By Chris Barber
Contributing Writer

Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, a.k.a. Fran and Andrea Durynski, made their annual return to West Grove on Thursday, Dec. 5.

They fit the borough into their busy annual schedule, having returned five days earlier from their jaunt through Kennett Square and its giant light parade.

They have made appearances at festive events throughout Chester County for years.

The West Grove appearance this year was cold and windy, with families delaying their trip uptown to Rose Hill Avenue until the last few minutes.

Still, as the children heard the horn of the fire truck at about 6:30 p.m., they shouted with joy.

As soon as Mr. And Mrs. Claus descended from the cab, they were mobbed by the children as they counted down to the lighting of the town tree.

Then they took a walk to the former Garage down the street, now “Blondes and Brunettes,” with children taking their hands excitedly.

The traditional preview to the big arrival with singing and recognitions at 6 p.m. was dropped because very few people came out in the bitter cold. Nonetheless, the main event drew about 50 guests.