The Elf on the Shelf at the Niagara Elementary School was discovered with lump of coal in one hand and present in the other. The Elf appears each Friday at the school. Early kindergarten student Ava Bloomquist shows Harper Lakosky her elf doll she brought to school. The Daily News again is doing its annual Countdown to Christmas. Have an idea for a good holiday photo? Email the suggestion to news@ironmountaindailynews.com or call 906-774-2772, ext. 85241. (Karen Klenke photo)