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Grant Career Center provides hands-on education to community With a constant eye towards the future of Clermont County and keeping in step with current trends, Grant Career Center offers a variety of career and technical education programs with hands-on training in specialized fields. In 1976 Grant Career Center opened its doors to the community. The Career Center is easily accessible just west of the town of Bethel on State Route 125. The campus consists of a one-building school housing academic areas, career training classrooms and labs and is surrounded by 41 acres, much of which is landscaped and maintained by the horticultural students and the staff maintenance crew. The Career Center provides area juniors and seniors with hands-on career training in specialized fields. The Career Center offers thirteen career-training options to high school juniors and seniors of the
Bethel-Tate, Felicity-Franklin, New Currently, career training pro- the work place. Students have the Richmond and Williamsburg grams offered are College Tech opportunity to compete at the school districts. Along local, state and national with the high school levels where they have training, Grant also ofbrought back numerous fers full-time adult caawards in the past reer training classes, decade. Numerous naand a wide variety of tional titles belong to part-time special interstudents of Grant Caest and career adreer Center. vancement courses. The career training Individualized corpoprograms are continuously updating their rate training is also prostandards to meet the vided to the area needs of business and businesses of Clerindustry in the global mont, Brown, and marketplace. Students Hamilton counties. On have the chance to average the Career Center provides educa- Medical Information Technology students work in their learn and to perfect their tional training for ap- newly renovated business lab preparing for jobs in area skills on industry-ready proximately 350 juniors medical offices and facilities. equipment and the most and seniors combined. recent software editions. Enrollment for adult education and Prep Allied Health Science, Med- Student training on a daily basis is specialized training courses aver- ical Information Tech, Carpentry, consistent with industry standards; ages more than 500 students per Cosmetology, Cooperative Educa- many labs and shops are run as year. tion, Horticulture, Culinary Careers, actual businesses. Students gain Business and Finance, Metal Fab- additional experience through inrication, College Tech Prep Engi- dustry-based internships and apneering Design, Auto Collision, prenticeship programs by actually College Tech Prep Automotive spending time with mentors in the Service Technology, and The field of their choice. At the completion of their career Teacher Academy which are all designed to help students prepare training program, students are enthemselves for the 21st century couraged to continue their training workforce. In its second year is a at local colleges and universities satellite location of The Teacher and then enter local community Academy at New Richmond High workforces. Each year, the perSchool. Students in the New Rich- centage of students seeking addimond school district have the op- tional training increases. Students portunity to receive valuable career reach higher levels of success with additional training and make training on their campus. After completion of the desired greater contributions to our county. “The Career Center believes its program the student receives a certificate of completion from the contributions to the progress of career training program and high Clermont County are secure and school academic credits. Along the future is in the capable hands with the certificate of completion, of our graduates,” states Pam students receive their high school McKinney, Public Relations Director. “Students are working and livdiploma from their home schools. Students participate in related ing in Clermont County and our Career Training Youth Organiza- strengthening our communities.” Visit our website at www.granttions which prepare them for the workforce through competitive career.com for more information on events that promote mastery of our programs and facilities. their skills and teach them valuable communication and social skills for
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Georgetown Animal Hospital has been serving the Brown County area since 1952 Compassionate and Gentle Care
G EORGETOWN ANIMAL H OSPITAL “The Vet With a Heart” The friendly faces of Georgetown Animal Hospital - back row: Dr. Debra Chalker, Dr. Ned Lodwick - front row: Dr. Joan Gish and staff.
The Georgetown Animal Hospital is committed to providing the best possible veterinary care for every state of your pets’ lives. We offer preventative medicine, diagnostics, in-house bloodwork, xrays, surgical care, dental care, and much more. The doctors and staff continually strive to provide quality veterinary care, customer service, and education so your pets can receive the compassionate medical care they deserve.
We love animals, and greatly appreciate the chance to help your family companions live the healthiest, longest, happiest lives possible. We are located at 9242 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Ohio. For more information or an appointment, please contact us at (937) 378-6334 and we will be happy to assist you.
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Spring is in the air at Amelia Florist! Vickie and Bruce Wenstrup after only six months...are bringing their own flair...to the flower shop on the corner of Ohio Pike and Amelia Olive Branch. Along with their exquisite fresh flowers from all over the
world...designed by their talented creative designers, Amelia Florist is now offering much more in the gifts and home decor area. Featuring a new product line of greeting cards, napkins, candles and wind chimes...Amelia Florist can
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its way and the new pair of gardening gloves you have been wanting are on the shelf. Flower Framer Window Boxes are now available through Amelia Florist. They can help you choose the right flowers for your specific location or you can bring in your own containers and pots and they can plant them up according to
sense of smell. The Blooming Bulb Baskets are filled with Daffodils, Tulips and the sweet fragrant Hyacinth in an array of purple, pink, yellow and red. The Blooming Bulb Baskets come in an assortment of sizes and range from $35 dollars...up to $65 dollars. Along with the Bulb Baskets, Amelia Florist offers beautiful Planters in a Basket made up of an assortment of greens, Peace Lilies, Blooming Plants plus so much more. Calling all Gardeners...since Vickie herself loves to dig in the dirt it would only seem natural that Amelia Florist would branch out into the gardening world. A new shipment of outdoor pottery is on
your needs. Pansies and Herbs are a Spring time favorite! Of course if you are not the green thumb type...Amelia Florist offers beautiful custom silk arrangements, centerpieces and greens, as well as wreaths for your door. They also create Gift Baskets and feature a custom wine selection from Harmony Hill, a local winery. Easter and Mothers Day are just around the corner...Amelia Florist would like to invite you to their Spring Open House...on April 6th, 7th and 8th. Stop by for some cookies and lemonade...and indulge your senses in the beauty of Spring!
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Sharefax Credit Union is still growing after 50 years
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Sharefax Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution that has been part of Greater Cincinnati for over 50 years. Everyone who is primary on an account is an owner and voting member of the credit union. Sharefax offers a full range of financial services such as free checking, credit and debit cards, mortgage, personal and vehicle loans, free online banking, more than 3,000 nationwide surchargefree ATMs, free bill payer, credit counseling, investment services, rate guarantees on automobile loans and certificates as well as four convenient locations. In addition, the credit union offers money market accounts, as well as debit card and check writing abilities on its health savings accounts. Sharefax has also partnered with investment advisors L.M. Kohn & Co. to assist members in planning for their financial futures and with a local financial company to offer VA, FHA, and reverse mortgage loans.
Sharefax was originally sponsored in 1960 by Ford Motor Company to serve the employees at its Sharonville and Fairfax transmission plants. Since those early beginnings, Sharefax has expanded to include more than 25,000 members from more than 400 select employee groups as well as individuals who live or work in Adams, Clermont, Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Brown, Clinton, Fayette, Highland, Greene, Prebble, and Montgomery,counties. The credit union currently has braches in Eastgate, Evendale, Mason, and Milford. A new branch will open on the corner of US 42 and Genntown Drive in Warren County in August in order to offer better pricing on loans and savings certificates to individuals living in the Lebanon area. The branch is part of an overall strategy to open a new branch every three to four years. In 2011, Sharefax will begin of-
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We use that money to improve the quality of living right here. Like you, we’re concerned about our schools, local taxes, and employment. Our future, like your own, is right here. That’s just one more reason why it makes good sense to put your money to work right at home with the
Merchants National Bank is growing with Brown County!!!
MERCHANT’S NATIONAL BANK
Merchants National Bank has been a part of Brown County since February 2006 when our office opened at 370 N. High Street in Mt. Orab. In August of 2009 Merchants acquired the Citizens Bank of Higginsport and now is pleased to be serving Brown County with three locations. Our Georgetown Office is located at 120 S. Main Street and in Higginsport we are located at 314 Washington Street. All three are full service branches with loan officers in each location.
937-444-1441 314 Washington St., Higginsport, OH - 937-375-4242 120 S. Main St., Georgetown, OH - 937-378-2603 2033 Hospital Dr., Batavia, OH - 513-735-1000 370 N. High St., Mt. Orab, OH -
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Established in 1879, the Merchants National Bank is an independent institution built upon a foundation of financial strength and customer service. MNB employees specialize in providing exceptional service on a personal level. We are large enough to provide financial products at competitive prices, yet small enough to know our customers. We are Brown County’s “Real Community Bank with REAL Customer Service.”
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Clermont Senior Services looks toward future positive things we already have going on in this facility and transitioning into our new expanded facilities this fall.” Construction begins this spring on Dimmit Woods, the seventh senior housing facility sponsored by CSS that will be located at 611 College Drive in Batavia. The facility will have 43 units, including three two-bedroom apartments. CSS Lifelong Learning Specialists are compiling enrichment classes, events and trips for the 2011 summer catalog. The Clermont County Sheriff’s Department is planning a luncheon for seniors in June. The Fashion with Passion event is Thursday July 14th at Norlyn Manor. The agency’s home repair proThe year 2011 looks bright for Clermont Senior Services. Construction on the new Adult Day Service Welcome Center and plans for Dimmit Woods senior housing facility are moving forward. Construction on the new Adult Day Services facility is on schedule with occupancy planned for mid to late summer. The new center will increase service capacity and provide a permanent home for the adult day program, currently located in the senior wing of the YMCA. That lease expires in early 2012. The new Welcome Center will be more functional, attractive, and provide a great environment in which to serve customers. Besides a new home, the Adult Day Service program also has a new director. Former CSS Case Manager Elaine Brown, RN, is the new person behind the director’s desk. “I am really enjoying my new position. It is very busy, quick paced and always changing. I feel
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Workers replace the roof and work on the addition to the future home of the Adult Day Service Welcome Center. Staff and customers will move into the new facility, adjacent to the main office of Clermont Senior Services, in late summer or early fall.
blessed to work with such a great staff,” Elaine said. “We look forward to continuing the good and
gram continues to grow with dozens of customers receiving
ramps, grab bars, and other home maintenance chores through grant money and donations. Many chores are done by volunteers which allows more customers to be served. The new Savory Selects mealson-wheels program allows customers to select the foods they like to eat. They mark their choices from a menu offering 31 meals, plus a variety of snacks, bread and beverages. The meals are delivered the following week. Executive Director George Brown plans to retire at the end of 2011 after 20 years with the agency. Cindy Gramke, who has been working with Brown as associate director for two years, will take over as executive director after Brown’s retirement. Before her most recent stint with Clermont Senior Services, Gramke worked for the agency for 15 years. Then as Executive Director of Clermont 20/20 for 11 years. She worked under both George Brown and Clermont Senior Services founder Lois Brown Dale and served on the CSS board of trustees for eight years. Brown said he looks forward to retirement but feels he still has a lot of work to do during 2011. “Besides the ADS construction project, we will break ground for our seventh senior housing facility this spring; plus the Senior Services Levy will be on the ballot in November. It is a busy year for Clermont Senior Services,” Brown said. For information on any programs at Clermont Senior Services, please call 724-1255.
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HealthSource of Ohio was founded in 1976 to address the issue of access to primary health care. It is a private, not-for-profit Federally Qualified Community Health Center that serves Adams, Brown, Clermont, Highland and Fayette counties in southwest Ohio. HealthSource was awarded $9.7 million in stimulus funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to build two new replacement facilities in Clermont County. The two locations are New Richmond Family Prac-
tice which will relocate right down the road from the current building and Eastgate Pediatrics, currently located at 4357 Ferguson Road to rebuild in Mt. Carmel on Old St. Rt. 74 located next to Child Focus. The new buildings will be great for patients and communities. HealthSource and Dr. Emily Krupp offer dental services in Mt. Orab. Mt. Orab Dental also has a hygienist for teeth cleaning. We have state of the art dental equipment. HealthSource Mt. Orab Dental accepts Medicare, Medicaid and most insurances.
fering Remote Check Capture in order to allow our members to scan and deposit checks instantaneously to their accounts, and an electronic “green� account, which will pay higher dividends and earn rewards. Sharefax is dedicated to fulfilling the individual needs of its members by offering the finest service and most technologically advanced products available. The cooperative has developed a tremendous reputation for its community involvement and commitment to its local roots.
Sharefax has grown to over $260 million in assets, making it one of the largest credit unions in Greater Cincinnati. All deposits are federally insured up to $250,000. Sharefax is a part of a shared branching network of credit unions throughout the country. Sharefax members can make deposits and perform transactions at a credit union branch almost anywhere in the United States. For more information, please call Sharefax Credit Union at (513) 753-2440 or visit their website at www.sharefax.org.
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ton didn’t just pass its recent state licensing inspection in 2010, it obtained a rating of 100-percent compliant. This follows the same
boro. Both child learning centers are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and are open five days a week C.H., North Campus in Wilmingserving community members, as ton, and South Campus near Sarwell as college students, faculty dinia. Primary and staff. services include SSCC, Shawnee assisting students State partner for with selection of teacher prep program classes; providing In 2010, Southern information about State Community academic proCollege and Shawnee grams; helping State University (SSU) students underannounced the beginstand and deal ning of a unique eduwith academic cation partnership. warning and proBeginning fall quarter, bation; and guidstudents were given ing students in the opportunity to enexploring, declarroll in SSU’s bacheloring or changing a The year 2010 at Southern State Community College began level teacher major. preparation program with the introduction of the college’s fifth president, Dr. Kevin Patri-Tots and complete most of earns 100 percent S. Boys. their coursework at compliance The Patri-Tots Learning Center perfect rating earned in 2009 by Southern State’s South Campus at Southern State Community Col- the Patri-Tots Learning Center at near Sardinia. SSU initially planned lege’s North Campus in Wilming- SSCC’s Central Campus in Hills-
SSCC welcomes new president On Jan. 1, 2010, Dr. Kevin S. Boys took the helm as president of Southern State Community College, following the retirement of the college’s fourth president, Dr. Sherry A. Stout. A lifelong resident of the Cincinnati area, Dr. Boys served as superintendent of the Loveland City School District since 2002. Prior to his role in Loveland, he worked in the Sycamore Community School District as assistant superintendent, principal, assistant principal and classroom teacher. Advising & Retention Services office opens A new department at Southern State Community College opened in 2010, with a promise to help students navigate the college experience. The Advising & Retention Services main office opened on the college’s Central Campus in Hillsboro, with satellite offices on Fayette Campus in Washington
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SSCC welcomes new president Continued from Page 8 to offer two bachelor’s degree tracks at SSCC—early childhood education and intervention specialist—with the possibility of adding a middle/high school math/science track. First SSCC class graduates from Lindsey Wilson College History was made in 2010 as the Lindsey Wilson College School of Professional Counseling held a pinning ceremony to celebrate the inaugural graduating class from the college’s Southern State Community College location. A total of 12 students were pinned. Eleven students were honored for earning a bachelor of arts degree in human
services and counseling, and one student was honored for earning a master of education degree in counseling and human development. ADN program introduces new competitive entry Good news for those interested in Southern State Community College’s associate degree nursing program—the wait list is gone. Beginning with the spring 2011 class, the college will use a competitiveentry format for all applicants. In the past, if applicants met all entry requirements to the college’s ADN program, they were placed on a waiting list and admitted to the program according to their wait-list number. For the upcoming round of applications, however, the high-
est-scoring applicants will be admitted to the program. New medical assisting chapter introduced at SSCC The new Ohio Appalachian Chapter of Medical Assistants (OACMA) was established by the medical assisting department at Southern State Community College. The OACMA is a newly formed chapter of the Ohio State Society of Medical Assistants, a professional organization providing opportunities for continuing education. The OACMA chapter provides local medical assistants the chance to participate in meetings to obtain CEUs, network and keep up to date with changing legislation and requirements within the professional field. SSCC, Ohio Christian University partner to offer bachelor’s programs Ohio Christian University (OCU) and Southern State Community College teamed up to offer bache-
lor of arts programs at four SSCC location beginning fall 2010. This effort is part of OCU’s growing AIM Adult Degree Program that is offered at 12 campuses around the state. Southern State softball and soccer teams participate in national tournaments In May 2010, the SSCC women’s fast pitch softball team qualified for the USCAA National Tournament held in Akron. The team’s regular season record was 12-4, with tournament play at 1-5. Later in the year, the men’s soccer team headed to Vermont to play in the Soccer National Championship. The team finished the regular season with a 15-1-2 record. To learn more about Southern State Community College, please call 1-800-628-7722, email info@sscc.edu or visit www.sscc.edu.
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Tecumseh Buildings, Inc. is a family owned and operated business serving the Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky region for over 35 years. We have taken great pride in adding beauty and value to our customer’s property with our full line of commercial and residential post frame buildings. Whether you are looking for a garage, storage, agricultural or an equestrian facility we can offer you cost savings and speed of construction when time is of the essence. We offer total construction services including project planning and budgeting, design, site work, foundation, building erection, interior finishing, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work. We are also an authorized United Steel Structure contractor providing the best quality in a full line of steel buildings to serve our customers commercial project needs. At Tecumseh Buildings we take pride in our many satis-
fied customers and overtime development of trust with each customer. Our customers rely on us to serve on their behalf, ethically and responsibly. Since 1975, our philosophy has remained the same; to deliver quality construction, on time and in budget. Our commitment to this has been proven by the fact that customers who work with us for one project return to Tecumseh Buildings for all of their future construction needs. We invite you to visit our office at 12338 Martin Alexander Rd Sardinia, Oh 45171. We will be happy to meet with you and inspect your building site. We offer free consultations and estimates. Call us for an appointment today at 1-877-463-0359 or visit us at www.tecumsehbuildings.com.
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Chatfield College Continues to Grow Chatfield College, in St. Martin and Cincinnati, Ohio, continues to experience explosive growth this year, with enrollment for the 20102011 academic year, which includes the fall 2010 and spring 2011 semesters, up 43% when compared to the same times in the previous academic year.
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In addition, the college reported its highest enrollment in history for the spring 2011 semester, which began the week of January 17, 2011, topping 400 students for the first time in the school’s 40-year history. The college expects the growth to continue for the Summer 2011 term. “Last year, Chatfield’s Summer 2010 enrollment grew by nearly 45% over the previous year, and we are forecasting similar growth this summer,” said Roger Courts, Academic Dean. To accommodate the increasing number of students this year, the college added extra classes to the fall and spring schedules and held recruitment fairs to attract additional adjunct faculty. All Chatfield courses continue to be capped at 20 students, as the college is dedicated to providing students with individualized attention. “As we continue to grow, it is our goal to never sacrifice quality,” says Courts. “Our students love the interaction they have with their instructors and classmates. It’s what we’re known for. The college is,
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and always will be, dedicated to maintaining smaller class sizes.” The typical class size at Chatfield is approximately ten students. Courts adds that the college is committed to keeping tuition as low as possible, so that “an affordable liberal arts education continues to be available to our community.” In addition to enrollment growth, Chatfield College has increased its community outreach efforts, with Alumni-organized outings to the Cincinnati Cyclones and Cincinnati Reds, and the school’s first ever Homecoming celebration last fall, all of which were open to attendance by the community. These new activities joined the college’s traditional events, such as the annual Quilt and Craft Show, Germanfest, an annual Christmas Concert, and quarterly community coffees, as appealing venues for community engagement and participation. Chatfield offers the Associate of Arts degree and is an open enrollment college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The college’s open enrollment policy means that prospective students need only have a High School Diploma or GED to attend Chatfield and will be guided individually through the enrollment and Financial Aid application process. Chatfield’s accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission allows credits earned at Chatfield to easily transfer to four-year colleges. In a recent study conducted by the prestigious Noel-Levitz Company, Chatfield students rated their school to be significantly higher in student satisfaction in 11 of 12 key categories, like instructional effectiveness, campus safety, and concern for the individual. The St. Martin campus is located at 20918 State Route 251; St. Martin, OH 45118. The Cincinnati location is at 1800 Logan Street; Cincinnati, OH 45202. For more information, visit the website at www.chatfield.edu, call 513-8753344, 513-921-9856, or email admissions@chatfield.edu.
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Stay focused on the future at McNicholas High School Archbishop McNicholas High lens added. School will help you achieve excelThe one-to-one program puts a lence through its a co-educational, Tablet PC in the hands of each stuChrist-centered, Catholic commu- dent in the program. A Tablet PC is nity that embraces each student in- a laptop plus much more. A Tablet tellectually, morally, physically, and PC allows the student to write, edit, spiritually. We provide a safe, nurtur- or draw directly on the screen with a ing, creative, and challenging cam- digital pen. With the digital pen, a pus where individuals grow in tablet user can jot quick notes, draw knowledge and faith to attain full diagrams, or write formulas without stature in Christ. Each class averages19 students, and we offer 13 Advanced Placement courses and 25 fine and performing arts electives. The science department has received the Ohio Governor’s Award for Excellence twenty-two consecutive years and over the past Students participate in the annual Warm Clothing decade, McNiDrive. cholas has had 28 National Merit Semifinalists and 67 National Merit the constraints of a keyboard or Commended students. Our theatre mouse. Documents, such as department has been invited to per- teacher handouts, can be annotated form at the Ohio Thespian Conven- quickly, using any color ink or hightion for 16 consecutive years and lighter—just by using the digital pen. produces numerous shows through- Notes are easier to take, easier to out the year. McNicholas is also search, and easier to organize. With proud to offer the S.A.I.L. (Support a tablet program, teachers are able and Accomodations for Identified to integrate the many software proLearners) Program, which ad- grams available to the various acadresses the needs of identified stu- demic disciplines and have the dents, helping them cope with ability to seize the “teachable molearning in the high school environ- ment” for spontaneous classroom ment. work involving computer technolBeginning with the 2011-2012 ogy. school year, McNicholas will be imThe Community Service Program plementing a one-to-one Tablet PC is another strong aspect of McNiprogram with the Class of 2015. cholas. It is a “service learning” pro“It’s going to get students more en- gram designed to challenge our gaged in learning,” Principal Greg students to “attain full stature in Saelens said. “We have students Christ” by building the gospel value who are digital learners; they have of service to the “least of these.” All grown up with this technology,” Sae- Continued on Page 18
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Gabbard’s Mt. Orab Ford has been serving the community for 35 years Gabbard’s Mt Orab Ford was established in 1976 by Ralph and Jean Gabbard. We are #1 on Owner Loyalty and Customer Satisfaction in the Cincinnati Metro. We offer 35 years of honest, dependable sales and service, with the best prices around. Still family owned, we are proud to be among the top dealers in the country in customer loyalty and sales and service satisfaction, including being an eight time winner
of the Ford President’s Award. We were among the first dealers in the country to be Blue Oval certified. No pressure, no gimmicks, no hassles. Located at 480 W. Main St, right beside Western Brown High School. Visit us at WWW.MTORABFORD.COM. Watch for our Drive One 4UR School event to be held Saturday April 30th benefiting Western Brown High School's F.F.A., Sports, and Band.
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Spring holidays are blooming at Batavia Floral Designs signature work. We suggest workApril and May are the perfect is destined to grow. Mickey Rammel has been with ing with the family to determine exmonths to bring spring and summer flowers into your home or send to Batavia Floral Designs since we actly what the family would like for your friends and family. the funeral of a loved one. We Blooming plants and mixed try to personalize our designs blooming baskets, beautiful in an effort to bring comfort to spring cut flowers are a great the family and friends. We work way to bring the warm closely with the funeral homes weather into the home. Let in the area to be sure the entire Batavia Floral Designs help experience is handled profesyou make decisions for whatsionally. ever occasion may arise. The most important highlight Batavia Floral Designs has in our store starts with our been in business since 1987. beautiful fresh cut flowers. We Skip and Mary Lou Parrott work very well with several of our wholesalers in Cincinnati. have owned this beautiful shop and take great pride in They have growers all over the watching it continue to grow. world and are always making Their daughter, Trisha Brassure their product is the freshfield, was trained by a world Designer Trisha Brasfield and owner Mary est grown available. Our flower renowned designer and she Lou Parrott processing begins the minute has become an award winthe flowers reach our store and ning designer from the Flower continue until the time an and Garden Show. Her touches opened. Mary Lou and Mickey go arrangement leaves our store. We and designs are seen throughout all the way back to nursing school do everything possible to be sure the store and in her floral creations together and then joined up again you receive the best grown, cut, that are delivered daily. She is a when we bought the store. Mickey and processed flowers available. wedding specialist who loves to took her design classes right here We enjoy working with our cusadd that personal touch to every in Cincinnati and has become a well tomers to personalize every wedding she designs - no matter established designer in the busi- arrangement that is designed for how large or small. We also offer ness. Together, Trish and Mickey their needs. Asside from our beautiful flowers, the Do It Yourself weddings that Tr- are a well trained team who can deisha oversees personally. The bride sign anything that is in the cus- we offer Weatherland Wind and bridal party can then say that tomer's mind. Chimes, tapestry blankets, our sigSympathy work is also a large nature candy bouquets, ceramic they designed their own flowers. This is a new trend in the area that portion of Batavia Floral Designs angels and plaques, stuffed animals
and ballons, as well as dish garden planters, floor plants and now beautiful blooming plants. A lot of our customers now order from our website - www.bataviafloraldesigns.com and are assured their order will be handled promptly. We welcome our customers to check the website and then call us to discuss what they are wishing to send. We do still enjoy having our customers and our newcomers come into our store so we can personally take care of their needs. We enjoy seeing old friends, watching their children grow and also being there for them during special times in their lives. Skip has been in Batavia all his life and Mary Lou joined him 46 years ago, so they have many friends and memories in this area. It is nice to know a lot of your customers needs, sometimes even before they know what they want. When you are ever in Batavia, be sure to stop by and say hello. We welcome browsers and buyers alike. We offer delivery throughout the entire Greater Cincinnati area and Clermont County, even into parts of Brown County. We also belong to Teleflora and Bloomnet to send flowers anywhere in the world. Call us and let us help you for any occasion you may have.
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Jungle Jim’s Has Announced the opening of a second location in Eastgate Former Bigg’s location to become grocery and attraction
The former Bigg’s location in Eastgate has become a hive of activity in the last few months and that activity has created a buzz throughout Clermont County following the announcement that Jungle Jim’s International Market will be transforming the empty store into their newest shopping experience. The world famous seller of unique and hard to find food stuffs is tentatively scheduled to open in early 2012, though Jungle Jim’s director of development Phil Adams said if the store can be ready earlier it will be. “We’re working 900 miles an hour,” Adams said. “We’re still in the demolition stage but we’ve finally got our arms around (the project).” Adams said Jungle Jim’s footprint will dwarf the final incarnation of Bigg’s. A large dividing wall was torn down along with the Bigg’s business offices, and Adams said Jungle Jim’s will occupy some of the former fitness center. The layout of the inside of the store is still being finalized but conceptual drawings of the building front have been released. Adams said the one of the featured decorations will be a monorail track coming out of the second floor of the building. Unlike the monorail at the Fairfield location, it will not be operational. “It will be cool though,” Adams said. The inside of the store will mirror the Fairfield store’s wide variety of food and cooking products from all over the world. “Our depth of product is amazing and we provide entertainment on top of it,” Adams said. The entertainment includes everything from an in-store cooking school to hand built motorized
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displays such as the cereal box mascot band, to “Jungle” Jim Bonaminio himself roller skating through the aisles interacting with customers. Jungle Jim’s and the Union Township Trustees announced in October 2010 that they had been working on an agreement that will bring the world famous market’s second location to Eastgate. In addition to the solicitation of the trustees Adams said the popularity of a Facebook page played a large role in their decision. Local real estate agent Greg Traynor helped generate interest in an Eastgate Jungle Jim’s by creating a Facebook page for shoppers who shared his desire. The group now has more than 2,500 members and is fully endorsed by Jungle Jim’s. “The people out here are phenomenal,” Adams said. “Everybody is so friendly, it’s great.” Adams said all current tenants of the remainder of the structure will remain and a list of potential tenants is growing rapidly, though discussions are still in the early stages. The partnership between Jungle Jim’s and the Union Township Trustees has been a hot topic at trustee meetings since October. The trustees agreed to purchase the property and lease it to Jungle Jim’s for 10 years through the township’s Community Improvement Corporation. At the end of the term Jungle Jim’s will have the option to buy the property or walk away while the township retains the interest gained from the lease.
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E. C. Nurre Welcomes New Partner AMEILA, OH – Ed Nurre, Presi- reer in funeral service in Clarksdent of E.C. Nurre Funeral burg, West Virginia, first came to Homes, has announced that Dan E.C. Nurre in 1997 as a student at Branham will become a general partner of the firm, effective immediately. Branham has been an associate of the firm for over 12 years. He will be joining Nurre and partner Bob Hobson in the operation of the family funeral home, which serves Southwestern Ohio through three chapels. “Dan Branham has been a valuable asset to our company From left are Dan Branham, Bob for many years,” states Ed Hobson, and Ed Nurre Nurre. “He shares our deep commitment to the families we Cincinnati College of Mortuary assist, and he shares our philos- Science. Soon after his graduaophy of compassionate, personal tion in 1998 he moved back to service.” Hobson agrees, “ We’re West Virginia, but shortly thereafter rejoined Nurre and Hobson. proud to have him with us.” Branham, who began his ca- Over the years, his areas of re-
sponsibility increased, and although he serves as director of personnel for the company, his duty to assist families in times of personal loss has always taken precedence. “For over a century, the E.C. Nurre Funeral Homes have been respected for treating families with compassion and close personal attention,“ he says. “All of us believe that responsibility, and that service, to be the most important thing we do.” Branham is a Mason, and lives in the Crosspoint area of Batavia with his wife Donna and their 4month-old daughter, Lily. They are members of Mt. Carmel Christian Church. Branham notes that he is eager to assume his new responsibilities alongside Ed Nurre and Bob Hob-
son. “We have known each other for over a decade,” he says. “We have always been in complete agreement about the important issues regarding how we serve our client families. I have a great deal of respect for their dedication to the community, and to the sensitivity with which they assist the families who trust us with their arrangements.” E. C. Nurre Funeral Homes have been serving families in Southwestern Ohio for over 135 years, with a complete selection of commemorative choices including traditional burial and cremation. The company’s chapels provide funeral planning and preneed services to the communities of Amelia, Bethel, and New Richmond. For information about funeral pre-planning or any other funeral service, please call 513753-6130.
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What to do now to give your business the best chance of surviving in these tough economic times? When planning for tomorrow, you need to think not in terms of surviving, but to think in terms of flourishing. This positive, longrange attitude will serve you better. These words offer two simple truths that all business owners need to heed: Businesses today must be innovative. Business leaders must take the reins in terms of setting a course for tomorrow’s economy. Here are steps you can take to improve the future for your business: Take a leadership role in advocating for meaningful change. Ask questions. Listen. Work through your chamber of commerce, your trade association, and your elected officials to be heard. Take time to work on your busi-
ness. Start with a candid assessment and then develop a comprehensive business plan that you will use. Acknowledge that the world is in a constant state of change and that you need to be out in front of that change, not lagging behind. Embrace technology. Challenge yourself to learn about new tools and new methods for reaching your target customers and improving your customer service. Be creative. Seek new ways to build profits. Shed unprofitable ventures and customers. Open and expand new markets. Invest in tomorrow. Innovate! Train yourself to be a better business person. Set an example for your peers and your employees. Invest in devel-
oping your employees. Give back to your community by taking an active role in mentoring tomorrow’s entrepreneurs and promoting better education at all levels. Be aggressive, but not foolhardy. Seek out resources and mentors and advisors that are abundantly available to help you. For information about SBDC assistance, contact John Melvin at 576-5007 or john.melvin@clermontchamber.com Founded in 1969, the Clermont Chamber of Commerce is an association of approximately 1000 businesses working together to make the Clermont County area the best place to locate, operate and grow your business. The
Chamber’s key initiatives are advocacy, economic growth and member/investor benefits. Find us at www.clermontchamber.com. The President of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce is Matthew D. Van Sant, and the Chairman of the Board is David McNutt of American Modern Insurance Group.
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Continued from Page 13 students are required to complete at least 40 hours of community service in order to graduate. Service is done through the school, a parish or an agency that serves those in need. Most students do the vast majority of their service with the underprivileged and average 76 service hours, going beyond the 40 hour minimum requirement. There are also schoolwide service projects including the Hunger Awareness Food Drive, Penny Drive, Warm Clothing Drive, and Christmas Gifts for Kids. McNicholas students regularly exceed set goals with these projects and others when it comes to helping those outside their community. Extracurricular activities are also an important part of McNicholas life. Every “Rocket” is strongly encouraged to become involved in clubs and activities that range from the ex-
hilaration of musicals to the intensity of Academic Team tournaments, from the activism of the Ecology Club and Service Club to the leadership of Student Council. McNicholas’ highly-respected and competitive athletic program brings excitement and spirit to our campus. McNicholas fields 42 teams in 23 sports, which boast of district, regional and state championships, King of the Hill trophies and other league honors. We are also now able to give our athletes the home field advantage with the installation of an all-weather artificial turf field and eight-lane track. From freshman orientation to senior graduation, students feel at home at McNicholas High School. For more information about becoming a Rocket, please visit our website at www.mcnhs.org or call 513.231.3500.
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City Barbeque - All smoke. No mirrors City Barbeque in Eastgate (off Rt. 32) is the place to go if you are looking for great food and excellent service. We are a neighborhood restaurant and a proud member of the community. We support local schools and organizations through our fundraisers
and partnerships. You have enough on your plate this Easter- let City Barbeque fill everyone else’s! We offer Hickory Smoked Hams that are perfect for your one-of-a-kind holiday entrée. Complete the meal with a pan of our made-from-scratch side
items. Place your holiday order early- quantities are limited (513)201-3030. For an authentic barbeque experience, stop by Eastgate City
Barbeque at 878 Eastgate North Drive today. Visit us online at www.citybbq.com. Don’t forget about Buck-a-Bone Tuesday!
The Clermont Sun hires Evans as Web department manager STAFF REPORT The Clermont Sun Publishing Company has hired Trevor Evans to lead its Web Development Department. “I’m really excited to be part of such a dynamic, growing company,” Evans said. “In the 18 months that Clermont Sun Publishing has been helping small businesses create their online presence, it has become the local leader in Web development and technology services.” Evans is in charge of Web site development, online social marketing, digital publications, and other technology services for small and large businesses, schools, and government entities. Evans says that the Internet, with more than 266 million users in the United States alone, is the largest advertising medium in the world. “The average person is spending 33 hours a week online,” Evans said. “Ask yourself if any of your other means of advertising are reaching a clientele this massive.” He says that even small businesses catering to the local community will benefit from utilizing the Internet with a custom designed Web site by generating exposure to local, national, and international customers that would not otherwise by available. Clermont Sun Publishing General Manager Tony Adams says that the expansion into the world of online, digital publications is
only the latest step in the 182year-old company’s long history of embracing new technologies and innovation. Evans “Newspapers and other print publications are going to be around for a very long time,” Adams said. “But the future of communication and information sharing is clearly online. Our newest department is our venture into this new world, and we’re very happy to have Trevor leading the way.” Companies are learning that it is becoming a necessity to turn to social media marketing to engage audiences through social marketing Web sites. Social media sites can be used for advertising, public relations, publicity, direct marketing, and sales promotion. The Clermont Sun Publishing Company can start up and run Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking pages and manage a business’s online reputation for a small monthly fee. “If you want to utilize the marketing potential of social networks but all the ‘tweets’ and ‘likes’ have you bewildered, we can help,” Evans said. For more information about The Clermont Sun Publishing Company’s Web Development Department, go to www.clermontsunpublishing.com call (513) 732-2511.
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Nearly 3,000 high school juniors and seniors attend one of four Great Oaks Career Campuses High school students walk down the halls at Live Oaks Career Campus, many of them in the uniforms of their career program. Health Technology students in scrubs walk alongside classmates wearing the coveralls of the Heavy Equipment Operations and Engineering program. Biotechnology students in lab coats mix with the uniformed Veterinary Assisting students. Of course, not everyone is identifiable by program. Digital Arts and Design students blend in with Early Childhood Education students and Computer Service Technician and networking students. But no matter how they’re
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dressed these students all have one thing in common: They are preparing themselves for careers and college. “Even though more than half of our students go on to college, and many of them earn college credit while they’re still in high school, there are still some people who think that career-technical students are the ones who aren’t going on to postsecondary education,” said Great Oaks President/CEO Robin White. “The truth is that these are young men and women who already know what they want to do in life, and they’re looking for a hands-on education as well as academic classes.”
Nearly 3,000 high school juniors and seniors attend one of four Great Oaks Career Campuses: Diamond Oaks in Dent, Laurel Oaks in Wilmington, Live Oaks in Milford, and Scarlet Oaks in Sharonville. They’re involved in 37 different career programs, from Animal Science and Management to Welding. Great Oaks serves 36 school districts in southwest Ohio. It’s a public school district that was formed in the early 1970s when the Ohio legislature created Joint Vocational School Districts (JVSDs). “JVSDs make sense for students, taxpayers, and the community,” said Dr. White. “Careertechnical programs are expensive to set up and operate, and school districts can’t individually afford to give their students the opportunities that we can create by joining together. Now all of the students in those 36 districts have access to working on airplanes in our Avi-
ation lab, or caring for horses in the Equine Management program, or working in a restaurant-quality kitchen in the Culinary Arts program, or learning in one of the other labs.” Best of all, said Dr. White, students who attend here have a bright future, whether it’s in a career field or in college. “It’s all about opportunities,” she said. Live Oaks and the other Great Oaks campuses are now enrolling current high school sophomores for the 2011-2012 school year. For more information, go to www.greatoaks.com/hsprograms. Thirteen career programs
are also available for adults who want to train for a new career: Find complete information at www.greatoaks.com/adult.
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Download Audiobooks, eBooks, Music, and Video Anytime, Anywhere. Enjoy popular titles from the comfort of home Clermont County Public Library is proud to offer you best-selling and classic audiobooks, eBooks, music, and video available 24/7 from the Ohio eBook Project, accessible from the library’s website, http://www.clermontlibrary.org. You can browse the collection, check out with your library card, and download to PC, Mac®, and many mobile devices. To get started, you will need to install free software. For audiobooks, music, and video: OverDrive® Media
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Clermont County Hunters find success in 2010 Hunting has been an important part of the Ohio economy for many, many years and with the downturn in the economy hunting has become a vital food source for many Ohio families. In recognition and support of this fact the Ohio Division of Wildlife partnered with the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry organization to provide fresh venison to needed families again this year. Hunters were allowed extra doe tags for the 2010-2011 season and encouraged to donate the extra venison. The Division of Wildlife and FHFH covered the costs of processing. The FHFH served 1.42 million hungry people country-wide for the 2010-2011 season. According to the Ohio Division of Wildlife an estimated 420,000 hunters were expected to participate in Ohio's gun season, and a total of 269,260 deer were killed statewide in the season. The figure was down from the 20092010 record year of 261,260 deer killed. In Clermont County hunters
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State-wide harvest numbers are down took a total of 3,723 deer throughout the 2010-2011 archery, gun, and muzzleloader season. Clermont County hunters did well during the Dec. 18 and 19 special gun weekend, taking 364 deer. The harvest was up from 318 in 2009. The harvest during the youth gun harvest held the weekend of Nov. 20 and 21 brought in a state-wide total of 9,024, compared to 9,331 in 2009. Clermont County youth killed 133 deer, up from 118 in 2009. Before the start of the 20102011 season the Ohio deer population was estimated at 750,000 in late September. Wild turkey harvests were down in the fall of 2010 with 295 wild turkeys in the first five days of the season, down from 438 in 2009. Clermont County hunters took nine turkeys compared to seven in 2009.
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Child Focus, Inc. directly serves over 5,000 youth annually Child Focus, Inc. (CFI) directly serves over 5,000 youth, ages prenatal to young adulthood annually. Child Focus also serves over 20,000 people when including the families of youth served, prevention, training and other community services including Crisis Hotline and Crisis Response Team. A private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) agency, its 242 staff, 745 volunteers and 35 foster families help provide a broad range of early learning, mental health, school, foster care and community services. With an agency budget of over $12 million dollars, the spectrum of services includes Head Start and early learning programs for children ages 0-5, parenting education and support, partial hospitalization, mental health prevention and support services in
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schools, foster care, independent living and Life Skills preparation, family stability, outpatient individual, family and group therapy, diagnostic testing, psychiatric services, management of a county-wide 24-hour crisis hotline (528-SAVE), community programs and professional training. CFI provides these services in over 70 locations and in hundreds of homes in Clermont County and surrounding southwest Ohio communities, including an outpatient mental health office in Brown County and foster homes in Clermont, Hamilton, Brown and Warren counties. In addition to serving the Greater Cincinnati area, Child Focus community programs and trainings, including school violence and bullying prevention, reach tri-state and na-
tional markets. CFI’s mission is to join with communities in strengthening families and improving the quality of life for children. Federal, state and local government grant funds and contracts with other agency and school partners, private fees, insurance and a sliding fee scale allow us to serve our families. We are leaders in the industries of early childhood and behavioral health through our ability to create responsive and innovative programs in collaboration with families, community agencies and institutions. Our early care and education, prevention and treatment programs improve coping mechanisms, provide support, promote school readiness and success and encourage growth and self-sufficiency for the families in our community. Recent agency recognition includes a nomination of Child Focus as a National Center of Excellence by the Governor of Ohio. The Centers of Excellence program recognizes Head Start and Early Head Start grantees that are performing at the highest levels of quality. Excellent and effective programs are those that have achieved and are actively building upon full compliance with the Program Performance Standards and are implementing comprehensive, innovative and targeted approaches to enhance program services. Child Focus also received the New Century Community Service Award by United Way of Greater Cincinnati and was nominated for the Clermont Chamber of Commerce 2011 Small Business Award for Customer Focus and Vision Award by United Way Eastern Area. Federal and state recognition has been received for our Head Start and Fa-
therhood Initiative and literacy programs and along with its threeyear accreditation for behavioral health and crisis intervention services, Child Focus received “Exemplaries”, CARF’s highest commendation for it’s Partial Hospitalization, Crisis Services, Succession Planning and the agency’s financial management and planning. CFI adheres to the quality standards of Step Up to Quality (SUTQ), Council on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and American Association of Suicidology (AAS.) In addition to this, the Child Focus Training Center is an approved provider of professional education for the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (CSWMFTB) and for the Ohio Psychological Association Office of Mandatory Continuing Education (OPA-MCE.) Licensing and certifying bodies include Office of Head Start Performance Standards, Ohio Departments of Education, Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services and Job and Family Services. CFI is also audited annually by an independent auditor, currently Clark, Schaefer, Hackett Company. Funding sources include local, state and federal funds and private fees including Office of Head Start, Medicaid, child care vouchers, Temporary Aid for Needy Families, grants through the Ohio Departments of Education, Mental Health, Job and Family Services, Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board, insurance, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, United Way and contracts with the General Health District, Clermont County Sheriff, Educational Service Center, Juvenile Court, schools and childcare partners.
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UC opens new educational facility in Batavia “We’re so excited to be collabTransformation and collabora- abandonment. The lights were off high-demand nursing and paraletion were the prevailing themes for and the parking lot was empty. gal and criminal justice classes. orating with UC Clermont to bring For the community – bachelor’s degrees to students in the dedication ceremony this means a student this region,” said CECH Dean of UC East - the newest can attain an associate Larry Johnson. educational facility for the The day’s celebration was highand/or bachelor deUniversity of Cincinnati logree from UC without lighted by participation of the UC cated in the former Ford ever leaving Clermont Pep band, directed by Terren Plant in Batavia. Frenz and the Bearcat Mascot County. UC President Gregory “We are pleased that greeting guests to the new facility Williams praised the acwe are in the sixth year along with a giant Bearcat presidcomplishments of the of the collaborative ing over on the site. community leaders in partnership with Clercoming together to help Flying over the event were two mont College to offer Cessna Sky Hawks - the primary secure the location that is the complete four-year training aircraft used in the Avianow UC East. “The openbachelor of science in tion Technology: Professional Pilot ing of UC East is the result nursing program. The Training Program based at UC of true collaboration among UC, the State of Jordan Johnson, Assistant Coach Rick Hosea and positive synergy be- Clermont College and the ClerOhio, Clermont County Allison David celebrate their 100th career collegiate tween Clermont and mont County Airport. The airplanes were piloted by and Batavia Township victory at UC Clermont College vs. University of the College of Nursing Akron, Wayne. played a vital part in first year aviation students Chip Trustees and the the success of this col- Hais and Ryan Kranich under the developer, IRG. laboration,” said College of Nurs- supervision of instructors Eric Internally at UC ing Dean Andrea Lindell. as well, this is a Schabell and Rick Hoofring. result of collaboration, with UC East involving three UC colleges and deans, nine departments, 800 students and 40 faculty and staff members,” said President Williams. Today the lights are back on and For three years the former Ford the facility has been transformed plant that once employed 1,400 into state of the art classrooms, people and was a thriving eco- labs and faculty staff offices,” said nomic driver in Batavia sat empty Dean of UC Clermont College - serving as a reminder of the Gregory Sojka. Collaboration within the comslack economy. The transformaAnderson Township • Mt. Washington tion process began earlier this munity to revive the empty manuyear when the 1.9 million square- facturing plant was key in the Family owned and operated since 1870 foot facility was acquired by pri- multi-tiered development deal that vate developer Industrial Realty was approved via the county, John W. Croxton • John W. Croxton II Group LLC on April 1, 2010. UC township and state levels. As was signed on as the first tenant leas- collaboration within the university. Pre-Need Available • Handicapped Accessible ing the 81,000 square-foot office UC’s Clermont College is occuspace for five years with an option pying the first floor offering Allied 2050 Beechmont Avenue • Cincinnati, Ohio 45230 to purchase. Health programs and UC’s Col“In the past this building was a lege of Nursing and the College of place of opportunity and prosper- Education, Criminal Justice and ity for families in this region. Then Human Services (CECH) are ocit became a symbol for failure and cupying the second floor offering
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