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An End to my Book?

by Mike Plowman | May 6, 2017

Hello once again readers. I have a feeling that I am coming to the end of my book. It has detailed my experiences from within the “Lions Den”. Horizons Regional Council. Firstly as a councilor, and then from the out side as a knowledgeable commentator. I...

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