The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Leamington hosted ‘A Night in Bethlehem’ on Saturday evening, December 19, at their Fraser Road church. They took a step back in time to focus on the nativity and the birth of Jesus, with an old world marketplace, a supper, trivia – something for the entire family. On Friday, organizers Deanna Hurley and Bonnie-Lynn Perry prepared for the special nativity-based celebration.
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By Pat Bailey
John Paterson couldn’t stop smiling. Grinning from ear-to-ear, the Leamington mayor struggled to find anything negative to say about the past year in Leamington – and expressed nothing but hope and promise for the coming year.
Of course funding is always an issue, but Paterson is optimistic about the future of the municipality that was more or less written off just a few short years ago with the closure of the H.J. Heinz company. But the future looks bright, and Paterson is excited about what 2016 will bring for the residents of Leamington.
One of the improvements expected in the coming year is courtesy of a very generous resident, one who has stepped up in recent years to make life better in the municipality he calls home.
Mike Schlater has become known in the municipality as the man who is funding the future for dozens of Queen of Peace alumna who are currently attending Cardinal Carter Secondary School. A man who has thrown his financial support behind dozens of local fundraisers, offered up free pizza for an entire school on a regular basis as a fundraiser for the school, pledged a substantial amount of money for the construction of the new St. Michael’s Church, donated a $250,000 lottery win to Cardinal Carter, and handed out Domino’s Pizza coupons to virtual strangers on the street.
Paterson is more than happy that Schlater put down roots here after an extensive search across the country several years ago.
His latest philanthropic deed was indeed a boon for the municipality –one that came out of the blue. Paterson said Schlater has pledged $100,000 a year for the next 10 years, benefitting the soccer complex in the year to come.
Paterson said following the upgrades to the fieldhouse, concession stand
and washroom facilities, the complex will be set to host soccer tournaments.
The mayor counts his blessings for residents like Schlater. But his gift has been just one of many highlights for 2015.
Paterson said a controversial decision made by Council in recent years is paying off in spades.
The decision to waive development fees was criticized by many but Paterson said that decision has meant a real boon for the municipality – an increase of about $25 million in construction starts.
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From left to right, Leamington Bank of Montreal branch manager Lisa Pugh, Sun Parlour Players Community Theatre board member and building committee chairperson Rick Taves, SPPCC vice president Ursula Tiessen and BMO Windsor-Essex regional vice president Jim Inglis reveal the fourth of four $5,000 installments from BMO to The Bank Theatre and Meeting Place renovation project. The Bank of Montreal contributed a total of $20,000 to the modifications being made to the building that was once one of its branches. So far, about $1.3 million has been raised for the project — roughly twothirds of the transformation’s
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a three-vehicle collision on Friday, Dec. 18 around 11:10 a.m. on Talbot St. W., just east of Essex County Rd. 31 in Leamington.
Leamington Fire Service and Essex Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) attended the scene. No one was injured in the crash.
Police determined that the driver of a blue Ford caused a chain reaction collision and exhibited signs of impairment at the scene.
A 23-year-old Leamington man was arrested and taken to jail where he proceeded to cause mischief to the cells while he was lodged.
The man was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, exceeding 80 mg Blood Alcohol Content as well as mischief under $5,000. He appears in a Leamington court in January.
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“The building stats after waiving the development charges are mind blowing,” said the mayor, “especially in the industrial and institutional sectors.”
But it’s not just construction that’s way up in Leamington, Paterson said in the last 12 months 388 new manufacturing jobs have opened up.
“Things are looking really, really good,” said a beaming Paterson.
Another major project that Paterson is excited about is the waterfront development and improvements to Seacliff Park.
The municipality has purchased some waterfront properties and is looking to purchase a few more to turn the waterfront into a destination for tourists, as well as local residents. Drawings presented to Council in October featured a paved beach walkway, upgraded beach volleyball courts, an amphitheatre, a bike path, a restaurant and a wine and coffee bar.
Paterson said this project has not only piqued the interest of area residents, it has also garnered the attention of the Ministry of Tourism. After presenting their vision of the future of the waterfront to a tourism dragon’s den of sorts, the mayor said they were contacted by Ministry of Tourism the next day.
While that particular project is one that has drawn much excitement, other more mundane projects are also on the agenda – two major sewer lines are expected to give local industries the opportunity for further expansion.
“We are heading in a very good direction,” said Paterson. He said they are also working with the stakeholders of the uptown core and have requested an artist’s renderings “to make it a more positive atmosphere in the future”.
Within the walls of the municipal building itself, Paterson said there has been a tremendous turnover, with several retirements taking place. While it was a year of transition, Paterson said the new team has been working tirelessly to ensure it has gone smoothly.
Paterson said it has become clear that additional bodies are needed to accomplish their goals. Ideally, the mayor said, they would like to hire four additional personnel to help ease the workload on the current staff.
But there was one rather major loss the municipality experienced in April – the sudden death of Councillor Rick Atkin.
Atkin was a well-liked, knowledgeable and experienced member of Council, who was always prepared and had no personal agendas, said Paterson. He said Atkin always voted his conscience and his votes reflected what he thought was best for the community. Paterson said he is missed around the table.
The Leamington and District Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual Mayors Breakfast featuring Leamington Mayor John Paterson and Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos. The annual municipal forecast of the two neighbouring communities is held at Colasanti’s on Thursday, January 28 at 8 a.m. Tickets are $20 for Chamber members and $25 for non members. To reserve a ticket contact Wendy Parsons at the Chamber office at 519-326-2721.
By Bryan Jessop
A combined contribution from Highbury Canco’s employees and ownership to the Leamington Salvation Army is the latest gesture that will make the holiday season brighter for several local residents.
The second annual Di’s Café Christmas Dinner at the local food processing plant was greeted with $1,553.95 in employee donations, a sum that was matched by the company for a total contribution of $3,107.90 — the largest offered to the Leamington Salvation Army so far this year.
“It’s all about giving hope — not just at Christmas time, but through the whole year. This donation makes that possible,” said Leamington Salvation Army captain Corey Vincent upon receiving the latest Highbury Canco donation Wednesday, Dec. 16. “I offer a huge ‘thank you’ to the employees and the company.”
Vincent explained that the Highbury donation will go toward the Salvation Ar-
my’s yearly Family Services budget, including its Christmas Campaign, emergency disaster services, Christmas hampers and finding accommodations for the region’s homeless. The fundraising Highbury employee dinner was the second annual edition. The first raised about $2,200 with the combined collection of employee donations and corporate match.
The idea to run a charitable employee dinner was presented to the company last year by Diana Carey, who runs Highbury’s canteen. Carey was again the main organizer of the event this year, assisted by her kitchen staff of three fellow workers and Frank Uzen, who spent three consecutive hours carving nine turkeys — before it was discovered that an additional three birds would be needed to feed the 200-plus participating employees. The meal was offered free of charge to the establishment’s workers, who were only asked to make donations for the local Salvation Army.
On Monday evening, Dec. 21, Municipal Council agreed to schedule a public meeting to gauge public reaction to a proposal to permit temporary storage for three years on the Canadian Tire property. The proposal is to use up to eleven transport trailers for the storage.
Speaking against the request, Councillor John Jacobs pointed out that this is not the first time that there has been a use of trailers. There have been complaints in the past, and he feels that three years is not a reasonable length of time to find a solution.
Deputy-Mayor Hilda MacDonald stated that eleven trailers is excessive, and if they have that much stock being stored in trailers, they should rent warehouse space.
Councillor Tim Wilkinson pointed out that there is no alternative proposed to end the use of trailers, so insisting on a one-year term allows Council to see what progress is made. It was decided to hold a public meeting with the request for a one-year temporary use.
In 2014, the company agreed when asked to make a match donation to the funds raised by employees. This year, immediately after Carey asked for permission to run the same event for 2015, Highbury’s corporate entity offered the match contribution.
“Last year I just thought it would be nice to do something for both the workers and charity — something to help ease the transition from Heinz,” Carey explained.
“Diana and Frank deserve the credit along with all the other employees,” added Highbury Canco president and CEO Sam Diab. “It’s a great reflection of the employees giving back to their community. Giving to the less fortunate is a very generous gesture. We’re very proud of them.”
Carey and her team began preparing for the Thursday, Dec. 10 meal each day from the previous Saturday until Wednesday, Dec. 9. Support for the meal was provided by Mastronardi Produce, which gave vegetables to fill veggie trays.
Vincent explained that this year’s Highbury Canco donation will compliment the ongoing Christmas Kettle Campaign, which runs at various locations across
Leamington, Kingsville and Pelee Island until noon Dec. 24. Thus far, Kettle donations have included a cheque of $1,000 and another of $2,000 from different individuals. Three $500 cheques have also made their way into local kettles. The Leamington Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign goal is $100,000.
“There are a lot of generous people here in Leamington,” Vincent said, noting that all local donations will remain in the Leamington area.
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Christmas is only a couple of days away. Sitting and listening to the palm branches sway through the open front door simply doesn’t fit into any of my dreams of a white Christmas.
An apocalyptic couple of weeks has put a wringer on our energy and a dint in the essential oil pack! Knowing that you enjoy our escapades is one reason I regret not writing, the other reason is that putting these experiences into written words is also therapy for me.
Our chef and stewards were booked to arrive on an incoming flight December 5, along with all of our December provisions. Blustery weather overruled and sent us into a slight tailspin; better us than the plane, I guess!
the most difficult things I have ever had to do. There are a lot of blanks to fill in, but bottom line is that in the future we need to ‘check our baggage very carefully at the door.’
So, on Dec. 8 we lost a chef and our stewards had yet to arrive. Mark and I were both forced into full service over and above our usual responsibilities. Thank goodness for Violet, our housekeeper, and both Cruz’s and Engine’s wives who were more than willing to help.
It was one of those moments that made us appreciate having communication and great hired help. People we have never met went into action and took care of things on the other end. The provisions we ordered (all 50 boxes) needed to find a home and preferably a cool one. This staff of strangers unpacked and stored all perishables in a cooler prior to heading home to await word regarding the next flight out.
Fortunately, there was a window of flight time that enabled our owners, their guests and the chef to fly to the island along with some of the provisions. The remaining food and two stewardesses patiently waited it out in Lauderdale until they were given the word that it was safe to fly.
HELP! When in need reach out to what or whom you know, and with this in mind I swiftly emailed Chef Phillip from Toronto. Phillip was our chef last year over New Year’s. Although he has given up his culinary career for a job in real estate, he welcomed the challenge and was willing to return to Little Whale Cay. How lucky am I? Within a day, we confirmed that he would arrive the following Saturday. In kitchen terms, this meant I only needed to be head chef for several breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners.
Meanwhile, the chef and I worked hard to make sure that our guests were well cared for. Mark kept us stocked with gas and water in between replacing an entire tennis court fence. It didn’t take long for me to have worries about the stability of our chef. Although he was a very likeable gentleman, the kitchen was chaotic. He was obviously very nervous. One evening in particular, I was hesitant to carry the plate of food out to our guests. I have seen innumerable beautiful plates leave the kitchen and I knew that the one I had in my hand was not one of them! On day two, I believed that the dessert was literally ‘the icing on the cake’… or not! As I carried this disaster toward the dining room my heart sank for both of us!
Thankfully, the stewards and the rest of our provisions finally arrived 2 days after the chef left. Sara miraculously returned after the Russian charter, and accompanied by her friend Colette they both swung into action. Check out the pictures that I have shared on Facebook and you will see them spray painting shells and sea fans for our New Year’s Eve celebration. They both easily balance working hard and enjoying the island very well!
After a sleepless night I awakened the next day with the gut feeling that things were not right. The existing problem was not going to work out either for our six guests or the chef. No way was this man capable of making it through the month! Something was very wrong. The month ahead of us included Christmas and was topped off by a one-week charter with 18 guests. This challenge was not for the lighthearted!
Chef Phillip has arrived, and I admit my energy levels suddenly swagged more than the garland hung outside when I realized we had a team to take over. Our returning New Year’s charter has requested a few extras this year, including a sous chef and a third steward. Our most recent chef experience encouraged us to reach out to the known instead of the unknown. An I-message to Chef Laila confirmed her commitment to return as sous chef. She was originally from Kingsville and is now living on Salt Spring Island, BC, and happens to be the daughter of a fellow Wheatleyite. Our daughter Anna will be the third stewardess!
Shortly after breakfast that morning our employer confirmed what I already knew. Immediately after speaking with her I met with the chef to break the news that he would be leaving on the next flight 2 hours later. It was one of
Our ‘dream team’ is presently working diligently every day to make sure the owners of the island are well looked after. Each meal is better than the last, and I am very excited to see what exciting vegan specialties Laila will add. Both Anna’s creative and work skills will not go unnoticed. The snow isn’t falling outside, but all I know is that having people around you who choose to be part of your team make it seem really cozy inside! Merry Christmas!
Well, that time is upon us once again.
As we get older, apparently, the years just fly by. It seems like just yesterday when I was pulling my stocking down from the wall at our Point Pelee home and pulling out jacks, nuts, fruit and some hard candy.
The evolution of the Christmas stocking is amazing when you think of it. People are stuffing stockings with hundreds of dollars worth of stuff now.
this column for a while, you know that I was overseeing a ton of newspaper delivery in the city.
One of the biggest things of the year was the announcement by some health organization that bacon, sausage and smoked meats were as bad for you as cigarettes.
I was always just thrilled if I got more Brazil nuts than walnuts. As I reached adulthood, my kids’ stockings were filled with similar things when they were young, and then progressed, along with everyone else, to magazines, toiletries and video games. Seems everyone gets caught up in that.
I resisted the urge to take up smoking at that point. And to tell the truth, I’ve cut down on my bacon consumption just a tad. I guess they can compare it to a smoker cutting back from a pack a day to half a pack.
I don’t know, but it seems that every year they come out with something that is bad for you.
We finally stopped doing stockings a couple of years ago, but now with the grandkids here, we may have to resume the tradition just for them.
Beckett and Bradley are both a year old now, and have each experienced trying to sit on Santa’s knee. Both of them cried and I suspect they may next year too. After that, they’ll be running to the big guy with smiles on their faces.
These kids are the apple of my eye and of several other eyes on both sides of the family.
Last year at this time, I was excited yet apprehensive about being a new grandparent, but watching them grow into these little people with personalities has been the most satisfying year for us in a long time.
While 2015 wasn’t perfect, we managed to get through it and these little Ribbles played a major role in that.
Looking back on the year that was, I can be grateful for a lot of things.
Especially grateful that Jim and Sheila and the gang took me in off the streets of Windsor in May and gave me this job opportunity. I’m forever grateful for that.
Not that I was homeless, but if you’ve been following
I suppose next, the lawmakers will deem that you can’t eat bacon or pepperonis while in a car with children. Funny, the Europeans eat a lot of smoked and cured meat throughout their lives and they seem to be okay.
I remember as a teenager, our neighbours, the Borges family, had a cement block shed in their back yard where they would hang hams and all sorts of meat and then light a small fire in a kettle and let the smoke do its thing. As far as I know, they are all still kicking.
Elections provided us with lots of fodder. We can now buy beer at the grocery store, but only if you want a sixpack. And Mr. Trudeau seems ready to follow through on his promise and make pot legal. Not being a pot smoker, I’m not sure how that will work out but I trust everyone will be happy and mellowed out about it. Dorito sales will certainly skyrocket. I’ve already bought stocks.
So as 2015 comes to a close, I’ll grab some kielbasa in one hand and a grandchild in the other, sit back in my chair with my grocery store beer and ring in the new year. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and hope you keep reading into the new year.
Drones, also known as unmanned air vehicles, are sure to be a popular gift this holiday season. With ownership comes great responsibility, and new operators must learn how to fly safely and legally. This holiday season, Transport Canada encourages all new drone users to consult the wide variety of educational tools available on www.tc.gc. ca/SafetyFirst.
Recreational drone operators should:
• Fly their drone during daylight and in good weather (not in clouds or fog).
• Keep their drone in sight, where they can see it with their own eyes – not just through an on-board camera, monitor or smartphone.
• Make sure their drone is safe for flight before take-off. Check if the batteries are fully charged and if it is too cold to fly.
• Respect the privacy of others. Avoid flying over private property or taking photos or videos without permission.
Recreational drone operators should not fly:
• Closer than 9 km from any airport or heliport.
• Higher than 90 metres above the ground.
• Closer than 150 metres from people, animals, buildings, structures, or vehicles.
• In populated areas or near large groups of people, including sporting events, concerts, festivals, and firework shows.
• Near moving vehicles, highways, bridges, busy streets or anywhere they could endanger or distract drivers.
• Anywhere they may interfere with first responders
All drone operators, regardless of the size of the device or how it will be used, are expected to fly safely and legally. Everyone must respect the Canadian Aviation Regulations, the Criminal Code, and all provincial, territorial and municipal laws governing areas such as privacy and trespassing.
People who operate drones for the fun of flying (recreational use) do not require a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) from Transport Canada unless the drone weighs more than 35 kg.
Anyone who operates a drone in a reckless and negligent manner; violates controlled or restricted airspace; or endangers the safety of manned aircraft could face fines of up to $25,000 and/or prison.
On November 21, shortly after 8:00 p.m., a man attempted to leave a Chatham Canadian Tire store with a television via a back room fire exit. When an alarm sounded, the man dropped the TV, grabbed two socket sets and fled the store. The items are valued at $299 each.
The man was identified and a warrant for his arrest was issued for the offences of theft under $5,000 and possession of property obtained by a crime under $5,000.
On Dec. 9 the 27-year-old Leamington man was apprehended in Windsor and transported back to Chatham-Kent. He was released with conditions pending a Dec. 29 court date.
A four and a half acre farm lot that was created in 2003 for a potato grading station has been manufacturing for some years, and would now like to have the appropriate zoning. Under the Official Plan and the zoning by-law, manufacturing has never been an allowed use for this property. In a detailed report to Council Monday night, Dec. 21, a number of alternatives were outlined, but the administrative conclusion is that the application should be denied. Council endorsed the recommendation but realising that this is a viable business, is giving the applicant sufficient time to relocate the business to an appropriately zoned location.
Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School principal Dwayne Brunet and student Max Rahie present a cheque of $3,000 to annual Cougar Lottery top prize winner Kim Piroli Monday, Dec. 14 in the school’s front lobby. Rahie sold the winning ticket to Piroli. Draw winners of $500 each included Shelley Amonite and Annie Najem (second from right and far right) as well as Maria Adams (far left, second row), Alicia Martinez (second from left, second row) and Marlene Raffoul and Joshua Whitcher, who were unable to attend the presentation. Top ticket sellers included Spencer Rodrigues, Ally DiMenna, Samantha Vreman, Alyssa Orlando and Brooklyn Sarkis. This year, the school raised $21,375 — the highest annual amount since the fundraiser began in 2011. To date, $87,260.16 has been raised for students through graduation awards, retreats, excursions and after-school taxi expenses for extra-curricular activities including sports, drama and the arts. This year’s lottery campaign began Nov. 5 and ended with the draw Dec. 4.
Last week, Chatham-Kent Leamington MP Dave Van Kesteren was elected to serve as chair of the Ontario Conservative Caucus. In this role, Van Kesteren will be responsible for conducting weekly caucus meetings with Conservative Members of Parliament from Ontario to discuss issues that affect the province. “It is an honour to be voted into this position by my Ontario colleagues,” said Van Kesteren. “I look forward to working with these men and women who are committed to holding the Liberal government to account and ensuring it provides the entire region with policies that facilitate economic growth and protect taxpayer money.”
Van Kesteren will begin in this new role when Parliament resumes in January.
On Thursday, December 17, students from Margaret D. Bennie Public School shared their gift of music with the Leamington community when Primary Choir and the Intermediate Band performed several songs at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. It was evident from the smiles that many enjoyed the Christmas music and cheer that was being spread. (Submitted photo)
Back in 2011 the City and County (and all county municipalities) agreed to commission a study investigating the most cost-efficient way of delivering high-quality training to the fire personnel throughout the area.
A report made to Council Monday evening, Dec. 21 stated: “The lack of a nearby facility to provide live fire training is a major and immediate challenge facing all municipalities in Essex County and Windsor. (Across the region, recruits alone account for 30-35 new volunteer recruits on average per year and 15-20 Career Fire fighters annually).”
The report is complete and ready for discussion at the administrative level. Municipal Council has been asked to formally receive the report and to refer the matter back to the committee of CAOs and Fire Chiefs to “establish a work plan and develop recommendations to implement the short term goals as set out in the Feasibility Study.”
The matter was carried unanimously without discussion.
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By Sheila McBrayne
Jan Watson of The Wheatley Journal was recently presented with a Silver Quill Award from the Canadian Community Newspapers Association.
The Silver Quill is awarded to employees who have worked in the community newspaper business for 25 or more years. The next level for this award is the Gold Quill, which is awarded for 50 years of service. Although Jan received the Silver Quill she has worked at the Wheatley Journal for 43 years. Jan will be retiring at the end of this year.
Jan Watson started her career at the Wheatley Journal in 1972. She was hired by Rick Epplett who had been running the weekly community newspaper of Wheatley since the late 1960s with his father Ken Epplett. Jan, daughter of fish boat captain Ray Getty (Alex B and George H), started her working career at age 12 as a net stringer. She attended Fanshawe College to become a legal secretary. She worked in a lawyer’s office for a short time, but left to start her family with husband Jon Watson. Kristy was born in 1972, followed by Scott in ’74 and Brooke in ’79.
Jan found another venue for her typing skills, which was at the Wheatley Journal office. Here she worked in all departments from reporting to accounts payable/receivable and of course typesetting. In 1972 newspapers were shooting black and white film and developing their own prints for layout. And that was another big job for Jan – the layout of the paper. A far cry from the first few weeks when she was used as a collater for big print jobs. Her skills soon surfaced as she crept into every department including setting ads.
With Ken still operating the Heidelberg press from morning to night and Rick working on commercial print and advertising jobs, Jan was left to “cut and paste” together the weekly newspaper.
“I’ve seen so many changes in 40 plus years, from laying out type to doing everything on a computer,” said Jan. “A lot of it was trial and error, you had to teach yourself. I went from manual ledgers to Simply Accounting on the computer.”
Jan says times have changed and so have people. She hardly had to send out notices, people just knew when to come in and pay for their Journal.
Any weekly newspaper relies on its local Post Office and the Journal has always had a great relationship with the local staff. In the past few years there have been many delivery issues – NOT with the local staff, but with corporate decisions. Every time a Post Office closes somewhere else, our delivery seems to get slower in the distant areas. “We’ve lost longtime subscribers because of poor delivery, which is too bad. We’ve fought to keep our numbers up and slow delivery doesn’t help us at all,” said Jan.
To say Jan was dedicated to the newspaper and her community is an understatement. Most years she had one week’s holidays and can count all her sick days with one hand. “You had to be dedicated and you had to really like what you do and who you work for and I did,” said Jan.
“There’s no doubt Jan has kept this paper together for decades. I can’t even imagine the changes she has worked through,” said Heyens.
“Jan deserves the time off to enjoy her family and friends. No more weekly deadlines and publishing headaches for her. She says she’ll miss the people the most, which is completely understandable. I think she knows everyone’s renewal date by heart along wih their post office box number,” said McBrayne.
Jan plans to spend a lot more time at her cottage-like home located on the lakeside of Detroit Line. The large waterfront property boasts many flowerbeds and plenty of gardening (and mulching) to keep her busy.
Jan is an executive member of the Wheatley Legion
weekly meat draws on Saturday afternoons. Jan will continue to write the Legion News in the Journal, and looks forward to reading her well deserved lifetime subscription to the Wheatley Journal.
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Think about ideas for the future if what you are doing right now does not seem very exciting to you, Aries. A new plan of attack can reinvigorate your motivation.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, focus your energy on home-related projects. Procrastination is your enemy in these circumstances and can staunch any productivity you may have achieved.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, there is a way out of every situation, even if it seems like all exits are blocked. Swallow your pride if need be and accept the help of others when it's offered.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, you will be getting a lot of help with a special project, so expect it to go quite smoothly. Just be sure to pay back the favor when you can.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, a new perspective could help you see that things you thought were a big deal are really mole hills instead of mountains, and that's an important lesson to learn.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, learn how to deal with conflict in a productive way. Otherwise you may be stressed out and full of angst for no reason at all.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Somehow you always manage to pull through even with a ton of things on your plate, Libra. Even though you are successful, remember to schedule some downtime once in awhile.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Don't get caught daydreaming too much this week, Scorpio. People at work may think you're not serious about your efforts when nothing could be further from the truth.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, expect to spend some money this week. Just how much you will spend depends on your ability to find the best bargains and discounts.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
It can be frustrating when others do not seem to understand your motives, Capricorn. Don't feel pressured to change your way of doing things, especially if it's working.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, something you have been looking forward to for some time is about to happen. It has been a long time coming but entirely worth it. Enjoy the ride.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, stick up for yourself when you need to. You are your biggest advocate, and you will present a strong front when feeling secure.
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Linus Bachmeier
Linus Bachmeier passed away peacefully at home in Leamington, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, December 14, 2015 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Emily Bachmeier (nee Kessler) for 69 years. Loving father of late Dorothy, Joan Aitken (Brian), late Doreen, Robert (Judy), Alan (Corry), Mary, late Carol, Janice Lambier (Dave), Daniel, Linda Darel (Dave) and Michael (Erika). Caring Grandpa of 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Brother of Peter (June), Kon, Lawrence (Olga) and Clara Weinrauch (late George). Predeceased by siblings Betty Silva, Mary Grube, Louis, Ben, Seb, Dolores Gisi, Victoria Robertson and Gloria Sprecher.
Up until the last three months, Linus was an avid active golfer and bowler. He will be missed by all. Following Linus’ wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Linus’ life will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Simple Choice Cremation Centre (519-254-2585). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to L.D.M.H. Foundation (HOSPICE). Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca
The Adult Education night school class had a special assignment on Thursday, December 3. The students and their instructor Brandon Driscoll attended the Leamington Flyers home game and then wrote a report as a class project. The best article was selected to be printed in the Southpoint Sun. Here is the submission of Carissa Hope.
Tonight the Leamington Flyers are adding their latest player, Aaron Langlois, a 20-year-old former baseball player. Aaron is a strong young man who is just getting back to sports after having surgery from injuring his collateral ligament in his elbow, which he had injured while playing baseball for the Saginaw Valley University in Michigan. Fifteen months later and this guy is ready to get back into the game. Welcome to the team Aaron Langlois!
The first period was off to a great start when Emerson scored the first goal. Soon after Amante scored his first goal of the night and then came Hoyan with lucky number three. During the second period there was a small delay due to a piece of glass breaking but that didn’t slow anyone down as the beginning of the third period, London came back to score their first goal. Not long after Elliott, a Leamington player, came through and scored their fourth goal of the night making the score 4-1. London scored their second goal and Leamington ended the scoring with a fifth and final goal by Amante. Final score was 5-2.
December 3 was also the annual Toys for Tots game where all the guests bring a teddy bear or stuffed animal and throw it onto the ice and all the toys are donated to families in the local community. This is a great way for not only a town to come together for a great game, but also for a great cause.
William (Bill) Frederick was born December 12, 1925 in Leamington. He has three sons, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He celebrated his birthday with family.
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Too beautiful for earth. So little, so loved. With brave wings she flies ... Gone too soon but never forgotten. Loved and missed, Grandma Cooper
In memory of our parents
Beautiful memories are wonderful things. They never wear out. They never get lost. They can never be given away. To some, you may be forgotten, And to others a part of the past, But to us who loved and lost you, Your memories will always last.
Love, Your Family
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Always so good, unselfish and kind, Few on this earth her equal we find. Honorable and upright in all her ways, Loyal and true to the end of her days.
10 years have passed. You will never be forgotten. Love - Your Sisters, Children, and Grandchildren.
No one knows how much we miss you,
No one knows how much we miss you,
No one knows how much
No one knows how much we miss you,
No one knows the bitter pain
No one knows the bitter pain
No one knows the bitter pain
No one knows the bitter pain
We have suffered since we lost you.
We have suffered since we lost you.
We have suffered since we lost you.
We have suffered since we lost you.
Life has never been the same.
Life has never been the same.
Life has never been the same.
Life has never been the same.
In our hearts your memory lingers,
In our hearts your memory lingers,
In our hearts your memory lingers,
Sweetly tender, fond and true.
In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true.
Sweetly tender, fond and true.
Sweetly tender, fond and true.
There is not a day, dear mother,
There is not a day, dear mother,
There is not a day, dear mother, That we do not think of you. IN MEMORIAM
There is not a day, dear mother,
That we do not think of you.
That we do not think of you.
That we do not think of you.
Leamington Great Canadian Superstore manager James Lea, employee Bill Dunn and Leamington Salvation Army captain Corey Vincent reveal a portion of the turkeys and fixings donated to the local Salvation Army food bank Monday, Dec. 21. Six of the turkeys were donated by Superstore employees, each of whom is given a free Grade A turkey during the holidays and given the option of donating it to the local food bank. The other 12 were donated by customers, who receive a free turkey after spending $225 or more in a single trip to the store. Fixings including vegetables, potatoes, gravy and stuffing were also donated by the store itself, which also made contributions to the Salvation Army through a portion of donations dropped off during its Saturday, Dec. 5 Help Us Stuff The Bus charity event. Lea thanked the community for its support, which included nine skids full of products for the local food bank.
By Bill Sherk, The Old Car Detective
Elliot Boyuk of Wellandport was only 5 years old on August 24, 1957, when his parents purchased a 1940 Chevrolet Master 85 four-door sedan. Elliot’s sister Julia was only 2. Their car when new had an Oshawa factory list price of $1019. The engine was an overhead-valve six with 216 cubic inches and 85 horsepower.
Elliot still remembers the day his parents brought the car home: “Our first ride in the Chevy was not a smooth one. When my dad applied the brakes at the end of our driveway, they grabbed very hard and Julia fell right off the seat.” The car had a few “mechanical woes” but that did not prevent the family from seeing some of the “U.S.A. in their Chevrolet,” including a trip to the Buffalo Zoo, where Elliot still recalls the sight of animals the size of elephants and giraffes.
In 1960, Elliot’s dad sold the Chevy to a co-worker, John Swaze. “Mr. Swaze used it as a second car, taught his kids to drive in it and chased his cows home from the field in it! After a few years of this, it was parked in their barn and forgotten.”
In 2007, and 47 years after his dad sold it, that old Chevy came back into Elliot’s life: “While driving by the Swaze farm, I noticed the Chevy had been dragged out of the barn and into the field. I pulled in and talked to Bruce, John Swaze’s son. Bruce said he was considering selling it for scrap. Unable to bear that thought, I purchased the car. To my surprise, it came with the original handwritten bill of sale my father had penned back on June 25, 1960.”
CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk St., Leamington: Thursday, December 24 Christmas Eve Service at 7:00 p.m.; Friday, December 25 Christmas Service at 10:30 a.m.
CHRISTMAS DINNER -Christmas Day, December 25, 12:00 noon. For those who will be alone (or those who will go without). The Church of St. John the Evangelist (Anglican), 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Call 519-326-3111 to register by December 20th. If you are unable to join us, we will be pleased to deliver your meal (Leamington, Wheatley, Kingsville area only). There is no cost or obligation.
STUDIES IN THE PROPHECIES OF
DANIEL -every Sunday at 7:00 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church, 220 Erie St. N., Leamington. For more info call 519-322-1644. All welcome.
FREE 12-WEEK PARENTING
CLASS - hosted by Windsor Essex Community Health Centre, every Tuesday starting January 5 to March 29, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak St. E.
Topics: nutrition, child development, discipline, safety, health & wellness. Prizes & giveaways. Free childcare provided. For more info or to register call Nicole at 519258-6002 ext. 503.
2ND LEAMINGTON SCOUTING
MEETS at the Leamington United Church, 9 John St., as follows: Beaver Scouts (age 5-7) meet Mondays from 6:15-7:30 p.m.; Cub Scouts (ages 8-10) meet Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m., Scouts (age 11-13) meet Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m.; Venturer Scouts (age 14-17) meet Mondays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Come check it out. For more info call 519-3266355 or 519-326-6214.
MONDAYS - SENIORS DROP-IN, 1st and last Monday of the month only at 10:30 a.m. at Leamington United Church. Guest speakers, refreshments, games, exercise. It's free, fun, and wheelchair accessible. All seniors welcome.
ARE YOU AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE'S DRINKING? The Wheatley Serenity Al-Anon Family Group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Wheatley Friendship Club (north entrance), 171 Erie St. N.
DO YOU ENJOY VOLUNTEERING AND MEETING PEOPLE? South Essex Community Council in Leamington is currently looking for volunteers for Meals on Wheels Delivery. If you are interested in volunteering during the morning for about 1 hour per week or as a back-up volunteer, please call Noreen or Susan at SECC519-326-8629 ext.381. www.secc.on.ca.
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- South Essex Community Council is currently looking for tutors for adults learning English. One afternoon or evening per week. Training/materials provided. Qualification: Fluency in English. Great for high school seniors too! Call 519-326-8629 ext. 381 or email volunteer@secc.on.ca
PREGNANCY & RESOURCE
CENTRE, 33 Princes St. (Princess Centre) Suite 408, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses and trained volunteers. Free pregnancy tests. Call 24/7 for free and confidential support - 519-3260612. Business calls: 519-3263821.
Elliot brought the car back home to the family farm where he grew up and still lives today. At first, he wasn’t sure what to do with it, then he decided to restore it, but he knew this would not be easy. Most of the lower body was badly rusted, but after 3 years and countless hours, it was close to being roadworthy.
“I’m pleased to be able to say that I completed all aspects of the restoration myself, including removing the body from the frame, and even repairing the rustedout areas of the frame with solid metal.”
The finishing touch was a set of wide whitewalls. And now when Elliot and Julia take it for a drive, they can sing that Willie Nelson song: “On the road again!”
By Bryan Jessop
With several numbers to calculate, the Leamington District Secondary School’s annual Leamington-Mersea Goodfellows Can Drive has once again added up to a brighter Christmas season for the community’s less fortunate.
Now 40 years in the making, this year’s event took place Friday, Dec. 11 and once again utilized the warehouse of Westmoreland Sales on Industrial Drive as both the can drive and Goodfellows Christmas Basket headquarters. Once final numbers were added up late that afternoon, it was declared that the girls’ team had recaptured the drive’s title and trophy.
“We couldn’t do it without them,” said Leamington-Mersea Goodfellows member and volunteer Bill Slater. “It’s amazing to see the enthusiasm from students to be involved in their community. It’s mind boggling.”
This year, the team of LDSS Grade 12 boys collected 5,239 cans and other non-perishable food items — 16 shy of the 5,255 brought in by the girls’ team. What set the teams apart this year were the cash donations submitted. The boys gathered $2,970.75 while the girls came forward with $8,376.49. Using the previous calculation method of three cans per dollar, the combined, school-day-long effort this year translated to 44,536 items. The sum surpassed last year’s collection by roughly 8,000 items. Money raised by the LDSS group will be spent on additional food basket items at local grocery stores.
The boys won the 2014 drive, snapping a three-year winning streak by the girls.
This year’s drive included the assistance of about 35 volunteers, including several retired LDSS teachers. The idea for the annual LDSS event first came to light in the mid 1970s when teachers Chuck Ives, Bob Lee and Jake Unger — during a routine visit to the Wheatley Royal Canadian Legion following a weekly rec league hockey game — discussed the possibility of students getting involved with a large-scale charitable food drive. The ‘boys versus girls’ incentive was bolstered from the beginning with a trophy created by welding teacher Steve Mitro.
This year’s drive began with an 8:30 a.m. pep talk by LDSS teacher Dan Braun before participating students were dispersed to local farms, greenhouses and other businesses in search of collections.
“It’s been great,” said Ives, who continues to volunteer for each year’s event. “The kids love it. There’s always a lot of talk about the can drive as a highlight of the year.”
On the following Monday, Goodfellows volunteers set up 900 baskets in the Westmoreland Sales warehouse, owned by Topline Produce. One day later, students from UMEI and LDSS filled each basket in preparation of delivery for Saturday, Dec. 19. Last year, 800 baskets were delivered to homes around the Leamington area from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This year’s baskets are going to 200 families — 168 will receive four bushel baskets and a turkey while 32 others will be given seven bushel baskets and a turkey. The number of baskets received is based on each family’s size.
St. John The Evangelist 60 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-326-3111
Sunday Worship Services
8:30 & 10:30 am
St. Mary’s Church East West Road, Pelee Island
1st & 3rd Sundays from June to September at 10 am Calvary Church North Shore Road, Pelee Island 1st & 3rd Sundays from October to May at 10 am
First Baptist Church 3 Fox Street, Leamington 519-326-4372
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Heritage Baptist Church 555 Talbot St. W., Wheatley 519-300-1400 Pastor Francisco Penner
Sunday 11 am & 7 pm, Wed 7 pm
Wheatley Baptist Church 47 Talbot St. E.., Wheatley 519-825-7433 Pastor Richard Smith
Sunday School 9:00 am Worship 10:30 am
Faith Everlasting Congregational Church 589 Hwy 77, Leamington 519-322-2994
Sunday Worship 11 am
220 Erie St. N., Leamington 519-322-1644
Saturday Services: Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am
St. Paul’s LutheranEvangelical Church 311 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-3966
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am (Eng)
MENNONITE
Faith Mennonite Church 269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-6391
Sunday Worship Services 10:50 am (Summer 10 am)
Leamington Evangelical
Mennonite Mission Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington 519-326-9734
Sunday Worship Services 9:15 am (German), 10:45 am (English)
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Leamington United Mennonite Church 78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727 Sunday Worship 9:45 am
Summer Worship Services 10:00 am
Meadow Brook Fellowship 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-326-3605
1 Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 am
North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928
Sunday Worship 10:00 am
South Point Community Church 475 Bevel Line Road, Leamington 519-322-1858
Sunday Gatherings 10:30 am
Iglesia La Buena Semilla
269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342
Sunday Worship 6:30 pm
Leamington District Memorial Hospital
194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s Office ext. 4443
FGT Family Church
285 Talbot St. E., Leamington Free bus rides available 519-322-2316
Service Sunday 9:15 am & 11 am am
Leamington Christian Centre 98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am English/Spanish 6:30 pm Templo Christiano De Leamington 39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654
Sunday Worship Services 3 pm
Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel 6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031
Sunday Worship 7:30 pm
United Pentecostal Church
312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056
Sunday Worship Services 11 am
Knox Presbyterian Church
58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541
www.pccweb.ca/knoxleamnington/ Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
ROMAN CATHOLIC
St. Michael’s Parish 29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
NO MASSES FROM JULY 14 TFN
St. Joseph’s Church
310 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
Saturday Mass: 5 pm (English)
Sunday Masses: 7:30 am (English) 9 am (Italian, English) 10:30 am (English) 12 Noon (Portuguese) 3 pm (Spanish), 7 pm (English)
St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite) 280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282
Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 am (Lebanese, English)
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army Citadel 88 Setterington Street Leamington 519-326-4901
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
Leamington United Church 9 John Street, Leamington 519-326-9461
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 am
Mersea United Church 1301 Mersea Road
Wednesday, December 23, 2015 - Page 13
By Bryan Jessop
When the Leamington Lions boys hockey team wins, it wins big.
The Leamington District Secondary School team improved to a .500 record Wednesday, Dec. 16 after defeating the visiting Kennedy Clippers 9-1 at Highbury Canco Arena. After starting the season with a 10-2 home-ice win over the Herman Green Griffins, the Lions ran into some tougher opposition with a 1-1 draw and 2-1 loss against Lajeunesse and a 2-1 loss against the Harrow Hawks.
For its fifth game of the regular season, Leamington tested Clippers goalkeeper Leif Eriksson early and often. The netminder made a series of big saves to start the game, but non-stop pressure from Lion forwards soon allowed the hosts to find the back of the goal on a frequent basis.
Dawson Iles started the scoring with a slap shot that was released just after a Kennedy minor penalty — the only infraction of the game — came to an end. Eriksson got a piece of the shot, but was unable to stop it from bouncing over the goal line. Brett Enns earned the only assist. From in front of the crease, Jeron Kir backhanded an ice-level shot into the goal after being set up by Quinten Adams and Josh Koning.
A two-on-one attack translated into a marker for Mason Gow, who took a feed from Noah Santos before burying a waist-high wrist shot. The Lions struck again 11 seconds later, when Kir fired a quick wrist shot that sent the puck bouncing off the left post and then crossbar before hitting the mesh. Jesse Fast was credited with the lone assist. Without much space to work with, Enns sent a backhand shot from the crease past Eriksson after being set up by Iles and Evan Loveless.
Leamington’s offense scaled the pressure back a bit starting late in the first stanza, although it continued to keep the puck in Kennedy territory for the majority of the contest. From a sharp angle, Santos took a rebound from a shot by Fast and quickly sent it past the Clippers’ netminder for a 6-0 lead. Gow earned the other assist.
With 46 seconds on the clock, Fast backhanded his own rebound into the goal from close range to finish scoring for the second period.
The third frame was played entirely in running time, although the Lions still managed to add a couple more before Kennedy spoiled Matt Ciliska’s shutout bid. Jack Towle made it 8-0 after going from the backhand to forehand before releasing a successful ice-level shot from inside the crease after taking helpers from Santos and Thomas. With just under nine minutes to go, Tristen Totaro potted a low wrist shot into the left side during another twoon-one break. Adams and Loveless assisted.
Josh Ewanski put Kennedy on the board with 4:58 on the clock by tapping home his own rebound with heavy traffic in the Lions’ crease.
Leamington outshot the Clippers 34-5 during its penaltyfree performance.
“They’re a team that’s lost a lot of leadership from last season,” LDSS coach Butch Rickeard said of the Clippers. “They’re rebuilding. Our guys played a disciplined game defensively. In games like this, we try to focus on the defensive zone and stay disciplined. We wanted newer guys to get on the score sheet, and that’s what they did.”
Twenty-four hours later, the Lions hosted the Riverside Rebels, who also defeated Kennedy 9-1 earlier in the season. Leamington came out on top of the Dec. 17 contest
- Jeron Kir of the Lions circles the back of the Kennedy net while the Clippers’ Andrew Black closes in during a WECSSAA boys hockey match at Highbury Canco Arena Wednesday, Dec. 16. Kir scored two goals — including the game winner — in a 9-1 final favouring Leamington.
Below - Mason Gow of the Lions is chased by Kennedy’s Chayton Hedgepath deep in Clippers’ territory during.
with an 8-0 victory, with Riley Fast earning the shutout. The Lions’ goals were provided by Quinn Bowman, Iles and Adams with two apiece and Spence Wiebe and Towle with singles. Kir led in the assist department with three while Enns and Loveless chipped in with two each and Ryan Wall and Dawson Wigle added one apiece.
Despite being only one game above .500 (3-2-1), the Lions have outscored their opponents 30-8. Leamington’s next home game will be played Wednesday, Jan. 20 against Riverside, starting at 3 p.m.
BRYAN JESSOP
Jessop’s Journal
It looks like I’ve long since reached the age where when someone asks “what do you want for Christmas?” I can’t think of an answer. I’d love it if Santa left a 500 horsepower, pump-gas Oldsmobile 455 cubic inch big block V8 with aluminum Edelbrock heads and a Holley double pumper carb under the tree for the Cutlass or a full-frame, cutting edge DSLR camera with outstanding low-light performance so I can stop drawing the ire of high school volleyball refs with the flash, but neither of those things are terribly realistic.
With that in mind, I might as well ask Old St. Nick for another list of unreasonable requests as a sports fan. So, here goes.
It would be great if the jolly old elf sat down with the presidents and commissioners of organized hockey leagues around the world and stressed the importance of clamping down on some really irritating on-ice tactics. Sure, the allout elimination of checking from behind and head checks would be great, but even the little stuff has tested my patience as of late. For one, I’d love to see more penalties called on goaltenders who “accidentally” knock their nets off the goal line when the opposing team is threatening to score. It’s become nearly pandemic with some teams and some of these crafty ‘keepers are pretty good at making it look like a mistake. They’ll slide across the crease to following the shifting direction of a puck carrier, and “oops” — their leg collides with a post and the net pops off its moorings. “Time to whistle the play dead, Mr. Referee!”
We don’t have to give the penalty some fancy, long-winded, multi-hyphenated name. Adding it to the list of actions that fall under the old-fashioned Delay of Game title would suffice. This clampdown of course would be administered whether it’s intentional or not. No referee lets a high sticking call slide because it was an accident, and for good reason. And let’s not focus strictly on goalies — I’ve seen more than one defenseman or centre do the same thing. Exceptions of course would apply to goalies who are pushed into their own net by an overtly rambunctious forward from the opposing team.
Oh, and if Santa could leave a message with all hockey coaches who seem to think arena glass can double as a dry erase board, that would be great too. I’ve seen it on the glass of more than one rink — a marker-drawn sketch of the end of a playing surface complete with net, goal line, faceoff circles, hash marks, crease and blue line. Perhaps Santa could deliver each one of these coaches a clipboard with the rink surface (and all its lines) that has a dry-erase surface with little suction cups on the other side. They could just pop it onto the glass, scribble an ‘X’ or ‘O’ for each player and when they’re done, just pop the board off the glass and voila, no harm done. Maybe I should take that idea to Dragon’s Den or Shark Tank — I’m sure Mr. Wonderful would love it.
Getting what seems to be even more unrealistic, I’d like the Habs to stop losing all the time. As I write these words, they’ve lost six of their last seven. Sure, the list within the list would include the immediate return of Price between the pipes. Oh, and if rumours about Stamkos being traded to Montreal came to fruition, that would be fantastic (albeit the most unlikely turn of events in this entire column).
Coach Michel Therrien was eerily cool-headed following the shutout loss to Los Angeles, which could very well be the calm before the storm. I expect the parade of players to St. John’s (almost typed “Hamilton”) to start any minute now. Some might say it’s not yet time to push the panic button. I disagree. The time has come to jump up and down maniacally on said button until it triggers every alarm and flashing red light possible. Dropping six of seven may be commonplace in Toronto, Buffalo, Edmonton or Columbus, but we’re talking about Montreal — absolutely NOT acceptable. Habs fans are not “glass half full” types. Sure, the Canadiens are still first in their division. But, when you look under the “L10” (Last 10) column, they’re the WORST in the entire conference, at least as of Dec. 18.
At the same time at least, the Ducks and Leafs are tied for last place. I guess I can take a bit of comfort in that, although I’m not 100 per cent confident the Habs could beat
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either team at the moment. Anyway, here’s to hoping that everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and/or enjoys any other holiday they prefer to celebrate. May you receive everything you need, a few of the things you want and nothing that you can’t handle. And Go Habs, Go. Seriously guys, get moving.
Kelsey Almasi of the Lions bumps the ball over the net and onto the Riverside half of the court while a Rebels blocker tries to intercept during a WECSSAA Tier II junior girls volleyball match at LDSS Tuesday, Dec. 15. The Lions won the first two sets 25-23 and 25-21 before dropping the third 25-22. In the following senior girls game, LDSS was swept by scores of 25-13, 25-11 and 25-8. The junior Lions played Thursday in L’Essor against the Aigles, where they won in set scores of 26-24 and 25-17 after losing the first set 25-20. At the same location, the Leamington senior girls won by scores of 25-21 and 25-23 before losing the third set 25-21.
The Naples Pizza Southpoint Bantam Stars welcomed the Essex Thunder to the Highbury rink on Sunday afternoon. The Thunder started strong and finished strong, scoring 2 goals in the first and third periods en route to a 4-0 win.
The WFCU Southpoint Intermediate Stars battled the Lakeshore Lightning in Essex Kent league action. Jill Iles paced the Stars attack scoring 2 huge goals that led to a big 2-0 Southpoint win. Erica “The Wall” Taylor was outstanding throughout this hard fought game as she recorded another big shutout for her team. The entire team played great to get the win. A big thank you to John Hammond for announcing the game and playing great music prior to the face offs.
The Leamington Kinsmen Southpoint Intermediate Stars travelled to Harrow to tangle with the South County Predators. The offensive “Dynamic Duo” of Kim Goyeau and Kelsey Babkirk led the offence as Kim scored the natural hat trick and Kelsey scored 3 assists combining for 6 points as a line. Other assists were scored by Krista Marshall and
Morgan Amicone. This was a very physical game and a very hard fought win for the Lady Stars with a final score of 3-2.
Leamington Half Century Centre, Dec. 14: North/South - 1st Ron Martin and Roy Trowell, 2nd Nina Towle and Helen Preyde, 3rd Al Morrison and Derek Parry. East/ West - 1st Sonia and Ernie Jackiw, 2nd Agnes Fraser and Frank Duransky, 3rd Roger Cote and Jim Perkes. Bridge games are played each Monday at 12:45 p.m. Members and new members welcome. Kingsville Bridge Club, Dec. 16: 1st Derek Parry and Ron Martin, 2nd Bob Lee and Henry Hildebrandt, 3rd Marg Koeman and Vi Major, 4th Dorothy and John McGregor. Bridge is every Wednesday at the Lions Hall in Kingsville, 7 p.m.
Christian Wuerch of the Lightning prepares to release a shot at the Westview Freedom Academy basket during the first half of a WECSSAA Tier III senior boys basketball game hosted by UMEI Monday, Dec. 14. The Lightning led 10-9 after the first quarter, but couldn’t hold off the Westview offense through the final 24 minutes. The visitors led 26-16 at the break before posting a 57-31 victory to remain undefeated. Gibson Fulmer led the host team with 10 points. UMEI paid a visit to the Western Warriors on Wednesday, Dec. 16 and won 45-19. Wuerch led the Lightning with 12 points while Josh Isley added 11.
Bailey Atom girls played Essex Orange on the Highbury on Sunday. It was a close game until Abbey Mazzella started the scoring for Bailey’s with an assist from Abby Neufeld and Danika Romanyk.
At the start of the third period, Adriana West took a pass from Raegan Woodiwiss and Abby Neufeld to score the second goal for Bailey’s. Then Alessia West scooped up the puck to score a breakaway goal. Bailey’s was playing well defensively and kept the puck out of their zone. Raegan Woodiwiss scored the fourth and final goal for Bailey’s.
Evan Gualtieri took another shutout in a 4-0 win for Bailey Atom girls.
Southpoint Weil’s Atoms played in Tilbury on Saturday against Kent Red. They were four players short, including their outstanding goalie, and adjusting to new positions. Kent started off strong and scored 20 seconds into the game. Abel Teichroeb tied up the game for Weil’s with an assist from Alessia West and Adriana West. A minute later, Zander Grilo scored for Weil’s with an assist from Luca Rino and Abel Teichroeb to take the lead. Kent came back to tie it up.
In the second, Kent took a holding penalty and then a tripping penalty. Weil’s capitalized on the power play and Zander Grilo scored another goal with assists going to Luca Rino and Adriana West.
Kent then scored another goal to take the lead. Southpoint’s Luca Rino scored breakaway goal with just a second left in the period to tie the score at 4-4.
Early in the third, Kent scored two more goals. Weil’s Luca Rino and Zander Grilo came back to score two more with assists from Adriana West, Emma Weil and Logan Jardim to tie it up again. As curfew approached, Kent injured two of Weil’s players and then scored the winning goal. Weil’s took a loss of 7-6.
The Leamington Chrysler Novice Blue team is going into Christmas break with an 8-0 record. They faced the Kent Cobra’s Black team, who was also undefeated, on the Highbury rink and came out with a 7-2 win over Kent.
The entire team did a great job in both ends to ensure the Kent team was kept at bay as they worked hard and never stopped until the game was done. Scoring for team Blue were Nathan Omar (2), Dayne Di Milo, Dylan Marchand, Hayden Epplett (2) and Matteo Pereira .
The team is now on Christmas Break. Their next action will be Jan. 2 when they face Kent Cobra Red at 11 a.m. at Highbury rink.
The Leamington Flyers were no kinder to the playoff-seeking Lambton Shores Predators the second time around in as many weeks.
The Flyers hosted the Preds for the second consecutive home game Thursday, Dec. 17 and pounded their way to an 8-1 victory — leaving Lambton with a scant one-point lead over St. Marys in the race for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. One week earlier, Leamington sent the Predators home with a 6-1 loss.
The first period was a back-and-fourth affair where both teams managed to maintain control of the puck in the opposition’s zone for a total of several minutes. The Flyers, however, generated far more in the way of quality scoring chances, opening up skating and shooting lanes that Lambton Shores couldn’t find at the other end of the rink. Mark Gangnon opened the scoring with his 11th of the season, unleashing a wrist shot from directly in front of the Preds’ net and about 15 feet from the top of the crease. Mitchell Amante provided the only assist on the goal, scored on the game’s first power play.
The hosts ramped up their forward game in the second period despite registering one less shot than in the first. Connor Merritt put Lambton Shores on the board by tapping an ice level shot into the left corner of the Leamington net with Windsor AAA minor midget Spitfire affiliate goalie Eric Pillon down on the ice. The Flyers completed the player-strength trifecta with their first five-on-five marker of the evening when Luke Sanko tapped the puck over the goal line from inside the crease while being knocked to the ice. Cale Phibbs and Derek Elliott were credited with assists.
Amante earned his second goal and third point of the night by backhanding the rebound of a Matthew Opblinger shot through Hurtubise’s skates at ice level. Scott Emerson drew the second assist. The Flyers outshot the Predators by an even 2:1 margin in the second frame, 20-10.
BY BRYAN JESSOP
The Flyers’ penalty killing unit was effective enough to give Amante the opportunity to test goalie Anthony Hurtubise during a rush from the left of the goal. Hurtubise made the initial pad save, but couldn’t stop Amante from grabbing the rebound and burying it from a sharp angle to give Leamington a 2-0 lead. The Flyers outshot their guests 21-11 through the first 20 minutes.
Leamington’s dominance on the ice became even more pronounced in the third period, where it added another four goals and quintupled the Preds 20-4 on the shot counter. Opblinger registered another shorthanded goal for his team, taking a Luke Sanko pass before tricking the opposing netminder with a quick fake and backhanding a high shot under the crossbar. Zak Parlette also assisted.
Affiliated forward Brett Vorshuk made it 6-1 during a scramble in the Lambton Shores crease, flipping an unseen puck into the mesh from the left side of the goal. Seventy seconds later, Derek El-
liott tapped an ice-level shot over the goal line from in front of the net after being set up by Thomas Virban and Sanko during a power play. J.P. Grineau finished the scoring after Amante found him unguarded in front of the crease. Alone, Grineau didn’t waste the opportunity, flipping a high wrist shot over Hurtubise’s left arm and into the netting. Emerson earned the other assist.
Leamington went two-for-five on the power play while Lambton Shores was effectively held to minus-two for six. The Flyers outshot their guests 61-25.
“We came out a bit slow in the first, and after we started skating harder about half way through the second, things started going our way,” said Flyers coach Anthony Iaquinta. “By the time you’re up 4-1, it seems easier to play — you’re not as worried about making mistakes. When we work hard, we’re a tough team to beat.”
Opblinger, one of five Flyers to finish the night with two points or more, was an effective force on the penalty kill.
“We started skating more and finished our hits in the second period,” he explained. “Me and Mitch (Amante) like being out there on the penalty kill — we try to take advantage of it and not let it become a disadvantage for scoring opportunities.”
The Flyers played their last game of 2015 24 hours later in St. Thomas against the Stars. Leamington won
the game 8-3, with Flyer goals provided by Liam Hogan with two, Virban, Mitchell Crevatin with two in a row, Amante, Elliott and Aaron Langlois with an empty netter. The Flyers registered a shots on net advantage of 38-34 while going one for three on the power play. The Stars were two for three on the man advantage. Tyler Wall earned the win in net for Leamington.
The LaSalle Vipers edged the Chatham Maroons with a 4-3 regulation victory Wednesday, Dec. 16 while the London Nationals cruised by the St. Marys Lincolns in a 6-1 final. On Friday, the Strathroy Rockets defeated the Lincolns 5-4 in double overtime, followed by a 7-4 Saturday victory for the Nationals against the Vipers and a 3-0 win for the St. Thomas Stars against the Sarnia Legionnaires. Also on Saturday, the Lincolns defeated the Lambton Shores Predators 5-4 in the battle for eighth while Chatham handed a 2-1 double overtime loss to Strathroy. St. Thomas and Chatham played the final game of 2015 in the GOJHL, a match that ended 6-2 favouring the Stars.
UPCOMING HOME GAMES: Thu., Jan. 7 vs. St. Marys, 7:10 p.m. Sun., Jan. 10 vs. Sarnia, 4:10 p.m.
UPCOMING AWAY GAMES: Fri., Jan. 15 vs. St. Thomas, 7:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 20 vs. LaSalle, 7 p.m.
By Bryan Jessop
For running enthusiasts across Leamington, the rest of Essex County and beyond, good things will truly come in threes.
Starting in 2016, three local races — Southern Footprints, the South Shore Spring Sprint and Leamington Triathlon — will converge to become a series. Collectively, the events will be known as the Mucci Three Pac, so named in recognition of the series’ primary sponsor Mucci Pac. Athletes who participate in all three races will receive a special, yet-to-bedetermined award form Kingsville-based Mucci Pac Ltd. regardless of where they rank at the end of their selected division’s race.
The initiative began when Southern Footprints and Leamington Triathlon Weekend corace director Dave Campbell approached Burt Mucci with the proposed strategy as a means of increasing participation numbers for all three races. Mucci, himself an avid competitive runner, was enthusiastic about the idea and the Mucci Three Pac was arranged a short time later.
“Burt’s been very good about supporting our running community. We really appreciate the fact that he wants to support Leamington this way.”
— Dave Campbell
“Burt’s been very good about supporting our running community,” explained Campbell, who also noted that Mucci Pac has its own triathlon team.
“We really appreciate the fact that he wants to support Leamington this way. We don’t know exactly where this is going to lead — we just want to increase the number (of participants) for all three races.”
The three races will continue to be planned and organized independently of one another, with Campbell and Mike Makhlouf serving as co-race directors of Southern Footprints, Sharon Arthurs-Pepper being race director of the South Shore Spring Sprint and Campbell and Ben Balkwill co-race directing the Leamington Triathlon. For 2016, the Point Pelee-based Southern Footprints will take place Sunday, Apr. 17. Its most recent installment was the eighth annual and attracted 314 competitors who chose to run either the 5 km or 10 km courses.
The 2015 South Shore Spring Sprint was the second edition of the race, including a 1 km kids’ sprint and a 5 km adults’ race for runners and walkers. Last year’s SSSS attracted 106 entries, down slightly from the 128 who signed up for the inaugural event in 2014. Next year’s SSSS will take place Saturday, May 28.
The Leamington Triathlon — still referred to as the Tomatoman Triathlon despite a name change — will take place Sunday, June 12 in 2016 to mark its 30th year. A sum of 144 racers took part in the sprint triathlon, duathlon, relay events, swim or first-ever 5 km run last year — also a decrease from 2014. To be eligible for the Mucci Three Pac award, Leamington Triathlon Weekend racers must select one of the Sunday events instead of or in addition to Saturday’s Do A Du, Try A Try or Kids of Steel races based at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.
Mucci Pac will advertise and promote the series online in addition to appearing on finish line banners for all three events. Speed Print, which often works alongside Mucci Pac, will also be involved, forming a race team of its own.
“We want to show off the two again and just keep going from there,” said Campbell, who’ll focus on making next year’s Leamington Triathlon Weekend’s 5 km run significantly
larger than the eight-racer group it was in 2015.
Results from each year’s Southern Footprints and South Shore Spring Sprint can be found on the WRACE website while the results from the Leamington Triathlon Weekend can be seen on the Chip Time Results site. Awards for racers who take part in all three races will likely be presented at Freddy’s Restaurant (655 Point Pelee Drive) about two weeks after the Triathlon is completed.
- Co-race director Dave Campbell hopes to expand the new segment of the annual race and announced that it has joined the South Shore Spring Sprint and Southern Footprints as a three-event series. Those who participate in all three events
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On Sat. Dec. 19 Southpoint Community Muffler Novice Grey travelled to Harrow to take on the Harrow Rams. This was a pretty evenly contested game. Goalies Seth McMahan for Harrow and Julien Pereira for Southpoint stopped many shots.
Southpoint’s Grant Symons, with an assist from Holden Bailey, scored the only goal of the first period.
In the second, Southpoint’s Tyler Franklin scored two with assists from Owen Pimentel and Seth Janzen. Taylor Insley was able to pop one past the Rams netminder to give Southpoint the lead.
The third period was evenly matched. The Rams found the back of the net 2 more times; however, Southpoint was not giving up and with a team effort Tyler Franklin scored again, assisted by Seth Janzen. When the final buzzer rang, Southpoint had the win at 5-3.
From the Southpoint Novice Grey, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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in October. The game started off with close play by both sides without many offensive chances either way. Late in the period, with Gillett Sheet Metal defenceman Eric Wright off for tripping, Camron Taouil picked up a loose puck in the neutral zone and evaded all defenders before depositing the puck in the back of the net for a short-handed goal and a 1-0 first-period lead for the home team.
The second period started off with a bang with two early goals. The game’s second goal came from a long stretch pass from Andrew Verhaeghe cross-ice from his own end to a streaking Caeden Hutnik on the right wing. Caeden cut in and potted a nice shot behind the Fusion goaltender. Shortly after, Luke Gabert, stationed in the front of the net, made no mistake when Camron Taouil centered the puck to him with a beautiful pass. Southpoint wasn’t done yet. Again short-handed, Andrew Verhaeghe made a line to the Fusion net and scored on a short side shot.
Kent Fusion finally got on the scoreboard with a goal from Aiden Morris, but Southpoint countered quickly again with a goal from Brock Siddall, assisted by Coleton Ippolitti. The second period ended 5-1 in favour of the home team.
The third period included goals by Coleton Ippolitti and Camron Taouil. Assists were by Camron Taouil, Xander Dault and Jordan Blake.
Tyler Dibbley held the visitors at bay for the rest of the game and the final score ended with a home team 7-1 win.
Sunbrite Peewees played Kent Black at home. They came out strong and played really well. It was a team effort as Sunbrite with up 4-0 at the end of the first period. Goals were scored by Dawson Collison (2), Jackson Cinicolo and Marcus Stanley, with assists from Corrigan Heinrichs, Evan Ouellette, Matteo Fortuna and Massimo West.
Sunbrite kept the pressure on in the second and only allowed one shot on their net. Towards the end of the period, Wyatt Stewart made a nice pass to Massimo West who popped one in from behind the net.
Sunbrite stayed strong, and early into the third Massimo West took a pass from Marcus Stanley and Matteo Fortuna to score the sixth goal for Sunbrite.
Nick Baeini secured another shutout and Sunbrite took a 6-0 win.
a regular season match at Wheatley Area Arena Saturday, Dec. 19. The Lightning squeaked by for a 1-0 victory.
On Saturday, Dec. 19 the Sun Stars played host to the Lakeshore Lighting and came out on the wrong end of a 1-0 game. Alyee Church played a strong game in net, but the depleted Stars just ran out of gas and couldn’t hold off the Lightning who eventually got one to bulge the twine midway through the third. A great effort by the Stars, but just not enough to weather the storm the Lightning brought.
On Sunday, Dec. 20 the Stars travelled to St. Thomas to take on the Panthers. Again a short bench for the Stars, but this time reinforced with three call-ups from the Southpoint Bantam team who had just played the game prior.
The Panthers got on the board first with a goal midway through the first on a rebound after an extended shift in the Stars’ end.
The Stars replied early in the second when Morgan Brown buried a loose puck into the Panthers net. Mackenzie Wilson drew the lone assist on Morgan’s goal.
After the break the Stars came out strong in the third and scored on the power play to go up 2-1. Kennedy Hodgson directed a shot to the net the produced a rebound and Abbey Resendes was there to bang in the rebound. With time winding down, Morgan Brown scored into the empty net to make the final 3-1. Another strong outing in net for Alyee Church in getting the win.
Skate Wheatley hosted its annual Christmas Pop Concert on Saturday, December 12. All skaters performed their solos for friends, family and community members. A great job was done by all participants. Pictured, Junior skater Hanley Williams performs during the program. For information about the second half of Skate Wheatley programs email skatewheatley@hotmail.com
Anthony Fehr of the Lions dashes toward the Michel Gratton basket during the first half of a WECSSAA Tier II senior boys basketball game at LDSS Thursday, Dec. 17. Leamington led 17-10 and 25-21 after the first two buzzers and held on for a 57-51 victory, their first of the season. In the following junior game, the Lions prevailed in a score of 55-43, also earning their first victory of the season. The juniors and seniors are off for the holiday break until Tuesday, Jan. 5, when they both host the Belle River Nobles.
On Saturday, the Southpoint Novice Red Leamington Chrysler team again travelled to Essex for league play.
Southpoint led 3-2 after a tight first period on goals by Kaleb Jardim (2) and Nicholas Brophey. From then on it was all Southpoint. Jardim scored another two to end with four on the day. Zack Liebrock netted two beauties and Charbel Tannous banged one home.
The team is off for the holidays and back in action on Jan. 2 at 8 a.m. in Kingsville.
The following are the Rhine Danube bowling league scores for Dec. 7.
Games Over 200: Ernie Purr 211204, Ozzie Wolf 201, Gary Garnham 203, Kevin Kosempel 279-203-246, Heinz Kosempel 237-276, Alex Smith 205, Chris Kosempel 208-213, Aaron Dickau 201, Mauro Paglione 210, Claudio Sabelli 214, Dan Dalimonte 204-214, Tys Schaafsma 208, Wayne Abbott 214, Jack Valade 236. Series Over 550: Ernie Purr 604, Ozzie Wolf 551, Kevin Kosempel 728, Heinz Kosempel 684, Chris Kosempel 595, Aaron Dickau 569, Mauro Paglione 582, Dan Dalimonte 574, Tys Schaafsma 571.
High Handicap Games: Kevin Kosempel 309, Heinz Kosempel 306, Tys Schaafsma 279.
High Handicap Series: Kevin Kosempel 818, Tys Schaafsma 784, Ernie Purr 781.
Standings: Dickau Construction 63, Weil’s Food 52, Del Fresco 47, Taki’s 41, Fittler Farms 35, Rhine Danube 33.
If you’re planning on fishing or hunting in Ontario next year, check to see if your Outdoors Card expires at the end of 2015. If it does, you can renew it now.
In order to fish or hunt in Ontario, most people need an Outdoors Card, along with a hunting or fishing licence tag. The Outdoors Card is valid for three calendar years. Cards expire December 31 of any given year.
There are three ways to renew your Outdoors Cards:
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• By calling 1-800-288-1155
• In person at a participating ServiceOntario centre or licence issuer
In 2014, anglers bought approximately 1.1 million fishing licences in Ontario, generating about $36.6 million in revenue. Hunters bought approximately 620,000 hunting licences in Ontario, generating about $29.5 million in revenue. All revenue from the sale of hunting and fishing licences in Ontario is used for wildlife and fisheries management.
Forty-six Golden Years golfers gathered for their annual Christmas breakfast Dec. 17 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. The festivities included the league’s own Mike Binder serenading the group with Christmas music.
Following breakfast the golfers managed 84 aces for the day. Leading the pack with 5 was Tom Hyatt. Four dropped for Lloyd Honey, Andy Orsini, Bill Taylor and Bill Ward. Finding the bottom of the cup with 3 each were Ethel Ferguson, Tony Hudvagner, Frank Lasi, Bill Mayville, Betty McManus, Moe Scratch, Al Speed, Art Sweet and Mary Anne Vickery. Chipping in with 2 each were Murray Cascadden, Pete Daudlin, Cathy Dewhurst, Jo-Ann Ferguson, Murray Hartford, Perpetua Hildrop, Julia Kos, Bob McWilliam, John Murphy, Rose Taylor, John Vlodarchyk, Gerrit Vriesen and Bryon Walker. Rounding out the ace parade with 1 apiece were Mike Binder, Kathy Bradley, Eunice Cascadden, Elaine Hatt, Wanda Hayes, Laurie Hylton, Eileen McIntosh, Marilyn Speed, Barry Sweet and Doug Vickery.
Low score over 9 holes went to Rose Taylor with 16. Registering 17 were Tony Hudvagner, Al Speed, Lloyd Honey (2), Tom Hyatt, Bill Taylor, Andy Orsini (2) and Cathy Dewhurst. Shooting 18 were Julia Kos, Bill Ward, Tom Hyatt, Andy Orsini, Eileen McIntosh(2), Mary Anne Vickery, Pete Daudlin, Bill Mayville, Al Speed and Betty McManus.
Low score of 34 over 18 holes went to Lloyd Honey. Tom Hyatt and Andy Orsini shot 35. Andy Orsini carded a 36, while Julia Kos, Tony Hudvagner, Mary Anne Vickery, Betty McManus and Bill Mayville had 37. Shooting 38 were Barry Sweet, Tom Hyatt, John Murphy, Eva Kah, Eileen McIntosh, Pete Daudlin, Art Sweet (2) and Cathy Dewhurst.
Andy Orsini’s 71 was good enough for low score over 36 holes, followed closely with 73 by Tom Hyatt. Mary Anne Vickery, Betty McManus, Art Sweet, Bill Mayville and Lloyd Honey each notched 76. Tony Hudvagner had 77, and Julia Kos, Barry Sweet, Eileen McIntosh and Cathy Dewhurst had 78.
First place bragging rights with 228 went to Team 4 (Tom Hyatt, John Murphy, Lloyd Honey). Sharing in second place with 234 were Team 2 (Mary Binder, Barry Sweet, Tony Hudvagner, Bill Ward) and Team 6 (Andy Orsini, Eva Kah, Julia Kos). Third place went to Team 9 with 235 (Pete Daudlin, Moe Scratch, Betty McManus).
Play resumes Thursday, January 7 at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s
From all league members who continue to prove that you are never too old, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2016.
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By Bryan Jessop
A hectic Saturday ended on a strong note for the Wheatley Omstead Sharks. Wheatley Area Arena was the site of a Sharks alumni game, Southpoint midget girls tilt against the Lakeshore Lightning, Southpoint Minor Hockey Night, prize raffles, the Sharks’ annual cash raffle draw and a popular successful iPad mini chuck-a-puck before Wheatley’s Great Lakes Jr. ‘C’ team posted a 4-1 victory over the visiting Wallaceburg Lakers.
The win snapped a three-game losing streak where the Sharks allowed 29 goals while at the same time bringing Wheatley’s record to 12-14-2-2 to finish the first three quarters of the 2015-16 regular season in sole possession of sixth place.
“We’re confident against teams we know we can compete with,” noted Sharks head coach Dave Wiper. “Our energy was up and there were some timely saves in net. We were working hard in our defensive end and the forechecking was really good. When those things happen, we’re successful.”
The Sharks outshot the last-place Lakers 46-21, including 17-4 in the first period. Scoring began with a power play effort. From directly in front of the net and about eight feet out from the top of the crease, Eric Prudence backhanded a dead-centre ice level shot over the goal line while netminder George Hill was trying to get back to his feet. Brett Bowman and Nick Tavolieri-Essex drew assists. The goal was scored during a five-minute major assessed to the Lakers for a head check that sidelined Evan Mastronardi.
Wallaceburg drew even 44 seconds later when Justin Lindsay took control of the puck from the right side of Eric Morneau’s net. Morneau couldn’t cross the crease in time to prevent Lindsay from snapping the puck into the mesh from near the edge of the crease.
Kristian Brockelbank caught Hill off guard with a quick wrist shot into the top left corner of his net, just beyond his extended glove hand. Prudence and Frankie Ciacelli set up the gamewinning goal, scored with just over five minutes left in the opening frame.
Wheatley’s offensive attack continued to dominate in the second, where Nick Tavolieri-Essex scored his 17th and 18th goals as a Shark. The first was buried on a backhand shot from the face-off circle to the right of the Lakers’ net with Hill down and traffic around him. Bowman and Justin
Pinnsoneault drew the assists. The final tally of the game was scored on a laser of a wrist shot released at the top of the face-off circle, from where Tavolieri-Essex found the top left corner.
Bowman drew his third assist of the night while Cole Butler chipped in with the other.
The Sharks went one for five on the power play while the Lakers were held to zero for four.
“(Assistant coaches) Josh (Carnevale) and Grease (Terry Symons) have been working hard on the forechecking and cycling, and it’s paying off,” said Wiper. “Our goal is to get better with every game until we’re
a hard playoff team to play against.”
Wheatley had little time to savour the victory, as the team headed off to Amherstburg the following evening for a 7 p.m. match against the Admirals. The contest ended in a 3-2 regulation win for the Admirals. Luke Gangnon and Ryan Holzel made it 2-0 after 20 minutes for Amherstburg before Pinsonneault pulled Wheatley to within one during an early second-period power play. Ciacelli and Lucas Raffoul assisted. About 10 minutes after Morneau stopped a Chad Copeland penalty shot, Jack Leafeve — who recently returned following an extensive injury — tied
the game after taking a feed from Bowman.
Dylan Muzzatti netted the game winner for the Admirals with exactly one minute remaining in the second frame. Daniel Tonietto stopped 19 for 21 for Amherstburg while Morneau blocked 22 of 25.
Wheatley’s next game will be at home Monday, December 28 at 7:30 p.m. against the Blenheim Blades.
Christmas cash draw winners were Dave Orshinsky ($1,000), Andrea Symons ($500), Lee Penfold, Katrina Wiper, Sajan Brouwer and Brett Bowman ($250 each).
we don’t sell oranges we sell ZING!
The Leadership Team at Orangeline Farms has a mission –make sure each staff member feels valued for their commitment and hard work. It may seem like a simple gesture, but the staff there will tell you it goes a long way.
“We are so impressed by the effort being put in by our staff at Orangline Farms. Many have literally never missed a day of work this year – I think that’s a true testament to the culture we’ve created here”, said Jordan Kniaziew, Orangeline’s VP of Sales and Marketing.
Orangeline Farms is a family-owned, boutique greenhouse grower responsible for bringing Zing™! Healthy Food products to retail locations across North America. These include European Runner Beans, Super Sweet Strawberries and a range of specialty peppers.
Proof of their commitment to employee culture comes amidst a busy time for the company. The Leamington-based grower is focused on expansion and is looking to launch more new products in 2016, catering to the ongoing demand for specialty produce.
Of course, none of this would be possible without the dedication of their amazing staff.
“As we approach the holiday season we want our employees to know that, whatever their job title, we are truly grateful for
the work they do each and every day” says Duffy Kniaziew, President of Orangeline Farms. “For employers to recognize their staff at every level, especially in this business, it’s just the right thing to do.”
With a focus on nurturing exceptional performance, six staff members were honoured with a very special holiday gift, recognizing their continuous dedication to the company throughout the year. As one staff member put it, “It really means a lot to us, just to know that they appreciate the work that we do. It motivates us to do even more”.
About Orangeline Farms and Zing™! Healt hy Foods Orangeline Farms is an award-winning, boutique grower of specialty greenhouse products marketed under the Zing™! Healthy Foods brand. The family-oriented business operates year-round in Leamington, Ontario. Orangeline is committed to promoting active living and delivering healthy, nutritious produce to our communities.
For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact: Jordan Kniaziew VP,
Sales
and Marketing at Orangeline Farms
Phone: 226.280.1025 / Email: jordan@orangelinefarms.com
On Tuesday, Dec. 15, the Gore Hill Public School Gators presented “Santa Stuck in the ’50s”. This holiday musical tells of Santa’s elves finding a variety of toys from the 1950s in the attic of the workshop, and Santa’s plans to use the toys as gifts for the children of the world. Both performances were standing room only! The performances also featured the
Band.
M.D. Bennie
Public School
Mrs. Epp
Grade 2/3
Dear Santa, Hi Santa my name is Emma and I am seven years old. I would like for Christmas some shopkins and lots of make-up. How old are your reindeer? How old is Mrs Claus? Merry Christmas!
From Emma Klassen, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, Hi Santa! My name is Joshua Longmore. I’m 8 years old. I’m in grade 3. My favorite sport is soccer and I’m really interested to talk to you for Christmas this year. I would like to have sonic generations for my ps4 and gta5 for my ps4. But my house doesn’t have a chimney so you would have to go through one of the windows. Probably I’ll leave you cookies and milk for you.
Sincerely Joshua Longmore, Gr. 3, Age 8
Dear Santa, Hi Santa, my name is Lilly and I love Christmas. Can I have a shopkins please? Can I have a
teddy please? What kind of cookies do you like?
Merry Christmas!
Love Lilly Shaw, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, Hi Santa! My name is Sita and I have been a good girl this year. For Christmas this year I would like to have a doll please. You are the best! How are you and how are the reindeer? What type of cookies do you like?
Love Sita V., Gr. 3, Age 8
Dear Santa, Hi Santa! My name is Jadyn Coates. I am playing hockey now. I even do sewing class. May I please have the Disney princesses drawing set with all of the Disney princesses? How did you become Santa? Merry Christmas!
Love Jadyn Coates, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, Hi Santa! My name is Hannah and I have been a good girl this year. For Christmas this year I would like to have lots of Shopkin Stuffies and a Barbie Camper please! What type of cookies do you like? Do you like to
give out presents? Merry Christmas!
Love Hannah Gapp, Gr. 3, Age 8
Dear Santa, Hi my name is Ryan W. I am a good boy and I am excited today because I love Christmas! I would like a few presents: Grand Theft Auto 5, Pokemon cards, a stuffed banana and other things. How old are you? How many reindeer are there?
From Ryan W., Gr. 3, Age 8
Dear Santa, Hi Santa my name is Miyako Lougheed and I love, love animals. Santa, for Christmas may I have a binni boo, and a zomer kitty please? Santa are you real or are you fake and are you always watching us if we are bad or good? How do reindeer fly? What do the reindeer eat besides carrots? Does Mrs Claus have any pets? Merry Christmas! Love Miyako Lougheed, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, Hi Santa my name is Owen and I wonder what it looks like in the North
Pole. For this year may I please have a remote control car and my own phone with an otter box, please? Why do you wear red gloves or green ones? How do you go down chimmneys when there are no chimmneys?
Sincerely Owen Mccombs, Gr. 3, Age 8
Dear Santa, Hi Santa! My name is Adam and I’m into drawing. Can I please have an ipod? I would like to use it to copy pictures. Santa, have you brought presents to Mexico?
Love Adam Driedger, Gr. 2/3, Age 7
Dear Santa, Hi Santa, my name is Jonathan. Can I have one set of Pokemon cards? How many elves do you have?
Love Jonathan, Gr. 2, Age 6
Dear Santa, Hello Santa! My name is Meredith Basden. I love you so much! I am a grade 3 girl and this year I want to see you and meet your reindeer. I bet they are very nice! This year I would love a my life doll please. Hi Santa, it’s me again could I please have an I pad. Can I also have orbeez and also
have a kitten please?! I would not like anything else Santa. Thanks! Santa are you happy where you live? Merry Christmas!
Love Meredith Basden, Gr. 3, Age 8
Dear Santa, Hi Santa! My name is Morgan and I like playing with animals. Santa please can I have 4 puppies and can I have 3 kittens? Santa you are the best man in the world.
From Morgan, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, Hi Santa my name is Michaela and I absolutely adore Christmas. For Christmas I would like a yummy nummy maker and an orbeez spa. I would like a yummy nummy maker because you can make cupcakes and an orbeez spa because it is relaxing. Is Rudolf’s nose shining bright? How many elves do you have?
Love Michaela Dyck, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, Hi Santa! My name is Rachel Peters and I love, love, love ducks a lot! Santa, may I please have an eraser character set or a surprise for Christmas? I’d like these things because I want to be
creative and I like to be surprised! Santa, what are your favorite kinds of cookies? What do your reindeer eat? How old is Mrs. Claus? Merry Christmas!
Love Rachel Peters, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, Hi Santa! My name is Chase and I love to play with dogs. I really would like a dog… please and thank you! Do you like passing out presents on Christmas?
Love Chase Friesen, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, My name is Zaihab and I like you a lot. Santa could I have a mini Olaf Stuffy and a fur real friend please? Santa do you really like cookes? What kind do you like? Merry Christmas! From Zaihab Almosawi, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, Hi Santa my name is Sophia and I love you Santa, you are the best guy in the world. I would really like a dog please. I would really like a shopkins stuffy please. Hos is Rudolf, is he ok? If he is tell me how he is doing please???
Love Sophia, Gr. 3, Age 8
Dear Santa, Hi Santa my name is Yubin. I was a good boy this year. You are a great man! I would like a skateboard. Your reindeer are good! How old are your reindeer?
Love Yubin Jeronimo, Gr. 2, Age 6
Dear Santa, My name is Gabby. I love Christmas. I am going to get my brother something. I am 7. May I have Shopkins! Please and a zoomer kitty please??? I want a zoomer kitty because zoomer kitties follow their own toy. How are the reindeer Santa? How are you Santa? Do you have pets?
Love Gabby Eldridge, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa,
My mom is having a girl she’s going to be cute and Aleizha. Our family will love her. Do you have nice elves? I have been good a lot. I wash dishes and clean my bedroom. For Christmas I want Pokmon cards. A lot of Pokemon card and a Pokemon Bot. I will leave chocolate chip cookies and milk for you.
Love Savannah B., Age 8
Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? Is he well enough to pull the sleigh? How many homes do you have to go to? Is it a lot? I would only like a few things for Christmas. That is lego, Shopkins, Monster High High School and for everyone to be friends.
Your Pen Pal
Chanel R., Age 8
Dear Santa, I am wondering how your reindeer, Mrs. Claus and you are doing? Do you have a favourite reindeer? Mine is Rudolph. Who is the youngest reindeer of them all? This year can I please have a power wheel. Also a zoomer kitty. I would like some stuffed animals. I hope I am on the good list beause I have been good.
Love Jessie M., Age 8
Dear Santa, How was Christmas last year? Thank you for the presents last year. I would like Pokemon Ex cards and stuff. I have been a very good boy this year. My sister is good. I love Christmas. How is Rudolph?
Love Niko S., Age 8
Dear Santa, I was wondering how you, Mrs. Claus and all of the reindeer are doing? How was last year. Oh the hamsters are awesome! Are you planning something good for this year? I hope you and the elves don’t work too hard. My mom bought new white stockings for this year. Do you have a lot of houses to go to? If you do, well that is a lot of work. I have carrots for the reindeer and cookies and milk for you. Thank you Santa!!
Love Olivia P., Age 8
Dear Santa, How are you doing? Are you have a merry Christmas? Thank you for all the presents I got last year. This year I only want a few things like…1. Zoomer, 2. A dog, 3. Ipod, 4. Sketch kit. I will be very nice to everyone. Sincerely Mackenzie K., Age 8
Dear Santa, How are you and Rudolph doing? And Dasher and Dancer and Vixen and Comet? I don’t know other reindeers? Is Mrs. Claus doing good? This year can you please give me army guys and army guy tanks to start a collection. Also some nerf guns to shoot my annoying brothes and I want amigos and skylanders for my games. I also want skylander vehicles.
Sincerely Parker C., Age 8
Dear Santa, How was your Christmas last year? How are the reindeer? This year I would like: 3 Monster high dolls, the Monster High high school, lots of books, a Monster high Poster, a monster high bed set, Pokemon Ex cards and a statue of an angel. Thats all I want for Christmas this year because my mimi and my mom are gettings some. Some people don’t believe in you. Am I on the good list or the naughty list? I hope you have a good Christmas. Love Avah A., Age 8
Dear Santa, Hi! My favourite month is December because there’s snow and Christmas. How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? What I want for Christmas is please can I have a PS4, an alarm clock, some cloths, a piano, and toys. Am I on the bad list or the good list? How many elves do you have. I love Christmas!
Sincerely Brayden H., Age 8
Dear Santa, How are you? I would only like three things for Christmas. 1. A working phone 2. A box camand 3. An i-pad. I wish you a Merry Christmas. Have I been a good girl this year? I love Christmas! I love the presents from last year
thank you!
Your friend Natalia G., Age 8
Dear Santa, I’m wondering how your Christmas was last year? How is Rudolph doing? Is his nose still glowing bright? Did you see Jack Frost? How do you get to every house on time? That’s awesome! The only thing I want is a letter back.
Sincerely Tison T., Age 8
Dear Santa, I hope you and Mrs. Claus have the best Christmas this year. Santa how do you get from house to house? Santa I liked my present last year. Santa is it fine if I give you a present for Christmas? Can I have WWE action figures, lego sets and Halo 4? Santa you’re pretty old because you were born in 280?
From you friend Rowen A., Age 8
Dear Santa, I wonder how your reindeer are doing? How are you doing? I liked my GI Joe toys from last year. This year I want a triple zombie nerf gun and a dog. I hope I’m not on the bad list. I live in Leamington.
From Beau F., Age 7
Dear Santa, How was your last Christmas? How are your reindeer doing? I like my GI Joe toys from last Christmas. I hope you can get me more GI Joe toys. I would like the whole GI Joe set please. I would like a puppy please. I hope it is white with black spots. I hope I am on the good list. I will leave a surprise for you. Love Ryan E.
Dear Santa,
I wish you a Merry Christmas Santa. I like the reindeer pajamas from last Christmas. I like all the presents too. I hope that my brother and I are on the good list. Can I get like 7 or 5 presents please this year. I want a ipad, PS3, air soft gun, and a new bike. I love Christmas.
From Daniel P., Age 7
Dear Santa, I hope you are still fat so you
keep warm. I hope you had a good Christmas last year. I hope your reindeer didn’t get shot by hunters. How many kids are on the naughty list? Can I please get an airsoft gun??
By Joshua, Age 8
Dear Santa, I wish you a Merry Christmas. How many houses do you have to go to. I love reindeer. Thank you for the John Deere Tractor. Could I Please have a nerf gun, Pokemon Ex, and Hot Wheels. I’m not on the bad list.
By Abram F.
Dear Santa, How are you doing? How are
your reindeer? I hope you have a good Christmas this year. I will leave you cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. What would Mrs Claus want? I want lots of Pokemon cards and I want a binder for my Pokemon. I want WWE cards. I want to be on the good list not the naughty list. Is Rudloph? We have 13 nut-crackers. Can we get some more?
From Tegan E., Age 8
Dear Santa, I love the big stuff bear you gave me last year. Is Rudolph ok? How are all the reindeer doing? Does Mrs. Claus give you presents? I have been a good girl this year. I really
want a golden retriever for Christmas! Can I have two! I want a boy kitten for Grasy to make kittens! How many elves do you have! Your pen pal Lauryn D., Age 8
Dear Santa, How was your Christmas last year? How are you this year? How many houses do you have to go to this year? I would like Pokemon, lego and an ipad – that is all. I have been a good boy this year. How many reindeer to do you have? We are going to give you cookies and carrots for your reindeer.
From Kurtis N., Age 8
Leamington Branch Holiday Hours: Office will be closed: December 24th at 12:00 pm
Re-open for Regular Hours: January 4th, 2016 at 9 am
At this special time of year, we’d like to wish you and your family, peace, health and happiness. For all of the goodwill you’ve shown us, we are deeply grateful.
St. Louis Catholic Elementary School
Grade 2
Mrs. Mucci
Dear Santa, How are you? How is Mrs. Claus? I have been really good this year. I always listen to my teacher at school. For Christmas I would like: All of a Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, Star Wars cross bow, nerf gun, $100 itunes card.
Love your friend, Lucas Delorensi, Age 7
Dear Santa,
How are you able to make all the toys? This year I have been good by helping my mom. I would like Pes 3, Pes 2, DS gams and card games for Christmas. Your friend Jayden Furlotte, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you Santa? I have been real good this year. For Christmas I wood like a purfume. I love you.
Bianca Mastronardi, Age 6
Dear Santa,
How are you? How are your randeer? I hav ben good. I do my work. For Crismis I wod like Elsa doll, clos for my doll.
Love Lacey Renaud, Age 8
Dear Santa, How are you? How is Mrs. Claus and the reindeer. I was kind of good. Some time I do my chores. Would like GI Joes and remote control car. Last year I loved my presents. Your friend Lucas Grillo, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you? How are your reindeers. I have been good to my friends this year. For Christmas I would like Lego Dimensions, Call of Duty and Dead Pool costume. I love you Santa. Thank you for everything.
Your friend Ethan Vieira, Age 7
Dear Santa, I would like a new black dog. I want a dog because I have been good. Thank you Santa.
Love Landin Martin, Age 7
Dear Santa, How do the reindeer fly? Why do you need elves? You are awesome! Santa do you know you are nice? For Christmas I would like an x-box and a real live elf. I would also like a fish tank. Thank you Santa. Your friend Brody, Age 7
Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? I have been really good this year. For Christmas can I please have a Lego Dimension, Lego Mincraft, pet Lizard and a robot and some other surprises? Be careful on Christmas night. From your friend Psalm, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you? How is Mrs. Claus? I have been good. I want Lego Dimesion, Wii U, $50, Xbox card, Lego Minecraft snow biome and nether. I love you.
From your friend Matthew Zakaria, Age 7
Dear Santa,
How are you Santa and how is Mrs. Claus? I have been relly good this year. I help my mommy when she is hurt. I make my bed when she tells me to. For Christmas I woud like a laptop and some makeup. Thank you Santa.
Your friend Selena, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you? How is Mrs. Claus? I have been ok this year. For example I got my homework done. What I want for Christmas is: a Ex or mega pokeman cards, remote control plane and 3DS games. Thanks for everything.
Love Damon Youssef, Age 7
By Damon
brother. Santa I would like tablet for Christmas. I love Mrs. Claus and you Santa. Thank you.
Love Theresa Alwan, Age 7
When the shepherds saw that shining star over Bethlehem, they knew a great miracle had taken place.
When the shepherds saw that shining star over Bethlehem, they knew a great miracle had taken place.
When shepherds saw that shining star over Bethlehem, they knew a great miracle had taken place.
Dear Santa, How are all the reindeer? I am good this year. I would like a Paw Patrol. Thank you.
Love Haley Moniz, Age 7
Dear Santa, How is your family? I am good because I help my
Dear Santa, How are you? How is Mrs. Claus? May I have a Robot that listens to you and does what ever you say and a spy thing and remote control car and a few surprises.
Please. Thank you. Oh and I was very good this year, I did my home work. And spread my hockey equipment. Thank you Santa. Love your frind Caidon Fuller, Age 7
good this year. I helped my sister when she was hurt. For Cristmas I would like an I-pad, Super Mario 3D World and an X-box. I love you Santa.
Your friend Nicolas Cabral, Age 7
Let us remember to keep the miracle of that night alive, and renew in our hearts the true meaning of Christmas.
Let us remember to keep the miracle of that night alive, and renew in our hearts the true meaning of Christmas.
Let us remember to keep the miracle of that night alive, and renew in our hearts the true meaning of Christmas.
Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? How is Mrs. Claus? I have been good this year. I always do my home work at home. For Christmas I would like Playdow and a One Direction perfume and a My Life girl. I love you Santa. Thank you.
Sincerely Mady Wass, Age 7
Dear Santa, I have been helpful to my mom this year. For Christmas I would like X-Box, gold remote control helicopter and head phones for my PC. I love you Santa. Thank you for everything.
Your friend Khalil, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you? Do you still have Rudolph? I was really
Dear Santa, How are you? How are your reindeer? I have been really good this year. I always help my mommy. For Christmas I would like a lego set, race car and a hulk buster. I love you Santa. Thanks for the presents.
Love Devan Dos Santos, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you? How is Mrs. Claus? I have been good this year. I always listen to my teacher. For Christmas I would like a Bible, Transformer 1 in 3D, Ant man in 3D. I love you Santa. Thank you for everything. Be careful flying in the snow.
Your friend Zack Liebrock, Age 7
St. Louis Catholic Elementary School
Grade 3
Mrs. Tar
Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? Is he ready to pull the sleigh? For Christmas I would like a real kitten, some Elf on the shelf clothes, an American Girl doll and some make-up. Thank you very much! Merry Christmas!
Love Samantha, Gr. 3, Age 8
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? Are the reindeer ready for Christmas? I would like a Klay Thompson short sleeve jersey and I would also like a mini football helmet and I would like a pack of football cards. Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
From Matthew, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, Are all of the presents wrapped? How is Mrs. Claus? For Christmas, may I please have a front row fm system, a priest costume and an amp? Thanks Santa! I hope you and Mrs. Claus have a Merry Christmas!
Love Mikey Raffoul, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you? How is Mrs Claus doing? Can I tell you what I would like for Christmas. For Christmas I would like a Shopkin play set please. I also like a snoopy doll and a Shopkin piggy ban, Oh, Santa, thank you vary much for everthing! Have a Merry Christmas Eve!
From Trinity R., Gr. 3, Age 8
Dear Santa, So, how are your reindeer doing? Is Mrs. Claus baking in the kitchen? May I please have Pokémon cards, hockey cards, yugioh cards and a tackle box? Thank you! Merry Christmas Santa!
Love Koby Y., Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? How is Rudolph? I woud like a Furby for Christmas. Can you bring me something else and I am sure I will like it. Thank you. Merry Christmas Santa.
From Ava, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? I hope Rudolph isn’t sick! For Christmas I would like a new Goosebumps book. I would also like a deck of Yugioh cards. I would also like a new soccer ball. Thank you Santa! I wish you a Merry Christmas!
From Trevey G., Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus doing? I have tried to be a good boy this year. For Christmas I would like a bin full of Lego. Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas!
Love Gavin B., Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? How is Mrs. Claus doing? For Christmas, may I please have a real cat and some makeup? I would also like a doll house. I will try to be good everyday. Thank you, Santa and have a Merry Christmas.
Love Sophie D., Gr. 3, Age 8
Dear Santa, How is your stomach? Is it ready for some cookies and milk? For this Christmas I would like an Xbox 360, a Yoda stuffed animal and a Star Wars Air Hog. Oh ya, don’t worry, I’ll leave out some cookies and milk. Thanks for every thing. Marry Christmas!
From Michael H., Gr. 3, Age 8
Dear Santa, How are Rudolph and your mini elves? I would like Lego Dimensions for Christmas and a Lego set. Thank you Santa. Have a Merry Christmas. I hope you have a good trip around the world.
From Austin V., Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? Is she making cookies? May I please have an American girl doll for Christmas? Also may I have a monster high doll and the movie Sand Lot. Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas!
From Tamira, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus doing? How are you feeling? For Christmas I would like a set of cars and shinny set of Lego. Thanks Santa! Merry Christmas!
From Valentino, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, Santa what would you like for Christmas? For Christmas can I please have a big box of shopkins and an American Girl and an Elf. Have a Happy Christmas. Thank you.
From Larissa V., Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, I hope you have a Merry Christmas with Mrs. Claus. I hope you can get me rollerblades so in the summer I can have fun skating. I hope I can see you in January after Christmas. You shoud have hot cocoa to stay warm in the winter and eat soop so you don’t get sick. Thank you Santa.
Love Anthony Alwan, Gr. 3, Age 8
Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus doing?
I would like a Boy Baby Alive for Christmas. I’m being trying to be a good girl. Thank you Santa.
Love Danielle F., Gr. 3, Age 7
Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus doing? Is she busy in the kitchen making Christmas cookies? Are the reindeer ready to pull the sleigh? Are the presents all wrapped for Christmas? For Christmas I would like a remote control car and a Nerfer Bell bow ar-
By Devon
row. Thank you Santa and have a Merry Christmas!
Love Madeline, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, Hi! What would you like for Christmas? How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? For Christmas may I please have a big lollipop (but not too big). Also I would like a new necklace and bracelet. Thank you Santa. Merry Christmas! From Jorja, Gr. 2, Age 7
École St-Michel
Grade 2A
Mme Micheline
Cher Père Noël, Cette année j’ai été très gentil mais des fois je n’écoute pas à maman. J’aimerais avoir un avoion télécommandé. N’oublie pas de prendre tes biscuits, ton lait et des carottes pour tes rennes avant de repartir. Merci pour les cadeaux.
Ethan, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Cette année j’ai été un très bon garcon. J’aimerais un x-box 360 un jeu de PS3 et un jeu de super Mario. N’oublie pas de prendre ton lait et biscuit avant de repartir avec tes rennes Je t’aime.
Signé Mario, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Cette année j’ai été très bon et noublie pas tes biscuits et le lait. Voici ma list de cadeaux: J’aimerais des Pokemons. Noublie pas de prendre ton sac de jouets et des ca cottes pour tes rennes.
Sidney, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Cette année j’ai beaucoup aide mes amis. Sous mon sapin de Noël jaimerais trouver des autos, un train et des vêtements. Noublie pas tes biscuits. Je t’aime beaucoup!
Steven, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël,
Cette année j’ai été très sage. Te n’ai pas frappé mes frères et j’ai aidé maman. Voici ma liste de cadeaux: Je veux des orbis, des pokemons, une soeur, un lutin, des shopkins, un ipod, un gros stuffi, un
biniboo, 100$, des vêtements, des livres de coloriage, et des bébés chiens et chat. N’oublie pas des prendre test cadeaux et tes vêtements avant de repartir avec tes rennes. Bonne chance, Je t’aime. Olivia Z., 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Cette année j’ai été très gentil avec mes amis. Voici ma liste de cadeaux pour noel je veax un wwe jouet, une hélicoptère, un robot et un pokemon. N’oublie pas de prendre ton sac de jouets et tes biscuits avant de repartir avec tes rennes.Je t’aime. Anthony, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Cette année j’ai été très gentile. J’aimerai un journal secret et une personne ever after et des chopkins et je veux que tu as une bonne journée. N’oublie pas de prendre ton lait et test biscuits et n’oublie pas les cadeaux avant de repartir avec tes rennes. Je t’aime beacoup. Camille, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Cette année j’ai été sage a l’école. Pour Noël je veux un iPod (5). Un projecteur de frozen de coloriage. Et un poupée de Ken et Barbie. N’oublie pas de prendre ton lait et les carottes pour les rennes. avant de repartir avec tes rennes. Je t’aime beaucoup xoxo. Sophia, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Je m’appelle Naomi et j’ai 7 ans. Cette anée j’ai été très bonne a l’école. Je veux pour Noël que ma grande-mère soit mieux et avoir du temps avec ma famille. N’oublie pas
de prendre ton manteaux, ton chapeau et une couverture pour tes rennes. Je vais te laisser du lait, des biscuits et des carottes pour tes rennes. Je t’aime beacoup. Signé Naomi, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Je m’apelle Nicholas et jai 7 ans. Cette année j’ai été très gentil. Voici ma liste de cadeaux: un carte de roblox, un lego star wars et un lego minecraft crafting box. N’oublie pas de presendre ton sac a cadeaux et tes jouets. Mange tes biscuits. Je t’aime becaoup! Nicholas, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Cette année j’ai été sage a ma mama et pap. Voici ma liste de cadeaux. Je veut un nouveau ipad je veut un xbox 360 je veut une nouvelle luge. Noublie pas de prendre ton sac de cadeaux et tes gouets. Charbel, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Cette année j’ai été très content et gentil. Voici ma liste de cadeaux: iPhone 5, un che Valier, un Policier, un voleur et un geant. N’oublie pas de prendre ton lait, des biscuits et des carottes avant de reporter avec tes rennes. Je taime. Currensy, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Cette année j’ai été très sage. Je suit très excité pour Noël. J’espère que tu m’oublies pas. Voici ma liste de cadeaux: Pour Noël j’aimerais avoi des beats by dray écouteares un beats by dray haa-parleur et une motocyclette. N’oublie pas de
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prendre ton lait et tes biscuits et les carottes pour les rennes avant de partir avec tes rennes. Je t’aime beaucoup. Joyeux Noël. Michale, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Cette année j’ai été très gentil. Voici ma liste de cadeaux: sous mon sapin de Noel j’aimerais trouver: des beyblades, des supergenset, un xbox. N’oublie pas de prendre ton biscuit et ton lait avant de partir avec tes rennes. Je te re
merci et je t’attendsave unpatienae. Hussain, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Cette année j’ai été très gentile a maman. J’ai aider avec des choses. Cette année je veux des biniboos, un easy bake oven et un pogo stick. N’oublie pas de presndre tou biscouits et ton lait. avant de repartir avec tes rennes noublie pas de donner les carottes aux renne. Olivia, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Je veux une main en paille qui lanse les choses et un Blaze jouets et un Ninja Turtles onze jouets et un nouveau château pour sauter avec mes amis et un trempeline. N’oublie pas de prendre des carottes pour tes rennes et des biscuits pour tes rennes avant de repartir avec tes rennes. Je t’aime Père Noël.
Jasper, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Cette année j’ai été très bon à l’école. Voici ma liste de cadeaux je veux un soulier. Je veux un robot de starwars. N’oublie pas de prendre ton sac des jouets et ton tobbogan. Avant de repartir avec tes rennes. Bonne journée.
Signé Keegan, 6 ans
Cher Père Noël, Cette année j’ai été très bon garcon. Voici ma liste de cadeaux. Je veux un dinosaur, des blocs de lego et un jeu de Mario. N’oublie pas ton sac de cadeaux et tes biscuits avant de partir avec tes rennes. Je t’aime beacoup Père Noël. Tony, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Cette année j’ai été très bonne. J’ai écouté à ma madame et j’ai écouté aussi à ma mamn. Voici ma liste de cadeau pour Noël j’aimerai avoir a Bini Bous et une fleur que je peux faire. N’oublie pas de prendre ton lait, tes biscuits et tes carottes. Je t’aime et tu es le meilleur. Abigail, 7 ans
École St-Michel
Grade 2B
Mme Wendy
Cher Père Noël, Cette Cette année, j’ai été très occupé. Voici ma liste de cadeau: une peteite piscine. N’oublie pas de prendre ton biscuit et boire ton lait avant de repartir avec tes rennes. J’Taime.
Jayden, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Je mapelle Ava et j’ai 7 ans. Cette année, j’ai été très bon. Voici ma liste de cadeaux: des orbeez, des cartes cadeaux iTunes, des livres de Calou et un ordinateur. N’oublie pas de prendre ton lait et les biscuits avant de repartir avec tes rennes. Merci pour les cadeaux.
Signé Ava, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Je m’appelle Kevin et j’ai 7 ans. Cette année, j’ai été très sage. Voici ma liste de cadeaux: Jaimerais un globe de Noël, un Beyblade et des Legos. N’oublie pas de prendre ton lait test biscuits et les carottes pour les renne avant de repartir. Je t’embrasse.
Signé Kevin, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Je m’appelle Dash et j’ai 7 ans. Cette année, j’ai été très gentil. Pour Noël je veux Rock Leone, poison serpent et une tablette. N’oublie pas de prendre tes biscuits, le lait et les carottes pour tes rennes avant de repartir avec tes rennes. Je t’aime. Dash, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Bonjour je m’appelle Josh et 7 ans. Cette année j’ai été un petit peu sage à la maison et à l’école. Voici ma liste de cadeaux: 2 xbox1, un chandail de sparks de Toronto Maple Leafs. N’oublie pas de prendre ton sac et biscuits avant de repartir avec tes rennes. Je t’aime.
Signé Josh, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Cette année, j’ai été très bon. Voici ma liste de cadeaux. J’aimerais un jouet de Spider-man et des cartes de Pokemon. N’oublie pas de prendre ton lait et tes biscuits avant de repartir avec tes rennes. Je ne peux pas attendre pour Noël!
Kyle, 7½ ans
Cher Père Noël, Cette année, j’ai été très gentile et très sage à mon soeur. Voici ma liste de cadeaux un Beanie Boo qui s’appelle Tahsa, une baguette magique de Hermoine. N’oublie pas de prendre ton lait, et tes biscuits avant de reporter
avec tes rennes. Merci beaucoup. Carley, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Cette année, j’ai été très gentile et très malde. Voici ma liste de cadeaux: J’aimerais des Lego Ninjago, un Phantom Orion, un I pad et de la nourriture. Je t’aime.
Breydan, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Je m’apelle Sarah Kim et j’ai 7 ans. Je pense que j’étais très très sage. Voici ma liste de cadeaux: Pour Noël j’aimerais un livre de Frisson l’écur. J’aimerais aussi des Legos et des Shopkins. N’oublie pas de prendre tes biscuits et ton lait avant de repartir avec tes rennes. Je taime. Signé Sarah, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Je m’appelle Owen et j’ai 7 ans. Cette année j’ai été très sage. J’aimerais des Legos, un tablette et de l’amour dans le monde. N’oublie pas de prendre ton biscuit avant de repartir avec tes rennes. Dis à maman Noël que je l’aime aussi.
Owen, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Je m’appelle Kurtis et j’ai 7 ans. Cette année, j’ai été très gentil envers mes amis et mes amis étaient gentils aussi. J’aimerais une nouvelle tablette, un ordinateur et un toutou de Carey Price. N’oublie de prendre ton sac de cadeaux. Au revoir Père Noël.
Signé Kurtis, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Cette année j’ai bien travaillé. J’ai aide à mes parents. J’ai joué avec mes amis et j’ètais gentile. J’aimerais une poupée, un livre de sciences, un jouet de Minion, un chat, un casse-tête, des patin de Frozen et un jouet de Mincraft. Noublie pas de prendre ton lait au chocolat et des biscuit. Je t’aime beaucoup et je te donne un gros bisous. Maria-Joseé, 9 ans
Cher Père Noël, Je m’appelle Joshua et j’ai 7 ans. Cette année j’ai été très bon. Voici ma liste de cadeaux. Un Phantom Iron et un Mix BeyBlades. N’oublie pas de prendre ton biscuit et ton lait avant de repartir avec tes rennes. Je taime. Joshua, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Je m’appelle Isabelle et j’ai 7 ans. Cette année j’ai aidé ma maman beaucoup avec les choses. Voici ma liste de cadeaux: un chiot, un livre de Frisson l’écureuil, des Legos et un DVD de Looney Tunes. N’oublie pas de prendre tes biscuit et ton lait avant de repartir avec tes rennes. À bientôt. Isabelle, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Je m’appelle Jaelyn et jai 7 ans. Cette année j’ai été très sage. Jai aussi traviller fort à l’ecole StMichel. Voici ma liste de cadeaux: un Zoomer Kitty, un swirlio, et un DVD de Looney Tunes. N’oublie pas de prendre ton sac de
cadeaux et les carottes avant de repartir avec tes rennes. Je t’aime. Signé Jaelyn, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Je m’appelle Antonio et jai 8 ans. Voici ma liste de cadeaux: Jaimerais des Legos. N’oublie pas de prendre ton sac de Noël et de mange les biscuits et le lait. Je taime Pere Noël. Antonio, 8 ans
Cher Père Noël, Je m’appelle Madison et j’ai 7ans. Cette année j’ai été très gentile. Je veux vraiment etre sur
la liste d’enfants sage. Voici ma liste de cadeaux: J’aimerais un lutin, un renne un trainean de Père Noël, un selc de jouets et un toutout. N’oublie pas de prendre ton lait, les biscuits et les carottes. Je t’aime. Madison, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Je m’appelle Henry et j’ai 7ans. Cette année j’ai été très sage. Voici ma liste de cadeaux: Flame Sagittario, Aquario, Rock Oroso, Poison Serpent, Tornado Leone. N’oublie pas de prendre ton biscuit et ton
sac de cadeaux avant de repartir avec tes rennes. Je t’embrasse Père Noël. Henry, 7 ans
Cher Père Noël, Je m’appelle Marie et j’ai 6 ans. Cette année j’ai inclus tous mes amis. Voici ma liste de cadeaux: un four “Easy-Bake” un trottinette. Tu as un grand coeur Père Noël!! N’oublie pas de prendre ton sac de cadeaux et de la nourriture pour tes rennes avant de repartir. Je t’aime de tou mom Coeur. Marie, 6 ans
Queen Elizabeth Public School
Grade 2/3
Ms. Ketler
Dear Santa,
What do you want this year for Christmas this year. For Christmas this year I want a penney board. Santa there is much more stuff I want then a penney board and I don’t expect you to get me everything I want for Christmas.
Your best kid ever Nick, Gr. 3, Age 8
Dear Santa,
How do you get around the world? I live in an apartment building. How many elves do you have? How long does it take to get around the world? I like the Christmas colours.
Love Nathan, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, How old are you? What is your favourite food? What is all the reindeers nams? What is your favourite drink? My favouritr drink is milk is my favourite drink.
Your friend Trent, Gr. 2/3, Age 7
Dear Santa,
It is getting close to Christmas. How is Rudolf doing? How many evles do you have? For Chrismas I want a toy ninja turtle.
Sincerely Karrar, Gr. 3, Age 8
By Ana
Dear Jamie and Lucas, I hope you two will have a grat Christmas this year. I be tyou guys will get a lot of cool peresins especially you Lucas. For Christmas I want Shopkins. What do you two want for Christmat?
From your cousin Annie, Gr. 3, Age 8
Dear Santa, I have to tell you… I love the colours blue and purple. I love Cristmas because I get to have family gaterings and I like to be with family. I have a couple of questions. How many years have you been bringing gifts? What are all your reindeer’s names? Here a joke for you. Why do you have 3 gardens? (So you can HoHo-Ho)
Sincerely Ashley, Gr. 3, Age 8
Dear Mrs. Claus, Hi how are you? I’m great. What is Santas favourite cookie? How are your reindeer? I bet they are excited for Christmas. I LOVE Christmas. Have a great day.
Yours truly Alex, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, How old are you? How many elves are in that work shop? What are the reindeers names? I have been good. Can I have 10 gifts plese.
Your Friend
Tyler Clement, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Elves, Do you work hard in Santa’s workshop? I have an elf at my house. My elf’s name is Sparkle. She has a skirt with snowflakes. I love Christmas very much. What kind of toys do you have so far? I love my elf. I love you all at the North Pole.
Love Payton, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Mrs. Claus, Hi, my name is Kailee T.
So what’s up in the north pole? I wonder what your husband will get me? How old are you? (Not to be rude). Want to hear a funny joke? What’s the first thing Santa’s elves learned? The elf-a-bet! Tell your husband “Kailee E. Tait will have delicious cookies for you”. Guess what Mrs. Claus? My class is getting a new teacher. Boo hoo. Her name is Mrs. Warkentin. It looks like no more 2/3K. Bye-bye and I can’t wait to see Mr. Santa!
Love Kailee T., Gr. 3, Age 8
Dear Santa and Ms Claus, How is it going? What are your reindeers names/ My name is Rebecca. I am 7 year old. My birthday is the 29th of Nov. I have delicious cookies for you. I hope you like them. They are gelantin cookies. I wish you could get me a Journey girl. It has clothes
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shos dresses. I am so excited for Christmas.
Sincerely Rebecca, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, How old are you? How many people are living on this planet? What are all the reindeer’s names/
I loved all the presents you gave me last year. I wonder what gifts you’ll get for me this Christmas. Christmas is my favourite holiday. My favourite colour is blue.
Love Brayden Malott, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Elves, My name is Ana. What is you’s? Is Santa allrigic to ginger bread? Why did Santa have 3 gardens? So he can Ho Ho Ho! Roris are red vilets are blue shugher is swet and you are too.
Ana Branco, Gr. 2, Age 7
Dear Santa, How do you make the toys? I really want to know. I am 8 years old. My favourite coluer is green. I wonder ho you’re doing? I hope you’re doing well. How are your reindeer doing? Are you feeding them?
Sincerely Johnny Gr. 3, Age 8
Queen Elizabeth Public School
Grade 3
Mrs. Gray
Dear Santa, You are a great man. I would like a Samsung tablet because I want to play with it. I know they cost a lot but I have some money to give you in my wallet. I’d like a white dog because I used to have one dog. Mom says we don’t have enough room but I’ll play with it outside. I hope you can bring me some toys.
Love Trudy, Age 8
Dear Santa, I can’t wait for you to come on Christmas Eve Santa. How are your reindeer and Mrs. Claus? Have your elves made all the toys yet? Did you know I have been an especially good girl this year? I fold my laundry and help make dinner. If possible Santa, maybe could you get me a Digi Bird because it will sing to me when ever I want the Digi Bird to sing and maybe you could get me a bitty baby doll because the bitty baby doll would give me a great experience of a real baby. My parents said the Digi Bird would be too annoying and I told my parents I would do it in my room. Also, my parents said the bitty baby doll would be too expensive but you could take some money from my debit card to buy it. Santa, if you give me both of these presents I would have the most spectacular Christmas ever and I would be grateful for eternity. Also, I’ll be sure
to pay it forward. Love Julia, Age 7
Dear Santa, Santa, you’re the best! How do you deliver all the presents? Can you please buy me an I Pad and an I phone 6. If you give me them I don’t have to ask my mom or dad. I can play reading games on them. They’re educational. My granddad can help pay for them. He’s rich!
Thank you Santa. Love Jayvion, Age 8
Dear Santa, I am excited for Christmas. How are your reindeers doing in the North pole? Santa, could you please bring me some make-up and a computer? You might think I am too young for make-up but I only want play make-up. Also, I know computers cost a lot but I can learn to read with a computer. I hope you have a good Christmas.
From Maream, Age 8
Dear Santa, I’m get you 5 bins of cookies. How do you go up the chimney? I would like an xbox1 and sky lander. You might say is too expensive but I want my own xbox because my sister uses the other xbox all the time. I know I already have some but I don’t have sky lander swat force. Merry Christmas.
From Damian, Age 8
Dear Santa, Im happy to write to you. To start, I’ll ask for a few things! 1. How do your Reindeer fly? 2. How does Rudolphs nose glow? 3. Is it true Reindeer used
May the peace and hope of Christ's birth be with you now and the days ahead. Thank-you for all your partonage this year, we look forward to serving you in 2015.
From The T-Murr Family To Your Family
to make fun of Rudolph? Now I’ll tell you what I would like. Could I please have a PSVita or playstation plus cart out super Mario maker? I’m happy I talked to you!
Bye! Logan, Age 8
Dear Santa, I’m so excited for you to come. How is Rudolph? Please can you give me an ipad and a puppy? Even though you may think a puppy would make a mess but I could play with it and teach it to not make a mess. Santa you might say an Ipad is too expensive but every one plays on the other one. I hope you have a great day.
From JoJo, Age 8
Dear Santa, I am really, really excited to write to you. I wonder how do you get down the chimney? I want a My Life Doll so badly. I know you say it is too big for my house but I’ll keep it outside. I also want an I Pod but I know you think that it’s too much money but I’ll pay you back with my money. I will write next Christmas.
From Danae, Age 8
Dear Santa, I can’t wait until you get this letter. How does Rudolf’s nose glow? Let’s get to the point. Can I please have an Ever After High dolls and the rest of the Young Justice comic books? Maybe you say that Ever After High dolls are too much money but I will pay you back half. The Young Justice comic books I might not use
them as much but maybe while you are at the comic book store you could get one too. Write you back next Christmas!
From Gabi, Age 8
Dear Santa, I hope you have a great Christmas. I have a question for you. How old are you and how do you go around the whole world in one night? Can I please have a phone? I know it is hard to make but I can learn from it. I would also like a Minecraft for ps3. You might say computers are not good for my brain but I can learn form it. Have a great Christmas.
From Kevin, Age 9
Dear Santa, I’m excited to send you this letter. How do you go to all of the houses before the sun comes up? Can you please give ma n Ipod and the game board called Candyland. I think you will say that my mom already has an I pod but my mom uses it all the time and I want one for myself. I think you will say that I have lots of game boards but I don’t have the game Candy land. Hope you like my letter.
From Kaili, Age 8
Dear Santa, It is almost Christmas and I’m very excited. Santa how old are you? Can you please get me an I Pad and the game Candyland? Santa you will say an Ipad will cost a lot of money but I will share with my brother and we will learn new things. Santa you will say I will have to play the
game Candyland all of the time. Can you get that for Christmas please?
From Harmony, Age 8
Dear Santa, I can’t wait for you to come. Do you have a dog named Santa Paws? For Christmas, I want a Zoomer cat and a Jurasic World Dinosaur. I know it’s too much money but I could save my money to help pay for it. I know I already have one but I want a different dinosaur. See you soon Santa!
From Erika, Age 8
Dear Santa, I would love to meet you. Please can you get me an ipad and an xboxone? Oh I wonder how old you are. I’m 8 years old. Am I in the good list or the naughty list? I know these gifts are too expensive but I can do chores around the house and I want an art set.
From Kadaria, Age 8
Dear Santa, I’m very excited to write to you. The first thing I wanted is a Samsung ipad, Way Doh already has one but at least one for myself. Please? The last thing I would like is a ticket to Adventure Bay. If you get me those things I’ll promise I’ll get you some cookies.
Sincerely Moo WayLay, Age 8
Dear Santa, I am excited to have you go down my chimney. I have something waiting for you downstairs on a shelf by the tree. I hope
you got me the Ninja turtle? Santa asked me why is it important to have this one. I told him But Santa I like Ninja turtles. You never have enough toys!! Santa I want the toy dog because its awesome when you touch his head he barks. I hope you enjoyed your snack. Goodbye for now, til next Christmas.
From Nico, Age 8
Dear Santa, I wonder what it looks like in the North Pole? What do the elf ears look like? I would like a Superdino. It’s blue and green with a remote control. I hope you have a Merry Christmas!
From Tristan
Dear Santa, I’m glad to write to you. I was wondering how do you eat all the cookies at night? I was wondering if I could have a Elsa doll and a phone. Santa, you might say I’m too young for a phone and for the Elsa doll you might think it’s too much money but I’ll save my allowance money.
From your friend Emma, Age 8
Dear Santa, I would like a computer and a car set. Santa, you might think I don’t need a car set but I will play with it every day. I would like a computer. Please Santa, I will save my own money to buy it. Thank you Santa!
From Ryan, Age 8
Gore Hill Public School Grade 1 Miss Williams
Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! I would like Minecraft as a present. I wish for Eli to get a Hockey Puck. How are your Reindeer? This year I will put out milk and cookies for you, and a carrot for the Reindeer. How have you been? I hope you have a good Christmas!
From Nolan, Age 5
Dear Santa, How does your sled look? Is it really red? I’ve been really, really, really good this year and I would like… All the Mario kart games, lots and lots of milk-chocolate, and a remote control plane. I wish that my grandma would feel better. She is sick. Can you please get me these gifts? Thank you!
From Mason Neufeld, Age 6
Dear Santa, How are you? How many cookies do you want for Christmas? What I want for Christmas is a Barbie and stuffed animals, and a little music box, and thank you Santa. I have been really good this year and I help my teacher and my mom and ada. I wish Faith would get a doll as well. Thank you Santa.
Love Serena, Age 6
Dear Santa, Are the evels doing okay in the work shop making all the toys? This year I have been good by helping mommy set the table.
This year I would like a toy pong that walks, a stuffed animal dog and a lalaloopsey doll to play with my friends. I hope you have a good fly on Christmas Eve.
From Faith, Age 6
Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! How are you? My name is Rebekah. Can I please have a Barbie, Elsa dress and an Elsa doll for Christmas and can I have a truck for my little brother Mathew. How are you Santa? Can you please bring me these things for Christmas. Thank you for listening to my letter Santa.
From Rebekah, Age 6
Dear Santa, I was wondering how you got the checkers board over here? For Christmas I want a zoomer dog, a dog sled and Monopoly Junior. I would like it if you would get chips for my dad, a running hat for my mom and sleep for my grand parents.
Sincerely Eli, Age 6
Dear Santa, Hi. How are you? How is Mrs. Claus? For Christmas i would like Barbie books, Play-doh (all of the colours), I also want a hamster! My dog would like a bone for Christmas. This year i helped my mom clean the house. How are the reindeer and how old are they? How are the elfs doing? I can’t wait to see ou at Colasantis next year. I like you!
From Andrea Austin, Age 6
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like Pokemons, cloths and a fake cat. For Christmas Eli would like a zoomer dog. In the north pole how many elves do you have helping you this year Santa? What do the Raindeer like to eat so I can leave a snack outside just in case their hungry. I hope you have a holly jolly Christmas.
Marry Christmas from Hussain, Age 6
Dear Santa, How are you? I would like a Hot Wheels race track, a new game for my DS and a star wars lego seet for Christmas. I hope you have a good year.
From Christian Bedford, Age 6
Dear Santa, How are you doing with presents this year? Dear santa can you please bring Kapree a nice dollie. Santa I have been very good this year because I always help my mom. So Santa can you please bring me a Frozen blanket and one for Kapree? I would also like an Elf on the shelf and please one named Twinkel. Maybe also an i-pad and a pink zoomer dog, please.
Love Madison, Age 6
Dear Santa, Do you ever get tired while delivering presents at night? For Christmas I want a doll sized Mario, a lego set that has luke skywalker and other cool characters and a bag max that turns into the super hero form. Santa why do you give the good boys and girls presents? Santa this is a question for your elves, do you ever get tired of making presents? My classmate Hussein wants Pokemon cards for Christmas. Have a nice Christmas Santa
and please send me my presents.
From Aiden, Age 6
Dear Santa, How are the reindeer these days? How are the elves doing? This Christmas I am hoping for a Tinkerbell watch and slippers. I also like Barbie and colouring books. I hope Mrs. Claus is doing well in this cold weather. Please if you can, bring my mom something nice. Thank you.
Sara, Age 6
Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Clause? This year I have been a good girl. I wish for wii and a soccer boll. Madison wants a pony.
Love Kapree, Age 6
By Nolan
Dear Santa, How are you? I wuld like some books. I wuld like some cars. I wuld like some food. I wuld eat carrots and mash putatos. I hope you have a good Christmas.
From Christian, Age 6
Dear Santa, Does your sled have a chain saw? Santa I was wondering if I could have a drone, tape, white out and a nerf gun. I wish my cousin Eric to have a snow mobile. And I hope you have a good Christmas Santa. Thank you for reading my letter.
Cohen, Age 6
Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? 3 wish’s I would want: Shopkins, a reindeer and Santa stickers. One wish for someone else I wish that Kapree could have pink bubble gum for Christmas.
From Brianne, Age 6
Love Katie, Age 6
Dear Santa, My name is Jackie, I hope you and Mrs. Clause are doing well. For Christmas I want a music box and a talking horse. Can you please give Licon and Sophia a gift. What do you feed the raindeer? Merry Christmas.
Sincerely love Jackie, Age 6
Dear Santa, I would like a necklace and I would also like some reading books. Also I would like a new pair of earrings. I lost mine and the class looked everywhere for them. My brother Nameer would like toy cars to play with. He would also like action figures. Nameer likes coloured pencils to draw with.
Dear Santa, I want to give Santa a gift. I would like to give him elf shoes. I would like a doll, stickers, doll house, my own elf on the shelf, book, a snow shaker. Santa, where does magic come from and why does Ruby, our elf have it? How does Ruby come and get to the North Pole? Have a great holiday!
Love Lamas, Age 6
Gore Hill Public School - Grade 2/3
Mrs. Hodgson
Dear Santa,
Merry I want to thank you for letting us see Mr. Jingels. I hop that a lot of kids have been good. Would you please give me J.J. the Jumping Pug and maby a singalog diggy bird toy and diggy bird and for the last toy, I want is the horse set’s I’v been asking for every Christmas.
Love Sadie, Age 8
Dear Santa,
I hope you had a happy now year. Thack you for Mr. Jinglas. This is what I want for Chrsmas can I pleas have new markers.
Love Carson Stadler! Age 8
Dear Santa,
I hope you have a good winter. What I really want for Christmas is a set of bunchums. Mery Cristmas!
Love Natalie Froese, Age 7
Dear Santa, Thacngk you for all the presnis and you are so kind to evrei butei and you owesd loved Kresmus.
Love Sami R., Age 8
Dear Santa, I hop you have a good Christmas this year. Thank you for mr. jingles our class elf on the shelf He is fun. I want an i-pod and an jewellery box.
Love Kennady, Age 8
Dear Santa,
I hope you have a good Christmas this year. Thank you for mr. jingles he is vary niss too. I really hope that Imo the good list because I have a lot of thing on y list. For Christmas I wont a big stfy and some jewellery.
Love Breanna! Age 7
Dear Santa,
Thank you for all the presents you gave me last year. I hope you have a Merry Christmas this year. Could I please have an electric guitar and a star wars blue light saber. P.S. I hope you like my picture.
Jackson Harfmann, Age 8
Dear Santa,
Did you have a good summer? Can I have a HotWheels track please and some marbles please.
Love Dylan Marchand, Age 7
Dear Santa,
I hop you had a wonderful summer. Please can I have the Game Skylanders superchargers and can I have Star Wars Lego set.
Love Hunter Pillon, Age 7
Dear Santa, I hope you have a great Christmas and a great summer. Can you please give me something for Johnny and can you please give something for me?
Dear Santa,
Love Lena Wiens, Age 7
How was your summer? For Christmas I want a lego set and some cars.
Love Liam Brown, Age 7
Dear Santa,
Did you have a good summer? I really want a Minecraft video game for Christmas. I also want a wiiu sports club video game. I also want a play station 3.
Love Andrew Demant, Age 7
Dear Santa,
How is Rodallf has he been good? Can i have a lego Batman 2 xboxone so I Don’t go my mom wii and a French fri robot and some lego star wars set and leave a gift under tree. And iv been very very very good this year so I wood like to say HoHoHo Meery Christmas.
Love Sam Austin, Age 7
Dear Santa,
How was your summer vacation? Mine was good. For Christmas could I please have a box of Chocolate and some sets of lego?
Love Matthew Stone, Age 8
Dear Santa,
I hope you had a great year. I have been really good this year. Could you please get me a playmobile sports set for Cristmas?
Love Ethan Barnewall, Age 6
Dear Santa, I hope you had a peaceful spring, summer, fall and winter. What i would like for Cristmas is trash pack and Dino trx please and thank you.
Love Caden Coppola, Age 8
Dear Santa, For Christmas please can I have a puppy and for Reese a Thomas and Elmo. I have been good. How was your summer?
Love Jovan Wilson, Age 8
Dear Santa, Santa please can I have call of Duty 3 and a lab kit. Have a great flight!
Love Eric Simpson, Age 8
Dear Santa, I love you I hope you have a nice Christmas. For Christmas I would like splatoon and chapter books. Have a nice Christmas. I have been good. Love Sahnder Espino, Age 8
Dear Santa, I really like Christmas. You are really nice to me. I don’t want anything this year but you can bring me whatever you want. I hope you have a merry Christmas.
xoxo Love
Vivienne Fitter, Age 7
By Hunter
Queen of Peace
Grade 1/2
Mme Ingratta
Dear Santa, J’ai Ceiliah. J’ai me lé dire j’la ninja tmuve. J’aime le Noel. A bien tôt. Ceiliah, Gr. 1, 6 ans
Bonjour Père Noël J’ai demengé à Wheatley. Our Noël je veux parce qui un Jeude video. Aussi un hexbug. Merci. Brent, Gr. 1, 6 ans
Bonjour Père Noël, J comment est Mère Noël est-ce quélle fait des biscuits? Je m’appell Alex. Cet j’ai 6 ans je’ai quatré members dans ma famille. J’eta un tres bon garcon cette annee J’aimerais recevoir Xbox, watch, wii et sky lander, Superchargers pour a Mere Noël our moi. Merci. Alex, Gr. 1, 6 ans
Dear Santa, Je voudrais pour Noël un jouet chiens et an pingou. J’ai 6 ans. Mon nom est Ava Pereira. Les noms de més frères et ma soeur sont Julien, Marcus et Alexa. À bientot.
Ava Pereira, Gr. 2, 7 ans
By Ava
Dear Santa, J’ai trais frères Jai me lego supercharger a. Jaime Lego Star wars et Zap jame boom. Aurevir. Max, Gr. 1, 6 ans
Dear Santa, Bonjour! Je m’appelle Bella. Ma fête est juillet. J’aime le soccer. J’étais une trés bonne fille. J’ai 4 membres dans ma famille. J’aime décembre! J’aime toi. J’ai 7 ans. Je voudrais le Dovinci, un ipod 6 et elf on the shelf. Dis bonjour a Mère Noël pour moi! Merci. Est ce que tu per done moi une grand cadeau?
Bella Nohra, Gr. 2, 7 ans
Dear Santa, J’etais une J’aime res bonne fille. J’ai appell members dans ma famille. Abientot. Grace, Gr. 1, 6 ans
Dear Santa, À l’école j’aime mes amis. Je voudrais une poupée et un jouet fleur. Et un jouet lynx et un camion. Dis bonjor à Mère Noël pour moi! Dis bonjor à Neleh pur moi!
Chloe Taylor, Gr. 1, 6 ans
Bonjour Père Noël, Comment est Mère Noël?
Je m’appelle Jerzi. J’ai 7 ans. Ma féte est febier. J’ai 6 membres dans ma famille. Je n’aime pas las araignées. Abientot.
Jerzi, Gr. 2, 7 ans
Dear Santa, Je m’appelle Marcus. J’aime rais racevoir es Kirby en Peltche, you kaien et wii. J’essaie auxaire des bonsehoix.
Marcus, Gr. 2, 7 ans
Bonjour Père Noël, J’ai 7 ans. J’ai 4 members dans ma famille. Mon amies Alex. J’ai 2 frères et une soeur. J’aime des bonbon acu revoir.
Alexa, Gr. 2, 7 ans
Bonjour Père Noël, Ma nourriture préferé est les pâtes. Mon sports préferé est le hockey. Jai 7 ans. Ja 5 persones dans ma famille. Pour cett Noël je recevoir un Xbox. Je suis un bon gaçon `ette semaine. Aurevoir Père Noël.
Gregory Mastronardi, Gr. 2, 7 ans
Père Noël, J’aime toi le Wii U, ma famille. Père Noël je veux un fleur de feu, un 3DS Père Noël. J’ai un lutin de toi Père Noël J’aime l’hiver. A bientôt.
Cole, Gr. 2, 7 ans
Dear Santa, Bonjour. Je veu draison Xbox et un Battleship. J’ai mon nom est Melody. À bientôt.
Melody, Gr. 1, 6 ans
Dear Santa, Je voudrais un chat et un Xbox et un minecraft pour mon Xbox. Jai 7 ans. J’aime des tartes. J’aime les biscits. J’aime Noël et décembre. J’aime les chocolat chaud. À bientôt. Juliana, Gr. 2, 7 ans
Bonjour Père Noël, Je m’appelle Landon. J’ai 6 ans. J’aime le-serpents et des tigres et jes vaches. Au revoir. Landon, Gr. 1, 6 ans
Dear Santa, Bon jour. J’ai 6 ans. Je mappelle Alexandria. Je vouddraais pou pé et les chocolates. À bientot. Alexandria, Gr. 1, 6 ans
Bonjour Père Noël, J’aime le bonbons et les chapeau je veux un biscuit. Je veux rois poisson et de chien. À bientôt. Cheyenne, Gr. 2, 7 ans
Queen of Peace Grade 3/4 Mme Prior
Dear Santa,
Thank you for my hockey stick last year. I want a new case because I have been a good brother. What kind of cookies do you want.
Daniel Saad, Gr. 3, Age 8
Dear Santa, I will like some books to read and I will like a new case because I have been a good sister. What kind of milk and cookies do you want.
Love Marianna Saad, Gr. 3, Age 8
Cher Pére Noël, Bon jour je m’appelle Omar. Je suis 9 ans et Je frequent l’ecole Queen of Peace. Je suis dans quatrieme aree. Mon professor n’appelle Mme Prior. Je veux u PS4 pour Noël et Fifa 16. Ton ami Omar Morales, Gr. 4, 9 ans
Cher Pére Noël, Je m’appelle Darrell. Je suis dans le 4 anné et Je suis 8 ans. Merci pour tous le cadeaux. J’aimerais le WWe 2K parc que ce’st un bon jeu. Ainsi J’aimera is
un roman renigns Je peu et i will.
Ton ami Darrell Deed, Gr. 4, 9 ans
Cher Pére Noël, Bonjour, je m’appelle Cole. Je suis 8 ans. Je suis en 3 annee. Pour Noël je veux une flicker and NFL Madden. Mange pas trops biscuits. Tom ami Cole Gualtieri
Cher Pére Noël, Mon nom est Mia. J’ai huit ans. J’ai un frère qui s’appelle Luca. Pour Noël je veux un geometry set et Kinetic sand. Le nom de mon professeur est Mme Prior. Mme Prios est amusant. Je suis en 3 ieme année. J’aime l’école parce que c’est amusant.
Par Mia Gualtieri, Gr. 3, 8 ans
Cher Pére Noël, Mon nom est Kyle. J’ai 8 ans. Pour Noël Je veux un ordinater, Itune, Lego ami est as vetements pour mon poupée.
Ton ami Kylie Clark, Gr. 3, 8 ans
Cher Pére Noël, Bonjour, mon nom est Gavin. Je vais à Queen of Peace. Le nom de mon d ma profésseur est Mme Prior. Je suis dans la 3 iéme anneé. Je suis 8 ans. Je veux les jeux de video. Je veux des Jouets en peluche.
Par Gavin Botelho, Gr. 3, 8 ans
Dear santa, Je m’appelle Julien. Je suis 8 ans et mon école est Queen of Peace. Mon professeur est Mme Prior. Pour Noël Je veux wiiu et un 2DS s’il vous plait. Ton ami Julien Pereira, Gr. 3, 8 ans
Cher Pére Noël, Je m’appelle Dallas. J’ai 9 ans. Je suis 4 année. Pour Noël je veux un plushy de Mario et un plushy le Sponge Bob. Ton ami Dallas Matias, Gr. 4, 9 ans
Cher Pére Noël, Merci pour Noël et toust les bon choses que tu fais. Je veux un lush parce que je suis entiv. Ne mange pas tres de biscuit. J’es que turesois cette lettre. Ton ami Emilio Ramirez, Gr. 4, 9 ans
Cher Pére Noël, Bonjour mon nom est Ethan. Je vais à Queen of Peace. Le Noël je veut un controlle de auto. Aussi je veut un bicyclette. Merci Papa Noël, Ton ami Ethan Isidore, Gr. 3, 8 ans
Cher Pére Noël, Je m’appelle Brodie. J’ai 8 ans et mon école est Queen of Peace. Mon professeur est Mme Prior. Je veux le jeux pour Wii u est 3 DS. Un notre chose que je veux est les livres et les cartes de Pokémon. Ton ami Brodie MacInnes, Gr. 3, 8 ans
Cher Pére Noël, Merci pour tous le choses que tu a m’apporter dans les autres années. Pour Noël j’aimerais un nouveau manette de Xbox 360, un nouveau football et un noveau ballon de soccer.
Ton ami Sam Jones, Gr. 4, 9 ans
We’re carrying a message of gratitude to all of the people who have helped make this past year a joyful one for us, and hope the coming holiday season brings lots of glad tidings your way. Merry Christmas!
Cher Pére Noël, Je m’appelle Katharine. J’ai huit ans. Je suis dans troisiéme annèé. Le nom de ma professeiur est Mme Prior. Pou Noël je veux le Xbox, le kineticsant et le pogostick. Avec amour ton amie, Katharine Mastronardi, Gr. 3, 8 ans
Cher Pére Noël, Bonour, Je m’appelle Max. J’ai 8 ans. Pour Noël je veux une ipod et un Yfliker. Merci pour mon lutin. J’espère que tu as reçu cette letter. Ton ami Max Youssef, Gr. 3, 8 ans
Cher Pére Noël, Je m’appelle Isabella. Mon école est Queen of Peace. Ma professeur est Mme Prior. Je suis en 3 année. Je suis 8 ans. Pour Noël je veux un zoomers, les shopkins, les nouveaux personnes pour Disney Infinate, une ipod, un Lege Friends hotel, un benebou, un bleu shokins refrgirateur et un crem glacé camion.
Ton amie Isabella Mastronardi, Gr. 3, 8 ans
Wishing you and yours a holiday filled with memories to last a lifetime
Cher Pére Noël, Pour Noël Je veux une grand canne de Noël qui est rose. Je veux aussi un Neaveau ipad case. Merci pour lire ma letter. Your friend Alessia West, Gr. 4, 9 ans
Cher Pére Noël, Je m’appelle Sofia. M école est Queen of Peace. Mon professeur est Mme Prior. Je suis dans le 3 année. Je suis huit ans. Pour Noël je veut les shopkins et une American Girl. Ton amie Sofia Amaral, Gr. 3, 8 ans
Cher Pére Noël, Pour Noël je veux une machine de barbe de papa. Je veux aussi des vêtments de Justice. Merci pour lire ma letter. Ton amie Daesa Minaudo, Gr. 4, 9 ans
East Mersea Public School
Grade 1
Mrs. Webber
Dear Santa Claus,
This year I should be on the Nice List because I cleaned my room. I would really like it if you could bring me a sckatebord and I would like Pokémon cards and Yugio cards and a nerf gun and bayblades and a remote controlled rascar and a desk and a hockey stik.
Love Ryan Krueger, Age 6
Dear Santa Claus,
This year I should be on the Nice List because I help my mom clean my room. I would really like it if you could bring me a bat cave with Batman and Robin, Mega blocks and Robpns Robot.
Love Ben Arquette, Age 6
Dear Santa Claus,
This year I should be on the Nice List because I hugged my sister. I would really like it if you could bring me a zoomer puppy, a pokemon figure, a Minions stuffy.
Love Aaden Church, Age 6
Dear Santa Claus,
This year I should be on the Nice List because I wus helping my Bruthr clean up his room. I would really like it if you could bring me a soomer puppy, lego friends, Poke mon yo-yo, new iPod.
Love Abby Neufeld, Age 6
Dear Santa Claus, This year I should be on the Nice List because I have done my chors. I would really like it if you could bring me a bat cave with Batman and a Robin.
Love Rex Pearce, Age 6
Dear Santa Claus, This year I should be on the Nice List because I help my mom when she is sick. I would really like it if you could bring me a dinsor.
Love Devon Musizza, Age 6
Dear Santa Claus, This year I should be on the Nice List because I put some water in my sistrs cup. I would really like it if you could bring me some Shopkins, Littlest Pet Shops, Sketch markers and a fur real friend.
Love Savannah Hamm, Age 6
Dear Santa Claus, This year I should be on the Nice List because I helped clean my brother’s room. I would really like it if you could bring me an
Avenger set. Love Aidan Rehr, Age 6
Dear Santa Claus, This year I should be on the Nice List because I clen my sistr room. I would really like it if you could bring me a Barbie Dreamhouse and Barbie furniture.
Love Monica Biekx, Age 6
Dear Santa Claus, This year I should be on the Nice List because I was good at the store. I would really like it if you could bring me a Noobare doll named Lily and food for my easy bake uvin.
Love Jade Collard, Age 6
Dear Santa Claus, This year I should be on the Nice List because I helped my sister. I would really like it if you could bring me a doll and a Barbie with a horse.
Love Jasmine Froese, Age 6
Dear Santa Claus, This year I should be on the Nice List because I helped carry close upsters.
I would really like it if you could bring me an xbox and a remote controlled motorcycle and a chair with my name.
Love Brady Walker, Age 5
Dear Santa Claus, This year I should be on the Nice List because I helped my brother build a house at Mine craft. I would really like it if you could bring me an Xbox one and a Star Wars red light saber, some dino exes from Pokemon.
Love Reid Charles, Age 6
Dear Santa Claus, This year I should be on the Naughty List because I poosh my bruthr. I didn’t let my bruthr on my bed. I would really like it if you could bring me a yo-yo, some Boom Whackers and Zoomer kitty.
Love Violet Klassen, Age 6
Dear Santa Claus, This year I should be on the Nice List because I didn’t kick my brother because I rimembrd that it wasn’t rite. I would really like it if you could bring me Lego Ninjago set and an x box one and a Zoomer puppy.
Love Logan Konrad, Age 6
Dear Santa Claus, This year I should be on the Nice List because I help Mrs Webber. I would really like it if you could bring me a new ipad and the lego friends moll and a wheelchair for my Maple lea doll and an ipod cas.
Love Kirstyn Williams, Age 6
Dear Santa Claus, This year I should be on the Nice List because I helpt my sister clean up her room. I would really like it if you could bring me a mini dirt bike and a skate board to.
Love Ryan Simpson, Age 6
Dear Santa Claus, This year I should be on the Nice List because I share with my brudr. I would really like it if you could bring me drum set and a piano.
Love Dallas Young, Age 5
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We at the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners wish you and your loved ones a wonder ful holiday season and the ver y best for a new year of peace and joy.
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Mill Street Public School Grade 2
Mrs. E. Wiebe
Dear Santa,
What is your nick name? I can’t wait for Christmas! How old are your elves? What do your elves look like? For Christmas could I please have shopkins and a ballet bar?
Love Kaitleen, Age 7
Dear Santa, I am happy because its almost time to open our presents. How many presents do you need to send for Christmas? Where is your work shop? What are your elves names? Could I please have pokemon cards, a robot and a chocolate orange?
Sincerely Chester, Age 7
Dear Santa, I have five cats. My favourite color is red. What is your favourite color? For Christmas could I pelase have a Crayola set, a robot dog and ponies. Merry Christmas Santa!
Sincerely Laurie, Age 7
Dear Santa, What is your nick name? I am 7 years old. What carolour are your P.J.S? I hope you are excited for Christmas, and one more thing for Christmas could I please have a chocolate orange?
Love Bryson, Age 7
Dear Santa, I hope I get my presents. If you give me different presents that’s ok. Maybe next Christmas. Please can I have jewellery, makeup, an umbrella, a santa-claus, a doll and a new dress.
Love Susie, Age 7
Dear Santa, I can’t wait until Christmas! I’m 7 years old. How old are you? What do your elves look like? For Chrismas could I please have a
wedding dress, white high heels, a bike and a new scooter, a wig.
Yours truly Chantaya, Age 7
Dear Santa, I am excited for you to come. How is Rudolph? Is he good and the other reindeers? Can I have a ticket to go and see pantom? Yes or no. Your friend Tauri, Age 7
Dear Santa, What do you do at the north pole? How old are you? How old are your reindeer? Can I please have a basketball net Christmas?
Love Lukas, Age 7
Dear Santa, I have been good at Christmas. What are your reindeers names? What is in the North Pole? For Christmas I would like a Lego City Police Station and Lego airport. I want more Lego bricks, like 100.
Love Gabriel, Age 7
Dear Santa, I am excited for Christmas! I am 7 years old. How many reindeer do you have? For Christmas could you please give me a bean bag chair and a gymnastics bar.
Love Abigail, Age 7
Dear Santa, Can I know how old you are? I am seven years old. What are yor reindeers names? For Christmas could I please have a blanket, a santa doll and a Christmas decorations and a doll and a dog.
Sincerely Elizabeth, Age 7
Dear Santa, I very like you because you’re very nice. What does you’r elves look like? What do you’r reindeer look like? What does you’r sleigh look like? I am 7 years old. What does you’r workshop look like? What do you do at the
north pole? For Christmas can I please have a green bike?
From Isaac, Age 7
Dear Santa, Evan got me a present at home. How old are you? How do you fly your sleigh? For Christmas could I have a hook toy, a soccer ball and a basketball?
Your friend Tanor, Age 7
Dear Santa, Im happy because you are coming to my house. How do your reindeer fly? How is Max doing? How many houses do you have to go to? Could I please have a skateboard for Christmas?
Sincerely Adam, Age 7
Dear Santa, I am excited because Christmas is almost here. Can I please have a spy watch? And I want a bike. And I want a bouncy ball. Where do you live?
Sincerely Denny, Age 7
Dear Santa, I have tried my best for Christmas. I am seven years old. How many elves do you have? For Christmas could I please have an ipad and a big craft kit and Beados gems?
Your friend Kaitlyn, Age 7
Dear Santa, How is it like being at the north pole? How did you get the sled? Please could I have an I pad and a video game and a watch for Christmas?
Love Pancho, Age 7
Dear Santa, I am happy that Christmas is almost here. I am 7 years old. How old are you? What does your sled look like? For Christmas could I please have Lego, books and an ipod.
Sincerely David, Age 7
Mill Street Public School Grade 2 & 2/3
Mill Street Public School Grade 2/3 Mrs. Eaton
Dear Santa, How are you? How is yor wife? How old is Rudolph? I feed you. Where is my elf going to be next? How do you go around the world? I want a qixel marker please.
From Andrew, Age 8
Dear Santa, I would want a Weii and I want lots of toys. I want transformers. I want a 3ds for Christmas. I would want a remote control cars and trucks. I want lots of games for Christmas. I want an xbox 2 two. Please and thank you!
From Henry, Age 8
Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? I would like some toys and a dog or a cat. Do you have any pets? I would also like an alarm clock. What is your favourite cookie? I would also like some games. I would like a very nice phone. I would also like a brother. How many elves do you have? How old are you?
From Lucas, Age 7
Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? On Christmas Eve make sure you feed your reindeer extra food, carrots. Give food to the poor children that do not have food and some blankets and a pet dog and a Christmas tree. What I really want for Christmas is to spend time with my family. I also want beyblades.
From Nikolas, Age 8
Dear Santa, How old are you? I want a laptop and xbox! What I really want for Christmas is to spend more time with my family! How is Mrs. Claus doing? Make sure to feed the reindeer. I’m doing good in school!
From your dear friend Trinity, Age 8
Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a whole set of Grace stuff, even a bed room. I don’t want my own room because I am scared of bad dreams. Are you real? I want pretty high heel Sunday shoes. I want earrings for my doll, 500 packs. I want a little bed for my doll and a school for my doll please.
From Cheyenne, Age 8
Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? I have been a good boy. I do not want a lot for Christmas I only want Halo action figures, army guys and an xbox one with some games. I almost forgot Monopoly World editon. Thanks Santa. See you at Christmas! Form Aven, Age 8
Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is one sleigh ride with you! Santa can I also please have toys and a chair, some books and clothes to wear. How old are you Santa? What kind of cookies do you like?
From Tegan, Age 8
Dear Santa, Can you please get me a limited edition Barbie Doll please? Can you get me Mario party 10 please? Can you get me Splatoon, goat simulator, Disney Infinity 7.0. please? How many reindeer do you have? I have the best Elf on the Shelf! Please write back Santa Claus.
From Jayda, Age 7
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a skateboard! I would also like a skatepark for my finger boards! How old is Rodolf? How old are you? How did Rudolph get a red nose? I would also like hockey cards please! I hope you have a good ride!
From Cole, Age 8
Dear Santa, Do you have a brother or sister? Am I on the good list? I am being good at school! Do you have a dog? Do you do Math? How are your deer? Are you real?
From Mary, Age 7
Dear Santa, If you are real please give
me Elf on the Shelf. If you are not real I will get mad. I want a wiiu for Christmas. And an xbox for Christmas. Do you eat a lot of cookies Santa?
From Aron, Age 8
Dear Santa, I like cars and toys. I want a house from Santa and I want socks from Santa. I like trucks and I like movies. I like puzzles and crayons and a fire posters.
From Corney, Age 8
Dear Santa, I want to know how old are you? And I almost forgot I want a Jurassic Word Lego set pelase. I want to know if you’re real. How many reindeer do you have? How old is Rudolph? I want a puppy for Chrismas and I want to spend time with my parents. Merry Christmas! I will leave you milk with cookies.
From Ivan, Age 8
Dear Santa, Are you doing good? How many elves do you have? I want a bike please. I want a 3DS for Christmas please. Are you friends with the Easter Bunny, Jack Frost, Tooth Fairy, Sand Man and the Boogy Man, like on rise of the Guardians? What country do you visit first? Is Rudolph real? I want an elf on the shelf please. I wan an xbox and 2K15 please.
From Tristin, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? Would you like some cookies? This year I was extra good. I would like new clothes, socks a moter scooter and more. Please fill my stocking well!
From Justine, Age 8
Dear Santa, Santa I want a motor scooter and I want a kitten. I want a boy elf on the shelf I really hope I get one please. I have one more thing how are you Santa and Mrs. Claus? What are your favourite cookies? I want to meet seven supur girls, a pool and a water slide and a girl elf on the shelf. Have a great Merry Christmas bye! Thank you Santa and Mrs. Claus.
From Alexis, Age 7
Mount Carmel-Blytheswood Public School Grade 2 – Mrs Farquharson
Dear Santa,
How are you? I am fine.
I would like a playset, teddy bear and candy. I have been a good girl. I’ll leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Thank you.
Your friend Anna, 7
Dear Santa, How are you? I am fine.
I would like Books, Gum Gun, and a phone for Christmas. I have been a good girl. i’ll leave you milk and cookies for a Christmas eve snack. Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Your friend Trudy, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you? I am fine. I would like a monster High doll, an ipad and phone for Christmas. I have been a good girl.
I’ll leave you a Christmas Eve snack. Thank you. Merry Christmas!
Your friend Jordan, Age 7
Dear Santa,
How are you? I am fine.
I would like an IPAD and a Dog and a Lego set for Christmas. I have been a
good boy. I’ll leave you cookies and milk for a Christmas Eve snack. Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Your friend Kaleb, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you? I am fine. I would like a remote control car and DS games and clothes. I have been a good boy. I’ll leave you milk and cookies for a snack. Thank you! Merry Christmas! Your friend Benny, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you? I am Fine. I would like a Lego Mindcraft the nether and an I Pad and a crasy craft for Christmas. I have been a good boy. I’ll leave you cookies and milk for a Christmas Eve snack. Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Your friend Cohen, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you? I would like a robot and an iPad for Christmas. I have been a good boy. I’ll leave you cookies and
milk for a Christmas Eve snack. Thank you. Your friend Daniel, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you? I would like a DsS, remote control car and a minecraft set for Christmas. I have been a good boy! Il leave you cookies and milk. Thank you! David, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you? I am fine i want Lego Minecraft Lego Star Wars remote controlled helicopter crasy craft Minecraft Five Nights at Fredys. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. How are you? Your friend Ethan, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you? I am fine. I would like a Barbie doll, Lego minecraft, and a Monster High doll for Christmas. I have been
a good girl I’ll leave you cookies and milk for a Christmas eve snack. Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Your friend Scarlett, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you? I am fine. I would like a DS, a remote controlled car, and a Lego set for Christmas. I have been a good boy. I’ll leave you cookies and milk for a Christmas Eve snack. Thank you. Merry Christmas!
Your friend Alex, Age 7
Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? I am fine. I would like a DS and a Lego minecraft for Christmas. I have been a good girl. I’ll leave you cookies milk and milk for Christmas Eve snack. Thank you. Merry Christmas!
Your friend Emily, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you? I am fine. I would like to have an Minecraft for XBOX 360 and an ipad and a XBOX 360 for Christmas. I have been a good boy. I’ll leave you cookies and milk for a Christmas Eve snakc. Thank you. Your friend Aiden, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you? I am fine. I would like a teddy bear, monster High doll and a Fin Fun mermaid tail for Christmas. I have been a good girl. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you. Merry Christmas!
Your friend Juliana, Age 7
Dear Santa, How are you? I am fine. I would like a dog, a tablet and a Lego set for Christmas. I have been a good girl. I’ll leave you cookies and milk for a Christmas Eve snack. Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Your friend Tina, Age 7
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Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I would like Jurassic World lego set.
Love Max, Age 6
Dear Santa, How are you doing? I am a six year old girl. I would like for Christmas a flutter-fly pony and a big beanie boo.
Love Susie, Age 6
Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I am a good boy. I want DS and tow nerf guns.
Love Cameron, Age 6
Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? I have been a good boy
I want Lego and a toy elf. I want a DS I want a skateboard.
Love Dylan, Age 6
Dear Santa, How are you Santa? I am a good boy I would like Call of Duty 15 PS3 and mario party for my DS.
Love Owen, Age 6
Dear Santa, How are you? My name is Delilah. I would like a watch and a barbie dream hoose.
Love Delilah, Age 6
Dear Santa, How are you doing Santa? I am a good boy.
How are the reindeer? Are they good? I want a dirt bike and a remotecontrol airplane.
Love Jonathan, Age 6
Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I am a good boy. For Christmas I would like a skylanders super chargers and a new hockey stick.
Love Kyle, Age 6
Dear Santa, Are you feeling good? I would like a skateboard and a small 4-wheeler and a dirt bike.
Love Patrick, Age 6
Dear Santa, I have been a good girl. How are your reindeer? For Christmas, I want a horse with a carrot and a brush. I also want a little red car.
Love Haley, Age 6
Dear Santa, How are you? How are teh reindeer? I am a good boy. I want a wiiu and I want mario 10. Happy new year! Ya!
Love Noah, Age 6
Dear Santa, How are you? I have been a good boy. i want to have a lego Titanic set. I want a phone and I want some wallkytallky’s.
Love Clark, Age 6
Susie, age 6
Dear Santa, How are the elves? I would like minecraft wii and minecraft lego.
Love Keagan, Age 6
Dear Santa, How are the elves? I would like minecraft toy and a minion toy. Love Kaeden, Age 6
Dear Santa, How are you Santa? I have been a good girl. I want the Paw Patroller and a sewing kit.
Love Mikayla, age 6
Dear Santa, How are you Santa? I was good. I would like lego and a Barbie doll.
Love Jadan, Age 6
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