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PHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Sledding with Santa


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 7, 2013
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Sledding with Santa
lexandra Keusch, 5, has fun sledding.
lexandra Keusch, 5, has fun sledding.
Charlotte Crowder, 6, makes an ornament alongside her brother, Elliot, not pictured.
Charlotte Crowder, 6, makes an ornament alongside her brother, Elliot, not pictured.
Six-year-old Janie Crum spends time with her dad, David.
Six-year-old Janie Crum spends time with her dad, David.
Sara and Stella Hunt live in Lakewood Ranch.
Sara and Stella Hunt live in Lakewood Ranch.
Megan Spranger is one of eight Lakewood Ranch Silver Stars Dance Team members to volunteer.
Megan Spranger is one of eight Lakewood Ranch Silver Stars Dance Team members to volunteer.
Kerri Whitehead, center, comes with her children, Addison, left, and Avary, right.
Kerri Whitehead, center, comes with her children, Addison, left, and Avary, right.
Anna Gotsman, 4, gives her friend Emma Bogucki, 3, a lift, while waiting in line.
Anna Gotsman, 4, gives her friend Emma Bogucki, 3, a lift, while waiting in line.
Natalie, Heather and Morgan Fellows enjoy the day together. Morgan turns 7 Christmas day.
Natalie, Heather and Morgan Fellows enjoy the day together. Morgan turns 7 Christmas day.
Isabella Ortiz, a Lakewood Ranch High School freshmen, dishes out fruit.
Isabella Ortiz, a Lakewood Ranch High School freshmen, dishes out fruit.
Terry, Brooke, Aubrey and Pamela Winchell head out for their first official visit with Santa.
Terry, Brooke, Aubrey and Pamela Winchell head out for their first official visit with Santa.
Zofia Milligan, 3, grabs a picture with Santa with her mom, Heather.
Zofia Milligan, 3, grabs a picture with Santa with her mom, Heather.
Avery Gonzalez, 3, shares his Christmas wish list with Santa.
Avery Gonzalez, 3, shares his Christmas wish list with Santa.
Brandi, Sharde and Zayna Carter wait with their mom, Nichole, to see Santa.
Brandi, Sharde and Zayna Carter wait with their mom, Nichole, to see Santa.
Angelina Ortiz, Michelle Jackson and Veronica Reid serve food attendees.
Angelina Ortiz, Michelle Jackson and Veronica Reid serve food attendees.

 

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