In many ways, it was a perfect night on Thursday for a parade in Lincoln. The temperatures were just cold enough to make the atmosphere feel "Christmassy" but not so cold as to keep people home. For one youngster in particular it was not just a perfect night, it was a magical night. Young Skylar Wilson had the honor of riding in the sleigh with Santa Claus throughout the parade! For those who don't know, Santa doesn't bring his real reindeer into town and all the crowds. They were safely tucked away in a location outside of town. Because of this, he has a custom made sleigh and reindeer that is reserved exclusively for him and his ride in the Lincoln Christmas Parade. Each year, parents enter their children for an opportunity to ride in that special sleigh. This year it was Skylar. He is the son of Aaron and Ashley Wilson and was nominated for the ride by his grandfather Dennis Wilson.

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Pictured is a selection of "Huggable Friends" and hats and scarves that were recently donated to the Logan County Department of Public Health by the Atlanta Quilting Corner and the Atlanta Needlework Guild. The quilters made more than 200 of the huggable friends this year that will be given out to children to help comfort them during a visit to the health department for scary situations, such as vaccinations.

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Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) skates with the puck in front of Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators defeated the Blackhawks 4-3 in overtime.

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