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HOPE Holiday Shop spreads cheer

THE HELPING OVERCOME Poverty’s Effects Holiday Shop at 282 Boardman St. in Middlebury is busy dispensing free gifts to local families facing economic challenges. Pictured here, left to right, are Holiday Shop volunteers Pearl Riney, Kathryn Schloff and Sue Perine.
Independent photo/John Flowers
December 11, 2025
The shop provides free holiday gifts and ensures there are presents under the tree for Addison County families.
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