Pieces of history

Kelly Pound (left) is donating several pews from the former St. John’s the Baptist Church in Comox and selling eight others.

  • Oct. 9, 2012 8:00 a.m.
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Kelly Pound (left) along with Comox Coun. Patti Fletcher (representing the St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation)

Kelly Pound (left) along with Comox Coun. Patti Fletcher (representing the St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation)

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