Seeking Stanley’s Cup

Deb Graham

Deb Graham

Deb Graham, from  Barton Insurance, shows off a Stanley Cup made by Debbie Ferguson. Everyone, it seems, is cheering on the Vancouver Canucks in their bid to bring home the cup.

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