Monroe County Appeal, December 18, 2014 • Week 51

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

(USPS 359-260) Vol. 147, Number 50 Paris, MO 65275 • 28 Pages • 2 Sections • 75 cents

Building collapse in Paris leaves alley and street strewn with bricks

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CLOSINGS IN PARIS

Closings next week include most offices including county and city closing at noon on Wednesday, December 24 and closing both December 25 and December 26. The Paris License Bureau will have the same hours as the City of Paris.

Look in next week’s Monroe County Appeal for a full list of closings.

NECAC OFFICE PROVIDES HEALTH INSURANCE INFO

Why should I have health coverage? No one plans to get sick or hurt, but most people need medical care at some point. Health insurance covers these costs and protects you from very high expenses.

Information about the Affordable Care Act and the federal Marketplace can be obtained at the Paris NECAC office, 314 N. Washington, every Monday and Wednesday, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The open enrollment period for 2015 coverage is from November 15 through February 15, 2015. For information contact Cheryl Mitchell, at the NECAC office, call 660651-9992.

SANTA FE CHRISTIAN CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Santa Fe Christian Church will hold their Christmas program, on Friday, December 19, at 7 p.m.; and on Sunday, December 21 the church members will hold Jesus’ birthday party.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

There will be a Christmas Eve service at the Paris Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve at 5 p.m.

And down it came...

On Sunday afternoon, the building directly south of the Monroe County Courthouse and due east of the Monroe County Appeal building had half of its west wall collapse. The picture above shows the remaining part of the wall that collapsed on Monday.

December 15, adding to the bricks already in the street and in the alley APPEAL PHOTO

Sunday night, December 14, was an interesting time in downtown Paris.

The west facing wall of a building on East Monroe Street, south of the Monroe County Courthouse, collapsed Sunday afternoon.

Half of the wall fell on Sunday and filled the alley and the street with bricks. The other half of the wall fell on Monday, December 15 filling the alley with even more bricks and doing some damage to the Monroe County Appeal building including covering its air conditioner compressor and driving the basement door and an iron grating back into the basement. A temporary gas line had to be installed so that the Appeal building could continue to have

heat. There was no interruption of phone, electricity or Internet at the Appeal. .

No one was injured in the falling bricks that filled a third of an alley between the building and the rear of the Monroe County Appeal.

The building is currently owned

by Paris attorney Floyd Lawson. The building was entirely empty but does house Lawson’s Law Library.

According to former Monroe County Appeal Editor Denny Hollingsworth, the late Ed Adams had an insurance business in the structure in the 1970s and 1980s; in the 1960s it housed the late Bill Harley’s tavern.

He also noted that the late Bill Hunt-

er tuck-pointed the wall in the 1980s while he was working at the Appeal.

According to the Paris Rural Fire Department, Rescue 304, Engine 303, and Truck 309 along with Monroe County Sheriffs Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and City of Paris utilities crews and officials were called out to the building collapse in Paris. The top floor of the story brick structure collapsed into a nearby walkway and street. Crews were on scene approximately 1½ hours checking the structure and stabilizing the remaining structure as well as blocking the structure off.

Floyd Lawson has secured an engineer to assess the situation and make recommendations.

MONROE COUNTY APPEAL TO PRINT EARLY

The Monroe County Appeal will print on Tuesday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 30 so that the papers will arrive in the mail prior to the holidays each week. Deadlines remain the same - Friday at 4:30 p.m.

2015 PINK OUT GAME SET FOR JANUARY 20

The 2015 Pink Out Game is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Madison C-3 School. See page three for additional information regarding the game and how to order shirts, etc. The T-shirt winners will receive a pizza party.

You can pre order shirts this year.

Madison High School will host the high school varsity basketball game this year at 6:00 p.m.

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Paris R-II Lady Coyotes take home third place hardware!!!

The fifth seeded Paris Lady Coyotes (4-1) played extremely well and took home third place hardware at the Monroe City Tournament. Paris defeated fourth seeded Louisiana, fell to top ranked Palmyra in a great game and then defeated Marceline to capture third. Left to right: First row - Britany Williams, Drew Lockhart, Betsy Embree, Abbie Wheelan, Brooke Rentschler and Carmyn Holmes. Second row - Head Coach Garrett Thomas, Hannah Mitchell, Grace Peak, Alex Dreckshage, Regan Ragsdale, Andrea Unterbrink and Assistant Coach Kayla Redmon.

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OPINION

MONROE COUNTY HISTORY

As Time Goes By

All yesteryears are reprinted in the exact text of the original issue 90 Years December 12, 1924 McGee & Sons are advertising a clearance sale this week, preparing to going out of business in Paris. They have not made known their future plans.

Miss Lucy Yowell, of Goss, is one of the most promising aspirants for the girl’s basketball team at Central and Howard Payne Colleges, Fayette.

Wm. Janes, west of Paris, and his son, Judge Porter Janes of Moberly, held their annual birthday party reunion at the Janes home in Paris.

While making a call southeast of Paris Saturday morning, Dr. H.C. Payne hung his Ford roadster on a Bell telephone line that was hanging low across the road.

Wade Reynolds is moving from the Jack Light place to the Bob Peck farm near Rowena.

G.P. Sutton bought a high stepping saddle horse from Clay Bryant at a fancy price.

Ernest Ball who lives on the Stoner place has 10 acres of corn that made 50 bushels to the acre, 40 acres that made 40 bushels and 4 acres that made 30 bushels.

The Heathman district has a mighty nice building, is up-to-date and well equipped but has only four pupils, one in the primary, one in the second grade and one in the third and one in the fifth. Miss Essie Barton is the teacher.

Miss Frances Webster is teaching nine children at Deer Creek and has only three grades to work with.

75 Years December 14, 1939 The safes in Curtright Bros. Garage and the Noel Feed Company in Paris were broken open and robbed Saturday night. The Curtright safe, weighing 400 pounds, was carried out of the office and thrown into a ditch near the Godfrey Young farm, a mile southeast of town after being rifled of $25 in cash and several checks.

The Noel safe was looted in the office. About $125 in cash and a number of checks were taken.

At the county wide club meeting held at the Paris High School auditorium last Friday night, Miss Arlene Heitmeyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Heitmeyer of west of Granville was awarded a gold pin for having participated in 4-H club work in Monroe County for five consecutive years.

Mrs. Essie Dooley will have a much larger and much more modern store room and fixtures when she moves up town to the room Emmett Dooley’s grocery vacated last week.

Mrs. and Mrs. J.R. Spires, who recently sold their farm near Tulip, will move to the Elzea Dry farm south of the Tipton Filling Station. This was the farm on which Mrs. Spires was raised on.

Miss Gentrude Aufranc, district superintendent for the Crippled Children’s Service and who has a wide acquaintance in Monroe County, is now a licensed airplane pilot.

A miscellaneous shower was given by Peak district neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Key, who were married last Wednesday morning and are living on the Mrs. Bertha Bond farm.

The house Mrs. M.B. Powers is having built on Seminary street, just south of Miss Helen McKamey’s is nearing completion. Mr. and Mrs. James C. Major plan to move into it about January 1.

Miss Pauline Featherstone succeeds Mrs. Cecil Cullers as stenographer in the law office of Judge W.W. Barnes.

The Madison high school boys basketball team and coach, winners lat week of the Northeast Missouri Invitation Tournament held at Monroe City. During the season the team has played 13 games and lost none.

50 Years December 10, 1964 At the annual achievement night event of Monroe County 4-H clubs at Paris Monday evening, Sara Acuff was announced as the outstanding 4-H girl of the county, and James Lee Johnston the outstanding 4-H boy of the county.

Charles Callis, 49, farmer of near Paris, has been appointed office manager of the ASC office of Monroe County, to succeed the late Howard Ely of Paris.

At Chicago last week, during the holding of the annual International Livestock Exhibition, Mrs. James (Lois) Blades of Holliday was installed as President of the American Angus Association Auxiliary.

At the Christmas meeting of the Monroe County Saddle Club held Friday, Dec. 4 at Huckleberry Hall at Mark Twain State Park Joe Wayne Dodge was elected president.

The post office at Monroe City was broken into Monday night or early Tuesday and burglarized of $14,399.24 in stamps and cash.

Mrs. Lee Mitchell and Mrs. David Brooks have been welcomed as new members of the Holliday Suburbanites Extension Club at the November meeting.

Gary Menefee, 18, son of County Clerk and Mrs. Cloyce Menefee of Holliday, has enlisted in the U.S. Navy and left Monday for training at San Diego, Calif.

Miss Patricia Sanders, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sanders of Holliday, has been initiated as one of eight new members of Lathrop Hall chapter of Tri Penta at the University of Missouri.

Kenneth Uplinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Uplinger of Paris, has joined the sales staff of the Kamp Jewelry at

Moberly and will head a new repair department in the store.

Dr. F.A. Barnett has received a citation and pin as an outstanding leader in Paris last year in the Missouri Community Betterment Program.

Mrs. Charles Woodward was honored Nov. 23, at a pink and blue shower held at the home of Mrs. Mac Donovan with Mrs. Lylburn Johnston as co-hostess.

30 Years December 13, 1984 Nina Kay Donovan, 15 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mac Dono-

van of Holliday won the Jr. Division of “Make It With Wool Contest” held at Columbia last Thursday, December 6.

Construction of a 16 unit apartment complex in Paris is well underway with completion and occupancy planned for February of next year.

Their first child, a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Herron, Friday, Dec. 7 at Audrain Medical Center. She has been named Stephanie Dawn.

Mary Jo Tawney will be serving in the office of Dr. Warbritton and Dr.

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brought home the second place trophy from the Centralia Tournament which concluded last Saturday night.

A daughter, their first child, was born Saturday, Dec. 8, to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith of Paris.

The baby, named Hilary Jo, weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces at her birth in the Moberly Regional Medical Center.

Dear Editor, The op/ed of Dec. 4 proposed (once again) a conversation on race relations. I’m game.

The writer proposed excluding the very issues that tend to divide the races, and concentrate on those we have in common.

Nice idea. Where has it gotten us?? The writer wants to exclude two of his own prejudices, (pro basketball Letter.... Continued to page 3

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Lewis as a senior student physician for the next two months. She will graduate in June 1985.

Richard Ensor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ensor of Holliday, has been chosen as the 1984-85 James Monroe Chapter, Daughter of the American Revolution, “Good Citizen” of the Paris High School.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Letter to the Editor...

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(Top) The Paris R-II Sixth Grade Band and Choir performed at Miller Resident Care and Monroe Manor under the direction of David How. (Bottom) Aiden Forrest enjoyed his time out with the band.

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The Band and Choir members were a big hit with the residents at both homes and enjoyed playing and signing.

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Pink Out Game looking to raise more money to defeat cancer Attention: Monroe County Residents Editor’s Note: An open letter from Pink Out Game organizers Betsy Embree and Austin Thomas to the residents of Monroe County.

Betsy Embree from Paris High School and Austin Thomas from Madison High School are launching the 4th Annual “Pink Out Basketball” campaign to raise awareness of cancer and to raise money to assist Monroe County cancer patients with medical expenses. Madison High School will host the high school varsity basketball game versus Paris on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at 6 p.m.

The proceeds from the shirt sales, as before, will go to the Monroe County Cancer Supporters and in turn, directly to Monroe County families dealing with the financial burden resulting from a cancer diagnosis. All shirts will be

Callaway Livestock Center, Inc. Kingdom City 573-642-7486 Feeder Cattle Sale Every Monday at 12:30 p.m.

Slaughter Steers & Heifers Monday 10 a.m.

REGULAR FEEDER CATTLE SALE Dec. 15, 2014 Receipts: 2178 Hd. COMPUTER AVE - TOP 1112 Steers: Medium & Large Frame Hd. 11-300 & Down..............260.00-340.00 67-300-400 lbs.................285.00-328.00 179-400-500 lbs................269.00-316.00 307-500-600 lbs.................251.00-310.00 231-600-700 lbs................230.00-254.00 172-700-800 lbs.................225.00-238.75 82-800-900 lbs.................199.00-218.00 62-900-1000 lbs................197.00-198.85

black with hot pink and white lettering! An order form is attached, or you can order by simply calling Betsy, Austin, Shari, Marti, or Mary Please note: For anyone ordering a 2T-5/6 Youththere may not be room for the entire transfer on the back due to the small size of the shirt.

If you have any questions please contact Betsy’s mom, Shari at (660) 2165589, Austin’s mom, Marti at (573) 470-6721 or Mary DeOrnellis at (573) 4736938.

We will continue our annual tradition with our contest between the schools with the classes with the highest percentage to receive a pizza party.

The winners will be announced the night of the pink out game.

We have raised $13,490.75 over the last three years. We sold 696 shirts last year. We are hoping to sell more shirts this year and exceed our previous goals! Thank you

Retirement Reception

for Sharon Thurman For numerous years of service to Monroe County and its residents!

Friday, Dec. 19, at noon, at Monroe County Courthouse

ABEL’S

No sale Dec. 22 of Christmas Week.

Open for regular feeder sale Dec. 29, 12:30 p.m.

Open for cow sale Jan 1, 6 p.m.

Lots of nice young cows in early consignments.

Toll Free 1-573-522-9244 for 24-hour USDA Market Report recording.

We appreciate your business, both buyers and sellers.

Please visit our web site at www.callawaylivestock.com

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17-300 & Down..............260.00-305.00 61-300-400 lbs.................265.00-300.00 149-400-500 lbs.................247.00-282.00 217-500-600 lbs..............228.00-257.00 196-600-700 lbs...............223.00-239.00 11-700-800 lbs...............201.00-214.00 21-800-900 lbs.................170.00-192.50 56 Bred Cows; Better Cows: 2000.002625.00 Small, Old Thin: 1000.00-1750.00 14 Pairs Better Pairs: 2300.003075.00; Others: 1400.00-1800.00 189 Slaughter Cows: High Dressing: 114.00-117.00; Bulk: 100.00-113.00; Low: 90.00-100.00; Thin: 80.00 & Down 14 Slaughter Bulls: 123.00-142.50 All Slaughter Steers & Heifers sold on Monday at 10 a.m. Receipts: 4 4 Steers and Heifers: Mixed Select: 152.75-155.00

to everyone that supported us in the past and continues to support this great cause.

This year we will be doing something a little different. You can pre-order your shirts and pay when you pick them up. We will have pick up times and locations on January 17, 2015. We will keep everyone informed of specific pick up times. All shirts will need to be paid for prior to pick up. You can still go ahead and pay if you wish but we wanted to give you this option due to the Christmas holiday coming prior to the pink out game.

We will also be doing our silent auction and raffle items the night of the game. Last year we had some great stuff due to donations from many great individuals. If you wish to donate anything for the silent auction or raffle, just contact Mary, Marti or Shari. (signed) Betsy Embree/Austin Thomas

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and rap music) but has no trouble at all pulling them forth in the op/ed.

A white guy named Branch Rickey hired a black guy named Jackie Robinson to play baseball, when the sport was monopolized entirely by whites. Rickey didn’t give a twit what color Robinson’s skin was—nor did he care what insults or humiliating circumstances he’d be exposed to. Rickey cared about money, and he knew Robinson had the potential to make him a lot of it.

A white guy named Eli Whitney, memorized diagrams of a machine called the cotton gin, came to America, duplicated the machine and immediately made the institution of slavery an economic liability instead of an asset. Again—money being the primary concern, hastening the outbreak of civil war. Whitney didn’t give a twit (and it’ doubtful he gave a single thought) that his “invention” was capable of producing the deaths, and destruction that it did.

As a white guy I’d like to offer a few names of “leaders” who do not speak for me, and ask some black guy (or gal) to reciprocate. My names include, but are not limited to: John Boener, Mitch McConnell, Mitt Romney, Jeb Bush, John McCain, Chris Matthews, Keith Olberman, Brian Williams, Tom Brokaw, Bob Schieffer, Charlie Rose, Katie Couric, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, Dick Durbin, Claire McCaskill, Jay Nixon, Bill O’Reilly, Michael Savage, Donald Trump, Bill Gates and Warren Buffet.

Now---lets see your list (if you’re a black, or a Moslum), and we have a good place to start talking about race, by eliminating the people who are stirring the pot, and using it as a means of making money.

T.M Murphy Madison, Mo.

Extension help for the holidays Upcoming gatherings can be a sad reminder of who’s not home for the holidays this year.

Merriment of the season sometimes highlights loneliness and loss of a loved one through death, illness, distance or broken relationship, said Jeremiah Terrell, University of Missouri Extension human development and family studies specialist.

For many, there’s nothing worse than feeling alone in a crowd of laughing friends and relatives.

Reach out to those who have lost someone or are in a difficult situation, Terrell said. Also recognize that how you reach out matters, he said.

“Be available,” he said.

“Let them know that you are willing to be present and support them.”

He said Gary Chapman’s book “The 5 Love Languages” helps us un-

derstand how to reach out to others during the holidays and other times of the year. Chapman says there are five ways to show love and support: physical touch, quality time, words of affirmation, receiving gifts and acts of service.

Terrell said it’s important to know how people receive love before we give love. “Understanding how they receive love helps you understand and helps them cope with their grief,” he said.

Here are some tips on how to show concern for someone during the holiday season or throughout the year: • Simple acts of kindness such as a phone call, email or card lets someone know that your thoughts are with them.

• Invite them over for a meal or to dine out with you rather than taking a meal to their home. If you

take a meal, they will eat alone.

• Be sensitive to their pride. “Don’t give the person the idea that they are your ‘project’ for the holidays. Sometimes people mean well, but it can be humiliating for the individual you mean to help,” Terrell said.

• Don’t talk too much about their loss. Listen instead. Just a simple word or pat on the arm “might speak volumes to them,” he says.

• Don’t minimize their loss by saying you know exactly how they feel. You can talk about your own experiences and losses, but no one’s grief is the same.

• Don’t wait to be asked.

Instead of saying, “Let me know if I can help,” offer something concrete such as a shared meal or an evening to look at seasonal decorations.

Colleagues and constituents to honor Francis

by Denny Hollinsworth A reception to honor retiring Monroe County Clerk Sandra Francis will be held Friday, December 19 at 3 p.m. in the courthouse.

Organizers say everyone is welcome to attend and participate in the farewell reception for the long-time county employee and elected official.

Mrs. Francis was hired by then-newly elected Monroe County Clerk

Sandy Carter in January 1987 and elected to the position in 2006 and reelected in 2010.

County Treasurer Rita Wilkerson, who worked with Mrs. Francis in the clerk’s office, before her election as treasurer, said Mrs. Francis is a great clerk, friend and will be missed in the courthouse.

“Sandra knows the clerk’s office inside and out; she’s an expert on election laws, conducting elections and every facet

Hear Ye

of the busy office,” Mrs. Wilkerson said. “She’s my friend, an advocate for all the county’s employees when it comes to retirement, health care benefits and a true public servant to the people of Monroe County. I don’t think people realize how much she’ll be missed when she’s no longer here everyday.”

Mrs. Wilkerson said the reception will be in the courthouse’s rotunda area on the first floor.

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Retirement Reception!

Friday, December 19, at 3 p.m. at the Monroe County Courthouse Rotunda.

The Monroe County Courthouse invites the public to join them for a cookie and punch reception to honor Sandra Francis for her many years of service to the county and to wish her well on her retirement.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Have a safe holiday According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, many Missourians will be making special plans for the Christmas holidays. Is safe, crash free travel part of your plans?

If not, it should be! Check your vehicle before you travel to ensure that it is in good working condition. Make sure you are well rested before driving to your destination, no matter how short the distance. And, please, please obey all traffic laws and be a courteous driver. The Missouri State Highway Patrol wishes everyone a merry and safe Christmas. One way for it to be merry is for everyone to arrive at their destination safely.

Last year over the Christmas holiday, there were 207 traffic crashes during the 30-hour counting period. In those crashes, one person was

killed and another 79 were injured. This year’s traffic crash counting period is 102 hours in length and begins at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, and ends at 11:59 p.m.

Sunday, December 28, 2014.

Remember: Holiday drivers will affect traffic patterns. If you’re planning a trip during the holiday, please keep this in mind. Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly. The Road Condition Report number is 1-888-275-6636. Allow extra time to reach your destination, and obey all traffic laws.

If faced with a traffic emergency, motorists can contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 1-800525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. This emergency number will ring into the nearest Highway Patrol headquarters. Mo-

torists should use this number if they are in a traffic crash, witness a crash or crime, or observe a stranded motorist in need of assistance, or other traffic emergencies.

“Last year, a traffic crash occurred every 8.7 minutes over the Christmas holiday,” said Colonel Ron Replogle. “Please wear your seat belt, obey Missouri’s traffic laws, and if you include alcohol in your celebrations, please don’t drive.” A sober chauffeur or other alternative transportation modes are always the best option.

The Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves from all types of hazardous drivers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Click It 4 Life!

Youth Attend National 4-H Congress Caleb Fuller, Lindsey Hendren and Britany Williams of Monroe County 4-H were among the nearly 900 youth delegates from 45 states and Puerto Rico attending the 2014 National 4-H Congress, November 28-December 2 in Atlanta, Georgia. The National 4-H Congress experience allows 4-H members from the across the country to learn new skills through workshops, hear from nationally recognized speakers and experience Southern culture. Selection for this trip combines scores from a written recognition form and interview. Attendance at National 4-H Congress is a culminating event for many 4-H’ers and a highly sought after award. Only twenty 4-H members from Missouri were selected to attend.

During National 4-H Congress, youth participated in a wide range of educational workshops and heard from speakers such as the current Miss America. Delegates also participated in a morning of service around Atlanta.

Activities included, work-

ing in classrooms, cleaning up parks, preparing meals for homeless and shut-ins, sorting books to send to Africa and much more. Youth had the opportunity to tour some of Atlanta’s landmarks such as Coca-Cola, CNN, the Martin Luther King, Jr, visitor center and others.

A permanent mark of 4-H in Atlanta are the two Habitat for Humanity houses delegates

have paid for. Currently National 4-H Congress is working on its third Clover House. Missouri delegates donated to the project as well as to Kids Helping Kids, a Missouri fund that helps 4-H’ers and their families.

Youth attend 4-H Congress

For more information about 4-H, visit 4h.missouri.edu or contact your local Extension Center at 660-327-4158.

You too can be part of the Miracle on Morley Street through Toys for Tots! Shown from the left: Greta Howard, Francine Nichols, lisa Johnson, Doug Prange, Angie Bounds, Calvin Vilt, Jourdan Hinshaw and Jayme Clevenger.

MMI photo/Connie Duvall

A Miracle on Morley TOYS- FOR -TOTS & CANS FOR KIDS

It is the 5th Annual Toys for Tots & Cans for Kids event with Moberly Motor Company.

Now through Friday, December 19, Moberly Motors and Family Life Fellowship, challenges you to participate by taking a photo of yourself with your new unwrapped

toy(s) and /pr your nonperishable food items.

Take a photo of you and your donated items, check in on Moberly Motors facebook page, tag 5 friends and WIN - It is that easy! With every donatin you chances of being a winner increase.

If you bring in 10

Tuesday, January 20 at 4 p.m. - Paris Pagemasters Reading Group (Paris) All are welcome to join us at the Paris Library as we discuss ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE By: Anthony Doerr. Refreshments will be provided

and books are available for checkout at the Paris Library.

Thursday, January 22 - Madison Bookmarks Reading Group (Madison) All are welcome to join us at the Madison Library as we discuss THE POSTMISTRESS By: Sarah Blake. Refreshments will be provided and books are available for checkout at the Madison Library.

Tuesday, February 17 at 4 p.m., - Paris Pagemasters Reading Group (Paris) All are welcome to join us at the Paris Library as we discuss THE ASTRONAUT WIVES CLUB By: Lily Koppel. Refreshments will be provided and books are available for checkout at the Paris Library.

Little Dixie reading groups set for next few months

Top row – fourth from right – Caleb Fuller; sixth from right – Lindsey Hendren Middle row – fourth from right – Britany Williams.

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Salt River Community Care now offers Outpatient Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy along with Inpatient stays for short or long term.

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times, you get 10 entries; enter as many times as you want. Moberly Motors encourages you to check in at Moberly Motors on Facebook as you make your donation.

Drawings will be held on December 19 at 4 p.m. on the Ford Showroom.

You do not have to be present to win. Mobelry Motors will be giving away the following items to gracious givers: 3 Boys Bike 3 Girls Bikes 4 Tablets 2 Remote Control Toys 1 TV Thank you for helping us make sure no child goes hungry nad each child gets a toy this Holiday Season. One prize per family. Entrant must be 18 years of age.

Also if you so desire,, we can go shopping for you! Drop off you donation and we will be glad to do the shopping!

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Please join us as we offer Vickie Gallop best wishes on her retirement after 28 years of service to Casey’s General Store, in Madison.

Reception at Madison Community Center on Saturday, December 27, 1 - 3 p.m.

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Monday, Dec. 22--Friday, Dec. 26 Lunch Served Monday-Friday -11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Monday - Country Fried Steak, Roasted Redskins, Caesar Salad, Jello with Fruit Tuesday - Taco Salad, Mexican Corn, Caramel Apples Wednesday - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Mandarin Orange Cake, Wheat Biscuit Thursday - Closed - Merry Christmas!!!

Friday - Closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday

Hand & Foot • Bingo •The Hand & Foot Club met on Thursday, December 11, at the Paris Senior Center with 14 people participating. The winners of a meal ticket were Judy McWard and Ruth Seelow •Bingo was held on Monday, December 15, with 11people participating. The winners of a meal ticket were Virginia Vanlandingham and Harold Johannaber Need Christmas Present Ideas?

•Do you need some ideas for Christmas presents? Gift certificates from the Paris Senior Citizen’s Center make great stocking stuffers and presents.

Gift certificates or ‘proud supporter’ and ‘memory’ bricks make for that perfect Christmas present!

Applications for weatherization needed

The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) is seeking applications for its home weatherization program in Monroe County.

Services available to income-qualifying households include home energy audits, air leak sealing, insulation of walls, attics and floors, and checks of heating systems to make sure they are working properly.

NECAC can spend up to $6,500 per home. Rental and owner-occupied units and mobile homes are eligible.

For more information, call or visit the NECAC Monroe County Service Center, 314 N. Washington in Paris, at 660-327-4110.

Left to right, Paris Senior citizens Center employees and board member. Jean Sinkclear, Donna Emmert, Director Tara Sheffield, Diane Sanders, Kayla Rowe, Mary Putnam, Board Member Betty Wilson. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Paris United Way Campaign in full stride The United Way campaign in Paris is finding its stride. $2,053.61 has been raised and was recently recorded on the thermometer at the Senior Center.

Community Chairman Tara Sheffield is excited about the progress of the campaign to date and the positive affect the United Way will have for her program. The Paris Senior Citizen Center will receive $21,500 from the United Way of the Mark Twain Area in the next twelve months. We can do that only because the people and communities of Northeast Missouri

come together to support the United Way. The goal for the Paris Community is $3,500.00. We are asking the Paris Community to support the campaign now to help make available the critically important funds for the Senior Center and other funded programs. In the words of Gary Broughton, Campaign Chairman: “The need locally presses each of us to reach out to our neighbors to provide care and assistance.”

Sharing in the success of the United Way campaign in Monroe County are NECAC, Girl Scouts, Head Start, and Avenues.

The following businesses and individuals have been early supporters of the campaign: Adams Realty, David and Sonja Erwin, Glens TV, Heineke Welding, Jacs Mexican Restaurant, Kendrick Insurance, Julie Love, Mid Mo Trader, James and Brenda Mofatt, Monroe Co Farmers Mutual, Monroe Co Service, Nobis Farms, Paris Pharmacy, Paris Vet Clinic, Joseph Peck, Shear Creations, Blance Shiflet, The

Paris National Bank, Paris Chamber of Commerce, Miller Residential Care, and the Senior Citizen’s Center Cakewalk, t-shirts, Dinner/Movie.

The United Way of the Mark Twain Area sincerely appreciates the generosity of the residents of Paris and Monroe County. For more information or to make a donation please contact Tara Sheffield at (660 327-5824 or visit the United Way website unitedwaynemo.org.

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Example of what to donate: Juice boxes, individual cans or containers of fruit, microwaveable meals, tuna, Slim Jims (each individually wrapped), canned soup or Ramen noodles, individual boxes of cereal, microwaveable oatmeal that is packaged individually, Pop Tarts, granola bars, peanut butter, individual packages of crackers, chips, Rice Krispie Treats, etc., pudding or jello that can be separated (Snack Pak).

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CHURCH NEWS

“What Child Is This?” was the piano prelude played

by Sally Blakemore to open services at Holliday Christian Church on December 14. All were welcomed by Reverend David Holmes.

On December 21, bell Sunday will be observed with bells rung during singing; that same evening the annual carry-in soup supper/carol singing will be held. Madison Christian Church will hold Christmas Eve services at 9:00 p.m. Services will be held jointly with Holliday and Madison Christian Churches on Sunday, December 28th, at Holliday at a later starting time of 10:00 a.m.

Happy birthday wishes were for: Cody Vanlandingham, Darold Thrasher, Sheila Wilson, Donna Dennis and in memory of Velma Lafferty.

For the third Sunday in Advent, three candles were lit by Carole Roberts. Carole then read scripture from Psalm 27 and Romans 15:7-13. A reading was shared

by Phil Willoughby. The congregation was led in prayer by Carole. “Joy to the World” was sung to end the advent ceremony this day. Pastoral prayer and Gloria Patri followed.

Prayer concerns were expressed for: Loretta Koch, Curt McLaughlin who is suffering with a contagious virus and for his family. Sympathy was extended to the families of Marilyn Bodine and Doris Berrey.

The prayer hymn, “The First Noel”, was sung; moments of meditation were observed during playing of the final verse. Prayer followed.

The communion hymn, “Bread of Heaven” was sung as elders and deacons went forward to serve at the Lord’s Table. Elders were: Gary Wilson and Guy Callison; deacons: Nellis Kotsenburg and Gerald Roberts.

Singing of the doxology and prayer followed partaking of communion and collection of offerings.

Scripture from Luke 2:8-20, the story of the shepherds who received the message of Jesus’ birth, was read to illustrate the morning message, “Heaven’s Message is for All”. The shepherds were filled with awe and accepted the message of good news. The message is there for the whole world and is made personal to each one of us. Have you accepted the good news and allowed it to work in your life?

The hymn of invitation and dedication, “O Little Town of Bethlehem”, was sung. Prayer and singing of “The Spirit Song” closed morning worship.

The December congregational meeting was called to order by Chairman Gary Wilson. Minutes of the November meeting were approved as read by Carole Roberts, Secretary. Jane Akers presented financial reports which were also approved. Various business and financial matters were discussed. The meeting was adjourned on motion by Jerry Ragsdale.

Following a time of fellowship and for refreshments, “In Christ You Have A Seat in Heaven” from “365 Things God Wants Us to Know” was read by Zelmajo Ragsdale. Jim McMorris led the group in prayer and in study of Romans 1:18-32.

Services are held each Sunday at Holliday Christian Church beginning with worship at 9:30 a.m., followed

by Bible Study at 10:30 a.m. All are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

On December 14 church services began with the pastor giving an opening prayer. Regular church activities of the week were announced and all were encouraged to attend. Announcements included: December 24, at 6 p.m. will be Christmas Eve Services. Cowboy Church will have church services at Mt. Airy at 10 a.m. on Christmas morning. Mt. Airy will have Christmas morning services at Monroe Manor at 10 a.m.

The congregation and many visitors enjoyed our Christmas play during morning services. Afterward the church enjoyed fellowship during a soup and sandwich lunch. After lunch many went caroling to area homes and care facilities.

December 14 services for the Perry “Christmas” Church began with the choir singing “How Great Our Joy”.

Nancy Kellstrom brought the message. The beautiful Christmas scene at the baptistry had been painted

by Kyle Bunge.

There will be caroling on Sunday, December 21, at 6 pm. The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be at 7 pm. Food is being collected at the church. The children will have their program next Sunday. The Olivet Christian Church at Center has issued an invitation to their bingo party next Sunday evening.

The Lighting of the Advent Wreath was performed

by Jim and Jeannie Gay. “Joy to the World” was sung in praise. A joyful event was the birth (December 11) of Cade Thomas to Tommy, Lindsay and big sister, Chloe Fierge.

Singing “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” led to the morning prayer and concerns. Listed are Connie Hopke, Cross Evans, Reva Hurd, Wanda Shoemate and our sympathy to the Andy Green family. “Gloria in Excelsis Deo “ was the response.

Nancy gave the invitation to share the Lord’s Supper.

“What Child Is This, Who, Laid to Rest?” was sung. Elders were Greg Harrison and Shirley Levings. Deacons were Eunice Fisher, John DiMaria, David and Wyatt Lewellen.

Our special music was Cheri Provancha singing “Oh, Holy Night”.

Jeannie Gay told the children about Christmas lights and read “Let Your Light Shine On Us”.

John 1:6-8, 19-28 was read by Jim Gay. “Playing Games” was the sermon title telling about John the Baptist sent from God to witness about the Light that is coming. We can also be powerful witnesses if we follow John’s example with prayer.

“Go, Tell It on the Mountain” was the invitation hymn. Following the benediction, “Away in a Manger” was sung to close the service.

We invite everyone to all of our services and experience the glory of the Christmas Season.

The First Christian Church held worship on Sunday, December 14. The Lighting of the third Advent candle for “Joy” was done by friends Alice Baker, Larry Castleman, and Fred Vincent. The morning message, a Christmas Cantata “Heaven on Earth,” was provided by the Chancel Choir featuring “Come and See,” “King Forever,” His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful” with Carol Medley, “We Have Seen His Star,” “Do You Hear What I Hear?,” “Emmanuel, God with Us,” and “Do Not Be Afraid.” The Cantata, directed by Vanessa Forrest, featured Clint Chandler as the Reader and Fred Vincent as the Sound Technician. Cantata singers were: Sopranos - Debbie Boulware, Amy McGinness, Mary Beth Mitchell, and Reva Sheffield; Altos - Mary Sue Branham, Dede Mitchell, Linda Peters, and Sue Walker; and Tenors - Nancy Bierly, Larry Castleman, and Gayle Threlkeld. Congregational hymns were: “It Came upon the Midnight Clear,” “A Communion Hymn for Christmas,” and “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” Participants were: Worship Leader and Elder Hazel Herron; Elder Reva Sheffield; Diaconate Annie Herron, Paula Bross, Celeste Vaughn, and Roseann Raines; Acolyte Katelyn McGinness; Song Leader Mary Beth Mitchell; and Organist Mary Jo Wilson. A carry-in dinner was held following worship.

The Children’s Christmas Program, “An Island Christmas,” was held at 6:00 p.m. under the direction of Gayle Threlkeld and Nancy Bierly with Sound by Fred Vincent. It featured the SongBirds, Heaven’s Ringers, and these cast members: Hope Chandler, Macy Bush, Hannah Vaughn, Emily Vaughn, Katelyn McGinness, Kendall Mason, Lainie Chandler, Connor Eckman, Chloe Bush, Izzy Maseman, Dawson Bross, Nancy Bierly, Aaron Eckman, Brandy Eckman, and Autumn Bross.

Mary Beth Mitchell and Dawson Bross celebrate birthdays this week. Elder’s Helping Hands for December are Donald Johnson and Clint Chandler.

Announcements: Sunday, December 21 - Community Christmas Service 7 p.m. at Methodist Church; Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6:30 p.m.; and Sunday, January 4 - Elder’s Meeting after church.

Weekly thought from Matthew Henry: Holy joy will be oil to the wheels of our obedience.

The sanctuary was filled with worshipful music provided by the adult choir who presented the cantata, “A Song In The Air.” Cheryl Gholson led the choir and Wesley Hammond narrated. Those participating were: Chuck and Ina Rae Brazeale, Billie Jo Hatton, Steve Ensor, Gayln Daffron, Mary Jo Crawford, Diana Hammond, Mac Wilt, Libby Williams, Sy Gholson, Charles Ensor, Kim Roberson, Marsha and Sidney Threlkeld, Brenda Vaughn, Shirley Williams, Cyndi Rush and Mike DeOrnellis. Billie Jo Hatton’s solo was “Heaven Rejoices”.

Rev. Wesley Hammond gave the Advent Meditation.

The purpose of advent is to get us ready for Christmas.

Jesus is our gift at Christmas. Christ came to bring joy to the world.

Announcements: (all events p.m. unless otherwise indicated) Sunday, Dec. 21 7 Community Christmas Service at Paris Methodist Church with John Grimmett speaking. Also on the 21, Associational Cantata. Wednesday, Dec. 24 5:30 Candlelight Service at the Baptist Church.

Lottie Moon Christmas offering will be collected through the month of December. The RA boys are distributing Christmas cards within the church. The postage saved can be donated to the Lottie Moon offering.

There is a need for a worker to lead the after school ministry. There is also a need for more nursery workers during church service, every four or five weeks.

Services were held at Madison Christian Church on Sunday, December 14, with 48 members and guests in attendance. Rev. Holmes greeted the congregation and led the announcements. Joys and concerns were expressed before Rev. Holmes led the congregation in prayer, followed by the Lord’s Prayer. The Lord’s Supper was observed and tithes and offerings were given.

The children of the church presented a Christmas program, directed by Linda Wood and Karla Salmons.

Participants were Hunter Salmons, Annika Salmons, Macy Holohan, Marisa Holohan, Maddy Wood, Reece Sutton, and Tucker Salmons. Announcements: Youth group will not meet again until mid-January; Sunday, December 21 will be Bell Sunday. Bring bells to ring while singing during worship. A Christmas Eve Service will be held at 9 p.m. A Joint Worship Service will be held on Sunday, December 28, at 10 a.m. at Holliday Christian Church. Serving next Sunday: Frieda Holohan and Susan Purdy, Elders; Joe Hulen, Angela Purdy, Mike Peterson, and Bonnie Peterson, Diaconate. Susan Purdy, Communion Preparer. All are welcome to attend the services of Madison Christian Church.

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Pastor Lin Donnelly

The Third Sunday of Advent was observed at the Dec 14 worship.

Those gathering at the December 11, Christmas Fellowship at Jerry and Carole Hartel’s home enjoyed good food and lots of visiting.

Community Christmas Service, United Methodist Church, Sunday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m.

Speaker: Presbyterian Join for fellowship following the services.

Fellowship in Hospitality Room 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Church 10:45 a.m.

Usher Captain: Richard Wheelan Organist: Harold Johannaber

Faith - The Christmas Gift” was the title of Pastor Kenny Sharp’s sermon with scripture text taken from the gospel of John 1:12-13. These two verses tell us that He gave us the right to become children of God - a wonderful gift! Pastor Kenny gave us three points 1) Faith is all it takes to become a child of God 2) Salvation - we received the “right” choice 3) The gift is from no one but God. The gift of faith is all that matters. Without Christmas the faith falls apart. Will you share the news of Jesus with someone this year at the dinner table?? Jesus could come back tomorrow -- are you saved???

We all need to work on giving the gift of Jesus to someone else to make sure everyone knows Him. Coming up at the end of the service to accept Jesus Christ as his Savior was William Wilson. His baptism will be announced at a later time.

Serving at the Lord’s Table were Bill Holmes, Dan Sharp, Bob Conley, Don Wilkerson, Charles Thomas and Wayne Conley. Brian and Jessica Chase and family lit the third advent candle during worship.

Many prayers were requested for family members and friends. Some of the praises expressed were Emma Booth graduated from college, Michael Floweree’s back is much better, Anna Jeannette Hanna was thankful no one was hurt in a tractor accident, Dallas Baker returned home from visiting her dad in Arizona, Tommy and Lindsay Fierge are the proud parents of a little boy named Cade Thomas born on December 11. Thank you notes were read from Lauren Shatzer, Brooke Hollingsworth, Bobby Laird and Taylor and Amanda Picton. Happy Birthday was sung to Jackson Wohlgemuth and Addilynn Morris.

Everyone was reminded to listen to the local radio stations during inclement weather for cancellations regarding church service. Also, e-mails will be sent out as well as texting and facebook notifications.

Announcements: Friday, December 19, - Christmas program at 7 p.m., (children need to be there by 6:30 p.m.); Sunday, December 21 - Jesus’ birthday party at 10 a.m., in the fellowship hall between Sunday School and church service.

Bible study will be held this week but will not be in session again until January 7. Sunday School is every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10:30 a.m.

Please come and join us!

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A candlelight Christmas Eve service will be held at Granville Christian Church at 5:30 p.m., December 24. Come share the joy of welcoming God into our world as the tiny baby, Jesus Christ.

Real People, Real God is the theme of our worship in December, looking at what life might have been like for those involved in the first Christmas. The church has adopted a family for Christmas and purchased presents for children and parents.

This Sunday, we will look at how Christ’s coming can radically affect our lives as well.

We are still sending care packages to servicemen and women in the combat zones. Please contact Brenda Coffman with names and addresses. We also have cookbooks available, with the proceeds going to Relay for Life. Contact Dale Ann Magruder for those. A scrapbooking day will be held to benefit Relay for Life, date to be announced. Contact Melinda James for more information.

Come spend an hour in worship with the One who continuously remakes you, saves you and loves you, at 11 a.m. on the first, third and fifth Sundays (December 21, January 4, 18) with the special Christmas Eve service at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday School is held at 10 a.m., every Sunday and communion follows on the weeks when we do not have worship services.

Madison Grace United Methodist Church held worship service December 14, at 9 a.m., which was the 3rd Sunday of Advent.

The 3rd Advent Candle was lit by Ashlyn Peterson and Toni Major.

Pastor Bonnie Sudsberry’s sermon was “Preach the Gospel News!,” with Luke 3: 7-18 as the scripture.

Zephaniah 3: 14-20 was the scripture read by Ashlyn Peterson.

There were three specials. Tori Herin played, “Dragon Slayer,” on her viola. Ann Jones read a version of, “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” and Nancy Schofield sang, “Mary, Did You Know.”

The Little Sermon, “The Meaning of a Snowflake,“ given

by Konnie Wilson.

The announcements are: Sunday, December 21, the Christmas Program, 9 a.m.

Monday, December 22, is Adult Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 24, is the Christmas Eve Come and Go Communion Service 5-6 p.m.

Sunday, December 28, is Pocket Change Sunday and Worship at Wildwood Care Center 1 p.m.

The youth are collecting good used and new stuffed toys to give the Missouri Highway Patrol to children who need them.

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Pastor John Grimmett

The Paris Presbyterian Church held worship service December 14. This Sunday was the 3rd Sunday of advent. The candle of joy was lit by Greg, Jessica, Alena, and Luka Gilmore . The ushers for this week’s service were Albert Sinkclear and Bob McKinney. Patti Grimmett led the congregation into worship service with, “Joy to the World.” Pastor John Grimmett read the announcements and asked for prayer concerns and celebrations.

The choir performed our annual Christmas Musical “The Living Light.” The sopranos were Robbie Turner, Jean Sinkclear, and Debbie Carey. The altos were Jackie Bordeleau, Ruth Malory, and Terry Ballard. The tenors were Ed Bordeleau and John Grimmett. The basses were Larry Turner and John Gilmore. The closing hymn was, “Silent Night.” Patti Grimmett led the congregation out of worship service with, “Angels we have heard on high.”

The Paris Presbyterian Church will hold worship service next Sunday, December 21. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10:45 a.m. A sitter is provided during worship service for any children.

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Thursday, February 26 at 2 p.m. - Madison Bookmarks Reading Group (Madison) All are welcome to join us at the Madison Library as we discuss MAN CALLED OVE By: Fredrik Backman. Refreshments will be provided and books are available for checkout at the Madison Library.

Tuesday, March 17 at 4 p.m. - Paris Bookmarks Reading Group (Paris) Join us at the Paris Library as we meet for our monthly reading group!

All are welcome to join as we discuss THE INVENTION OF WINGS By: Sue Monk Kidd. Refreshments will be served.

Books are available for checkout at the library.

Thursday, March 26 at 2 p.m. - Madison Bookmarks Reading Group (Madison) All are welcome to join us at the Madison Library as we discuss YOU WERE MEANT FOR ME By: Yona Zeldis Mcdonough.

Refreshments will be provided and books are available for checkout at the Madison Library.

Tuesday, April 21 at 4 p.m. - Paris Pagemasters Reading Group (Paris) Join us at the library as we hold our monthly reading discussion. Always fun and full of energy, we will be discussing BIG LITTLE LIES By: Liane Moriarty. Refreshments will be served and copies of the book are available at the library.

Thursday, April 23 at 2 p.m. - Madison Bookmarks Reading Group (Madison) All are welcome to join us at the Madison Library as we discuss George Hodgman’s debut novel, BETTYVILLE. Copies of the book will be available at the Madison Library for checkout. Refreshments will be served.

Tuesday, May 19 at 4 p.m. - Paris Pagemasters Reading Group (Paris) Join us at the library as we hold our monthly reading discussion. Always fun and full of energy, we will be discussing LEAVING TIME By: Jodi Pi-

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coult. Refreshments will be served and copies of the book are available at the library.

Thursday, May 28 at 2 p.m. - Madison Bookmarks Reading Group (Madison) Join us at the library as we hold our monthly reading discussion. Always fun and full of energy, we will be discussing THE GIRL YOU LEFT BEHIND By: Jojo Moyes. Refreshments will be served and copies of the book are available at the library.

Tuesday, June 16 at 4 p.m. - Paris Pagemasters Reading Group (Paris) Join us at the library as we hold our monthly reading discussion. Always fun and full of energy, we will be discussing FAULT IN OUR STARS By: John Green. Refreshments will be served and copies of the book are available at the library.

Thursday, June 25th at 2pm - Madison Bookmarks Reading Group (Madison) Join us at the Madison Library as we meet for our monthly reading group! All are welcome to join as we discuss THE INVENTION OF WINGS By: Sue Monk Kidd. Refreshments will be served. Books are available for checkout at the library.

Tuesday, July 21 at 4 p.m. - Paris Pagemasters Reading Group (Paris) All are welcome to join us at the Paris Library as we discuss THE POSTMISTRESS By: Sarah Blake.

Refreshments will be provided and books are available for checkout at the Paris Library.

Thursday, July 23 at 2 p.m. - Madison Bookmarks Reading Group (Madison) Join us at the library as we hold our monthly reading discussion. Always fun and full of energy, we will be discussing BIG LITTLE LIES By: Liane Moriarty. Refreshments will be served and copies of the book are available at the library.

Thursday, August 27 at 2 p.m. - Madison Bookmarks (Madison) All are welcome to join as we discuss SILENT SISTER By: Diane Chamberlain.

A great psychological thriller and always a fun and lively discussion of topics. Refreshments will be served and copies of the book are available for checkout at the library.

The 3rd Sunday of Advent services began with Patti Grimmett playing “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” followed by Dan and Lea Halleman lighting the Advent Candle of Joy and all singing “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks”, “What Child Is This?”, “Doxology”, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”, and “O Little Town of Bethlehem”.

Visitor Joan Erickson of the Jefferson City Presbytery wished all a very Merry Christmas.

Pastor John Grimmett led in prayer for Dorothy Woodhurst; Darlene Dunlap; Cayden and Don Simpson; Bryan Carey; Donnie Willingham; and the weary world with all saying the Lord’s Prayer and the Responsive Reading from Luke 1.

The morning special “Mary Did You Know?” was sang by Debbie Carey.

The message “The Light Everlasting” was based on scripture from Isaiah 61 as it is easy to get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of Christmas - God has a plan - He will cause righteous and praise to spring forth all the world. From the cradle to the cross God’s plan was for that tiny baby in a manger and even for those held in bondage (even in the mind) for freedom. Jesus came to defeat Satan - people get bound up in the evils of the world - overwhelmed by the living darkness. In Jesus we can find hope, peace, love and joy - the power of Christmas. Jesus said “The words of Isiah have been fulfilled”. Those who have Jesus Christ have the light of the world even in blindness. Grab hold of the power of Christmas as Jesus is the fulfillment of God. Walk in the everlasting life this Christmas season where it began in that little town of Bethlehem so many years ago...

The Offertory was led by Martha Hill as Patti played “Silent Night”.

Services are held every Sunday at 9 a.m. and all are welcome and invited to come hear the word of the Lord.

Dec. 21 the Paris Community Christmas Service will be held at the Methodist Church with Pastor John Grimmett giving the message at 7 p.m. and Dec. 24 Christmas Eve services will be held at the Paris Presbyterian at 5 p.m. All are invited.

All retired in fellowship as Patti played “The First Noel”.

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Greetings from Faith Walk Ministries – Bishop Harold G. Long, Pastor Morning worship service began at 10:30 a.m.

Shifting the Atmosphere-sung by Faith Walk choir Prayer led by Min. Fugate Scripture read by Bro. Mike Thompson So Grateful-sung by Faith Walk Choir Offering directed by Min. Kelly Ballenger Speak – sung by Faith walk Choir Bishop Long’s message was entitled: “The Place of Praise” Psalms 34:1-4 Webster defines praise as an expression of warm approval or admiration, to extol or exalt worship. The text the places of praise indicates locations of praise. David said, “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praises shall continually be in my mouth.” The key in this verse David says, “At all times, continually, this is an indicator of consistency on his part of blessing the Lord and praising the Lords even in those places where the circumstance and the situation has its challenges. So this consistency of blessing the Lord and praising the Lord in spite of the challenges implies the kind of relationship David has the Lord, the kind of faith David has concerning the Lord, and the kind of perspective David has concerning the Lord. Verse 4 give us insight why David said the “he would bless the Lord at all times and his praise shall continually be in his mouth verse 4. “I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”

David concludes his Psalms in verse 22. “The Lord redeems the soul of his servants and more of those who trust in him shall be condemned.”

Everyone is welcome to come and worship with us!

Weekly service is times: Tuesday at 7 p.m. Thursday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 10:30 a.m., and 7 p.m. God bless you.

County officials to receive oath of office

Monroe County Clerk Sandra Francis will be giving the oath of office to the Monroe County Elected officials on Wednesday, December 31, at 11 a.m. Ceremonies will be held in the rotunda of the courthouse.

Those receiving their oath of office are Michael Pleas Wilson, Associate Circuit Court Judge; Heather Wheeler, Clerk of Circuit Court; Talley Kendrick, Prosecuting Attorney; Mike Minor, Presiding Commissioner; Merry Sue Meals, Recorder of Deeds; Rita Blackford Wilkerson, County Treasurer and Christina Buie, County Clerk.

Monroe County Collector, Anita Dunkle’s term does not begin until March 1, 2015 therefore she will be given her oath of office at a later date.

NARFE Officials meet in Mexico The National Retired Federal Employee’s Chapter 1859 met at the Jackson Street Cafe in Mexico, on Nov. 25 at 11:30 a.m.

President Adelaide Minor called the meeting to order. She asked Charles Rosenkrans to give the invocation. The four NARFE members and guests repeated the Pledge of Allegiance.

The President Adelaide Minor asked the Secretary Mary L. Walkup to read the September minutes. The minutes were approved as read. We collected $6.00 for Alzheimer’s in November.

Our guests were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Daggett and their daughter Rachel from Monroe City.

Richard Daggett gave the program. Richard Daggett passed out some medals

to the President Adelaide Minor, the Secretary Mary L. Walkup and the Treasurer Homer McCollum for the good job, they are doing.

We learned we had lost Mr. Martin J. Kehoe from Moberly that was a member of the Mexico NARFE Chapter 1859. The Mexico NARFE members signed a card for Edwin Bush at the Monroe County Manor in Paris. The members who attended the November meeting were: Charles and Leslie Rosenkrans, Adelaide Minor and Mary L. Walkup.

The next Mexico NARFE meeting will be held at the Jackson Street Cafe in Mexico, on Jan. 27, 2015 at 11:30.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:25 p.m.

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Lady Coyotes capture hardware at Tourney The Paris Lady Coyotes (4-1) traveled to Monroe City for the Monroe City Tournament and ended up dragging home third place hardware.

The fifth seeded Lady Coyotes defeated fourth seeded Louisiana 49-40 in the first game, fell to top seeded Palmyra 45-38 and defeated Marceline in the third place game 45-31.

Louisiana Paris led 12-10 at the end of the first quarter and extended their lead to 2918 at the half. Louisiana battled back with a 13-8 third quarter but Paris powered back to close out the game with a 12-9 final period and a 49-40 win to advance to the semifinal game. Drew Lockhart led the Lady Coyotes with 18 points and Betsy Embree chipped in with 11.

Lockhart led the team in rebounding while Embree was team high in assists and Abbie Wheelan led the team in steals.

Statistics Scoring: Betsy Embree 11, Abbie Wheelan 2, Alex Dreckshage 5, Drew Lockhart 18, Brooke Rentschler 2, Hannah Mitchell 5, Carmyn Holmes 6.

Three pointers: Embree 2, Dreckshage 1, Mitchell 1.

Rebounds: Embree 2, Grace Peak 3, Britany Williams 3, Lockhart 7, Rentschler 2, Mitchell 1, Holmes 5.

Assists: Embree 3, Peak 2, Williams 2, Lockhart 1, Rentschler 1, Holmes 2.

Steals: Embree 2, Wheelan 3, Dreckshage 1, Williams 1, Rentschler 2, Holmes 2.

Palmyra The Lady Coyotes fell behind early by double digits but battled back to actually take a fourth quarter lead before finally succumbing to top seeded Palmyra 45-38.

Britany Williams led all Lady Coyote scorers with 13 points and Drew Lockhart chipped in with 10 points. Brooke Rentschler cleaned the glass for double digit rebounds and led the team in assists. Abbie Wheelan was team high in steals.

Paris trailed 9-5 in a low scoring first quarter.

A 10-9 Palmyra second

quarter found Paris trailing 19-14. Palmyra took a 16-10 third period and Paris battled back with a 14-10 final stanza but fell 45-38.

Statistics Scoring: Betsy Embree 7, Abbie Wheelan 2,m Alex Dreckshage 3, Britany Williams 13, Drew Lockhart 10, Hannah Mitchell 1, Carmyn Holmes 2.

Three pointers: Embree 1, Dreckshage 1, Williams 1.

Rebounds: Embree 2, Wheelan 3, Williams 2, Lockhart 7, Rentschler 12, Holmes 6.

Assists: Embree 2, Wheelan 1, Williams 2, Rentschler 4.

Marceline Marceline started out with a determined pace to slow down the game and led 6-5 after a quarter.

However, the Lady Coyotes increased the pace at both ends of the floor and led 16-12 at the half. Paris took the third period 1911 and the final period 10-8 to secure their third place finish.

Drew Lockhart threw down a team high 13 points while Abbie Wheelan hit three treys for an 11 point effort. The “lane” team Lockhart, Brooke Rentschler and Carmyn Holmes pulled down 23 rebounds together with Lockhart team high with 9. Rentschler led the team in assists and Wheelan in steals.

Statistics Scoring: Betsy Embree 5, Abbie Wheelan 11, Alex Dreckshage 3, Britany Williams 7, Drew Lockhart 13, Brooke Rentschler 2, Carmyn Holmes 4.

Three pointers: Embree 1, Wheelan 3, Dreckshage 1, Williams 2.

Rebounds: Embree 2, Grace Peak 1, Wheelan 2, Dreckshage 1, Williams 4, Lockhart 9, Rentschler 7, Holmes 7.

Assists: Embree 1, Wheelan 5, Williams 2, Lockhart 1, Rentschler 5.

The Lady Coyotes traveled to Slater on Tuesday, Dec. 16 and will host Salisbury on Friday, Dec. 19 before the holiday break.

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some key players out for the game including Slater Stone and August Hayhurst (attending a banquet) and Briar Hancock (illness).

Monroe City pounded the nets early and Paris trailed 25-10 at the end of the first quarter. A 13-7 second quarter found Paris trailing 38-17 at the half. Paris took the third quarter 13-8 but Monroe City took the fourth 23-9 for the 69-39 final.

Brant Francis led the Coyotes with double digit scoring and Dylan Painter chipped in with 7 points.

Mike Ensor cleaned the glass for a team high in rebounding and also steals while Brant Francis led the team in assists.

Statistics Scoring: Dylan Painter 7, Brant Ensor 5, Kyle Popkes 4, Jon Turner 3, Brant Francis 11, Quin Bartels 3, Matt Unterbrink 2, Mike Ensor 4.

Three pointers: Painter 1, Brant Ensor 1, Francis 2, Bartels 1.

Rebounds: Painter 2, Brant Ensor 3, Popkes 3, Turner 4, Unterbrink 4, Ensor 8.

Assists: Jacob Green 1, Painter 2, Francis 4, Unterbrink 2, Mike Ensor 1.

Steals: Brant Ensor 1, Turner 2, Francis 1, Mike Ensor 3.

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The Paris Coyotes faced Louisiana and Monroe City in the Monroe City tournament. The Coyotes fell 55-38 to Louisiana and 69-39 to Monroe City.

Louisiana The Coyotes led Louisiana 8-76 at the end of the first quarter but a 1712 Louisiana second period found the Coyotes trailing 24-30 at the half.

Louisiana took the third and fourth 15-7 and 16-11 respectively.

Mike Ensor, Jon Turner and Brant Francis led the Coyotes in scoring with Slater Stone, Ensor and August Hayhurst leading the team in boards while Turner was high in assists, Dylan Painter and Hayhurst led the team in steals.

Statistics Scoring: August Hayhurst 3, Slater Stone 3, Dylan Painter 2, Brant Ensor 2, Jon Turner 6, Brant Francis 6, Quin Bartels 5, Matt Unterbrink 4, Mike Ensor 7.

Rebounds: Hayhurst 4, Stone 5, Painter 2, Brant Ensor 4, Turner 3, Francis 1, Unterbrink 3, Mike Ensor 3.

Assists: Stone 1, Painter 1, Brant Ensor 1, Kyle Popkes 2, Turner 3, Bartels 1, Unterbrink 1.

Steals: Hayhurst 2, Stone 1, Painter 2, Turner 1, Francis 1, Bartels 1, Unterbrink 1.

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Alex Gibler drops 21 on Marion County The Madison Panthers had a tough week on the court falling to Community R-VI 62-28, Higbee 67-59 and Marion County 65-58.

Community R-VI Jacob Wandrey and Zach Rich led the Panthers in scoring. Community led 17-9 after the first quarter and led 28-16 at the half. A 27-8 third quarter sealed the Community R-VI win.

Scoring: Austin Thomas 3, Jacob Wandrey 8, Tyler Bennett 5, Tyler Duff 2, Alex Gibler 4, Zach Rich 6.

Higbee Madison had three players score in double digits – Jacob Wandrey hit for 19, Tyler Bennett had 10 and Alex Gibler scored 14 points.

It was a battle for four quarters as Madison trailed just 17-13 at the first break and 38-21 at the half. Higbee led 55-36 after three quarters but a big Panther run in the final period closed the gap as Madison scored 23 fourth quarter points.

Scoring: Austin Thomas 8, Bradley Pierce 6, Jacob Wandrey 19 (including five three pointers), Tyler Bennett 10, Tyler

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Three pointers: Wandrey 5, Thomas 1, Bennett 1.

Marion County The Panthers kept Marion County within single digit points for each quarter. Madison led 25-20 after the first horn with Jacob Wandrey continuing his hot hand from out deep as he hit 3 first quarter three pointers while Alex Gibler and Austin Thomas each had a 6 point quarter. A 19-11 second quarter saw Madison trailing at the half 4036. The third quarter was Marion County’s and the fourth was a 10-10 push for the 65-58 final.

Alex Gibler had a solid shooting game as he singed the nets for 21 points while Wandrey added 11and tyler Bennett 10.

Scoring: Austin thomas 8, Jacob Wandrey 11, Tyler Bennett 10, Alex Gibler 21, Zach Rich 4.

Three pointers: Wandrey 3, Bennett 1.

The Panthers hosted Glasgow on Tuesday, December 16 and host Sturgeon on Thursday, December 18 for the final game before the holiday break.

(Top) Lady Panther Seniors, Lindsey Hendren, left, and Niki Sims. (Left) Hunter Salmons take two defenders to the glass. (Bottom left) Niki Sims drains a jumper.

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Tue, Jan. 6

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Lady Panthers defeat Marion County 45-36

The Madison Lady Panthers behind 24 points from Niki Sims defeated Marion County 45-36. Earlier they fell to Community R-VI 62-28 and Higbee 47-37.

Marion County Niki Sims scored early and scored often (24 points) to lead her Lady Panthers to a win over Marion County. Hunter Salmons hot for 11 points in the win. Madison trailed most of the contest trailing 12-6 at the first break and were down 18-16 at the half.

Madison won the third

period 12-11 to trail by a single point after three periods. The Lady Panthers dominated the final period with Sims hitting 9 points, Salmons 6 and Tressa Morris hit a runner for a 17 point quarter while their defense held Marion County to two baskets and three charity tosses fr the 45-38 Lady Panther win.

Scoring: Niki Sims 24, Maddison Breid 5, Jenna Stoebe 3, Tressa Morris 2, Hunter Salmons 11.

Three pointers: Sims 2.

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Niki Sims again posted double digit scoring in the loss to Community R-VI hitting for 15 points.

Community R-VI led 26-9 at the first break and 39-16 at the half. A 16-8 third and a 7-4 final period saw Madison fall 62-28.

Scoring: Niki Sims 15, Billie Cullom 4, Lindsey Hendren 3, Hunter Salmons 6.

Higbee A slow start for the Lady Coyotes doomed their contest versus Higbee as they lost by 10 – 47-37. Madison trailed 11-0 at the first break and 26-8 at the half. A strong third quarter pulled them back into the contest and a fourth quarter rally fell just short.

Niki Sims and Tressa Morris each notched double digit scoring for the Lady Panthers with Billie Cullom chipping in with an 8 point game.

Scoring: Niki Sims 10, Maddison Breid 4, Jenna Steobe 2, Billie Cullom 8, Lindsey Hendren 1, Tressa Morris 10, Hunter Salmons 2.

Three pointers: Sims 1, Morris 1.

The Lady Panthers hosted Glasgow on Tuesday, December 16 and host Sturgeon on Thursday, December 18 for the final game before the holiday break.

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AUCTION COL. JAMES L. JOHNSTON Auctioneer, Realtor, Appraiser Hwy. 24, Madison, MO 660-291-5921 • 800-404-3400

LOST DOG Lost dog around Thanksgiving on Monroe County Road 710. Black lab mix with white on the chest and on front paws. Call Tasia Taxif 570-847-6408......................2t

CLOSING Monroe County COOP will close at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25. ..............................................1t

GIFTS LAST CHANCE to get that perfect gift for the whole family at McLaughlin Western. Open Wednesday, Dec. 17 – Saturday, Dec. 20. Call for an appointment after that. Merry Christmas to all!

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Paris will hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of a special use permit for the construction of a building to be occupied by the University of Missouri Extension Office. The site for the proposed building is 111 West Locust Street. The public hearing will be held at City Office, 112 South Main Street, at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, January 5, 2015.

FOR SALE • FOR SALE

PWSD #2 of Monroe County, Mo., Truck for Sale

by Sealed Bid. 2011 Gray Ford F150 ½ ton, 4 x 4, regular cab pickup truck, 5.0 liter, V-8 automatic, AM/FM, power windows and locks, cloth seats, complete service record, 102,000 miles.

Bids should be clearly marked and delivered to the office before 4:30 p.m., on Monday, January 5, or brought in person to the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

For further information, call Adam at 573-473-7304 or the office at 660-327-4778. Truck can be seen at office, 23504 Highway 24, Paris, MO. The Board reserves the right to refuse any and all offers.

ELECTION LEGALS NOTICE; MIDDLE GROVE C-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT FILING PROCEDURES FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that filing for positions on the Middle Grove Board of Education will open at 8 a.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014.

Interested persons must file in person at the school office at 11476 Route M, Madison. Filing will close at 5 p.m., on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Two people will be elected for three-year terms as a member of the Board of Education, The election will be held April 7, 2015.

The Middle Grove C-1 School District will be closed Dec. 22 —Jan. 4.

NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING

The Monroe County Ambulance District is giving public notice for the following openings for the General Election, April 7, 2015. Board of Directors Member - District 2, Three Year Term. Board of Directors Member - District 4, Three Year Term. Any individual wishing to file as a candidate for these openings may do so at the following location and times: Monroe County Ambulance District Office 2551 Highway 24, Paris, MO 65275 660-327-4757 Monday - Friday 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Contact - Administrator The dates for the candidate filing are Dec. 16, 2014 - Jan. 20, 2015

GLOVES!!! Stop by and see our new selection of gloves.

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DRY DOCK OPEN HOURS:

Mon. - Thurs. 4:30 -8 p.m.

Fri. & Sat. 4:30 -9 p.m.

POSTED

The land owned or rented by the following are posted against trespassing for the 2014-15 hunting season. The charge is $1.00 per line each week for the season and is to be PAID IN ADVANCE.

Jane Miller Farm (6/6/15) Carl & Roger Ball (11/21/14) Ronald R. Krigbaum (6/6/15) Jerry Bogle Farms (10/31/14)

MOVING SALE

Sat., Dec. 20 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Large amount of household goods, hunting and fishing decoys and lots of miscellaneous.

Everything must go.

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Great hunting!

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LEGAL In Re: John Kent Havermale Jr. and Tracy Gail Havermale, his wife

TRUSTEE’S SALE

– Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by John Kent Havermale Jr. and Tracy Gail Havermale, his wife dated January 29, 1999, and recorded on February 1, 1999 Book 281 Page 29 and corrected by Affidavit of Scrivener`s Error recorded June 29, 2012 as intrument no. 20120907 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Monroe County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on January 9, 2015 at 12:00 PM at the West Front Door of the Monroe County Courthouse, 300 N Main St. Paris, MO 65275, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: LOTS TWENTY-FOUR (24) AND TWENTY-FIVE (25), IN EASTGATE SUBDIVISION IN MONROE CITY, MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI, AS PER SURVEY PLAT MADE BY JAMES H. FLEMING, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK H AT PAGE 72 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI. EXCEPTING THEREFROM, A PART OF LOT TWENTY-FIVE (25) DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT TWENTY-FIVE (25); THENCE RUN WESTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TWENTYFIVE (25) A DISTANCE OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHEASTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLE AND PERPENDICULAR TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TWENTYFIVE (25) TO A POINT WHERE THE SAID LINE MEETS THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT TWENTYFIVE (25); THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT TWENTYFIVE (25), TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS AS FILED OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK H AT PAGE 72; AND AS AMENDED

BY AMENDMENT OF RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS DATED OCTOBER 10, 1978, AND FILED OF RECORD MARCH 26, 1979, IN BOOK 187 AT PAGE 479; ALL OF THE DEEDS RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI. ALSO SUBJECT TO STREETS, ALLEYS, PASSWAYS AND EASEMENTS AS NOW OF RECORD. ALSO, A PART OF LOT TWENTY-SIX (26) IN EASTGATE SUBDIVISION IN MONROE CITY, MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS,

TO-WIT; BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT TWENTY-SIX (26); THENCE RUN EASTERLY ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT TWENTYSIX (26), A DISTANCE OF FIVE (5) FEET; THENCE RUN NORTHWESTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLE AND PERPENDICULAR TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT TWENTY-SIX (26) TO A POINT WHERE THE SAID LINE MEETS THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT TWENTY-SIX (26); THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT TWENTY-SIX (26) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS AS FILED OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK H AT PAGE 72; AND AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT OF RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS DATED OCTOBER 10, 1978, AND FILED OF RECORD MARCH 26, 1979 IN BOOK 187 AT PAGE 479; ALL OF THE DEED RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI. ALSO SUBJECT TO STREETS, ALLEYS, PASSWAYS, AND EASEMENTS AS NOW OF RECORD. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND BEING LOCATED IN THE EAST ONE-HALF (E-1/2) OF SECTION EIGHTEEN (18), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-SIX (56) NORTH, RANGE SEVEN (7) WEST, IN MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI. Substitute Trustee Corporation SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE www.substitutetrusteecorp.com Published in the MONROE COUNTY APPEAL File #: HAVJOBAC First publication date December 18, 2014 Published December 18, 25 and January 1, 8.

THANK YOU Thank you • Thank you

Thank you to everyone who sent condolences, flowers, memorials, and food to our family during this past week. Also a special thank you to the ladies of St. Frances Cabrini for the wonderful meal following the service. We would also like to thank Agnew Funeral Home, Paris First Responders and the Monroe County Ambulance District for all they have done for us and will continue to do for this community. We are truly thankful and blessed for the friends and family that have shown so much support during Marilyn’s passing.

The family of Marilyn Bodine

In Memory of Bruce Pease Thanks for all the cards, flowers, donations, food and calls of concern.

The Pease family ELECTION LEGALS FILING NOTICE Filing for the town board Village of Stoutsville will begin Tuesday, Dec. 16 and close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015.

Two Trustee Positions Open for two-year terms To apply: Attend January meeting or call 573-418-0123

HELP WANTED Position Available Tax professional with 1 year minimum experience needed for f/t or p/t seasonal employment. $10 an hour Resumes accepted via email (bandnaccounting@yahoo.com) or in person at B&N Services,

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LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of William F. Flanagan, Deceased.

Estate No. 14MN-PR00022 NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM F. FLANAGAN, DECEASED. You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal/real property of the decedent and. of the extent

and character of their interests therein, and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Missouri, on January 5, 2015, or as continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement.

Pat Piercell, Personal Representative (signed) Michael B. Williams, Attorney, Wilcox & Williams, L.C.C. 308 East Walnut, PO Box 408 Shelbina, MO 63468 573-588-4111 Published on: December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014

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Obituaries ✝

MARILYN BODINE 1947-2014

Marilyn Bodine, 67 of Paris, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the Moberly Regional Medical Center.

Marilyn was born on July 12, 1947, in Monroe County, the daughter of George and Iva Leona Pitts Jones. She married Jack Bodine on May 7, 1967 at Indian Creek and he survives at the home.

Other survivors include two sons; Dale Bodine, of Paris, and Dustin (Amanda) Bodine, of Paris. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter Dawn Marie Bodine; two brothers, Jimmie Jones and George Jr. Bodine.

Mrs. Bodine and her husband Jack owned and operated Bodine & Green Auction Company for almost 50 years, they also operated Century 21 real estate for 15 years, along with Bodine Geo Thermal Heating & Cooling.

Marilyn also worked at Lake Village and Wildwood Nursing Home.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Paris R-II FFA Chapter thanks local businesses for continued support

Charles Herron, left, and Bob McKinney helped with Christmas Is Caring distribution on Friday, December 12.

Students from Holiday C-2 were on hand to push carts and help collect groceries. Look for complete Christmas Is Caring pictures in next week’s Monroe County Appeal.

Marilyn Bodine

She was also a member of the Stoutsville Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 13, at Agnew Funeral Home, with Reverend Larry Taylor officiating. Visitation was held from 4:30 to 7 p.m., on Friday, at the Agnew Funeral Home, in Paris. Burial was in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Paris.

Memorials may be made to the Stoutsville Baptist Church.

These two hard working FFA members, Andrea Unterbrink, left, and Regan Ragsdale, delivered a box to the Monroe County Appeal recently. The box was filled with fruit and was a thank you from the local Paris R-II FFA organization to the Appeal and other local entities for their support during the year.

“Throughout the years you have helped and supported our chapter,” said the thank you note from the FFA Chapter. “The Paris FFA would like to thank you for your continued support of all the members, by helping shape the youth of our chapter. In this box, contains a token of our appreciation. We could never come close to returning the favor.”

APPEAL PHOTO

Thank you to the Paris R-II FFA Chapter for your kind token of appreciation.

Congratulations to the chapter on your numerous successes and your continued community support.

THANK YOU!

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SUSAN “SUSIE” CHIRNSIDE 1924-2014

Susan “Susie” Chirnside, 90, of Paris, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Miller Resident Care, in Paris.

She was born on October 25, 1924 in Center, , the daughter of Edgar and Bessie Winders Robinson. She married Gerald Chirnside on January 26, 1946 in Hannibal and he preceded her in death on December 15, 1994.

She is survived by four children; Barbara Morgan of Moberly, Janice (Calvin) Youngblood, of Montgomery City, Gerald (Kathy) Chirnside, of Centerton, Arkansas, and Shele (Joe) Smith, of Paris; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and one sister, Dorothy Jackson, of Hannibal. She was preceded in death by one sister, Deliha Hamill, two brothers, Melvin Robinson and infant Gordon Robinson and

Susan “Susie” Chirnside

son-in-law, Ronnie Morgan.

Susie was a homemaker and farmed with her husband.

She was a member of the Holliday Christian Church.

Funeral services were held on Monday at 11 a.m. at Agnew Funeral Home with Reverend David Holmes officiating. Visitation was from 10 a.m. to 11a.m., on Monday.

Burial was in Center Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Miller Resident Care.

HELEN “JANE” GWYN 1931-2014

Helen “Jane” Gwyn, 83, a resident of Marblehead, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2014.

Jane was born on February 2, 1931 in Meriden, Connecticut to Hugh Joe Gwyn and Josephine (McKamey) Gwyn. She was the niece of Helen McKamey. Jane grew up in Connecticut and spent summers at her family’s home in Paris.

She graduated with honors from Smith College, North Hampton, Massachusetts in 1953, and was a devoted alumnus of Smith. Jane had a career as a personal director for many years, working in New York and Boston.

Jane enjoyed the theater, opera, symphony and art museums. She loved to travel, and she traveled throughout the United States, the Caribbean and Europe. Jane also went on many cruises, including to Hawaii and from Europe to Russia.

Jane was a devoted friend and a wonderful example of an intelligent, independent and selfless woman. She had a sharp wit and loved to read. Her philanthropy and generosity will be remembered by many.

Garner Funeral Home, Monroe City, was in charge of the graveside service on Sunday, December 14,at 1 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, outside of Paris.

DORIS BERREY 1943-2014

Doris Berrey, 71 of Moberly, formerly of Paris, passed away on Monday evening, December 8, 2014 at her home.

Doris was born on February 19, 1943 in Monroe County, the daughter of Lewis and Ethel Montgomery Berrey. She is survived by her sister Priscilla (Pat) Berrey of Moberly; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Eugene, Henry, and Frances Berrey; one sister, Gladys Woodford.

Doris and her sister Pat owned and operated Jonsey’s Café in Paris, for 35 years, where Doris then retired. They moved to Moberly, in 2002.

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Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., on Friday at Walnut Grove Cemetery with Reverend Wesley Hammond officiating.

Visitation was from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday. at Agnew Funeral Home.

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Santa Letters

Letters to Santa A Special Section to the Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, Monroe County Appeal

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Letters to SANTA...

Dear Santa, My name is Lane Rowe and I am almost 6 months old. I’m to little to be bad, so I think I have been good. I would like some new clothes, toys and anything bright colored you think I would like looking at. Please bring something nice for my big brother, Barrett and for Mommy and Daddy.

Your newest little friend, Love, Lane

Dear Santa, My name is Anthony Levings. I’m 5 years old and in the a.m. pre-school.

I have been a good boy this year. I love school, my families and friends.

I would like a toy car on wheels that I can drive.

My cousin, Bethany is 3 years old. She has been a good girl. Would you please bring her a talking Minnie Mouse and a car on wheels for her to drive.

Merry Christmas Thank you, Anthony Levings Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year and I try to be nice to my big sister most of the time. I would like some new books and toys to share with my sister.

Maybe you could bring me a candy cane too!

Don’t forget my Mommy and Daddy, please.

They’ve been good too.

Please bring Kenlee a new monkey!

Love, Kaybree Neer (age 1) Dear Santa, I was good this year and I’ve been naughty this year and next year, and I’ve been nice this year. Bring me Donna’s candy please. I want a monkey, a present, a shirt, a baby rake and snow. My sister wants a present too.

Please bring something for Mommy and Daddy.

Thank you! Bye! Kenlee Neer (age 3) Dear Santa I am going to tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a puppy, phone, Play-doh set, an iPad, Nerf for Bella, bow and arrow, a new bike, a new American Girl doll with long hair and new clothes for her. Thank you for my presents last year.

Love, Alyssa Webb (age 8)

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Dear Santa, Hi, my name is Jordan Atterberry and I am 8 years old and I live in Fulton. I have been very good this year. I would like some football and baseball trading cards, card games, wrestlers, tractors, some new clothes and a pair of new shoes and a new bike to ride outside when it is warmer.

Don’t forget to bring my mom and dad and my big brother, Josh and my little brother, Ben something.

I will leave some cookies and milk out for you. And carrots for your reindeer, Santa.

Jordan Atterberry (age 8) Fulton Dear Santa, Hi, my name is Benjamin Atterberry and I am 4 years old and live in Fulton. I have been very good this year. I can’t write very good yet so my mom is writing this for me okay.

I would like some farm animals, barn, some new clothes, tractors, trucks and cars too. I will leave some cookies and milk out for you Santa. Don’t forget something for mom and dad, and my two brothers and my grandparents too.

Benjamin Atterberry (age 4) Fulton Dear Santa, My name is Barrett Rowe and I am 18 months old. I think I have been good, at least my Nanaw thinks so. I want a battery operated car to drive around in my house, some Hot Wheels’ cars, and anything else you think I might like. Please bring something nice for my little sister, Lane and for Mommy and Daddy.

Your little friend, Love, Barrett

Dear Santa, My name is Lily Grace Wheaton. I am 4 years old. I have been especially good this year. For Christmas I want an iPad, squishy sand (blue), a Color Doodle Bear (blue), headphones (like Ethan), a tablet (like mom’s), a Barbie slide, a baby doll and clothes. I will leave cookies for you and carrots for your reindeer.

Please don’t forget my sissy Haley and my brother’s Ethan and Chase. Thanks for the presents last year.

Love, Lily Dear Santa, I have worked hard to be a very good girl this year. I think it is so cool that your reindeer can fly!

For Christmas I would like a leopard animal baby and a toy tablet. I will leave out cookies and milk for you! I hope you don’t forget my friends at Mrs. Amy’s, or my sister.

Love, Caroline Youse 4 years old Daughter of Clint and Lisa Youse of Paris Dear Santa, How are your reindeer and elves? I have worked really hard at school this year! I would like it if you could get me a Kindle Fire tablet, jewelry, an iPod, and clothes. I will leave carrots for the reindeer and cookies for you. I hope you remember my sister Caroline.

Love, Aubrey Youse 6 years old Daughter of Clint and Lisa Youse of Paris Dear Santa, I want a hot wheels truck and a radio so I can listen to music and a baseball bat and a ball.

Love, Landen Chapman Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a Flutterbye Fairy, games for my LeapPad, Disney Belle dress, Disney Frozen wand, Sophia DVD, Tinker Bell walkie talkies and Doc McStuffin table.

I will leave you Christmas cookies and brownies. I love you Santa.

Your friend, Ella Key

620 S. Main, Paris 660-327-4700

Dear Santa, My name is Sierra and I am five. Thank you for everything you brought me last year. This year I have a few things I would like. I really want a Frozen watch and Elsa doll. I would also like a Sofia doll. My brothers and I broke my Slinky so a new one would make us happy. Yoyos also look cool. The little birds that record your voice as well. Please, don’t forget my baby brother’s Reese and Brantley. I’m going to try to be patient and let them help me make cookies for you this year. Also, remember all my friends at school and the ones I’ve known forever.

Love, Sierra Jade Boswell Dear Santa, My name is Reese Boswell. I am one and a half years old. I’ve tried to be good but I do have a temper and sometimes things don’t go my way.

My mommy said I get an “A” for effort. I love cars.

I sleep with cards and eat with cars. I also really like choo-choos and tractors. I like to drive them on tracks and road mats so some of those would make me really happy.

Writing and drawing with ink pens is also a hobby of mine much to the downfall of the couch and walls so some safer things to write with would make mommy and daddy more at ease. Don’t forget my big sister, Sierra and my twin brother, Brantley. I love them…most of the time. Also, my friends, cousins, and my friends at memaw’s daycare.

Love, Reese Boswell Dear Santa My name is Brantley and I am one and a half.

I’ve been good most of the time and mommy says usually very sweet. I really love animals and things that make a lot of noise.

Theres’s also a dragon at WalMart that my brother is terrified of so that could come in handy. My big sister, Sierra is going to let me and Reese help with cookies this year so I will try my best not to eat them. Don’t forget to bring the friends at memaw’s daycare, Sierra and Reese, my cousins, my many other friends some cook stuff.

Love, Brantley Rayne Boswell Dear Santa, I hope you and Mrs. Claus are doing fine. I can’t wait for Christmas.

I love everything you brought me last year. I have a couple of things on my wish list. I would like a cool bike, die cast pulling truck, camo insulated bibs, LeBron basketball shoes and some cool clothes. I’ll leave cookies and milk for you.

I love to make cookies so I hope you enjoy. Please make sure the reindeers get their carrots by the

fireplace. I love Christmas it’s my favorite time of the year.

I put up a real tree and lots of lights outside. I’ll tell you a hint there is a l6 foot Santa in my yard.

Have fun delivering presents. If I need to tell you anything, I’ll send a message with my Elf, Buxton. Merry Christmas to everyone! P.S. Don’t forget my sister.

Your friend, Ryan Dalton Breid (age 9)

Dear Santa, How is it at the North Pole and how are all those reindeer? Has our elf Jingle Bell reported we’ve all been good this year? I sure hope so. I’m writing to tell you a few things I would like you to leave me under our tree.

First, I want an Xbox 360, some 5-point harnesses for my RZR just like my Daddy, karaoke machine, Nintendo DS3 and Dolphin Tale 2 DVD. I hope we have a lot of snow for Christmas this year. I was wondering, do you like apple cider and chocolate chip cookies? That’s what I plan on leaving out for you. I have some friends who don’t believe in you, but I believe in you Santa. Don’t forget to leave some gifts for my sisters, too! They’ve been pretty good...I guess. Please bring Presley & Paisley a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse DVD to watch in the vehicle, that’s their favorite! Your the best present giver in the whole wide world. Merry Christmas!

Love your friend, Abigail Wheeler, age 7.

Dear Santa, I have so much to tell you. I think I have been pretty good this year and I love our elf, Jingle Bell, you sent to watch us. Okay, a few things I would like to find Christmas morning is a karaoke machine, laser tag set, Minecraft and a smart watch. Please wrap all my gifts in SpongeBob paper so I know which ones are mine. I’ll be sure to set out some chocolate chip cookies and a big glass of chocolate milk. Have a safe flight.

Love, Maddie Wheeler, age 9.

Dear Santa, Our names our Presley and Paisley Wheeler and we are 1 year old.

Our mommy is helping us write this letter. This is our second Christmas, but this year we will be able to unwrap our own gifts!

We love wrapping paper!

We’ve been pretty good this year, even though we make lots of messes and get into everything! We really don’t need much for Christmas, but here is a few things we would like.

A kitchen set (we love to help Mommy cook),

our own pink recliners, aquadoodle, toy cell phones (we like to chew on Daddy’s) & some new clothes and shoes. Please don’t forget our big sisters, Maddie & Abby. They are the best big sisters. They help chase us around and pick up after us. We can’t wait to visit you again this year at Bass Pro, mommy thinks we will be scared of you... we’ll see about that!

Merry Christmas!

Love your friends, Presley and Paisley Wheeler, age 1.

Dear Santa, I like you. I’m sorry I didn’t want to sit on your lap the other day. How do your reindeer fly? I’ve been good. For Christmas, I want a make-up party, a toy Santa, a dollhouse like Brylie’s, a microphone stand, and a toy Pete. I will leave milk and cookies for you under our tree. Please remember my buddy, Dax, and my big sis, Kenzie.

Love, Hadley Dodge (4 years old) Dear Santa, I just missed you last year! I am almost eleven months old now, and I have been a very good boy for Mommy and Daddy.

For my first Christmas, I would like anything with wheels, a motor, or music. They’re my favorite.

I also love baths, so some bath toys would be nice.

My sisters have thought of lots of toys I would like, so if you need some ideas, just ask them. Please don’t forget them on Christmas morning, they help take such good care of me. I will try my best not to eat all the cookies and leave some for you.

Love, Daxton Dodge Dear Santa, Merry Christmas!

Thanks for all the presents I got last year. The year for Christmas I would like a John Deere tractor, some cars, puzzles, boots and some farm animals.

Especially cows! I would also like a black and tan coon dog puppy but my mom said NO! Maybe next year!! I have been really good this year and I am so excited for Christmas. I love all the trees and lights. Please don’t forget to bring my sisters Kay Kay and Sissy some presents. Also my cousins, Bo Bo, Lou Lou, Cole and Katelyn some good stuff! See you soon!

Love, Clayton Pugh

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Kindergarten Classes- Paris Ms. Huffman’s Class

Dear Santa, Thank you for bringing me a pink belt last year.

This year I would like a Elsa dollhouse, a golf set, a new Pinkalicious book and a new puzzle like a farm puzzle. Me and Gage will leave you chocolate chip cookies and milk and maybe carrots for the reindeer.

Love, Brylie Benskin, Age 5

Dear Santa, Thank you for brining me an Easy Bake Oven last year. I use it to make cakes. Now this year I would like a vanity to keep my bows and headbands, a hot wheel racecar track, a memory game and some legos. We will leave you cookies with hershey’s and milk.

Love, Kenzie Dodge, Age 6 Dear Santa, Thank you for my Cinderella doll last year. Can I please have a Jasmine doll, some more books and some more puzzles?

Me and Brayden will leave you milk and chocolate chip cookies.

Love, Brooklynn Gibbs, Age 5 Dear Santa, Thank you for brining me a monster truck. I want some toys like legos and blocks. I also want a remote control car. Me and my brothers will leave you brownies and coffee.

Love, Lucious Goff, Age 5 Dear Santa, Thank you for the Batman doll last year. Now this year I would like a dirt bike, a four wheeler, a Skylanders doll and legos.

We will leave you hot chocolate and chocolate cookies.

Your Friend, Grant Henry, Age 5 Dear Santa, Thank you for the kitchen you brought me last year. I still play in my kitchen with my friends.

So now this year I would please like lip gloss, chapstick, lipstick and nail polish. I want the nail polish to be purple and pink.

Also I would like some baby dolls. I will leave you chocolate cookies and hot chocolate.

Your Friend, Sage Hunter, Age 6 Dear Santa, Thank you for bringing me presents last year.

My favorite thing last year was the four wheeler. This year I want a tow truck, a toy car, a weed eater and a motorcycle. I will leave you chocolate cookies and orange soda.

Love, Ethan Krager, Age 6

Dear Santa, Thank you for bringing me Pop the Pig last year. This year I need a dirt bike, and even a remote control plane, and a robot. I even want a Christmas tree head like an angel to go on top of the tree. And I even want a book that’s called Sharks Are Afraid. And a minion doll and the last thing is a CD of Christmas music and a DVD called Smurfs 2. I will leave you chocolate milk and crackers and some chocolate pudding.

Love, Jason Kohler, Age 6 Dear Santa, Thank you for the blue hat last year. My list now is that I want you to bring me Pokemon ball toys, toy light sabers, new hats and sunglasses because I lost mine now I don’t have any. I want also a rocketship so I can go to Bikini Bottom and play with SpongeBob. And you can bring me some batteries for my Wii, a Promethean board for my room like we have at school, a dinosaur toy and an electric pencil sharpener like the one Miss Huffman has so I can sharpen pencils. I will leave you brownies, cookies and cake and to drink I will leave you hot cocoa.

Love, Emmett Lee, Age 5

Dear Santa, Last year I got a truck and boat so thank you for that. This year I want a new truck and trailer, a toy four wheeler, a remote control truck, trailer and boat, ramp and a four wheeler I can drive with a trailer. I want legos and robots. A robot that you wind it and then it moves.

And a helicopter that can fly in the air, a beanbag, a toy computer, a playhouse for cars, a pocket chart, a monster truck toy that gets taller and a remote control motorcycle, and beanbags that you throw.

I will leave you cookies that my mom makes and some milk.

Love, Huck Long, Age 5 Dear Santa, Thank you for bringing me a big fire truck last year. Now this year can I please have a big ambulance to go with my fire truck, a remote control car, a new game, a pointing stick like at school and a toy car that I can drive outside. I will leave you cookies with icing and milk.

Your Friend, Brandon Mattingly, Age 5

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Dear Santa, Thank you for my Easy Bake Oven last year. I used it to make cookies.

This year I want a Monster High doll, a new Christmas tree that is tiny and can fit on my closet shelf and a brand new stocking.

I will leave you chocolate chip cookies and chocolate milk.

Love, Autumn Nobe, Age 6 Dear Santa, Thank you for my car last year. Can I have a monster truck and new shoes? Me and Briar will leave you hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies.

Your Friend, Jesse Perkins, Age 5 Dear Santa, Thank you for last year bringing me the Batman guy. This year I want a Batman tower, Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle house and guys and the bad guys, a Ninja Turtle game and games like we play at centers at school. I will leave you brownies and chocolate milk and hot chocolate. I will leave cookies and water for the reindeer.

Love, Chase Roehl, Age 5 Dear Santa, Thank you for my Nook last year. I like it.

This year I want an Elsa doll and an Elsa dress. I will leave you cookies and juice. I will leave carrots for your reindeer.

Love, Katelyn Roberts, Age 5 Dear Santa, Thank you for the tractor last year. This year I want headphones so I can listen to music, books about dragons, dinosaur toys, tractors, new shoes, pencils, erasers and a dry erase board with markers. I will leave you cookies and chocolate milk. I will also leave a cookie for Donald, my elf and food for the reindeer.

Your Friend, Bryce Wade, Age 6 Dear Santa, Thank you for the trucks last year.

This year I want a toy dinosaur that’s orange, a toy car, a toy truck, a toy motorcycle, a bouncy ball, legos, and a dry erase board. I will leave you chocolate milk and cookies.

Love, Jayden Vaughn, Age 6 Dear Santa, Thank you for the purple Easy Bake Oven. I like the Easy Bake Oven, I used it to make muffins, cakes and cookies. This year I would like a Dora doll, a coloring book and crayons, a fuzzy pink and black zebra striped blanket, a flashlight so I can see in the dark, a new shirt, a toy bunny and a teddy bear. My sister Skylar needs a headband that has a bow on it for her hair. We will leave you chocolate chip cookies and milk. We will leave reindeer food for the reindeer.

Love, Kaylee Knight, Age 5

Mrs. Crow’s Class

Dear Santa, Thank you for my Xbox last year. This year I want a tablet, some games, my Dad really wants to me to get a hunting set so we can hunt together, and this is all. Thank you.

Love, Sawyer Clements, age 6 Dear Santa, Thank you for the MobiGo you brought last year. This year, I want an iPad because I never got one before. I also want an easel that comes with paint and paper. That is all I want. How do your reindeer fly?

Love, Gretchen Crusha, age 5 ½ (I will be 6 on Christmas Eve, the 24th) Dear Santa, Thank you for bringing me a Jeep last year. Do you have 8 reindeers? I want a fake 4 wheeler and reindeer. I will fly in the sky with them. I will give you Christmas cookies and Gingerbread cookies and a Gingerbread House and that’s all.

Love, Preston Dreisewerd, age 6

Dear Santa, Thank you for my movies. This year I want makeup. I hope you have a good Christmas.

Love, Melanie Moore, age 5 Dear Santa, I want to thank you for my Mater from last year. This year I want two Pokemon things, a battling station, a tablet, a DS and a DS game. The thing I really want, really, really want is the tablet. I want new crayons, a kitchen station, some fake scissors, and I really, really want this next thing, a tree house! I want a snowman and that’s almost it. A ball that don’t pop, I need two of them. And I want this, the air that goes to the balls and that’s almost it.

And can I please have this ABC game that you put the letters in order and it smiles when you get it right. That is it. I am leaving orange juice for you. I want to know something.

How do you get all these toys?

Love, Eragon Wilkerson, age 5

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Dear Santa, Thank you for my stock trailer from last year. I would like a gun set. I have been a good kid. I will leave white donuts and milk out for you.

Love, Connor Eckman, age 6

Dear Santa, Thank you for my play bow and arrow last year.

This year I want a phone, a tablet, a trampoline, a tree house, a bounce house, and that’s it. Thank you.

Love, Logan Mitchell, age 6

Dear Santa, I want a new game called Pokemon and I want binoculars. Those are my favorite. I want new shotguns. Those are my favorite. Thank you for my binoculars, shotgun, and Pokemon. I love Santa.

Love, Matthew Elzea, age 5

Dear Santa, Thank you for the stuffed animals last year.

This year I want a Dora and Friends Phone, an American Girl Doll, Frozen shirt and pants, a bounce house, a trampoline, we love trampolines, and a tablet. How does your reindeer fly? I will leave you some Coke to drink because everybody in the world is giving you milk and you may get tired. I will leave some cookies, maybe chocolate chip, or muffins. One or the other.

Love, Joshulynn Shipp, age 6

Dear Santa, Thank you for the combine you brought last year and the backpack. I want my own real phone, I will just tell my Mom and my Dad what the phone number is and I could call them if I need them. I want my own Legos that we could build.

That is all. How can you get your bag of toys out of your door?

Love, Kaden Graupman, age 5 Dear Santa, Thank you for my little tablet last year. I want chocolate butter, a guitar, stickers, and that is all I want. How are you doing?

Love, Sylvee Graupman, age 5 Dear Santa, Thank you for the dog last year. This year, I want a pup, that’s a baby puppy.

I have lots of toys at home.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Claire Holmes, age 5 Dear Santa, Thank you for my bat last year. Thank you for my stuffed animals. This year, I want a dinosaur, a brand new sword, and that is it.

Love, Corbyn McArthur, age 5

Dear Santa, Thank you for my doll last year. This year I want a Frozen dress, a Frozen necklace, Frozen earrings, and shoes that can tie. That is kind of all. We sometimes leave milk and cookies. Merry Christmas!

Love, Eryn Skinner, age 5 Dear Santa Claus, Thank you for the trampoline last year. This year I want a tablet and some Barbies. I also want a kitchen, Play Doh, and that’s it. Thank you.

Love, Savanah Taylor, age 6 Dear Santa, Thank you for the wolf movie last year. This year, I want an Angry Birds Star Wars 2 video game and that is really it. I would also like a Han Solo stuffed animal. This year I want to leave you milk and your favorite chocolate chip cookies.

Love, Ontario Tillman, age 5

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First Grade Classes - Paris

Mrs. Isaacson’s Class

Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a babydoll, necklace, lipgloss and a jewelry box.

I have been very good this year. I hope I get to see you. I will leave milk and cookies for you on Christmas Eve. Love, Annika Bassham

Dear Santa, I wish I had an Elf on the Shelf. I wish I had an iPad mini. I wish I had a necklace and I want a lot of clothes. I want new shoes. I will leave cookies and milk.

Love, Emma Ashenfelter Dear Santa, I want a target and a dinosaur and remote things and I want a football game and a .22 gun.

Love, Brad Skinner Dear Santa, I want an Elf. I want a tablet. I want a phone, cool bake oven. A new kitten and a new dog. I will give you cookies and your reindeer carrots.

Love, Raylee Griffith Dear Santa, I would like a pea coat please. A Barbie in the Dream house, clothes and underwear and shoes.

And it is a need Santa. A cool-Bake oven, chocolate money, tablet, play doh, American girl doll. What do you want Santa? Please tell me. I have been good I think. Math cash register too.

Love, La’Vaya Miller Dear Santa, I would like a D.S. I want an optimus. I would like eroose. I would like Trigit. I would like an Elf. Will give you cookies, milk and carrots. I want a Nerf gun.

Love, Justin Rowe Dear Santa, I want a necklace and a new wallet and a and a kitten! I also want an artist stand. Can you make it to where the elves on the shelves can talk to us?

I am going to leave you milk and banana cake. I will leave carrots for the reindeer.

Love, Khloee Hendren

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Dear Santa, I want an Elf on the Shelf and a cool backpack and a new pair of shoes and new clothes and a MLP the pony toy. I really want these toys please I have been good. I wonder how big your Elfs are?

I will leave you milk and cookies and carrots for your reindeer that make your sleigh go.

Love, Sarah Morton Dear Santa, Have I been good this year please tell me? Santa please tell me what it is like at the North pole please. How tall are the elves please tell me. Santa you have good time at the North pole. Write back please. Does Rudolph really have a red nose? I love you Santa. I hope the reindeer have a good Christmas. You do to. What I want for Christmas a hunting Wii Skylander trap team. I am going to leave out cookies.

Love, Chase Kendrick Dear Santa, I want a BB gun. I want an x-Box 360 and controller. And I want a Wii and a game. I want a robot snake and a car transformer. I have been good. I want a race track.

And I want a fishing pole.

I want a brand new train track and a brand new train and I want a brand new Thomas movie and I want a Spiderman movie.

I want Optimis prime transformer. I want a new Power Ranger toy. And I want a monster truck and I want a shot gun. Dear Santa thank you for the presents last year.

Love, Gracin McArthur

Mrs. Skinner’s Class

Dear Santa, I have been good. Can I have a dog and a toy helicopter and zoomer dino and a toy robot and a Elf on the Shelf.

Love, Jacob Kohler Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. I want a tablet and an iPod and my American girl doll and Easy Bake Oven and jewelry and comforter and high heels and dress.

Love, Sydney Wilson P.S. I will have cookies and milk for you and carrots for your reindeer.

Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? Is Rudolph’s nose bright? Can you get me an Easy Bake Oven?

Love, Sara Davenport P.S. I will have cookies and milk for you and carrots for your reindeer.

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. How are your reindeer? Does Rudolph’s nose shine? For this year I would like the American girl doll Isabell, baby doll, jewelry, some books.

Love, Mairyn Kinnaman

Dear Santa, I will have an Elf on the Shelf so the elf will watch.

And I will have a window so I can listen to the music. And I want a Hot Wheels truck and I will have a cotton candy maker. It glows. I want to have a book about Christmas.

I will leave carrots for the reindeer and I will leave cookies for you.

Love, Landen Chapman Dear Santa, I want a real Elf and a Tom and Jerry movie and a American Girl doll. I will leave milk and cookies and the reindeer carrots. What are your elves’ names? How tall are your elves? How old are you Santa?

Love, Sophia Crusha

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. How are your reindeer? Is Rudolph’s nose bright? How is Mrs. Claus? This year for Christmas I would like a Dog, a Wii and a basketball.

Love, David Wilkerson

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. How is Rudolph? How are you?

How is Mrs. Claus? Here is my list. Lego Starwars II, Train, Lego City, Lego Spiderman, Lego Wolverine, Lego Batman, Wii Mario and Starwars and Power Rangers, Lego Flash, Lego Ninjogo, a train that I can ride, books, and a double bladed light saver Love, Owen Buie P.S. I will have cookies and milk for you and carrots for the reindeer.

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Dear Santa, I have been good this year. How are your elves doing? How is Rudolph?

For Christmas I would like: Lego City, Lego Spiderman, Lego Starwars, Lego flash, Lego ninjogo, lego bear, toy robot, Lego Darth Maul, and a double bladed light saber.

Love, Chase Graupman

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. I would like dolls, a soft Rudolph toy, a baby doll, candy, a pet dog, and a pet cat and I want coloring books a basketball, my own doll house a new play ground with a slide and a table with it.

Love, Chloe Beth Cockrell

Dear Santa, I have been good this year. Is Rudolph’s nose bright? Please give me a Amarican girl doll, a chapolen, a basketball, and a lamp.

Love, Knightlee Mitten

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. How are your reindeer? Is Rudolph’s nose bright?

How is Mrs. Claus? This year for Christmas I would like a zoomer dino and a live doll and an easy bake oven, a Lalaloopsey Color Me. Love, Khylee Ketchum p.s I will have cookies and milk for you and carrots for your reindeer.

Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is a Kindle Fire, Jewelry, pajamas for my American girl doll, and books.

Love, Aubrey Youse Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas. I want a easy bake oven. I also want an American Girl Doll and a real puppy. I would also like a computer.

Love, Chloe Bush

Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is every Lego set in the world, wolverine and Deadpool, and Lego fighter, Xbox 1.

Love, Elijah Reynolds

Dear Santa, I want a pocket watch and I want a Lego play book, ideas to bring your bricks to live! Lego city sets and Lego starwars sets and Lego Marvels.

Love, Cayden Poddany

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Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014

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Mrs. Prange’s Class

Dear Santa, I love Christmas. I want a Xbox. I want a Nerf gun. I want Minecraft. Can you give me money.

Your friend, Reno Olivas Dear Santa, I like to play in snow.

Sometime I play on the Xbox 360! For Christmas I want a motorcycle. For Christmas I want a tank.

For Christmas I want a red car. Do you like presents a lot?

Love, Joseph Payne Dear Santa, I like to write. I want a phone. I want a semi. I want a computer. Are you real?

Love, David Elzea

Dear Santa, My birthday was 1 day ago. I want a rip scooter.

I want the rapid fire clip from boom co. I want a new pup. Do you have any grandkids? Am I on the naughty list?

Love your friend, Cole Dowell

Dear Santa, I like puppies. I hope that you have a good Christmas. I want 2 camo phones. I want new games for my Xbox like Snailbob 2. I want waders.

Love, Gage Hatton

Dear Santa, I grew a lot this year.

I want a computer, a doll house, and a cat. Do you have lots of kids on your good list? Have a good Christmas.

Your friend, Skylar Sexton

Dear Santa I want a new toy set.

I like a new remote helicopter. Do you like my friends? I want a new basketball. I am good at football.

Love, Andre Miller

Dear Santa, I am having a very good school year. I would like Molina’s signature. I would like beat headphones and a baby doll that looks real. Do you and Mrs. Claus have children.

Your friend, Lana Blue

Dear Santa, Have you had a happy Christmas and jolly new year? I care about my family. I want a 18 inch American girl doll. I want a pair of cute horse earrings. I would like some pink horses fabric.

Love, Macy Shatzer Dear Santa, I love to play football.

I wish for a car toy, a toy truck and a toy helicopter.

How old are you?

Love, Ian Ferrell

Dear Santa, I like hamsters. I want a Tiger. I want a lizard. I want a puppy that looks like Luke. How do you know the reindeers names? How do they fly?

Your friend, Gracie Henry Dear Santa, I like kittens. I would like a blanket. I would like a new pair of shoes.

I would like a day bed please. Do you have a cat and a dog?

Your friend, Layla Young Dear Santa, I love Christmas. I want a boom co. I want a stomp and chomp. I want a lift. How many elves do you have?

Your friend, Brady Shivers Dear Santa, Where do you live at? I had my birthday in March. I want a Barbie. I want a kite. I want a toy horse.

Your friend, Jasmine Holt

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Mrs. Bush’s Class

Dear Santa, I am in second grade and I am 8 years old. What is your favorite color?

This year for Christmas I want matching clothes for my American girl doll and a Mickey Mouse movie for Loreli and a lot of bones for Mickey and Axe (my dogs).

Your friend, Kennedy Ashenfelter Dear Santa, I am in 2nd grade and am 7 years old. Do you have daughters?

This year for Christmas I want a phone, laptop, and Just Dance Wii game.

Your friend, Miley Bender Dear Santa, I am in second grade and I am 7 years old.

How are you doing? This year for Christmas I want a new bike, a new tablet, and a d s.

Your friend, Keelyn Berrey Dear Santa, I am in second grade and am 8 years old. What is your favorite color?

This year for Christmas I want a laptop, promethean board, and a phone.

Love, Natalie Dreisewerd Dear Santa, I am in 2nd grade and am 7 years old. Do you have a dog? This year for Christmas I want a Lego DC, wonder women, and superman set, and a Lego bone tumbler. I want a Lego tree house.

Your friend, Shawn Ethridge

Dear Santa, I want a pedal tractor, a tablet, and an Xbox. What are you doing? How are you? I have been good.

Your friend, Gatlin Fountain Dear Santa, I am in second grade and I am 7 years old.

What is your favorite thing to do? This year for Christmas I want an iPad, a remote control speed boat, and an air hockey set.

Your friend, Elliot Key Dear Santa, I am in second grade and I am 8 years old. Do you like red and green?

This year for Christmas I want 10 bay blades, a race car track with cars, and a tablet.

Your friend, Timmy Knight Dear Santa, I am in second grade and I’m 7 years old. What is your favorite food? This year I want monopoly, an Xbox 360, and a dog that is good.

Your friend, Ryan Dalton Newhauser

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Dear Santa, I am 8 years old and I like sports. Do you have a wife? This year for Christmas I want an iPad, a toy tank, ten Beyblades.

Your friend, Clayton Nobe Dear Santa, I am in the second grade. Who is your favorite reindeer? I would like a Tag reader, a book, and puzzles for Christmas please.

Your friend, Buddy Smith Dear Santa, I am 8 and I love you Santa! What is your favorite color? This year for Christmas I would like a snow globe and a teepee and a picture of you and your wife.

Your friend, Abby Maeann Wheeler Dear Santa, I’m in second grade and I’m seven years old.

Does Rudolph really have a shiny nose? This is what I want for Christmas: an Iron Patriot costume, a snow globe, and a horse named Skittels.

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Paris Third Grades

Mrs. Turner’s Class

Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? I’m great. I will try to find reindeer food. How are things at the North Pole?

This year for Christmas I would like 5 things.

First I would like an Elf on the Shelf. Second, I would like a make-up set. Third, I would like a Whoopee cushion. Next is some lotion from Bath and Body Works. Finally, I would like it if you or one of the elves could clean my house for Dad and me.

I loved last years presents. I think I will like this years too.

Your friend, Kameron Arnett

Dear Santa, Hi! How are you and Mrs. Claus? I am fine. Is it cold in the North Pole?

This year for Christmas, I would like a camo Sony MP3 player. Can you see if your elves could make a BB pellet gun?

Do you think you could put a no jerking thing in the pistol please? I would also like a golf bag just my size with golf clubs just my size.

Thank you for my presents last year.

Your friend, Gage Benskin

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Dear Santa Claus,

Hi! How are you?

I am fine. How is Rudolph?

This year I want 3 things. I would like an iPhone, a hamster, and a make your case set.

Thank you for my presents last year, but I liked my Kindle the best.

Love, Miranda Billings

Dear Santa, Hi! Thank you for Jake.

Tell him he is awesome and he is funny.

This year I want a Whoopee cushion and a bag of barbecue jerkey. I promise I will share it.

Thank you for my presents last year.

Love, Dawson Bross

Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? I am fine. How are the elves doing?

This year for Christmas I would like two things. I would like Bead-O’s. I would also like a shot gun.

Thank you for the great gifts from last year.

Love, Evin Brothers

Dear Santa, How are you? I am good. How are the reindeer? How are the elves doing? I can’t wait until you come to my house!

Can you make me four things please? Can you make me a toy dinosaur?

Can you get me a toy boat? Can you get me a toy dragon? Can you get me a toy alien?

Thank you for my presents last year.

Love, Mason Bunch Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? I am good.

I would like a Need for Speed game. I would like a remote controlled car.

I liked the toys I got last year.

Your friend, Robert Conboy Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? I am great. How are your reindeer doing this year?

I was wondering if you could make me a wooden doll and a belt buckle that says “If it aint’t RED leave it in the SHED. I love the toys you gave me last year. Please try to fly safely. Thank you!

Love, Danika Creech Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? How are the reindeer doing? I want a tablet, phone, and a Baby Alive.

Thank you for the presents you gave me last year.

Love, Amyiah Miller

Dear Santa, Hi! How are you and your reindeer?

What I want for Christmas is a Monster High Dadacomb, a picture of Santa, an iPhone, a design set and new glasses.

I really like the stuff and things you got me last year especially the tablet.

Love, Bethany Krager Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? Is Rudolph ok? Did you have to change the light bulb in his nose?

I want eight things, but the three I want the most are a camera, the movie Maleficent and a cat stuffed animal. Thank you for the stuff last year.

Love, Anna Raines Dear Santa, Hi! How are the elves?

I hope you come this year. So did you actually see Rudolph? Well I wish you a Merry Christmas.

I would like three things for Christmas. A pair of new winter boots. And a puppy. Also a phone.

Thank you for my Barbie with the blue dress. It was my most favorite!

Your friend, Hannah Shipp Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? I am fine. How are the reindeer and elves doing?

This year for Christmas I would like six things.

First, I would like the robot dog Zoomer. Second, the game Candy Land.

Third, a Christmas outfit.

Fourth, an animal print coat. Fifth, new shoes and finally necklaces and bracelets.

Thank you for my presents last year. I really like them.

Love, Katie Wilkerson

Mrs. Yagyagan’s Class

Dear Santa, How are you? I am doing fine. I have been really good this year. How is Mrs. Claus? Are all of your reindeer doing good? Christmas is my favorite holiday.

This is what I would like for Christmas. I want a new pair of Speery’s, a new puppy named Sparkie, and Elf on the shelf, pet reindeer, and a new pair of Air Max tennis shoes. Thank you!

Love, Riley Mc Kinney Dear Santa, Hello, how are you doing? I’m doing good.

Your elf ate my treats.

For Christmas, can you please get me pliers, power saw kit, and a tractor?

Your friend, Colton Kendrick Dear Santa, How are you doing? Did you know that Christmas is my favorite time of the year because people are caring? How is Rudolph? This is what I would like for Christmas.

Toys, pads, and a skateboard.

Your Friend, Zachery Conboy Dear Santa, I live in the country.

How long does it take to make the presents? I would like a nice iPad, a little stuffed animal, and life like baby doll.

Your friend, Charlie McCurren Dear Santa, How are you? I am really great! Christmas is my favorite time of year!

Santa, I would like a TV, PS3, traps for Skylanders Trap Team, rollercopter, and Disney InFinity 2.0.

Thank you for all you do!

Your friend, Gaberial Goff

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Dear Santa, Hello, how are you today? I’m doing fine. What cookies do you want and what milk would you like?

I love all the presents you bring every Christmas.

I would like some presents for Christmas.

I would like a Monster High Doll (the witch), a computer, a flat screen TV, for my whole family, and all the Monster High movies that I don’t have.

Thank you for all that you do for me!

Your Friend, Serria Davis Dear Saint Nicholas, Are you doing good? I am doing good. I would like a BB gun, .22, and a air hog.

Your friend, Landon Chase Davenport Dear Santa, Hi, How are you? Do you have a Christmas tree? How do you get the trees or tree? Will you put the answer in my stocking please?

I would like a remote control helicopter please, a folder please, a box of jingle bells please, a tub of blue paint please, and a crystal and diamond set.

Your friend, Anna joy Smith Dear Santa, I love having hot cocoa in the winter. I hope you see my Christmas tree. Its beautiful. I would like the book, The Day the Crayons Quit, an American Girl Doll, and a stuffed animal. I don’t care what kind of animal. Surprise me. Thank you for everything you do!

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•••Madison

•••Kindergarten Class•••

C-3 Classes•••

•••First Grade•••

Mrs. Howard’s Class Thank you very much to all the area good little boys and girls that wrote letters to Santa this year.

Dear Santa, My name is Shay. I am 6 years old. I really want an American Girl doll. I have been asking for one for a long time. I also want a fish. I have been good. I will leave you some cookies and chocolate milk.

Shay Dear Santa, My name is Brady. I am 5 years old. I want a remote control tractor, a baseball bat and a baseball glove. I have been good but you already know about that because my elf told you. I want a Humpty Dumpty game that pushes out those yellow blocks. It looks fun! I love Humpty Dumpty so much!

Brady Dear Santa, My name is Neco. I am 5 years old. I want a remote control Batman toy. Will you make it say robot? I really want one.

I want a Joker tank, a stuffed Batman, a Power Ranger Morpher, and a soft Robin. I have been good at home and at school. I really want a bunch of Power Ranger stuff.

Neco Dear Santa, My name is Hadlee.

I am 5 years old. I have been good. I want you to bring me some robot puppies. I want a new princess board game, a new puzzle, a new tablet, and a new bike. I will leave you some chocolate chip cookies and chocolate milk.

Hadlee

Dear Santa, My name is Addison.

I am 5 years old. I want a rainbow toothbrush with pink toothpaste. I also want a sparkly pen. Will you bring me a doll toy? I want a red colorful ribbon for my hair. I will give you some milk and carrots for the reindeer.

Addison Dear Santa, My name is Isaac and I am 5 years old. I want a puzzle and a balloon. I also want pattern block and candy. I have been good but my brother hasn’t. Will you bring me a Piñata? I will leave you some cookies and milk!

Isaac

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Dear Santa, My name is Ethan. I am 5 years old. I want a remote control tractor and a game where you race with monster trucks. I also want a car called Street Hawk. I will leave you some cookies and milk.

Ethan Dear Santa, My name is Nautica and I am 6 years old. I want a tablet and lots and lots of books. I also want black duct tape to share with people in case they need it. I would also like to have a puppy and a black horse. I will leave you some chocolate chip cookies and white milk. I can’t wait for you to come to my house.

Nautica Dear Santa, My name is Khloe and I am 5 years old. I will give you some chocolate cookies and milk. I want a Sofia castle, a bicycle, click shoes, a computer for the house, books, and a horse.

Khloe Dear Santa, My name is Jacob and I am 5 years old. I want Lego’s, a car and an Elf on the Shelf. I have been good. I will leave Santa some cookies and milk.

The reindeer will get carrots. Rudolph will get an apple.

Jacob

Mrs. Kellogg’s Class

Dear Santa, I want a big brother and a Zoomer Dinosaur.

Your Friend, Tanner Wood Dear Santa, Wish List- I want an iPod 5, American Girl Doll for Christmas.

Thank you, Hayden Link

Dear Santa, You are the best Santa in the whole entire world.

Because you give us presents and I want a car and a iPod and a TV and a dirt bike and a workshop.

Thank you, Michael

Dear Santa, I want a rubber bubble ball. I will give you my list.

Your Friend, James Hewgley

Dear Santa, I want for Christmas a Dino Truck, Bunk bed, ninja turtles, remote control bumble bee and mustang car.

Your Friend, Korey

Dear Santa, Santa I want an iPod for Christmas. I like Santa.

Love you, Karson Wade Meals

Dear Santa, I want an Army costume and that’s all.

Austin

Dear Santa, Can I please have a phone and a phone case?

A Zoomer Dinosaur and my own tablet. A volcano and Transformer and a Pokemon shirt.

Nathan

Dear Santa, I want Avengers, Spiderman, remote control helicopter, ninja turtles, remote control bumble bee and Iron Man and a grave digger.

Thank you, Carson Chick

Dear Santa, I want a tablet, phone, horse, pistol, puppy, Legos, toy reindeer, a baby brother and a flag.

Your Friend, Tucker

Dear Santa, I want a movie and paint and an iPod. Thank you, Annie Dear Santa, I would like a water gun, a satchel, and toys for Owen. And I would like clips with colored hair.

Do my elf ’s talk?

Your Friend, Avery

Dear Santa, My name is Kaylinn and I am 6 years old. I want a tablet and I want a jump rope. I also want a cat and then I want a dog.

I have been good, I know you know that because you are Santa. You are the greatest Santa of all!

Kaylinn Dear Santa, My name is Rebecca and I am 6 years old. Will you bring an iPod? I also want a real phone that has games on it! I want a doll bunny rabbit, Germ-X, and a lot of computers for doing some Barbie games.

I want a pink trash can and a TV in my room.

Becca Dear Santa, My name is Allen. I am 6 years old. I like you. I hope you get me cool toys, video games, and an Iron Man toy. I really want a robot, cowboy clothes and Mr. Potato Head too.

I will leave you some milk and cookies.

Allen

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•••Madison Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014

•••Second Grade•••

Mrs. Dalbech’s Class

Dear Santa, How have you been? I have been good. I would like a robot dinosaur and a bike.

Merry Christmas Your friend, C.J. Dear Santa, How are you? I am good. I wanted to write you to. Tell you what I would like for Christmas!

I would like a baby puppy.

Have a great Christmas!

Your friend, Kennedy D. Dear Santa, How have you been Santa? I have been fantastic. I wanted to write you to tell you what I would like for Christmas this year. I would like please can I have a tablet and a make up set. Have safe trips and Merry Christmas.

Your friend, Heather Dear Santa, How have you been Santa? I have been good. I wanted to write you to tell you what I would like this year. I would like a guitar, flute, scooter, iPad, and an American Girl Doll that comes with some type of set. Have safe trips and Merry Christmas.

Your friend, Mallori B. Dear Santa, How have you been Santa? I have been fantastic. I wanted to write you to tell you what I would like for Christmas this year. I would like a nerf gun, a remote control monster truck, an Anna and Elsa doll, an American Doll Girl, a Dora car, you know what it is.

Have safe trips and Merry Christmas.

Your friend, Abigail P. Dear Santa, How have you been Santa? I wanted to write to you what I would like for Christmas this year. I would like Legos, crafts and stuff to cook with please. Merry Christmas Your friend, Lily C. Dear Santa, How have you been Santa? I have been fantastic. I wanted to write you to tell you what I would like for Christmas this year. I would like a diary, pony and Barbies.

Have safe trips and Merry Christmas!

Your friend, Annabelle W. Dear Santa, How have you been Santa? I have been fantastic. I wanted to write you to tell you what I would like for Christmas. Can you please give me a tablet for Christmas, a robot dog, an easybake oven, Junie B books, stuffed animals. Have a safe trip and Merry Christmas.

Your friend, Danielle W.

Dear Santa, How have you been Santa? I have been fantastic. I want 10 toys or money.

Your friend, Dylan B. Dear Santa, How have you been Santa? I have been fantastic. I wanted to write you to tell you what I would like for Christmas this year. I would like Squishy Sand Juggle Bubbles, a My Life Girl Doll, a soccer ball and a new bike.

Have safe trips and Merry Christmas.

Your friend, Tiffany S. Dear Santa, How have you been Santa? I have been fantastic. I wanted to write you to tell you what I would like for Christmas this year. I would like a tablet, Transformer Dino, PS3 and spy gear. Have a safe trip, Merry Christmas.

Your friend, Connor C. Dear Santa, How have you been? I have been good. I wanted to tell you what I would like for Christmas this year. I would like Lego friends sets and a lot of crafts. Also Battleship the board game, The Polar Express the book and movie and How to Train Your Dragon 1 and 2, also Rio 1 and 2. In my stocking I want candy Christmas things and a big candy cane. Take care.

Your friend, Karlie M. Dear Santa, Have have you been Santa? I have been fantastic. I wanted to write you to tell you what I would like for Christmas this year. I would like a pet fish, tablet, a bear stuffed animal and a coloring book with all of the colors, of course markers and colored pencils pretty please! Have safe trips and have a Merry, Merry Christmas.

Your friend, Justin J. Dear Santa, How are you doing?

I’ve been okay. I want to write you to tell you what I would need for Christmas this year. I would need a tuxedo coat. Take care.

Your friend, Alexzander H. Dear Santa, How have you been Santa? I have been good.

I would like for Christmas this year please: an XBox 1 Call of Duty Advanced Warfare, flat screen tv and a mini bike. Have safe trips and Merry Christmas.

Your friend, Aron M. Continued to right

With warm wishes for you and yours this Blessed Christmas Season...

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Dear Santa, I want a car to drive and to play demolition derby in. I want it to have two motors and five tires on it. I want it to be a four wheel drive. I want to go mudding in it. It will be so much fun.

Sincerely, Johnnie Dear Santa, I wanted some things for Christmas and they are the American Girl Julie and Isabelle. I want a D.S.I. I also want Shopkins and American Girl doll clothes. But what I really want is a Orbeez body spa.

Love, Maddie Dear Santa, I want How To Train Your Dragon the first and the book of dragon, Riders of Burk, Defenders of Burk, walkie talkies too.

Love, Logan Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is the Barbie game chamfer. I also want the Barbie sister’s cruise ship plus I want a dollhouse with stairs and a lot of rooms. But what I really want for Christmas is the Monster High catacombs.

I have been really good this year and I will leave a tall glass of milk and lots of cookies for you. Please don’t get cold this winter.

Love, Lily G. Dear Santa, I want a nerf gun. If you don’t mind me asking how did you become Santa? I have been very good.

You are a good man, You and I can eat cookies.

Love, Hunter Dear Santa, I want a tablet for Christmas, because mom won’t get off her phone and my step dad don’t like to get out of the house and he don’t like to take me with him because I act crazy in a store. “Why not have fun and be silly?”

My sister and my brother like to play on the xBox 360, and they won’t let me watch tv. I hope I get a tablet. Please you’re my favorite.

Love, Faith Dear Santa, I want to have a flute and want a tablet. What want to have is some jeans in size 7 and I would want to have some posters. I would like to have a laptop and would like some pictures with a horse or a little cute cat. I would like to have a phone and I would like a horse please and thank you a lot.

Love, Haylee

Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is a phone all to myself. And a toy car with a controller. And a XBox game called Watch Dogs. That is all I want for Christmas. And I will leave milk and cookies and apples.

Love, Will H.

Dear Santa, I would like some earrings. I would like some easy bake food. I would like some necklaces. I would like some bracelets.

Sincerely, Willow

Dear Santa, How have you been Santa? I have been good at school Santa and a little bit at home. I wanted to write you to tell you what I would like for Christmas this year. I would like a tablet.

Your friend, Alexes C.

Dear Santa, How have you been Santa? I have been good.

I wanted to write you to tell you what I would like for Christmas this year. I would like a tablet, toys a lot, and a new remote.

Have safe trips and Merry Christmas!

Your friend, Cameron H.

Mrs. Dalbech’s Class Continued...

Dear Santa, How have you been Santa? I have been good.

I wanted to write you to tell you what I would like.

I would like, can I please have a DS and can it have Minecraft on it? Be safe.

Your friend, Chase H. And Love, Chase

-Ms. Brooks’ Class-

•••Fourth Grade•••

Dear Santa, I would like Shopkins, a doll with clothes and a hulu hoop. Now that I told you what I wanted I want to know how you are doing. Thanks for giving me an elf last year for Christmas.

Your friend, Paige

Dear Santa, This Christmas I want fuzzy socks, fuzzy pillow, fuzzy gloves, fuzzy bedding for my hamsters.

Thank you Santa Claus for all of the presents you have gotten me through the years.

Love, Emily

Dear Santa, I want a RC 4X4 water proof truck and I want a RC semi that can pull a car. How is it at the northpole? It would be fun I think. Do you have candy at the northpole?

Love, Kyler

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Dear Santa, I have been both. My Barbie dreamhouse, my Magical Mermaid, a type of dog that’s a rowboat dog like on tv gogo. I want dolls. I want character books. I want a tablet.

Love, Brittany Dear Santa, I want a mood ring. I also want an American girl. Most of all I want a toy for my grandma’s dog, Oreo. You of course can’t forget a rubber biscuit for Bella. I also want clothes for my American girl. Thank you for taking your time Love, Natalie

Dear Santa, I want a laptop because my dad has one. I really want one because my mom has one.

Love, Triston

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•••Madison

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Mrs. Gough’s Fifth Grade

Dear Santa, I wanted to thank you for my gifts I got last year.

They were so cool. This year I would please like for Christmas this year is a snowy Christmas, Divergent, a good Christmas breakfast, and some new basketball shoes. I have some questions for you. Do you like eggnog and what type of cookies do you like? How is Mrs. Claus doing and how’s Rudolph? And do you have any new reindeer.

Sincerely, Connor O’Bannon Dear Santa, How is Ms. Claus doing in and how is Rudolph doing too? Tanks for my new DS and bike tank you Santa. All I want for Christmas is you to make my family happy on Christmas. My daddy wants a motorcycle . My mommy wants a brand new dish set. My dog wants a dog toy. I want an easybake and see Rudolph.

Love, Mary Brocksmith-Bush Dear Santa, I would like a windows I HP laptop preferably blue second I want some light gray Vans size 7.5!

Did you like your jerky last year? We have an elf on a shelf her name is Noel we caught her pooping chocolate chips on the counter! Would you please kindly, bring me some hot pink Beats headphones?

What type of cookies do you like? Well I hope you Mrs. Claus, the elves have a very Merry Christmas, don’t get really cold on the sleigh and I’ll give the reindeer some nice big and clean carrots. Bring snow with you please?

With lots of love, Peyton M. Hook

Dear Santa, Thank you for my gifts from last year. I really like my 223 Remington and my radio. One of my favorite gifts was the Air Hogs toy. It was really fun to play with…..until I broke it. I have a question.

Do you ever go reindeer hunting? And if you do, do you mount them? This year I want a 19-45 pound compound bow. Can you bring my gifts a day early this year? My mom always has to work on Christmas Day. Sincerely, Nolan Garven Dear Santa, For Christmas I want to have fun with my family, get lots of love, and duh presents! I want to know what is your favorite cookie and do your reindeer’s like carrot cake? Well what presents I want are Orbeez, a guitar, to play on the PS4, and to have a good time in Iowa with my grandmas. I’m so excited 16 more days till Christmas. And a White Christmas.

Sincerely, Alanna Eryart Dear Santa, Hola! I have a few things I want for Christmas. But I think the thing I want most is a walkie talkie. My bro and me had been asking for the heavy duty ones. Our parents really like the idea, but they were too expensive. The talkies would be a great way to communicate in the woods behind our house.

Sincerely, Justin

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing? Rudolph is a myth, and I know it. But anyway I heard that you go so fast that you and the sleigh and the reindeer all burn.

Is that true? It seems logical. What’s your favorite type of cookie? Mine is sugar cookies. I will leave some carrots for the reindeer and some milk. Or do you like eggnog? A lot of people in my class like it.

For Christmas I want lots and lots of SNOW. That’s it. Christmas should be fun, nor boring.

Love, Reid Epperson Dear Santa, Before I tell you what I want. I want to ask you if you Santa want a present because you give me something every year so I want to give you something besides cookies and milk besides your probably getting sick of just cookies and milk.

I know you’re busy but here’s what I want. I want earrings and some new clothes. Tell Mrs. Claus I said Hi. Sincerely, Kaitlynn Taylor

Dear Santa, Thanks for my toys lat year. I would like an iPod and some Hot Wheels. I would like a flatbed Ford four door and Dodge flatbed four door. You are a nice guy. I would like a RC Ford four door.

Love, Caleb Gibler

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? What kind of cookies do you like?

Santa for Christmas I want a new sled, a Frozen bed set and one more thing for my family to have a lot of Christmas joy. Tell all the reindeer even Rudolph that I might have carrots for them. Can I also have some more books, please because I love reading.

Tell everyone I said Hi! And please let me have a Frozen picture on my wall that I can move from place to place or of wild horses.

Sincerely, Hunter Grace Stockhorst

Dear Santa, Thank you for all the gifts that you brought for mom, dad and Kristy last year. I also thank you for the stuff I got. How’s Mrs. Claus? I hope your new reindeer are learning and having fun in the reindeer games. I’d like a Lego Star Wars set, but you don’t really have to give it to me if you can’t afford it.

Love, Nathan

Ms. Brooks’ Class...

Continued

Dear Santa, This year I want Move D.S. games for my D.S. I want Ninja Turtles D.S. game and Avengers.

Thank you for the presents from last year.

Sincerely, Derrick Dear Santa, I would like Playstation 3 games, 4 Under Armour shirts, clothes, boats, Nike air shoes, headphones, remote control helicopter and cars and boats, soda, and headset for Playstation 3. Please and thank you.

Your friend, Jackson Dear Santa, I would like a new calender and an iPad or D.S., new clothes a light up pin, some decorations for my Christmas tree and candy canes, new guitar and wall stickers, and a new sled to ride.

Your friend, Elizabeth Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a curling iron and flat iron and that would be all for this year. Next year there will be more. Well thank you Santa for all you get me.

Love, Kylie

Dear Santa, Thank you for all the things you brought me last year. This year I would like Isabelle the American Girl Doll. I would also like the movie Frozen with the dolls. I would like the Wii game Just Dance 2015. A purple bike that is bigger.

A new kite. I would also like a fashion Barbie doll.

I will leave you milk and cookies under the tree. I hope you like chocolate chip.

Your friend, Danielle

Dear Santa, I would like for Christmas is the Top Dog book and a rubber shark, a stuffed bear, a dollhouse and a sewing set and make up set. Have a great Christmas.

Your friend, Hannah Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? I’m great. Just to remind you I want a phone for Christmas, some posters, and a cute little puppy. Thanks for listening.

Your friend, Jaden A. P.S. If you can get me a sister for a present that would be awesome.

Dear Santa, Hi, how are you doing?

I’m okay. It’s okay here.

How about the weather at the Northpole? Anyway there is only a few things I want for Christmas: Legos, Star Wars action figures, and happy family.

Thanks. I hope you have a good Christmas.

Noah Clary P.S. I have soooooo many more questions!

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Dear Santa, How are you doing?

Santa I love you lots, like jelly tots. Do you know what I want for Christmas? I bet you do because I have written to you two times already. Anyway I bet you are busy right now. Reading other kid’s Santa letters. I am going to tell you what I want for Christmas. I want three things, I am going to tell you now. An American Girl Doll and accessories, an electric scooter and a make up kit, and an Orbeez soothing spa. Well I better get going I have to do math homework. See you later, bye.

Love your friend, Jaden Howard Dear Santa, I want Minecraft, the movie Frozen and more movies. Some board games and an xBox 360 with Minecraft.

Love, Jon Continued to page 14B

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•••Holliday

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Kindergarten - First Grade Mrs. Mann

Dear Santa, Thank you for the toys you gave me last year. I like you. This year for Christmas can I please have Star Wars Legos?

Can I please have a new bike? Can I have a Kansas City Chiefs mini football? Can I please have an iPad? Can I please have some new books? I will leave cookies and milk.

Your friend, Luke

Dear Santa, I like you. Thank you for what you brought me last year. Please can I have Skylander trap team? Please can I have a play tractor? Please can I have a bike? Please can I have a tablet? Please can I have a Lego set? Please can I have a grain bin?

Please can I have a grain truck? Please can I have a dog proof trap for coons?

Please can I have a live trap for coons?

Payden Dear Santa, This year I want a Lego Friend Zipline. I would also like a Sofia the First Royal Talking Desk.

Thank you for bringing me the Innotab last year.

I also want a stuffed animal reindeer, I would like Rudolph. Merry Christmas, Santa. Last year I left you brown chocolate pancakes. I also left your reindeer some apples. This year I might leave some apples for your reindeer. I love you Santa.

Your friend, Midari Dear Santa, I hope you give me some Legos. Please I would also like some candy and cars. I would also like some books so I can get better at reading.

I would also like some new friends. I would also like an iPad. I will leave you some cookies and milk, Santa. I will leave the reindeer some carrots.

Thank you for the present you gave me last year.

Your friend, Kaden Dear Santa, I want a computer for Christmas and Monster High doll.

Thank you, Breeze

Dear Santa, I love you. Can I please have some presents?

Please can I have a toy robot? Please can I have a Hexbug? I want a robot Superman. I would like a tablet. I love you.

Your friend, Will Dear Santa, Thank you for what you got me last year. I really thank you. Please can I have a remote control car? Please can I have a remote helicopter? Please can I have a rapid fire bow. Thank you, Santa.

I am going to put some milk and cookies out for you. I will leave some carrots for the reindeer.

Your friend, Kelly Dear Santa, Thank you for the toys.

Please I want a chocolate bar maker. Please I want a tablet. Please I want a chapstirs. Please I want a smart phone.

Please I want some D.S.I. games. Please I want Frozen dolls. Please I want a Stuffy’s. Please I want a Christmas bear. Please I want an Easybake oven.

I will leave you milk and cookies. I will leave the reindeer carrots.

Love, Brooke Dear Santa, I want a baby, baby dollhouse, a new toy box, and a new baby doll. I would also like a Christmas bucket. Thank you for all of the gifts last year.

My brother would also like a toy box.

Love, Kaydence

Dear Santa, I would like a knife to cut up a deer, a toy dinosaur that I can train but don’t touch its tail. Also a red dirt bike, a red skateboard that has a dragon underneath. Thanks for all the presents.

Love, Christopher Dear Santa, I want a Frozen Elsa dress and a princess crown. Also a little puppy that is really real. Could you please bring my Aunt Joni a new diary since I lost hers. Thank you for the gifts last year.

Love, Alyssa

•••Second/Third Grade••• Mrs. Thomas Dear Santa, I am a boy who’s been good, I like race cars, Thomas the Train, Gordon, Cars 2 (movie), mini castle, and toy people.

Ethan Hendren Dear Santa, I am a boy who is 8 years old. I have been good. I would like a pet bunny, thunderbow, robot T-Rex, two calculators, an iPad, a Lego house, triangle, a rubber snake and math cards.

Love, Tanner Day Dear Santa, I want a CD player and CD’s and the movie, Full House rest of the season.

An Ever After High Doll, and will you leave a present under my tree and will you answer some questions for me. Is Rudolph a reindeer and did he eat that carrot?

Your friend, Addie Wood P.S. Thank you from last year.

Dear Santa, Thank you for the presents last year. I would like a four wheeler, a guitar and more John Deere toys.

Your friend, Reid Dear Santa, I want a Bite Breehouse for Christmas and a Barbie with it and I want a baby dog for Christmas. I am going to put a Coke on the table.

Your friend, Britney Davidson Dear Santa, I want a remote control helicopter, roll kag, infinity, Skylanders, remote control Gravedigger.

Your friend, Landon Dear Santa, I want an amphibious lead ponse, google chrome, something from Rhett and Link’s store, google play gift card, $50, $25, rotten candy maker, slippers, bluetooth speaker, and the Lego movie. I have been very good this year.

Your friend, Royce

Dear Santa, Thank you for everything, Santa. I want a 3DS and a 2DS. Santa I want a two headed pet snake.

Santa I want a Zoomer Dino. I want a tablet, too.

Love you Santa. Thank you for everything last year. I will leave you cookies.

Your friend, Jackson Dear Santa, Thank you for the things I got last year. Can I please have a chocolate bar maker? Can I please have my own iPad? Can I please have my own smart phone touchscreen? Can I please have Shopkins?

Can I please have my own laptop? Can I please have Anna and Elsa dolls? Can I please have some stuffys?

Can I please have a big stuffed animal, Christmas bear? Can I please have some high heels? Can I please have some makeup and some jewelry? I will leave you some milk and cookies and the reindeer some carrots.

Your friend, Reese

Dear Santa, I want a Mip the balancing robot, remote control helicopter, Lego pieces boomerang, candy bar machine, gumball machine, cotton candy maker and inquisitor light saber.

Your friend, Jacob Dear Santa, I want a four wheeler, a MP3 player, cowboy boots, a shotgun, a car, a sled, a cowboy hat, a nerf gun, a soccer bal and a football. I am on the nice list, kind of. I hope you eat my cookies.

Your friend, Lief Dear Santa, I would like a tablet. I think I have been good but I don’t know. I would like a lava lamp and a camera. I need more shoes and a zebra bed set. I have your present. I will set out some cookies, milk and carrots for you to eat on the way to the next house.

Your friend, Katlyn Dear Santa, I want a crossbow, and a Army jacket, and a four wheeler with a think on it so you can carry a bucket and a little trailer to go with it and tires and lights.

Your friend, Brandon

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Donner

Community Letters...

Dear Santa, My name is Marshall and I am 3 years old. I am very excited about Christmas this year and am trying very hard to be a good boy. I would like two presents to unwrap.

I don’t care what is in the presents but I would really like two. Please don’t forget my brother Owen. He has been a good boy and I think he deserves three presents this year.

P.S. Sorry about last year, I will try not to eat your cookies this time.

Love, Marshall DeOrnellas Dear Santa, My name is Owen and I am 1 year old. Even though this is my second Christmas I don’t remember much about last year.

Everything about Christmas is exciting. I surprised Mom when I sat on your lap the other day and didn’t cry. I have tried to be a good boy. I don’t really need anything but if you do want to bring me some presents I’m not too picky, I like cars, trucks and pretty much anything my brother is playing with.

Love, Owen DeOrnellas Dear Santa, My name is Addilyn and I am 17 months old.

I am really excited for Christmas this year. I am a very good girl but I do not need much for Christmas, Mom and Dad think I have enough toys already! I would love to have a Cozy Coupe and some books. Last year, I made a special plate for your cookies. I will put some cookies on it this year and I will also leave some milk. I will sprinkle some oats in the yard for your reindeer. Don’t forget to visit all my cousins and friends at daycare! I hope you have a safe trip.

Merry Christmas! I love you, Santa!

Love, Addilyn Crow

Dear Santa, My name is Dawson Bross and I’m 8 years old.

This year for Christmas I would like a girlfriend for my Elf on the Shelf, Jake.

I would also like some new cowboy boots with a square toe. Also, any toys that you think I would like. You always get me just the right thing. Please tell all your reindeer I said hi. I will leave you some milk and cookies!

Love, Dawson Bross Age 8 Dear Santa, My name is Autumn Bross and I’m 3 years old.

This year for Christmas I would like an iPad because I love to play games on them. I would also like some Hello Kitty toys, new clothes, new shoes, Minnie & Mickey Mouse toys, and some more Hello Kitty fruit snacks. I have tried really hard to be a good girl this year. Thank you for all the good stuff you left me last year. I will leave some cookies and milk for you Santa. Don’t forget my brothers and sister, and all my friends at Grandma’s house.

Love, Autumn Bross Age 3 Dear HoHo, My name is Shiloh Bross and I’m 1 1/2 years old. I’m going to love opening all the presents this year from you. I wasn’t scared of you this year, and I sat on your lap like a big girl and didn’t even cry. This year I would like any toys that you want to leave for me. I especially love anything Dora, Bubble Guppies, and Minnie Mouse. I love baby dolls and anything that makes noise to drive my brothers and sister crazy. I’ve tried really hard to be a good girl this year, but I’m still learning!! Thank you for everything you brought me last year. Don’t forget about my brothers, Logan and Dawson, and my sister Autumn. I love you HoHo!!

Love, Shiloh Bross, age 1 1/2

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Dear Santa, Thank you for the gifts you brought me last year.

This year for Christmas I would like an XBox 1, some games, Under Armour clothes, anything else you think I would like. We are going to be at Aunt Janice’s in Colorado.

Thank you, Trenton Minks

Dear Santa, Hi, it’s Spencer. I’ve tried real hard to be good this year, my brother and sister say that I need practice. I’m trying. For Christmas I would like a tablet, new shoes and clothes. Thank you for last year’s gifts. We will be at Aunt Janice’s on Christmas Day. Love you, Spencer Minks

-Middle Grove Santa Letters -

Dear Santa, I would really love an Xbox 1 and oh am I on the naughty list? Here’s a list of games that I want with my Xbox 1, Call of Duty Black Ops II, Halo, Assassins Creed and a Great Christmas.

Your friend, Gabe Dear St. Nicholas, I want more than a lot of remote control cars and trucks. I want school clothes that are good clothes.

P.S. I would like you to get a car for my Dad. A really good child, Carlee McCoy Dear Nicholas, I want cars.

Don’t forget friend, Andrew

your

Dear Santa, I hope you think I’ve been good this year. Because I want something big. I want a Wii game console with a Wii game called WWE 13. Thank you.

Sincerely, Jace Wilkey P.S. Please don’t give Arianna coal!

Dear Santa Claus, I am writing to you about what I want for Christmas. So I will tell you, I want a big cowgirl doll and a big horse to go with it. I love toys especially dolls and animals.

Sincerely your friend, Meagan Kinyon Dear Santa, Santa, are the reindeer doing good? How many elves to you have? How are you doing Santa? I would like a Lego set and a violin and a purple elephant.

Sincerely, Alyssa Dear Santa Claus, I would like Modern Warfare 2. I also would like Halo 3 or Deadpool stuff or I would like video games.

Sincerely, Samuel Ley

Dear Santa, If I have been good this year I will get toys. If you disagree I will get coal.

If you agree this is what I want for Christmas.

Spiderman and Justice League.

Love, Kyle Dear Santa, I wish Santa could bring me a special present. I would like a Ninja Turtle. I want a Ninja Turtle Lego set.

Love, Ben Dear Santa, Can you please make yourself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? I like crayons.

Love, Alex Dear Santa, Can you bring us prizes. I like you Santa. I have been good all this year. I like Robot and Pet. Can you bring me an Elf on the Shelf.

Love, George Dear Santa, I want a Dora Doll for Christmas. Please, Santa.

Love, Elizabeth Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. For Christmas I would like an Elf on the Shelf and a Star Wars Lego set.

Love, Jacob Jackson Dear Santa, I hope you had a real good year. For Christmas I would like a Leonardo costume, new Raphael Sais, a self elf, a Ninja Turtle coloring set and a Ninja Turtle paint set.

Love, Abby Dameron

Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014

13B

A.J.’s Imagination Station Santa Letters

Reed Thomas - I am 1 year old. This year for Christmas I would like a 4-wheeler, basketball goal, and a sled. I will leave you cookies and milk.

Thank you Amelia Raines - I am 1 year old. For Christmas this year I would really like some new baby dolls, a scooter, books, and also a bone for my dog titan.

Thanks!

Savannah Shivers - I am 1 year old and this year for Christmas I would like a doll, new books with lots of pictures, and a recliner chair.

Please and Thank You Wyatt Pool - I am 1 year old. This year I would really like a play computer that makes lots of noise, some rain boots, and Santa please don’t forget my brothers!

Thanks!

Brandon Nichols - I am 1 year old and would like for Santa to bring me a new fire truck, a little slide, and a dump truck.

Love, Brandon Bryn Willingham - I am 1 year old. Something I really want Santa to bring me is a play kitchen, food to go with that, and baby doll stuff.

Thank you Santa Kyndall Ensor - This is my first Christmas and I am asking for some new blankets and some cool toys for my big sisters.

Thanks!

Marshall Bassler This is my first Christmas.

I would like toy trucks, tractors, and anything I can chew on.

Thank you Santa Parker Crain - Santa please bring me a tractor with a loader, a dump truck, and a grain bin.

Love, Parker Brody Barton - This year for Christmas I would like Thomas monster train, a fire truck, bull dozer, and a dump truck.

Please and Thank you Case Morgan - Hey Santa could you bring me real monsters like at Poppi and Ninas, a wagon, Ninja turtles Shredder and Master Splinter.

Thanks Santa!

Asher Menefee - This year I would like Santa to bring me a crane, games, a fire truck, and a ride on a boat.

Love, Asher Liam Gruber - For Christmas this year I would like a broom, some trains, and tools.

Thank you

Talon Gruber - I am asking Santa for a train table, blocks, a broom, and tractors.

Thanks Santa Remington Adams I would like some cars, Wrecky the Wrecking Buddy, and a bow.

Thank you, I will leave you cookies and milk.

Phoenix Ensor - Santa please bring me a T-Rex dinosaur, Legos, and play clothes.

Love Phoenix Loreli Ashenfelter Dear Santa, this year for Christmas I would like a basketball goal, anything Minnie Mouse, books, and something for my sisters Kennedy and Emma.

Don’t forget Axe and Mickey!

Thank you!

Hunter Bassler - For Christmas this year I would like Spiderman toys, a Hog Smash toy, a shotgun and a D.S. Ariyah Baker - Hey Santa this year I would like a pink chair, an American Girl Doll, a cup with a straw, and play food.

Thank you!

Annie Davis - This Christmas I would like Elsa, Frozen jammies, coloring books, and crayons.

Thanks Santa Katie Davis - Santa I would like a Frozen play set, a doll, and some Doc Mcstuffins toys.

Thank you Sierra Shivers - This year for Christmas I would like a baby, Dora, and new shoes.

Love Sierra Eli Smith - Please bring me a super hero fireman, Ice man, Evil robots, and Xman Wolverine.

Thanks Santa Addy Morris - I would like Santa to bring me Legos, dress up clothes, play shoes, and puzzles.

Love Addy Edie Wormington This Christmas I would like Santa to bring me a baby, dress up clothes, and kitchen toys.

Thank you Natalie Heitmeyer - Santa will you please bring me a snow master, an ice castle, and Frozen toys.

Thanks!

Lilly Riechmann - I would like some purses, a doctor kit, some toys for my brothers, and a baby.

Thanks Santa Bailey Middleton This year I would like Santa to bring me a snowman, barbies, play shoes, and candy.

Love, Bailey Spencer Jones - I would like Santa to bring me a tractor, a truck, and a robot.

Thanks Santa

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Mrs. Yagyagnan Continued from page 6

Dear Santa, How are you doing today? Is it very cold at the North Pole? What’s yourchristmas favorite reindeer? I bet it’s Rudolph, the red nose reindeer. When are you coming to town? Can you come to my house for presents because it will make me happy on Christmas? You’re great to me! Santa, could you get me some really cool presents? I’m not sure what I want to get. Thank you Santa.

Love,

Blitzen

Walter Rucker Dear Santa, How are you? I’m great. I love Christmas time, don’t you? I will make sure I leave you cookies and milk.

For Christmas I would like an iPad, or a bunny, or a movie, or the game Mario Cart Wii. Thank you for all you do.

Your friend, Maura Crusha Dear Santa, What is your favorite cookie? I like movies. I will get your reindeer some carrots and an elf will get chocolate chips.

I would like an X-Box, a book, and an American Girl Doll.

Love, Maddie Heinecke

Mrs. Isaacson’s Continued...

Dear Santa, I have been good. Skylander cities. I want a bow an arrow. I want a toy.

I want a robot snake. I want a skunk pet. I want a Santa. I want an Elf on the Shelf. I will give you milk and cookis for Santa. For his reindeer carrots and poprocks. Is your elf really tall or really small?

Love, Zach Howard

Dear Santa, I want cars. I want a robot. I want an action figure. I will live you cookies and milk.

Love, Briar Perkins

Mrs. Brooks Santa Letters Continued

Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is Halo Reach for PS3 for everyone in my family and everyone else to have a great Christmas. And for everyone in the world to have a warm home.

Sincerely, Reed Dear Santa, For this year I would like my family to be happy for this holiday. Please bring lots of snow so I can go sledding with my friends by this big hill behind our house. And Santa some snow boots would be nice.

With love, Halea Shaw Dear Santa, How are you doing?

For Christmas I don’t want much, nothing really. Well, maybe I don’t know, a reading light or maybe roller skates.

Sincerely, Ashlee Dear Santa, This is Catherine Young. I am writing to ask you to please bring me the Breyer paint kit with the model Gypsy-Vanner for Christmas. I would also like the Andalusian horse and foal. Thank you for reading my letter. Also have you seen Prancer and has that ever happened?

Sincerely, Catherine Young

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