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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Video: A Special Christmas Eve Message From Santa

Enjoy our video message from Santa and find out answers to some of the most popular questions kids have for the man in red.

White Lake Patch scored an exclusive interview with Santa at his family's cabin in White Lake. Taking a small break before gearing up for tonight's deliveries, Santa sat down with Local Editor Brooke Meier to answer some of the most asked questions by kids. White Lake Patch: What do you do if there is a fire in the fireplace? Santa: That's pretty easy. I've been given a magic key. There are a lot of boys and girls who don't have a fireplace. This magic key allows me to go in the front door of those home on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day only. White Lake Patch: Have you even been bitten by a dog? Santa: No, because Christmas Magic takes over. When I get there the dogs are very friendly. As a matter of fact, most dogs help me. They come …

Saturday, November 26, 2011

VIDEO: Santa Gets Key to Plymouth at Lighting Ceremony

Santa also drew help from the crowd at Kellogg Park to turn on the city's Christmas tree lights.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Five Things You Need to Know, Nov. 14, 2011

Chat up Rep. Kurt Heise, drop Santa a line and meet Downtown Development Authority members.

Rep. Kurt Heise, R-Plymouth, will make rounds today to meet with constituents. At 10 a.m., you can find him at Northville District Library, 212 W. Cady St., Northville; at 1 p.m. he's scheduled to be at the Wayne Community Center, 4635 Howe Rd., Wayne; and at 3 p.m., he'll be closer to home, at Plymouth District Library, 223 S. Main St., Plymouth. The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 528's general membership meeting is at 7 tonight, at VFW Post No. 6695, 1426 S. Mill St. (Lilley Rd.) in Plymouth Canton Township's Leisure Services office has a mailbox for those who wish to write Santa. Bring your letters to the North Pole Express mailbox in the Summit on the Park's lobby through Dec. 2. Make sure your name and address are clearly …

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

And Now, a Few Words From Santa

The Jolly Old Elf shares what he's hearing from children this year, how he gets around town and what kind of pizza he likes best.

As busy as everyone may feel this week, few can have a to-do list as long as Santa's. Already this month, Santa Claus has visited Canton many times – traveling by fire engine and helicopter, eating pizza, visiting bowlers at Super Bowl and even appearing in six performances of the Central City Christmas Spectacular. He's also been very busy listening to children's Christmas wishes. "It's interesting. They've been asking for a lot of electronics and not much of the traditional toys," he said during a break between Sunday's shows at Village Theater at Cherry Hill. "I always tell them I'll do the best that I can, but there will be surprises. And I ask them to enjoy what they have." With all the commitments, Santa has been traveling on almost…

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