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Villanova game preview

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A7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Family Weekend calendar of events A12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Students’ favorite family weekend hot spots A12

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Pats to parents

A13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q&A with Ryan Stiles of ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’ A14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preview of A Cappella-Thon A15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JMU’s highest accolades A17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Generations at JMU: Get to know Zane Showker’s granddaughter BRANDON PAYNE / THE BREEZE


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Wildcats should be easily tamed in CAA showdown

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By David Barton The Breeze

game time

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Redshirt sophomore tailback Jordan Anderson has rushed for 374 yards in his last two games.

Going into its seventh game of the season, JMU has moved from the No. 6-ranked Football Championship Subdivision team in the country to No. 13 after Saturday’s loss to the University of Maine. Fortunately for the Dukes, they are set to play the Villanova Wildcats this Saturday, who are last in the Colonial Athletic Association with a 1-5 overall record and have been outscored 181-89 thus far this season. “They have lost a lot of kids everywhere,” coach Mickey Matthews said of the Wildcats. “The offensive line is not as good. Obviously, everyone goes through that when you got a rebuilding year.” Looking at the rest of the Dukes’ schedule, it seems likely they’ll make the FCS playoffs. The Dukes have a bye week and then play up-and-coming CAA foe, Old

Dominion University. The Dukes take on the University of New Hampshire on Nov. 5 for what should be a heated contest with the No. 6 Wildcats, who have a potent passing attack. JMU’s last two games are against Rhode Island University and BCS-bound University of Massachusets Amherst. Quarterback Justin Thorpe should be available for these last games, so the Dukes could be getting an added boost if Matthews decides to replace redshirt freshman Jace Edwards at quarterback. With a 4-2 record and five games left, JMU is in a great position to make the FCS playoffs for the first time since 2008. The Dukes need to win seven games, and they could easily have six wins by November. But if the Dukes want to make the 2011 FCS playoffs, there’s one major factor that needs to improve. While pass defense won’t be as

big of an issue this weekend against Villanova because they have a rotation of young quarterbacks, it could be the make or break aspect for JMU this year. Uncovered tight ends, massive cushions at the line of scrimmage and wideopen downfield receivers were just some of the issues the Dukes had in the secondary against Maine. Surprisingly, the defensive play is the issue that could keep the Dukes from reaching their goals this season. But, part of the problem is also injuries, as key players like junior cornerback Leavander Jones and junior free saftey Jakarie Jackson have been out due to concussions in successive games, and redshirt senior defensive tackle Nick Emmons has reinjured his knee, preventing him from getting pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Contact David Barton at breezesports@gmail.com.


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Family Weekend Calendar of Events

Tomorrow 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (all weekend) What: JMU Mineral Museum Where: Memorial Hall (near Entrance E) Cost: Free

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

What: Science on a Sphere Where: Memorial Hall (Room 5510) Cost: Free

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What: Fall plant and bulb sale Where: Edith J. Carrier Arboretum Cost: No cost to attend, only purchases made

1 p.m.

What: EJC Arboretum Forest Web — Get Connected Where: Edith J. Carrier Arboretum Cost: Free

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What: Sawhill Gallery, Alex Bay Exhibition Where: Duke Hall Cost: Free

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost: Free What: Prism Gallery Where: Lower level of Festival Conference and Student Center Cost: Free

7 p.m.

What: Women’s Volleyball vs. Hofstra Where: Godwin Gym Cost: Free

8 p.m. (same time tonight)

What: “Whose Live Anyway?” Starring Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff Davis Where: Wilson Hall auditorium Cost: $33-$53; SOLD OUT, contact Forbes Center Box Office 540-568-7000 for more information

During normal business hours

What: Dressing for Education: The Fashionable Fifties at Madison College Where: Carrier Library Cost: Free

Various times

What: Back-to-school for Parents Where: Various locations; visit jmu.edu/parents/Family_Weekend.shtml for more details Cost: Free

What: CISAT academic presentations Where: Faculty Research Presentations: ISAT, First Floor Lobby (3:30 p.m.), Madison Scholar Presentations: ISAT Room 259 Cost: Free

Saturday

2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

What: Department of Military Science; ROTC Tailgate for families of ROTC cadets Where: P-Lot

What: General Education Student Conference Where: Taylor Hall

Academic Receptions: 11 a.m.

9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

What: Office of International Programs Where: Taylor Hall, Room 405

8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

What: Honors Program Breakfast Where: Shenandoah Hall

UREC Programs: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

What: Morning canoe on the Shenandoah River Cost: $30 per person

8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

What: Morning Hike to Hidden Rocks and Reddish Knob Cost: $30 per person

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

What: Open climbing Where: UREC climbing wall Cost: $5 per person

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

What: Group Fitness and Wellness Program Where: UREC Cost: Free

General Activities: 9 a.m.

What: 5K race hosted by Zeta Tau Alpha Where: Register at the Festival Conference and Student Center Cost: Proceeds go to the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What: Godwin Field Festival Where: Godwin Field (cancelled in the event of rain) Cost: Free


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Family Weekend Calendar of Events

Saturday

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What: University Outpost FanZone: Face painting by Rosie the Clown Where: Godwin Field Cost: Free

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What: Godwin Field tailgate Where: Godwin Field Cost: $10 per person, $6 for children ages 6-12, JMU students free with meal plan; order online at jmu.edu/ubo/pay/family_weekend/

1:30 p.m.

What: JMU Dukes Football vs. Villanova Wildcats Where: Bridgeforth Stadium Cost: $100-$200 for fans, no charge for students; tickets available at jmusports.com

7 p.m.

What: Men’s soccer vs. George Mason Where: Soccer/Lacrosse Complex Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for ages 17 and under; senior citzens, faculty/staff and children ages 2 and under free; order tickets at jmusports.com

Cost: $14 per person, including JMU students; order online at jmu.edu/JMUarts

5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.

7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

What: Dine by the Skyline Where: D-Hall Cost: $28 for adults, $14 for ages 6-12, JMU students free with meal plan; with every adult ticket you receive a $5 coupon for Sunday brunch at D-Hall or E-Hall; all tickets must be ordered in advance at jmu.edu/ubo/pay/family_weekend/

8:30 p.m.

What: Pops Concert Where: JMU Convocation Center (Entrance D)

What: Movies at Grafton-Stovall Theater: “Cars 2” and “The Help” Where: Grafton-Stovall Theater Cost: $2.50 for ticket, 50 cents for popcorn; accepts FLEX

Sunday

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What: Great Deal Brunch Where: D-Hall and E-Hall Cost: $9.50 plus tax per person at the door; no

reservations or ticket necessary

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What: Lunch with a view Where: Festival Conference and Student Center Food Court Cost: À la carte prices

1 p.m.

What: Field hockey vs. UNC Where: Field Hockey Complex Cost: Free

2 p.m.

What: A Cappella Thon Where: Wilson Hall Auditorium Cost: $5 at the door >> For more information visit jmu.edu/parents/Family_Weekend.shtml.


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Where do you go for Family Weekend? E-Hall

“It has such a nice variety of food.”

The Arboretum

Fabrice Ndzana senior psychology major

L’Italia “I want to take them to a restaurant that isn’t a chain, somewhere that’s distinct to Harrisonburg.”

Billy Jack’s/ Jack Brown’s “They have a great atmosphere, and they’re a good place to talk.”

Jacob Schmitt senior international affairs major

“It’s quiet and a pretty place to hang out.”

Sasha Duran senior English major

Staunton “It has a great Saturday market that’s enjoyable and a fun thing to do.”

James Orrigo junior justice studies major

The quad “It’s definitely the prettiest area on campus.”

Ian Santulli freshman international affairs major

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Cece Pecka senior music education major

Around campus “JMU is so beautiful, and I want them to see where I am every day.”

Erin Kohlhorst junior music education major

“It has good and healthy food, but it’s expensive. I would take my parents so they could buy me groceries.”

Heather Hunter-Nickels freshman integrated science & technology major

Forbes Center “I’m a theatre major, so I want them to see where I spend my time.”

Gabby Wolfe freshman theatre major

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“My parents are really nature-y, so we would probably do something outside.”

Torey Russell sophomore nursing major

An “I-miss-you” pat to my parents in the United Kingdom who can’t make it to Family Weekend but still deserve a pat anyway. From a British grad student loving life in the ’Burg.

An “I-didn’t-actuallyexpect-to-miss-you” pat to my parents who put up with me when I brag about how independent I am. From a girl who is happy you’re just a phone call away.

A “thanks-forshamelesslypromoting-me” pat to my mom who faithfully posts links about me each week on her Facebook. From a tiny freshman who couldn’t be more grateful to have her mom as a public relations agent.

An “I’m-happy-I’ma-local” pat to my dad who came to help when I locked my keys in my car. From a girl who used to wish she went to school farther away.

A “you’re-still-betterthan-any-nurse” pat to my mom for taking off work for half the week to come down for my surgery. From your little patient who will never stop needing you to make my boo-boos better. A “reliving-yourglory-days-Dad?” pat to my father who joked about giving me my mom’s minivan because he wanted me to “think about how many kegs you can fit in the back of that thing.” From your daughter who definitely needed a laugh that day. A “thanks-for-sharingmy-guilty-pleasures” pat to my mom who has taken me to 25 Broadway shows. From an EponineAudrey-Elphaba-hopeful who appreciates you supporting my expensive addiction.

A “way-to-break-thetrend” pat to my thrifty father for paying me a semester’s tuition for graduating early. From a grateful senior who can’t wait to blow $4,000 at the 2012 European soccer championship and the London Olympics. A “thanks-forlistening-to-randomthoughts-that-gothrough-my-head” pat to my mom, who never complains when a short phone conversation turns out to be long. From your daughter who appreciates your input more than you’ll ever know. An “867-5309” pat to my mom. From your son, whom you love, even when he forgets to call home. An “I-never-knew-howmuch-I-needed-you” pat to my dad who makes amazing breakfasts. From your daughter who now eats Lucky Charms every morning.


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Q&A

Who is that guy, anyway? Ryan Stiles, known for his wacky improv comedy on “Whose Line is it Anyway?” and his role as Herb in “Two and a Half Men,” will perform with Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff Davis in the annual “Whose Live Anyway?” improv show for JMU students and their parents. The Friday night show is sold out. By Carleigh Davis | The Breeze What’s your favorite part about traveling to JMU? I think a lot of it has to

do with the fact that only so many acts come through. It’s a little more appreciated that you came there to do a show for them.

Are there any special elements we can expect in the show? It’s for the

stage because most of our games were in a line. It’s more energetic than “Whose Line.” Chip and Jeff are really good singers together. The fact that we do an hour-30, hour-40, and people want an encore when you’re done, it shows the pace is really good.

What was your favorite moment on “Whose Line”? I don’t remember half

people who are “Whose Line” fans. It’s like “Whose Line” except Drew [Carey] isn’t there so it’s funnier. We usually do about an hour and 40 minutes without a break. We get to do a lot of games we couldn’t do on the show because of time restraints, so it goes faster. We don’t get suggestions from the producers, and so we take all of our things from the audience in everything we do.

the stuff. Probably because you kinda do it, and then it disappears. It’s not like “Saturday Night Live” where you do the same character 40 times. Certain people that I enjoy working with. Well, I enjoy working with everybody. The fun part is getting to get together again. I would pay to do improv. Don’t tell anybody that.

What advice do you have for upand-coming comedians? You just do it

How many colleges and universities do you travel to? We do maybe 50 shows

a lot. You can sit in a class or someone can teach you, but you’re gonna learn more in two minutes on stage than in classes. It’s getting on stage, it’s the practice. I don’t know about stand-up anymore, but it’s a whole different cat. Improv is totally different. It’s much more of a feeling walking on stage than in stand-up.

How do you prepare for each show?

We show up. Backstage, we’ll talk about everything except the show. We really don’t think about it until we set up stage. I make up the running order on a napkin 10 minutes before the show. We don’t really need to practice anymore — it kind of happens when we step on stage. Otherwise, we’d drive each other crazy.

What is life like after “Whose Line”?

I’ve been on the same [Warner Bros.] lot for 20 years. I built a theatre here [in Bellingham, Wash.], and I actually performed last night on my stage. “Whose Line” was such a small

a year, at the most. Maybe 10 are colleges … it depends more on the space in the theatre than whether it’s a college or not. We prefer to go into where we’re going into. When you go to a smaller place, you still draw the same amount of people, but they’re happier to see you because they don’t get as much. Crowds are crowds, no matter where you play.

What is the theme of the show? No. No themes. Make them laugh, that’s our theme.

Is there anything you would change about “Whose Line”? I don’t think I

would change anything. I really don’t. That [“Whose Line”] was probably the best improv show there was, with the best improvisers there were. I don’t think I’d change anything — that would be messing with the devil. Contact Carleigh Davis at breezesports@gmail.com.

courtesy of rich elwood

Ryan Stiles dropped out of high school at age 17 to pursue a career in comedy. Today, he’s married with three children and living in Sherman Oaks, Calif.


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Family reunion

All seven a cappella groups on campus come together to conclude Family Weekend activities with performance

Afia Ukor / file photos

Created 15 years ago, The Madison Project is the oldest a cappella group at JMU. Auditions for all a cappella groups were held in late September. By Carleigh Davis The Breeze

Seven groups, a couple of hours and a variety of music could be a great way to wrap up Parent’s Weekend. Each year, all of JMU’s a cappella groups put on a performance in front of JMU students, faculty, friends and family to feature some of the musical talent on campus. A Cappella Thon is not just a showcase of talent; it also features a cappella’s new members. Auditions were held in late September for JMU students who wanted to join one of the seven groups: The Madison Project, Exit 245, The BluesTones, Into Hymn, The Overtones, Low Key and Note-oriety. Senior integrated science and technology major Matt Escano is the president of The Madison Project and looks forward to

performing in front of JMU family and friends each year. Escano has participated in A Cappella Thon for four years, and has put The Madison Project in charge of audio for the event. Somer Brillhart, a junior interdisciplinary liberal studies major, has been in BluesTones for two years and loves the elements that A Cappella Thon brings to the audience. “It’s a lot of fun and it’s a good time for parents to come up and see their kids, because sometimes they can’t make it to all of our other performances,” Brillhart said. Although no themes are generally incorporated into the show, each group goes through a voting process in order to choose the songs they perform. Each group typically sings three songs. “When a show comes up like A Cappella Thon, we pick our three songs and drill them into

the ground,” Brillhart said. The BluesTones aren’t the only ones. The Madison Project practice about six hours a week, but the members often find themselves exceeding that, simply because they’re always together. “We’re very close, and when we’re hanging out we’ll sing through stuff just cause we can,” said senior music major Rob Dunnenberger. Each year, one of the members from a group will be the Master of Ceremonies. Brillhart said this can be the most fun part of the process. “They always have emcees for it, and sometimes they try really hard to be funny and sometimes it’s really amusing because they are or they aren’t,” Brillhart said. “I really enjoy seeing what they come up with.” Though they appreciate the bonds they form with each other, the groups enjoy branching out

and creating relationships with fellow a cappella groups. “I love the community,” Brillhart said. “I know at least two or three people in every group, and there are some groups where I know everybody. It’s like a subculture.” Those attending A Cappella Thon can expect a fun and relaxing experience, says senior Exit 245 member and theatre and dance major Andrew Trego. “It’s a really entertaining, casual sort of atmosphere,” Trego said. “All these parents are getting bombarded with new information about where their kids are going. This is the time where you can sit back and enjoy what all the groups are doing.” A Cappella Thon begins at 2 p.m. Sunday in Wilson Hall’s auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door. Contact Carleigh Davis at breezesports@gmail.com.


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Showker legacy alive Granddaughter of Zane Showker represents third generation of Dukes from an influential family By Evi Fuelle The Breeze

Twenty years ago, one-year-old Christen Showker crawled across the new marble floors of Zane Showker Hall, and was picked up by her grandfather, Zane D. Showker, who held her in his arms while the dedication pictures were taken. Today, Christen walks across campus as a senior interdisciplinary liberal studies major and active member of Tri Delta. Both Christen’s parents are JMU alumni. Her father, Joe (’79), played football for JMU as a kicker and majored in education. Her mother, Debbie (’78), majored in education as well. Christen hopes to live up to the legacy her grandfather left here at JMU. “I have a reputation to uphold,” Christen said. “I don’t want to ever do anything that would tarnish the Showker name. I value the name, and I want to live up to it.” Christen joked about how much she loves her last name. “I’m so proud to be a Showker, I think I’ll probably cry when I get married just because I wouldn’t be a Showker anymore,” Christen said. Christen said her grandfather loved the JMU football games, and she remembers sitting on his lap watching the Marching Royal Dukes perform during the halftime show. “There was always a love for JMU throughout our whole family, and I always knew that there was a huge love for JMU on his part,” Christen said. “He genuinely loved the football games. He would be ecstatic if he could see the stadium now.” Zane, who gives JMU’s College of Business

building its name, was an entrepreneur and successful businessman. He founded Harrisonburg Fruit and Produce in 1950, which later became Sysco Foods. The College of Business was in its infancy when former JMU President Ronald Carrier approached lifelong friend Zane for advice on how to make JMU’s College of Business successful.

“I’m so proud to be a Showker, I think I’ll probably cry when I get married just because I wouldn’t be a Showker anymore.” Christen Showker

senior interdisciplinary studies major

“Zane always had aspirations for things to be better than what they were,” Carrier said. “That extended to the school, most definitely.” Joe said his father was very close with Carrier both personally and professionally. “Zane was very involved with Carrier from a local businessman standpoint as a consultant and mentor, and simply a successful businessman,” Joe said. Carrier was so close with the Showker family that he gave the official toast at Joe and Debbie’s wedding. “We spent a lot of time around dad when see SHOWKER, page A19

EVI FUELLE / The Breeze

Christen Showker first visited Zane Showker Hall as an infant, crawling across the floors of the building before its dedication in 1991. Her grandfather, for whom the building was named, was a rector of the Board of Visitors for two terms as well as a generous donor.

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the two of them were together,” Joe said. “My wife and I have very fond memories of those times and great respect for Dr. Carrier and Dr. Rose, both of whom were very important in making JMU a top national university.” Carrier remembers his friend Zane as a generous and humble man who believed that knowledge was the key ingredient to success. “He wanted young people to have as much education as they could get,” Carrier said. Zane was one of many successful locals who have left their namesake at JMU. “Dad was friends with the Forbeses, the Pleckers, [and] the Bells,” Joe said. “All those people were contemporaries and peers of my dad. The Stricklers, Wamplers...all of them were successful local business people that loved JMU. Ron Carrier pulled all those people together and created the pride and love for JMU.” The Pleckers donated $2 million to the construction of the Plecker Athletic Center. Bell Hall was named for Francis Bell Jr., former rector of the JMU Board of Visitors. Judy Strickler is a member of the Board of the Visitors and longtime donor to JMU, while Wampler Hall is named after Charles Wampler, another former rector of the JMU BOV. Zane was always an inspiring example of hard work and dedication, according to his son. He went to college for a semester at the University of Richmond, and then left to serve in the army during World War II. “He got his degree at the school of hard knocks,” Joe said. “He was able to then share that success with JMU and all the things he did for JMU.” Carrier said Zane really valued education and wanted young people to have the opportunity to learn about the

business world before becoming part of it. “Zane had to learn on the job, and he thought that with the proper education in business and finance, young people could get a real leg-up into the business world,” Carrier said. Zane was very dedicated to JMU and gave a great amount of financial support back to the university, according to his son. Showker gave $2 million to the construction of the Plecker Athletic Center among other donations, according to the BOV.

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“He didn’t dress to accomodate what he knew in business or how he succeeded. He was a very humble man.” Ronald Carrier

former JMU president

“Dad was a philanthropist, he was very successful in business and he believed in giving that back to the community,” Joe said. When Zane died in 2005, Joe said he and his wife tried to continue this legacy of giving by supporting JMU in many different ways. Despite his success, Zane was always a humble and generous man, according to Carrier. “He didn’t dress to accommodate what he knew in business or how he succeeded. He was a very humble man,” Carrier said. The Showker family was thrilled when Christen decided to attend JMU, as she is the only grandchild who decided to be a Duke. Christen’s sister attended the College of William and Mary on a track scholarship.

COURTESY OF CHRISTEN SHOWKER

Christen and Zane Showker celebrate the holidays. “None of the other grandchildren came to JMU, he was definitely a huge factor in my decision to come to JMU,” Christen said.

“We’ve always enjoyed just waving JMU’s flag, and we’re proud to tell people that if you cut us, we bleed purple and gold.” Joe Showker

‘79 education alumnus

Zane was one of the main reasons Christen decided to come to JMU. “None of the other grandchildren came to JMU, and he

was definitely a huge factor in my decision to come to JMU,” Christen said. These days, the Showkers still keep their JMU flag flying high. “We love fall football season, going on campus, seeing all of our friends, dressing up in purple and gold, that whole process is very special, especially with Christen,” Joe said. “Of course, we have magnets and beads and all that, but we’ve always enjoyed just waving JMU’s flag, and we’re proud to tell people that if you cut us, we bleed purple and gold.” Contact Evi Fuelle at fuellen@dukes.jmu.edu.

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Westport Village – Just steps from Devon Lane, these 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom apartments boast all appliances, living room, washer/dryer, and central Heat/AC. Water included in rent! Only $350-$375/person! 501 South High Street – Walk to Memorial Hall! This 14 bedroom, 4 bathroom house can be rented as a whole, or divided into three completely separate apartments with separate kitchens and bathrooms! Large rooms and hardwood floors! Across street from Greenberry’s! $325/bedroom.

Devon Lane and Foxhills - We have a variety of Devon Lane and Foxhills townhouses for rent! Number of bedrooms, pricing, and locations may differ, but these units will go FAST! Walking distance to JMU, central heat/AC, furnished or unfurnished. Call for details! The Denton Building (Downtown) – Step out onto Court Square from these one-bedroom, one-bathroom studio-style apartments in the center of Downtown Harrisonburg. ONLY $475/ month with appliances! On-site laundry, parking, secured-access, and elevator service to upper floors. DOWNTOWN LIVING AT A GREAT VALUE!


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