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Highlights of our Ohio Legislators'
visits to the West After School Center. |
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Senator Tim Schaffer, Senate District 31
Hometown: Lancaster
Sen. Shaffer's father was the minister of
the Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church. across the street from our
center
Click
HERE for bio |
Representative Gerald Stebelton, House District 5
Hometown: Lancaster
a former West School student in the 50s
Click
HERE for bio |
We thank our colleagues, Carrie Baker and Liz
Nusken, from the Ohio
AfterSchool Network, and Shelly Roth Beiting, from the
Children's Hunger
Alliance for their help and support in helping make these
arrangements.
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Click HERE for Sen. Schaffer's comments
to our students. |
Click HERE for Rep. Stebelton's comments to our students. |
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What do you want to
be when you grow up?
"A police officer!"
Kai Carpenter, WASC
Kindergartener, during his one-on-one conversation with Senator Tim
Schaffer, R-Lancaster |
Click HERE to watch |
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You and your family
are invited to
Family Fun Night
at the
West After School Center.
Come for Dinner
and stay for some “Fun” playing board games with
your kids!
When: Friday, March 27
Time: 5:30 p.m. till 7:30 p.m.
Reservations are required.
Parents MUST accompany their children! |
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Did You Know?
Services Are Available for Those In Need
at the Free Medical Center
at
Maywood Mission.
Click HERE to learn more.
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Since
September 2008, with the help of Dr. Henry Hood, local physicians,
nurses, and volunteers have operated the "By The Way" free medical
clinic at Maywood Mission, 1029 South Broad Street. The clinic is open
from 6-8 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month for those
without insurance, the poor, and the homeless. This service is also made
possible with support from United Way of Fairfield County, Fairfield
Medical Center, Mt. Carmel Hospital, and Riverside Methodist Hospital.
Please help pass the word! |
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GOOD NEWS! |
WEST AFTER
SCHOOL CENTER IS AWARDED THE
FEED OHIO SUMMER
LUNCH PROGRAM GRANT for 2009
The West After
School Center has been awarded a grant to further expand the Summer
Lunch Program for the children of Lancaster and the surrounding
area this summer, beginning June 4. This competitive grant is awarded by
the
Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community
Initiatives (GOFBCI). Last year, the
WASC served over 20,000 lunches during the summer months, and we hope to
increase participation and meet the needs of our children in families in
three additional serving sites this summer in Lancaster east-side
neighborhoods.
The economic downturn has
challenged many families' ability to adequately feed their children.
Help us spread the word that a free lunch is available Monday-Friday in
nine locations this summer.
Let's work to feed our
kids - and have fun together doing it! |
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Ohio AfterSchool Association Conference.
Saturday,
April 25, 2009
Columbus
SAVE THE
DATE!!
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Save the Dates:
21st CCLC Spring Brown Bag Luncheon Meetings
Central Ohio - Thursday, April 16, Delaware (host:
Kathy McWatters)
SE Ohio -
Friday, April 17, Athens (hosts: Fannie Metcalf & Sarah Wright)
NE Ohio -
Wednesday, April 22, Akron, (Hosts: Desiree Bolden, Angie Cameron, Paul
Young)
NW Ohio - Friday, April 24, Bowling Green (Host
Warren Fauver)
SW Ohio, Monday, April 27, Hamilton, (Hosts: Sue
Ullman & Deborah Brock-Blank) |
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March is Music in
Our Schools Month.
When
times are tough, music can touch the soul. Let's keep music programs
strong in all our schools and encourage our students' participation in
all the arts. |
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Look Inside the After School Programs in Lancaster This Week |
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Cedar Community Learning Center |
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Among
the advantages of having the Cedar
CLC within a school are the
resources that the after-school
program can provide for the
students, families, and the staff.
The student pictured (at left) in
this Cedar Heights fourth grade
classroom has been taking advantage
of the interactive Mimio white
board. Her teacher, Mrs.
Tracey, who also works for the Cedar
CLC, (and whose room is used in the
after-school program), has been
having her class use the Mimio for
math, science, videos, and just
about anything that can be used via
computer to enhance a lesson and
stimulate the students with this
kind of technology.
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Eastside Center for Success |
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Eastside CFS students
started cotton seeds in plastic bags with moist paper towels. After
journaling and recording the progress of their seeds growth, the
students transplanted their seedlings into potting soil flower pots. At
the same time we are comparing seeds from space with seeds from earth
for a NASA project. Students will record the growth of the space seeds
and the earth seeds to identify similarities and differences. This data
will be reported to NASA and compared with other schools participating
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Tallmadge Community Learning Center |
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The Tallmadge
Community Learning Center continues to enroll new
students. If you know of students or families
attending Tallmadge Elementary School that would
have interest, please contact Mrs. Jane Hart,
740-475-9229.
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West After School Center |
Click HERE
to see Mr. Overton teach introduce this student to the basics of playing
the banjo - an important instrument in American history.
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As part of our Friday Fun Day series, students at the West
After School Center got a hands-on opportunity to learn about
playing the banjo, learn about the instrument's historical role in
America's western expansion, and ask questions of the presenter, Mr.
Mitch Overton, director of the Lancaster Parks and Recreation
Department.
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MEAL PROGRAMS at the WASC
Busy parents can take advantage of the availability of supper at the
WASC, Cedar Heights, and Tallmadge, Monday-Friday, throughout the year.
The snacks we serve are free, and the supper program (5:30-6:00 pm) is
open to any child in our programs or others that would sign up for
supper, based on qualification requirements similar to the school lunch
program. The WASC is the sponsor of the snacks and meal programs for the
after school programs
serving children at East, West, Cedar Heights, and Tallmadge.
Click HERE to see Supper being enjoyed at the WASC
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General Session Speakers
Ian Jukes General Colin Powell Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin
Learn about how after
school program directors and principals can collaborate and provide
optimum learning experiences for kids. Learn how to link what happens
before, during, and after school to help all kids achieve success.
Come
to our concurrent sessions entitled:
Click HERE
Friday, April 3, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (for NAESP)
Saturday, April 4,
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (for NAA)
Look for this new book, to be released at the
convention on April 1,
that has been designed to help principals and
after-school program leaders enhance their collaborative relationships.
published
by School-Age Notes
click
here to see more books and
resources from SAN. |
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Watch
Healthy
Living for Kids
weekly on the
LSN.
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Our Goals:
1. Create and sustain a community dialogue
and awareness campaign that helps every individual learn to make healthy
choices about what and how much they eat as well as how much daily
exercise they get.
2. Encourage children to engage in healthy
and productive extra curricular activities at home and at school.
3. Teach families how to prepare meals and
economical family meals and snacks.
4. Showcase the wealth of community
resources and personnel that can help kids and families develop healthy
lifestyles.
5. Demonstrate the positive impact and
benefits that participation in before and after school programs can have
on children's mental health and social development. |
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Watch the
West After School Center's newest show about the importance of proper
dental care for children featuring the staff of Gentle Dental Care in
Lancaster. Watch Host Angi Marinacci-Young go through a routine dental
exam and ask the questions that all kids would like to ask but may be
afraid to. The show began airing on Wednesday, March 25, 7:30 p.m. on
the LSN. |
Click HERE to learn more
about Gentle Dental Care |
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West After School Center
Board of Directors
Committee Meetings
Healthy Living for Kids, Tuesday, April 14,
11:30 a.m. at the WASC
WASC Board of Directors Meeting, Thursday,
April 16, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
WASC Education and Vision Committee Luncheon with
Principals, April 20, 11:30-12:30 (at WASC) |
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CALENDAR of EVENTS |
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MON -
March 30 |
TUE -
March 31 |
WED -
April 1 |
THU-
April 2 |
FRI -
April 3 |
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Weekly Learning Theme - Art with Ashly Draper |
| 6:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
| 9:00 a.m. |
ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
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ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
GED Class, 9:30-11:30
WASC Leadership Staff Team Meeting, WASC,
10:00
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ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
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ELI Classes, Rm.1
& 2 -
8:30-3:15
GED Class, 9:30-11:30
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| 10:00 a.m. |
Ohio
AfterSchool Network
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
Columbus, 10-3
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| 11:30 a.m. |
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| 12:00 noon |
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| 3:00 p.m. |
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| 3:30 p.m. |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program
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| 4:00 p.m. |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
| 5:00 p.m. |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
| 5:30 p.m. |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
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Center closes |
Center closes
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Center closes |
Center closes
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MON -
April 6 |
TUE -
April 7 |
WED -
April 8 |
THU-
April 9 |
FRI -
April 10 |
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Weekly Learning Theme - Spring Fling |
| 6:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
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| 8:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
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| 9:00 a.m. |
ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
NAESP Convention, Dr.
Young attending
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ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
GED Class, 9:30-11:30
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ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
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ELI Classes, Rm.1
& 2 -
8:30-3:15
GED Class, 9:30-11:30
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Good Friday
WASC is Closed
Happy Easter
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| 11:00 a.m. |
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| 11:30 a.m. |
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| 12:00 noon |
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| 1:00 p.m. |
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OAN Mtg. to address after-school program
licensing in Ohio |
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| 3:00 p.m. |
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| 3:30 p.m. |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
| 4:00 p.m. |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
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Center closes |
Center closes
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Center closes
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MON -
April 13 |
TUE -
April 14 |
WED -
April 15 |
THU-
April 16 |
FRI -
April 17 |
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Weekly Learning Theme - Why Do We Have to Pay Taxes? |
| 6:00 a.m. |
Spring Break
WASC is Closed
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Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
| 9:00 a.m. |
ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
GED Class, 9:30-11:30
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ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
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ELI Classes, Rm.1
& 2 -
8:30-3:15
GED Class, 9:30-11:30
WASC Board of Directors Meeting,
9:30-11:00
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Dr. Young to Tampa, FL for daughter Katie's
performance with Florida Orchestra |
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Federal Income Tax Day |
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21st CCLC Brown Bag Meeting;
SE Ohio Region, Athens |
| 11:00 a.m. |
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Healthy Living for Kids Committee Meeting |
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| 12:00 noon |
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
| 4:00 p.m. |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
| 5:00 p.m. |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
| 5:30 p.m. |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
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Center closes
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Center closes |
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MON -
April 20 |
TUE -
April 21 |
WED -
April 22 |
THU-
April 23 |
FRI -
April 24 |
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Weekly Learning Theme - Earth Week at the WASC |
| 6:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
Childcare Program |
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ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
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ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
GED Class, 9:30-11:30
Ohio's Extended Learning
Opportunities Summit, Columbus
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ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
Earth Day
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ELI Classes, Rm.1
& 2 -
8:30-3:15
GED Class, 9:30-11:30
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Adopt -a-Road
Spring Clean-Up with Chad Reed,
Community-Action Recycling
Ohio
AfterSchool
Association
Conference
is
Saturday
April 25 |
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21st CCLC Brown Bag Luncheon, Akron
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WASC Education and Vision Committee Luncheon
with Principals |
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all 21st CCLC grants due |
| 3:00 p.m. |
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
| 5:00 p.m. |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program |
| 5:30 p.m. |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
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| 6:00 p.m. |
Center closes
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Center closes
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Center closes |
Center closes
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To learn more about
activities at the specific program sites sponsored the West After School
Center, contact:
Mrs. Julie Bibler, Site
Administrator - West After School Center, 620 Garfield Avenue,
Lancaster (740-653-5678)
jbibler@westafterschoolcenter.org
www.westafterschoolcenter.org
Mr. Rob Libbee, Site
Administrator, Eastside Center for Success, 751 East Wheeling
Street, Lancaster (740-687-7197)
rlibbee@eastsidecfs.org
www.eastsidecfs.org
Mr. Moses Garcia, Site
Administrator, Cedar Community Learning Center, 1515 Cedar Hill Rd.,
Lancaster (740-475-8243)
eaglesparrow@earthlink.net
www.cedarclc.org
Mrs. Jane Hart, Site
Administrator, Tallmadge Community Learning Center, 611 Lewis Drive,
Lancaster (740-475-9229)
jhart@westafterschoolcenter.org
www.tallmadgeclc.org
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