Smile of the Week – November 20 – Princeton Similkameen Spotlight

Smile of the Week – November 20

Gus dosReis and Jim Hardin, volunteers with the Princeton Posse are our Spotlight on Smiles this week.

Nov. 20, 2013 11:00 a.m.
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Names: Gus dosReis and Jim Hardin Likes: Seeing the stands full of awesome

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