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Stolen Halloween Spirit Restored

353 views · Published 1 November 2012 · 1:57 · Indexed 19 October 2026

Channel: WTVC NewsChannel 9 · 2012 · News & Politics

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By: Drew Bollea  Several weeks ago, someone stole Katie Anderson's yard decorations.She lives off of Mack Smith Rd in East Ridge and has an elaborate display.The decorations are more than spirited lawn ornaments, but rather a labor of love for Anderson, who's living with cerebral palsy.Halloween happens to be her favorite holiday and when her displays were stolen, it broke her heart. "I just love kids," said Anderson, "this is what its all about."After her decorations were stolen from her yard several weeks ago, an anonymous donor gave 00 and blow-up displays. Making her spooky set up  better than ever.  "Its renewed my faith in people," said Anderson."As far as the public and all the outpouring that we've gotten from this is unreal," said Lisa Palmer, Anderson's Aunt, "its heartbreaking."Palmer says the decorations are a Halloween tradition between Anderson and her mother who passed away last year."This was her mothers tradition," said Palmer, "they started this and they have been doing this for years and years and so for her [Anderson] to continue the tradition was important to her." So as long as trick-or-treaters make the trip to Anderson's home, Anderson and her family will be there to deliver the goods and say thank you to everyone who helped build a Happy Halloween."I just want to yell out, "Hey trick or treat," said Palmer."Its extremely hart warming," said Anderson, "just thank you."Police have not caught the people who stole Anderson's yard decorations, but say they've upped their patrols in the area around her home.

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