By GEORGE CUSTER/Editor — I always get a kick out of reading these letters to Santa from the school kids. You can just imagine the angst these children are putting forth while writing out their wish list. If they are difficult to read because of the lightness of the images, it started with the handwriting. When I received them, I had a difficult time reading them also. But it’s worth the effort. Mr. McGill explains the motive behind the letters.
“Each year before winter break, my second graders partake in a writing exercise called Santa Letters. The goal of this writing activity is to learn to write a rough draft, then self-edit, then work with a writing partner to further edit, and lastly the students publish their final draft.” Rich McGill, OES second grade teacher.
To the parents: You are blessed to have such wonderful children.
George Custer lives in Oakridge with his wife Sayre. George is a former smokejumper from his hometown of Cave Junction, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. and ran a construction company in Southern California. George assumed the volunteer duties as the Editor of the Highway 58 Herald in 2022. He loves riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, building all things wood, and playing drums on the weekends in his office.
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