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Merry Christmas!
orsom Robinson
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Four-year-old Madelynn Lathan makes her Christmas wishes known
to Santa earlier this month during a visit with him at the South Shore
Cultural Center’s breakfast with Santa event. Defender/Worsom Robinson
Holiday season sparks splurge of community giving •Page 4
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