The evening of Dec. 12 finds quite a crowd, including some future firefighters, joining Santa and his crew at the Hamilton Branch Fire station. Jolly St. Nick listened closely to the Christmas wishes of all attending. Here are from left: ‘Fir Chief’ Leo Benny, Evan Benny, Santa, Mrs. Claus and elfin helper Teri as they talk about Christmas soon to come. Photo by Gregg Scott
This smile from first-grader Gavin Scott must be in response to a positive answer from Santa or maybe it’s the thought of that table full of yummy cookies in the back of the room. Smiles like this are surely one of the reasons the Hamilton Branch Fire Belles host this event each year. Photo by Gregg Scott
Santa seems quite satisfied that he has another contented visitor and young Gabriel Solovief appears to be totally pleased that he is in possession of a two-handed candy cane that will surely last all the way to Christmas. Photo by Andrew Courtright