Contents
Introduction
Thank you for visiting the SFCC Web site and reviewing our Privacy Notice. This
statement addresses collection, use, and security of and access to information that
may be obtained through use of SFCC Web site. This notice covers the following topics:
- Information Collected and How it is Used
- Personal Information and Choice
- Public Access to Information
- Nondisclosure of Certain Personal Information
- Cookies
- Security
- Disclaimer
- Contact Information
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Information Collected and How it is Used
Information collected if you only browse this site.
If you do nothing during your visit to our Web site but browse, read pages, or download
information, we will gather and store certain information about your visit. This
information does not identify you personally. We automatically collect and store
the following information about your visit:
- The Internet Protocol Address and domain name used. The Internet Protocol address
is a numerical identifier assigned either to your Internet service provider or directly
to your computer. We use the Internet Protocol Address to direct Internet traffic
to you. This address can be translated to determine the domain name of your service
provider (for example, xcompany.com or yourschool.edu);
- The type of browser and operating system you used;
- The date and time you visited this site;
- The Web pages or services you accessed at this site; and
- The Web site you visited prior to coming to this Web site.
The information we automatically collect or store is logged and used by SFCC only
to improve the content of our Web services and to help us understand how people
are using our services. SFCC analyzes the Web site logs to determine how our Web
site is being used, so that we may continually improve the site's usefulness to
the public.
What we collect if you volunteer information.
If during your visit to our Web site you participate in a survey, send an e-mail,
or perform some other transaction on-line, the following additional information
will be collected:
- The e-mail address, and contents of e-mail, for those who communicate with us
via e-mail.
- Information volunteered in response to a survey.
- Information volunteered through an on-line form for any other purpose.
The information collected is not limited to text characters and may include audio,
video, and graphic information formats you send us.
We use your e-mail to respond appropriately. This may be to respond to you, to address
issues you may identify, to further improve our Web site, or to forward the e-mail
to another agency for appropriate action. Survey information is used to collect
information about student perceptions of issues of interest. Information from
other online forms is used to order brochures, send feedback, apply for admissions,
graduation, and other administrative functions.
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Personal Information and Choice
You may choose whether to provide personal information online.
Personal information is information about a natural person that is readily identifiable
to that specific individual. Personal information includes such things as an individual's
name, address, and phone number. A domain name or Internet Protocol address is not
considered personal information.
We collect no personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to
us by sending us e-mail, participating in a survey, or completing an on-line form.
You may choose not to contact us by e-mail, participate in a survey or to provide
any personal information using an online form. Your choice to not participate in
these activities will not impair your ability to browse SFCC Web site and read or
download any information provided on the site. The college information telephone
can be found on the footer of every page. Directories list telephone numbers
of every department and service on campus.
If personal information is requested on the Web site or volunteered by the user,
state law and the federal Privacy Act of 1974 may protect it. However, this information
is a public record once you provide it, and may be subject to public inspection
and copying if not protected by federal or state law.
If you believe that your personal information is being used for a purpose other
than what was intended when submitted, you may contact the Public Records
Officer as shown in the Contact Information section of this statement.
Users are cautioned that the collection of personal information requested from or
volunteered by children online or by e-mail will be treated the same as information
given by an adult, and may be subject to public access.
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Public Access to Information
In the State Of Washington, laws exist to ensure that government is open and that
the public has a right to access appropriate records and information possessed by
state government. At the same time, there are exceptions to the public's right to
access public records that serve various needs including the privacy of individuals.
Exceptions are provided by both state and federal laws.
All of the information collected at this site becomes public records that may be
subject to inspection and copying by members of the public, unless an exemption
in law exists. Statute
RCW 42.56.070(1) states that:
Each agency, in accordance with published rules, shall make available for public
inspection and copying all public records, unless the record falls within the specific
exemptions of subsection (6) of this section [RCW 42.17.260(6)], RCW 42.17.310,
42.17.315, or other statute which exempts or prohibits disclosure of specific information
or records. To the extent required to prevent an unreasonable invasion of personal
privacy interests protected by RCW 42.17.310 and 42.17.315, an agency shall delete
identifying details in a manner consistent with RCW 42.17.310 and 42.17.315 when
it makes available or publishes any public record; however, in each case, the justification
for the deletion shall be explained fully in writing.
In the event of a conflict between this Privacy Notice and the Public Records Act
or other law governing the agency’s disclosure of records, the Public Records Act
or other applicable law will control.
The complete Revised Code of Washington (RCW) is available at:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx
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Nondisclosure of Certain Personal Information
You may be required to provide certain personal information when you use the Web-enabled
applications that are described below.
Credit Card Payment
SFCC may require you to provide certain personal information in order to pay tuition
and fees over the Web. The information is required in order to verify your identify
and to verify your credit card number and expiration date. You may choose not to
provide this information, but if you choose not to provide it we will be unable
to apply tuition and fee payment over the Web, and you will have to pay your tuition
and fees in person.
The following laws and regulations may prevent SFCC from disclosing the personal
information about you except for directory information. Only directory information
can be released without student's authorization. Students must sign a release in
order to have any other information disclosed or to withhold all information. Education
information may be released to other institutions that have requested the records
and in which the student seeks or intends to enroll. Information may be released
to a third party without student's consent if an emergency situation exists or if
information is requested officially by means of a subpoena, court order or legal
report. Additionally, Congress requires student information to be released to military
recruiters if officially requested. Directory information may include student's
name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major fields of study,
participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height
of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received,
the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student,
and other similar information.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
Section 438, Public Law 90-247 Title IV, as amended, 88 Stat 571-574 (20 USC 1232g)
otherwise known as the Buckley Amendment Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
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RCW 42.17.310 (a) and (ss) exempts the following from public inspection and
copying: (a) Personal information in any files maintained for students in public
schools, patients or clients of public institutions or public health agencies, or
welfare recipients; (ss) Credit card numbers, debit card numbers, electronic check
numbers, card expiration dates, or bank or other financial account numbers supplied
to an agency for the purpose of electronic transfer of funds, except when disclosure
is expressly required by law.
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Degree Audit
SFCC may require you to provide certain personal information in order to perform
a degree audit of your records over the Web. The information is required in order
to verify your identity. You may choose not to provide this information, but if
you choose not to provide it we will be unable to display a degree audit of your
records over the Web, and you will have to request a degree audit in person.
The following laws and regulations may prevent SFCC from disclosing the personal
information about you except for directory information. Only directory information
can be released without student's authorization. Students must sign a release in
order to have any other information disclosed or to withhold all information. Education
information may be released to other institutions that have requested the records
and in which the student seeks or intends to enroll. Information may be released
to a third party without student's consent if an emergency situation exists or if
information is requested officially by means of a subpoena, court order or legal
report. Additionally, Congress requires student information to be released to military
recruiters if officially requested. Directory information may include student's
name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major fields of study,
participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height
of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received,
the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student,
and other similar information.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
Section 438, Public Law 90-247 Title IV, as amended, 88 Stat 571-574 (20 USC 1232g)
otherwise known as the Buckley Amendment Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
-
RCW 42.17.310 exempts the following from public inspection and copying: (a)
Personal information in any files maintained for students in public schools, patients
or clients of public institutions or public health agencies, or welfare recipients.
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Financial Aid Inquiry
SFCC may require you to provide certain personal information in order to obtain
your financial aid status over the Web. The information is required in order to
verify your identity. You may choose not to provide this information, but if you
choose not to provide it we will be unable to give you your financial aid status
over the Web, and you will have to obtain this information in person.
The following laws and regulations may prevent SFCC from disclosing the personal
information about you except for directory information. Only directory information
can be released without student's authorization. Students must sign a release in
order to have any other information disclosed or to withhold all information. Education
information may be released to other institutions that have requested the records
and in which the student seeks or intends to enroll. Information may be released
to a third party without student's consent if an emergency situation exists or if
information is requested officially by means of a subpoena, court order or legal
report. Additionally, Congress requires student information to be released to military
recruiters if officially requested. Directory information may include student's
name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major fields of study,
participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height
of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received,
the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student,
and other similar information.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
Section 438, Public Law 90-247 Title IV, as amended, 88 Stat 571-574 (20 USC 1232g)
otherwise known as the Buckley Amendment Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
-
RCW 42.17.310 exempts the following from public inspection and copying: (a)
Personal information in any files maintained for students in public schools, patients
or clients of public institutions or public health agencies, or welfare recipients.
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Hope and Lifetime Learning Tax Credit
SFCC may require you to provide certain personal information in order to allow you
to view and copy course enrollment and payment information. The information is required
in order to provide you with the tax information needed for compliance with the
Internal Revenue Service reporting requirements for the Hope and Lifetime Leaning
tax credits. You may choose not to provide this information, but if you choose not
to provide it, we will be unable to display your enrollment and payment information
and you will have to obtain a copy of your enrollment and payment records in
person.
The following laws and regulations may prevent SFCC from disclosing the personal
information about you except for directory information. Only directory information
can be released without student's authorization. Students must sign a release in
order to have any other information disclosed or to withhold all information. Education
information may be released to other institutions that have requested the records
and in which the student seeks or intends to enroll. Information may be released
to a third party without student's consent if an emergency situation exists or if
information is requested officially by means of a subpoena, court order or legal
report. Additionally, Congress requires student information to be released to military
recruiters if officially requested. Directory information may include student's
name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major fields of study,
participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height
of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received,
the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student,
and other similar information.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
Section 438, Public Law 90-247 Title IV, as amended, 88 Stat 571-574 (20 USC 1232g)
otherwise known as the Buckley Amendment Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
-
RCW 42.17.310 exempts the following from public inspection and copying: (a)
Personal information in any files maintained for students in public schools, patients
or clients or public institutions or public health agencies, or welfare recipients.
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Registration
SFCC may require you to provide certain personal information in order to register
for classes over the Web. The information is required in order to verify your identity.
You may choose not to provide this information, but if you choose not to provide
it you will be unable to register for classes over the Web, and you will have to
register for classes in person.
The following laws and regulations may prevent SFCC from disclosing the personal
information about you except for directory information. Only directory information
can be released without student's authorization. Students must sign a release in
order to have any other information disclosed or to withhold all information. Education
information may be released to other institutions that have requested the records
and in which the student seeks or intends to enroll. Information may be released
to a third party without student's consent if an emergency situation exists or if
information is requested officially by means of a subpoena, court order or legal
report. Additionally, Congress requires student information to be released to military
recruiters if officially requested. Directory information may include student's
name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major fields of study,
participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height
of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received,
the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student,
and other similar information.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
Section 438, Public Law 90-247 Title IV, as amended, 88 Stat 571-574 (20 USC 1232g)
otherwise known as the Buckley Amendment Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
-
RCW 42.17.310 exempts the following from public inspection and copying: (a)
Personal information in any files maintained for students in public schools, patients
or clients of public institutions or public health agencies, or welfare recipients.
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Registration Appointment
SFCC may require you to provide certain personal information in order to obtain
your registration appointment information over the Web. The information is required
in order to verify your identity. You may choose not to provide this information,
but if you choose not to provide it we will be unable to display your registration
appointment information over the Web, and you will have to obtain your registration
appointment information address in person .
The following laws and regulations may prevent SFCC from disclosing the personal
information about you except for directory information. Only directory information
can be released without student's authorization. Students must sign a release in
order to have any other information disclosed or to withhold all information. Education
information may be released to other institutions that have requested the records
and in which the student seeks or intends to enroll. Information may be released
to a third party without student's consent if an emergency situation exists or if
information is requested officially by means of a subpoena, court order or legal
report. Additionally, Congress requires student information to be released to military
recruiters if officially requested. Directory information may include student's
name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major fields of study,
participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height
of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received,
the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student,
and other similar information.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
Section 438, Public Law 90-247 Title IV, as amended, 88 Stat 571-574 (20 USC 1232g)
otherwise known as the Buckley Amendment Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
-
RCW 42.17.310 exempts the following from public inspection and copying: (a)
Personal information in any files maintained for students in public schools, patients
or clients of public institutions or public health agencies, or welfare recipients.
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Schedule Planner
SFCC may require you to provide certain personal information in order to check requisites
while using schedule planner. The information is required in order to access your
academic and testing records. You may choose not to provide this information, but
if you choose not to provide it we will be unable to verify your eligibility for
enrollment into certain classes and you may be blocked from enrolling into those
classes.
The following laws and regulations may prevent SFCC from disclosing the personal
information about you except for directory information. Only directory information
can be released without student's authorization. Students must sign a release in
order to have any other information disclosed or to withhold all information. Education
information may be released to other institutions that have requested the records
and in which the student seeks or intends to enroll. Information may be released
to a third party without student's consent if an emergency situation exists or if
information is requested officially by means of a subpoena, court order or legal
report. Additionally, Congress requires student information to be released to military
recruiters if officially requested. Directory information may include student's
name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major fields of study,
participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height
of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received,
the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student,
and other similar information.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
Section 438, Public Law 90-247 Title IV, as amended, 88 Stat 571-574 (20 USC 1232g)
otherwise known as the Buckley Amendment Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
-
RCW 42.17.310 exempts the following from public inspection and copying: (a)
Personal information in any files maintained for students in public schools, patients
or clients of public institutions or public health agencies, or welfare recipients.
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Student Address Change
SFCC may require you to provide certain personal information in order to change
your address over the Web. The information is required in order to verify your identity.
You may choose not to provide this information, but if you choose not to provide
it we will be unable to change your address over the Web, and you will have to change
your address in person [or by mail or whatever the college policy is].
The following laws and regulations may prevent SFCC from disclosing the personal
information about you except for directory information. Only directory information
can be released without student's authorization. Students must sign a release in
order to have any other information disclosed or to withhold all information. Education
information may be released to other institutions that have requested the records
and in which the student seeks or intends to enroll. Information may be released
to a third party without student's consent if an emergency situation exists or if
information is requested officially by means of a subpoena, court order or legal
report. Additionally, Congress requires student information to be released to military
recruiters if officially requested. Directory information may include student's
name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major fields of study,
participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height
of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received,
the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student,
and other similar information.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
Section 438, Public Law 90-247 Title IV, as amended, 88 Stat 571-574 (20 USC 1232g)
otherwise known as the Buckley Amendment Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
-
RCW 42.17.310 exempts the following from public inspection and copying: (a)
Personal information in any files maintained for students in public schools, patients
or clients of public institutions or public health agencies, or welfare recipients.
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Student PIN Change
SFCC may require you to provide certain personal information in order to change
your personal identification number over the Web. The information is required in
order to verify your identity. You may choose not to provide this information, but
if you choose not to provide it we will be unable to change your PIN over the Web,
and you will have to change your PIN in person [or by mail or what ever the college's
policy].
The following laws and regulations may prevent SFCC from disclosing the personal
information about you except for directory information. Only directory information
can be released without student's authorization. Students must sign a release in
order to have any other information disclosed or to withhold all information. Education
information may be released to other institutions that have requested the records
and in which the student seeks or intends to enroll. Information may be released
to a third party without student's consent if an emergency situation exists or if
information is requested officially by means of a subpoena, court order or legal
report. Additionally, Congress requires student information to be released to military
recruiters if officially requested. Directory information may include student's
name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major fields of study,
participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height
of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received,
the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student,
and other similar information.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
Section 438, Public Law 90-247 Title IV, as amended, 88 Stat 571-574 (20 USC 1232g)
otherwise known as the Buckley Amendment Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
-
RCW 42.17.310 exempts the following from public inspection and copying: (a)
Personal information in any files maintained for students in public schools, patients
or clients of public institutions or public health agencies, or welfare recipients.
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Student Schedule
SFCC may require you to provide certain personal information in order to view your
quarterly schedule. The information is required in order to verify you identity.
You may choose not to provide this information, but if you choose not to provide
it we will be unable to display your quarterly schedule over the Web, and you will
have to obtain a copy of your quarterly schedule in person.
The following laws and regulations may prevent SFCC from disclosing the personal
information about you except for directory information. Only directory information
can be released without student's authorization. Students must sign a release in
order to have any other information disclosed or to withhold all information. Education
information may be released to other institutions that have requested the records
and in which the student seeks or intends to enroll. Information may be released
to a third party without student's consent if an emergency situation exists or if
information is requested officially by means of a subpoena, court order or legal
report. Additionally, Congress requires student information to be released to military
recruiters if officially requested. Directory information may include student's
name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major fields of study,
participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height
of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received,
the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student,
and other similar information.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
Section 438, Public Law 90-247 Title IV, as amended, 88 Stat 571-574 (20 USC 1232g)
otherwise known as the Buckley Amendment Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
-
RCW 42.17.310 exempts the following from public inspection and copying: (a)
Personal information in any files maintained for students in public schools, patients
or clients of public institutions or public health agencies, or welfare recipients.
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Unofficial Transcript
SFCC may require you to provide certain personal information in order to view your
unofficial transcript over the Web. The information is required in order to verify
your identity. You may choose not to provide this information, but if you choose
not to provide it we will be unable to display your unofficial transcript over the
Web, and you will have to view your unofficial transcript in person.
The following laws and regulations may prevent SFCC from disclosing the personal
information about you except for directory information. Only directory information
can be released without student's authorization. Students must sign a release in
order to have any other information disclosed or to withhold all information. Education
information may be released to other institutions that have requested the records
and in which the student seeks or intends to enroll. Information may be released
to a third party without student's consent if an emergency situation exists or if
information is requested officially by means of a subpoena, court order or legal
report. Additionally, Congress requires student information to be released to military
recruiters if officially requested. Directory information may include student's
name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major fields of study,
participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height
of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received,
the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student,
and other similar information.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
Section 438, Public Law 90-247 Title IV, as amended, 88 Stat 571-574 (20 USC 1232g)
otherwise known as the Buckley Amendment Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
-
RCW 42.17.310 exempts the following from public inspection and copying: (a)
Personal information in any files maintained for students in public schools, patients
or clients of public institutions or public health agencies, or welfare recipients.
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Review and Correction of Personally Identifiable Information
You can review any personally identifiable information the SFCC collects about you
by using the information in the Contact Information section at the end of this Notice.
You may recommend changes to your personally identifiable information you believe
to be inaccurate by submitting a written request that credibly shows the inaccuracy.
We will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access or
making corrections (RCW
43.105.310).
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Cookies
To better serve our users, we are now using "cookies" to customize your browsing
experience with SFCC Web site. Cookies are simple text files stored on your computer
by your Web browser.
Cookies created on your computer by using this Web site do not contain personally
identifying information and do not compromise your privacy or security. We use the
cookie feature to store the following information on your computer:
- Session login information
- Limited personal information, such as name
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Security
SFCC Web Services, as developer and manager of SFCC Web site, has taken several
steps to safeguard the integrity of its data and prevent unauthorized access to
information maintained by SFCC. These measures are designed and intended to prevent
corruption of data, block unknown or unauthorized access to our systems and information,
and to provide reasonable protection of private information in our possession.
This information should not be construed in any way as giving business, legal, or
other advice, or warranting as fail proof, the security of information provided
via SFCC Web sites.
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Disclaimer
The SFCC Web site has many links to other Web sites. These include links to Web
sites operated by other government agencies, nonprofit organizations and private
businesses. When you link to another site, you are no longer on the SFCC Web site
and this Privacy Notice will not apply. When you link to another Web site, you are
subject to the privacy policy of that new site.
Neither the State of Washington, nor any agency, officer, or employee of the State
of Washington warrants the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information
published by this system, nor endorses any content, viewpoints, products, or services
linked from this system, and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance
on the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of such information. Portions of such
information may be incorrect or not current. Any person or entity that relies on
any information obtained from this system does so at their own risk.
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SFCC Contact Information
You may contact SFCC as follows:
To review your personal information, or request correction of your personal information:
Linda McDermott
Public Records Officer
Community College of Spokane
501 N. Riverpoint Blvd. MS 1004
Spokane, WA 99202
509-434-5275
To offer comments about SFCC's Web site or about the information presented in this
Privacy Notice:
Kamori Cattadoris
Spokane Falls Community College WebMaster
W. Fort George Wright Dr. MS 3020
Spokane, WA 99224
509-533-3857
Email WebMaster
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