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December 4, 2009

Douma students' caroling changed to Dec. 11

OTTUMWA — Douma Elementary School will be caroling at two Ottumwa care centers on Dec. 11. This was previously scheduled for Dec. 10.

At 6 p.m. Dec. 11, carolers will board a bus at Douma and visit Ridgewood Care Center and Good Samaritan Center. Students and their families will then tour the Holiday Nights ’N Lights display in Ottumwa Park after singing carols.

The bus will return to Douma at approximately 8:15 p.m. Cost to participate is $2. Reservations can be made prior to Monday by calling the school office.

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