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Archive Home > 2006 > December > 23 > Madras man brings Christmas cheer to migrant workers' kids

Madras man brings Christmas cheer to migrant workers' kids

Jesse Rodriguez collects money to buy toys every year

By Nancy Pasternack / The Bulletin
December 23, 2006

MADRAS - When he saw a line of more than 200 people snaking around the perimeter of his yard, Jesse Rodriguez's Santa Claus beard nearly fell off.

He and his elves - n family members - made a frantic count of wrapped presents, and hoped for the best. Rodriguez, 70, bestowed gifts upon local....

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