Volunteers assist Santa during Plains visit

On a cold early December morning last Saturday, Santa and Mrs. Claus set up shop in the old log cabin on Railroad Street in Plains.

Along with Santa, the pesky Grinch showed up to tease the children who came to give Santa their Christmas wish lists.

Each year volunteers help build and sew the gifts the children receive from Santa. After spending time on Santa’s knee, the children get to choose from handmade dolls to little wooden trucks or tractors.

The dolls that were given to the children by Santa were made by The Plains Women’s Club — some members cutting, some sewing and others stuffing. It took about two months to make the 200 dolls and bears.

The wooden toys were made by Ed Foste and Richard Cotte.

Santa had over 27 children visiting him this year along with one dog that stopped by to get his picture taken.

When asked how long Santa has been greeting children he said, “1,500 years.”