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By Mark Ribble ONTARIO — Premier Doug Ford made a much-anticipated announcement on Monday to put the province into a temporary shutdown effective at 12:01 am on December 26. With Windsor-Essex already in the Grey: Lockdown status for the past 10 days, this decision hurls Chatham-Kent and other ‘low-number’ regions into the same measures. For restaurant diners, this means you will only be able to buy takeout food. There will be no inside or outside dining allowed. Discount and big box retailers selling groceries will be limited to 25 per cent capacity for in-store shopping. Supermarkets, grocery stores and similar stores that primarily sell food, as well as pharmacies, will continue to operate at 50 per cent capacity for in-store shopping. Expect lineups outside. Other retail stores can offer curbside pick-up only. “COVID is spreading rapidly across this province,” Ford said. “Normally, 75 per cent of our ICU beds are being used by heart attack patients, car accident victims and people with other health issues. That doesn’t leave a lot of room for COVID patients.” With thousands of backlogged surgeries, the Ontario medical industry urged the Premier to take action before the system implodes from the pressure. “I’m asking all Ontarians to stay home and only leave when necessary,” he said. The measures include restricting indoor organized public events and social gatherings, except with members of the same household (the people you live with). Individuals who live alone may consider having exclusive close contact with one other household. With regard to schools, Ford announced that elementary students are now scheduled to start back with in-class schooling on January 11. High school students will learn remotely beginning on the 11th and will resume in-class learning on January 25. Ford expressed cautious optimism that the vaccines arriving now in Ontario will eventually bring the numbers down, but cautioned that we need to do our part and remain vigilant. The shutdown will be in effect for 28 days in the south of the province and 14 in the north. The provincial health table will review numbers leading up to those dates. “Tough times don’t last, but tough people do,” said Ford. “Just give it a little bit longer.” Ford also announced a new Small Business Support Grant, where small businesses can get $10,000 to $20,000 to help them through the second wave.
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Christmas 2020 will be one that we will not soon forget. These uncertain times call for us to make sacrifices not seen in decades, as we hunker down and attempt to enjoy the holidays in ways that most of us would not have imagined. Here at the Southpoint Sun, we are working diligently to keep you informed, as we have been through the past nine months of this pandemic. We are your community newspaper. Our offices will be closed for the holi-
days from Wednesday, December 24 until Monday, January 4, but we will still occassionally be checking messages and emails and our editorial team will be on top of any news taking place over the course of the next week. Our delivery team will be out on the roads, as usual. We want to take the time to thank you for reading our community paper and wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and extend hope that 2021 will bring good health and prosperity.
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Chatham-Kent looking at light abatement CHATHAM-KENT — Hot on the heels of the Kingsville and Leamington light abatement bylaws, Chatham-Kent Council is exploring the need for their own such bylaw. Councillor Melissa Harrigan made a motion that administration submit a report to council on the effect of green-
house light emissions. The report is due to council no later than April 1 of next year. It should include a summary of engagement with industry stakeholders, members of the public and neighbouring communities. Harrigan’s motion was carried.
Hospital hopeful for elective surgeries LEAMINGTON — Erie Shores HealthCare has been fielding a number of calls in the past week regarding the status of elective surgeries. As long as they have staffing availVirtual Visit team members at ESHC with iPad donations to be used for patients in care to connect with families.
Virtual family visits continue at Erie Shores HealthCare LEAMINGTON — With the holidays now upon us and the province in lockdown mode, Erie Shores HealthCare continues to offer virtual family visits with the addition of three more iPad donations recently. They’ve set up a new online form for families to access the Virtual Family Visits program. The program is available for patients and their loved ones to receive assistance with connecting over the internet while visitor restrictions are in effect. Those who are not able to use their own devices to communicate through audio or video calls can receive assistance with hospital devices and technology platforms. “At a time when we have to restrict visiting at our hospital in order to keep our staff and patients as safe as possible, these virtual visits allow our patients to see and speak with their loved ones during a difficult and stressful time,” said Lena West, Patient Advocate at ESHC. The hospital now has 10 iPads available for use, thanks to the generous donation made by the Iacobelli family. “Keeping our patients connected to
the ones they love, especially during the holidays and during this pandemic is so crucial for the well-being of our patients and, quite frankly, peace of mind, for families,” said Arms Bumanlag, Director of Public Relations and Communications. “This donation will allow us to keep families connected. Thank you to the Iacobelli family for making ‘Care Happen Here’ at ESHC.’ Once families have completed the Request for a Virtual Family Visit form, a member of the ESHC Patient Engagement Team will contact family via e-mail to confirm the request for connection. Virtual Family Visits are approximately 20 minutes long and can be booked in advance online. We recognize the impact of isolation for patients and families during this difficult time and are doing everything we can to help patients and loved ones stay connected. Patients and loved ones can request to connect by completing the new online form at www.erieshoreshealthcare.ca/ virtualfamilyvisitrequest or call 519322-2501 Ext 4045.
Homeowner charged for gathering LEAMINGTON — On December 19, at approximately 8:10pm, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington received a complaint of a gathering on Queens Avenue in Leamington. Police attended and observed in excess of 10 people present in the building. This was in violation of the total num-
ber of people allowed to gather indoors, according to the amendments to the Reopening Ontario Act. A 37-year old was charged with failing to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order contrary to the Reopening Ontario Act, 2020.
Large gathering prompts charges CHATHAM-KENT — On Friday, December 18, an event organizer was charged by Chatham-Kent bylaw enforcement officials for holding an organized event in excess of 50 persons under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020. Subject to subsection 2 and sections 2 to 5, no person shall attend an organized
public event of more than 50 people if the event is held indoors, or 100 people if the event is held outdoors. The charge, which carries a minimum fine of $10,000, was laid in connection to an event held in the Dresden area. The charges stem from a complaint received regarding the planned event.
Traffic stop nets drugs and cash
LEAMINGTON — Two residents from the Greater Toronto Area are scheduled for a future court date after they were stopped on December 8 at approximately 1:30 am by an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on Erie St. South, Leamington. The officer located a quantity of suspected crack cocaine, cannabis bud, opi-
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Shop Local campaign should include community newspapers ONTARIO — The Ontario government states encouraging people to “show your love for local” by exploring new and creative ways to reconnect with the unique small businesses and places that make the province’s communities special. However, the program is not geared towards various media outlets including community newspapers. The province issued a press release last Wednesday noting that “Destination Ontario,” an agency of the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, has launched a new “Support Local” campaign. The province states the campaign is designed to “instill a sense of pride of place and encourage people to safely be a tourist in their own communities.” According to Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, it recognizes the importance of supporting Ontario’s entrepreneurs during this very difficult period. “COVID-19 has been a challenge for many local businesses that make up the fabric of our communities - we’ve all seen the anxiety in their eyes when we visit our favourite restaurant or artisan shop. We need local, as much as local needs us,” said Minister MacLeod. “That’s why this new marketing campaign is so important - it reminds us that there is an incredible community right outside our doorstep that we can safely explore and reconnect with. Clearly,
we need to support our locally owned support right now to ensure the charm clude community newspapers from the businesses now, when they need us the and wonderful experiences of these new ‘shop local’ advertising campaign,” communities are there to welcome visi- Medwell stated. most.” Local MPPs have been contacted, said The new campaign will launch on TV, tors back long after the pandemic.” In an e-mail sent from Ontario Com- Medwell, adding “since community radio, digital and social media starting munity News- newspapers are read by about 71% of mid-December and run until paper Associa- Ontario’s adult population and cover mid-January 2021. Adver“We are the most tion executive over 90% of Ontario’s ridings, we will tisements will focus on the director Caro- have a loud voice.” close-knit relationship belocal of all local line Medwell to “We are the most local of all local tween local businesses and business. the Ministry of business. We live, breath and serve our the communities they serve. We live, breath and Heritage, Sport, local communities. We deliver effective The announcement does Tourism and advertising campaigns, including proof not include print media such serve our local Culture Indus- of performance reports, same week tear as area community newspacommunities.” tries, she points sheets, centralized trafficking and inpers, which include the Riv— Caroline Medwell, out the exclusion voicing. Yet you continue to exclude us er Town Times in Amherstof the commu- from your media buy,” Medwell stated burg and the Southpoint Sun OCNA nity newspaper in her e-mail to the ministry. “I imagine in Leamington. industry. “COVID-19 has resulted that Google and Facebook are on your “I am writing on behalf of the Ontario media plan, along with a broadcast netin a ‘triple threat’ of health, economic and social crises in Ontario,” said Min- Community Newspapers Association, work buy or two – none of which are ister MacLeod in the press release. “This representing over 220 community news- in any way local. We have seen your campaign is a wonderful reminder for papers in Ontario, to say that we are television commercial – schmaltzy and all of us that Ontario offers the world absolutely devastated and appalled by emotional – and ask how much that proin one province, and that world begins the government’s recent decision to ex- duction cost.” just outside our door. By exploring our Since 1996 DEL communities safely - whether it’s going OOM AVAILIVERY ING RPEN N I A D B O LE to a local event or ordering takeout or NOW delivery - we are not only providing much-needed support to our local busiTUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAY nesses, we are helping to protect OntarRAY 1/2 Rack of io’s economic and social recovery.” “Local community businesses are the heart of what makes a destination spe1 LB cial,” said Lisa LaVecchia, President and ONLINE ORDERS at raysribhouse.com CEO, Destination Ontario. “We recog17 Robson Rd. TAKE OUT ONLY 519-322-5940 nize these businesses need Ontarians’ Mon-Sat. 2-8 pm
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Three local businesses team up for turkey dinner By Mark Ribble What started as a conversation between the broker of record and the administrator, ended with Sun County Realty partnering with Food Basics and Pinnacle Acres to bring Christmas cheer to 60 local families. “We felt we needed to do more to give back to this community,” said Deiba Wigle, Broker of Record for Sun County Realty. “Christmas is a difficult time for a lot of
people and resources are often stretched too thin.” Wigle and office administrator Helena Dos Santos decided to do a draw and give away a full turkey dinner to five local families. That idea, much like the Christmas spirit, began to grow with each person that got involved. “I put a call into Jeff at Food Basics Leamington and when he heard what we were doing, he offered to donate the five tur-
keys,” said Wigle. Wigle decided to still buy the initial five turkeys, so they were now looking at giving away 10 turkey dinners. Food Basics also donated dinner rolls and provided optimum pricing for Sun County on anything else needed. But it didn’t stop there. Andrew and Lisa from Pinnacle Acres got wind of the idea and offered to donate to help 50 additional families, which
Bruce Mee and Trina Margos, both of Sun County Realty, wait for winners to pull up to be loaded with turkey dinners. The local real estate firm teamed up with Food Basics and Pinnacle Acres to provide 60 complete turkey dinners to local families. Sun photo
brought the draw total to 60 turkey dinners. Wigle and Dos Santos were touched by the response from the community. “The response from the draw has been humbling,” said Wigle. They heard things like,
“You don’t know how much I needed this,” and “This has put happiness in my heart.” “More than anything, we were told Thank You,” said Wigle. Through a Facebook draw held on December 18, sixty lucky families
won the opportunity to stop in at Food Basics on Monday to pick up their meals. Several of Sun County’s team were on hand to load the winners’ cars up with all the fixings.
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moved into lockdown, members were searching for a way to still give to families in need. After delivering Christmas baskets to the community since the 1970s, the Goodfellows were faced with a very difficult decision and they were unable to continue the tradition this year. In place of the Christmas baskets, the Goodfellows recently made a decision to mail a letter of explanation and a grocery store gift card to each of their nearly 200 recipients. If not for the generous donations of the rest of the community, this would not have been possible, however, once again, the community stepped up and the Goodfellows were able to provide a happy Christmas for many individuals and families.
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Cedar Beach Drug Store, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 owned by Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives Red Morris, offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar Beach Drug Store for 50 cents a ride for summer visitors renting a cabin or for cottagers not owning a boat. As time went on, my shopping exThe boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in panded a bit to neighbouring cities the late 1940s or early 1950s.
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A couple of weeks ago, I wrote in this column about some of my favourite childhood toys and that column prompted a couple of conversations about things from the past. As a child, my memories of toy shopping in Leamington took me to two places: Woolworth’s and The Metropolitan. At the time, they were almost across the street from each other, as The Met was located on Talbot West, where the St. Vincent de Paul store was recently located. Woolworth’s had it all, long before Zellers came along. I always found it cool to enter through the back entrance along Queens, where there was always one of those coin operated mechanical horses to ride. My mom had a picture in her photo album of my oldest brother and sister as young children, riding on that horse outside Woolworth’s. That was before I was born, so that horse stuck around for a long time. The wonders of Christmas season were not lost on me as a child. The uptown windows all decorated with Christmas scenes, were a sight to behold. The constant tapping of that mechanical Santa Claus on the window at Feldman’s, always got my attention. Watson’s and Neilson’s always had their windows decorated, as did Paterson’s Dry Goods and Cook’s Pro Hardware. Who can forget Jackson’s China, and The Abbey. Over at The Met, prior to their move east to the site of today’s Giant Tiger, those old uneven wooden floors made for a challenging stroll through the toy section, but there were always lots of unique finds there.
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and a place called Consumers Distributing caught my attention when they opened in Windsor in the 1970s. Much like Sears, they made their presence through catalogues, which were mailed out a couple times a year. The difference between Consumers and Sears, was that you could walk into a Consumers Distributing store, look up your item in the catalogue, and walk out with the item under your arm. I remember a large array of jewellery, electronics and toys more than anything. Publisher Jim Heyens tells me he frequented the store in Chatham, which was upstairs in the mall. The one I remember in Windsor was on Dougall, I believe. The few times I was there, I recall a very busy place with lineups of people filling out their order forms and waiting at the counter, while an employee went into the warehouse to pull their items. I guess it was sort of like a 70s version of Amazon, without the shipping or computer access. All good things must come to an end, and the same can be said for Consumers Distributing. They officially filed for Bankruptcy in 1996, but I really don’t remember the local stores being around too long into the 1980s.
A Salem School Christmas Concert, around 1953 or 1954. Any familiar faces? If so, please contact the at Kingsville Archives at (leaveof message) or kingsvillearchives@ A Look Leamington’ s 226-348-6377 Past courtesy C. Scott Holland gmail.com.
A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy. At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.
Dec. 21, 1988 - Strong winds and extremely cold temperatures combined to create this unique ice sculpture along a fence at the Leamington Dock.
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UMEI performs and records old-time radio play LEAMINGTON — There are many words that could describe the year 2020, but for UMEI students, a key one is “adaptability.” When the COVID-19 pandemic meant their students could not perform the traditional Grade 11 play, they were still determined to make this tradition a reality. Enter The 39 Steps, an audio drama which students could record safely and can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own cellphone or computer. “At first I was very disappointed that we couldn’t do our usual play, since I had been looking forward to it for years,” said Technical Director Raylene Schartner. “But this opportunity not only makes our class unique, but gives us a play that we can listen to for years to come. Producing the audio drama also presented the opportunity to learn new skills and programs in sound editing and mixing.” The entire Grade 11 class lends their vocals to the story. “It was a lot of fun to explore the range of my voice and to create a character just through vocal expression,” explained student Tiffany Redekop, who plays Pamela Stewart. “The challenge of doing something new also helped bring our class closer together.” The 39 Steps is a radio play adapted
by Joe Landry based on the 1935 movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The story is a masterful blend of horror, comedy and romance, and Landry’s adaptation keeps the listener on the edge of their seat. As audio dramas and podcasts have risen in popularity, the class hopes audiences enjoy this offering entirely acted, edited, and produced by the Grade 11 class of UMEI. The genre and advertisements reflect the style of old-time radio plays, so the recordings bring a sense of nostalgia and also incorporates ads from local businesses. “I am really proud of this class for adapting our decades old tradition during a pandemic,” said director Chani Wiens. “It gives me hope that students from this time will take away flexibility, creativity and determination. In the lemon that is 2020, they made this play their lemonade.” For more information, please visit umei.ca.
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LEAMINGTON — During the last few days of classes, Gore Hill Public School students participated in a variety of classroom activities that celebrated the various December holidays. Activities were organized by Principal Council. In the top photo, Mlle Drouillard’s Grade 1/2 students, Alistair Lyle (l), Tayma Charafeddine and Milana Ingratta, display some of the beautiful greeting cards created for local area senior home residents. In the bottom photo, students from Mr. Alles’ Grade 4/5 class, Bianca Maresca (l) and Maverick Bilokraly, display a math activity where they graphed classmates’ favourite holiday foods. Photos submitted
LEAMINGTON — Erie Shores HealthCare’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre is keeping the hours of operation status quo to accommodate the holidays and ensure they can meet the testing needs of the community. ESHC’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre operating hours remain 8am to 6pm, 7 days a week. That includes Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day. “Our staff and teams are ready and dedicated to provide testing to those in our communities through the holiday season,” said Lynn Mitchell, COVID-19 Assessment Centre Operations Manager. Appointments can be booked online at www. erieshoreshealthcare.ca. At this time, no walkins are allowed and staff ask that you do not come in early for your appointment, but arrive at the time you are scheduled for. If you are booking an appointment for someone else online/telephone, please ensure you fill out the contact information for the person requiring the test.
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Mom, did the sun shine brighter, or was the sky a deeper blue Or was it just a different world when we shared our lives with you. Forever is a long time, this we know is true But that’s how long our broken hearts will love and yearn for you. Missing you and loving you....Mary Jane, Sandra and kids MERRY CHRISTMAS MOM AND DADDY ...BABA AND GEGEE XOXOX
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Brummell, Diane Ethyl (nee Reeve) Holl, Richard Richard Holl, 77, passed away December 11, 2020 at Sarnia Bluewater Health Center. Predeceased by his parents Elmer and Erna (nee Christiansen). Richard, Dick to friends, moved from Cleveland to Pelee Island with his parents in 1951 to run the Pelee Island Trading Post. He attended Assumption High School and the University of Windsor. In 2015 he moved off the Island to the Augustine Villas retirement home in Kingsville. He is survived by 15 cousins and many, many friends. Richard had a generous heart, a wealth of knowledge, and a great love for his friends. He enjoyed playing cards, collecting stamps and coins, sharing stories and jokes, sitting on the bench with his cats and a good bottle of red wine. Richard was a member of the Pelee Island Masonic Lodge, 56 years, and the Pelee Island Legion. Please consider memorial donations on his behalf to the Salvation Army, the Pelee Island clinic or the Pelee Royal Canadian Legion Br. 403. A celebration of Dick’s life will be held at a later time in Cleveland, Ohio and on Pelee Island. Smith Funeral Home in Sarnia handled the arrangements.
Whittaker, Douglas “Doug” Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Erie Shores Hospice at 80 years of age. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Oskineegish) for 58 years. Loving Dad of the late Elizabeth Annie (2008), Drew (Tammy) and George. Proud Papa of Raven, Ryan, Lillian, Dustin, Nick, Cara and Kaylee. Dearest brother of Eileen Cowell and predeceased by his siblings, Tom, Esther, Stan and Leonard. He will also be remembered by his many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Erie Shores Hospice for their wonderful care given to Doug. Also special thanks to Pastor Andrew Wilson from St. John’s Anglican Church in Leamington, for his support. Doug enjoyed camping and canoeing always having a love for the outdoors. He will be forever loved and missed. In following Doug’s wishes, a private family cremation has taken place. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). Family and friends may share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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in the morning of December 20, 2020 at the Leamington Mennonite Home. Beloved wife the late Cornelius December 23, of 2020 (1994); dear mother of David (Betty), Southpoint Sun Constance (Stuart Medinets - deceased) $100, plus $13(Lydia), hst =Nathan $113 ( Jeannette), (Murray Schweider), Philip Karen (Martin Hollis), Barbara (Edward Penner); loving grandma of 23 grandchildren and many more great Any changes please email grandchildren. She was a dear sister to Evangeline, John, sun@southpointsun.ca Marie and Helen - all predeceased. She grew up in Niagaraon-the-Lake, and met the love of her life at Winkler Bible Thanks. School. After a 2-year courtship, they were married in Virgil Ontario on February 3, 1945 and left for home in Leamington in a blizzard. They settled on a small farm and for 60 years the family worked together growing “garden crops. Cornie drove up to Windsor to work in construction, first as a supervisor at Morris Construction and then as part owner of Hilton Construction. In 1966 they created Erie Shores Construction with mom as the owner and president. We learned a good work ethic helping dad, and working on the farm with mom. Mom faithfully served in the church and in the community, leading Bible Studies, teaching Sunday School, and Girls Clubs, and encouraging young women through their struggles. She was loved by many people, she impacted many more, remembered people’s birthdays, brought food and helped those in need. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, friendships, love and hospitality. Visiting at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Monday, December 28th Proof of obituary tofrom run2 - 5 & 7 9 pm. A Private Family Service was held. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment December 23, 2020 will be allowed in. Please book an appointment www.reidfuneralhome. Southpoint atSun ca All visitors must remain in their cars in our parking lot plus $13 until their $100, designated time andhst one =of$113 our staff members comes to invite you into our facility. Everyone must wear a mask. Interment is at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Any changes please email Memorial Donations may be made by cheque to Multiply sun@southpointsun.ca (M.B. Mission), where dad and mom built a home for Thanks. missionaries in Japan and Leamington Mennonite Home where she was a resident for 15 years. Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. A live streaming link will be available from the funeral home website the day of the funeral.
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On Saturday December 19th, 2020 in her 79th year, peacefully at Royal Oak Long Term Care Kingsville ON after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Beloved wife of the late Darryl Brummell (2014) for 52 years. Dear Mother of Craig Brummell (Debbie) and late Sara Orlando (Vince). Much loved grandmother of Lauren Beaudoin (Dillan), Ryan Maedel (Sherri), and Carson Proof ofgreat-grandmother obituary toofrun Brummell (Ali), and Jace Beaudoin. Also survived by her cousin Roland Craig (Carol) of Caledonia, brother-in law Arden Brummell (Susan) of December Calgary. Also survived by nieces23, and2020 nephews Ruth, Martin, Southpoint Sun and Jessica Brummell. Predeceased by her parents Henry and Jeanette$100, Reeve plus (nee Craig). $13 hst = $113 Diane was born and grew up in Kingston ON, and graduated from KCVI in Kingston, and after living in Any changes please email Ottawa for a short while, she married her high school sun@southpointsun.ca sweetheart and they embarked on their life journey. They lived in Brantford, Woodstock, Thanks.Moncton NB, Truro NS, Thamesville ON, settling in Leamington in 1979 when they purchased Essex Topcrop, and then finally in Kingsville. In later years she enjoyed travelling to Texas and Florida in the winter months and enjoying spending time with her children and grandchildren. Thank you to front line workers at both Chartwell Retirement and Royal Oak in Kingsville for the excellent care over the last 5 years. A private family service will take place with interment to follow at Erie Memorial Gardens in Leamington. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631). As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Parkinson Canada or Faith Reformed Church, Kingsville would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Morgan, Alexander (Sandy) Baird On December 14, 2020, Alexander (Sandy) Baird Morgan passed away at the Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington. He had celebrated his 89th birthday on October 15, 2020. Sandy had been a resident of Leamington since 1956 and a retired employee of Heinz. He had worked at Heinz for 33 years as a Research Chef. Sandy was the son of Alexander Baird Morgan, Sr. and Loretta Alice Lariviere of Montreal where Sandy was born. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, John as well his longtime partner of 30 plus years; Don Lockerie. He is survived by his husband, Dennis Dowker, his sister-in-law, Linda Morgan of Guelph, his niece, Karyn Morgan-Day ( Jamie Day) of Milton, his nephew, Jason Warnes (Melissa Williams-Warnes) of Toronto and his nephew Bryan Morgan ( Jennifer Bonello-Morgan) of Cambridge. He will be missed by his great nieces, Jadyn and Brooklyn Morgan, his great nieces, Addison and Brynn Warnes and by great nephew, Aydan Day. Sandy will be remembered by many as someone who volunteered to support many charitable causes: driving cancer patients to the Cancer Centre in Windsor, driving for Meals on Wheels, the Red Kettle campaign and many other agencies in the community. His sense of humour endeared him to everyone he met. Sandy also danced with the Royal Society of Scottish Country Dancing for many years. He enjoyed walks and swimming. Sandy was an active member of Knox Presbyterian Church in Leamington and supported the work of the church in so many ways. In keeping with Sandy’s wishes, cremation has already taken place and he will be interred at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery at a date when his family can attend. Sandy also wished to have a Celebration of his Life on the anniversary of his marriage to Dennis providing the coronavirus restrictions will permit that to happen. Arrangements are entrusted to the Reid Funeral Home Ltd, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice or Erie Shores Healthcare of Leamington.
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Point Pelee closing for deer reduction January 7-21 LEAMINGTON — Point Pelee National Park will be closed to visitors from January 7 through January 22, 2021 to conduct deer population reduction activities. The reduction will be carried out by Parks Canada staff and Caldwell First Nation. The park will open again as usual on January 22, 2021. According to Parks Canada, a high population of white-tailed deer is a serious threat to forest and savannah health at Point Pelee National Park. Through over-browsing, the deer in the park are consuming and damaging native plants faster than they can regenerate — threatening the health of the Carolinian Forest — which is home to a number of species at risk such as the Red Mulberry Tree, Eastern-wood pewee, and Eastern Fox Snake. Deer are also jeopardizing efforts to restore the Lake Erie Sand Spit Savannah, a globally rare ecosystem that supports 25% of the species at risk in the park. Based on over 30 years of research and monitoring, a healthy and balanced environment at Point Pelee National Park would ideally support 24 to 32 deer, says Parks Canada. A series of mild winters with light snow cover and a lack of natural predators, such as wolves and cougars, have allowed the park’s white-tailed deer population to grow to two-times higher than what can be sustained. Population reduction is reserved for situations of absolute necessity and
CHRISTMAS DAY - DECEMBER 25 A Christmas invitation to those who will be alone (or those who will go without) please join us for our 26th annual Christmas Dinner. Available for pickup at 12:00 noon at the Church of St. John the Evangelist (Anglican) 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Call 519-326-3111 to register by December 24th by noon. Registration required for pickup and delivery. Delivery available to shut-in Leamington, Wheatley, Kingsville area only. There is no cost or obligation. ONGOING MIRACLE MOBILE MARKET - Free fresh produce boxes available in Wheatley every Tuesday from 10:30 11:30 a.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church. You can pick up a box and have option of paying it forward by donating and helping someone else.
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Parks Canada has been collaborating with Caldwell First Nation for a number of years to actively manage the deer population to protect the park’s sensitive ecosystems. A dedicated COVID-19 Mitigation Plan has been developed in accordance with public health guidance and will be implemented to ensure the safety of staff and Caldwell First Nation partners in limiting the spread of COVID-19. For up-to-date information on park closures, please visit the Parks Canada’s website at www.pc.gc.ca/pelee.
This whitetail buck was recently photographed in Point Pelee National Park. Sun photo
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NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 24TH COMMUNITY LIVING ESSEX COUNTY, Giving Season Campaignis on now. All donations made online at www.canadahelps.org/en/giv3/17996 and contributions made to Community Living Essex County from Tuesday, Dec 1st to Thursday, Dec 24th will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to a maximum of $8,000 by matching corporate partner, Libro Credit Union.
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COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4-5 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4-5pm. Food and clothing are available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free.
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ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519-790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. December dates are the 9th and 23rd. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@ yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores.toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us. IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519-999-1234. RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580. PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES - Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in Chatham-Kent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes. PREGNANCY & RESOURCE CENTRE, 33 Princess St. (Central 33) Suite 212, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses and trained volunteers. Free pregnancy tests. Call 24/7 for free and confidential support - 519-326-0612. Business calls: 519-3263821.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Local McDonald’s owner gives back to community
The Leamington McDonald’s parking lot was the scene of a turkey giveaway, courtesy of owner Matt Tatomir. Tatomir, a Leamington native, gave away enough turkeys to provide Christmas dinner for more than 400 families. Photo submitted
LEAMINGTON — Leamington native Matt Tatomir, who now owns the Leamington and Essex McDonald’s locations through his company, Bull Market Holdings Inc., jumped into the Christmas giving season last week as he gave Christmas turkeys away to over 400 families. Tatomir was able to secure the 400 turkeys, with employees at both locations also offered turkeys. They were distributed in the parking lots of both locations with a special parking lot drive-thru set up for those in need.
“I really wanted to fill a gap,” he said. “When I heard that Talking Over Turkey couldn’t be held this year, I decided to help.” When Talking Over Turkey was cancelled, organizer Mike Diab challenged the community to step up and help, and that’s just what Tatomir did. He also donated turkeys to a couple of Leamington churches, who will be cooking them up for the needy, and that donation will feed another 200 people.
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Dear Editor: The recent passing of the greenhouse light abatement by-law is a progressive step to lessen the concern of many residents, but patience and understanding will be required in order for greenhouse operators to fully comply with this order. There is no doubt that excessive light pollution and artificial day-length is disruptive to humans and our natural environment. We should also consider that our local economy was historically, and
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GREENHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED Employees will be required to carry out all job tasks as specified by the operation manager. Specific duties include: Pruning, clipping, harvesting and cleaning work area. Repetitive task, standing for extended periods, hot humid conditions, comfortable working on scissor lifts, handling weights of up to 23 kg or 50 lbs, report signs of insect or disease damage. Permanent full time weekdays including weekends. $14.25 per hour. Will train the right candidate. Must be able to work within a group or on their own. Reliable and dependable. Must have own transportation. No educational requirements needed. Apply: Southshore Greenhouses Inc. 1746 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2M6
PINNACLE ACRES REQUIRES Full time greenhouse general labourers. $14.25/hr 50+ hours, 7 days/wk. Must be available Saturday & Sunday. Work site: 333 County Rd 18, Leamington ON, rural setting, must have own transportation. Crop maintenance and harvesting, other duties as required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a repetitive basis, fast paced environment, strong work ethic, punctual, reliable. Please apply via email: pinnaclejobs@hotmail.ca No experience or education required. de4-tf
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GREENHOUSE WORKER - Responsibilities include crop work, winding, pruning, harvesting, checking quality of harvested produce, other duties as assigned. Work conditions are fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, bend, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, working at heights, hot environment. 40 plus hours a week including Saturdays. $14.39 per hour, seasonal, full time. No education required. No experience required. Please forward your resume by email to: hr@ orangelinefarms.com (627 County Rd. 14, R.R. # 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V8). fe5-tf
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GREENHOUSE WORKER SEASONAL & part-time leading to full-time positions available. 60-65 hrs/week. Physically demanding, repetitive tasks, bending, hot conditions and must be able to lift 50 lbs. Maintain attendance vital for harvesting. Job duties include harvesting, planting, cluster pruning, de-leafing, suckering. Wage $14.25 per hour. No education or experience required. Send resume to Moretto Ingratta Farms Inc. 341 Morse Road, Leamington ON N8H 3V5 or FAX oct21-ja20 519-326-1082. _____________________________
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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on January 14, 2021, at the Town of Kingsville Municipal Office, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville Ontario. Description of Lands: Roll No. 37 11 270 000 37401 0000; PIN 75181-0230 (LT); File No. 19-01 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,635.60 Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. A full copy of the tax sale advertisement and further information about this matter is available on line at www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or www.kingsville.ca or you may contact Vicky Sawatzky, Tax Collector, The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville ON N9Y 2Y9. Phone: 519-733-2305 Ext. 233
Notice of Public Meeting to Consider Zoning By-law Amendments Regarding Permanent Outdoor Patios & Bloomfield Business Park Take Notice that the Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent will consider amendments to the Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law (File D-14 C/52/20/C & C/53/20/C), under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.1990, c.P.13, concerning the entire Municipality of Chatham-Kent. And Take Further Notice that the proposed amendments under the above file numbers will be considered on the date, and at the time and place shown below: Date: Time:
Monday, January 18, 2021 6:00 p.m. ELECTRONIC MEETING FORMAT
Due to the COVID-19 Emergency, on Monday, March 23, 2020, Council passed By-law 30-2020 that amends the Procedure By-law to permit electronic meetings for Council, Local Boards and Committees. Therefore, there will not be an in-person meeting and this meeting will be conducted through an electronic format only. D-14 C/52/20/C – Permanent Outdoor Patios Some business owners have noted that they may like to invest in constructing a permanent patio in future on their own property, but they are constrained in doing so because of current regulations in the Zoning By-law. Specifically, in several cases the only option to construct a permanent patio would be to use some existing parking spaces. In order to provide this opportunity, it is proposed that the Zoning By-law be amended so that up to 15% of the required and/or existing parking spaces for the main use of the property may be used to construct an outdoor patio. The required number of accessible offstreet parking spaces must still be provided. D-14 C/53/20/C – Bloomfield Business Park The Bloomfield Business Park is located at Bloomfield Road and Highway 401. The location consists of approximately 105 acres of planned industrial land. To enhance opportunity for business in Chatham-Kent it is proposed to expand the permitted uses in the Bloomfield Business Park, specifically the Prestige Industrial Zone (M4) and Light Industrial Zone (M5). The expanded uses will include the sale or lease of light duty, medium duty and heavy duty new and used trucks, the repair of same, and the sale of truck parts, both retail and wholesale, and related uses. This proposal does not include the sales and service of personal or farm vehicles. Information and Providing Comment For more information about these matters, including information about appeal rights, contact Allison Lambing, Planner II, Planning Services at 519.360.1998 or allisonl@chatham-kent.ca. Mail should be directed to Municipality of Chatham-Kent Planning Services, 315 King Street West, Box 640, Chatham ON N7M 5K8. Please note that an Electronic Meeting shall not permit public deputations, except by way of written submission received in advance of the meeting, which shall be submitted to the Planning Services Office or emailed to ckplanning@chatham-kent. ca prior to the start of the Electronic Meeting. Written submissions will be provided to members of Council in advance of the meeting, if possible. The Municipal Clerk will verbally read out the written deputation during the meeting at the time each amendment is considered. While verbal deputations are not permitted, the Electronic Meeting will be open to the public. Should you wish to participate in the Electronic Meeting, please contact Planning Services and instructions will be provided to join the meeting a few days in advance. Dated at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent this 23rd day of December, 2020.
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During the current COVID-19 crisis, we will make an effort to supply you with extra puzzle options such as below, as long as there is space to do so. Thank You all for reading weekly.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Someone could be extremely generous to you soon, Aries. It may be out of the goodness of his or her heart, or it may be because of a guilty conscience. You may never know.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Right now stability means much more to you than taking risks. Stick with those people who support you, and don’t worry about sitting on the sidelines for a bit.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Avoid power struggles at work or even among your circle of friends, Taurus. It is not worth the trouble to get involved, and things will calm down soon. Keep your distance.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may not realize it, but you have been slowly pulling back from those around you for some time now. Make a concerted effort to focus on important relationships.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, this week may be well suited to contemplation about certain decisions that have been on your mind. Find a quiet place and put all of the puzzle pieces together.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 A healthy hobby like exercise can be just what you need at the moment, Capricorn. Slowly increase your workout frequency and take a friend along for the ride.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you feel like you are ready to make a difference in someone’s life, then be honest about what you can take on. You may need a little help along the way.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, try to be artistic this week. Don’t worry, you don’t have to create a masterpiece. Working on creative projects can be a form of meditation and help alleviate stress.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, if you need someone to motivate you, seek out a trustworthy friend with your best interests in mind. A qualified mentor might be the way to go.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You are open to change more so than other people you know, Pisces. It’s a good thing, because last-minute changes are coming.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, sometimes a daily routine can land you in a rut. This is the time to change things up a bit. Mix up your regular schedule by trying a new activity or taking a trip.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS DECEMBER 20 - David Wright, Athlete (38) DECEMBER 21 - Steven Yeun, Actor (37) DECEMBER 22 - Meghan Trainor, Singer (27) DECEMBER 23 - Finn Wolfhard, Actor (18) DECEMBER 24 - Ryan Seacrest, TV Host (46) DECEMBER 25 - Annie Lennox, Singer (66) DECEMBER 26 - Chris Daughtry, Singer (41)
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Rough patches will quickly smooth over if you don’t fret about them, Libra. Just have a little patience and everything will work out for the best. Note: answers may use American spelling
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Southpoint Hockey News kept players and parents informed By C. Scott Holland The Southpoint Hockey News was a newspaper entity which revolved around life and issues at the local hockey arena – originally Leamington Agricultural and Recreation Centre. It began as a means of keeping the players, coaches, parents and fans interested and involved in their own local hockey jurisdicCLAIRE tion. MCCORMICK While the
former Leamington Post had weekly stories summarizing the games played, the Southpoint Hockey News had biographies of the town’s NHLers, interviews with players and coaches and touched on important issues, and also held a few contests. The paper was free and bundles were given to the coaches to distribute, as well as being available in a rack within the arena. Its conception was developed and published through a small group of people who worked hard to bring joy to the thousands who read the paper. Mark Ribble, Frank Silveira, Scott Holland, Jim Bowman, Dave Dawson and Roger Shires were among the core group who got the paper started.
Often it included a guest columnist like the ‘Kanteen Queen’, Claire McCormick, who had a column called What’s Cookin’. Claire was a favourite of players and parents alike, along with Jean Pepper, who ran the canteen for many years. Looking back at all the paper’s features brings back fond memories of the original arena and the people who gave us those memories. The paper was published from Dec. 1996 until February 2000 when the new arena (now known as the Nature Fresh Complex) opened. The group published about five times per year. For everyone, it became an anticipated part of the hockey season and laid the foundations for other centres to follow suit.
Frank Silveira (left) gives Jim Ciacelli of Southpoiint Minor Hockey copies of the inaugural edition of the Southpooint Hockey News. Photo courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection
Leamington’s random addresses would have given Santa trouble prior to 1948 By C. Scott Holland The jolly old fellow in the red and white suit having problems? Not a chance, you say? Well, he may have encountered some difficulties finding certain residences around Leamington prior to 1948. The systematic order of houses was not in place like it is today. Houses and businesses could have whatever number they wanted, as long as it wasn’t a duplicate of another number on the same street. The numbers could jump or decrease — they were not in numerical order or even odds and evens on different sides of the street. Poor Rudolph must have been dizzy and the rest of Santa’s reindeer extremely tired after visiting Leamington and the former Mersea Township. Leamington Town council and Canada Post rectified In 1996, Mersea Township installed new reflective house number signage to aid mail delivery, police, ambulance and fire services.
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the problem in September of 1948, when they assigned numerically ordered numbers on all town streets and businesses, as well as putting the odd and even numbers on opposite sides. All houses in Mersea Township were given proper numbers in 1974, with the same system applied. These days, Santa has no problems finding the correct houses - and the correct presents get to their proper destinations. The current 9-1-1 style signs were installed in 1996 in municipalities across Ontario.
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Essex Power Corporation donates to help community needs
TECUMSEH — Essex Power Corporation has made a monetary donation to local food banks in Amherstburg, LaSalle, Leamington and Tecumseh, as well as adopted families through the Children’s Aid Foundation ‘Adopt a Family’ holiday program. The unprecedented year has brought uncertainty for many this holiday season, and as such, Essex Power Corporation and its employees have come together to collect and donate to local programs this year. As part of their giveback initiative, EPC has donated $4,000 to local food banks within the communities they serve. This is the 10th year that EPC has donated to local food banks.
The recipients of the donations include Amherstburg Food & Fellowship Mission, Tecumseh Goodfellows, Leamington Salvation Army and St. Andrew’s LaSalle Food Bank. In addition, through corporate and employee donations, EPC was able to provide items on wish lists for 8 families in its communities and gift cards for essential items. “This year has been especially tough for families and small businesses in our communities,” said John Avdoulos, CEO, Essex Power Corporation. “With the onset of COVID-19, many have found it difficult to make ends meet.”
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LEAMINGTON — Just prior to the pandemic last winter, The Lesson Lounge Music Store re-branded to become Chuck’s Guitar Shop. Charles Diab wanted to give his business a family feel and as an homage to his late father, Tom (Tom’s Shoe Repair), he wanted to go back to a much simpler name. The shop opened in 2012, and Diab found a new lease on life when he received a life-saving liver transplant in 2017. The year 2020 brought many changes in retail and Chuck’s Guitar Shop remains a constant at 120 Erie Street South in Leamington. During the grey lockdown, Diab is offering curbside service at 519-398-8080 and will still be arranging virtual lessons with his students. Sun photo
Essex Power employees, Janis McVittie and Joel Gagnier, drop off gift donations at the Holiday Program Centre. Photo submitted
Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance Company donates $41,000 to local community programs CHATHAM-KENT — Kent & Essex Mutual (K&E), located on Creek Road in Chatham, has been in the fortunate position to provide another large donation to assist charitable organizations during this difficult time. The company was one of 49
mutual insurers to receive a one-time payment of $41,000 from the Cambridge-based re-insurer, Farm Mutual Re. These funds were earmarked for the re-insurer’s “Mutual Support” initiative which provided their member-mutuals
with the opportunity to continue their philanthropic support initiatives and local relief efforts. Through this initiative, K&E was able to provide a monetary donation to numerous charities and organizations throughout
the Chatham-Kent and Windsor-Essex regions. The directors and staff at K&E selected the recipients. K&E CEO, Kevin Konecny stated, “Thank you to Farm Mutual Re for this opportunity to support our local communi-
ties. We hope the donations will make it easier for these valuable organizations to continue to do their great work. The needs of our members and community always come first and it’s a practice we have believed in for over 132 years.”
Nicholls announces grant funding for RIDE programs CHATHAM-KENT-ESSEX — The Ontario government is investing a total of $137,353 for 2020-2021 and $137,078 for 2021-2022 to OPP Essex, Chatham-Kent, Windsor, and Lasalle Police Services through the Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) grant program. This initiative is to help the local police services, covering the areas of Cha-
tham-Kent and Essex County, to keep impaired drivers off streets and highways. “With the holidays around the corner, it is important to have a plan to get home safely,” said MPP Rick Nicholls,Chatham-Kent-Leamington. “Impaired driving is illegal, whether from drugs or alcohol, and it only takes a few
minutes to figure out alternative plans to get home safely that may save your life and the lives of others.” RIDE grant funding will help carry out important year-round road safety initiatives such as education campaigns and roadside spot checks over 2020-21 and 2021-22. As Ontarians prepare to celebrate the
holiday season, they are reminded to make plans to get home safely. They can arrange for a designated driver, order a taxi or ride-share, or take public transit. They should also take immediate action if they see someone who may be impaired by arranging a ride for them or even calling 911 if someone is a risk to themselves and others.
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Sports flashbacks -1972 This week’s flashbacks come to us from December 1972. Annual Peewee tournament draws 225 Upwards of 225 11-and-12-year-old hockey players converged on the Leamington Arena Tuesday and Wednesday as the 15th annual International Peewee Tournament was held. Visiting players were billeted to local families, as is the tradition. In the “A” final, Riverside defeated London by a 7-3 score. In the “B” final, Chatham got five goals from Mark Gilhula enroute to a 7-4 victory of the Leamington Edwards TV Peewees. Trailing 6-4 late, Leamington pulled goalie Paul Unrau for the extra attacker but Gilhula’s fifth goal on the empty net sealed the deal. Rico Festa had two goals for Leamington. Roger Dundas and Paul Arrowsmith scored singles. Juveniles stun Riverside 4-1 The Leamington Ardiel Juvenile Majors skated with only two lines on Sunday but still defeated a tough Riverside squad 4-1. The win moved the Pontiacs into sole possession of third place. Charlie Hyatt scored twice for Leamington with lone markers going to Gary Koestler and Tim Stevenson. Gene Biekx’s shutout bid was spoiled early in the third period. Juvenile Minors beat Kingsville The Ardiel Pontiac Juvenile Minors edged Kingsville 5-3 on Friday night, moving them into a three-way tie for first place with Cottam and Maidstone. Jack Harfmann paced Leamington with two goals. Singles went to John Johnston, Biull Stevenson and Mike Trudelle. Chuck Campbell, Lorne Gallagher and Bob Lepain scored for Kingsville. Wayne Gillett got the win in goal. Blenheim whips Minor Peewees The Leamington Mayers Fine Foods Peewee Minors dropped a 6-1 exhibition decision to Blenheim Friday night at Leamington Arena. Intense fog stranded several Blenheim players including both goalies. Leamington goaltender Greg Sellon, donned the jersey for Blenheim and beat his teammates soundly. Don Dame manned the pipes for Leamington and took the loss. Paul Simpson had the lone goal for the Mayers crew. Jackson China shuts out Datsun The Jackson China Clippers blanked Leamington Datsun by a score of 3-0 on Saturday in Atom house league play. Randy Wright opened the scoring with a wrist shot into the upper corner. Jimmy Heyens blasted a slapshot from point-blank range for the second goal and Dale Graham completed the scoring when his shot went in off the post. Steven Cowan earned the shutout. Gillies beats International 4-2 Gillies Furniture down International Trucks by a 4-2 score on Saturday. Mike Janzen, Jimmy Tilson, Dave Rowan and Tommy McGorman scored for the winners. Mark Ribble and Randy Robinson replied for International.
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Memories of Pelee Island Lobball
This team dominated, winning the Pelee Island Invitational in the early 90s. Back row are Terry Wiper, Trevor Wiper, Tim Wiper, Pat Ribble, Paul Child, Mark Major, Tim Tetzlaff, Mark Ribble, Dave Tetzlaff. In front are Scott Holland, Tom Howe, Jerry Sovie and Dean Gow. Photos are from Scott Holland Collection
Remnants of the Sherman Station team also captured the trophy this year. Kneeling in front are Paul Child, Terry Wiper, Scott Holland. Standing are Mark Ribble, Trevor Wiper, Tim Wiper, Tim Tetzlaff, Jeff Chambers, Mark Major and Craig Garant.
Paul Child accepts the championship trophy for Sherman Station from tournament organizer Troy Wiper.
By C. Scott Holland Recently some old photos brought back a few memories of hot August days and having some fun playing baseball (in this case, lobball, or slopitch, if you will) on Pelee Island. The Island hosted an annual tournament featuring teams from the mainland - usually Kingsville, Harrow and Leamington - as well as one from Ohio and the Pelee Island team. Most years, it was just a one-day outing - a game in the morning, one in the afternoon and then the finals. It was fun day for all involved and helped boost the friendly nature that exists between these towns. Although the I.T., the Bonehead Raiders and the Road Apples made early appearances on the island, the usual Leamington crew was the Sherman Station team, which had a number of pick-up players as well as a few regular guys. They were certainly accustomed to winning the Pelee tourney. Something like this could be as big a hit today as it was then and maybe it is time someone revived it to foster goodwill and friendship, once this COVID is dealt with.
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Christmas with a 1956 Cadillac THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk
LEAMINGTON’S FIRST GOALIE MASKS As mentioned in the flashbacks column last week, three Leamington Minor Hockey netminders received goalie masks as part of a program within the local association to better protect the youngsters. It was December 1958, when the three Leamington goalies, Paul Setterington, Don Bruner and Randy MacKenzie, donned the shield-style masks. They were among the first to use such equipment. Since that day, every goaltender in the local hockey system has worn some type of helmet and facial protection. Of course, the real credit goes to late NHL netminder Jacques Plante, who on Nov. 1, 1959, while in the Montreal Canadiens’ net, suffered a broken nose, courtesy of an Andy Bathgate shot. After being attended to in the dressing room, he returned to the ice wearing his homemade mask - the same one he often wore at practices starting in 1956. Prior to using the mask that very first time in a regulation game, he had designed and developed different versions. Montreal coach Toe Blake was furious, but relented since Plante was their lone goalie. It led to an 18-game winning streak before he went without and lost 3-0 to Detroit. The rest is now history. Photo courtesy of Scott Holland Collection
The story of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Not everyone knows the story of how Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer came to be. We saw this on social media last week and thought it would be a good time to share the story. A 34-year-old ad writer for Montgomery Ward in Chicago in 1938, Bob May was exhausted and nearly broke. His young wife was bedridden and about to lose a two-year battle with cancer. The couple had a four-year-old daughter named Barbara. “Why isn’t my mommy like everybody else’s mommy?” asked Barbara one night. A small, sickly boy, Bob was constantly picked on and called names. But he wanted to give his daughter hope, and show her that being different was nothing to be ashamed of. He wanted her to know that he loved her and would always take care of her. Bob began to tell a story of a reindeer with a bright red nose, who was picked on by the other reindeer. That story became the basis for Rudolph The RedNosed Reindeer. Bob eventually turned it into a picture book for his daughter, and eventually, his employer bought the rights and gave away six million copies of Rudolph to shoppers in their stores. His brother-in-law, Johnny Marks, who was successful songwriter, put the story to music and came up with the tune we know today. Bing Crosby was approached to record the song but turned it down and Gene Autry initially said no, before giving in on the wishes of his wife and recording the now famous song. As they say the rest is history, as Rudolph spun off into TV specials, movies, animated series and books. The song was the second-best selling Christmas song of all time, right behind Crosby’s White Christmas.
Lorna Tatomir of Leamington, Ontario, writes: “In the late 1960s, my Mom and I and five younger siblings lived in an old farmhouse in the hills of Beaver Valley near the Talisman ski resort with lots of snow. Christmas was coming as we loaded the first presents bought with earnings from my first job into the back of my boyfriend’s used but like new 1956 Cadillac. “It was Princess Green with Alpine White top, whitewalls, and enough chrome to stop a tank. Passing all but a gas station, the ride was smooth and luxurious. “Evenings came early in winter and it had snowed all week. The kids had promised to dig a space for the car in front of the driveway so we could get the car off the road, where cars were often lost in snowdrifts until the first snowplow hit them. “We had just enough
space to pull the Caddy up to the farm gate. It was a moonlit night as we unloaded the presents from the oversized trunk and, unable to undo the gate, we climbed over it with the presents. Unknown to us, the kids had dug a six-foot-deep hole on the other side of the gate. We fell in with presents flying everywhere! “The next morning, we saw a little tree standing in deep snow by an abandoned farmhouse. We tied it down on the roof of the Caddy and took it home to its proud place in our corner. Next summer, we drove by that farm-
house and saw a whole row of trees with one missing its tree top! “I took my first driving lessons in that Caddy and a farmer once had to haul me from a snowbank with his tractor. The sound system was great with Simon and Garfunkel, California Dreamin’ and the Beach Boys. That Caddy was a 2-door which kept the kids from falling out, unlike one of my brothers who rolled out of our former 4-door station wagon. “The cold winter turned a young man’s dreams south and the Caddy was sold. It was last seen in a junk car lot behind an old general store in the mountains above Meaford, Ontario.” I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.
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Pre-School ~ Miss Helen & Miss Sil Dear Santa, I want a big police cruiser and a big robot. I want a paw patrol cake. I will share my cake with mommy & daddy & Daphne. You can have a piece too. The reindeer can eat peas. I want a paw patrol towel with Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye and Ryder. Rory, Age 3 Dear Santa, Bring me boots and shoes. I like stickers. I play cars with Jaxson. Carson, Age 2
Dear Santa, Hello Santa! Preston, Age 3
Dear Santa, I like trains. Lucas
Dear Santa, I want a big robot. I am going to leave you a present. It’s a secret. I want a robot car too. I have been a good boy. I am happy. I make things for mommy and daddy. I make sticker pictures. Jaxson, Age 3
Dear Santa, I want my own markers please. My own Legos. I will give you cookies. I am being a good girl. Olivia, Age 3
Dear Santa, I want dinosaurs. I love to colour. Colton, Age 2
Dear Santa, I’ve been a really good boy this year. Can you please bring me the following toys? The Paw Patrol Tower, the Dinosaur Paw Patrol Truck and black and white hockey skates. Thank you Santa. Samuel, Age 3
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Dear Santa, I like to play with my friends. Mila
Dear Santa, I want to get a dinosaur. You can put my present right under my tree. I like it when you say “Ho Ho Ho”. I am going to get you a present at the sun store. Kian, Age 3
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Dear Santa, I put decorations on my Christmas tree. Beckitt, Age 3 Dear Santa, Can I please have a train, a clock and a teddy bear. The last thing I want is a car. Maybe I will leave something for the reindeers and cookies for you. Maddox, Age 3 Dear Santa, You are going to bring me presents. I am going to give the reindeer a snack. You have cookies. At the North Pole the elves are making my presents. I want a toy robot and a paw patrol kite. KJ, Age 3 Dear Santa, My name is Miss Sil. 2020 has been a hard year for many families. The only thing I wish for is health and happiness for everyone. I would like to see smiles on faces. It would be great if more children came to preschool to play with each other. I guess an apple cinnamon tea would be nice also. Miss Sil
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Dear Santa, My name is Dax. I bet you’re working hard. I need new sweaters. I wud like domi terex for Chrismis. I will leave milk and cookies for you. From Dax, Age 6
Dear Santa, My name is Connor. How are the elves? I need erasers. I want a ginepig for Christmas. I will leave milk and cookies for u. I love you. From Connor, Age 6
Mom and dad are you having a good time. I want a rc car for Christmas. I need sox. I love you mom and dad. I hope your having a good day. Thank you for your help. Austin, Age 6
Dear Santa, My name is Carson. I like how nice you are. I would like warm coat and a dog and a nerf gun. Thank you for the things you gave me. Dear Santa, Carson, Age 6 My name is Amanda. I hope you are staying Dear Santa, My name is Juliana. I warm in the North love you. I want a pool. Pole. I need socks for I need a pjohog. I will Christmas. I want an make sure to put milk Elsa dress too. From Amanda, Age 6 and cookies for you. From Juliana, Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is James. I am six. How is Mrs. Claus and the reindeer? I would like a dog for Christmas. Thank you for your hard work. From James, Age 6
Dear Santa, My name is Karter. How are Mrs. Claus and the reindeer? I’d like robot servant for Christmas. Thank you for your hard work. Be safe on your ride. Love Karter, Age 6
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Dear Santa, My name is Raegan. I would like Minecraft, a baby bunny, ad lego please, and my front teeth. I love Cristmas, is the North Pole cold? Thanks again. Raegan, Age 7
Dear Santa, My name is Scarlet. I like Christmas. I need a new dress. I hope Santa has a great Christmas. Love Scarlet, Age 6
East Mersea Public School
Dear Santa, My name is Kloe. I hope you are having fun getting ready for Christmas. I want an Elsa dress want makeup too. I will leave milk and cookies for you. From Kloe, Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Hunter. How are you? I want a nerf gun for Christmas. I will leave you milk and cookies. Thank you. From Hunter, Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Kingsley. I wish I could see you I would like a remote control jet. I will leave you cookies. From Kingsley, Age 6
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Dear Santa, My name is Hayden. I hope the reindeer are safe. I want 3 things for Christmas. I want a bullet gun a Mario lego set and a Mario action figure. I will leave milk and cookies for you. Love Hayden, Age 6
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Grade 2 Dear Santa, My name is Jackson. I would like for Christmas a PS5, Nintendo Switch and Forntie. My sister would like a baby bunny. What does Rudolf look like. Thanks again Santa. From Jackson, Age 7
Dear Santa, My name is Abbie. I would like 1. Slime Kit, 2. Makeup set, 3. Bubble gum, 4. O.M.G. doll remxe. 5. Please Santa. How many elves do you have? Love Abbie, Age 7
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Dear Santa, My name is Morgan. I would like a stapler and a Nintendo swich. Santa what does it look like at the North Pole? Love Morgan, Age 7.5 Dear Santa, My name is Judah. I want 3 toys. How old are you? Judah, Age 8
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Kindergarten ~ Ms. Jacobs & Ms. Sallmen Dear Santa, Is there snow at the North Pole? Are there penguins there or polar bears? Penguins waddle, and dive in water. I like animals. My favourite animals are penguins. I have been a good boy. I take turns at school. For Christmas I would like a penguin, a whale and an ostrich. I don’t have a chimney at the top of my house but I will leave you cookies. Nolan, Age 4 Dear Santa, I have been wondering how your reindeer are doing. Are the elves going to be coming back next year? I have been laying on my back, on the porch, with my backpack on, looking up, looking up for one of your reindeer. I have pretty much been a good boy this year. I take care of my dog and Buddy, my elf! For Christmas, I would really like a Thanos Gauntlet toy that makes noise when you push the middle. I will leave you some cookies and carrots for the reindeer. Love Maverick, Age 5 Dear Santa, Do you live at Santa’s village. I love you, Santa! Hearts! I have a hole in my black mitten and I now have rainbow mittens. It would make me super happy if you brought me a Paw Patrol boat, a crane and a car. I know you love cookies and milk
so I will leave some for you. Love Damon, Age 4 Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? Have you been busy making presents? We put up our Christmas decorations. I am 4 years old. I go to school. I like to play with Magnatiles and play outside with my friends. For Christmas, I would like a real tractor, a farm with lots of animals and a fence. I will leave you some milk and cookies. Love Dougie, Age 4 Dear Santa, You are the best Santa! Are you busy with your elves? I got a new puppy and her name is Daisy. I am a good boy. I do what my mommy says to. For Christmas, I would like a new phone, a robot that can clean the floors, take care of Daisy and everything I say so I don’t have to do it. Love Travis, Age 4 Dear Santa, How are you? How are your reindeer? I am a good girl! I help Honey clean up toys. I am 4 years old and I go to school. For Christmas, I would like an Elsa costume an Elsa and Anna outfit and an Elsa doll. Love Sophia, Age 4 Dear Santa, My mom touched my elf, and now it doesn’t have any powers. We can’t use it any more. Now it just goes on the
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top of the tree. Could you please send me another elf. I have been a good girl this year. I lay on the couach and watch T.V. For Christmas, I would like a computer, mermaid dolls, and some candy please. Love Maci, Age 4 Dear Santa, How are your reindeer doing? Do the reindeer fly a lot? I have been a good boy! I give hugs to my mom and dad. I am moving to Nolan’s house. For Christmas, I would like a Blue Lightening, some reindeer toys and candy. Love Theo, Age 4 Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I love the reindeer! I am a good girl but Maddie is a bad girl. I be kind! I play with toys at home. For Christmas, I would like a doll, a big puppy and an ABC puzzle. I will leave some cookies and milk for you. Love Clara, Age 4 Dear Santa, Are you sleeping? Are you busy feeding the reindeer? Are the elves making presents? I like animals and dinosaurs! My favourite animal is a moose and my favourite dinosaur is Indominus Rex. I have been good. I help my brother. I help him when he falls down I help him up. For Christmas, I would like a fish and a lion. I will leave some toys for the other kids when you come to my house and some milk and cookies for you. Love Shane, Age 4 Dear Santa, How are you? Are you happy? How is Mrs. Claus, the reindeer and your elves doing? I am a good girl. I wash the dishes everyday! For Christmas, I would like 2 hatchimals, 1 purple and 1 pink, and a purple candy cane. I am going to leave you some cookies and milk. Love Larissa, Age 5
Dear Santa, How are you? Does Olaf live in the North Pole? My elf is cute and precious! I would like a real 4 wheeler, a toy jeep with a remote control, a tractor with a remote control and 2500 LEGO. I have been a good boy. When I ask my mom for a popsicle and she says no, I say Okay mom. Love Jaxon, Age 5 Dear Santa, Are you eating cookies? Do you like Christmas cookies? I am 4 years old and I go to school. I am a good girl. I play outside and go on the climber. For Christmas, I would like a Barbie doll, some clothes for the Barbie doll and when I grow up I want to be a police officer. I will have cookies and milk for you. Love Lila, Age 4 Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? Are they landing good? How are your elves doing? I have been good! I be nice to my baby brother but Tegan fights me a lot so she might not get any presents. I be nice to Rory and all my friends at school. For Christmas I want a boat, a trailer for the boat, people, a truck, sharks, a little bit of fish, beluga whales trying to eat the sharky, narwhals and suitcases. I will have milk and cookies ready. Love Grady, Age 5
Wheatley Area Public School
they like carrots. I know you are feeding carrots to them. I have been a good girl and having a lot of fun! I play and have fun with my friends. For Christmas, I would like a kitchen set, a toy house like our neighbours and a toy stuffie cat. I will leave some carrots for the reindeer. Love Kassie, Age 5 Dear Santa, How are the elves doing? I know they are busy making presents. Do you have snow at the North Pole? I have been a good boy! I play and help my friends. I would like presents please. I would like a Transformer with a box inside it, with toys in it. I want to wish you a Happy Christmas! Love Alex, Age 5
Dear Santa, I have been a good girl. I help mommy and daddy make lunches. I helped mommy and dad make the bunk bed. For Christmas, I would like a new Olaf guy, but if you can’t make it that’s ok. I would like a Barbie set and an Elf on the Shelf toy. I got a plate I will put cookies out for you. Love Brooklyn, Age 3
Dear Santa, How are your reindeer doing? Are they at the North Pole? I really want to see your reindeer! My favourite reindeer is Rudolph! I moved to a new house on Pier Road. I like my new house. For Christmas I would like a toy bunny, a skate board and a toy puppy. I will leave you a note and some cookies when you come to my house. Love Andie, Age 4
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very good. I made hot cocoa and if someone gets hurt I help them. I would like a Mario Drone, Deer Pong, and a Mario LEGO set for Christmas. I am going to leave you some chocolate milk, some cookies, and a carrot for the reindeer. Love Lucas, Age 5
Dear Santa, How are the elves doing? Are the elves busy wrapping presents? I am 5 years old! I am a good girl. I clean my room and I help my mom and dad! For Christmas, I would like a Barbie airplane, a LOL doll set, and a LOL doll radio! I will leave you some cookies and some reindeer food when you come to my house. Love Emerson, Age 5
Dear Santa, Are your reindeer being good? I have been working with my dad for 3 days. I have been a good boy but brother keeps kicking me. I am a good listener! I know that you are watching. For Christmas, I would like a dump truck, cement truck, and a shark toy. Grammy is going to give me a fire truck so you don’t have to give me one. When you come to my house I will leave you a note, a carrot for all the reindeer and milk and cookies. Love Rory, Age 4
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Wheatley Area Public School Dear Santa, My name is Anthony. I want Lego and more Lego. I want baby diapers for my new baby. My mom would like new clothes and my baby will also need clothes when it grows up! I don’t think my dad wants anything. Please give me more cars and magnetic letters, like 3D letters! What do you usually like to do at the North Pole? Do you go to the same places at night? I love you Santa. Marey Crismis. Anthony, Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Emersyn. How are things in the North Pole? What has Mrs. Claus been up to? This year I am asking for an LOL doll, an Elsa unicorn umbrella. My Dad would like new hunting pants. My mom wants scrunchies and Annie wants scrunchies too! My brother could use more crayons because his are broken. I could use some more underwear. It might be best to use our front door you park the reindeer in our drive way! Love Emersyn, Age 5
Dear Santa, My name is Blake. I want a Mario cart for Christmas. My sister Brooklyn would like dolls and a Barbie house. My mom wants new clothes and please give my dad new underwear. Rebble came last night! He brought a note. Blake W., Age 5
Dear Santa, My name is Ryan. I would like Minecraft. Bryce wants Nintendo Switch. My dad wants stinky underwear and my mom wants new clothes. My elf, Flash is in a jar because he has to quarantine. Are you ready for Christmas? Ryan, Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Drew. I want a grain cart for Christmas. I want a fire truck. My family is good. How are you doing? How are the reindeer doing? My grandpa’s elf was eating fritos and my elf Binky is out of quarantine! Drew Dear Santa, My name is Brok. I want a nerf gun for Christmas. My mom would like a sweater with hearts and flowers. My dad would like red Nike shoes. Are you going to bring me presents? Do your reindeers like carrots? What are their names? Brok, Age 6
Dear Santa, My name is Jasey. Have you and your elves been busy? I have been good and my sister has too. This year I would like hatchimals, barbies and some shopkins. My sister would like the same things. Also some LOL dolls. My dad wants a motorcycle and my mom would like some eyelashes! I will leave you some cookies and milk and some carrots for the reindeer. Love Jasey, Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Bennett. I hope your elf can make it through the storm safely. Please give me and my brother two diamond bakugons and for my mom nail polish and make-up. My dad would like a new fishing rod. Do you like milk and cookies? Santa, do you like doritos and rock and roll music? Bennett Dear Santa, My name is Susie. I want my own phone and a L.O.L. doll. I would also like a OMG L.O.L. doll and a Hatchamal. Maybe a tablet too! Could you bring Lisa some Elsa toys? Judy would like nail polish and my mom like us to be home for Christmas.
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Dear Santa, My name is Warren. Do you like cookies or crackers? I want legos and hot wheel cars. I also would like some new clothes like a sweater and sweatpants. My mom would like new clothes and my dad would like a guitar. Have a safe trip Santa! Love Warren, Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Connor. How have you and Mrs Claus been? Have the reindeers been nice? Can you tell them I love them? I would like a toy sleigh and eyelashes for my mom. My dad would like a 2 new video game. He also needs a new wrench for working on stuff. Could you please bring my mom some new makeup too. Come to the chimney without the foam so you don’t get itchy. Love Connor, Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Blake. I want a nerf gun and a remote control car. My mom would like pants and my dad would like an x-box. Ezra wants a nerf gun and lego. I hope you and the elves are doing good during COVID19. You can come down our chimney this year. I hope the reindeer are all doing good! Love Blake H., Age 6
Dear Santa, My name is Michaela. I want a barbie doll for Christmas and a barbie house. Do you like cookies? I love Christmas tree cookies with sprinkles. I would really like a new sparkly pencil case with markers. I think my mom wants a new bathing suit and my dad wants new tools. Of course, Larissa would like barbies, a house and L.O.L. dolls. Michaela, Age 5
Dear Santa, My name is Aubrey. I have been a very good girl. This year I would like 2 cats, a Lego Heartlake City Hair set, some clothes, some new scrunchies for my hair and some polly pockets. Ma would like some clothes and Pa needs some more tools. We have all been very good. I will leave the front door unlocked for you and there will be some cookies and a carrot inside. Stay safe. Aubrey, Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Owen P. I want a xBox. I want a xbox controller and GTA5. I would like a race track. Lucas would like a squeky giraffe and Brody would like hunting boots. I’ve been a good big brother. My brother’s have been good too. What have you been doing during COVID? I hope all the elves are doing and staying healthy. Love Owen P., Age 6
Dear Santa, My name is Trinity. I would like one baby unicorn and one mom unicorn. I would also like one baby alive for me and one for Sophia. For my brother Tristan could he have a boy baby alive. I will leave you cookies and milk Santa and carrots for the reindeers. Love Trinity M., Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Mack. Are you nice Santa? I am going to give you a hot dog again. I want a play drum set and a bakugan. Can you bring me hot wheels? I want a toy car that you can ride and two packs of Doritos (the popcorn ones). My mom wants eye lashes and my dad wants a truck video game. My brother could use more hot wheels. Mack, Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Jace. I want a toy car and some more books like Pete the Cat books. Max wants construction trucks and Luke doesn’t like the baby toys we have. I think he would like new baby toys. My mom would like more make-up maybe! My dad is tricky to get presents for. I don’t know what he wants. Jace Dear Santa, My name is Emily. I want dolls and babies. How are you Santa? I have been a good girl. Love Emily, Age 5
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Wheatley Area Public School Dear Santa, My name is Spencer. How are the reindeer doing? For Christmas I want a robot controlled dog. My dog Magnus would like a new bone. I would also like some paint markers and skinny canvases. How are Mrs. Claus and the elves doing? I hope you have a good Christmas. Love Spencer, Age 6
a chinchilla, guinea pig and a Hatchimal Pixie. My dad would like a hammer. My dog would like a dog toy. I hope you have a good Christmas! Love Mackenzie, Age 7
Dear Santa, My name is Anchor. I very want some toys. And Legos because they make me happy. I surly hope you and the reindeer are happy. Thank you. Anchor, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Mackenzie. How are the reindeer? How is chippy? For Christmas, I would like Mackenzie
Dear Santa, My name is Thomas. How are you and the reindeer? My sister Mallarie would like an iPhone 12 and my other sister Ashley would like an iPhone 12. I would also like to get my sister Ashley a headset for gaming. I would like a Pokemon Vivid Voltage Elite trainer box, a gaming chair and headset. I hope you have a good Christmas! Maybe you could leave the presents by the door. We can bring them inside. Love Thomas, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Larissa. How are you doing Santa? Are you ready for Christmas? My mom would like a puppy for Christmas. I would like a Nana Surprise and an L.O.L. I would also like some clothes. I hope you have a happy Christmas. Love Larissa, Age 7
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Dear Santa, My name is Cooper. How is Mrs. Claus? I would like an RC boat, a PS4, an iPhone 12 and a hoverboard. How are the elves doing? I hope you have a good Christmas. Love Coop, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Avery. How are the reindeer doing? How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have been good this year. For Christmas, I would like a hoverboard and a NaNaNa Surprise. I will leave milk and cookies out for you. Love Avery, Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Clayton. I will leave you cookies and beer. For Christmas, I would like a dance floor and a part ball. I would also like a hockey arena with a Zamboni car. I have been good but sometimes I have been bad. Love Clayton, Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Ella. How are you? I would like a squeaky toy and a squishy. How are the reindeer and Mrs Clause? I can’t wait to see you at the Christmas parade next weekend. I would also like a Happy Napper. Have a good Christmas. Love Ella, Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Bryce. How is Mrs Claus doing? For Christmas, I would like
an iPhone 12, a puppy, and a Nintendo Switch. I would also like a hoverboard. I hope you have a good Christmas! Love Bryce, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Ryker. I would like a PS4 and a puppy and a hoverboard. How are you and Mrs. Claus? Merry Christmas! I love presents and if you only get me one will you get me a PS4. Ryker, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Zoey. How are the elves? For Christmas, I would like a skateboard, a hoverboard and some clothes. I hope you have a Merry Christmas! Love Zoey, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Bentley. How are you? How are the reindeer? Can I please have a hoverboard and a Just Dance game? I have been good and I will leave you cookies. Love Benny, Age 6
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Dear Santa, My name is Nikolas. How are you doing? I want a PS5 for Christmas, PS5 charger, and a hoverboard. I have been good. How are the reindeer doing and how are the elves doing? Love Nikolas, Age 7
Dear Santa, My name is Titus. How is Mrs. Claus and how are the reindeer? How is elf on the shelf? For Christmas, I would like a Lego Minecraft set. Happy Christmas! Love Titus, Age 6
Dear Santa, My name is Evan. How are you all? For Christmas, I would like a Bakugan and a hoverboard. May I please have my own phone and a BeyBlade? Santa how is your day? I have been good. Love Evan, Age 6
Dear Santa, My name is Tegan. Are the reindeer doing good? Have you seen any polar bears? For Christmas, I would like a Nanana Surprise, a Nanana Surprise Ultra and a Hatchimal Pixie. I would also like a guinea pig and a Chinchilla. I have been being good but Grady has not. Love Tegan, Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Mila. How are the reindeer? For Christmas, I would like Cr Babies and I would like Poopsie Sparkly Critters that puke out slime. I would also like a toy baby. I will leave you milk and cookies. For Mrs. Claus too. Love Mila, Age 6
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Dear Santa Claus, My name is Charli. I am 6 years old. I live near Leamington. This year, I have been really good. I would like it if you could bring me a baby poodle, 1000 chicken nuggets and pizza with ranch dressing. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Charli Dear Santa Claus, My name is Bryson. I am 6 years old. I live near Leamington. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me Lego Sonics, a hamster and Lego Mario. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Bryson
Dear Santa Claus, My name is Cruz. I am 7 years old. I live near Leamington. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Rival gun, money and a Nerf gun. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Cruz Dear Santa Claus, My name is Lindsay. I am 6 years old. I live near Leamington. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a bean bag chair, a puppy dog and a surprise. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Lindsay
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Grade 1/2 ~ Mrs. Farquharson Dear Santa Claus, My name is Brynlee. I am 7 years old. I live near Leamington. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me an LOL doll, a craft set and a Lego set. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Brynlee Dear Santa Claus, My name is Brody. I am 6 years old. I live near Leamington. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a telescope, a toy fire truck and a Nintendo switch.Thank you and Merry Christmas! Brody Dear Santa Claus, My name is Easton F. I am 7 years old. I live near Leamington. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a digging set, Slime and a word search book. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Easton F. Dear Santa Claus, My name is Grace. I am 7 years old. I live near Leamington. This year, I have been really good. I would like it if you could please bring me a basketball, some clothes and a toy for
my dog. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Grace
Thank you and Merry Christmas! Axton
Dear Santa Claus, My name is Joey. I am 7 years old. I live near Leamington. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Nerf gun, remote control and a Drone.Thank you and Merry Christmas! Joey
Dear Santa Claus, My name is Daniel. I am 7 years old. I live in Leamington. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Nerf gun and a Minecraft Lego set. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Daniel
Dear Santa Claus, My name is Easton R. I am 7 years old. I live near Leamington. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me an army toy. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Easton R.
Dear Santa Claus, My name is Karson. I am 7 years old. I live near Leamington. This year, I have been really good. I would really like
it if you could bring me a Flash suit, a Flash shirt and Flash shoes. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Karson Dear Santa Claus, My name is Landon. I am 7 years old. I live near Leamington. This year, I have been really good and nice. I would really like it if you could bring me a rocket that flies please, a necklace with a real shark’s tooth and my family to have a good and holly jolly day! Thank you and Merry Christmas! Landon
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Dear Santa Claus, My name is Lisa. I am 7 years old. I live near Leamington. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Barbie sharpener, a writing book and a pencil case. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Lisa Dear Santa Claus, My name is Axton. I am 7 years old. I live near Leamington. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a pencil, a ruler and a football.
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Dear Santa, My name is Braden. Santa, I hope you get my letter and I want you to get me a new jacket and Santa I really want to see you and my brother wants a ps4 and I am hoping that you can give me the new Dog Man book and Santa I don’t know if you are real but I know that you are real. Sincerely Braden, Age 8
Dear Santa, My name is Brooklyn. I have been very good. I want to have a nice little present for Christmas please. I don’t want anything too big or small. I am really good and respectful, kind. I love Christmas. One last thing I would like if you get me and my family some clothes for my family. Brooklyn, Age 8
Dear Santa, My name is Charlie. I have tried to be good. I want cool books, every book of the Chronicles of Narnia, a cure to the corona virus, my great grandparents safety and a couple of surprises. You’re the best. Charlie, Age 8
Dear Santa, My name is Iker. Here are some things I would like for Christmas, winter books, a cure for covid 19 and that’s it. I have been very good, have a good day & Christmas. Bye. Hope you’re happy. Iker, Age 9
Dear Santa, My name is Estrella. Can I have Slime and Play-doh. Estrella, Age 8
Dear Santa, My name is Ivan. I would like new clothes for my fmily. I would like a new phone. I would also like a new walkie Dear Santa, talkie Santa. I would My name is Fil. I love also like a PS5. all you do for people. Ivan, Age 9 I want a puppy and tons of books and toys. Dear Santa, Twenty 1000 Roblox My name is Layla. All cards. I want for Christmas Fil, Age 10 is Jesus. I don’t need anything else. EveryDear Santa, thing on my Christmas My name is Grant. I list is a want. I have a tried to be good all year. question does Rudolph I love you and your still get bullied? If he gifts. These toys would does please do somemake me very happy if I thing. By the way is got them so please get Mrs. Claus doing well? me these toys. I have Sincerely Layla, Age 7 Oreos for you when you come so I hope you en- Dear Santa, joy them. I have golden I would ike my sister to and original take your be kind to everybody pick. I really hope you Please talk to her! enjoy them and Merry Lotri, Age 8 Christmas. Grant, Age 8
Dear Santa, My name is Malik. I am 8 years old. I would like to see you. Malik, Age 8 Dear Santa, My name is Melinda. What I want for Christmas is a real life baby doll, a cure for Covid 19 and a cure for cancer. I also want for my family and me to get new clothes, pjs and some thing to make them happy. I would like it if you could give my family food, toys and keep us safe. I would like a little fake tree, my own tablet, some chocolate and candy, and some little ornaments for the little tree. And a little star for the tree too. I was hoping you could get all this stuff. If you can’t its ok just get the stuff you can get but I really want my own tablet. Melinda, Age 9 Dear Santa, My name is Raisa. All I want for Christmas is… to have a little pine tree and a tapestry needle for knitting and I also want a scarf, please. I am kind and respectful to others and helpful
too! And I was mostly hoping for a panda stuffy if you can find one for me please, thank you!!! Raisa, Age 9 Dear Santa, My name is Saulens. What I want for Christmas is a computer, Roblox card and a iphone. I’ve been good for a month or a day. I hope you have a good day also how does it feel to be in the north pole and have a very very Merry Christmas! Saulens, Age 9 Dear Santa, My name is Senna. I love Christmas so much plz put my Christmas love under my tree. From Senna, Age 9 Dear Santa, My name is William. I would like some Xbox one games please. I would also like a squire guitar please. Could I also have a hover board for Christmas and for my family some ugly Christmas sweaters and a PS4 and to go with the PS4 can I have some PS4 games. Love William, Age 8
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Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing? Santa for Christmas please can you bring me a kitten and a puppy? My parents say that I have enough pets but I say I will do all my chores. My parents say kittens and puppies that’s another mess! I say I’ll give you a massage and clean up the mess. Christmas will be different this year but I am still happy for it to come. Willow, Age 7 Dear Santa, I’m hoping for something special. I hope if your factory is working well at the Northpole. Santa, can you please bring me real, strong, hard and useful tools? My parents say I could hurt myself. I say my dad could put them in the basement. My parents will say I’m too young, but I could take care of them. Thank you. Abram, Age 8 Dear Santa, How is it going in the North Pole? Are the elves doing good? Santa, can you please bring me a Ship Lego Set because it’s fun to play with. My parents say it is too expensive but I will save some money for you. And they also say I have a lot already but I only have four sets of Lego. I am so excited for Christmas even if it is going to be different. Mackenzie, Age 8
Dear Santa, How is Rudolph doing? Is it really hard for the elves to make all the toys? Santa, can you please bring me LOL toys to play with because they are really fun to play with. But my parents say I can’t have L.O.L.S and I say that I don’t have L.O.L.S. I can hardly wait for you to come. Susana, Age 8
Dear Santa, How is Rudolph doing? How cold is it in the Northpole? Santa, can you please get me a laptop for Christmas because I want to go to work in the basement. My half of the gaming room is orange and my brother’s half is red. It is going to be my home work and research area. But my mom says it is too expensive. I say I can do chores. Mom says it’s not easy to use. But I will teach myself. So I hope your elves can make a laptop. Antonio, Age 8 Dear Santa, How is Rudolph doing with his shiny nose? Are the elves tired of making toys? Santa, can you please bring me Barbies? My mom said it is too expensive but I say I will save my money for you. My dad says your brother will take them away, but I say I will keep it away in my bedroom. I am excited for you to come. Fatima, Age 8
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Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and how are you? Can you please get me a toy car? I would love to have one. My parents say I will be lazy but I say I will not. My parents also say it’s too expensive, but I say I can save some money for you. I’m so excited for Christmas. JulieAnn, Age 7 Dear Santa, How are the elves doing? How are you? I miss you Santa, please can I get Tobi the new watch and please can I get Squicky the new Balloon dog? How are you doing with covid and Santa can I get a pet fish because mom and dad say it’s too expensive but they also say I’m too little and we are saving money for a new house. I miss you so much Santa. Mia, Age 8 Dear Santa, How are the reindeer. I really want Slime and a Barbie. My mom said no slime because it was messy. She also said no Barbie because I have to many but I said most are broken and the slime I said I will keep in the container. From Sophia, Age 8 Dear Santa, How are your elves? Are they working hard? Can I have a 3 foot teddy bear please? My parents say it is way too expensive for you. I want it so I can sleep
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Dear Santa, Santa, if you could bring me a present I would love a baby doll because I want to make the baby doll eat and play with. That would be so nice of you. My family doesn’t celebrate Christmas because I just came to Canada. Thank you Santa, I would like to meet you. Afraa, Age 8
Dear Santa, How is it going with the reindeers? How are you doing at the North Pole? Can you get me a remote control toy car? I really want one because it is so fast and it would be fun to use the remote control. Please Santa! Bentley, Age 8 Dear Santa, Is it really cold up in the North Pole? Santa, could you please bring me a stuffed animal puppy and a colouring book? I would like a puppy because I don’t have any stuffed animals. Thank you Santa. Mohamad, Age 8 Dear Santa, How are the elves doing? And how are the reindeer doing? Santa, can you please bring me a dog because my mom won’t let me
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Dear Santa, Is it very cold at your place? Santa, can you get me a dog and a hamster, but my parents say dogs are messy, but I can clean the dog’s mess. Then my parents say again hamsters just stay in their cage. Then I said they are not messy or loud so can I please get a dog and a hamster? I am very excited for Christmas. Emily, Age 7
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Grade 2/3 ~ Mme Wesley French Immersion Cher Père Noël, Bonjour! Comment ça va? J’éta is bien toute lannée. A Noel, je vais te donner une carte cette année. Je veux unecamion RC et un Walkie Talkie et une boite avec un serrure. Merci beaucoup ! Sincérement James
Cher Père Noël, Bonjour! Comment ça va? Pour Noël je voulais les Legos et un iPad et un Hatchimal Pixie Fliers et un adopt me playset et un camera et les LOL Dolls et les livres do Hibou Hebdo et un smartwatch et un PS5 et les Barbies et les poupées et un Nintendo Cher Père Noël, Switch et les beanie Bonjour! Comment ça boos quelle type de va? Est-ce que j’etais biscuit a tu aimes. bonne cette année ? A Sincerement Malia Nowel je vais te donner du lait et des carottes Cher Père Noël, pour tes rennes. Pour J’étais bien toute Noel je voulais les l’annee. Merci pour le chatons et un iPad et les Noel j’aime mes oims et autre choses. ma famille je voulais les Sincèrement Willow V-Bucks do Fortnite un PS5 et un Rc car. Cher Père Noël, Sincèrement Liam Bonjour! Comment ça va? Je vais don du lait Cher Père Noël, et des carottes pour Pour Noel, je voulais tes rennes. Pour Noel, Fornite sur le Nintendo je veux un Rc car et V Switch et un Adopt Me Bucks de Fortnite. Playset et un comic book Sincerement Taisir de Dogman numéro 9 et cat kid. J’etais très Cher Père Noël, bon toute l’année et un Bonjour! Comment ça arc et des fleches mais va? J’et-ais bient toate c’est un jouet j’ai un l’année. Pour Noel, je outrechose. Est-ce que voulais les Barbies et tu peux donner v-bucks? une poapée avec les Sincèrement Ryker vetements un bavoir les souliers, un bibenon et Cher Père Noël, de la nourriture. Bonjour! Comment ça Sincerement Lilas va? J’etais bien toute l’année. Je suis un bon Cher Père Noël, garçon. A Noel je vais Bonjour! Comment ça te donner du lait et des va? Pour noel je voulais carottes pour tes rennes. un dog man cat Kid Pour Noel je voulais comic book club, et un Legos. PS5 et un novel iPad, Sincérement Kasem Pro controller pour mon nintendo switch, Cher Père Noël, beyblades stadium. Bonjour! Comment ça Merci pour ton temps va? J’étais bien toute Père Noel. l’année. Pour Noël, je Sincèrement Peter voulais un arc et de fleches, un Lava lamp, Cher Père Noël, un RC Nascar, un grand Bonjour! Comment ça serrure. Merci! va? Je suis bonne fille. Sincèrement Gabriel Es ce que je peux avior un hatchimal pixie Cher Père Noël, flier et un smart watch Bonjour! Comment ça et un adopt me Playset va? Je suis une bonne ? Mone frère veux un fille. Je voulais des nintendo. Hatchimals. Sincèrement Olivia Sincérement Cedar
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Cher Père Noël, Bonjour! Comment ça va? J’etais une très bonne fille cette année. Pour Noel je voulais un Barbies et un ieu de bebés et un livre de Noel. Sincérement Rawah Cher Père Noël, Bonjour! Comment ça va? Je’né tais pas bonne pendant l’année. Je veux un Hatchamal et un chiot. Sincèrement Chloe Cher Père Noël, Bonjour! Je suis un bon gacon. Pour Noel est-ce que je peux 4 choge ? S’il vous plait je veux 3 walkit talkies dans un cadeaux et un Binonculairs s’il vous plait et un dpano noir avec un cemera. Sincèrement Anthony Dear Santa, My name is Aidan. How are you? I hope you are well. Thank you for the presents you gave me last year. This year, I would like play money, a gaming microphone and legos. I have been a good boy. I hope you will give me my Chrsitmas wish. Sincerely Aidan V., Age 8 Dear Santa, My name is Aiden. How are you? I hope you are good. How are your reindeer? I hope they are good. What do your reindeer eat? I have been a good boy. This is what I want for Christmas a new piebcie. From Aiden, Age 8 Dear Santa, My name is Savanah. Thank you for the presents you give everybody. What do you eat? What do your reindeer eat? Goodbye. From Savanah, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Marcus. Hey Santa do you have time for a question? How many elfs do you have and how old are your elfs I hope you can answer soon bye Santa. Marcus, Age 7
Grade 2/3 Dear Santa, My name is Kavya. I have been a good girl this year. I hope your elfs are okay. I would like some things. Can I have gold Mickey Mouse earrings, real puppy, glowing stuffy. I will give you milk and cookies. Thank you. Love Kavya, Age 8 Dear Santa, My name is Lauren. This year my family cut down a real tree. How are you and your reindeer? Thank you for the presents you gave me last year. How many times do you clean your sleigh? This year, I would like a pair of slippers. This year I have been good. And what is your favourite cookie to eat? And I could never get the names of the eight reindeer. Please send me a letter. Oh! And who is your favourite elf? From Lauren, Age 7
Dear Santa, My name is Megan. How are you doing? I have been good this year. For this Christmas I want a dog and everything it needs. And another unicorn stuffy and a hoverboard. A lot of art supplies. I have a cookie and milk for you. Love Megan, Age 8 Dear Santa, My name is Kylie. I have been reading with my teacher this year and being kind to my friends and to my teacher. I have been learning about arts this year. How are you doing? How are your reindeer doing? I have been a good girl this year. I want nerf guns and barbie dolls for Christmas. What are your favourite cookies? Because I am leaving you cookies. From Kylie, Age 8
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Dear Santa, My name is Elena. How are you? How are your reindeer? I am empower with my teacher. I am a good girl. Can I have LOL. Elena, Age 8 Dear Santa, My name is Andrew. Why is my elf eating eggs with me? From Andrew, Age 7
Dear Santa, My name is Valerie. Hi Santa! I wanted to say thank you for all the presents for the seven years of my life and may you say hi to Mrs Claus for me. I think I have been good this year. Bye Santa. From Valerie, Age 8
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Dear Santa, My name is Shnaya. What does your deer eat? What do you like to eat? How old are you? Love Shnaya, Age 7
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Dear Santa, My name is Zachary. For Christmas I would like a remote controlled car. My mommy would like a mug for Christmas. She likes to drink coffee. My daddy would like chocolate. My sister Katie would like some chocolate too. My sister wants a dog. I hope that it snows for Christmas. Zachary, Age 5
Dear Santa, My name is Austin. I want to say hi to your reindeer. For Christmas I would like a big plastic combine because my grandma and pipi live on a farm. I also want a rock tumbler. Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas! Austin, Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Emma. I would like to know how the elves watch us when they are busy making toys? How do you know where my house is? I am wishing for a Barbie park that comes with a grown up Barbie and a kid Barbie. I hope you can bring presents to kids that don’t have toys. I will leave milk and cookies for you and carrots for your reindeer. Merry Christmas. Emma, Age 5
Dear Santa, My name is Owen. Merry Christmas Santa! What do your reindeer like to eat? Can you bring me a Santa toy for Christmas? I also would like Luigi’s Mansion. My mommy would like new clothes. Daddy would like a back scratcher. My sister would like new Legos. My brother would like a mini Thanos toy. I will leave you some cookies and Dear Santa, milk. My name is Lyla. I was Owen, Age 4 wondering how many Dear Santa, elves you have. Do you My name is Aiden. I have a favourite elf? wonder how the elves This year I am wishing make presents so fast. for a rainbox unicorn How do you know what with wings that flies to make? I am wishing around my house. I for a big Bud, that is the also would love some biggest tractor in the Hatchimals for me world. How do you get and my sister Maci. I around the world in one hope you have a great night? Merry Christmas! Christmas! Aiden, Age 5 Lyla, Age 5
Dear Santa, My name is Grace. I wonder which reindeer you like the best, my favourite is Rudolph. I would like a Rudolph stuffie for Christmas. I really like bird stuffies too for my bird house. I will leave lots of carrots for all your reindeer and cookies for you too! Merry Christmas! Grace, Age 5
Dear Santa, My name is Gavin. Merry Christmas Santa! For Christmas I would like Lego. I also want some hockey sticks. My sister would like more Peppa Pig stuffies. My mommy would like a bunny. My daddy would like a shovel for his truck for snow. Can you bring me another car seat that I can put in Daddy’s truck so I can ride in it? Gavin, Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Quinn. I have been good. Merry Christmas Santa. Do you like cookies and milk? For Christmas I would like a new scooter. My baby brother Easton wants a rattle. Mommy would like new socks. My daddy would like a new workout shirt. I am excited for Christmas! Quinn, Age 3 Dear Santa, My name is Charlotte. I love you Santa. How do your reindeer fly? For Christmas I would like a Paw Patrol set. I also want Peppa Pig toys. My brother would like a marble track. My daddy would like a Paw Patrol set like me. I hope it snows for Christmas. I will leave some chocolate chip cookies for you. Charlotte, Age 4 Dear Santa, My name is Jake. I love you Santa and I like you Santa. I would like a Transformer truck that turns into a dinosaur. I also would like a dinosaur island with lots of dinosaurs and a BIG T-rex. My little brother wants lots of dinosaurs too. I like cookies and milk just like you Santa. Merry Chrstmas Santa! Jake, Age 4
Dear Santa, My name is Elodie. How do you fit down the chimney? For Christmas I would like a make-up set. My brother would like a Paw Patrol set. I will leave Santa cookies out for you. Thank you Santa. Elodie, Age 4
Dear Santa, My name is Addi. How do your reindeer fly? I really want a unicorn toy that can glow up. I also want real makeup. My brother Jack would really like a dinosaur toy and a tiger stuffy. Mommy wants a vaccum cleaner. She really loves them! Daddy would like a pet tiger or a unicorn toy. I am excited for Christmas! Addi, Age 4 Dear Santa, My name is Callum. Do the elves like to make presents? Can you bring me a radio so I can talk to people who are far away. Mommy wants some earrings for Christmas. Daddy would like a new chair to watch t.v. I also want a dinosaur toy, a T-rex one. I will leave you some spicy cookies and some reindeer food for your reindeer. Callum, Age 4 Dear Santa, My name is Reggie. Do you know if I am being good? I am trying really hard to be good. Are your reindeers doing okay? I am wishing for a dirt bike but my mom says it’s dangerous so I am going to ask for Treause X toys instead. I would also like a bow and arrow. Have a good Christmas and a safe trip! Reggie, Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Brooklyn. I wonder why Rudolph has a red nose? I also want to know if your big, big beard keeps you warm. I am wishing for a dancing sloth doing the floss for Christmas. Can you bring my brother Cale big Lego? I hope you , the reindeers and Mrs. Claus have a good Christmas! Brooklyn, Age 5
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Dear Santa, My name is Westin. I wonder if there is a lot of snow in the North Pole? For Christmas I would like a blue tractor. Can you bring my brother Austin some tractors too? My dad would like new tools and my mom needs new hair things. Look for 3 cookies when you come to my house! Westin, Age 4
Dear Santa, My name is Jackson. What do reindeer eat? Do they like sandwiches? For Christmas I would like a candy cane. I like to paint. Can you bring me some paints? I want snow for Christmas. My daddy wants a robe for Christmas. Jackson, Age 4
Dear Santa, My name is Lincoln. I love you! Is there lots of candy in the North Pole. For Christmas I would like a Batman toy. I would also like some He-Man toys. I will leave you my favourite cookies and some hot chocolate. Lincoln, Age 4
Dear Santa, My name is Jaylen. This Christmas I am wishing for a monster truck and a Santa hat. I want to know if the reindeers have toys. Do the bells have magic in them to help the reindeers fly. Jaylen, Age 5
Dear Santa, My name is Cailyn. Does Rudolph have lots of magic? Can I fly on your sleigh with you? For Christmas I would like purple sparkle earrings. Can you bring my mom nice jewelry and a big hug. My dad wants a watch. I will leave you cookies and carrots for your reindeer. I love you! Cailyn, Age 3
Dear Santa, My name is Kennedy. Do you like lollipops? I wish I could live in the North Pole. For Christmas can you bring me an ice cream set and a Barbie. My sister Harper would like a pillow. My mom wants a pencil with kiwi
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Dear Santa, My name is Eli. How are your reindeer doing? What is your favourite cookie? For Christmas I would like a remote controlled monster truck. I also want some hockey cards. My brother would like some hockey cards too. Thank you Santa. Eli, Age 5
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Dear Santa, My name is Emma. I am a student at St. John de Brebuf school. How are your elves? How are your reindeer? I am writing because I have been good. First I want a hair salon LOL. Next I want a blanket to keep me warm. And then I want a housecoat to give to my cosin. Merry Christmas! From Emma, Age 7
Easton Dear Santa, My name is Juliette. How are you, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus? I am writing because I want to tell you my wish list. First, I would like new foot spa so my feel will feel nice. Next, I would like boots so I can wear them in class. Last, for Penny I would like a baby doll so she can take care for her. I hope you will get me some of these things. I hope you have a nice trip to Kingsville where I live. Enjoy the cookies and milk. Merry Christmas! Juliette, Age 7
Dear Santa, My name is Aiden. How are you? Is it cold in the North Pole? Can I please have chocolate for Christmas. Thanks Aiden, Age 7
Dear Santa, My name is Parker. I go to St. John Brebeuf. What are the elves making today? Hey Santa I hope I’m on the nice list so please put me on the nice list. I hope you watched me be good. First I want Mario Kart live because it’s a game to play in my house. Second I need socks so I’m warm then Dear Santa, candy so its yummy. My name is Claire Merry Christmas. Charron. Is Heart, my Parker, Age 7 elf, ready to come to my house? I hope I’m Dear Santa, on the nice list. First, My name is Caleb. How I would like an iphone are the elves doing? 12. Next, I would like Are the elves making an apron to bake with. presents? I have been Then, I want this for trying to stay off the my older sister Tatum naughty list. First, I a llama stuffie for would like a mini stick Christmas. Last, I want for Christmas so I can this for my little sister play with my brothers. Aubery a unicorn toy Next, can I have an that walks and talks Apple gift card? Last, for Christmas. Have a can I get two mini sticks Merry Christmas and a so I can get ones for my happy new year! From brothers. Claire to Santa. Caleb, Age 7 Love Claire, Age 7
Dear Santa, My name is Patrick. How are you doing? Are the elves making oday for me? I am writing to you to tell you that I’ve been really good. First, I would like a big teddy bear so I will be asleep all night. Next I would like a Ping Pong set so I will beat my dad in it. Last I would like a hot wheels set. I hope you have a good Christmas. Marry Christmas!!!! Patrick, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Lucas. I go to St. John de Brebeuf. How are you and your reindeer? I have tried to be on the good list. First I would like a gaming computer. Second, I would like to get Roblox back. Thirst I would like something to remind me of Jesus. Have a good night on Christmas Eve and I hope you get all your deliveries done. Merry Christmas. Lucas, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Easton. Hi! Am I on the nice list? Can I have a Nintendo Switch? Im sorry I fight with my brother and sister. I will try to be good. How is my elf? I hope you have a good Christmas. Easton, Age 7
Dear Santa, My name is Milaniah. I go to St. Brebeuf School. How is Mrs. Claus? How are the reindeer? I am writing to you my Christmas list. First, I want a scooter so I don’t have to ride my brothers. Next, I want a Barbie doll so I can have another Barbie. Last, I want a dinosaur for my brother. I hope you have a good flight. Merry Christmas. Milaniah, Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Dante. How is Rudolph doing? How are you doing? I hope that I’m on the nice list. First, I would like a golden bayblade. I want a golden bayblade because I can bet my brother. Next I want a pet kidn because my old fish died. Last my brother wants a pet dog because he misses our old dog. I hope you have a safe trip on Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas! Dante, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Avery. How are you Santa? I am writing to you because I am trying to be good ths year. First, I would like a Nintendo Switch so I can play with my brothers. Next, I would like num nums because I want the whole collection. Last, I would like Animal Book so I can learn more about them. Have a safe flight on Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas! Avery, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Charley. How are you doing? How is Mrs. Claus? I am writing to you to give you my Christmas list. First, I would like
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a Fitbit so I can keep track of my steps. Next, I would like a fairy Pixie. Last, I would like a cool baby toy so my baby sister can play with it. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Charley, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Gemma. How are you, Mrs. Claus, the deers and elves? I wonder if I am on the nice list? I am writing to you so you know my Christmas wishlist. First, I would like a Bakugan stadium so I can show my family how to play. Next, I would like to have a Bakugan Draginold so I can win the battles. Last, I would like the Elf book so I can read. I hope you have a Merry Christmas. From Gemma, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Kenzi. I am a St. John de Brebeuf student. How have you been this year? I hope you will visit me on Christmas. First, I would like an elev pets. Next, I would like a my Life bolle. Last, I will get my friend Milanah a doodle book. I hope you fly safe. Merry Christmas! Kenzi, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Myles. I go to St. John de Brebeuf. I have been good. I would like puzzles and bubbles. What is your favourite cookie? My favourite cookie is Oreos! Merry Christmas! Myles, Age 7
Dear Santa, My name is Coyle. How is Bruno doing today? Are Dasher and Rudolph ready? I am writing to you because I have been trying to be on your nice list. First, I would like a toy shark so I can learn about them. Next, I want Lego boot so I can add it to my Lego city. I need tape so I can tape more. I hope you like the cookies. Merry Christmas! Coyle, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Grayson. I go to St John de Brebeuf school. How is Rudolph being? How are the elves? I hope that I am on the nice list. First, I would like a remote control car. Next, I want a nerf gun so I can shoot my mom. Last, I want a comb because my mom doesn’t have a comb. I hope you will be safe. Remember to wear your mask. Merry Christmas. Grayson, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Odean. How is Mrs. Claus doing and how are you doing? I’m writing because I want to tell you my wish list. First, I would like a toy Lamborghini that moves so I can make my dad jealous. Next I want a Dark saber so my brother and I can have a sword fight. Last I’d like a stuffy shark so my brother will have a shark to play with. I hope you have a great Christmas. Merry Christmas. Love Odean, Age 7
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Dear Santa, My name is Braelyn. How are you doing? Is it going well at the North Pole? Are you guys almost done making the toys? How is Mrs. Claus doing? Is she still making cookies? How are the reindeer and elves doing? I have been nice this year. Could I please have a new IPad and some stuffies? I hope you enjoy the cookies, milk and carrots. Thanks for last year’s gifts. Bye for now. Merry Christmas. Sincerely Braelyn, Age 9 Dear Santa, My name is Max F. How are you doing? What is up Santa? You and the elves are probably tired. I have been good. How is Mrs. Claus and the reindeers? Are they good? What I really want for Christmas is one big weight and a puppy please. Are you ready to go to all of the houses? This is the most wonderful time of the year. That sack of yours is probably very heavy. Thank you for the gifts in the past. The thing that I love about Christmas is Jesus, gifts, you Santa and Mrs. Claus. It is a very important time at my house because my mom, my sister and I love Christmas. My dad doesn’t like Christmas. Sincerely Max F., Age 8/9 Dear Santa, My name is Sophia and I am really excited for Christmas! How are the elves? How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? How are the Reindeers…. tired, busy? Can I please have a laptop and a laptop mouse? (not a real mouse). I love you guys have a very Merry Christmas. Sincerely Sophia, Age 8
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you 100 bucks the elves are working hard. What is Charlie my elf doing right now? Tell him I say “Hi” please. I also really want legos please and thank you. Tell Rudolph he’s my favourite reindeer. If I were to get you, Mrs. Claus and the elves a gift what would you want? Please ask everyone and you might get a gift. How’s the North Pole? Is it cold there? I have been really good this year. Thank you for reading my letter. Merry Christmas. Sincerely Kaitlyn, Age 8
Dear Santa, My name is Kate. How are you doing? I’ve been really good to make sure you and your elves would come and visit me on Christmas Day. Are you ready to come and visit everyone? I’ve also been wondering what type of cookies you like. I was thinking gingerbread? Thank you for getting me my new tablet last year. I really enjoy it. I’ve been really wanting a cute squishmallow stuffed animal. Thank you for reading my letter Santa. Don’t worry I will put out your favourite type of cookies and milk. I’ll also put out carrots for the reindeer. Merry Christmas. Your truly Kate, Age 9 Dear Santa, My name is Easton. I hope you are doing well how cold is it in the North pole right now? I really miss the elves especially zippy my elf. This year can I please have a dirt bike? I would also like a fortnite costume please. Christmas is my favourite time of the year. Thank you for all the things you gave me in the past years. We will try to remember to give you milk and cookies and carrots for the reindeer. Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho! Sincerely Easton, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Kaitlyn. How are you doing today? Thank you for all the presents in the past. Stay safe. I would like the new PS5 please and thank you. I hope you had a good year. Are you excited? Well I am! I will leave you milk and cookies and carrots for the reindeer. Christmas is my favourite holiday. I bet
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Dear Santa, My name is Ethan. I go to St. John de Brebeuf. How are your elves? How are you and Mrs Claus? I would like 2 PS5’s and PS5 head phones please. I am going to leave you a note for you. I have been very very very good this year. Is Mrs Claus baking cookies? How is the workshop doing? Do you and your elves play video games? Thank you for the gifts you sent me last year! Ho Ho Ho. Sincerely Ethan, Age 8 Dear Santa, My name is Alex. How are the elves, reindeer, you and Mrs Claus doing? I hope you’re doing well? I would like a shiny green hoverboard and the rest of the Timmy Failure books please. I have been good. I really want to know how you get to every house so quick? You’re probably in the houses for like a split second. I really hope you can get my presents. We are going to leave cookies and milk. Please write back if you want something other than cookies and don’t forget Merry Christmas and Ho Ho Ho! Sincerely Alex, Age 9 Dear Santa, My name is Izzy. How are you and Mrs Claus doing? Thank you for all the toys you have given me. Have you been preparing for the night you deliver all the presents? My family and I are very excited for Christmas. How is the workshop? Have I been good this year? Has my brother been good? Hopefully you like our Christmas tree and cookies we put out. How is the weather in the North Pole? For Christmas I would like a new basketball and winter books please. Have a Merry Christmas! Your friend Izzy, Age 9 Dear Santa, My name is Jaidyn. How are the elves? Are you almost ready? How are you and Mrs. Claus
doing? Are the reindeers ready to fly the sleigh? I was really good this year. How are Holly and Bally doing? Are they ready for Christmas? I go to St. John de Brebeuf school. I really pretty please want the fake Elf on the shelf kit and a phone with a case. I am going to leave you some cookies, milk and carrots for the reindeers. Merry Christmas to everyone in the North Pole! Ho! Ho! Ho! Love Jaidyn, Age 8 Dear Santa, My name is Chase. How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? Is it really cold at the North Pole? There are some things that I want for Christmas please. Can I have a laptop, a skishmellow and some Pokamon cards? Thank you for all the times that you got me and all the people presents. I’m going to try to remember to leave you a present Santa. Is it cool where you live? I wish I can meet you. Christmas is my favourite holiday. You make the year better for me. When you bring presents I get happy! Thank you for reading my letter and I hope you liked it. Merry Christmas! Sincerely Chase, Age 8 Dear Santa, My name is Adam. Are the reindeer okay? Have the elves been making lots of toys lately? For Christmas I would like Sponge Bob Squarepants and lots of Slime please. I will leave out carrots next to the milk and cookies (carry on size) for you and the reindeers. I have been a very good boy this year. You are the best person ever! I hope I get lots of presents this year (no pressure). Thank you for reading my letter. I hope you liked it! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everybody! Sincerely Adam, Age 8 Dear Santa, My name is Michael. How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? Are you almost ready for Christmas? Have your elves been working in the workshop? I would like a iPhone 12 pro and a ps5 please. What do you do in your spare time? Do you bake cookies? Christmas is my favourite time of the year. Thank you for the gifts from the past. I will remember to bring you cookies, milk and carrots for the reindeer and skittles for the elves. Merry Christmas and Ho! Ho1 Ho! Thanks for reading my letter. Sincerely Michael, Age 9
Dear Santa, My name is Gavin. I’d love to know how you and Mrs. Claus have been doing? Does Mrs. Claus like baking cookies? What I would like for Christmas is a PS5 please. My favourite time of the year is Christmas and winter. Also I like it when I get out the cookies, milk and carrots for the reindeer. Are you almost done making the presents? Do you get hot with all of those layers when you are in houses sometimes? I miss my elf. Also are all the elves hard workers? Thank you for all my last year gifts I was very greatful! Merry Christmas Santa. Sincerely Gavin, Age 8
have enough time to deliver presents. I want a Robin Funko Pop, Beanie Boos, a spinarus and a Sichanya for Christmas please. Thank you for the presents from the other years. I hope you like this letter. Goodbye!!! and Merry Christmas!!!!! Sincerely Lucas, Age 8
Dear Santa, My name is Andrew. How are your elves doing and Mrs. Claus? How can you fly over all the places in one night? Can you pretty please make me the new PS5? I really want it. It is my dream to get it please. And a hockey stick and head gear. Thank you for the chromebook last year. I hope I’m on the good list. Have a jolly Christmas Dear Santa, My name is Jax. How and I hope you have a are you and Mrs Claus Happy New Year ok. doing? Did you make the Sincerely Andrew, Age 8 reindeers magic? Does Mrs. Claus help you and Dear Santa, the elves? How do you get My name is Brihana. to all the houses in time? How are you, Mrs. Claus There are two things and the elves doing? I that I want for Christmas bet there is a lot of work please. The first is a to do. Can I tell you what gameing computer and I want for Christmas? a mouse for my gameing There is not a lot. So can computer. Thank you for I please have a couple reading my letter. Merry stress toys and a PS5? The thing that I want the Christmas. most please can I have a Sincerely Jax, Age 8 teddy that looks like my dog Lula? Thank you for Dear Santa, My name is Rama. How how hard you work every are you and Mrs. Claus? year. Thank you for all Are you busy getting you have given us. Oh ready for Christmas? and Merry Christmas! Is it cold in the North Love Brihana, Age 8 Pole? Can I please have chocolate and candy for Dear Santa, Christmas? I will leave My name is Gwendolyn. you cookies and milk. How are you and the Thank you Santa and reindeers doing? Can you say “Hi” to Sparkles Merry Christmas! my elf for me? Can you Love Rama, Age 9 ask all the reindeers if they like the chopped Dear Santa, My name is Max and I carrots? What kind of like getting gifts. I have cookies do you like? been a good boy. Can I When is sparkles coming please have 10 million back? I left her a card. vbucks and a PS5 when Can I please have the it comes out so I can child animatronic and spend 10 million vbucks the iphone 12 pro max, on skins. Can you please please and thank you. tell Mrs. Claus to bake From your favourite child cookies. The ones at the Gwen. Merry Christmas store are not as good Santa Ho Ho Ho! compared to Mrs. Claus’ Gwendolyn, Age 8 cookies. Last, can I ride a reindeer because I Dear Santa, always wanted to fly like My name is Abigail. How Superman. Thank you. are you and Mrs. Claus doing? Have I been good Merry Christmas! Sincerely Max D., Age 8 this year? This year can I please have a computer and a camera? I will leave Dear Santa, My name is Lucas. Hi you cookies, milk and Santa, how are you carrots. Merry Christmas doing? I hope you had and Ho, Ho, Ho! a good day. I hope you Sincerely Abigail, Age 7
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Grade 1W Dear Santa, My name is Belinda. I have been a good student. I have been kind! May I please have numberblocks. Belinda, Age 6
Dear Santa, My name is Lonny. I have been kind. May I please have an electric Gator. Lonny, Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Kayden. I have been kind and good. Can I please have Nintendo games. Kayden, Age 6
Dear Santa, My name is Nathan. I have been responsible. I have been patient. I would like a toy. May I please have a ipad. Nathan, Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Bryan. I Dear Santa, have been kind to my My name is Sienna. I little brother Alex. May have been patient. May I please have dinosaur I please have toys. toys! Sienna Bryan, Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Grace. I have taken good care of my cat. I have been kind too. May I please have a computer and an ipad. Grace, Age 6
Dear Santa, My name is Olivia B. I have been patient. I have been kind. I have been responsible! May I please have a baby hamster. Olivia, Age 6
Dear Santa, My name is Livi. I have been kind. Can I have a pet baby kitty. Livi, Age 6
Dear Santa, My name is Gemma. I have been kind and share with others. Gemma, Age 6
Dear Santa, My name is Claudia. I share my things. May I please have Barbie Princess adventures doll! Claudia, Age 6
Dear Santa, My name is Bennett. I have been a good student! I have been kind. I have been responsible. I share my things. I care for others. I have been patient and help others. May I please have video games for Nintendo Switch. May I please have a baby hamster. Bennett, Age 6
Dear Santa, My name is Tina. I have been kind to others. May I please have a Jessica Doll. Tina Dear Santa, My name is Liam. I have been responsible and I would like science equipment and new Xbox 360 video games. Liam, Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Samara. I have helped mom with the dishes. I would like a toy fire truck and a Barbie book and dinosaur toys. Super hero girl! Samara, Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Kurt. I have been nice to people. I have been helpful. May I please have ipad five. Kurt, Age 6
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Dear Santa, My name is Christian. I want a bike. I love you Santa. You’re the best. Love Christian, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Charlotte. How are you doing? Could I please have a Barbie house and a doll baby and a Chelsea doll. Have a Merry Christmas. Love Charlotte, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Shawn. Can I have a Xbox and a nerf gun. I love Christmas. Merry Christmas. Christmas is fun. Love Shawn Dear Santa, My name is Sauphainny. Merry Christmas. For Christmas could I please have a Barbie camper. Thank you. Sauphainny, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Devon. For Christmas could I please have a Lol doll and Elsa doll. Merry Christmas!! With love! Devon, Age 7
Dear Santa, My name is Ben. Merry Christmas. I love you Santa. Can I have a toy car. Love Benjamin, Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Brianna. For Christmas I would like a metal detector, dog, stuffies, littlest pets. I will leave you cookies. Love Brianna, Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Dale. Can I have a PS5 and nerf blaster please. May I have a tv for my Ps5. How is your family? Merry Christmas. Love Dale, Age 7
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Dear Santa, My name is Ceyenna. How are you? For Christmas could I please have a LOL smart watch please and thank you. How are your elfs. Happy new year! Ho Ho Merry Christmas Santa. Could I have a real life baby german shepard please and thank you. How are the reindeer? I love you Santa you’re the best. Love Ceyenna, Age 7
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Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! How are you? For Christmas could I please have a xbox and a LOL doll. And I will leave you milk and cookies. I love you. Love Madison, Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Zion. How are you? I would like cars, red robot and smart watch. Zion, Age 6
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Dear Santa, My name is Leah. Merry Christmas! Can I have a hamster? I love you Santa you are the best. Love Leah, Age 6
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Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais un vrai chien. J’aide maman a netoiyer la plancher. Aussi je veux Cher Père Noël, un PC et un ordinatore. Pour Noël, j’aimerais Merci Cindy recevoir LOL Remix un lama plushy LOL Cher Père Noël, Glamper Twisty pet Pour Noël, j’aimerais slime NaNaNa sepris. deux jouai. Un jouai est Camille, 7 ans un tortue et l’eautre est Adleigh
Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais recevoir un American Doll une slime ose un montre vtech ose un bliger et un scrunchie mare OMG Doll é un LOL Doll des bonbon et un machine de café un Baby Alive dolle et un poisson. Je t’aime beacoup. Isabella, 7 ans Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais recevoir LOL remix, les Tisty Pet, ozobot, un lama plushy, squismallow et un casse-tête. Rosalie, 7 ans Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais recevoir une OMG LOL aussi le LOL Remix aussi la LOL Glamber aussi un téléphone aussi un tea cup dog. Alessandra, 7 ans Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais recevoir Slime Fitbit LOL Hoverboard LOL Remix Twisty Pets Lamaplushy Lol glamper. Balokia Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais recevoir une ozobox une LOL remix aussi de Slime un fitbit 10000$. Kyanna, 8 ans Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais recevoir un playstation 5 pour je peux jouer Minecraft Merci Joyeux Noël. Cyrus, 8 ans Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais tou les caracter de Spongebob et un Cosmo et un oigli chés, un grich plushi aussi un Père Noël plushi. Cole, 7 ans Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais recevoir je veur dix cart de Pokémon a un Playstation a un montre. Owen, 8 ans Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais recevoir 3 Twisty girl, American Doll, un squishie, Fitbit, Slime, Joyeux Noël. Ton ami Krystal, 8 ans
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Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais recevoir un owleez, un trouse de science, un jeu que je peux jour avec ma familly, un oiseux que peut voler, un little live pets oiseux (bleu), un smart watch (bleu), NaNaNa Surprise bedroom set lapinnoir, LOL remix (pet), twisty girl, bunny plushy, craft kig, galixy pop socet, mood neclice, un lego set, un sqishy papsi doll et dotre jeu amusant bonne Noël ! Adleigh, 8 ans
Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais recevoir le nouveau lego Harry Potter est des mega blocks pore mon est un nintendo switch est le Luigis mansions3 est le Super Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aime- Smash bruthers. rais recevoir un llama Max ou Maxwell, 7 ans plush toy. Aussi un LOL Poupée. Aussi un twisti pets. Joyeux Noël. Cora, 7 ans Balokia
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Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais recevoir un Amerian Doll. Aussi je ve un ozobot. Ce que je ve le plus c’est un trosse de science. Berlin Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais recevoir Slime, LOL, poupée LOL, des marqueurs qui sent bons, trousse de science et a robe et 40 bonbon des maquillage. Ryann, 7 ans Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais recevoir Star Craft, RC Car Monster Truck, Luigis Mansion 3, Mario Kart 8, Mario Builders. Mason, 6 ans
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Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais deux jouai. Un jouai est un tortue et l’eautre est un chien pour Sarah. Je mérite un cadeau parce que j’écoute mme Angèle. De Nancy Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais un Nintendo switch, un chat. Je veux un talafon. De Levi
Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais le slime et un socni et une poupé. Je pans que je mérite un cadeau parce que j’ai a aid. De Milana Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais Roblox gif carde, nintendo game. De Andrew Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais je ve un nintendo 3ds xl. De Xavier Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais un hoverboard parce que jet mettre des
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Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais un iPad. De Angelina Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais un jeu video. De Mason Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais un jeux vidéo. Je mérite la jeu vidéo. J’écoute mme. De Blake Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais un vrai chien. J’aide maman a netoiyer la
Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, je veux un Roblox une carte cadeau. De Nora Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais un téléfone. Je veux un chat. Je veux oiseau. Je mérite le jouet parce que je est un bone fit a mme. Au revoir Père Noël. De Kailee Cher Père Noël,
Pour Noël, j’aimerais une marionette. Parce que je ecoute a Mme Angele. De Roslyn Cher Père Noël, Je veux avoir un PS5. De Hussein Cher Père Noël, Je vere un jouet et des bottes. De Luz Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais une marionette comme un video et le nouvau
jeux video parce que je acout a l’école. De Oliver Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël je ve tablet. Pour Noël je ve taider. Pour Noël je ve un jouet de animau. De Addy Cher père Noël Pour Noël, j’aimerais un ours. Je mérite un ours parce que je done des bisous à mon maman. De Issiah
Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais un vraie chien. De Isabella Cher Père Noël, Pour Noël, j’aimerais un jouet qui regarde comme de la nourriture. Je pense je mérite ce cadeau parce que j’ectore a l’école. De Hannah Levi
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2020
B18– SOUTHPOINT SUN
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Dear Santa, My name is Ellie. Will you eat my cookies that I made for you? I would like a candy cane and some toys. I am a good girl. I like you Santa Claus! Thank you and Merry Christmas! From Ellie, Age 7
Dear Santa, My name is Josh N. How are you and the reindeers? How is the weather at the north pole? For Christmas I would like a Roku tv and a V Buke gift card. I will have milk and cookies for you on Christmas Eve. I hope you like them! Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas. Josh N., Age 8
also wonder how Mrs. Claus’ cookies taste. What’s your favourite colour red, green, or white? For Christmas I would like my favourite soccer players jersey his name is Messi. Robbie B., Age 8
Dear Santa, My name is Emily. How are you doing? For Christmas may I have a pinkbook? I have been good this year. I hope you come to my home. You are the best and Merry Christmas! From Emily, Age 7
Dear Santa, My name is Andrew B. Do you like candy? Well so do I. Do you think I was a good boy? Dear Santa, For Christmas I would My name is Mya. For like a real jet airplane Christmas I would like please. a stuffy and a stock- From Andrew, Age 7 ing. How is Mrs Claus? Santa I will put cookies Dear Santa, and some milk out and My name is Alia R. How I will put my Christmas are the elves doing? I tree up. How are your bet they are very busy elves? I have been a because they are makgood girl. Merry Christ- ing a lot of presents for mas Santa! the kids. For Christmas, Mya, Age 7 I would like a skateboard. Santa I have a Dear Santa, question for you: can My name is Robbie you skateboard? I have B. I bet your elves are always wanted to taste working very hard on Mrs. Claus’ cookies. I the toys for every- hope you have a good one. How is the North Christmas! Pole? Is it very busy? I From Alia R., Age 8
Dear Santa, My name is Ishmael R. Happy Christmas Santa. For Christmas, I would like…a remote control car, candy canes, an x-box game, cookies and milk. Merry Christmas Santa from Leamington. Ishmael R., Age 7
Dear Santa, My name is Sarah R. How are your elves? I think they need a break. May I please have LOL surprise. I want to tell you I have cookies and some milk and also carrots for the reindeer. Merry Christmas Santa from Canada. Sarah R., Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Koehyn F. How are your reindeer doing? I hope they like my carrots I leave by your cookies. By the way, do you like my cookies and milk? I think cookies and milk go awesome together! For Christmas I would like a Nintendo switch and a skateboard. Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas! From Koehyn, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Ryder. How have you been? I have tried to be a good boy everyday. I try my best Andrew
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at school and at home. For Christmas, I would like a Nintendo and some Legos, please Santa Claus. Thank you and Merry Christmas! From your friend Ryder, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Amber A. How are your reindeer? May I please have a skateboard? I have been good this year. Merry Christmas Santa! From Amber, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Addison. I would like you to come to my home, I was a good boy. For Christmas I would like an Among Us toy. I want to give you cookies and milk. Merry Christmas to you Santa. By Addison, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Thailana T. How are your elves doing today? I think they are doing their best on the presents for kids. I am trying to be a good girl. May I please have an LOL surprise? Have a happy and Merry Christmas Santa and Mrs. Claus. From Thailana, Age 7
St. Louis Catholic Elementary School
Dear Santa, My name is Daniel D. How are you? I think your elves are working hard. I would like a Bakugar Battle Arena. Have a Merry Chrismtas! From Daniel, Age 7
elves? How are you Santa! Thank you Santa. Merry Christmas. Brisa, Age 8
Dear Santa, My name is Estrella. Did you get my list? I would like some candy, Playdoh. Merry Christmas Santa from CanaDear Santa, My name is Brisa. For da. Christmas I would like Estrella, Age 8 candy, presents, and a doll. How are the Emily
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2020
SOUTHPOINT SUN -
Grade 3/4 ~ Mme Prior
St. Louis Catholic Elementary School Dear Santa, My name is Sophia. How are you? I would like a painting because I work hard and it is for the new house. I would like a big Barbie dream home. Well I sold all of my toys. I would like a big car because I wanted it for my 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 birthday please tell Mrs. Claus hi. Love Sophia, Age 9 Dear Santa, My name is Michael. How are you? Santa for Christmas I want Ninjago Legos because I can build stuff with them. Santa I want a checkers game board because I can play with it. Santa I want Ninjago books because I can read it. Merry Christmas. Michael, Age 9
clothes and a fanny pack because I need clothes. I will give you more cookies this year. Please put 3 presents under my tree. Love Colin, Age 9
Dear Santa, My name is Alaska. I’ve been a good girl. I want LOLs and clothes and toys. Alaska, Age 8 Dear Santa, My name is Melanie. I hope I’m a good girl. I want to get slime and some American Girl doll furniture and some Barbie dolls. From Melanie, Age 8 Dear Santa, My name is Charlotte. This year what I want for Christmas is one LOL, an art kit and paint. And please say hi to the elfs for me. Love Charlotte, Age 8
Dear Santa, My name is Landyn. I wanted a yoyo and art supplies and maxs books. The most thing I Dear Santa, wanted is 3 snow globe My name is Cassidy. and Santa how did you How are you? Good do with your skating is it or bad? For Christmas Magic I don’t know how I would like – I think I to do the Christmas was a very good girl Magic. this year 2020 – back to From Landyn, Age 9 what I want for Christmas. 1. Pick My Pops Dear Santa, the big sies pleas. My name is Colin. I Like 3 of them. 2. And want a Xbox storage 2 squishys please and because I’ve gotten thank you. Here is my good grades all year. last gift for Christmas. I also want Xbox SeLast thing is LOTS of ries X cause I’ve been L.O.L. dolls. a good boy this year. Love Cassidy, Age 9 I also want champion
Dear Santa, My name is Joselyne. Thank you for the giant unicorn pillow and the Barbie, I deserve a Baby Alive because I did the dishes, I deserve to be able to ride my horse cause I haven’t rid on her for about 8 months. I deserve a Barbie doll and a LOL doll case I did mine and Mya’s chores sometimes. Merry Christmas. Love Joselyne, Age 9 Dear Santa, My name is Jaxon. How are you doing? The elves are grate! I want a Christmas outfit 2nd thing I want is a Christmas tree. The 3rd thing I want is…surprise gift for the 1 gift. I’ve been a good boy for all of these! Your friend Jaxon, Age 8 Dear Santa, My name is Jason. What I want for Christmas is…toad from Mario, Nerf gun, lego set. I deserve this because…I clean the beds I’m very kind to people I love my family. Merry Christmas! Jason, Age 9
Dear Santa, My name is Farrah. For Christmas I want a chair that’s hangs from the seeling because they are preety. Also I want a really really preety cat because I really been wanting one. And the last thing I want is a penny board that is blue (cyan). Love Farrah, Age 9 Dear Santa, My name is Maia. I have been a good girl. Can I have a water bottle. And a new blanket. And markers. From Maia, Age 8 Dear Santa, My name is Fabian. For Christmas I am going to get a VR and a robot. I deserves because I was good and say hi to Ms. Claus. Hello and thanks you for the PS4 and for the snow. Fabian, Age 9
Dear Santa, My name is Natalia. Can I have a new dollhouse because mine is getting old. Can I have a new Dogman Book because there’s a new novel. And can I have a new l.o.l. Doll because they are pretty. Can I have new shoes because my shoes are ripped. Sincerely Natalia, Age 9 Dear Santa, My name is Mathis. I’ve been a vare good boy and I want bayblades and a projector that you shoot the emag. Thank you for all thos presents especially the bayblades. Say hi to the elves for me. I won’t lev the fier of ok. From Mathis, Age 9 Dear Santa, My name is Christopher. Can I please have a new soccer ball because when I get home from school I play soccer. Santa can I please have a PS5 because my PS4 keep’s shuting off. Love Christopher, Age 9
horse snow globe. I deserve it because I help my mom clean. The last thing I would like is a fairy jewellery box. I deserve it because I play with my sisters. Don’t eat too many cookies. Merry Christmas. Sincerely Lizzeth, Age 9 Dear Santa, My name is Victoria. For Christmas I want a LOL a toy fox and a toy cat. Thank you for my tablet. Do not eat to many cookies. Love Victoria, Age 8 Dear Santa, My name is Nathan. Thank you for my Google home, my ipad and my 25$ gift card and for me can I please have a new soccer ball, a PS5 and a 50$ gift card. From Nathan, Age 9 Dear Santa, My name is Michael. These are the things I want: new shoes, new bike, new PS4 controller. From Michael, Age 8
Dear Santa, My name is Maddison. Hi how is Mrs. Claus all Dear Santa, My name is Lizzeth. I want for Christmas is How are you??? This a computer and some year I would like a pic- paint be good. ture frame (small) I de- Your friend Maddison, serve it because I help Age 8 my friends when their hurt. Another thing is a Christopher
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Dear Santa, My name is Sofia. Merry Christmas. For Christmas I would like some more riding clothes. I also would like a horse snowglobe and last I would like some fairy lights for my room and I deserve this stuff because I have been good and nice. Thank you Santa and Merry Christmas and Happy new year. Love Sofia, Age 9
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2020
B20– SOUTHPOINT SUN
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Dear Santa, My name is Sissi and I am 8 years old. This year I have been very good and I have been thinking of what I want for Christmas. I would like to get a new IPad please because my old one is cracked and not working very well. I also use it for studying so I can get better at it. I wold also like to get a Jesus book because I love hearing and reading about his wonderful and amazing stories. I pray to him every night before bedtime. My last wish is to you would be an LOL doll. I like to collect these adorable little dolls and share them with a lovely sister. They are small, cute, and colourful little dolls. I can’t wait for you this year. Thank you. Merry Christmas. Love Sissi, Age 8 Dear Santa, Hi, how are you? I hope you are doing well! Did you know that I am looking forward to your arrival. This year for Christmas I would like Fifi the flossing Sloth (Fur Real Friend). I want you to know Fur Real Friends are so much fun! I really like sloths! Fifi is purple and that is my favourite color! For these reasons, I would love if you could bring Fifi for me! Sincerely Maddie, Age 8 Dear Santa, Do you know what I want for Christmas? This year, I would like more gift cards. I want to give more gift cards to make people happy and show them love. This year has been very challenging because of the coronavirus. I want to thank God for keeping my family, my friends, my classmates and our community healthy. I have many reasons to say thank you to God. I want to give and share with others. Finally, giving and sharing makes me happy. Sincerely Deborah, Age 8 Dear Santa, This year I would like sweaters. I would like sweaters because they make me warm in the winter. I don’t have a lot of sweaters. Sweaters are cozy when they are fuzzy inside. In conclusion, I need more sweaters and I want them for Christmas. Love Anya, Age 8
Dear Santa, This year I would like an ice white instax camera. I would also like a bunny case for it. Lastly, I would also like two Roblox cards for me and my sister. Sophie, Age 7
Dear Santa, My name is Ava. Can I please have a teddy bear? I would also like to have a doll for Christmas please. Also, can I have a baby doll for Christmas? Love Ava, Age 7
Dear Santa, My wish for Christmas is a Tobi Watch because we’re learning time in school and I want to be able to practice more to be perfect. I’m trying my best in School. Santa I’ll be very happy if I get the watch. Santa I promise to do my very best in school and to help my mom by doing some chores and looking after my brothers. Love Micah, Age 8
Dear Santa, Hi, how are you? Can I ask you a question? Is my family’s elf on the shelf coming back? We are so excited to see her again and I can’t wait to show her how good I am. Can you please bring me some science experiments for Christmas because I like learning about new things. Science experiments are fun and I can do them with my family. I watch Emily’s Wonder Lab and I would like to be like her. Thank you Santa. I hope you travel safely. From Ruby, Age 8
Dear Santa, I want an owl pet. Secondly, when I am upset at my siblings I don’t want to be by myself. Owls are beautiful. In conclusion, owls are a good pet! My second wish is that I want to make cards for my family. I am very good at making things. I can use them to decorate things. In my opinion, art supplies are very useful. My third wish are Legos as I like to build things. I enjoy playing with Legos. I want to build a lego city. Lego is a fun activity for the whole family. From Kasia, Age 8 Dear Santa, Hello, how are you? I would like a playstation 5 this year for Christmas. I’m hoping to get a new video game console because my old one broke. I also believe that I have been good this year due to pandemic. Finally, I haven’t been able to see my friends and being on video games I can play. Love Alexander, Age 8 Dear Santa, This year I would like a Na Na surprize doll because they look cool and are a lot of fun! I would also like a journey doll because they look pretty and would be fun to play with. Love Christina, Age 8 Dear Santa, This year for Christmas, I would like a Red roof country home gift set and a barbie care toy. Love Sadie, Age 8
Dear Santa, Hello! How are you? My name is Evelyn. Do you know what I want for Christmas? Well, I want lol OMG dolls for Christmas. First, I am nice to my sister, I listen to my parents and I love LOL OMG dolls. Also, I want markers and colour pencils because I love art! Some of my markers don’t work really well so I need new ones. Finally, I can use them to make birthday cards and stuff. Merry Christmas! Evelyn, Age 8 Dear Santa, Hi, how are you? I would like three gifts for Christmas: slime, a Barbie and a surprise gift. I think that I deserve three gifts for Christmas because I have been a good girl. The second reason is because I have been doing my chores. Third, I try to be honest all the time. Love Sofia, Age 8 Dear Santa, This year for Christmas, could you please bring me a camera? I like taking pictures during my forest walks. My mom doesn’t give me her phone to take pictures, and I love to capture my nature moments. For these reasons and because I was good this year, I think I deserve my own camera. From Carson, Age 7
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Dear Santa, This year I want the Winter Chalet. I have been very good doing my work. I have been helping my mom and dad with my baby sister and little brother. Thank you Santa. Love Jillian, Age 7 Dear Santa, I want pokemon cards for Christmas this year. First, I play piano every day. Second, I help my dad learn about the computer. Third, I help put the ornaments on the tree. Also, I say my prayers at night. Finally, I always do my homework and I am nice to my friends. For these reason, I feel I deserve pokemon cards. Love Olivia L. Dear Santa, This year for Christmas, I would like a Red roof country home gift set and a barbie care toy. Love Sadie, Age 8 Dear Santa, I want to have a Gameboy advance so I can play with my sister. First of all, I have been a very good boy. Secondly, I have been a good boy. Third, I am nice with my sister. For these reasons, I want a Gameboy advance. Love Lucas, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is Averie. For Christmas I would like to have a winter disco LOL doll. First, I will be able to play with my sister. Second, I saw one on an ad and I really want it because it looks really fun. Third, I can play and share with my friends too. Love Averie, Age 8 Dear Santa, My name is Amery. What I want for Christmas is a PS5 because I would really like to play video games during the winter break. I love this game and it is so much fun. Love Amery, Age 8 Dear Santa, My name is Olivia. Hi how are you today? Do you know what I want for Christmas? Well I want a PS5, robux and slime please. Thank you Santa! That’s all I want. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! From Olivia A., Age 8
Dear Santa, My name is Saoirse. I would like café tools, soup, chrome book and an electric tooth brush. Because I can help my mom with baking bread. Also I want my own chrome book so I don’t have to use my dad’s device. By having an electric tooth brush, I don’t have to put batteries in it. Love Saoirse, Age 8 Dear Santa, For Christmas I would love to have a husky because they are lively, energetic and adorable. First of all, I deserve a husky because I believe I have been a good student and I have gotten high grades all year. I have also been very kind and gentle with my classmates including my teacher, who is very kind and loving. Second of all, huskies are cute because of their pretty
eyes, their long snout, and their small paws. Third of all, since I love going on walks, my husky and I would love to go on long walks together. These long walks help me live a healthier lifestyle and it also helps my dog live a fun life. My second wish is I would love to have legos because I can manufacture, improve, and model something big. First of all, it can help me with my robotics, math, and science. Second of all, I can create different objects using legos, which enhances my creative thinking skills. Lastly, I can design 3D models to help me understand how buildings are constructed and designed. I would love to have legos because I can construct something big, and make 3D designs. Kavya, Age 8
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