A Model Life - Summerville Journal Scene - Avis MacLellan, Model Instructor


	A Model Life - Summerville Journal Scene - Avis MacLellan, Model Instructor

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9-8-2008 3:47 PM

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avis, avis maclellan, the model studio, summverville sc, sc, charleston business owners

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That;s MY story and I'm stickin' to it - Avis.

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