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      St. Luke Church Hosts Pumpkin Carving Event Among COVID-19 Restrictions

      St Luke Church Hosts Pumpkin Carving Event Among COVID-19 Restrictions
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      Maddy Tansley '23

      Maddy Tansley '23, Staff Writer
      November 3, 2020

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