Santa Claus greeted many youngsters in bathing suits Saturday morning at the McCreary Community Building because he timed his visit to coincide with a swim meet hosted by the Perry Area Winter Swimming (PAWS) league.
About 250 swimmers ages 5 to 18 from some half-dozen towns attended the PAWS swim meet, and Santa Claus was on hand to greet them and listen to their Christmas wishes.
Perry Finance Officer Susie Stoner Moorhead, a longtime fan of Santa Claus, was also on hand, treating the youngsters to cookies.
