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Water Festival climbs to crescendo this weekend With a three-day run of daytime river events and evening musical entertainment, the 54th Water Festival marches into its closing weekend.

Traditional highlights include: • Thursday’s Lowcountry Supper of shrimp, corn and potatoes followed by beach music legends The Swinging Medallions; • Friday’s River Dance with well-known local bands Shark Rodeo and B Town Playaz; • Saturday’s full line-up that includes the grand parade, an air show over the Beaufort River and the Commodore’s Ball with music by General Johnson and the Chairmen of the Board; • and Sunday’s Blessing of the Fleet and parade of boats.

Commodore Wilmot Schott chose “Rivers of everlasting memories” as his theme for this year’s Water Festival. Next year’s commodore – the leader of the festival – will be named at a party prior to Saturday night’s Commodore’s Ball.

More about this weekend’s Water Fest schedule, page 8

God Bless America!

Kaitlyn Webb celebrates her country’s independence at Parris Island. Kaitlyn’s daddy, MSgt. Kevan Webb, is stationed at Parris Island at 6th Marine Corps District and has served 21 years in the Marine Corps.

It’s clear she’s proud of him and of her country.

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Student weightlifters lift gold

Heather Doray, Beaufort High Teacher of the Year

LIMS construction

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Do new homes really pay their way?

by Jim Hicks

Recently the local Home Builders Associations commissioned Dr. Elliot Eisenberg, PhD, the senior Economist for the National Association of Home Builders to do a study of the 890 homes built in Beaufort County in 2008 to determine if they will pay for the additional services and infrastructure cost they will require. The results of the study indicated that local governments will receive, within a year, $6.7 million more than the houses will cost in the way of services and almost another $1 million each year for the following 15 years.

Dr. Eisenberg has done similar studies with similar results in other parts of the country.

The question of the cost of growth and the best method to raise the funds to pay for it has been the subject of a good number of studies. Following are the results of a few studies that attempted to address the problem.

The American Farm Trust (AFT), based on a large number of studies over the last 30 years says that for every $1.00 a municipality receives in taxes or general revenue from a residence it must provide $1.19 worth of services.

As can be seen there are many opinions as to whether a new home in Beaufort County pays for itself or not and many different ways to come up with an answer. What is not an opinion is the fact that to build adequate roads in Beaufort County has required the residents to approve the raising of $152 million through the use of a 1% sales tax and $163 million from increased property taxes to build new schools (and fix the older ones).

It is easy to say that someone else (such as the state or federal government) should pay for new roads and schools. The simple truth is we, in Beaufort, have great difficulty in getting even a small percentage of the taxes sent to Columbia returned to Beaufort County. This is especially true for funding the operation of our schools. Since 1988, the residents of Beaufort County have been asked six times to approve increased property taxes to provide funds ($529 million) to build new schools. Only once, in 1994 ($80 million), has approval been denied by the voters. That referendum lost by only 451 votes.

The Strom Thurmond Institute of Clemson University conducted a study of the Clarendon annexation by the City of Beaufort and predicted that over a 20 year period if most of the new homes had children the cost of support would exceed revenue by $18,000 per house and only $13,000 if most the homes had no children.

Regardless of what studies may or may not say as to the cost of growth, Beaufort County as the fastest growing county in South Carolina has found no magic solution to paying for it. At the present time developers of new homes in Beaufort County are required to pay impact fees to help offset the increased need for new libraries, parks and roads.

The Strom Thurmond Institute did a similar study of Hardeeville and Ridgeland with the results being that houses valued at over $240,000 would pay for themselves if you did not count the cost of schools and roads.

South Carolina law does not allow Beaufort County to impose an impact fee for schools.

It should! The use of impact fees is not the total solution to paying for the cost of growth but they are a part of the solution and should be allowed.

The Northern Regional Plan predicted the cost to provide the necessary infrastructure for the projected growth over the next 20 years would be $236 million more than the revenue which it would generate. This figure did not include the cost of building and operating new schools.

Jim Hicks is the Lady’s Island planning commission representative.

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The Beaufort Women’s Center hosts 20-hour volunteer training The Beaufort Women’s Center, serving over 8,000 women since 1985, is a non-profit Christian organization that offers pregnancy support services and education, along with limited medical services, to promote and preserve life for women and their families in Beaufort and the surrounding area. All of our services are free and confidential. Our desire is to be the first choice for every woman facing a crisis pregnancy.

Regardless of the path she chooses, she will always be treated with dignity and respect.

To meet the needs of our clients and realize our vision, we have volunteers assist us in a variety of areas. In June we were delighted to have 11 people, representing several churches in the area, attend our 20hour volunteer training. This training is valuable not only for equipping our volunteers for the skills they need to serve as peer counselors and parenting instructors, but can be used for other life applications.

Thanks to all of you that attended the volunteer training. We appreciate your heart for this ministry! Our next training will be held two consecutive weekends Friday Evenings Sept 11 and 18 and Saturday (all day) September 12 and 19. For more information, please call me at 525-0300.

We often think in terms of doing big things, but it is the power of one – in seemingly small things – that often make the life-changing differences in another’s story. Are you a “one?”

Donna McLean Executive Director Beaufort Women’s Center

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Local News Happenings

Lions Club installs new officers

Bill Nettles joins local Sons of American Revolution Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution President Carroll Crowther recently installed Bill Nettles as a member of the local SAR chapter. Bill, a native of Sumter, SC is a descendant of Thomas Odill. Odill was born July 8, 1759 in the Camden District of South Carolina and served with the South Carolina Militia during the Revolutionary War.

Beaufort Lions Club officers recently were inducted. From left to right: Cliff Keith -Tail Twister, Jim Palmer - Membership, Pat Harvey-Palmer - President, Jim Kondor - Past District Governor Hilton Head Club, Charlie Reser - Secretary, Kathy Holley - Treasurer, Pat Dunn - Lion Tamer and Past President and Patsy Reser - Leader Dog Chair for District 32-B.

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News Construction University’s new Campus Center work continues gets dining director as opening nears at LIMS Crews continue to work this summer – at a feverish pace in the 100-degree weather – to make modifications to the entrances at Lady’s Island Middle and the soon-to-open Lady’s Island Intermediate.

The Intermediate School will have a separate bus/ car drop-off area for fifth and sixth grades, and the Middle School will have its own entrance. The new two, two schools in one approach is scheduled to open when classes resume Aug. 17.

Rochelle Reese joins USC-B as the new Director of Dining Services at the university’s Campus Center scheduled to open this fall.

dining and retail operations. All departments realized substantial growth of sales and profit with continued strength of personnel under her leadership.

Reese has an extensive background in food and dining service and has spent the past 15 years in the hospitality industry. She has worked for USCB’s new dining service partner/provider, Chartwells, since 2005.

An accomplished speaker and etiquette expert, Reese has been invited to teach workshops and provide oneon-one training for student body leadership teams. She is an active musician and enjoys frequently takes part in musical and vocal performances.

Prior to that, she spent six years in country club and hotel venues, driving sales and overseeing all aspects of conventions and special events. Under her leadership, these locations reported two digit percentage increases in retention and repeat business.

Reese has one college-age daughter entering nursing school this fall. Her husband is a chef and will be working on Hilton Head Island.

The 26,000 square feet Campus Center will be home to USC-B’s new fullservice, upscale dining program which will feature a full breakfast, lunch and dinner five days a week.

“I am very happy to be here. The more I’m here the more I excited I become because I am partnering with an institution with a mission I believe in,” Reese said. “We are working to change the lives of the people who call this region home. Being a part of that vision is a thrilling and unique opportunity full of firsts.”

The Campus Center will also house a state-of-the exercise facility as well as a multi-purpose room, meeting space, offices and The Shark’s Cove bookstore. The campus center dining facility will be open to the public.

Reese has participated in numerous restaurant openings and most recently was on the opening team for Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, where she oversaw catering, concessions, resident

To learn more about the Campus Center, go to uscb. edu/campuscenter. Look around the site, get in on the Campus Center blog and take a look at the digital renderings and photos.

TCL to hold registration TCL scholarship applications due July 23 for fall semester fair this Thursday The Technical College of the Lowcountry will hold an “On the Spot” Registration Event for 2009 fall classes from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16 at its Beaufort, New River and Hampton Campuses. Fall classes start August 20.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry Foundation is accepting scholarship applications through July 23 for the upcoming fall semester. Classes start August 20.

Experts from TCL’s admissions, financial aid and academic divisions will be available to walk students through the entire application process as well as answer questions that students may have about the college. Parents are also encouraged to attend.

During the academic year, the Foundation will award more than $70,000 to TCL students with demonstrated financial need. The Foundation also offers students a free textbook lending program. For more information on how to apply, visit www.tcl.edu/foundation or visit the TCL Foundation office, Building 6 on the Beaufort Campus. Call 843-525-8294 for details.

TCL offers degree, diploma and certificate programs in industrial technologies, business technologies, arts and sciences transfer programs and health sciences.

Federal and state financial aid options are available through the TCL financial aid office. Additionally, most South Carolina residents qualify for S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance, which is not based on need or income and can pay more than half of TCL tuition.

“With the lottery tuition assistance, you can attend TCL full time for around $750 a semester,” said Cleo Martin, TCL director of enrollment management and financial aid services. “This makes going to college much more affordable, which is so important during these tough economic times.”

Students can also apply and register online anytime at www.tcl.edu. Visit the web site or call 843.525.8211 for more information.

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Other federal and state financial aid options are available through the TCL financial aid office. Additionally, most South Carolina residents qualify for S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance, which is not based on need or income and can pay more than half of TCL tuition.

Students are encouraged to begin the financial aid process by first filling out a FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. TCL’s federal code is 009910.

TCL offers degrees, diplomas and certificates in arts and sciences transfer programs, business technologies, health sciences and industrial technologies. For more information about TCL financial aid options, contact the financial aid department at 843.470.5961 or visit www.tcl.edu.

School News

More changes announced at school district Beaufort County School Superintendent Valerie Truesdale recently moved several longtime employees to new positions, including two principals.

In another move, Kenneth N’Gai Gaither, an assistant principal at Beaufort High, was named Director of Alternative Programs.

The new assignments come as Dr. Randy Wall, a former principal and District Office administrator, began his new job as headmaster at Beaufort Academy.

In his new job, Gaither will oversee alternative education programs for those students not being served in regular school classes due to aggressive or other troubled behavior, McMillan said. His responsibilities include providing students enrolled in Alternative Education with an instructional experience that is of a high standard of validity, relevance, academic and discipline rigor.

Dr. Terry Hitch, principal at Beaufort Elementary since 2001, is moving to become the school district’s Director of Academic Assistance. There’s been no announcement about who will be principal at Beaufort Elementary and its tenant program, the Advanced Math, Engineering and Science (AMES) Academy.

In her new job, Hitch will work closely with the district’s early childhood centers and kindergarten through second grade teams to promote early intervention and to improve academic success for children, according to district officials.

Among her responsibilities will be to ensure the use and delivery of South Carolina Standards in each of the content areas from early childhood through the second grade, said Carol Bruno McMillan, spokeswoman for the school district. Also, Hitch will assist in the instructional improvement process of those schools that aren’t making the grade academically, she said.

Hitch has worked for the Beaufort County School District since 1993, serving first as the Director of the Gifted and Talented Program and later as assistant principal at Robert Smalls Middle School.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education; a Masters degree in Elementary Education from Converse College and a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Carolina. She received her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Sarasota.

Mark Mansell, formerly principal of Whale Branch Elementary, is the new principal at Shanklin Elementary. He succeeds Bob Grant at Shanklin, located near the Marine Corps Air Station’s Laurel Bay housing complex. Mansell was a finalist for the principal’s job at Broad River Elementary, where he served as assistant principal for many years.

Another finalist for that job as well as the principalship of Port Royal Elementary was Ruth Summerlin – who led Beaufort Elementary to the county’s only National Blue Ribbon Award School in 1998. Summerlin also gained national attention when she was named among the country’s top school principals and sat with First Lady Hillary Clinton for President Clinton’s 2000 State of the Union address. She left Beaufort County to take a position in Georgia, closer to her family.

Gaither began his education career as a health teacher at Robert Smalls Middle School in 1993 teaching health and physical education to educationally challenged students as well as alternative health to at-risk boys. From 1999 to 2001 he served as assistant pPrincipal at H. E. McCracken Middle School and, most recently, was the head of School of Health Professions at Beaufort High School.

Gaither received his Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Georgia Southern University and his Masters in Education Administration from Charleston Southern University.

Though not announced by the school district at press time, it is expected that Priscilla Drake, until recently the principal at St. Helena Elementary, will be named an assistant principal at Beaufort High – basically taking Gaither’s place.

The School Board also approved Truesdale’s appointment of Dr. Juanita Murrell as Director of Adult Education In her new position, Murrell will oversee all district Adult Education programs including English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) and General Education Diploma (GED) preparation as well as remediation, McMillan said.

Murrell comes to the position with many years’ experience in business education. She has been an adjunct professor in business education courses at Limestone College and Voorhees College; taught business education at Holly Hill Roberts High School and Middle School; and has served as Assistant Principal at Whale Branch Middle School and Battery Creek High School.

Murrell received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from Limestone College; her Master’s Degree in General Administration from Central Michigan University; her Ed. D. in Human Services Administration from Argosy University and her Masters of Education degree, Secondary Education Administration, from Charleston Southern University.

35 YEARS OF QUALITY DENTISTRY Dr. Gene Grace is a graduate of Wofford College and Emory University School of Dentistry. He has provided state of the art dentistry in Beaufort for 35 years. He has also been very active in our community and his church. He and his wife, Beth, a former County Council member, have been married for 37 years and have two daughters, Chilton Simmons and Katherine Hefner.

Dr. Katherine Hefner is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and the Medical University of South Carolina Dental School.

She and her husband Ashley, an architect, are also involved in Beaufort. They have one son, Vann. Katherine most recently was co-chair of St. Helena's Church Tour of Homes.

Dr Grace and Dr. Hefner have been here for a long time and will continue to live and serve Beaufort. "It's important in our minds to give back to this wonderful community that has been good to us," says Dr. Grace.

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We have always been on the cutting edge of dentistry.

Drs. Grace and Hefner have been trained at the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), the foremost cosmetic post-grad school in the world.

Both dentists have been using lasers for five years.

Dr Grace eliminated silver fillings from the practice 12 years ago. Some of our cases can be viewed on our website, www.genegrace.com.

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Schedule of events

---------------------------------FRIDAY, JULY 17 Festival Art and Craft Market 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Promenade, Waterfront Park Free to Public

THURSDAY, JULY 16 Croquet Tournament Finals 9 a.m., Waterfront Park Festival Art and Craft Market 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Promenade, Waterfront Park Free to Public Antique Show & Sale 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Beaufort Town Center (behind Outback Steakhouse) Lowcountry Supper Sponsored by Waste Pro, USA 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park Supper served 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Entertainment by The Chilly Willy Band, The Whistlers, and The Swinging Medallions Admission $15 Shuttle service 6 p.m.midnight

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Antique Show & Sale 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Beaufort Town Center (behind Outback Steakhouse) Bed Race Sponsored by Advanced Mold Technologies 5 p.m., Bay Street From Harrington St. to Newcastle St. Entry fee for participants River Dance Sponsorship available 8 p.m. - Midnight, Waterfront Park Entertainment by Shark Rodeo and B Town Playaz MUST BE 18 OR OLDER WITH VALID ID TO ATTEND Admission $12 ---------------------------------SATURDAY, JULY 18 Festival Art and Craft Market

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Promenade, Waterfront Park Free to Public Water Festival Grand Parade Organized by the Beaufort Lions Club 10 a.m. - Noon. Downtown Beaufort Entry fee for participants Antique Show & Sale (Final Day) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Beaufort Town Center (behind Outback Steakhouse) Lowcountry Estuarium Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Free to Public Shrimp Boat Display Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Subject to Availability Free to Public Coast Guard Cutter Tours Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Subject to Availability Free to Public Elgin Wells Air Show 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park

(Beaufort River Closed) Free to Public Commodore’s Ball Sponsored by Mazzanna’s Lawn Service 8 p.m. - Midnight, Waterfront Park Entertainment by General Johnson and Chairmen of the Board Admission $10 ---------------------------------SUNDAY, JULY 19 Festival Art and Craft Market 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Promenade, Waterfront Park Free to Public Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Ships Sponsored by the Water Festival Commodores Noon - 2 p.m., Beaufort River Free to Public Community Non-Profit Expo 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Waterfront Park Free to Public Lowcountry Estuarium Noon - 2 p.m., Waterfront Park Free to Public

Veggie Fun World Adventure kids’ camp “Veggie Fun World Adventure” is a Christian summer program for children is offered by the Parish Church of St. Helena, in downtown Beaufort, this month and August. Each program is distinct but related by the classic “Veggie Tales” characters used in crafts, songs and activities.

Sessions are July 20-31 and August 21-September 2. Both sessions are for children 18 months through six years of age. The fee is $130 per child per session and includes all crafts, snacks and tee shirt.

The program runs Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. All children are welcome to come and share in hearing the Good News about Jesus with Veggie friends and neighbors.

Contact Roz Dixon at 843-522-1712 ext.

220 or email: nursery@islc.net with any questions and online registration forms are available at www.sthelena1712.org.

News TCL, Mather School alumni to offer legacy scholarship The Technical College of the Lowcountry Foundation and the Mather School Coastal/ Lowcountry Alumni & Associates Chapter are taking applications for the Mather Legacy scholarship – but the deadline is next week. This scholarship is available for the fall 2009 semester and will be awarded to a TCL student with a relative who attended the Mather School.

“We appreciate the nurturing and education we received at Mather, and we look forward to encouraging others in their educational pursuits,” said Irene Hicks, former Mather student and president of the Mather School Coastal/Lowcountry Alumni & Associates Chapter.

Those interested must complete the TCL Foundation scholarship application and denote in both the application and the essay portion that they are a Mather Legacy and include the name of the family member who attended the Mather School.

To apply or for more information, call 843-525-8294 or visit tcl.edu/foundation. The deadline to apply is July 23. Fall classes start August 20.

The Mather School, which was located on what is now a part of TCL’s campus, was established in 1868 by Rachel Crane Mather to educate the daughters of freed slaves and to prepare young black women teachers. In 1881, the school became part of the New England Baptist Missionary Association and continued educating area African-Americans until 1968, when it opened to all races. In 1972, the school became part of the South Carolina Technical College System.

Readings from new military life anthology to be presented at USC-B auditorium later this month In June 2005, retired Marine Sally Drumm set out to create a memoir-writing program for military people. Four years later, Milspeak Creative Writing Seminar participants’ work is collected in MILSPEAK: Warriors, Veterans, Family and Friends Writing the Military Experience.

Included are poems, essays and memoirs by established authors who assisted in developing the workshop and mentoring writers, among them Michael Kobre, Dinty W. Moore, Richard Peabody, and Rebecca McClanahan. Also in this 474-page anthology published

by Press 53, editor Sally Drumm provides readers with the workshop story as it unfolds parallel to her own search for home and stability following a 20-year military career and assignment of a 60% service-connected disability rating.

Plaza Stadium Theatre Wednesday 7/15/09 Through Thursday 7/23/09 Bruno “R” Showing DAILY @ 1:30-4:20-7:05-9:05 Harry Potter A “PG” Showing DAILY @ 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:45 Harry Potter B “PG” Showing DAILY @ 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:45

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Sea Island Rotary Club honors Dr. John W. Gray Dr. John Gray opened his family practice in Beaufort in 1975 and he retired 30 years later. He’s now serving the community as medical director and practicing physician of Good Neighbor Medical Clinic. The clinic is a non-profit organization that provides primary and preventive health care at no cost to low income residents of Beaufort County who do not have insurance.

The Sea Island Rotary Club’s Vocational Award is presented annually to a person who exemplifies the “service above self ” motto in his or her vocation.

Each of MILSPEAK’s 58 selections is a carefully crafted reminiscence, a completed piece of a larger personal history, the telling of a particularly eventful moment, a personal, cultural and historical record, and a work of art. Due to the traditional silence concerning military life, MILSPEAK writers’ stories are often difficult for them to share and some are shared for the first time in this collection. MILSPEAK writers, their friends and mentors come together to share their understanding of the power of writing to heal wounds of memory and to broaden civilian understanding of military life.

MILSPEAK debuted July 4. On July 23, 24, and 25 in Beaufort, readings from the anthology will be directed

by Dr. John Blair and staged by the Rogues & Vacaboundes Players, each night from 8-10 p.m. Admission is free at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 801 Carteret Street with a reception and book signing with the writers each night.

Press 53 is an independent literary publishing company dedicated to finding new markets for anthologies and short stories, part of which involves the publisher acting as an advisor for short story adaptation to the School of Filmmaking faculty at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

Framp Harper from the Sea Island Rotary Club presents award to Dr. John Gray

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Profile Heather Doray, Beaufort High Teacher of the Year

by John C. Williams

Heather Doray tries to shape her Beaufort High students into lifelong learners, and she’s working to cast herself in that same mold.

This past school year she completed the intense work to apply for her National Board Certification, a process that includes submitting videotapes of her teaching style, lesson plans and countless other documents.

This summer, she took her personal learning a step further and began a graduate program in English as a Second Language.

“I really want more parents to be aware of what their children are learning and doing in the classroom. This could only improve attendance, behavior, and most importantly academic success,” she said.

“My greatest challenge with my job is keeping a balance between all of the differing aspects of the job, such as creating lesson plans, teaching, grading, meetings, paperwork, trainings, etc. It is easy to get overwhelmed at times. I often have to take a step back and take a breath.”

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“My single greatest accomplishment this past year has been completing the National Board Certification process,” Doray said. “It was a lot of work but it was very beneficial by forcing me to analyze not only my teaching but my accomplishments and how I am growing professionally. It gave me the motivation and determination to apply to graduate school.”

Her determination to be a lifelong learner, and to instill that desire in her students, is part of what made her colleagues select her as Beaufort High School Teacher of the Year for 2009-2010. At Beaufort High, she works in the School of Arts, Communication and Technology.

“The best thing about my job is knowing that I have the ability to make an impact on so many lives,” she said.

As Beaufort High’s Teacher of the Year, she will compete this summer against the county’s other Teachers of the Year, hoping to be named the Beaufort County School District Teacher of the Year in September. The school district’s honoree receives free use of a BMW sedan, courtesy Tom Fitzgerald and Hilton Head BMW. They’ll also enter the state’s Teacher of the Year competition with a chance for more winnings.

For Doray, the goal is more immediate and direct: “My personal goal is to continue to grow professionally. I want to gain more content knowledge, learn more strategies, and most importantly attain greater student success in the classroom,” she said. “My goal for my school is to improve student success by increasing parental and community involvement.”

She graduated from Winfield High School in Winfield, West Virginia, then went on to Marshall University in Huntington to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Education, Biology 9-12 and Spanish 5-8. This summer she enrolled in a graduate program at Western Governors University in English as a Second Language.

“My biggest challenge as I look ahead to the 2009-10 school year is accomplishing everything I want to accomplish,” Doray said. “I will have to be organized and really learn how to balance my time in order to achieve success.”

Her first teaching job was in Walnut Cove, N.C. at Southeastern Stokes Middle School. “I taught seventh grade science for a year and a half. I then spent a year teaching Spanish I at Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Tennessee,” she said.

“I then went to Hillwood High School in Nashville, where I taught Environmental Science and Spanish I and II. I took a year and worked as a social worker in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where I worked closely with at risk children and their families. That brought me to Beaufort to once again enter the classroom.”

As with many teachers, Doray wishes she had a magic wand she could use to increase parental involvement in her students’ lives.

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Sunday brought a breezy clear Whitening day to the Beaufort River where dozens hung out and enjoyed and various other the “scenery.” Here are some photos of this years opening ‘Sandbar Bikini Bash’ if you weren’t able to make it. I’ve been bleaching options told to expect even bigger crowds out on the Sandbar bobbing Invisalign to the music on this closing weekend of the Water Fest. See ya Lumineers there!

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sports Team Beaufort weightlifters bring back more gold -- again

by John C. Williams Team Beaufort’s student weightlifters won the boys National School Age Weightlifting Championships recently in Gainesville, Georgia – the second year in a row they dominated.

Team Beaufort edged out Hassle Free Weightlifting Club from California and dominated the third place team, Team Georgia, on their home turf, noted Clint Silon, father of Beaufort weightlifters and a team supporter.

Beaufort’s team had three national titles -Stefan Moser in the 16-17 year-old division 15+ kilo class; James Washington won the 16-17 year old division in the 62-kilo class; and Alex Silon took the 14-15 year-old division 85-kilo class.

There are two major school age national weightlifting events held every year; one is the USAW national school age and the other is the AAU Jr. Olympics.

“Coach Ray is possibly one of the best coaches I have ever been around,” Silon said. “He produces champions and championships. His team has won the AAU title eight straight years and is going for their ninth straight this year -- not even the Yankees of the 20’s or 30’s can boast that claim, not even the Lakers or Celtics and certainty no other kids sports team.”

To win his title, Alex Silon had to make his last lift with a weight that he had never attempted before – and he made it. His sister, Abby, placed second in the nation and had a shot to win the title on her last lift but could not finish a lift of her own body weight. The Silon siblings both won titles in 2007, the first brother-sister combination in more than a decade to do so.

Team Beaufort also won the 1415 year old team national title.

Here’s a rundown of the hardware Team Beaufort brought home from Georgia:  Three individual national titles  Two team national titles  Three second place finishes  and one fourth place finish.

“Not bad for kids from a small town,” noted Clint Silon.

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Badminton champs Jared Chandler, grandson of Peggy and Ernie Chandler of Lady's Island, and his friend Dan Castello took first place in their division (13-16 year olds) in the Badminton Tournament held Saturday at the Beaufort Water Festival.

Beaufort River Open Water Swim raises $2,000 for YMCA The springtime Beaufort River Open Water Swim saw 94 participants, up more than 20 percent from last year’s 74 swimmers.

The race, in its second year, raised awareness as well as more than $2,000 to help the YMCA continue its Learn to Swim program, said Mike Bostwick of the Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal.

“This is the first year we had a committee that put on the event which really helped organize and make it a quality Beaufort County event,” Bostwick said.

The Learn to Swim program is designed to teach children and adults the basics of swimming to protect them from drowning, he said.

Organizers already have started brainstorming ways to make next year’s Open Water Swim bigger and better. Ideas include different distances, larger buoys to help swimmers follow the course, and more age groups, Bostwick said. There’s also talk of “special prizes” to entice more people to participate, he said.

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Attached is picture of the check from the Open water swim to the YMCA, kids are from YMCA programs and the committee members from left to right are: Carlton Bruner, Mike Bostwick and Kevin Green. Not Pictured committee members are: Susan Markham, Pete Palmer, Robert Banfield, David Painter, Vicki Hill, Charles Ridlehuber, and Rick Simonds

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The boys of summer at State The Beaufort National 13 year old All Stars will play in the State Tournament this weekend in North Augusta.

Top row, l-r: Coaches: Will Vaigneur, Roy Green, Team: Stephen Baggett, Zach Newton, Alex Hill, Cody Martinez, Michael Pirozzi, Ben Vaigneur, and Zach Mahan Bottom Row: Ryan Day, Evan Duncan, Jordan Clegg, Andrew Thorton, Jessie Sanborn, Coach: Charles Brown

Cornerstone Christian Church offering Upward Soccer Early registration runs through July 27 for this fun and exciting Christian-based soccer league for boys and girls grades kindergarten through sixth. Coaches are prepared with guides containing a Scripture learning verse and devotions for practices and games.

Athlete of the week James Bachety James Bachety completed his seventh grade at Lady’s Island Middle, but earned All Region Honors for Varsity Tennis at Beaufort High School, possibly the first time this has happened at BHS. James was #2 singles and #1 doubles on the Eagles’ tennis team. For this, we congratulate him as The Island News Athlete of the Week!

In addition, the referee will lead all sports teams in prayer in the center of the field at the beginning of each game.

The weekly one-hour soccer practices begin the week of September 1, and the eight-game season will open Saturday, September 19 and run through November 7.

Each player must attend one evaluation. Children ages kindergarten through second grade will be evaluated between 5 – 7 p.m. Aug. 4. Children in third through sixth grade will be evaluated between 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 6. Early registration fee is $50 if received by July 27.

Registration fee for forms received after this date will be $60.

Players receive a reversible jersey, socks, water bottle, car magnet, a surprise end of season gift, and more. Registration forms may be downloaded from www.upward.org or www. cornerstoneofbeaufort.org. For more information call the League Director Bryan Gates at 812-6494.

Upward Unlimited, an international non-profit children’s sports organization, offers a break from the norm of daily sports programs and builds leagues that ensure that every child is a winner. Unlike traditional sports programs, Upward is structured so children participate in practices and games play without league standings. Characteristics such as sportsmanship, kindness and character are valued as winning qualities.

Teams are arranged in a substitution system where all players are allowed equal playing time and equal opportunity for improvement. It shifts the focus from a win/lose strategy to the importance of positive attitudes and the efforts of each child on the team.

Upward operates on a one practice, one game a week agenda in an effort to maximize the family schedule, allowing participants to spend more time tending to other family activities.

When a new league is formed, the Upward church provides coaches and volunteers with skills, drills and practice outlines. Visit www.upward.org for more information.

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To nominate next week’s Athlete of the Week, send your nomination to theislandnews@gmail.com by Monday @ 5PM. The Island News

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Now Open News to the Transparency – Beaufort’s online ‘Financial Dashboard’ Public Update: Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling

In recent years, many developed a mistrust for their government. They came to believe that decisions were made secretly and information about important issues was withheld.

To ensure the highest level of transparency in City Government, we are working diligently to make sure citizens know as much as possible, as quickly as possible, about what happens within and outside of our City Council chambers.

As you know, I ‘ve been writing about timely topics, like the budget, funding activities in the Waterfront Park, staffing changes and the way we do business, most recently outsourcing the collection of garbage, recycling and yard debris.

the city’s financial status. The dashboard reports year to date (YTD) revenues, expenses and the the city’s fund balance. Furthermore, it outlines department by department spending and how it matches budget allocations. And finally it shows, per resident revenue and expense. The Financial Dashboard is updated monthly.

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During this time of economic uncertainty, it is critical we stay on top of financial issues and this is a good way to take a look on an ongoing basis.

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I applaud the City Manager and his financial team and urge you to take a look to appreciate a new transparency in The City of Beaufort.

Furthermore, you might have some questions.

Open 7 days a week News reports have indicated we are taking a comprehensive look at ways to make the city website more user-friendly and to keep it more current.

When studying the website the other day, I reviewed a feature I am sure most people do now know about, but may want to preview. It is a state of the art financial reporting system and goes well beyond the level of transparency most would expect from the relatively small budget of a relatively small city.

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by Peggy Chandler

The House of the Quarter was announced at the RPHOA Membership meeting on July 1. The recipients are Dan and Pat Lauzon of 2 Thomas Sumter Street. The Lauzons are both Master Gardeners. Their gardens are attractive, varied and well maintained and were featured on the Beaufort Garden Tour earlier this year. They were in attendance at the membership meeting and were presented with a Grayco gift certificate in the amount of $25; they will also have the House of the Quarter sign displayed at their home through October.

The judges for this contest are volunteers Carol Wenzel and Kay Ahearn -- both are impartial, non-residents of Royal Pines. Thank you to these ladies for the time/gas they spend doing this for our community.

The RPHOA Social Committee met on July 6 at which time they finalized plans for the September 19 event “Dancing Under the Stars” to be held at Port Royal Landing Marina. The evening will begin at 6 pm. with a buffet dinner of barbecue chicken, pork, rolls and beans. Dessert will be provided by the members of the social committee. Cups and ice will be made available; you are asked to provide your own refreshments. Music by a local DJ will be included. The cost of the evening is approx $16 per person depending on participation. This event is not limited to Royal Pines. Save the date fliers for this activity will be inserted in the next issue of the NEEDLER, scheduled to be delivered the first week of August. As always, volunteers are needed for delivery of the NEEDLER. If you are available and would like to help please e mail royalpineshomeowners@yahoo.com The Royal Readers met to discuss MOLO’KAI by Alan Brennert. There were six members present for the conversation with the consensus being that it was an enjoyable and interesting read. The majority of the meeting was spent discussing the strengths of the main character Rachel, who as a young child developed leprosy and was sent to live in a leper colony on the island of Molokai. Bits of fascinating Hawaiian history and customs are sprinkled throughout the book making it appealing. The club will be reading The Prodigal Daughter by Margaret Gibson and will meet again on August 13 at the home of Maryanne Bender.

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Watering: BJWSA (our water people) are offering rain barrels at discounted prices. A 60-gallon barrel is $105 and 80-gallon for $125 (includes sales tax). For complete information visit www.lcrainbarrel.com.

Rain barrel pickup is August 8 at the Okatie facility.

If you have automatic sprinkling systems, make sure your rain level indicator is clear of debris and that the ‘heads’ spray only the areas intended, not driveways or other pavement. Don’t you hate to see perfectly good water rushing down the road?

If you are one of those gardeners who hand-waters daily, do it in the cool of early morning, or as the sun is going down.

Remember water in your hose heats up during the day so don’t water delicate plants with that water – use it on shrubs which can handle the higher temperatures.

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Annuals: Sow seeds of zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers and cleome. After seedlings are about two inches tall, thin them out and transplant elsewhere.

Bulbs: Plant autumn blooming bulbs now. Stake and disbud dahlias. Feed lightly.

Vegetables: Start your “Jack O’ Lantern” patch now, putting three seeds in a mound, in a sunny location. Continue to harvest vegetables, removing any deformed or over-ripe fruits.

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Facts, observations and musings about Our Best Friends

All about dog hair: Part One

by Tracie Korol

Dave lived to shed. When he came to live with me he was a skinny, almost hairless farm mongrel. His first year was spent chained in front of a mobile home in rural Mt. Gilead, Ohio. He came to me in a clandestine-adoption arrangement after an over-eager shelter volunteer stole him. He was, technically, a “hot” dog.

Within a couple months, with proper care, Dave became a 35-pound farm mongrel with a lush coat somewhat like a German shepherd’s but with terrier accents. He grew a beard, eyebrows, head crest and what I call Who-feet (fuzzy mops of toe-hair that required constant trimming to keep him from looking like a Dr. Seuss character). As his coat began to fill in, it also began to fall out. There was Dave-hair on my clothes, on the furniture, smoldering in candle flames and even frozen, like ancient artifacts, in the ice cubes.

To stay ahead of the constant rain of hair, I brushed Dave every day, my reward being kitten-sized wads. Once, I trimmed him in a traditional Schnauzer-buzz thinking that would cut down on the shed. Instead, he shed short hair till his coat returned, plus he was mortified to be seen in public for the duration. My son, fascinated with fly-fishing at the time, took to tying flies with Dave hair, at the very least putting it to good use. It took until Dave was middle-aged for me to discover the trick to reducing the hair-load: It was all about the food.

All dogs shed and regrow hair at varying rates. Dogs that live indoors, with limited exposure to natural light or cold/hot temperatures, tend to shed in a more or less continuous fashion. Dogs in colder climates are more likely to shed for several weeks in the spring and fall in preparation for seasonal temperature variations. During these cycles the hair coat will change in appearance and texture but the absolute numbers of hair follicles and hair do not.

Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a dog that does not shed; there are only dogs that shed a lot less. In all species, hair shafts, produced by hair follicles, will eventually die and fall out to be replaced when new hair grows.

Humans have one hair to each follicle; dogs can have as many as 25. Human hair spends most of its life cycle in the growing, or anagen, stage. Poodles have a similar anagen cycle like ours; they require regular haircuts, but eventually the hair does fall out.

Most dogs, though, have hair that spends time in the resting or telogen cycle.

The anagen cycle is short, only long enough to achieve a breed signature coat.

Then the hair cycles into a holding pattern and may remain there for prolonged periods of time. The hair is tightly bound into the follicle and will not readily fall out or be pulled out. Nordic breeds will have telegen cycles that may last for years. Thankfully, hairs are not all in the same phase at the same time so our dogs never become totally bald. Stresses such as anesthesia, pregnancy or certain medications can put most of the follicles into a resting phase. Two or three months after a stressful event, when follicles reactivate, abnormal shedding results.

The so-called low-shedding breeds include most terriers, Poodles, Shih-Tzus, Bichons, Bouviers and the Mexican Hairless, the Xoloitzcuintli. Daily brushing of the low-shedders keeps the coat clean and removes dead hairs. The big shedders have thick, double coats but do not necessarily require more grooming than the light shedders. The trick is to brush every day. Heavy shedders include the Malamutes, Australian Shepherds, Collies, German Shepherds, Poms, Sammies, Akitas, Newfies, Corgis, Huskies and Great Pyrenees.

A healthy diet that fulfills a dog’s nutritional needs cuts down on excessive shedding. Look at it this way: if you ate only Pedigree, your hair would fall out, too. Feed a good quality kibble, with more meat than grain (read the label).

Add extra oils—a teaspoon or two of olive or flaxseed oil or, even easier, chuck a sardine into his bowl once or twice a week. Top his kibble with fresh vegetables and, in time, you will reduce the amount of dead hair that clogs up your vacuum hose.

BowWOW! is a production of Tracie Korol and wholeDog. She is a trainer, holistic behavior coach, a canine massage therapist (CMT), herbalist, and canine homeopath.

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Adopt Me This beautiful female grey tabby kitten is sitting patiently waiting for her forever family to come adopt her. The Beaufort County Animal Shelter is over run with kittens right now, and they all deserve a good home.

So if you’ve been thinking of adding a new member to your family please come take a look. Monday thru Saturday between 10am to 4pm. For more information on this kitten in this photo contact us with animal id# 292721.

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EDUCATION Karen Hawkins- Tutor 843-597-5384 Karen@islc.com Let me help your child gain confidence in school.

FIREARMS INSTRUCTION

Windy Vest- Turbeville Insurance Agency 33 Professional Village Cir. Lady’s Island 524-4500 windyv@tiasc.biz Contact me for your personal or business insurance needs.

INTERIOR DESIGN

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GUTTERS

Liz Oherron- Oherron Interiors 212 Merchant Ln A (Newpoint) (c) 843-263-8483 (o) 843-379-9995 Residential interior design

South Carolina Seamless Gutters & Exteriors Specializing in 5” & 6” Alcoa Seamless Gutters, Vinyl Siding, and Soffit & Fascia Coverings (Underground drainage systems available) Ryan Hill (843) 521-0775 (m) (843) 263-5392 “Gutters without the quacks”

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843-597-5384 Karen@islc.net www.coosawpoint.com Mary McClaskey, Real Estate Broker RE/MAX Sea Island Realty (w) 843-524-1799 (m) 843-263-1800 mmcclaskey2@islc.net www.BeaufortRealEstateInfo.com Beaufort’s best online source for Buyers and Sellers!

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Carol Waters Interiors 12 Celadon Drive-Lady’s Island Off Sam’s Point Road at the Clock Tower 843-524-2329 * M-F 10-5:30

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Laura S. Dahl Broker, ASR, ABR, E-Pro Advanced Real Estate Company (w)843-524-1617 (m) 843-476-5115 27 Tidewatch Circle Lady’s Island SC 29907

Jim Colman- Lawn Solutions 843-522-9578 www.lawnsolutions.us Design, Installation, Maintenance

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15 Walling Grove Rd Beautiful home on tidal creek w/private dock. 5BR, 3.5BA, 3742 sq ft., too many features to list, see online. $749,900.

Mary McClaskey - RE/MAX 843-524-1799 www.BeaufortRealEstateinfo.com 13 Cameron Drive Beautiful home with open floorplan. 1436 sq ft, like new! $157K. Mary McClaskey - RE/MAX 843-322-8001 www.BeaufortRealEstateInfo.com

Intracoastal Waterway Home w/ Private Pier Head- Shared Dock 32 Piccadilly CirclePleasant Point 4 BD/3 ½ BA- 3211 sq/ft on .92 Acres. Asking $699,000 Will consider rent to own.

Kim Carswell ~ Ballenger Realty 843-271-8283. www.KiminBeaufort.com

Polowana RD 4.76 acres of wooded property on tidal creek. Great views across Dataw Island!! $295K. Mary McClaskey - RE/MAX 843-524-1799 www.BeaufortRealEstateInfo.com

www.10JasmineCourt.com RE/MAX Sea Island Realty

20 Wood Ibis Trail Amazing intracoastal water views! Watch the ships go by!!

1.46 acres in upscale Walling Grove Plantation.

Mary McClaskey - RE/MAX 843-524-1799 www.BeaufortRealEstateInfo.com

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WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN???

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Mike Ray 575-7355

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Free recorded message. 866-571-6709 ext. 77

Southern Magnolia – Charming 3 BR, 2 BTH, Newly painted, hardwood floors, nicely landscaped yard, garage. $199,900 Call Martha # 252-4405

Immaculate Mobile Lady’s Island 2 SKY COURT

1736 sq/ft, 3 BD, 2 BA, Walkin Closets, Fireplace, Huge Screen Porch, Large Kitchen, Utility RM.67 Acre Park like setting. Move in ready.

MLS 119177 $141,000 Call Kim Carswell, www.KiminBeaufort.com Ballenger Realty 843-271-8283

Mike Ray 575-7355

Call Mike Ray 575-7355 RE/MAX Sea Island Realty

BOATS

Over Ten Colors Available! Incredible Prices! Available In Full, Queen and King Sizes!

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Boat slip at Lady’s Island

Call Mike Ray 575-7355

place. $50,000 firm.

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Rentals FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM; 2 BATH 50’S COTTAGE WITH WATER VIEW IN TOWN. $800.00 PER MONTH. PLEASE CALL 843-986-5077 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE

FOR RENT

2 BR 2 BA CONDO W/GARAGE $895.00 EXECUTIVE RENTALS 843-522-1700

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Marina with Jet Dock in

FURNITURE Dining Room set Table (with leaf ), 6 chairs, and china cabinet. $800 OBO Please call - 597-0238 GOLF CART E-Z Go golf cart with 2 seats, extended roof, lights and turn signals. $3,000.00 Little used, excellent condition.

Call 524-5450 evenings

AUTOMOTIVE 1966 FORD GALAXY CUSTOM

This is my baby! Only 13000 original miles, factory air, power steering, four door, automatic, 289 engine.

It is close to perfect. $6500

843-321-0356 DISTRESS SALE BANK FORECLOSURES. FREE LIST OF FORECLOSED PROPERTIES WITH PICS COMPUTERIZED PRINTOUT 1-800-557-4081 ID #1042 Realty Executives of Beaufort

1966 RAMBLER AMERICAN

Two door hard top, recent paint, new BF Goodrich tires, new Crager SS rims, three on the tree, and a lot of fun to drive. Turns heads everywhere I go. $5900

lots LOT IN RIDGELAND S.C. Located in the Mossy Oaks Subdivision $34,900.

843-321-0356

WATERFRONT LOT IN COTTAGE FARMS Dock approved, high bluff, 7ft at high tide, great lot to build on or for investment.

Appraised 1 yr ago for $385000 will take $359000.

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NEW 1000 Thread Count Egyptian Sheet Sets.

2002 SCOUT 202 SPORTFISH

Boat has a 150 yamaha 2 stroke motor, cranks everytime, 2006 tandem axle trailer, t-top. The boat will need a new set of cushions. $14500

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2009 Jeep Compass Sport SUV

J125108

$219

per mo

2008 Dodge Sprinter Van 3500

D253154

$16,000

OFF MSRP

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring SUV

C5897

$189 $179

$4,995

1998 Acura CL

T009293

$5,995

2003 Chevrolet Suburban LT

2009 Dodge Caliber SE

D198454

T618553

Leather Loaded

per mo

per mo

2002 Mercury Cougar

C597221

0% Financing

T101840

$7,995

2007 Suzuki Forenza

P574784

$8,995

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe T161287

$6,995

2001 Nissan Xterra XE

T596052

$5,995

2004 Hyundai Sonata

T020317

$5,995

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