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Santa swings by the Merricks
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Jolly Old St. Nick swung by the Merricks last Sunday, paying a two-hour visit to the gazebo at Veterans Memorial Plaza, beside the Merrick train station. Joining in the fun were Kimberly Chacon and her daughter Natalia, who recently moved to the community.
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Kids were all smiles at Santa's visit.
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Calhoun High School students acted as Santa’s helpers, including, from left, Julianna Casella, Alyssa Walsh, Olivia Taylor, Phoebe Ma, Gabby Werner, Lauren Jones, and Sarah and Sydney Shakeel.
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Calhoun sophomore Joe Hoefenkreig, one of Santa’s elves, donned his holiday gear.
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Among the folks stopping by for a photo with Santa were, from left, Connor Lent, Erin, Jill and Lily Conlon, and Carlie Schleider.
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Femy Aziz, owner of Serengeti Design Studios in Merrick, took kids’ photos with the big guy.
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Santa Claus took two hours out of his hyper-busy schedule last Sunday to swing by the gazebo at Merrick’s Long Island Rail Road station, where he met with children and heard their fondest wishes.
The Merrick Chamber of Commerce and Merrick Fire Department annually sponsor Old St. Nick’s visit. Femy Aziz, a chamber volunteer and owner of Serengeti Design Studios in Merrick, snapped kids’ photos with the big guy, while Santa’s elves –– all students from Calhoun High School –– handed out candy canes, cookies and cups of hot chocolate.
Indeed, a good time was had by all, and the Herald Life was there to catch the action.
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