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  • Article Photo. The VU float found many ways to say 'Thank You' to veterans.
    The VU float found many ways to say 'Thank You' to veterans.
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  • Article Photo. Santa Claus met children for the first time of the season on Thursday.
    Santa Claus met children for the first time of the season on Thursday.
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  • Article Photo. John Mossman takes a photo of his three daughters with Santa Thursday in the courhouse.
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Despite the rain and a bit of wind, many participants lined the streets for the annual Lighted Holiday Veterans Parade on Thursday evening. Floats with lights powered by generators or other special adapters represented both the holidays and the patriotism of veterans and their friends. 

The parade ended with Santa Claus arriving by fire truck for his first visit of the year with area children.