AUGUST 26 & 27, 2011 The Center for the Arts Proudly presents ENCORE!
Murfreesboro, TN - The Center for the Arts proudly announces ENCORE!, a night of dinner and music in downtown Murfreesboro. This fundraising red carpet event will take place August 26th-27th. These two evenings will begin at 6:30pm with dinner at B. McNeel's Restaurant, and following at 8:00pm, the evening will end with a concert review of songs from past musicals at the Center for the Arts.
Bring your date for an evening to remember to ENCORE! A formal evening, complete with a red carpet and the lights of downtown Murfreesboro, makes for the perfect way to celebrate past performances at the Center. The songs that will be highlighted during ENCORE! have inspired and uplifted the spirits of our beloved audiences, and we are ecstatic to bring them back to the Center of the Arts stage.
The purpose for this night of music also involves a great need for improvements toward our beautiful historic building. All of the ticket sales for ENCORE! will go towards a new air-conditioning unit for the Center for the Arts. The Center for the Arts, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, aims to keep the arts thriving in Murfreesboro, and it is with the public's assistance that this is made possible. The Center for the Arts advances art awareness through quality theatrical productions, musical performances, art exhibits, educational programs, life-long learning and community activities; thus, improving overall quality of life in our community.
Tickets for ENCORE! are $60 a person. This price includes dinner at B.McNeel's Restaurant, a concert at the Center for the Arts, and dessert served at intermission.
Tickets for by phone at 615-904-2787, or in person at the Center for the Arts, 110 W. College Street, one block off the historic Murfreesboro squthis fundraiser may be purchased online at www.boroarts.org,
Robert Belfour
Friday, September 3rd at 7:30PM
Robert “Wolfman” Belfour is a hard driving blues man in the North Mississippi, hill country blues styles of R L Burnside, Mississippi Fred McDowell and Junior Kimbrough. His assertive vocals and accomplished playing is pure country blues. At nearly 70, Belfour's guitar playing is mature and highly accomplished; his voice, clear and powerful, and the sound is pure country blues. Robert left the hills of North Mississippi years ago but his music never did.
Robert Belfour was born in a small plank house several miles South of Holly Springs, Mississippi in 1940. It was one of several shacks on the Hurdle farm, part of which his father rented until his death in 1953. The specific part of Mississippi where Robert was born is the hill country in the northern part of the state. This region has a distinctly different culture than the more famous Mississippi Delta and the Blues from that region is strong and unique.
Like most of the other accomplished performers from the area R.L. Burnside, Fred Mcdowell, Joe Callicott, Jesse Mae Hemphill, Junior Kimbrough, and Charlie Feathers-- Robert Belfour, was submerged in the area's rich musical heritage. Robert's first memory is that of his father playing a resonator guitar in a style similar to that of Charlie Pattons. Robert ate at picnics held by Othar Turner, and at church, sung gospel songs led by Syd Hemphill. When free from chores, Robert could be found in the company of neighbor, and future label mate, Junior Kimbrough. Robert was 13 when his father died bringing an end to his childhood. From then on all of Robert's energy went to helping his mother provide for him and his younger brother. Robert spent what little free time he had learning to chord his father's guitar.
In 1959 Robert married Norene Norman and they moved to Memphis, Tennessee. A year later, Robert went to work for Choctaw Construction, a hard gig that lasted thirty-five years. In the 1980s Belfour began playing on Beale Street and in 1994 he had eight songs featured on the compilation album, The Spirit Lives On, Deep South Country Blues and Spirituals in the 1990s. This led him to Fat Possum Records and his first album What's Wrong With You, released in 2000.
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Robert Belfour is sponsored by Coomes Chiropractic and is part of the Coach Micheal Burt Concert Series. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, students and groups of ten or more. The Arts Center is located on 1424 John Bragg Highway, just west of the town of Woodbury, approximately 20 minutes from Murfreesboro, Manchester, and McMinnville and one hour southeast of Nashville. Office hours are 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m., Monday through Saturday. For reservations or more information check our website at www.artscenterofcc.com or call 615-563-(ARTS) 2787 or 1-800-235-9073.
Who: Robert Belfour
When: Friday, September 3rd at 7:30PM
Where: The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Highway, Woodbury, TN
Admission: $15 Adults, $12 Seniors, Students or Groups
Phone: (615) 563-2787 or 1-800-235-9073
Website: www.artscenterofcc.com
THIS WEDNESDAY JULY 28th
7:30PM - 9:00PM
See their music videos below!!!
Two of Nashville's finest blues men! Award-winning guitarist/songwriter/producer Ricky Ray is currently on the road with Willie Nelson, making a special stop in the 'Boro to make a little music with Jack & Diane. Ricky Ray has written hits for the legendary Ruth Brown and Etta James, among numerous others in a variety of genres including country music. Award-winning guitarist, CJ Vaughn, is a young guitar prodigy, earning regular stage-time with impressive musicians like Reese Wynans of Stevie Ray Vaughn and Delbert McClinton fame. DON'T miss the opportunity to catch these 2 Artists in an intimate music circle with Jack & Diane.
Alabama born RICKY RAY took up slide guitar at the age of three as he sat on his great grandmother’s lap and watched her play slide guitar using a butter knife. And he hasn’t looked back since!
Primarily recognized as a guitar player’s guitar player, no matter what the venue, when he plays everyone in the room sits up and takes notice! An award-winning player, producer, singer-songwriter, he works with some of the best, played for some of the best and has a versatile list of cuts unlike many others in Nashville!
Ricky Ray’s songs have been cut by Waylon Jennings, Dobie Gray, Ruth Brown, Mel McDaniel, The Band, Etta James, T. Graham Brown, The Band, Lonnie Mack, Kix Brooks, and the list goes on and on. Some big hits you would readily identify are “Good Day For The Blues”, “Stand Up…Identify”, and “Darlene”. He has recently been on the road with Willie Nelson, but he always finds time to squeeze in makin’ music with friends Jack and Diane.
CJ VAUGHN is a young blues guitar prodigy, voted Best Blues Guitarist In Nashville 2008, and nominated for Male Vocalist of The Year at the Music City Blues Awards. He is an “old soul”. His first influence was Ray Charles. He has earned quite a reputation for his short years, sharing the stage with impressive Artists/Musicians such as Reese Wynans of Stevie Ray Vaughn’s Double Troube. He tours constantly, playing popular venues across the country including BB King’s. He brings to mind other prodigies like Johnny Lang. He is a remarkable musician that has earned tremendous respect among the legends. CJ and his dad (and bassist), Ron Vaughn, are good friends of Jack and Diane and they are excited to welcome them back to the show!
TICKETS $12
YOU CAN BUY TICKETS ONLINE HERE OR AT THE BOX OFFICE ON THE NIGHT OF THE SHOW.
MURFREESBORO, TN – The music for JazzFest is an absolutely integral part of the annual event ,and this year is sure to be an exciting and musically talented filled weekend.
“Jazz Fest would not be what it is without the performers that our committee selects” says Karl Winburger, Jazz Fest committee member. “So much hard work goes into selecting the groups that will bring the most excellent music to our festival.”
This year, Friday night features every high school in Rutherford County that has a jazz band program. These are extremely talented young people who work hard to produce quality musical entertainment.
Saturday’s Main Stage music begins at noon with the All Rutherford County Band. These are high school students who have auditioned for the Mid-State band and are currently part of their high school band as well. Then at one o’clock the MTSU Jazz Ensemble #1 which is comprised of MTSU music majors will perform under the direction of Don Aliquo followed by local gospel sensation Ben Tankard. At three o’clock an exceptional MTSU Faculty Group will take the stage, and then after that local jazz legend Beegie Adair, who has performed with Chet Atkins, Dinah Shore, Momma Cass and Peggy Lee will render her medleys to the crowd. The headliner, Donald Brown, will perform at five-thirty. He is a jazz composer, band leader and pianist from Knoxville, Tennessee who will be accompanied by the MTSU Faculty Group. Donald Brown will also conduct a music clinic at 2:30 in the afternoon before he performs. Then closing out the evening on the Main Stage will be the outstanding U.S. Army Jazz Guardians from their base outside of Atlanta, Georgia.
The Kroger Stage will feature middle school and high school bands in and out of Rutherford County followed by Jazzmin from Belmont University, Uberphonics , a funk/jazz band from MTSU and finally Music City Swing with the “Big Band Sound” will be the closing acts for Saturday.
Jazz Fest is an annual event organized by Main Street Murfreesboro/Rutherford County. The festival begins Friday, May 7 at 6 p.m. and runs until about 10:30 p.m. and again on Saturday, May 8 from Noon until roughly 9:30 p.m.
For more information, visit the Jazz Fest website at www.mainstreetjazzfest.com or call the Main Street office at (615) 895-1887.
MURFREESBORO – The Mixed Martial Arts Club of MTSU had a huge success with their charity fight event on Saturday, February 6th. More than 4,500 fans showed their support for the growing sport at MTSU’s Murphy Center.
“Our goal was to have the biggest amateur fight in Tennessee,” said Anthony Gomez, president of The MMA Club. “We had record sales, and I want to thank all sponsors and fans for that.”
The night kicked off with a series of undercard fights. There were a number of competitors who were making their debut in the ring. Tom Adkins was the first champion of the evening.
“It feels great,” said Adkins, who has been training for about a year. “I want to thank my component for stepping in.”
Hunter Pierce was one competitor of the 13 main fights. With a 4-0 record, Pierce has been fighting six years. A submission fighter, Pierce’s fighting technique is to get his competitor to the ground and tap out.
“Basically, it means I can put anybody on the ground I want,” explained Pierce.
In order to train for a fight, Pierce spends months dieting, working out and watching videos of his opponent to learn his fighting style. For this particular fight, Pierce leaned down to 185 lbs from 245lbs over the course of a year. The day of the fight, he tries to take it easy by sleeping in and eating a lot of carbs.
The event also had a special appearance by UFC Hall of Famer, Ken Shamrock. Shamrock was the first ultimate fighter to enter the Hall of Fame, making him a real pioneer of the sport.
Shamrock began the night with a moment of silence honoring all of those Americans who live and fight overseas to help us live the lives we love. During intermission, he called all fans to the ring for pictures with him.
“I know these guys are pumped to be here, and I am pumped to be a part of this event,” said Shamrock. “One day, one person in this ring will wear that UFC championship belt,” he went on to say about the fighters.
The MMA Club of MTSU is a new organization, only having formed in September of 2009. “Guardian MMA is a sponsor of the club, but we are still looking for ways to really spread the word about us and get people involved,” explained Gomez.
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The Mixed Martial Arts Club OF MTSU is organizing a charity event that will include 13 fights and a celebrity appearance by Ken Shamrock. The majority of the proceeds will go to benefit three nonprofit organizations, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Disabled Veterans of Rutherford County, and Women of Domestic Violence.
The event will be held in the MTSU Murphy Center on February 6th. Doors open at 5p.m. with the first fight starting at 7p.m.
“We really want to bring to light that this is not a barbaric sport. It really is something families can enjoy together,” said Anthony Gomez president of MMA of MTSU.
Official weigh-ins for those interested in participating in the fights will be held on Friday, February 5th at Coach’s Bar and Grill, located on Broad Street, at 6 p.m. There will be 13 fights with 3 title belts.
The MMA Club of MTSU is a new organization, only having formed in September of 2009. “Guardian MMA is a sponsor of the club, but we are still looking for ways to really spread the word about us and get people involved,” explained Gomez. “We also want to show the community that an event of this size is possible with small clubs.”
Ken Shamrock is a pioneer of the sport. He will be signing autographs and taking pictures with fans at the event.
Tickets are available at the MTSU Box Office or through Ticketmaster. Adult tickets cost $21 with a $5 dollar discount for MTSU students. Kids under 10 get in for free. There are also floor seats available for $35.
For more information, email me at jeney.hobnobmurfreesboro@gmail.
(ARA) - Everyone knows the standard Valentine's Day gifts: flowers and chocolates. But if you really want to express what's in your heart, think a little harder about what you're going to give.
While those tried-and-true gifts are certainly nice, think of them as an accompaniment to the main event - a gift that reflects the personality of the recipient, and which shows that you put thought and creativity into your gift.
Before you set out on a shopping trip, take a moment to think about your gift recipient's favorite things, whether it's a charitable cause, an author or a hobby. If you can, try to plan an afternoon with your loved one and, over lunch or an excursion, see if you can pick up some ideas. Make mental notes, write them down when you have a moment, and then hit the shops. But if you aren't able to connect for some time together, consider using these ideas and adapting them to your fit your Valentine.
Put a spin on the standards
The easiest thing in the world is to get a bundle of red roses with baby's breath and a pre-made chocolate sampler - you can even pick those up at gas stations. Make the sentiment say more by putting a little extra thought into it. You could consult traditional Victorian flower meanings (for example, asters are symbols of love, freesia indicates trust) or choose a bouquet done in your Valentine's favorite color. If your sweetheart is a chocoholic, check your area for artisanal chocolatiers. A small sampler of chocolates and candies made with the finest ingredients will be more flavorful and memorable than your standard assortment.
Give the gift that gives back
Valentine's Day is the time of year when the feelings of your heart are given the most attention - why not let that lead you to think of heart health? According to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease kills one person every minute, and it is the No. 1 killer of women of all ages. To raise awareness of the risks of heart disease and also to raise critical funds for the AHA, Yankee Candle Company has continued its annual "Light a Candle for Your Heart" program which coincides with the AHA's Heart Health month and "Go Red" movement each year.
"By giving selected red Yankee candles to your loved one this Valentine's Day, you not only are giving America's best loved candle, you also will be giving a gift which directly benefits heart research," says Yankee Candle's Rick Ruffolo. "A dollar is donated to the AHA with every purchase." You also can include a card to tell the recipient that they can raise more money for the AHA on Facebook. "Become a fan of the company and send virtual candle gifts to all of your friends - for each candle you send, we will donate to the American Heart Association," Ruffolo adds.
Make it an experience
Going out to dinner is a Valentine's Day tradition - that much is clear to anyone who tries to get a reservation at a nice restaurant on Feb.14. To avoid the crush of diners and the often inflated menu prices, opt for something a little different. If you're spending time with your sweetheart, try something that requires you to work together - maybe try out a climbing wall at a local gym - or something that will make you want to cuddle up together, like ice skating or sledding. If your Valentine is more platonic, opt for going to see a movie - or plan a game night at home. No matter what you do, spending time together is a gift that always warms the heart.
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(ARA) - This holiday season, don't just "decorate" with some evergreen and mistletoe - "techorate" using today's hottest home technology, including your flat-screen TV.
Although the kitchen is the traditional setting for a holiday get-together, this year the party is moving to the family room. Whether it's enjoying a bowl game, holiday parade or a classic holiday movie, many family gatherings will take place around the flat-screen - the hearth of the 21st century home. "Technology is now playing an integral role in holiday entertaining, just as it is in all other aspects of our lives," says Doug Wilson, noted interior designer from TLC's "Trading Spaces" and "Moving Up."
"The concept of 'techorating' merges technology and interior design so that a techorated room works together as one, unified space," says Wilson, who is also the resident Techorator for LG Electronics. "The TV has really become the new hearth of the home, and having a harmonious hearth and home is never more important than during the holidays."
Wilson offers a few tips for techorating your home this holiday season:
Tip One: Less is more - a lot more
"Technology doesn't have to stick out in an unattractive way," Wilson says. Streamline your technology and declutter to make it blend more easily with your overall holiday decor. For example, use covers painted to match the wall color to hide wires and connections between your flat screen and audio-visual components. Or use wireless technology to eliminate wire clutter altogether.
For another way to create a really sleek look, upgrade your flat screen to a new ultra-thin model like LG's SL90 series. These high-definition TVs are available in 42- and 47-inch sizes and look nearly as thin as the sheet of glass in their single-layer design for stunning sets that blend beautifully into any decor.
Tip Two: Create a focal point
"Nothing brings the family together better than a good holiday movie so it makes sense to use the television as the focal point for your living room decor," Wilson says. "Wall-mounting your flat screen will improve its visibility from all angles, making it easier to enjoy watching holiday classics with your family."
Flat screens afford you more design flexibility than older TVs, and companies like LG offer a variety of options that combine simple, sleek designs with the latest in high-definition technology to meet your entertainment and decorating needs, Wilson explains.
"Don't be afraid to put the TV above the mantle," he adds. "But do keep in mind that competing design elements like fireplaces, large mirrors and picture windows can make the space look too cluttered."
Tip Three: It's OK to rearrange.
Plenty of people rearrange furniture before the holidays to accommodate the Christmas tree or the gathering of family and friends. If you're planning a holiday gathering based around your favorite bowl game think about rearranging furniture to provide maximum seating and the best possible view of the TV.
The size of your TV screen will help determine where you place your furniture. To locate the perfect spot for your sofa or seating, multiply the size of your screen in inches by 1.5. The result should be the optimal distance (in inches) that you allow for between the TV and sofa.
"These tips will help you 'tech the halls' this holiday season and ensure your technology enhances the holidays for everyone who visits your home," Wilson says. For more techorating tips, visit www.lgusa.com/techorate. of ARAcontent
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(ARA) - If you haven't yet joined the "grow your own vegetables" craze, it's not too late to join in. You can produce a bounty of vitamin-rich veggies from plot (or pot) to plate this fall, plus you'll save a bundle by growing them yourself.
You may be surprised to find that with just a little attention and effort, growing fall vegetables in the backyard garden and in planters is even more enjoyable than planting a vegetable garden during the spring and summer seasons. Why? Cooler autumn temperatures make it a delight to spend time outside in the garden and also provide an advantage when it's time to harvest your crops.
You'll spend less time caring for your fall crops because of the favorable cool weather growing conditions. Plants will grow rapidly at first and gradually slow as the days become shorter and colder. Destructive insects won't be as numerous in autumn as they are in summer months. Weeds germinate less frequently and grow slower than they do during the warmer seasons. Compared to hot and dry summers, fall usually brings an increase in the amount of precipitation, eliminating another time-consuming chore - watering.
What you need to know:
1. Let the sunshine in. Most vegetables need full sun - at least six hours of direct sunlight per day. They also require a steady supply of moisture and nutrients from the soil. You can help ensure your plants get both by mixing a 2-inch layer of compost into the soil (bagged compost is available at garden centers). Or spread a balanced fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, according to labeled instructions. Plants will need an inch of moisture per week, either through rain or supplemental watering.
2. Start with transplants. Transplants buy you lots of time. Plants are six weeks or older when you put them into the ground, so you will begin harvesting much sooner than if you start from seed. Bonnie Plants transplants in biodegradable, environmentally friendly pots make planting easy and spare the use of much plastic. Just cut off the bottom of the pot, water and plant ... pot and all. Garden centers typically supply optimum fall varieties for your geographic region.
3. Don't fear frost. When frost threatens, cover plants with a floating row cover, cold frame or a cloche. Or, you can grow fall veggies in a container and move the pot to a protected location on frosty nights.
Essential, preliminary planning tips for fall vegetable gardens include:
* Before planting any new plant make sure that you clear the area of summer and spring crops planted previously, as they may decay and encourage bacterial infection.
* Spread a few inches of mulch or compost over the area. Make sure that you turn up the soil's top layer and water well. Allow the soil to rest for a day before planting new fall plants.
* During the fall season most areas experience rain and even frost, so make sure that your soil is well drained and doesn't get soggy.
Vegetables best suited for fall gardens:
After following the essential preliminary steps for fall vegetable gardening, it's time to select vegetables for planting. Here's a list of fast-growing, cold-hardy crops that are ideal for fall vegetable gardening:
Winterbor Kale - This nutritious leafy green is a vigorous producer that endures winter easily, even in very cold climates. Cut the outer leaves so that the center can continue growing. Space transplants about 12 inches apart
Georgia Collards - Another leafy green similar to kale, collards offer a larger, stronger, sweet cabbage-like flavor. Leaves taste best when young. Space transplants 36 inches apart.
Romaine Lettuce - Romaine packs more vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients than other popular types of lettuce. Rich in fiber, vitamin C, and beta-carotene, romaine is an especially good vegetable for heart health. Space transplants 18 inches apart.
Early Dividend Broccoli - Popular, productive and easy to grow, this broccoli is high in fiber and calcium. Set transplants 18 inches apart
Mustard Greens - Offering spicy hot leaves, this is a very fast-growing, nutritious vegetable. Mustard greens always taste sweeter when nipped by frost. Space plants 12 inches apart
Bonnie Hybrid Cabbage - Bonnie's best cabbage. Grows large, round, blue-green heads. Cabbage is especially high in beta-carotene, vitamin C, K and fiber.
Arugula - These fast-growing leafy greens are great for salads or gourmet recipes. This peppery-tasting green is a super food for your bones. The leaves are "nutrient dense" and low in calories. They are especially high in vitamins A, C, and K.
If you put these practices into place this fall, you'll get your garden off to the right start and set it up for a fruitful season. Preparation is key, but the reward is a healthier, more productive garden - and fresh food that tastes better than anything you can buy at the store.
To learn more about vegetable and herb varieties as well as gardening tips, visit www.bonnieplants.com.
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(ARA) - Smaller homes are making a comeback. More families are hanging onto their existing homes and improving these smaller properties, instead of trading up.
Maximizing livable space is how the American Institute of Architects (AIA) describes this new trend, a by-product of a down new-housing and real estate market. Smaller remodel projects - finishing attics and basements - readily achieve that goal, making the home more enjoyable today while increasing its resale value tomorrow.
Nearly 130 million homes are currently in need of work, including adjustments to meet "changing preferences and lifestyles," such as family members returning home to live, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University.
As the owner of a smaller home, you should know that adding even a small bathroom is among the best investments you can make, typically returning 65 percent or more of the cost on resale. In the attic or the basement, you can save money on a bath addition by using macerating plumbing, which requires no digging for under-floor drainage piping.
For this same reason, you can also convert an existing room or even a closet into a new small bathroom to better accommodate guests or even family members moving into your home. No digging for drainage means a quicker, less messy and cheaper installation experience. Macerating plumbing systems can handle the waste from a toilet as well as a sink and a tub/shower. As a result, you can create not just a powder room, but a full bath with all the decorative accessories.
Install an up toilet
Known as an up toilet or above-floor plumbing, macerating technology is the way to go, says East Taunton, Mass., plumber Mike Sikorski, who installs Saniflo brand products. Plumbing waste and water are pumped through small-diameter piping, which can be located inside the wall, right into the sewer or septic tank. Sikorski estimates that this type of system saves his customers $1,000 on average, "and that's on the low side," he says.
Mike Vines of Lake Orion, Mich., recently improved his home with a basement upgrade using an up-toilet system. "I couldn't be happier," he says of the half bath he added to the family home. "In these tough times, anything you can do to increase the value of your house, the better off you're going to be."
Saving money is key
Cost-saving projects like these are among the ways homeowners will most likely focus their future remodeling dollars, according to the 2009 Remodeling Market in Transition report prepared by the Joint Center.
"I believe that the struggling economy has actually helped the smaller profile repair/remodel market," says Steve Norton, president of M & N Plumbing Supply in Denver. "People are staying the course, and macerating plumbing offers a lower-cost option to breaking up cement."
If you're staying put in your smaller home, but want to improve its livability and long-term value, consider adding a bathroom with macerating plumbing.
Tips for a better bath
Here are some tips to make the most of your bathroom addition, even if it's a small one:
* Maximize space by placing a pedestal sink in the corner along with a mirrored medicine cabinet designed for in-corner installation.
* Plan your new bath so the door won't bump into anything when it is opened. The National Kitchen & Bath Association (www.nkba.org) is a good resource for planning dimensions.
* Must you have a tub, or will a shower suffice? Putting in an enclosed stall shower saves a lot of space.
* Install grab bars to prevent falls. They're not just for the elderly. The Home Safety Council (www.homesafetycouncil.org) recommends grab bars in every bath.
* No window? Good lighting can make a room look and feel larger. Recessed lighting is a smart choice for small spaces. Task lighting over the sink is a welcome feature.
* Don't forget the fan. Installing a fan can help prevent moisture problems, such as mold and mildew.
Learn more about low-cost, above-floor bathroom and grey water pumping systems by visiting www.saniflo.com or calling (800) 571-8191.
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