Greenwood Life December 2019 by Times Record

Greenwood Life DECEMBER 2019. VOLUME 1. ISSUE 9

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TRAIL OF LIGHTS December is full of events and twinkle lights sure to bring out the kid in everyone.

THE MAN BEHIND SO MANY OF GREENWOOD’S COMMUNITY PROJECTS

Connecting through Film

One resident’s quest to bring the community together.

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Coach Andrews and his cross-country girls team win State!

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Artist of the Month

Petra Radcliffe is this months featured artist.

Painting Party FAOG hosts a painting party. Take a look at who was Out & About there.

A look inside of the newly opened Rags ‘n Roses shop on Main Street

An inside look at Molly and Hayden’s wedding in October.

08 Hometown Hero

A Eclectic Collective

Teacher wins Big

Clements wins a $500 prize for her classroom from Arvest contest.

OUR CREW THIS ISSUE Our talented batch of contributors for December 2019 12

SCOTT CUTLIP Writer

SHARLA DERRY Photographer

Christmas Past Correspondent writer Drucilla Hughart shares some memories of Christmas Past.

20 Joel Goldstein Read all about Joel Goldstein and his work in the community.

up the 30 Light Town

Day 36 Veterans Assembly

to 40 Letters Santa

All about the Christmas Wonderland that is the Trail of Lights at Bell Park.

Community Connection

Whisenhunt offers Drive-By Movies for the community. Hopes to make it a tradition.

See who was in attendance at this years Veterans Day Assembly.

Second grade classes at East Pointe and Westwood Elementary write letters to Santa

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SCOTT SMITH Writer

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Molly & Hayden

HARVEY Married October 12, 2019 Outside of the Bell Park Pavilion with inside reception following ceremony Molly and Hayden are currently living in Greenwood. Molly’s parents are Don and LeeAnn Clover from Fort Smith. Hayden’s parents are Steve and Melissa Harvey from Greenwood.

HOW WE MET: Molly and Hayden met through mutual friends in college at University of Arkansas Fort Smith. THE PROPOSAL: Hayden’s parents have a barn house in

Clarksville, AR. We always go down there to fish, hunt, hangout, or help with grandparent’s cows/farm. The whole family went down there one weekend (the guys were going to help Papaw on the farm and the girls were going to a “Pampered Chef ” party that Hayden’s aunt was allegedly hosting. Little did I know, while us girls were getting ready, the guys were setting up the proposal area in one of the fields on the farm. We girls finally were ready to go and we got in the car and headed to the party. We got about 5 minutes down the road and Hayden’s sister said that we needed to go back because we forgot a couple bags that Hayden’s mom needed to return to the store. We went back and when we arrived back at the house, there was a chalkboard in the gravel road with the words “This way to your happily ever after” and an arrow pointing toward the road to the back field. Hayden’s other sister drove me to the back field where I got out and saw an aisle made of haybails and cut logs, with pictures on each one of the logs from our relationship, and rose petals covered the ground all the way down the aisle. When I got to the end I turned to the left and saw Hayden standing in front of a table with more pictures of us and “Marry Me” by Train playing in the background. And the rest is history!

OUR WEDDING DAY: My (Hayden) groomsmen and I

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stayed at the barn in Clarksville the night before the wedding. That next morning, my parents brought us chick fil a for breakfast. After hanging out for a bit, the guys and I drove back to my house in greenwood to get ready. They ended up leaving a bit earlier than me to go take pictures and

I followed 20 minutes later or so. After arriving at Bell Park I had to take groomsman, usher, and family pictures. After that us groomsmen hung out in the pavilion watching South Carolina attempt to upset Georgia. One of my favorite parts of the day was meeting Molly around the corner of the building and holding her hand while we prayed together (I didn’t peek). The whole wedding and reception went by very fast, but I couldn’t have asked for a better day. Seeing everyone who showed up and having the support of our families really hit me that day it definitely made me think about how much God has blessed both of our lives! The girls and I (Molly) met at roots hair salon in fort smith. We got ready and hung out and my mom brought us breakfast. Then we headed to bell park for pictures. I was feeling really excited/anxious for everything to start! After the pictures were over, I was sent to my holding area (the dungeon) to wait for the guys pictures to be over. We hung out in there until the wedding started! We were so happy to have the support of our families and all of our closest friends. It was crazy to see how many people came out to support us moving in to this new chapter of our lives! And a special thank you to my dad for making the beautiful arbor used at our ceremony!

OUR HONEYMOON: The Most Magical Place on Earth aka Disney World!

WEDDING VENDORS: Special Thanks to our vendors. We were so happy to have this group of people in our corner on our big day! Thank you so much for all of your help making this day great and stress free! Mary Ann Sandifer- “I do” Wedding Consulting Ronnie Deal- Pastor FBC Greenwood James Perry- Grandmaster P DJ and Entertainment Ashley Capes- Photography Tina Skaggs- Caterer Jacrell Wilson- Booneville Flower Shop Alexus Peters- Roots Hair Salon Rainwaters Men’s Clothing and Tuxedo Rental Danielle’s Bridal

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HOMETOWN HERO: GREENWOOD’S CROSS-COUNTRY COACH RUNNING THE

By Scott Cutlip CONTRIBUTING WRITER

LONG DISTANCE When Jim Andrews attended Paul Pewitt High School in Omaha, Texas, he was a member of the cross-country team. Perhaps “team” is too great a word for it. There were only three members, and they only had a coach during official meets. Andrews described it as an “activity,” one in which he was good enough to be offered a scholarship. But, he said, his fast times in high school were only average for Texas statewide. Cross country did not appear to be something that would be occupying much time in his life. On November 9, the Lady Bulldogs won the cross-country state championship, with Andrews leading as the coach. The path from Omaha to that had a few twists and turns. Andrews lived in Omaha his entire childhood. His parents moved to Arkansas after Andrews graduated high school in 1992. He

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attended East Texas State University for a year before taking time off to get married and work other jobs. Andrews returned to college much later, after his wife had completed her degree. He completed his own degree in Physical Education at Arkansas Tech University in 2004. Andrews married his wife Ruthann in 1994. Ruthann has been a nurse at Mercy Hospital for almost 20 years. They have three children. Alivia, 24, is married and has two children. Izabelle, 18, recently graduated high school and is attending the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. Paige is in the eighth grade and plays volleyball and runs cross country. Andrews taught at Lavaca for two years, and then began at Greenwood in 2007. He’s been the cross-country coach for the last eight years. He is also the assistant track coach. Andrews coaches both the high school and

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junior high cross-country teams for both boys and girls. Andrews estimated that there are approximately 50 runners on the cross-country teams. He believes it’s a growing sport, saying that the runners joining in the seventh grade this year has exceeded that of the last three years. The high school girls’ team won the 5A State Championship, based in large part by the performance of Macie Cash, who placed second in the event on November 9. Her teammate, Taylor Koeth, placed fourth. The team’s five racers’ cumulative score was enough to earn them the championship. This year Andrews moved his ninth-grade girls up to the high school team. Doing so, he said, didn’t diminish the effectiveness of the junior high team (ninth grade runners could run for either the junior high team or the high school team, but once they moved up, they aren’t allowed to move back to the other team): both the boys’ and girls’ team won the River Valley conference. The ninth-

grade girls had not lost a meet all year. Andrews said things look good for next year, also. Koeth is the only runner leaving the Lady Bulldogs, as she graduates, and Andrews said there are talented junior highers ready to move up. When asked about what he has contributed to the state championship, Andrews is quick to point back at his runners. He describes them as “a family of runners.” The boys’ and girls’ practice at the same time. There is a paper on the wall in his office that contains goals, first written years ago, such as to start at no later than 3:30, warm up and cool down, and to listen to team leaders. The paper also reads that the team is athlete-centered, not coach-centered, and that runners should interact with three other runners during practice.

Andrews also said he couldn’t do what he has done without the support of Greenwood parents. “They’re huge in helping me make sure kids the practices in, because summertime is a sacrifice,” he said. “We’re working from June through November; that’s our season. And if they don’t put in that work during the summer, they’ll be behind once school starts.” Although it took him some time before he started teaching as a career, and somewhat longer before he became Greenwood’s cross-country coach, it’s now something he can’t see himself not doing. “I couldn’t leave these kids at this point,” he said. “I don’t want to ever look at them and say I’m leaving next year. It would break my heart.”

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Ashley and Brian Fujibayashi of Greenwood announce the birth of a daughter born on Oct. 22, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR.

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EclecticCollective makes it’s own name STORY AND PHOTOS BY

Scott Cutlip

‘RAGS ‘N ROSES’ IS A COLLECTION OF MANY

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For most of her life, Joanna Brandt thought of herself as a job hopper, working at Johnson Dermatology, First National Bank, and the former St. Edwards, among others, before discovering within the last few years what she really wanted to do: become an entrepreneur. Brandt ran the Peculiar Flea, opened by Angie Littleton in March 2018. Littleton also runs Wasted, a Best of the Best winner. By January, the two of them realized how invested Brandt had become in the business, and Brandt purchased it from Littleton in April, renaming it Rags n’ Roses.

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Rags n’ Roses is a collective of approximately 60 different small businesses housed under one roof at 100 N Main St. The business occupies over 5,000 square feet. Brandt said the business has expanded greatly from when she first opened it. “I’ve worked really hard to get the store full and provide a nice variety of things,” she said. “Probably the biggest compliment I get is when people walk through the door and they stop. And they look around, and they say how nice the store looks. My goal when I took the store over was I really wanted it to

be a place where community could connect and come together. I am all about warm and fuzzy and cozy.” Word of mouth has been a great method for Rags n’ Roses. According to Brandt, there are businesses on a waiting list to get booths at the collective. “I love the word collective,” she said. “Because that’s kind of really what has happened here. We’ve just attracted a really great group of people.” Rags n’ Roses offers boutiques, handcrafted items, antiques and vintage items, clothing, and art, among others. There are vendors

selling men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing. There is re-purposed furniture and decor, as well as homemade jewelry. Rags n’ Roses also sells food items, such as jams and jellies and honey. Some artists sell their work in the store, and Brandt has had book signings for authors published by Tipsy Mockingbird Books. The Village Thrift Store contributes its money to their nonprofit, which helps children in the local area and in Uganda.

from Greenwood. Brandt pointed out that most of the collectives in the River Valley area are owned by women, including Wasted, Belle Starr, and The Shops at Bricktown, and that they all have been supportive of each other. “I think the reason why they’re all successful is because they know there’s enough for everybody,” she said. “These mostly female-owned businesses have learned the way we all will succeed if we raise each other up.”

All of the vendors are from the River Valley area, with the majority being from Greenwood. Brandt said that while most of the collectives in the area have particular niches that suit their owners, she feels more comfortable with a more eclectic arrangement, with a little bit of everything.

Brandt, a Southern California native, moved to Greenwood about 10 years ago. She lives with her two sons, Dylan, 14, and Luke, 11. She also has a 26-year-old daughter, Erica, who is a photographer in Little Rock. Brandt is a member of Focus on Greenwood and has spent the last two years helping the Greenwood football team by instructing them in yoga.

In some ways, Brandt suggested, it’s strange that she’s in the position she is. She considers herself an introvert. “I’ve learned to be extroverted when I need to be,” she said. “I let everyone know what I’m trying to do here. And people have gotten on board. People are like, you must be passionate about antiques and vintage items. I’m really not. What I’m passionate about is supporting other people in achieving their goals. That’s what fills me. The idea that I get to spend my days supporting other people in whatever they want to do makes me happy.”

“It took me a little while to really assimilate to small town life,” she said. “I was always kind of one foot in, one foot out. When I finally put my roots down, it’s been really great. It’s probably one of the best things I’ve done.” The hours at Rags n’ Roses are Tuesday through Friday, 11 to 6, and Saturday, 10 to 4. There will be extended hours during the Christmas season. Information about the shops can be located at https://www. ragsnrosescollective.com/.

The support doesn’t come just

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DECEMBER

ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Petra Radcliffe

The artist of the month for December showing at Greenwood City Hall is Petra Radcliffe. Petra is originally from Pennsylvania and says she’s been an artist since she was a child. She studied art in high school and college, and many more skills she learned on the job. Petra has had several art related careers: sign painting, silver jewelry design, stained glass creation, and hosting painting parties. She currently works as an artist at Cotner Monument and teaches art to students at Job Corps in Cass, AR. Petra has done 4 solo art shows and participated in at least 10 others across Pennsylvania. She was a regular exhibitor at the Bloomsburg Fair, one of the largest fairs in Pennsylvania, winning over 50 ribbons before moving to Arkansas in 2018. Since moving to Arkansas, Petra has jumped into the local art scene and become involved at the Center for Art and Education in Van Buren, volunteers at the Regional Art Museum in Fort Smith, and is an active member in the Greenwood Art Guild. Petra’s artwork is eclectic and varied, but she favors subjects of fantasy and mythology. She likes to paint in acrylics and pastels. Petra has sold over 50 of her works and donated over 30 to charity. She says her mission is to bring art to everyone. You can see Petra’s works on display through the month of December in the lobby of City Hall. If you are an artist yourself, you are welcome to come to any of the Greenwood Art Guild meetings held every 4th Thursday of the month at 6p.m. at the main branch of Farmer’s Bank in Greenwood. The next 14 WWW.GREENWOODARLIFE.COM | DECEMBER 2019 | Greenwood Life meeting is January 24, 2020.

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Linda Green, Ursula Carter, Josh Gillooley, Morgan Skaggs, and Stephanie, Sapphire and Shylo York

Regina Henry Owns the “My Strokes of Color” and host many painting parties

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Arvest Bank Awards

$500 TO CLEMENTS

High School Teacher One of 131 Winners Throughout Arvest Footprint Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Leslie Clements as the winner of a $500 award given to teachers throughout its four-state footprint. A total of 131 awards, totaling $65,500, are being given this year. Clements, who teaches a variety of classes at Greenwood High School, plans on using her money for classroom supplies. “I am so very blessed to have worked with so many wonderful students over the years in the Greenwood School District.” Said Clements. “They are like my own children. They have given so much to my life and they surprise me still! I love to see them grow up and be successful adults and contributing to our sweet community! It is truly a joy to watch so much hard work turn into an awesome happy ending!” The Arvest initiative to honor educators was launched on Oct. 7. Nominations were accepted via the Arvest Bank Facebook

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page. “This woman I have seen time and time again give and give!” said Michael Hobbs, Arvest contact center representative and nominator of Mrs. Clements, “There isn’t a time a smile isn’t on her face! When we think of a teacher this is exactly what a teacher should be like and act like! I have had the privilege to have her for three years and every year the love and kindness she goes out of her way to give grows! I wish more people knew this wonderful woman and felt the impact she had not only on my life but the other lives she has touched. I’m so grateful for everything she has taught me and would love to try and give back to her for once!” “It was such an honor to surprise Mrs. Leslie Clements for the We Love Teachers campaign!” said, Arvest branch sales manager, Jamie Skinner, “We love our Greenwood Bulldogs and love that we are able to

Let your JOY shine this season!

Jesus. Others. Yourself.

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It is in serving that we create the most JOY! When we focus on Jesus our steps are guided, our plans steadfast. Our spirits reminded how truly blessed each of us are from the moment we crawl out of a cozy, comfy bed un l our head hits the pillow at night some mes in total exhaus on! Others. When we pay a en on to needs, small gestures, and an upli ing a tude to those around us we make a di erence. Yourself. This one is hard! We don’t want to seem greedy or selsh doing things for ourselves— don’t be! I found a li le sign that reminds me, “Taking me for yourself is actually a gi to everyone else!” We all need alone me, pamper me, sort-things-out- me. It allows us to rejuvenate and keeps us focused on the J-O-Y! Know what is not so joyful at mes? Gi buying. In our instant gra ca on society there isn’t anything most of us want for anymore. If we want it we get it . . . children too! There are fewer toy stores because wai ng ll Christmas for a special gi is so last century. Start a new tradi on—give kiddos your me. Spending an a ernoon with a child shopping for their gi , discussing op ons, and ea ng ice cream together will outlive a toys memory one thousand fold! Speaking of gi s for children. These are my top ve that never grow old. Anything messy! 1. Playdough and their own garlic press. 2. Glue and stay-o starch to make slime. 3. Straws & Connectors $20 on Amazon. 4. Magna- les also on Amazon. 5. A “real” porcelain tea set. Kids LOVE them. Merry Christmas to all that support our amazing preschool. May this be a JOYful holiday season for you and those you love! Mrs. Tina

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THIS MOOSE BELONGS TO ME (2019)

by Oliver Jeffers

When a moose shows up in Wilfred’s backyard, Wilfred claims him as his pet and names him Marcel. Wilfred quickly learns that Marcel isn’t a very good pet when he can’t seem to follow some simple rules, like Rule 7: Only going whichever way Wilfred wants to go. One day on a walk with Marcel, Wilfred discovers someone else thinks she owns Marcel when she greets them and calls Marcel, Rodrigo and welcomes him back! Wilfred must find out who really has Marcel as a pet.

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DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: WRECKING BALL (2019) by Jeff Kinney Greg Heffley returns in the 14th of the popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. When Greg’s Great Aunt Reba dies, the family receives an inheritance, and Greg’s parents decide to use the money for house renovation. Disappointed he can’t use his portion of the inheritance for a fancy yacht, Greg is even less excited when the house renovations are a disaster, and that may mean the family will have to move!

YEARNING TO BREATHE FREE:

A Judicial History of the Cuban Relocation Project Fort Chaffee, AR 1980-82 (2019)

by Judge Jim Spears Using local primary sources, personal accounts, and historical photographs, Judge Jim Spears reminds readers of the important chapter of Fort Chaffee history, the Cuban Relocation Project of 1980-82. Judge Spears’s use of Southwest Times Record coverage, personal interviews, and his own accounts, he shines the spotlight on an almost forgotten historical event for River Valley natives and tells the story for the first time for future generations.

Memories of Christmas Past By Drucilla Hughart

Where oh, where has the excitement of Christmas gone? Is it because Christmas items began to appear in the stores in August? When I was growing up the excitement of Christmas began a few weeks before Christmas when the Christmas catalogs arrived in the mail. I think my Christmas list was always the same. A new doll, doll clothes, dishes, hair ribbons and how could one forget that beautiful ribbon candy, apples, oranges and of course nuts? I can just see my long brown stocking with the shape of the fruits and nuts that Santa Claus left in it. The few nuts that we got filled the foot of the stocking. I loved the Brazil nuts and it wasn’t hard to get someone to trade a Brazil nut for a pecan. I liked pecans, too but the Brazil nuts better. It seemed to me that the apples were bigger and redder and the oranges bigger at Christmas. Could it be because that was one of the few times we got one? One can buy fruit the year around today so the thrill of getting apples and oranges is gone and besides girls no longer wear long stockings. In fact few people wear socks period. Even a lot of men go dressed up sans socks. I just can’t get used to that. Just about the biggest thrill at Christmas was hunting the perfect Christmas tree or what we thought was perfect. The excitement of seeing who could make the prettiest Christmas ornament. Stringing red haw berries (berries that grow wild), cutting strips of paper pasting them together to make chains to go around the tree. What more could a child ask for? Memories of Christmas go back some sixty plus years ago. A Christmas I will never forget, we were invited for supper at brother Jim’s house. Oh, what a beautiful tree they had with lots of beautiful wrapped presents under it. I mentioned the fact that we didn’t have any presents under our tree. A few nights later we came home from church to find a big pile of beautifully wrapped

packages under our tree. Packages of all sizes. I called Jim and his late wife Betty and asked if they had been at our house. Of course they said no. So, I thought to myself there really is a Santa Claus. The surprise didn’t last very long. A few nights later we came home to find all the presents gone plus every dresser drawer emptied on to the floor, all the cabinet doors opened. The back window opened, the screen cut. I called Jim and asked again if they had brought the presents. He denied bringing them until I told him what had happened. He started laughing. They had brought the presents which contained such things as a can of potted meat, a can of sardines that looked like it might have been a watch, other little packages and one had popcorn. He still laughs today and says, “I would give a hundred dollars to find out who got the packages. I would have loved to have seen their face when they open the packages.” They had spent more on wrapping paper and ribbon than they had on gifts. There really wasn’t any gifts perse. Happy memories of Christmas at Dawson’s store on Miss Reba’s side. The fogged over windows with the Christmas lights shining through the fog. Fog caused by the open flame stoves in the store. Always displayed in the windows were dolls, little wagons along with outing gowns and pajamas. Red roping stretched around the top of the windows. As a child I knew that Miss Reba’s was a stopping spot for Santa Claus. So many memories of Christmas past. May the Season of Christmas bring back Happy Memories to each of you and may the New Year hold only the very best. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY FAITHFUL READERS!

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JOEL GOLDSTEIN’S ADVICE AFTER RETIREMENT

GET INVOLVED & STAY INVOLVED STORY BY

Scott Smith

PHOTOGRAPHY BY

Sharla Derry

Joel Goldstein is now 77, and there’s no sign of him slowing down or losing his passion for his family, his activities and his community. Slightly resembling gifted actor Brad Garrett (“Single Parents,” “Everybody Loves Raymond”), the Greenwood resident and retired accountant is as busy as ever, balancing his time between his wife, Donna, their community projects and his favorite hobby, amateur (ham) radio. One might think that Joel only sleeps three hours a night due to a busy schedule that no doubt would tire an individual half his age, yet Joel’s eyes are alert and his laid-back demeanor reveals that he’s rested, inspired and ready to make each day count. “I like to get involved and stay involved in the community,” said Joel, a New York City native who has been an instrumental part of the Focus on Greenwood civic group, as well as annual Greenwood events like the Trail of Lights display, the Run, Walk and Roll fundraiser, Freedom Fest and the Airing of the Quilts Festival. “It’s good to stay active and to become involved in your community.” A Greenwood Parks Commission member for eight years, Joel spearheaded the effort to have the Trail of Lights move from using traditional bulbs to incorporating more cost-effective LED lighting. Each year, the Trail of Lights draws many area residents and visitors of all ages to Greenwood’s Bell Park. “There are 120 displays now on the Trail of Lights, and there’s 14,000 LED bulbs,” said Joel, who with Donna, has three children, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. “The police car display and the large Santa that people see, those are LED lights. We’re proud of that. People drive from all over to experience it.”

Harboring a long-time love for accounting, Joel graduated from Bayside High School in Queens, N.Y., in 1961. He would serve in the Navy aboard the USS Gregory, a FLetcher-class destroyer, during the Vietnam War era, and he would go on to receive an accounting degree from UniversityLife in Hempstead, N.Y., in 1974. WWW.GREENWOODARLIFE.COM | DECEMBER 2019Hufstra | Greenwood

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“IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. DONNA IS PERFECT.” Joel Goldstein ABOUT HIS WIFE OF 35 YEARS

“I worked in New York City for a number of years, and in 1981, I answered an ad for an oil production company in Claremore, Okla.,” Joel said. “They wanted to know how fast I could get there, so I moved there.” Claremore would be where Joel would meet Donna for the first time. Their initial encounter still brings a smile to Joel’s face, although, in a way, the two almost never met. “There was this woman who cut my hair, and she would keep telling me, ‘Joel, I have this friend and you have to meet her,’” Joel said. “I was like, ‘I’m OK.’ But she kept telling me that for about a year. “That woman also was telling Donna, ‘I have this friend, Joel, you have to meet,’” he added. “And Donna would tell her that she wasn’t in a place yet where she wanted to meet someone.”

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Despite being told “no” from both sides, the hairdresser remained politely persistent, according to Joel. “I finally said, ‘OK, OK. I’ll call her. Give me her phone number and I’ll do it,’” Joel said. Joel dialed Donna’s phone number, completely unsure of what would happen next. To his surprise and relief, a two-hour conversation with Donna occurred. “I’m not exactly sure of everything we said to each other on that first call,” Joel said before laughing. “I probably told her how great I was.” Joel then laughed again before sitting silent for several seconds. “When we went on that first date, when Donna opened the door, I was like, ‘Wow,’” he said. “It was love at first sight. Donna is perfect. We married on St.

Patrick’s Day in 1984. “Really, Donna is the driving force for me,” Joel added. “She supports everything I do. Donna is just wonderful.” Donna harbors similar feelings and memories, calling Joel her “best buddy” and a “terrific” man. “Joel is great,” she said. “He is a great partner. The best day of my life was the day we met.” After working in Claremore, Okla., Joel was transferred to Philadelphia, where he would work for a company that manufactured stainless steel tubing for the aircraft industry. The names of some of Joel’s past employers escape Joel’s memory, but his past interactions with customers and coworkers remain vivid memories. “I loved doing my job,” Joel said. “I looked at it as, I wasn’t hired to come in and say nice things only. I

told the facts. I presented numbers and facts, and the companies would go from there.” Joel later would move to Kenwood, Texas, to serve as vice president/corporate contributor for a company that made components for the oil industry. He also performed work in Atlanta and Houston and before accepting the task of serving as the corporate controller for the Fudruckers restaurant chain’s corporate office in Austin, Texas. “I retired in December 2008, and that is the year we moved to Greenwood,” Joel said. “We had been coming to Fort Smith for family reunions — my wife had family reunions in this area every year — and we liked the area. “I had family in Florida and New York, but I didn’t want to live there,” he added. “We really liked Fort Smith. Fort Smith had a movie theater, a mall, restaurants and an airport, so we decided that Greenwood would be good for us. It was close to Fort Smith and we loved Greenwood.” Within weeks of moving to Greenwood, Joel and Donna became members of the South Sebastian County Historical Society, diving deep into the region’s rich history and getting to know new faces almost daily. “We thought we would get involved in Greenwood, and that we’d have fun with it,” Joel said. “We were right.” Joel and Donna frequently would conduct tours for area school students and other individuals. These tours would include Greenwood’s Old Jail Museum, among other locations. “We would talk about each of the buildings and share information about history,” Joel said. “We really enjoyed that.” In 2009, Joel joined the Greenwood club of Kiwanis International. All was well inside the club until Joel learned that national Kiwanis officials were planning to hike the cost of dues for its members. Joel and his fellow Greenwood Kiwanis Club members

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voted to disband their club and join the Focus on Greenwood organization, which now has about 100 members and hosts various community fundraisers and projects. “One of those projects is the Trail of Lights, and it provides three $2,000 scholarships for students each year,” Joel said. “The board looks at the students’ backgrounds and information, takes a vote and then helps three kids who could use our help.” In the past, Joel and his colleagues have hosted golf tournaments and provided shoes and eyeglasses for students in need. Some older residents who struggled with finances have received dentures as a result of the efforts of Joel and similar minded Greenwood residents. “Focus on Greenwood is a great group,” Joel said. “The idea is to put focus on this commu-

nity, and to put money back into Greenwood.”

squares are areas are regions. It’s fun.”

Joel also shares his time with fellow parishioners at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Fort Smith. He’s served as church treasurer for seven years and views the connection as a winwin for all.

When asked if his social schedule will slow down in the coming months, Joel laughed.

“I enjoy being treasurer,” Joel said. “I get to put my accounting skills to good use.” When asked how often he spends with his ham radio, Joel’s eyes widened, and his smile grew considerably. “As much as possible!” Joel answered with a laugh. “My sign is W5GOL, and I’ve been licensed since 2013. I’ve made over 17,000 contacts both digitally and with voice, and I came in 868th in the world and sixth in the state of Arkansas in contacts with grid squares — grid

“It’s interesting because the Fort Smith Area Amateur Radio Club meeting is on the same day as the meeting for the South Sebastian County Historical Society,” he said. “I balance both. I try to make sure that I go to the historical society meeting with Donna. If I don’t show up, they’ll think that Donna left me. I can’t have people thinking that.” When asked if he would do anything differently in the past, if he had the chance, Joel answered quickly. “No,” he said. “I’ve stayed busy. I’ve always wanted to get involved, and I’m still doing that, so no, I wouldn’t change anything. I’m good.”

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WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST CHILDHOOD MEMORY?

(Smiles). My parents used to take us kids to what they called friends of the family in Brooklyn. There’s a photograph of all of us kids around each other. I’m 8 years old in the photo. My wife looked at that picture and said, “Well, you can tell who the accountant will be in this picture.” I’m in that photo, wearing a tie. (Laughs). I’m only 8 in the picture, but I’m wearing a tie.

YOU AND YOUR WIFE, DONNA, HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 35 YEARS NOW. WHAT IS THE SECRET TO YOUR MARRIAGE’S SUCCESS?

I think it’s because we’re still in love. We respect each other. When you see us out walking to places, we’re holding hands. Donna is very talented and very bright. She is a great lady.

IS IT SAFE TO SAY THAT YOU AND DONNA ARE ALMOST INSEPARABLE?

Yes, pretty much so. When I became a licensed amateur/ham radio operator, Donna became a licensed radio operator, too. When we took the test to get licensed, Donna was so nervous. She said she hadn’t studied for the test and was worried about it. But she ended up getting one more thing correct on the test than I did.

ARE YOU A SPORTS FAN, OR DO YOU PREFER LISTENING TO MUSIC OR WATCHING MOVIES?

I do like sports. We spent two years keeping the statistics for the Greenwood High School football games. We would do the home games but we would also go to the out-of-town games. We didn’t get paid for it and we didn’t get any kind of reimbursement for it. We did that just because we enjoyed it. It was a lot of fun. And now I watch the football games on live stream. It’s also fun to do that.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT LIVING IN GREENWOOD?

I really like it here. The people are so welcoming here in Greenwood. The people are great.

HAVE YOU MADE A LOT OF FRIENDS BY LIVING IN GREENWOOD?

Yes. Donna and I have met a lot of people here, and we’re active in the South Sebastian County Historical Society. Greenwood is a community with people who care.

WOULD YOU EVER CONSIDER LIVING SOMEWHERE OTHER THAN GREENWOOD? No. I really, really like the people in Greenwood. Greenwood is a great place to get involved in things. I love it here.

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A CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE SPIRIT OF GIVING By Scott Cutlip CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Greenwood Trail of Lights at Bell Park began on Nov. 29, the day after Thanksgiving. The Trail of Lights is open from 5:30 to 9 in the evening daily, and ends on Dec. 26. The annual event, now in its twelfth year, is run by Focus on Greenwood. The event started in 2008. It originated with the late Bobby Mizell and his wife Martha. According to Joel Goldstein, a member and

past president of Focus on Greenwood, the group canvassed vendors in town and went to the A&P Commission, totalling $28,000. They went to Den of Metal Arts in Conway, Mo. for lighting displays. That first year, 40 displays were in the park. “Bobby Mizell, his brother Roy Mizell, an individual named Tommy Wilheim, and David Weisenthel were probably the first ones to light up the park,” Goldstein said. “I saw it and decided I wanted to be involved. In 2009, I started helping.”

cus on Greenwood also provides gifts for seniors in nursing homes and supports the food pantry programs at Greenwood schools. Trail of Lights is a big event for Greenwood, and planning for it begins almost immediately after the last one ends, including ensuring Focus on Greenwood books the sites needed for the next Trail of Lights. The Trail of Lights is worked by volunteers, so that all the money that is donated can be used by Focus on Greenwood to help the community.

This year, there will be more than 140 displays, which includes up to 40,000 light bulbs.

The Trail of Lights has grown in popularity over the years. In 2010, 849 vehicles drove through the display, while in 2012, there were 1,073 vehicles. Although they no longer keep track of the exact number of vehicles, it is estimated that at least 2,000 vehicles will drive through this Christmas season. Greenwood’s Trail of Lights is also on Arkansas Trail of Lights brochure.

A donation of $3.00 per car is requested to drive through the trail. “We’ve had church buses come, and they will say, is it $3.00 per person?” Goldstein said. “No, it’s a donation of $3.00 per vehicle.” Visitors come from Oklahoma, Texas, and as far away as Illinois. The money raised through the Trail of Lights will contribute to scholarships, as well as assisting in paying expenses or medical bills for those in need. Fo-

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Cookies and Cocoa with Santa, one of the Trail of Lights’ most popular events, happened on Nov. 30. The Hayride and S’mores occured on Dec. 7. Another hayride, this time with cocoa, happens on Dec. 21. There will also be

live music that night by Terrell Meeker. Among other events happening during the Trail of Lights’ stay are Santa’s Workshop on Dec. 14, which is sponsored by Little Blessings, and a movie night on Dec. 20. The 2018 version of The Grinch will be played. On Dec. 10, 12, and 13 there will be a live nativity scene, which includes ducks, goats, and a camel.

There are other events happening during the Christmas season not sponsored by Focus on Greenwood. Santa’s Story House is sponsored by Greenwood school teachers and happens on the Greenwood Square. It occurs on Dec. 10, 12-14, 16-17, 19-21, and 23, from 5:30 to 6. Passes are required, and only 20 are given per session. Passes can be received by emailing stephanie.griffith@greenwoodk12.com. The Green-

wood Parade happens on Dec. 9. Focus on Greenwood invites everyone from Greenwood and beyond to come to Bell Park during the Christmas season and take in the lights, to spend time with friends, family, and community, and to give to others in need while doing so.

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autograph books. Light refreshments and door prizes will be available.

PHOTOS IN THE PAVILION 4 PM – 7 PM at Bell Park Rd, Greenwood, Arkansas. Beautifully decorated pavilion open if you would like to have family photos taken. Bring your camera, bring your tripod, bring your photographer! Note: there will not have a photographer there. As always, we will be taking donations as you come in the park. Just a reminder, the Trail is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. All of the money stays in Greenwood to help local families. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Hosted by the Scott-Sebastian County Library on Sunday December 8 starting at 1pm. Pictures with Santa will be from 2-4 pm. Local authors will also be available to

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CHRISTMAS PARADE “It’s A Bulldog Christmas” in Greenwood on December 9 with Bean Feed starting at 5pm and parade starting at 7pm. The schools are also collecting toiletries. Preregister to be in the parade by going to greenwoodarkansas.com

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be sure to like the Focus on Greenwood page so you do not miss them. As always, we will be taking donations as you come in the park. Just a reminder, the Trail is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. All of the money stays in Greenwood to help local families. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

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LIVE NATIVITY

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, The Live Nativity, sponsored by the Greenwood Parks Department, will be at the top of the park on December 10, 12, and 13 from 5:30-7:30pm. You can walk the family around to see the live actors and animals participating in a re-enactment of the birth of Jesus. Note: they will not be there on Wednesday the 11th.

DECEMBER 10

COWBOY CHRISTMAS Hosted by The Sebastian County Historic Society. 6pm at the Methodist Church Fellowship Building- 10 West Denver Street, Greenwood. BBQ & all the fixings, Live music from the Possom Hollow Boys, Tales of the Wild West by the Rambling Ranger Cody Faber. $5 a person, payable at the November meeting or by mail to SSCHS, PO 523, Greenwood, AR 72936, must be received by November 30. Dress Cowboy Christmas Casual.

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MOVIE NIGHT: THE GRINCH (2018) 6 PM – 7:30 PM, Bring the family to the pavilion on Friday, December 20 to see the newest telling of Dr Seuss’ The Grinch! As always, we will be taking donations as you come in the park.

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HAYRIDE AND COCOA 6 PM – 7:30 PM, Here is another chance to see Bell Park on a hayride! After the ride warm up with tasty cocoa by the fire! As always, we will be taking donations as you come in the park.

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CONNECTING COMMUNITY One Film at a Time By Scott Cutlip CONTRIBUTING WRITER What started as an innocent way to “trick” other parents on Halloween has become a quest for Mikey Whisenhunt to provide a communal experience for Greenwood residents on Saturday nights. Several Halloweens ago Whisenhunt set up his projector and a large screen mounted on his garage door. Children would come with their parents to the door and receive candy, and then the

children would be reluctant to leave the movie playing on the screen. “I’ve been doing that every Halloween for the last four, five years,” Whisenhunt said. “We try to stick to family-friendly kid movies, typically Disney. We’ve had a lot of great feedback from families while they’re trick-ortreating.” This year, Whisenhunt decided to

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make the movie experience more than just a Halloween occasion. He has already shown several movies for the holiday season and looks to show more during the upcoming year. Whisenhunt’s desire to give back to the community has a specific genesis. In 2015, Boston, the son of Mikey and his wife Stephanie, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Boston, then 10, went through several pro-

cedures over the years. Whisenhunt said Boston is currently in remission, a status he’s gone through four times previously. “The community always rallied around Boston,” Whisenhunt said. Boston has received a Make-a-Wish and been appointed a police chief for a day. According to Whisenhunt, the Greenwood community and local churches provided a lot of assistance,

particularly helping the family with meals. Whisenhunt had been gone for as long as four months at a time with Boston getting treatment, while Stephanie held down the home, along with their 13-year-old son, Keaton. “He’s had a lot of treatments for the last four years,” Whisenhunt said. “So I’ve missed out on a lot of community events like the Christmas parade and football games, that I always like to do. And I guess I’m trying to make up for that.” He was inspired by a Halloween setup he witnessed in Fort Smith 16 years ago. Whisenhunt said there was an inflatable slide, a grill going, fresh caramel apples, and spotlights. “It is really, really cool,” he said. “I can’t do that financially at all, but I’ve always remembered that as a way to welcome everybody. I can continue that all year long. It doesn’t take anything, and it helps bring everybody together. We can get more people together, not just on my street, but anywhere, and just enjoy hanging out and fellowship and conversation.”

movies he will be showing yet. He wants as much as possible to tie the movies to the specific time of the year, so Valentine-related movies in February and Easter-related around that holiday (he said probably Hop). He also has a love for 80s movies, with the cult classic Monster Squad being one of the movies he has recently shown. On December 21, he will be showing The Polar Express and will have hot chocolate available. Other Christmas films played before then include Home Alone and Ernest Saves Christmas. He said he also wanted to show Gremlins and Die Hard, but his wife vetoed those choices. Movies will start at dusk. There will be blankets set up for everyone to sit on, although people are encouraged to bring their own chairs. During cold

weather, Whisenhunt will have the firepit blazing. Whisenhunt shows his movies at 190 Locust Drive. Showtimes will be announced at https://www.facebook.com/ groups/182304235465110/ (Hey Greenwood! What’s Happening?). Boston’s story can be followed at https:// www.facebook.com/bostonsjourney/. Donations can be made or products can be purchased at http://strong4boston.com/. (RIGHT) Mikey Whisenhunt. (BELOW) A previous showing of Earnest Saves Christmas. - Photos provided by Mikey Whisenhunt

Whisenhunt plans to show a movie every Saturday night, weather and Boston’s health permitting. The screen is 112 inches across diagonally and is mounted on the garage door. He has a short-term projector, which means it can be set up in front of the screen without blocking anyone’s view. Whisenhunt also built a digital jukebox which can project the sound down the street, although he has promised not to do that. Whisenhunt doesn’t know all of the

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FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Hwy. 10 Spur and Park, 996-6030, John D. Miller, Min.; SS 9:45 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m & 6 p.m..; Wed. 6:30 p.m.

ARKOAL COMMUNITY BAPTIST Pastor Gene Gullick 8937 Old Arko Rd., Huntington, AR., SS: 10 a.m.; WS 11 a.m., 7 p.m., Wednesday Service, 7 p.m.

ECHO ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1202 Echo Rd., Barber Community; Steve Quick, Pastor 928-4424

BURNVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 5 mi. East on Hwy. 10, Tyler Thompson Pastor, SS 10am; Worship 11am & 6pm

MIDLAND ASSEMBLY OF GOD 6th & Adams, Midland, AR., SS: 10 a.m.; WS 11 a.m. Sunday Evening 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.; Pastor, Tim Cothran; 639-2096 CALVARY CHAPEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD 201 Greenwood St., Hackett; 479-561-8998, Pastors Tim & Gaylene Smith, SS 9:30 am, WS: 10:30 am & 6pm, Wed: 7pm Bible Study calvarychapelhackett@yahoo.com LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER Hwy. 71 S., Witcherville, 479-928-5654, Pastor Tommie Rhamy, SS 9:45 am; Worship 10:45 am; Prayer 5:30 p.m.; Sun Eve 6 pm; Wed., Bible Study & Youth 7 pm BONANZA ASSEMBLY OF GOD 701 McConnell Ave., Bonanza, AR. 72916, Rev. Ricky Yarberro HOWARD HILL ASSEMBLY OF GOD Past. Quinton Rowan, 3515 Gate 9 Rd., 996-2496 howardhillag.com

CENTRAL FREE WILL BAPTIST 17 E. Central Ave, Central City. Steve Mclain Pastor, 452-2308; SS 9:45 am, WS 10:45 am, 6:00 pm; Wed. 7 pm DAYTON BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Robert Presson, 2305 Apple Blossom Rd., Mansfield, 479-996-5495, 912-294-2281

LIBERTY MISSIONARY BAPTIST 705 E. Gary St. • P.O. Box 3225, Pastor, Cavan Gappmayer SS 9:45 am; WS 10:45am; SEW 5 pm, WEW 6 pm WESTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. 10 Spur - 996-6220, Dewey Hickey, pastor, SS 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 am, 6 pm; Mon. 7:10 pm, Wed. 7 pm PALESTINE BAPTIST CHURCH 1207 Young Ridge Road, Pastor Jordan Martin, SS 10:00 am, Worship 11am & 6pm. and Wed night for Children & Youth 6-7:15 pm

EXCELSIOR BAPTIST CHURCH 3421 Smokey Rd, Greenwood; Pastor Mark Griffith; Sunday School and Worship 10 am

SHADY GROVE FREE WILL BAPTIST 6425 New Hope Road; SS-9 am, Worship 10:30 am; & 6 pm; Wed. nights 7 pm. Danny Owenby Pastor.

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 14511 Old Jenny Lind Loop; 996-6456, James M. Jones, min.; SS 9 a.m.; WS 10 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Atlanta & Adair Streets, 9962166; Pastor Ronnie Deal, Worship, 8 am SS & Worship 9:15, 10:45 am & 6 pm

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JENNY LIND FIRST BAPTIST 1910 Gate Nine Road, 996-2513; Clay Kibler, min.; SS 9:30 a.m., WS 10:45 a.m.; SEW 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m.

DENVER STREET BAPTIST CHURCH 1413 W. Denver St., Greenwood; Alan Davis, Pastor, 479-9967544, SS 9:45 am; WS 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 6 pm

FIRST FREE WILL BAPTIST 504 S. Fowler St, 996-4374, Jim Walker, SS, Worship 10:50am, 6pm; Wed 7pm

597-6644. Sun 8:30am coffee/donuts, 9:01am SS, 10:10 WS, 5pm Discipleship Training, 6pm EW. Wed. 5:30pm Adult Prayer Meeting, 6pm Youth Services, 5:45pm AWANA Registration, 6pm-7:30pm AWANA.

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Jenny Lind; Saturday Mass at 4pm. Father Matt Garrison. OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC 616 Cherry St., Booneville, Pastor-Fr. Alejandro Puello; Regular Liturgy Schedule, Sat. Vigil Mass: 6pm; Sun. Mass 8:30am; Wed: Mass: 6:00 meal & youth activities, Thurs. Mass in Chapel 8:15 am, First Fri. of Every Month Mass at 5:30 pm adoration followins. Confessions; 30 min. before Wed/Sat/Sun Masses or by appt. This local church directory is made possible by these supporting businesses that are positioned around the Worship feature and this directory. The basic church listings are provided at no charge to all our area churches in Sebastian County. If your church is not listed or an information change is needed, please contact us at greenwoodlife@gatehousemedia.com or call 479-996-4494.

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DAYTON CHURCH OF CHRIST 2230 East Hwy 252, Huntington, 479-928-4034. Sunday morning Bible class 9:30 am, Sunday morning worship 10:30 am evening worship at 6 pm and Wednesday night Bible classes at 7 pm. GREENWOOD CHURCH OF CHRIST Hwy. 10 & Bell Rd, 996-6635 WS 10 am, 6 pm; Wed. 7 pm. JENNY LIND CHURCH OF CHRIST Old Hwy. 71, Sunday WS 9 a.m. NORTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1240 W. Center, 996-2626; WS 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m. VALLEY VIEW CHURCH OF CHRIST Hwy. 10 West, 996-6040; WS 10:50 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 pm WASHBURN CHURCH OF CHRIST 9911 Old Hwy 10, 252-1213. Sun Bible Study 9:30 am, Morning worship 10:15 am, Evening 6pm, Wed Bible study 6pm

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS GREENWOOD WARD: CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 915 West Center St, Greenwood. Sun 10:00 am. English. http://Churchofjesuschrist.org FORT SMITH WARD: CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 8712 Horan Drive, Fort Smith. 479-484-9907, English and Spanish. Sun 10:00 am. http://Churchofjesuschrist.org

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METHODIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 10 W. Denver, 996-6397, Wed.: Meal 5:30 p.m., Youth Wed. & Sun. nights, Traditional Sun.: 8:15 & 11 a.m. in Sanctuary, Contemporary 9 a.m. in Family Life Ctr. SS:10 a.m., Rev. John Embrey, Senior Pastor. Rev. Lyn Poplin, Associate Pastor

NAZARENE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Hwy. 10 West, 996-4688; SS 9:45 a.m. WS 10:45 a.m., 5:30 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m.; Jon Newlin, pastor.

PENTECOSTAL CALVARY TEMPLE UNITED PENTECOSTAL 47 Ware Rd (Off of Hwy. 96), 996-HOPE; www.ctupc.net; SS & WS 10 a.m.; Sun. eve. WS 6pm, Wed 7 pm Family Connect; Trent Hampton, Pastor. CITY HARVEST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD Hwy. 10 East & Dawson. Sun. 10-12pm, Wed. 6:30 pm. Billy L. Goines, Pastor, 996-1663 FREEDOM FELLOWSHIP 12311 Hwy. 96, 479-221-8740; CV Lewis, Pastor; Sunday. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. CROSS ROAD CHURCH 15024 Hwy. 71 S. Jenny Lind Community; 252-6700. Pastors: Michael & Keshia Tom; Sunday WS 11 a.m., Sun. eve. WS 5:30 p.m., Wed. services, and Youth Night 7 p.m.

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CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF GREENWOOD 110 S Coker, Ste 1, Greenwood. Sunday bible study - 10 am, Morning Service 11 am, Evening Service 6 pm, Prayer Service Wed. 6 pm COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH-GW 601 Ulmer St., Greenwood. Communitychurch.com. Service time is Sunday at 10 am HUNTINGTON COMMUNITY CHURCH 216 East Vine St., Huntington Sun. Worship Service 11 a.m. LIVING WORD TABERNACLE 1848 Hwy 10 • Booneville, 675-4820; Pastors Robert & Melissa Jones; Sunday Worship 10:30 am, Wed. WS 7:00 pm RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Phillip McClure and Pastor Adam Kareus. 7030 Taylor Ave, FS in Chaffee Crossing. Sevice Sunday 10am Modern Worship, Classic Christianity ROSE GARDEN FULL GOSPEL Jenny Lind, 928-5745; SS 9:45 am, WS 11 am, 6 pm; Wed. 7pm; Weldon Bratton, min. THE POTTER’S HOUSE APOSTOLIC CHURCH 9516 Robison Court Fort Smith, Arkansas 72916 TYRO COMMUNITY CHURCH 8401 W Hwy 252. Hackett. Pastor: Chris Scott, Sun. 10am & 5 pm, Wednesday 7pm

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Westwood Elementary 2nd Grade Class

Mrs. Beck’s Class Dear Santa, I would like a slay-ride because I have been wanting one my whole life. I would also like Bakugans too. How does your slay work? How does your reindeer ﬂy? Love, Aliyana O. Dear Santa, Thank you for getting me a lot of stuff last year. I love my Baby Alive. I want a new umbrella and a Barbie house. I want LOL dolls. Love, Ella Grace W. Dear Santa, Can you please bring me a elf because I do not have one. I want a toy dinosaur because mine broke. How do your reindeer ﬂy? How far is your home? Love, Mace C. Dear Santa, Please give me legos and game systemm. I like Pokemon. How do you eat all those cookies? Why do you wear a red suit? Love, Logan J. Dear Santa, I want an OMG doll, and a doll that looks real, and baby doll clothes. What do reindeer eat? What do you eat? Love, Addison T. Dear Santa, Can I have air pods because my earbuds are old? Can I have a remote control nitrous Lamborghini? How old are you? Is Rudolf real? Love, Alex V. Dear Santa, I really like Mario stuff. You’re the best! How

do your reindeer ﬂy? How much cookies do you eat in one day!??! How can you slide down that tiny chimney? Love, Riley E.

your reindeer like to eat? How long does it take to get around the world? Love, Oliver M.

Dear Santa, I would like tons of Bakugans. I like Christmas. How old are you? Do your deers like carrots? Will you be my friend? Love, Colton W.

Dear Santa, I would like an XBox1 game cube Gta5. You can do a lot in it. You can play with friends. That is fun. How do you carry the presents? There are a lot! Love, Coltyn M.

Dear Santa, I want a Nintendo Switch because it has very cool games. I want Virtual Reality because it’s like I’m in the game. How much cookies do you eat? How many hours to go over the world? Love, Pierce H.

Dear Santa, I want XBox games because so I can play more games for my XBox. I want a Nintendo Switch because I really want one. How do reindeers ﬂy? How do you go down the chimney? Love, Jett J.

Dear Santa, I want Disney money because I’m proply going to Disney Land. I want bones because I want my dog to be happy. Is Rudolf real? How much cookies do you eat in one night? Love, Aleah P.

Dear Santa, I want a lot of Nerf guns for me and my dad for a war. I want a bow and arrow, and I want a new bike. How old are you and how do you get down the chimney? Love, Graysn F.

Dear Santa, May I please have an elf because I never had one. May I please have Disneyland tickets? I want a guinea pig. Do you ride a slay? Where is the North Pole? Love, Tina C.

Dear Santa, School is so much fun! I wish for a OMG LOL doll with a long dress. It has high heels. How do you deliver all the presents in one night? How many years are you? Love, Echo A.

Dear Santa, I want a Lego toy that’s from the Spider Man movie with a Lava Monster. Thank you for my game last year called Pop the Pig! Love, Hayden B.

Dear Santa, You are nice. I want a Barbie Dream House. I know you like any kind of milk and cookies. Love, Tenley F.

Dear Santa, There will be a snack for your reindeer. I would like a new iPhone 11 for my mommy. I want a PELO little toy dinosaur. What do

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Dear Santa, Can I please have a big horse? I would also like an OMG doll and LOLs. How can you ﬂy through the whole city? Can you let Picklepants come here tomorrow or today because I

miss him? Love, Jesenia E. Dear Santa, I want a Bearded Dragon because I only have outside pets. I want drums because I have nothing to drum on. I want a Pokemon binder so I can hold all of them. Why do you wear a red suit? Can you give pets? Can you let Max and Pickols take a picture of you? Love, Bryce T. Dear Santa, Can I please have some Twistepets and some LOL dolls please? How is it in the North Pole, and how old are you? Love, Khegan W. Dear Santa, I want LOLs and not just LOLs - Littlest Pet Shop, dolls and slime. I want to ride your sleigh even though it’s a lot high. I’ll probably scream. Love, Emilee H. Dear Santa, I want a fashion Barbie please, and a glittery LOL doll, please. I want a dog and a cat! How long does it take to get to the North Pole? What does your workshop look like? Love, Sarah W.

Mrs. Booker’s Class Dear Santa, Is it good there at the workshop? Is Mrs. Claus doing good too? Are you ready for the big night? Santa I was a good boy this year. I want a Nintindo Switch, Super Mario Odyssey, Mine coins, PvZ comics and PvZ plushies. I will leave you cookies, gingerbread, and milk. Happy Christmas. Lucas B.

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing in the workshop? I bet you are working hard up there. I wish I could help you but you live far away from me. I have been a really good girl. I will leave you sugar cookie and milk. I would like this Christmas a marker board calendar please. I would also like a diary. Please get me also a set of rainbow pens and I would also like some dry erase markers for my marker board. I will leave something for the reindeer. Sydney C. Dear Santa, My name is Isaiah. I have been good. I want Thomas the Tank engine for Christmas. I like it. I also want the gold Nintendo Switch. It is my favorite. I will give you chocolate chip cookies. I will give you milk. Isaiah C. Dear Santa, How are you doing? I want to come to see you but I cannot come to the North Pole because that would be crazy! I have been really good. Can I get a sketchbook this year? I will give you Santa cookies! Kheiran Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. So I have wanted to write you a note. I want lots of books and more art tools. Mrs. Claus how are you doing? How are the reindeer? Merry Christmas. Adyson D. Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing at the North Pole? Are you ready for the big night? Santa I have been good this year. Can I have a bike and a Nintendo Switch? Hunter D. Dear Santa, How are you this year? How are your reindeer? Santa I have been really good this year. Can I please have a Cubby the Curious Bear please? Since you have not gave me coal I will leave you cookies and milk. Snickerdoodle cookies and warm milk. I forgot to ask how is Mrs. Claus? Please send Taylor to us. Can I have one more thing? Can I have a Candy Lox Girl? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all I want. I might have more at my house. I might leave stuff for the reindeer. Lexi D.

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing at the North Pole? My mom works so hard every day I want you to help her please and I want a drone. I have been good. I will leave cookies and milk for you. Eli E. Dear Santa, How is it going at the North Pole? Are you ready to deliver some presents to kids and other people this year? How is Mrs. Claus doing? How are the deer doing? When I am sleeping there will be warm milk and chocolate cookies for you. I have been a really good girl this year in school. Can you please leave me a new bike and IPad? Kayden G. Dear Santa, How are you with Rudolph, the reindeer, and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole? I love your reindeer. People think you are not real but I think you are real. I have been good this year. I would like a new Phone and a new PlayStation like Lucas. I wish if you would give me the same game, I also want a new drone for Christmas. It will be fun playing with it. I also would like a new horse. It will be fun riding with my cousin. Eastin G. Dear Santa, How do you give presents in one big night every Christmas? How do you watch kids every year? I have been a good boy this year. I will give you Diet Coke and a sugar cookie. Drake J. Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing? Are the elves doing good? I have a snowďŹ&#x201A;ake light so you can see. This year I might give you hot chocolate and maybe you might get fresh chocolate cookies because me and my mom makes cookies. I want a Xbox or a PS5 for Christmas. I have been good this year. Marshall K. Dear Santa, I have been a good boy. I wish I could go to the North Pole to see how you are doing. I will promise I would give you more cookies and carrots. The only thing I want is a puppy. Are you ready for Christmas? Jacob L. Dear Santa, Your the best! Please get me two Hatchimals.

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How are you and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole? I have been very good this year. I want an Owlie please Santa! I love you Santa. So, so, so, much. Please get me those two things and whatever you want to give me! Your awesome! Aleah L. Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing at the North Pole? Is it cold up there? Have I been doing good? Could you please bring me a big coat? My name is Jaxon Marshall and I will make a gingerbread house that is the North Pole for you. If I don’t get my tv until Christmas can I please get one from you? I might come to the mall to take a picture with you. Are you ready for Christmas? I love you Santa and I love you to Mrs. Claus. Jaxon M. Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus and you doing this year? Are you and Jingles doing well too? Are you ready for your really big night? It’s almost time for Christmas. I would really like some more toys. Any kind of toys. I would like a new phone please. Also I will give you a treat. Bria N. Dear Santa, How are you? I’ve been pretty good this year. Thank you for sending my elf Chuck. He’s been really good. I like him a lot. You are someone who should be respected at all times. This year I would like a telescope and labcoat. Please and thank you. I love getting to see you so much. You are really nice. Tell Mrs. Claus and the elves I said hi! Have a holly jolly Christmas! Ellie S. Dear Santa, I wonder how your reindeer are doing? I have been very nice this year. I want Luigi’s Mansion 3 this year. How are your elves? I will leave you chocolate chip cookies and milk for you. Ben S. Dear Santa, How are you and your reindeer doing? Are you ready for your big night? I have been good this year. I would like a ps4 pro. I would also like a IPhone 11. I will leave you sugar cookies. Blake T.

Dear Santa, How are you doing? Could you check on Mrs. Claus for me please? Thank you! Are you ready for your big night this year? Santa I have been a good little girl this year. Can you please bring me a Baby Born surprise bathtub surprise this year? I also would like a new phone please. Anna T. Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing at the workshop? Are you ready for the big night? I have been a good girl this year. I want a TV or an iPhone 8 or 7 please. What kind of cookies do you like? I will leave some out for you. Olivia W.

Mrs. Brewer’s Class Dear Santa, How is Rudolph the reindeer? This Christmas, I want some winter clothes. Can I have a hover board with a scooter on it? Another thing I want is some books. Please bring my baby brother some clothes. Have a good Christmas. Love, Taylyn A. Dear Santa, How did you get the name Kris Kringle? What I want for Christmas is a Diamond Bakugan, a Noby, $500,000 dollars, and a scooter. Merry Christmas Santa! Love, John Parker B. Dear Santa, I want the card for the Menty Pikax upgrade. It is the Halloween one but it was sold out. I want a real Pug dog. I want a Fortnite Llama coat that you can zip over your face. I would also like a white hover board and six Fortnite action figures. Merry Christmas Santa! Sincerely, Rafe B. Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? Is Rudolph actually the leader? For Christmas, I want a hover board, a bike, and a PS4. I will leave cookies and milk on the table. Sincerely, Steely B. Dear Santa, How is Rudolph and the others? I would like the biggest LOL Surprise you can find please. I would like five Sqooshys too! Also, I want a German Shepard puppy of my own. Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Emma B.

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Dear Santa, How are you doing this year Santa? For Christmas, I would like an Apple watch. Another thing I want is a dollhouse. I would also like dolls to put in the dollhouse. Last, I want a ballerina costume. Merry Christmas! Love, Annabelle B.

Dear Santa, How was last year’s Christmas for you? How is your day going? This Christmas I want dolls so I can play with them. I really want an LOL doll, just one of them. The other one can be a baby doll. Have a Merry Christmas Santa. Love, Natalie J.

Dear Santa, I hope you are doing well. Santa, I want rainbow Vans and a toy bear called Cubby the Bear. I also want a new real doggy. Any kind of dog is good. I would also like this thing called Blinger that lets you put diamonds in your hair. I would also like to get my nails done so I can get acrylic nails. Have a good Christmas! Love, Pyper D.

Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus doing? For Christmas, I want some baby doll clothes for my American Girl doll. I also want some warm dresses. I want clothes for my dog, Princess. I would also like a Bling. It lets you put diamonds in your hair! Thank you Santa. We can’t leave cookies out because we have three dogs. Love, Kaleigh K.

Dear Santa, Thank you for delivering presents. I love you! This year I want some Pokemon cards, a Mario plushy, and a Sonic plushy. I would also like a Charizard plushy. Please bring my dad some caramel vanilla cream coffee. Thank you for everything. Love, Eli D.

Dear Santa, How are you doing? This year I want a phone. I would also like a Polaroid camera for Christmas. Thank you Santa! I will leave you chocolate chip cookies and milk on the counter by the tv. Love, Kate M.

Dear Santa, Thank you for getting me the toys you have given me. Santa, can you please get me an Apple Phone? I also want a lot of Bakugans and all of the big Bakugans. Thank you for getting me these toys this year. Love, Aiden D. Dear Santa, I hope you have a safe ride on Christmas Eve night. I want a skateboard and a Barbie Dream house. I also would like a pretty necklace with stars and a mermaid tail. You are the best! Love, Caroline H. Dear Santa, How is everything at the North Pole? For Christmas, I want some Bakugans. I also want some Pokemon cards and a hover board. I hope you have a Merry Christmas. Love, Thayden H. Dear Santa, Thank you for all of my stuff last year. I really like the holiday of Christmas because it’s not just about presents but it is about everyone spending time together. Can I have a phone this year? I also want a big Nerf gun and a big red Bakugan. Last, I would like a million dollars! Have a safe trip on Christmas Eve. Love, Landon I.

Dear Santa, Thank you for the presents you brought me last year. This year I would like some Bakugans. I also want some money and some surprises. Have a good trip. I bet it will be cold outside! Love, Lucas M. Dear Santa, How do you get into our houses at night? This year I want some Bakugans and some Bayblades. If you can, I would also like some Nerf guns. I like how every year you give things to us. Thank you Santa! Sincerely, Jaden P. Dear Santa, Thank you for all my gifts you gave me last year. This year I would like a PBS DVD. I also want a Teddy bear. That is all I want for Christmas. I will leave you chocolate chip cookies and some coffee. Love, Anthony S. Dear Santa, I hope you can come to Arkansas. Can I please have more presents than last year? I would like to have a camera and ﬁlm to take pictures at Camp Forest Springs. I also want some LOL dolls. I hope you have a safe trip. Love, Clara S.

Dear Santa, Thank you for the presents I got last year. For Christmas this year, I want ﬁve Bakugans. I would also like ten of the big Bakugans. I also want a Nerf gun. Thank you Santa! Love, Cash W. Dear Santa, How are you Santa? For Christmas, I would like a Rapunzel head that I can do her hair and nails. Also, I would like a big unicorn stuffed animal. I also want a Chelsey Camper Barbie doll. Have a safe trip Santa! Love, Isabelle W. Dear Santa, How is your day going? For Christmas, I want a hover board. I also want a Diamond Bakugan. I also want a real diamond so I can show my friends. Another thing I want is the biggest Nerf gun. I also want V Bucks. Merry Christmas Santa! Sincerely, Jeremy W. Dear Santa, How are you Santa? For Christmas, I would like a ball and some jingle bells. I also want some magnet tiles. I have been good this year! Merry Christmas Santa. Love, Bennett Y.

Mrs. Burton’s Class Dear Santa, I hav Ben a good Boy this year. How are you doing? i hope you are good. I want 15 Books for Christmas. your the Best. Your friend, Aiden F. Dear Santa, I am in 2an grade. my teacher is Mrs.Burton. my friend is Wesly. I dot want nothing. I dot want anything becase I have everything that I want. sincerely, Aiden L. Dear Santa, I ben thinking about you and I tink you are awesome. You give us presents. That is not all I care about I care about Jeses. It’s his Birthday. I will Love if you giv me LoL surprise Big trane, LoL O.m.gs and my life doll. Thank you. Say to Chippy and Pippy to bring his children. cant wate to see you. LoL! can I have a fake goochy hoody to. Thank you Sicerely, Aurora C.

Dear Santa, Me and my family have den good this yer. I am so iksited for crimis. I want to git a omg ball. I want a LoL doll. I want sum math toys and sum lego. I cant wate for crismis. Your Friend, Avery T. Dear Santa, How are you doing? I love my elf. Can you tell Sparkles I said hi? I would like some new shoes and some new pjs. You’re the best! Love, Bailey C. Dear Santa, I’m trying to be my best. I wish that I am good this year. I would like a iphone, and a tv, and a ps4, and a vr headset. See you next year. Sincerely, Benjamin G. Dear Santa, Hi Santa I ben triing to catch you. I wunt to know how many yers have you ben alive? I wunt a drone, fortnite nrf guns and legos. Merry Christmas, Brian P. Dear Santa, I have been rily good this year. My family has to. I want a mountain clumber. I hope you can got me an exsperment. I love you. Sinsear lea, Dante J. Dear Santa, I am really happy that I have a elf. She is really sweet. When my sister broke my Christmas tree she ﬁx it for me. I been good really good. Tell your randere that I sed hi. I really whant a barbe doll. Love, Delainey P. Dear Santa, I’m having a graet day and I hope you’v been having a great day to and the elfs. I’v been good to. I would love a new phone and shoes ether convers or vans and close and books. Thanks! Secinrily, Emilee L. Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. I hope I git new shoos and a new shurt. I hope I have cookes and milk for you. Ho! Ho! Ho, Gage C. Dear Santa, I have been realy good this year. My famley has to. Please get them what they want. I’m proud of all you and your elvs have done for

everyone. Thank you santa! Santa can I plese have lego ? Sincerely, Gage S. Dear Santa, How are you doing? I’v been really good this year. Your really busy preparing I bet. For Chrismas I’d really like a glow kit, I’d also like a drone. Tell Dasher and Danser that I sed hello. Senserly, Jackson Dear Santa, My sister and I have been good this year. I’m eating healthy this year. I am in second grade in Mrs. Burtons class. My school is in Greenwood. My name is Jacob. I am 7. My birthday is in May it’s the 5th of may. I have no food for your reindeers. I don’t know what I want for Christmas. From, Jacob F. Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. My family has been good too. I would really like myla, LoveaBella, Juno and cozy socks. I know you really like my cookie and milk. Thanks for the presents. Thank you, Kealey Dear Santa, I have been realy good this year. My mom, our pets have been good to. You and the elf are very kind people for giving us presents. I would realy like a phone and a JoJo bow please. Tell all the reindeer I said hello. Thank you Santa. Your freind, Kennedi G. Dear Santa, My brother and I have been really good this yere. And my frend to. This yeare I wunt a iphone 11 for Chrissmis. And a JoJo bowe. I play with my frends at resesse. Do you like Christmis? Sincerely, Lily C.

Dear Santa, I think I have been good this year. I would like to have some checkered vans, a iphone 11, a puppy, and a big Barbei, and a phone case. Thank you, Rylee S. Dear Santa, Can I help you? I have ben good. I do want a uletic scooter. I want the pore people to not be pore. I want a nintndo swich. I wood like a desk. I want a be be gun with a scope. Love, Sam R. Dear Santa, I have been good this year. My family has been good too. I hope your year has been good too. How do you ﬁt all the toys in your bag? I hope I get what I want. I will get you lots and I men lots of cokes for Chrismiss. I want a ntendo and some legos and for you to get lots of cokes. P.S. say hi to the rane dear. Love, Taylor G. Dear Santa, I hope You are good this Year and I also want to tell You thank You for all the presents. For Christmas I would like a Nintendo and I also want a AX Box one and can I have frtnite and moryow and some Legos. Love, Wesley M.

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Dear Santa, I’ve been good for the year. We all know you’re a hard worker. Can I please have a ipod and a scatebord? Marry Christmas, Logan T. Dear Santa, I have been very good this year my sister and my brother and my dad and ganny. I know that you and the elfs are busy. Oh I amos forgot I bo need new socks and shoe. Your budy, Lucas P.

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Dear Santa, I have been ok this year. And my family too. How are you because I’m good. Do you like to draw? Santa I like Christmas! Santa I whould like a pare of shoes I am a size 4 and I whould also like a American girl doll. Thank you Santa! Mataya

Hi, how are you doing? How many reindeer do you have? Where are you going to be when we tell you what we want? What day do you come? Close to Christmas or right on Christmas? Thank you! We went to Savers to get my costume for Halloween. I had to say yes to everything for 24hrs. I played my PS4 with my dad on a Rocket League and had the best luck. Please can I have a bike with pegs on the back and front of my wheels so I can catch up with my friends? Can I have a nerf gun? Please can I have a toy Lamborghini? Your Friend, Hunter A Did you get any splinters this year? How is

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Mrs. Claus doing this year? Make sure you wear a coat because it is going to be cold. Have a nice flight. I love teal. It is my favorite color. My teacher is Mrs. Patterson. I am in 2nd grade. Please can I have a pet guinea pig? Please can I have a lot of squishies? Please can I have a computer? I hope you have a great flight. Your friend, Taylor B I wonder what it’s like at the North Pole? I wonder what are you doing right now? How is Rudolph? This year I rode scooters and bikes! I also made my first Comic Book and I just turned eight!The three things I want for Christmas are: I want a puppy or a lizard. I want a FortNite costume and I want you to be safe. Sincerely, Parker W Have you got a splinter yet? I haven’t been too good but can you forgive me? Do you have a dog? I have been working lately. I am giving my toys away. This year can I gave a skate board? Can I have a baseball bat? Can I have a computer? Please bring a blanket. Your friend, Brayden F How is everybody? Are you ready for Christmas? Are you getting enough cookies? I am learning about our body. I got the Flamingo two times this year. I went to church. For Christmas I want my family to be happy. I also would like a lot of chocolate for my mommy and my teacher. Have a good flight. Your friend, Jessie H How are the elves? Are the reindeer being good? What is your favorite cookie? My favorite cookie is Snickerdoodle. This year I’m starting 2nd grade. My teacher is so funny. Can I have a phone and a phone case? Can I have a pair of high heels? Can I have a huge stuffed animal? I hope you have a happy December! Your friend, Emery B Hello jolly friend of mine! Have you and Mrs. Claus been having a good time? Have the reindeer been good? Is Tinsy my elf coming soon to my house? Can I have a motepad please? Also, can I have a kid guitar please? This is the last thing I want a computer! I have been in Kentucky and rode a horse! I went to Jack and Jill day care. It was fun! Also, when you come to our house, we will bake some cookies for you and Mrs. Claus! Have a good day on Christmas! Your friend, Ava C

Hello Santa! Have you had a jolly year? Has the reindeer been good? Is the sleigh in good shape? If you are wondering, I have been good and my brother has been good too. I am in 2nd grade. Can you please get me a Power Ranger toy, a Pokemon toy, and a Pokemon? I hope you get here safely. Bring your jacket! Your friend, Ryder R. How are you? How are your elves? How do you give presents so fast to every kid? I have brown hair. I love the snow. I love my phone. I want a big coke. I want a big coke. I want a big bowl of candy. I want to have 500 puppies. Your friend, Layna E. How are the reindeer? How are you doing? How are the elves? I go to school at Westwood Elementary. I like to play sports. I just started the 2nd grade. Could you get me a computer please? Could you get me a tv please? Could you get me a computer please? Your friend, Chase B. How is the weather in the North Pole? How are the elves? How are you? We are learning about skeletons. We are reading a lot. Also, we are learning about sufﬁxes. For Christmas may I please have a hoverboard, Nintendo Switch and a mountain bike? Your friend, Hudson H. How are you? How’s your reindeer? How’s Mrs. Claus? This year I was Leader of the Month. At my vacation, I went to a three star hotel. Also, I turned eight! This year will you please bring me an iphone X, monichle, and weights? I hope you stay safe! Your friend, Fenyx A. How are you? How is Mrs. Claus? How are the reindeer? I started 2nd grade this year. I am going on hikes. I am going to Calafornia on Thanksgiving. I would like this please: a phone with a pink ﬂuffy case with a stylist with a charger with a cube. Then I would like a 4 wheeler. I would like dog stuff. Hope you have a safe trip. Your friend, Brynlee G. How are you? How is Rudolph? How are all your elves? In July I will be 9. I love my mom and dad. I love my cats and dogs. If you don’t mind getting me 3 things, like a baby kitten, a lego set, and a Pokemon toy please? I hope you have a great year. Your friend, Ruby T

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How are you? I some cool presents, thank you Santa. Did you have a fun this year? I got to go to Oklahoma. Was it fun delivering presents? It is almost winter. Can I have Mega GXs and GXs? Can I have a hoverboard? Can I have a phone? I hope you have a great day! Your friend, Jaxson Today is the best! Every Christmas you bring the best Christmas presents ever. I hope you have a great Christmas. I have brown hair. I have brown eyes. I have long hair. Can I please have a hoverboard? Can I please have some make-up? Can I please have some horses? Thank you so very much. Your friend, Presley H How are you? Are you ok? How is the North Pole? I have a great life. I have a great school. I have a great family. May I have a globe? May I have a phone? May I have a stuffed dragon? Have a great day! Have a great ﬂight! Have a great December. Your friend, Aleena B How are you? Are your elves working hard? How is all your deer? I have been good this year. I’ve been helpful. I’ve been doing good deeds. For Christmas I want a lemonade stand, Yugioh Cards, and a VR. Santa, if you were a kid what would you want for Christmas? Your friend, Talon R Dear Santa, Any new reindeer? How is the temperature in the North Pole? How is Dancer and the others? Santa, I’ve been good, trust me. I love you. I like games. For Christmas I would like a hoverboard, a board game, and a pet turtle. Thank you and I’ll leave the door cracked for you. Your friend, Elijah N. Do you love me? Do your elves make good presents? Do you take good care of Rudolph? I love you Santa. I have been good this year. I am smart, my teacher told me so. Please may I have a Nintendo Switch Please may I have a skateboard? Please may I have an iphone 11? Thank you Santa. Your friend, Braxton B. Today I was thinking about Christmas! I am thinking about you Santa. Santa, how hard can it be to make all the presents? I think it is hard! Are your reindeer getting ready for Christmas? Are your elves working hard before Christmas? I like to make art. I like to

play outside. I like to play with my cousins. Lastly, can I please have a computer? Can I please have dragon shoes? Please can I have fall headband? Have a good day. Your friend, Destiny K

Mrs. Staton’s Class Dear Santa, What’s your hat made of? So mabey that’s how you get down the chimney- is with your hat. I hope you get the chance to stop by my house this year. From, Ryan B. Dear Santa, How do you fit those toys in your bag? Can you help are turkey find a hiden spot for Thanksgiving? How do your reindeer fly? I am a gud boy this year. I want a robot. I wood want lots of Pokemon cards. Love, Wyatt B. Dear Santa, How do you get all around the world to deliver toys in one night? I Have tried to be kind. I have been wishing to get an Apple watch. I want my band to be purple. I want it to have internet to play games. I also want a bathtub for my American Girl doll, so I can give her a bath. I love you! Love, Charlotte B. Dear Santa, How do you get into houses without a chimmy? I am sometimes strugglin with math. Santa, I wish I can have some Legos, Shopkins, and American Girl dolls. These are the things I want. Love, Alexa C. Dear Santa, How dose your hat stay on why you are flying? I have been good this year. I wish I had a lot of Orbies. I also want outside toys. I also want a lot of bath boms. Your Friend, Rhye E. Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? I can not believe you have so much elfs! My turkey said you can tell him a good hiding spot, so please save him on Thanksgiving! What I want is some sewing stuff and teacher stuff. I have been a great girl! From Your Friend, McKinley C.

Dear Santa, How do you get into my house without a chimney? I hope you get me what I wish for. I have been a good girl this year. I wish a for a black bunny rabit and a cage for the black bunny rabit, please. I also wish for a horse, please. Love, Hailin G. Dear Santa, Why do you say HooHooHoo? I have not been doing good understanding verbs and nouns at school, but I am trying. There is nothing I really want this year, but my Grampaw to feel better. Well, there is one thing I want. It is a puppy because my last one died at age ten, but in dog age, she was sixty-two. I want a puppy because every buddy else in my family has a pet and I want one too. Please stop by my house on Evergreen. Your Friend, Preston L. Dear Santa, How do you go around the world before day time on Christmas? I’ve always wondered how you run so fast. Can I please have an iPhone 11 that comes with an ice cream merch phone case? I also want a Bugatti Veyron 16.4 and make the color black and red. Add

a preston styles merch logo and color the wheels black. And can I have a Hayabusa 2011 and make it black and red? Your Friend, Jordan L. Dear Santa, How do you get into houses without chimneys? I have been a very good boy. Please give me an iPhone 11 with a Preston playz case, and a black Bugatti Veyron 16.4. I would spray paint it with slime and a merch logo. I would also like a Kawasaki Ninja ZX12r that is gold and black. Your Friend, Gage L. Dear Santa, How old are you? I am 8 years old. I hope you can stop over at my house on Christmas Eve. There are a few thinsg that I would like for Christmas. They are a cotton candy machine, a tarantula, and a camera. Thank you. Your Friend, Iris M. Dear Santa, How does Rudolph’s nose glow? I hope Rudolph gets to guide your sleigh tonight. I have been a good girl this year. I have three presents. I want a Anna plush, a dollhouse, and a Jack Skeleton doll for Christmas. Your Friend, Jasmine O. Dear Santa, How do your raindeer ﬂy? I have had a great day. How have you been? I have been a good boy this year and if you can, I would want a hoverboard and a RC car. Your Friend, Blaine P.

Dear Santa, How do you get all around the world and get al lthe toys in one night? I have been a very good girl this year. I hope you can stop by this Chrismas Eve. I would like three very speshl things this Chrismas Eve. I would like a lot of Barbie stuff, hoverboard, and 1,000 dollars. Your Friend, Bizzie R. P.S. Hope you have a grate Chrismas. Dear Santa, How old are you? On my last report card, I made all A’s. There are a couple of things that you might be able to bring me. First, I’d like a Nintendo Switch. Next, I’d like a Dallas cowboy Shirt, and last, I’d like a Dallas cowboy football. Thanks, Jace S. Dear Santa, How do you get all around the world to deliver toys in won nite? I want three presents. Can I have a Nintendo Switch, Bakugan, and an X-Box? Your Friend, Aiden S. Dear Santa, How do you have into houses without chimneys? When it’s Christmas Eve, I can’t go to sleep at night. Every year, I get a lot of present’s. I love the present’s I get. I wrote three things that I want. Santa, will you bring me a class pet in the classroom, American Girl stuff, clothes for Mr. Gobbles, and a monster notebook. Santa, can you please bring me these thins? From Your Friend, Rylie W.

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Mrs. McComb’s Class Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. I really want a Ntendo swich because I need a new video game. Is rudedof rel? Luke L. Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this yer. I really whant a dert bike because i want to do made kerds. How is mises klas? Gavin G. Dear Santa, I have been OK this year. I really is a modo mag set so I can make cups and bols. What kind of cookies do you like? Taetym D. Dear Santa, I have been a really good girll. I really want mals spell book because she is so cool. How do you get here? Cora G. Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. I really want a Barbie car because I have a Barbie dreamhouse bud I don’t have a car. How is Mrs. Claus? Jordan H. Dear Santa, I have been a kinda good girl this year. I really want a foot massage because I want to give my mom one and paint her nails. What kind of cookies do you like Santa? Emma Grace M. Dear Santa,

I have been a good boy this year. I really want video games because I dont have that much. And do rudolpHs nose glow at night? Cassius C. J. M. Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. I really want a bunny because their soft, sweet and cutley. How many presents do you have? Audree S. Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. I really want some more Goosebumps bookes because I like reeding bookes and I love bookes. Do you know how many elfes you have? Mason T. Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. I really wunt a Amarcen girl dol be becuse they are fune. What cind of cookes do you like Santa? Bristol L. Dear Santa, I have been a kind of good girl. I really want a American girl doll beacuse they are fun. How do your elvs make toys? Alyssa S. Dear Santa, I have been a very good girl. This year I want a lot of American girl doll stuff and a foot massage. What kind of cookies do you licke? Josslyn R. Dear Santa, I have been a not so good boy this year. I really want Legose because I like to bild. What cookes do you eat? Max H.

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Dear Santa, I have been a really great boy this year. I really want the real OU football because I really like football games. How is Mrs. Claus going? Hudson R. Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. I really want a Phone because I like to play vidoe games. What cookies do you like Santa? Isaac K.

akchley glow? Addison D. Dear Santa, I have been a ok boy this year. I really want legos so I can bild spaships. What kind of cookes do you like Santa? Tyson L.

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Dear Santa, I have been a great boy this year. I relly want a xbox3 becuse it’s ﬁn. What cookes do you like? Bryson T.

Dear Santa, I have been ok this year. I rely want to see my oldest frenids because thay men a lot to me. I have ben god in school. And evre sinse I moved I mised them. Love, Capri M.

Dear Santa, I have been a good boy i really won’t a goldnen neklish Because I can look cool and I always will breebr you how is mis’s, closs? Chad T.

Dear Santa, I have been good this year I really want a air jordan one black and ornge because their cool. How is Mrs. Cloze Love, Dillon B.

Dear Santa, I have ben a god doy this year. I really want a computar decus I can de like my sistirs. Wat do you do all day? Joe R.

Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. I really want a play car that I can drive because it is fun and cool. I love you so much. Love, Kayte C.

Dear Santa (MOM), I have been kind of good this year. I really want slime because slime is so fun and it will distract me. why do you like soccer? Taylor H.

Dear Santa, I’ve been good this year I realy want a whope coushen so I can enoye my brothers and sister. How is roodoff. Love, Tatum J.

Dear Santa, I have been a really good girl this year. I really want A laptop because i can Play game’s and study and woch videos. Duse roodofs nose

Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I really want a paino because it is very quit. How are your raindeer?

Dear Santa, I have been Good this year I really wan a uncion stuff animal because I want to snugl with my uncion. Do you like toy? Love, Genisys G. Dear Sanra, I have been ok this year. I really want a camra because it fun. I hope you have a good crismes. Love, Kynli N. Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I really want a watch that can play music because I love music. I wish you a merry crismas. I love you. Love, Harper Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I really want a cristal kit because you get to learn about cristas. Sincerely, Lucas M. Dear Santa, I have been so good this year. I really want a huvbord because I can get arand faster because I am laze. Thank you for the present. Love, Zailey G. Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I really want my dog named Shartic from heven to come back because he yous to play with me he yous to never bite me. I love you Santa Love, Kahlan F. Dear Santa, I have been ok this year. I reall want a tdindow swich because they are fun to play on. I will have choclicchip cookes and milk. Love, Keaton C. Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I really want a petse because I like pets. Have you got a new slay? Love, Mason M. Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I really want a sume football guy because I can play football. I love you santa. Love, Dylan H. Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I really want a

hubrbored because I can eskape fum men peppl. How are the levs doing? Love, Azayah K. Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I really want a arme jeep with a wite star and with rell tires because I like it and it is cool and gos fast. How have you been doing? Love, Luke S. Dear Santa, I have been this year. I rille wont a xbox because they ar fun. Love, Christopher L. Dear Santa, I have been good and bad this year. I reall want a elf on the shelf because ti wood be coole. I hope you make it to my house. Love, Kyliana H. Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I really want bay blads. I luf you Santa. Love, Jaymee D. Dear Santa, I have been little good this year. I really want dot the robot because I have dash and I want both of them. Does roodoff want a carrot? Love, Jackson M.

Dear Santa, I have been a good boy. For Christmas I wold like 7 boogey poke-mon packs and xbox 360. Thank you. Love, Axl F. Dear Santa, I have been a sweet grile. For Christmas I woudd like to geve you cokie and milk. Thank you. Love, Gracie J.

Dear Santa, I have been a good boy. for crismis I would like a go cart, foot ball gloves, hoverbord. Thank you Santa. Love, Gage M. Dear Santa, I have been a sweet girl this year. For Christmas I would like a Har-

Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. For Christmias I would like a cutar and a intindoswich. Love, Maddeline R. Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this yere. For Christmas this yere I want a huvr bord. Thank you. Love, Makaylee S. Dear Santa,

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I have been a nice boy this year. For Christmas I would like a plastic sowd and mask for my costom. I will try to leve brones and milk and candy canes for the rane deer. Love, Parker S.

you cookies. Thank you Santa. Love, Brooks W.

Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. For Christmas I wood licke a ps4 and a nitido with mincraft on it. I will leev cookees and milck and for the randeer I will leev food for them to. Love, Asher T.

Dear Santa, I have been good this year. This year what I most for Christmas is a iphome 5 because I can call my perins incase a emrgnse. How are chekrs and swety piy doing? I hope you stay safe and warm. Love, Maddie G.

Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. For Christmas I would like a camraw and stuft animal and the last thing a blankit. Thank you San te!!! Love, Haddie T. Dear Santa, I have been a sweet girl this year. I want for chresmas my one Ifone 11. Thank you santa. I will lev yos coockes and milck. Love, Jade T. Dear Santa, I have been a kind girl this year. For Christmas I would love a amaraca girl doll. Love, Naomi V. Dear Santa, I have been a sweet girl this year. For Christmas I would like arts and crafs. I will gave you sum cookies. Thank you Santa. By Love, Sophie V. Dear Santa, I have been a kind boy. For christmas I would like a ﬁgfher and a chruk. I will ﬁve yue sum cookees and milk. Thank you. Love, Javonte W. Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. For Christmas I would like a pupee. Thank you. Love, Raylan W. Dear Santa, I have been a smart boy. For Christmas I would like kindness for my family. I will leave

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Dear Santa, I have been bad this year. I been not so good but I am trying harder to be good. This year what I want for Christmas is a iphone six. Because I want to play games on it. How do elfs make toys? I hope you stay safe and warm. Love, Leiric L. Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. This year what I want most for christmas is a Babydall because so that I can Be a good mom. How are you Doing? I hope you stay safe and warm. Love, Lainey Y. Dear Santa, I hav been good. This year for Chrismas I want a ﬂash acshon ﬁguer. Can you say hi to roudof for me? I hope you stay safe and warm. Love, Jackson E. Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. This year what I whant the most is a PS4 for Christmas becase its expensev. Is rudalph real I hope you stay saf and warm. Love, James D. Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. This year what I want most for Christmas is a puppy because I want six dogs! How is Mrs. Closs doing? I hope you stay safe and warm. Love Kinley D.

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Dear Santa, I hav been pretty goob this year. This year what I want most for Christmas is a New Barbey hows because I ned one for my Granny hows. How is missis clos boing? I hope you stay safe and warm. Love, Kiyah F. Dear Santa, I have been good this year. This year what I want most for chismas is a 3ds for chismas becus I can play games. Are you ok? I hope you stay safe and warm. Love Jade H. Dear Santa, I have been goos I gess? I wan the most for Christmas is gumball machine because I love gum! Do you like penut butter or choclate? I hope you stay safe and warm. Love, Hudson M. Dear Santa, I have been good this year. This year I whant most is 1,000,00000000,0000,000, 000,0000,00$ beacase my mom and dad nead more money $. Are you ok are the randir ok? I hope you stay saf and warme. Love, Drew K. Dear Santa, I have been good. This year what I want most is Pokymon cards. Becaus you can play with your frenids. How are you? I hope you stay safe and warm. Love, Rush W. Dear Santa, I have been pretty good this year. This year what i want the most for Christmas is a ipad because i don’t have to share ipads with me and my mom. How was your elfs? I hope you stay safe and warm. Love, Ingrid C. Dear Santa, I have been kinda good. This year what I want the most for Chrstmas is a happey fanley because so I can be happey. Can I ride one

of your raindeer? I hope you stay safe and warm. Love Jaxon S. Dear Santa, I have been preat good this year. I wtan most for Christmas is 3 minecraft lego sets because it is cool. I hope you stay safe and warm. Love, Isaac H. Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. This year what I want most for Christmas is a phone because I could play with my friends. What kind of cookies do you like? I hope you stay safe and warm. Love, Livid C. Dear Santa, I have been good this yere. I wont is a xbox becas I can’t git iny more gams. What kind of cookes bo you like so I can git you them. I hope you stay warm. Love, Lawson K. Dear Santa, I have been good this year. This year I want for Christmat is fort night all ﬁger’es because I like plaing for night on the copueter at my MiMi’es. Can you tell Mrs. Clas that I said hi! I hope you stay saff and warm. Love, Hanna T. Dear Santa, I have been good this year. This year i what riley most for christmas is a taBlit. Because my sister has one. How is Mrs. Clos Doing? I hope you stay safe and warm. Love, Hope V. Dear Santa, I have been good this year. This year what I want most for christmas is a golden rechreever because my cat can have a sibling. How is mis closs? I hope you stay safe and warm. Love Lilli F.

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