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McLean County News Thursday, December 8, 2016

2 Letters to Santa McLean County News, Thursday, December 8, 2016 CALHOUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BURROUGH KINDERGARTEN

Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was helping my dad play popcorn. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are a baby doll and baby toys. I would also like a new shirt and a boy baby doll for my friend C.J. Love your friend, Carli

Dear Santa, the nicest thing I did this year was I helped my dad clean out the camper. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are an ABC game and a Barbie House, and a coloring book for my friend Ally. Merry Christmas! Love your friend, Kelsey

Dear Santa, the nicest thing I did this year was help my mom clean my memaw’s house. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this hear are a stroller with a baby. I would also like the Frozen Castle, and a x-box for my friend Wesley. Merry Christmas! Love your friend, Allie

Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was sharing my basketball with my friends. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are a dirt bike and a swimming pool, and

a trampoline for my friend Evan. Merry Christmas! Love your friend, Brysen

Dear Santa, the nicest thing I did this year was take care of my pets. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are a Barbie puppu house, a kitty toy, and a book for my friend Brylee. Merry Christmas! Love your friend, Ally Dear Santa, the nicest thing I did this year was helping my church raise money for people who don’t have Christmas. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are sharks that swim in water. I would also like the guessing game where you guess about people and animals, and a book for my friend Zane. Merry Christmas! Love your friend, Evan Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was walking my dog. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are a new bike. I would also like a new blue jacket, and a new bike for my friend Eli. Merry Christmas! Love your friend, Dominick

year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are art supplies, a princess book, and a baby doll for my friend Addison. Merry Christmas! Love your friend, Keyla Dear Santa, the nicest thing I did this year was help my mom wash dishes. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are a dinosaur book, an ABC book, and an animal book for my friend C.J. Merry Christmas! Love your friend, Joe Dear Santa, the nicest thing I did this year was help my friend up when they fell down. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are shopkins, a Santa and elf toys, and food for people who need food. Merry Christmas! Love your friend, Brylee

Dear Santa, the nicest thing I did this year was folding the clothes. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are a ballerina doll, an ABC chart, and books for my friend Ava. Merry Christmas! Love your friend, Addison Dear Santa, the nicest thing I did this year was clean the floor for my mom. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are a play station, a baseball bat, and a basketball for my friend Wesley. Merry Christmas! Love your friend, Eli Dear Santa, the nicest thing I did this year was open the door for an older lady. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are an xbox 47, a robot, and a x-box 1 for my friend Eli. Merry Christmas! Love your friend, Wesley

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Dear Santa, the nicest thing I did this year was help my mom wash clothes. This

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McLean County News, Thursday, December 8, 2016 Dear Santa, the nicest thing I did this year was help daddy do the dishes. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are a Spiderman toy and costume, a Bumble Bee and Optimis costume, and a Batman costume for my friend Landon. Merry Christmas! Love your friend Ethan Dear Santa, the nicest thing I did this year was help my daddy pick up the log when he couldn’t pick it up. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are a green tractor. I would also like a skateboard and a toy gun for my friend Michael. Merry Christmas! Love C. J. Dear Santa, the nicest thing I did this year was help someone get up after he fell. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are a race car, a monster truck that can go muddin, and a Diamond Bow for my friend Brysen. Merry Christmas! Love your friend, Payton Dear Santa, the nicest thing I did this year was share my coloring crayons with Avery. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are a Toll movie, a pet hedge hog, and a swing set for my friend Kelsey. Merry Christmas! Love your friend, Lyra Dear Santa, the nicest thing I did this year was share a toy with my friend. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are an x-box, a 4-wheeler, and a x-box for my friend Brysen. Merry Christmas! Love your friend, Brodie Dear Santa, the nicest thing I did this year was help my sister clean her room This year I have been nice. A few

things I would like to get this year are a pet parrot this is real, a small unicorn to sleep with, and a pet dog for my friend Ava. Merry Christmas! Love your friend, Avery Dear Santa, the nicest thing I did this year was I helped Gr andma make cookies. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are a toy baby doll with cradles, a crystal to hang in my room, and a baby with a bath tub for my friend Avery. Merry Christmas! Love your friend, Ava

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Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me some Shopkins. I would also like a red car to drive with my sister. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Sophia

me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Kheri Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me two dogs. I would also like a black panther costume. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Jake Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Barbie. I would also like a baby doll. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Reyna

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Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me Pokemon Cards. I would also like a stuff animal. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Karisma

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a dirt bike. I would also like a toy truck. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Bryer

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me Amaginex shark bite pirate ship. I would also like a Transformer Robots in Disguise. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Keegan Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a big teddy bear. I would also like a dog. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for

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Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Santa Claus book. I would also like a toy football. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Brennan Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Xbox One. I would also like a Joker Costume. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Luke Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Great Railway Show Engines. I would also like 5 Back Yardigans. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Eli

How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a gamer to play videos. I would also like snow books. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Wyatt Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a piano. I would also like a microphone. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Brynlee

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Disney Infinity. I would also like the Troll Movie. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Cayden

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me an Elsa doll. I would also like an Anna doll. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Kaydense Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a little computer laptop. I would also like a My Life Doll. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Abbi How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me pink and red lipsticks. I would also like a pink camouflage 4-wheeler. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Journey Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Xbox S. I would also like a Call of Duty Ghost Box for the Xbox S. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Damien

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a mini bike. I would also like a Batman belt and Batman sword. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Mason Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Darth Maul light Saber. I would also like the movie Trolls . Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, James

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Barbie doll. I would also like clothes. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Presley

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Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a robot cat. I would also like a robot dog. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Keelia Long

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Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me an American Girl Doll. I would also like a baby doll. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Lydia Humphrey Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Hatchimal Bird. I would also like a Little Turtle figure. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, MaylynnJo Hoover Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Batman Nerf gun. I would also like a Superman costume. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Ian Howard Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Toe Massager. I would also like a piano. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Kylie O’Neal Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Batman toy. I would also like

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a Superman toy. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Damun Cobb Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me an American Girl Doll. I would also like an American Girl Dollhouse. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Landry Humphrey Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Nerf Gun. I would also like a toy gun. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Jaxon Upchurch Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year.

Santa, please bring me an Xbox One. I would also like an Xbox 360 game. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Sebastian “Turtle” Rhinerson

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Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Robot. I would also like a tent. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Bravien McCaslin Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Magic Pen. I would also like a book. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Legend Cotton

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Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Nerf Gun. I would also like a Batman verses Superman toys. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Lane Harris Â Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Robot. I would also like a motorcycle. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Aiden Glenn Mitchell Â Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Michelangelo Skateboard. I would also like a Robotic Dinosaur. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Kayddon Whittaker Â Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me an American Girl Doll. I would also like American Girl Doll clothes. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Zoie Cobb Â Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Magic Pen. I would also like

a Rhyming Game. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Shelby Johnson Â Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a toy horse. I would also like a toy house. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love,Â Shayla Jones Â Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Barbie. I would also like a Barbie Dollhouse.Â Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Joslynn Farmer Â

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Devastator Transformer. I would also Computron Transformers. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Johnny Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a toy truck. I would also like a stuffed zombie. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Riley

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year.Â Santa, please bring me a dog. I would also like a teddy bear.Â Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Sophie Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Flip Zoo. I would also like fingernail polish. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Lily

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Â Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me an iPod. I would also like a Pac-Man figure. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Jackson Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a dirt bike. I would also like a kitten. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Peyton

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Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Fit Bit. I would also like a bag of makeup. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Evy Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me an iPod. I would also like gocart. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Zayden Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a dog. I would also like a phone. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Madeline

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me A Petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life. I would also like a Hatchables bird. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Bailey Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a dog. I would also like a cat. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Caroline

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Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Real Life baby doll. I would also like Shopkins. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love,Â Allie Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me an electric scooter. I would also like a kitten for Christmas. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Carley Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a baby horse. I would also like a Barbie. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Isabella

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Pet Shops. I would also like Shopkins. Thank you for my gifts you

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a baby doll. I would also like a Little Pet Shop. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Marybeth Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a remote control car. I would also like a new pair of headphones. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Brycen

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Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a Ninja Turtle lamp. I would also like a Golden Retriever puppy. I want it to be a boy. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Briar Dear Santa, How are the reindeer and the elves? How is Mrs. Claus? I am excited for Christmas! I have tried to be good all year. Santa, please bring me a baby kitten. I want it to be a girl. I would also like a pink mermaid tail. Thank you for my gifts you will leave for me. I hope you have a safe trip. Merry Christmas! Love, Aubree

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Dear Santa, Can you believe it’s almost Christmas? How has everybody been? I would like a toy dog and toy cat for Christmas. My cats would like the toy cat and my sister would like the toy dog. Me, my cats and my sister can share. You will find a letter and cookies and milk on the kitchen table. Thank you for the presents. You’re the nicest guy I’ve ever met. From, Chloe Dear Santa, Did you magic up your sleigh for Christmas? I hope the milk is too sour? Can I please have a big toy horse and can you bring me a iPad and a sweater for my dog and collars for my cats. I hope you feel happy when I give you a thank you letter. I love Christmas and I love you Santa too. Love, Lily

Dear Santa, Can you believe it is almost Christmas? Tell Mrs. Claus thank you for keeping you healthy. For Christmas I would like a mine craft toy and a plush. You will find milk and cookies near the front door. Thank you! Love, Xack Dear Santa, You’ve been doing great with the gifts you brought the last couple of years. How has Blizten been? For Christmas I would like Wii games, a puppy and chocolate bars for my dad. You will get thank you letters from the kids. I feel so excited when I wake up on Christmas mornings. Love, Laney Dear Santa, Are the reindeer ready for Christmas? I hope you have been good. For Christmas could you please bring me a toy terragator, spreader and New Holland toy combine. You will find milk and cookies by the Christmas tree. I think Santa is a good guy. I love Santa. Thank you. Love, Dillon Dear Santa, I love Christmas! How is Rudolph, Dasher and Donner? For Christmas could you bring me a Curry jersey, Thompson jersey and the home jersey for the Golden State Warriors? Can you give my dog some reindeer treats like you did last year? You will see milk and cookies by the Christmas tree. I hope you have fun on your trip around the world. Thank you for being nice to me and other kids around the world. Love, Elijah Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing? Have the elves been working hard on all the toys? I would like gel pens and the

Groceries Gang please. I hope you have fun traveling to all the houses. I love you Santa and Christmas. Thank you. Love, Nash Dear Santa, How are you? How are the reindeer? For Christmas I would like a Star Wars Disney Infinity, 3.0 Willu and Rogue One action figures. You’ll find milk and cookies by the tree. I feel happy when I wake up find gifts under the tree. Thank you Santa. Love, Lincoln Dear Santa, Are you ready to come to deliver the present? Have the elves been working hard? Can you please bring me a pack of Shopkins and a pack of earrings please? If you come to my house you will find milk and cookies. Love, Shelbie

Dear Santa, You’ve been doing great with the gifts you’ve brought me the last couple of years. Are your elves good or bad? Can you bring me a play kitchen and some clothes and some Mickey Mouse things for my cousin. Santa, you are going to get milk and delicious cookies and I will write a note to you. Love Christmas. Thank you so much. Love, Kensley Dear Santa, It’s Christmas time already. How are the reindeer doing? For Christmas I would like some gel pens and lead pencils. You will find milk and cookies on the living room table. I feel happy when I wake up on Christmas day. Thank you. Love, Ava

Dear Santa, Can you believe it’s almost Christmas? How have the elves been doing? Are you ready for Christmas? Will you please give me a puppy and an iPad? You will find milk and cookies on my table by the tree. I hope you have a safe trip. I hope you make the kids happy. Thank you Santa for the gifts. I love Christmas. I love Santa. Love, Brianna Dear Santa, I love Christmas! Are you ready to bring presents this year? For Christmas I would like a pink four-wheeler, a pink Yeti with my initials MCJ and Shopkins. Thank you. He gets a big good year of rest. I trust in you that you are of life. Love, Kenzie Dear Santa, Are the elves ready for this year? Are the reindeer ready for Christmas? For Christmas I would ilke a four-wheeler and a new Xbox game. You will be happy because there will be cookies and milk. Thank you for all the gifts. Love, Isaias Dear Santa, I think your magic sled is cool. Are you ready to fly your sleigh? Can you bring me my own puppy and iPod. Can you get a Star Wars Lego video game and an Xbox for my brother. I hope it makes you happy to make kids happy. I will leave you a letter! You will find milk and cookies on the kitchen bar. Thank you for your help. Love, Kaydence Dear Santa, Are you ready for Christmas? For Christmas I would like Five Night of Freddy toys. You will find milk and cookies on the table. Thanks for making the kids happy. Love, Aiden

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Dear Santa, I hope I am not on the naughty list. How are the reindeer? For Christmas I want a Rocket fishing rod, a gum ball machine and Donkey Kong. I’m leaving milk and cookies for you and hay for the reindeer for the reindeer. I love you Santa. Thank you for the gifts. Merry Christmas. Love, Ethan Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus and the reindeer? How is Rudolph and the other reindeer? How are the elves doing with the toys for the kids? For Christmas I want a toy Rudolph because that would be so fun for Christmas. I’m feeling happy because it’s almost Christmas. Love, Kaitlyn Dear Santa, I love Christmas. Are your elves and reindeer ready for Christmas? I would like a four-wheeler and a laptop and my dog needs a new dog toy. You will find milk and cookies by the sink. I feel great. Thank you Santa for being toys all of these years. Love, Ryder Dear Santa, How are you doing? Are you ready for Christmas? For Christmas I would like a Steelers football player with no football, and Broncos football players with no football. I will give you a note, milk and cookies on the dining room table. I love Christmas. Love, Mason Dear Santa, How have the reindeer been? For Christmas I would like a four-wheeler and a new bike. When you come to my house you will find milk and cookies. I like when you give

toys to kids. Thank you. Love, Dakota Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus and your reindeer? How has Rudolph been? Can I please have a DS and Pokemon the Sun. I love you Santa. Thank you. Love, Phillip

Dear Santa, Can you believe it’s almost Christmas? Have the elves been working hard? For Christmas I would like a new bike, a hover board and a fourwheeler. I love you Santa. Thank you for bringing me gifts. Love. Maddox

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Dear Santa, I’m excited that Christmas is almost here. I hope I’m not not he naughty list. Have the elves been good?I would like an American Girl Doll and for the people who do not have a home for them to have a home. I am leaving a present for you on the table. I love you Santa, thank you for bringing presents. Love, Brittany Dear Santa, I love Christmas. It is my favorite holiday of all. How are you and Mrs. Claus? Have the elves made the toys yet? For Christmas I would like a hoodie with flowers on it. Can you bring an iPhone 7 in black or gold for my sister? I am leaving milk, cookies and a note. I am leaving the milk and cookies on the kitchen table. Thank you for all the presents. Love, Avery Dear Santa, Are you ready for Christmas? How are you and your reindeer? Can you bring me a bike, laser tag and a Golden Retriever? I am leaving milk and cookies for you and food for the reindeer. I love Christmas. Thank you for bringing me gifts. Love, Hunter Dear Santa, Are you and the elves ready for Christmas? I hope you do not get sick. For Christmas I would ilke a hamster and Shopkins. I will leave smokes and cocoa. I love Christmas. Love, Dixie Dear Santa, I’m excited that Christmas is almost here. How are you and the reindeer doing? For Christmas I would like a cat and Numnoms. I am leaving milk and cookies for beside the fire place. Love, Riley

Dear Santa, How are you, Mrs. Claus, elves and the reindeer? I would like a phone and a bike for me and a basketball for my brother. I’m going to leave you hot chocolate. I love Christmas and I know you do too. Love, Cheyenne Dear Santa, Are you and the elves ready for Christmas? Have the elves built lots of toys for us? For Christmas I would like a ninja turtle blanket and for my cousin, a Zoomer kitty and a kitten. I am leaving milk and cookies for you on the kitchen table. Thank you for bringing Christmas to all the boys and girls. Love, Cici Dear Santa, I hope you and Mrs. Claus are feeling good. For Christmas I would like a BB gun and some new shoes and some lemon candles for my mom. I am leaving milk and cookies for you and oatmeal for the reindeer. Love, Alicia

Dear Santa, I hope I am on the good Christmas list. How are the reindeer? For Christmas I would like a Woody Infinity character and a Spongebob Xbox 360 game. I am leaving a picture for you. Thank so much for the gifts. Love, Khylen Dear Santa, Can you believe it’s almost Christmas? How are you and Mrs. Claus? I would like an American Girl Doll and a dry erase board. I am leaving milk and cookies for you. I love Christmas. Thank you bringing me nice gifts. Love, Brooklyn Dear Santa, I hope I’m on the good list. Have the elves built lots of toys? I would like a video game, a dog and a lawnmower for Christmas. I will leave you some cookies. I love Christmas. Love, Chandlyr

Dear Santa, Are you okay? I hope yes. I would like a airsoft AK and a SWAT suit and a airsoft rifle. I am leaving milk and cookies for a snack. I love Christmas. Thank you. Love, Kaleb Dear Santa, I hope I’m on the good list. How are you and Mrs. Claus? For Christmas I would like an American Girl Doll, Barbie clothes and cook set. I will like you a plate of fruit. I love Christmas. Thank you. Love, Ally

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Dear Santa, I hope I’m on the good list. How are the reindeer? For Christmas I would like new games and a DS. I am leaving a note to say thank you. I love you Santa. Love, Nick Dear Santa, Are you ready for Christmas? How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? For Christmas I would like a MacBook Air, iPhone, mini iPad and a golden retriever. My brother wants a PS4 and FIFA 17 the game. I am leaving milk and cookies for you and apples for the reindeer. Thank you for gifts to good boys and girls. I love you. Love, Ervin

Dear Santa, Are the elves working hard? I love Christmas. I hope I am not on the naughty list. I want a skateboard and a sled. I am leaving cookies and milk and not chocolate. Thank you for making toys, you are the best Santa. Love, Peyton

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McLean County News, Thursday, December 8, 2016 Dear Santa, I hope I’m not on the naughty list How are you and Mrs. Claus? How are the reindeer doing? I want a DS, Luigi’s mansion and Mario Kart and a charger. I am leaving you hot chocolate, cookies and a blanket on one of the rocking chairs. Thank you all for the gifts. Love, Spencer

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Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was help my nina. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are toys and a gift for my friend, Brycen. Be sure to look on the table for the cookies and the milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love, your friend Brodie Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was to help my brother. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like this year are Pet Shops and Legos. I would also like a gift for my friend, Clay. Be sure to look on the table for the cookies and the milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love, Emmy Jo Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was to hug and love. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like for Christmas are Ninja Turtles Leonardo and Spider Man Peter Parker. I would also like a gift for my friend, Leslie. Be sure to look on the table for the cookies and milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love, Adam

Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was to help my mom. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like for Christmas are drums and a superman cape. I would also like a gift for my friend, JT. Be sure to look on the table for the cookies and the milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love, Ryan

Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was to help. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are a cat and a Chrich dree (Christmas tree). I would also like a pifd (gift) for my friend, Clay. Be sure to look on the table for the cooke and the mil that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love, your friend Naomie

Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was to save Luke. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like for Christmas are a domisx rex (Indominus Rex) brekout and Mrs. Clayton. I would also like a gift for my friend, Mrs. Clayton. Be sure to look on the table for the cookies and the milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love, Clay

Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was clean house. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are a T-rex dinosaur and a dino truck. I would like a gift for my friend, Madison. Be sure to look on the table for the cookies and milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas Love, your friend Brycen

Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was at mi stak (ate my steak). This year I have been nice. I would like a toy race car and a gift for my friend, JT. Be sure to look on the table for the cookies and the milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love, your friend Reezen Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was to rake leaves. This year I have been naughty and nice. A few things I would like to get this year are Tutrtla lokat (Turtle Lookout) and a Bat Cav. I would also like a gift for my friend, JT. Be sure to look on the table for the cookilk and milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love, your friend Levi

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Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was to help mom. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are a rabbit and shopkins. I would like a gift for my friend, Gracie. Be sure to look on the table for the cookies and the milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love, your friend Hadley

Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was to help. This year I have been nice. This year I would like an Ipod, remote control, and a gift for my friend, JT. Be sure to look on the table for the cookies and milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love, your friend Peyton

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12 Letters to Santa McLean County News, Thursday, December 8, 2016

Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was rake levea (leaves). This year I have been nice. A few things I would like this year is a doll house, lego, and a gift for my friend, Hadley. Be sure to look on the tadle (table) for the cookie and the milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love, Gracie

Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was to help. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like this year are and ipod, drum, and a gift for my friend, Fisher. Be sure to look on the table for the cookies and the milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love, JT Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was to clean. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are Shopcns (Shopkins), num nums, and a gift for my friend, Stormy. Be sure to look on the table for the cookies and the milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love, Adalyn Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was help. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are a plt (plant), rmotcontrol (remote control truck), and a gift for my friend, Ella. Be sure to look on the table for the cookies and the milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love, Sam Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was clean. This year I have been naughty. A few things I would like to get this year are shopcasp (Shopkins), nomuon (Num Nums), and a

bring me bik and drk for Christmas? Have a safe trip! Love, Khovel McCormick Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have tried to be a good boy this year. Will you please bring me lur gun and dog for Christmas? Have a safe trip! Love, Mason Rearden

gift for my friend, JT. Be sure to look on the table for the cookies and the milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love, your friend Stormy Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was help. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are an Ipod, flag, lego, and a friend for my friend, Sam. Be sure to look on the table for the cookies and the milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love, your friend Lane Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was regc (rake leaves). This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are shoes, glue, and a gift for my friend, Ella. Be sure to look on the table for the cookies and the milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love, your friend Mackinlee Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was clean. This year I have been nice. A few things I would like to get this year are a flufy chair, legos, and a gift for my friend, Ella.

Be sure to look on the table for the cookies and the milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love,your friend Chloe-Ann Dear Santa, The nicest thing I did this year was wash clothes. This year I have been nice. A few things I woul dlike to get this year are an Ipod, flag, dog, igloo, dino train, and a gift for my friend, JT. Be sure to look on the table for the cookies and the milk that I’ll leave for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas! Love, your friend Ella Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have tried to be a good boy this year. Will you please bring me fes fud and fes tak for Christmas? Have a safe trip! Love, Remington Cherry Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have tried to be a good boy this year. Will you please bring me box and blu tuz for Christmas? Have a safe trip! Love, Blake Baldwin Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have tried to be a good boy this year. Will you please

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have tried to be a good girl this year. Will you please bring me baby doll and babe pns for Christmas? Have a safe trip! Love, Shelby Parrish Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have tried to be a good boy this year. Will you please bring me starwros and a duck for Christmas? Have a safe trip! Love, Fisher Hicks Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have tried to be a good boy this year. Will you please bring me torgit and parrot for Christmas? Have a safe trip! Love, Everett Sandefur Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have tried to be a good girl this year. Will you please bring me makeup and dress for Christmas? Have a safe trip! Love, Karlee Floyd

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Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have tried to be a good boy this year. Will you please bring me dirt bike and gun for Christmas? Have a safe trip! Love, Jax Ward Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have tried to be a good boy this year. Will you please bring me gum and cr for Christmas? Have a safe trip! Love, Eli Greenfield Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have tried to be a good girl this year. Will you please bring me doll and bird for Christmas? Have a safe trip! Love, Merci Sallee Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have tried to be a good boy this year. Will you please bring me crtah and senh for Christmas? Have a safe trip! Love, Noah Crabtree Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have tried to be a good boy this year. Will you please bring me scooter and trucks for Christmas? Have a safe trip! Love, Will Johnson Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have tried to be a good boy this year. Will you please bring me toly and bde for Christmas? Have a safe trip! Love, Eli Holskey Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have tried to be a good girl this year. Will you please bring me guitar and doll for Christmas? Have a safe trip! Love, Makenzlee Roberts Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have tried to be a good boy this year. Will you please bring me dino and gun for Christmas? Have a safe trip! Love, Hayden Roberts

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Dear Santa, My name is Blake. I am 3 years old. I will be 4 in January. I am a nice boy. I would like some building blocks for Christmas. Have a crazy ride! I love you. Dear Santa, My name is Peyton. I am 3. I want a puzzle for Christmas. HO HO! Dear Santa, My name is Willow. I am 4 years old. I am a very nice girl! For Christmas I want a Mickey backpack. I like Christmas music. Take care of the reindeer. Dear Santa, My name is Hailey. I am nice. I want Elsa and baby dolls. I want to watch you fly! Dear Santa, My name is Natalie. I am 5 years old because I had my birthday. I am nice! I want a really cool pink car with stripes. Don’t forget to feed your reindeer. Be careful! Dear Santa, My name is Elijah. I am 4. I am on the nice list but sometimes I’m mean to Bubby ‘cause he’s mean to me first. I want a new bike. My other bike chain is off. Feed the reindeer. Dear Santa, My name is Westin. I am 5 and I live at Mimi’s house. I am on the nice list because I go to bed and sleep all night. I want a back digger that has pedals and controls. Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Ava. I live by where you turn. The animal shelter is close by to my house. I am on the nice list. I want thing that the horse pulls the person. I’ll leave you face cookies.

Dear Santa, My name is Adam. I live at my trailer. I am nice for Santa Claus. I want a choo-choo for Christmas. Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Chase. I am 4 and I live at Papaw’s house. I am nice. I want a paw patrol for Christmas. I love you. Dear Santa, My name is William. I live in the trailer. I am on the nice list. I want a choo-choo for Christmas. Take care of the reindeer. Dear Santa, My name is Alex. I am 4 but about to be 5. I am on the nice list because I am nice. I want a Mary doll. I wish you could stay at my house and play.

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Dear Santa, My name is Shep. I am don’t want to tell you where I live just bring the present. I am on the nice list. Please bring me a dino train. Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Camden. I am 3. I am on the naughty list because I throw things like blocks. I’m gonna be nice to get presents again. I want a truck for a present. Dear Santa, My name is Jasper. I am 4 years old. I am on the nice list. I want a dino and a volcano. I’m gonna leave you cookies and milk and hot cocoa. Merry Christmas, Jasper Dear Santa, My name is Logan. I live on Finwick. I am on the nice list. I want a racing car and the longest racing track. I’ll leave you cookies, Logan S.

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I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: hatchable, go fishing and an iPhone. I’ll set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve! Love, Connor Hughes

Dear Santa, My name is Lilly Kay. I live down Papaw’s street. Your sleigh can go fast on it. I want a girl princess toy. I’ll give you cookies. Merry Christmas, Lilly

Dear Santa, My name is Koleman. I live in Calhoun. I am on the nice list. I want some power rangers dino super chargers and T-rex stuff. I will leave you some cookies. Koleman Dear Santa, My name is Lezlie. I live in my old house, my home is far away. I am a good girl. I want a puppy for Christmas. I will play with it and Nana will feed it. I’ll give you cookies. I like them. Dear Santa, My name is Ashton. I live on a tall hill. I am on the good list. I want a T-Rex Dino charger. I’ll leave you reindeer carrots. Dear Santa, My name is Lainey Piper. I am 3 years old. I am trying to be on the nice list. I want some toy cars for Christmas. I love you. Dear Santa, My name is Kaycen. I live in Calhoun and I called you the other day. I am nice. I would like a kitty house for my kitty Fireball. I would also like a stove kit so I can cook real food. Take Care of the Reindeer. Dear Santa, My name is Anzlee. I am 4 years old. I am a nice girl. I would like a Barbie doll and a pop-up camper. Merry Christmas! I Love You Santa! Dear Santa, My name is Nevaeh. I want a ghostbuster. Merry Christmas, Neveah

Dear Santa, My name is Heidi Williams. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a ball, Batgirl and duct tape. I’ll set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve! Love, Heidi Williams Dear Santa, My name is Waylin. I live in Kentownie. I haven’t been nowhere, but I am a nice boy. I want Superman for Christmas. Take care of your deer.

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Dear Santa, My name is Brionna Hillard. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a sister, drums and a guitar. I’ll set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve! Love, Brionna Hillard

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16 Letters to Santa McLean County News, Thursday, December 8, 2016

Dear Santa, My name is Shelby. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: hatchimals and baby alive. I’ll set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve! Love, Shelby Clark

Dear Santa, My name is Austin. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a telescope, an iPhone and a toy car. I’ll set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve! Love, Austin Warner

Dear Santa, My name is Ariah. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a baby doll, a chalk board and for real friends. I’ll set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve! Love, Ariah Messimore

Dear Santa, My name is Addyson. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the two things I am wishing for: a bike and a magic wand. I’ll set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve! Love, Addyson Bailey

Dear Santa, How are you doing? I want a Zoomer chimp and a Zoomer dog. Love, Kaeli Dear Santa, I want WWE 2k17. I have been wanting it since it has come out. How is Mrs. Claus doing? How are you doing? I want lots of WWE wrestlers. I hope you get what I want. Your friend, Gavin

Dear Santa, My name is Lexi. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: shopkins, iPhone and everything. I’ll set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve! Love, Lexi Majors Dear Santa, My name is Lowla. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: My Little Ponies, T-shirts and Littlest Pet Shop. I’ll set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve! Love, Lowla Burden

Dear Santa, My name is Dany. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: outfits, a coat and shoes. I’ll set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve! Love, Dany Free

Dear Santa, My name is Zatori. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the two things I am wishing for: a Howley Quin doll and Shopkins. I’ll set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve! Love, Zatori Simpson

Dear Santa, My name is Jasper. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a bike, and X-box 360 and a baseball. I’ll set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve! Love, Jasper Whitmer-King

Dear Santa, My name is Katy. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three thigns I am wishing for: Shopkins, Hatchimals and trolls. I’ll set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve! Love, Katy Priar

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Dear Santa, How are you going? Since I was good, can I have a toy giraffe, bike, star light, pain pillow, a Secret Life of Pets toy, Dewey Crismis book, car set and an egg with a pigeon inside? Hope you have a safe delivery. Your friend, Kathleen Dear Santa, I am seven years old. I have been so good in school and I have learned so much. I like to play with my friends in school since I have been good I wish I had a braid house and a computer for Christmas. I hope you read this letter. Thank you. From, Areli Dear Santa, I want a Xbox One, Pokemon, four-wheeler, dirt bike, DS, a big big chocolate bar and an electric guitar. How are you doing? Your friend, Randy Dear St. Nick, For Christmas I would like Fall Out Four and another Xbox One controller. How is Rudolph? Sincerely, Billy

Dear Santa Claus, How are you doing? How is Mrs. Claus doing? How are your reindeers? Can you bring me some more Barbies and a Barbie camper? Can you bring me some baby dolls, a Flip-A-Zoo, a real makeup set, Little Pet Shop toys and Whisker Haren toys, Paw Patrol toys and some Frozen toys. I want an iPad and pointer and clock like Mrs. Penrod. All elephant and piggie books. A playhouse too. Your friend, Serenity Dear Santa Claus, Can I have Little Pets Shop toys? I love Little Pet Shop. Thanks! I will leave cookies and milk. Can I have a jeep? Thank you, Caice

Dear Santa, I love you, you are the best person ever. How is Mrs. Claus doing? Am I on the good or bad list? Be good. I want a bike. I want WWE 2k17. I want Castle Crasher. That’s it. Love, Caden

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Dear Santa, I hope you and your reindeers are doing fine. I want for Christmas a Troll bed set and a Troll pillow. How is Mrs. Claus? How are the reindeer? How you doing? I can’t wait for Christmas, it’s going to be very fun. My sister’s birthday is close to Christmas. From, Jaycee Dear Santa, I want a toy monster truck that is the Grave Digger. I want a Minecraft game for my Play Station 2. I want a new tablet. Hello Santa, how are you? Your friend, Leland Dear Santa, How are you doing? I’m doing good. Do you want milk and cookies this year? I think I am going to put carrots out for your deer. I would like some American Girl Dolls clothes and a new bike. Makeup too. Get my sister Karli something. Love, Kylee Dear Santa, I want a Hatchamal. How are you doing? What kind of cookies do you want? I will get you any kind you want. How is Mrs. Claus doing? I have been good this year. I fold the towels when mom tells me to. Get Shelby a lot of stuff. I want some ice cream. Make it Oreo ice cream. Your friend, Sydney Dear Santa, Will you get me a elf and a new bike, please? If you can get me a new table also. A new makeup set and a new toy Jeep. This is just like a real Jeep. Can you get me a drum? I want a little toy puppy. Love, Zoey Dear Santa, Do you want cookies and milk or something else? I

McLean County News, Thursday, December 8, 2016 want a spinosar word, Fall of Cybertron, Optimus Prime and a PS4. Hope to see you soon. Love, Carson Dear Santa, I want a iPhone 5s so I can text my cousins. I want to text them before I go to bed. It will be fun texting them. They will call me and text me and it will be so fun. I hope I can have a phone. I hope you are doing well. Love, Kariane Dear Santa Claus, I hope you the Braneys. Can I have WWE 2k17 please. Call I have Call of Duty Infinite Warfare to pay with? Can I also have four $50 for my Xbox One so I can get a game too? Love, Wyatt Dear Santa Claus, How are your reindeer? I want a tablet. Then I want a laptop. Then I want a pair of earrings. Then some makeup and a Hatchamal. How are you doing today? From, Dixie Dear Santa, How are doing? I have been good at home. I would like a truck that is remote controlled please. How are the elves? I love Christmas. Will you give my dad a truck he can drive in the house? I am gong to give you a present this year. I will see you this year. Tell Glitson and Hartey that I love them. Love your friend, Martina Dear Santa, How is it going? Can you make me a Xbox 360 with Minecraft? How is Ruldoph? Rudolph’s smart. Your friend, Julian Dear Santa, How are you? I hope your reindeer are ready for Christmas. Because

I want Batman and real football shoulder pads. And tractor toys. I want the International 1206 turbo with on and off weights and also a golden John Deere tractor. A FFA blue Chevy and 4020 diesel and 3020 diesel. What are your reindeer’s names? I have been at school a lot so think you know that and I have helped my mom sometimes. That’s okay because I will believe in you because Jesus says we are all his children. Your friend, Zach Dear Santa, This year I’ve been pretty good. How are your reindeer? I’ve met new friends. I want a new bike and a new Bratz doll. I’ve been wanting to ask you if you like cookies and milk. How is Rudolph, Vixen, Blitzen and Cupid? My new school is awesome. Your friend, Rebekah

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Dear Santa Claus, I hope you are doing good. How do you find food for your reindeer? I have been nice. I am asking politely can I have the Little Live Pet Snuggles, Tapple, Chemistry T, a Nitendo and Hatchmob. Is Mrs. Claus okay right now?If you want to get some paper and a pen to write back. Sincerely, Scarlet

Dear Santa, I want a new Max Tow Truck. I want a Lego set. How are doing good or bad? I want petal scooter, it’s faster than the old one. Don’t give my big brother anything because he’s been mean to me a lot. I want a new TMNT sword. I want a TMNT Lego set. I want a remote control car. I was DS3 and some games. We all want a trampoline. Thank you, Tucker

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18 Letters to Santa McLean County News, Thursday, December 8, 2016

Dear Santa, I know that I have been bad a few times at school. But I can at least try to be good. How are the reindeer? Are they doing okay? What kind of cookies do you want me to leave? I will be moving soon, so make sure you get my new address before Christmas. I will want the game Fire Emblem and a DS3. Hope everything is going well for you at the North Pole. Sincerely, Olivia Dear Santa, How are you doing? I want a Minecraft game for Xbox One please. Also I want Nerf guns. A computer and a radio please. On the Xbox One again, Mirrors Edge please. From, Keagan Dear Santa, I’m happy Christmas is coming. We put our Christmas tree up. I want Shopkins. I also want PowerWheels that spin. I hope you and Mrs. Claus are doing good. I will leave carrots for your reindeer and cookies for you. I also want board games. Sincerely, Brintley Dear Santa, How are you? I want to meet you and the reindeer. Is it snowing there? I have been good at school and home. For Christmas I want a Halo game. When will you come and give us toys? Love, Harley Dear Santa, How are you? I hope you are doing fine. Is your reindeer ready for Christmas? I really don’t know what I want for Christmas. I am still thinking about it. Will I have to get back to you? Closer to Christmas. Your friend, Jordan Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? How are you? I want from you a PS3 and PS4. Your friend, Chloe

Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? I can’t wait til Christmastime. I really want a Furby Connect, could you please get me one? Do you like cookies and milk because I was going to put some out for you. I hope you are having a good time. I can’t wait to see Buddy! Your friend, EmmaLee

Dear Santa, I want an Anna doll. I want a Xbox 2. I want an Elsa doll. I want a big fake bug and a big fake school. I want a big bed. I have been a good girl. I love St. Nick, Abbigail Dear St. Nick, Are you okay? May I have a Chopy Algat game and makeup set? One more thing, a toy puppy set. How is Mrs. Claus? Do you like cookies and milk? I will a carrot for the reindeer. Love, Emma Dear Saint Nick, How is Rudloph doing? And tell Jing Jing I love him please. How are you doing? Maybe I can get a splattoon. See you on Christmas. Hope no fog only jolly faces. Tell Mrs. Claus I said hi! See you soon. Love, Ashten Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? How is Mrs. Claus? How are you doing? I really like all of your reindeer. What do you think I should make you? Do you really like Christmas? I really like Christmas. Love, Haylie Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I bet your busy. Can I have a real play baby or an American Girl Doll. I forgot to ask how is Mrs. Claus? Can I have an iPhone 6+ for my daddy and mommy and a new iPhone5 for Anna. Love, Addy Dear Santa, How’s life in the North Pole? It’s getting cold here. I bet

the elves are working very hard. How are the reindeer doing? I can’t wait to see what you leave me on Christmas morning! Love, Noelle Dear Santa, I want a bike. I love you thousand. Love, Benny

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Dear Santa, My name is Payton. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a dirt bike, trampoline and a monster truck. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Nora. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a puppy, iPad and a fish. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Noah. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a bike, a bird house set and a basketball. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Alex. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a tree house, two dolls named Alex and a dirt bike. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Emmett. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a dirt bike, dart gun and a toy puppy. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve!

Dear Santa, My name is Evie. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a Barbie, hat and a Christmas. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Jayden. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a four-wheeler, dirt bike and a puppy with big eyes. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Trevan. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a four-wheeler, shot gun and a basketball goal that I can reach. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve!

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Dear Santa, My name is Callie. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a doll house, Dora doll and a cookie I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Zoey. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: new clothes, a guitar and a football toy box. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Brenda. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a fairy doll, a pet ladybug and a dirt bike toy. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Kalie. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a unicorn, a movie and smiley face Snuggie. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Shi’Ann. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a doll, a book and a hairbow. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Kaiden. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a four-wheeler, a bike and a wagon. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Carson. I am 5 years old. This year I have

McLean County News, Thursday, December 8, 2016 been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: metal packs, Pokemon and a Yo-kai watch. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Caden. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a robot toy, a robot dog and robot cat I can ride. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Dayanna. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a cat, Baby Alive and ponytail holders. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Lawson. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a dirt bike, four-wheeler and a scooter. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Whitley. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a walking cat toy, clothes and a toy box with toys. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Annie. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a basketball, guitar and a jewelry box. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Megan. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a bird, puppy dog and Elsa. I’ll

set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Grayson. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a wagon, robot and a fourwheeler. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Kara. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: cookies, blocks and a bouncy ball. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Ethan. I am 8 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a bike, car and a puppy. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve!

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Dear Santa, My name is Colton. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a car, phone and a game. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Nicholas. I am 10 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a Minion, pudding and a ball. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Coltin. I am 10 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a bike, car and a TV. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve!

Thank You McLean County For allowing me to serve as your County Clerk Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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20 Letters to Santa McLean County News, Thursday, December 8, 2016

Dear Santa, My name is Tyson. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a ball, car and a book. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve!

Dear Santa, My name is Hadlie. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. This year I am wishing for: a rain boots, flip flops and a baby doll. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve!

Dear Santa, My name is Cayden. I am 9 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a car, TV and a bike. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve!

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Dear Santa, My name is Anslee. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a reindeer, Elsa and a star. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Marshal. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a Hot Wheel, Hot Wheel and a Hot Wheel I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Stevie. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a Cat in the Hat stuffed animal, new game and boots. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Kylie. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a toy kitty cat, Minnie Mouse kitchen and an Easy Bake Oven. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve!

Dear Santa, My name is Joshua. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. This year I am wishing for: a bike. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve!

Dear Santa, My name is Zoe. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a dinosaur with wings, green ghost for Halloween and a horse with a sparkly tail. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Jonah. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a Lego Batman, Lego Batman dirt bike and car and a dog. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Jezia. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a toy train, new work boots and a toy for my baby brother. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Tanner. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a Jurassic World Legos, Jurassic Park Legos and a real yellow four-wheeler. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve!

Dear Santa, My name is Jessa. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a Shopkins, a new dress and a heart pancake. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Savannah. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a teddy bear, chocolate heart and a Wii. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Cameron. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a new bike, a huge real tire and money. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Isaac. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. These are the three things I am wishing for: a skateboard, a puppet driving one wheel and money. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve!

Dear Santa, My name is Gunner. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. This year I am wishing for: a toy Nerf gun, toy dog and toy Nerf machine gun. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Rae-lee. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. This year I am wishing for: aBarbie, toy dog and flip flops. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Hunter. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. This year I am wishing for: a four-wheeler, cowboy boots antennas shoes. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Tyler. I am 6 years old. This year I have been nice. This year I am wishing for: a toy car, phone and a tablet. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Bobby I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. This year I am wishing for: a map, new bike and a radio. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve!

McLean County News, Thursday, December 8, 2016 Dear Santa, My name is Jasmine. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. This year I am wishing for: a phone, bike and tablet. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Marian. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. This year I am wishing for: a toy pony, toy cat and a radio. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Kenlee. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. This year I am wishing for: a doll, toy cat and a dog. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve! Dear Santa, My name is Lily. I am 5 years old. This year I have been nice. This year I am wishing for: a rocking chair with a baby, a clown jumping out of a box and a white wolf. I’ll set out cookies and milk for on Christmas Eve!

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Dear Santa, My name is Peyton D. I am 6 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me spy stuff and Super Mario Maker. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Gage D. I am 5 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been kind of bad. I would really like it if you could bring me a Star Wars Lego game, Lego Donkey Kong. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Dear Santa, My name is Jaycee. I am 6 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a kitty, Kit’s scooter and Snuggles the puppy. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Aubry G. I am 7 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really awesome. I would really like it if you could bring me a phone, a computer and a new doll house. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Keiara W. I am 6 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a dog, cat and a new doll house. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Chance M. I am 6 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Nerf gun with glowing darts, a glow in the dark shirt and a remote control four-wheeler. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Leilanie A. I am 7 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Snuggles the puppy, the Troll movie and a makeup set. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Jordyn. I am 6 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a phone, tablet and laptop. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Dear Santa, My name is Wesley B. I am 6 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really goodish. I would really like it if you could bring me a Xbox, Imaginex + Gotham City Jail and Mr. Freeze gift set. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Taliana G. I am 7 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a a hamster, gymnastics bar and a phone. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Charley. I am 7 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a big doll house, American Girl doll house and a phone. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Emick F. I am 7 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really goodish and bad. I would really like it if you could bring me a false teeth, Super Mario Maker and a glow in the dark Nerf gun. Thank yo..u and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Sadie. I am 6 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really wonderful. I would really like it if you could bring me an American Girl doll, clothes and Baby Alive clothes. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Alayna L. I am 6 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been kind of bad. I would really like it if you could bring me a a pack of Legos,

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a Lego video and some Legos of Donkey Kong. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Clayton E. I am 6 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really goodish. I would really like it if you could bring me Pokemon, Super Mario 3D World and Yoshi’s World. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Dear Santa, My name is Shelby B. I am 6 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really rockin’. I would really like it if you could bring me a a phone, a Snuggle buddy dog and a little tiny puppy. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

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Dear Santa, I am in second grade. I have been good and bad. I would like a PS4 because I have been naughty and nice. I would also like a phone. Merry Christmas to Santa. Love, Dakota Dear Santa, I was kind of bad this year. I would like Boxools because I helped my mom by taking care of Callum. I would also like a PS4 because I got a sock out of the laundry room because nobody else could reach it. I love Frisbee the elf. Love, Jacob Dear Santa, I have been good in second grade. I would like a panda dog because I love pandas. I would also like a wiener dog because they are so cute. Please tell Mrs. Claus I said hi! Love, Jersie

22 Letters to Santa McLean County News, Thursday, December 8, 2016

Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I would like a Bugatti and a Lamborghini. How’s that old sleigh doing? Your friend, Larry Dear Santa, I love Christmas. I don’t know if I have been good or not. I would like a Joke Umajinx because I did the laundry without being told. I would also like a Batman Umajinx because I got no marks. I will leave you milk and cookies for you. Love, Carsen Dear Santa, I have been kind of in the middle. I would like a toy car and a Segway because I have been good. I will leave you milk and cookies or shoes in the snow. Love, Kaysen

Dear Santa, I am a second grader. I would a PlayStation 4 because I have been good and a Xbox One because I got on blue. Merry Christmas Santa. Ho Ho Ho! Love, Garrett Dear Santa, I am in the second grade. I would like a PS4 because I got no marks. I would also like a GTA5 because I got no marks. I hope Mrs. Claus is coming. Love, Samuel Dear Santa, I am a second grader. I have been a nice girl in school. I love you Santa, I would like a make-you-own bear because I cleaned up my Mimi’s living room. I would also like an American Girl Doll because I helped my brother clean his room. Merry Christmas Santa. Love, Marlee

Dear Santa, I have been good. I would like a ninja turtle game because I have been good. I would also like a snake that has a string. I hope your reindeer travel safe. Love, Ty

Dear Santa, I am a second grader. I have been good this year. I would like a 200 horsepower dirt bike because I have been good. I would also like a knife. Tell Mrs. Claus I said hello. Love, Weston Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I would like a PS4 because I got no marks. I would also like a bike because I do my chores. Tell Mrs. Claus hello. Love, Kortlynd Dear Santa, I have been good and bad. I would like a shift fourwheeler because I help my mom. I would also like a PlayStation 4 because my brother has one. I will leave food for you and your reindeer. Love, Nate Dear Santa, I have no marks. I would like a gas four-wheeler because I have never had one before. I would also like a PlayStation because it’s fun. I hope all the presents fit in that sled. Love, Leathan Dear Santa, I have been a good boy and a really bad boy this year. I would like a shift dirt bike because I’ve been good helper. I would also like a one wheeler because I listen when my mom tells me to do a chore. I will make the reindeer some food and buy you some Reeses. Sincerely, Riley

Dear Santa, I have been good and bad this year. I would like a chocolate pen. I would also like a big Expo board with Expo markers because I can write words and math problems and learn. I hope Rudolph has a good year leading the sleigh. Love, Chloe. Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. I would like Plants vs. Zombies because I’ve done good. I would also like a toy sky rocket. I will get you milk and cookies. Love, Wyatt Dear Santa, I have been good girl. I would like a Little Live Pet Princess because I helped mom. I would also like Spa in Sparkles because I got no marks. I hope Jengles is all right. Love, Arianna Dear Santa, I’m in second grade and have been a god girl this year. I would like a full-grown cat. I would also like a sister my age. How many days until the elves get there? I will leave you extra cookies. Sincerely, Eden Dear Santa, I have been a good girl. I would like a pink modersikel because I am great at school. I would also like pink shoes because I help others. Say hi to Mrs. Claus. Love, Makenzie Dear Santa, I would like a Little Live Pets Snuggles because I have been doing good things at school. I would also like some Hachumes because on my report card I got good grades. Santa, I promise to bake cookies for you and Rudolph. I’ll have food for Rudolph too. Sincerely, Meagan

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Dear Santa, My name is Channing Miller. I am 6 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really nice. I would really like it if you would bring me a Nintendo 3DS. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Conan West. I am 5 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you would bring me a remote control airplane. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Trey. I am 5 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you would bring me Black Ops 3 and walkie talkies. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Kaihlynn. I am 5 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you would bring me a tree house and a stuff animal. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Andre. I am 5 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you would bring me a race car garage and racecar. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

McLean County News, Thursday, December 8, 2016 Dear Santa, My name is Royree. I am 5 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you would bring me a toy castle and sandbox

Dear Santa, My name is Connor B. I am 5 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a toy car. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Dear Santa, My name is Hayden Cook. I am 5 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you would bring me a driving Minion. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Dear Santa, My name is Kendall. I am 6 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a tent and a ball that goes in the water. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Dear Santa, My name is Mason Lanham. I am 6 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you would bring me a submarine. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Dear Santa, My name is Cooper F. I am 5 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a tree house and a stuffed animal. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Dear Santa, My name is Jordan. I am 5 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you would bring me a walkie talkie and a remote control car. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Connor M. I am 5 years old. I live in Island. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you would bring me a toy robot. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Aaryn Adams. I am 5 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you would bring me a Legos. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Kylie. I am 5 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you would bring me a tree house

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Dear Santa, My name is Murphy. I am 5 years old. I live in Island. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a DS cartridge and a tow truck. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

and a robot. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Joshua. I am 5 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a gun. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Andrew Bigers. I am 6 years old. I live in

Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Xbox. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Marvin. I am 5 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a big Batman and Superman. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Dear Santa, My name is Emery. I am 5 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me dinosaurs. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Bailey. I am 5 years old. I live in Sacramento. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a blanket and doll. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

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