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Ford’s Mustang Moments Features Opera Singer

Have you ever had to give up a dream to pursue something less exciting, but more responsible? That’s what happened to Kela Holmes. In college, Kela had one dream: to become an opera singer. Despite her beautiful and powerful voice, however, financial restraints crushed her dream.

Instead, she signed up for the military. A different path, but one that she felt proud to take because she knew that she would be helping people.

Still, the dream was still there.

Enter Ford’s “Mustang Moments.”

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Henry Ford a Vagabond?

Are you a fan of the great outdoors? If so, you’ve likely had your share of camping experiences. Whether you prefer to camp in a lean-to or tent, an RV or under the stars without any structure at all, camping has been a popular pastime for many years.

Henry Ford, in fact, was part of a camping group including other high-profile individuals like Harvey Firestone (tire manufacturer), Thomas Edison and John Burroughs, a naturalist. The men called themselves “The Vagabonds,” and toured many areas of the U.S. from the mid-1910s until about 1924.

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Etiquette for Your Holiday Drive: Ford-Style

“Oh, the weather outside is frightful, so step inside my car cause it’s delightful,” sings your brother as he opens the door to his SUV for you. You nearly fall over in surprise.

Just what is going on here? Did he enjoy too much eggnog? Perhaps he’s just recently found this post online about driving etiquette during the holiday—or any—season.

Ford and the Emily Post Institute created the list to help make everyone’s drive this holiday season more pleasurable—long or short, loud or quiet—they’ve got you covered.

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How Ford Made a Difference to Seniors This Thanksgiving

What was your favorite part of Thanksgiving? Was it having family or friends gathered around the table, the game of touch football, or the Black Friday sales? Or maybe the delicious food?

While Thanksgiving is now just a memory—and maybe a few leftovers in the fridge—the day was an extra special one for 6,000 seniors in the Detroit area. Here, Ford employees and their families partnered with the area agency on aging to provide hot Thanksgiving meals to homebound seniors.

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It's an Inside Deal, Now for Everyone! Friends & Neighbors Black Friday Pricing Event at Don Wood Ford.

Get Friends & Neighbors Black Friday Pricing TODAY at Don Wood Ford. AND get $500-$750 Bonus Cash on select models!

No need to wait until Black Friday. Don Wood Ford offers Friends & Neighbors Black Friday Pricing from now through November 30. Save with the price employees usually pay on your favorite F-Series truck, Fusion, Focus, Escape, Explorer, Mustang -- many with up to $750 Bonus Cash to make the deal even sweeter. DonWoodFord.com

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Ford Fiesta Makes KBB's Best Back-to-School Cars List

A new school year means a new agenda, new textbooks, new professors, and new adventures. Sometimes those adventures require a new ride. Don't forget to check out our competitive selection of models at 830 East State Street in Athens, OH during your back-to-school shopping trip this August. To get the ball rolling, feast your eyes on Kelley Blue Book's list of 10 Best Back-to-School Cars, featuring the Ford Fiesta.

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