'Bill' thanked for making Christmas merry
We are all aware that Santa has to travel a long way to deliver gifts and toys to our children across the land. Santa has many helpers to make this possible.

Therefore, thanks to all Santa helpers during our Christmas season. Especially to a 6-foot-2-inch, 280-pound helper named "Bill," who has been giving of his time to all local organizations in the Monmouth County area for many years. The Rev. James B Coyle Knights of Columbus Council 12620 especially wants to publicly thank Bill for being Santa for The Arc of Monmouth County Christmas celebrations for the past five years. He has always made time to come out and greet the 200-plus guests and hand out candy canes. It's very gratifying to see the sparkle in the eyes and enjoyment they get in meeting Santa, shaking his hand and getting a "jolly ol' Merry Christmas" greeting from Santa.

Again, thank you, Bill, for being a special person during this time of the year.

Vincent R. Marone Council 12620 Knights

of Columbus

Eatontown