Santa takes measure of naughty or good, and requests at the Park District

[December 16, 2017]   LINCOLN - Everyone knows Santa hit town on Thursday evening with the parade. He set aside two hours the Lincoln Park District on Saturday morning for kids to come whisper their biggest wishes in his ear.

The event was free to all with the Park District serving as hosts, and WLCN 96.3 FM and IGA as sponsors.

Program Director Abigail Neece and her mom welcomed families as they entered the community ball room. There was a steady flow of families going this way and that with everyone enjoying themselves.

Activities included three different crafts, make and take reindeer food, cookies and milk, and of course a chance to talk privately with Santa.

But, when it came time to approach the 'throne' on the stage with the big man and a helper, each child had their own response. Emotions showed all over their full body and ranged from trepidation: what if Santa really does know everything - to charmed joy: I'm so glad to see you, yes, I've been so good.

Lincoln Community High School National Honor Society students were on hand to facilitate, aid and serve at all of the stations. Their smiles made everything better.

Geoff Ladd was manning the video recorder for WLCN Radio. WLCN 96.3 FM provides country music by day and classic rock by night.

[Jan Youngquist]