How are you and your elves doing? Happy Christmas Santa. I wish for a ipod touch and a lether jacket, a coulouring book and a ps3 and a electric scooter.
From Ethan, 7
Dear Santa, What does the factory look like? How is Mrs. Claus doing? What do you like to eat? I want in I Pad.
From Mikayla, 7
Dear Santa, What kind of cookies do you like? How are you doing? How is Mrs. Claus doing? How are the elves doing? How are the reindeer doing? How do reindeer fly? Thanks for the presents every year. I want some zhu zhu pets, please and thank you,
From Julie, 7
Dear Santa,
Thank you for a hamster cage. How are you doing? How is Mrs. Claus doing? I only want one toy and it is a barbie doll.
From Hailey, 7
Dear Santa, I want to know how do the elves make all that presents. Speaking of presents I hope you get me what I want please. I want a esey bake oven (the new one). Just Dance 3 and earrings and a Build-a-tree. Do you like Christmas cookies? How are you doing? Do you like ginger bread? How do the rainder fly?
From Kyla, 7
Dear Santa, Am I in the BB and G List? Do you know if I am in the GG and B List? Do you like to eat cookies and milk? Can I have an Ipod touch please?
From Ola, 7, the happy kid
Dear Santa, Santa thank you for giving my presents. You are the best Santa. How are you Santa and Mrsis Claus? Santa please can you give me a phone? Santa how do your reindeers fly?
From Keneisha, 6
Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus and the elves and reindeer
and you? What cookies do you like? Thank you for the gifts!
From Sirenity, 8
Dear Santa,
How are you feeling I have some questions. How many elf do you have? I want a DQ maker and a game called sorry and a I pod touch and a skatebord.
From Jake, 8
Dear Santa,
How are you doing in the north pole with your elves? I would lik Battle Ship live, Reebok fit skates, a Southpoint helmet, a Bauer hockey stick. Am I on your good list.
From Robert, 7
Dear Santa, I wont to know how your reindeer fly? Can you tell me because I am wondering. What do you like to eat? How are your reindeer doing good or not good? How do you make the toys? How many elves do you have? Some people think you have 100. I do not. I would like for Christmas a ponniy.
From Emma H., 6
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? I hope you are doing good. How do you deliver presents in one night? For Christmas I want an easy bake oven and a blizzard maker. How is Mrs. Claus doing? How do reindeer fly?
Love Chrissie, 7
Dear Santa, How are you doing
Santa? I hope you can get me an xbox 360. How does your sleigh fly by the way am I on the BBG list.
From Michael, 7
Dear Santa, How do your reindeers fly. How are you doing Santa. Are the elves working good. How are you feeling. Can you think about geting me a cell phone please Santa. Can I come to the north pole please Santa.
Sincerely Nolan F., 7
7
Dear Santa, How are you doing this year. How is Mrs. Claus doing too and the elves? Santa I really love the gifts you brought me last year for Christmas. Santa how can your reindeer fly? I want a makeup kit. I want clothes. I want 2011 barbie. I want jewellery. Please.
From Amanda F., 8
Dear Santa, I was wondering how are you dowing? And what do you like to eat?
And by the way thank you for the gifts last year. How do your reindeer fly? How is Mrs Claus doing.
From Jenny U., 7
Dear Santa, Thank you for the dog and do you like Chrismis. How are you and yore family dowing. You are a nice guy. I houpe you are feeling good and I am saying thank you for Chrismis presents.
From Lupe F., 8
Kyla,
Robert, 7
Mill Street Public School, Mrs. Boulton, Grade 3
Dear Santa,
Hi my name is Damion. I am 8 years old. What are you doing right now? Are you making presents? I would like a laptop computor with a printer with colour ink for Christmas. I would like 2 packages of paper, also a DSI.
Love Damion, 8
Dear Santa,
My name is Dillon. I am 8 years old. Are you ready for Christmas? I would like a Rockstar Guitar.
Your friend Dillon, 8
Dear Santa,
My name is Claudia. I am 8 years old. Christmas is my favorete time of year. I wonder how you travel the world so fast. My birthday is in September. When is your birthday. That is something I would like to know. If you have a chance I would like to have an easy bake oven for Christmas. Have a Merry Christmas.
Sincerely Claudia, 8
Dear Santa,
Hi my name is Jevin. I am 8 years old. How are you Santa? How is your day? Merry Christmas Santa! If you have a chance, could you give me a Ipad and a laptop?
Yours truly, Jevin, 8
Dear Santa,
Hi Santa my name is Zeanb. Where you in the movie Sponge Bob Chrismas? How do you get in the chimny. What about if the person’s house dose not have a chimny and if you go to the chimny how do you go in with your fat tummy. Happy Holidays Santa. You’v been a kind person but how did you become Santa. I am 8 years old. My birthday is in March. For Chrismas if you have
a chance could you give me a talking Pegaesuse unicorn that can fly.
Your friend Zeanb, 8
Dear Santa, I wish you a Merry Christmas Santa because you are sweet and kind for all you do. I hope you have a safe trip around the wourld this year. What do you do on that long trip? What is your favorite kind of cookie. What do you want for Christmas. How are your reindeers the elfs and Mrs. Claws. How do you see that we are notty and nice all year long. What is your favourite part of Christmas eve and Christmas day. Santa for one Christmas I want a chance to see you.
Love Sheridyn, 8
Dear Santa,
Hi Santa I am Kevin. I am 7 years old. How old are you? Do you like to eat banana? Are you good? Do you play with the toys? What school do you go? When do you eat? Can you make me a toy banana?
Love Kevin, 7
Dear Santa,
Hi my name is Hudson. I am 8 years old. How old are you? When is your birthday? Merry Christmas! May I have a mp3?
Your friend Hudson, 8
Dear Santa,
Hi my name is Willy. I am 9 years old. When is your birthday? Merry Christmas I like toy box and lego game.
From Willy, 9
Dear Santa,
Hello Santa my name is Zahra. How’s your day Santa. I want to wish you a happy holiday. What is your favourite season Santa? If you
have a chance could you give me paint and I want to say thank you Santa.
Love Zahra, 8
Dear Santa,
I’m hopeing I am getting the things I want for Christmas. If you have a chance could you write a letter to me? Where or how did you get your magic Santa? I want a xbox 360 with a game called call of duty and I want a remowt concholl new bright touch Ford F350 at Wallmart! How much cold is it at the North pole? P.S. It should be wraped in a box.
Love Corny, 8
Dear Santa,
My name is Lauren. I am 8 years old. Christmas is my favourite! Is Christmas your favourite? My birthday is in December. When is your birthday? If you have a chance could you get me a babie for Christmas! Do you like but-
terflys and lattebugs? I do! I would like a ipod tuch. How long have you been Santa? How is Miss Closs?
Love Lauren, 8
Dear Santa,
My name is Ada. I am 8 year old. Whos on your list today? How old are you? Do you like the cold? If you are not so busy could you give me a hero factory named nex? Merry Christmas!
Yours truly, Ada, 8
Dear Santa,
Hi my name is Lillyanne. I am 8 years old. How old are you? Can you save me a cokey pleas. What is your favoret cokey. Can you give me a camera. I use cameras a lot. Am I on the good list?
Sincerely Lillyanne, age 8
Dear Santa,
My name is Benny. I am 8 years old. How old are you? Where are you
born. Could you give me an xbox 360 an 2012 wwe rasling game for xbox 360 plese? I love you Santa.
Yours truly, Benny, 8
Dear Santa,
Hi, my name is Ana. I am 8 years old. Christmas is my favourite time of year! If you have a chance, could you give me a Ipod toch. Be happy.
Love Ana, 8
Dear Santa, My name is Evan. I am 8 years old. How old are you? Do you live at the north pole?
Your friend Evan, 8
Hi Santa,
Hi my name is Ali. I am 8 years old. Do you like bananas? I live in Leamington. When you travel around the world I would like a IPod 4 8Gt. Merry Christmas.
Sincerely Ali, 8
Dear Santa, Hi, my name is Jessica. I am 8 years old. How old are you? And the Eleves? If you have a chancs can you write a letter? Merry Christmas! Ho! Ho! Ho! Love Jessica, 8
O Little Town of Bethlehem...
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. 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.
Ali, 8
Lauren, 8
Dear Santa, Thank-you for all the presents you have given me. I am very grateful. For Christmas, I would like a camera and the DS game “Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s inside story”. Also, a Christmas filled with happiness and joy.
Love Kyah Gori, 9
Dear Santa, I would like a littlest pet chops because I LOVE animals. And how is Rudolf doing? And thank you for all the presents you gave me. You’re the best!
From Kira Babkirk, 9
Dear Santa, I would like an Ipad 2, an MP3 player, a adorable husky, a Blizzard ice cream maker, a remote controlled snow mobile, a clown fish and most of all, I want my Mom to accept the trip to Lebanon for Christmas. Also, how is Miss Clause and you and Rudolph and the elf’s doing? I’m guessing great. If you are going to
get me all of the presents I will be in Lebanon. Jordan Youssef, 9
Dear Santa, I am Mya and for Christmas I would like a night light to sleep and Barbie fethers to go in my hair. Also, a lab top top so we don’t hafe to alwas fight for it and some money to give to the poor and all let you have a rest. Bye Santa, you’re the best.
Mya S., 9 P.S. Maybe if i am luky all finaly meet you.
Dear Santa, Hello, my name is Marley. For Christmas can I have the Harry Potter wii game, o werse my maners, can I please have the Harry Potter wii game. Don’t forget, tell Rudof I sad hi!! I’m relie working hard in school I just cant wait tell Christmas. I did a lot of good things and I’m not notie. Well thats it Santa. Sincerely, Marley Simoni, 9
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I wode like a lego ninja go. Santa waht cookies do you like? And thank you for the present.
From Keenan Nabil, 9
Dear Santa, I want to thank you for all of my presens for Christmas and also for a god Christmas. I hope you have a god Christmas. How’s Rudolf, I hope he’s god. Wat I want for Christmas is a god one. I wille give you milke and cookis. Weth love Zarian MacKinnon, 9
Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is 5 Xbox games and to spend the most time with my family. Just 2 hours with my parents alone.
Nikko H., 9
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I would like some books. I want to thank you for all of the presents you gave to me last year. What kind of cookies would you want? How are your raindeers and Ms. Clause doing? Merry Christmas.
Sophie George, 9
Dear Santa, I woud like a new PSP with an new iphone 4S and would want a new DSI for my lital brother and I would like a PS3, a wii, a 3DS and I really know and expeshely I would really like too se you one day and meet you. I really want gifs with stuff but I know the true mening of Crismas. It is Jesus. And the new lego ninjago set. Bye bye Santa. See you at Chrismas eev.
Montader Al-Mansury Nasir, 9
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Dear Santa, I would like a Justin Biber doll that sings.
Kendra Epp, 9
Dear Santa, I wed like the lego police station. I wed like a new binder. I wed like some new coins. I wed like a ipad and I wed like some choclit.
Brayden M., 9
Dear Santa, I would like an Xbox 360 live card and a new helmet for hockey. And I would like the game MW3 for Xbox 360. Thank you Santa for all the gifts you gave me for the past years.
Jackson Lajoie-Dyck, 9
Dear Santa, Thank you for all the presents that you gave me and for sending Phillip (my and your elf) to the store he’s doing fine and he hid in good spots. Oh yeah, how’s Rudolf? I hope he’d good. I will make you milk and cookies and it’s my birthday the 16th! I LOVE you Santa.
Kloie deJong, 8
Dear Santa, First, thank you for the presents. How is Rudolf? Second, for Christmas I want DQ blizzard maker, easy bake oven, fake nails kit, Litlelist pet shop, fake makeup kit and a realistic cell phone.
Zoe Chopchik, 9
Dear Santa, I would like a webkinz and a equipment of littlest pet shop. I also want a Wii game and a DS game.
Cassi Vaillancourt, 9
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a doll elf. I love elfs so much. Thank you so much for all the presents you have given us. So, how is Rudolf? Tell Rudolf I’m really proud of him. How are the elfs? Big small littil tall short tiny cute funny!? Hee hee. Love you Santa. Olivia Yako, 9
Dear Santa, Thank you for all the presents I wud like PS3 games and dingcky cars and is rudolf’s nose like a lite and moves.
Jeffery Dibbley, 9
Dear Santa, How is roudaf douing for crismis I wod like dance. Thancs for the presits.
Brayden Taves, 9
Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a Ipod, Barbie doll, Monster high doll, Littlest pet shop, I am t-pain microphone, crib life, Barbie doll, clothes for my build-a-bear. Thanks for everything you gave me for Christmas. How is the elfs and the reindeer? I hope they are good. Bye Santa.
Rebecca Doher, 9
Mya, 9
Kira, 9
Keenan, 9
Margaret D. Bennie P.S., Mrs. Lepp/Mr. Douma Gr. 3
Dear Santa,
My name is Isaac. How are your deer doing? I would like a glow book, Connect 4, Candyland, lego ninjas and Pie in the Sky. Thank you.
From Isaac
Dear Santa,
My name is Jorden. I hope you are doing fine. What kind of cookies do you like? I will leave you some. I would like a remote control car please and thank you.
From Jorden C., 8
Dear Santa,
My name is Fischer. What cookies do you like? What is your favourite book and game? What I would like for Christmas is a crayon maker. Thank you.
From Fischer
Dear Santa,
How are you? Are you being nice to the reindeer? Are the reindeers training for flying? Is Mrs. Claus making lots of cookies? Are you all ready to go around the world? Have a safe flight.
Sincerely, Sebastian Morgan, 8
Dear Santa,
It’s me again reminding you I’m here. I’m making my list shorter and easier than last year. I would like a baby dog, a pool, a trampoline. I would like some chocolate and lots and lots of gum. I could use a camera, also a car. Just leave them under the tree or in my room. Oh you probably won’t bring them but I’m writing just in case.
Sincerely, Claudia Schmitt, 8
Dear Santa,
How are you? Are the reindeer ready? Here is my Christmas list Santa. Can I please have an iPod touch, Wii games, lots of candy, and lots of clothes, a big chocolate A, lots of gum, shoes, and a play station, a new hockey stick, finally toys! How are Elves and Mrs. Claus? We have our Christmas lights up and the Christmas tree. I’m going to make lots of cookies. That is all Santa Claus!!
Sincerely, Adam Zylstra, 8
Dear Santa,
How are you? I am very good. How old are you? I know you can’t be that old. Is Mrs. Claus baking lots of cookies for you? I will make sure that I leave milk, cookies, and carrots for the reindeer. I hope that you leave a lot of presents underneath our tree. Maybe this year I will make a present and leave it near the cookies,
milk and carrots. Have a safe and Merry Christmas.
Sincerely, Alexa Taylor, 8
Dear Santa, How are you? How may presents have your elves made? How old are you? How is Rudolph? I would like one thing an iPhone like my dad please. Me and my class have to say a poem and sing 2 songs at the Christmas concert. The songs are Frosty the Snowman and Santa is retired.
Sincerely, John Jekel, 8
Dear Santa, How are you? Is Mrs. Claus making lots of cookies? Are the reindeer getting ready to pull the sled? I will tell my dad to leave some cookies and some root beer. Santa are you going to leave me lots of presents? Please do and please tell Mrs. Claus to leave me a note.
Love Taylor Bishop, 8
Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? Do you get presents? Have you and Mrs. Claus been good!?! How old are you? For Christmas I would like a car, a million comic books, a hundred video games, a brother, a D.S. that works, a phone, a i-pad, two packs of gum, a new pair of shoes, three thousand bags of gold, silver and rubs. Just kidding Ha Ha Ha.
Sincerely, Adam Dewhurst, 8
Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? Well I am letting you know I am 8 so I am 8. Well let me tell you my list. Can I have the whole entire Match Box world, a 5 pound chocolate and 25 boxes of Lego. So that’s my list. Please bring them.
Sincerely, Nick Wiper, 8
Dear Santa,
How are you? How is Mrs. Claus? How are your reindeer? I have been nice this Christmas. Are you and Mrs. Claus having fun? And for Christmas can I have a new pair of shoes with high heels. And would you like home made cookies? And chocolate milk? And I would like a new sweater for Christmas. And a coloring book too. And can you give me new lipstick?
Sincerely, Martha Klassen, 8
Dear Santa, I’m still here and you know what on Christmas night I might bake
a batch of cokies. Maybe two. Hey how is Rudolph doing? I think you should give Rudolph some hot cocoa. Well I believe that’s all my time so I best be saying bye. I hope you have a Merry Christmas!
Jorden Simpson, 8
Dear Santa, I’m 8 years old. How old are you? It’s me for sure. Can you please give me all your money? Did you know you get presents on Christmas? Did you eat a lot of candy like last year? Or did you even get candy. This year I like to get some candy. To be continued. Cody Fehr, 8
Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I was wandering if you are getting the presents ready for Christmas Eve because I want a doll that is so beautiful and you can brush the hair and new shoes. Put them by my table or my bed. Oh! You won’t bring them.
Love Sara Fehr, 8
Dear Santa, It’s me again. Kristen. Don’t you remember me? Anyways these are things that I want for Christmas like a puppy or a kitten and a hippopotamis that can fly!! Also a new tooth brush that also can fly! But there are more coming. Don’t stop reading yet! Actually only two more things like xbox’s 360 and a new flat screen TV. Have a Merry Christmas. Kristen White, 8
Dear Santa, Are you being good? I am trying. Are the elves making me lots of toys? Is Mrs. Claus being nice to you? Are the reindeer practicing their flying? I hope they don’t crash! I would like a light sabre, a DS game, a DSi. Sincerely, Hunter A., 8
Dear Santa, Santa are you feeling ok? Does Rudolph exist at all? I want books and books and books. Do you like cookies and milk? Is Rudolph’s nose red or not? What are all the reindeer’s names? Sincerely, Adrian G., 8
Dear Santa,
How are you and Mrs. Claus? Are your reindeer ready to fly? Is Rudolph leading in the front? Well we put up our Christmas tree and I did most of it. Are the elves makeing toys for all of us kids? But there’s only one thing I would like a doll set with clothes. Thank you! See you next time! From Justina H., 8
Dear Santa,
My name is Rachel. I am 8 years old. How old are you? Do you have mistletoe in your workshop? I don’t. Do your reindeer behave? How is Mrs. Claus? What is her REAL name? Really, all I want for Christmas is books and happiness. Do you exist? Thanks for saying “hi” to me at the Christmas parade. You don’t have to get me anything. Merry Christmas Santa!
Sincerely, Rachel Friesen, 8
Justina H., Margaret D Bennie, Gr. 3, age 8
Dear Santa, Hi. My name is Mitchel. I am 7 years old. For Christmas I would like fishing lures. I would also like lego – ninjago lego. I would also like a DSi. How are the reindeer? Can you give the elves a break once and a while? How is Mrs. Claus? I hope you enjoy the milk and cookies and remember to give the carrots to the reindeer.
Love Mitchel Bierer, 7
Dear Santa, Hi Santa! My name is Ryan. I am 7 years. I want a couple of presents from you. Here are the ones: a wii and some wii games, a leap pad, geo tracks, cars 2, toys, 2 mater puzzels, and more DS games. For my baby sister please bring a pink monster truck.
Love Ryan Czirak, 7
Dear Santa, Hi my name is Tony. I am 7 years old and I have 3 brothers and I have 1 sister. For Christmas I want a video camera, Hot Wheel cars, and a Lego car. I would like to know what your favourite type of cookies are? Have a safe trip.
From Tony, 7
Dear Santa, Hi my name is Mitchell. I go to Ruthven Public School. I want a Bicycle, a Lego passenger airplane and an Xbox Disney game. Can you elves to stuts? How long does it take you to deliver all the presents? Enjoy the chocolate chip cookies and milk.
From Mitchell, 6
Dear Santa, Hi! Hi! Hi! My name is Tina. I am 6 years old. I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters. My sisters names are Lisa and Eva and my brothers names are David and Frankie. For Christmas I would like a sewing machine, some clothes and a doll. Have a safe trip.
Love Tina Fehr, 6
Dear Santa, Hi my name is Curtis. I am 6 years old and I go to Ruthven Public School. I have a brother and a sister. Thank you for all the gifts you delivered last year. I really like playing with my toy kitchen. This year I would like Ninja lego with a dragon, a remote control helicopter and Super Mario game for my wii. I hope you enjoy
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Dear Santa,
My name is Daniel and I have five sisters and zero brothers. I am in grade 2. Last Christmas I got a Ripstick… Thank you. This year I would like an x-box 360 with kinect, 1600 pieces of Lego to build with, and a skate board. Could you please tell me how long it took you to grow your beard?
Love Daniel Guenther, 7
Dear Santa,
My name is David. I am 7 years old. I have 1 brother and 2 sisters. How old are you? I would like a DSI, a Lego set. What I like about Christmas is the snow because I can jump in it.
Love David, 7
Dear Santa,
Hi my name is Maya. I am 7 years old and I go to Ruthven Public School. I have a brother named Max, he is 10 years old. Thank you for all the gifts you delivered last year. This year I would like my own laptop and my own phone. Thank you Santa. Have a safe trip.
Love Maya Rodriguez XO, 7
Dear Santa,
out for you. We will leave carrots for your reindeer.
From Kassi Sawatzky, 7
Dear Santa,
Hi my name is Krystal. I have two sisters, one is Hailey and the other is Julia. I would like makeup and nail polish and Lego city. I will leave out chocolate chip cookies and milk.
Love Krystal, 7
Dear Santa,
Hi my name is Alex. I am 7 years old and I go to Ruthven Public School. I am in grade 2. For Christmas I would like Lego, an I-Pod and my own x-box 360 for my room. I would also like to know how you make your reindeer fly? I hope you enjoy the milk and cookies. I will leave them on the table.
From Alex, 7
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Hi my name is Kassi. I am 7 years old and go to Ruthven Public School. I have 2 brothers. Carlos is 17 years old and Richard is 15 years old. My sister Cloe is 4 years old. For Christmas I would like a Fashion Fairy Doll and some clothes. We will put cookies and milk
Dear Santa,
My name is Avery. I am 7 years old and I go to Ruthven Public School. I have 2 brothers and 1 sister. My brothers names are Mack and Del. My sister’s name is Aubrey. Mack is 16 years old and Del is 14 years old and Aubrey is 11 years old. Thank you for all the gifts you delivered last year. I really like playing on my DSI XL. This year I would like DSi games, an LPS house and Barbie books. Have a safe trip and I hope you enjoy the cookies and milk.
Love Avery Fehr, 7
Dear Santa,
Hello! My name is Seth and I am 7 years old, and I got to Ruthven Public School. The top three things I want are: Leap Pad, more lego and an i pod touch. Have a safe trip!
Love Seth Sorrell, 7
Dear Santa, Hi my name is Aiden. I am 7 years old and go to Ruthven Public School. I have one sister name Regan who is 5 years old. For Christmas I would like bey blades and the arena. I would also like a lego castle. I was wondering if elves are good at doing stunts.
From Aiden, 7
Dear Santa, Hi my name is Kaley. I am 7 years old and go to Ruthven Public School. I have one brother. Tyson is 4 years old. Thank you for all the gifts you delivered last year. I really liked playing with my Barbies. This year I would like a Barbie house, I Pad and a cell phone. Have a safe trip.
Love Kaley Bergen, 7
Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Zoya. I am 7 years old. I have one sister and one brother. My brother is 4 years old and my sister is 11
months. What I want is a Bratz doll. Hope you have fun.
Love Zoya Saad, 7, your best pal!
Dear Santa, My name is Joel. For Christmas I would like an I phone to watch movies on. I would also like the movie Lego the Adventure of Clutch Powers. Could you please bring some dog toys for my dog? I was wondering how many elves you have? Have a safe trip and remember to have a nap so you can stay up all night.
Love Joel Wiper, 7
Dear Santa, Hi my name is Arthur. I go to Ruthven Public School. I would like if you could bring me toys. I would like an X-Box and vieo games. Both my sisters want an I Pad. My baby sister would like a teddy bear. Have a safe trip!
Love Arthur
Seth, 7
Tina, 6
Margaret D. Bennie Public School, Mrs. Sullivan - Grade 3
Dear Santa,
Hi Santa and Dasher. Tell Dasher he is my favourite reindeer. Please bring me a drum set and a dog bed and a squeaky bune. Is Dasher sick? I hope not. Are the elves working hard on the toys? Please read this to Dasher. How do reindeer fly? Please tell me. How is Dasher? Does Mrs. Claus knit? Do you want Oreos? Or chocolate chip? What is Dasher’s favourite food? Peace out you.
From River C., 8
Dear Santa,
Hello Santa. How are you? All I would like for Christmas is my family back home. Please can I have my family back home? So how is Mrs. Claus? Is Mrs. Claus well? Ok I have a question – is Rudolph real? Oh! I almost forgot, tell Mrs. Claus I said hello and Merry Christmas ok. Can you please look under my tree because there is a present for you ok Santa, and a present for Mrs. Claus ok?
Love Madison G., 8
Dear Santa,
Aloha! Can Mrs. Claus knit? Are the elves working hard? Tell Rudolph he’s my favourite reindeer. Can you please give me an x-box 360 Kenect? Can you also give me lego? Can you give me clothes? Just saying if people ask to go to the washroom in your workshop say this “Never enter Santa’s washroom!” I’m sure I’ll have the best Christmas ever. I’m wondering if you will have the best Christmas. Yours truly, Jonathan B., 8
Dear Santa,
I want a Batman game for my dad. Please read this to Rudolph the red nose reindeer. I want a new pet fish. Can you bring a restaurant? I want a batman game and a PS3 and a Matrix.
Love Tyler W., 7
Dear Santa,
Aloha Santa! How are you? I’m fine! Please bring my kitten and a nice toy. Why do you not give presents to everyone? I don’t know what I would like this Christmas. I love my kitten. Don’t forget about my horse Bubba.
From Joshua S., 7
Dear Santa,
Hello Santa! Can Mrs. Claus knit stuff? Are the elves working hard to make all the toys? I’m going to be at House 20 ok? Tell Mrs. Claus she is awesome. Can you please bring me a monkey Stuffey and please a touch screen MP3 too? And can you please bring me a new Barbie house and bring me 3 okay Santa?
From Skylar T., 8
Dear Santa,
Hello Santa. Can you knit Santa? Are any of your reindeer sick? Can you also bring me some if you go Santa? Are all the elves working hard? Do you go to sleep? What do you eat? Do you like it there? How do you make toys there? How are you doing today? How is Rudolph doing?
Dear Santa,
Sincerely Nickola, 8
Hi my name is Anthony. Hello! How are you? Are any of the reindeer sick? I hope not. Can Rudolph’s nose glow? Can Mrs. Claus knit? Are the elves working hard? Can you bring me a DS3 and Mario Cart 7 and Mario 3D land and Lego Harry Potter? I will be in Guatemala so can you please bring my toys over there? Can you take me and Isaak to the North Pole?
Love Anthony, 7
Dear Santa,
Hi! How are you? I’m doing great! Can you tell me your secret identity? Please tell me. It’s ok, if not it’s ok. Can you please get me Lego Star Wars set, Pokemon white for DSi XL, iPad 2, Pokemon bed with bed stuff, Pokemon red for DSI, Pokemon stuff and Pokemon gray for DSi and Pokepark. That’s all. It’s long but please bring them.
Dear Santa,
How are you? For Christmas I would like a Lego City Police Department. Is your toy factory big? What’s your sleigh look like? How are the reindeer? I play hockey. Every Christmas my team gets a break for two weeks. I love hockey!!!! Every Friday I have hockey practise. Every Saturday I have a hockey game.
Sincerly Wyatt S., 8
Dear Santa,
How are you? I’m great! Tell all of the reindeer they’re my favourite animals! Are the elves working hard? May I have a PS3 controller, a wireless router and Call of Duty MW3? Does Mrs. Claus knit? I am going to Morpeth on Christmas. I will leave a note saying where I am. We might leave a carrot for the reindeer. I will leave some egg nog and cookies! Are any of your reindeer sick? Do you like egg nog? I love it! Have a Merry Christmas.
Sincerly Aiden B., 8
Dear Santa,
Are the Reindeer ok? Can you knit? Can you please bring me a beach ball? I might not be here for Christmas so can you bring my toys to Florida if I am not here! Tell Rudolph he is the best Reindeer in the world! Is Mrs. Claus well? I hope so. What do you want for Christmas? Are the elves working hard to make the toys?
Love Hima D., 8
Dear Santa,
Do you see Frosty the Snowman? For Christmas I would like a lego city police station. The whole set. How is Rudolph doing? How do you know that if you don’t miss any kids? Do your elves get fired if they mess up? Is Mrs. Claus very nice? Does she know how to knit? Do your reindeer wear sweaters? Or snow pants? Or leg warmers? Please bring a kitten to my mema because ours died and shes lonely and I’m always upstairs. I’m the only kid that lives there.
Dear Santa,
Sincerely Sierra B., 8
How are you doing? I’m good. Can you please put a bone in my dog’s stocking? Can I please have a bunny? Can you knit? I can’t. What is your favourite kind of cookie? What do you want for Christmas? Are the elves working hard? Do you like to draw? I like to.
Love Madisyn C., 8
Dear Santa,
Hello! How are you? I’m great! This year I would like an aligator with 4 tusks and those tusks, please, make my aligator a puff. Also tell Prancer to keep on prancing because he is my favourite! I’m going public skating this year in the city of Barrie! Are the elves working hard enough? If they aren’t, tell them no chocolates this year (just for fun!). Well could you bring me a sleigh with apple pies? That’s it. I’m quite sure to not bring me any more. Merry Christmas! From Tiana M., 8
Dear Santa,
Hello. Are the elves working hard to make all the toys? Is Mrs. Claus well? Tell Dasher he is my favourite reindeer. How is Rudolph doing? Can Mrs. Claus knit? Can you please bring me a Xbox 360? Are any of the reindeer sick? I hope not. Please bring my dog a toy.
Sincerely Dominik D., 8
Dear Santa,
How are you? I am good. Do you remember me? My name is Justin. Do you have someone in your family named Justin? Can I please have a lego set? Are any of the reindeer sick? Is Rudolph a real reindeer? Tell Donnor he is my favourite reindeer. My little sister Julie would like a Barbie. Do you know my Grandma Margaret? Do you like to deliver presents?
Love Justin B., 8
Dear Santa,
Hi! My name is Isaak. Have the elves worked hard lately? I hope so. I would like a Wii, PS2, DSi and a plastic sword. That is practically it. Oh it is not it. I want a water game and a plastic gun. Santa is it really cold in the north? Is there a light in the sky when it is dark? Is it green? Does Rudolph’s nose glow? Oh can I get a skatebord, Ribstick and a red one? Can I get a ride to the North Pole?
Yours truly, Isaak A., 8
Love Cory R., 8
Dear Santa,
Hi is a reindeer sick? I am going to give you good cookies. Is Frosty there? Can you bring me a ps3 for me? I wonder is Rudolph at the front of the sleigh? How does the reindeer fly? How fast does your sleigh go? What does your reindeer eat? Merry Christmas.
From Ashton D., 8
Dear Santa, Aloha! Are you feeling good? Santa and Mrs. Claus? How are the reindeer? Tell the reindeer that they are cute and pretty and nice. Do you know how to knit? I like you Santa. Can you please bring a toy for my dog? Can you please bring me some Barbie toys? Can Rudolf’s nose really glow up? Is one of your reindeers sick? My hamster is sick.
Love Kailey M., 8
Tiana M, Gr. 3, MD Bennie, age 8
Dear Santa, I have been really good. Please just send money. If you an get me a air hogs hawkeye, lego, Guiness book of world records 2012 and the Simpsons season 15. Love Paul Labbé, 10
Dear Santa, How are you this year. I don’t have much but could I have NFL 012 and I would also like to see my grandfather for one day. Can you ask God if we could have him for one day.
Sincerely Adam Jeffery, 10
Dear Santa, I want a remote control spy plane, some new clothes, nerf gun and a pair of new shoes.
Sincerely Mateo, 10
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a couple of PSP games, a couple X-box games, some legos. Any kind I would also like for all my friends and family to stay safe during Christmas. Thank-you Santa.
Sincerly Sage
Dear Santa, I would like red sequin’s Ugg’s. I love you so mush. Size 1 please. You are so nice. Please let it snow on Christmas. Love Payten, 10
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Ipod touch and a diary of a wimpy kid “do it yourself” book. Thank you for your generosity!
Your friend Kitaiah, 10
Dear Santa, I know you must be busy this time of year, but I just wanted to tell you a few things I would like. I would like if you could get me a computer. I also would like an electric scooter. I would love if it snowed too. Oh I wanted to ask how Rudolph is doing.
Your friend Darigan Chambers, 10
Dear Santa, My name is Charlie Saad Jr. and I would like an electric scooter for Christmas, a spy airplane, air-hogs and a car air-hogs.
Charlie, 10
Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is a hampster and cool spiderman web chouter and an electric drum set!
Sincerely Jonathan Tannous, 10
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Dear Santa, I have been a good boy for 97% of the time. Anyway how is it up in
the north pole? Are your elves working hard? I know that you have a lot of presents to deliver but if you can come over we will have cookies and milk. Bye.
Preston Adams, 10
Dear Santa, I’d like an Xbox 360 with Kinnect. I’d also like a Dale Jr. remote control race car. Last but not least, I’d like a remote control red helicopter. I’ve been good.
Sincerely Gabriel Ibrahim, 9
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Xbox 360 and kinect for Christmas, and I would like a Red Wings jersey (pink) and I’d like an electric scooter. Tell me how rudolph’s doing!?
Alexandra, 10
Dear Santa, I have been good this year and I hope that I could get a few of these things for Christmas. Only a couple of things this year are battleship live, and a ipod touch. Thank you, Andrew
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Sienna Pacheco, Gr. 4, 9 years old, École St - Michel
Dear Santa, I would like some clothes and a Monster High Doll, Operation, a few Bild-A-Bear clothes. I would like Just dance, Just dance 2, Just dance 3. Thank you verry much! Happy holiday!
Love Clara, 8
Dear Santa,
My name is Kevin, I would like some video games like Pokemon rumble blast (3DS), Lego Harry Poter Years 5-7 (Wii), Pokemon ranger Gardinne Sings (DS). Please a new Pokemon Black and Soulsilver. The toys I would like a special efecs ligt saber and a Crayola make your own story book Spider man.
Love Kevin Gaudreau, 9
Dear Santa, Santa for Christmas I would like a drum kit that would be amazing if your elves could make that for me. I have been a good boy, but I can’t keep my mouth shut sometimes. Please give a little bit of gifts to the poore. In my stalking I would like somme small candy canes. Thank you verry much!
Sincerely Kayden Stammler, 9
Dear Santa, Merry Christmas. Hello my name is Paul. I would like a Wii game called Pokepark and a hockey jersey of Phil Kessel, a Charlie Brown movie and a lot of hockey and Pokemon cards. Thank you.
Sincerely Paul Schiller, 9
Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is a happy family on Christmas and for all who are sick to be healthy and who are blind to see and who are poor to be rich. Have a great Christmas Santa.
Margaret Schrekenburger, 9
Dear Santa,
What I want for Christmas is 2 pairs of shoes and a new toy. I would like a rattle for my baby sister and a kitten toy for my little sister. And gifts for my parents. Thank you.
Rukia, 9
Dear Santa,
What I would like for Christmas is some winter clothes, a video camera, 4 big letters 2 who are the letter A, 1 M and 1 letter L and last but not least a calendar for my room. Merry Christmas! Amal Sleiman, 9
Dear Editor, I have been a very good girl this year so may I please have these few things for Christmas; the Monster High Ghoul Spirit video game for my DS and Monster High dolls. (If possible, Clawdeen wolf and Draculaura vampire.) I just love Monster High! Thank you Santa and merry Christmas.
Haileigh Thoman, 9
Dear Santa, My name is Siena. Since last year I was good at school and at home. For Christmas I’m hoping for clothes and toys. The sort of toys I would like are a collectible Barbie 2012. I would also like a $25 gift card for the Ipod in my stocking. A couple of video games please. I also want a ring for my mom’s stoking and a $100 gift card to buy a car in my dad’s stoking. A pink and black rabit from Bild-aBear. God bless you and Happy Holidays. Thanks. Rit me back.
Sincerly Siena Pacheco, 9
Dear Santa, My name is Josh for Christmas I would like NHL 2K for PS3, a couple pig ears for my dogs, some money and some books. Joshua, 9
Dear Santa, This year I would like a Plo Koon action figure. I’ll probably need some new jeans because I always get grass stains on them. Merry Christmas. Sincerely Eric, 9
Thank you for your patronage over the years.
Amal Sleiman, Gr. 4, 9 years old, École St - Michel
Dear Santa,
Hi I’m Rylee and I’m in JK. How’s Mrs. Claus? I’ve been very good this year and I hope I get a lot of presents for Christmas. I would like: a pink superhero cape, a Canada flag, Barbies, a pink bag, makeup, hair accessories, a pink guitar, Bratz, Barbie books, pink, blue and purple dresses, and a Dora toy. I’ll leave you some milk and cookies and some carrots for the reindeer.
From Rylee, 4
Dear Santa,
How are you? How’s Mrs. Claus? I hope she is making lots of yummy cookies! Did you get my cookies I left you last year? I hope the reindeer are doing well.
This year I have a long wish list: Spiderman toy, Thomas the tank engine toy, mini hockey sticks and set, a Transformer, Star War light sabre. Don’t forget to give the reindeer some hoof polish. Have a safe trip!
Love Barrett, 4
Dear Santa,
Did you get the cookies I left you? How is Mrs. Claus doing? And how are your reindeer? I hope you feed your reindeer a good meal so they can get to my house. For Christmas I would like: a pillow pet, some race cars, a basketball, a toy plane, a puzzle, the angry bird game, some legos, a pirate set, a robot, a boat, playdough, a Transformer, a car, a monster a zhu zhu pet, a toy dog, a helicopter, and a big stuffed animal. I’ll leave you some cookies with milk, and some carrots for your reindeer. I’ve been a good boy this year and I wish you luck on your trip! There’s some extra cookies in the fridge.
From Michael, 3
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? Is Mrs. Claus all right? I can’t wait to see you on Christmas. These are the things I want for Christmas: apple, socks, toy cars, watch, toy truck, books, shoes, clothes, robot, remote control car, diamond, dog, fish, Transformer, sand buckets, oranges, dirt bike. Thank you for all the presents you got me last year. I can’t wait to give you some chocolate chip cookies I made. See you soon!
Dear Santa,
Sincerely, Matthew, 4
How are your reindeer? I hope they are eating good and getting ready for the big trip. I really like what you got me last year. I enjoy playing with my Diego doll you got me. Some things I would use for Christmas are: Diego blanket, Diego stickers, Dr. Seuss and Clifford book, rocking horse, stuffed giraffe and cat, fluffy toy bunny and a drum set. It’s almost Christmas. I hope you’re ready for the big trip. Keep safe, and I hope you have a good trip. There will be milk and cookies waiting for you.
Love Cecelia, 4
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Gore Hill Public School, Mrs. Mulligan - Jr. &
Dear Santa,
Thanks for the white bear last Christmas! How’s Rudolph doing? Did you have a busy year? What I want for Christmas this year is: a guitar, a teddy bear, a Barbie, a DS, some pink clothes, a painting set, clay and sun glasses. For my mom I want pink boots because I love her. I would like some chocolate for my dad. I would like for you to get my brother some baby food. I hope I see you this Christmas! I will leave you some cookies and milk. I hope you have a safe trip here from the North Pole! I love you lots!
Love Rebecca, 4
Dear Santa,
I was wondering how Mrs. Claus and the reindeer are doing. Is your sleigh still working good? Are you ready to go around the world and to my house? For Christmas I would like: cowgirl and cowboy people, cowgirl and cowboy horses, the pink dress Barbie princess, a Barbie house, fake fish, fake watermelon, fake garden, fake Barbie toy, fake pumpkin, and a fake baby jaguar, turtle, super hero toy, ring. I will leave some milk and cookies out for you this year. I hope you have a wonderful and safe Christmas and a happy new year.
Love Sadie, 4
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? Hope you’re feeding your reindeer. I liked all the presents last year. For Christmas this year I want a skateboard with an eagle on it, super hero cape, Spiderman gloves, car, laptop, drums, Spiderman blanket and pillow. And that’s all I want for Christmas. I hope it’s not too much. Thanks for having the time for reading this.
Love D.J., 4
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? How’s your reindeer? Make sure you feed your reindeer a lot so you can ride to my house. Here’s some stuff I would like: a nerf gun with a scope, a toy puppy, Play-Doh, Lego ship that shoots, pillow pet, toy cars, a lion stuffed animal, Zhu-Zhu pet, computer, puzzle, I will leave you some milk and cookies. I have been good.
Dear Santa,
want a penguin, duck and turtle. Thank you for the presents the other years.
Love Carson, 4
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer doing? I’ll give you milk and cookies this year. How is Mrs. Claus doing? If I send this letter, I will send some stickers with it. What I would like for Christmas this year is: a purple bike, new chapstick, my very own GPS so you can find it, a bunny puppet, a pink teddy bear, a mommy Barbie, a baby Barbie and a kid Barbie. Also I would like to give my mom a stuffed tiger and a stuffed puppy. I want to give my dad a stuffed cat. I hope to see this Christmas, but still bring presents to my house if I am away.
Love Kiona
Dear Santa,
How are you doing today? This year I have been a very good girl. How is Mrs. Claus? I will make sure that I leave extra carrots for your reindeer. Thank you for the Barbie I got last year. Here are a few things I would like this year: stickers, zoo zoo pets, a princess puzzle, paint, pretty pink shoes, a Barbie movie, a dog and a sparkly blue blanket. I will leave some milk and cookies for you this year. Have a safe trip around the world and see you soon!
Love Sylvia, 5
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? I hope I see you on Christmas night. I hope you feed your reindeer lots of food so they have energy for Christmas night. For Christmas I would like a toy car, a toy motorcycle, a reindeer that sings, and a race track for the toy car. I also want a small drum set. That’s all I want for Christmas. I hope you have a safe trip around the world. I’ll leave you milk and cookies and Christmas carrots for the reindeer. Thank you!
From Taylor, 5
Dear Santa,
How is Rudolph? Tell him I say hi! How are you? Are the elves working hard? How is Mrs. Claus? For Christmas I would like a puzzle, a doll house, stuffed animals, magnet letters, and a toy robot. I hope you have a safe trip! I will make sure to leave milk and cookies for you, and some carrots and water for the reindeer. Hope you finish all the presents in time for Christmas!
From Raelyn, 5
Love Hunter, 3
Dear Santa,
How are you? Also, how’s Mrs. Claus and your reindeer? Did you like the cookies and milk I left you? Was it hard to get into my house without a chimney? Santa some of the things I want for Christmas is a big Lightning McQueen and motor car, a police car, a fire truck and an ambulance. I’d like two of each PLEASE. Also a cars game, a Diego movie. I also
How are the elves? Are they ok? Are the reindeer being good? Santa, are you still on a diet? Do you want celery and pancakes instead of cookies this year? Please get me what I want because I’ve been a good boy: Spider web shooter, Nerf guns, Lego Ninjago, Lego Battle, Lego Jail, candy and more Lego. Hope you have a good trip.
Love Zachary, 5
Dear Santa,
Hi Santa! Thank you for the piano last Christmas. Things I want for Christmas… I would like a Leapster because it has lots of games on it. I want a pink guitar. I would love a microphone to go with my guitar. I want a white Barbie with a pretty dress on it. I would also like a pink laptop with sparkles on it. I can’t wait till I see you on Christmas. I miss you a lot. I am going to leave cookies and milk for you.
Love Nevaeh, 5
Charly, SK, Gore Hill, age 5
Aubri, SK, Gore Hill, age 5
Gore Hill Public School, Mrs. Mulligan - Jr. &
Dear Santa,
Hi! How are you? I’ve bee very good this year. How are the reindeer? Did you get the milk and cookies I put out for you last year? This year I would like a white bike that has butterflies and flowers on it. I would also like play make up and brand new green shoes. Maybe even a colouring book and a Barbie movie. I hope you and the reindeer have a safe ride to my house. I will leave milk and cookies out for you! Say hello to Mrs. Claus for me!
Love Victoria, 5
Dear Santa,
I hope you’re doing good in the North Pole. Good enough to deliver everyone’s presents I hope! I was just wondering if you were going to get new reindeer. Tell Rudolph that there will be enough cookies for him and his friends, but I just hope you’re happy! As you know Mr. Santa, I’m writing to ask you for a real phone, a huge remote control car/truck, a MP3 player, lots of CANDY and a new shirt. I’ll leave milk and cookies for you and Mrs. Claus, and water and carrot for the reindeer. I hope you have fun and good luck on Christmas Eve.
Love Mario, 5
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer? I sure hope you like the chocolate cookies I left for you last Christmas! This year I would like a small baby doll who has brown hair and a closet to keep her clothes. As well, I would like some new clothes and shoes. I would also like some new princess books and a counting book. The last thing on my wish list as a big, white, fluffy dog. Have a safe trip and don’t eat too many cookies!
Your friend Anna, 5
Dear Santa,
Hi Santa! How are you? I hope you got my milk and cookies last year! How are the reindeer doing? I hope Mrs. Claus is baking lots of cookies for you! Thanks so much for bringing me that doll last year. Here are a few things I want for Christmas: a doll house, Polly Pockets, jewelry, dresses, diamonds, white purse, pink poodle, play hair, a teddy bear, pink headband, toy hamster. Thank you so much for coming to my house last year and I hope you come again! I’m going to put out milk and cookies for you and water and carrots for the reindeer. I hope you and the elves finish all the presents in time for Christmas. Say hi to Mrs. Claus for me! Have a safe trip!
From Autumn, 5
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? How’s Mrs. Claus? Are the reindeer ready? For Christmas I would like: a dog, blocks, cars, a toy Spiderman, Lego, a dance game for my sister, a book. I hope you get to my house safely. There will be some milk and cookies waiting.
Love Adison, 5
Dear Santa,
I want to know if you got the cookies I set out for you last year. I was also wondering if Rudolph is doing ok. I just wanted to ask you for a few gifts for Christmas. I would like: a teacup piggy, a fuzzy blanket, a Dora house, a Dora doll, a Dora puppy, Dora babies, Dora’s mom and dad, a train set, markers, glue, tape, multi coloured camera, a big doll, and princess books. I hope you will get me some of these things. I will also put out some cookies and milk for you and I hope you enjoy them.
Love Lily, 5
Dear Santa,
How are you doing at your workshop? I hope you’re in time to deliver presents. I would like to know how the reindeer are doing? I will leave out carrots and lettuce for the reindeer, and cookies and milk for you. I hope you like them. Say hi to Mrs. Claus for me, and have a safe trip around the world. These are some things I would like for Christmas: Easy Bake oven, pogo stick, stuffed animal octopus, a fluffy pillow, scooter, new bike, American Girl and a trampoline.
Love Aubri, 5
Dear Santa,
Hi my name is Abbi. Did you get the cookies I left last year? How is Mrs. Claus and Rudolph? These are a few things I want for Christmas: a Pokémon deer, a puppy, a teddy bear, an Areal doll, Barbies, a big Barbie house, a princess bed set, art stuff, a blue camera and radio, teacup set, a princess, bookshelf and books, a butterfly, a rocking chair, hockey stick, a kitten, Santa pictures, and a cheerleading shirt. I hope you can put all this in your bag. Don’t eat too much cookies and travel safely.
From Abbi, 5
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? How much toys are your elves making? This year for Christmas I want: a Transformer movie, a picture of you, a new bike, monster truck and transformer game for wii, pogo stick, and a paint set. I hope all is well in the North Pole. Take good care of the reindeer and don’t eat too many candy canes.
Love Ryan, 5
Dear Santa,
I was wondering how do you get in my house to get my presents? How are your elves doing? And I hope your reindeer don’t get tired on Christmas! Here is what I would like for Christmas: a Barbie doll, a toy tiger, a bath tub for my Barbies, lots of jewelry, purple headbands, paint and paint brushes, Christmas tree made out of pens. I hope you get my cookies this year that I leave you.
Love Sarah, 5
Dear Santa,
Hi my name is Charly. I am 5 years old and I have a little brother and his name is Chase. Christmas is my favourite time of the year because I get presents from you! Thank you for the Shrek toy you gave me last year. Here are a few things I would like this year: a Tron gun, a turtle, DS games, building blocks, and blue and white motorcycle clothes for my brother. I will make sure I leave milk and cookies for you. Have a safe trip to my house and see you soon!
Love Charly, 5
Sadie, JK/SK, age 4, Gore Hill
Anna, SK, age 5, Gore Hill
Dear Santa, I like you. My name is Gabriella. I’m 6 years old. Can I get a pair of earrings and makeup set and a shirt? See you later.
Gabriella Mastronardi, 6
Dear Santa, You are awesome! I am a boy. I would like a new game, Mario Cart 7 and a bow and arrow. Thank you!
Dear Santa,
Love Logan Labate, 6
This is Gavin. I am 6 years old. I love you. You’re awesome! I like a blue figetanda, glow worm and glow Pooh. See you soon.
Dear Santa,
Love Gavin Araujo, 6
I like you. I am 6 years old. I am a girl. My name is Brooklyn. I would like surprises for Christmas. I hope you and your reindeer have a good trip.
Love Brooklyn Loeppgy, 6
Dear Santa,
I am 6 years old. I like you very much. I am a boy. My family likes you very much. What I would like for Christmas is an i Pod and a DS game.
Love Ben Omar, 6
Dear Santa, I like you. I am 6. I am a girl. My name is Brooke. Is it fun in the North Pole? Could Drake get a wii game? Can I have any toys and some surprises? Happy New Year to you!
Love Brooke Da Costa, 6
Dear Santa, You are awesome! I am 6 years old. I would like a dog and surprises. See you later.
Takota Clark, 6
Dear Santa, I like you very much. I am a girl. I am 6 years old. My name is Jillian. I like lots of toys. My sister likes teddy bears. Have a good Christmas.
Love Jillian Mastronardi, 6
Dear Santa, I like you. I am 6 years old. I am a girl. My name is Celeste. I would like turtle and a beads zue. Hope your reindeers are okay.
Dear Santa,
Love Celeste Lapa, 6
You are very nice and you give me lots of presents. I am 7 years old. I would like dcsi video and a new tv for my family.
Love Kelecia Browne, 7
Dear Santa, You are my favourite person. My name is Matthew. I am in grade one. I would like Mario Cart, transformers and super heros for Christmas. I hope to see you Christmas Eve.
Love Matthew Preston, 6
Dear Santa, You are awesome! I am 6. I have a brother who is 11. I would like a Pokeman, some video games for my xbox and some surprises.
Dear Santa,
Love Mikey Milana, 6
You are awesome Santa! I like you. You give me lots of good presents. I want a 3DS, a Power Ranger and Mario Cart 7 and lots of surprises.
Love Devon De Melo, 6
Dear Santa,
You are awesome Santa. I am 6 years old. I have a brother and a sister. I would like iPod and Pokeman. My brother would like a remote control car. My sister likes Strawberry Shortcake toys. Thank you.
Dear Santa,
Love Lucas Penner, 6
I like you. My name is Nadia. Can I have a pair of earrings and some surprises? Who is your favourite reindeer? My favourite is Rudolph because he has a bright nose. Merry Christmas Santa.
Love Nadia Ondejko, 7
Dear Santa,
I like you and your elves. My name is Evan. I am a boy and I am 7 years old. I want for Christmas a laptop and surprises. Have a good Christmas.
Dear Santa,
Love Evan Morais, 7
I like you because you are nice. My name is Luke and I am 7 years old. I am a boy. All I want for Christmas is a laptop and surprises. Good luck giving presents to kids!
Love Luke Medeiros, 7
Dear Santa,
I like you and your elves. My name is Alexa and I am 7 and I am a girl. I’d like for Christmas an ipod and I would like a shirt and new shoes. Have a good trip?
Love Alexa Murracas, 7
Dear Santa,
You’re nice. Your elves make nice presents. I am 7 years old. My name is Gina. I would like an ipod and a laptop. My cat would like a little princess toy.
Love Gina Porrone, 7
Gabriella Mastronardi, age 6
Jillian Mastronardi, age 6
Dear Santa,
How are the elves and reindeer doing? Are you getting ready for Christmas? Would you get Owen a Playmobile castle, Evelyne a baby doll and me a stuffed Pichachu. Merry Christmas.
Carter Matthews, 7
Dear Santa, I am a very good boy. My name is Robert. I hope your elves are good. I want a DS. And get my dog a bone. My brother wants Air Hogs.
Robert Ouellette, 7
Dear Santa, Have I been good this year? How is everybody doing? Do your reindeers like oatmeal or carrots? What kind of cookies do you like, chocolate chip or oatmeal? When you come to put the presents under my tree just go down the chimney. For Christmas Mom would like watermelon earrings and for my Dad can you get him a fake mustache and can you get my cat a wind up mouse and for my dog a bone.
Lauren Thompson, 7
Dear Santa, I hope you and everyone are healthy. How are you? I have 6 people in my family. What is your favourite cookie? My sister would like a purse. My mom would like a new purse. My brother would like some hockey things. My dad would like a tool kit. My other brother would like Air hogs. Thank you for everything.
Mya Enns, 7
Dear Santa, I have been a very good boy. I hope your elves and reindeer are doing good. Can you get me and my brother each a Skylander guy? What cookie do you want. Say hi to all of the reindeers for me.
Parker Steel, 7
Dear Santa,
How are the reindeer, elves, Mrs. Claus and you? My name is Matthew. Can you give my mom wants a necklace? My dad some tools? My sister a makeup set? My other sister a purse? But most of all I want a monster truck please? XOXOXOXOXO
From Matthew Enns, 7
Dear Santa, How are you? I hope everyone at the North Pole are fine. I have 4 people and 1 dog. What type of cookies do you like and milk? What is your favourite colour? What is your real name? I love you San-
ta Claus. Santa can you please give me Skylander? I love them. Have a good Christmas. My name is Owen.
Owen Sousa, 7
Dear Santa, My name is Milana. I hope you have a safe ride to my house. Say hi to Mrs. Claus, the reindeer and the elves for me. I want zoo balls for Christmas and can you get my family nice presents?
Thank you Santa Claus. XOXOXO
Milana Butera, 7
Dear Santa, I have been very good today. My name is Haley. I want an i pod touch. My dad wants new socks. My mom wants new earrings and my sister wants a new necklace. Are your elves still busy? What kind of cookies do you like? Is it chocolate? And have a good Merry Christmas.
Haley Mastronardi, 7
Dear Santa, I love cookies. I have 4 people in my family. I hope everybody is being good. I like to skip. My favourite toy is Barbie. I want a pillow pack. My brother wants four race cars and the track. Are you working hard? My mom would like a necklace. My dad would like some tools and paint for the apartment. Is anybody sick on Eve? I hope you drive safely. I like ice cream. I do not like cold weather. My mom does not like cold either. I like summer and I like Florida. Kaitlynn Pickard, 7
Dear Santa, Do you like to deliver toys? I like you Santa. What cookies do you like. My name is Mass. I want a note book for Christmas. Love Massimo Corlett, 7
Dear Santa, I have been a very good boy this year. I was wondering how Rudolph is doing? And all the elves? Can you please get my sister a Crayola jewelry set and my mom a candle set and my dad a tool box and my dog a big juicy delicious bone and me an i pod touch and for you a Merry Christmas Santa!
Darek Joshua Bilski, 7
Dear Santa, I hope everyone is ok and I am hoping to see you soon. Say hi to Comet and I hope you get us some good presents too. For Christmas I want an i pod touch and a necklace. Bye Santa. Nicole Preston, 7
Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. This year I want one present. I want a Barbie. That’s it! I am going to give two chocolate cookies to you. My mom would like a ring, my brother a soccer ball and my dad tools. Hannah Reis-Ives, 7
Dear Santa, How are you doing? I hope that you are feeling well. My name is Mason. I want an i pod. I love i pods. Please get my sister an i pod too. And get my mom and dad a glass vase jar. See you soon.
Mason Brum, 7
Dear Santa, I hope you are doing good. I am. I will give you milk and cookies. My name is Brian. I am good. Can I have Air hogs. I love Christmas and you.
Brian Ouellette, 7
Dear Santa, How are your reindeers doing? I hope Rudolph is feeling good to fly. I hope I can get a big pool and my sister is getting a necklace. My brother is getting a video game. XOXOXO From Alexia Santos, 7
Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. How are you. I hope the reindeer are good and the elves. How are they doing I hope you are doing good at the North Pole. My name is Massimo and my last name is West. Can you please bring Skylanders but only 5. I love you Santa Claus. What kind of cookies do you like can you give my sister a toy baby and my other sister a stuft money my mom a necklace and my dad a pare of underwear. What is your favourite colour? Massimo West, 7
Dear Santa,
What is your favourite kind of cookies? How do your reindeer fly? Can you bring Mrs. Claus to my home? I hope you like my Christmas tree. For Christmas I want a 3DS for Christmas. I hope you come to my home safely. My brother wants a 3DS for Christmas. The same as me. See you soon. My name is Darko. My brother’s name is Darshan. Darko Alfaro Martinez, 7
Mount Carmel-Blytheswood Public School, Mrs. Farquharson - Grade 1
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like to have a ball and a Lego. I have been a good boy. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas! Your friend Brandan
Dear Santa Claus, For Christmas I would like to have Cars 2 and a DSi. I have been a good boy. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas! Your friend Braedon, 6
Dear Santa Claus, For Christmas I would like to have a remote control and a car. I have been a good boy. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas!
Your friend Cian, 6
Dear Santa Claus, For Christmas I would like to have a DSi and a 4 wheeler. I have been a good boy. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas!
Your friend Cody, 6
Dear Santa Claus, For Christmas I would like to have a monster truck and a honey. I have been a good boy. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas!
Your friend Dakota, 6
Dear Santa Claus, For Christmas I would like to have a DS. I have been a good boy. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas! Your friend Eric
Dear Santa Claus, For Christmas I would like to have a monster truck and a DS. I have been a good boy. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas!
Your friend Ethan, 6
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like to have a horse and a DS. I have been a good girl. I’ll leave you carrots and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas! Your friend Hailey, 6
Dear Santa Claus, For Christmas I would like to have a doll set and
a DS. I have been a good girl. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! I love you.
Your friend Isabel N., 6
Dear Santa Claus, For Christmas I would like to have a horsey and a DS. I have been a good girl. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas! Your friend Isabella F., 6
Dear Santa Claus, For Christmas I would like to have Dr. Zombie and a TV. I have been a good boy. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas!
Your friend Jack, 6
Dear Santa Claus, For Christmas I would like to have a remote control truck and ramps. I have been a good boy. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas!
Your friend Josh
Dear Santa Claus, For Christmas I would like to have a doll and clothes. I have been a good girl. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas!
Your friend Judy F., 6
Dear Santa Claus, For Christmas I would like to have a Dr. Zombi and a Miccheet. I have been a good boy. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas!
Your friend Joshua, 6
Dear Santa Claus, For Christmas I would like to have Lego and a dune buggy. I have been a good boy. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas!
Your friend Liam, 6
Dear Santa Claus, For Christmas I would like to have dolls and doll clothes. I have been a good girl. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas!
Your friend Margaretha
Dear Santa Claus, For Christmas I would like to have a toy and a horse. I have been a good girl. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas! I love Santa.
Your friend Judy W., 6
Dear Santa Claus, For Christmas I would like to have a DS and dolls. I have been a good girl. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas! I love you.
Your friend Natalie
Dear Santa Claus, For Christmas I would like to have a truck and a DSi. I have been a good boy. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas!
Your friend Thomas
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like to have cars and a sword. I have been a good boy. I’ll leave you cookies and milk. Thank you for my gifts! Merry Christmas! I love you.
Your friend Zachary
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!
Jack, age 6
Dear Santa, I am being good because I share. How do the reindeer fly? How do the presents get delivered? How do you wear a red suit? Santa can I have hot wheels race trace, Thomas the tank engine set, candy.
Zachary P., 4
Dear Santa, How are you doing? How do the reindeer fly? How do the elves wrap all the presents? I have been very good this year. For Christmas I would like: laptop, a new hair brush, a Barbie doll, blue nail polish, hair ties. I love you.
Lots of love, Kennady E., 4
Dear Santa, I would like a Barbie and doll and a hairband and a set of Pollys and a castle and one teddy and a Barbie book and a colouring book and a lot of candy! I have some questions for you Santa. How do you fit in the chimney and how are the reindeer doing? I will make sure that I will put cookies and milk. I hope you have a wonderful trip! And I think I would deserve all those toys because I help my family so I think I deserve all the things!
Lisa N., 4
Dear Santa, Hi Santa how are you doing? I have 3 questions for you. How do you wrap all the presents? How do you get all those toys to my house? How do reindeers fly? I would like a Ninja game, a DSi, Angry Bird shirt, Lego, Hot Wheels. I have been a very good boy. I help my mom with the dishes and I hope you have a safe ride. Your friend Landon G., 4
Dear Santa Claus, How are you doing? I am doing great. How do your reindeer fly? Why do you need milk and cookies? I have been great this year. This year for Christmas I want a toy car, a toy doll that is a girl, a microphone and a toy crown. Have you been good too? Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Katelyn E., 4
Dear Santa, I drew pictures for my mom and played Wii with my brothers. I would like a Barbie, a camera, a Strawberry Shortcake movie and some new clothes. I was wondering how do you bring all those presents? I was also wondering how do elves wrap all the presents? Have any kids woken up while you were delivering all the presents? How do you wrap the trains? Thank you. Have a nice trip around the world!
Your friend Emily G., 4
Dear Santa, How are you Santa? How do you make all the toys for the children all around the world? How do your reindeer and your sled fly? Do you have a reindeer name Rudolf with a red nose? I’ve been so good. I want a Thomas play set, more clothes and a train set table. How is Mrs. Claus?
From Eric S., 4
Dear Santa Claus, How do the reindeer fly? How do the elves make the toys? I have been really good this year and I want a toy Santa Claus, toy train, candy, magnet, Lego, building blocks, the movie RIO, toy cars, TV and
Ticky tak, reindeer dust, jelly beans. Am I on the notty list or the nice list? Yours truly, Liam P., 4
Dear Santa Claus, How are you doing? How do you stay clean going down the chimney? How do the elves make the toys? I have been a very good girl this year. I hope you think I was good too. For Christmas I would like a toy reindeer, a Barbie doll, a real dog, a choo choo train, a real cat, a pink and purple jacket, purple earrings, laptop, a toy cat, a toy lion.
Love Breanna K., 4
Dear Santa,
How are you Santa this year is the reindeers doing good? I was wondering how do the elves make all those toys for us? Also I was wondering how do you go down the chimney Santa? I would like some of these toys please. I would like a stuff animal. I would like a toy chicken. I would like a toy cow. I would like a toy pig. I would like a toy bird. Santa I think I should get these toys because I’ve been a very good girl and I have bin listening to my sister, mommy and daddy and teacher.
Love Olivia G., 5
Dear Santa, I have 3 questions to ask you. How do you make the reindeer fly? How do you make all the presents? How do you bring all those presents? I bin really good this year. I want a hot wheel track with a t-rex. I want a 3DS with games and a set of Thomas trains.
From Evan W., 5
really miss you and hope to see you next year and I would like to play with Rudolph he is so cute and fluffy. I love you!
Love Olivia W., 5
Dear Santa, How are you? I would like to ask you some questions. Why do you need milk and cookies? How do you fit down the chimney? I have been really good this year. I cleaned my room, I helped my Mom and Dad set up the Christmas tree, and I helped clean up my toys. So I would like these things for Christmas. A Barbie camper, new stickers, no sleeved dress, snow globe and makers and magic paper.
From Madison D., 5
Dear Santa,
Hi my name is Allie I have been a good girl by helping my mom make my bed and I have 2 questions to ask you. How do your reindeer fly? How do you stay clean going down the chimney? I have been very good and for Christmas I would like Claris, a baby alive, lalalopsy girl, littlest pet shop and a zuzu pet. Thank you.
Your friend Allie B., 5
Dear Santa, Hi Santa I was wondering why you need milk and cookies? And how do you make presents? How do reindeer fly? I am good by obeying my parents and I clean my room. Santa for Christmas I would like a sleeping beauty doll and the Smurf’s movie and a princess Smurf doll and a stuffed dog.
From Emily F., 5
reindeer? Santa I was a good boy to Mom Dad. ATV, car, 3d DS, iPod, hockey net.
From Jack T., 5
Dear Santa, Ho, Ho, Ho, Hi my name is Ardan. I have 3 questions for you. How do reindeer fly? How do the elfs wrap presents? How do the elfs make the toys? I have been a good girl this year. I cleaned my house, I help people, I make new friends, and I listen to my teachers and my parents. I really worked hard to get presents. I would like a new Barbie doll, chocolate, drum set, pj’s, clothes, shoes, rain boots, necklaces, Nintendo DSi and a laptop. This year I will for sure put out cookies for you. Thanks for everything. I hope you enjoyed my letter to you. Love your best buddy Ardan F., 5
Dear Santa, How do the elves make toys? How do the reindeer fly? How do you fit down the chimney? For Christmas I would like a camera, yoyo, Transformer, Luke Skywalker, Batman, Lego city, toy car, blocks, PSP, 3DS, Nintendo, one of your reindeer, toy helicopter.
From Joel L., 5
milk and cookies? I have been a very good girl this year. I have been getting dressed all by myself. I have also been helping all of my friends too. For Christmas I want a Webkinz, jeans, puzzles and craft stuff PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!! Love a very good girl, Jacey F., 5
Dear Santa, I would like a littlest pet shop plane, also lots of candy, a Barbie pizza shop, and a Pokemon toy. I am gonna ask you some questions. How do you fit down the chimney? How do the elves wrap the presents? How do you stay clean going down the chimney? Also I think I should get presents because I make nice pictures for people, I am nice to my teachers and friends, I clean my bed, and I help my mom find matching socks. Also Santa I love you and tell Mrs. Claus, the elves and the reindeer I said hello! Love Maya R., 5
Dear Santa, How do you stay clean going down the chimney? How do you fit down the chimney? How do you bring all those presents? I want an ipod, a bike, blocks, a Barbie doll, Strawberry Shortcake stuff, a doll, littlest pet shops, play doh, colouring books, shapes, markers, glue, scissors, dices, paper, sets, books, chalk, hair ties or clips, cars, pencils, camera, teddy bear, suit, sand toys, candy, reindeer. I have been a really good girl! I clean my room. I do the dishes. Have a Merry Christmas!
Love Kendyll K., 5
Dear Santa, How do you come down the chimney without getting dirty? I would like a John Deere tractor. Also a remote helicopter.
From C.J., 5
Dear Santa, I am really good I help my mom. Santa how do you make the bows? How do the reindeer fly? How do you go down the chimney? Spider, hot wheel race track, hot wheels 3.
From Travis B., 5
Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is a light saver, Batman monster truck and a Batman helicopter. I haven’t been pushing and punching so that’s why I should get those presents. Can I ask you some questions? So how do you ride your reindeer? How do you go down the chimney? How are you Santa? Will you please write back? I hope I hear from you soon. Sincerely, Andrew M., 5
Dear Santa, I would like to know how do your bring all those presents? How do the elves wrap the presents? And I am wondering if you have a son. I would like a new Thomas can move, Barbie dolls, princes, a boat, a monster truck, a teeter totter, a reindeer, a pool, lots of candy and a cat in the hat toy. I have been a very good girl this year. I clean up my toy room, make my bed and listen to my parents. I will leave you lots of cookies and milk.
Warmest thoughts & best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very happy new year.
Warmest thoughts & best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very happy new year.
Warmest thoughts & best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very happy new year.
Warmest thoughts & best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very happy new year.
Dear Santa, Hi, I have a few questions for you. How do the elfs make the toys? How do the reindeer fly? How do you fit down the chimney? I have been good this year because I did the dishes and I helped others to pick things they couldn’t. This year under my Christmas tree I would hope to see littlest pet shop puppies and plane, Barbie dolls, Easy Bake oven with cake, princess colouring book and a Barbie colouring book, play doh, markers in all colours and please say hi to Rudolph for me! I
Dear Santa, Why do you need milk and cookies? Do you have a son? How do the
Merry Christmas
Dear Santa, How are you doing? Are you getting ready for Christmas? Are the elves still making presents? Have they put the bells on your sleigh? When do you tie the reindeer to the sleigh? How do the elves make the Christmas decorations? I have been good this year. I help my brother. I clean my room. I help my dad change our greenhouse into a shed. This year I would like a toy trophy, a Frisbee, a Hot Wheels pencil, a safe kitchen knife and a spatula. I will leave milk and cookies for you. Merry Christmas!
Your friend Aidan B., 5
Dear Santa, Ho, ho how are you doing? My name is Jacey and I have 3 questions for you. How do you stay clean going down the chimney? How do the reindeer fly? Just one more question for you, do you really need
Love Brieanna B., 5
Dear Santa, How are you doing? How do your elves make toys? Why do you need milk and cookies? How do your reindeer fly? I have been good by helping people with stuff. I also have been letting people play with me. I would like a ATV. I would like a toy John Deere tractor. I would also like a Air Hogs chopper. I also want a remote control car.
Your friend Logan W., 5
Gore Hill Public School, Mr. Betterley,
Dear Santa,
How are you and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole? For Christmas I would LOVE a Wii or some toys if that’s not taking too much of your time! Well I hope your flight is good. Before I leave how does Rudolph’s nose glow?
Your friend Marissa M., 8
Dear Santa,
Is Rudolphs nose still glowing and how many elves do you have? I would like an ipod and jewellery for Christmas. I hope I was nice. I wish you have a great Christmas.
Dear Santa,
Yours truly, Heidi, 8
How are your elves? Are they working hard? How is your flight around the world? This is what I want for Christmas. I want art supplies and TWIN elves and please let them be real! Well how long does it take to fly around the world in one night?
Dear Santa,
Your friend Raeya, 8
I hope you and Mrs. Claus and the reindeer are feeling better too? In the North Pole is a blizzard? I would like to have make-up and a Hello Kitty Walky talkies. I hope you are feeling better. I hope Mrs. Claus and the reindeer are feeling better.
Love Kacey G., 8
Dear Santa,
How are you and Mrs. Claus today? Santa it didn’t snow yet. I would like a Barbie laptop and some playdoh please. I hope you don’t eat until you get too fat Santa. I love you Santa.
Love Nettie H., 8
Dear Santa,
How are you doing Santa? I’m going to leave you cookies. How many rendeers do you have? I want a remote control helicopter and a psp please! Your friend Keyan R., 8
Dear Santa,
How are you feeling? How are your elves feeling? I heard that you like oreo cookies! I would like a teddy bear for Christmas. I would also like nail polish for Christmas. Thank you Santa! Take care.
From Lydia, 8
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? I hope the Grinch did not steal your toys. For Christmas I want an I pod touch and nail stuff. I bet the elves are working hard.
Your friend Ariya Coppola, 8
Dear Santa,
How many elves do you have? Do you like oreo cookies the best? Please can you get me a DS3 and a game that goes with? Are your elves magical? From Kayden S., 8
Dear Santa,
Do the elves make snow men anytime they want to? Is your favourite kind of cookies oreos? For Christmas I want more transformer Lego and a grand theft auto video game and universe! Is your favourite kind of milk chocolate or just plain milk.
Your friend Matt K., 8
Dear Santa,
How are your elves? How are you? I was mad that it did not snow. And what I would like for Christams is a block of gold or a ripstik. What tipe of cookies do you like?
Your friend Koby W., 8
Dear Santa,
How are you and Mrs. Claus? Do you give the elves a promotion? Santa I think I have been a good girl this year. Do you mine if I ask you a couple of things I would like for Christmas? I think you are not going to give me this but I would like a randeer with magic but don’t give me your randeer. I won’t for get your milk, cookes and carot.
Your Friend, Jaiden Moore, 8
Dear Santa,
How is Rudolph and all your reindeer doing? This is what I want for Christmas 3DS, eletric helicopter and grand thef auto. I hope you have a safe trip. I will put out cookies for you.
Your friend Ricky F., 8
Dear Santa, Is Blizzerd guiding your sleigh? I would like for Christmas high heel ice skate and a robot horse. I hope you have a good night.
Your friend, Megan W., 8
Dear Santa,
How are your elves? How is Mrs Claus? For Christmas I would like an xbox 360. Have a good Christmas.
Your friend Hunter, 8
I hope you have a good day. Hope you don’t live near the Grinch. Pleas can I have Halo 3 and a hockey kit.
Your friend Nick, 8
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer? Can you tell me if I’ve naugty or nice? Do the elves get a coffe break?
Dear Santa,
Your friend Caleb, 7
How are you? I’ve been a good boy all year. I want Wii games a x-box 360.
Love Damian, 8
Lydia, Queen Elizabeth School, age 8
Kacey G. Queen Elizabeth School, age 8
Raeya, Queen Elizabeth School, age 8
Heidi, Queen Elizabeth School, age 8
Dear Santa,
My name is Hunter. Thank you for Play Station. I want a PSP for Christmas. Have a safe trip. What is your faviourit cookies.
Love Hunter Morris, 6
Dear Santa, I would like more DSi games and a Junie B Jones bookes and the movie the dolphin tale. How doe the elvs make the toys and what is your favrite cookies?
Love Lily Wiebe, 6
Dear Santa, I want a kids sewing machine. I am 6 years old. Thank you for the computer.
Love Helen Wiebe, 6
Dear Santa, Thank you for my teaset. I would like a makeup kit a pet puppy and a 3dds. What food will the puppy eat? What games will I get for my 3dds. Have a safe trip. I hop you enjoy your treat.
Love Sage Stapleton, 6
Dear Santa, My name is Emily. I am 6 years old thank you for last years giffs. I would like a 3-D-D-S. What are your favourite cookies? Have a safe trip.
Love Emily Neufeld, 6
Dear Santa, Thank you for last years remote contro jet. What I would like for Christmis is a PSP. What kind of cookies do you like?
Love Hunter Q., 6
Dear Santa, I am Daniel. I am 6 years old. I want a DS and a few deoga. What is your favorite food?
Love Daniel Fehr, 6
Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I would like a I Pod Touch and a kid sewing machine and sum girl lego. How do you get all the presents? Where do you get the reindeer?
From Avery Coffey
Dear Santa, Thank you for my Legos last year. I would like pokémon cards and a psp and a Ipod touch. Have a safe trip. I hope you enjoy your treat.
From Connor Brown, 6
Dear Santa, My name is Vanessa. Thank you for my Barbie
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van. I woud like make up for Christmas. Have a safe trip.
Love Vanessa Andrade, 6
Santa,
you for car. My name is Chase. I want four Christmas is a car. Have a safe trip.
Love Chase Wiatrowski, 6
Helen Wiebe, Ruthven Public School, Gr. 1, age 6
Lily Wiebe, Ruthven Public School, Gr. 1, age 6
Satellite dialysis unit opening in January at LDMH
By Sheila McBrayne
After years of planning and consulting and construction, Leamington District Memorial Hospital (LDMH) and Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital (HDGH) held a ribboncutting ceremony on Friday, December 16 to mark the upcoming opening of a new dialysis satellite unit that will provide care closer to home for area residents.
The satellite dialysis unit, which is located at LDMH, will open to patients in midJanuary and will be operated by HDGH Regional Renal program. The six-station satellite will provide hemodialysis treatments for up to 36 patients in Leamington and the surrounding area.
Patients in Leamington and its surrounding area who require in-centre dialysis treatment have needed to travel to HDGH in downtown Windsor three times weekly to receive this important service. The treatment itself can take 4 to 5 hours, so travelling from Essex County to downtown Windsor further extends the day for these patients.
“This is a great day for Leamington and our surrounding area and a huge relief for patients who require these treatments on a continual basis,” said John Stenger, CEO for LDMH. “It’s an excellent extension of the health care service we can provide our local communities.”
Leamington resident Joyce Laundrie couldn’t agree more! “I’m really looking forward to it opening,” she said after taking a tour of the new facility. Laundrie lives about four minutes from Leamington Hospital, but has been making the trip to Windsor for the past year. Because she doesn’t drive, she relies on the Lakeshore Community Service, which drives her and other area residents for treatments in Windsor.
“Sometimes you can have your appointment at 2:30 in the afternoon, but not get home until at 11 at night because you have to wait for the others too,” she said. “And when you first come off dialysis is when you’re at your lowest… it’ll be nice to be this close,” she said.
Kingsville resident Henry Dyck also looks forward to a much shorter drive to
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All I want for Christmas is...
Children of all ages shared their Christmas wishes with Santa on Saturday, December 17 at County
Mall in Leamington. All four-year-old Caden Hopkins wants for Christmas is…
Fair
Tyrannosaurus Rex.
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Ancient Sweets™ Roasted Pepper Spread
This Spanish spread gets a great texture from the addition of almonds and is excellent to top artisan crackers, crostini or rustic flatbreads. Serve alongside Manchego, goat or feta cheese and Spanish olives.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
6 SUNSET® Ancient Sweets™ Red Peppers (about 3 8-oz packages)
1/2 cup (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 oz) sliced almonds
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained, and oil reserved separately
1/4 to 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp minced fresh garlic
Extra-virgin olive oil as needed
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
1/4 tsp salt
Preheat an oven to 375°F.
Place peppers on a baking sheet and roast in oven for about 30 to 35 minutes or until just starting to char on the
outside. Immediately transfer peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap tightly. Let sit, covered, until cool. Meanwhile, spread the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake for about 4 minutes or until golden and lightly toasted. Let cool.
Once peppers are cooled, skin should easily slip off. Remove skin, seeds and stem, and discard. Coarsely chop the peppers.
In a food processor, combine the drained tomatoes, pepper flakes, garlic and cooled almonds. Process until smooth, about 1 minute.
Meanwhile, measure the oil drained from the tomatoes, and add olive oil as needed to make 1/4 cup total. Add to the processor along with the roasted peppers, vinegar, orange juice and salt, and continue processing until smooth. The spread can be made up to 5 days in advance, covered, and refrigerated until needed.
CHEF’S NOTES: Recipe is easily doubled. It is also fantastic served as a topper to grilled chicken, veggies or lamb and as a sandwich spread or tossed with pasta.
A Brush of Beauty
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU!
Satellite dialysis unit opening in Leamington
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Leamington than the trek to Windsor that he does now. He also relies on drivers and wonders who will drive him locally. He and his wife Marie were at the open house to see the new satellite unit at LDMH.
“This new unit is an excellent complement to the services HDGH provides in Windsor, and allows access to care closer to home for members of the local area communities,” said Patricia Dwyer, Erie-St. Clair Regional Director for the Ontario Renal Network (ORN). “The agreement demonstrates the collaboration and partnership established between Hôtel-Dieu Grace and the Leamington District Memorial Hospitals.”
The Leamington dialysis satellite is collaboratively funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, the two hospitals, local community donations and the Ontario Renal Network.
Through the Windsor and Leamington locations, the HDGH program provides dialysis care to 238 chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients in the Windsor Essex area.
The community raised more than its initial target of $850,000 towards the project and the ministry paid approximately 90 per cent of the construction costs, which are approximately $4 million.
Stenger broke down the funds explaining that the construction accounted for about $3.4M and the rest was for the purchase of equipment.
The original plan was to construct the satellite unit on the property the hospital purchased at the corner of Fader and LaMarsh streets, which was eventually used for expanded
Ribbon cutting ceremony
The ribbon was cut to officially open the Satellite Dialysis Unit at Leamington District Memorial Hospital on Friday, December 16. Patients are expected to begin using the facility by mid January. Pictured here, from left to right, are Patricia Dwyer, Erie St. Clair Regional Director Ontario Renal Network; Teresa Pirruza, MPP, Windsor West; Mel Pace, Chair, Dialysis Campaign Committee; Dr. Wayne Callaghan, Nephrologist with Windsor Regional Renal Program; Gary Switzer, CEO, Erie St. Clair LHIN; John Stenger, CEO, LDMH; and Bryan Meyer, Chair LDMH Board of Directors.
parking. When the original plan of a free-standing structure partnered with a Family Health Team changed, delays in Ministry approvals and funding followed.
New plans were drawn up which moved the dialysis unit inside the existing hospital structure. The six-bed unit is located where the front lobby stood for decades. The lobby area was moved to the east side of the building beside the emergency entrance. The popular tuck shop also moved to the new lobby area.
“It’s a great feeling to finally see this completed... Patients will no longer have to travel to Windsor for treatment,” said Mel Pace, Chair of the Dialysis Fundraising Committee.
(SUN Photo)
One of six stations in the LDMH satellite dialysis unit.
Christmas every day
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could enjoy the spirit of Christmas every day? Not the big meals and presents, but the “feeling” of Christmas.
People are nicer during the holiday season. People give more to others in the name of Christmas. Why couldn’t we think and act like this every day? An AM radio station discussion on Monday morning begged the question, “when did Christmas become a season? It’s a day.”
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Christmas certainly has become a season. In Canada, respectable retailers begin their Christmas season after Remembrance Day. Others who can’t wait for the increased sales begin right after Halloween. Regardless, most people don’t start their personal Christmas season until December, or at least until the first snowfall.
A change of heart about Leamington’s
municipal building?
Letter to the Editor,
As I read the paper recently (Dec. 14, 2011), I looked at our Council cutting the ribbon for our new municipal building and wondered, what would our deputy-mayor Mr. Wright be thinking?
Christmas trees, lights, wreaths and other decorations signal the beginning of this festive season. But it’s people who make Christmas a season. People give more in December, not because it’s yearend, but because it seems like the right thing to do. The Salvation Army kettles collect donations in the three weeks before Christmas that propel them through the year. I can’t walk by a kettle, can you? It doesn’t matter that I just gave at the last store I was at. It just seems like the right thing to do.
I think what makes the Christmas season a time for giving is that it makes us realize how lucky we are for all we are blessed with. Sure, we grumble through the year about a bigger house, or a newer car or perhaps a slighter figure, but Christmas makes us step back and realize that we have all we need, and truly want for nothing. If I can afford to be out shopping for presents for loved ones, I can certainly afford $20 in the kettle.
The juxtaposition of New Year’s immediately following Christmas is no coincidence. We should all take the “feeling” of Christmas and carry it into the New Year as a resolution of sorts. In 2012, I will take less and give more in my life.
Just over a year ago, Mr. Wright was railing against the decision our previous Council had made to build this building. His reasons were that the burden was to great for municipal taxpayers and pulling up stakes at the existing location would kill our downtown. What he did not say is that something had to be done with the existing town hall. Renovations would have cost double what our bill was for our new building.
Today we have a new $10 million building that cost the municipal taxpayer only $3 million. And we have a remake of the existing town hall that will turn into a beautiful business and only enhance the downtown. What a deal. I wonder if our deputy-mayor told everyone how wrong he was as he proudly cut the ribbon.
– Walter Brown, Leamington
Milestone Imagery, Photography by Noreen Wiebe
The health benefits of TAI CHI
Special to the Southpoint Sun by Eugene Ryzer
Scholars trace Tai Chi’s origins back to the 11th century and a Chinese monk named Chang San-Feng who is reported to have lived for 200 years. Chang San-Feng’s longevity was largely attributed to his philosophy for living—integrating a healthy body and mind.
Tai Chi takes a holistic approach to good health. Incorporating the 108-movement set that brings a wide range of health benefits to the muscular, skeletal and circulatory systems, with a soothing effect on the mind. The health benefits of Tai Chi include: improved circulation, balance and posture; increased strength and flexibility; and reduced stress. With regular practice, Tai Chi can reaches deep inside the body to benefit the entire physiology including the tendons, joints, spine, connective tissue and internal organs. It restores the calmness and peace of mind that is often lost through the desires and anxieties of daily life.
Although not a substitute for proper medical treatment, Tai Chi can help to improve the health and quality of life for people dealing health conditions such as poor circulation, high blood pressure, arthritis, back pain, joint immobility, respiratory problems, digestive disorders, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia and many others.
Tai Chi beginner class format is quite simple. The instructor demonstrates a Tai Chi move several times, then performs it with the class and finally watches the students as they repeat it. You don’t have to be in great shape when you start to learn Tai Chi. That will come with time. It only takes three months to be introduced to the basic movements. Learning is a developmental process and after the three months the more you practice, the more you benefit and learn.
While all Tai Chi styles are about gentle turning and stretching, the Taoist Tai Chi style is specifically designed to improve health. So the significant and impactful degree of turning and stretching in each of the movements contributes to better balance and posture, increased strength and flexibility, and calmness and peace of mind. Tai Chi is not exclusively for the elderly. Pay a visit to a class or attend an open house and you’ll see people of all ages benefiting from the healing movements of this ancient art.
For more information on the beginner Tai Chi Classes and open houses in your area please visit www.windsortaichi.com or call 519-255-9744. In Windsor/Essex County area, Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada offers beginner and continuing Tai Chi classes in Windsor, Tecumseh, Essex, Amherstburg, Leamington, Puce and Belle River.
There are plenty of opportunities to donate blood this holiday season. Making a blood donation before or after the holidays helps ensure an adequate supply for those in need. Please bring a friend or family member and donate either just before or after the holiday season. Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1888-236-6283) or visit us online at www.blood.ca to book an appointment. Donors who have an appointment in the coming weeks are urged to honour it.
The next Leamington Blood Donor Clinic will be
held on Wednesday, January 4 at the Portuguese Club (217 Talbot St. W) from noon until 7:30 p.m..
Local dentists offering scholarships for health care students
Dentists at the Leamington Dental Health Centre have started an annual scholarship award of $500 to two local students who are interested in pursuing an education in health care.
Dr. Bill Bailey and Dr. Huy Nguyen and associates at the Leamington Dental Health Centre will be presenting two $500 scholarships annually to local students meeting the criteria.
“We are looking for students who are interested in pursuing an education in health care and likely to return to work in our community. We want to improve and grow the health care services in this region,” stated Dr. Huy Nguyen.
Those interested in applying must:
•Be in the graduating year of uninterrupted full-
time studies in high school OR currently enrolled in a health care field.
•Present a minimum cumulative average of 80%.
•Hasve filed an application to attend a college or university upon graduating from high school.
The application form is available at www.ldhc.ca or can be picked up at 8 Clark Street West, Leamington.
The application deadline is May 10, 2012.
“It is about you, your dreams and aspirations, and your perseverance to succeed.
Good luck to all applicants from the LDHC team. And thank you for letting us be a part of your dental health care team for the past 25 years!” – LDHC team
Mrs. Claus Visits Ruthven Public School
Last week, students of Ruthven Public School were delighted to welcome a friendly visitor from the North Pole. Mrs. Claus stopped by the home of the Rams to herald the upcoming Christmas Break and to bring greetings from her husband to staff and students. She toured each classroom, answering questions about all of the preparations underway for Christmas Eve. Grade 3 teacher Colleen Preston and students from her classroom posed for a picture with Mrs. Claus (a.k.a. volunteer Heather Cantin). Students kneeling: Zak Braun, Emily Will. Standing, left to right: Tina Fehr, Riley Andrade (furthest behind), Joel Sawatzky, Chelby Coffey, Nathan Friesen, Mrs. Preston, Jacob Neufeld.
The junior curlers at the Sun Parlour Curling Club enjoyed their Christmas turkey shoot on Sunday, December 18. Successful winners of a Christmas turkey, from left to right, are Giddeon Grant, Melina Smiciklas, Mark Wright, Duncan Morden and Doug Uyseugi, who volunteers his time instructing the juniors. Everyone had a good time and enjoyed a visit with Santa when he stopped by to wish all a Merry Christmas.
Pictured here from the top and moving clockwise, are sisters Kali, 4 1/2, Kia, 3, and Kylar (Dehu) Brum, 6, sharing Christmas wishes with Santa.
Two new Leamington subdivisions drawing closer
By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent
Monday evening, December 19, two public
Happy 90th Birthday
Jean Neal
The Neal Family would like to invite all of Jean Neal’s family and friends to an Open House on Friday December 30th from 6pm-8pm at Olinda Ruthven United Church to celebrate her 90th birthday. There will be dessert and coffee for all and Shhhh....... It’s a Surprise!!!!
meetings were held to get input and opinions about two draft plans of subdivision here in Leamington. These meetings, besides being required by Provincial Law, are interesting because they are held under the au-
thority of County Council (and the County Official Plan), but are conducted by Leamington Council. They represent the opportunity Leamington has to attach its wishes to the draft plans when they go to County
Council for approval. The ideas and concerns of the public can be used to expand the ideas municipal council has to improve the plans.
West of Arterial Road subdivision
The first of the meetings was concerning a subdivision proposed for the west side of the new arterial road at its extreme southern end. The property is just less than 5 hectares, and the proposal is to build 44 single unit detached dwellings accessed by an extension of Peter Street.
The majority of the comments heard by Council related to storm water worries in the area. Run-off will be directed west, which means that the ditches of the East Side Arterial Road and drainage along Seacliff Drive East must be able to handle the increased flow. Assurances were given that this would be the case.
Another concern was with a proposed walkway from this subdivision through to Antonio Court
to the north. Council had already expressed their opposition to this idea, but one resident from Antonio Court identified problems that already exist even though the sidewalk on their side goes nowhere. If poor maintenance, litter and loitering already are a problem, nobody wants the walkway to be built and aggravate the situation.
North of Robson Road subdivision
The second meeting was to gather opinions about a 7 hectare property north of Robson Road, west of Malibu Drive. This proposed subdivision is targeted to have 37 single detached dwelling units and 21 attached dwelling units for a
total of 58 new homes. The draft plan shows one access directly off Robson Road and one that is an extension of Cherokee Avenue.
The only concerns expressed about this property centered around sewers— both sanitary and storm. Assurances were given that capacity exists not only for this development, but also for another planned for further along Robson Road. Furthermore, no expenses would be incurred by the residents already living in the area.
A report summarizing the public meeting conclusions will be forwarded to Municipal Council in the new year, then forwarded to County Council with Leamington’s preferences.
Two new buses rolling into town in 20 weeks
Monday night, December 19, Leamington Council approved the purchase of two new buses for the transit system (at a cost more than $100,000 below the upset limit put into budget figures).
Since administration can now issue a purchase order, the company manufacturing the buses will be able to deliver them in 20 weeks. The buses are state-of-the-art ‘kneeler’ buses that are fully wheelchair accessible, will have bicycle racks, and even cameras front and back. The two will cost $318,977.09 (net HST) and decals and lettering will be added locally when they are delivered.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 - Food basket giveaway by voucher only at 106 Talbot St. W., Leamington, beginning at 12 noon. To receive your voucher, contact the Leamington Salvation Army at 519-326-0319.
CHRISTMAS DINNER - Those who will be alone or those who will go without please join us for our annual Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day, December 25, 12:00 noon. The Church of St. John the Evangelist (Anglican) 60 Erie St. N., Leamington. Call 519-326-3111 to register by December 20th. A special invitation to shut-ins; if you are unable to join us, we will be pleased to deliver yor meal. There is no cost or obligation.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29 - Kingsville Community Church announces their free annual holiday dinner - “To Kingsville and County With Love” - at Migration Hall in Kingsville. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Pre-register by visiting www.kingsvillechurch.com and completing the registration form, or call 519-733-5691.
DECEMBER AND JANUARY - $10 Holiday Challenge: Kittenaide needs to feed and care for the abandoned cats and kittens in the program throughout the winter months. Donate $10 for December or January. Also, sponsor a cat for Christmas for $20. You get a photo & bio, kitty gets a treat & toy. For info call 519-324-2729.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARAY 4 - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic at the Portuguese Club, 217 Talbot St. West, 12:00 - 7:30 p.m. Call 1-888-2
DONATE (1-888-236-6283). For information or to book an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.
JANUARY 3 AND JANUARY 4 – Taoist Tai Chi
Society is hosting an Open House at January 3 from 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. and on January 4 from 6:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m. at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. For more information call 519-255-9744 or visit www.taoist.org.
JANUARY 12 - FEBRUARY 9 - FREE 5-Week
Prenatal Class, Thursdays in Leamington. Have you recently become pregnant? The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be providing free prenatal classes in Leamington. These free classes are taught by a Public Health Nurse. Call 519-326-5716 ext 2100 for time, location, and to register.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 - GUATEMALA HOPE
FISH DINNER - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Guatemala
Hope and the Essex K of C are hosting a fish fry at Holy Names Parish Hall, Talbot St., Essex. Enjoy a one-piece Lake Erie pickeral dinner for $11. Just $5 for each additional piece. Cabbage roll dinner for $8 or hot dog, pop and chips for $3 are other options. Advanced tickets available by calling Julie Unholzer at 519-723-2218.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 - Are you registering your child with special needs for Kindergarten? Come to a free session to learn more about school entry presented by parents and professionals, 9:30 - 11:30 am, at Youth and Family Resource Network of Essex County in Kingsville, 23 Mill St. W. Childcare available. To pre-register or for more information, contact Windsor Essex Family Network at 519-9741008, or email info@windsoressexfamnet.ca.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 - Kingsville Knights of Columbus Council 8223 and the town of Kingsville are hosting the 2nd Annual Vegas Night Dinner and Auction at Kingsville Lakeside Park Pavilion. Casino games begin at 5:00 p.m., dinner is at 6:30, and auction begins at approximately 9:00 p.m. Cost is $35, includes dinner and gambling money. Proceeds benefit renovations to Kingsville Arena. For tickets call 519733-2123 or 519-733-5282.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 - 12th Annual Polar Bear Dip, with proceeds to the Youth and Family Resource Network of Essex County, and Childcan. Register as an individual, or as a team, collect pledges and dip into the waters off Cedar Beach. Register online at http://childcan.myetap.org/polarbeardip12/. Or register in person at Kingsville’s Lakeside Park Pavilion at 10:00 a.m. Dip is at 1:00 p.m. For more information, call 519-733-8983.
Leamington Council shorts from December 19
Noise Problem
A letter of complaint was received from Glen Stencell, the Manager of the Star Theatres on Talbot Street, demanding action to reduce the sound of the music being played next door to the theatre.
His essential frustration was summed up in his statement, “You want the downtown revitalized, but the ability of my business to operate is solely in the hands of my neighbour.”
After extensive discussion of the nature of the problem and the actions he has already taken to try and address the problem, Mr. Stencell was assured by Council that they would be prepared to take some kind of more aggressive action if the problem of sound transmission is not resolved.
Municipal administration promised that meetings with the liquor inspector and the police would take place, and the neighbouring business would be informed of the municipality’s interest in ending the conflict in uses.
MGS Expansion
Leamington Council has agreed to a site plan that will allow MGS Horticultural Inc. to expand. “The proposed re-development of the site will include the removal of 3 existing structures (1 industrial, 2 residential), the addition of approximately 854.7 square metres (9200 sq. ft.) of warehouse including two truck loading bays, the addition of 445.9 square metres (4800 sq. ft.) of office space and the relocation of outdoor storage areas and required on-site parking areas. The majority of the building construction and expansion will occur to the east of the existing warehouse building.”
Asked about the consideration of residences nearby, Perry Stickles assured council, “We will make it right.” His assurance, along with the detail in the application was enough to ensure Council’s support.
Sloan Drain Report
Adopted
Bruce D. Crozier Engineering has completed an engineer’s report that will allow a greenhouse property to connect to the Sloan Drain. This type of report is a requirement under the Drainage Act to ensure that the drain has the capacity to accept additional flow. The report also states, “the parcel... should have their Value of Outlet and Total Value of Improvements amount adjusted to reflect the increase total flow volume that will result from the proposed greenhouse development. The Value of Benefit for this parcel will remain unchanged from the original report [done in 1978].”
The report was adopted by Council with no comment.
Stimulus Funding Final Report
A final wrap-up report itemizing precisely what was spent using the stimulus funding grants awarded to Leamington was presented
to municipal Council Monday night.
The six projects included in the funding were the new Mill Street Parking Lot (½ Leamington, ½ Grant), The Leamington Marina Repairs (100% Grant), Trail Extensions (⅓ Leamington, ⅔ Grant), the Erie/Seacliff intersection reconstruction (⅓
Leamington, ⅔ Grant), the new Municipal Building (⅓ Leamington, ⅔Grant), and the Seacliff Park improvements (⅓ Leamington, ⅔ Grant).
According to the report, these six projects represented (potentially) just over $21,000,000 in eligible costs.
So what is the final tally? Leamington paid $7,049,480 for $19,942,479-worth of work.
The grants paid the difference: $12,892,999. In their share, Leamington had $1,313,288 in ineligible costs included, since the
grants did not cover land acquisition or engineering work done before the application (so that the projects would be ‘shovel ready’). In spite of that, one can only say, “What a deal!”
Roads to be transferred, names changed March 1, 2012 – this is the date the formal transfer of the East Side Arterial Road to the County will occur, according to a transfer deal approved by Leamington Council Monday night.
It will become County Road 33. In return about 11km of existing county roads in Leamington will revert to municipal roads.
County Road 37 south of County Road 34 will become Mersea Road 19, and County Road 20 east of the ESAR will become Mersea Road 1.
The deal was endorsed this early because of the many technical adjustments that must be made, not the least of which is the address changes for 135 properties. People living along these routes will have to notify utilities, family and friends, credit card and licence issuers, etc., of their address change while the Municipality and County will have to transfer ownership of bridges and culverts (five), signs and everything else that is associated with road ownership and maintenance.
Time out
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks... hey, it’s busy all over these days. And though it is the hap-hap-happiest time of the year, perhaps it’s the perfect time of year for a quick lesson in time management and personal productivity. I’m sure you’ll agree the days are getting shorter and the list of “stuff to do” is getting longer.
Weese’s Weese’s Pieces Pieces
We really have no one other than ourselves to blame for this. We are the captains who steer the ship and set the speed. According to life trainer Brian Tracy, the average person has 300 hours of unfinished projects lying around. This could include everything from unread books on your nightstand to minor repairs to cleaning the garage, etc. I’m guessing the message is “commit to doing less things.”
Perhaps we simply need to slow the hell down. Relax, chill, take a pill, and stop the insanity. Not all of us, of course. Lord knows there are enough ten-toed sloths amongst us.
As my early Christmas gift to you, I offer a few nuggets of wisdom from the Weese College of Questionable Knowledge. Besides, I’ve just completed teaching my Time Management workshops and the ink on the notes is still fresh.
Here’s the million dollar question: “If there was one thing, one action, that you could commit to that would make a significant difference in your progression, what would that be?”
A follow-up question might be: “What might prevent you from accomplishing this action or goal?” If your answer is “I’m a chronic procrastinator”, you’ve got your work cut out for you, but it can be done.
Hard to say why people procrastinate, and there are many theories. Some might be afraid of failing, some might be a perfectionist, while others like to work in an 11th hour stressful environment.
Judging by the repeated behaviour, people who continue to choose procrastination must be getting something out of the behaviour. Interesting to note that according to Psychology Today, procrastinators have weakened immune systems and get sick more often than doers. They have a tendency to drink more alcohol too. The lesson here? Don’t wait a second longer to shed the procrastination constipation. Remember, good habits are established in only 21 days (and completely undone in 9 days).
The key to effective time management and personal productivity is to recognize that you want to live your life spending the maximum amount of time doing the most important things (and the least amount of time doing the least important things).
Make a list of everything you did this past week and record it all, not just the big things but everything you can remember. Then assign each of these items to one of 4 boxes:
Box 1 – Import things that I have no choice doing.
Box 2 – Things important to others and not to me.
Box 3 – Time-wasting unimportant junk, e.g. crappy TV.
Box 4 – Super important things that I don’t do enough of.
I recommend that you take Box 3 out to the curb. Take Box 2 to the attic in case you need or choose to use stuff from it now and again. Box 1 will need to be sorted a bit and prioritized, but will be close at hand. The last, Box #4, deserves to placed prominently in the living room and accessed as often as you can.
One more thing: remember to stand up to stretch periodically, and while you’re at that take some deep breaths. It will feel great, help you process your thoughts more clearly, and will help you charge your batteries. As you know, you can never have too many charged batteries this time of year.
Clarification
The student body at Mount Carmel-Blytheswood Public School collected over 1,800 food items during their December can drive for The Salvation Army in Leamington
A Very Good Year: Stolen bike replaced by stranger
Last year was one of new opportunity, growth, loss and the good will of strangers for one Cardinal Carter High School Student.
Raven Pozsgai was not sure what to expect when Rick Gori first suggested a January 2011 co-op placement at Ruffins Pet Center. While she wanted to be able to work around animals, she was not sure that working within a retail environment was what she had in mind.
Gori was Cardinal Carter’s traditional co-op teacher at the time. Raven had approach him with an interest in getting workplace experience, ideally with animals through placement with a local animal hospital. Unfortunately, the only animal hospital within walking distance already had their co-op positions filled with students from other area high schools.
“At first Raven was not convinced about the placement, but after meeting Roger and getting to know how passionate he was about his store, his customers and the animals, she quickly began to thrive in the environment,” said Gori, now the Student Success Teacher at Cardinal Carter.
Roger Elliott, owner of the Ruffins’ franchise at 275 Erie St. S., was managing the location when Raven began her co-op experience.
“Early on Raven rarely looked up and seemed a bit shy. Now she is one of my most valued and knowledgeable employees. She proved to be a quick-study and is great with customer service, always wanting to help whenever she can. She would stay more hours than required, giving of her own time in order to learn the job. It was definitely a winwin situation,” said Elliott.
“All I knew was I really wanted to do my coop around animals. At first when it was with the pet store, I was kind of like, ‘I
don’t know,’ but it worked out, obviously.” Raven smiles.
One of the busy student’s goals was to get herself a bike so that she would not have to walk everywhere. She saved her money and bought a beautiful, new green bike. Her joy however was short-lived when a mere six weeks after buying the bike, it was stolen off the enclosed front porch of her Orange St. home.
“I didn’t have it locked to the house, but it was locked so that no one could ride off with it. I was already having one of those mornings and then when I went out to ride to work, my bike was gone. I was really upset, late to work and cried a lot,” Raven said.
When she got to the store
she immediately headed to the washroom to regain her composure before facing the boss. Elliott could see she was shaken and comforted her as she told her story. However, he wasn’t the only one listening.
“Shortly after the incident, I got a call from someone who was shopping in the store that day. The man, who prefers to remain anonymous, asked about Raven and her character and then said he would like to replace the stolen bike. Within a couple of weeks, he brought a new mountain bike that his daughter had helped him choose to the store,” said Elliott.
Elliott’s wife, Chris Rivest, went to school to pick up Raven. Being picked up at school by the
boss’s wife is not an everyday experience and initially the surprised student was afraid she might have done something wrong.
Presented with the new bike, tears of joy replaced the young girl’s worry and sadness. “I wish I could give that man a big hug. Good people like him can really make up for the bad ones,” she said.
Shortly after getting the new bike, Raven got herself a brand new Black Lab puppy she called Kinder. It was somehow appropriate that she end the year with a pet of her own.
Raven continues to work at Ruffins and attend school at Cardinal Carter High. She would recommend the coop programs to others, still trying to decide what to do with the rest of their lives. For her, it has been a very good year.
In this season, when we rush about, sometimes experiencing less than the best of good will towards all men, it is nice to know that simple acts of kindness are still making big differences in the lives of others, whether by taking on a coop student or anonymously taking care of another down on luck.
Raven Pozsgai with her new bike
Raven Pozsgai with her boss at Ruffins Pet Centre, Roger Elliott.
Wednesday, December 14th: LaSalle 4 – Flyers 3
The Flyers road struggles continued last week when they were edged 4-3 by their crosscounty rivals the LaSalle Vipers. They have only managed to win one road game in their last seven attempts.
The Flyers took the lead twice but sloppy play in the defensive zone and a lack of momentum throughout the game allowed the Vipers come out on top.
“I think that in LaSalle we got away from our game plan,” said Flyers captain Ron Soucie.
“We weren’t winning battles and competing like we should, especially against a rival like LaSalle. In order for us to be successful we need to outwork the other team and we didn’t do that Wednesday. We made too many mental mistakes.”
The Flyers got goals from Nick Nicodemo, Alex Seguin and Tyler Quigley while Cheyne Matheson picked up two assists. Rookie goaltender Darien Ekblad made 20 saves.
Nearly 300 teddy bears were thrown last Thursday during the annual Teddy Bear Toss game. All items collected were donated to Toys For Tots in Leamington to benefit less fortunate children. Members of the Southpoint Novice Major team, Rhine Danube Pee Wee Girls team and Lions Club Intermediate girls team retrieved the bears from the ice.
Thursday, December 15th Flyers 3 – Chatham 1
Nick nicodemo has 8 points in the last 4 games including the Flyers first goal on Thursday night that sent the teddy bears flying.
Seguin’s Point Streak At 22 games
Alex Seguin’s goal against LaSalle extended his point streak to 22 games but he was injured on hit later in the game and was forced out of action Thursday night, putting his point streak on hold until he returns to the lineup.
Upcoming Games:
HOME:
Thurs, Dec 22 vs Lambton Shores 7:10 pm Thursday, Jan 5 vs Strathroy 7:10 pm AWAY: Wednesday, Jan 4 @ London 7:00 pm
On Thursday the Flyers got their fifth consecutive win at home beating the Chatham Maroons 3-1 during the annual Teddy Bear Toss game. Former Flyer Burke D’Souza opened the scoring for Chatham but Nick Nicodemo sent nearly 300 teddy bears flying to the ice when he tied the game towards the end of the first.
“The teddy bear toss is a pretty big deal for the team, city and us players too,” said Nicodemo, who has 8 points in the last 4 games. “There’s usually a big crowd so it was nice to score and get the place fired up. We also have a little friendly competition in the room who can get the first goal so there's some bragging rights that come along with it too.”
In addition to Nicodemo, Jacob Henrikson and Cheyne Matheson also scored while Ron Soucie chipped in with two assists. Goalie Colin Greeley made 21 saves earning his 10th win of the season.
“On Thursday we came out with a lot more fire. I think that guys were angry about the loss the night before and had something to prove,” Soucie said. “We had a good start and had a great forecheck all night. Our forwards did a great job in the offensive end and had a great backcheck all night. I thought that every player had a great effort and no one took a shift off. If we have efforts like that every night we will be a difficult team to beat.”
The Flyers next game is on Thursday when the Lambton Shores Predators come to town. It is the last game until the new year.
players and parents
Flyers players and their parents at the team’s annual Christmas party that was held last weekend.
NOTES: Injury Update: Eric Leardi returned to action last week after being sidelined with an ankle injury. Mitchell Amante and Alex Seguin (shoulder) did not play in Thursday’s game but they are likely to play this week…Colin Greeley still holds the top Goals Against Average (2.74) in the Western Conference…The Flyers are averaging more than 40 shots per game, fourth most in the GOJHL and first in the Western Conference. On the flip side, they are allowing the least amount of shots per game in the Western Conference with an average of 31 shots.
TEDDY BEAR TOSS
The
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Can Drive. One of the more productive years in collecting cans for the Leamington Goodfellows, the players were able to procure 1200 items this year.
The team followed the can collection with a pizza dinner at the Symons household. Afterwards, the team was shuttled to Wheatley Arena to watch the Wheatley Sharks take on the Blenheim Blades. The Sharks won a close game and the players all had a fantastic time. Thanks to Bruno and the (Continued on page 14)
members
the Gabriele’s Capitals Peewee Major hockey team collected 1200 items for the Goodfellows Can Collection. Back row, left to right: Brennan Hancock, Jack Hannigan, Cristian Santos, Bret Predhomme, Tyler Dillen, Brett Enns, Zack Dillen, Darrin DiMenna, Jessica Jeffery, Jared Hillier, Reggie Evans. Middle row: Rory, DiNiro, Ryan Wall, Camden Driedger. Front: Grant Symons, Luc Ribble, Dawson Iles, Evan Loveless.
Pewee Majors can drive
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Sharks for welcoming the team to the rink for a good cause.
Sat. Dec. 17 started early for the Peewee Majors as they met in front of Gabriele’s at 7:30 a.m. to organize the vehicles to deliver the Goodfellows gift baskets to families that were looking for something to brighten their holiday spirits. This was an excellent opportunity for the players to realize the importance of community involvement. It opens their eyes to the fact that not everyone is as fortunate as they are. A special thanks to the parents that volunteered their time and efforts to drive the players and help deliver the gift baskets.
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Check out the Activity Guide on line: www.leamington.ca/recreation/Guide
Fill out your Christmas Wish Listwith all kinds of Complex options! Purchase memberships or gift certificates in any $ denomination.
• 3-month New Year Shape-Up Special $115 plus HST always proves to be a BIG HIT!
• Youth will love a skate/swim/gym pass to keep them active this winter.
• Student memberships.
• Program Card – take part in any of our 50 Fitness or Aquafitness classes
• Personal Training or Nutrition & Wellness Coaching gift certificates. Shopping is made easy at the Complex with the diverse range of programs that we offer for everyone on your Christmas list.
Ice Available For Rent: Gather your friends together for an outing of fun skating or a pickup hockey game. It’s good refreshing Canadian fun on the ice at the Unico Arena!
Fitness & Aquafitness Classes: the Complex has the most extensive list of classes! Over 50 classes offered each week, so come see what all the excitement is about as our certified Instructors whip you into shape this coming year 2012!
HOLIDAY DAY CAMP is offered on Fri. Dec. 23, a PA Day from school, and during the holidays from Mon. Jan. 2 to Fri. Jan. 6. Ages 4-7 and 8-12 will have fun swimming, skating, doing crafts and playing games galore. Plus the 8-12 age group will have the popular ‘You’re the Chef’ program again. Tim Hortons sponsors Free Holiday Skates from Mon. Jan 2 to Fri. Jan. 6 from 1-3 p.m. each day. Bring the whole family to skate on the Unico Ice!
The Leamington Recreation Department staff would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year!
We have something for every...body!
Two wins and a tie for Peewee
Majors
It has been a busy couple of weeks for the Peewee Major Hockey team. A week ago Saturday started off with a tie against the Kent Cobras followed by a win against the Erie North Shore Storm Sunday. On Friday, they travelled to LaSalle and came away with a hard fought close victory.
On Sat. Dec. 10 the Kent Cobras came to the Heinz rink looking to show the Capitals that their previous 4-1 victory in Chatham was no mistake. The Capitals, however, wanted to prove they are worthy opponents to the AA Cobras. With 3 minutes remaining in the first period the Cobras opened the scoring. One minute later the Capitals evened the score with a nifty goal by Rory DiNiro set up by Ryan Wall. The Cobras regained the lead in the second to make it 2-1. Early in the third, DiNiro scored his second of the night with an assist going to Zack Dillen to knot the game at 2. With a flurry of powerplay shots coming from the point, the Capitals were unable to get the go ahead goal and the game finished off 2-2. Cristian Santos played a solid game in net as the Gabriele’s Capitals outshot Kent 24-15.
On Sun. Dec. 11 the Capitals hosted the Erie North Shore Storm in their final meeting of the regular season. So far the Capitals have been in the driver’s seat having won all three of their regular season contests; however, it has not been without a fight from a strong Storm team. In a fairly quiet game, Southpoint seemed to take control early on. Not able to net one in the first period the Capitals came out of the second scoring three unanswered goals. DiNiro potted the first from Dawson Iles and Luc Ribble, while Z. Dillen scored the second from Brennan Hancock and Camden Driedger. The final goal of the period came from Iles assisted by Evan Loveless. The third period was similar to the first as the game ended up 3-0 in the Capitals favour. Tyler Dillen made some timely saves throughout the game as the Capitals outshot the Storm 23-8.
Fri. Dec. 16 had the Capitals taking on the LaSalle Sabres at the Vollmer Centre. With the top two teams in the Bluewater league going head to head it was sure to be a hard fought game. The first period was scoreless although both teams had some good opportunities to score. Midway through the second period, Bret Predhomme netted his first goal of the game making it 1-0 for the Capitals unassisted. In the third period LaSalle evened up the score as they were able to take advantage of a powerplay opportunity with about 5 minutes remaining in the third. Late in the third period the Capitals were able to kill off a 5 on 3 only to come back and score a power play marker of their own to put the team up 2-1. Bret Predhomme netted his second of the game assisted by Darrin DiMenna and DiNiro with 30 seconds remaining in the game, and the Gabriele’s Capitals were able to secure their mark on the top of the Bluewater standings. It was an excellent effort between the pipes by Cristian Santos as the Captials were outshot 21 to 17.
The Gabriele’s Capitals next action will be in the Watford Silverstick on Tues. Dec. 27 where the Caps take on the Woodstock Navy Vets.
The Gabriele’s Southpoint Capitals Peewee Major team would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
AMCO Farms Sewer Service
Municipal Council has agreed to enter into an agreement with AMCO Farms and AMCO Storage for an expanded sanitary sewage connection.
The agreement will see the entire cost of the expansion covered by the owner, and also will cause the properties to be re-designated into the ‘urban’ tax rate since both will be serviced with sanitary sewers.
Windsor Symphony Orchestra Event
After this season’s final performance in Leamington on February 4, 2012, a special reception will be held at the Leamington Arts Centre at municipal Council’s expense to say farewell to the musical director of the Windsor Symphony, John Morris Russell.
John has accepted a position with the Cincinnati Orchestra and this event will be an opportunity to acknowledge his contribution to the Windsor Symphony and his efforts to extend its musical reach out into the county. Leamington Council agreed to donate $1000 toward the event and a gift for Mr. Russell.
On Sat. Dec. 17, the Gabriele’s Peewee Majors spread holiday cheer throughout the community by delivering gift baskets for the Goodfellows. Assistant coach Stephan Taylor is pictured talking delivery strategy with Goodfellows volunteer Al Matthews.
Curling season nears halfway point
By Gordon Wonnick
As we approach the last half of the curling season, we do so with much enthusiasm and are very optimistic about the future.
The first half of the season has been very successful, in particular for those curling teams that frequently participate in bonspiels in the region. I have reported many victories in previous articles for both female and male curlers, as a matter of fact someone said to me recently, “How come you never report losses?” I don’t report them because in my opinion they are not newsworthy. I should mention, however, that when a victory is reported there are usually other Sun Parlour teams that were not quite as fortunate – I wouldn’t want anyone to think that Sun Parlour teams never lose.
Here I go again: recently a team skipped by Lionel Aasen supported by Earl Dunmore, John McGregor and Warren Dunford participated in the Detroit Senior bonspiel and ended up as winners of their draw. They were the only Sun Parlour team participating. Also, 6 of the senior teams participated in a seniors bonspiel in Kingsville this past Saturday. Several of the teams won both their games; however, the only team ending up in second spot was the team skipped by Doug Scott assisted by Lee Penfold, Warren Dunford and Rob Johnson. They missed first place by ½ a point. Last week I mentioned that the junior curlers were having a great time. There are usually about 20 kids under 16 that come out and get good instruction from Doug Uyseugi and his helpers, but just as important they have a really good time. I recently wrote an article regarding an exciting new game called Sturling. Early in the new year, the Sun Parlour Curling Club will be conducting some free clinics to anyone that has an interest. The important feature of this game is that it opens up a curling-type game to everyone, people with some physical issues who cannot kneel to throw a rock or are unable to sweep as well as able-bodied people. The club is excited about the possibility of having new members that were perhaps unable to join previously. Keep watching for much more news on this in future articles. This will be the last article before the New Year, so on behalf of everyone at the Sun Parlour Curling Club we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Sixty-two golfers enjoyed a buffet breakfast and then participated in the last weekly golf of 2011 at Colasanti’s. 104 aces over 36 holes were recorded on this day with Don Ribble, Bill Taylor, Ernie Vandenberg and Frank Lasi leading the pack with 4 each. Close behind with 3 each were Eleanor Brook, Marg Ross, Audrey Knox, Donna Wiebe, Mary McRae, Pat Womack, Bill Ward, Eleanor Wilkinson, Iggy Arner, Kathy Bradley, Lloyd Honey, Bill Mayville and Stan Vickery. Two each dropped for Julia Kos, Bryon Walker, Cam Keith, Barry Sweet, Mary Binder, Linda Walsh, Mary Ann Vickery, Colleen Pearse, Tom Hyatt, Gerry Wilkinson, Rose Taylor, Art Sweet, Elaine Hatt, Gerrit Vriesen, Murray Knox, Marg Graham and Gary Honey. Singles went to Moe Scratch, Pete Daudlin, Ken Brook, Betty McManus, Steve Vigh, Cheryl Allan, Winnie Moore, John Murphy, Shirley Thiessen, Jim Accan, Andy Orsini, Duane McIntosh, Dorothy Harrow, Eva Kah and John Murphy. Lowest round for day on 36 holes was Bill Taylor with a 73 and 34 for 18. Don Ribble, Pete Daudlin and Iggy Arner all recorded 75. Gerry Wilkinson had a 76.
First place with 232 went to team 3 with Pete Daudlin, Ken Brook and Doug Vickery. Second place with 233 was team Jacks with Colleen Pearse, Gerry Wilkinson and Tom Hyatt. Third place with a 235 went to team 8 with Winnie Moore, Mary Ann Vickery, John Murphy and Bill Taylor. Golf will resume on January 12th, 2012. The Golden Years Mini Golf family wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2012.
Novice Majors play two close games
The Southpoint Capitals Novice Majors had a busy weekend with two very close games.
The Capitals met the Ravens in Essex on Saturday, December 17 in a fierce match resulting in a 3-2 win for Essex. Both teams were giving it their all both offensively and defensively in a pretty tough challenge.
Southpoint’s first goal was scored in the second by Austin Neufeld (30) and was assisted by Jason Daraiche (10). The Capitals’ second goal was scored by Thomas Jennings (38) in the third and was assisted by Michael Vida (6). Alex Jadischke (24), one of Southpoint’s defenseman, challenged the Ravens offensive players by thwarting on a number of their plays. He earned the Capitals’ Hard Hat to lead Southpoint as their Captain in Sunday’s game against Erie North Shore.
Southpoint faced-off against Erie North Shore once again Sunday, December 18. These two teams have a bit of a rivalry with one another and it clearly showed in the exciting match they displayed for their families watching. Final score 1-0 Erie North Shore.
Michael Vida (6) earned the Capitals’ Hard Hat for playing his forward position with such determination by taking risks and challenging the Storm’s players head-to-head. He’ll lead the team as Captain after Christmas in their game against LaSalle on December 30 at 5 p.m.
Peewee Minors drop Tecumseh, lose to LaSalle
The Reid Funeral Home PeeWee Minor hockey team had two tough games this weekend against teams that were ahead of them in the standings.
On Saturday they were home against the first place LaSalle Sabres. The Sabres were a big, fast, good skating team. The Caps had to play their best to stay in this one. After both teams were unable to score in the opening period, the Sabres connected first just 27 seconds into the second period. They extended their lead three minutes later making it 2-0. Both goals were beauties, one was a shot that ricocheted off the post and in, and the other was wired into the top of the net over Matt Ciliska’s shoulder.
The Caps made it 2-1 shortly after when Jeron Kir fired one in with Gioia DiCiocco and Corinne Jackson assisting. Four minutes after the Caps goal the Sabres extended their lead by two again, scoring on a mini breakaway. The game was hard fought for the last 20 minutes.
Ciliska had a stellar night in goal keeping the Caps within striking distance in the third but they were unable to capitalize on their opportunities and fell short with a final score of 3-1.
Sunday they traveled to Tecumseh to battle the Eagles. The Caps came out of the gates quick potting the first goal of the game just over three minutes in, when Carter Mastronardi fired one in from the right wing. Mason Gow set up the goal with a nice pass. The Caps made it 2-0 less than a minute later when Joe Alfano knocked in a lose puck.
A minute into the second the Caps added to their lead when Tyler Zsebok poked one past the sprawling Eagles net-minder. Spencer Wiebe and Myles Theissen assisted on the goal. Zsebok got his second of the game after some hard work chasing down an open puck and driving the net. His initial shot was stopped but he had the skill to reach out and bang in his own rebound. Thiessen and Jackson assisted on the goal.
The Eagles turned up the heat and were rewarded with two goals late in the second. They scored their third 5 minutes into the third period, getting to within one goal of the locals.
The Caps worked hard to keep the puck out as Tecumseh tried feverishly for the equalizer. They were not able to get one past Tristan Edmundson as he stood strong in the late goings to preserve a hard fought 4-3 victory.
The Caps go into the Christmas break with a 9-6-5 record in league play. Well done kids!
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“Oh there's no place like home for the holidays, 'Cause no matter how far away you roam, If you want to be happy in a million ways, For the holidays, you can't beat home sweet home.”
Our homes are wonderful places to spend the holidays, oftentimes full of joyous memories of Christmases past. While snowflakes fall softly onto the ground outside, we wrap ourselves in warm blankets in front of the soft glow of fireplace light, sip our favourite hot beverages and listen to the comforting sounds of traditional Christmas hymns floating across the radio waves.
However, this festive time of year also marks the beginning of colder temperatures and harsh weather conditions, which often result in difficulties for our elderly loved ones, especially those still living in their own homes. Not only does snow need to be shoveled from driveways and walkways, but salt should be spread to prevent slips and falls, stairways and handrails should be in good re-
pair, windows and doors should be checked for cracked or worn sealants, light fixtures should be checked for burnt bulbs, and interior spaces should be clean and uncluttered.
It’s a simple fact of life that, as we age, biological changes place us at a greater risk of falling and injuring ourselves. These changes may include osteoporosis, poor balance, diminished strength, mobility changes and sensory changes such as vision and hearing loss. According to a Health Canada report entitled Healthy Aging: Prevention of Unintentional Injuries Among Seniors, “While seniors comprise only 12% of the Canadian population, they account for 35% of all injury hospitalizations.” These risks are compounded when the home environments of older adults are not well maintained. In fact, Health Canada reports that “Environmental factors account for one third to one half of all falls among seniors.” Fortunately, their research also shows that “Environmental modifications to the home have been shown to reduce falls requiring medical attention by 55% over 24 months.”
This is where the South Essex Community Council can help you or a loved one. Our Home Maintenance & Repair program has
OH, THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS...
been assisting seniors, those with disabilities and those with medical conditions in keeping their homes clean, comfortable and safe for over two years now. Whether it`s a single job that needs finishing, such as a heavy clean or an odd job, or more routine work that needs to be done, such as snow shoveling or repair work, feel free to call us and we`ll screen and find the right service provider for your needs. Here is what clients are saying about the program:
“My kids are all busy and I didn’t know who to turn to. I’m glad to have the help.”
“This service is a real God send. I’m just delighted with it!”
“I was pleasantly surprised, more people should know about this program!”
“Our services are just going fantastically. Our cleaner is punctual, thorough and we are so lucky to have her.”
“Don’t drop the program! We need it and like it a lot! Our handyman is great and he’s such a nice guy.”
“I am entirely grateful for my worker; she has been an answer to my prayers and an angel without wings.”
If you’re thinking of braving the cold this winter and completing outdoor work for yourself or a loved one, try doing some warm-up exercises before getting started, as cold weather can put added strain on your heart. Take frequent breaks and remember to dress in warm layers and loose fitted clothing. And don’t forget to wear gloves and a hat, as they help prevent heat loss from the body. However, for those of you needing a little extra help this winter season, feel free to give us a call or visit one of our office locations:
Home Maintenance Program
South Essex Community Council 215 Talbot Street East, Leamington, ON N8H 3X5, or 30 Main Street East, Kingsville, ON N9Y
Kristin Shreve DD ~ Denturist Denture Specialist
St. Louis boys win B division volleyball championship
The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board recently held its Elementary School Volleyball Championships at the University of Windsor. Representing the area were the Queen of Peace girls, the St. Louis boys, and the St. John de Brebeuf boys. Each had won local tournaments in order to qualify for the Final Four in Windsor.
Of the three, St. Louis was the only team to qualify for the championship matches by going undefeated in pool play and then winning its quarter-final and semi-final matches. Other teams in St. Louis’s pool were St. Gregory from St. Clair Beach, St. Peter from Tecumseh, and Christ the King from Windsor.
In the final, the Crusaders downed St. Peter in two straight games 20-15 and 20-9 to complete an undefeated season and claim the championship.
The St. Louis team is coached by Rosemary Gebrail and Earl Skidmore.
Holiday hours for MP’s office
Member of Parliament Dave Van Kesteren’s offices will be open this week during regular business hours; however, next week the offices will be closed and will not reopen until Monday, January 2. Staff will be checking voicemail daily during the holidays for messages pertaining to emergencies.
Hours of operation at the Leamington office are 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. The office can be reached by calling 519-326-9655.
• “You get to know the teachers, so it is much easier to learn.“
• “I don’t feel that I am just a number; I can easily get help if I need it.“
• “I love the sports teams: they are competitive but everyone gets to play, which is even better.“
• “Our educational trips throughout and at the end of the year, set us apart.“
• “I love the parties and all-school events that help us interact with the entire school, not just our class.“
• “We strive to make a difference,instead of just existing.“
Mark Seguin of the WECDSB Volleyball Committee presented the championship pennant to St. Louis Catholic Elementary School’s team captains Dante Figliomeni (left) and Josh Botelho.
St. Louis Elementary Catholic School’s boys volleyball team, back row left to right: Yuri Custodio, Kiefer Simpson, Memi Khalil, Josh Botelho, Dante Figliomeni. Middle row: Justin Faustino, Kameron Wall, Derek Carepa and Joshawah Resendes. Front: Charbel Nohra, Ryan Raffoul, Dawson Rawlings, Mark Jraiche, Kyle Wall. Absent from photo: Solomon Sleiman.
Erie Shores Ladies Golf League
Supports Salvation Army
Community Improvement
Grant for the Mill Street neighbourhood
The Youth & Family Resource Network of Essex County is calling for applications to a community improvement grant for the Mill Street neighbourhood in Leamington.
This neighbourhood is the focus of the Neighbours Helping Neighbours program, funded by United Way Windsor-Essex County, and is bordered to the east by Erie Street South, to the north by Talbot Street East, to the west by Lutsch Street, and to the south by Oak Street.
This grant will provide seed money to address neighbourhood concerns and work towards community improvements.
Grant applications will be accepted for amounts between $500 and $6,000, though applications will be expected to demonstrate other support or in-kind resources for their projects. Successful proponents will work with the Grant Review Committee to disseminate the allocated funds directly to identified suppliers.
The priority is to support projects that have widereaching effects within a neighbourhood and will impact families, children, and adults in a positive way.
The grant money will be administered by South Essex Community Council and a committee of community members will review the applications and make the final funding decisions.
Application forms and further details can be found at www.resourcenetwork. ca/neighbours.php or by contacting the program at neighbours@resourcenetwork.ca. Grant applications will be accepted in hard copy or email formats. Please send electronic files in Word, Excel, or PDF formats only. Electronic files should be sent to info@secc.on.ca. Hard copy applications must be delivered in a sealed envelope to: South Essex Community Council, ATTN: Neighbours Helping Neighbours Grant Review Committee, 215 Talbot St. E., Leamington, ON N8H 3X5.
Please submit all applications by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 4th, 2012.
Mistletoe and holly: holiday favourites
Mistletoe and holly are traditional evergreens for decoration during the holidays.
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Mistletoe is not native to our growing area and can only be found in West Virginia and southern states. This plant is very unique, whereas it does not grow on the ground but grows in branches and trunks of deciduous trees such as maple, sycamore, beech, ash, elm and oak. In the autumn after the host tree has lost its leaves, mistletoe can be easily seen as a dense shrub-like evergreen in the mid to upper branches, almost looking like a squirrel or bird nest.
The old tradition during the holiday season was for men to steal a kiss from women under the mistletoe plant and remove a single berry until all the berries were gone. Mistletoe berries were also used for toothaches and treatment of wounds.
Today this decorative plant can be purchased at most retail floral outlets. Enjoy mistletoe this season, but follow the safety instructions as the berries are poisonous if eaten and should be kept out of reach of children and pets.
Holly, on the other hand, can be grown locally in our gardens and is still the most popular evergreen for decoration. Holly plants require full sun and well-drained, organic, acidic soil. In order to produce berries, female plants need a male plant growing within 30 feet for pollination.
Pruning holly plants is also important in order for the plant to produce lots of leaves during late summer and fall. Protect the plants with chicken wire during the winter because this is a favorite meal for rabbits.
If your plant is producing few berries, this is because of poor pollination, high nitrogen in the soil or late frost damage to the blossoms in the spring.
Hollies don’t like to be moved and transplanted once established. Purchase small plants and plant them in a permanent location. If it is necessary to relocate an established plant, dig out a large root ball in late winter or early spring while the plant is still dormant.
I recommend planting 6-8 individual holly plants in one area for several reasons: first to help guarantee proper pollination and second to allow you to have enough branches for your decorations without taking too much from any one plant.
When selecting holly, read the instructions carefully. There are many varieties and many are not hardy to growing zones below 5, which is Southern Ontario. Colder areas will require wind protection from the drying winter winds. Most holly varieties are evergreen
and have red berries which attract birds, squirrels and deer throughout the winter.
From my family to yours, a very healthy and happy Holiday Season!
The Churches of Leamington and District Welcome You
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church 1408 Deer Run Rd, Leamington 519-326-9734 Sunday Worship Services
9:15 a.m. (German), 10:45 a.m. (English)
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church 108 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington 519-322-9915
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Leamington United Mennonite Church
78 Oak Street East, Leamington 519-326-2727
Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m.
Summer Worship Services
9:30 a.m. (German), 10:15 a.m. (English)
Meadow Brook Fellowship 219 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-326-3605
Sunday Worship Services
9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.
North Leamington United Mennonite Church 625 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington 519-326-7928
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
South Point Community Church
55A Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-322-1858
Sunday Gatherings 10 a.m.
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Iglesia La Buena Semilla
269 Sherk Street, Leamington 519-733-0342
Sunday Worship 6:30 p.m.
Leamington District Memorial Hospital
194 Talbot St. W., Leamington 519-326-2373, Chaplain’s Office ext. 4443
PENTECOSTAL
FGT Family Church
285 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-322-2316
Sunday Worships 9:15 & 11 a.m.
Leamington Christian Centre
98 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-322-1504
Faith Mennonite Church 269
Sunday Worship Services 10:30 a.m.
English/Spanish 6:30 p.m.
Templo Christiano De Leamington
39 Talbot St. E., Leamington 519-325-9654
Sunday Worship Services 3 p.m.
Mount Zion Full TabernacleGospel 6 Mill Street, Leamington 519-252-0031
Sunday Worship 7:30 p.m.
United Pentecostal Church 312 Erie St. St., Leamington 519-326-7056
Sunday Worship Services 11 a.m.
PRESBYTERIAN
Knox Presbyterian Church 58 Erie St. S., Leamington 519-326-4541
Sunday Worship Services 11 a.m.
ROMAN CATHOLIC
St. Michael’s Parish 29 Elliott Street, Leamington 519-326-2643
St. Anthony’s Parish (Maronite Rite) 280 Talbot Street East, Leamington 519-322-2282
Sunday Masses 9:30 & 11 a.m. (Lebanese, English)
Dayne Di Milo, 4, hopes that Santa Claus brings him a puzzle when he comes to town on Christmas Eve.
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HUB Employees Raise Over $4500 At Charity Auction
HUB International employees raised more than $4,500 at their annual employee charity auction this year that benefited numerous local organizations. A portion of the proceeds were used to purchase gifts for children associated with the Children’s Aid Society and additional donations were made to ChildCan, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Mill Street Public School, Brock Public School, W.E. Care For Kids, Kingsville Public School, Hiatus House and the Downtown Mission in Windsor. Above, Children’s Aid Society representative Tina Gatt (back row, second from left) collected the gifts from HUB Leamington employees (back row, left to right) Christine Dundas, Suzette Smit, Dianna George, Erin Beauchamp and (front row) Cristina Omar and Kristy Barreto.
Dark Sky Nights at Point Pelee
During the holiday season, Point Pelee National Park will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Visitor Centre will be closed December 25 and will reopen January 7 from 11a.m. to 5 p.m.
December 27 is Dark Sky Nights when the park will be open until midnight for stargazing. Participants will need their own telescope and binoculars.
For more admission rates information contact 519-322-2365 ext. 200.
SINBAD with
Helene Dickau
Helene Dickau, 74 years, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2011.
Beloved wife of the late Eugene (2006). Loving mama of Richard and wife Elizabeth, Angelika and husband Douglas Tetzlaff, Manfred, Monika and husband Roger Brothers. Much loved Oma to Aaron, Erika, Jessica, Cassandra, Madison, Morgan and Benjamin. Dear sister-in-law of the late Erdmann Dickau and wife Irene. Will also be remembered by her nephew, David and wife Monica and their children Kierra and Brynn, a niece, Ruth, and family and friends in Germany.
Helene was a founding member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and a very active member of St. Paul’s Ladies Aid.
Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631).
Funeral service to celebrate Helene’s life was held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 311 Sherk Street, Leamington, on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Thomas Mertz officiated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or Leamington Mennonite Home.
Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
It’s a busy time of year with dozens of family gatherings and holiday parties to attend, gifts to buy and meals to share. It will come to no surprise that my favourite part is all the wonderful traditions behind cooking for our friends and family. Regardless of the holiday you may celebrate, more often than not it includes a shared meal featuring home-style favourites and heritage recipes handed down from generation to generation. Even if you decide to go out and treat yourself to a ‘no hassle’ holiday meal at one of our restaurants, you’ll find classic holiday dishes because we appreciate the comfort we all find in the familiar.
Tips on Stress-free Holiday Meals
On that note, it’s easy to get stressed when preparing for a big meal –battling crowds in the grocery stores, prepping the meal, cleaning the house and entertaining your guests. Family – we love them, but they can be our harshest critics as well as our biggest fans! Our culinary team is certainly familiar with preparing meals for thousands and employ tried and true methods to pulling off a successful and delicious event. Here are a few tips you can use to help with your holiday meal:
Elegant Eggnog Cheesecake
The stunning presentation of this dessert will have your guests pondering which fine bakery you purchased it from.
Yield: 12 portions
Ingredients:
Directions: 1 can (13 1/2oz.) Piroue�e cookies 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup bu�er, melted 2 pkgs (8oz. ea) cream cheese, so�ened 2 cups cold eggnog
1. Cut each cookie into two 2-1/2-in. sections; set aside. Crush remaining 1-inch pieces. In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, cracker crumbs and bu�er; press onto the bo�om of a greased 9-in. spring form pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the eggnog, milk, dry pudding mixes, extract and nutmeg until smooth. Whip cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into pudding mixture. Spoon over crust. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
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CRUDE ENERGYSERVICES is an industrial contractor providing services to the oil and gas industry in Alberta, accepting resumes for Pipefitters, QA/QC Personnel, Foreman, Lead Hands, NCSO Safety Advisors, Pipefitting Apprentices, Welder Apprentices, Crane Operators, Welder Helpers, General Labour, Office Administrators. H2S Alive and CSTS are required. Fax 1-866-8432118. Email: careers@crude-ener gy.ca. www.crude-energy.ca.
SERVICE MANAGER required for busy 9 bay shop, soon to be 16 bays. Jerry Ford Sales in Edson is located between Edmonton and Jasper in a thriving oil, gas and forestry based economy. Excellent remuneration, benefits, pension plan and moving allowance. Email resume to: cathy@jerryford.com. All inquiries will be kept confidential.
DRIVERS WANTED
AZ DRIVERS (2 Yrs. Exp.) AND OWNER-OPERATORS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELYfor U.S. Cross Border, Domestic. Company Paid Benefits, Bonus & Paid Orientation. Call Bill @ 1-800-265-8789 or 905-457-8789 Ext. 299, Email: willemk@travelers.ca. All CDLDrivers Wanted: Excellent mileage pay + bonuses. Require valid passport. Deliver new & used vehicles long haul in U.S. & Canada. Piggyback training available. Toll-Free 1-855-781-3787.
EMPLOYMENT OPPS.
PART-TIME JOBS - Make your own schedule, sell chocolate bars to make $$$, decide where and when you sell, start and stop when you want. Tel: 1-800-383-3589.
EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 Store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.
MAD OILFIELD SOLUTIONS requires Class 1, Class 3, experienced semivac, vacuum, hydrovac, steamer, pressure truck operators for Northern Alberta. Camp supplied, competitive wages. Send resume and five year driver's abstract to: info@madoil fieldsolutions.ca. Fax 780-798-2079. Full-Time AZ FASTApproved Single and Team Drivers Wanted. Competitive Rates & Benefits, Incentive Program, Paid Waiting Time & Border Crossing. SINGLES-Open board. TEAMS-Dedicated & Open Board Runs Available. TOLL-FREE 1-800-567-2609 Ext. 230. www.elginmotorfreight.com.
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STEELBUILDINGS
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HELPWANTED
TECHNOLOGISTII - The City of Regina is looking for a Technologist II for the Water Operations Branch. For information and to apply visit Careers.Regina.ca, Closing: January 11, 2012.
AUTOS FOR SALE
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2 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rentin Kingsville, 124 Division Rd. N. Seniors only. 322-0920 or 3261577. no16-tf
3 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent. Upper unit, own laundry room and entrance. Call 519-324-0185 between 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Available Feb. 1st, 2012. de7-tf
Building Fridge & Stove Utilities included For viewing please call 519-322-1924 tf
bedroom available. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, secure building with 24 hour surveillance & elevator. Call 519-326-8746 or 519-564-5772 tf
Business envelopes, invoices, flyers, business cards, custom print jobs, whatever your printing needs, call Rick at The Wheatley Journal for quick and economical service. 519-825-4541. tf
SALES & SERVICE: Complete line of vacuums and shampooers/ floor polishers. Will provide free estimate on Central Vac installations. Contact Dan Bailey. 519-825-7698. tf
RICCI STUD SERVICE(Just kidding). Digital TV antenna systems, satellite dishes and aiming, burglar alarms, telephone, 3ABN and other FTA religious satellite services - free programming - no subscription; paging, intercom and background music systems. Sales and service. Prewire your new house. 519-3268973, ricci@mnsi.net. nov16-dec21c
PIPE FOR SALE - 1600 feet of 1 inch black steel pipe. Used. Take what you want. 50 cents per foot. Phone 519-326-9204. de21c
KENMORE APPLIANCES for sale. Self-cleaning oven, $90. Washer & dryer, $125 for the pair. Clean and in working condition. Offers, call Dirk 519-326-7881. de21-ja4c
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Money Broker is looking for an
Sales Representative
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a genuine passion for the financial success of the client.
Qualifications
Skilled in verbal and written communication, organization, client service, questioning and listening, time management, problem solving and computers with a strong desire to learn. Preference will be given to someone who currently holds either their Mutual Funds licence or Life Licence.
Salaried Position (based on experience and qualifications).
Benefits: LTD, Life, CI & Group RSP plus annual BONUS.
If you are interested in a career with The Money Broker in our LEAMINGTON office (107 Erie St. N.), email your resume to: blenheim@themoneybroker.ca
LEAMINGTON ONTARIO
The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington
SUMMER STUDENT LOTTERY PROGRAM 2012
Information and application forms will be available on the Municipality’s website: www.leamington.ca or available at the Municipal Building effective Thursday, December 22, 2011 for summer positions in Public Works, Recreation, Water Services, Marina and Pollution Control Centre. All applications must be returned in person to the Municipal Building at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, by 4:00 P.M. MONDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2012. Note: Applications by fax or e-mail will not be accepted.
December 29, 2010
If remembering brings you closer, then you never went away, for the thoughts of you are always with us, each and every day. There will always be a heartache, And many a silent tear, But precious are the memories, Of the days when you were here. Love and miss you every day.
Your wife Ada, your children and grandchildren. Your wife Ada, your children and grandchildren.
