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Making Seasons Bright For More Than 119 Years! Dear Santa, I want a puppy and a grinch like Mrs. Misty’s and a Santa man and a girl elf. Love, Adilyn Bancroft
Dear Santa, Can you bring me some toy little horses, toy little cars, toy puppets and a monster truck. Your friend, Dallas Hurst
Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How are you, too? I want a Barbie Doll. I want a new ipad because mine is very, very dirty. I love you very much. I am about to be 8 years old. Love, Madi Beth Drinkard
Dear Santa, I please want if you can get it a real horse. I want a gymnastic mat. That is two of the things that I really want is all that I want. Love, Emilianna Crouse
Dear Santa, I want LOLs for Christmas. I want a real dog, a watch, and some for my sissy and Rudolph. Braiden Vanover
Sixth Grade • 1st Place Joel Boyd Adamsville Elementary School Christmas. What I want most this year is Galaxy rock art because i love art and galaxy. If your elves are not to busy I would also like hoverboard,teal and friends coloring books. I will set out milk and cookies for you. I will set out reindeer food. Love, Arianna Parker. Monica Cook’s 2nd Grade Michie Elementary School Dear Santa, I love Christmas. The elves are being a little bad. They were fighting yesterday and they toilet papered the tree. As you can see, the elves have been a little bad, but they don’t get mad at me. They just want to have fun. From, Addison Woods Dear Santa, I would like a Bo Jackson Jersey, football, and a Giannis Antetokounmpo jersey, Alvin Kamera jersey and Michael Thomas jersey, and Stephen Curry Jersey, and NBA2K21, and a dog, a phone, Najy Harris jersey, Derrick Henry Alabama jersey, Minecraft for my switch, a Tyreek Hill helmet and jersey, a Patrick Mahomes helmet and jersey, and a fart machine, Chiefs football gloves and football. I hope you have a great year. From, Ryder Whitten Dear Santa, I want a cute little poodle. I want a unicorn face mask that’s etchy. Lillie Rogers Dear Santa, How have the reindeer been and
the elves? I want a bike, barbie house, two babies that are a girl and boy, barbie dolls, barbie clothes, mini Christmas tree, new clothes, Christmas lights, a desk, and a new elf that is a girl. Aubree Johnson Dear Santa, I hope you have had a good year. I would like a Dude Perfect punch and target and football combo, a Dude Perfect basketball, Drew Brees jersey and a Saints helmet,A Bo Jackson jersey and helmet, Bass Pro gift card, Tackle Warehouse gift card. Love, Sam Rinehart Dear Santa, I really want a PS5 and XBOX series X, Save the World, and a 5 inch TV. From, Alex Radabaugh Dear Santa, I hope you have a very, very good Christmas. Please get me all the presents I want. I have been acting nice this year. We will give you brownies and milk instead of cookies and milk. Have a holly Jolly Christmas. Love, Ava!!! Dear Santa, You and Tingle McJingle and Dasher are the best. I know I am mean sometimes. I just like to play sometimes. I love Max and Chloe and mom. I want ax XBOX1, Minecraft and Fortnite. I want some fortnite gift cards and minecraft gift cards. I hope you have a great year. You are the best. Will Strickland
Dear Santa, I hope you had a great year and I hope I’m on the nice list. If you wanna know how the boys are doing they have been jerks, but I still love them. Max has been in some funny places. Love, Jillian Tucker Misty Wigginton’s 2nd grade Michie Elementary Dear Santa, How are the elves doing? I want a pair of Share to Love Merch. I would like a Fortnite assault nerf gun! What I want most is Fortnite assault and merch. Your friend, Cooper Coln Dear Santa, How are the elves and how are you Santa? I love your elves and I love you and Mrs. Claus the same and I love your reindeer. I like your workshop Rudolf with his red nose. I would like to have a Rose gold laptop, red lights, a unicorn plush, hoverboard, an electric scooter, a crockpot and a new Christmas tree. Love, Elly Hollingsworth Dear Santa, How have you been Santa? I have been good. Can I have an ipad, a lava lamp, a guitar, a Santa hat and some ballet shoes. I also want a toy baby tiger. Love, Emma Dickerson Dear Santa, I want a hoverboard that has white lights, a butterfly set of legos, a big set of lights for my room, a big set of white markers, a doll that my doll house will fit, a big art table, and a big white board. Love, Allie Blakney Dear Santa, How have you been. I’ve been good. I would like a skateboard, LED lights for my room, jewelry for when we go out to eat. I would like some bell bottoms to go with my shirts and a sweater to go with my bell bottoms, lip gloss for my lips, ballet shoes and bath bombs for my bath and an operation game. Love, Ady Hauser Dear Santa, I would like a PS5, xbox and call of Duty. I would like nerf guns too please. Big ilkey and a face mask and one more toy which is a hulk mask. Love, Samuel Merryman
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Dear Santa, I want a mint razor that I can drive, a PS4 with game to go with it and a new elf. I want an iphone 11 and a lava lamp and laptop. Your friend, Avery Sagely
Dear Santa, Can I please have an xbox please. Love, J.D. Greer Dear Santa, I would like a big unicorn, wwe stuff dolls, and a Grinch doll. Merry Christmas, Bella Harris Bethel Springs Elementary School Letters to Santa 3rd grade Mrs. Hayley Vandiver’s Homeroom Dear Santa, This is what I want for Christmas: makeup, LED lights, and fake nails. Love, Tynlee Dear Santa, I want an xbox 360, a new computer, a new tablet, and slime. Love, Brent Dear Santa, I want it to snow, to be happy, and a good new year for everyone! Love, Carter Dear Santa, I’ve been good. I help my dad. I want a cotton candy machine, a makeup kit, a board with markers, and a camera. Love, Mekenzi Dear Santa, I want a hologram, a big Lego kit, and a Jurassic Park alarm clock. Love, Ryder Dear Santa, I want a doll house, ear rings, clothes, and shoes. Love, Kyleigh Dear Santa, I want a hoverboard, my family to come back, and to have my puppy back. Love, Teresa Dear Santa, I would like some slime, clothes, and a Jojo coloring book. Love, Raegan Dear Santa, I want an xbox, a controller, and a game for Christmas. Love, Kaleb Dear Santa, I have been good and bad this year. I would like 3 things. I would like a computer, the game burping bobby, and a toy dog. Love, Marissa Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is makeup, books and O.M.G dolls. Love, Jade Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is to see my whole family. Love, Carly
Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is to see my family in Atlanta and a small mic for a camera. Love, Lake Dear Santa, I would like an art set. Love, John Mrs. Kim Carlin’s Homeroom Dear Santa, I would like a bendy plushy, light-up crystal, and a big coloring book. Love, Caston Dear Santa, This is what I want for Christmas. I want cubby the fur real bear, a hachimal doll, and an elsa doll. Will you also send my elf drome back? Please and thank you. Love, Allana Dear Santa, I want a present for Jesus. I also want presents for homeless people and a LOL doll. Love, Aslyn Dear Santa, I want a new bexblade set called the vortex climb battle set, an Iphone, and a Rose Seed. Love, Riley Dear Santa, I want a phone, ps5, and a xbox. Love, Kyle Dear Santa, I want my family to have fun together. I wish for a minecraft and a minecraft dungeon game for my nintendo. Love, Hayden Dear Santa, I want a playstation and iphone. I would also like a lamborghini truck. Love, Case Dear Santa, I want a pair of wireless airpods, a kitten and puppy, and a hoverboard. Love, Kylie Dear Santa, I want a real Iphone and airpods with my name on the case. I would also like a Gucci chain. Love, Jayce Dear Santa, May I please have a robot lizard, a Mady LOL doll, and a some pokemon cards? Love, Abriana Dear Santa, I want a rifle, a ps4, and a hoverboard. Love, Braylyn Dear Santa, I want a tablet, 1 sim card, and airpods. Love, Gracie Dear Santa, First I want a kirby game for the nintendo switch called kirby fighters 2, second thing is a bay called sprzen, third thing is a pokemon game called pokemon sword. Love, Alex Dear Santa, I want 1,000 VBucks Cards from Wal-Mart. I want a RC Card, and some pokemon cards.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2020
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watch, the new ipad with the pen, computer, art supplies, paint and canvas, airpods, air pod case. You can get me teal blue fuzzy things, a drone, another elf, board games, case for phone, ipad case, horse stuff that is teal. How are your reindeer? Have a Merry Christmas. Your friend, Eva McDonald
Dear Santa, I want more paper, an OMG doll, and a notebook. Love, Valyn Dear Santa, I would like undertail for Nintendo Switch, a San’s CD, and Bonetail the game. Love, Aidan
Dear Santa, I like what you got me last year but here is what I want this year. Some Nerf guns, military gear, xbox one games, and stuff for the bunnies. Don’t worry, I will leave you some milk and cookies and also some candy. Your friend, Mason McCullar
Mrs. Jennifer Huggins’ Homeroom Dear Santa, This year I think I have been good, but I don’t know. This year I want a saddle, riding boots, and books please. If you do not get this letter I will write a new one and send it with my elf. Merry Christmas! Love, Aliee Dear Santa, For Christmas this year I would like a new Nerf gun, the Nerf Ultra 3, a new Nerf gun with a scope, and a rock digging set. That is all I want. Love, J.T. Dear Santa, I want Fortnite, Save the World, Watch Dog Legions,and a big house. Love, Shawnbreo Dear Santa, I want a phone and a game. Love, Casetin Dear Santa, These are the three things I want; a hoverboard, a fuzzy jacket, and a choker necklace. Love, Marcy Dear Santa, This year I want a lego
Sixth Grade • 3rd Place Haylee Stutts Adamsville Elementary School set, a poster of a dog, and a movie of The Polar Express. Love, Victoria Dear Santa, For Christmas I want money and a trampoline. Love, Bryson Dear Santa, I have been bad and good, but mostly good. I want a hoverboard. I did not break the one I got, it just quit. I want some Nintendo games and Minecraft. The hoverboard I want is the one that lights up a bunch. Love, Gage Dear Santa, I really want a twistable, a hatchimal, and a LOL. Love, Lilly Dear Santa, All I want is a new bike, a trampoline, and a swing. Love, Charissa
Dear Santa, I want an Xbox and Minecraft Dungeon Hero Edition. I would also like a big smart tv. Love, Aiden Dear Santa, I want some headphones, a dry erase board, and some dry erase markers. Love, Chloe Dear Santa, This year I don’t want much. The first thing I want is a microphone stand because mine broke and a 30ft led light to go around my whole room. Thank you Santa. Love, Addi Dear Santa, I wish for a drone. I wish for a 270 deer rifle. I wish for a guitar. Love, Sam Mrs. Karla’s 3rd Grade Class, Michie School, Letters to Santa
Dear Santa, How have you and Mrs. Claus Been? I’ve been extra good this year and I want an Iphone 10, new shoes, apple watch, pompoms, and lots of art supplies. I wish for Covid 19 to be over, 2 more elfs on the shelf and can you please get my dog a chew toy. I would like a skate board, hover board, slime maker set, oh and a PS4 or PS5, football, basketball, softball set, dirt bike, a little hang out place, makeup, and an Ipad. Your friend, Claire Hollan Dear Santa, Are your reindeer ok? I want some games like chess and board games. I want air pods, Ipod, case for Ipad, case for my phone, RC car, and 2 cars with remote. Your friend, River Walker Dear Santa, I want 5 surprises, LOL dolls, build a bear, fuzz and cozy and soft stuff, Iphone 11 Max Pro, apple
Dear Santa, Can I get a monitor and a xbox gift card, and a gaming card and Pokemon and thats all. Thank you. Your friend, Kyler Dickerson Dear Santa, I want a Iphone, pro max, and Iphone 11 and 12. I want Covid to go away and never come back. I hope the reindeer are ok and I hope Mrs. Claus is having fun. I want a unicorn and coloring set and dog. Your friend, Elizabeth Finley Dear Santa, I would like paint pens, colored pencils, and maybe crayons, some stuffed animals, and animal masks. Your friend, Alana Kanavel Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a Lego Mario Starter course, Hot Wheels Ultimate garage, R.C. mini drone, a funny card board game, a Ipad, and a robot Lego building set.
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Dear Santa, I hope you had a good vacation. So can I have a ranger please. And that’s all unless you would like to surprise me. I do not want the elf to get to tired. Well I hope you have a Great Christmas. I love you. Your friend, Harleigh Melson Dear Santa, I want a fish tank for Christmas and a filter too, and fish food. Say Hi to the deer please. I bet you know Jonah and Winger. And I want a watch with games on it. And one more thing, Zelda 2 supplies. Love you so much. Your friend, Levi Lipford
Dear Santa, I would like a VR headset and some xbox gift cards for xbox, some pellet guns, some shooting targets, and new clothes. And I would also like for my family to be in good health so we can celebrate Christmas together. Your friend, Gage Wadkins P.S. I would like to have some dog training stuff for my dog, Millie.
Dear Santa, I have been so good. I have been helping around the house.What I want for Christmas is a Nintendo switch, Lego Apollo ll set. Please send me a elf this year. Oh I want a big drone. Thank you. Your friend, Bradley Bryant Dear Santa, I don’t really want nothing. Please I just want my mom to be happy and I want to see my dad, my two brothers, my family. And I want a hover board and a 8000 dollars and a xbox and a iphone. Love Kalli.
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Sixth Grade • 1st Place Colby MacDonald Selmer Elementary School Your friend, Kallista Lane Dear Santa, I hope I get more presents this year only if I’m good enough. And I have to tell you one more thing, please tell my elf Mary to come to my house for Christmas. Thanks, love you Santa. Your friend, Erianna Billups Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is a four wheeler or go cart, baby alive, tablet, Barbie dreamhouse, rainbow corns, Hoverboard, and my live desk. Your friend, Cayla Fullwood Mrs. Rogers’s 3rd grade Michie School Dear Santa, I have been good this year! I want a bell off Santa’s sleigh, a loft bed, and a desk.I put cookies with sprinkles and milk. (Lilly Bowen) Dear Santa, How are things going at the North Pole? Santa, I have been kinda bad, kinda good this year. I would like to receive a new set of doll clothes, and I want a Jojo Poster. I, also, want a Jojo Secret Notebook. (Kimberly Malone) Dear Santa, Can I please have an iPhone and a laptop? My mom likes small dogs, so we want a dog, too. (Bella Robertson) Dear Santa, Can I have a LOL doll and new earrings and necklace. I need to tell you that I have been a good girl, and you are the best! (Mary Johnson) Dear Santa, I would like a computer, a WWE game, and a NBA game. Are the reindeer being good? Is the elf good? Are you good? (Sam Skinner) Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. For Christmas, I want a Tennessee belt, a basketball, and a four-wheeler. I will be good. (Hunter Griffin) Dear Santa, I have been good. This is what I want for Christmas: a Hoverboard, a soccer ball, a soccer ball net, and a goal. How is the North Pole? I hope it is good up there. When is my elf gonna come? I will write you another letter later. (Melia Moore) Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I might like to receive: a PS5, a $10 gift card (PS4), and a Bunny Plushie...any you want. (Amari Howell) Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year, and this is what I want: a bike and a helmet, a trampoline, and Pretty School Supplies. That’s all I want for Christmas. (Ame-
lia Irvin) Dear Santa, I have been a good boy today. Can I have a Nintendo Switch, a Sonic Plushie, and a Five Nights at Freddy’s Plushie? Please and thank you! Love you, too! (Tobin Provost) Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this time, so can I have a PS5, a computer, and some new boots? (Obidiah McEwen) Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. Can I have a reindeer bell, a PS4, and Spiderman Miles Morales PS4? If you get me these things, I will be thankful forever to you. Merry Christmas! (Corbin Reed) Dear Santa, Can you get me a Jojo Bed Set, some Jojo Big Bows, and a Jojo Coloring Book? You are the best! (Aubree Waldrop) Dear Santa, I would love to have some Legos. Also, I would like a life-size Pepsi Plushie. But, most of all, celebrate Jesus! (Odin Smith) Dear Santa, I have been really good this year! I would like to have a new phone, a Pogo Stick, and a dirt bike. I would, also, like a PS5 and an Xbox series. Thank you so much!! (Landon King) Mrs. Tyla Soto Selmer Elementary School Third Grade Dear Santa, I have benn a good girl. I wunt a baby shtolr and a life like baby doll. THe elf is not here yeet and my bruthr wunts a toy wedsatif and my sistr wants the same thang as me. and i wunt to be a wolf tell and ers. a pet fish. Love, Marley Arnold Dear Santa, I will make you cookies and leave your reindeer food. For Christmas I will like a horse and if you do not bring that can I have any tack or treats some cloths and a good Christmas and for everyone to get atleast one girl. and for everyone to be safe and for it to snow on Christmas I work really hard keep safe hope you and Ms. Clause and elves, reindeer stay safe and have fun What is it like at the North Pole is it fun. Can you Please send a elf to my house soon so I can prove that I am very good and that i work hard. I hope I havnt been nauty. Love, Anslee Baskin Merry Christmas Dear Santa Claus I have helped my mommy a lot with my sister. I will leave cookis and milk out for you and I have been working hard. And I am being good. can have the fortnite drift costume. And a new bike. and for my family a good year and for my sister to
have a toy any baby toy your elfs can make. And I will leave carrots out and milk to for your deer. and for all my dogs little bones for the little dogs. And some cho cookis for you. And a big bone for are big dog. Oh and for your and your raindeed and rudolph. To have a good year Santa Claus. Love, Eli Campana Dear Santa I have been bad this year and got a bad grade.I got a b b c so i trad hard. But I want a lot of Pokemon boxes. And a big goal a little bigger than my size. Love Nicholas Chandler Dear Santa, Hey Santa how are you, the reindeer, and the elves doing this year? I have been really good this year, so I was hoping that I could get a phone, also a blue phone case, guitar and a camo hat Santa. I hope that you have a safe trip. From Jayden Coleman Dear Santa I ben good buy i wot a PS5 and a tv. and a gameing cher. Santa i wot a dac. and how is Ms. Claus wen is awer alf is coming and hot puffs. and a game football. I wot a poney. I wot jamax. Love, Jeremiah Croom Dear Santa, can you please send are elf to are classroom? I’ve been a good girl and I have been hard workig in scool. This is what I want for christmas. A puppy, A lizard, l.o.l. Dolls, bar be, dishes, an elf, a leopard geaco, to see Rudolph, for covid to go away, to snow, a fish, huver bored, and a blicicel for my brother. How is Mrs. Clause doing? Love, Angel Cryer Dear Santa I have been a good girl this year. How is Mrs. Claus doing. Is Rudolph ready for the big night. For christmas I would like a real life puppy but make sure it does not shed. My dad is alergece to dogs that shed. I also want a barbie doll dream house and for the Summer a swimming pool. oh and I am going to get you some chocolate cookies and some milk. How is the weather at the north pole. Do you have a pet. You have reindeer but do you have a diffrent pet? If your reindeer are hungre when you get to my house I will have some reindeer food on the counter so you can take some with you. I would like a t-shirt with you and your reindeer on it. Love Macon Derryberry Dear Santa I have been a good girl. In our class we are are still waiting for our elf. At school I have been very good and I have worke hard. here is my Christmas list. Baby goat, buckel belt,
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I want a remote contrlle Megaladon Monster Truck. I also want shark set and a remote controll helicopter. Thank you for my presents. Love, Elijah Dear Santa, I want a Lego Minecraft set and nert guns with somenerfby-lets. And a ipad. And vrgo-ggles. And a rc car and slip-ers. Love, Austin Ladye Dear Santa, I want a kayak four christmas tis year and sum bults. Thank you so much for my presents each year. Love, Eben
Sixth Grade • 2nd Place Milee Tucker Selmer Elementary School cool baskitball shoes, appel watch, girly girl brand shirts, pet fish, fluffy cow, blue jeans, swet shirts, socks, punching bag, Led lights. Santa how are you and Mrs Clause doing. how is rudolph doing is his nose glowing red. more of my Christmas List. trump flag, mini fridge for my bedroom, shorts nike, jelly fruits, kitten, paper toels, toilet paper, blue gatoraid, swimig pool. Love, Anne Marie Doyle go away Covid.19 Dear Santa, For christmas I want a stuffed animal rudolph. I want a nintio, a Doll, and a reindeer, toy. how is Mresers claus and can you make are elf come some day thanks can you tell the elfs yall are so cool and funny. WHat is the whelther like in the north Pole. Can you bring my Mom, Dad, and Anthoy, asher, and ruperpert, a toy ok. I want a wight jaket and brown fuzzy shows thats it have a happy holdays Santa. from Tara Heathcock Dear Santa Claus, I would like a VR headset, a tailcoat jacket with a tophat, games for XBox 360 and Nintendo Switch. Love, Ryan Howell Dear Santa can you pls send our elf cues he has not come yet and I had Been a good boy Well I tried. but i want a PS5 soccer ball soccer cleats and a soccer goal little tho clothing books and a unicorn for my cousin and how are the reindeer good or bad and i want germ x to. from Jesus Lopez Dear Santa, This is Ansley R. Please send a elf to our classroom. First I will start on What I
Want from you. I Want a big big Plushie. What I also want to go with the plushie I want a conferer for my bed. I want for you to make me a figet. I sure do hope Rudolph’s nose will glow on Cristmas. I also want you to get my cousin lizaJane a figet the figet is called PoPit. and can you get me a nail kit. Merry Cristmas Santa! Love, Ansley Risner Dear Santa, I hop i will get mien cafed A D ugins. I hop i will get a tramepulen and I wud as a big one. and to be ungraendied for cim is pleeedes! and maebeuer stuf? Love, Bentley Rootes Dear Santa, how is mrs. claus and your raindeers i hope our elf come soon. I ahve been a good boy i hope i will get mortal kombat II. Thank you for bringing my present. My famalily is doing great how are you? I hope Mrs. Tyla come back soon how bright is Rudolph? Whats the weather like in the north pole? What time do you give people Present. Love, Landen Scott Dear Santa, I can’t wait till Snowflake comes to our house this year. I can’t wait to take pictures with you .This year I would like the new pokemon vivid voltage cards. I would like a ps5 and three ds games.I would also like some croc charms. I would like a hot wheels track and some cars. And I would like a tech deck, sports cards and a nerf blaster. Santa I love you and Snowflake. Sincerely, Ivy Soto Ms. Mycacla Rhodes Third Grade Adamsville Elementary School Dear Santa,
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would like a Iphone 12 please. And a drone with a camera. And some heelies please and thankyou. Love, Mason McMurry Dear Santa, I want a LOL Doll House for christmas this year. I also want a American girl Doll. Thank you so much for my presents each year. And maybe can I have a American girl doll school. Thank you for listening, and Hillies. Love, Addalynn
Dear Santa, Thes is what I want for Christmas I want a PS5. AnD I want a Drit bake. I want a iPhone. I want a ring. I want a Xbox 360. I Dear Santa, want a tuck seato I want a I want a motea control belt Love you santa Thank truck. I want a new aametor you for my PS4. I want a new Love, PS5. And For you to have a a Dylan great life. A new basketball. I want a speakers. I want a Dear Santa, one more remoote control I want a gas razor please truck. Thank you so much and thank you. for my present. Love, Hayden Love, Ford Frank Dear Santa, Can I pleas have a PS5. Dear Santa, Can I also have spider man I want a good Christmas. miles morols for my PS5 I also would like for Ms, My- pleas. Can I pleas have a caclas Baby to be a healthy big joe bend bag chare. and for her and the Baby Pleas Thank you and be to have a good year. I want safe :) everybody to have goood Love, Christmas. Kindle Love, Phoebe Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a Dear Santa, go cart, and a drone with I really want for Ms. Mya camra. I also want a cacla to show me and my nintando swich. Oh I also class the baby. And one one want a iphone. Thank you thing to put othes before so much myself. Thank you so much Love, for all ther present and all Cooper of these come true. Love, Dear Santa, Phoebe I want a Nintendo and a games chair tv and a toy For Christmas I want a Jeep. Thank you new Basketball goal and a Love, Rylee basketball and spend time with my family and clothes Dear Santa, and a new basketball seat I want junior Dragctcr and a iphone XR and a gift for my sister and my mom and my dad. Love, Josiah Dear Santa, I want a art fpr Christmas this year. I also would like Teddy. Thank you Love, Kaedy Dear Santa, For Christmas this year I would enjoy for my dad to come home early and celebrate with us: I would also like stuff for arts and crafts. (P.S. Cosplay stuff is optional.) Love, Mila Ramirez Ms. Robyn Pettigrew Third Grade Adamsville Elementary School Dear Santa, I want a PS5 for Christmis this year please. I also
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2020 presents each year. Love, Atleigh. S Dear Santa, I would like a harnest please a short muzzloarder please if I am on the naughty list that is ok. I would like t-rex please and a indomonus please and a owen action figure oh and a bow and arrow. Thank you, Love, Jacob Cromwell Dear Santa, I want a rlal house for crismas. I also want for crismas is ecsuaup an anna Doll. I realy want for crismas is a Big elsa castol. AND I also want for crismas is a coty cup. Thank you for this. Plz. Love, Dixie Willard Dear Santa, I want phone For Christmas this year. I also would like toy. Thank you so much For my presents each year! Thank you Love, Msr Robyn Pettgrew Adamsville Elementary Lacey Ms. Lesa’s 3rd grade Adamsville Elementary School Dear Santa, I want legos, toy car, toy boute, snacks done. Love, Mauto Daer Santa, I want the new PS5 and a intidoe swich. Also narf guns. Then I want to take ker of my girlfriend. Next I want a 15teen xbox card and a 25 x box card. Finally I want my family to have a good year. Love, Gai Boswell Dear Santa, For christmas may I pleas have some American girl doll stuff and some barbie stuff. And for my stoking may I pleas have some carmel and some gum, and mabey some other stuff merry christmas!
Love, Lilli Wood Dear Santa, I want a sniper bebe gun, a dirt birk. I want a bunch of nurf gun’s. I want gta5. Love, Aceyn Dear Santa, Wut I want for chrismas is my family to a have a great chrismas. And evry boudy else to have a great chrismas and could you throw in a ifhone 12 with it. Love, Henry Hopper Dear Santa, I want for christmas is a new Life doll a LOL omg Doll and a Panda Doll I hope you have a merry christmas. Love, Morgan Dear Sana, I am Gracie Williams You might know me anyway. I want a Calico critter hotel mantion, a calico critter family that is a Peinguin family if your elf’s can make that. I love you Santa. Love, Gracie Williams Dear Santa, I want a cutiedo birdido, picture boof of Ella and Meries of her and Chase and Penny. Love, Jaycee Dear Santa, I want a PS5 and So West Brook Shoes and a tRaPalen and some Nike Shoes and a good New Year. Love, Jayden Dear Santa, I want a PS5 and a iphone 5 and a compouter and a Tyreekhill Jersey. Love, Braxton Dear Santa, This year I want a stuffed animal ElePhant. Love, Riley Mrs. Tracy Millford’s
3rd grade Adamsville Elementary School Dear, Santa I want a hoverboard, and an Elextric scooter with a seet, walkey talkeys, fake nails, a Dairy, play wigs, hair chalk, a chrome Book, sant you can pic under 3 I love you and your elfs and raindeers. Love, McKenzie Dear Santa, I know you always work super hard every year. So I decided to go easy on you this year and only get one thing. You can spoil every one else. And that one thing is a crombook. Love, Hannah Dear Santa, I want a tablet please and I a want a nerf gun For Cristmis a Xbox because I got a tv For me. Love, Tyler Crotts
I wode like some titanik Leog’s and a siver Bell, Alos I wode Like Some other Leos Love, Kayden Dear Santa, I would like, new shoes, and pants, and shirts. And I want an computer, or an New ipad, and I want a vanackey, and a set of fuzzy socks!, a I want an sweater, and some new masks, and money in my game rablex, and a Bigger bike. Thats all! Love, Leah Wilkerson Dear Santa, I want a Fast and Fureus remote control car, a new rifal, a toy train for at my mom’s, a lambergine Diary. And that is all. Love, Dawson
Dear Santa, Wat I wood lik for crhisamase is a rc boot and 2 rc cars. And a bit of lego gems. Rodux and youtub viedo camra. Love, Anthony Marshall Individual Letter’s to Santa
Nathaniel Atnipp Selmer Elementary School
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Dear Santa, All I Really want For Christmas is A big hug, blankets, Pillows, lastly, A canvas And paint. Love you santa have A nice flight with the reindeer. Love, Abigail Austin
Nothing just to spend it with my family. Love, Braylen
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Dear Santa, I have tried to be a good as I possibly can. If you would be so kind, will yo bring me a gitur, hoverbord, and mary elln for christmas. Also thank you for giving presents to the children of the world enjoy christmas!
Celebrating
the Reason for the Season As we revel in the joy and festivities of the Christmas season, we are moved to remember the greatest gift of all: the birth of our Savior. His eternal love for us brings peace and contentment to our hearts at this holy time and all year.
Merry Christmas and Blessings to You and Yours!
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LETTERS TO SANTA/FIFTH GRADE CHRISTMAS POEMS
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Plushy. To Santa Puppy leash Barbie house Fisher Ann Rinehart Dear Santa, My name is Millie-Kate and I am 6 years old. I want a science squishy, LOL dolls, and a baby alive doll. I have been really good. I hope you enjoy the cookies I will leave. Love, MK (Millie-Kate Hutton, Adamsville)
Eighth Grade • 1st Place Kalle Ervin Adamsville Elementary School P.S. Made the paper myself hope you like it Clare Dear Santa, I wish to have a barbie canper next I want a BarBie Love Eleanor Dear Santa, My mommy tris so hard tis time. She say our refiator is quit and hot water heter dady & mom work hard Please help my mlmmy & daddy love Kaylie Dear Santa, I wanted to write you again
this year. This is the second Christmas without my daddy. This year has been so hard on so many people. Our world is a mess. All I want is to have a peaceful world and could you please tell Jesus to hug my daddy again. If you could let him know I am trying my best to make sure the kids are okay. And Santa please be safe. Love Shel
Santa, I want a drone and a R/C car also a big Truck & Horse trailer Thank you Santa (I’ve been good a few days) Teej Dear Santa, Please bing me some playdough with molds. And stickers and some large crayons. Thank you Brinkley 2 yrs old Dear Santa, I Would like some, lols, 1 PS, (littles pet shop), captin underpants movie, emogi stuffed plush. Thank You Love Brooklynn
Christmas all about family. Cooper Wunddell
Dear Santa, I want Stacie and Chessea and elsea and anea and a Barbie car. Love Gema.
Dear Santa, Five Nights @ Freddy Key Chain. Five Night @ Freddy
Dear Santa, Hi it’s Eli. Do you really know what I want for
Christmas Guess I will find out soon. Butt just incase you forget here is my list!! 1. A new dad. Nicer one. 2. Side By side. Please 3. iphone II 4. My size gun 5. Drift Car fast and furious Eli Grandi dear Santa, I would like a babe sister. I would like a marble fun. I have bin good. This yir I would like a kichin that is my sis. Luve Santa, Luve Raelyn Dear Santa, I would like a lot of manster trucks a big Joe a PS a lot of Hot wheels a lot of pokemon stuff and a snowglobe and a bike. A tennessee pillow big Thank you: Hayden P. Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a Big Joe, Samsung air pods, a blue bike, blue Nintendo light, a blue hair dryer, fluffy covers and pillows, and scrunchies. Thank you, Chloe Ptunkett
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As we pause to celebrate the birth of our Savior and all of the blessings he has bestowed on us, we’re moved by gratitude for the friends, neighbors and customers who have shown us so much kindness and support this year. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and travels.
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Laken Selmer Elementary School Christmas Acrostic Poems Ms. Julie’s-Fifth Grade English Language Arts/ Reading Block One-Ms. Julie Sweat’s Homeroom C-cheers for Santa H-hot chocolate R-Rudolph I-imagine S-Santa T-trees M-merry A-away for Christmas S-Santa By Eli Harris S-sleigh A-awesome N-North Pole T-Tis the season A-amazing By Allee Brooks W-Want to build a snowman? I-Is it snowing outside? N-Noel T-the road is icy. E-excellent hot chocolate! R-reindeer By Jackson King
W-wonderful I-Ice N-nice T-tree E-eggnog R-reindeer By Tyrek McKinnie C-cheers for all! H-happy Christmas R-reindeer I-ice S-Santa T-treats M-Merry Christmas A-angel S-snow By Kayden Forsyth W-wonderful I-ice N-nog T-twinkling E-excited R-reindeer By Bryan Purviance C-cheers for all H-hot chocolate R-reindeer I-ice skating S-sledding T-trees M-merriment A-angels S-snowy covered ground
dear Santa, I want a cat costume: a dog toy with Long hair. LOL dolls. Camilla Norris Dear Santa, I have been a good girl. I want some xoxo hugs, Cry Baby Magic Tears, Rainbox Corn and some play-doh. I need some Sharpies for Christmas... Love, London Dear Santa, I have been Good this year I want some Cry babies, LOL, Finger lings and Rainbow corn. I want a Descendant doll. Thank you Santa Love
May the Christmas season inspire and uplift you.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 2020
Eighth Grade • 2nd Place Haley F. Adamsville Elementary School
We’re displaying our holiday cheer plus our thanks to you for stopping here! We Wish You and Your Family A Very Merry Christmas and A Safe and Happy New Year!
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FIFTH GRADE CHRISTMAS POETRY
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2020 By Alyvia Cox
S-snow By Leelynd Vales
W-wake up to snow I-icy lake N-nice weather T-tracks of snow E-elf R-reindeer By Brooklyn Davis
C-Christmas H-holiday R-reindeer I-ice S-Saint Nicholas T-trees are up M-milk A-ashes from the chimney S-star of joy By Brayden Scott
W-wonderful I-imaginative N-nog T-trees E-excited R-reindeer By Libby Cox
C-cookies H-holiday R-reindeer I-ice S-snow T-tree M-merry S-Santa By Kimaya Fowler
W-wish for gifts I-ice N-Navidad T-trees E-excited R-reindeer By Envil Valenzuela
C-cookies H-hot cocoa R-reindeer I-ice S-Santa T-tree M-mistletoe A-awesome S-snow By Jaxson Robinson
F-fun A-awesome M-mom I-icing on cookies L-loving Y-you are nice By Ryli Carpenter MangerThree Wise Men Angel New Born King God Bethlehem Shepard By Hayes Teague
C-cook H-hot cocoa R-reindeer I-igloo S-Santa T-tree M-merry A-a lot of heart S-Santa By Lakeelah Taylor
Block 2-Ms. Emily Redmon’s Homeroom S-stockings A-angels N-noises T-trees A-art Jerdarin Campbell C-chocolate chip cookies H-house R-reindeer I-ice S-Santa T-tree M-milk A-ashes from the chimney S-Saint Nicholas By Kentrell Jeffcoat G-greedy R-ruthless I-I will destroy Christmas N-naighty C-cookies I will take H-hot chocolate that I will drink! By Aaliyah Weekly C-cookies H-happy R-reindeer I-ice S-sledding T-trees M-Merry A=awesome S-Santa By Ashley James C-Christmas H-holiday R-ride home safely I-I like Christmas S-Santa T-trees M-mistletoe A-awe struck
C-cheering H-holiday R-reindeer I-ice S-Santa T-trees M-mistletoe A-ashes S-stars By Cameron Patee C-children are sleeping H-holidays are coming R-reindeer are sleeping I-in the barn S-Santa is coming T-through the trees M-moonlight shines A-all the kids sleeping S-Santa’s coming tonight By Jakob Tucker
C-Christmas hater H-hairy By Karley Fletcher W-wonderland I-ice N-nostalgic T-trees E-elves R-reindeer By Piper Whitley S-Snow for all A-always happy N-nice to all the boys and girls T-the friendliest person ever A-all knowing By Landon Wiggins C-children H-holiday R-radiant I-ice S-snow T-time with family M-merriment A-angels S-Santa By Chloe Gantt C-Christmas H-holiday R-reindeer I-icicle T-tree M-Ms. Claus A-awesome S-Santa Claus By Adam Westbrooks A-awesome N-nice G-good E-elegant L-loving By Megan Baggiore
S-smooshy and cold N-nice to make a snow angel O-one cup of hot chocolate W-wonderful warm fire By Kendrick Bills C-cheers H-holiday R-reindeer I-igloo S-stocking T-tree M-music A-America S-Santa By Jayden Wilson M-is for mistletoe E-is for eggnog R-is for Rudolph the RedNosed reindeer R-is for ribbon Y-is for Yuletide C-is for candy candy H-is for holiday R-is for rooftop I-is for icicles S-is for Santa Calus T-is for toys M-is for Mrs. Claus A-is for artificial Tree S-is for Snowman Tayven Clark
C-Cheer for children H-happy R-reindeer I-icicle S-Santa T-tree M-mistletoe A-angels S-snow By Rhyan Parker
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Third Block-Elizabeth Redmon C-cheers for the family H-happy for children R-reindeer running I-icicles dripping S-snow falling T-trees decorated M-mistletoe A-angels S-snowman By Liza Jane Wilbanks S-snowman N-nice siblings O-ornaments W-winter By Kaneon Brooks G-green R-rude I-intelligent N-naughty
We love our customers and enjoy serving you breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the year. Look for Daily Specials posted on Facebook RJs Store and homemade desserts too! Specializing in fresh cut ribeyes, ground chuck and bacon. Thanks for making our year run so smoothly. We wouldn’t be here without friends and customers like all of you.
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C-children running to the tree H-holiday R-ribbon on the tree I-ice on the ground S-Santa T-tree lit up M-Mrs. Claus A-angel on the tree S-skating By Tyler Moore
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CHRISTMAS POETRY/ ESSAY WINNERS
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2020
Poetry Winners 1st Place Winner “A Different Christmas” by Aimee Duncan Selmer Middle School 6th Grade This year as you may already know, has kept our spirits quite low, Just because we had a bad year, doesn’t mean we can’t have some cheer, I made a list during quarantine, A list longer than you’ve ever seen, Of wants and needs and wishes and dreams, I am patiently waiting for snow, And a cup of hot cocoa. Let’s decorate our house with red and green, So the house will shimmer and sheen. Let’s have a joyful heart for the season, So we can share the real reason. Let’s sing songs of Christ’s birth, And share good memories ‘round the hearth. I know that this year has been very different, But let’s make the best of it. 2nd Place Winner Christmas Night by Heisman Gray, 6th grade, Selmer Middle School It was the night ‘til Christmas The stockings were hung All the children were joyful Little did they know, Santa was among All the children went to bed “That’s my que,” he said He bust through the chimney But with no noise at all. OH NO! I think I’m gonna fall All the children rushed in the room But no one was there Then they heard a loud BOOM! They look up and see Santa zooming away He looked back and said, “Oh well, maybe next year I won’t give it away” While dropping presents for all the children He yelled, “HO HO HO HO, Merry Christmas.” 3rd: The Big Snow By: Hadley Shettles Hadley Shettles, 6th grade, Selmer Middle School My favorite time of year Is when there’s lots of cheer When the snow is blowing And the wind is flowing The cold snowflakes Will give you a shake Let’s go outside The grounds about white We can build a snowman Or have a snowball fight It will be merry and bright The snow’s quite a site
Honorable Mentions The Best Christmas By Justice Wyke, 6th grade, Selmer Middle School Christmas is the best time of the year. There is always joy and always joy and always cheer. Lights, trees, gifts and more.
And, of course, Santa who can’t fit through the door. The silent night and jingle all the way make me laugh and sing in so many ways. Naughty or nice, which one will you? Because if naughty leaves no gifts under the tree. Making a list and sneaking up through the night is going to bring old Santa such a fright. The best Christmas ever is all about the joy, love, and cheer we all receive.
Fiftth Grade • Honorable Mention Bray Burton Michie Elementary School
My Favorite part of Christmas By Elaina Harris, 6th grade, Selmer Middle School
Kindergarten • Honorable Mention Willow Mardis
Wishing you and yours every happiness during this festive season.
My favorite part of Christmas is presents by the tree Waking up after Santa’s been and dancing with such glee. The excitement of opening presents fills me with joy, Especially when it’s time to open a huge toy. The gingerbread cookies sitting on the tin plate Oh, how I wish I could stay up late! I cannot wait much longer For the stockings to be full. Is it time yet to go home from school? Santa, please come quickly This is just not fair. It’s time for our Christmas tree to no longer look bare. I cannot wait until the time is near For I will be waiting on Santa right here!
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LETTERS TO SANTA
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2020
INDEPENDENT APPEAL ❖ PAGE 9C
Essay Winners First PlaceThe Ice Wizard Who Destroyed Christmas- a Tale From Camelot There once was a beautiful and peaceful kingdom known as Camelot. All of the people of Camelot were very happy with the kingdom. They were known as the Camelotians. Sure ,there was a dragon attack here ,a trol infestation there ,but the people had a mighty king to protect them with a sword from merlin which proved him to be the rightful and just king of Camelot. They especially loved this time of year ,for Christmas time ,the season of giving was upon them. They had no idea
that all of their happiness was about to be taken away. What they didn't know was that an evil ice wizard was about to destroy Christmas for the whole world. "Tis' the season of the ice wizard," Merlin enformed Auther king of Camelot at the castle. "We mustn't inform the Camelotians ,it would cause caos throughout the land," Auther decreed. "Inform the Royal Guard and only the Royal Guard that the ice wizard shalt not pass.' BOOM! "I'm afraid m'lord that he is allready here" Merlin said dramatically. When they went to the window they beheld a gruesome sight. There was a mighty horde of dragons attacking
and destroying Camelot. They frose more of the mighty kingdom with every hulking groundshaking step. All the while, a mighty tornado destroyed the kingdom, swallowing houses whole and devouring any Camelotian who dared to flee their house. "Tis' the season to destroy camelot!" a deep ,raspy voice of pure evil said with glee. "The Ice Wizard triumphs once and for all." Even the great wizard Merlin could not discover any way to defeat the Ice Wizard. " I've got it," Author finally said happily, "We must defeat evil with the greatest good of all,
Christmas!" The remaining survivers of this catastrophy gathered together in the park to save Camelot using the power of Christmas. They sang praises to god in hopes that the most powerful of purness and good could save them from this dark time. "Noel, Noel ,Noel, Noel The First Noel, the Angels did say. Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay ,In fields where they lay keeping their sheep ,On a cold winter's night that was so deep ,Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! Noel, Noel ,Noel,
Noel" ,they sang until they could sing no longer but that was just enough to vanquish the Ice Wizard and save Camelot.
Nickoli Worley Michie Elementary School 6th grade Skinner
Cameren Angelucci Michie Elementary School
Third Grade • 3rd Place
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Third Place Essay Winner By Halle Ervin Adamsville Elementary School Eight Grade "What do we do?" "I don't know, ideas anyone? I need ideas!" I could hear people talking in a conference room next to mine, I couldn't exactly tell you what they were talking about though. I continued to lie down and listen, all I could think about is another Christmas alone, I'd been in this orphanage for twelve years. What's one more year right? Thirteen years without presents, family, a home, at least I had my friend Sam. She and I have been friends for six years, ever since we'd gotten put in the same room. I'd come back to reality and heard, "Oh!, I got it, what if we did a Christmas exchange-like thing? We could set up a fundraiser for the orphans so they could witness Christmas and get presents just like a real Christmas. " "That would be a perfect idea! I'll set up the fundraiser!'' My heart leapt for joy when I heard this! Would I finally have a Christmas? An actual Christmas? Maybe they'd even put up a tree? I leaned over my bunk, but before I could get my words out, she had already read my mind. "Did ya hear?" I did, I sure did!" My head was spinning with my thoughts! I might witness a Christmas miracle! The bell interrupted my day dreaming with its screams. it was time for outside(recess). The entire time, Sam and I were coming up with ideas of what this holiday would look like. "This is gonna be the most absolutely terrific Christmas day ever!! My head hit the pillow as I drifted off to sleep. A week had gone by. This time I awoke to the best news ever (besides the orphanage Christmas). They told me there was a couple that were looking for a child since they couldn't have one of their own. They said they specifically wanted a girl. I sat up and nearly died in that moment from how much shock had gone through my body. Was this it? Could I actually have a home ? A family? " Yes, it's true, now get up and get ready they'll be here soon."* ”Yes sir,oh thank you sir." I said as I hurried down from my bunk bed, Sam was still sleeping. I pulled on my only pair of jeans. slipped my favorite shirt over my head it was white with the words "Never Give Up" written across the front) pulled my long brown hair back into a red ribbon in my ponytail, and slipped on my shoes. I looked in the mirror, took a deep breath and smiled at the girl looking back. "This is it! You got this." I whispered to the girl in the mirror, then the man walked into the room. "Ready?" "As ready as I'll ever be." I entered a room I'd never been in before and sat down. My heart felt like it was trying to escape my chest. It was so loud, I figured even they could hear it. They must have been nervous too because the woman was fidgeting a lot and the man just awkwardly sat there. After sitting
in a moment of silence the woman finally started speaking to me. Soon the awkwardness melted away.I figured I'd actually have a real chance. I might have a shot at having a family! That's when she asked me a question and it kind of shook me." How long have you been here?" “My whole life, thirteen years." I answered as I bowed my head and felt my face getting hot. "Oh, Honey, we're so sorry. I didn't mean to upset you." It had grown once again silent and awkward, then the woman got up and walked over to me putting her hand on my shoulder saying something I'd only dreamed of," You have a home now." She leaned down and hugged me. At that point, we'd both been crying. My dreams were here right in front of me. I politely excused myself and darted down the hall back to my room to pack and tell Sam. That's when reality hit... Sam, what about her? Was I supposed to leave her here alone? I couldn't could I? She looked at me," Go, be happy, you can always visit. I'll find my way to you. Go and be happy." She smiled and embraced me in a hug, and I hugged her back. This was it! It was really happening! I exited the building looking back one last time to the old place I'd been for thirteen years and got in the car. The woman smiled and looked at me, but quickly hid her smile after realizing I didn't have anything." Where are your bags?" she asked. "I don't have anything." I said looking at my feet. "It won't be that way for long, I promise." We arrived at my new home, and my new "parents" showed me around. Then, we'd gotten to my new room. It was the biggest room I'd ever seen. I turned around, and we embraced each other in a hug. "Thank you!" I exclaimed. Beep beep beep, I sleepily opened my eyes, shutting my alarm clock off as I quickly realized what day it was. It was finally December 25th. Christmas morning! I leapt out of bed and ran down-
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stairs. My new parents had been waiting for me. I smiled and dove into my presents under the beautiful, tall tree as I heard clicks from cellphones all around me. I opened a gift, and it reminded me of Sam." So, get in the car because we have a surprise!" We all raced to the car, slipping and sliding on snow and got in when we finally made it to the car. When the car came to a stop, after what seemed forever. I looked out my window to see a familiar tall building standing over me. I was back at the orphanage. I darted in through the doors and paced around, my eyes searching for my best friend, Sam. Then I saw her and quickly ran to her squeezing her in a hug. After a moment, she told me to look in the corner. When I tumed to look, another beauty stood tall with carefully wrapped presents underneath. "Wow, Sam, that's awesome!" " I know! I've never seen anything like it!" Then I heard, "Guess what? I'm getting a family!! They told me they knew your parents and apparently I'm in the same neighborhood!" "Ahhhhh, really? That's awesome, I can't wait!" We jumped up and down for a moment then she smiled and ran to the tree, I ran back to the arms of my new mother, giving her a big smile as to say, thank you. I looked back to Sam and she gave me another smile as she Ken Hawkins, Agent Hawkins, Agent dove into the mountain of pres- Ken567 Mulberry Avenue Ken Hawkins, Agent ents. 567Selmer, Mulberry Avenue 567 Mulberry Avenue TN 38375 All around was laughing, gigSelmer, TN Selmer, 38375TN 38375 731-645-3468 Bus: 731-645-3468 gling. cellphone clicks, and joy. Bus:Bus: 731-645-3468 ken.hawkins.b10e@statefarm.com Maybe Christmas meant more than just presents. It meant so much more, the rush, the feeling, the joy. "Thank you, guys, let's go home."
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year With love from the whole family ... Paul and Jackie Simpson. Adam, Kristen, Caleb, Katie, Samuel and Josiah Simpson Len, Amber, Lauren Kiley, Leonard, and Abigail Phegley Derek, Sallie, Clara, Chase, Callie Paige, Chloe and Catherine Bodiford Aimee, Jordan, Emilee Rae, and Luke Redmon and Jack Simpson In Memory of Eddie Simpson And the Staff of Simpson and Simpson ... Attorney Paul Simpson, Aleeta Teague, Amber Phegley and Jack Simpson.
We pray this year you experience the love of the Father, the leading of the Spirit, and the life of Jesus and the joy of family that comes through seeking God’s Kingdom.
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Merry Christmas Dr. Jamie, Linda and Lola would like to thank you for the confidence and trust you have placed in us over the past 48 years. We are honored by your continued support and kindness and look forward to serving your needs again in 2019.
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May the miracle of His birth and the light of His love fill your days with joy, hope and wonder! With gratitude in our hearts, we wish you a merry and blessed Christmas season.
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At This Festive Season At this festive time of year, We wish you joy and much good cheer For one thing that we know is true, Is it wouldn’t be Christmas without all of you! With our thanks for giving us much cause for celebration this year!
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Honorable Mentions The Husky Who Saved Christmas There once was a husky named Bodi he loved Christmas. One day on the Dog News he heard that Santa had fallen and he couldn't deliver any presents! Bodi decided to take his place. He jumped in the sleigh and he started giving presents. First, he went to Dog Town then RetriverVille. He delivered teddy bears and bones. Finally, it was the sunrise he grabbed Santa and landed at the North Pole. Santa thanked him greatly and made Bodi a helper! Now Bodi helps at the North Pole and whenever Santa needs him he gets to be the Dog Santa Kara Standridge Michie School 4th grade
How The Christmas Tree Came To Life “Mom, wake up it’s Christmas!” shouted Mike. When she woke up she went into the room with all the presents and saw that the Christmas tree was not there. When she walked outside to see if someone had it in their house she did not see it anywhere. “Sally will be so mad if she sees that it is not there when she wakes up,” said Mike. They got out of their pjs and walked outside. They walked around the block. They never saw it anywhere. When Sally woke up she walked outside and asked Mike “Where is the Christmas tree?” Then Mike told his mom “Told you.” They went back inside and looked around everywhere and did not see it anywhere. Then Sally started crying because she did not know where it had gone. Then Mike saw the tree walking up to them. Sally went up and hugged it and did not say anything about it coming to life. Mike started running because he had never seen a tree walking and talking. Well, of course, this is the end; Mike is in the house and Sally is hugging a tree. This family was crazy! 304 Adleigh Glenn 4th grade
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Wishing You All A Merry Christmas!
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As we celebrate CHRIST’s birthday, we realize many of you are isolating and cooking more at home. Good food brings comfort to many. They say, if you really want to make a friend, eat with him - the people who give you their food give you their heart. Thanks for allowing us to provide top quality produce, meat and more to make your days at home a little brighter.
Christmas Is in the Air Everywhere we go, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and we can’t think of a better place to celebrate than right here at home with all of you. Your friendship and goodwill mean so much to us, and we feel deeply blessed to be a part of this community. We wish all of you a merry, bright and blessed Christmas.
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