A fruitful venture

Jessica and Zach show off samples of apples that will be sold this Saturday in the Comox Valley.

  • Nov. 3, 2011 8:00 a.m.
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Jessica and Zach show off samples of apples that will be sold this Saturday in the Comox Valley. Local Scouting members will be out and about

Jessica and Zach show off samples of apples that will be sold this Saturday in the Comox Valley. Local Scouting members will be out and about

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