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Santa bonds with Mr. Snelick

December 17, 2012

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Victoria Stanish

Greg Snelick, played a few holiday tunes for Santa Claus and friends in the Cursillo of Elk and Cameron counties, when they group recently stopped by Elk Haven Nursing Home to entertain the residents. Santa was very jolly, as expected-- he sang, danced and even did the polka.

Santa Paws

December 16, 2012

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Amy Cherry

This youngster visits with Santa Paws, a Great Pyrenees dog, during Light Up Night in St. Marys.

A Christmas ballerina

December 16, 2012

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Amy Cherry

This ballerina performs in the window of April School of Dance in front of a packed crowd outside. Dancers also performed a variety of routines inside as part of downtown St. Marys' annual Light Up Night festivities.

Raggedy Ann & Andy greet youngsters

December 16, 2012

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Amy Cherry

Raggedy Ann steals a kiss from this youngster while Raggedy Andy looks on. The rag dolls greeted children as they waited in line to visit with Santa Claus during Light Up Night in St. Marys.

Making a list, checking it twice...

December 16, 2012

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Amy Cherry

Children fill out their Christmas wish list while waiting in line at Northwest Savings Bank to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the annual Light Up Night festivities in downtown St. Marys.

Bell choir performs at Light Up Night

December 16, 2012

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Amy Cherry

Members of the St. Mary's Church bell choir perform at Northwest Savings Bank where youngsters were visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus as part of the 2012 Light Up Night festivities in downtown St. Marys.

Christmas Concert Spectacular

December 16, 2012

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Amy Cherry

The Nicholas J. Sinibaldi Concert Band performed a Christmas Concert Spectacular on Friday evening inside the Queen of the World Church in St. Marys. Under the direction of Christopher Jon Gankosky, the band performed numerous pieces: "Ding Dong Merrily on High," "Compassion," "I Saw Three Ships," "Believe," "Bells of Joy," "A Festive Christmas Celebration," "Sleigh Ride," and a selection from the movie "Home Alone."
The band consists of 62 individuals from throughout the area, including Elk County, Emporium, Forestville, Canonsburg, York, DuBois, Johnstown and Indiana (IUP).

Dancing Santa

December 16, 2012

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Victoria Stanish

Santa cuts the rug as he dances during a visit to Elk Haven Nursing Home to entertain the residents.

A visit with Santa

December 16, 2012

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Photo by Victoria Stanish

Santa Claus and friends in the Cursillo of Elk and Cameron counties recently stopped by Elk Haven Nursing Home to entertain the residents. Santa was very jolly, as expected-- he sang, danced and even did the polka. Shown is Santa with Elk Haven resident Ruth Meyer.

Elk-Cameron Board of Realtors hold Christmas party

December 11, 2012

The Elk-Cameron Board of Realtors recently held its annual Christmas party at Gunner's Restaurant. A good time was had by all. Pictured are board members with donations of toys for an Elk County organization. Mouse Heary was on hand to pick up the toys for distribution to local families.

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