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Question: About half of the people on the court's eviction calendar failed to show up, Kaufman said, noting those people unfortunately miss out on the free legal help being offered.

Answer: About half of the people failed to show up, noting those people unfortunately miss out on the free legal help.

Question: *$500 will pay for all three programs for an entire school for approximately 500 students.

Answer: *$500 will pay for an entire school for approximately 500 students.

Question: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. .." Hebrews 12:1-2 With best wishes for the Holidays,

Answer:
Since we are surrounded by great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us.