Saturday morning six lucky children got to spend some real one-on-one time with Santa Claus! They all got together for breakfast at the Owl's Roost, a bookstore and coffee bar on Pulaski Street.




Pictures by Nila Smith

When Santa arrived at the Owl's Roost on Saturday, he spent a lot of time talking with each child there, then settled down and read them one of his favorite storybooks.
The book "Harvey Slumfenburger's Christmas Present" told a tale of how Santa was forced to deliver a present to Harvey Slumbenburger without the help of his magical reindeer and sleigh and how difficult a journey it was.
The kids were treated to hot chocolate, muffins and cookies, received treat bags, and were presented with gifts courtesy of Main Street Lincoln and the downtown businesses.
Two children received passes for youth activities at the Lincoln Area YMCA, and the other four were given $10 in Main Street Money, which can be used at any participating merchant.

 

Ronda Malkowski, owner of the Owl's Roost, sets out festive Christmas cookies for everyone to enjoy.

When the young fellow at the door saw Santa crossing the street, he rushed to be the first one to greet him.

Santa spent time visiting with each and every child there.

This young man got a nice hug for being a "good boy" this year.

Santa settles down on a bench near the window to read the kids a story.

Santa shows that in the story his reindeer are already in bed when he discovers that Harvey Slumfenberger's present is still in his magic bag.

Santa gets help drawing out the names for the gifts that were given by the Main Street Lincoln organization.

Santa shows this lucky winner the names of all the stores in the downtown area that will accept Main Street Money just like real money.

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