Family & Friends

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It's mid week & I want to take time to acknowledge some visitors to the Cafe......Pastor Bob & Kathy....Mike & Sheri....Judy & her Mom....& my cousins Phyllis., Martha, Gloria & Maryanne!.....Thanks to all......

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