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A tall hat to follow

Josh Niewenhuizen shows off his first-place Easter bonnet in the adult category during Easter festivities hosted by Sorrento Lions

Mar. 30, 2016 2:00 p.m.
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Josh Niewenhuizen shows off his first-place Easter bonnet in the adult category during Easter festivities hosted by Sorrento Lions at Blind Bay Park on Sunday

Josh Niewenhuizen shows off his first-place Easter bonnet in the adult category during Easter festivities hosted by Sorrento Lions at Blind Bay Park on Sunday, March 27.

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