The Old Fashioned Christmas holiday in Mancos this last year added new events – Festival of Trees and Breakfast with Santa.

Thank you to the town merchants tor 32 beautifully decorated and lighted trees in Boyle Park, to David Blaine and the Absolute Bakery for breakfast for 123 kindergarten, first- and second-grade kids; to Santa and Mrs. Claus for answering their questions and listening to all the wishes.

To Bridgett for 600 candy canes for entire school; to Art Pulis and horse Avatar for delivering Santa to school.

To Annette, Carol, Holly, Marie and Rena for organization; to The Journal and Sam Green for great publicity and pictures.

And a special thanks to Leslie, from Our Town, who did all the work with a smile!

Mac Neely

Mancos