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Holidays turn thoughts to charities

As 2012 comes to a close, many Americans will take time out of their day to volunteer at a local charity or donate to a favored cause.

Burlington resident Sandy Lasiowski said she regularly donates to the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Chicago, where her granddaughter Violet had surgery for a cleft palette.

“That’s our charity of choice,” Lasiowski said. She said she contributes to a number of food pantries, as well.

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