MILLERTON — Santa Claus will be coming to town on Dec. 14, making a personal visit to each local child up to the age of 12 who sends him a letter with a wish and their address by Nov. 30 via the red mailbox at the Millerton Fire Company’s station at 24 Century Blvd.
Santa and two of his elves will be traveling the highways and by ways of Millerton and North East with an escort of six fire trucks — sirens blasting and lights flashing — filled with gifts for each child and Santa-hatted volunteer fire heroes who keep our community safe.
Started during COVID, for this fifth Santa Run Fire Company Treasurer Kelly Roger will be Letter-Reader-in-Chief. She, in turn, is hoping to learn what each child might like such as a toy, a book, a board game or even a ball to play a favorite sport.
Roger says donors may call her at 517-929-8293 or deliver potential gifts any Monday evening starting at 6 p.m. to North Pole South — aka: the Fire Station. Checks may be sent to P.O. Box 733, Millerton.
Tiffany Lemelin, shelter manager, brushing Marsala upon arrival.Provided
Michael DeBarba, certified dog trainer working with Marsala.Jennifer Almquist
Marsala wins a heart.Jennifer Almquist
Sadie, center, a Carolina dog, plays with her friend Negra, a terrier mix. Bella Linda, the small poodle, has since been adopted.L. Tomaino
Wesley, a young, exuberant mix, is looking for an active home.L. Tomaino
Bonnie and Clyde, an affectionate terrier pair.L. Tomaino
