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Love, Tommy

3030 Lowell Drive

Green Bay, WI 54311

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release For additional information contact:

Tim McAdow

(920) 965-9720

HC MILLER COMPANY NAMES THOMAS CLIFFORD DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Seasoned Variable Data, Workflow and Social Media Veteran a Resource for Customers

Green Bay, Wis., March 24, 2010…HC Miller Company, a leader in organizational product manufacturing and information distribution, today announced the addition of Thomas Clifford to its employee owned organization.  As the Digital Development Manager, Clifford will leverage his broad experience to help clients communicate their information electronically across multiple channels.  This will include distribution using the internet and digital printing technology such as the newly installed Xerox iGEN4^®.  He will also support the fast growing development and deployment of customized communication portals for customers in the world of Web-to-Print.

Clifford comes to HC Miller with over 20 years of electronic experience.  He spent the last 14 years in several leadership and customer facing roles for Banta Corporation, now RR Donnelly.  He has been a passionate participant in emerging technology during those years with a strong focus on industry education and collaboration.  “Tom’s love for all things digital and teaching people how to use technology to improve their processes will serve HC Miller’s customers very well” sites HC Miller’s Director of Operations, Jeff Collier.  One of Clifford’s specialties is new media applications.  He will work directly with customers on how to leverage new media channels such as FaceBook, Twitter and Linkedin.  Currently he is one of Wisconsin’s most followed on the social media application Twitter.

About HC Miller Company

HC Miller is a 100% employee owned company that has been delivering innovative products and services for over 120 years.  The Company also offers innovative communication and multimedia solutions for the marketing, promotion and delivery of information for its customers.  The Company also provides organizational products such as index tabs, binders and filing solutions to the healthcare, government, dental and legal markets through a network of over 350 dealers and distributors.  In addition, The Company is a leading provider of equipment placement services for the flexographic market, service printers and converters across the world.

For more information about HC Miller, visit www.hcmiller.com.

CONTACT:  HC Miller Company

Tim McAdow, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, 920-965-9720

A few days ago, Becky brought to my attention a family in her hometown of Idaho and their 1.1 micro premie Eden. Baby Eden Swenson was born on December 28th. Eden was only 23 weeks. 4 months early, boy that little one just wanted to meet mom and dad. Becky and I kept tabs on Baby Edens progress via a blog that was set up. Daily we would check the progress of that little one. Neither Becky nor I have ever met the parents, Jeremy and Rachel, but their strength is amazing. My daughter Clara was born 6 premature. She had to spend a few days in the NICU here in Wisconsin and I saw some pretty small people in there, but I do not recall seeing anyone this small.

Today during lunch, Becky IM’d me to say that Eden had passed. Against all odds, Eden held on for 10 long days. My heart was ripped in two. I had to close my door at work and just let the tears stream down my face. I admit it I’m a softie when it comes to children. How can a family in Wisconsin be so touched by a little girl in Idaho. How does that happen?

During my drive to get the kids for what I call “big kid weekend” I vlogged about Baby Eden and the impact in my life.

Then tonight when I came home and saw the good-bye posting, WOW, it hit me again. I had to just pick up Baby Drew and hug him tight. I wish I had the right words…but are there really right words for this situation? I know of no Hallmark cards that can help.

Baby Eden, you certainly must have been a choice spirit to only need 10 days on this earth. Oh how blessed you are!! Heavenly Father must have a lot for you to do to prepare for the rest of us! What a special family to help you on your short journey. Till we meet again!

This week while in church, I was sitting in the “customary” Clifford back row pew, where we always sit and have sat for quite some time. I like the back row cause I can keep tabs on whats happening while still sitting in the chapel, without sitting on the harder chairs setup in the overflow area. Well after Sacrament meeting concluded, I kept my soft, warm spot, playing with Drew and readying myself for Sunday School which is taught in the same room. In between feeding Drew and a quick cat nap…at least I’m honest that I doze in church–I noticed the sweetest thing that I thought I would share.

Sitting a few rows in front of me was a college student who was here on internship. We shall call him B.A. to protect his identity. He was flanked by his new bride in the right as well as his sister, and his mom on the left. Now B.A. is a tall man. He’s got to be 6’7″or better and have the wing span of a B-52… huge! Well what got me was when he put his arms around his wife and his mom at the same time. Just the sweetest form of family love. The sign of a true man is one who honors his mother and treats his wife like a queen. B.A. comes from one amazing family and I learn so much from them each and every day. We really need more strong family bonds in this world.

Here’s a pick of the Clifford fam taken last week at Church, the week of Baby Drew’s blessing. Pretty great, broken arm and all. I love you Clifford’s!!