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Welcome Spring!!
The March Equinox occurs today at 7:44 a.m. At
that time, the sun shines directly on the equator and ushers in the
season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. After a long, cold
winter, the season of warmth, flowers, and outdoors activities has been
long awaited. Enjoy! |
learn more about the
March
Equinox by clicking HERE. |
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Our Ohio Legislators will be visiting
the West After School Center next week. |
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Senator Tim Schaffer, Senate District 31
Hometown: Lancaster
Click
HERE for bio |
Representative Gerald Stebelton, House District 5
Hometown: Lancaster
Click
HERE for bio |
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In collaboration with the
Ohio AfterSchool Network and Carrie Baker from BakerNonProfits.com.,
arrangements have been made to host both of our local representatives in
the Ohio Legislature next week. Members of the West After School Center
Board of Directors, staff, and the Ohio AfterSchool Network will meet
these key leaders and provide them a tour of our center. You are welcome
to join us.
Representative Stebelton
visits on Monday, March 23 at 3:30 p.m.
Senator Schaffer visits on
Thursday, March 26 at 3:30 p.m.
Please help convene the
importance of afterschool programming for the children of Lancaster and
showcase the good things that happen at the WASC every day! |
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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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18th Annual Early Childhood Conference
Presented by the FAMILY,
ADULT & CHILDREN FIRST COUNCIL & THE CHILDREN’S COMMITTEE
Friday, March 27, 2009 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
At Ohio University-Lancaster 1570 Granville Pike Lancaster, Ohio 43130
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration is $35 for ALL AEYC members (Member # IS required)
and $45 for non-members.
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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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The Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow will finish
using our facility for testing for the OGT next week. Please continue to help us create an optimal
testing environment for our guests. |
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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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Mr. Len Hajost
WASC Emeritus Board Member |
During the March 19
meeting, the West After School Center recognized one of its founding
members, Len Hajost, with Emeritus Member status. Mr. Hajost has been
one of the driving, visionary forces in helping the West After School
Center develop a clear vision and mission and expand services to sites
throughout Lancaster. Len served as the WASC Board president for several
years and helped guide the board to conceptualize a business model for
program development. Congratulations, Len - and THANK YOU for many years
of service.
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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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This week at Cedar CLC has taken on the
project of dressing up some bare walls
in the school. Ashly Draper, the Cedar
CLC Art Academic Coach, is working with
us to beautify two walls inside Cedar
Heights with art creations from the
after-school students. The art work will
be placed in sturdy frames that will
allow interchanges for future art work,
postings, etc. This is just one more
small idea to help build up students'
esteem and make the building look
attractive in the process. This
completed project will also positively
add and contribute toward Cedar Heights'
efforts to be recognized as a Hall of
Fame School by the Ohio Association of
Elementary School Administrators (OAESA)
this spring.
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Eastside Center for Success |
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Eastside Center students have
been planting and examining seeds. Today they are dissecting seeds and
examining seed parts. We can’t wait for Friday-the first day of Spring!!
Yes! |
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Eastside Center for Success is using Market
Day in an effort to cover part of our expenses at the center. Market
Day has delicious frozen food entrees that can be ordered through
the center and are delivered monthly. Many items are individually
frozen to help you plan your meals efficiently. Many other items are
designed for the family. This month, ECFS is trying to reach a goal
of selling 249 delicious desserts. You can't go wrong with any order
of Market Day food! You will receive a call the day before the
pickup. When you arrive your order will be packed and ready for you.
Call 687-7197 to receive an order form that lists all the products
available or go to
www.marketday.com
to place your order. Please indicate Eastside Center for Success as
your pickup point. We are located at East Elementary School.
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Tallmadge Community Learning Center |
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On
Friday, March 13th, Dr. James DePietro
visited the Tallmadge Community Learning Center. Dr.
DePietro shared information with the students on
three topics, a healthy diet, safe use of backpacks,
and the importance of wearing a helmet when bike
riding. Following his presentation the students and
staff tested their knowledge by playing a nutrition
game. The Mustangs won!
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West After School Center |
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Tylor Shaffer, a student at the West
After School Center, is working on his entry for the
2009 Lights On Afterschool
poster competition. The Afterschool Alliance is seeking art that
will be used for the 2009 event. The winner's idea will be published
in poster form and sent to afterschool programs across the United
States to advertise their Lights On Afterschool celebrations.
Good Luck, Tylor!
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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 new 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 begins 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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MON -
March 23 |
TUE -
March 24 |
WED -
March 25 |
THU-
March 26 |
FRI -
March 27 |
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Weekly Learning Theme - Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids |
| 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
ECOT Testing at WASC 9-2
WASC Leadership Staff Team Meeting, WASC,
10:00
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ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
GED Class, 9:30-11:30
ECOT Testing at WASC 9-2
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ELI Classes, Rm. 1 & 2 - 8:30-3:15
ECOT Testing at WASC 9-2
Kathy McWatters meets with WASC Lead Team
- grant planning
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ELI Classes, Rm.1
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8:30-3:15
GED Class, 9:30-11:30
ECOT Testing at WASC 9-2
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Early Childhood Conference, OU-L |
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21st CCLC Sustainability Training,
Vineyard Church, Westerville, 9-4 - |
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| 12:00 noon |
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| 1:00 p.m. |
OAN Policy and Funding
Committee Conference Call |
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Ohio Legislative Visits - WASC welcomes Rep. Jerry Stebleton |
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Ohio Legislative Visits - WASC welcomes Sen.
Tim Shaffer |
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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 |
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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 |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
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Center closes |
Center closes
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Center closes
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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
WASC Leadership Staff Team Meeting, WASC,
10:00
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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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| 11:00 a.m. |
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| 12:00 noon |
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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
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Center closes |
Center closes
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Center closes
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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
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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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| 11:30 a.m. |
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| 12:00 noon |
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OAN Mtg. to address after-school program
licensing in Ohio |
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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 |
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
Served |
AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
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April 13 |
TUE -
April 14 |
WED -
April 15 |
THU-
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FRI -
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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 |
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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 |
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
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AfterSchool/Childcare Program/Supper
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Center closes
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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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