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A local service organization partnered up with Washington Middle School students to brighten the holidays for 20 Washington families. The Kiwanis AMers and the middle school Builders Club did some secret Santa shopping so 20 area families have gifts to open on Christmas Day. They also worked together to wrap those gifts. In addition, food was boxed up to keep the 20 tables full during the holiday break. Kiwanis members will be delivering the gifts to the families before Christmas.