KAMSACK — “If Santa Claus could give you anything you want for Christmas, what would it be?”
That’s the question posed to several residents of Eaglestone Lodge in Kamsack.
Many of the residents who accepted “anything you want,” with some seriousness, tended to respond in terms of family, wanting to be with them or have images of them. Others, who probably have the Lodge’s “Secret Santa” program in mind, in which community members have been asked to donate gifts of about $25 in value for distribution during the Lodge’s Miracle on Miles Street program, made requests of a most modest sort.
All Julie Rabchak asked for was a box of chocolates, while Norma Woodward said “lotion.”
Helen Sakal said she’d favour going to church more often and Sharon Severight said that she’d enjoy seeing members of her family, many of whom now live in Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Regina.
As a nod to the “Secret Santa,” program Rose Nabe said she’d like a white pullover sweater, size large, while all that Bill Malayney could request was a pair of socks, and Ernie Welyk, a sweater.
“I’d like a new car,” Jean Koreluk said smiling, adding that the Ford seems to be the better make.
A box of chocolates and a shirt were all that Gloria Hotsko said she’d like for Christmas, while Darcia Polowich wants a 24-inch chain necklace.
Beverly Scobie asked for pictures of her children.
“I can’t have what I’d really like,” said Stella Bobyk, adding that she’d be happy with members of her family at home.
“I’d like it if all my family will be well,” Winnie Koroluk said, which was a sympathy shared by Eileen Chutskoff, who asked for good health and for all her family to be together for the holiday.
Ruth Dixon would like her family to be at home as would Mary Vereschagin, whose family members are now living “all over Canada,” including in British Columbia, Edmonton and Toronto.
