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I’m sharing the story here because the name "Door 3" was chosen very intentionally. It has dual meaning that is important personally and professionally. The personal story is that my father was a teacher, and during the summers he worked as a handyman, carpenter, and painter. I would tag along with him as a small child, and he would often purchase lumber and supplies at Millard Lumber. At the time, the historic lumberyard on Millard Avenue was still standing, and at checkout