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“This is a 50/50 raffle to raise funds to continue our plans for renovation and repurposing the old school, “Jan said. “Anyone in Ontario can play and buy tickets until midnight, Oct. 12 and the draw is on the 13th. What’s great fun about this draw is that whatever we‘re able to raise through this raffle, the winner will take home half. That’s why we call it 50/50.

Those who want tickets can go to www.m

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