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BY SULLY WITTEeditor@moultrienews.com

There are all sorts of uses for empty wine bottles, but what about the cork?Well, how about a handmade cork board?The brainchild of six determined teenag­ers, Corkwise is the latest local company to jump on the reuse bandwagon. But these teens took their new business a step fur­ther. Not only do they sell the handmade cork boards at a reasonable price, they give every cent back to local charities. The busi­!"##$%#$&$'(($)"*+"!,$!-!.)*-/,0The Corkwise vision encompasses re­cycling, Charleston culture, handmade artistry and support for local nonprofit organizations, all put into a high­end cork board product.Jansen Nash, a freshman at Clemson, brainstormed with his friends on how ,-$#1))-*,$2-+&2$!-!.)*-/,#0$3%,4$&$2%,,2"$thought, they chose corks.“Wine corks are normally thrown away ­ hundreds of them every night.”So the six teenagers, all 18 or younger, set about trying to prove that teenagers can rise to the occasion.The team partnered with Basil and Opal

restaurants and they collect the corks for Corkwise.Nash handmakes wooden frames and the team attaches the corks. “This is a high end, recycled product that is artistic at same time,” he said. “You can pin things like recipes and pic­tures and a to­do list or just use them as decoration.”All of the money the group earns from these sales is then rerouted to Watermis­sions International and Healing Farms hot dog ministry.Nash explained that most teens think of these years of their lives as a time for fun. But this group of teens wanted to prove that theory wrong and show they could do something huge and really bless people.Corkwise includes Jansen Nash, Rachel Tuck, Lindsay Tuck, Davis Reed, Radka Hadamkova, Micah Vasko and Caroline Senf.The boards are made of stained pine, red oak and birch. There are two hangers on the back for varying options and three board designs named after Charleston rivers.

Uncorked: Teens become wise to giving back

PHOTOS BY LARKIN SHAW

Members of the Corkwise team (from left) Jansen Nash, Rachel Tuck, Davis Reed and Lindsay Tuck show off their recycled cork boards. Corks from local restaurants are donated to the teens who then handmake the boards for sale. Proceeds go to three local charities.

See Corkwise, PAGE 3

The boards come in one size (16 by 16)

and sell for $50. In business for just two

months, the group is looking for local

stores to carry their items.

“We are setting a different image for teen­

agers. We’re not trying be the exception ­

more of the example for other teenagers,”

said Nash.

Nash saw a recycled cork board years

ago in a restaurant and liked the creative

recycling aspect of it.

Even more so, he said, he liked the idea of

spending time with his father doing wood

work.

“We consider it simple, artistic recycling,”

he said.

“More importantly, we all loved the idea

of having a business that supports itself

!"#$%&''()*%$"("+')(,*%-.$/0$%!1#2No member of the Corkwise team takes

any salary for themselves, and each mem­

ber of the team brings something different

to the table as far as running the business.

Nash added that a lot of high end wine

goes through Charleston restaurants,

which boosts the authenticity of the corks

used in their product.

“This is a very Charleston product,” he

said.

The logo, designed by Rachel and Lindsay

Tuck, resembles the iron gates of down­

town Charleston and the tree resembles

a cork tree.

The three board designs are named after

Charelston rivers ­ the Cooper, the Ashley

and the Kiawah.

Nash said he and his team members are

inspired in unique ways.

For Nash, he said, “I realize I can’t do this

life on my own and I need Jesus to come

into my life and to be just the Savior that I

can’t be for myself.

“I realize that He has died for me and I

realize that I can’t ever earn God’s favor

on my own and out of my gratefulness for

what he has done for me I want to love

other people. How could I look at that love

and not love other people?”

For more information or to order a board,

visit www.corkwise.org. Boards can be or­

dered online and shipped direct.

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restaurants and they collect the corks for

Corkwise.

Nash handmakes wooden frames and

the team attaches the corks.

“This is a high end, recycled product

that is artistic at same time,” he said.

“You can pin things like recipes and pic­

tures and a to­do list or just use them as

decoration.”

All of the money the group earns from

these sales is then rerouted to Watermis­

sions International and Healing Farms

hot dog ministry.

Nash explained that most teens think of

these years of their lives as a time for fun.

But this group of teens wanted to prove

that theory wrong and show they could do

something huge and really bless people.

Corkwise includes Jansen Nash, Rachel

Tuck, Lindsay Tuck, Davis Reed, Radka

Hadamkova, Micah Vasko and Caroline

Senf.

The boards are made of stained pine,

red oak and birch.

There are two hangers on the back for

varying options and three board designs

named after Charleston rivers.

Uncorked: Teens become wise to giving back

MOULTRIE NEWS.3SWednesday, March 20, 2013

Corkwise: Giving back a calling for local teens

These recycled cork boards are made of stained pine, red oak and birch. There are two hangers on the back for varying options, and three board designs named after Charleston rivers. The boards come in one size (16 by 16) and sell for for $50.

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Fisher Recycling has been help­

ing people understand why recy­

!"#$%&$'(#$)*&'$&'#+$',$-$&.!!#&&/."$citywide recycling program since

1992.

The humble little start­up busi­

ness had just three clients that

/%*&'$0#-*$-12$(-&$3*,41$%1',$-$!,.1'054%2#$*#!0!"%13$,.')'$'(-'$caters to restaurants, hotels, re­

sorts, businesses and the cruise

industry.

6,4$4%'($/*-1!(%&#&$%1$7-4­ley’s Island, Myrtle Beach, Hil­

ton Head and Savannah, Fisher

Recycling is bringing the concept

to the mainstream.

Across the country there are

regulatory mandates to recycle.

But in the southeast, it is only a

growing trend.

8(#$!,9+-10$,//#*&$&%:52-05-$54##;$!,""#!'%,1$,/$-""$'(%13&$*#­cyclable, but more importantly,

,//#*&$!,1'%1.%13$#2.!-'%,1$',$-""$client employees.

Fisher Recycling provides cli­

ents with bins and in­house col­

lection and proves time and time

again that their service saves the

client money.

The value in it, says owners

Elizabeth and Chris Fisher, is that

they position their pricing so that

the client saves money on waste

!,""#!'%,1$&.!($-&$2.9+&'#*$/##&<=:!%'#9#1'$>#3%1&$',$3#1#*-'#$among employees and business

,41#*&$-&$'(#$?,".9#$,/$*#!0!"%13$water are reported back to them.

@,*$#:-9+"#A$-$B,.1'$7"#-&-1'$hotel now recycles 1 1/2 tons a

month.

C12$#?#*0$>%'$,/$'(-'$%&$*#!0!"#2<C1,'(#*$%1'#*#&'%13$-&+#!'$,/$Fisher Recycling is their recycled

glass component. Clean glass is

recycled and pulverized into vary­

ing sizes and made into counter

tops.

8(#$3"-&&$!,9#&$/*,9$9-1./-!­'.*#*&A$'(#$/,,2$-12$4%1#$%12.&­try, the pharmacy industry and

local customers.

The counter tops are all poured,

and sanded right in the shop and

sold and installed by local com­

panies.

8(#$/.1$%1$'(#&#$!,.1'#*$',+&$is the customized color schemes,

shapes and sizes.

D1$/-!'A$,0&'#*&$-12$&(#""&$-*#$an option as well.

The counter tops come in con­

crete which can be used indoor

,*$,.'2,,*$-12$*#&%1$4(%!($%&$/,*$%1&%2#$,1"0<$8(#0$-"&,$/#-'.*#$-1$-1'%5>-!'#*%-"$4-:$,*$3*-1%'#$seal.

Fisher Recycling operates out

,/$-$EFAGHH$&I/'<$4-*#(,.&#$%1$North Charleston, with just

eight employees. It is truly a

/-9%"0$>.&%1#&&$-&$'(#$@%&(#*J&$KL50#-*5,"2$&,1$C"#:$%&$%1$,1$'(#$/.1<MN#!0!"%13$-12$'(%&$'0+#$,/$&#*­?%!#$(-&$*#-""0$!-.3('$,1$/*,9$what it was years ago,” said

Elizabeth. “And that is a good

testimony to Charleston which

is a tight­knit community that

supports each other and wants

to participate because it is good

/,*$'(#$!,99.1%'0AO$&(#$&-%2<

Fisher Recycling takes ‘reuse’ to new levels

STAFF PHOTO BY SULLY WITTE

Glass is crushed and recycled into gorgeous countertops.See Fisher, PAGE G

STAFF PHOTO BY SULLY WITTE

Glass from manufacturers and local recyclers is tumbled into varying sizes and used in the making of beautiful countertops.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013 MOULTRIE NEWS.5SWednesday, March 20, 2013

The fun in these counter tops is the customized color schemes, shapes and sizes.In fact, oysters and shells are an option as well. The counter tops come in con­crete which can be used indoor or outdoor and resin which is for inside only. They also feature an anti­bacterial wax or granite seal.Fisher Recycling operates out of a 42,500 sqft. warehouse in North Charleston, with just eight employees. It is truly a family business as the Fisher’s 16­year­old son Alex is in on the fun.“Recycling and this type of ser­vice has really caught on from what it was years ago,” said Elizabeth. “And that is a good testimony to Charleston which is a tight­knit community that supports each other and wants to participate because it is good for the community,” she said.

Fisher Recycling takes ‘reuse’ to new levels

“Those who move here jump right into the service because they’ve been doing it for a while in other states where it is mandatory.“And we make it easy for those folks who want to re­cycle.”Coming soon will be the composting component of Fisher Recycling.They’ve instituted a six­ day­a­week collection pro­gram for food waste and it is taken to Bee’s Ferry Road !"#$%!!&'()&*(+,(-./#0&"#$&is sold back into the local market.In just a few weeks Fisher Recycling will boast its own bagging operation in which this full­cycle product will be sold to order and in local retailers.“We offer a complete re­use of our products,” said Chris.In addition Fisher Recy­cling will handle all Cooper River Bridge Run waste right down to the food scraps. For more information visit their website at www.fisherrecy­cling.com or call 554­6099.

Fisher: Where everything is recycled

STAFF PHOTO BY SULLY WITTE

Glass from manufacturers and local recyclers is tumbled into varying sizes and used in the making of beautiful countertops.

PHOTO PROVIDED

The !nished product - a recycled glass countertop.

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BY SULLY WITTEeditor@moultrienews.com

The intricate art of sewing was passed down through Brooke Car­son Hallman’s family. For generations the females snipped and clipped and hemmed and stitched.And today, Brooke, a nurse, a moth­er, a paramedic and now on her fourth career as the owner of Sew What? is a well­renowned seamstress. She started the business in 2001 with no advertising. Just quality work, repeat business and referrals are what keeps her busy.Interestingly, she taught her own children and young sister­in­law to sew. At the young age of 10, daughter Terri Hallman Chapman, was hooked, matching plaids, sewing in zippers and the like.Sewing is a familiar trait on Brooke’s mother’s side of the family. Her grand­mother began a sewing business after her husband died in Korea. She was a military widow with no way to earn an income. She bought a fabric store

in North Carolina called the Remnant Shop.She sold fabric and did alterations in the back of the shop, making quite a name for herself, Brooke explained. And naturally, Brooke quickly picked up the technique.That was the “take away the wear” era when everyone was pinching pen­nies. Collars were reversed so men could wear the shirts again. Uphol­stery and slip covers and draperies and cushions all had nine lives.After settling in Jacksonville, Fla., Brooke’s mother went to work in the Silk Shop. Brooke’s children would visit during the summer, showing off their own sewing skills to “Nannie.”Nannie (Lovetta “Betty” Ruth) taught Terri patterns and threading.Retiring at the age of 65, Brooke wasn’t truly ready to settle down. She began Sew What? out of her home in 2001, just to make some money on the side. The name of her business came about while volunteering at Camp

Happy Days. She had 18 workable sewing machines that she brought to the camp each summer and taught the campers how to make pillow cases.The counselors then began need­ing things sewn, and some kids didn’t bring enough clothes and Brooke would make some extra for them. Of course all campers need costumes for the traditional skits put on each summer, and she would get to work sewing.Each time the staff or campers would ask her to sew something else she would respond, “You want me to sew what?”Brooke specializes in using pat­terns but can easily design a gown from scratch.And while Terri’s business is much different, they work closely together by referring each other to other cli­ents.Terri explained that often times when you can sew, people assume

On pins and needles? Sew what?

See Sewing, PAGE 7

This customer had drapery panels that had been used in another residence. The panels were re-worked into a custom shower curtain and a relaxed Roman shade by Terri Hallman Chapman owner of Pins N Needles . What a great way to save a little money for a fresh new look.

you do it all. “But our busi­nesses are quite different and very specialized,” she said.

Pins N Needles

Terri’s business is quite different. While Brooke is sewing, altering and hem­ming clothing, Terri works with local interior design­ers to create window treat­ments, custom bedding and more.Like her mother’s shop, her workroom is bright and cheery and could be con­sidered a room with a view. However Terri works on a much larger scale, needing

10­foot tables to lay out the fabrics.Terri is not a designer, she explained, but a seamstress of beautiful bedding, drap­eries and Roman shades.She began her business as a side job in 2007. She worked for the South Caro­lina Department of Natural Resources in public affairs.!"#$%&'(()$*#&+$,&+-$+"#$sewing business full time, relying on referrals from local fabric stores, friends and designers.As an interior seamstress, she took on very big proj­ects. Well­known design­ers saw her work and Terri has made quite a name for herself in the business.Both Terri and her moth­er have done work for the

“Army Wives” production, which Terri described as fun and challenging.But for Terri, each project is new and exciting.Her husband Ed is a strong support of Pins and Needles and helps her weekly as her installer. It is truly a family business she said.

Paying it forward

After retiring as a volun­teer at Camp Happy Days, Brooke still had many extra sewing machines. Friends from Palmetto Presbyte­rian Church mentioned an upcoming mission trip to Haiti, thus resulting in the next charitable aspect of Sew What?. She began donating those extra sew­ing machines to the women in Haiti along with Terri’s fabric scraps and leftovers. Today the women of the church bring back photos of that material and those machines being put to good use, allowing the woman to make and sell garments.Terri also donates her scraps to two young local girls who are learning to sew.“I wake up every morning and still want to do this,” said Brooke. “I love my job. I thank God everyday that I really like doing this,” she said.Both Brooke and Terri have had to pull all­night­ers to meet deadlines. But they willingly do it because of their clients. There is always a personal connec­tion to the client of some sort. Many are repeat cus­tomers and they appreciate Terri and Brooke’s quality workmanship.For more information about Sew What? or Pins N '&.$/##.(#01$%&.$+"#2$-&$Facebook.Call Brooke at Sew What? at 843­270­1491 or Terri at Pins N Needles at 843­819­9918.

Happy Days. She had 18 workable sewing machines that she brought to the camp each summer and taught the campers how to make pillow cases.The counselors then began need­ing things sewn, and some kids didn’t bring enough clothes and Brooke would make some extra for them. Of course all campers need costumes for the traditional skits put on each summer, and she would get to work sewing.Each time the staff or campers would ask her to sew something else she would respond, “You want me to sew what?”Brooke specializes in using pat­terns but can easily design a gown from scratch.And while Terri’s business is much different, they work closely together by referring each other to other cli­ents.Terri explained that often times when you can sew, people assume

PHOTO PROVIDED

Brooke Hallman owns Sew What? and has made a successful career as a seamstress due to just word of mouth,

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Sewing it forward

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A Wheelie Good IdeaSidney Wagner, designer and owner of Eclectic, salvaged an old market cart by turning it into a multi-purpose table on wheels. Eclectic is located at 875 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant, eclectic-idg.com, 388-7002.

Next To New, located at 2700 Highway 17 North, Suite 200, is a furniture consignment store featuring 3,000 square feet of gently used, vintage and antique furniture and home accessories. Next To New is owned and operated by Mount Pleasant residents, Catherine Moorehead and Cindy Clark. Next To New carries name-brand furniture as well as home accessories including rugs, lamps, mirrors, art, china, crystal, collectibles, custom linens, drapeeries and many one of a kind items. Give Cathi or Cindy a call today. For more information call 843-606-2715 or visit http://www.nexttonewsc.com.W

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Next To New, located at 2700 Highway 17 North, Suite 200, is a furniture consignment store featuring 3,000 square feet of gently used, vintage and antique furniture and home accessories. Next To New is owned and operated by Mount Pleasant residents, Catherine Moorehead and Cindy Clark. Next To New carries name-brand furniture as well as home accessories including rugs, lamps, mirrors, art, china, crystal, collectibles, custom linens, drapeeries and many one of a kind items. Give Cathi or Cindy a call today. For more information call 843-606-2715 or visit http://www.nexttonewsc.com.

Nex t t ime you want to renew an old piece of f u r n i t u r e bu t dread the prep work, use some Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. It is a unique water based and eco-friendly paint that is easy to use and will stick to al-most everything including vinyl, leather, plas-tic, terracotta, metal and waxed and varnished wood. Woodwork needs no priming or preparation. It comes in 29 decorative and historical colors inspired by 18th Century furniture. It can easily be

mixed with or layered with any combination of paint to bring your own personal touch to your furniture or home project. The paint can be found at Charleston Revisions, 1212 Fairmount Rd., Mount Pleasant, 388.7880, charlestonrevisions.com. Ask about their painting classes.

The Coleman CollectionGreat !nds can be had at The Coleman Collection, where quality and affordable pricing are a promise.The brainchild of three sea-soned designers, TCC is a home furnishing consignment shop unlike any in the area. A combined 75 years of design experience won’t go unnoticed in both the quality of inventory, and also the store’s aesthetic ambiance. For example, this beautiful sit-ting area, designed around this stunning wall unit, would bring any room to life.The featured table, which sold for $1,400 two years ago, brings the look together for just $650.The Coleman Collection offers enough options for every taste.Consign with the best or shop with the rest. For more infor-mation visit them in Northcutt Plaza Shopping Center. Clients can call 654-9046, or email pictures of their gently-used couches, rugs, mirrors, art, sconces, accessories, antiques, armoires, etc. to stephanie@thecolemancollection.com.

A look all your own!

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Wine awhile in the backyard

WINE BOTTLE TIKI TORCH

This clever outdoor DIY idea comes from Erik Anderson of Gerardot & Co. This fan-tastic project turns an ev-eryday bottle into a modern backyard tiki torch. Find it: http://www.designsponge.com

IMAGE BY DEE KINCKE. WWW.FLICKR.COM

This Glass Bottle Border can be found at the Mano Poderosa Jardin. A wine bottle walk way is such a cool, eclectic look. What a great way to put funky blue wine bottles to use. Find it: http://inspirationgreen.com/recycled-glass-bottles.html

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The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market returns for the season on Tuesday, April 9. The market, located in front of Moultrie Middle School on Coleman Boule­vard, is a gathering place for residents and visitors to leisurely explore a treasure trove of local produce and fresh hand­made goodies. The opening bell rings at 3:30 p.m., signaling the time to buy the freshest local vegetables, fruits, seafood, f lowers, baked

and canned goods, fresh­cooked meals and snacks. Weekly events include live music in addition to free children’s activities. Free parking is available.Find out everything you need to know about the Mount Pleasant Farm­ers Market at www.co­meonover.com/index .aspx?NID=110. Or, visit the town’s website at www.

tompsc.com.

Details

The market will operate April 9 through Oct. 8 on Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m. until dusk. It is held at the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Pavilion on Cole­man Boulevard (Moultrie Middle School).

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market returns April 9 STAFF PHOTOS BY PENNY PARKER

Strawberries are sure to be one of the popular early fruits available at the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market this season.

Clemson Extension’s Master Gardener program will begin offering online classes April 11 so home gardeners can complete the course from the comfort of their own homes. “We expect the online training will be especially useful for people who are employed full time so they can’t attend in­person training,” said Karen Hall, statewide Master Gardener coordinator. “We hope to reach more people this way so they can manage their home landscape in an effec­tive and environmentally sound way.” The online training will not replace in­person work­shops but will make the popular program available to more people. Currently, 32 of South Carolina’s 46 counties offer the 12­week in­person workshops led by

Clemson Extension horti­culture agents. The online training will cover the same material as the in­person classes and will be taught by Clemson horticulture experts. The difference is that partici­pants can complete the 12 workshop modules at home, working through them on a week­by­week basis. Many participants enjoy the dis­cussion boards where they can engage in rich conver­

sation about gardening.“Each module is expected to take about six hours per week to complete. The mod­ules consist of presenta­tions by Clemson horticul­ture agents, videos, active learning in the home land­scape and self­assessments to reinforce learning,” Hall said. Online participants are not required to earn Mas­!"#$%&#'"("#$)"#!*+)&!*,(-$However, if they wish to ."$)"#!*+"'/$!0"1$2*33$(""'$!,$!&4"$!0"$+(&3$"5&6$&('$serve as community gar­dening volunteers through contact with the county ex­tension agent. The 12­week classes are offered April 11 through June 4. The cost is $300. For more information or to register, go to www.clemson.edu/mastergardener.

Become a Master Gardener

Go online

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When the first residents

move into Tributary, a new

development at Mount

Pleasant’s RiverTowne com­

munity, they will be met

by unique design features

usually reserved solely for

custom homes: handcrafted

features and home plans

designed by local, award­

winning architects.

This focus on craft is evi­

dent upon arrival at the new

homes. Each home will fea­

ture a doorknocker, hand­

hewn by Richard Guthrie

of the American College of

the Building Arts. Inside,

Reclaimed Design Works

has transformed discarded

!""#$%&'()$*+,"$-.&/0'1&$mantels.

Buyers can add other

special features like locally

made porch swings from

Island Bed Swings and

blown glass cabinet pulls

from Sullivan’s Island art­

ist Susanne Harris. Sum­

merville Shutter Company

has designed shutters for

the homes.

Visitors to the model

home will spy a level of de­

tailing usually reserved for

custom homes. Working

with Lowcountry architects

Eric Brown and Eric Moser,

the developers (FrontDoor

Communities) have placed

a high premium on the ar­

ea’s unique lifestyle, culture

and climate.

Designs feature relaxed

2"".$/0'+)$"3$45666$,"$75866$

square feet and expansive

porches that facilitate out­

door living. Every home is

situated to take full advan­

tage of views, breezes and

access to green spaces.

The developer’s commit­

ment to sustainability can

be seen in the landscaping.

And it’s also present in the

unseen; Tributary is sourc­

ing lumber from a local,

family­owned company.

“We love working with lo­

cal people to help create the

charm that is a large part of

the Lowcountry lifestyle,”

said Mark Lipsmeyer, vice

president of FrontDoor.

“And we also truly want

to encourage growth and

prosperity in this commu­

nity. How better than to

work with local purveyors

of quality products?”

9:')&$ 8$ 1"+)*),)$ "3$ 8;$home sites, six of which are

sold as well as New Urban­

ist amenities, like pathways

and public greenways in Ri­

verTowne Country Club.

Tributary features local artisans in new home construction

Reclaimed Design Works has transformed discarded wood beams into !replace mantels in the houses at Tributary.

A wrought iron doorknocker craft-ed by a professor at the College of Building Arts graces the front door of the houses at Tributary

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Follow The Blooms kicks off the Garden Club of South Carolina tour season with two events you won’t want to miss: !"#$"%&'()*+",-&'."/0"1&23"4"52"6"-737+")"8'.9$5"):;5'2$")$(";2;<5)'."-)&5*"='..">9"?9.(")5"5?9"?'852&';"@2>9&5"A'..8"B2:&5?2:89+"4CD"E&2)("F5&995"'$"B)3(9$7""The informative and enter­5)'$'$G",3)$()"A;H:.5*"21"5?9"award winning “Making It Grow!” 59.9I'8'2$"-&2G&)3"='.."93;99"

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