Published: 12/7/2020 4:29:35 PM

GILL While the pandemic didnt put a stop to the annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony by the French King Bridge, it did lead organizers to limit attendance on Monday.

Dec. 7 marked the 79th anniversary of the Japanese attack on the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii, where 100 military ships were being held. The attack destroyed or damaged 16 ships, killed 2,403 people and injured another 1,178.

The day after the attack on Dec. 8, 1941 the United States declared war on Japan, formally entering World War II. The war was not declared over until Sept. 2, 1945.

Monday marked the 16th year that a memorial ceremony was held at the French King Bridge. It has been organized by Rolling Thunder, a national organization that advocates for prisoners of war, soldiers missing in action and all veterans. The local chapter of the organization is Vermont Chapter 1.

The ceremony was at noon, at the west end of the French King Bridge. Attendance was kept small, and everyone wore masks and kept their distance from one another. Many in the crowd wore symbols and patches from branches of the military.

Were gathered here to share a moment of history, and to remember our World War II veterans and the greatest generation that kept America strong during those years of war, said Jeff Neipp, president of Rolling Thunder Vermont Chapter 1.

A flag was displayed at the ceremony, and a wreath was hung on the gazebo at the end of the bridge. Keeping it short to reduce social contact, the ceremony was only a few minutes long.

The wreath was left at the gazebo for others to visit and pay their respects.

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With the holiday season in full motion, everyones rushing to get their shopping done on time for whatever get-togethers are planned this year, albeit smaller and different from last year. Dont fret though, theres still plenty of places spreading holiday cheer in Jersey City this weekend, meeting everyones needs for a colorful and celebratory vibe.

Holiday photos at Hamilton Park

On Saturday, Dec. 12, Hamilton Park will have a free picture corner at the Gazebo for Jersey City families to create holiday memories. Even though its free, you must register, select the time slot, and be there at the time you select in the registration form. Everyone attending must wear a mask and maintain a distance of 6 feet from the closest person. Register at jcfamilies.com/event/holiday-picture-corner-at-hamilton-park-with-jcfamilies. Hamilton Park is located at 9th St and W Hamilton, Jersey City.

Womens Collaborative Holiday Bazaar

Xtinas Shop is teaming up with the Jersey City Womens Collaborative for the 2020 Holiday Bazaar at The Hive Goods and Deep Space Gallery on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The holiday event invites allows you to shop small and support local Jersey City female artists and makers.

The lower level of the warehouse will include art, vintage clothing, handmade items, vinyl records. Upper level and outdoor area will include a donation based gift wrapping station, Xtinas Swap Shop $3 bins, and 4th annual The Gigantic Miniature Art Show at Deep Space Gallery. The Hive Goods is located at 77 Cornelison Ave., 1st FL, Jersey City.

The Happy Holiday Market

The Happy Holiday Market returns to The Ashford rooftop and the Grove PATH Plaza this year on Dec. 12 and 13 from noon to 6 p.m. The Market will be going on simultaneously in both locations. The rooftop of The Ashford will be heated and decorated, and depending on circumstances, a live Santa or Instagram-able Santa Station will be located in the rear for photos. The Ashford will be serving drink specials all day and a giveaway for one lucky shopper.

Check out a virtual tour of the space which can be seen at theashfordjc.com/virtual-tour. The Market will also take place the following weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 19 and 20 from noon to 6 p.m. Grove St. PATH Plaza and The Ashford Rooftop is located at 145 Newark Ave., Jersey City.

MST to join nationwide play readings against gun violence

Mile Square Theatre is joining the fight to end gun violence with the Nationwide Reading of the seven winning plays of #ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence, a short play competition for middle and high school students. On Dec. 14, the 8-year remembrance of the shootings at Sandy Hook, the winning titles will be performed at Mile Square Theatre in Hoboken.

The plays, all written by high school students, tackle gun violence through the lenses of the threat of and anxiety over school shootings, police shootings, community violence, race, and gun culture in American history.

The performances begin at 7 p.m. and can be seen at milesquaretheatre.org/shows-events/enough-plays.

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WORCESTER This custom contemporary at 44 Whisper Drive is a rare find amid the countless Colonial homes that populate New England.

The 5,164-square-foot home features a skylit two-story atrium, spacious rooms, a dream kitchenand a quiet yard situated just four miles from the center of town.

David Stead of RE/MAX Advantage 1 has it listed for $950,000.

I love the central atrium. Its just so bright, you walk in the front door and its like wow, Stead said. Plus, we dont see too many contemporary houses. We usually see the plain vanilla Colonials that are common in New England; this is much different.

That octagonal atrium is the central point of both stories of this nine-room house. Its marble floor leads to a curved, wrought-iron spoked stairway to the second floor.

The large living and dining rooms have warm oak hardwood flooring with walnut inlays.

A modernized, sun-splashed kitchen includes custom cherry cabinetry and granite countertops over a marble floor. An oversized subzero refrigerator/freezer, double wall ovensand a six-burner cooktop is a cooks dream for family meal preparations or entertaining. The center island also serves as a breakfast bar and the informal dining area has access to the deck.

Host a large post-COVID crowd in the family that features a floor-to-ceiling fireplace with a custom cherry cabinet surround.

The first floor also includes a guest bedroom with full bath and a laundry room.

Upstairsis a loft-type sitting area in the upper atrium. From there, the master bedroom suite offers a sitting area and a grand bath with stall shower and walkup jet soaking tub.

Three more bedrooms with connecting bathrooms complete the second floor.

Outdoors is what the homeowners daughter, Oli Hannah, said she most enjoys, especially the large deck and attached gazebo overlooking pristine grounds and gardens.

The deck is great for entertaining. Before COVID, it was great for family gatherings, she said.

While the property has a tranquil, country feel, it is located minutes from downtown Worcester, with its shopping, hospitals, parks, regional airportand train station.

Built: 1989

List price: $950,000

Living space:5,164 square feet

Total rooms: 9

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 4 full, 1 half

Climate: 6 zone hot water baseboard heat, 2 zone central air

Land: .54 acres (23,689 square feet)

Assessed value: $763,700

Taxes: $12,983 in 2020

Parking: 2-car attached garage

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With the goal of outdoing his two older brothers, Blayne Elder completed his Eagle Scout service project by cleaning and painting the gazebo next to Keizer City Hall.

Blayne Elder with Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark. Elder completely rehabilitated a gazebo in Chalmers Jones Park as his Eagle Scout project (Submitted).

Blayne Elder had wanted to be an Eagle Scout since he was eight years old.

It's the final rank of scouting and the ultimate achievement. It looks great on a resume and shows you put forth the effort and work, Elder said.

One of the prerequisites for achieving Eagle Scout status is to perform a service project for the benefit of the community.

Since both of his older brothers were Eagle Scouts, Elder, a freshman at McNary High, wanted to make sure that his service project went above and beyond what his brothers did.

My main motivation was to beat my older brothers. It was to go big or go home, Elder said.

Most Eagle Scout service projects are done over the course of a weekend. However, Elder decided to tackle a much bigger project cleaning and painting the gazebo next to Keizer City Hall.

With the help of members of Troop 20 and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder was able to finish the project in two months.

I knew it would be benefitting to the community if I did it. It ended up looking so great, Elder said.

Robert Johnson has been the parks and facilities manager for the City of Keizer for 13 years and said he has never seen a scout take on this big of a project for the city.

I wanted to make sure he knew the size of the project he was about to take on. There's a lot of surface area that is not easy to get to. It's a multi-step process with a lot of details, Johnson said.

Elder brought his proposal for the project before the parks board on Aug. 13. It was estimated that the Elder would save the city more than $9,000 in labor costs, which is why it was an easy decision for the parks board to give their stamp of approval.

It was a no-brainer decision.The labor was a big saver for the city, Johnson said.

The Keizer parks department paid $650 for Elder's supplies through the parks matching grant.

Elder received paint discounts from the Sherman-Willams paint store in Keizer,as well as Rodda Paint in Salem. He also received free supplies from Herc Rentals in Keizer.

After Elder and his crew began sanding and pressure-washing the gazebo, they were forced to take a two-week hiatus due to the wildfires damaging the air-quality across the state. When Elder was able to return to work, he applied a rust-killing chemical to the facility, then began priming and masking the gazebo before painting.

Manuel Jauregui, a local painter, offered guidance and assistance to Elder free of charge.

After approximately 415 man hours, the project was completed in late-October.

I'm so thankful for everyone who helped me out, Elder said.It was a huge relief once we were finished. I learned that a project of this capacity takes a lot of planning and organization.

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The Village Garden Center is one of Churchill Countys newest businesses, and although it has been open for less than a year, it recently had its ribbon cutting with the Fallon Chamber of Commerce.

The day also gave local vendors a chance to set up booths, and The Coaches, a local band consisting of former Greenwave coaches, provided the entertainment.

Owner Tami Edgmon said she opened the business April 1, but she canceled the grand opening because of the coronavirus pandemic. She has been rebuilding The Village at 2975 Reno Highway since she bought it a year ago. Edgmon said the first phase includes a garden nursery and a gift shop filled with local talent and vendors. She also said the garden center specializes in edibles, but the store also proves all ornamental landscaping.

Although The Village is closed this week, Edgmon said the center will reopen on Monday. During December, she said The Village will have a number of specials, and she offers discounts to first responders, the military and licensed contractors.

Edgmon said shes only the second owner of the land and business, which borders the Carson River on the south and U.S. Highway 50 to the north. According to her website, http://www.thevillage89406, the 2.96 acres of land hosts the most amazing views along the Carson River on its southern border with highway frontage on the north.

Nevada patented the land in 1905 to the Phillips-Walter family.

Edgmon also explained her reasoning behind the name of The Village. As she begins the new business with the nursery and gift shop, she said over time, many phases will develop over time.

Her ultimate plans are to resume summer concerts and to have gazebos along the river along with a beer and wine bistro. Edgmon said she also envisions six little villages rented to local businesses.

The Village will not only provide gardening products and horticultural practices with the utmost impeccable service, (but) it will allow friends, families and neighbors to gather for fun loving activities and social community events, her website explains.

For information, call 775-867-GROW or 775-217-3841 (cellphone).

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The fundraiser, which will see money go to building a memrial gazebo to honour former member Bea Jensen, began in early November

The Blind River Rotary Club has reached its fundraising goal to build a $25,000 accessible memorial gazebo to honour Bea Jensen, a long-time club member and active community volunteer, who diedearlier this year.

Our fundraising effortsexceeded the goal by over $5,000. We are no longer asking for donations, though will continue to accept any that come in, said Rotary president Eva Whitmore.

The fundraiser began at the beginning of themonth to pay for the 12-foot by 18-foot structure, which will accommodate two picnic tables, have attractive wooden posts, a solid foundation and low-maintenance roof.

The club is seeking public input on the design and location for the structure.

It will be built on Sellers Beach starting the spring.

Jensen was well known for her community work.

For many years she was a teacher at St. Joseph School in Blind River and left a mark on each and every child she taught.

She was involved with numerous organizations including NSHN Blind River Foundation/auxiliary/board member, Rotary, Golden Birches Terrace Council, Union Representative for AEFO, Paroisse Ste-Famille church committee member, canvasser for Heart and Stroke Foundation, Cancer Foundation and Kidney Foundation.

Her greatest love and passion was organizing the Blind River Senior Games.

Donations to the club for its ongoing community work can be made by cheque, payable and mailed to Blind River Rotary Club, Box 1568, Blind River, Ont.,P0R 1B0.

For more information on Rotary activity, residents can contact Whitmore at evamwhit@gmail.com.

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AGAWAM The town will skip its holiday tree lighting ceremony this year in light of the coronavirus pandemic, organizer Vakny Chonmany confirmed this week.

Chonmany said hes disappointed that the annual outdoor event wont be held, but public health is more important. He made the decision based on orders by Gov. Charlie Baker, which limit public gatherings to groups of 50 in all but the lowest-risk towns.

I want to cooperate with what the governors been putting out, and with what the law says, Chonmany said. Im not risking peoples lives just to do something.

Mayor William Sapelli said the town wont sponsor any public events during the Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year season. He said the Department of Public Works will decorate town buildings and streetscapes as in previous years.

Sapelli said he may help private groups promote their modified events some churches in Agawam are planning drive-through celebrations, for instance but the town will not host one of its own.

Apart from this volunteer-run tree lighting, Agawam does not have an official town Christmas tree or holiday display.

This would have been the third year of a new tradition in town. Chonmany, who runs the Harnessing Muay Boran martial arts studio on Main Street, organized the event in 2018 after realizing Agawam didnt have any outdoor family events in the winter. With donations from local businesses and volunteer help, he decorated the gazebo and park at Veterans Green on Main Street and hosted an outdoor celebration, culminating in the arrival of Santa Claus on a fire truck.

Although various civic and church groups have sponsored annual craft fairs and visits from Santa, Agawam hadnt had a townwide outdoor Christmas event since 2013. The Agawam Clergy Association previously sponsored an annual outdoor Christmas tree lighting ceremony and candlelight carol singalong, also at Veterans Green.

Following the success of the 2018 tree lighting, Chonmany again led a volunteer effort to run the event last year. Local Freemasons and Lions served refreshments, the Agawam Public Library gave out free books and choirs from several Agawam schools performed.

Chonmany said he may try to organize a make-up community event in the spring, if COVID-19 guidelines will allow it.

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Holiday music ensembles, a new Candy Cane Cottage and a Winter Garden Scavenger Hunt are among the new features this year

HERSHEY, Pa. Hershey Gardens is ushering in the holidays with a variety of activities sure to get the whole family celebrating the season.

Making its return to the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory is a 14-foot-tall red and white poinsettia tree. Additional offerings this year include the Candy Cane Cottage, live music and a winter garden hunt.

Details on all holiday events listed below.

NEW! Candy Cane Cottage

Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, and 26-31

Located in the former Gift Shop, Candy Cane Cottage is a brief walkthrough experience that features giant candy canes and twelve snow-covered, lit Christmas trees. A visit to the cottage is included in the price of admission to the Gardens.

Hazardous and icy conditions on the walkway to the building may require temporary closure without prior notice.

NEW! Live Holiday Music in the Gardens

Available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, and 26-30

Various local musical groups will be performing live holiday music outside in the Gazebo, weather permitting. Guests are encouraged to bring a chair and a blanket; social distancing required. Included in admission.

NEW! Winter Garden Hunt

Guests can participate in a winter-themed scavenger hunt during their walk through the Gardens.

Free guides are handed out at the admissions desk. Included in admission.

Hershey Gardens is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, with the following exceptions:

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It always seems like the holidays sneak up so quickly. Luckily, they come with their own set of events and things to do. There is always a way to get out and have some new adventures, from light shows to winter sports. Ill be highlighting attractions, activities, and festivals right here on a weekly basis. From local music and shows to options for those of you who dont mind traveling a bit, theres something for everyone. Be sure to double-check all activities, as cancellations due to the Covid-19 pandemic can still occur. At the time of writing, all events listed have not been canceled. Events listed are for Nov. 26-Dec. 5.

Friday

Ethan Timm. The best after Thanksgiving tradition? Live music. Head down toThe Barn in Zanesville to hear the vocal stylings of Ethan Timm. The acoustic guitarist and singer will be performing from 7 to 10 p.m., covering classics and original pieces as well. Social distancing and COVID guidelines will be in place. For more information, call 740-455-2276. The Barn, 1947 Linden Ave., Zanesville.

Sunday

Byesvilles Christmas Celebration. The Village of Byesville will be having its 5th annual Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony again this year. Dont worry though if you cant make it out for the lighting, the event is scheduled to be live-streamed on the mayor's Facebook page so all can enjoy. The parade will be a reverse parade,where you can drive past and see the floats. Mayor Jay Jackson is encouraging those in the parade to go all out to help celebrate. Parade viewers will be able to drive down State Route 209 in Byesville to view the entries. The tree lighting will be immediately afterward at the gazebo on the square, along with music and speakers. Parade line up will be at 4 p.m., with the tree lighting scheduled for 6 p.m. For more information, or to enter the parade, call 740-685-0800. State Route 209, Byesville.

Dec. 5

First Annual Christmas on the Farm. Whats better than a mall Santa? A farm Santa! Van Buren Acres will be hosting its first Christmas on the Farm, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5-6. There will be socially distant Santa photos, local vendors, and shopping available in their general store. Grab some hot chocolate and freshly popped kettle corn to round out the day. Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., its the place to find that ever-elusive perfect present. For more information, call 740-927-1780. Van Buren Acres, 5066 Keller Road, Hebron.

Luminary Walk. Get some fresh air and enjoy the season at the same time. A short drive from Guernsey County, the Norma Johnson Center is hosting its 2020 Luminary Walk. According to their Facebook page, Come walk the lighted luminary trail along the new Accessible Trail near the Preservation Pond at the Preservation Kiosk and yellow pole barn. Visitors will be guided along the newly built trail that is lit up [with] luminaries and LED lighted paper lanterns. Discover a magical area at the Norma Johnson Center! The trail walk will begin near the preservation kiosk located across from New Pointe Church on SR 39. For more information, call 330-339-7976. Norma Johnson Center, 3976 State Route 39, Dover.

Dont Forget! As highlighted in last weeks column, dont forget these other events happening in and around our area.

Cambridge Christmas Parade. A reverse parade, the floats will line Wheeling Avenue so you can drive past and view all of the entries. Scheduled to run from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Interested in having your event listed or know about something youd like us to share? Email us atwhatsthebuzzdailyjeff@gmail.com at least two weeks in advance of the event.

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Share This Article:San Diego Santas Bill Swank (with ruler and sanitizer) and Joe Mystic look forward to seeing socially distanced kids this holiday season. Photos via Swank and Mystic

San Diego lost Comic-Con, the San Diego County Fair and baseball crowds at Petco Park. But Santa? Never! Yes, Virginia, there will be Santa Claus in San Diego this year.

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Seeing Santa at Christmas is extremely important, says veteran Saint Nick Joe Mystic. Everybody is missing everything. The kids dont get to go to Disneyland. Theyre not getting their school things that they usually do.

The 74-year-old added: All the fun stuff is gone for them, so we need to keep something steady. We cant look at it as everything is gone.

Indeed the jolly old man will be very busy starting Friday as he visits malls throughout the county and joins private gatherings and parties.

But, of course, it wont be quite the same. COVID-19 has also been making a relentless visit, so the key will be to make sure Santa stays healthy.

This means masks, social distancing and plexiglass.

But options include in person, on cellphone apps, videos and phone calls with Santa.

Bill Swank, who has sat in for Santa at the Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park since 2002, has his bottle of sanitizer in one hand and a 6-foot ruler in the other. He will greet San Diegans at the Taste of December Nights on Dec. 4-5 at Inspiration Point in the Naval Hospital lot.

No contact, wear your mask and wash your hands and keep your distance, this Santa says.

Since the Santas arent spring chickens anymore, there is, of course, some concern about health.

Mystic had to turn down an appearance Friday, where multiple families would be present. When he said the kids couldnt sit with him and had to wear masks, the client didnt call back.

I know a lot of Santas in my group that are not doing it at all this year because they are so worried, said Mystic, who has health considerations.

I, on the other hand, feel that as long as I do it as safely as possible, its going to be fine, he added.

Swank has been housebound since the pandemic started and is foregoing a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with children and grandchildren.

But a city official assured Swank that no children would be sitting on his lap or touching him. So Swank agreed.

Swank told his wife about the arrangement. If Mrs. Claus is happy, Im happy, he said.

Most of the major shopping malls in the country contact with Cherry Hill Programs, who supply the Santas.

Malls taking part include Mission Valley Mall, Fashion Valley, Parkway Plaza, Chula Vista Mall, Westfield UTC, Westfield North County in Escondido, Otay Ranch Town Center, Westfield Mall Bonita, The Shoppes at Carlsbad and Carlsbad Premium Outlets.

Santa will be available at the malls from Nov. 27 to Dec. 24. Hours vary at each. Reservations are strongly recommended for a 15-minute visit with Santa by visiting whereissanta.com.

People will be asked to select their location and the mall they plan to visit. A time slot will be selected and paid for online. Walk-in guests will be accepted on a space-available basis.

Photo packets range from $19.99 to $49.99, plus a processing fee.

Health protocols for the Santa visits are familiar:

In addition, Santas have to pass a health screening and have their suits regularly sprayed with a disinfectant between shifts.

Guests assume all risks, said the photo companys website.

Santas also will be at Seaport Village, Del Mar Plaza, Hotel Del Coronado and Santee Lakes.

Surfin Santa had to cancel his gig at Seaport Village. However, a large likeness of him riding his surfboard will be there for photos.

But Seaport Village will still afford visitors an opportunity for photos sitting next to (but not on) Santa thanks to large sheets of Plexiglass to his right and left. Santa also will be wearing a face shield and gloves. Visitors must wear masks.

Sanitizer also will be at the ready for visitors at the 849 W. Harbor Drive set of shops.

At Del Mar Plaza, 1555 Camino Del Mar, Santa will be posted up high, sneaking down a chimney, while guests are seated in a sleigh below.

Reservations are $20 per family per session, with a portion of proceeds donated toFuel the Frontline San Diego,which provides crucial funds for Del Mar restaurants and meals for local healthcare workers.

At the Hotel Del, Santa will pose in his sleigh as families take photos from 6 feet away with the hotels famous turret as backdrop.

Reservations are required. Guests will get a 57 photo for $20.

Santa will be available from 4 -7 p.m. Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, 12, 19, 23 and 24.

A 35-foot Christmas tree, normally indoors, will be in the center of the hotels beachfront Windsor Lawn due to renovation. Also, Skating by the Sea will not be available this year because of the pandemic.

At Santee Lakes, Santa will come to town from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Lake 1 Gazebo, where a physically distanced meeting and photo opportunity is available.

Reservations are encouraged, but walk-up visits are available throughout the day based on availability.

The 57 photos go for $12 or two 5x7s for $20. Facial coverings are required. Gate entrance is $6, and no pets are allowed.

Reluctant to meet Santa in person? You can arrange a virtual visit from the North Pole via Zoom meetings or Internet sites.

A variety of companies including Cherry Hill Productions, JingleRing Live, Santas Club, and Santa the Experience.

Pre-recorded videos and live visits are offered for a variety of prices, depending on the duration of the visit. Virtual photos, in which you upload a photo and Santa is added to the photo, are also sold.

A free visit with Santa is offered at 3 p.m. Dec. 13 with singing, dancing and comedy for 40 minutes thanks to Victoria On Stage Musical Theatre Society. Register here. Donations are accepted.

Another option is calls from Santa via an app, such as Portable North Pole.

Regardless of the type of contact, Santa visits wont be the same, Mystic said.

I dont think its as satisfying to any of us as it is doing it in person, not for the kids, not for the parents, not for me, Mystic said.

Its going to be funny to see the pictures that are going to be in the albums for this year. There will be all of these pictures of Santa with the kids,Santa with the kids,Santa with the kids, and then in 2020, theyre wearing masks, said the popular magician/Santa.

In addition, Mystic, who lives in Clairemont, said he expects only half what he usually makes playing the jolly man each year.

Mystic is counting on parents to keep him safe by setting the no-touching ground rules ahead of time.

And sometimes children ask him for things he just cant give them such as bringing estranged parents back together or returning a military brother from an overseas tour, he confided.

But the Santas passion is not dimmed.

Swank strives to make kids feel special.

I really enjoy being Santa, he said. Having kids inches away, looking you right in the face. They believe it is all real.

But this year, 6 feet away.

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