Susie Stratton of Roots by Strattons (center) accepted first place honors in the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce's first annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest. The shop's elegant princess scarecrow was created by Rahda Tague. Presented by Liz Gordon-Hancock (left) and Jim Enneking (right). Second place went to Citizens National Bank; third place went to Blended Roots and the Gordon-Hancock family.