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On National Adoption Day, 13 children complete the legal process of becoming family members

11/21/2009 09:46 PM

The holiday season started a little early for 10 families gathered Saturday at the Johnson County Courthouse in Olathe. An overcast, chilly morning did not dampen the enthusiasm of more than 100 people who stood outside the courthouse as 13 children prepared to be legally adopted.

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