Clarendon Enterprise - 12.22.2022 Santa Section

A collection of Christmas Wishes from our communities’ kids

The Birth of Jesus

FROM THE BOOK OF LUKE, CHAPTER 2 – NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while [a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.

4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Dear Santa,

I want an alarm clock, a bicycle, and a gingerbread house, and I want a snowman and a scary head for Halloween, a bucket for cattle, a fake buckin bull, a jacket, fake glasses, a pencil, pen, a fake shot, an eraser, a fake shirt so I can fake mama. Can I have a candy cane?

Love, Will Pre-K, Age 4

Dear Santa,

I want a paw patrol, a Thomas train deal with a button on it and nothing else. And I want a dinosaur that twist.

Love, Brantley Pre-K, Age 4

Dear Santa,

I want a barbie house, a microphone, a dress up set, purse, an Elsa blanket, a new bed, some heels, some new barbies, new shoes like heels, and some new make-up.

Love, Lennon Pre-K, Age 4

Dear Santa,

I want Santa to come and bring me a dirt bike, and a toy red dragon monster truck.

Love, Tex Pre-K, Age 5

Dear Santa,

I want for Christmas a big paw patrol van, a big barbie house, a remote control airplane, a unicorn stuffed animal, a little mini kitchen, and you can just pick the rest. How do you make snow and toys?

Love, Kylee Pre-K, Age 5

Dear Santa,

I just want a real phone that’s black. I want a turquoise phone case, a computer so I can learn better at school, a pretend phone that plays video games, and a race car track because my brother broke it.

Love, Daegan Pre-K, Age 14

Dear Santa,

I want the buzz lightyear legos. That’s the only present I want.

Love, Ian Pre-K, Age 4

Dear Santa,

I would like a purple dress. I would like a Moana dress, and some rings. I want a toy snowman. I would like a heart ring like Mrs. D’Costa’s. I love you Santa! I like all of that stuff.

Love, River Pre-K, Age 4

Dear Santa,

I want a toy phone, a set of colorful pens, and a computer.

Love, Jayton Hodge Age 4

Dear

Santa, I want a soccer ball, picacho, and a football.

Love, Rihan Patel Age 4

Dear Santa, I want a pink car, a phone, and a dad.

Love, La’Miyah Crain Age 4

Dear Santa, I want a cheerleading suit, a snake, and a princess.

Love, Keyara Butler Age 3

Dear Santa, I want a snake, a phone, and some coffee.

Love, A’Kyah Tates Age 3

Dear Santa, I want an ipad, a mermaid dolly, and a candy cane with a toy.

Love, Merci Arnold-Farmer Age 4

Dear Santa, I want Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, a puppy, and Granny at home.

Love, Zaiden Walker Age 3

Dear Santa, I want an elephant, a horse, and a batman toy. Love, Wylie Kirby Age 4

Dear Santa, I want a book, a real fish, and a dump truck.

Love, Mercy Whetstone Age 3

Dear Santa, I want a candy cane, some pencils, and a clock.

Love, Sky Curry Age 5

Dear Santa, I want a real cat, a baby doll, and momma and daddy for my baby doll.

Love, O’Zarianna Matthews Age 4

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Dear Santa,

I would like JoJo Siwa stuff, a baby doll, and tea party stuff.

Love, Kylee Goehring Age 4

Dear Santa, I want an ipad, water balloons, and water for my water balloons.

Love, Elijah Aguilar Age 3

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Dear Santa,

Happy holidays. I want an oculus. and a galaxy phone and a little basketball hoop that hangs on your door with Little basketballs.

Love, Jase Richie 3rd Grade 9 years old

Dear Santa,

I have tried my best to be good this year. I hope you like the cookies and milk. I hope you have a great Christmas. I would love some new bouncy balls to play with.

Love, Dacen King 3rd grade 10 years old

Dear Santa,

How are you doing this year? My life is going good. Mrs.Quinlan is fun and Mrs.Marcum is helping me to read. How are the elves? I have been trying to be good this year. I would really enjoy new led lights, and an Apple watch. I hope you like the cookies and the milk I will be leaving you on the table.

Love, Camree Dean 3rd grade 9 years old

Dear Santa,

I want a 4-wheeler, a remote control car, something for science, Lego house set. Thank you for my presents last year, have a good Christmas.

Love, Zy’Quavian Matthews 3rd Grade 10 years old

Dear Santa,

I hope that you have a great year. Can I have a guitar and a booster box of pokemon and a VR headset? Thank you.

Love, Jase Conway 3rd Grade 9 years old

Dear Santa,

This Christmas I would like some Star Wars Legos. I would like a Nintendo Switch Farming simulator 22. I also would like a spy camera.

Sincerely, Lincoln Smith 3rd Grade 8 years old

Dear Santa,

I will want a Super Smash Bros Nintendo Switch game and I also want a Patrick Mahomes jersey and some red and white and yellow socks. I also want some red cleats that has his No. 15 on it and a No. 15 on the jersey. I also want a football helmet and pads for my shoulders and pad pants and then I also want you to get my mom a new Christmas ornament that has red roses on it. I also want you to get my brother some historical fiction books and can you bring my dad a painting of a horse and of him shaping hats. Then I also want a Ninjago Leggo set that has all the Ninjas. There is Cole, Ki, Zane, Jay, Nya, Lloyd, and then Master Wu. Ki has a red dragon set and then can I please have 4 Leggo Ninjago sets for Christmas, Santa?

I love you, Santa Bennett Chesser Age 7

Dear Santa,

I want a toy race car because I never had a race car before. And that’s all I had in mind.

Love, JJ Curry Age 7

Dear Santa,

I don’t want the Grinch to steal Christmas and I want a real baby puppy and a chewy toy that squeaks for the puppy. And a bed for the baby puppy and a collar for her. And she is going to be a Boston Terrier and a Weanie Dog. And a stocking for the puppy and food and a drink for the puppy.

Love, Dalis Reuter Age 7

Dear Santa,

Can you bring toys for Javy and me? I would like a cat or a dog or a baby duck. Javy likes Blippi and I like a Ryan’s World toy.

Love, Jaslyn Velazquez Age 7

Dear Santa,

I want a toy bow and arrow and a Pokemon holder and a baby doll house with a baby doll. I want a baseball and a bat. I want a bouncy ball too.

Love, Madison Judd Age 6

Dear Santa,

I really want a hover board and a tablet. What my brother wants is another T-Rex, but he has too many.

My puppy, Penny, wants another one of those turkey leg toys because she has had four and she tore them all up and they were from my Meme.

Love, Madilynn Oliver Age 6½

Dear Santa,

You are the nice person and I haven’t seen you. I want an Iron Giant toy to go with the movie and a Bumble Bee toy for Transformers. I also want some Transformers and an Optimus Prime. He pulls swords beside his hands and he has cool legs and he transforms into a truck and a Gremlock and when he transforms back into a man it has a dinosaur face.

Love, Roman Vaquera Age 7

Dear Santa,

This is your friend, Rainey. I would like a unicorn stuffed animal.

Love, Rainey Stevenson Age 7

Dear Santa,

For Christmas, I would really like a X-Box and a farm set. That’s everything.

Love, Hesten Taylor Age 6

Dear Santa,

I been good. I want for Christmas, Barbie dolls and stuffed animals.

Love, Mia Jaramillo Age 6

RING IN THE JOY!

For the joy your friendship has brought us we are sincerely grateful and wish you a very memorable holiday season.

Dear Santa,

My name is Clara and I only want 5 things for Christmas and that’s because we can’t afford a lot so I’m only going to ask 5 things for Christmas:

1. a phone

2. Pokemon cards

3. for Jesus to always be in my heart

4. candy

5. earrings (plus the earrings have to be real my ears will swell up if they are not real)

That is all I want for Christmas this year. My mom said that we might go on a trip but we haven’t thought about where to go.

Merry Christmas, Clara Wilkins 5th Grade

Dear Santa,

I hope you’re getting ready for Christmas, ready for all the children. I hope you have not been sick. I think I’ve been okay, but I think my little brother has been better than me. Could you please get me a RC car, may I please have a goat for Christmas so I can rope it. Please bring me a go kart. Have a safe trip.

Merry Christmas, Colton Henson 5th grade

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing well in the North Pole. I haven’t been the best this year and I try my best in school. My reading and English grades may be low, but other than that I’m doing good, I don’t have a big list this year but I hope I get these items. I would like a Xbox or a ps5. I would also like a really big world map. I would like one more thing: a signed Mlb Baseball and Bat signed by Mike Trout and Shoeah Otani please.

Your friend, Colton Madsen 5th Grade

Dear Santa,

I hope you’re having a good day in the North Pole. How’s the weather up there? Today I am writing to you to tell you what I’m hoping you can get me for Christmas. Before I actually start though, I would like to tell you how thankful I will be for anything that comes my way.

There is one particular thing I have been wanting, and that is a very fluffy/comfortable blanket. I have asked for this alot and I have quite a lot of blankets but they somehow always get lost. I of course have a comforter, but I get cold easily and like to keep my bed made.

This is of course a want not a need, but I hope you can make this happen on Christmas day, Merry Christmas!

Kind Regards, Emma Christopher 5th grade

Dear Santa,

Hi Santa, how have the elfs been? The one in school always watches us to see if we’re naughty or nice!

This year I have had my bad days but also my good days. This year I only want the little stuff. I want new shoes, a cozy jacket, a baseball jersey/ Angels jersey. The last thing I want is for my family to wrap up in a BIG cozy blanket, sit by the fire, watch Christmas movies and eat cookies.

Merry Christmas, Ethan Murray 5th grade.

Dear Santa,

I would like a Mankoon, an Oculus Quests with a Gorilla tag, and a Corn Snake.

Mary Christmas, Haidyn Hill 5th Grade :)

Dear Santa,

I would like 30 Pokemon cards with the blue back on the cards worth $1,000

I would like a binder for the Pokemon cards.

I would like a ps4 so I can be a real gamer.

I would like a home Macbook.

Dear Santa,

I hope you’re having a great day

Merry Christmas, Hayven Dubois 5th Grade.

This year I don’t want much. I want a pet Kenyan Sand Boa.

I will also like a Playstation 5.

Dear Santa,

From: Jacob Curry 5th grade

I hope you, your wife, and the reindeer had a good year and I hope your elves had a good Christmas. I want a, gas powered, ford and the game pc so that I can get farming simulator 22 and to go with the ford, and the third thing that I want for Christmas is a new game for my ps4 if I can get it.

Sincerely Jaequan Weatherton 5th grade Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa,

For Christmas��I would like a…

1st. I would LOVE a HUGE art box (although only colored pencils of “many” shades (and normal ones). No paint stuff please I don’t like painting.)

2nd. I would like a HTC Vive VR Headset.

3rd. I would like a HP Chromebook

4th.I would like wireless headphones. (Not JBL’s).(Please make sure there compatible with HP Windows, and Chromebooks.)

Have a good Christmas and also please take good care of buddy (the/our elf) and Rudy the reindeer/(our Christmas reindeer).

Sincerely, Jaquadon Ballard

Dear Santa Claus,

How has your day been? Have more kids been naughty or nice this year? If you have time for these three things then could I have an All Pro Passer and legos or a Game Boy that’s blue with a case to hold it? If you have more time, then could you make my sister a doll or a Game Boy that’s red please she really wants a game boy. I will leave cookies and milk for you and carrots for the reindeer. We will be in Plevna, Kansas for Christmas.

Love, Kase Zongker 5th grade

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing well because I am. I haven’t been the best this year but I have tried to be as nice as I can be. For Christmas I want a drone, a smoke bombs, a pottery kit, a pair of earrings and slime. Please get me this and thank you so much. But I have a question? Why do you need the elfs to watch us if you watch us all year round ?

Love, Laityn 5th grade

Dear Santa,

I hope you and Mrs. Claus are doing well. Also, your elves and your reindeer.

I hope I’m not asking for too much this year, but since you and your elves are the best toymakers in the world I’m sure you guys can do it perfectly!

This year I would like to have a set of veterinarian tools, a vet bag to carry them in, and a book that has pictures of all the tools, their names and how they work and what they do. You might be wondering why I want all of this. I would like to have these things because I want to be a veterinarian when I grow up.

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and eat plenty of goodies.

Love, Kassie Askew Grade 5

Dear Santa,

How have you been? Are the reindeer, OK ?

For Christmas this year I would like to have a 3/d pen and a video camera.

This is really all I want this year. Looking forward to December 25, 2022

Sincerely, Kennadi Gaither 5th grade , 11 years old {P.S. We are going to lay carrots out for the reindeer.}

Dear Santa,

How have you been? I want a new doll for Christmas and a new doll home. I would like an American Doll and a Hoverboard. Can you being my sis a new bicycle

So, I want to ask you a question: How is Mrs. Claus?

Merry Christmas Malaysia Chambers 5th Grade

Dear Santa,

I hope your year is going great. I’m sure your elves are working their tails off making all the toys for the kids. This year I only want 1 or 2 things and those things would be a nice belt , or a gaming set for Farming Simulator 22. I’ll make sure to leave Rudolph a carrot.

Sincerely, Rylan Taylor 5th grade

Dear Santa,

How are you doing this year? Are your reindeer healthy? How is Mrs. Claus?

I really haven’t thought about what I want this year but I know that whatever you bring me will be just fine.

I can’t wait to see you next year.

Feliz Navidad Sincerely, Teagan Malone Chesser

Dear Santa,

All I want for Christmas is a machine that gives me a ball with a new goal so I can be ready for basketball practice and if you can’t get it I understand. Ok the second thing on my list is a four wheeler for Christmas so I can ride around and get out of the house and so I can get off of my mom’s nerves. I can start to get better at my driving skills, too. Now the third thing I want is a new house so we don’t live where we do now. We can be safe. I also want a new controller for xbox 1S. It is a console not multiple games. That is all I want. Thank you, and tell everyone at the North Pole Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Love Tyler 5th grade

Dear Santa,

I hope you your wife and your reindeer are doing well and what I want for Christmas is a replica of the army jeep that runs on gas and is manual, the second thing that I want is some games for my playstation 4, and I want them to be driving games please, the third thing is a gaming pc, and the last thing that I want is farming simulator 22 for the pc if I get it.

Sincerely,Trigg Harper 5th grade Have a great Christmas!

Dear Santa,

This year I am wanting a football glove, football, football jersey, with a helmet. I would also like a golf set, a sled for when it snows, and an alexa. Could you also bring me a remote control blue scorpion that rolls into a ball. I would also like a glow in the dark Godzilla set, and a re-mote control train set. I have been a very good boy this year!

Love, Landyn Hill Age 7

Dear Santa,

This year I would like some pokemon cards, a barbie car, and for next year I want you to send one of your elves on the shelf to my house. I have been such a good girl this year. I will leave you some cookies by the front door.

Love, Eidynn Whetstone Age 6

Dear Santa,

This year I would like a red car and real Pit Bull dog. I would also like a Christmas tree with a lots of lights and decorations. I also need a new football, and football helmet, also a Bengals jersey. I have been a really good boy this year. I will leave you some cookies and a sprite by the front door.

Love, Omari Harris Age 6

Dear Santa,

This year I would like some ballet shoes, and a ballet dress. I need new makeup so I can look like a real ballerina. I also need a crown. I would like a ballerina barbie, anda real black horse. I have been really good this year. I will leave you a glass of milk on the table by the high chair.

Love, Kasie Shields Age 6

Dear Santa,

This year I would like some hatchables, a glitter stress balls and a rainbow one too. I would like a snow globe with the North Pole in it. I would also like a golden Rainbow High Doll, and a confetti shooters for my sisters birthday. I have tried to be really good this year. I will leave a ginger bread house and some milk.

Love, Clarah Lewis Age 6

Dear Santa,

I have been really good this year. I would like a pink toy dog, and a pink jacket. I would also like a red dress to wear when I get to go see my sister, I need some new Tennis shoes for school. I will leave you some spaghetti on the table for you.

Love, Juliet Guerra

Dear Santa,

This year I want a new trampoline because mine is broken. I also would like a football Helmet, I would like a Dallas Cowboys football jersey, and I need a new football. I need some new tennis shoes. I have tried really hard to be good this year. I will leave you some cookies and milk with some carrots for the reindeer.

Love, Cohen Farris Age 7

Dear Santa,

I have been really good this year, but my sisters have been really bad. I would like for you to bring me a new saddle and new boots, and a rope. I want a four-wheeler With a sprayer on the back so I can make some money this summer, so we can Get a new house. I will leave you some cookies and milk and some carrots for the reindeer.

Love, Cutter Gaither Age 7

Dear Santa,

I have been a really good girl this year. I would like for you to bring me a baby doll. I also want a Nintendo switch and some fun games. Would you also bring my dog nova some fun toys and a collar. I and learning to read so I would really like a new book to read. I will leave you some cookies and milk on the table by my moms chair.

Love, Alix Roberts Age 7

Dear Santa,

I have been a really good girl this year, and I cannot wait to see what you bring. I would love if you could bring me a piano, squishy maker, a guitar and a diary for my sister. My brother would love a new baseball glove. I will leave you cookies and milk by the Christmas tree.

Love, Kamber Childers Age 6

Dear Santa,

I have been a really sweet girl this year, and only sometimes fight with my sister. This year I would like a slime kit, a squishy, and make up for my new vanity. I will leave you some cookies and milk by the fireplace.

Love, Landree Martinez Age 6

Dear Santa,

I have been a really good girl this year. I would love for you to bring me a dream camper for my barbies, a new barbie, a sewing machine so that I can make lots of stuff. I would love a pink sparkly belt. Kansas is where I will be this year for Christmas, and I will leave you cookies and milk by the Christmas tree.

Love, Kinze Zongker Age 6

Dear Santa,

I am so excited for Christmas this year! I would love a barbie dream house, with a mom, dad, baby brother and baby sister barbies. I would also like a toy puppy and kitten. Iwill leave you cookies and milk in the living room. I do not have a chimney, but you can you my front door. Be safe Santa!

Love, Myka Stoy Age 8

Dear Santa,

This year I want a 4-wheeler because my dirt bike broke. I have been a really good boy this year. I would also like some working toys, so I can work and make some money. Your elves are really cute. I will leave you some cookies and milk by the tree. I will also leave some carrots for the reindeer.

Love, Jett Hodge Age 7

Dear Santa,

I have been a good boy this year. I would love for you to bring me a new nerf gun with lots of bullets. I would also like a new remote control car. I will have a lot of cookies waiting for you!

Love, Macien Donald Age 7

Dear Santa,

I have been a good boy this year, I am a really good teller of jokes! I would love for you to bring me a metal detector, a new football, and a new blue drinking cup. I would also like for you to tell my mom and dad that I want a new brother. I will leave you some cookies and milk and a good joke to read! Merry Christmas Santa!

Love, Carson Shields Age 6

Dear Santa,

My name is Ajax, I’m in the 4th grade and I am 9 years old. How many times does it take to get through the chimney? I wish I had a phone. It will have the most meaning to me because I always wanted a phone when my brother got one. It will also have a special place, so I text my friends. Without it I would have to wait a long time to get one. Love Ajax P.S. Thank you Lions club for the giant elf toy.

Love, Ajax

Dear Santa,

I wish I could have a sniper rifle nerf gun. It will have the most meaning because I can play with it. It will also make me feel happy. Without it I would not be able to play nerf wars with my cousin Jacob.

Love, Nathaniel

P.S. Thank you to the Lions Club for the light-up car.

Dear Santa,

My name is JD I’m in 4th grade and I’m 9 years old. I wish for a nerf gun. It will have the most meaning because my other one is broken. It will also be great to have 50 nerf tarts with it. Without it I would be bored. Love, JD P.S. Thank you Santa for bringing Lions Club and thank you for giving me my Twizzlers.

Love, JD

Dear Santa,

My name is Preslee, I’m in fourth grade and I’m 10 years old. I wish I had a moped. It has the most meaning because I have wanted it for a while. It also has room for a friend too. Without it I cannot ride around the park. Watch out for my dog Cora, because she likes to bite! See you soondon’t get stuck!

Love, Preslee

P.S. Thank you Lions Club for my nail set.

Hi Santa,

I am Marleigh, I am 9, but I am almost 10, and in 4th grade. Have you had a good year? I have been really good and nice. I wish I had any kind of candle, because I like all kinds of candle and any scent. I will have the most meaning because when I do yoga I like to light candles. They also are relaxing and make me clam down. Without them I will have to work to get the money to buy them.

Love, Marleigh P.S. Thank you for bringing me a candle making kit when you came with the Lions Club.

Dear Santa Claus,

How many cookies do you eat Santa Claus? I wish that my grandma is healthy. It will have the most meaning because she can move right. It will also help her not have to use a wheelchair. Without it I am sad that we can’t see each other as much.

Sincerely, Cotton P.S. Thank you Lions Club for the hatchet throwing game.

Dear Santa,

I would love some new stuff, but there is one thing I would really love. That one thing is a Guinea pig, so my Guinea pig Rosie could have a friend and she could have someone to keep company. That’s all that I really want for Christmas and maybe a new phone, but I don’t care what type, just not an iPod or an iPad. Thank you for letting my elf come back. Spenser hasn’t been moving, but that’s all right. Those are just something I would kind of like for Christmas.

Love, Marley

Dear Santa,

My name is Addie, I’m in the 4th grade, and I am 9 years old. How many carrots do the reindeer want? I wish I had a trampoline, because my brother would love one. It has the most meaning to me because my brother likes to spend time with me, and I feel like it will bond us. It also would be fun to play on. Without it I would not be upset, because it is just a trampoline.

Love, Addie

P.S. Thank you for bringing the Lions Club and my headphones

Dear Santa,

My name is Avery, I’m in the 4th grade, and I am 9 years old. I wish for a Lulu Jr. Comic Book Maker. It has the most meaning because I would love to have a comic book made by me! It will also be fun to make comics and share them with friends. Without it I will not have fun and I can’t read interesting things to my parents! Love, Avery. P.S. Thank you for coming with the Lions Club and bringing my sculpting game.

Love, Avery

Dear Santa,

My name is Zayden and I am in the 4th grade. I wish I had a 3D printer. It will have the most meaning because I have been wanting it for a while and I would have fun with it. It will also print stuff that I like, so there will be two of the same things. Without it I couldn’t print more stuff. See you later - don’t mess with the dog!

Love, Zayden

P.S. Thank you for the checkers board.

Dear Santa,

Hey Santa how is it going? How many cookies do you want? My name is Cameron, I’m in the 4th grade, and 9 years old. I wish for a complete magic set. It has the most meaning because I always wanted to do magic. It will also mean a lot, and I would use it every day. Without it I will not be able to do magic for my friends and family.

Sincerely, Cameron

P.S. thank you for my remote control dragon you brought me with the Lions Club elves.

Dear Santa,

My name is Hunter and I am in the 4th grade, and 10 years old. I wish I had a headset. It has the most meaning in most of my game. It will also be a lot easier to talk to my friends. Without it I will not be able to talk faster and clearer. Love P.S. Thank you are a Lions Club for the slingshot.

Love, Hunter

filled with GLAD TIDINGS

May your holiday be brimming with good times and glad tidings.

Dear Santa,

I wish my parents didn’t have to work on Christmas. It will mean the world to me and my brother, because for sure it will be fun for us to have a fulfilled day. It will also let us have a movie marathon and eat macaroni until we open presents. Without them being home for Christmas, it will make me feel disappointed. By the way, have the elves been good and is Mrs. Claus on vacation?

Peace Out, Kimmy P.S. Thanks to the Lions Club for my Mom’s hand spa.

Dear Santa,

How is everything at the North Pole? My name is Skyler, I’m in the 4th grade, and 10 years old on the 14th. I wish for a new cam-am four-wheeler. It will have the most meaning because I will be able to ride around my uncle’s pond. It will also be fun to drive through the mud at the farm. Without it I will not be able to do any of the fun stuff I want to do. Are you an elf?

Love, Skyler

P.S. Thank you for my battleship game that you brought me when you came to school with the Lions Club.

Dear Santa,

P.S.S. This is another P.S. to ask how much cookies you want?

Dear Santa,

I wish for a kitten. It has the most meaning because my cat has recently passed away. It will also be very meaningful because she would remind me of Dixie. Without it I can’t feel the comfort that I had when she was around. OH, and how dirty do you get going through all those chimneys?

Love, Roarke

P.S. Thank you Lions Club for the LED light up sign!

My name is Micah, I’m in 4th grade, and 9 years old. I wish for a bone for my dog Cooper. It will have the most meaning because it will keep him from eating my shoes. It will also keep him from eating his toys. Without it he will eat everything!

Love, Micah

P.S. Thank you for the feet riser when you came to school.

Dear Santa,

Merry Christmas my name is Kamberlyn. I’m in the 4th grade and 10 years old. I wish I had more hoodies and cosplay. They have the most meaning because cosplaying can get me money to give to people who need it. It will also help me stay warm and comfortable.

Thanks in advance, Kamberlyn

P.S. Thank you for coming with the Lions Club and bringing my new headphones.

It’s been a pleasure serving you this past year...thanks!

Dear Santa,

My name is Braxton. I’m in the 4th grade and I am 10 years old. I wish I could have a poodle puppy. It would have the most meaning because my dog died, and it would make me feel joyful. It will also want to play with me and my sisters. Without it I would be lonely and sad.

Thank you, Braxton Bruce P.S. Thank you for coming bringing me the Legos with the Lions Club.

Dear Santa,

My name is Jovanni. I am 9 years old and in the 4th Grade. I wish for my family that we were all together. It has the most meaning because family is important. It also will be the best present. Without it I would sad. Please don’t let the grinch steal our presents!

Thank you, Jovanni P.S. Thank you for coming with the Lions club and bringing my GIANT checkerboard.

Dear Santa,

Hello my name is AJ. I’m in the 4th grade and I’m 10 years old. I wish that people will be blessed with food and a place to sleep even as simple as a piece of bread just to make people a little happier. It has the most meaning because it will help somebody in need. It also will make people feel a bit brighter, and it maybe will give them faith that things will or might get better. Without food people will be hungry and tired if people are not happy then it’s not like Christmas. Note for Santa: How many cookies are you hoping to eat for Christmas?

Love: AJ

P.S. Thank you for coming with the Lions Club and giving me the Love LED Neon.

Dear Santa,

My name is Aiden. I am 11 years old and in the 4th grade. I wish to have a puppy.

It has the most weaning because it will be my best friend. It will also protect me. Without it I will be lonely. How do the reindeer fly?

Love, Aiden

P.S. Thank you for my new bop it toy you brought with Lion Club.

Dear Santa,

My name is Emma. I am 10 years old, and I am in the 4th grade. I wish had a heifer. It will have the most meaning because I will get to show her next year. It also would be fun to show again. Without it I would not be able to show. What would you do if the heifer got stuck in the chimney?

Thank you, Emma Howard

P.S. Thank you for bringing me mini board games when you came with the Lions Club.

Dear Santa,

My name is Adlee. I am 9 years old and in the 4th grade. I wish people to be happy this Christmas, to see family, and also for the sheltered animals to get a home. It has the most meaning to people who haven’t seen family or animals who don’t have a family. It also means a lot of people will be happy to see or have family. Without it some people might be sad and not see any family this Christmas. How long does it take to get everything ready?

Love, Adlee Martinez

P.S. Thanks for the jewelry that you brought with the Lions Club.

You Deserve

the Best

…and we hope you get it! Wishing all of our fine friends and neighbors here in the community a bright and wonderful holiday season, filled with good times and good fortune. We feel so fortunate to be here this holiday, and we look forward to seeing all of you in the coming year.

With Gratitude and Best Wishes, Merry Christmas!

Clarendon Insurance Agency

Todd Knorpp Chrisi Tucek

Markeeta Howard

Walt Knorpp Bobbie Thornberry

We’d like to deliver a load of best wishes to our patrons along with a bundle of thanks. Have a great holiday!

Dear Santa,

I wish I had a plane ticket to see my friend. It has the most meaning because Lydia and I have been friends for three years old. It will give her and I a much better friendship. Without it Lydia and I won’t ever be as good friends as we were. How many cookies do you eat on Christmas? Thank you!

Love, Journee P.S. Thank you for bringing the presents for me and the other students and coming down.

Dear Santa,

My name is Xander. I’m in the 4th grade, and 10 years old. I wish for my family to be together for Christmas. It would have the most meaning because that would make us better family. It would also let us eat and play games together. How fast can a reindeer fly?

Sincerely, Xander P.S. Thank you bringing for the iron man toy when you came with Lions Club.

Dear Santa,

My name is Norah, I’m in the 4th grade and I am 10 years. I wish I had new clothes and lots of water. They have the most meanings to me because I am growing so fast that I do not want to run out of them. Drinking water also can help a lot with our sickness too. Without it my family and I would be sick a lot. What kind of cookies do you like?

Love, Norah P.S. Thank you for coming with the Lions club and bringing me Legos that I can make 3 different animals. Have a great day.

Dear Santa,

Hello my name is Henry. I’m in the 4th Grade and I am 10 years old. I wish I could have a horse. It has the most meaning to my family’s attitude. It also would help me with my memory. Without it I would not get to show how responsible I can be. I also wish you luck getting presents down everybody’s chimney.

See you later, Henry

P.S. Thank you for coming with the Lions Club and bringing my Air Warriors slingshot.

Dear Santa,

How are you? My name is Kinsleigh, I am in the 4th grade, and 9 years old. I wish that everyone in the town all have a great Christmas, and we can all be happy. It has the most meaning that everyone can have a good Christmas. It also can change lots of lives. Without it nobody will be joyful. I REALLY hope you can fit all the cookies in your belly.

Love, Kinsleigh

P.S. Thank you for coming with the Lions Club and bringing me the hair chalk.

Dear Santa,

How are you Santa? My name is Lilly, I’m in the 4th grade and 10 years old. I wish for a RC Car that will do racing and is black. It will have the most meaning because my Dad used to have one and then we can race. It will also do drifts in road and can go faster than a motorcycle. Without it I will have to use my Dad’s, but it is broken.

Love, Lilly P.S. Thank you for my LOL bracelet that you gave to me when you came to school with the Lions Club.

Hang in there!

Santa will be here soon!

Dear Santa,

I wish for everybody to be happy. Because a lot of people need to live. The people need homes and food. Without it people won’t live. I love you. Have a great day, Alexis P.S. Thank you for coming with the Lions Club.

Dear Santa,

How is it like at the North Pole? What does Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer look like? For Christmas, I want a football girdle, a number 8 Hedley Jersey, and an OU and Texas Tech Lego set that mom can help me with. I will leave milk and cookies out for you! Have a nice day at the North Pole and I hope your sleigh doesn’t fall off my house!

Love, Asher Osburn 1st Grade Age 6

Dear Santa,

Have the reindeer been good? I want a Rainbow High playset and a scooter and happiness. I’m a very good girl and I will make milk and cookies. Be careful on your way! I love you.

Love, Beka Bains 1st grade, Age 7

Dear Santa,

Can Rudolph sing Christmas songs? Do you like cookies and milk? I want a choo-choo train that I can ride in, some kid rings, necklaces, and bracelets. I also want a girl elf dress and big play house. I hope you have a safe trip!

Love, Faye Lafrance 1st Grade Age 6

Dear Santa,

How are you? I have been good this year. This year for Christmas is a baby Yoda toy. I also want church outfits, boots, shoes paint, and an Olaf bed set. Hope you’re ok!

Love, Edith Rodriguez 1st grade, Age 6

Dear Santa,

For Christmas, I want a LOL mansion and some new big LOL dolls. I also want a mermaid suit, a fish, five princess costumes, and a princess castle that I can go in. I want a pet husky and a pet rabbit.

Love, Brynlee Gibson 1st Grade, Age 6

Dear Santa,

Why does Rudolph have a shiny nose? I want a toy parrosaurus and a toy ankylosaurus and a pet lizard. Be careful on your trip. I will make cookies and I will only eat a little bit of the cookies. I will save some for you though.

Love, Noah Howell 1st grade Age 6

Dear Santa,

Could I please have a Nintendo Switch OLED. Thank you Santa for all the stuff you have gave me in the past.

P.S me and my cousins will be leaving you cookies for you and leaving treats for your reindeer.

Sincerely, Wade Fowler

Dear Santa,

Are the elves small? Do they eat cookies? Do the know how to count to 100? That’s what I am learning in school. I want my own toy playhouse that you can put outside with a mailbox and that I can play in. I want my own stamps to go on my own envelopes and some paper. I wonder what it is like being in the North Pole? Have a safe trip!

Love, Braelyn Gibson 1st grade Age 6

Dear Santa,

How did you become Santa? How did you get your sleigh and reindeer? I wish for my brother Jose to be good for the rest of his life. I want a Ryan Mystery golden egg and a Ryan Mystery wheel. I also want a Gus toy gun. Have a good trip! I will leave a note for you by the cookies and milk!

Love, Damien Lewis 1st Grade Age 6

Dear Santa,

How many elves do you have? How long does it take for you to deliver all the presents? This year for Christmas I would like a skateboard and a new hover board with a charger. I also want every Rainbow friend plush and a bat bot. Please fly safe and Merry Christmas!

Love, Kody Wayne Christopher 1st Grade Age 6

Dear Santa,

Dinosaurs and puzzles!

Dear Santa,

Love, Draven Lewis Kindergarten, Age 5

I have been a good boy I would like a blue jump suit and Michael Meyers mask. Bike without training wheels, Xbox, and TV, new boots, Spiderman, robot and blanket.

Please bring Ashlee a soft blanket.

Love, Noah Curry Kindergarten, Age 6

Dear Santa,

I have been a very good boy. I want a toy car for Christmas. Cowboy boots, white shoes, a white teddy bear.

Thank you!

Dear Santa,

Love, Nickolas Kindergarten 5

For Christmas I would like to get, two lightsabers on for me and my brother. I would also like Army men, a toy gun, and dinosaurs. Please and thank you. I will leave out some cookies and milk for you. Be safe out there Santa.

Love, Jose Villarreal Kindergarten 5

Dear Santa,

I want a mommy and daddy doll. I want a baby doll house, a blanket and monkey bars. I will leave you cookies and ice cream with milk.

Love, Marilyn Martinez Pre-K 4

Dear Santa,

I want a Glow up Teddy. Then I want a book and then dinosaur toys. I also want toy cars and a Batman house.

Love, Caden Shatswell Pre-K 4

Dear Santa,

I want a Barbie House, horse, a daddy blanket with a pillow. I also would like a kitchen with a pumpkin pie in the fridge. I will leave cookies and milk.

Love, Addie Butler Pre-K, Age 4

Dear Santa,

I would like you to bring me a big Barbie house and a play kitchen. I need a heated blanket also. I will leave you cookies and milk. I hope you and Mrs. Clause are doing good.

Love, Delaney Chambless Pre-K, Age 5

Dear Santa,

I would like a trampoline and a bouncy house. Also a Rudolph toy and a unicorn stuffed animal. I hope you have a good day and you are feeling good. I will leave you cake, cookies, and milk.

Love, Ellie Stasio Pre-K 4

Dear Santa,

Bring me a Barbie Doll House. Then a Teddy and a Glow Up Teddy. I would like another comfy blanket. I want you to know I love you and hope you feel good. I will get you cookies and milk.

Love, Abby Sims Pre-K 5

Dear Santa,

I want a train toy and a teddy. A green baby. Bring brother Tomater.

Love, Naomi Howell Pre-K 5

Dear Santa,

Please bring me a gorilla stuffed animal and a countdown ornament for Christmas. I also would like a Glow Alive Baby. I am going to make cookies with icing and milk. I hope that Rudolph is o.k.

Love, Blair Alexander Pre-K 5

Dear Santa,

I would like a skateboard and a bike. Lots of toys and a bouncy house. I will leave you cookies and milk.

Love, Timmy Burnam Pre-K 4

Dear Santa,

How are you? I would like an American Doll for Christmas please.

Don’t forget to feed the reindeer.

Dear Santa,

Love, Paige

I would like Talking Button, Pringles, and a new game for my tablet.

Love, Victor Kindergarten 5

Best Holiday Wishes To All

Wishing you and yours peace, love, and much good cheer throughout this wonderful season. Thanks to all our friends and neighbors for their loyal support.

Our door is always open to you!

John C. Howard, County Judge

Wanda Smith, Treasurer

Vicky Tunnell, Clerk

Kristy Christopher, Tax Assessor

Stuart Messer, District Judge

Landon Lambert, County Attorney

Butch Blackburn, Sheriff

Sarah Hatley, Justice of the Peace - Pct. 1&2

Pat White, Justice of the Peace - Pct. 3&4

Commissioners Mark White, Daniel Ford, Dan Sawyer, and Neil Koetting

Our offices will be closed December 25 and January 2.

AswecelebratethebirthofourSavior,we’reremindedofthe manyblessingsweenjoy,includingtheopportunitytoservegood peoplelikeyou. MerryChristmasandmanythanksforyour generoussupportallyearlong.