In the spirit of the holiday season, Special Connections held an all-inclusive event for children throughout the area on Dec. 13 at the Steubenville YMCA. Oliver Clark, 9, son of Willie and Alycia Clark of Steubenville, had the opportunity to become acquainted with Santa Claus during the event. Among the activities offered were having a picture taken with the jolly old soul, eating a variety of snacks and watching a Christmas movie. Special Connections includes those who serve with the Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Crossroads Christian Church and the Facebook group Special Needs Parents Support in the Ohio Valley.

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