Santa makes surprise visit to Glendale students

Glendale elementary students received a surprise Dec. 15 when Santa visited them via helicopter.

Dec. 22, 2011 10:00 a.m.
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Glendale elementary students received a surprise Dec. 15 when Santa visited them via helicopter compliments of Highland Helicopters after principal Matt Cullum made a request.

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