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K. S. (Kate) Brooks wrote both children's and adult books.  
Thanksgiving became a national holiday in 1863. Andover followed the New England tradition. A description can be found in the Andover Townsman's article, "Enjoying a slice of Thanksgiving's past in Andover," published on November 27, 2014 (p. 10).


''Postcards from Mr. Pish'' is the story of a Jack Russell Terrier.  Mr. Pish tells the story of his coast to coast adventure by sending picture postcards.


Ms. Brooks also writes suspense novels following the career of Special Agent Kathrin Night. (''Kiss of Night, Lust for Danger, Night Undone'')
The Feaster Five Road Race became a Thanksgiving day tradition beginning in 1988. Approximately 400 runners participated that year. Now, more than 10,000 runners begin Thanksgiving Day with the race. 


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*"AHS GradWrites Children's Book ''Postcards from Mr. Pish''' ''Townsman'', July 29, 2010, page 4.
*[http://www.ksbrooks.com/ K.S. Brooks]
*New Entry in Travelling-Dog Book Series. (''Postcards from Mr. Pish'') ''Andover Townsman'' December 22, 2011, p.14
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*"Enjoying a slice of Thanksgiving's past in Andover," ''Andover Townsman'', November 27, 2014, p. 10.


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--[[User:Kim|Kim]] 10:46, December 12, 2014 (EST)


--[[User:Eleanor|Eleanor]] 11:36, November 15, 2011 (EST)
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Latest revision as of 11:46, 12 December 2014

Thanksgiving became a national holiday in 1863. Andover followed the New England tradition. A description can be found in the Andover Townsman's article, "Enjoying a slice of Thanksgiving's past in Andover," published on November 27, 2014 (p. 10).


The Feaster Five Road Race became a Thanksgiving day tradition beginning in 1988. Approximately 400 runners participated that year. Now, more than 10,000 runners begin Thanksgiving Day with the race.


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  • "Enjoying a slice of Thanksgiving's past in Andover," Andover Townsman, November 27, 2014, p. 10.


--Kim 10:46, December 12, 2014 (EST)

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