The Southpoint Sun office will be closed Dec. 24 until Jan. 3, 2011
Three-year-old Lola Gaffan, daughter of John and Carissa Gaffan of Kingsville, was at the Leamington County Fair Mall on Saturday, December 18 to have a little face-to-face chat with Santa Claus himself. Lola told Santa she’d like a Barbie for Christmas.
By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent
Monday night, December 20, Leamington Council accepted the low tender of Kehoe Marine Construction of Lansdowne, Ontario, in the amount of $1,200,395.00 to construct and install the new docks at Leamington’s Municipal Marina.
The wonderful news is that the entire cost will be covered by either insurance on the old docks destroyed in the tornado, or by the federal funding Leamington acquired through the Community Adjustment Fund agreement it signed last week. No municipal tax dollars will be required!
Asked if he was confident Kehoe could do the work, the consulting engineer from Riggs Engineering who is overseeing the project told council he was for two reasons: the company has the experience, and there is a $1500 per day penalty clause in the contract if they fall behind. He was very pleased
that the tender came in under budget and is expecting excellent results.
Tenders that were received for improvement to five traffic signals in town came in so far over budget that municipal council has passed administration’s recommendation not to award a contract at this time. The estimate for the 2010 signal improvements, including provisional items, contingency, and HST was $64, 919.00. The lowest tender was 48% over this budgeted amount. John Tofflemire, the municipal Director of Community Services who presented the report to council commented, “We were taken aback by the prices.”
The expectation is that prices will come down once major stimulus funding projects are over in 2011, so the municipality will re-tender an updated list next year.
Listen Saturdays at 6 pm and Sundays at 1 pm to the Mix 96.7 Hit List. Email hitlist@mix967.ca to vote for the song you think should be #1!
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CFTV34 is expanding its television programming for Francophones living in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent, thanks to a $67,100 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Pat Hoy, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Essex, and Nicole Adan, Regional Program Manager with the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), officially announced this new funding at the station on Thursday morning, December 16.
“It is so important to give people the opportunity to have their voices heard, and I am delighted that this Ontario Trillium Foundation grant will assist the station to reach more people in the Francophone communities throughout Southwestern Ontario,” said MPP Hoy.
This Friday the Mix 96.7 will announce our next major giveaway contest, and it is so exciting! Keep listening! Artist Song Title
1Brenda LeeRockin’ Around The Christmas Tree
2Burl Ives A Holly Jolly Christmas
3Mariah Carey All I Want For Christmas
4Jose FelicianoFeliz Navidad
5Bobby HelmsJingle Bell Rock
6John LennonHappy X-mas
A Trillium grant was announced December 16 for CFTV34 (Community Focus TeleVision). The $67,100 grant will be used to assist the station in reaching more people in the Francophone communities throughout Southwestern Ontario. Pictured from left to right are Pat Hoy, MPP Chatham-Kent-Essex; Tony Vidal, President of Southshore Broadcasting Community Focus TeleVision; and Nicole Adan, Regional Program Manager with the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
(SUN Photo)
The grant will give Southshore Broadcasting the resources to create, produce and broadcast thirteen 30-minute television programs that focus on local French culture, arts, heritage, news and education. The program is called “Ma Voix en Français”, and will be taped in the various communities across Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent in partnership with local businesses, BIAs, Chambers of Commerce, service clubs and educational institutions that are part of the Francophone community. The program will serve to stimulate the local economy through awareness of business and services, and may also lead to the creation of job opportunities for French speaking hosts, producers, directors, edi-
tors and administration staff.
“CFTV34 strives to inform, educate, stimulate local campaigns and entertain the communities we serve with local televised programming,” said Tony Vidal, President of Southshore Broadcasting. “It is time to expand in depth local French programming, and we are delighted that this OTF grant is helping us to give our French communities a voice.”
$10 Discount if registering for both. Receipt given for Income Tax Call Crystal Collard 519-999-7893 or 519-796-2491 any time.
CFTV34 is looking for input from the Francophone community. If you have an idea that you believe is of interest, call 519-326-4000.
Southshore Broadcasting Inc. (CFTV Community Focus TeleVision) is a non-profit organization that provides a media vehicle for expression and promotion through television. CFTV promotes community activity and awareness through town hall meetings, cultural events educational, health and agricultural, ethnical and tourism programming. Southshore’s mandate is to provide local informative education and entertaining programming that reflects the community they serve.
By Bill Chaplin, Municipal Correspondent
Presentation of a report recommending entering into a site plan agreement for a proposed greenhouse development at 328 Essex Road 31 turned into more of a learning process than Doug Morrish, the municipal Director of Development Services, ever expected. Because Monday night’s agenda was fairly light, Morrish took the time to explain to new members of council the purpose of a site plan agreement. Like all site plans, this one attempts to ensure safe sight design, to minimize incompatibility, to ensure easements for utility corridors and drainage. In addition, because it is a site plan for a green-house development the site plan agreement addresses water consumption rates to ensure that pressure in the water line cannot fall too low to meet the needs of all users. Because there were no outstanding technical issues to the agreement, it was expected that the report and its adoption by council would be fairly straightforward. This was not the case, however, because a neighbouring property owner appeared before council with a concern about the difference in elevation between his property and the land being developed. Mr. Sabelli, of 123 Mersea Rd. 3 pointed out to council that there is about a one-metre difference in elevation between the northwest corner of his property and the property of the proposed greenhouse development. There is currently soil eroding from the higher property onto his land and he wanted to know what protection he had for when he was ready to develop his property.
After extensive discussions, Brian Sweet, the Director of Corporate Services and the municipality’s solicitor, was able to convince council that the site plan agreement addresses the current problem and when the development is done there should be no problem. The emotion and sincere concern during the evening’s discussion, however, were an eye-opener to all new members of council.
The next meeting of Council is Monday, January 3 at 7 p.m.
Monday, December 20
Wayne Palichuk, spokesman for Leamington Area Drip Irrigation Inc., presented the municipality with a cheque for $2500 to be used toward the replacement of trees lost in the tornado. The money was raised from the participating members as a token of gratitude for the help they received from the municipality when they built the raw water line to provide water for drip irrigation to members’ farms.
Darren Boycott, the store manager of Wal-Mart here in Leamington, and Ed Sandre, representative of Pepsi Cola Canada, presented the municipality with a cheque for $3300 toward tornado relief at tonight’s council meeting. This is in addition to the $5300 they already raised for Leamington. Pictured below are Mr. Sandre and Mr. Boycott with Mayor John Paterson. (SUN Photo)
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Last week the Senate Finance Committee recommended the one-cent coin be scrapped.
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A report by the Senate Finance Committee recommends production of the penny cease as soon as possible and that it be withdrawn from circulation 12 months after that, and that it cease to be legal tender 12 months after that.
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Is Canada ready to scrap its smallest monetary denomination, the one-cent piece? Afterall, what can you buy for a penny? You can’t even buy penny candy for a penny – the cheapest candy is at least a nickel.
However you say it - Merry Christmas!
African/ Eritrean/ Tigrinja: RehusBeal-Ledeats
Albanian:Gezur Krislinjden
Arabic: Milad Majid
Armenian: Shenoraavor Nor Dari yev Pari Gaghand
Bohemian: Vesele Vanoce
Brazilian: Feliz Natal
Iroquois: Ojenyunyat Sungwiyadeson honungradon nagwutut. Ojenyunyat osrasay.
Italian: Buone Feste Natalizie
Graphic Designer NICK CERVINI
Editorial Assistant ALLISON SIDDALL
Production Assistant LORI GOUIN
Proponents of the penny claim that it’s part of our history. Maybe so, but perhaps that’s where it belongs – in the history books. Senators say every penny minted costs Canadians oneand-a-half pennies to make so it doesn’t make financial sense to keep manufacturing the coin. How many of us don’t take the penny seriously. Most of us have a penny jar that we throw the copper discs into, but what do we ever do with them?
Bulgarian: Tchestita Koleda; Tchestito Rojdestvo Hristovo
Chile: Feliz Navidad
Chinese: (Cantonese) Gun Tso Sun
Tan’Gung Haw Sun
Chinese: (Mandarin) Kung His Hsin
Nien bing Chu Shen Tan (Catonese)
Gun Tso Sun Tan’Gung Haw Sun
Columbia: Feliz Navidad y Próspero
Año Nuevo
Cornish: Nadelik looan na looan blethen noweth
Crazanian: Rot Yikji Dol La Roo
Cree: Mitho Makosi Kesikansi
Croatian: Sretan Bozic
Czech: Prejeme Vam Vesele Vanoce a stastny Novy Rok
Danish: Glædelig Jul
Dutch: Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! or Zalig Kerstfeast
English: Merry Christmas
Japanese: Shinnen omedeto. Kurisumasu Omedeto
Jiberish: Mithag Crithagsigathmithags
Korean: Sung Tan Chuk Ha
Lao: souksan van Christmas
Latin: Natale hilare et Annum Faustum!
Latvian: Prieci’gus Ziemsve’tkus un Laimi’gu Jauno Gadu!
Lithuanian: Linksmu Kaledu
Navajo: Merry Keshmish
Norwegian: God Jul, or Gledelig Jul
Pennsylvania German: En frehlicher Grischtdaag un en hallich Nei Yaahr!
Peru: Feliz Navidad y un Venturoso Año Nuevo
Philipines: Maligayan Pasko!
Polish: Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia
Commercial Printing RICK EPPLETT
In fact, that’s part of the problem. Canadians don’t spend their pennies, but rather stash them in jars and piggy banks, which forces the Mint to produce more. There are billions of pennies out of circulation simply because their owners can’t be bothered to roll them or use them.
As we add more coins to the treasury with the creation of the loonie and toonie and rumors of a five-dollar coin (fivey?), perhaps its time to drop the lowest denomination…
Other countries have scrapped their penny including Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand has also done away with its five-cent coin.
Eskimo: (inupik) Jutdlime pivdluarit ukiortame pivdluaritlo!
Estonian: Ruumsaid juulup|hi
Ethiopian: (Amharic) Melkin Yelidet
Beaal
Finnish: Hyvaa joulua
Flemish: Zalig Kerstfeest en Gelukkig nieuw jaar
French: Joyeux Noel
Galician: Bo Nada
Gaelic: Nollaig chridheil agus Bliadhna mhath ùr!
German: Froehliche Weihnachten
Greek: Kala Christouyenna!
Greenlandic: Juullimi Pilluaritsi!
German: Froehliche Weihnachten
Haiti: (Creole) Jwaye Nowel or to Jesus Edo Bri’cho o Rish D’Shato
Brichto
Hawaiian: Mele Kalikimaka
Hebrew: Mo’adim Lesimkha. Chena tova
Hindi: Baradin ki shubh kamnaaye
Hungarian: Kellemes Karacsonyi unnepeket
Icelandic: Gledileg Jol
Indonesian: Selamat Hari Natal
Iraqi: Idah Saidan Wa Sanah Jadidah
Irish: Nollaig Shona Dhuit, or Nodlaig mhaith chugnat
Portuguese:Feliz Natal
Romanian: Craciun Fericit
Russian: Pozdrevlyayu s prazdnikom Rozhdestva is Novim Godom
Sardinian: Bonu nadale e prosperu annu nou
Serbian: Hristos se rodi
Slovakian: Sretan Bozic or Vesele vianoce
Samoan: La Maunia Le Kilisimasi Ma Le Tausaga Fou
Scots Gaelic: Nollaig chridheil huibh
Serbian: Hristos se rodi.
Slovak: Vesele Vianoce. A stastlivy Novy Rok
Slovene: Vesele Bozicne Praznike Srecno Novo Leto or Vesel Bozic in srecno Novo leto
Spanish: Feliz Navidad
Swedish: God Jul and (Och) Ett Gott Nytt År
Thai: Sawadee Pee Mai or souksan wan
Christmas Turkish: Noeliniz Ve Yeni Yiliniz Kutlu Olsun
Ukrainian: Srozhdestvom Kristovym or Z RIZDVOM HRYSTOVYM
Vietnamese: Chuc Mung Giang Sinh
Welsh: Nadolig Llawen
Yugoslavian: Cestitamo Bozic
Location: Leamington Legion Br. 84 Grand Opening
Anne Marie Chase
“It’s A Wonderful Life” –I just watched it. It makes you remember what things are important in life.
Denise Symons-Patton
“Frosty the Snowman” because it’s joyful and I love seeing the kids having fun.
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This letter is in response to “A citizen concerned about the freedom of religion for ALL”. Maybe because I celebrate Christmas is why I felt compelled to write in response to this letter.
In our society, we all have freedoms. Freedom of religion is one of our most prestige freedoms of them all. So when you talk about how you want the freedom for everyone, I fail to see where we are denying it. To break this freedom would be to punish the people who do not celebrate Christmas, and this is something we do not do in this country. But when you talk about the lack of representation of other faiths holidays during the year, I don’t think that we should have to accommodate every single greeting to please everyone. I understand that some people of different faiths may not be pleased with the amount of “Merry Christmas” content during this time, but I don’t think they feel that uncomfortable with it. I often find myself in this situation too, because of my Middle Eastern background. People of the Muslim faith often say to me “Eid Mubarak” during the Ramadan season, and I am not offended at all. In fact, I feel happy that there is still a religious group of people who are not shy to express their religion during their festive season.
I understand where you are coming from when you want equality for all religions, and I believe we have that, but when you attack the Sun for posting the “Christmas” article on December 4th, you are punishing the individual for expressing their religion, which, as stated before, is hindering that freedom. I would love to see people of other faiths say what they feel their festive season means to them, as much as I would like to see my own. So I ask you not to attack people when they say Merry Christmas as if they are taking your freedom away. Much like you, I want religious freedom for ALL, even Christians.
Sincerely, Mark Gebriel
P.S. Merry Christmas
Lisa Turner
“It’s A Wonderful Life”. The movie makes you appreciate what you have.
Lisa Cowen-Tehonchuk
“The Man Who Saved Christmas”. It’s based on a true story. I’ve already watched it twice this year and we’ve also got it taped.
“Only 4 more sleeps until Santa comes.” How many times have you told this to a little person in your life, so that he or she will have an understanding of how long they will have to wait? Now as adults, we find ourselves craving “many more sleeps”!
“There is never enough time, unless you are serving it.” – Malcolm Forbes
Isn’t that true, especially during the holiday season? This past Monday morning many of us arrived to work relieved that the weekend was over! ’Tis the season for running in circles, rushing from place to place and staying up way too late, leaving us exhausted.
How special is a “moment in time”? Have you ever experienced a moment when you felt as if you were standing outside of your body, watching yourself? Those peaceful moments alone or with someone special – sharing the sunset, a walk on the beach, running through the woods or singing Christmas carols – are all priceless. It doesn’t matter how you fill that moment, since there are no rules except ‘to each his own’.
Each and every year, conveniences are added to our lives that help to speed daily tasks along. Microwave meals, texting a message, a drive-thru – all make life a little quicker but the moments possibly a little less pleasurable. The old saying “The best things in life are worth waiting for” rings truer everyday.
My daughter called me the other day to ask me if she could open some of her Christmas cards. They happened to include the one that I had addressed to her but never sent in time for her to receive it at school. She told me she would prefer that I still mail it to her since she loves to get mail. Don’t we all? I suggested that she go ahead and open it, and perhaps in the new year I will take the time to write a few more letters. My resolution.
Whether it is a letter in the mail or arriving home to a home-cooked meal, the time spent waiting undoubtedly is worthwhile. Time is rarely on our side though. We either need more of it or wish it would fly by, and yet every moment is measured the same.
A quote from Einstein makes it all relative: “A man sits with a pretty girl for an hour, it seems like a minute. He sits on a red hot stove for a minute, it’s longer than an hour.” Be patient and enjoy every moment AND every sleep until Santa arrives and throughout the New Year as well!
Local MPP Pat Hoy has announced the provincial government will deliver $1,550,900 this year to the Municipality of Leamington through OMPF, an increase of $516,100 over last year.
“We have increased Leamington’s funding from the Province by over $1.2 million since we formed government in 2003,” said Hoy. “This benefit is important to our local economy and our community’s quality of life and can help lower local property taxes. It is a direct and positive contrast to the dramatic downloading of billions of dollars of costs by the previous Harris-Hudak government onto the backs of municipalities and local taxpayers.”
“Municipalities are benefiting considerably from the McGuinty government’s de-
cision to upload social assistance costs,” said Hoy. “In 2011, the province will provide $1.5 billion in support with $577 million in OMPF and $947 million in social assistance benefit program uploads. This will save the County of Essex $11.8 million next year alone.”
Hoy pointed out that the OMPF announcement doesn’t include other ongoing provincial support to Leamington:
• $187,800 for 2010 estimated provincial gas tax revenue, for a total of $952,000 since 2004.
• Land Ambulance: County of Essex, $5.6 million in 2010 for 50:50 cost-sharing.
• $5.8 million reduction to Business Education Taxes in Essex County, or an average cut of 34.2% by 2014.
• $8 million in Infrastruc-
ture Stimulus Funding.
• $6 million Intake One of Building Canada Fund to upgrade the Leamington Pollution Control Centre.
• $1.1 million Intake Two for Seacliff Park redevelopment.
• $250,000 for Recreational Infrastructure projects.
• $5.2 million in lowinterest loans through the Infrastructure Ontario Loan Program.
The OMPF assists municipalities with their share of social program costs, supports areas with limited property assessment, addresses challenges faced by northern and rural communities, and responds to policing costs in rural communities. Province-wide, the new OMPF and uploads represent a 28% increase
A new year brings a new position for Leamington District Memorial Hospital’s Vice President of Corporate Services Sarah Padfield who will be leaving the hospital in January for a senior management position at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.
Sarah Padfield will become CKHA’s VP/Chief Financial Officer. Sarah is a member of the Canadian College of Health Leaders, and is currently pursuing designation as a Certified Management Accountant. She holds a Masters of Public Administration and Bachelor of Arts degree.
“I have really enjoyed my time at LDMH,” said Padfield, “they are a wonderful dedicated group of staff and professionals that have taught me so much about health care and this hospital has truly provided me with some amazing opportunities.”
At LDMH Padfield was responsible for the development of the hospital’s Strategic Plan – Outlook 2020, the construction of the Dialysis Unit, the implementation of a number of integration strategies and also led many of the hospital’s communication initiatives.
“I am excited to join the Chatham Kent Health Alliance. I have long admired CKHA as a leading healthcare organization and am excited to work with all of the leaders, staff and physicians as we build an even stronger hospital for the Chatham-Kent communities,” said Padfield.
Padfield’s final day at LDMH will be January 14 and she will begin her new position on January 28.
over the support provided in 2010, and more than double the funding provided in 2004.
Listen to Country 92.7 CJSP for more events happening in Leamington and Essex County during the Community Calendar 6 times daily or visit www.country927.com for a complete listing
SUNDAYS - Sun Parlour Curling Club Euchre games 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS - Are you looking for food and fellowship? Join us, no charge, at St. John’s Anglican Church, 60 Erie St. N., Leamington, from 4:005:30 p.m. Call 519-326-3111 for more information.
THURSDAYS: Euchre 7:00 p.m. at the Leamington United Church. All proceeds go to raise money for free suppers for those who are alone or those who will go without.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24 - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 3 Fox St., Leamington. Bring the entire family to this wonderful service of celebration. Everyone is welcome to join us.
17TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER - St. John's Anglican Church in Leamington is hosting Christmas Dinner again this year which will be served at 12:00 noon on December 25. Available at no charge to anyone who will be alone, go without, or who is simply in need of fellowship. Free transportation is available, and meal delivery for shut-ins will also be provided. Any proceeds realized from the dinner are used to support other outreach projects of the church. As always the support from the community and the parish is overwhelming. If you would like to attend, simply call the church at 519-326-3111 by December 20 to assure a spot for you.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28 - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29 - Leamington Mersea Historical Society CHRISTMAS PAST OPEN HOUSE from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Hot cider, tea, coffee and Christmas goodies. Everyone welcome. Weather permitting.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15 - The Purple Martin Association of Essex County will meet at Colasanti’s, 3rd concession, Ruthven. In the Willow Room at 9:00 a.m. Please call 519-7765777 for further details.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 - 10th Chatham-Kent Toy Show & Sale, 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. at the Kinsmen Auditorium, 80 Tweedsmuir Ave. W. Chatham. Come and see farm toys, trucks, construction, cars, trains, ships, planes, books, dolls, collectibles and much more! All proceeds to C-K Toy Club and C-K Outreach for Hunger. Adults $3, students $2, children 6 and under free. Non-perishable food donations welcome.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18 - Wills and Estate Planning - Free information session. Reid Funeral Home will present information on the importance of having an up-to-date will as well as considerations for estate planning. Question and answer period to follow. Tuesday, January 18, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Sun Parlor Home Auditorium, 175 Talbot St. E. Leamington. For more info or to RSVP contact at Nancy at 519-3260499.
By Allison Siddall
John and Diane Tofflemire of Leamington had the winning bid on a walnut end table built by Murray Mellow, also of Leamington. A beautiful piece of craftsmanship, the solid walnut table was donated by Mr. Mellow as a fundraiser to the Soup Guru’s weekly soup kitchen lunches held each Wednesday over the past several weeks at the Masonic Lodge in Leamington. The soup kitchen lunches were put on by Bill Dunn (the Soup Guru) as a fundraiser for The Salvation Army.
On Wednesday, December 15, John and Diane Tofflemire presented a cheque in the amount of $250 to Corvin Vincent of The Salvation Army in Leamington. Mr. Vincent was “thrilled to accept it”. The donation will go a long way in helping add to the shelves at the local food bank.
Mr. Mellow was pleased to see that John and Diane were the ones who ended up with the table, and even more pleased were John and Diane themselves. “I have known Murray and his family since I was a kid so we were pleased to have the table for that reason, and to do it in a way that also supported the food bank is a great feeling,” said John. “We have been renovating our old farm house and have already chosen the spot for it.”
Pet Photo Winner Bob Mills (the cat) was the lucky winner of the Southpoint Sun and Pet Valu Pet
test.
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Mills and Kelly Mills in back. Bob the cat won the random draw for a gift basket from Leamington Pet Valu, valued at approximately $125.
(SUN Photo)
On December 15, Leamington OPP conducted general patrol on Lewis Lane, Leamington. The officers observed two male parties. Information received determined that one of the male parties was “Wanted” for Break and Enter from a previous Leamington occurrence. The 27-year-old Leamington man was arrested. He was later released on a Promise to Appear.
On December 17 at 9:00 p.m., a Leamington OPP officer observed a Pontiac Sunfire disobey the traffic lights at Erie Street and Talbot Street. The officer activated his emergency lights, but the Pontiac failed to stop for 5 km. Eventually the vehicle stopped and the 55-year-old female driver from Tecumseh refused to provide a breath sample. She was charged with Failing to Provide a Breath Sample.
On December 18, a Leamington OPP officer had occasion to conduct a traffic stop of a Dodge Dakota on Erie Street North. The male driver was charged with Failing to Provide a Breath Sample.
On December 17 at 12:58 p.m., Leamington OPP received a report of possible child abandonment at an apartment building near 400 Oak Street. The complainant advised that a male child has been banging on the door crying for 2 hours. The OPP officers attended and once inside located a 2-year-old male. Officers detected an odour of previously smoked marijuana in the apartment. An 18-year-old Leamington man was found sleeping on the couch. The officers eventually were able to wake up the suspect. He advised he was babysitting his nephew. The OPP officers located several nondischarged shotgun shells. Children’s Aid was notified to assist with the investigation.
The 18-year-old Leamington man and a 25-year-old Leamington woman were arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana and Careless Use of a Firearm. Their first appearance date is February 3 in Leamington.
Leamington OPP additionally charged a third person in relation to the child abandonment occurrence. A 29-year-old Leamington man was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Careless Use of a Firearm. His first appearance date is February 3 in Leamington.
The 2-year-old male child and his 6-year-old brother were both taken into custody by the Children’s Aid Society. The 6-year-old was at school at the time of the offence.
On December 17, Leamington OPP received a report of a theft of $25,050 worth of jewelry from a residence near the 10 block of Clark Street West.
On December 18, Leamington OPP received a report of a theft of a stereo system and a cell phone from an apartment at 137 Erie Street South.
On December 18 there was a daytime break and enter to a residence near the 60 block of Wigle Street. Entry was gained via an UNLOCKED door. Stolen was $1300 and gift cards. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers 1-800222-8477.
On December 19, Leamington OPP received a report of street signs being removed at Clarence Avenue and Emerson Avenue. Two male suspects were observed running with the corner street sign. The males were described as wearing dark jacket and scarf, and wearing jeans. They were observed leaving the scene in a Ford Escape-type vehicle.
On December 19 at 10:19 p.m., Leamington OPP received a report of a two-vehicle collision that had occurred on County Road 34 and Mersea Road 15, Leamington. On OPP arrival, only one driver was located at the scene of the collision. A blue pickup was in the ditch and a 1998 Chevy Cavalier with extensive damage to the front end and with the air bags deployed was located on the roadway. The driver of the Cavalier had fled the scene of the collision. Leamington OPP searched the area in an effort to locate the driver of the vehicle and were able to locate fresh footprints in the snow just south of the location of the vehicle. The police received information that a civilian had located a male running in a field south of the collision and had detained him while awaiting police. Leamington OPP attended and detected a strong odour of an alcoholic beverage on the breath of the male. He was arrested for impaired driving. The driver, a 23-year-old Leamington man, was released on a Promise to Appear charged with: Fail to Remain at the Scene of a Collision, Driving While Under Suspension, Careless Driving, Impaired Driving, Exceeding 80 mg. His first appearance date in Leamington Court is January 20. Fortunately the driver of the pickup, a 51-year-old Leamington woman, was not seriously injured.
Dec. 18: Leamington OPP conducted a RIDE program on Talbot Street West, Leamington. Results: 120 vehicles were checked, 1 Roadside Test was issued.
As a public service of the Weese’s Pieces College of Trivial Knowledge, here are some fun and interesting facts to help survive awkward moments during Christmas family gatherings. You know how that goes. You find yourself seated next to cousin Randy, or your spouse’s brother-in-law or whomever, and you feel compelled to make small talk. You barely know this person, and from what you do recall you really don’t have a lot in common.
“So Randy, how’s it going at ACE Tool and Die? You’re still there right?”
Randy: “No John, they closed the plant about 3 years ago. I’m now in the transportation industry.”
Me: “Really? So like logistics? Working for an airline?”
Randy: “Nope, I’m driving cab on weekends.”
Me: “Oh, ummm, so, ah… like another beer or something?”
In my house there’s always a TV playing, so at least you can find a hockey game or something to cover the awkwardness. With TV, not only do you avoid having to make chit chat (silence is a preferred option), just about anyone around hockey can agree that the Leafs suck. There’s always lots of Leaf material to share – the jokes, theories, stories of the glory days.
Trouble is, too many homes are run by females who act like prison guards. They demand that all televisions get turned off when company arrives. Thank goodness for BlackBerrys and bathrooms.
However, if you find yourself stuck between a rock and a dumb relative, here are some interesting facts to spice up the replies to those predictable, mundane and mind-numbing questions and comments. Consider this my Christmas present to you:
So did you get your HST cheque yet? This will lead to a conversation about everything from those pathetic Liberals to the service of Canada Post. Here’s a fun and interesting fact that you can impress your cousin Randy with.
Randy… did you know Saturday mail delivery in Canada was eliminated by Canada Post on February 1, 1969!
Got all your shopping done, eh? Malls were so crowded, except for maybe the Fairview Park Mall in Kitchener. They got robbed last Wednesday. Three armed guys with masks robbed the Ben Moss Jewelry store. They robbed the People’s Jewelry store just a few weeks ago at the same shopping centre.
Randy… did you know that everyday 20 banks are robbed in the U.S.? The average take is $2,500!
Soooo, ya getting away to someplace warm this winter? I’m thinking of going to Las Vegas. I love it there.
Randy… did you know that there are no clocks in any of the casinos in Las Vegas? It’s true, and you know what else? There’s one slot machine for every 8 inhabitants. 315 weddings are performed there each day. I wouldn’t want to live there, but over 60,000 move there every year.
Boy, your kids are sure getting big, eh? Growing like weeds, eh? So Randy, looks like your oldest girl is about to pop a kid herself, eh? She certainly doesn’t suffer from clinophobia. That’s the clinical name for someone who is afraid of beds!
Get enough to eat Randy? Did you know that during your lifetime you’ll eat about 60,000 pounds of food. That’s the weight of about 6 elephants!
Excuse me Randy, where’s the bathroom? And what is the cell reception like around here?
Merry Christmas!
As people flock to shopping centres and holiday parties, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) are teaming up to remind drivers to Lock It or Lose It.
“A professional can steal your vehicle in just 30 seconds – without the key,” said Inspector Rick Derus. “The goal of the Lock It or Lose It crime prevention program is to encourage drivers to take a few simple precautions that will help protect their vehicles and contents from theft.”
During December, OPP officers and community volunteers across the province are checking vehicles in mall parking lots to see if holiday shoppers are following a few simple rules: don’t leave valuables in plain view; always lock your car; protect your keys; don’t leave the engine running unattended; and don’t hide spare keys where you think thieves can’t find them (they can).
Drivers who have not followed these simple rules may find a Lock It or Lose It notice under their windshield wiper that reminds them to better secure their vehicle next time.
“Auto theft costs Canadians more than $1. billion every year,” said Rick Dubin, Vice-President, Investigations, IBC. “About half of all stolen vehicles are used to commit another crime or are driven – often recklessly – for simple purposes of transportation. They are also chopped for parts or exported to foreign countries. Thieves take advantage of owner negligence by grabbing the first vehicle they find that’s been left unsecured.”
The key to protecting your vehicle and its contents is in your hands. Keep yourself from becoming an easy target by properly securing your vehicle. Remember: “Lock It or Lose It!”
By Allison Siddall
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 84 Leamington was started just over 84 years ago in a hut at 14 Orange Street, and it was there that the Branch remained until the summer of this year when they moved to the space formerly occupied by Dixie Lawn and Cycle on Erie North.
Leamington Legion was granted their original charter on December 14, 1926. Charter Members were S. Gunn, G. Sharp, E.A. Bradley, Wm. Cummings, R. Gray, W.C. Gale, W. Kipping, F. Pitt, J.A. King, Wm. Offler, A. Crozier, G. Hinge, E. Talbot, G.C. Fletcher and A.C. Poore. The Ladies Auxiliary was granted their charter July 28, 1953. The names of the Charter Members are not listed on the L.A.’s charter.
Leamington Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary marked the official Grand Opening of their new Branch on Saturday, December 18 with the parading of their charters from the Orange Street location to the present site, and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Dignitaries included Legion Zone A-2 Commander Marilyn Fraser, Ladies Auxiliary Zone A-2 Commander Anne Marie Chase and Leamington Mayor John Paterson.
“It is an honour to be here to celebrate the renewal of Branch 84 Leamington,” said Zone Commander Marilyn Fraser. “From all the other 8 Branches in Zone A-2, we wish you all the best in your new location.”
Mayor John Paterson was impressed with the renovations the Branch has made. “This is awesome what you’ve accomplished in such a short period of time,” said Mayor Paterson. “Leamington has always been proud of the Legion and its contributions to the community. Congratulations.”
This was followed by a dedication of the building by Legion President Lisa Turner, who thanked members, Ladies Auxiliary and Past Presidents for their support and help. She also gratefully acknowledged the contributions of local businesses, Larry’s Carpentry, J.W. Electric, Grossi Plumbing and Heating, Sun Parlour Movers and Lee-Anne Setterington, who donated the bar and refrigeration to the Branch.
Looking for things to do over the holidays? Kids home from school? Relatives in town? Point Pelee National Park of Canada invites you to get back to nature and come to the Nature Film Festival this holiday season. From December 26-31, there will be a great film played each day at the Visitor Centre, starting at 1 p.m.: Dec. 26 – David Attenborough’s Life of Birds; Dec. 27 – Winged Migration; Dec. 28 – Arctic Tale; Dec 29 – Marty Stouffer’s Wild America; Dec. 30 – David Attenborough’s Life of Mammals; Dec. 31 – Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes and Dr. Suess’s The Lorax.
Popcorn will be provided! Participants are invited to bring other snacks. The Nature Nook bookstore will also be open so visitors may purchase snacks and beverages, if they wish.
Make a day of it! Catch the daily film and stay for a relaxing walk in the park on one of the many trails. During the holiday season, the Visitor Centre will be open from 12-5 p.m. daily except December 25 and January 1, 2011. For more information please contact park visitor information at 519-322-2365 ext. 0.
Mary Driedger (nee Brown), 82 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2010 at the Leamington Mennonite Home.
Dear and devoted wife of Henry for 60 years. Loving mother of the late Edward (1995), Susie Amlin and husband Jeff. Proud Oma of Daniel Amlin. Dear sister of Henry Brown and wife Katie, and sister-in-law of Margaret Brown, Agatha Dick and late husband John, Kathe Warkentin and late husband Henry, Margaret Driedger and late husband Jake, Anita Driedger and late husband Ernie. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers John Brown, Jake Brown and his late wife Mary.
Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631), on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral service to celebrate Mary’s life was held from the North Leamington United Mennonite Church, 6th Concession, on Monday, December 20, 2010 at 2 p.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery to follow.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance, or make a charitable donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
To have an obituary notice placed in the Southpoint Sun, please contact your Funeral Director.
Derek Bilokraly H.BSc. 519-712-9406 derek.bilokraly@sunlife.com www.sunlife.ca/derek.bilokraly
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Arthur William Wickwire
Arthur William Wickwire, 85 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2010 at Franklin Gardens Long Term Care. Predeceased by his mother and father, Marvel and Howard Wickwire, and brother Robert Gerald (Bob).
Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631).
Friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
Edna Baker
Edna Baker (nee Armstrong), 94 years, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2010 at the Sun Parlor Home for Seniors.
Beloved wife of the late Harold Baker (2004). Dear mother of Robert Baker (Valerie), Gloria BakerMarenchin (the late John 2001). Loving grandmother of Brian and Linda Marenchin, David Marenchin, Susan and Aaron Matthews, Michael and Julie Baker, Christopher Baker and Julia Graham, and great-grandmother of Michaela and Mackenzie Marenchin, Carter, Owen and Evelyn Matthews, Ethan and Evan Baker. Predeceased by two sisters, Iva Dawson (the late Glenn) and Betty Whittal (the late Albert). Dear sisterin-law of Mae Baker (the late George), Lena Baker (the late Morgan), Alma Russell, the late Jean and late Raymond Scratch, the late Eleanor and late Edwin Drummond. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Edna was a member of the Goldsmith United Church for many years and a member of the Comber Good Luck Rebekah Lodge #297 for over 50 years.
Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Rebekah Lodge Service at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral service to celebrate Edna’s life will be held from the funeral home on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Derek Parry officiating. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Society or Sun Parlor Home Auxiliary.
Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
Legion Br. 84 President.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 84 Sergeant-at-Arms Michael Hicks was honoured with a Certificate of Appreciation at the Grand Opening of Leamington Legion on Saturday, December 18. Michael plays the bagpipes and every time a Canadian soldier dies he pays his respects by playing his pipes at the cenotaph, which serves to remind us that Canadians are still paying the Supreme Sacrifice. To date, Michael has paid tribute to the fallen well over 100 times, with the latest being the death of Cpl. Steve Martin on the weekend while on foot patrol in the Panjwaii District of Afghanistan. He was killed just two days before his 25th birthday. A total of 154 Canadian Forces personnel have died in Afghanistan since 2002.
Sam Neufeld Dick was born 19 years ago in Guatemala, Central America. At 9 months old he was adopted by Greg Dick and Susan Neufeld Dick through an adoption agency out of Stratford, Ontario.
Sam is a singer/songwriter. His main instrument is the guitar, but he also plays drums, piano, bass and cello. At age 10 he took piano lessons for about one year. In grade 8 he got hold of his mother’s old acoustic guitar and started to teach himself how to play. He then got his first electric guitar and his cousin Bob Dick gave him some basic guitar lessons. Sam went to UMEI school in grade 9 and had an audition with the music teacher, Mr. Paul Dueck. He was told he was tone deaf. Sam had heard Tyler Wagner and Mike Beggs of the Music Room performing at Gilligan’s Restaurant, and he wanted to be up there singing and playing guitar too. Mr. Dueck gave him one-on-one vocal lessons and coaching, working on scales and pitch. Along the way Sam and Paul worked on theory of music and harmony. Paul helped him find his voice and helped shape him into the fine singer he is today. One year later he did his first performance at a UMEI coffee house. He sang “Scarborough Fair” by Simon and Garfunkel, and that was the start of his great love of singing for others.
In 2009 Sam studied vocal lessons with opera singer and vocal teacher Peggy Dwyer of Windsor. Peggy taught him more advanced theory and how to get more out of his singing with more feeling and expression.
Sam also entered the Kiwanis Music Festival Competition in Windsor and performed a French classical song. He won first prize in his age group, 18-21 years. Since that time he has concentrated on writing and arranging his own music. How often do you practise?: Sam plays every day, 3-4 hours of playing and working on new melodies and songwriting as well as going over songs for shows. He spends a great deal of time coming up with piano, bass guitar and guitar parts for new songs.
Type of music: Sam describes his music as rock/folk/indie, performing songs by Bob Dylan, the Beatles, Eric Clapton, the Steve Miller Band and Guns & Roses, as well as his own original music. Sam also plays in a band called “Blind Sided” with Bruce DeBacker on bass, Andrew Clement on guitar and Derek Impens on the drums. They play classic rock. Venues: You can hear Sam playing his music at the Last Friday Coffee House in Leamington and at the St. Clair College Pub. He performs as a duo with Bruce DeBacker on bass guitar, and they both sing as well. In early summer he plays at the annual UMEI Bake Sale held at the school. He also performs at his own churches – the North Mennonite Church and the Leamington United Mennonite Church on Oak Street.
Most interesting place played: This past summer, Sam played at the Art at the Marina event put on by the Leamington Arts Centre and held at the Leamington Marina. Sam said it was like a campfire-style gig, entertaining outdoors for people attending the festival, playing his acoustic guitar and singing songs. People would stop by and enjoy a song or two, and some would sing along with him. It was a great relaxed atmosphere, and to play and hear live music outdoors just adds to this great summer event.
CDs or recordings to date: Sam is currently working on a CD of his original songs. He will be playing all the instruments and singing all the vocal parts – a solo project recorded at his own home studio. It will be available in January of 2011.
If you could play with anyone, who would it be?: Sam says he would love to play with Bob Dylan, and he has always wanted to perform with Leamington’s own Jody Raffoul. Sam enjoys Jody’s music and has been a big fan of his live shows. He really enjoys Jody’s songwriting skills.
Future plans: In 5 year’s time, Sam would like to be performing at more venues. He would like to make a living playing music, and wants to keep writing and sharing his music with everyone.
You can contact Sam Neufeld Dick at sam227@ me.com.a
TAKE NOTICE that applications will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 at the Leamington Municipal Office from any member of the Municipality who desires to have their name considered for an appointment to boards or committees of the Municipality of Leamington with terms to expire November 30th, 2014.
Further information on the boards/committees and application forms are available at the Municipal Office, 38 Erie Street North, or on our website www.leamington.ca. All submissions shall be addressed to the undersigned and will be accepted by mail, facsimile, hand delivery or email.
Accessibility Advisory – One (1) resident of Leamington who is a professional with an interest in accessibility and three (3) residents of Leamington with disabilities, to maintain the Municipality’s accessibility plan.
Committee of Adjustment – Three (3) members of the public to consider applications for minor variances to Leamington’s zoning by-law and for severances to existing lots, who can remain objective and make decisions based on evidence produced at the hearing.
Communication – One (1) high school student, one (1) university/college student, one (1) member of the media, and two (2) members from the public for the formation of the Municipality’s communications plan to improve information and communication about the Municipality concerning “who we are and what we do”.
Economic Development Advisory – Four (4) members of Leamington’s business community, two (2) representatives from the arts/culture/education sector and four (4) residents of Leamington who are not members of Council or an employee of the Municipality.
Erie Quest - Diving Tourism and Marine Heritage – Eight (8) members to serve on the Committee, to assist in the promotion and preservation of the shipwrecks in Pelee Passage. Police Services – One (1) person, who is a resident of Leamington and not a member of Council or an employee of the Municipality, to serve according to Section 10 of the Police Act.
Southeast Leamington Stakeholder – Four (4) members of the East Mersea Ratepayer’s Association, and two (2) residents of Leamington to advise Council on matters relating to the Southeast Leamington area.
Cardinal Carter’s annual Academic Awards Ceremony was held in the school auditorium on Thursday, November 25. The ceremony was a celebration of student excellence for the 2009-2010 school year.
The evening opened with guest speaker Dr. Nick J. Mosey, broadcast via Skype from Queen’s University. Dr. Mosey graduated from Cardinal Carter in 1997, received his Bachelor of Science degree and his PhD from the University of Western Ontario, and was a research associate at Princeton University. He is currently an assistant Professor of Chemistry at Queen’s University. From his office in Kingston, Dr. Mosey shared the importance of setting goals for yourself and pursuing those goals even though they may change several times before you finally enter a field that you are passionate about.
The presentation began with subject awards recognizing the student who received the highest mark in an individual course. Honour Roll students who attained an average of 80% were recognized next. In all, 25 grade 9 students, 24 grade 10s, and 31 grade 11s made the grade. The Principal’s Honour Roll rewards students who have achieved a mark of 80% or better in all of their classes. In grade 9, 19 students were honoured while 14 students in grade 10 and 33 students in grade 11 achieved this status.
Math Awards were next on the agenda. Students were recognized in each grade with respect to their success in various math contests held throughout the year. The top performers were Mary-Catherine Croshaw and Bryan Dutot in grade 9, Calvin Colaizzi and Patrick Malolepszy in grade 10, and Marco Albuquerque and Ryan Laforest in grade 11.
The night ended with the presentation of the proficiency awards. Students receiving the proficiency awards earned the highest overall average in their grade. Madison Keller was the grade 9 winner with an overall average of 91.0%. Kara Jones was the grade 10 proficiency winner with an average of 94.64%. In grade 11, Matthew Steckle claimed the title of highest achiever with a 94.67% average.
Congratulations to all of the award winners – you should be very proud of your achievements.
Southpoint Sun will be CLOSED Thursday, December 23 at 5:00 p.m. until Monday, January 3 at 8:30 a.m. Our office will be closed for this entire time.
Captain Nick Nicodemo returned after being sidelined with a shoulder injury… Forward Matt Ogden leads the team in scoring with 15 goals and 7 assists… The Flyers record now stands at 14-16-3… Forward Jared Dennis was recently called up to play with the Plymouth Whalers. Dennis was the Whalers’ 10th round pick in the 2010 Ontario Hockey League Draft…
The Flyers would like to wish their fans a happy and safe holiday. See you in 2011!
By Melissa McCarty
The Flyers split their last two games of 2010 with a 4-1 win over Welland on Thursday and a 6-0 loss in Strathroy on Saturday.
On Thursday the Flyers faced the Welland Jr. Canadians who were sitting in 4th place in the Golden Horseshoe Conference.
The Canadians had only lost three games on the road this season while the Flyers hadn’t won at home since mid-November.
Matt Ogden opened the scoring for the Flyers in the first period when he got one of the nicest goals of the season. Ogden blew past the two Welland defenseman to pick up the puck inside the blueline and then skated in alone and made a highlight-reel deke to give the Flyers a 1-0 lead.
Late in the second period, Tyler Quigley’s shot from the outside of the circle hit Dylan Solecki in front of the net and went in to give the Flyers a two goal lead but Welland scored 27 seconds later to cut the lead to 2-1.
In the third period, Ogden and Solecki each scored again. Ogden one-timed a pass from Tony Spidalieri and Solecki took a shot from just outside the crease that trickled through the goalie’s legs.
It was Ogden’s second consecutive two-goal game and he’s happy with how things have been going for him lately. “The puck keeps finding my stick,” Ogden said. “I’m working hard and things are going my way. It feels really good.”
Ogden also said it felt good to get two wins in a row. “We’re finally putting a full game together. We know what it takes to win and we’re doing it.”
Solecki agreed that it felt good to get the two goals but it also felt good that the team played such a strong game. “I think everyone showed up tonight,” Solecki said. “It took us a while but now we’re starting to click.”
Flyers head coach Tony Piroski said that winning is obviously the ultimate goal but he’s also quite pleased with the fact that the team is finally progressing.
“Winning is great but it’s also important just to see that they are playing better,” Piroski said. “Don’t get me wrong, I would’ve liked them to be playing like this three months ago but I realize it takes time. We hadn’t played real well until a few weeks ago and it’s nice to see that we’re starting to do it on a regular basis.”
Unfortunately the Flyers good play was short lived as two night’s later they visited the Strathroy Rockets where they were blanked 6-0. The Flyers had 33 shots on net and went 0 for 7 on the power play.
The Flyers now have a nearly three-week break for the holidays. Their next game will be on Thursday, January 6th when they host the St. Thomas Stars.
A local golfer from the Leamington area has signed a letter of intent to take his talents south of the border next school year.
Brendan Cornies, who is currently in grade 12 at Leamington District Secondary School, has been offered a full tuition scholarship and has committed to attend Ashford University in Clinton, Iowa, next fall. The combination of a small school, a good business program, and an experienced coach are what attracted him to Ashford.
Cornies, whose home course is Erie Shores Golf & County Club, has played in the
Burger King tour and Jamieson Vitamins tour in the past two years. This past summer, playing against some of the top junior golfers in Essex and Kent counties, he finished with four top 5 finishes in the seven-tour event. Brendan credits hard work, dedication, and the help of the Erie Shores golf pros for helping him achieve his goal.
Brendan is the son of Jim and Linda Cornies of Leamington.
The Southpoint Uni-Fab Peewee AE hockey club pulled off two ties this past weekend in Bluewater League action.
The Belle River Jr. Canadiens invaded Wheatley arena on Saturday afternoon and were ready to play. The Canadiens took a 2-0 lead early on in the first period while the Caps looked lethargic.
The Bob Dick Plant Farm Midget AEs returned to winning form, picking up a couple of wins on the weekend. On Friday evening in Wheatley the team squeezed out a 5-4 victory over the Riverside Rangers. Jared Adams, Andrew Penner, Davey Watson, Jesse Malott and Wheaton Mouck all picked up single tallies in the win. Malott contributed 3 assists and Evan Nash added a single helper. Tyler Jackson was in net for the Caps and played very well, recording the victory.
The second period was much better Cap hockey and the good guys got on the board with a wraparound goal scored by Luc Ribble. The lone assist went to Evan Loveless.
The hard work continued when Gerrid Boom Boom LaSala scored to knot the game up at 2-2. Assists went to Luc Ribble and Thomas Livingstone.
The third period saw wild action at both ends and the score ended in a tie. Chiquita Santos played exceptional at the white end to earn the tie. Riley Gabriele, Dawson Iles and Connor Ribble played solid D to preserve the tie.
On Saturday evening on the Heinz rink the team played their most complete game of the season downing Amherstburg by a score of 7-1. Jared Adams led the Caps, scoring a hat trick. Brendan McGivern added a pair of goals and an assist. Taylor Omstead and Tyler Lamb added single tallies. Deryck Badz (2), Hayden Loveless (2), Andrew Penner (2), Omstead (2) and Malott all added assists. Tyler Jackson picked up the win for the Caps. Southpoint played host to Belle River and were upset by the Jr. Canadiens by a score of 3-1. The team suffered an even a bigger loss as offensive star Jesse Malott broke his arm and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. Tyler Lamb scored the lone goal for the Caps with assists to Scott Robinson and Brendan McGivern. Matt Chamberlain was in net and got tagged with the loss.
Southpoint has another busy weekend playing at home in Wheatley on Friday before visiting Riverside on Saturday and Belle River on Sunday.
On Sunday evening the Caps travelled to Essex to take on the chippy Ravens. The Ravens were very hungry in the first period and were rewarded with the first two goals of the game.
Dylan Sample cut the lead in half prior to the end of the first with a sharp wrister from the high slot. Assists went to Gerrid LaSala and Mitchell Chausse.
Reid Funeral Home Atom Majors faced the first-place team from LaSalle on the weekend and was handed a 8-3 defeat. The Southpoint team ran into penalty trouble in the second, which was their downfall, giving up 4 goals. Scoring for the Caps were Mason Gow with a pair and Gioia DeCiocco with a single. Collecting assists were Spencer Wiebe, Jeron Kir, Myle Thiessen and DiCiocco.
The Essex kids restored their two-goal lead in the second until Gerrid LaSala scored a nice goal with assists going to Luc Ribble and Evan Loveless. The same line combination scored to tie it up with a hard-working goal by Evan Loveless, assisted by Gerrid LaSala and Luc Ribble.
The Ravens went ahead 4-3 in the third until Luc Ribble tied it up at 4-4 with a huge boomer from the slot. Assists went to Jessica Jeffery and Dawson Iles. Branden Lavadan played solid in net to preserve the tie.
The kids and coaching staff would like to extend a very Merry Xmas to their faithful fans (parents, siblings and family) who are always very supportive.
CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVING!
There’s a long list of gift certificates to purchase for everyone on your Christmas list:
• The ever popular New Year Shape-Up Special for $109 plus HST.
• Gift certificates to meet with a personal trainer or nutrition and wellness coach.
• Great stocking stuffers include a youth swim/gym/skate pass for all the youngsters on your list.
• A student home for the holidays membership.
• For the adult on your list who isn’t sure how to get started in exercise, purchase them an adult Single Visit Punch Pass or a Fitness Program Card.
• Gift certificates are also available for swim lessons.
CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS
• Holiday Happenings Day Camp for ages 4 - 7 & 8 - 12: While the kids are off school, bring them to the Complex Day Camp for swimming, skating, holiday crafts, “fort maze and sardines” and games galore! Mon. Dec. 20 through Thurs. Dec. 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Tim Hortons sponsors Free Holiday Skates: Mon. Dec. 20 from 1 - 3 p.m.; Tues. Dec. 21 from 1-3 p.m.; Thus. Dec. 30 from 1-3 p.m.; Fri. Dec. 31 from 9 - 11 a.m.; Sun. Jan. 2 from 1 - 3 p.m.
COMPLEX MEMBERSHIP: Have you checked out the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex and all the programs and classes that we offer? We invite you to come in and take a tour! Our weight and cardio training rooms are full of the latest equipment. Whether you’re just beginning or if you exercise to an advanced regimen, everyone can comfortably work out and get fit. One compact fee for annual membership, and there are no enrollment or initiation fees.
RENTAL OPTIONS: The Complex has all kinds of different rental options. The possibilities are endless, so contact us today to plan your event.
• Ice rental times are available for pick-up hockey groups or for recreational skates.
• Meeting rooms for small or larger workshops, bridal showers, family reunions or company events.
• Plan your holiday party at the Complex! If you need to host your team or a larger group of friends, consider an activity party like swimming, skating or gym/fitness, followed by a pizza party for the whole gang.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY &
In the second game of the weekend the Caps played an exhibition game against Tilbury Thunder. The Caps used all their A/Ps and came out on top 10-3. Leading the way in scoring for the Caps were Spencer Wiebe with the hat trick, Kir and Joseph Alfano with 2 each, and Matt Travis, Gow, Keil Reid and Brett Thomas with singles. Assists went to Kir with 3, Justin Brown and Reid with 2, and Bryanna Rodriges, Alfano and Cam Taouil with singles. Next action for the Atoms will be the Silver Stick tournament on Dec. 28-29 in Alvinton. The coaching staff would like to wish the players and their families all the best over the holidays.
By Mackenzie Heyens
Saturday, December 18, the Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars Midget B Girls played the Lucan BB team on Stars home ice. For the first time this year the girls started the game with a fabulous first period.
After ten minutes of a scoreless period, Jillian Iles popped in a goal, stunning the goalie, with the assist by Shailyn Waites. The next three goals went to Waites, earning her a hat trick, with an assist by Iles and one unassisted. The final goal of the game went to Kim Goyeau with the assist by Iles and Charlee Cabral. A tremendous game in net went to Carleigh Manning, who stood on her head for the Stars.
The next afternoon the Stars travelled to Mooretown to play St. Clair. The small ice surface proved to be a difficult obstacle for the Stars to overcome. The first goal for the girls was scored by Shailyn Waites with 42 seconds left in the second period, assisted by Jillian Iles and Jessica Prudence. The Stars were down 5-1 going into the third period. They shot out from the bench, each playing with their entire heart. Defenseman Prudence scored a beautiful goal from the blue line, unassisted. Charlee Cabral following shortly behind with another goal, assisted by Amanda Stasko and Kayla Lindsay. Despite their determination to never give up, the Southpoint girls came up short with a final score of 5-3 for St. Clair.
Good weekend girls! For the Rhine Danube Southpoint Stars’ full schedule, visit www. southpointminorhockey.com.
The Southpoint Capitals Peewee A team, sponsored by Gabriele Floor & Home, seem to be mired in a bit of a slump. After losing the previous week in Essex in a game that saw the Capitals get intimidated by physical play, it seems that injuries are starting to take a toll on the team.
Going into the weekend, competing in the Silver Stick Regionals in Watford, the boys came out a bit flat in their first game against the Lakers of Wallaceburg. Outshooting the Lakers, the Capitals found difficulty hitting the net and when they did it seemed the Lakers’ goalie was able to stifle any opportunity. In the third period, Southpoint finally found the back of the net with a shot from the point by Evan Mastronardi, forcing the game into a 3-on-3 sudden death overtime. Unfortunately the bad bounces continued into OT with Wallaceburg capitalizing on a breakaway.
In the second game of the day they faced off against the North London Nationals. In a tight battle for the first two periods there were minimal shots from both teams. In the third it seemed the Caps stopped playing with hunger and the Nationals took advantage by scoring 3 goals and winning 3-0.
The Peewees go back up to Watford during the week to play in the next stage of the Silver Stick Regionals with the semi-finals and finals slated for Sunday the 26th.
Timbit Maroons 5
Harrow 4
The Timbit Maroon team dominated Harrow with Tyson Steele’s hat trick. Kyle Fehr and Ryan Durocher had two goals each and Jake Jacobe and Kean Bell had one apiece. Braydon Hewer, Drew Keith, Hannah Chacko and Alyssa Lamb all had assists.
Unico 10
Kingsville 0
The Atom Unico team dominated Kingsville with goals by Derrick Antunes (4), Zack Wiebe, Travis Friesen, James Collier, Grace Hyatt and Austin Pararola. Exceptional goaltending and play was displayed by Kodie Wiebe, Morgan Brown, Abbey Resendes, Bailey Brown and Zack Wiebe rounded of Unico’s victory
Harrow 3
Leam. Chrysler 0
Leamington Chrysler fell short in Atom play against Harrow, who won by a score of 3-0. Leamington battled hard but came up against a hot goaltender.
PEEWEE
C.A. Bailey 2
Essex 1
C.A. Bailey had solid team play as they defeated Essex. Josh Bluhm had a goal with Camden Driedger assisting and scoring on a penalty shot.
Weil’s Foods 6
Naples Pizza 2
Ty Simpson led the way with 4 goals as Weil’s Foods defeated Naples Pizza. C.J. Church, Proener Freias, Jackson Ingratta, Devin Mantha, Bailey Debergh and Scott Wigfield were all in on the scoring for Weil’s. Deangelo Policella, Liam Mastronardi and Thomas Evans had points for Naples.
BANTAM GIRLS
Windsor 5 RCRER 3
Abbey Grundaell, Chase Cabral and Ally Church led RCRER Bantam Girls at the Heinz rink on Saturday, December 11 but fell short to Windsor.
Scotia Bank 5 Blenheim 1
Blenheim opened the scoring but Scotia Bank Bantam Girls responded with the next 5 goals.
Amanda Shagat, Lauren Hammond, Kaitlyn Darie, Mackenzie Corinni, Joline Driedger, Jenna Lamb, Merissa Clowater and Cailly Shires were all in on the points.
INTERMEDIATE GIRLS
Wheatley Optimists 5
Rhine Danube 0
The Optimists dominated the Rhine Danube Club on Saturday, December 11. The leading scorer was Drew Bowman with 2 goals. Riley Brown, Leslie Webber and Brooklyn Omstead rounded out the scor-
When the Bob Dick Plant Farm Midget AEs were asked if they would be interested in sponsoring a family for Christmas this year, they not only rose to the challenge but exceeded all expectations. The team donated non-perishable items, canned goods, children’s toys, hockey tickets, gas vouchers and a traditional turkey dinner for the family to enjoy over the holiday season.
Pictured above, back row left to right: Scott Robinson, Branden McKeen, Brendan McGivern, Tyler Lamb, Matt Chamberlain, Brian Travis. Front row: Taylor Omstead, Jared Adams, Andrew Penner, Jesse Malott, Jared Mastronardi, Deryck Badz, Hayden Loveless, Jonathan Augustine and Tyler Jackson. Absent: Evan Nash. (Submitted photo)
ing. Nicole Simpson and Catherine Valle had helpers.
BANTAM
Southland Insurance 2 Tilbury 1
Both teams battled in a hard-fought game but Southland took the win. Leading the offence for Southland was Chris Fehr with both goals, assisted by Nick Leipold.
MIDGET
Anthony-Keats 2
Belle River 1
An exceptional effort was put forth by Nick VanBeekveld and Chris Daoud of Anthony-Keats. In a very close-played game, Anthony-Keats defeated Belle
The South Essex Community Council’s (SECC) Community Health and Wellness Guest Speaker Series is presenting a session on “Wills and Estate Planning”.
Reid Funeral Home will present this free information session on the importance of having an up-to-date will as well as considerations for estate planning. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. Light refreshments will be served.
The Wills and Estate Planning free seminar takes place Tuesday, January 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sun Parlor Home auditorium. For more info or to RSVP, contact Nancy at 519-326-0499 or email dayaway@pppoe.ca.
Gillett Sheet Metal 4
Essex 3
A very intense game was played between Gillett Sheet Metal and Essex, with Gillett’s prevailing 4-3. Nick Collard had 2 goals, and Brendan McGivern, Cameron Sarkis, CJ Tannous and Kyle Marcoveccio figured in the balance of the scoring.
The 16th Annual Lights of Life was held on Sunday, December 5 for the Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation. In last week’s advertisement remembering all those we have lost there were three names inadvertently missed.
The Southpoint Sun and LDMH Foundation would like to honour and acknowledge: Christine Woelk, John Woelk, and Grace Woodiwiss.
12 noon. Qualifiers will be notified by email December 24th by 3 pm.
Winning entry will be drawn at Gabriele Floor & Home Wednesday, December 29th at 10 am. Many other door prizes to be drawn. Qualifiers must be present to win. No stand-ins. Only the qualifying individual may win. Photo Identification necessary. Good Luck!
Employees and family members of the Southpoint Sun and Gabriele Floor & Home cannot qualify for this contest.
Pictured above are the young hunters who participated in the Youth Pheasant Hunt near Ghesto.
Local youth hunting apprentices were recently provided the opportunity to participate in a pheasant hunt held at New Breed Farms near Gesto. Around 20 youth hunters along with their mentors participated in the event which focused on safety
The Gosfield North Sportsmen’s Club hosted the event with the help of the Southwest Outdoors Club, AMA Sportsmen’s Association, Lakeshore Sportsmen’s Club, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, the Essex Hunter & Retriever Club, the Essex County Stewardship Network, Liqui-Force and the National Wildlife Turkey Federation. Youth hunter Colt Colenutt said the day went well and it was a great experience to hunt pheasants. Colton Vriesacker added that it was an event he’d like to participate in every year.
Each youth hunter participated in a hunter safety refresher, was able to shoot trap and participate in a hunt with a dog, the dog handler and a field marshal for safety. The youth were shown how to safely carry and hold their firearms and were told when it was safe to shoot. Neal Imeson and Jack Szorvas (from Southwest Outdoors Club) were field marshals. They were impressed with the youth hunters and the safety training. “They handled themselves really well in the field,” Imeson said of the youth.
“It was a good day all around,” noted Len Hunter, Chairman of the committee.
Southpoint Peewee Majors, sponsored by Gabriele’s Floor and Home, collected a combined 1016 cans and non-perishable food items for the Leamington Goodfellows. The team along with their coaches and several parents also participated in this past Saturday’s Goodfellow hamper deliveries in the Leamington area. (Photos Submitted)
“Of course, we’ve been good...”
H A N K
SpEqTRA would like to thank all those who took a moment to support us by voting in the recent Joey’s Only Community Revival Program. Although we places second, there is more awareness of our program within the community. Special thanks to Bernie & Cathy Hall, J Imaging Design, and Don Mills for their contribution towards our entry.
The Board of Directors of SpEqTRA
Thirty-seven golfers played mini golf on December 16. In first place was Team #2 made up of Tom Hyatt, Eva Kah and Linda Walsh with a one under par 239 total for their two rounds.
Second place toonies went to Team #4 with Colleen Pearse, Stan Vickery and Don Ribble shooting a 243. Third place went to Team #8’s Ralph Butler, Wayne Reid and Gerry Wilkinson with their 244.
The low score the day’s single round was a 33 shot by Tom Hyatt, who also had low total – a 73 – aided by the remarkable 6 holes-in-one in his tally. Single round totals of 37 showed for Moe Scratch, Audrey Knox, Gerry Wilkinson and Gary Honey. 38s counted for Don Ribble, Wayne Reid, Arts Sweet and Bill Mayville. Cami Keith, Colleen Pearse, Laurie Hylton, Lloyd Honey and Pete Daudlin came in with 39s. Even par single rounds registered for Murray Knox, Tom Hyatt, Eva Kah, Linda Walsh, Frank and Marie Lasi, a pair for Stan Vickery and Carolyn Daudlin, one for Gerry Wilkinson and Cami Keith. Under par totals were carded by Gerry Wilkinson with 77, and 79s for Audrey Knox, Cami Keith and Bill Mayville.
Only 60 aces dropped for the gang on the final day of mini golf for 2010. Holes-in-one were 4 for Art Sweet, Stan Vickery and Bill Mayville. Three fell for Linda Walsh, Ralph Butler, Audrey Knox and Carolyn Daudlin. Two fell for Frank and Marie Lasi, Lloyd Honey,Don Ribble, Kathy Bradley, Andy Orsini, Wayne Reid, Milt Taylor andnd Pete Daudlin. Single aces counted for Murray Knox, Marg Ross, Eva Kah, Colleen Pearse, Moe Scratch, Ernie Vanernderg, Laurie Hylton, Gerry Wilkinson, Shirley Thiessen, Marg Graham, and Angus and Mary MacRae.
Play resumes on Thursday, January 6 at 9:30 a.m. at Colasanti’s. See you then!
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The Municipality of Leamington annually hires students during the months of May to September. Summer student applications will be available ONLINE at www.leamington.ca and can be printed off and/or can be picked up at municipal offices located at 38 Erie St. North, Leamington, ON, starting 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2010 and must be returned/received (no faxes or e-mails or mail-ins) at 38 Erie St. North Corporate Services office by MONDAY, Feb. 28, 2011 by 4:00 p.m.
To be eligible for a summer student position an applicant must meet the following qualifications:
1.) Must be a resident of the Municipality of Leamington (except for Lifeguards/ Swim Instructors only).
2.) Must be at least 16 years of age by May 1, 2011, and
3.) *Must be in attendance at a Secondary School, University or Community College recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
4.) If you were employed as a student during the summer of 2010 by the Municipality of Leamington, YOU MUST apply to and be eligible for the lottery in 2011 otherwise you will not be eligible for employment for the summer of 2011.
*Note: Attendance at University or Community College requires enrolment in at least three (3) courses per school term.
Eligible applicants who were not previously employed by the municipality in 2010 will be entered into a lottery system for available positions. The draw does not guarantee employment. The order of consideration for these positions will be determined by means of a draw, the results of an interview and availability to work. The following positions will be available:
Recreation:
• Day Camp Co-ordinators and Counsellors (Standard Level First Aid with CPR Level “C” required - please attach a copy of a current certificate). Preference given to candidates with HIGH FIVE certification and experience working with children or education/courses in childhood development. Weekend and evening shifts may be required.
• Lifeguards/Swim Instructors (please attach a copy of your qualifications): Standard Level First Aid with CPR Level “C”; National Lifeguard Service; Red Cross Water Safety Instructor; Lifesaving Society Instructor. Weekend and evening shifts will be required.
Leamington Municipal Marina:
• Maintenance Workers.
• Dockhands (if you possess a Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross Certificate and Standard First-Aid with CPR Level “B” please attach copies of current certificates).
Public Works Department:
• Outside Labourer positions for Parks.
• Outside Labourer positions for Roads.
• Kinsmen Sports Fields Maintenance.
Water Department and Pollution Control Centre:
• Outside Labourer positions
Students interested in the above summer positions
plication by no later than 4:00
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The sound of music and laughter filled the gymnasium at UMEI Christian High School on Saturday evening, December 4 as the school’s choral music and drama students presented “Christmas: Love, Laughter and Song”. The program was comprised of seven Christmas skits, cushioned on either side by the music of Christmas. The skits, written by Graeme Coulam, gave a light-hearted, yet thought-provoking, approach to how we have come to view the events of the Nativity and its players, evoking chuckles of appreciation in the audience. The music, presented by the whole or parts of the choir, framed the skits beautifully as the songs and carols completed the joy and celebration of this season.
Dear Santa, I really really want a Jersey Shore tshirt. I am really trying to be good. I know some one at my bus stop who doesn’t believe in you. But I believe in you. I think your sweet and nice. Say hi to Ucon, Rudolph and Bumbles and Mrs. Claus.
Love Tori Lamb, age 8
Dear Santa, I have been good all year. I really like the gifts you got me last year. This year for Christmas I want Hot Wheels Criss Cross Crash, a red puffle, Kirby’s Epic Yarn, Night Vision Goggles and a bunch of other things. I hope the elves , the reindeer and Ms. Claus are doing well.
Love Ethan Dyke, age 7
Dear Santa, Santa can I have a Ripstick please. I tried to be good for you and I love you Santa. I hope the reindeer are doing well. Don’t make reindeer eat to much carrots be for Christmas they might get sick. Are you and Mrs. Claus doing well.
Love Brayden Zuidema, age 8
Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? I would like Justin Beber CDs.
Britney Rupert, age 8
Dear Santa, How are you and your elves. These are all the toys I want for Christmas. I would like a Puffle Panguin and Dairy Queen Blizzard and makup set and a karoke machine and a white board.
Love Cassandra Cervini, age 7
Dear Santa, How are you and your elves? This Christmas I want a Blackberry and a make up set. I will also like a Puffle and a Penguin stuffed animal and colorful clay. I also want a Dairy Queen Blizzard Maker and a Ripstick. I would also want a show called Suite Life on Deck and Bench clothes and will also like monkey Silly bands.
Love Jamie Liovas, age 7
Dear Santa, How are you. Thank you for all the wonderful gifts last year. This year maybe you can get my brother Lucas a PS3, and also for me I would like a Puffle, all the colours please. and maybe you can get Lucas a black Puffle, also for me an ice cream maker, also a slime kit, and also Monkey Silly Bands. I hope you have a good Christmas! Say hi to Mrs. Claus for me.
Love Lauren Azar, age 7
Dear Santa, Hi my name is Jillian. I am in Grade 3. How are you doing? This year for Christmas will you please bring me a Robot Dog. Are things good at the North Pole? Have a Merry Christmas.
Love Jillian Battaglia, age 8
Dear Santa, I hope you and the elves are having a great time. I liked the presents you got me last year. What I wont for Christmas is the 4 Wimpy Kid Book and a DS and Mario Brothers game. My Grandma wants a day of relaxation. Dad wants a day off from work.
Love Anthony Labbate, age 8
Dear Santa, Thank you for all the gifts last year. I like video games and Pokeman, sonic and Mario. Could you get my sister the dirt biking DS game. Could you get my mom a paint brush kit. Could you get me sonic colours for DS.
Andreas Baptista, age 8
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Dear Santa, Last year was the best! Santa I love last year I was so excited with the toys you gave me. Santa you and the elves are working hard. Your elves are making gifts. Your sled is tall with gifts. And for Christmas I want Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Paper Mario.
Love Liam Alice, age 7
Dear Santa, Thank you for every thing you gave me last year. How is Mrs. Claus, the elves and the riendeer? Can you bring my sister a barbie doll and can you bring a new phone for my mom and also bring my dad a new phone and some more espresso beans. I want a new hockey net. I have been a good boy.
Dear Santa, I like the gift you gave me can I get these games and toys. Toy Story 3, Epic Mickey, Skateboard and Ripstick. How are the eleves and Mrs Claus and the raindeer? Can you get my brother a remote control truck.
Love Zach
Dear Santa, I am Madison. I’m 8. I hope the elves are having fun. Please say hi to Mrs. Claus. Hear are some things I want: markers, Build a Bear, Bruin Jersey. I hope the elves are doing well.
Love Madison Willms, age 8
Love Austin Reis-Ives, age 8
Dear Santa, I would like to have a laptop, DSi, a pac of monkey Silly Banz, 6 guitars, telescope kit, Billde Bear, Loopz, Bounce it, marbles, rinna Cd, Lady gaga Cd. Massimo Maiuri
Dear Santa, How are you? My name is Elise and I am 8 years old. I am in Queen of Peace School in Mr. Prior’s class. For Christmas I want a remote controlled car and monkey silly bands. The last thing I would like is a heated blanket. I hope you have a good time delivering presents. Say hi to Misses Claus. Love Elise Minaudo, age 8
Dear Santa,
How is Mrs. Claus and how are the reindeers?
How are you Santa? I will like an xbox 360 because when my mom and dad ask me to do something I will do it.
Sincerely Jayden Morais, age 8
Dear Santa,
How do you build toys? How do you get into our homes? How is Mrs. Claus? I would like a Barbie House becse I have been good for my mom and my dad.
Love Janet Gutierrz, age 8
Dear Santa,
How are the reindeers?
How is Mrs. Claus? How do you read all the letters at once? How do you make all the toys?
Santa may I please have a portable DVD player? I feel I deserve this because I have been good and donated my hair to cancer. I hope you love the cookies!
Love Morgan Ingratta
Dear Santa,
How do the reindeers fly Santa? How do you bring presents to everyone in one night? How do the elves build toys? How is Mrs. Claus? What I want is a Furreal GoGo because I was being good to my family. Hope you like the chocolate milk.
Love Charlotte Mastronardi, age 8
Dear Santa,
How are you? I am fine. Santa, how do you get to 3-6 billion children in a day? How is Mrs. Claus and the elves? How is it at the North Pole? For Christmas may
I please have the book Guinness World Records 2011. I think I deserved the book because I think I have been good to my fanmily. Santa have a great year. Your friend Ryan Ingratta, age 8
Dear Santa, It is me Connor McVittie. Sorry I’m always away for Chrismas but you always seem to find me. How do you get into all the houses. Do you have a magic key. How is everyone at the north pole. May I have a 9910 with lots and lots of amo. I feel I have been nice to my family and friends.
Love Connor McVittie, age 8
Dear Santa, How do you bring presents to everyone in one night? How do you build toys? May I have a DSI because I have been good to everyone.
Sincerely Kennedy Rose Paul, age 8
Dear Santa, How does Rudulph’s nose glow? How fast do your reindeer fly? How is dasher and the other reindeers. May I please have a Playstaytion move? I feel I have been nice to my family members.
Joshua Ribble, age 8
Dear Santa, What do you want for Christmas? How are you? How is Mrs. Claus? How do you eat all the cookes people leave for you? May I please have silly bans for Christmas? I am being very nice to my mom, dad and my sitter.
Serena Oliveira, age 7
Dear Santa, How is the reindeers? How do you bring presents to everybody in only one night? Can you please bring peace in the world? Can you get me an xbox 360 or an DSi? I deserve it because I stand up for my sister and I respect my family. Can you bring good amazing presents to my sister, mom and dad? Please have a good time Santa. Enjoy the treats at some houses like mine.
Love Thomas Bartha, age 8
Dear Santa, I have about three questions to ask you. Here’s the first one. How do you go to everyone’s houses in one night? Could you bring peace to our world? Lastly, how do you build toys? For Christmas may I please have DSI? I think I deserve it because I have been good to my family.
Love Rowan Massad, age 8
Dear Santa, How are the reindeers? How do the reindeers fly? How do you bring presents in one night? May I have Guines World Record 2011? I have been good to my parents.
From Quinn Rodrigues, age 8
Dear Santa, How are the reindeers? How is Mrs. Claus? How are the Elves? How do your reindeers fly? How to the Elves make the toys? How do you bring presents to everyone in one night? How do you get into our homes? May I please have a Webkin
because I have been really good with my mom and dad. I hope you like the cookies.
Love your friend Angela Tannous, 7
Dear Santa, How do you get into our homes? How do you bring presents to everyone in one night? How are you? How do your reindeers fly? May I please have all four 1990’s Super Mario McDonald’s toys? I think I deserve it because I listen to my Mom and Dad.
Love your friend Tyson Steel, age 8
Dear Santa, How do you bring presents to everyone in one night? How do you get into our homes? How are the reindeers? How is Mrs. Claus? May I get a Go-Go Dog for Christmas? I think I deserve it because I have been nice to my brothers and sisters.
Love Elizabeth Ouellette, age 8
Dear Santa, How do you bring presents to everyone in one night? How do you carry all these presents? How do your reindeer
fly? I would like Call of Duty Black ops because I don’t lie to my mom and I don’t fight as much as my sisters do.
Love Anthony Torresan, age 8
Dear Santa, How are the reindeers? and Mrs Claus? How do you get into our homes at night when they are lock? How do your elves make all those toys? How are you I hope you are ok. May I have a babby zhu zhu pet for Christmas? I feel like I have been good with my brothers. Enjoy the treats at the houses.
Love your best frend, Raylnn Joanna Verburg, age 8
Dear Santa, How are the reindeers and Mrs. Clause? How do you bring presents to every house in just one night? How do you get in to our homes? May I please have a i pod touch for Christmas? I feel like I deserve this because I’ve been nice to my friends and to my family also to my teachers.
Love Marielle Nehmetallah, age 8
Dear Santa,
How do you bring presents in one night? Next I would like to ask how you build lots of toys? How are your reindeers doing? And how is Mrs. Claus doing. How do you get into our homes? How are you doing? For Christmas I would like new goalie pads. I think I deserve it because I have been good to my teacher and mom and dad.
Love Sam Vangellecum, age 8
Dear Santa,
I want to thank you for the presents you got me last year. I really appreciate the gifts I got. I’ll leave you some milk and cookies. I wish that I could have seen your reindeers and yourself! Now to get to the point: all my last Christmas toys are sure getting old! This Christmas I would like a 4-wheeler that I can call my own, a new green bike, a whole bunch of candy and some more Legos. I hope I am not asking to much because I know you are going to be very busy going all the way around the world! Okay Santa, I guess it is time to say good-bye. I sure hope you have a safe trip to everyone else’s house. Until next time...
Love Mario, age 4
Dear Santa,
How are you? Can you say hello to Rudolph for me? Could you put a picture of you in my stocking? How are the elves working? Thank you for the two wheeler scooter from last Christmas. Here are some things I would like: the move Star Wars episodes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, a transformer than can turn into a phone, building blocks, a pet skunk, a pet bunny, a pumpkin patch, a strawberry patch, a grape tree and a pet frog. I really loved the things you got me last year. I hope that you can make some of the toys on my list. I would like you to come to my house and put presents under the tree. I will leave you some milk and cookies. Hope to see your soon.
Love Ryan, age 4
Dear Santa,
I am wondering if I am good or bad? Can you see me from the North Pole? Am I pretty? My hair is long, long, long - long to my shoes. My hair is beautiful. Could you give me a picture of you? Here are some things that I would like: a princess dress, a guitar, a big barbie car so I can drive, some dinosaurs, flowers and butterflies, a horse, a barbie doll, a pony, crayons, pigs, stars, teddy bears, fish, dolls, ducks and birds.
Dear Santa,
Love Nevaeh, age 4
How are you? Are your reindeers feeling ok? I really like that bouncy ball that you gave me last year. I am wondering if you enjoyed those cookies that I gave last year and if the reindeers like the carrots. I am really hoping that you can get me a soccer ball this year. I would also like a green DS, the movie Toy Story 3, a dog and a cat. I really wish that you will bring me a dump truck with wheels on it. I really hope that you have a safe trip to my house. I would really like to say hello to Mrs. Claus. How many elves do you have? Nice talking to you and I think that I’ve been a good boy this year so I deserve to be on the nice list. Your special helper Andrew, age 4
Dear Santa,
Hi, how are you? I am very excited for Christmas. How are your reindeer doing, and how is Mrs. Claus? Thank you for all the gifts you brought me last year! Especially for Hungry Hippos, my favourite game. This year I would like: a Barbie plane, cool clothes, Barbie pjs, shoes with Barbies on them, new coat, chalk board, Barbie books. I hope you have a safe trip. Also I will leave cookies and milk for you. I will leave some carrots and oats for your reindeer.
Love Lily, age 4
Dear Santa,
How are the reindeer? Did they have a safe flight home last Christmas? I really liked the doll you gave me last year. I named her Wally. For Christmas this year I would like a toy train that moves along a track, a book that teaches the alphabet and a stuffed animal tiger. Is there snow at the North Pole yet? There isn’t any here but I think we will be getting some soon. Are the elves doing a good job getting all the toys made? I’m going to leave you milk and cookies on Christmas Eve so that you won’t get hungry on your long ride in the sleigh. I hope you like chocolate chip! Until next year...
Sarah, age 4
Dear Santa,
How are the reindeer doing? Did you have a safe flight back last year? How are the elves also doing? Some things I would like for Christmas this year are: a stuffed animal (giraffe, dragon and rattlesnake), a doll, Silly Bandz and a puppet. Is there snow at the North Pole yet? There isn’t any snow here yet, but I hope we get some soon. Tell Mrs. Claus I said hi. I’m going to leave you some milk and cookies at my house on Christmas. I hope you like them. I hope you have another safe trip back to the North Pole. Until next year...
Love Abbi, age 4
Dear Santa,
Hi. I am very excited for Christmas! How are you? How is Rudolph and the others? Are you, the elves and Mrs. Claus getting ready for Christmas? I really like the toys you gave me last year. I made a list of the toys I would like: a big tower, Playdough, Sand Toys, a plane, a kaleidoscope, a dollhouse, things that are blue, building blocks, painting supplies, chocolate, carriage for my dolls, hugs from you. I am going to leave some milk and cookies for you and some carrots for your reindeer. I hope the weather is good for flying with the reindeer.
Love Raelyn, age 3
Dear Santa,
How are you? Is it hard waking up in the North Pole? My favourite reindeer is the Santa one. I loved my Hot Wheels car from last year. I also like the octopus that changed colours. I am feeling better from last year. I know that you told me to feel better and I do. How are you and Mrs. Claus? Santa I would like: a candy from Halloween, a Hot Wheels track, and a Hot Wheels and Transformer movie for Christmas. I am going to leave you a piece of cake and a cookie. See you soon. Bye Santa.
Dear Santa,
From Zachary, age 4
I really like the fairy princess you got me last year. How is Mrs. Claus doing? How are your reindeer doing? The things I want for Christmas are: a purple bike with blue handles and orange pedals and green wheels, a red small horse, a banana toy, a pink computer, a big dollhouse with small dolls to live in the house, and a paint set. I hope you have a safe trip and when you get to my house there will be milk and cookies for you.
Dear Santa,
Love Victoria, age 4
I just wanted to know how you and Mrs. Claus were doing. I also wanted to know how the elves and the reindeer were doing. I am a big fan and I hope to see you on Christmas Eve. What I want for Christmas is Beyblades, bakugons, toy motorcycle, toy robot, train track, Silly Bandz. Hope you have a safe ride home. We will leave you cookies and food for the reindeer.
Love Jayden, age 5
With glad tidings to you and yours this holiday season. We thank you so very much for choosing us.
With glad tidings to you and your family at the holidays. Thank you for giving us so much to celebrate this year.
Dear Santa,
How is Rudolph? Is his nose shining bright? Where do you live in the North Pole? Does it snow all the time? This Christmas I am hoping for a Bumble Bee Transformer. Also, I would like a Star Wars Ship, Lego Star Wars and Star Wars General Grievous would be pretty cool too. On Christmas Eve I will leave you milk and cookies and for the reindeer I will leave bread. Hopefully the reindeer will be able to fly the whole night without getting tired. Have a great trip on Christmas Eve.
Love Owen, age 5
Dear Santa,
Thank you for giving me toys in the past. How are your reindeers doing? How are you doing? How is Mrs. Claus doing? I am just wondering if you could get me these toys: car toy, 4 cap guns, 2 new soccer balls, karate suit and teddy bear and lion. I hope this isn’t too much for you. Also, when you come to my house I have some milk and cookies ready. I hope I get everything on my Christmas list and I like how nice you are to give me presents. Also for the other people you give presents to and how hard you work. Until next time...
Julian, age 5
Dear Santa,
How is Rudolph doing? Is he still leading your sleigh? Some things I like from last year was my DS case and my arm bands. I was wondering what you would like for Christmas from Mrs. Claus. Also, this year I was hoping I could get a couple things from you. Here is my list: DSI, Bumblebee Transformer action figures, Lego Star Wars (not the video game), Ninja suit, Bakugan battle rollers, a basketball, air bender toy. I hope you have a safe ride around the world. On Christmas Eve I will leave you some milk and cookies. I hope you like them.
Love Xander, Age 5
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? I am doing good. I really liked the fire fighter truck and all the other things. How are you reindeers doing? My favourite reindeer is the one in the front a.k.a. Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. Santa, here are some things I would enjoy for Christmas: my brother London wants swords for pirate play, my sister Arwin wants some baby dolls and some stuffed animals, my dad wants some sports stuff like skateboards, my mom would like some new dresses. She really likes yellow dresses. I want toy cars and a DS. Games I would enjoy would be Super Mario Bros. I would also like a skateboard and some Star Wars stuff. I would also like some soccer stuff and lots more. Hope you have a safe trip to my house.
Love Marcus, age 5
Dear Santa, Hi Santa, how are you? Thank you for the Barbie last year. I can’t wait for Christmas this year. Also, how is Mrs. Claus? For Christmas I would really like a purple Barbie, a teddy bear, a small dog because I want to play with it all the time. I would like a real big white cat, a yellow dollhouse, a small red computer, a hockey stick, and please a big real horse and a duck. I will leave chocolate milk and chocolate chip cookies. I will leave carrots for your reindeer. I hope you have a good trip here and get back safely.
Love Sylvia, age 4
Dear Santa,
Good afternoon Santa. Is Mrs. Claus ok? Are your reindeer healthy and ok? I am very excited for Christmas because I’m going to leave you lots of cookies and milk. This year I am hoping to get a Rapunzel braiding hair, new skates if my other skates don’t fit. Another thing is shoes. I really hope that my brother could get Cranky from Thomas the Tank Engine. Hope you have a safe trip on Christmas Eve and get to everyone’s house safe and sound. Say hi to Rudolph for me and have a great day.
Love Emily, age 5
Dear Santa,
How are the reindeer feeling? Is it cold up there? I really liked the present that you gave me last year! I really appreciated it? Here are a few things that I really, really hope to get! Toys, toys, toys!: Fashion Fairytale Barbie, Bratz Magic Snow Kit, play makeup, dresses, shoes, bracelets or necklaces. I hope you can get these things for me. I promise I will leave cookies, milk and candies!
Love Rachel, age 5
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? I was also wondering how Mrs. Claus is doing? Another thing I was wondering is if you’re going to have another reindeer pull-
ing your sleigh this year. Thank you for giving me a lot of great presents last year. Some of the things I want this year are: a new Barbie doll, a new stuffed animal, some new Polly Pockets, a new ruler, some new Silly Bandz, a new board game and some makeup. This year I’m going to give you more milk and cookies. I like how nice you are, giving me lots of presents. I wish you happy flying.
Love Talyse, age 5
Dear Santa,
How are you? Thank you for the gifts you gave me last year. Did you enjoy the cookies I gave you? Please say hello to the reindeer for me. Some things I want for Christmas are: I would like some Playdough stuff, mini cars, a bird stuffed animal, some Thomas and friends books, some Thomas and friends movies, Barney movie, a bear stuffed animal, a dog stuffed animal. I’ll leave you some cookies and milk. And some reindeer food for your reindeer.
From your friend Adison, age 4
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? How are your reindeer doing? How is Mrs. Claus doing? The things I want for Christmas are a remote control 4 wheeler, a real moose and a little sword. When you come at night I will give you milk and very big cookies. Say hello to Mrs. Claus for me. Till next time...
Love Miguel, age 5
Best wishes to you and your familly from Leamington Court’s residents, employees & managers
Dear Santa, Are you going all around the world bringing presents? How are you doing in the North Pole? I have cookise and milk at my house for you. Are you bringing presents? What is your favourite food? We are having a Christmas concert at my school. What do you want for Christmas? I want to see Rudolph for my Christmas present please. Is it cold in the North Pole? What is your favourite toy?
Happy Christmas Santa.
From Muna, age 8
Dear Santa, I would like a lot of littlest Pet Shops. I would littlest Pet Shop tent. If I get it I will be very happy.
Frum Madisson, age 8
Dear Santa, I have a letter for you. I hope you will like it. What would you like for Christmas? I would give you a wonderful gift. Please give me wonderful things for Christmas.
Love Maria, age 7
Dear Santa, I would like to give you a lot of cookies and milk. Would you like to go on a vacatin one day? I have no Chirstmas tree but I still like Chirstmas. Can you get me all the right presents.
From Ali, age 7
Dear Santa, Would you like to take a vacation because you have to work all day and you would love some cookies and a drink like hot coffe and choclate
cookies? What would you like for Christmas? I would like a Nintendi DSI and a DSI game and a DSI purse.
Love Susie, age 8
Dear Santa, Hi Santa what are you doing? Can I please get a DSI. And can I get a Sonic the Werehog toy? Can I get a Hulk game for DSI. Are you cleaning your sleigh today? Are the elves working today? Are the reindeer sick today?
From Peyton, age 8
Dear Santa,
I want a new car. I would like it to be a remote control. A fast yellow car with flames that are red and yellow would be wonderful. I will leave cookies and milk for you Christmas Eve. Please and thank you.
Damion, age 7
Dear Santa, How cold is it at the North Pole. I bet it is so so cold. What do you want for your snack? You should go to some hot water. I don’t have a chimney. How are you going to go in my chimney. You need a good vacation.
Tyson, age 7
Dear Santa, Hi. I hope you are not sick on Christmas. I think your the best! What if Christmas was ruined? I would be sad. I think you have six reindeer. Wear your mittens, hat and your scarf. I love you.
Love Ashley, age 7
Dear Santa,
What a busy time of year this must be for you, Santa! Getting all those presents wrapped,
getting the reindeer ready... it’s a good think you have all those elves to help you. Santa, I would like to say thank you for all the happiness you spread to the boys and girls every year. My Christmas wish is that everyone in 2/3W and Mill St. P.S. have a very happy holiday! I wouldn’t mind some fuzzy slippers and a rest!
From Mrs. Wong
Dear Santa,
One day I think you should go on a vacation. How many reindeer do you have? What would you like for Christmas. If you went on vacation which place would you go to? Do you like hot chocolate? Do you have any reindeer.
Love Sheridyn, age 7
Dear Santa,
First I want a Xbox 360 and a PSP. Second I want sonic toys and a pack of silly bands. Third I want a skateboard and a DSi. Fourth I want a Lego set. How are you reindeers doing? Do you have any
baby reindeers? Do you like Christmas? Do you like milk and cookies. Fifth I want a set of cars.
Love Jake, age 8
Dear Santa,
How are you? What kind of things do you like? How is it in the North Pole? I would like make up for Christmas. Does Blitzen like the snow? How is your wife?
From Claudia, age 7
Dear Santa, I like Santa because you give me presents. I like the presents in the box books. I give you cookies and milk and I want money! Come on my house?
From Zahra, age 7
Dear Santa,
Do you wish for a train. Do you want its name to be the Polar Express? If you wanted make it magic and come to my house with it, I would like that. I wanted Lego games for Christmas.
Ada Taing, age 7
Dear Santa,
I am writing about you because I like you. What do you do when it is morning? I play. What is your favourite cookie. I would like a Star Wars set for Christmas. Thank you for the presents.
Hunter Alaers, age 7
Dear Santa, I want a DSI for Christmas. How do you get around the world? Do you like cookies?
From Fischer Briand
Dear Santa,
I am writing too you because I like you Santa Slaus and I wish you can bring me a dog and miy sister wants a dog too and miy little brother wants a gun and he wants a hand locker that has a key. Do you have a komputer? Thank you for bring me all of the toys.
From John Fehr
Dear Santa,
I’m writing to you because you are the best. Haoue is Anabel doing. Thaink you for luving children. I would like a remote control helicopter.
Joshua Sharpe, age 6
Dear Santa, I’m writing to you because I love you and you are awesome. What is your favourite cookie. How is your favourite reindeer. What is your favourite milk. Thank you for bringing presents.
From Dominik, age 7
Dear Santa, I am riting to you becuse you are the best ever in the world. Is Rudolf doing good? Cud you bring me lego Star Wors. Wut do you like to eat? Thank you for all of the presents!
From Adrian, age 7
Dear Santa, I’m writing to you because I want to ask you do you play basketball? Do you have a new computer? I would like Lego Army for Christmas. Thank you for the last presents. Good bye Santa! Merry Christmas.
Nick Wiper, age 7
Dear Santa, I am writing to you because you are the best. What is your favourite cookie? Who is your favourite reindeer? How do you fly in your sleigh?
I want a Lego Star Wars Set. Thank you for bringing all the presents. Sebastian, age 7
Dear Santa, I am riting to you because I believe in you. So how’s Rudolph doing? I bet you that on Christmas night there well be cookies and milk and my mom’s famous peanut butter cookies. Since you’ve been giving me presents this year I am giving you a present. You are awesome!
Jorden Simpson, 7
Dear Santa, I am writing to you because I want to assk you a question. I would like an ipod toch that has a camera. How many elves do you have? Thank you for bringing me presents every year.
John Jekel, age 7
Dear Santa, I am writing to you because I wonted to talk to you. Who is your favrate reindeer? What’s your cookie shaped like? I was hoping for a pokemon ball for Christmas. Where do you live? How are your elves? Do you like chocolate milk?
Thank you for bringing presents each year?
Adam Dewhurst, 7
Dear Santa, I’m writing because I love Christmas. Can I please have a puppy for Christmas? Why do you like milk? Haw do you fit down the chimneys? Haw do you go to all the houses in one day? Haw long is your beard? You are the best Santa.
Claudia Schmitt, 7
Dear Santa, I’m writing to you cuse you are the best. I was wondering if I’m on your good list. I hope I’m on it. Santa I want clothes for Christmas that is all I was for Christmas. What wood you want for Christmas Santa? Thank you Santa if you give it to me only if I’m nice.
Yours truly
Jonathan Buckert, 7
Dear Santa, I’m writing because I believe in you. Can I please have a puppy for Christmas Santa? How’s Rudolf? Was I good this year? Is Rudolf’s nose working? Where do you exercise? Do you have a
dog? Do you have a new computer? What’s your favoarite kind of cookies? What would you like for Christmas? Thank you for being Santa. Love Madisyn Church, age 7
Dear Santa, I believe in you. What is your favourite cookie? When do you feed Rudolph? Where do you live up north? What street do you live on? How old are you? How long is your beard? Where is the north pole? Do you have a new computer? Thank you for feeding Rudolph! Sierra Baltzer, age 7
Dear Santa, I am writing you because you are the best person of Christmas. What do you want for Christmas? Do your elves ever get tired? What do you do after you deliver all the presents? I was hoping for a teliscope. Do you like kids? Did you ever get lost? Thank you for a wonderful Christmas. From Hima, age 7
Dear Santa, I’m writing to you be-
cacse you bring joy to us. Wud you like a present or two presents? Do you have a computer? I have the vetron wave. Do you really want presents? Do you? Maybe I will give you something. Thank you for Christmas.
Kristen White, age 7 Dear Santa, I am writing to you because you are marvelous. I was hoping for a video camrow. How do you get around the world in one day. What is yeur fravrit cookie. Thank you for every present you got me.
River, age 7
Dear Santa, I am writing to you because you bring good presents. Am I on the good list? Do the randeer eat all the cookies? Would you please bring me a Wii for Christmas? What would you like for Christmas? I hope that you have a good Christmas.
Ashton Sova Dyck, 7
Dear Santa, I can’t imagine how you and the elves make all those toys in 364 days. I don’t think I could even do it. I always wanted to take a ride in your sled. My Christmas wish this year is for you to make sure I am safe in my new house. Make sure you go to the right house. Have a safe flight and Merry Christmas!
Sincerely Mariah Pimentel, age 9
Dear Santa, I can imagine how busy everyone is. I bet that the raindeer are busy training how to fly again. If you ever need an elf to work for you I will do it. What I really want for Christmas is Harry Potter stuff. I would also like to make a Christmas wish. The wish is to make everybody feel better for ever. I hope you have a safe sleigh ride Santa.
From Eric Kress, age 9
Dear Santa, I wold like to tell you what I would like for Christmas. A Club Penguwin Medership for a year. I would like my dad to have WWE 2011 and my mom to have a happy Christmas.
Your friend Dante Camara, age 8
Dear Santa, I love to come and meet you and the elves. I can imagine what you are doing right now. My Christmas wish is to have a new toy dress and a par of toy shos and a toy car.
Your friend Caitlyn Gallagher, age 7
Dear Santa, I love Christmas because you get to spend time with your family and have a big feast and get presonts. I wish I could work in your work shop and my number one wish is that every one has a Merry Christmas. Have a great flight around the world. Yours truely Mirabel Jraige, age 8
Dear Santa, Welcome to Canada! I hope the elves are having fun making all those toys. What I want for Christmas is a Wii and a game to go with it. Santa do you and the elfes ever get Christmas presents because I think you and the elfes should. Also I wouldl like roseies if you can. Speeking of Roodofe you saved the day one time before this Christmas.
Your friend Vienne Boutros, age 8
Dear Santa, Hi Santa, I’m really looking forward to christmas. Christmas is my favourite holaday. My wish this year is to have call of duty black ops for christmas. I hope that I could have a great christmas with my family and you have a wonderful christmas Santa.
Your friend John Nohra, age 8
Dear Santa, I can’t even imagin how hard you and the elves are working. But it would be great if you could grant my wish it is to make you give a gift to all the ill.
Your friend Parker M., age 8
Dear Santa,
When I’m older I will work with you and visit you every week. What I want for Christmas is a new game call of Duty Block ops, an Ipod touch, some books, some toys and some silly bands. One day I will be an elf.
Your friend Preston Knight, age 8
Dear Santa,
How are you? You would like my Christmas tree because it is fake but cool. What I would like for Christmas is the nerf stampeade and the long strike C.S.G. I know how busy you must be. Have a nice Christmas. Sincerly Sheldon Slavik, age 8
Dear Santa,
Are you like God? I know it’s a silly question but I really want to know. For Christmas can you please get my brother Charlie Brown Christmas tales DVD. I like all the Christmas movies that your in. You look cool. For Christmas can you please get me all the Berstian Bears books, Bon Jovi greatest hits and all of Rocke and Bowinkel Season 3.
Your friend Evan Diab, age 8
Dear Santa
I’ve been wondering how you have been doing and are your elevs working hard. I love Christmas time because you always bring presents to kids all around the world and you make all the kids happy. Your friend Cameron, age 8
Dear Santa, I could not imagin how busy you are making all theese toys getting ready for Christmas. My wish this year is for my dream to come true. My dream is to become a professional hockey player when I grow up. Also to get a DSi XL for Christmas. Have a safe flite.
Sincerely Matthew Carvalho, age 9
Dear Santa, This year I think I might leave a blanket out for you near the fire. I hope we can make home made cookies for you. But all I want for Christmas is lego. This letter is short because I could not think of any think els I want. Well, you should really get back to work. Have a safe Christmas. Love Jacob S. Neill, age 8
want to come see your work shop sometime. Sincerely your friend, Trevor Dyck, age 9
Dear Santa, I can imagine how busy you are but I would love to come and meet you Santa. My Christmas wish is to have a DSi and a wii and a xbox 360. Your friend Charbel Nohra, age 8
Dear Santa, I like Mario Super Sluggers. I want that for Christmas because it is a new good game and it is the best. Santa will buy me that for Christmas. I don’t have it yet, he will get me it. It is so very cool. I want it! I can beat it myself. It is a good game.
Your friend Andrew Raffoul, age 9
Dear Santa, This year I want a nice bike and I want to learn how to ride a bike. I would also like a dress. Hav a Mery Christmas. Your friend Destiny Cacilhas, age 8
Dear Santa, I want for Christmas a hors, and a book with 100 paprs in it to draw and callr and I want markers, crans, paynt, pencil crans. I can’t amajin how busy you and the elvs are. How many toys do you make in 1 Christmas to other Christmases.
Your pal Nathan Correia, age 8
Dear Santa, I wonder how busy you are in the North Pole. I want a DSI XL for Christmas, and I also want Guilty Party. Can you get me these gifts for Christmas? Every year I wonder what your work shop looks like. I
Dear Santa, I can imagine how busy you are with the elves. I wish to be an elf with the other elves. I will make toys for the sick and hop on your sled to throw the toys to the nurses.
Your friend Assad Boutros, age 9
Dear Santa, This Christmas you don’t have’t to give me any gifts because every Christmas you give me the best gifts ever, all I want for Christmas is the best Christmas ever. But if you want to give me a gift, thats okay with me. And Santa Merry Christmas to you! Have a safe ride on your slegh.
Your friend Lilyan Adams, age 8
Dear Santa,
How is the reindeer this year? For Christmas I would like a guitar because I helped with setting the table. Also I would like a mp3 player because I made my bed all by myself. I would like a ring and a matching necklace because I helped clean my room. I would like Barbie clip on earrings and strawberry shortcake clip on earrings because I helped my babysitter. Also I would like some of Hannah Montana chap stick, wig, a Hannah Montana shirt and clip on earrings because I helped to sweep the floor. A Hannah Montana poster because I helped brush my teeth. I would like an Ariel doll I can sleep with and dress up because I helped my parents pick up my toys. Hope you have a very nice Christmas.
Love Sydney Enns, age 5
Dear Santa,
Do you play hockey Santa? Please come to my house Santa. Do your reindeer fly? Wish list: a bear, a dinosaur, a truck. I believe in you Santa.
Yours Truly, Aron, age 5
Dear Santa,
I would like to ask you a question. What is your favourite toy, mine is my bunny because he is so cute and cuddly! For Christmas I would like 3 things, a John Deere tractor, a dolly and a Diego movie. Hopefully you can get me all 3 things! Merry Christmas.
Love Ardan, age 4
Dear Santa,
I have been very good this year. I did everything my mom told me to. I keep my room tidy, empty the dishwasher, so these are some of the things I did and these are the things I want for Christmas: a baco on a flat bed, a scraper, a steamroller with a flat bed, a toy tractor, a train set, a toy fire truck, a toy tomato harvester. This is my Christmas list.
From Mason, age 5
Dear Santa,
My name is Madison. How do the reindeer fly? Also, how do the elves make all the presents in time? For Christmas I would like a barbie set, a stuffed dog and a barbie movie. Santa what do you like to eat on Christmas? How long does it take to fly all around the world to deliver all the presents to the boys and girls. I am being very good this year, I am being very nice and I can’t wait for Christmas! Do you get any presents? I hope you do because you deserve them. Have a Merry Christmas!
Sincerely Madison, age 4
Dear Santa,
What is your favourite colour? Mine is pink. I would like a dinosaur for Christmas and a big carrot, sleeping beauty doll. I was a good girl this year. One last thing paper and paint.
Dear Santa,
Love Emily F., age 4
How is Rudolph? How many cookies do you eat? I like the toys you give me. Santa I would please like a Thomas train that moves and goes HOO HOO also Ellie the train and Strawberry Shortcake and her house. I’ve been a really good girl so I can have these toys.
Dear Santa,
From Brienna, age 4
How are the reindeer doing? I have been really good this year and super awesome at hockey. This is my Christmas wish list: bakugan, fish for Max, a dinosaur leapster, a basketball net, a pen board to hang up some words, a laptop, a John Deere tractor piggy bank, a Scooby-Doo wind up toy, a toy dump truck, a Scooby-Doo pencil, some dinosaur toys, the lego fire department set, a toy generator, a tractor workshop to fix my toy tractors, a toy bus with Santa on top, Christmas lights and makes a jingle bells tune, a toy Rudolph with a light up nose. Sincerely Hunter E., age 5
Dear Santa,
How fast do your reindeer move on the ground? Fast or really fast? Wish List: a movie about Mighty Machines, a train and a train track, Might Machines planes. I should get these presents because I’ve
been good by helping friends with work and I helped my brother count.
From Aidan, age 4
Dear Santa,
Do you like the North Pole? The things I would like for Christmas are a PSP, a game for Wii and a sonic toy. I have been nice all year. I have just been a little bad so could you please get me these toys for Christmas.
Your friend Joel, age 4
Dear Santa,
Does Rudolph’s nose still glow? Are the elfs busy working? I would like a toy generator, a recycle truck, a dump truck, a excavator, a tractor with a bell, a lawn mower with Christmas lights and a dancing reindeer that blows bubbles. I think I should get these gifts because I cut the grass for daddy.
Love Jak T., age 4
Dear Santa,
I have bin cleaning my room. I washed my car with mom. Why do you live in the north pole. I want Rudolf the red nose reindeer, my little pony house. I want a kitten for Christmas. Thank you Santa.
From Olivia, age 4
Dear Santa,
How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? Here is what I would like for Christmas: new shoes, colour explosion, new purse, play necklace, sandbox for my backyard. I think I should get these things because I have been good all year. Thank you Santa for all the presents you gave me in the past years. I can’t wait for Christmas!
From your friend Evan G., age 5
Dear Santa,
Do you like milk and cookies? Since I have bin good I want a Barbie doll and I would like a toy for in the bath and I would like a toy bath tub to play with my bath toy in.
Dear Santa,
From Jacey F., age 4
Hi Santa, how are you and your reindeers? For Christmas I want... Potty Doll! I want a potty doll because my friend has one and she says they are fun! Rudolf and Clorise stuffed animals. I want them because they’re both friends and I hope their gonna be my friends if I get them! A crib for babies. I want a crib because I don’t have a crib and I would really like one! Tinker Bell and the great fairy rescue leap frog game. I want it because I wanted it for my birthday but now I want it for Christmas plus it looks fun! Beauty and the beast the movie. I want it because I never watched it before and it looks good!
Love Allie B., age 4
Dear Santa,
What should I leave out for Christmas for you? Do you like cookies and milk? For Christmas I want toy trains, toy digger and a toy fire truck. I’ve been a very good boy this year.
From John, age 5
Dear Santa,
Why do you like in the north pole? I want a Thomas the train set, a basketball, a robot toy, a train book, and a foggy toy. Two more questions. How do you get around the world in one night? Do you go 200 miles per hour?
Your friend Evan W., age 4
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I would like: a rocket, a digger, tractors. I think I was good this year because I played with my friends nicely and didn’t try to hurt them. Me and me friends played tag and freeze tag.
From Ryan, age 5
Dear Santa,
How are you and your elves doing? I love Christmas! Here are the presents I would like: a toy microphone, a toy zoo, a toy guitar, a toy telephone, a toy rocket, a barbie doll, a toy Rudolph that when you press the button his nose lights up. I like you Santa Claus. I think I should get these presents because I have been good all year. I can’t wait for Christmas!
From your friend Maya, age 4
Dear Santa, Are your elves doing a lot of work? Are your elves mayking a lot of presents? Are your elves mayking a BIG cake and putting a lot of candles? Did your sled break apart? Does your sled have presents in the back?
From Emma, age 7
Dear Santa, Does Mrs. Claus help you? Does Mrs. Claus have a kid? Is the sled big? Is the sled heavy? Love Loyde Chapman, age 6
Dear Santa,
How is Mrs. Claus? Do you dance with her? I would like a toy horse? I would like a toy house? I would like a toy Santa. I would like a toy DS.
Your friend Megan Ward, age 7
Dear Santa, Does Rudolph run fast? Does Rudoph light up his nose day and night? Is your sled fast? Is your sled red and yellow? Does your sled carry all of the toys on Christmas Eve?
From Michael Neufeld, age 7
Dear Santa, Do the elves take to you? How many toys do they make? Does Rudolph’s nose hurt your eyes? Does Rudolph lead the way? I would like lots of lego. I would like a transformer. From Matthew, age 7
Dear Santa, Are your elves helping you? How many gifts are making? Is your sled fixed. I have been good this year. I would like the Mouse Trap game. From Braydyn S., age 7
Dear Santa, I would like a TV so I can watch it when I want to. I love you Santa! Can you fly? How do you fly? Is Mrs. Claus your wife? I love your wife. From Amanda Guenther Bergen, age 7
Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus doing? Are her treats yummy? I would like some more clothes for Christmas. I would be happy if I got some more skipping ropes. I love your reindeer Santa! What do they love to eat Santa?
How are your reindeer doing?
Sincerely Keyara Froese, age 7
Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus doing? Can you wait until Christmas? How are you doing? I hope you have a great Christmas. I love you sooo much. How are the reindeer? Your friend Martinka Fenn, age 7
Dear Santa, How does your sled fly in the air? I like your sled? How do you make toys. I like presents, Your frend Tyler, age 7
Dear Santa, How are the elves doing at making presents? Do the elves really have pointy ears? I would love a camera for Cristmas. I have been very good this year. How does Rudolph’s nose glow? I love Rudolph’s nose! Does Rudolph lead the way/ Your freind Marissa McInnis, age 7
Dear Santa, How does Rudolph’s nose glow? How does Rudolph fly? How many
toys do your elves make in one day? Are your elves small? From Nathanial Hiebert, age 7
Dear Santa, I would like a hamster. I would really like a Pokemon and ds. The biggest box you an. From Kayden Schmitt, age 7
Dear Santa, Rodoph has a shiny nose. What does he eat? Does he fly or does he run? Can he eat fast food? I want a game. From Joshua, age 7
Dear Santa, I love your reindeer! What do they like to eat? Should I leave them a snack on Christmas Eve? Will Rudolph lead the way? I have been really
good this year! I have been working really hard at school! I would love to get a new camera this year. I would like one that is waterproof so I
can take it snorkelling when I go to Mexico on March Break! Have fun on Christmas Eve!
Your friend, Mrs. Charles, Gr. 2 teacher
fly? I would like Transformers, lego and toycars. Thank you!
Love Brady
Dear Santa, Hi, my name is Emma. I am 4 years old. For Christmas I want a princess. I would also like a toy dogy. Thank you.
Love Emma
Dear Santa, My name is Brayden. I am 5 years old. How many reindeer do you have? I want a monster truck, jeep and a bike. How are you doing? Thank you.
Sincerely Brayden
Dear Santa, My name is Daniel. I am 5 years old. How do you get into houses when they don’t have a chimney? How do reindeer fly? I would like a walkie talkie a remote control air plane and a DS. Thank you.
Love Daniel
Dear Santa, I am five years old. How do your reindeers fly? How do you fit through your door? For Christmas I want a robot, a toy truck and a remote controll monster truck.
Sincerely Hunter
Dear Santa, My name is Lucas. I am 5 years old. How many reindeer do you have? How do your reindeer fly? I want a toy truck, a big mistake eraser and a beach ball. Thank you.
Sincerely Lucas
Dear Santa, My name is Elizabeth W. I am 5 years old. How do your reindeer fly? How does Rudolf’s nose light up? I would like a barbie doll, a Rudolf doll, a pretend pumkin and I would like a doll house for the dolly. Your friend Elizabeth
Dear Santa, My name is Olivia. I am 4 years old. How was your sled made? How is Rudolph? I want a doll, a stuffed animal and a walky talky for Christmas.
Sincerely Olivia
Dear Santa, My name is Connor. I am 5 years old. I am wondering how do your reindeer fly and how do you get down the chimney with all that jolly fat. I want a fish, Xbox 360, conekt and last but not least lego death star from star wars.
Dear Santa, Hi. My name is Vanessa. I am 5 years old. How many reindeer do you have? How old are you Santa? How are the elves doing? For Christmas I want a barbie airplane, barbie house and barbie pony tails. I like your reindeers and you Santa!
Love Vanessa
Love Connor
Dear Santa, My name is Johnny. I am 4 years old. How is Rudolf doing? I want a big eraser, a cup and a bingo dabber. Thank you Santa.
Sincerly Johnny
Dear Santa, Hi my name is Liam. I am 5 years old. How do your reindeer fly? How do you get in to peoples houses when they do not have a chimney? For Christmas I want a rockit ship, a big car and a airplane. Thank you.
Love Liam
Dear Santa,
My name is Brady. I am 5 years old. How are you doing? How do reindeer
Dear Santa, How are your 8 reindeer? I am 5 years old. How is Rudolf? I would like a Barbie doll, I would like a Barbie play house, I would like a stuffed puppy.
Your friend Helen
Dear Santa, My name is Raegan. I am 4 years old. Do you know how your reindeer fly? How old are you? For Christmas I want a DS, Barbie doll and a house for it.
Love Raegan
Dear Santa,
I love Christmas! I love giving gifts to people even though its not the point but what you do sounds amazing! I’d love to get a lots of cool presents and I just learned how to wrap presents without making it look patched up.
Gabriella Haifa, age 9
Dear Santa,
I have been good for the most part so please come by my house on Christmas and give me a snowboard and I will give you some cookies and some soya milk.
Dear Santa,
Wyatt Hanson age 9
Thank you for all the nice things you’v done for us. For Christmas I would like a big flufy tedy bear. I would like to get all the books colection of diary of a Wimpy Kid. Thank you.
Kitaiah Ettienna, age 9
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I would like DSi games wii games an I-Pod touch pokémon toys a hockey stick and a lap-top.
Kristian Pelling, age 9
Dear Santa,
I have bin good 100%, so could you bring me some presents please. I want a remote control car, ipad, Note pad computer.
Dear Santa,
Mateo Chavira, age 9
I would like some things for Christmas like: electric guitar, a remote-control-helicopter, maie casine jarmye, for me to be olie.
Dear Santa,
Charlie Saad, age 9
For Christmas I would like Club Penguin Card Jitsu Tin, a Pokemon 2010 world champion cards, a paper Jamz Guitar, air hogs helicopter, a super smach bros brawl vidio game and a pack of gummy bears.
Santiago Cabrera, age 9
Dear Santa,
I want a paper jam and Ds and choclat. I’m really, really, really, really, really, really, really good! Your the best guy ever.
Paul Labbe, age 9
Dear Santa,
I want a Ipod touch for Christmas with camera. I hope you have a great Christmas go to all of the houses. Make those kids smiles. Thank you.
Dear Santa,
Payten Cervini, age 9
For Christmas I would like a new guitar, an ipod touch, bleu bine bag chair, games for wii, flat screen tv. I’ve been good. Merry Christmas.
Chloe Mastronardi, age 9
Dear Santa,
Thank you for all the nice presents that you got for me. I love my presents you give the big presents. Thank you for the things that you did for are family.
Darigan Chambers, age 9
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a chihuahua, I-Pod touch, guitar, DSi, games for Ds and have a Good Christmas.
Patricia Mouawad, age 9
Dear Santa,
I have been a good boy for 80/100 and drink diet coke not ragular your already chubby and I would like a Eygptions book.
Preston Adams, age 9
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I would like a i-pod-touch, a couple x-box games, a Hot Wheels, and a dog!
Faith Cochrane, age 9
Dear Santa,
What I want for Christmas is a guitar, erings, bean bag chairs green and blue, a pillow with my name on it, PSP, dog “Tiny Poodle”, school stuff, DSI, Teddy Bear. Merry Christmas Santa Claus.
Megann Gillett, age 9
By Chloe Mastronardi, École St-Michel, Gr. 4
Dear Santa,
You should stop eating cokies only eat cokies on Christmas. For Christmas I whant the xBox keneket. I hope its all going good at the north pole and I just whanted to say hi to my mom and dad.
Dear Santa,
Sage Simoni, age 10
For Cristmas I would like a laptop, I-Pod touch and a electric guitar and a remote control car. And Santa have a grete Cristmas.
George Joe Yammine, age 9
Dear Santa,
No matter what I will always bealive in you. Just a thought cut down on the cokies. Just a thought because they are unhealthy for you. It’s only because I don’t whant you to be unhealthy. You don’t have to if you would not whant to. I love Christmas because of you. You give me presents so thank you.
Alexandria Dossantos, age 9
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a guitar and an Ipod touch and a laptop and wii games and a little dog.
Jessica Saad, age 9
Dear Santa, I would like DSi games, Wii games, and candy (life time supplie) that is all please get me everything. Thank you.
Camryn Lamotte, age 9
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a guitar, I-Pod touch, stuff for class, drums, a case for my laptop, DSi games, cool stuff for my room. Merry Christmas! Mayson Cornies, age 9
Ruthven Public School, Miss Hostine - Gr. 1
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a mp3 player because I want to listen to music and I also like a set of music to dance. I would also like a set of my flouwer. Next Santa I would like to have a long red flower sparkly.
Love Brianna Perrault
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a littlest pets shop house so they can have a place to sleep. I would also like some candy because it is delicious.
Love Avery Fehr, 6
Dear Santa, I would like Lightning McQueen wii game. I want it because it is fun.
Your friend Curtis Schmitt, age 5
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like electric scooter that is red and fast. Santa I have been a good boy.
Love Ryan Cziraky
ODear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Silly Bands because they are cool. Also I would like a grave digg montster truck.
Love Mitchel Bierer, age 6
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a pack of Silly Bandz please. I have been a good girl this year.
Love Maya, age 6
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like sillibands. I would also like wii. For the games I would like Mario Kart Super Mario bros.
Seth Sorren, age 6
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a 2010 Chrismas doll made by Barbie. I like this doll because it has a pretty white dress and blond hair and I love lipstik.
Love Zoya Saad, age 6
As the year comes to a close, we’d like to acknowledge all the folks who have played a part in our success this past year so, take a bow- you deserve it.
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 the shepherds saw that shining star over they knew a miracle had taken place.
Let us remember to keep the miracle of that night alive, and renew in our hearts the true meaning of Christmas.
Let us remember to keep the miracle of that night alive, and renew in our hearts the true meaning of Christmas.
Let us remember to keep the miracle of that night alive, and renew in our hearts the true of Christmas.
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me a hamster and an Ipod for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Ella
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me silly band rings and a baby zoo zoo for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Cara
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little boy. This year, I would like you to bring me a remote control bird and a remote control monster truck for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Neil
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little boy. This year, I would like you to bring me a clr book and DS for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Dear Santa,
Your friend Henry F.
How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me an Ipod and computer for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Judy
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little boy. This
year, I would like you to bring me a laptop and a fiur guns for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Isaak
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me an Ipod Touch and Wii for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Madison S.
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me a DS and a iPod touch for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Hailey
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little boy. This year, I would like you to bring me Abackigons and Pokeyman for Christmas. I will leave you Pokeymons and cookies for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Dear Santa,
Your friend Jacob W.
How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me a game boy and a D.S. for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Dear Santa,
Your friend Kailee F.
er reindeer for me.
Your friend Claire
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me chadamol and DSi for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Madison F.
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little boy. This year, I would like you to bring me a Wii and remote control firetruck for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Abe
Madison S., Mt. Carmel-Blytheswood Public School
Mount Carmel-Blytheswood Public School Mrs. Noble - Grade 1
How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me DSI and a camera for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Trudy
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me a Christmas Barbie and a toy horse for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Raylene S.
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me an Ipod and Silly Bands for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Morgan
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me camera and a elephant for Christmas. I will leave you zoo zoo pets and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the oth-
Dear Santa, How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me zoo zoo and xbox for Christmas. I will leave you milk and chips for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Alexia, 5
Dear Santa, How are you? I have been a good little boy. This year, I would like you to bring me a laptop and DSi for Christmas. I will leave you kookes and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Isaak, 6
Dear Santa,
been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me a doll and a zoo zoo pet for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Serena, 6
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little boy. This year, I would like you to bring me XBox and DSI for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Arthur, 6
Dear Santa,
We’re carrying a message of gratitude to all of the people who have helped make this past
and hope the coming
How are you? I have been a good little boy. This year, I would like you to bring me XBox and a BB gun for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Pancho
Dear Santa, How are you? I have been a good little boy. This year, I would like you to bring me XBox and a laptop for Christmas. I will leave you cupcakes and hot chocolate for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Jason, 6
Dear Santa, How are you? I have
How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me Polly Pockets and Aqua Sand for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Maria, 6
Dear Santa, How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me zoo zoo pet and a play camera for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Camryn, 6
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Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little boy. This year, I would like you to bring me DSi and a BB gun for Christmas. I will leave you milk and cookies for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Bryan, 6
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me Hannah Montana Glitterizer and a zoo zoo pet for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Jaycie, 6
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little boy. This year, I would like you to bring me cars and DSi for Christmas. I will leave you milk and chips for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Henry, age 6
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little boy. This year, I would like you to bring me slinky and kumzoo for Christmas. I will leave you chips and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Blake, age 6
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little boy. This year, I would like you to bring me slinky and Kumzuh, Buzz Light Year for Christmas. I will leave you milk and cookies for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Karson, age 6
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me a toy motorcycle and XBox for Christmas. I will leave you milk and cookies for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Candice, age 6
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me a Cinderella costume and Barbies for Christmas. I will leave you milk and cookies for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Anita, age 6
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me a holder and guitar for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Amber, age 6
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little girl. This year, I would like you to bring me a DSi and XBox for Christmas. I will leave you milk and cookies for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Tara, age 6
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been a good little girl This year, I would like you to bring me a bakery set and zoo zoo pet for Christmas. I will leave you milk and cookies for a snack. Say hi to Rudolph and the other reindeer for me.
Your friend Madison
Dear Santa, I wish I can give my mom a necklace with hearts in the middle. I also wish my brother can go to University!
Sincerely Saed Ayoub, age 10
Dear Santa,
Hi my name is Sora. I would like to ask you a few questions. How is Mrs. Claus doing? Do you have problems with your reindeers? I wish for people to treat others the way they wanted to be treated.
Sincerely Sora, 10
Dear Santa,
My name is Trudy and I wish that I could have a healthy family for Christmas. Two years ago my 5 year old brother was in the hospital on Christmas day. It was sad. I hope he won’t be in the hospital again.
Sincerly Trudy Bueckert, age 10
Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Annie. I wish you could bring me a puppy and bunny for Christmas. I wish you could bring me makeup and jewerly so I can play with something. I wish you could bring me walky-talkyies so I if I get bored I can talk to myself.
Sincerely Annie Martenz, age 9
Dear Santa, For Christmas I have 5 wishes. My 1st wish is I wish we could help the people in need more. My 2nd wish is I wish my family could get along more. My 3rd wish is for everyone to quit smoking. My 4th wish is I wish my family was way more healthy, and last but not least I wish my sisters would hang out with other people. I hope you can make these wishes come true.
Love always, Ashley Burton, 10
Dear Santa, Do you ever wish that there would be no more war? I do. Have you ever tried to stop a war? I bet you would need Mrs. Claus to help. Her cookies could stop a war anyday? I hope everyone, even the soldiers, can’t wait for Christmas. Yours truly, Gabrielle McAndless, age 10
Dear Santa, I wish for people to donate food and clothes to the poor. I also wish that people can treat others the way you want to be treated.
Sincerely Jared Biekx, age 10
Dear Santa, My name is Gage and I wish all the poor people become rich and NO more wars would happen. I also wish everyone had food and shelter.
Sincerely Gage, 10
Dear Santa, Hello Santa how are you? How are your reindeer and Rudolf? Santa I wish people who have never given a present to a poor person will at least give one present to them this year. By the way thank you for the presents you’re going to give me. What cookies do you like?
Sincerely Hailee, 9
Dear Santa, Hi my name is Jeressa. How are you and your reindeer and how is Mrs. Claus? If you ask me how I am I’m ok. I’m really concerned of all the people and I wish that people would think about other people that are hungry and in need. I also wish that my family will have a great time and that they will have a good life.
Sincerly Jeressa P., age 10
Dear Santa, Hi my name is Danielle. I wish the poor will have enough food to survive through the entire cold winter.
Sincerly Danielle Guenther, age 10-1/2
Dear Santa, I wish that the poor people can have food and water. Santa I wonder, can your reindeers talk like humans?
Sincerely Charlotte, age 10
Dear Santa, I wish I could give all the homeless people food and water and a place to live. I would also give all the people in Leamington presents.
Sinsrely Jackson Klassen, age 10
Dear Santa, My name is Mitchel and I wish that our neibours would get rid of a dog they have because the dog chased after me, the mailman and a guy on a bike.
Sincerly Mitchel Hildebrand, age 10
Dear Santa, I wish my mom’s friend had a two bedroom apartment because she has a kid. Then I wish my mom’s friend Pat felt better because she might have lung cancer. Finally I wish my mom’s friend Bob didn’t have stomach cancer because it is his third time with cancer.
Sincerely Olivia, 9
Dear Santa, Hello my name is Kayden. My favourite thing to do is play video
games. My favourite colour is green. My favourite food is pizza. I wish people with out a house would get a home. I feel really bad for people without a home. I have a couple of questions for you. Do you ever change or do you just wear the same thing over and over? Do you actually go through the chimney or do you just go through the door? If you do go through the chimney do you ever get stuck? Well got to go. Nice talking to you.
Sincerely Kayden Morrison, age 10
Dear Santa, Hi my name is Justin. My desire is that everyone would get a donation for Christmas. My desire for the whole universe is that everyone would shrink down to 10 cm so we can end world hunger. What would your desire be Santa? I hope it’s a postive desire. Hope you write back.
Sincerely Justin Singkhaew, age 8-3/4
Dear Santa, Hi Santa. I wish for Christmas that the homeless people have homes. Also I would like the orphans to get families and for the hungry people to get the food they need for their families. The people that have medical problems should get the medicine that will help them get better and healthy. Merry Christmas and have a good time at the North Pole.
From Bailey, age 10
Dear Santa,
How are you and the elves doing at the North Pole? For Christmas I will leave you 4 choclate chip cookies and one oreo cookie. I would like Kineckt and a Vancouver t-shert and 24 packs of Silly Bandz. I also hope you come to my house first. Have a very fun, awesome Christmas!
Sincerely Louie, age 8
Dear Santa,
How are you and Mrss. Claus? Are your elves wroking hard for you? Your reindeer good and going? Are you gonna have a happy Christmas day? For this Christmas I’ve got a little list. I’d like a Blad Blad Attack type and silly bands and I would like $50! I can’t wait for Christmas day and you giving toys out to the world. I tried to do my best!
Sincerely Logan, 8
Dear Santa,
How are you doing up in the North Pole because if you’re well so am I. I hope that Rudolf’s nose is still red. I hope I get a Jeep Rescue Dicnkey car and also I want a high lifted jeep tj for Christmas. This year I plan on getting the remote contol Tonka toph 2 sides on one car! and it can go up and down! Santa I will leave you milk and ice cream.
Sincerely Jesse, age 8
Dear Santa,
How are your elves? Are they doing good? Are you doing good? Are the elves busy? Are they making toys? I want the Ben 10 watch and Spider-man game for my DS.
Sincerely Zack, age 7
Dear Santa,
How are things at the North Pole? I always wanted to know how your reindeer fly. I hope one day you’ll let me know. For Christmas this year I would like to get 2 Hero Bionicles. If you can’t give me the Bionicles I would like to have an XBox 360! Thank you Santa and I hope you have a good Christmas. Sincerely Aran Legg, age 8
Dear Santa,
How are your elves? Are they very busy making the toys? Are they almost done? Is there a lot of snow at the North Pole already? This year for Christmas I would like to have Lego Creationary. I really like them!
Aidan age 8
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? I am doing great. I bet
the reindeer are getting ready for Christmas Eve. I have been a really good boy. I would like Guitar Hero because I like rock. I would like a dslx because it has a bigger pen.
Miguel, age 8
Dear Santa, How are you and Miss Claus doing? I’m doing fine. Santa you know what I don’t really want that much stuff for Christmas. All I want is a purple D.S.I and a blue one for my brother Zander and for my littlest brother a little more cars. I love Christmas because its Jesus birthday. Jesus birthday is the only reson there’s a Christmas. Santa have fun on Christmas day. Christmas is awesome, cool and I love Christmas. Have a safe and wonderful Christmas Santa.
Sincerly Tatiana, 7
Dear Santa, You must be busy looking at children’s letters. How are you and how are your reindeer and your elves? I am doing good. I am really excited for Christmas this year I hope Christmas is going to be a blast. I will take my time to make a healthy snack when you come to my house. I would like a Play Station 3, some clothes, hockey cards and football cards. Bring my family chocolate that’s shaped as the first letter of their name. I hope your sleigh ride goes well. Noah, age 8
Dear Santa,
Hello! How are you doing? I’m doing find. How are your reindeers including Rudolph? I loved the Lego soccer you got me. Santa for Christmas I want Sonic and sega All Stars Racing and a laptop. If Mrs. Claus is there tell her to have a Merry Christmas.
Sincerely Lucas, 8
Dear Santa, How are you doing at the North Pole? The elves must be very busy making lots of toys. This year I have been a good girl I would like some Zhepets. Thank you for all the presents. Enjoy the cookies and milk. Rachel Cook, age 8
Dear Santa, How are you today I hope you do not have a cold. How are your elves and reindeer and Mrs. Claus? I hope you are working hard. Santa before I go to bed I will leave you cookies and milk. Enjoy. What I want for Christmas is a
DSi and an Ipod Touch. I hope you bring some thing for my sister because she gets angry when nobody brings her anything for Christmas.
Sincerly Matthew, 8
Dear Santa,
I think your elves and you are very bisy in the North Pole. Haw are you doing? I am fine. Is Mrs. Claus okay? Santa for Christmas I would like a DSi. I wold like some Silly Bans.
Sincerely Colton, 8
Dear Santa,
You must be very busy in the toy shop. Are your reindeer getting ready for Christmas? For my Christmas present I would like a laptop. I would also liek a big play dough set and Silly Bands for Christmas. I will leave you diffeent kinds of cookies have a good Christmas.
Sincerley Myranda, 8
Dear Santa, How are you? I’m doing great! I hope your elves aren’t to busy making toys. How is it at the North Pole? I wonder why it was warm in November. This year I will leave you cookies and for your reindeer carrots! I hope they will like that! I hope that it is ok for me to tell you two things I want most! I want a camera and a DSiXL. Have a good time delivering presents.
Sincerly Chelsea, 8
Dear Santa,
How are you Santa? I’m doing good. Are you and your elves busy? You must be. are your reindeers ready to go bring presents to everybody. Me and my sister are so excited for Christmas. For Christmas I want a new hockey stick and some multi-coloured Silly Banz. Hope your ready for Christmas. Braedon, age 8
Dear Santa, How are your elves doing. I’m doing good. How are your reindeer doing? Are they hungry? I am hungry. Are you doing good? I want a little blue laptop and a wii game. I will leave you 3
cookies and milk. Sincerely Dylan, 8
Dear Santa,
How are you, Mrs. Claus and the reindeers? I’m good. I can’t wait until Christmas because my sisters are coming home and we’re going to visit Mrs. Ribble. Mrs. Ribble has a special dog only with 3 legs. It’s pretty sad. I’m going to tell you my Christmas list. I want an oltry mix from Ben ten and an Xbox knek. If you can get this stuff thank you.
Antonio (AJ), 8
Dear Santa, How are you? You’re probably busy now. I think the elves are busy making toys for all the kids around the world. Thank you for the toys you gave me last year. This year I would like Call of Duty Black Opps, Donkey Kong Country Returns and NBA live. I will leave you cookies and milk. For the reindeer I will leave some carrots so they have lots of energy.
Sincerely Markus, 8
Dear Santa,
How are you and Mrs. Claus? I can’t wait for Christmas this year because you get to relx and take a break of school. Now I wanna give you my small list of what I want this year. I want a paint set and some silly bands. Thank you for all that you did for us. They should give you some presents for Christmas. Mery Christmas.
Sincerely Olivia, 8
Dear Santa,
I cannot believe that Christmas is here already. I seems we just started a new school year. Christmas is my favourite time of year. I especially love to sit back and watch my own two children at Christmas. Their joy and happiness brings me such joy and happiness. I guess I will take this opportunity to ask you for a small gift. This Christmas I would like a new brown leather jacket. Have a Merry Christmas Santa.
Sincerely, Mrs. Teixeira
Dear Santa,
I would like the Star Wars Mellenium Falcon, 2 Hot Wheels RC cars: one stealth ride and one race car, a Loopz game, a Lego Minotaurus game, the Labtop computer, all the Legend of Zelda video games in GameCube version and the air hogs vectron wave. I hope you best wishes and a safe trip all around the world. Do you wear glasses or not?
Luca Riccio-Durocher, age 9
Dear Santa,
Hi my name is Ralph. I like basketball, playing Xbox 360, going on the computer and some other stuff. My favorite animal is a platypus. I like to draw. Maybe some random things but most of the time I draw pepole or animals with a bisket head. Or sometimes toast. I’ll draw you the things that I like to draw. I like to call myself Ralph Domangoez. And for Christmas I would like a platypus. Ralph Dominguez, age 10
Dear Santa,
How are you? I’ve been good this summer to my mom and dad and grandma, a bit to my brother. I have a long list of stuff that I would like! A guitar, bench seater, play doh jewellery. Happy Chrismas.
Alexia Maria Dessantos, age 9
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I would like: 6 tickets to go to Lebanon, a bigger room, Uggs, IPod touch, make-up set, money, slushie maker, DSI, new keyboard, silly bands, new piano jewlery, a laptop and a Smart Board. Thank you very much! Sydney Youssef, age 9
Dear Santa, I ask for nothing. All I want for Chrismas is for evryone to be happy and not angry.
Jacqueline Sharp, age 9
Dear Santa, How are you doing? How did your summer go? How is your wife? How are your reindeers doing? Are your reindeers healthy? I would like to have an electric guitar or a normal guitar, it doesn’t matter wich one. I would like an Ipad or a playstation move controller.
Alec Michael Arthurs Symons, age 9
Dear Santa,
For Christmas, I would like: 5 tickets to Disney World, 5 tickets to Texas, my own room, DSI, MP3 with a movie on it, 5 tickets to Paris, a Britney spaniel, a turtel, an iPod touch, my own pool, my own make-up set, money and a slushie maker. Kari Sybil Janik, age 9
Dear Santa,
I’ve tried my hardest to be nice this hole year and now my time is running out. It’s almost Christmas and I am very excited!! There are not a lot of things I want for Christmas because I would like to celebrate more with my family. If I did have to choose three things it would be: a fox signature webkinz, a remote control helicopter, and a Barcelona jersey with Messi 10 on it. I hope that it’s not too much to ask for, I tried my hardest to figure out those three. Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday.
Love Erich Schnekenburger, age 9
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Dear Santa, Marry Cristmas! I just wanted to talk. It’s me Katheryne Heed! I know we talked before. We talked last year. Well, I sent you a letter and you sent one back... but still. I’m 9 years old now and I have a few things that I’d like to ask of you. I would like a La La Loopsy doll, Zoo Zoo pets and Zoobles for Cristmas. This year I’m really looking forward to Cristmas. I home you’re going to put me on your nice list. Last week I got a levle four on my posseseve nouns test. Well, I think I told you enough.
Your angel Katheryne, age 9
Dear Santa, Hi! I’m so excited to write to you! How are you? I’m fine, thank you. I’m sending you this letter to tell you what I would like under my Christmas tree. I would love to have an I phone, an I pod, and 1 million dollors. Just kidding! I would like a silver necklace. Well, that’s all I’m asking you for this Christmas. Santa, I was wondering what you wanted for Christmas. Well, please write back to me!
Your friend Daha, 10
Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing these days? I am so exited for Christmas this year! Don’t forget to stop by my house this year, and by the way, don’t eat my mom’s chocolate chip cookies. Well, this year I don’t want to throw all of my demands at you so I have chosen my favourite 3 gifts for this year. They are a Crayola Sketch and Colour Super Tips Kit, a sugar bunnies Dream Diary and a Crayola Creativity Kit. Well, thank you for your time Santa. I hope you like my letter. Bye-bye.
Milk and cookies, Kalyn Killingsworth, 10
Dear Santa, I was wondering what your favorite kind of cookie is because on Christmas Eve I want to bake you cookies. I was also wondering if your elves behave. If they don’t, they aren’t getting cookies. I’m wondering if you would consider my wishes as there are only a few but
I sure would love to see one under the tree. These wishes are a DSi, Zoobles, and a mini laptop. I realey realey do hope you put one of those wishes under the tree. I hope you know I’ve been trying my best to be nice. Love you with all my heart.
Thalia Fehr, age 9
Dear Santa, Hellooo, it’s me Jamie. I was just thinking about Christmas and how the elves, Mrs. Claus and the reindeer are doing. I’d like to know how all in one night you get around the world. Besides, I bet you have some sort of super busters. You should really get a G.P.S. by the way. Now to business. For Christmas I’d like Xbox Live, Halo 3 ODST and Call of Duty Black ops. Thanks for taking notic of this letter.
Your friend Jamie Wilson, 10
Dear Santa, I can’t wait for Christmas this year. I wonder if you want anything this year for Christmas because I’m giving you a present. There’s a few gifes I’d like. Could I have a sketch book, a larg canvas and the 11th 39 Clue Book pleas. And what’s you’r favourit cookie? Pleas write back and have a Merry Christmas.
Love Jordan
Dear Santa, Hi, how are you? I am 10 years old, how old are you? I think yo’re really kind since you give everybody gifts. I’m wondering if you would consider giving me some gifts please. I would like some paint, a book to draw in a a nonfiction book of animals. I hope you can buy these things for me! I was wondering if you could visit our school? I hope you can. Well, thanks for all your help.
Yours truly, Anna Reimer, age 10
Dear Santa, How are you? I’m fine. I can’t wait for Christmas. I’m turning 11 years old. How is Rudolph? I have 3 brothers and 1 sister. All together I have 7 people in my family. I’m writing a letter to you because I have
3 wishes. I wont a D.S., chapter books and a mug for Christmas. I wish you a Marry Christmas. I like playing in the snow. You are nice to people.
Love Tina, age 10
Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing and what abewt the elves to. I am going to bake some cookies for the elves, so don’t eat them. So may I please have the new Taio Cruz album, some Lego City and maybe some of the Spiderwick Chronicles. Thank you for thinking about it.
Rylie, age 9
Dear Santa,
I was wondering how your reindeers were doing? Did you make them strong enough for them to pull you to Leamington. I think you gave them enough vegetables and fruits this year. Was I on the naughty list? I have chosen my 3 gifts for this year. A Playstation 3 and 2 games with the Playstation. May I please have a cookie and a coke float too? I hope you have the best Christmas ever. Hope your reindeer will have enough energy to pull the sleigh.
Jonathan, age 11
Dear Santa, I am writing this letter to ask for 3 gifts, but first I want to ask you if Mrs. Claws, the elves and all of you are all right up in the North Pole. The 3 gifts I would like are Nerf Vulcan, Alpha Hooper and Long Strike for Christmas and if you can mayby a few terrs choclet orange. I am writing this letter to ask for thies 3 gifts from you. I believe in you Santa.
Geoffrey Stanton, 10
Dear Santa,
How are you and the elves? I hear their busy this month. How are the reindeer? They are probubly really hungry. Christmas is my favourite time of all! May I please have a Polly Pocket seat because my mom throw out my 1,000 Polly Palce. I wold also reailly like an mp3 player because my other one broke and one mor thing: an Ipad everyone has one.
Your friend Rachel Klotz, age 9
Dear Santa, How are you and your reindeer? I want to know how Mrs. Claus is making her cookies because I want to know if my mom and dad could make them. Santa I want to know if I can see a scrapbook, pencils and pencil crayoms under my tree? Thank you for listening to my letter Santa.
Love Phoenix, age 9
Dear Santa, How are you doing? Is Rudolf good? Are you feeding him lots of carrots he his nice and strong to pull the sleigh. I found the coolest thing for Christmas: Magic Pony books, Geronomo Stilton books and Thea Stilton books. As you see, I love to read. My mom bought some books for Christmas for me and my sister. Thanks for reading. Have a Merry Christmas.
Kayla Smith, age 9
Dear Santa,
I have chosen my favourite 3 gifts for this year. For Christmas I would like to have under my tree a black xbox 360, awesome T-shirts and a red lava-lamp. I had a few questions is that ok? The first question is what is your favourite cookie recipe? Second question is how much elves do you have? That’s all I have to say. I hope you trip all around the world is a safe trip. Happy 2010 Christmas year. Marry Christmas!
Kyle Sammut, age 10
Dear Santa, Christmas is almost here! I can’t wait. So what would you like for Christmas? You never get anything. Well, I have chosen my favourite 3 gifts for this year. The first gift I would like to have this year is an Ipod. I love those. The second one I would like is moon dough. It’s really squishy. The last one I would like is Aqua Sand. A peguin can float on it when its on water and it never gets wet. Thank you Santa! I hope you have time to read my letter.
Sincerely Bree-Anne, 10
Dear Santa,
How are you and Mrs. Claus? I just moved to Leamington so I hope you
can find my house. I would like some clay, some paint, some paint brushes. That is it! Thank you for your time.
Love Korra, age 9
Dear Santa, I can’t believe it is going to be Christmas soon! I hope you and Mrs. Claus are having a good time celebrating Christmas. How are the reindeer and elves? Are they behaving? Could I ask you if you can bring me a gife for Christmas? I’d like a Kung Zu Pet Playsit, D.S. and Lego Star War for Christmas pleace. Thank you for reading my letter. I hope you like it.
Your best kid Luis, 10
Dear Santa, Haw are you and Mis Claus? I am now in this town Leamington. I have chosen my favurite 3 gifts. I wish for a doll, paint and a colouring book frum you. Think you. Saba, age 9
Dear Santa, I can’t wait until Christmas. Christmas is in 3-1/2 weeks. I wonder how you and Mrs. Claus are doing. Today I was wondering if you could make me a phone. I would really like a phone for Christmas. I never had a phone befor. I wonder why no one makes you presents. Why don’t you ever get a Christmas tree and put it up. I should be the opisit. We make you presents and you relax. But that will never happen. See at Christmas night I hope. I verry please want a phone for Christmas.
Love Demyrah
Sawatazky, age 10
Dear Santa, It’s almost Christmas and outside it’s snowing. Just a few more weeks until Christmas. If I go to the North Pole I would like to sit on the reindeer if I was allowed. I would like to know if you know my house number because I have some wishes. My teacher asked my class to choose. I hope I could have the top 3 things: my first wish is a lot of games and my last wish is playstation 3 and alot of games. Thank you for listening to me. I won’t play alot of the games because my mom won’t let me play alot.
Ming, age 10
Dear Santa, Hello, it’s going to be Christmas in a couple weeks. My dad is going to eat and drink the cookies and milk. I want three things. Pokemon soulsilver, lego star wars and a pot of gold. Thank you for reading my letter. I hope I get what I want.
Sincerly Benny T., 10
Dear Santa, My name is Elvis Rodriguez. I am 10 years old. I wonder if you have a whish your self. I know you do. I would like a nerf long strike because then I can play with my friends and family and could I get a wach it would really help with time. Please for my final wish is a laptop so my family can use it when they need it. Thanks for reading this letter.
Elvis Rodriguez, age 10
Dear Santa,
My name is Iseonna Silliker. How are you and your wife? I hope you are wonderful and hopefully you will fit down the chimney. Remember eat the coockies I baked you. How are the reindeer. I will leave them a couple of carrots. For Christmas I would want everywone to not be sick. I now how it feels, it dosen’t fell good. Iseonna Silliker, 9
Dear Santa, Hey whats up? My name is Jamie and for Cristmas I would like a bigger PSP memory stick! I would also like clothes and maby
a game for my psp. I heard that at the north pole the elves work as fast as 1, 2, 3. Well I better let u go. Your probobly bussy and half to get going back home. Make shur you tell them I said hi. Jamie Ives, age 10
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like to receive an xbox Elite, Kinect, ds games, a red wii system, new wii consols, horse mini statues, scented pencils, mechanical pencils, a laptop, Apple Bottom jeans for boots, felt pencils, a new roler, and dance central the video game. Ana Mattia, age 10
Dear Santa, I hope your feeling well? How was your summer? I was very good this year. I would like all 5 books of Wimpy Kid. I would like Just Danse 2 for Wii. I would like Band Hero for DS. I would like a PSP GO. I would like a puppy and a new keyboard. Thanks!
Mikaila Nouhra
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like protective gear for paintball, which includs chest protector, neck protector and gloves. Also I would like 2000 paintballs and an extreme roge electric loader. And also I would like the snow mx snow scooter
and a pocket rocket mini motorcycle. These things would make me happy and I would be greatful. Thank you.
Cameron Morin, 10
Dear Santa, How was your summer? Did you get any naughty kids for this year’s Christmas? How is Mrs.Claus? My Christmas wish list for this year, if you’re able to, I would really like a Bench sweater, Nightmare before Christmas, white t-shirt and black t-shirt, a Jack the Skeleton hoodie and jogging pants. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Rayvenne Sarkis, 9
Dear Santa, I would like a book and games and a happy Christmas. Ashley Najem, age 10
Dear Santa, My name is Thomas Saba, I would love to have a Barcolona soccer ball at Wallmart. I would also love a PS3 with Black ops or can you please give me Black ops for xbox 360 or please I’d like Black ops for DS.
Thomas Joseph Saba, age 9
Dear Santa, All I want is a video game and a game system for me and my little brother. Jacob Austin, age 9
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like to only have money but as muche as you want to give me. Also I hope that you, the elves and Mrs. Claus are doing good. Love Joshu Moniz,10
Dear Santa, This year I wanna be with my family and have lots of fun, laugh all day. All I ask is for wii games, some books and the series of diary of a wimpy kid and maybe a DS game. And an other thing is that I whant everyone to be happy and everyone to have a Christmas filled with love and hope.
Serena Dunn,10
Dear Santa, Can I please have for Christmas I-Pod touch, black-berry phone, and a puppy. Are the elves at the factory making toys? I would like new Barbies. Gracie Jackson, age 8
Dear Santa, How are you doing? How is Miss Claus? Can I please have I pod touch and Justin Bieder doll and Dsi and a Ds and wii and a xbox and gutaer and zhu-zhupet and a big bear and a lob top and build-A-bear. Have I been good.
Love Leah Longmore, age 8
Dear Santa, How are you? Can you please get me a real puppy and a white kitten with a black spot on its head because I used to have a kitten with a black spot on it’s head and a build a bear. Thank you.
Brenda Reimer, age 8
Dear Santa, How are you? Are you ready for Christmas? How are your reindeers? I set up my Christmas tree and decorations and am very excited. I
have been a good boy and would please like a DSI with a game and a guitar. I would also like a spy watch, a walkie talkie, a transformer and more clothes. Thank you.
Your friend Hunter, 8
Dear Santa, I’m your biggest fan. Can I please have a big and small fake horses. And a toy train, a choo toy, DS, a guinea pig, a dog houes.
Love Lindsey Mastronardi, age 7
Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus and the reindeer? Are you geting ready to go? Are the elves tired of macking toys dealing with the noise? Please can you give me a I-pod touch and a camera. A I-pod dock. Thank you. I’m putting cokes and chocolate milk. And carrots for the reindeer.
Love Rylee Arthurs, age 8
Dear Santa, Hi how are you? I saw you on the final flout at the Leamington parade! It is almost the big day so get ready! Don’t get
to compy inless your going to bed! How are the raindeer and Mrs. Claus? Can you please give an I-pod, cat, puppy, peanio. Are you getting sick of cookies because I don’t know. Your friend Mackenna Simpson, age 8
Dear Santa,
How are you? It is almost the “Big Day”!! I saw you at the Leamington prade. Can I have a I-pod touch, a camera and a puppy please thank you.
Sincerely Tina Hiebert, age 8
Dear Santa,
How are you? Can I please have some books and a remote control car? Can I have a pack of pencils? It is almost the big Day. Is Rudalf shining?
From Owen McCormick, age 8
Dear Santa, I want to get a puppy for Christmas. I was a good girl. Sometimes my brother fights me. How is Mrs. Claus? Is she makeing candy?
Kara Thompson, 8
Dear Santa, Are you feeling well? Are the elves complaning? You are awsom. I would like a computer cam, and remote control snowmobele that runs on gas and drives on snow. You are the Best. I love you.
By Nick Decou, age 8
Dear Santa, I have been good. I will put out some cookies for you. I would like a phone, zhu zhu pets, My Little Pet Shop, Polly Pockets, a pink I-pod and Barbies, please. Thank you for leaving me some presents.
Love Mandy, age 8
Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? How are you doing? I would like a palyintolagist kit, goli pans, rod Hockey equintment.
By Keagan Chambers, age 8
Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? Is Mrs. Claus baking cookies. How many elfelvs work. I don’t want toys I just want to know that you are good. I love you Santa.
Love Chloe Mills, 8
Dear Santa, How are you feeling about eating cookies all the time? I’m thinkin’ your sick of ’em. Hey, can I have a Lego Atlantis Lego Set and a $20 gift card for Super Store? I can’t wait till you come. From Cameron Dueck, age 7
Dear Santa, How are you doing? How are the reindeer? I love you. Would you please get me a Laptop and a Ipod touch and a hamster, a poster that is like Justin Bieber.
Love Riley Bishop, age 8
Dear Santa, Are you feeling good? And please say hi to Mrs. Claus for me. How are the Reindeers to. How do you remember all the elves names in the north pole. Can I please have Star Wars lego and a castor scooter and squish ems.
Love Drake Mastronardi, 8
Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? Can you please bring me an I-Pod touch,
close please and I seen you on the float and you where saying Merry Christmas to everybody. Your friend Beyonca Kelley, age 8
Dear Santa,
Thank you for giving me such a nice class this year. We love reading stories about you and doing art activities. How are you and Mrs. Claus? Are the elves and reindeer cooperating with you? Is Rudolph’s nose still red? Are you still eating all the cookies the children leave for you?
Thank you for making so many children happy.
Sincerely, Mrs. Lepp, Gr. 3 teacher
