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Due to a change in ownership of Mi Mexico restaurant, a request for a liquor license by the drink, including Sunday sales, was approved by the Gallatin Board of Aldermen during their Dec. 14 meeting. Martha Cantu is the new owner of the restaurant, located at 400 North Main Street. Chief Mark Richards was not present at the meeting, but he did provide an incident report list for the past two weeks: three welfare checks; two animal problems; two unattended deaths; one threatening; one domestic disturbance; one citizen dispute; one citizen contact; one lockout; two property damage; one trafﬁc accident with damage; one dead body; one incomplete call; one harassment. Public Works Director Mark Morey reported that city crews repaired two water leaks last

week. One was located on East Berry Street. The other leak was repaired on Cedar Street. Crews have tried to locate the leak on Cedar Street several times but were unsuccessful. Rural Water was able to help narrow down the area the leak wasn’t coming from which in turn helped crews locate the source of the leak. A coupling from a previous leak repair had worked itself loose. Crews were able to tighten the coupling and repair the leak. Crews replaced an electrical pole by Main Street Pharmacy last week. Crews plan to replace a few more poles in that area of town this week. Morey stated he will need to order more of the shorter electrical poles soon since they will be using the rest of the inventory this week. The transaction report for October 2020 was approved. Accounts payable totalling in

Ruth Lewis, school secretary, helps hand out hams and cash gifts

Beth Wheeler Legacy Fund provides ham, $200 for each North Daviess R-3 family “Caring and Sharing” was the theme at North Daviess R-3 in Jameson on Dec. 10-11. Through a generous donation provided by the Beth Wheeler Legacy Fund, each family in the school district received a free ham, along with a monetary donation of $200 per family. These gifts were distributed in conjunction with the monthly Campus Cupboard items. Beth Wheeler attended school in Jameson (Class of ’74) and was very active in the community her entire life. Beth worked for University Extension 4-H in several counties and served two terms in the Missouri House of Representatives before joining the staff of Governor Mel Carnahan. Beth left the political scene and worked at both Northwest Missouri State University and Missouri State University, before retiring in 2012. Beth loved helping and pulling people together. She passed away in 2017. Since her passing, an anonymous donor contributed funds to continue her legacy. It is because of Beth’s example and the example of others that the family wishes to pay it forward to her beloved school and community. ~ Submitted by Elaine Bohannon

CARES Act awards grant to senior centers In collaboration with the CARES Act, Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri (CAPNCM) plans to present local senior centers with grants for $10,000. Eleven senior centers will beneﬁt from the $10,000 grants, including one grant for each of the two centers located in Daviess County, at Gallatin and at Pattonsburg. The senior centers plan to use the funding in their areas of most need, including repairs, meals, special programs, etc. Other area grants include one each in Caldwell, Grundy, Harrison, Livingston, Mercer, Putnam, and Sullivan counties, and one grant for each of the two centers located in Linn County. CAPNCM covers a nine-county area of northern Missouri, offering programs and services designed to help alleviate poverty. Through the Coronavirus Relief Fund, the CARES Act provides for payments to State, Local, and Tribal governments navigating the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.

the amount of $395,529.66 was approved. The 2021 budget discussion for salaries was ﬁnished in closed session. The board reviewed the November ﬁnancial statement and the People Service O & M Report for October. City Administrator Lance Rains announced that SEMA has rejected the COVID funding request for the AMI system since it is a permanent solution rather

than a temporary solution to help the spread of COVID. Rains will be submitting the necessary paperwork for the VW truck replacement grant. The city has been denied twice, but the grant requirements have changed, and Rains would like to resubmit an application for the grant program. The board entered into closed session to consider the hiring, ﬁring, disciplining or promoting

of particular employees. The above are the unapproved minutes of the meeting for the City of Gallatin held Dec. 14 at city hall. Present were Mayor Barbara Ballew, Board President Carol Walker, Aldermen Steve Evans, Dan Lockridge, Dan McCann, City Administrator Lance Rains, City Clerk Hattie Rains, Public Works Director Mark Morey, and Police Chaplain Austin Bonnett.

DHSS issues statewide order for COVID Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine administration Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) signed the standing order for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine administration on Dec. 15. “We are incredibly excited that this day has arrived, and our team spent the weekend working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to incorporate their final recommendations which were released yesterday morning,” said Dr. Williams. “Their recommendations are very comprehensive and carefully considered and are reflected in the statewide order issued today by DHSS.” The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, which was authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday night, is a series of two doses administered three weeks apart. Below are common questions that are answered by the latest

guidance issued. What do I do if I miss the second dose 21 days after the ﬁrst dose? Patients who do not receive the second vaccination dose at 21 days should still receive that second dose as soon as possible thereafter. Should you get the vaccine if you have already contracted COVID-19? Yes, but for both symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 patients, you should defer vaccination until you have met criteria to discontinue isolation. Can you receive the vaccine if you are pregnant? Yes, pregnant females are recommended for the vaccine depending on the individual’s risk of acquisition due to the level of community transmission, personal risk of contracting COVID-19 due to occupation or other activities, risks of COVID-19 to the mother and potential risks to the fetus, efﬁcacy of the vaccine, known side effects of the vaccine and the lack of data about the

vaccine during pregnancy. Special counseling and a 15-minute observation period after vaccination, if chosen, is recommended. Should you have a pregnan(continued on page 12)

Coronavirus Update County Statewide Rank per 100k population:

*Daviess (76th) ..... (+30 since 12/9) 410 Caldwell (71st) ..... (+25 since 12/9) 467 Gentry (10th) ........ (+39 since 12/9) 526 Harrison (31st) ..... (+60 since 12/9) 537 Grundy (41st) ....... (+39 since 12/9) 597 Dekalb (53rd) ....... (+47 since 12/9) 701 Livingston (46th) .. (+49 since 12/9) 893 Clinton (64th) ..... (+82 since 12/9) 1096 State to date: 350,365 cases, 4,754 deaths Statewide positivity rate (last 7 days): +17.9% Source: Missouri DHSS at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 16

USA: 16.8M conﬁrmed cases

(recoveries unreported); 304K deaths

Worldwide: 73.6M cases, 41.7M recoveries, 1.64M deaths Source: Wikipedia & NY Times; daily reports available via the World Health Organization

*NOTE: Local numbers reported by the Daviess County Health Department may diﬀer from state reports due to the lag time involved in processing the reports. Today Daviess County locally reports 454 cases (106 active, 336 recovered). To date there have been 13 deaths oﬃcially recorded in Daviess County. Questions? Call the County Health Dept.:

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COVID-19 vaccines in the pipeline, so scammers won’t be far behind by Colleen Tressler, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC

While we wait for a timeline and more information regarding vaccinations, there’s no doubt scammers will be scheming. Here’s what you need to know to avoid a vaccine-related scam: • You likely will not need to pay anything out of pocket to get the vaccine during this public health emergency. • You can’t pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine. • You can’t pay to get early access to the vaccine. • No one from a vaccine distribution site or health care

payer, like a private insurance company, will call you asking for your Social Security number or your credit card or bank account information to sign you up to get the vaccine. Beware of providers offering other products, treatments, or medicines to prevent the virus. Check with your health care provider before paying for or receiving any COVID-19-related treatment. If you get a call, text, email — or even someone knocking on your door — claiming they can get you early access to the vaccine, STOP. That’s a scam. Don’t pay for a promise of vaccine ac-

cess or share personal information. Instead, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or ﬁle a complaint with your state or territory attorney general through consumerresources.org, the consumer website of the National Association of Attorneys General. Stay connected to stay informed. Subscribe to consumer alerts from the FTC. When you do, you’ll get updates delivered right to your email inbox. You may also want to check your state or territory attorney general’s website for consumer alerts and other helpful information.

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Dec. 16, 2020

The war against good sense The following Christmas message, written by the late Ken Bradbury (aka Freida Marie Crump), was published in 2009 but remains timely today.

“Herb, it’s my patriotic duty.” “It’s an excuse, Freida.” “Nonsense. It’s just coincidence that my plans for Christmas shopping coincides with our need to get the economy ﬂowing again.” “You Democrats! Spend! Spend! Spend! And when you’ve spent us out of the national house and home you turn your eyes onto the Crump household! Freida, I’ve got to hold the fort somewhere and as the man of this household I’m am drawin’ a line in the sand!” “And the tide’s about to wash out your paltry little line, Napoleon. I am not overspending! It’s just a part of my stimulus plan!” “My mother warned me I should marry somebody of the same faith... a good Republican.” “And who do you think ends up with the lion’s share of the business proﬁts, Herb? Heck, buying Christmas gifts is just like pouring cash into the coffers of your precious political party!” The annual argument never varies. The details are just decorated differently for each Christmas season. I carefully plan out what I intend to spend on Christmas gifts while Herb waits until the evening of Dec. 24 with no time to comparison shop, then ends up spending just as much as I do with less brain activity given to the matter. He wouldn’t know a bargain if it bit him in the butt. “Look at the silly things you buy, Freida!” “Herb, last year you bought me a chainsaw.” “We needed a chainsaw.” “You needed a chainsaw.” “It was your tree.” “And it fell in your yard, Herb. Look, there’s not a dime’s worth of difference in the money we spend. The only distinction is the way we spend it. I think about it and you don’t.” “This whole business of Christmas has just gotten way out of hand, Freida. Why can we go 11 months without even thinkin’ about an automatic bread maker then once December hits we can’t live without one?” “You said you like the homemade bread.” “That’s beside the point.” “You told me you didn’t care if you never ate another slice of storebought bread again.” “Stop changin’ the subject, woman!” “Okay Herbie, here you go. Here’s the list of who we usually buy for at Christmas. It’s all yours, sweetheart. This is the year Herb Crump does the Christmas shopping! Go to it, Santa!” “I’ll do it! By golly Freida, I’ll just do it. Who’s Landyn?” “Our paperboy.” “Don’t we pay him to deliver the paper?” “Herb, he’s got that newspaper on the porch by 4:30 every morning, tucks it inside the door, spends the whole day at school then plays ball a night. The next day he gets up and does the same thing... all so you can have your newspaper. Did you think it got here by immaculate reception?” “Who’s Sarah? We don’t know any Sarah.” “You tell me. She’s been your sister for over 60 years.” “Oh. She delivers papers too?” “Herb! Take this seriously or you’ll lose the job before you even start!” “Look Freida, you just do the shoppin’ this year, but try to cut back a little would you? Times are tough and we gotta do our part.” “Times are tough, Herb. That’s why I’m doing my part.” And so it goes, sentiment winning its annual war against good sense. My Grandma once confessed us that, “You know, for the life of me I can’t remember a single thing any of you ever got me for Christmas, but your faces... your love... that’ll go with me forever.” Amen, Grandma. Amen.

Coffee Shop Talk

We finished off November with 2.45 inches of rain, just shy of the normal average of 2.55 inches. Daviess County continues to register on the US Drought Monitor as “Abnormally Dry” with our neighboring counties to the west at Level 1 -- Moderate Drought. The mild weather this far into winter has been ideal for our local farmers from harvest to dirt work, fall calving and more. Let’s hope Old Man Winter remains kind to us the rest of the season! Marketing Assistance LoansThese loans are now available on harvested corn and soybeans. These low interest, 9-month loans are made to give farmers flexibility in market decisions while providing some cash flow. The grain is used as collateral and there are no early pay off penalties.

COC Election Congratulations to Steve E. Heldenbrand for being elected to serve on the Daviess County Committee. Heldenbrand will serve a three-year term representing producers in the Marion, Jefferson, Liberty, Colfax and Sheridan Townships. Other committee members include Joyce Eads and Wesley Gay.

CRP General Signup FSA will be holding a General CRP signup this winter from Jan. 4 through Feb. 12, 2021. If you are interested in offering land into the CRP program it must be free of trees, brush and noxious weeds, have been owned for a least one year, and been farmed four of the six years between 2012-2017. Daviess County will be taking appointments for this signup. General CRP offers are not ﬁrst come ﬁrst serve, instead all offers are submitted into a national ranking system after the end of the signup in February. Accepted offers would start Oct. 1, 2021. The maximum rental rate possible for Daviess County in the 2021 signup year will be $115/ acre. These rates will vary by farm depending on the types of soils that lie within the offer being made. Farewell and Best Wishes Glynis Dotson has taken a new position within USDA. Beginning Jan. 4 she will be a Compliance Investigator for the Risk Management Agency. I would like to thank Glynis for all she has done for the farmers in Daviess County over the years. She

Improving ﬂood control

by Congressman Sam Graves

Growing up in Tarkio several miles down the road from the Missouri River, I learned ﬁrsthand the power of the river and what can happen when our priorities aren’t in line. It’s not just the Missouri River though. Folks across North Missouri, who live along the Mississippi and countless smaller rivers, have spent decades working to bring certainty and safety to the families who live and work along our waterways. In many ways, we did just that, but with change, came complacency, a false sense of security, and a whole new list of “priorities” that pushed the most important priorities, ﬂood control and navigation, down the list.

has been a pleasure to work with and we wish her the best on her new endeavor! Here is a note from Glynis: “As my time in the Daviess County FSA ofﬁce draws to an end, I now truly understand the meaning of the word ‘bittersweet.’ I have had the honor and privilege to meet and get to know so many wonderful people in this community. I’ve enjoyed the years of heartfelt conversations, witty feedback and friendly banter that has taken place across the counter and recently through a window. “From my ﬁrst week on the job almost 15 years ago when a producer asked where I was from and as I explained that I lived a few miles across the county line she replied, ‘Oh, so you’re a foreigner.’ “Too many years of unforgettable educational stories and producer enlightenment –– majority of those conversations could never be repeated in print (you know who you are). “Thanks for the memories and for letting me work with you all these years.” FSA Job Opportunity The Daviess County USDA

When environmental and recreational concerns skyrocketed up the list of priorities in the eyes of the powers that be, millions were dumped into these pet projects while levee repairs, upgrades, and improvements to the navigation channel were neglected. This realignment of priorities had real world impacts on people, as we saw all too clearly with record ﬂooding in the spring, summer, and into the fall of 2019. This wasn’t just a one-year problem though. This has been going on for decades, with increasing frequency in recent years. Fixing this problem was one of the main reasons I sought to join the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the ﬁrst place. While it’s easy

Farm Service Agency has an opening for a full-time Farm Program Technician position located in Gallatin. The application period opened on Dec. 15 and closes Dec. 30. For details contact Mandi Bird, County Executive Director at the Daviess County FSA. USDA-FSA is an Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer & Lender. From your Daviess County FSA Staff, we wish our farmers a blessed Christmas and healthy and prosperous New Year.

for problems like this to get lost in the noise of Washington, it’s always been number one on my agenda. We’ve gotten countless smaller wins in the past, but the passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA), which I helped write, is a great step towards getting our priorities back in line. WRDA makes it a priority to secure, upgrade and improve our non-federal levees. After all, these levees protect countless small towns, and every levee is important to our flood control efforts because it only takes one weak link for things to turn south in a hurry. It will help upgrade our locks and dams on the Mississippi River that are so critical to shipping our products across the country. It builds upon existing efforts to revamp our flood control plans on the Missouri and Mississippi rivers and speeds up the repair of federal levees damaged by the Flood of 2019. For those areas that have seen repetitive flooding, and we know there are many, there will be new opportunities to upgrade infrastructure to reduce the risk of future flooding. This bill doesn’t fix everything, but WRDA 2020 does place a focus on improving flood control and navigation, which is critical. People’s lives and livelihoods are the top priority in my book. Our laws, regulations, and the management of our rivers should reflect that.

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Dec. 16, 2020

Christmases of Yesteryear in Hometown, America

Christmas drawings for prizes donated by local businesses to encourage patronage were popular events as this photo circa the mid-1960s confirms. Notice the storefronts on the north side of the square which have long since been razed.

Street lights were few but colorful around the Gallatin business square in 1962. The oldest continuous business serving Daviess County at that time was the D.H. Davis Drug Company. Can you name the other storefronts shown in this photo?

Many local businesses scheduled annual Christmas parties at the McDonald Tea Room in Gallatin. Shown are employees and board members of First National Bank dining in the Crystal Room, with bank president Bob Paul and wife, Jane Ann, shown at left.

Frigid weather sometimes played havoc with plans to attract customers to patronize local businesses to Gallatin during the Christmas shopping season. The gathering was scant at this drawing for prizes. [photo by Hubert Long; circa late 1950s?]

These are among the photos in the archive of the Gallatin North Missourian. Can you help correctly identify or offer additional information? Do you have hometown Christmas scenes like these to share?

December 16, 2020

DCHD is looking for your vote This year, the Daviess County Health Department wanted to do something a little different. In an effort to bring some Christmas spirit to the office staff, they chose to have an ugly sweater contest. The health department is asking the community to vote for their favorite ugly sweater by liking the photo of your choice on their Facebook page. You have until Friday, Dec. 18, at 8 a.m. to get your vote in. The winner will be announced Friday and will be given a special gift. Not pictured: Sherri Carder, WIC Coordinator; Sarah Clark, RN; Caitlin

Roberts, BFPC; Anna Barlow, RD, IBCLC.

RaCail King, RN

Cheryl Alexander, RN, Administrator

Amber Webb, Office Manager

Public Water Supply District No. 4 of Livingston County Public Notice

In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Public Water Supply District #4 of Livingston County that the filing period for the April 6, 2021 General Municipal Election is December 15, 2020 through January 19, 2021. Elected will be one member from sub-district #3 and one member from subdistrict #4 to serve a three (3) year term. Interested persons may file at the district office, located at 4100 Oklahoma Avenue, Trenton, Missouri. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The district office will be closed December 24th and December 25th. The Rev. Noel T. Adams Memorial Ambulance District Questions will be answered by calling 866-325-1056. will be accepting declarations of candidacy for the April 2, 2019 Election.

NOTICE of Election In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of The Rev. Noel T. Adams Memorial Ambulance District that the General Municipal Election for the office of Board Members will be held on April 6, 2021 6:00 am - 7:00 pm. Vacancies to be filled are the offices of Board Members for SubDistrict Three (2): The Townships of Benton and Salem in Daviess County, Missouri and Sub-District Six (5): The Townships of Jefferson, Grant, and Trail Creek, in Harrison County, Missouri. Term will be for a period of three years. Candidates may file at the office of the NTA Ambulance District, which is located at 1000 South 25th Street Bethany, Missouri. Filing will be available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm beginning December 15, 2020 until 5:00 p.m. January 19th, 2021. The office will be closed December 24 & 25, 2020 and January 1, 2021 for holidays.

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Pattonsburg MultiPurpose Center

Menu Dec. 21-25 Monday: philly cheese steak, peppers and onions, potato wedges, hominy, peaches; Tuesday: liver and onions, chicken strips, French fries, green beans, fruit fluff; Wednesday: tomato soup, grilled cheese, creamed corn, apricots; closed Thursday and Friday for Christmas.

Beginning Dec. 14, carryout meals are available for pick up by driving through the alley. You can stay in your vehicle and staff will hand your meal to you. Carry-out meals are available from 11-12. Meals on Wheels will be delivered as normal. If you know an older adult that could use Meals on Wheels, please contact the center. This pandemic has been difficult for our older adults. Support the Meals on Wheels program and make a tax-deductible donation to our Light a Candle campaign. Your donation can be in memory or in honor of a loved one. Send donations to the Active Aging Resource Center, P O Box 272, Gallatin, MO 64640. Share the Love with Bright Futures and Gallatin Middle School by donating snack items for their reward program. Drop donations off at the Active Aging Resource Center at 109 S Main Street in Gallatin. Christmas Dinner will be Dec. 22, with carry-out meals from 11-12. Free will donation. Drive through the alley to get your meal. Menu Dec. 21-25 Monday: ham and beans, diced potatoes w/onions, seasoned greens, cornbread, fruit, cinnamon roll; Tuesday: turkey, noodles, corn and green beans, cranberry salad, fruit; Wednesday: spaghetti and meat sauce, broccoli florets, salad, garlic bread, fruit; closed Thursday and Friday for Christmas.

Please don't stop supporting the health and well-being of our Daviess County older adults during these traumatic times. This pandemic has severely impacted our nutrition programs and we are asking for your support.

Light up the holidays for our Meals on Wheels clients by donating to the Active Aging Resource Center's Light a Candle Program. Your tax-deductible gift provides nutritious meals, in-home safety checks, socialization opportunities, and helps older adults stay in their own homes and communities.

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Light a Candle this Holiday Season Please don't stop supporting the health & well-being of our Daviess County older adults during these traumatic times. This pandemic has severely impacted our nutrition programs & we are asking for your support.

Candidates filing for Trustee, 2 Board Members and Clerk may file in the home of Richard Carpenter at 33283 Yard Ave, Breckenridge, MO, beginning the 15th day of December, 2020, and closing 5:00pm January 19th, 2021 by appointment only. For appointment please call 660-646-8412 days or evenings. Cheri L. Carpenter, Clerk

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December 16 ,2020

Do you hear what we hear….? It's rare. It's huge and widespread. It's horrible noisy. And it's coming in fantastic numbers. Again! That's magicicada cassini, better known as the cicada. Every year, a fairly small number of these insects emerge from the ground in the eastern United States. But once every 17 years, a truly massive brood of cicadas arrives in the mid-Atlantic and Midwest. The brood tunnels en masse to the surface, lays eggs, and then fills the air with a deafening mating hum that can reach up to 100 decibels before they die off. They were last here in 2004. Brood X, or the Great Eastern Brood is set to return in May 2021. For the five to six weeks that they're above ground the live cicadas -- and their crunchy, discarded exoskeletons -- will be impossible to miss. The good news is that cicadas

won’t bite you unless they mistake you for a plant. They won’t decimate crops like locusts do, and they don’t spread disease. They’re not poisonous, either so there’s no worry if your dog or cat eats one. Just be careful they don’t gorge themselves, as cicadas’ hard exoskeletons and wings can cause pets to choke. Cicadas are, however, a danger to young trees, especially fruit trees. University of Maryland entomologist Mike Raupp does not recommend planting next spring, “because these trees are going to simply get hammered next year when those cicadas show up.” Trees planted in 2020 will be in danger, as well. If you’ve recently planted a tree, it’s not too late to save it from the coming swarm. Skip the pesticides, Raupp says, and cover your young trees with netting by the middle or end of

April. This will keep the cicadas from laying their eggs in the branches. You should use “fine netting with net sizes about maybe a centimeter or less, and cover those trees entirely. This will protect those trees.” After mating and laying eggs in the branches of trees, this brood will die off. The cicadas that hatch in 2021 will drop to the ground and burrow into the earth for 17 years. There, they’ll feed on the fluids in tree roots until they emerge to breed in May 2038.

Motion filed seeking moratorium on disconnection Consumers Council of Missouri has filed a motion seeking an emergency order and expedited treatment requesting the Missouri Public Service Commission issue a statewide moratorium on the involuntary disconnection or discontinuance of residential service by Commission-regulated electric, natural gas and water corpora-

tions through at least March 31, 2021. The motion also requests the Commission order the waiver of any late fees and related costs. The Consumers Council of Missouri motion states that these measures are necessary to protect the health and welfare of the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. The motion

Man misses stop at Route Z A Pattonsburg man received moderate injuries in an accident that happened at 6:35 p.m. in Daviess County. According to the highway patrol, the crash occurred as Ronald Bumgarner, 37, Pattonsburg, was southbound on Route AA, about 2.5 miles west of Old Pattonsburg. He was driving a 2006 Nissan Altima and failed to stop at the intersection of Route AA and Route Z. He traveled

across Route Z, and off the south side of Route Z and impacted the ground. The vehicle came to rest upright, facing south. Bumgarner was transported by NTA to Cameron Regional Hospital. He was not wearing his seat belt. The Nissan had moderate damage. The accident was investigated by Tpr. N.A. Regan, assisted by Sgt. J.M. Cross.

requests the Commission take action by December 16, 2020. Any responses to the Consumers Council of Missouri motion for a disconnection moratorium and expedited treatment had to be filed with the Commission no later than December 14, 2020.

Driver exam stations closed The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates • Thursday, Dec. 24, in observance of Christmas Eve • Friday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas Day. Normal operations will resume Monday, Dec. 28. Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in observance of New Year's holidays. Normal operations will resume on Monday, Jan. 2, 2021.

Shouldering the shoulder work The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in Daviess County for the week of Dec. 14-20. • Route K: Pothole patching from Route P to Route 6, Dec. 15 • Route K: Drainage work 1 mile north of Route B, Dec. 15-16 • U.S Route 69: Shoulder work, Dec. 15-17 • Route P: Pothole patching

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from Route 13 to Route K, Dec. 16-18 • Route 13: Shoulder work from Route 6 to Route HH, Dec. 18. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work.

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Public Water Supply District #2 of Caldwell County In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Public Water Supply District No. 2 of Caldwell County, Missouri, that the general election for the office(s) of sub-district 1 and sub-district 2 Board Member(s) will be held on the 6th day of April, 2021, beginning at 6:00 a.m., and closing at 7:00 p.m., to vote for (2) Board Members to serve a three year term. Candidate(s) filing for Board Member may file at the District office at 415 East Front Street, Kidder, MO or by appointment by calling 816-575-2013. The District office is open between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning the 15th day of December, 2020, and closing 1:00 p.m. January 19th, 2021, except for state recognized holidays. Cathy Youtsey, Clerk

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MSHSAA issues updates on winter sports and activities Due to concerns with the COVID-19 virus and out of an abundance of caution, the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) has modified some postseason activities. These modifications include changes to some dates as well as some changes in locations in which games would be played. Wrestling At this time the post-season calendar for wrestling is to be determined as the final site must be confirmed. However, to reduce the number of competitors and coaches and to potentially allow for spectators at any given site, the number of dis-

Meeks, 3 others earn MFCA Honors Gallatin R-5 senior Kevin Meeks has received Class 1, AllState from the Missouri High School Football Coaches Association, it was announced last week. Meeks was named to the state’s first team defensive unit. He also joins Brinley Vandiver, Gage Wright and Isaac Bird on the MFCA all-district team as a defensive back and kick returner. Vandiver made alldistrict at quarterback, Wright at linebacker and Bird at wide receiver.

tricts has been expanded from four to eight. A sectional round has also been added to the postseason. The wrestling state championships will be broken down into five individual tournaments, one for each boys classification and the girls classification. Each event will be conducted in one day. To comply with NFHS wrestling rules regarding maximum number of matches in a day, the number of qualifiers in each weight class will be reduced to 12. The top four finishers in each weight class from each district will qualify for the sectional round. The top three finishers

GHS sports are DONE for remainder of 2020 Gallatin R-5 was forced to cancel the tail end of the junior high wrestling and basketball season and now varsity sports have been put on hold until after the holidays. Tomorrow’s (Thursday) varsity wrestling dual at Hamilton has been cancelled, as well as the Benton girls tournament scheduled for this Saturday. As of now, wrestling will restart on Jan. 5 at Lawson. Home varsity basketball last night (Tuesday) against Putnam County and on Friday vs. Princeton have both been postponed and rescheduled. The games against Putnam County will be made up on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 2 p.m. The contests against Princeton have been moved to Saturday, Jan. 23, with a starting time of 1 p.m. Due to Braymer dropping from the Gallatin Tournament, the Bulldogs were able to add to their schedules games against Winston, but now those Dec. 23 games have been cancelled with no makeup date set. Basketball is set to resume Jan. 5 at Trenton.

Daviess County FSA Job Opportunity The Daviess County USDA Farm Service Agency has an opening for a full-time Farm Program Technician position located in Gallatin. The application period opened on 12/15/2020 and will close on 12/30/2020. Pay/Grade potential will be based on education, work experience, agriculture knowledge, and background and can range from $31,208 $56,222. All applications must be filled out online at www.USAjobs.gov;

the link to apply is https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/587099200

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is an exciting and rewarding place to start, build and/or continue your career. FSA's diverse culture and benefits allow for a healthy balance between your career and home life. In addition to a generous salary, FSA offers a friendly and professional working environment with a diverse workforce, flexible hours/work schedules, and other family-friendly benefits such as: paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, a wide array of health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Responsibilities include: carry out office functions pertaining to multiple program areas, interpret and provide producer education on federal program regulations, utilize various web-based software applications, use a high degree of initiative and judgement in completing assignments. An agricultural background is helpful. Customer service and computer skills are required. This is an office position. Occasional travel is required. For more details please contact Mandi Bird, County Executive Director at the Daviess County FSA. Office Phone: 660-663-3703 Mandi.Bird@usda.gov USDA-FSA is an Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer & Lender.

from each weight class at each of the four sectionals will qualify for the state championships. As soon as the final site venue has been confirmed, MSHSAA will release to its member schools the finalized post-season calendar. Basketball Basketball modifications have been made to the district tournament, sectional and quarterfinal games. All rounds of the district tournament, sectional and quarterfinal games will now be hosted by a member-school. District tournaments will be held from Feb. 20-27 for Classes 1-3. For Classes 4-6, the tournament window will be from Feb. 27 to March 6. The sectional round games for boys basketball will be played Tuesday, March 2 for Classes 1-3 and March 9 for Classes 4-6. The sectional round games for girls basketball will be played on Wednesday, March 3 for Classes 1-3 and March 10 for Classes 4-6.

Quarterfinal round games will be played on Friday, March 5 and March 9 for boys, then Saturday, March 6 and March 13 for girls. The Show-Me Showdown will be hosted at the JQH Arena and Hammons Student Center in Springfield. Showdown I for Classes 1-3 is scheduled for Thursday, March 11 through Saturday, March 13. Showdown II for Classes 4, 5, and 6 is scheduled for Thursday, March 18 through Saturday, March 20, 2021. Music The MSHSAA Music Festivals for solos, small ensembles, and large groups will take place in the spring of 2021 but will be conducted virtually. MSHSAA will communicate with the school music directors and administrators, any adjustments to the festivals as a result of the virtual format. The MSHSAA Speech and Debate Championships will also be held electronically.

District basketball, wrestling announced

The Missouri State High School Athletics Association recently released district assignments for basketball and wrestling, as follows:

Megan Redman named to MVC dean’s list Megan Redman of Gallatin was named to the Missouri Valley College fall 2020 dean’s list. The announcement was made by Dr. Diane Bartholomew, vice president of academic affairs for MVC. Megan is majoring in art. The requirements for the dean’s list are a 3.3 or higher grade point average; at least 12 graded hours for the semester and no “D,” “F,” or “incomplete” grades for the semester.

Class 1, District 14 Basketball: Cainsville, Gilman City, Grundy County, Linn, Mercer, North Harrison and Tri-County. Class 1, District 15 Basketball: DeKalb, Pattonsburg, St. Joe Christian, Stanberry, Union Star, Winston and Worth County. Class 2, District 15 Basketball: Gallatin, Maysville, MidBuchanan, North Platte, Osborn, Plattsburg, Polo and Stewartsville (G). Class 1, District 7 Boys Wrestling: Brookfield, Gallatin, Macon, Marceline, Penney, South Harrison and Trenton. Class 1, District 8 Girls Wrestling: Albany, St. Joe Benton, Brookfield, Cameron, St. Joe Central, Chillicothe, Excelsior Springs, Gallatin, Kearney, St. Joe Lafayette, Lathrop, Lawson, Marceline, Maryville, Maysville, Mid-Buchanan, North Andrew, Penney, Plattsburg, Polo, Savannah, South Harrison, Stanberry, Tarkio and Trenton.

Scholarship in memory of Nold The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri has announced the establishment of the Chad R. Nold Family Scholarships. The scholarships, in the amount of $1,000, will be awarded to a graduating senior at any Buchanan or Andrew County High School who plans to attend

NOTICE OF FILING FOR PATTONSBURG R-II BOARD OF EDUCATION During the April 6, 2021 election, the Pattonsburg R-II School District will be electing two (2) directors, each for a three year term, to the Board of Education. Those wanting to file for a position may pick up the appropriate forms at the Superintendent's Office December 15, 2020 to January 19, 2021 during normal business hours that school is in session. The Office will be closed December 23rd through January 4, 2021 for the holidays. The office may also be closed when school is called off for inclement weather. If you have any questions, please contact Bill Pottorff, Superintendent, 660-367-2111.

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Missouri Western State University and major in business or a current MWSU undergraduate business major. The scholarships are funded by the family and friends of Chad R. Nold. Applications are available online only through Scholar-Link from The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri at www.cfnwmo.org. Eligible students shall be graduating seniors at a high school in Buchanan or Andrew County in pursuit of a business degree at MWSU. In addition, a second scholarship will be awarded to a current W/Outbuil senior undergraduate Missouri 4 BEDROOM Western State University stuNEWdegree LISTING NEW LISTING dent pursuing a business with an emphasis in entrepreneurship.

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December 16, 2020

R-5 virtual learning ongoing; in-person classes start Jan. 5

State VP visits Winston FFA greenhands

The Winston FFA freshmen recently had a visit from Missouri FFA Association Vice President Mackenzie Porter to present this year’s Greenhand Motivational Conference. Students discussed opportunities in FFA, and set goals for their Supervised Agricultural Experience Program. Vice President Porter is shown at right. Online photos at www.NorthMissourian.com courtesy of BTC Bank.

Due to the prevalence and recent surge of COVID-19 virus in the community, the Gallatin R-5 School District will be utilizing the Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI-X) plan from Dec. 14-18, and Christmas break will begin at the end of that period. This means that in-person learning will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2020. Food service will continue to be provided for all of students. Visit the Gallatin R-5 School District Food Service page (https:// www.gallatin.k12.mo.us/district/food-service) to sign up your student for lunch pickup.

Registration for Master Gardener training Gardening is an activity with many rewards. “One of them is the satisfaction of sharing your plant knowledge with others,” said David Trinklein, University of Missouri Extension state horticulture specialist. Registration is open for online Master Gardener training. The next 14-week session begins Jan. 17, 2021.

Those who successfully complete the core training and perform at least 30 hours of volunteer service qualify for MU Extension Master Gardener certification. Registration deadline for the spring online session is Jan. 10, 2021. For details and registration, visit mg.missouri. edu.

Liberty Township of Daviess County Declaration of Candidacy

In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Liberty Township, that the General Municipal Election for the office of two (2) board members, one (1) clerk, and one (1) trustee will be held on the 6th day of April, 2021, beginning at 6:00 a.m., and closing at 7:00 p.m., to vote for two (2) board members, one (1) clerk, and one (1) trustee, each to serve a two year term. Candidates filing for (2) board members, one (1) clerk, and one (1) trustee may file by calling for an appointment at 970-620-5671 or 660-7495440. Filing begins the 15th day of December, 2020, and closes 5:00 p.m. January 19, 2021. Will Grady, Liberty Township Trustee

After 47 years in banking, Debbie Lockridge, Customer Service Representative at the Gallatin branch, has announced she will retire at the end of 2020. Her loyalty and dedication to her customers and co-workers will forever be appreciated.

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THIS INCIDENT SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE ROUTINE PATROL ACTIVITIES The www.daviesscountysheriff.com City of Gallatin still has Rapid Removal as its service 12/8/20 12/14/20 • James Crockett, 31, James- 5:59 am - Report of vehicle vs. provider. port, was arrested and taken deer on FF Highway. No injury Some officials want to move notices from Officers for Kids to Daviess DeKalb County reported. newspapers to government-run websites, Regional Jail (DDCRJ) for 4:14 pm - Jamesport investiga- Christmas postponed where they may not be easily found. failure to appear on charges of tion to this Saturday non-support. Bond was set at • Cameron Fajen, 26, Omaha, The Daviess County Missouri $10,000 cash only. NE was arrested and taken to This is like putting the fox in annualCounty Officers for Kids DDCRJ for two counts of third Sheriff’sDaviess 12/9/20 Sheriff’s Office charge of the hen house. Christmas charity program that degree assault on special vic2:07 pm – Pattonsburg investigaCheck us out on Facebook! tim, second degree burglary, was scheduled for Dec. 12 has tion. THIS INCIDENT SUMMARY DOES NOT INCLUDE ROUTINE PATROL ACTIVITIES and peace disturbance. Bond been rescheduled. If your child 2:39 pm – Winston investigation. was chosen to be a part of this denied. 8:11 pm – Pattonsburg investiga• Greg Ortega, 41, Saint Peter, program, you should have been tion. MN, was arrested for burglary contacted with an update. The 12/10/20 and transported to DDCRJ for new date for this event will be 5:43 pm – Cow out on V Highway. 24-hour hold pending warrant. Saturday, Dec. 19. Owner advised. • Joshua Fletcher, 25, St. Joseph, was arrested and taken to DDCRJ for failure to appear on charges of operating a vehicle without a valid license and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. 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Deaths

Marilyn S. Thompson 1940-2020 Marilyn “Sue” Thompson, 80, Osborn, died Dec. 12, 2020. She was born July 21, 1940, in Maryville to Robert and Berenice (Schuman) Bradshaw. Sue graduated from Wathena High School, class of 1958. On Aug. 14, 1960, Sue married Ronnie Thompson. After raising her children, Sue worked as a teller, loan secretary, loan officer, and then vice president. From 2004-2017, she served as president of the Stewartsville Branch. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Billy Thompson; and one granddaughter. Survivors include daughter, Ronda (Dwayne) Groebe; sons, Donnie (Stephani) Thompson, and Clint Thompson, Gallatin; brother, Bob (Jan) Bradshaw;

Hailey Toney 1997-2020 Hailey Toney, 23, Gallatin, passed away Thursday afternoon, Dec. 10, 2020. Hailey was born on Nov. 22, 1997, the daughter of Travis and Amanda (Linville) Toney in Chillicothe. She grew up in Gallatin and was a 2016 graduate of Gallatin High School. Hailey graduated from North Central Missouri College nursing program this year and received an associate degree in Nursing. She was a registered nurse at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab in Gallatin. Hailey loved her family, her career, and the patients that she cared for. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Hailey was preceded in death by her grandfather, Lloyd Webb; grandfather, James Leroy Cranmer, Sr.; uncle, James Leroy Cranmer, Jr.; cousin, Andrea Toney. Survivors include father and stepmother, Travis and Cindy Toney of Gallatin; mother and stepfather, Amanda and Alan Hale of Kearney; siblings, Trevor (Sierra) Barnes of Bethany, Sadie Toney of Gallatin, Tristan Toney of Gallatin, Macey Toney of Gallatin, Levi Thompson of Gallatin, Clay (Maegan) Hale of Cameron, Bailey Hale of Kansas City; paternal grandparents, Mike and Carolyn Toney of Gallatin; maternal grandmother, Beverly Webb of Gallatin; great-grandmother, Doris Linville. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, beloved nieces and nephew and other extended family members also survive. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Autism Speaks in care of the funeral home. Celebration of life will be held Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at Passion Church located at 1119 E. Bryan Road, Cameron, MO. Celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m. with visitation starting at 1 p.m. Arrangements under the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. (660) 663-2117 Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals. com.

sister, Phyllis McCrory; six grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. Friends are welcome to sign the register book and pay their respects at the funeral home, Thursday, Dec. 17, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 18, from 9-10 a.m. There will be a private graveside service. Memorial Fund: The Village Of Cameron Activity Fund. Arrangements by Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron. Larry D. Saul 1945-2020 Larry D. Saul, 75, Galt, died Dec. 13, 2020, at his residence. Larry was born Oct. 5, 1945, in Jamesport, the son of Howard and Mary Lamar Saul. He graduated from Jamesport High School. He was employed by Trenton Foods for 47 years. Larry also farmed while working at Trenton Foods and he continued to farm after his

retirement. On July 1, 1965, he was married to Karen L. Gash in a country church around Chillicothe. She survives the home. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughterin-law, Jamie Saul. Larry is also survived by daughter, Lisa (Scott) Koch; sons, Larry D. Saul, Jr., Braymer, Lonnie (Lindy) Saul, Galt, and Lance (Abbygayle) Saul, Braymer; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Martha McIntyre, Betty Baker, and Marjorie Madison; brothers, Melvin and Marvin. His body was cremated under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary, Trenton. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Delmond Lowe, Sr. 1939-2020 Delmond Lowe, Sr., 81, Gallatin, passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, MO. Delmond was born on Oct. 26, 1939, the son of Victor Sr. and LaFern (Annis) Lowe in Kansas City. He was a 1956 graduate of North Kansas City High School and a 1961 of Moler Barber College. He served in the United States Navy from 1956 until his honorable discharge in 1958. While serving in the Navy he was stationed in San Diego, CA and Corpus Christi, TX. Delmond was a barber for Fox Woods Barber Shop from 1961 until 1977. He then was a self-employed floor covering installer. Delmond also had several side jobs over the years. He moved to Gallatin in 1974. Delmond enjoyed spending time with his family and playing with great grandkids. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, skeet shooting, spending time on his farm and going to the dirt track races. He was a simple man and will be dearly missed. Delmond was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include daughter, Teresa (David) Walker of Excelsior Springs; son, Delmond (Bonnye) Lowe, Jr. of Gallatin; grandchildren, Pamela (Frank) Arban of Cerritos, CA, Kathy (Justin) Kerns of Kearney, Molly (Eddie) Kurtz of Gallatin, Trevor (Brittany) Lowe of Winston, 9 great-grandchildren; siblings, Victor Jr. (Marilyn) Lowe of Kansas City, Keith Lowe of Liberty, Dena (Al) Fry of Plattsburg. Nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Hillcrest Cemetery in care of the funeral home. Graveside service: 2 PM, Friday, December 18, 2020, Hillcrest Cemetery, Gallatin, MO. There is no scheduled family visitation. Friends may call 9 AM to noon, Friday at Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin, Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com.

Bob Harlow 1957-2020 Bob Harlow, 63, lifelong Gallatin resident, passed away Thursday morning, Dec. 10, 2020, at Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home in Hamilton, MO. Bob was born on April 12, 1957, the son of Dean Russell and Billie Jean (Orr) Harlow in Cameron. He grew up in Gallatin and was a 1975 graduate of Gallatin High School. On June 1, 1982, he was united in marriage to Ginger Snyder in Gallatin. Bob was a farmer. He was passionate about farming and helping youth in agriculture. Bob was a member of the Youth in Agriculture Committee for the Missouri State Fair and served on the Daviess County Fair Board. He was also a member of the North Missouri Meat Goat Producers and the Hamilton Jaycees. Bob served as a Goat Superintendent at the Missouri State Fair. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Beverly Jean Harlow; and grandson, Gage Harlow. Survivors include wife, Ginger of the home; son, Justin Harlow of Gallatin; grandson, Max Harlow; cousins and other extended family members. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Daviess County Jr. Livestock Show in care of the funeral home. Graveside service was held Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, Hillcrest Cemetery, Gallatin. There was no scheduled family visitation. Friends were invited to call 9 a.m. to noon, Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. (660) 663-2117. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com.

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IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI

Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 20DV-PR00041 In the Estate of RUSTY R ARCHER, Deceased.

Notice to Creditors (Small Estate)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of RUSTY R. ARCHER, Decedent. On DECEMBER 1, 2020 a small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri. All creditors of the decedent, who died on 16-NOV-2019, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of the decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration. Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri. Date of first publication is December 16, 2020. /s/ Jennifer Hoppenthaler, Clerk

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI

Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 20DV-PR00039 In the Estate of PHILLIP A TATE, Deceased. Amended Notice to Creditors (Small Estate) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of PHILLIP A TATE, Decedent. On November 18, 2020 a small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri. All creditors of the decedent, who died on 22-DEC-2019, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of the decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration. Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri. Date of first publication is December 16, 2020. /s /Jennifer Hoppenthaler, Clerk

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI

Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 20DV-PR00042 In the Estate of TOMMY DAVID HOUGHTON, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of TOMMY DAVID HOUGHTON, Decedent: On December 9, 2020, the following individuals were appointed the personal representatives of the estate of TOMMY DAVID HOUGHTON, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Missouri. The personal representatives’ addresses are: Philip W. Houghton, 4503 Stonebridge Dr. West, St. Joseph, Mo 64505 Gregory L. Houghton, 805 Shona Drive, Gallatin, MO 64640 The personal representatives may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The personal representatives’ attorneys name and business address is: Drew Foster Davis, 1115 West Grand Ave., PO Box 610, Cameron, MO 64429. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: 21-NOV-2020 Date of first publication: December 16, 2020 /s/ Jennifer Hoppenthaler, Clerk

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Altamont United Methodist Pastor Marilyn was able to visit several of her congregation at the door via mask the past two weeks. She left Advent scripture, readings, reflections, and prayer for all to read. “Peace Be With You,” from the Society of Saint Andrew, “Love for One Another” has been our lessons for home studies. We pray for the families of Lois Wilson Cleveringa; she will be dearly missed, also the family

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of Hailey Toney, a child of God. Prayers of healing for Judy Love, sister of Jack Toney, who underwent lung surgery last week, and for Carolyn Toney. May God give them all his goodness and light. We still have displays of the Nativity scene in our church, remembering the Christ child. Fairview Fairview opened with Brother Bob Speck reading scripture and prayer. Shelly Mason requested prayers for Julie Frey, Tiffany

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Cynthia Lee Shannon 1955 -2020

Cynthia Lee “Cindy” Shannon, 64, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at home. Cindy passed peacefully in her sleep. Cindy was born in Madras, Oregon, on December 23, 1955, to Joan Elizabeth (Ayers) Dinnel of Gallatin and James Wayne “Jay” Dinnel. Cindy was preceded in death by her mother and father, brothers Robbin Cline Dinnel and Rodney Laine Dinnel, paternal grandparents Eula Samantha (Dixon) Dinnel and Hugh Dinnel, maternal grandparents Ida Lee (Turner) Passentino and Frank Ayers who retired from Gallatin Publishing Company. She is survived by her husband, Bo S. Shannon, daughters Brandé Michelle (Gott) Scott and husband Patrick, Danielle Rae (Carter) Bingham and husband Ryan, siblings Johna Lee Bobier and Richard Allen Bobier, Jr., aunt Gloria Robertson Spear, grandchildren Michael Patrick French and wife Amanda, Stephan Kross Gott and fiancée Lindsey, Cami Carter Bingham, Kyler Patrick Longhofer, great granddaughter Charlie Kross Gott, great grandsons Ryland and Hunter French, and many other relatives and close friends. Cindy married Bo during a blue moon on July 31, 2015, in Polo, Missouri, lived in Kansas City, Missouri, and were baptized in the Christian faith on August 8, 2020, in Cameron, Missouri. They enjoyed music, attending many live-music concerts in Kansas City, Nashville, Chicago, Denver, and San Francisco. Their love of music was a binding thread that dated back to the early 1970s when they began dating and listening to Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan during their high school years. Cindy and Bo rekindled their love and renewed their relationship when they met again at a Lexington, Missouri High School class reunion on August 23, 2014, and subsequently married on July 31, 2015 in Polo, Missouri. Cindy loved life and has the following memories that are best expressed in her own words that follow:

Things I have loved so much in my lifetime… The hot sun beating down on my face and my feet in the sand Rocking all of my babes and smelling their neck of baby lotion Mowing and smelling the fresh cut grass Getting a name off a tree at Christmas for my special angels Seeing my children with a truly happy smile on their faces Being found and so loved by my Bo Raising hell with my peeps Cooking everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving dinner Singing Black Diamond Bay with my 4ever man Seeing the wonderful work of pics and frames Bo has done throughout the years… So proud Making REAL friends A clean house Finding God and giving myself totally to Him Memories of G-ma Eula Concerts and live music Get my hair brushed Watching my Bo enjoying a huge-ass cigar The look on my babes faces when they are truly glad to see me Aggravating as it is sometimes, I love it when my babes call me Momma SURVEYED 19.28 ACRES - Located in Jameson with The hot wind in my face on the back of a bike 16 acres in tillable and the remaining in timber. Rural Knowing my buddies truly love me water meter on property with electric nearby. Perfect Riding with my Bo thru the country roads to our tree hometoorpee weekend getaway! #1237 $74,000 withfor thenew freedom outside Listening to the Band with my BFF Getting lost in a parking lot with my AB Changing clothes in the car with my Partner d Reduce Dancing When my favorite granddaughter-in-law Lindsey smiles… One of the cutest smiles ever New g istin happy Seeing our Cami finally safeLand Newe Seeing the kids in their school programs and music programs Pric Brandé singing Don’t Go Breaking My Heart Re ced Danielle rewinding thedu cassette 100x to Katmandu Stephan in his little cowboy suit singing Bad to The Bone Teaching most of my babes about Bobby D New The smell of a new puppy Listin g Selling everyone’s sh!t NYE at The Landing Listening to Danielle and Krystl cuss up a storm at the age of 5 Reduced Charlie… Plain, simple, innocent Charlie New Riding with Linda in that shiny mustangListing edthe Watching the kids pull a bass boat behind the 4-wheelerRin ucesnow d Watching my Cami Cam and my Ky be born Laying with my G-ma Eula as a child and her arm around me. I would ask her not to let go all night…she never let go New Watching the Last Waltz with my Bo... Seeing all the amazing bands ting Lis that we have seen in six years... Remember babe, without change, there would be no butterflies Grateful for my Aunt Gloria

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Wilson, Vickie Meadows, Veteran’s Nursing Home, COVID-19 patients, Tiffany Cameron, Jake Cameron, and Sherry Knapp, with prayer by Vanda Davis. Marilyn Searcy led the congregation singing the “Doxology” and the praise song “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You,” accompanied by Marsha Vanisko. Offering was by Jeremiah and Lincoln Harding and special music was by Marsha. Advent candle was lit by Jeremiah and the reading of Luke 2:9-14 was by Betty McFee. Youth Christmas readings were by Lincoln Harding, Jeremiah Landry, and Kennedy Harding. Cathy and Bob Speck sang and played “On My Father’s Side” and Loretta Speck sang and played “Mary’s Christmas.” Marilyn, Loretta, and Marsha closed the Christmas program singing “Go Tell it on the Mountain”. Pastor Shadrach’s scripture was Matthew 1:23 and his message was “Immanuel in the Flesh” with special prayer. Closing hymn by all was “O Come All Ye Faithful” and prayer was by Betty McFee. Waylon Estep, Jeremiah, and Kennedy passed out Santa treats to all the congregation. Friends in Christ We watched the sermon from

our homes. The praise song was “O Come Let Us Adore Him”. The message, “Life, Love & Legacy: A Conversation with Dr. Charles Stanley, Part 2”, was by Andy Stanley of North Point Church in Atlanta, GA. Small group time was held virtually. Gallatin First Baptist On Dec. 20, the First Baptist Church Celebration Choir will present our cantata. The name of our project this year is “Gloria In Excelsis Deo,” which is Latin for “Glory to God in the Highest.” If you can’t join us in person that day, we will be livestreamed as usual. We will have evening prayer service at 6 p.m. Pioneer Club Meeting until we resume on Jan. 6. Lake Viking The worship service began with the singing of “Great and Mighty is the Lord our God”. Johnny Brown, the worship leader, then led the congregation in singing “Joy to the World”. Karen and Luisa Hughes provided the special music. Karen accompanied Luisa on the violin as she sang “Silent Night”. These young ladies did a beautiful job. Pastor Robert Nelson’s sermon was “O Little Town of Bethlehem”, from Matthew 1:1-15.

Our most sincere thanks go out to the family and friends that have taken the time to support our family in this tough time. We deeply appreciate all the calls, texts, flowers, and donations that were made. It means the world to our family that a donation was made on behalf of Bob Harlow to the Daviess County Jr. Livestock Show. Pursuing the involvement of youth in agriculture was something he held close to his heart. Ne

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On Dec. 20, the Lake Viking Church is happy to welcome Dr. James Cockman III. Dr Cockman will be performing a Christmas musical program during the 10 a.m. worship service. Dr. Cockman earned his Doctor of Music Arts degree from the University of Kansas and has taught music at Trinity Baptist Church Ministries, Midwest Baptist Theological Seminary as well as Joyful Sound Academy. This program will replace our traditional Christmas Eve service this year. Come out Dec. 20, and enjoy Dr. James Cockman III in concert. Gallatin First Christian Pastor Kyle Taft’s message on the third Sunday of Advent was “Blanket-Dropping Good News” based on Luke 2:8-20. Announcements and opening prayer were given by Carl Carder. Emily Miller gave the children’s message. Prayer requests include Jeff Johnson, Morgan Hartley, and the families of Hailey Toney and Bob Harlow. Our Christmas Eve candlelight service begins at 7 p.m. The youth plan to go ice skating on Jan. 3. Olive Baptist Brother David’s delivered the morning message. Morning worship service was held inside the church. This week we had our monthly business meeting after morning worship. Our food pantry is open to anyone in need. Please contact Brother David Leeper to donate food or if you or someone you know is in need. Seventh Day Adventist Seasonal joy is evident when Betty Edwards chose the hymns “Go Tell it on the Mountain,” “Joy to the World,” “Oh, Come all Ye Faithful,” and closing with the church theme song “Sermon in Shoes.” Mike Huffman led the session of praises and prayers with updates of past prayers. Vivian Hunsucker introduced Lesson II, The Christian and Work, with memory text from I Corinthians 15:58. Church service was a video “The Cure for Soul Fatigue” by Pastor Carl Haffner. His message was don’t worry, live to please the Lord, and know that God is always present. We need these messages to everyone in light of today’s events. Soup and sandwiches along with various desserts were enjoyed during our fellowship lunch after church.

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“I’m an open book,” Sean Dinwiddie, 21, says. The Pattonsburg native is not prone to drama. You don’t have to be around Sean very long to realize he’s pretty low key, really, and likely to downplay most things. Sean is a tall, good-looking young man with a soft voice and polite good manners. There’s nothing unusual about him, except maybe he’s thinner than most, almost too thin. At the Old Memories Café in Pattonsurg, his appetite doesn’t seem to be as hearty as it should be. He takes a bite of his sandwich, shrugs, and says, “If people ask me about it, I tell them.” Sean has Alagilles Syndrome, a very rare disorder that can affect the liver, heart, kidneys, spine, mental development, and growth. People do not generally have occasion to ask about the liver transplant Sean had to have 20 years ago when he was just a baby….even though it’s a pretty remarkable thing to have happen. Another remarkable thing is that Sean has lived a fairly normal life since the operation. Still, it’s not a subject that comes up in everyday conversation. “Sometimes my friends might ask why I don’t drink with them,” Sean says. “I have to tell them I had a liver transplant, and I can’t drink. Sometimes people ask me about the scars on my stomach. Otherwise, the subject doesn’t come up.” It all came rearing up a few months ago, though, when Sean wound up in the hospital. He went through an ordeal that he says was one of the scariest medical things he’s experienced since the transplant. “Technically, I almost died,” he says. He was having a liver biopsy done, which is something he has to have done every year just to make sure his liver is working like it’s supposed to. Suddenly, somewhere among all the doctor’s prodding and poking, heart issues kicked in. He was having extreme chest pain and his blood pressure took a nosedive. “My doctor said he wouldn’t be surprised if I wasn’t having a heart attack,” Sean says. He was rushed to KU and was there for two weeks. Sean is not big on details or explanations when it comes to his medical condition. “I survived,” he says, and that seems to be all he wants or needs to know about it. He came home and got on with his life. He’s not 100% yet. He gets tired and wears out easily. Sean has had other health issues come up through the years since having the transplant. A lot of them happened when he was too young to even remember them. For instance, he was only two years old when he had open heart surgery. “My heart wasn’t cooperating with my liver” is what he remembers about that episode.

Trouble started early Sean was born five weeks premature and was jaundiced. Test results suggested biliary atresia, a condition in which the bile ducts are damaged. It’s a fairly rare disease that begins in early infancy. Unless bile flow could be established, Sean’s liver would gradually stop functioning. The most common treatment is an operation called the Kasai procedure. Three-month-old Sean underwent that procedure. The damaged duct was removed and replaced with a new drainage system made from a piece of his small intestine. The procedure didn’t work. Sean also had lots of rejection episodes from age 18 months to around three-yearsold. Before long, scarring in Sean’s liver, called cirrhosis, was severe and advanced. Cirrhosis is not reversible. There was only one option for Sean — a liver transplant.

Sean doesn’t know too much about the little girl who saved his life by giving him her liver. “All we know is that the donor was an infant girl who passed away in a car accident,” he says. “My mom and grandma sent the family a letter a few months after the transplant, but the family never wrote back. I am very grateful to the donor. I am alive because of her parents’ decision to donate her organs. If I had the opportunity to meet them and tell them how incredibly thankful I am, I absolutely would!”

He was in band. Social Studies was his favorite subject. He was in vo-tech in high school and worked in autobody.

After high school Sean graduated from Pattonsburg High School and then went into the work force. He worked for a few years at the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail, which is located in Pattonsburg. He works at Dack Outdoors these days. The sporting goods store is owned by his uncle. Wyatt is Sean’s full brother; Sammi is his half-sister through his mother; Mason and McKenna are half brother and sister on his father’s side. He and Wyatt do a lot of things together. They used to have their differences, but they have grown closer as they’ve grown older. They hang out and ride their fourwheelers. He says Wyatt is a little over-protective of him but that’s okay because big brothers are supposed to be like that. Sean has a girlfriend. She knows all about his liver transplant and isn’t bothered one way or the other about it. His parents, Mindi and Kenneth, separated when he was small. He remains equally close to both of them. His mother is a nurse by profession. She worries about him all the time. “She’s constantly asking ‘how you feeling?’ I can’t leave the house without getting a text message from her,” Sean says. His father, who remarried, is a farmer; he isn’t quite that bad about worrying.

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Sean and his brother, Wyatt After the surgery, Sean was placed in an intensive care unit, where he was monitored for infection, rejection, or poor functioning of his new liver. He was in ICU for five days. Then he was taken to another hospital floor where he spent nine more days. Everything went well with his recovery except at some point, doctors realized Sean was addicted to fentanyl, a pain killer. He had to be given methadone, a medicine used to bring down heroin addicts. Of course, Sean has no memory of any of that. He was just a little kid. Anyway, he got better and went home and started school like all the other kids in Pattonsburg.

Normal enough childhood There are no benefits to being sick when you’re a kid. But people do try to help kids get through it. Sean got to take a trip to Washington, D.C. through the Make a Wish Foundation when he was a second grader. He chatted with some secret service agents and saw President George W. Bush. President Bush talked with Sean about NASCAR racing and video games. Sean asked the president if aliens were real. President Bush told him his daughter wanted to know the same thing. Sean says that other than being on the “critically ill list” all the time, his childhood was normal enough. “I did just about everything the other kids did,” he says. “Except I couldn’t play football.” He did play one year of basketball when his brother Wyatt was a senior and asked him to join the team. “I was a pretty terrible basketball player. Wyatt was pretty good.”

Sean has a daily routine of medications, five pills every day and one three times a day to keep his blood pressure where it should be. He’ll have to take immunosuppressants all of his life. That’s the medicine that keeps his body from attacking the new liver. He has to have regular check ups. He says he’s not quite sure what all the medical stuff means. “The doctors say things and I don’t have a clue,” he says. “They use a lot of really big words. I say okay. I don’t know what that is, but okay.” For someone who should be on the “vulnerable” list, he has surprisingly little concern with COVID-19. “I think the news is throwing a lot of stuff out there,” he says. “They want to keep your focus on this, while they do that. I think there’s a lot of sleight of hand going on.” He doesn’t like to wear a mask, but he does keep his distance from people. “I don’t worry about COVID anymore than I would any flu or cold.” He does get sick more than the average person because his immune system is not as strong as most. “Sometimes if I get sick, I go to the doctor and get medicine and sometimes I tough it out,” he says.

Life goes on Sean has lived in Pattonsburg all his life. He’s thought about moving south, maybe to Texas, where it’s warmer. He doesn’t enjoy the winter, the snow, and the cold. When he’s not working, Sean likes to hunt sometimes and goes on the regional critter hunt, (that’s coyote, coon, possum). He also likes to deer hunt. He likes to watch TV, play games, and just relax. He likes to ride his fourwheeler and has taught his sister how to drive it. “We drive up town sometimes into Pattonsburg and terrorize the neighborhood,” he says, grinning. He drives a truck, a Ford F150. “It’s not my dream ride. That would be a Camaro, or a Challenger.” So, it seems all in all things are going well for Sean 20 years after his liver transplant. He has a job, a girlfriend, and a family that’s always close by. “I’m living,” he says.

Vaccination administration (continued from page 1) cy test or antibody test prior to receiving the vaccine? Routine testing for pregnancy or antibody tests is not recommended in relation to vaccine use. Can you get this vaccine if you are in quarantine due to an exposure with a positive COVID-19 case? You should delay your vaccination if you have had a known SARS-CoV-2 (virus that causes COVID-19) exposure until your quarantine period has ended, unless residing in a congregate setting (health care/long-term care facility, correctional facility, homeless shelter, etc.). Can you get the flu shot

and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time? There is no information on co-administration of this COVID-19 vaccine with other vaccines. The Pfizer vaccine should be spaced at least 14 days from any other vaccine. If you have been vaccinated, can you stop from using other precautions? No. While experts learn more about the protection that COVID-19 vaccines provide under real-life conditions, it will be important for everyone to continue using all the tools available to us to help stop this pandemic, like covering your mouth and nose with a mask,

washing hands often, and staying at least 6 feet away from others. Together, COVID-19 vaccination and following CDC’s recommendations for how to protect yourself and others will offer the best protection from getting and spreading COVID-19. Who is not recommended for the Pfizer vaccine? Those under age 16. An individual who has experienced a serious reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to a prior dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or to any of its components. For information on vaccine components, refer to the manufacturers’ package insert.

Most reported side effects were mild and include pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, and fever. Of note, more people experienced these side effects after the second dose than after the first dose. “We encourage Missourians to take time to learn about the vaccine, get their questions answered and consider vaccination to help protect themselves and their loved ones. Together, we can strengthen our communities against this virus,” said Williams. Residents and providers are encouraged to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines at www.MOStopsCovid.com.

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Letters to Santa

A special 2020 keepsake section of from some very good boys and girls from throughout Daviess County

Dear Santa, Your elf is here! Santa Clause, can I have a play station, a hover board and an electric scooter that goes real fast? We will leave you cookies and milk and carrots for the reindeer. Love, Hunter Dear Santa, I would like for you to bring me Minecraft toys, a toy robot, a toy chica plush, a toy Bonnie plush. I have been a pretty good boy this year. Love, Elijah Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I want a big crappie rod with 6 pound line and a treble hook lure. Would you bring my mom 15 coins for Christmas? Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Dawson Dear Santa, I want a skateboard, a calendar for my dog and an electric scooter for Christmas. I have been good. I really want to see you. I miss you! I will have some milk and cookies for you. Your friend, Bry Dear Santa, I hope you have a really good evening at the north pole. I hope you don’t have much presents left to make. I don’t want you to be so hard on yourself so make sure you try to take it easy. This year I might like a new baby doll in my stocking, but whatever you’re going to bring me it will be fine. I hope you have a good time at the north pole. I liked the Christmas story of the elf that I saw on TV. Thank you for this chat Santa. Milena Dear Santa, I want a teddy bear for Christmas, a monster toy and a balloon spider man. I have been good. We will leave you some cookies that we bought at the store. Would you bring Alex a car Christmas decoration? Merry Christmas! Love, Karter

Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! I will leave you cookies and milk. I like to play with my sister and brother. I would like a monster truck game and a toy monster truck (I actually need 2). I also want some circle money candy... it’s chocolate. Love, Ryan Dear Santa, I have been a good boy. I have not been bad. I am nice to my friends. Can Rudolph fly, still? I would like a Nintendo switch, an Xbox, Fortnite and Minecraft. I will leave you cookies. I haven’t touched the elf. Merry Christmas! Your friend, Greyson Dear Santa, I have been good. Santa, is it really cold at the North Pole? I want a lot of toys for Christmas. I want a toy car and a Burstin Blade. How do you travel around the world, Santa? Merry Christmas! Brady

promise I won’t put them on the floor and I will put them in a safe place. Merry Christmas! Love, Prezleigh Dear Santa, I have been a good boy. I would like a rainbow Furby for Christmas and a cartoon cat Furby. I will leave you some cookies. Love, Wyatt Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? I would like Minecraft on my phone, a new Hot Wheels track and a new pair of rainboots. Why do you have a sleigh? Couldn’t you just ride on a reindeer? You could tie the presents on their horns. Merry Christmas! From, Henry

Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I would like a skateboard, a nerf gun and some new Christmas ornaments. I will leave cookies and some milk. Merry Christmas! Your friend, Bentley

Dear Santa, How are you doing? I would like a huge Barbie doll house that is 50 feet tall! I also want a baby doctor set with two little tiny babies and with a little stethoscope and cereal and a Barbie doll with earrings and a Barbie car with unicorns painted on it. I would like a real baby sister and an elf with a unicorn outfit for my house. Please, Santa! Thank you. I love you, Santa. From, Annika

Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? Do your reindeer talk? I have been very good this year! I want an LOL camper, a bean bag chair and a Barbie doll. Your friend, Gwen

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Dear Santa, Hi! Say hi to Mrs. Clause, too! I want a bean bag chair, a reborn doll and a real elf that I can touch. I have been good. Have the elves been good? I will leave you some cookies and some milk and raw cookie dough that you can eat because those kind of cookies are good and on the back it says you can eat it raw and it is safe. Love, Ameira

Dear Santa, My name is Alex. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are three things I wish for: a cat, a semi, and a robot. I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. Thank You! From, Alex Linthicum

Dear Santa, I have been a good girl and I always play with my brother whenever he wants me to. I want Barbie Clothes, a Barbie dream closet to store them in and some hangers, and some Barbie’s that aren’t chewed up. I

Dear Santa, My name is Kimber. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are three things I wish for: a new dress, a cat, and a horse. I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. Thank You! From, Kimber Jincks Dear Santa, My name is Blaike. I am 5 years old. This year I

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I love you. I want nails with sticky backs and Elsa on them. I want a camera. And a fake phone which is pink that can open and close. I want a fake horse and a gate that I can ride on and I will love it. Hensley Hi! I want shoes and a duck. I want a big, fat hair. I would like a crown. And a little duck, a little tiny, little duck. I want grapes and a tie. Dallas I love you. I want to kiss you. I want toys. Santa, I want a hoho and a pen. It’s going to be amazing and huge. I’m going to draw on all my paper. I love you, Santa. I’ll give you an air hug. Maci

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and more ducks. I want more rubber ducks. I don’t want anything else. Dakota

Dear Santa, I want a bike for Christmas. I’m having a baby sister. Love, Lyla-Jean

have been nice. These are three things I wish for: a combine, a woodpecker, and a deer. I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. Thank You! From, Blaike Lewis

Winston Preschool Mrs. Stafford Hi Santa! The elf is here. I want a present. I want a puppy and a unicorn. I want some Legos. Santa, we miss you. LeNora I love you, Santa. I want a lollipop, my own kitty cat that was just born. And I love you so much, Santa. Rosemary I love Santa. I want to play a game with you. I want a horse and a toy car like Mommy’s. I also want cotton candy! Can I play blocks with you? Austin

Dear Santa, I want a semitruck with a backhoe on it, a big one. Love, James Dear Santa, I want an LOL doll. Love, Shay Dear Santa, I think I’ve been good and bad. I want a Nerf Gun Ultra 2. When it is Christmas and I tell you what I want, I really like to sit on your lap. Love, Zayne Dear Santa, I want a toy dinosaur. I have been good. Love, AJ Dear Santa, I want a Barbie Dream House. I have been good this year. Love, Zavery Dear Santa, I want two Baby Dragons, one that lives on ice and the other is black, his name is Toothless. I have been good. Love, Ida Dear Santa, I want a picture of you flying with your reindeer. How do your reindeer fly? I want some toy animals. Love, Jayce

Santa, I really want a bird. Do you think you can find any? Please and thank you. I love you Santa. Micheal

Dear Santa, I want a teddy bear even though I have one. How do you get to the North Pole? I want some animals too. Love, Lily

Santa, I want another baby because I love babies. And I also want a big lipstick thing. Alaina

Dear Santa, I have been good. I want a LOL doll with surprises, new goggles, a science kit, and unicorn. Love, Emma

Hi Santa! I want a cat, a dinosaur, that is all. Layla Silver

Santa, I want a toy spaceship, a guitar, a toy mouse, and one thing for home – a robot. Have a great Christmas. I want a toy house. Austin Santa, I want white, pretty tie shoes. I want a big, fat unicorn

Dear Santa, I have been a very good boy this year! For Christmas may I have A Lego set with aliens, a robot dinosaur, a puppy that can do fight actions, a pet doggy, a baby pen for sissy, a dinosaur backpack, and a marble run? Thank you! Love, Eugene

We extend our appreciation to all teachers and individuals who submitted Santa letters. Special thanks to Gallatin art teacher, Kelli Milholland.

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Pattonsburg Preschool Mrs. Shelly Stanley To Santa, I want a toy frog that can ribbit and jump. And a toy cat and toy dog too. We have a Christmas tree but the cats keep bothering it so we might get a new one. Love, Harper Danielle Adams Dear Santa, I want a Dreamy unicorn CryBaby that makes ice cream. And well, I once wished for a Minnie Mouse telephone that makes phone calls to pretend friends. Love, Bailey Manion To Santa, I want to tell you that I want an LOL doll for Christmas. I now live in a house made out of logs so come to that house instead of my old one. From, Amelia Bridger To Santa, I want a toy that I saw at WalMart. It was a Paw Patrol. From, Dysenn McCartney To Santa, I want some presents. My black tablet keeps on dying. Do you have a rainbow tablet? I want that but if you don’t have one I will take some play make-up like eye shadow and lipstick. From, Neveah Guzan

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Oreo cookies and milk for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Abe Gay P.S. Please say “Hi” to Rudolph for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 4 years old. This year, I have been good most of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a baby swing for Sally and a baby bouncer for Sally. And I promise to leave out vanilla cookies for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Carter Talbert P.S. Please say “Hi” to Mommy, Daddy, Sissy and Waylon for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 5 years old. This year, I have been good all the time. What I would like most this Christmas is indominus rex and a big, big monster truck. And I prom-

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ise to leave out chocolate chip cookies and milk for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Jamesson Holder P.S. Please say “Hi” to Mrs. Clause for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 3 years old. This year, I have been good most of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a toy reindeer and a toy puppy that talks. And I promise to leave out soda pop and sprinkle cookies for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Ryston Wilson P.S. Please say “Hi” to the elves for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 4 years old. This year, I have been good all the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a drawn by Daniel Ballance son of Matthew & Teresa Ballance

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robot and a toy that copies me. And I promise to leave out a heart card that says, “We love Santa!” for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Wyatt Rosenbaum P.S. Please say “Hi” to the elves for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 4 years old. This year, I have been good most of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a yo-yo and a monster truck. And I promise to leave out two cookies for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Grady McCrary P.S. Please say “Hi” to the reindeer for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 3 years old. This year, I have been good most

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of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a wacky table and that is all. And I promise to leave out graham crackers for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Eden Lawinger P.S. Please say “Hi” to Mrs. Clause for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 4 years old. This year, I have been good most of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a Fluffy like Grady has and a toy horse. And I promise to leave out chocolate chip cookies and chocolate chip milk for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Cam Sullenger P.S. Please say “Hi” to Mrs. Clause for me! drawn by Brody Borges son of Jeremy & Kim Borges

Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 3 years old. This year, I have been good most of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a baby that can swim in the pool and a baby that comes with clothes and a headband. And I promise to leave out big sprinkle cookies and milk for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Olivia Gray P.S. Please say “Hi” to the elves for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 3 years old. This year, I have been good most of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a toy reindeer and another bunny. And I promise to leave out pink cupcakes for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Hadley Johnson P.S. Please say “Hi” to the elves for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 5 years old. This year, I have been good all the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a teddy bear and a toy car. And I promise to leave out cookies and milk for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Tyler Massey P.S. Please say “Hi” to the elves for me!

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Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 4 years old. This year, I have been good most of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is Barbies and more Barbies. And I promise to leave out chocolate chip cookies and milk for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Chandler Feigly P.S. Please say “Hi” to my sister for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 3 years old. This year, I have been good most of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is an ice cream cone counting toy and a big present for Blakely. And I promise to leave out chocolate chip cookies and white milk for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Ryker Treece P.S. Please say “Hi” to the elves for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 4 years old. This year, I have been good most of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is Chase and his vehicle. And I promise to leave out

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chocolate chip cookies for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Connor Bird P.S. Please say “Hi” to the elves for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 4 years old. This year, I have been good all the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a pony and a unicorn. And I promise to leave out cookies for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Aubrey Story P.S. Please say “Hi” to the elves for me!

Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 3 years old. This year, I have been good most of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is new shoes, and you can pick a toy for me. And I promise to leave out fruit snacks and peanut butter for you! Merry Dear Santa, This Christmas, Christmas, Santa! Love, Leah I am 3 years old. This year, I Jensen P.S. Please say “Hi” to have been good most of the time. What I would like most Mrs. Clause for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I this Christmas is the truck am 3 years old. This year, I have with the claws and a toy zombeen good most of the time. What bie. And I promise to leave out I would like most this Christ- Sarge’s toys for the reindeer mas is a gingerbread man and and milk and cookies for you! a house for him. And I promise Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, to leave out fruit snacks for you! Hayden Baker P.S. Please say Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, “Hi” to Rudolph for me! Oliver Wood P.S. Please say “Hi” to the Gingerbread Man for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 3 years old. This year, I have been naughty (but nice!). What I would like most this Christmas is a robot dinosaur and another dinosaur. And I promise to leave out fruit snacks for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Skyler Cabra P.S. Please say “Hi” to the snowmen for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 4 years old. This year, I have been good most of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is the candy maker and my own real unicorn. And I promise to leave out Christmas Elsa cookies for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Ellie Eaton P.S. Please say “Hi” to the elves for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 3 years old. This year, I have been naughty (but nice!). What I would like most this Christmas is a bear and a robot. And I promise to leave out a coloring book and milk for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Lucas Cabra P.S. Please say “Hi” to Santa for me!

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Dear Santa, Hello! How are you and the Elves? This year I want a Nintendo switch. Thank you! Love, Camden Johnson

Dear Santa, Hello! How are Dear Santa, Hello! How you and the Elves? This year are you and the Elves? I want slime and Chapstick. This year I want Chapstick Thank you! Love, Alli Murray and slime. Thank you! Dear Santa, Hello! How are Love, Jaycie Roe you and the Elves? This year Dear Santa, Hello! How I want a four-wheeler and a are you and the Elves? robot of me. Thank you! Love, This year I want Pokémon Grayden DeVaul cards. Thank you! Love, Dear Santa, Hello! How are Stephen Hilz you and the Elves? This year I Dear Santa, Hello! How want a remote control car and a are you and the Elves? robot dragon. Thank you! Love, This year I want 5,000 vJeffery Perkins bucks. Thank you! Love, Dear Santa, I wish I could see Braydon Butterfield you. I hope I make good choices Dear Santa, Hello! How this Christmas. I really want a are you and the Elves? monster truck. Love, Ian drawn by Derrick Dube son of Dana & Ricky Baldwin

This year I want a fourwheeler. Thank you! Love, Alexandra McCray-Gomez Dear Santa, Hello! How are you and the Elves? This year I want 100,000,000 V-bucks. Thank you! Love, Wyatt Walker Dear Santa, Hello! How are you and the Elves? This year I want a hoverboard and a mal from descendants dress. Thank you! Love, Kolbi Ghidoni Dear Santa, Hello! How are you and the Elves? This year I want an xbox 360 and a million v-bucks. Thank you! Love, Dodge Hiley

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Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 4 years old. This year, I have been good most of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a remotecontrol gingerbread man and Play-Doh. And I promise to leave out gingerbread cookies for you! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Liam Wood P.S. Please say “Hi” to all my family in heaven for me! Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 3 years old. This year, I have been good most of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is PJ Mask toys and trucks. And I promise to leave out

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North Daviess Second Grade Ms. Wallace Dear Santa, What do you do when it’s not Christmas Eve? I will leave carrots for the reindeer and I will leave cookies and milk. What does Mrs. Claus do? I would like a robot cat. I would like a bunny and a dog. Sincerely, Cheyanne Faxon

Pattonsburg Kindergarten Ms. Fawn Sayre Dear Santa, I would like an LOL OMG house for my LOL dolls. And I want a Happy Napper, it’s a toy that you can sleep in. And maybe that’s all for now. Thank you. I’m so excited about Christmas. From, Abby Warren To Santa, I want a stuffed animal Grinch. And I want a toy semi with a trailer. And I want a remote control car that comes with cones to drive around. Love, Sawyer Baker Dear Santa, I want for Christmas a Scruff-a Luv family. It has babies with it. I really want a toy elf too. Love, Avah Cole

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Dear Santa, I want some basketball shoes, a basketball hoop and a new basketball. And I will take a football too. And can you tell me how you get your reindeer to go up in the sky? I just don’t get how they fly. From, Colt Sperry Dear Santa, I want a Barbie camper for Christmas. And I want a new Barbie doll to go with it. Could I have new mittens and hat that match each other? Love, Kaylin Myers To Santa, I want some presents. I want a semi and trailer to haul pigs in. And I need some pigs and cows too. How about some fence to hold my cows and pigs in. And I need a guy, like a farmer or a truck driver. From, Ryder Booth

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Dear Santa, I would like dinosaurs and a pretty dress for Christmas. Love, Autumn McCrary Dear Santa, I would like cars, trucks and Kinetic sand for Christmas. Love, Isaiah Atkins Dear Santa, I would like Kinetic sand and Model Magic for Christmas. Love, Jensen Landes Dear Santa, I would like a reindeer (real one) and a robot dinosaur for Christmas. Love, Skyler Cabra

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Dear Santa, I would like a big dinosaur and a Christmas tree for Christmas. Love, Lucas Cabra

to be good. This is what I want for Christmas please. I want a puppy because it is cute, it is funny, and it is playful. I am also going to leave you cookies and milk. I hope you like them. Bye Santa! Love, Mataya Showalter

Dear Santa, I would like counting books and song books for Christmas. Love, Joshua Joyce Dear Santa, I would like Magna-Tiles and blocks for Christmas. Love, Tyler Massey

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I want a Nintendo Switch, tablet and a basketball. I hope you have a happy holiday. Love, Chevy Smith

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Dear Santa, Have the reindeer been nice to you? I would like a football and Nintendo Switch. I hope you have a nice day. Love, Jackson McCall

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Dear Santa, I love you Santa and I love your reindeer. And I love my sister too. Do you have a JoJo Barbie with a sleigh? I want you to bring Barbies and one that’s a JoJo Barbie. Love, Paislee Roberts To Santa, Will you fill our stockings with candy? I really like puzzles, so maybe I could have some new ones in case I have to stay home again because of corona virus. And one more thing, I want a Christmas book too. From, McKenna Dinwiddie Dear Santa, I want to have a tablet and some roller skates. And my brother wants a zombie thing. When you come you will see the pretty angel on my Christmas tree. From, Adilynn Hughes To Santa, I want blocks. From, Jacob Cole Dear Santa, I would like for you to give me surprises for Christmas this year. I will take anything your elves want to make for me. Just make sure they are boy things because I have a bunch of sisters. I have a baby too but he doesn’t play yet. From, Blake Mason

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Dear Santa, I want an i-pad, some Shopkins and some cooking stuff. You can put my presents under the big tree by the window. We usually lock the door every single day, but not at Christmas so you can come in. From, Zaidee Mullen To Santa, I like Rudolph. I hope my family can get lots of candy. I want you to bring me a stuffed animal dinosaur, maybe a T-rex. Love, Lucas Dixon To Santa, I want you to bring me a new Barbie. And I need a new beach bucket with a shovel because mine is old. We will leave you cookies and milk. Love, Aria Sorrentino Dear Santa, I want Treasure X Alien 2 because it has the rarest space gem. And that green gem is hard to find. I saw a Captain Underpants book at Wal-Mart. If you have one of those books at the North Pole, could you bring it too? From, Mason Dinwiddie

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Merry Christmas! Jamesport Second Grade Mrs. Smith Dear Santa, How are you Santa? Are things all right? Can you please put some gifts in the tree because I have been good. Can I have a bell off of your sleigh? I want to see if you will be nice enough please. I want to see if it will sound beautiful. How cool it will be. If I have been bad, well can you make my family have the best Christmas for them? Milk and cookies all on me. Love, Wyatt Chapman Dear Santa, Hi. How have you been all year? How are your reindeer? I will be honest I have been trying to be good. I need to ask you for a laptop. The reasons why I want one are #1 to talk to my family, #2 to talk to friends and #3 to do my homework. I will set out cookies and milk for you , and carrots for the reindeer. Love, Danielle Molden Dear Santa, How is everybody doing? Santa, I have been trying to be good. May I please have a desk at dad’s house? So Londyn and I can work together. I need my workspace. Please can I have one Santa? Can I also please have more toys? Can I have a Trinity doll and also a laptop to study with Londyn at Dad’s. I am leaving cookies and milk at Mom’s and Dad’s. Can you get Brooklyn and Sawyer toys? Love, Lilly Johnson Dear Santa, How are you? How is Rudolph and the elves? I have been trying to listen. I want a PS4. So, I can play on it. My cousins can play on it too. I can also take it to my Grandma’s. Love, Jagger Curtis

and cute. I will be leaving milk and cookies for you. Love, Myah May Dear Santa, How is the North Pole this year? I’m really trying to be good. I’d really like a PS4 for Christmas because I’m bored sometimes, and I have nothing to do. I can also play GTA5 without it freezing, and I can play Forza with my cousins. Sincerely, Jason Molden Dear Santa, Hi, how are you? I have been pretty good. Please can you get me a parrot? I love animals, I like the way parrots talk because they repeat me. When Poppy doesn’t hear me, the parrot will repeat for me. I’ll try to get my mom to buy cookies and I’ll leave some with the cookies. Love, Karder Page

Gallatin Second Grade Mrs. Treece Dear Santa, How are you? I have been SO good this year! For Christmas can you please bring me a phone, rollerblades, and a Chromebook? I will leave you some cookies and milk. Love, Jaidynne Lane Dear Santa, How are you? I have been SO SO good this year! For Christmas can you please bring me a hoverboard, paint canvas, paint, a hedgehog, and PS5? Love, Paislee Wright Dear Santa, I want a hoverboard and a phone, also, how are you? I have been so good! I want to give things to family and friends. Love, Amy Curtis Dear Santa, How are you? I have been so good this year! For Christmas can you please bring me a phone, a dirt bike, a

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Dear Santa, How are you? I have been good this year! For Christmas can you please bring me a little toy of you? Please! Can I also have every toy in the world?! I do not want girl toys though! Love, Thomas Hogan Dear Santa, I have been SO SO good this year! For Christmas can you please bring me a giant stuffed doggie, a pet bird, a tablet, and a telescope? Thank you!! Love, Lillianne Arnold Dear Santa, I have been good this year. How are you? I would like a drum set and drumsticks. I want puzzles too. Love, Jaxon Humphrey Dear Santa, How are you? I have been SO SO good this year! For Christmas can you please bring me a sling shot and a go cart? Thank you for Buddy. I am really happy that you could send him back to be with us. Love, Dawson Murray Dear Santa, I have been so good this year. I hope you are just as proud of me as I am! I would like a Nerf Minigun, pet lizard, and a hoverboard. You have been working hard! I will leave a treat. Love, Shay Boothe Dear Santa, How are you? I’ve been good for the most part. I hope I’m not on the naughty list. But what I want is a hoverboard, a phone, an elf, a tablet, and squishies. Love, Lexi Appley Dear Santa, How are you? I have been good this year! For Christmas can you please bring me rollerblades, give my dogs a stuffed toy, and a stuffed animal horse? Love, Vixi Carpenter Dear Santa, Santa, I know how hard you have been working, so I think you should get a break!! Love, Taylor Claibourn

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Pattonsburg First Grade Mrs. Shock Dear Santa, I want you to bring me a nail set. It’s kind of like fake fingernails and has nail polish with it. Can you bring me Barbie dolls too? Love, Ariana Fredricks Dear Santa, I really want 5 walkie talkies because sometimes the batteries run down and I always want one that works. Next I want a Barbie camper and helicopter or the Barbie fourwheeler and truck. And that’s it. Love, Payton Mason To Santa, I want Ghostbusters and a snowman. From, Wyatt Harris To Santa, I would like a hoverboard and the charger thing that comes with it. You can bring me more things and it can be anything you think I would like. I will leave cookies and milk. My mom will make the cookies and I help her. From, Daisy Crabtree To Santa, I really like your reindeer. I’ve only seen normal deer here, but I haven’t ever seen a reindeer. I want a backhoe and a dump truck. From, Zayden Leeper Dear Santa, Can I please have a new coloring book with colored pencils to color in it? And one more thing, a new big LOL with all the accessories and you know, stuff like that. And Santa, I want you to have a Merry ol’ Christmas. Love, Briley Rucker Dear Santa, I want a baby doll and a toy tiger and lion. Love, Kadie Davis To Santa, I want a remote control car. And a want a virtual reality set. And I want some slime too. I want to have a drone too. I don’t know if you can bring me all of that, but you do have a big bag. Love, Dallas Allen Dear Santa, I want the toy Barbie deer and the bird. And I want some of that magnetic sand that sticks together. And do you think your elves could make a Hamilton pillow? Love, Kentley Plymell To Santa, I want Paw Patrol toys and Cat Noir toys. From, Haydin Thrash

Dear Santa, What I really want is a little Christmas tree that I can put in my room. And I need a new charger for my hoverboard. I want a big bucket of slime and some squishies. And I want some playdough too. Love, Ayla Goble To Santa, I want a rainbow pillow and rainbow pjs. And I want something for my sisters too, maybe a puzzle that we could all put together. From, Zaylee Tucker Dear Santa, I want an LOL house. And I want some walkie talkies too. My sister really likes Minnie Mouse stuff so bring something for her. Love, Addley Hulet

Gallatin Kindergarten Miss Peterson Dear Santa, How much food do you feed your reindeer? How much reindeer do you have that have names? How many real elves do you have? Santa, you are really nice because you deliver presents to us if we are good! I want a guitar for Christmas. Whenever other people are bad, they don’t get presents for Christmas. Oh one more thing. Do you have a Christmas tree? Love, Bently Caldwell Dear Santa, Can I please have the mostest presents? I love the Christmas that you bring. For Christmas I want Minecraft stuff! But not scary presents. Don’t make this Christmas end until November! Love, Maverick Fitzpatrick-Cabra Dear Santa, How are you doing? I have been good at school. I want a unicorn toy. It’s kind of big. And a jar of candy! Love, Reagan Freeman Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I love you Santa. I want a teddy bear and a hat. Can I also have a super hero costume? That’s it! Love, Kaius Hefley Dear Santa, I made up a new friend. I have not touched Candy Cane the Elf. I am helpful. For Christmas I want LOL stuff and dolls. I can do my nails without getting out of lines. Love, Zelene Hendricks

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Dear Santa. How are you and Mrs. Claus? I would like a dirt bike, a drone with a camera, Hot Wheels cars, Dineros, and football cards. Dear Santa, What do you do? I am do- I would really like a Maing great! I want one of those glowing uni- homes rookie card. Love, Brody B. corns. Love, Josie Berry

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing? I think I have been good. I think. For christmas I want a computer. I want three collars for my dogs. A spike one for Tink. A big skeleton one for Joker with black and red. And rainbow dots for Carly. Love, Harper Houser Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I’ve been very good. Thank you. For Christmas I want a game. I want a big Minecraft guy! Love, Hunter Huffman

know I want the Indominus Rex toy and have for some time so can I please have it this year. NO HASBRO! Sorry about that I just don’t want Hasbro toys. Can I have a drone this year? Can I have a drum set this year? Yours not so truly, Declan F. P.s. Say thanks to the elves for me.

Dear Santa, I have 3 questions: How are the elves & reindeer doing at the North Pole? How do you fly around the world in one night? How was your day? For Christmas NO LOL dolls because mom said. Since we’re talking about toys, for Christmas I want something I’ve wanted for years- a Barbie camper with Barbie’s family. Love, Brynlee G.

Dear Santa, I would like to see you but you won’t let me. All I want for Christmas is a drum set, kinetic sand, my own chrome book, a paintball gun, some dudes, and a hipster happy holidays. Love, Diesel H

Dear Santa, Thank you for the elf in our classroom. I help my mom and I help my dad clean. I do my chores, make my bed, Dear Chris Kringle, How and clean my room. I want some LOL stuff, are the reindeer? This year LOL Dolls, and Baby Alive. I want my fam- I have been good. As you ily to be happy. Love, Londyn Johnson Dear Santa, How are you feeling? I love mommy and daddy. I want Barbies and I want Cry Babies. I want Care Bears. I want a big Barbie house that talks. It’s called Barbie Dream House. I also want Barbie dresses, shoes, and hair. I love you! Love, Kensley Jones

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nite so I can get some skins and stuff. P.S. Please!!! Your friend, Emery L. Dear Saint Nick, I have been a good boy this year. Santa thank you for making toys and can you say thank you to the elves? Can I please have army men? Have a good Christmas. Love, Logan J. Dear Santa, How are you and your reindeer doing? Can you please say hi to Rudolph for me? What kind of cookies do you want? What I would like for Christmas is a remote control car, a nerf gun, a tapu koko pokemon card GX, a deck of yu-gy-oh cards with Egzotya in it, please. Bye Saint Nick/Mr.C/Santa. :)

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Your friend, Jesse L. Dear Santa, How have you been doing? But what I want for Christmas is Care Bears, Oopsy Does It movie, both Raiders jersey and a Chiefs jersey, an art set, and a drone with a camera, please. I’ve been really good. Love, Isabella J. Dear Santa, How are your elves? All I want for Christmas is a touch day,a drumset and a microphone, a guitar, kinetic sand, a horse, a pink barbie mermaid, a pink tree, a puppy, a nice cat, an iphone 11 pro max, an Elsa house, another elf- a girl elf and a boy, and coloring books. Love, Jaidyn Burrell drawn by Brynlee Green daughter of Brenton & Kelsey Green

Dear Santa, How are you? I’ve been good. I love our toy elf! I want a toy birdy, a toy baggie, and a toy scarecrow. Love, Destiny Landers Dear Santa, How many elves do you have? Does one of your elves go to school? I go to school! For Christmas I want a Baby Alive, a castle for my dolls and clothes for them. Love, Sophie Tull Dear Santa, I like you. How’s your elves going? I like our Elf here at school! For Christmas I want an Elf at my house. I want some Christmas lights, like a night light. Can I have Hungry Hippos? Love, Kasen Veach Dear Santa, How much carrots do your reindeer eat? I have been really good. I would like the whole entire Avengers End Game set for Christmas. I also want a remote control monster truck. Love, Seth Whitney Dear Santa, How are you doing Santa? I want a toy that stretches. I also want a puppet. Like Kermit the Frog or Jeffy. I’ve been helping my mom clean up and I eat my mom’s food. Last night, I ate a cooked pepper. Love, Hunter Brookshier

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Dear Santa, For Christmas, may I please have a LOL BoomBox doll that plays music and my family to be the happiest ever? Also I would like the big Lego friends boat. I would really like it if you could help my dog be calm. Is that even possible? I think I’ve been very good. Have a merry Christmas From, Lexi G. Dear Santa, Can I have a robot builder kit? Love, Alexis J. P.S. Lol it’s short! Dear Santa, How are your Reindeer? I have been good this year and I want an Ipod and a drone with a camera. Love, Ryleigh D. Dear Santa, How are the elves? How are the reindeer? How is Mrs. Claus? What I want for Christmas is the Toy Story army men, a sniper rifle nerf gun, a drone, a machine gun nerf gun, and a monster truck that can go in water. Sincerely, Sullivan H. Hello Santa! How are your reindeer? I hope they are doing good! But let’s get to the point of the story. I want at least a few things for Christmas. I would like a Baby doll with hair please, a mega or small I-Dig monsters toy, a mega or small Secret Crush toy, but I don’t want just presents. What I want for Christmas more than presents is to be able to have Christmas with my grandma Carla. Thank you for a wonderful Christmas Santa. But if you want to give me presents, I would like that, but you don’t have to. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year! Thank you for all we’ve been given and have all good rest of your days! Forever yours, Jayden S. ps friends forever!!

Dear Santa, How’s it going? All I want for Christmas is a hatchet, globe, legos, RC boat, nintendo games, and a guitar. From, Liam H.

Jamesport First Grade Mrs. Lewis Der Santu, Will you bring me one of your majikl hat? Can you fix my dert bike? Will you breng me a Grat Dane? from Liam Perkins Der Santu. How are you dooen? Im dooen fine. I wunt a dirt bike to ride. Im gunu lev out cooces and milck for you. frum Silas Showalter Der Santu, Can I walk around your vilig? I wood like a rc boet

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and a rc robot? frum Wyatt Curtis Der Santu, How miney prezint will you give me? I will like a remote robot and a bloon ball. I am leveing cookes. frum Zander Ackley Deer Santa, What do I give you on Crismis? How is rudolph doing? I have been sort of good this year. I want 20 laog sets and 5 more tablets in cas 1 brakes and can they have roadblocks and Minecraft? fram James Rice Dera Santa, I will give you dlishis cookees. I wunt to get a mons truk and I will put rander food out side. by Harris Dixon Dear Sana, How is rootof doeeing? How are you doeeing? I have been good. I wood like LOLs plees and a watch. My crmismis tree is in my room this yaer. I will have a bag of food for the raeder. Love Aryana Tanner Dera Santa, Why do you give prezntses? I like a drte bik. I will give you cookees. love you Parker Chadwick? Deer Santa, Why do you dliver peresins all the time? I wod like a huvr bord plees. I wil set awt cookees. from Brooklyn Hathcock.

Pattonsburg Second Grade Mrs. McCrary To Santa, I want a baby doll and some Christmas books. And I want some lotion and perfume too. Love, Kooper Carter Dear Santa, I want some cat books and some chapter books. And I want some Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol movies. Love, Abey McCartney To Santa, I’m wanting a ps4 and some games to go with it. And I really want Muck boots, size 3. I ran out of bullets for my gun, so I need some of those, they are size 308s. From, Landon Hardin To Santa, I wish I could have a rosegold hoverboard. Mine quit working. And I want some hover shoes too. Soon I can take out my earrings, so I really want and need some new earrings. Love, Harley Manion Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? I’m excited about Christmas. I would like a Perry the Platypus speaker. I would also like to get to see my family. I would also like to get some magic Tree House books, necklace chains, and some Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley Funko Pops, and a Sorting Hat. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Love, Eliza Shock

And I want some chapter books to read like Magic Tree House books. Love, Lillyan Michener To Santa, I want a GoPro so I can post youtube videos. If you can’t get the GoPro I want a Cosmo robot. I wish I had some money because I would like to buy grandma a present. She would really like a Roomba. Love, Jeremiah Hill Dear Santa, For Christmas I want an apple watch. I kinda have an attic room and I want some LED lights to put in it. And I want a pop-it that’s like a fidget toy and a fidget pad. Love, Avasa Cook Dear Santa, I want a new Lego set and a Lego motor. And I want a batman puzzle too. From, Case Gardner To Santa, I want a remote control semi. And I want a toy semi too. Love, Waylon Bridger Dear Santa, My elf is being silly, he does crazy things. For Christmas I want some more Adidas shoes. And I’ve been wanting a little tiny reindeer stuffed animal. And I saw this flamingo toy that poops in a toy toilet. I also want some slime and new clothes. Love, Kyndall Hunter Dear Santa, I want to have a train set. That’s really the main thing I want. Love, Nicholas Albert To Santa, I want to have a guitar. I need some new boots too. There’s a problem with the heel on the old ones my grandpa gave me. From, Travis Brewster

Gallatin Second Grade Miss Sweatman Dear Santa, I hope you have a good Christmas this year. I would like a Pokémon backpack, Pokémon poster, and a Beyblade Burst. I have been good! I will leave you cookies! Love, P e y ton

Dear Santa, My elf did not come this year. Is it because I accidentally touched him? I want an American Girl Doll Cinema and ice cream truck. I also want lots of L.O.L. dolls. I cannot wait to see what you got me. I love you, Santa. Love, Kennedy

Dear Santa, I hope you have fun delivering presents. I would like a pair of Hey Dues (size 2) and some jeans. I will leave you some cookies and milk! Love, Memphis Dear Santa, I love you! I would like a toy cat, a real fish, and a toy reindeer. I want you to know I moved houses. If you cannot get in, please use the door. Love, Autumn Dear Santa, Hello! I hope you have had a good year. I want Lego’s, balloons, and gum for Christmas. Have a great day. Bye! Love, Zeus Dear Santa, I want a trampoline, RC race car, 4-wheeler, and Pokémon cards this year. I have been really good! I have a puppy, so please be careful Max does not get into your bag! Love, Carson

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Merry Christmas! North Daviess Firth & Sixth Grade Mrs. Ingerson Dear Santa: For christmas this year I would really like a new bike cause I’m geting a little big for the bike that I have now and what I really want is for my dad to get whatever he wants for once. He works to hard. Sincerely, Aricka Dear Santa: For Christmas this year, I would realy like to see my dad for Christmas. Also I realy want a 3d model of the Milkey Way Galixy. And I would want a drone with a camra. This is what I want for Christmas. Sincerely, E.J. Dear Santa: I wish I had an xbox series x and a blue rane conroller. I also would like a kitten. Sincerely, Scott Dear Santa: I whnt a natndo swich and a drone. Dear Santa I relly wont to met you, Santa and I whnt lagoes and I whnt a xbox series x and i whnt to go to the. North Pole to go to youre house. I whnt an elf on the shilfe and some games for the xbox series x and I whnt games for the natndo swich. Sincerely, Evan

Winston Kindergarten Mrs. Griffith Dear Santa, My names is Rylynn. I am five years old. I live in Winston. This year I have been very nice. A few things I did that were nice are clening the living room and becid. If you’re not too busy here is my wish list. I would love a big doll house. A book to read: Bute and the Best. Something I need is a rel fone. Thank you. With love, Rylynn Dear Santa, My name is Ean. I am six years old. I live in Winston. This year I have been very nice. A few things I did that were nice are I feed my cat. If you’re not too busy here is my wish list. I would love a Chucky doll. A book to read: I Spi. Something I need jim shoes. Thank you. With love, Ean Dear Santa, My name is Aubrey. I am five years old. I live in Winston. This year I have been very nice. A few things I did that were nice are: gav Hole a chocolit kiss. If you’re not too busy here is my wish list. I would love a magic wond and a unicon. A book to read about unicon. Something I need: A chocolit kiss. Thank you. With love, Aubrey

Dear Santa, My name is Charles. I am five years old. I live in Winston. This year I have been very nice. A few things I did that were nice are: help my friends. If you’re not too busy here is my wish list. I would love a fon and an xbox. A book to read: Sonic. Something I need: gloves. Thank you. With love from, Charles. Dear Santa, My names is Savannah. I am five years old. I live in Winston. This year I have been very nice. A few things I did that were nice are: cleaned my room and made my bed. If you’re not too busy here is my wish list. I would love new bots. A book to read: A JoJo book. Something I need: JoJo bows. Thank you. With love, Savannah Dear Santa, My name is Aspen. I am six years old. I live in Winston. This year I have been very nice. A few things I did that were nice are: played with my brothers and shared. If you’re not too busy here is my wish list. I would love for you to brine me some presents. A book to read about dinosaurs. Something I need is a big blanket. Thank you. With love, Aspen.

Gallatin Second Grade Mrs. Morrison Dear Santa, Can I please have Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald or another Pokémon game? Do any of your elves have Covid-19? I would like Minecraft please or an iPhone please. May I have a PS5 or a PS1? Love, Kaige Bennett Dear Santa, I like my Xbox and I want a new one. I want a new Nintendo Switch like Coby’s and I like Overwatch. I like hot cocoa. Love, Evan Brogan Dear Santa, How are you and your reindeer? I would really, really love a flamingo-a real flamingo please. I want a cat for Christmas. I would like a book too. Are you healthy? Love, Madison Drotar

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Dear Santa, I really want to meet your reindeer. I will put on my mud boots and go outside to see them in the snow and then come back inside. Will you please bring me a John Deere sprayer, a new grain bin and auger, a Case tractor with duals and a red grain cart with an auger that folds back. Love, Sutton Dixon, 4 years old

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walkie talkie, a banana, and underwear. I have been a good boy this year. What is your favorite cookie? Love, Kamdyn King, 5 years old Dear Santa, Please do not leave me coal this year. Will you please bring me an infinity gauntlet with moving fingers, Baby Yoda, a guitar, Venom with slime, a lego table and Roblox bucks. Can you give the reindeer a treat for me? Love, Rohnan Willis, 4 years old Dear Santa, Can I see your reindeer? I have been a good boy this year. Can you please bring me a tractor, Beyblades, a bike with pedals, a Christmas tree in my room, candy and games to play with my sister? Love, Kayson Lang, 4 years old Dear Santa, I have been good some of the time! Will you please bring me Polly Pocket, a baby doll, a fuzzy chair, play money, a dollhouse, a new pair of shoes and a new dog and cat? I will leave you cookies and milk. Love, Danielle Kauffman, 4 years old Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. Can you please bring me space toys, Hot Wheels garage and cars, Legos and dinosaurs? Santa, I will leave cookies and milk for you and carrots for all of the reindeer. Thank you for my toys last year. Love, Baker Shockley, 4 years old Dear Santa, Thank you for all my gifts you brought last year. I have tried to be good this year, but I just need you to know it’s hard to be ME! Someone has to be wild and crazy around here! I will leave you a cookie, as long as you bring me presents! Can you please bring me an airplane I can ride in, a Paw Patrol Lego set and a Blaze monster truck I can ride in? Merry Christmas! Love, Beckett Chapman, 4 years old Dear Santa, I would really like to see you! I am a big boy. Will you please bring me jingle bells, Christmas lights, 3 PJ Mask toys, big trucks, little cars and candy canes? Love, Sawyer Hathcock, 3 years old Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. I will leave you chocolate milk and Lego cookies. Will you please bring me a racetrack, Power Rangers action figure, pictures for my room, new school shoes, a new hat and more balls? Love, Gavin Wray, 4 years old Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. Will you please bring me Hot Wheels cars, a remote control truck, a dirt bike, a four wheeler, and Xbox or PS4 and a bigger piggy bank. Love, Mason King, 5 years old Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. Can you please bring me Baby Alive, a picture of Santa and reindeers, a baby

with a bathtub, a soft blanket, new boots and new paint stuff. Love, Gabby First, 5 years old Dear Santa, Santa, it’s Bryer here, is there an “ELK” (you know the ones with horns!) with the same name as me? Will you bring me a real skid loader, $1,000 or toys, either will work, a new bike because Uncle Lucas ran mine over, a new house to hold more toys, a mini Santa Claus toy and a big tractor that lives outside or a monster truck? Love, Bryer Tuff Smith, 4 years old Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. Can you please bring me Washi Tape, a doll, doll stroller, doll bed, more Washi Tape, My Little Pony Dress and my own little pony toy? Love, Ember Showalter, 4 years old Dear Santa, Can you please bring me a Jack-in-the-box, Xtreme Power Dumptruck, walking and talking doll, T-Rex, finger paints and green paper? I have been a good boy this year. Love, Zeliam Smith, 3 years old Dear Santa, Christmas is the best time of year! Will you please bring me a John Deere tractor, yellow header wagon, big Steiger tractor, dump wagon, International combine and a little barn for my tractors? Love, Zaxton Leeper. 4 years old Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. Can you please bring me a tractor, semi and a four wheeler? Please don’t forget my sister and brother. They have been good too. Love, Easton Peery, 4 years old Dear Santa, Can you please leave me one of your elves? We will leave you cookies and some Pepsi. Will you please bring me a hooded sweatshirt, toy dinosaur, magnetic blocks and sunglasses? Love, Cole Chadwick, 4 years old Dear Santa, Will you please bring me shoes, clothes, Peppa Pig toys, baby sharks and lots of toys. I have been a good girl this year. Love, Zelma Terry, 3 years old Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. Can you please bring me a baby shark, princess dress and a dinosaur in a box? Love, Ellie Dennert, 3 years old Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. I will leave you milk and cookies. Will you please bring me toy cars, a dress up costume, more Christmas lights and another Christmas tree, a car track, make-up and a walking toy dog. Will you cover me up after you eat your cookies and milk? Love, Blakely Elder, 3 years old

North Daviess First Grade Ms. Wallace Dear Santa, What do you do when it’s not Christmas. Do you make plans. How do you make toys? I like toys. Santa, can I please have an x-box, a remote controlled car, and one more thing , a power wheel. Merry Christmas, Kendrix Hogan Dear Santa, How are you? How is your family? Please, I would like a gaming computer, blocks, and a power wheel grave digger. Thank you. Sincerely, Kannon Smith PS I will leave carrots and cookies.

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Dear Santa, Can I have a dragon and a barbie house with a barbie for me? I am good today. Donner the elf is funny today. Merry Christmas! Love, Daycee Baldwin Dear Santa, You are fun. I want a cat. I love you Santa. Love, Gage Brookshier Dear Santa, How are you? I want another puppy. I love you! Love, Kennedy Payne

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Dear Santa, I hope you are having a great time up at the North Pole. I want a remotecontrol car. Thank you for reading this. Love, Dallin Harper

Dear Santa, Thank you for the reindeer who is a friend to our elf. I would like a weighted blanket, an ultimate rubble, and a robot. I will leave cookies and milk out for you and I love you! Love, Cory Terhune

Dear Santa, How many elves do you have? I want an OMG doll. I love you a lot! Love, Jaycelyn Curtis Dear Santa, I like your beard. How are your reindeer? I want a baby dog and another elf on the shelf. Thank you for Donner. Love, Granville Miller Dear Santa, How are you? I want a robot dog. I love you! Love, Alaina Rumsower Dear Santa, I miss you. I have been really really really good this year. I want a toy barn for

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Dear Santa, Can you get some things for my mom and dad? For my dad, can you give him some new hunting gear? Also my mom needs some new clothes, clothes for my brother, an Anna toy for my sister, and a PS5 for me. How is Mrs. Claus doing? Thank you for all the presents. Love, Remington Watkins

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Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? I would like a hover board and a Lamborghini. I also want a real phone. I hope you have a wonderful year. Your Friend, Zander Neeley Dear Santa, Can I please get a boy WWE Action Figure, a cool Nerf blaster, some shoes, a Bakugan, and a Hot Wheels track? Santa, what is your favorite dinner? What do you do in the summer Santa? How are your elves and reindeer? Thank you and I hope you have a good Christmas. Your friend, Jaxson King Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a toy Jack in the Box, a Nintendo Switch, and an art set. I would also like some fresh cookies. I will let you have a cookie and some milk also. I am 8 years old. Santa, how are the reindeer doing? I hope you have a good Christmas. Love, Zuriah Smith

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do they eat? I’d like to have no spicy candy, but sweet Elfie he has been fun. I want ones. A toy flaming of glass, to know what your day is and a real pet dolphin, like? And do reindeer look Dear Santa, How is Miss Claus doeen please! You are great and like and what do they eat? is she doeen jest just fine or is she not have a very merry Christ- What your favorite cookie is because I want to bake you doeening jest well? I have the cofs. Miss mas. Love Elza Chippy is good. I have a Christmas tree. Dear Santa, I have been chocolate Santa cookies for Can I pleese have a sminral toy? Thank good, nice, and helpful but Christmas. I’d like phone you Santa Claus for everything. Love, mostly I’ve been a good apple, watch, all writing things, like pens, pencils, Tyne, 6 brother. You’re the best. I’d Dear Santa, How are you today? Are like to give you cookies, but and notebooks. Thank you. your elves keeping you up? I am doing also want to know what is You are awesome. Love, good at school. I am Christopher. You are your favorite fruit, because Naia Dear Santa, I have been the best Santa. I want a grappling hook toy you like food. What is your pleese Santa. Thank you Santa Claus for favorite sport. I like soker. good, nice, and a good siseverything. Love, Christopher, 6 I’d like a real smart phone, ter. I really love you, Santa. Dear Santa, How is your job going? How some hot wheels, cars, and Does Rudolph lead the way are the elves doig? School is fun. The elf real iPhone. You are awe- and or does Comet lead the is being good. I clen mi desk. Does Mrs. some, Santa, and thank you way? What is your favorClaus help the elves? Jase wants a truck for presents. Merry Christ- ite cookies? What is your favorite state to delliever and robot and nrutgun. Thank you, Santa mas. Love, Brody presents? I would like a big Claus, for everything. Love, Jase, 7 Dear Santa, I have been suffed animal puppy. I want Dear Santa, How are you today? How is nice, good, and polite. But you to help my mom bake. I your elves doing? How is your raindeers? mostly helpful. Santa I love want for Mrs. Doll and Mrs. How can you fly? I like math Santa. Our elf is tricky, Miss Chippy Elf. School is fun. I want a toy farm please. I want a toy nruf drawn by Diesel Houser gun, please. I want a toy are see car. Thank son of Rachel Taylor & Matthew Houser you Santa Claus for everything! Love, Raylan, 7 Dear Santa, How are you today? How are your elves? Our elf Miss Chippy Elf is doing good. You are the best Santa! My dad likes to go hunting. I want 100 Jojo siwa bows please! Thank you, Santa Claus for everything. Love, Zelda, 6

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Gallatin Preschool Ms. Youtsey Dear Santa, I would like an Indominous Rex dinosaur and a Stegosaurus. I would also like a nerf gun and some new stuffed animal buddies. A bag full of animals like a dolphin is also what I want. Love, Jamesson Holder Dear Santa, I would like Power Ranger toys and Robots. Merry Christmas! Love, Remington Wheeler Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like Jolly Ranchers, a toy dog, a Gotta Go Flamingo and a baby doll. I’ll probably leave out chocolate chip cookies. Love, Aliyah Richey Dear Santa, I have been pretty good, but I am sorry for the bad things. I love you! I really like reindeer! I would like some slime, a watch, a ball pit and a Barbie house. Also, a Barbie car, some nail polish and a snow maker. I think reindeer are the bestest! Love, Emma Carpenter Dear Santa, I have been very VERY good this year! I love you! I would like dog treats and Lowboys for Christmas! Love, Hayes Worrell Dear Santa, I would like a baby doll, makeup and a bracelet. Please bring toys for my puppies too. Santa is the best and I love him!! Love, Chandler Feigly

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Dear Santa, I would like a doll house, a Barbie and a Barbie camper. I will leave out white milk and chocolate chips cookies. Love, Hayleigh Jones

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Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a toy doll, a ball and some crayons. I love you! I will leave out cookies and milk. Santa loves milk and he has a beard like my daddy! Love, Mya Darnell

Dear Santa, I would like a baby doll with a bed, a kitchen set and my favorite thing in the whole wide world slime (lots and lots of slime)! Love, Kinsley Woolard

Dear Santa, I would like a big fake dinosaur, a skateboard, a fake alligator and five fake reindeer. I’ll leave out milk and five chocolate chip cookies. I have been good! I love you! Love, Dane Curtis

Dear Santa, I would like Lol dolls, Tiny Hatchimal, Barbie dream camper with a swimming pool, a barbie and a Baby alive doll. Love, Cleo Hefly

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North Daviess Third & Fourth Grades Mrs. Berry Dear Santa, I want a passport and a remote control airplane. I need more money and more food. How are things in the North Pole? How are you and the reindeer? See you on Christmas Eve!!! Love, Lincoln Dear Santa, I want hot chocolate, toy reindeer, snow, and cookies. How are you and Mrs. Claus? Love, Robert

Gallatin Third Grade Mrs. Talbert Dear Santa, How are you feeling and how is Mrs. Claus feeling and how are the reindeer feeling? Me and Autumn made some special cookies for you and some treats for your reindeer. Can I have a toy dog and toy puppies please and a moving dinosaur toy and red, blue, and light blue clay. From, Daniel Ballance

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cookies! I will leave your reindeer some carrots too. Have a great Christmas! Sincerely, Hailey Ganger Dear Santa, How are you? I’ve been really good this year. I love my teacher! Are the reindeer okay? My favorite reindeer is Dasher. I haven’t made a gingerbread house yet but I will. I will leave you cookies and milk. Has Mrs. Claus had to make you a new suit? My dad built me a treehouse. It is really fun to climb on it. I bring my kittens up there. For Christmas I would like an iphone 6s and a little brother. Love, Olivia Gillette

Dear Santa, The thing I want for Christmas is a Na! Na! Na! Surprise Alex Heart. I also want to thank you for our elf Rosey because she is fun and kind. It is fun to find her every day! She always finds good hiding places! From, Skye Green Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? My favorite reindeer is Rudolph. What I want for Christmas is a Nintendo Switch and Mario Cart. I would also like a game for Dodge called Bendy and the Ink Machine. I would like a teddy bear for Aspen. Love, Brooklyn Hiley

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Dear Santa, My name is Andrew Lawson. I live in Gallatin, Missouri. I have been good this year. Can I please have a pogo stick and a blast pad that shoots over 200 feet high and a rac panel and a mixi magnetic dart board? I hope you have a good time in the North Pole. Love, Andrew Lawson

Dear Santa, Is the North Pole colder than Idaho? I don’t have an elf so do you know what I’m doing? How old are you? Do none of my presents have your name on them? For christmas I would like a hoverboard, a monofin and a pet or two. Sincerely, Lillie Stoor

Dear Santa, How are you doing? How is the reindeer doing? For Christmas I would like to have a lot of fishing gear and RC cars and a drone and a camera. I will leave some cookies and some reindeer treats. From, Liam Leeper

Dear Santa, I am thankful for all you do. How are you doing? I will make you cookies and milk. How are the reindeer? My favorite is Donner. I want two things a happy family and a baby brother. From, Josh Parker P.S. You are great.

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Dear Santa, How are you? How is the reindeer? I will leave you cookies. Thank you for the presents last year they were good. I will ask one more question: how are the elves? Sincerely, Aubree Chitwood Dear Santa, I’ve been really good this year. How have you and Mrs. Claus been this year? My favorite reindeer is Dasher. What Is your favorite food? I’m guessing cookies because you eat them every year. This Is what I want for Christmas. A iPhone 12 Pro Mini if my dad will let me get one and also a drone and a nother dog. If you can. I hope you have a great Christmas and a happy new year. Love, Karter Conkling Dear Santa, How is the reindeer doing? I will make cookies for you! I want a hoverboard for Christmas and a big gummy bear. Sour gummy worms too. How is Ruldoph? From, Derrick Dear Old Saint Nick, I have been good this year. I have been really trusted by my mom and dad. But lets move on for Christmas. I want the new iPhone 12 MinI and a drone and a pool and a trampoline and new air pods and a PS5. Would you mind saying hi to Ms. Claus for me? But I want a labradoodle. Sincerely, Bennett Dungy PS say hi to FREDRICK FOR ME PLEASE.

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Dear Santa, How are you, and the elves, and the reindeer doing? Is it still cold there at the North Pole? I will leave you some cookies and milk. For Christmas I would like a pack of football cards and a toy big tractor with a baler and some hay bails. Also I would like a toy bail bed truck. Thank you Santa for everything. Love, Randall Eaton Dear Santa, How are you feeling? How is the reindeer? My favorite reindeer is Commit. Thank you for the gifts last year! Merry Christmas! I want a American Girl Doll Ice Cream Truck. I have been really good this year! I will leave you some milk and

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Gallatin Third Grade Mrs. Talbert Dear Santa, I would like a bike for christmas and a new iPod. Mine broke when my sister had it. I would also like a pony like my friend Tru. I want the pony to be white and black paint. I would really like it if you got me a big bucket of slime and a bunch of squishies. Thank you! Love, Ava Miller Dear Santa, Thank you for the toys last year. They were awesome! I will leave you some cookies. Thank you for the elf I love her like my family. How is Mrs. Claus and the reindeer doing? I’m going to leave cookies for you to make sure Mrs. Claus gets cookies and a glass of milk. Love, Matthew Singleton Dear Santa, How are you? How is Mrs. Claus? How are the reindeer? I hope you can make it. I will get get you some cookies and milk and some carrots for the reindeer. I would like the L.O.L. and O.M.G. Winter Disco Chalet. From, Olivia Sterneker

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I want a King Xenomorph for Jessie. Maddie needs a Queen Xenomorph. I want a Blue Face Hugger. I love you, Liam Drotar

Dear Santa, I like you, Santa. What do your elves look like? Could I have a ghost rider toy? Thank you, Dexter Holcomb

Dear Santa, I want to right on your sleigh. How is Mrs. Claus doing? Are your reindeer doing ok? I want a stuffed animal reindeer for Christmas. I love you, Kohl Gray

Dear Santa, I really want a new makeup set. I really want to see you at the mall. Tell Mrs. Claus that I know she can ride the reindeer. I would like a new bike for my mom’s house. I love you, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Love, Kimalee Houser

Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? How can you have magic? How does your sleigh fly? How are your elves doing? I have been a good girl. How do you make toys? I would like a bike with a baby’s car seat on the back. Love, Hadley

Dear Santa, I want to see you. I will get out of bed and look for you. I want a new piggie stuffed animal and real puppy. I miss you. Bye, bye, Jaxten Parker

Dear Santa, I am going to give you cookies and milk. I am going to buy the cookies. I already have the milk. Can you bring me puzzles to share with my sister? Love, Mya Gulling

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Dear Santa, I have been super good. We will put out some food for your reindeer. I would like a new American Girl Doll for Christmas. Love, Molly Riley

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Dear Santa, I would like these things please; Lego set, a new carseat for my baby, a baby carrier, and nerf guns. How is Mrs. Claus? How are your reindeer? How are you? Ellie Sidebottom Dear Santa, I really want all of my family to come to my grandma’s for Christmas because grandma has more space. I want a LOL Doll. Whatever you get me is fine. I love you, Santa. Love, Brooklyn Dear Santa, I love you. I love Mrs. Claus too. I want a toy reindeer for Christmas. See you later, Ellie Toney

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Dear Santa, I want to see you. I want a Hatchimal for Christmas. I love you, Santa. Love, Gracey

Gallatin First Grade Miss Elbert Dear Santa, Does it snow everyday at the North Pole? For Christmas I would like a toy truck, car, toy bell, stapler, T.V., and a toy house. I will leave cookies, milk, and candy for you, Santa! Love, Brayden Albert

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Dear Santa, My name is Xander, I am in third grade.I have been a good boy this year. For Christmas I want a wrestling mat. I also want some Legos and a toy cow barn.Hope all the reindeer are well Santa. Your friend, Xander Story Dear Santa, I have been trying to be good this year. You have been working so hard and your elves have too. I love my elf at home too. How are the reindeer? Comet is my favorite! All I want for Chismas is all iPod stuff an iPod charger and a iPod and a basketball iPod case. I love you so much, thank you!!! I will see you at Christmas bye!!!! Love, Georgie Youtsey

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Dear Santa, Do you tell the elves where to go in the house? Do the elves have friends? The things I want for Christmas are Legos, LOL dolls, and Rescue Rider toys. Merry Christmas, Elaina Chitwood Dear Santa, I like you, Santa Claus. Could you please get me a bike. Love, Harper Irby Dear Santa, I missed you. How are the reindeer? You are the best. I want a pony. I love you, Riley Curtis Dear Santa, I want to ride on your sleigh.

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Gallatin First Grade Miss Elbert Dear Santa, What kind of cookies are your favorite? I have been good this year. I would like a Hoverboard, skateboard, My Life Doll, and a fancy Santa hat. I will leave carrots for the reindeer. Love, Nora Chadwick Dear Santa, How do reindeer fly? For Christmas, I would like a dinosaur toy. I have been good this year! Your Friend, Byron Coleman Dear Santa, What kind of cookies are your favorite? For Christmas, I would like a new bike. I have been good this year. Love, Cambree Crose Dear Santa, Santa you are my favorite. For Christmas, I would like a robot and a bell. I will cook you cookies. Love, Damian Curtis Dear Santa, How do elves fly? This Christmas, I want a big power wheel, new face mask, and my own water bottle. I love you! Your Friend, Zaiden Etherton Dear Santa, What do elves like? I want a makeup set. I love you and Mrs. Claus. Love, Milly Gay Dear Santa, How do elves fly? I have been very good this year. For Christmas, I would like a Barbie dream house, and L.O.L, Cry Baby, and a Lion Guard pillow. I will leave milk and cookies. Your Friend, Destany Jackson Dear Santa, I have been good. I want a nerf gun and my favorite drink, Root Beer. I like Chiefs, too. Love, Abram Miller

Dear Santa, Can elves really fly? I want a computer and a desk for Christmas. I love you! I will leave you ten cookies! Love, Ethan Morrison Dear Santa, Thank you for letting the elves come back to my house. This year I would like a dirt bike and a PS5. Love, Kreed Rainey Dear Santa, Can I have an elf touch day? I have been really good this year. For Christmas, I would like a new Paw Patrol tower, a bulldog mask, and for Miss Elbert to be at school. Also, a new mini Christmas tree for my room. Love, Maison Seward Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is a GoCart, Beyblades, and Legos. Love, Naconna Spruell

Gallatin Fourth Grade Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by playing with my brother, praying to god, and being helpful. First, I have been nice by playing with my brother. Next, I have been nice by helping the teachers. Finally, I have been helping my brother and sister with their homework. As you can see, this year has been very nice. I would like to ask for a 70 cc dirt bike. It would be amazing to get one. I would also like a gaming pc. And Finally, I would like the new ps5. Please Santa it would be amazing. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been nice this year. I think you will agree that being helpful, responsible

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and a problem solver supports my humble opinion. Sincerely, Casey Lane Smith Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been Nice by Giving my pencil to my cousin Olivia, I have also been good by giving Emily my OMG doll, and vacuuming the carpet. First, I have been nice by giving my dog a treat when I got home. Next, I have been nice by giving a compliment to my friend. Finally, I have been nice by giving my cousin and pencil. As you can see, this year has been nice. I would like to ask for… science projects, clothes, and shoes size 2. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I have been nice this year. I think he will agree that I have been kinda good, and I most support my humble opinion. Sincerely, Matilda Lee Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by being generous, being kind to others, and being a good helper. First, I have been nice by giving my teacher a gift. Next, I have been nice by being a helper when someone needs help. Finally, I have been nice by being kind to others. I am kind when I hold the door open for people and when I wait in line for my turn. As you can see, this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for an Xbox, for my sister to get lot’s of gift’s, L.O.L Dolls, O.M.G Dolls, so e science stuff, some new coloring books, and stuff, earrings for when I get my ears pierced, new shoes

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and a phone if my mom lets me have a phone. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the way’s I” ve been nice this year. I think you will agree that giving my teacher a gift of being kind to others and being a good helper support my humble opinion. Love, Trinity

Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again I wanted to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly would have been very nice this year. I have been nice by being nice to my teachers, being nice to my friend, and my family. First, have been nice by not being mean to anybody. Next, I II have been nice and said hi to everybody thanks. Finally, I have been nice by saying hi everybody, as you can see this year I have been very nice I would like to ask you for an OMG Doll. I would also like a paint set. How is Rudolph? Is he good? As Christmas gets closer let me remind you of all the ways I have been nice this year I think you will agree that I am very nice to my friends and, and my fam support my humble opinion. Sincerely, Preslie Mowre Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by helping my family, I have been nice to my little sister and helping my cousins. First, I have been nice by helping my family to bake stuff. Next, I have been nice by being helpful with my sister. Finally, I have been nice by helping my cousin. As you can see this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for a Pokemon Toy and a Play Station 5 games, please if we can have both. As Christmas gets closer let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been nice this year. I want to know how Rudolph is doing? Love, Kendall Jones Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. First I was nice by helping others out when needed like when I held the door for someone. Next, I have a nice time by cleaning up my room when I am told. Finally, I have been nice by doing all my homework when needed and when I am told I will get it done every time. As you can see, this year has been very nice. I would like to ask for… hot wheels, and a mobile remote, action figures, Lots of toy cars, and at least some tools. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been nice this year. I think you will agree that by helping others out, cleaning up, and doing all my homework. Sincerely, Nate Ganger Dear Santa, It’s that time of the year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion I most certainly have been very nice by being kind to others. First, I

have been very nice in asking for help. Next, I have been nice by following the rules at school. Finally, I have been nice by doing all my work. As Christmas gets closer let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been nice this year I think will agree that following the rules asking for things and doing all my work as you can see, this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for Xbox series one? Sincerely, James Ross Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I have been very nice this year. I have been nice by helping my mom catch my dogs and saving a cat. First, I have been nice by helping my mom. Next, I have been nice by catching my dogs. Finally, I’ve been nice by saving a kitten. As you can see this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for a puppy and a Barbie doll and a phone. As Christmas gets closer let me remind you all the way I’ve been nice this year. I thank you for helping my mom catch my dog and saving a kitten. What’s my humble opinion? Sincerely, Kaylynn Mitchell Dear Santa, It’s that time of the year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by opening the door I helped my mom and I have helped my sister with her homework. First I have been nice by feeding my cat and dog. Next, I have been nice by helping my dad at work. Finally, I have been nice by getting my mom a gift. As you can see this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for a new tv. As Christmas gets closer let me remind you of all the way I’ve been nice this year I think you will agree that I have helped people, I have been good this year and I have helped my mom, so please support my humble opinion. Sincerely, John Wayne Vanderslice Dear Santa, It’s That time of year Again I want to let you know that in my Opinion I most clearly been very nice this year I have been nice by being nice to the Teachers, sharing my toys, and donating toys to tots. First, I have been nice by keeping my teacher happy and bringing peace to my classroom. Next, I have been nice by sharing my toys with my sisters and brother. Finally, I have been nice by donating toys to tots and to people that need them. As you can see this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for a 7 ic Tablet with a keyboard and To have my cousins from Utah come to my house. Also another Big Koala, that is all I want for Christmas. As Christmas gets closer let me remind you of all the way that I’ve been lying this year I think you will agree that being nice to Mike and Sherry and the boys and donating toys to tots supports in my humble opinion. Sincerely, Jessica Jane Arnold

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Gallatin Fourth Grade Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been nice this year. I have been nice by behaving in class, playing with my brother, and being nice to everyone. First, I have been nice by behaving in a class by listening, following directions, and more. Next, I have been nice by playing with my brother by playing video games, cars, and superheroes with him. Finally, I have been nice by being nice to everyone because I never call them names or try to hurt their feelings. I have 3 questions. Are all of my best friends elves best friends? How do the reindeer fly? What is your most favorite toy to build? As you can see, this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for a trampoline for my brother and me to jump on but, I understand if I can’t have one because my dad does not want me hurt. So, if you can’t give that trampoline to me I would like a hoverboard. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been nice this year. I think you will agree that I am good, not naughty, and I listen. So, please support my humble opinion. Sincerely, Tenley Burke Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want you to know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by washing the dishes, being kind to others, and trying to help my sister with her broken leg, even though she wouldn’t let me. First, I have been nice by washing the dishes because my mom tells me to, but I don’t want to, but I do it anyway. Next, I have been nice by being kind to others because, when I see someone sad or

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hurt, I say “Are you all right??” and it’s the right thing to do. Finally, I have been nice by trying to help my little sister out, but she wouldn’t let me, because she is scared. As you can see, this year I Have been very nice. I would like to ask for a Bearded Dragon, that’s all I ask. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been nice this year. I think you can agree that I help my mom by doing the dishes, and you can tell that I’m kind and I try to help my little sister when she had a broken leg, to support my humble opinion. Love, Malli Jones Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again and I want to let you know that in my opinion, I’ve almost certainly been very nice this year. I’ve been nice by helping my friends, being honest, and being grateful. First, I have been nice by helping my friends. I helped my friends hop on the merry-go-round. Next, be nice by being honest. I’m honest when somebody asks me a question. Finally, I have been nice by being grateful. I heard that I’m grateful by saying please and thank you. As you can see this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for an RC submarine. As Christmas gets closer let me remind you of all the ways I have

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been nice. I think you will agree that helping my friends, being honest, and being grateful, best support my humble opinion. Sincerely, Anden Terhune Dear Santa, It’s that time of year AGAIN. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by keeping my room clean, being good, and helping my mom. First, I have been nice by keeping my room clean. Next, I have been nice by being very good, I have been being good by cleaning my room. Finally, I have been nice by helping my mom clean the house. As you can see I have been very good this year so l would like to ask for a few things. legos, Pokemon cards, Magic the gathering cards, PS5, Vr, & Nerf guns. As Christmas is coming I would like to remind you of the way I have been nice, and I think you can agree that I have been really good, I have helped mom, and I have kept my room clean. Sincerely, Owen Burton Dear Santa, It’s that time of the year again. I want you to know that in my opinion, I have been very nice this year. First I have been nice by helping my little brother on the bus by making sure that he is following the bus rules. Next, I have been nice by being kind to my friends by hanging out with them and talking to them. Last, but not least I have been nice by doing some of my chores such as laundry and cleaning my room. As you can see, this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for a black water bottle, some pencils for school, lots of paint, and a VR headset. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been very nice this year. I think that you will agree with me that I have been kind, helpful, and understanding. I hope that you

support my humble opinion. Sincerely, Lillian Shehan Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by letting my friend have my turn, getting Lillian a present, and playing with my friends. First, I have been nice by letting my friend have my turn in musical chairs in my special class on the 10th of December. Next, I have been nice by getting Lillian a birthday present. Her birthday is on December 15th but she is having it on the 12th. Finally, I have been nice by going to my friend’s homes to play. I went to Lillian’s home then Lexi’s. As you can see, this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for A bean bag chair, A hoodie, A mini Christmas tree, And lastly a purple lamp. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been nice this year. I think you will agree that letting my friend have my turn, getting Lillian a present, and playing with my friends support my humble opinion. Sincerely, Hannah Tucker Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by trying to play with my brother, I have fed my dog and cleaned my room. First, I have been nice by trying to play with my brother by asking if he would like to play with me. Next, I have been nice by feeding my dogs and giving them water when I am told. Finally, I have been nice by cleaning my room and picking up my toys when I am told. As you can see this year has been very nice. I would like to ask for An omg doll glamper, A baby alive that grows, The omg doll remixes, A monster high doll set, A desk and chair for my room, A new school backpack, A new mask, Last but not least a picture from the church. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I have been nice this year. I think you will agree that trying to play with my little brother, feeding my dog, and cleaning my room supports my humble opinion. Sincerely, Amelia Hilz Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by helping my brother, helping my mom, and playing with my brother. First, I have been nice by helping my brother by going outside with him to feed the dogs. Next, I have been nice by helping my mom set the table. Finally, I have been nice by playing with my brother when he is lonely. For example, we play legos together. As you can see, this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for more girl lego’s, material

for my new sewing machine, jewelry. That stuff is all I ask for this year. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been nice this year. I think you will agree that I have been helping my brother, playing with my brother, and helping my mom and dad support my humble opinion. Sincerely, Addilynn Eiken Dear Santa, It’s that time of the year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I have certainly been nice by doing my homework, being helpful at the house, and being nice to my sister. First, I have nice by doing my homework on time. Next, I have been nice by helping out at the house. Finally, I have been nice to my sis by not butting heads with her. As you can see, this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for new lego sets. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I have been nice this year. I think you will agree that doing my homework on time, helping out at the house and being nice to my sis all sport my humble opinion. Sincerely, Aurora Rairdan Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again I want to let you know that in my opinion I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by listening without my mom telling me, being quiet, and helping out. First I have been nice by helping out with the teachers, mom, dad, and the family. Next, I have been nice by listening to Mom without her asking, the teachers letting the teachers use me as an example. Finally, I have been nice by being quiet while class is going on. As you can see this year has been very nice. I would like to ask for Luigi’s Mansion 2, an Xbox remote, and an Xbox remote shaped Nintendo remote. As Christmas gets closer let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been nice this year. I think you agree that I have been doing things without my mom, being quiet, and helping out. I hope you support my humble opinion. Sincerely, Leon Esten Wayne Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by doing dishes, flooding clothes, and cleaning my room. First, I have been nice by playing with my friend. Next, I have been nice by being good during class. Finally, I have been nice by feeding the dog. As you can see this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for Hot Toys: Red Snapper, Disco, and Shades. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been nice this year. I think you will agree that my smile, my attitude sometimes and my handwriting support my humble opinion. Sincerely, Tye Ishmael

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Gallatin Fourth Grade Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by helping, sharing, and listening to adults. As you can see this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for a Frozen 2 bed set, frozen 1 2 and 3, for my dad not to work so much, a little sister in may, and a Mr play-doh head. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been nice this year. I think you will agree that helping, sharing, and listening to adults supports my opinion. Sincerely, Arieonna Rainey Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by helping my mom. First, I have been nice by feeding my dog. Next, I have been nice by helping my sister feed the animals. Finally, I have been nice by helping my dad. As you can see this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for a jersey, a tablet, and a new dog. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been nice this year. I think you will agree that my hard work, my kindness, and my being nice help support my humble opinion. Sincerely, Jax Adkison Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice because I want to be, by helping Santa, and by helping my family. First, I have been nice by making friends with others. Next, I have been nice by picking up my toys. Finally, I have been nice by helping my brother. As you can see this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for Pokemon Toys, a Fox Toy, and a Cheetah stuff animal. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been nice this year. I think you will agree that my love, my presents, and my letter help support my humble opinion. Sincerely, Bella Parton Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by doing all of my work. First, I have been nice by being kind. Next, I have been nice by being a friend. Finally, I have been nice by doing my job. As you can see this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for a robot, a Nintendo Switch, and a tablet. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been nice this year. I think you will agree that my behavior, my smile, and my shine support my humble opinion. Sincerely, Aiden Siever Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by helping others, doing the things that I need to do, and making sure no one touches the elf. First, I

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have been nice by making cookies for my mom for the first time, when she wanted some. Next, I have been nice by doing my stuff without anyone telling me to. Finally, I have been nice by helping to look for Rosey the Elf and making sure no one touches her. As you can see this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for Na Na Na Surprise Doll teenager Piper Prim, please and thank you! As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been nice this year. I think you will agree that being helping, doing my chores, and saving Rosey support my humble opin-

ion. Sincerely, Alejandra Green Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by cleaning the house, playing with my brother, and doing what I am supposed to do. First, I have been nice by cleaning the house and making it look good. Next, I have been nice by playing with my brother to make him happy. Finally, I have been nice by obeying my parents. As you can see this year I have been very nice. I would like to

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Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by being a good friend, taking care of my pets, and following directions. First, I have been nice by being a good friend because I am always kind and helpful. Next, I have been nice by taking care of my pets. When I take care of my pets, I play with them and feed them. Finally, I have been nice by following directions. By following directions, I can get all

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of my work done. As you can see this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for Squishies, a bracelet making kit, and a slime making kit. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been nice this year. I think you will agree that being a good friend, taking care of my pets and following directions supports my humble opinion. Sincerely, Tenley Morrison

Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by helping Lillie, doing my chores the first time, and giving Mrs.

DeVaul gifts for Christmas. First, I have been nice by helping Lillie as she gets through having her wisdom teeth removed. Next, I have been nice by doing my chores the first time without my parents having to ask me a lot. Finally, I have been nice by giving Mrs. DeVaul gifts and making her happy. As you can see, this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for a Treasure X sunken’ gold Treasure ship. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been nice this year. I think you will agree That helping Lillie, doing my chores the first time, and giving Mrs. DeVaul gifts support

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Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice. I have been nice by doing dishes, taking out the trash, and helping my parents. First, I have been nice by doing dishes because I did all the dishes. Next, I have been nice by taking out the trash. I take it out when the trash is full. Finally, I have been nice by helping my parents. Sometimes I help my mom cook. As you can see I have been very nice this year I would like to ask for Madden 21, a Derrick Henry jersey, and a Cee Dee Lamb jersey. As Christmas gets closer let me remind you of all the nice things I have done this year. I think you will agree that I did the dishes, took out the trash, and helped my parents. I hope you support

Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again. I want to let you know that in my opinion, I most certainly have been very nice this year. I have been nice by helping my grandma, doing my work, and being nice. First, I have been nice by helping older people. Next, I have been nice by helping my grandma with things. Finally, I have been nice by doing good in school. As you can see this year I have been very nice. I would like to ask for I want a PS5, Cod Cold War, and finally MX vs ATV. As Christmas gets closer, let me remind you of all the ways I’ve been nice this year. I think you will agree that I have been nice and helpful. Thank you for your support in my humble opinion. Sincerely, Vince Churchill

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