Jessica Lewis

Jessica Lewis

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Jessica Lewis, a Grade 12 student at Vanier, presents an envelope full of cash to Susan Somerset, manager of the Comox Valley Food Bank.

  • Dec. 30, 2013 9:00 a.m.
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