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April 26, 2018

From left, Brenda Jessup, who’s volunteered in the community for more than 20 years including with Bancroft Community Transit and Highland Shores Children’s Aid, accepts her raffle prize from master of ceremonies Steve Scally and Hastings Prince Edward Volunteer and Information Centre co-ordinator Irene Halliday. / SARAH SOBANSKI Staff

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