

Rafael Castañeda, family ready for first full DQ season – even winter

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Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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Picture of Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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