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Dear Readers, THE NEWS & THE GUIDE is happy to publish Letters to Santa Claus from area children, written in their own words! These letters have already been sent on to the North Pole for Santa and his elves! cookies. My sister is going to help me bake you some cookies and my mom is going to make gingerbread. Merry Christmas. Chloe

Where are you Santa? I am looking for you. I can freeze people (just pretend). This year I have way more energy and never sit still, I know I should try, but it’s hard and I am almost 4! I love to do puzzles, play princess dress up, play beads, and run outside. For Christmas this year I want hot dogs for mom, and I would like an Elsa dress. I would also like Doc McStuffins, and some chicken nuggets. Oh and one of your deer for dad, he loves deer. That’s it!! Love Autumn Kress

Dear Santa, How cold is it at the North Pole? Is there a lot of snow there? I would like a little fake crossbow like the one I saw at Bass Pro Shops. I would also like a bigger racetrack. I would like my very own clip chart. I will leave you some cookies that look like Santa and reindeer and some white milk for the cookies. Keegan

Kindergarten - Mrs. Cooksley

Dear Santa, Is it cold up there? Are your reindeer hungry on Christmas Eve? I would like a controlled shell razor for my Ninja Turtles. Also Lego Avengers and some Ninja Turtles please. I will set out milk and cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. Logan

Dear Santa, Is it cold at the North Pole? Could I please have a dirt bike? Could I please have a Ninja Turtle? Could I please have a motorcycle? What are the reindeer doing? I will leave you some chocolate milk on Christmas Eve. Adam

Dear Santa, Is it cold up there at the North Pole? I would like a puppy, the stuffed animal kind. I would also like a stuffed animal giraffe. I would like some pompoms. Have a Merry Christmas. Isabelle

Dear Santa, How do reindeer fly? Is your suit ready for Christmas? I would like a 4 wheeler and kinetic sand and I think that is about it. I have been really good. I will leave you some sugar and peanut butter cookies and milk on Christmas Eve. Evan

Dear Santa, Are the reindeer getting ready to take you on Christmas Eve? I would like an IPOD for Christmas. I hope you have a Merry Christmas. Nolan Dear Santa, Is it very cold at the North Pole? How are the reindeer? How are the elves? I would like an X-Box 360, toy zoo set, baseball stuff and a lion book. I will leave out cookies and milk. Landry Dear Santa, We are going to put reindeer food on the deck. Is it windy at the North Pole? Is it snowy at the North Pole? I would like a Wonder Care Bear and a passport holder. Piper Dear Santa, Is it cold up there? Are you and your elves busy? Have your reindeer eaten a lot so they won’t be hungry on Christmas Eve? I would like books about reindeer and elves.

Also construction paper so I can draw pictures. I will be leaving out cookies, milk, carrots and broccoli. Brady Dear Santa, Do you want cookies and milk? Do you make Barbies at the North Pole? I will leave carrots out for the reindeer. Do you leave the reindeer in the house? Do you have any different color reindeer? Do you have different color Christmas trees? I would like a like new nail polish and colored Barbie dolls. I have been good this year. Anna Dear Santa, What do you do when it’s not Christmas? Do you give reindeer biscuits and do you get human biscuits? I would like the Bay Max character from the movie Big Hero 6. I will leave cookies and milk for you and carrots for reindeer. Charlotte Dear Santa, Is the North Pole cold, cold, cold? Are the elves working? I want a 2 wheeler and an Easy Bake oven so I can bake

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Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing? What are the elves doing? I would really like an IPOD for Christmas. I have been really good at home and at school. I will leave some carrots for the reindeer. Have a Merry Christmas. Tony Dear Santa, How cold is it at the North Pole? How many reindeer do you have? I would like an American Girl doll and an Easy Bake oven. I would also like a pink and purple 4 wheeler. I will leave you some cookies and milk on Christmas Eve. Have a Merry Christmas. Olivia Dear Santa, I will leave you some cookies on Christmas Eve. How are the reindeer doing? I hope you come in a clean suit on Christmas Eve. I hope you have Merry Christmas. I want an EB stocking hat. I don’t think there is anything else. Eric Dear Santa, Is there lots of snow at the North Pole? I would like an art desk and a regular desk. I would also like lots of Junie B. books and an elf on the shelf. I will leave some carrots for the reindeer and cookies for you. Keyra Dear Santa, How do you spell my Elf on Shelf’s name? I really want to know. How do you make toys? I really want to know

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The News & The Guide how you do that. I want a really cool Buzz Lightyear. I also want a tablet. I would like a Disney Infinity game that has Big Hero 6. My mom will make some Christmas cookies that I will leave for you on Christmas Eve. I will leave you some milk too. Brody

December 25, 2014 PAGE 7 I would like a toy backhoe to drive, just like my grandpa’s. I would like a John Deere tractor and a John Deere sprayer, and the 8300 tractor. I would like a tractor just like my grandpa’s turbo tractor. We willl leave cookies and milk out for you. Love, Jackson

Dear Santa, What are you doing? Do you ever go to sleep? I would like a Doc McStuffins kit. I will leave you some chocolate chip cookies and white milk. Merry Christmas. Kendall

Dear Santa, I like you Santa! I would like a pen like Jack’s that changes colors, a new fishing rod, (my other one broke) and a toy car. My sister reads to me. I like it when she reads to me! Could you bring her some new books? We will leave cookies and milk for you. My dad will buy some cookies for you. Love, DeShawn

Kindergarten - Mrs. Stonebraker

Dear Santa, I want a new Ninja Turtle guy and his name is Stretter and he has ninjas on his team. I want a Spiderman toy that shoots white webs. I would like a red goblin. I am being good for my mom and dad. We will leave milk and cookies out for you. Love, Logan

Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? How does your shop work? I would like a Thomas the Train set and a bathtub for Thomas. I would like a construction site toy. We will leave cookies and milk out for you. Love, Brady V.

Dear Santa, How are you doing? I would like a wallet with $55 in it. I would like a monster truck and a pogo stick. How are your reindeer? We will leave cookies and milk out for you. Love, Ben

First Grade - Mrs. Meyer

Dear Santa, Thank you for superman last year. Thank you for everything. How is the reindeer? I will leave you 100 cupcakes. I want to have Mind Craft, a metal computer so it won’t break, and GPS computer. From, Jeffrey

Dear Santa, What are you doing today? How are you doing? How are the reindeer doing? I would like a Huffer Ball. I would like Stretchkins. I would like a unicorn. Love, Shawnee Dear Santa, How are your elves? How are you doing? How are you making the presents? I would like Shopkins and BFF’s. I would like an Elsa set. Love, Whitney Dear Santa, Where are the reindeer? I have a video with the reindeer on it and they are in the barn eating carrots, but I want to know where they are right now. I would like a Barbie, a teddy bear, and a toy Christmas tree with a toy Rudolph. We will leave some cookies out that are Christmas trees and Santas and some hot chocolate for you. Love, Sydney Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? How are you, Santa? I would like a plastic Gator. We will leave cookies and milk out for you. Love, Taylor Dear Santa, How are you, Santa? What do your reindeer eat? Are there any snowstorms up at the North Pole yet? I would like a Barbie doll that you can dress up, a leap pad game, and a La La Loopsie. Love, Marley Dear Santa, I would like an ice cream maker, a whistle, and a timer that I can use to do my work at home. I know that it’s cold and the wind is blowing up at the North Pole! I hope the reindeer are warm in the barn. How do your reindeer fly? Love, Cayden Dear Santa, I like you Santa Claus and I hope you bring me a real bow and arrow, Santa! Thank you for bringing my bow and arrow! My mom needs a new pan from you, Santa Claus. Her pans get cake and cookie crumbs on them! She needs a new shower too. Thank you Santa! We will leave your favorite chocolate milk and cookies for you! Love, Jack Dear Santa, How are you doing? How are the reindeer? How can you fly in your sleigh? How can your reindeer fly? I don’t know what I want for Christmas, whatever you bring me would be okay. Thank you for bring the bow and arrow last Christmas! My sister, my dad and I shot hay bales with it in the summer! Love, Brady H.

Shawn Hemsath visits Santa Dec. 7 at Rowley. (Christine Dale Photo) Dear Santa, I want a make up kit. I want a pink b-b gun. My dad will show me how to shoot it when I am 13. How are you doing? Love, Addalyn Dear Santa, I like you. Merry Christmas! Are the elves tall? Mrs. Hoefer is on the good list and so am I. You already know who is on the naughty list! I would like a toy monster truck, a four wheeler, and a toy gun. I like toy guns very much! Love, Hayden Dear Santa, How do the reindeer fly? Could I have a remote control car, a toy trailer, and a little toy truck? We will leave cookies and milk out for you. Love, Jakob Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing? How are the elves doing? How is Mrs. Claus doing? I would like a toy boat, Hot Wheels, and a toy kitchen. We will leave cookies and milk out for you. Love, Carter Dear Santa, My dad lets me drive the red car! He helps me drive it! I help clean the house. Grandpa Dan lets me ride in his combine and his tractors! He needs more cows. In the old times when my dad was in high school he had cows, but doesn’t have any now. He lets me ride in his pickup. Darrel lets me ride in his pick up too.

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Letters to Santa

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Dear Santa, Thanks for being kind. Are the reindeer ok? Can you get me an IPOD with MindCraft and a controller. I will give you milk and cookies. From, Dawson

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Dear Santa, Thank you for the toys. How are the reindeer? I want an Xbox 4000, Mind Craft,and Hallow. I will leave you cookies. I love Carslyn. From, Iverson

Dear Santa, I want a Mind Craft toy, a computer and a real dog. How is Mrs. Claus? Does Mrs. Claus get to go with you? I will leave something for you. Love, Cody

Dear Santa, Thank for my razor scooter. How are the elves doing? I want new Wii remote and a miniature Mind Craft setup. From, Joshua

Dear Saint Nick, I am thankful for my family. Do you brush your teeth? I want make-up, a bike, bottle, and earrings. I will leave you cupcakes. Love, Adison

Dear Santa, Thank you for being kind. Are the reindeer ok? Can you get me an IPOD with Mind Craft and a controller. I will give you milk and cookies. From, Dawson

Dear Santa, Thanks for my remote control car. How are the reindeer Are they well? I want a Mind Craft. I saw you yesterday at Walmart. Love, Gavin

Dear Santa, Thank you for the Superman. Thank you for everything. How is the reindeer? I will leave you 100 cupcakes. I want to have a Mind Craft, GPS, and a computer. From, Jeff

Dear Santa, Thanks for my IPAD. How are you? How old are the reindeer? I want a play Barbie phone and a Ready Freddy book. I will leave you cookies. Love, Kate

Dear Santa, Thank you for bringing Mulan and Pokahontis dolls. Santa, how are the reindeer? Santa, can you please bring me a new coat for my Mom and will leave you cookies and milk and carrots for the reindeer. From, Ava Dear Santa, Thanks for the stroller. How is Mrs. Claus? Can you bring me a new tablet? From, Abigayle Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a computer and a golf set. Thanks for not giving me coal! From, Caius Dear Santa, What do you do at the North Pole? I will leave you cookies and milk. Thanks for the rabbit. I want a Tweety Bird in a cage, stuffed animals, a deer with antlers and a stuffed squirrel. Love, Ella

Dear Santa, Thank you for bringing me a bike. Can you get me a computer? Santa, how are the reindeer? From, Leah Dear Santa, Thanks for the bubbles. What is it like up there at the North Pole? I want a Lego Set and a camera. From, Jake

Dear Santa, Thanks, I will have a My Baby Alive and a big medium van that I can drive around in. Thanks for all the toys. I hope you have enough stuff for the reindeer. I will leave milk for you and I will leave cookies. Love, Carslyn

Dear Santa, Thanks for the Douglas. How many reindeer do you have, including Rudolph? I want drums and Ninja Turtle action figures. From your friend, Tucker

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Dear Santa, Thank you for the doll. How are the reindeer? How are the reindeer? I want a new cat, a real one. From, Alexis Dear Santa, Thanks for the kitchen. Santa, are the elves doing good? I hope they are. Santa, I like Rudolph. I hope he is cute. From Adrie to Santa Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? Are they going to fly this winter? I want a new tablet for Christmas? Can you bring my sister a Minnie Mouse? I will set cookies out in the kitchen for you. Love, Kaitlyn Dear Santa, Thank you for bringing toys for me. Dear Santa, thank you for bringing a new Nook. Santa, can you give me a new IPOD? Santa, I got a present for you and the reindeer. Are the reindeer healthy? Love, Landen Dear Santa, Thanks for giving me a bike. Santa, how are the reindeer? Thanks for the IPAD. Santa, can you give me an IPOD? From, Trevor P.S. I will leave some cookies and milk.

Dear Santa, I will give your reindeer food this year. How are you doing? I am doing good. How is Mrs. Claus doing? Can I please have a t.v. for Christmas? How long does it take to get around the world? I am going to give you cookies. Your friend, Talan Dear Santa, Am I on the naughty or the nice list? I am putting carrots out! Is Rudolf’s nose so bright, do you like him? For Christmas I want a Playstation and a new D.S. Can you please get my sisters a tractor. Your friend, Will Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a Power Blaster Buzz, so I can play with it. Power Blaster Buzz is so cool. I’m going to leave you some cookies. How have you been? Your friend, Peyton Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus and you? I’m doing well. Have I been good? For Christmas I want a hair kit that is pink. What would you like to eat? How is Rudolf? My pet is doing well. How do you get around the world in time? What are you doing on Thanksgiving? I’m going to my grandma’s house. I want a tiara. Your friend, Lexie

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Letters to Santa

Dear Santa, How are you doing? What cookies would you want me to put out for you? I want an American Girl Doll for Christmas. Do you want me to put out carrots for your reindeer? I hope you are not sick. Am I on the naughty list? Am I on the nice list? I hope none of your reindeer are sick. Is your sleigh fast? I hope you have a nice Christmas. I want a bow too! Your friend, Grace

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Dear Santa, I like your reindeer. I would like to play with them. How are they doing? I have been good. I want a baby doll please and thank you. Do you like the cookies, I will leave them out? Your friend, Harley Dear Santa, I’ve been good! How’s the reindeer been? I hope they’ve been good. I also hope you’ve been watching Charlotte. P.S. how’s Mrs. Claus doing? P.S.S. Can I have an ice cream machine for my family? Your friend, Liam

Dear Santa, How are your reindeer doing? Mrs. Claus you are so nice. Rudolf you are so pretty. Christmas is the best day. I am good. Mrs. Claus you are pretty. Santa you are the best man ever. Rudolf your nose is very red. I am going to leave chocolate cookies. I want new pajamas. Your friend, Ava

Dear Santa, I have been nice. I like you. How was your day? I love Christmas! How are your reindeer? How is Rudolf? Can I have a baby toy for my sister please? Can I have two guns? Your friend, Tadam

Dear Santa, How is the weather? I am going to give you chocolate chip cookies. How is Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer? How is Mrs. Claus? Am I nice or bad? How are you good or naughty? Can I have a toy horse? Do you say ho ho ho have a Merry Christmas? Your friend, Andelyn Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? I have been both in between naughty and nice. How is Rudolf doing? For Christmas I want a cat. Can you give me a new Christmas tree? Your friend, Jordan

December 25, 2014

Aubrey, Jaxon, and Gavin visit Santa (Photo by Ann Sanders, Lamont Leader)

Dear Santa, How is Rudolf doing? I want an iPad. Santa Claus, how are you doing? Mrs. Claus, how are you doing with him? How are your elves doing? I have been good to my mom. I like your elves because they come after Thanksgiving. I like your elves because they make toys. Your friend, Eliziah Dear Santa, How are you doing? I’m doing good. I’m being nice to my sisters and my brother. How is Mrs. Claus doing? How are the reindeer doing? How is Rudolf doing? How do you stay warm? How is the North Pole? I want an iPod. Is the weather cold up there? Your friend, McKenna Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? How is Mrs. Claus? I want an iPod. I will leave chocolate chip cookies. I have been nice. How do you travel around the world? How are the elves? Where do the reindeer sleep? I will give your reindeer an apple. How does your sleigh run? Why do you come at night? Your friend, Carter Dear Santa, I have been good. How do the reindeer fly? I want a wall art clock. I hope the reindeer have been nice to each other. Rudolf has a really bright nose, I saw it in my house. I think I will get the wall art clock, you color it and it will have pink marker with it, and flowers all over it. Your friend, Brenna Dear Santa, Have I been being good? What kind of cookies do you want for Christmas? Do you like our elf on the shelf named Jingles? I hope you do. For Christmas I want a D.S. I

want it to be red. Do the elves have any toys made yet? Santa how is Mrs. Claus doing? Your friend, Jacob Dear Santa, This year I have been nice. How are your reindeer? I want a new race car track. How is Mrs. Claus? Will Rudolf pull your sleigh? How are you? Is it cold at the North Pole? Your friend, Connor Dear Santa, I have been nice and so has my brother. Rudolf you are my friend. I like to get presents from you Santa. I love to ride reindeer. I like Christmas and sleeping. Last night my brother got a note from you Santa. I like to read a lot. Santa can I please have a pretend bow and arrow for Christmas? Your friend, Addison Dear Santa, I will leave cookies out for you. I will leave carrots out for your reindeer. I’ve been good. Are you doing good? I want a toy backhoe. Your friend, Kaden Dear Santa, I am going to leave out seeds for your reindeer. How is Rudolf doing? I would like a remote control plane please for Christmas. And my family would like a toy that farts. Where do you hide the cookies Santa? Every year we get our tablet and check for you. I am nice Santa. Alyson is naughty. What clothes do you wear to keep you warm? Your friend, Destiny Dear Santa, How has the reindeer been? How is Mrs. Claus? I have been good! I would like a John Deere combine. How have you been? How many houses do you go to? What do the reindeer eat? Do you like homemade cookies, that’s what I am going to lay out? What do you wear to keep you warm? Your friend, Hunter

Dear Santa, I like the presents that you give me! What kind of cookies do you want? What do your reindeer eat? I was good. I like Rudolf’s red nose. My dad would like it if he gets a flat screen t.v.! Do you want chocolate chip cookies? I want Turbo and I want Planes. Do you like to read? Do you like to write? Your friend, Sawyer Dear Santa, How are your reindeer doing? Do you get tired? For Christmas I want a snowmobile. My behavior has been good. Do you know Rudolf? How is Mrs. Claus doing? How does your sleigh work? How do you stay warm? Do you like Christmas? I like Christmas. I bet you do. Where is the North Pole? Your friend, Brooklyn Dear Santa, How is the weather up there? I’m doing good. I want a remote control boat. How is your sleigh? How is your reindeer? Santa Claus I am going to leave cookies. Your friend, Kaleb

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Dear Santa, Thank you for ALL of my jewelry. Could you bring my baby brother Kennon toy phones, Mom a cover for her tablet Dad some drinks. Caius a plush spider from Mine craft? PLEASE bring me an Ashton-Drake boy Benjemin reborn doll? Can you please bring Benjemin cloths and diapers [honest diapers]? Do your elves sleep? How do they make toys? How big is your Factory? Your friend, Analiesa P.S. Don’t eat too many cookies or you are going to get a stomachache! Dear Santa, Thank you for my pillow you brought me last year. Craisynn wants a doc mobile, Carslyn wants a my life doll, Ava would like a movie called The twin puppies, Creatleigh wants a Barbie doll, Saige would like a car, Austin would like a football, Mom would like a new bed, Matt would like a new shed. I would like a Barbie doll. How many cookies do you eat? How fast do you fly? How many reindeer do you have? Have a great Christmas. Be safe. Love, Ava

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Letters to Santa

Dear Santa, Thank you for the gift of perfume last year. Trevor wants toys. Jodie would like some clothes. Mom would like same socks. Dad needs some socks. I would like a puppy. I would like to know how many Elves you have? How many reindeer do you have? Be safe don’t crash into a pole. Love, Tristan

Dear Santa, Thank you for giving me a few pieces of candy it was very good! Can you bring Kennedy some new Iowa clothes? Mom and dad would like some king size bed sheets. Macy would like some markers. Santa could you bring me Heaven is for Real! How does your reindeer fly all the way around the world in one night? Do You take Rudolph with you every year? Thank you for the toys you give me! Be safe Santa! From, Brooklyn

Dear Santa, Thank you for my Kindle last year. Would you bring my sister Hope a new Ipod for Christmas. Would you give my mom candy? Kaylee needs new markers. Alayna needs new erasers. Carly wants a car. Can you give my Dad a new Christmas tree please? I want an elf on the shelf for Christmas. How many raindeer do you have? What is yore favorite kind of food? Be safe when you are driving your sleigh. From, Westin

Dear Santa, Thank you for bringing me a cow barn last year. Clay would like a grain wagon. Dad would like a new combine. Mom would like a clean house. Markia would like make up. I would like a case combine. What do your elves eat? Do rain deer eat glitter and oatmeal? Be safe. Love, Carter Dear Santa, Thank you for giving me a John Deere tractor last year. Will you bring my mom a bunk bed? Can you bring my dad a shed so he can fix things? Jordan needs a rocking chair. I would like a new lego set. How do you get to every bodies houses? How do you make toys? How do you get to houses without waking people up? Thank you Santa for all my toys. Love, Kaden Dear Santa, I am glad you brought me a bike. I would like you to bring my mom $100. I would like you to bring my dad licorice. I would like you to bring Millie a toy doll. I would like you to bring me $800. How do you get to every house in 1 night? How long does it take? Am I on the good list? Be safe. Love, Jordan Dear Santa, Thank you for the tablet you gave me last year. Can you get my dad shovels for the winter my mom some candles and my sister Barbies. Santa can you get me a IPod for Christmas. What are all of your raindeers names? Santa what is your real name? How many raindeers do you have? Have a happy Christmas. Your friend, Jack. Dear Santa, Thank you for getting me A American girl doll bed last year. For Christmas my dad would like new long johns. My mom would like some New perfume. Lauren would like more duck tape Lydia would like a Barbie Doll sized Elsa castle. LeaAnn would like an alive baby. I would like a science kit. Santa how do you get around the world in 1 night Do you ever get a tummy ache from all those cookies? Do the elves ever get tired from making all the toys? I promise to put out a lot of cookies (just in case!) and a big glass of milk. Best Wishes, Lindsay Dear Santa, Thank you for giving me a American horse. My brother Damion wants a ipod. My brother Micheal wants a phone. Marcus wants a four-wheeler. Mom wants candy. My dad wants a kitty set. I want an American girl doll clothes. Do the reindeer eat oatmeal? Hope you stay safe Santa. Love, Daysie Dear Santa, Thank you for the plane you gave me last year. Santa can you bring my sisters Lexie and Brooklyn Legos. Can you give my mom 100 dollars. I would like some Legos. How do you go down the chimney? How do your reindeer fly? Be safe on your ride. Love, Kaleb

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Dear Santa, Thank you for my remote control plane you got me last Christmas. My mom would like a new purse. Santa give my dad the car he wants. Brianna would like a new East Buchannan lava lamp. Alyson wants a wouleb jumbo ball. This year I wood like a elf on the shelf also can I have a girl elf. How do you go from house to house? Then you go to the other side of the world. Also can we see the Elf on the shelf two days after Christmas? Santa don’t eat meny cookies. Love, Destiny

Dear Santa, Thank you for getting me an American girl doll. Can I have a car for Brady, a dog for Levi, a bouncer for Cj, and a new purse for mom, and a new truck for dad. Can I have a computer? Last year did you like the cookies and milk I got you. Am I on the good or bad list? Did the reindeer like the carrots? Have a happy chrismas. From, Laynee

Dear Santa, Thanks for my wall tracks last year. Can you bring snow for dad? Can you bring mom headphones? Can you bring me a control spider? Do you need lights to fly? Are your reindeer strong? Am I on the good or bad list? I will leave cookies and milk for you and food for your reindeer to. Have a good Xmas. Your friend, Connor

Dear Santa, Thank you for my gymnastics mat. Alisa would like same blue jeans. Keegan would like some farm toys. Keira would like some dolls. Corbin would like some dresses. Mom would like a flower vase. Dad would like some work boots. I would like some new clothes. I would like to know what the reindeer eat. How do you stay warm? What do you do if the reindeer get sick? Please stay safe Santa. Love, McKenna

Dear Santa, Thank you for giving me a bike. I would like you to give my mom pants. I would like you to give my dad t-shirts. I want you to give my brother Griffin a snowmobile. I want you to give Joco nail stuff. I want you to give Gwen an American doll. I would like a new Barbie. What do you do when it is not Christmas? How do you make toys. Santa be safe on Christmas. Your Friend, Andelyn

Dear Santa, Thank you for getting me skiing goggles so I could go skiing. My Dad might want a pocketknife. My brother Logan might want some fishing hooks. My other brother Dylan would like a computer. My mom would like a book. I would like an IPod. What do your rein deer eat? How do you make all of the toys? Do you make computer? Have a good Christmas. From, Nathan

Dear Santa, Thank your for my roller skates you gave me last year. My sister would like a rocking chair. My mom would like make-up. My dad would like a phone case. I would like a computer. My brother would like a bike. Could you bring Taylor a train set. My dogs would like dog bones. How many elves do you have? How do you get from house to house? Be safe. Love, Tadam

Dear Santa, Thank you for my racetrack. Addison wants a Barbie house for Christmas. Cayden wants a Transformer for Christmas. Ethan wants a tablet for Christmas. David wants a los of cars. My dad wants a flat screen TV. Vincent wants a lot of paint. Sean wants a toy bell for Christmas. Dominic wants a toy bear for Christmas. My mom wants a ring for Christmas. Shelby wants a lot of poster for Christmas. I would like new snow pants and boots. Thank you, for Christmas Santa. What do elves eat? Do rain deer eat glitter? Be safe. Love, Bryton

Dear Santa, Thank you for the remote control cars. Charlotte would like princess dolls. Adeline would like a saxophone case. Could you bring mom a pair of knitting needles. I would like lego ninja turtles. How many elfs do you have? How fast do you go? How many toys do you deliver? From, Liam

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Dear Santa, Thanks Santa for the gifts I received last year. I want BAYRAIERS and BAYS. Ethan wants LEGOS. Clhoe wants a girl bay set. Mom wants me to be a good boy. Dad wants tattoos. Where is Rudolph? Is Rudolph’s nose bright red? Be safe on Christmas Santa. Your Friend, PEYTON

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Dear Santa, Thank you for my tablit from last year. My mom wants a car. MY real dad wants a poster. Mystap dad wants tols. Kay wants a fone. Lidya wants toys. Brintny wants a tv. Jaky wants pokymon. Makena wants a lots of barbis. I want fak make up. Iwillleavyoucookes and mi;k.Houetakeskar of the rain dears. Love, Brooklynn Dear Santa, My Sister wants clothes toys shoes blankets. My Brothers wants games clothes shoes books. I want for Christmas is makeup toys dresses hihills clothes real phone real compoter .My mom wants for Christmas is clothes shoes coat. My dad wants for Christmas is a coat shoes clothes. All of us want a tabol .What are you going to leve my dog.We will leve you melk and cokey for you.Can you leve me school stuf . Love, Harley

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Dear Santa, I rember I got a booe. I waont sum pigs and a remotcntrroil combine. My Dad nedsnuwwrk boos .My brutherwons a shotgun. My Mom wonsaeksizmshen .My bratherwons a shtuhgun. How are the rander? We will give you mlke and kukes. Frum, Owen. Dear Santa, Thank you for my bow and arrows. For my dad please get him a farmer magazeen. For my mom get her a dress. Cody wants winter snow pants. Please get Hope a movie. Heather realy wants jewelry. I will leave you cookies and milk the carrots will be for the raindeer. Santa can you please get me art surplise. Love, Addy Dear Santa, Thank you for a toy Woody. My Dad would like some tools to help him with his cars that he is working on. My Mom wants some candy. My sitter would like some makeup. I would like a scrapbook. Can the randeartaok. I will put out cookies, milk, and carrots. Love, Ashley Dear Santa, Thank you for giving me high heels last year. Mom and Dad want something to help Buddy be a better puppy. My sister wants a hidewaypet and it has to be a huskey . I want a guttar. I want a password jornal too. I am going to leave food for you and the raindeer. I hope my sister has been good. My sister wants a teddy bear .can you pleas give me the game trash. Can you give me a moon ring. Love, Brenna Dear Santa, Thank you for a tablit. Can you get my Dad some tools. Can you get my mom some slipers. Can you get my bother one cat. Can you get my grandma clothes. Can you get toys for Max. I want aipad. Who takes care of the raindear? What does Mrs. Clause do? I will leave you cookies and milk. Love, Cheyenne Dear Santa, Thank you for the hors born. Dad needs a pare of pliers. Mom needs a fone. Marikea wants a kendfier . carter wants a ipod. I want a kendfier. Lake wuod like a bone. What do randDeereat? We will leave cocies, appels and milk. Love, Clay Dear Santa, I hope my tickit is all wase green. Strmy nets a now bed. Cayden needs now pullups. Ethan needs a phone. My little sister addy needs a new bed. Vinny needs a new Play kit. I would like a x box 360. Mom needs more food. My big brother wants a teddy bear. Dad need a now job. Shan needs tos. bryton needs. How is it there? From, David Dear Santa, I remember that I got some barbies last year. Dad realy needs snow pants when he goes hunting.I need mom to get more pretty dresses. My little sister wants a talking ball.

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My brother wants a talking ball. My big sister needs a new phone. I want a walking ball. Who takes care of the raindeer? When you come to my house I will leave cookies and milk for you. Irealy want toliot paper from you. Love, Dennise Dear Santa, Thank you for the chocaolot orange . Thank you for the choacolot for my dad. This year im making my mom something for chrismas. My brother wants a nife. I Want a American girl doll. My mom says her dad was Santa. This year I will leave You cookeis. Love, Ella Dear Santa, I remember I gote farm toys last yer. Mom wons a I fon 5. Owen neds a fon. Honter needs books. Dad neds work bost. Riley neds wip waders. I ned a Ipod. I will leave milk, and coocies. Love, Gavin Dear Santa, Thank you for Peyton. My dad wants a gun. My mom wants a nook. Camden wants a lego set. I want a puppy. This Christmas I will leave cookies, milk, and carrots for the raindear. How cold is it at the North Pole? Do you take care of the raindear? Love, Grace Dear Santa, Thank you for the combion I got last year. Santa could you get my Dad new carharts. Santa would you get Mom snowpans. My brother would like a grean truck. I would like a lego sat. Santa I will leave cookies and milk and water for the raindeer. Love, Hunter Dear Santa, Thank you for my toy baler. Dad wants some hip waiters. Mom wants a movie. My sister wants the ispelle doll. I want some hip waiters to please. I all so want a shotgun. How long does it take the elfs to build that stuff? Love, Jacob Dear Santa, Dad wants a 4weeler to pole the Sled .I want a gader to Ride in the Feld. My Beruther wants tuns of books. I want a Deer head. I want a Dodge Truck. My Dog TANCK WANTS CHOOW TOYS .MY MOM WANTS A TABLIT. MY SISTER WANTS A CAR. I WANT TERKEEY stikx. MY DAD WANTS DEER MEET.I WILL LEEV COOKes. PSWAIT DO YOU FEED THE DEER. From, Jordon

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How many machines do you have? At chrismas I will leave milk, coccies, and carrots for the ranedear. Yours truly, Lexie Dear Santa, Thank you Santa for the computer parts last yare. Can you bring mom jewelry? Dad neads some new gens. Sam wants make-up. Can you plese bring Grandma new coat and hat? I woud like a trane and trane tracks with brijes and hills. Who takes care of your randeer? Love, Michael Dear Santa, Thank you for the puzzle you gave us last year. I think Dad would like some gluvs. I think Mom would like a dress. Frankie would like new sled. I would like my own tv For my room and a X-box 360.What kind of cookies do you like? What do your rane Deer like. From, Mikel Dear Santa, Thank you for Skylanders swap forse . My dad would like some reses penut butter cups.My mom wants a cat. My big brother Hunter wants an NFL football. Briar wants a game chair. For crismas I want zoomerdino. Dose Mrs. claws make cookies ? I give you m&m’s I give the raindeeroat meal. Love, Sawyer Dear Santa, Thank you for a gametable. Thank for giving my Dad tols when he whus a kid. Thank you for giving my Mom shoes when she whus a kid. Thank you for giving Rayleen a baby dolls. Tadam wans aipode for krismis. Thank you for giving Taylor a trater for krismis. For krismis I whntgifcords. Thank you for toys fumkrismis. I will leve cokes and melk for you. Ho take care of the rainders. Your frend, Tod Dear Santa, thank For my green moshen. My dad needs pant. My mom needs jworiy. Alivli needs barbes.line needs babys. I need books pleses. How old is roof. Waut other food do you like? Whit is it like in the northpoith? Will you come a day after crims? From, Will

Dear Santa, Thank you for the rock star Barbie that you gave me last year. For my dad I would like glasses for him. For my mom I would like garden tools. For Ethan I would like twinkies for him. For bailey I would like more x box games for him. For Jason I would like a new kwikey saw for him. For Dom I would like an x box for him. For kiara I would like some more make up for her. For me I would like an I pod with a pockemon case.

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.

With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads. And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot. A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below. When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath. He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!

With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself! A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.

“Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!”

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk. And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky. So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!”

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He’s got it! This young fellow can manage carrying his gift from Santa at the American Legion in Quasqueton. (Christine Dale Photo)

Members of the Rowley Historical Society filled in as Santa’s elves during his visit to Rowley on Dec. 7. Pictured with Santa are, seated from left, Eleanor VanTasell and Vivian Davis. Standing: Lorrie Rasmussen, Paul Rasmussen, Lisa Rasmussen, DeWayne Ossman, Dianna Ossman, Bill Davis, Joel Greenley, and Molly Greenley. (Christine Dale Photo) The legend of Santa's infamous sleigh ride was also perpetuated from a newspaper, but it wasn't done intentionally. Back in 1955, a Sears ad printed the phone number of a Colorado Springs store so children could tell Santa Claus what they wanted for Christmas. The number was a misprint and instead sent children to the hotline for Colonel Harry Shoup, Director of Operations for the US Continental Air Defense. The calls poured in and instead of blocking the number, the kindly Colonel ordered his staff to give children updates on Santa's flight coordinates. The tradition has continued to this very day on the local news, the internet and with a special "NORAD Tracks Santa" cell phone app.

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RMC (Regional Medical Center) Auxiliary is having a Project Linus Blanket Workshop on Monday, Dec. 29, from 12:30-4 PM in Veterans Education Center - Level 3 at RMC. The Christmas break date and time was chosen so youth and adults can work together to make fleece blankets. The blankets are given to infants and children through age 18 who are treated in the Emergency Department or admitted to RMC. All skill levels are welcome. Children, accompanied by an adult, can take part in making blankets for this cause. Please RSVP by Friday, Dec. 26 to Pat Swanson at 563-9273395 or e-mail marcia.burkle@regmedctr.org. Monetary donations and donations of fleece in colors and prints for children and teens are welcome. Drop off at the RMC Auxiliary Gift Shop during their December holiday hours Monday-Friday 7 AM-4 PM and Saturdays 9 AM-Noon.

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) urges all Iowans over six months of age to get the yearly seasonal influenza vaccine. Surveillance by IDPH influenza sentinel sites and confirmatory testing by the State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) shows the flu is circulating in Iowa, and appears to be particularly spreading among children. “Children are known as ‘super spreaders’ because they are often in close contact with others at schools or daycare, and when ill, can quickly spread the illness to others,” said IDPH Medical Director Dr. Patricia Quinlisk. Testing for viral strains by SHL shows three flu viruses – A(H3N2), A(H1N1) and B – are already currently circulating in Iowa with A(H3N2) predominating. In years when A(H3N2) viruses dominate, the flu season tends to be more severe with more hospitalizations and deaths. All three of these flu strains are covered by this year’s vac-

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cine, although some of the A(H3N2) viruses may only be partially covered in the vaccine. Anti-viral medications are an important second line of defense to treat the flu. There are two anti-viral medications a doctor can prescribe that make flu illness milder, shorter, and reduce the risk of ending up in the hospital or dying from influenza. Antivirals work best if started within 48 hours or sooner of when flu symptoms begin. While the flu vaccine is the best defense against getting influenza, it’s also important to help prevent the spread of illness. Remember the 3Cs: Cover coughs and sneezes; Clean hands frequently; and Contain germs by staying home when ill. The flu is a respiratory illness caused by viruses. The flu comes on suddenly and symptoms may include fever, headache, tiredness, cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, and body aches. Illness typically lasts two to seven days. Influenza may cause severe illness or even death in people such as the very young or very old, or those who have underlying health conditions. (The “stomach bug,” which causes diarrhea and vomiting is not caused by the influenza virus but usually by norovirus; thus, the flu vaccine will not protect against this illness.) Influenza is not a “reportable disease” in Iowa, which means doctors are not required to notify IDPH each time a patient tests positive for influenza; however, IDPH conducts yearround influenza surveillance through the Iowa Influenza Surveillance Network. This surveillance indicates what types of influenza viruses are circulating and how widespread influenza illness is. For information about where and what kind of influenza is in Iowa, go to www.idph.state.ia.us/Cade/Influenza. aspx?pg=FluHome. Contact a health care provider or local health department to find out where the vaccine is available or use the Flu Vaccine Finder at www.flu.gov/.

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gallons. 4. Over 50,000 gallons used per month @ $2.00 per 1,000 gallons. 5. East Buchanan School shall be charged a flat rate of $195.00 per month. ORDINANCE # 170 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WINTHROP, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SEWER RATES (CHAPTER 99). BE IT ENACTED by the Council of the City of Winthrop, Iowa: SECTION 1. CHAPTER MODIFIED. Chapter 99, Section 99.02, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Winthrop, Iowa, is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof: Chapter 99 SEWER RATES 99.02 RATES AND SERVICE: Sewer Service shall be furnished at the following monthly rates within the City: (Code of Iowa, Sec. 384.84) 1. First 1,000 gallons used per month @ $10.00 (minimum bill). 2. Next 9,000 gallons used per month @ $2.80 per 1,000 gallons. 3. Next 40,000 gallons used per month @ $2.40 per 1,000 gallons. 4. Over 50,000 gallons used per month @ $2.00 per 1,000 gallons. 5. East Buchanan School shall be charged a flat rate of $195.00 per month.

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Independence Community School District (ICSD) recently held their festive winter music concerts. Many area individuals donated trees and lights for event. AV Tech Director Travis McBride, estimated “We’ve had nearly $1,800 - $2,000 in trees and lights donated to the district!” (Courtesy Photo)

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BCHC to offer series of “Real Life Cooking” classes Health Center

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New Year’s resolution time is near! If you are like many Americans, improving fitness and losing weight is on your agenda once again this year. Here are a few helpful and healthful tips to keep you on track if improved health is your goal for 2015. •Water! Water! Water! If you do not have constant access to a drinking fountain or faucet, carry a water bottle with you. •Be physically active for 30-60 minutes on most or all days of the week. •Switch it up. Vary your workouts by introducing new forms of exercise. Not only will you avoid boredom but you will also see greater results! •Don’t let food sabotage your efforts if you are exercising for weight loss. Remember that it all boils down to “calories in versus calories out.” If you burned off 300 calories in your last workout but then downed a greasy cheeseburger shortly thereafter, you made no progress in your overall weight loss efforts. •View your exercise time as “me” time, not as a burden or chore. Look forward to your workouts and you will be more apt to stay on board. •Get your Zzzz’s. Aim for 8 hours every night. It will help you rejuvenate for your next session. •Set yourself up for success. Invest in a good pair of workout shoes and appropriate attire, and find yourself a music player if it will help keep you revved up. •Limit alcohol and caffeine consumption. Water is your body’s best friend when it comes to beverage choices. •Do not compare yourself to others and fret over how much better they look than you, or think about how far you have to go to get to where they are already at. Instead, focus on your goals and work to be your best! Buchanan County Health Center 319 – 332 – 0850

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Submitted by Brenda Fuller, BCHC Buchanan County Health Center’s Fourth Annual Recipes for Real Life Cooking Class will get underway Tuesday, Jan. 13. The series of classes will be held over six weeks, 5-6 PM Tuesdays at the Oak View Senior Living Complex, located on the hospital’s campus. The cost for all six classes is $40. Participants will watch as guest chefs prepare quick, easy and healthy meals that their own families love. Get great health and cooking tips, win door prizes and sample a new recipe each week. “We have a wonderful experience, each year,” said Oak View Manager

Ann Peterschmidt. “There is much camaraderie and some great food to sample. This may make a great gift for someone on your Christmas list!” 2015 guest chefs include: • Dr. Erica Smith, physician at Medical Associates demonstrating “Delicious Legumes and Clean Eating.” • Maxine Kehret, Buchanan County Health Center dietician, demonstrating “Baked Apples: A Quick, Delicious (Healthy) Treat.” • Whitney Packebush, and Caitlyn Lines, both dieticians at Fareway Stores, Inc., demonstrating “Chicken for a Week – Cook Once, Enjoy More.” • Josh Vendenburg, IT profession-

al at BCHC, demonstrating “Slow Cooker Pulled Pork.” • Sandy Tull, Independence baker, demonstrating “Great (Healthier) Baking Basics.” • Abby Whiley, Fareway Meat manager, demonstrating “Grilling, Marinades and Rubs.” Class size is limited to 30. For more information about the Recipes for Real Life Cooking Class, or to register, call the Therapy & Wellness Center at the Buchanan County Health Center 319-332-0850.

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ECIAC goals in serving Emergency patients are: 1. To provide rapid and high quality care to our patients in the Emergency Department. 2. Work with local primary care providers to increase the number of people who can stay in Independence for care. Ultimately, fewer patients will need to be transferred making recovery and follow-up care more convenient for them and their families. 3. Work with local EMS services to support and improve care provided by area’s ﬁrst responders. The BCHC Emergency Department is open 24/7/365 to be provide high quality and fast service. For more information about the BCHC Emergency Department go to www.bchealth.org.

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Recovering from bankruptcy

By Roxanne Fuller Executive Director, Buchanan Co. ISU Extension

I know this is the wrong time of year to bring this up but this is also the time of year that we take a look at our finances to see what we have to spend for the holidays. And if you need to file for bankruptcy it can feel like you are bombarded with information you really don’t know what to do with. There are also companies out there you may be referred to that you are not quite sure about. That is where we come in. Individuals filing for personal bankruptcy can turn to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for the education that is required during the bankruptcy process. “Financial Success: Recovery after Bankruptcy“ is available through the national Extension website, www.extension.org, at a cost of $20 per person. As a result of the 2005 Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, anyone filing for personal bankruptcy is required to participate in a two-hour educational workshop before the bankruptcy is discharged. The online workshop is designed to help participants strengthen their financial management skills to prevent future problems. “While dealing with bankruptcy may build awareness and motivation to take control of your finances, the skills, tools and strategies for being in control do not appear out of nowhere,” said Jan Monahan, an ISU Extension and Outreach family finance specialist. “The online workshop covers skills and tools for planning and controlling spending, for finding money to save for emergencies and specific goals, and for monitoring and controlling debt. These skills improve a family’s ability to maintain stability and get ahead, despite the financial challenges that every family faces occasionally,” Monahan said. To access this online workshop, go to www.extension. org and type “debtor education” in the search box, or go di-

rectly towww.extension.org/ pages/67265/financial-securityfor-all-debtor-education. The course is available 24/7, and certificates of completion are emailed to participants the next business day after they complete the course. Monahan noted that www.extension.org offers a wide variety of financial education and information. The $20 fee for the online workshop can be waived in cases of financial hardship, Monahan said, if household income is below 200% of the federal poverty level or if the bankruptcy case is being handled pro bono by an attorney. To find information about all approved providers of workshops that meet the educational requirements outlined in the bankruptcy law, go to the U.S. Trustee Program website, www. justice.gov/ust/eo/bapcpa/ccde/de_approved.htm. To learn more about available programs and services contact Roxanne at Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach, 319-334-7161 or rrfuller@iastate.edu.

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