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Be careful
I dont know about you, but nothing
says Merry Christmas more to me than
being left a big ol mason jar of peach
clear on my front deck, along with
instructions scrawled on cardboard, BE
CAREFULL.
Another reason not to cut education
funding.
But I love it, I do, and after receiving
this paint thinner, of which one friend
remarked, drink that and youll learn
exactly how long your esophagus is, Im
dying to know who left it. This year, as
Ive had a critter cam set up since early
fall (I promise Ill buy one of my own,
Jay), I thought, with an air of triumph,
Gotcha! and ran to pull out the chip
and insert into my laptop to see which
of my neighbors has their own bootlegging connections. Well, actually,
pretty much all of them do. In fact, ones
mamma used to throw a 50lb sack of
corn over her shoulder and stomp to the
top of Glassy Mountain and it is a great
source of family pride that she could
make shine every bit as well as the boys.
That kind of made me jealous, feeling
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the odd one out, as my parentage is English and German, but I will tell you that
my German grandfather used to travel
to Mexico, cross the Rio Grande and run
liquor during prohibition days, for Dutch
Schultz, before taking his earnings and
returning to Bavaria where he opened
a successful brewery. So, if you think
about it, in a way, Im a direct descendant of an illegal, drug-running (sort of),
immigrant from Mexico, but Ive yet to
have anyone ask me for my green card,
which is odd.
Anyway, rubbing my hands together
like a squirrel, I eagerly pulled up the
critter cam images to find my culprit.
Nothing. Just Freddy the fox, whom Im
always glad to see with his now resplendent, bushy tail, a raccoon, and once
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The Greer Citizen
Betty F. Hayes
Betty Fletcher Hayes,
82, widow of Francis Neal
Hayes, passed away December 16, 2016.
A native of Spartanburg
County, she was a daughter of the late Albert Buearl
and Molly Cleo Marler
Fletcher, a retired employee of O-Cedar Mop Corp.,
and member of Bethany
Wesleyan Church.
Surviving are two sons
and
daughters-in-law,
James R. and Myra Hayes
of Moore and Donald E.
and Kathy Hayes of Piedmont; one brother, William Alfred Fletcher of
Summerville; one sister,
Yvonne Knight of Moore;
five grandchildren and
seven
great-grandchildren.
She was also predeceased
by one son, Anthony Neal
Hayes and one brother,
Ralph Buearl Fletcher.
Funeral services were
held 2 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2016 at Bethany Wesleyan Church, conducted by Pastor Raymond
E. Ford, Sr. Burial followed
in the church cemetery.
Visitation
was
held
12:30 until 1:45 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2016
at the church prior to the
service.
The family is at the
home.
Memorials
may
be
made to Bethany Wesleyan Church, 501 Bethany
Church Rd., Moore, SC
29369.
Online condolences may
be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.
Elsie S. Wolfe
Elsie Louise Seay Wolfe,
96, formerly of 302 Pennsylvania Ave., died December 16, 2016 at Brookdale
Skylyn, Spartanburg. She
was the widow of Walter
Dock Wolfe who died in
1972.
Native of Spartanburg
County, she was the
daughter of the late James
Arthur Ott Seay and Sallie Ann Seay Seay.
Mrs. Wolfe graduated
from Holly Springs High
School and North Greenville Jr. College. She was
also a house mother there.
Elsie owned and operated
her own beauty shop. She
was a loving, caring lady
loved by all who were fortunate enough to know
her.
Surviving are her nieces,
Lorene (Joel) Fisher (her
caregivers), Camille (Paul)
Bishop, Elaine Brown;
nephew, Kenneth Brown;
great-nieces, Lori Smith,
Alicia Piggins, Rhonda
Thompson, Carly Brown,
Amy Throop and Jennifer
Johnson; great-great niece,
Jessica Phillips and others;
great-great-nephew, Mason Piggins, the apple of
her eye; sister-in-law, Ruth
Wolfe; and special friends,
Linda Gordon, Andy and
Lois West, and Robin Runion Allen.
She was a member of El
Bethel Baptist Church. Her
pastor, Rev. Joe Seay will
officiate her service with
Dr. Mike Runion assisting
at The Wood Mortuary on
Monday, December 19,
2016 at 2:00 p.m. Burial
will follow in Hillcrest
Memory Gardens.
Friends will meet before
the service on Monday at
The Wood Mortuary from
1:00-1:45 p.m.
Memorials may be made
to El Bethel Baptist Church,
P.O. Box 2809, Greer, SC
29652 or Regency Southern Care Hospice Services,
818 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302.
Online condolences may
be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.
In Loving Memory
of
Mother,
Every day without you
Since you had to go
Is like Summer
without sunshine
And Winter without snow
If I could only talk to you
There is so much I would say
Life had changed very much
The day you went away.
I miss the bond between us
I miss all of your support
You are on my mind
and in my heart
With every Christmas thought
I will always feel you
close to me
Though you are so far
from sight
I will look for you
among the stars
That shine on Christmas night
Let us all family recall
How dearly each of us
loved you
And oh how you loved us all
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told how to do so. Because
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applicable paperwork and
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He also had a kick return
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was named to the All-Region team.
Morrow has also been
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Robert is the epitome
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Theyve been there.
Theyve won it. Now, the
focus is on getting back.
The defending Class
AAAA state champion Byrnes boys basketball team
has plenty of goals for
the new year, and getting
back to Columbia is one of
them.
The Rebels have worked
their way to a 6-2 start in
the early going, only falling to Westside and Mallard Creek.
We lost some really
good players from that
team last year, head
coach Layne Fowler said.
We had seven seniors that
really contributed a lot, so
there have been some big
shoes to fill.
The Rebels lone returning starter from that state
championship team is
Hayden Brown, a player
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this year.
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good player. Hes a versatile player. You wouldnt
believe what hes able to
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talk about getting team-
After a tough pre-season, the Jackets are looking to improve on their 3-7 record.
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whats down the road,
which is winning the region and putting together
five playoff wins to get to
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Colorado and Appalachian
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Erskine program. He came
to Newberry in August
from Lander University
in Greenwood, where he
spent nearly seven years
as Vice President for University Advancement and
Executive Director of the
Lander Foundation.
The Boulder, Colorado
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fundraiser following 18
years in coaching roles.
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The Greer Citizen
VENUE CHANGE
Jakerri Bowens looks over the selection of dolls with the help of volunteers Sam Gravely and Andy Bryson.
having a sense of community, Betancourt said.
So when you come into a
town that strives for that,
its really refreshing.
VOLUNTEER SPIRIT
Andy Bryson
Volunteer
look up to them.
Every year after this, I
notice the kids become a
little more personable with
strangers and little kids
who come to the games.
They realize they are
held to a higher standard,
which is a great thing.
This was the second
year that senior basketball
player Andy Bryson was
involved.
I love this, Bryson said.
Coming out here and giving back to the community
is really fun. These kids
faces light up when they
see all the toys. Last year
was my first time doing
it, and I was really looking forward to it. I used
to volunteer in Downtown
Students spreading
Christmas cheer
BY KAELYN PFENNING
STAFF WRITER
Local daycare students
brought Christmas cheer
to a nursing home in Greer
last week.
Three and four-year-olds
from Country Day School
visited Brushy Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Center last Wednesday to
sing Christmas carols and
deliver ornaments.
We love going, said
Tracy Callaway who teaches the 4-year-olds, the oldest class in the school. Its
good for the kids. Its good
for the residents.
Chasity Lave, who teaches the 3-year-old class,
joined Callaway. Classes
from the school began
visiting the nursing home
while Allison Brown was
the activity director since
she also has children in
the daycare.
Last year, we caroled
from cottage to cottage,
but this year they have a
new activities director, so
were still trying to learn
each other, Callaway
said.
This year, the classes
gathered in front of a
Christmas tree in a large
Country Day School students, ages 3-4, sang Christmas carols and handed out ornaments
to residents at Brushy Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
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ENTERTAINMENT
The Greer Citizen
COUCH THEATER
BY SAM STRUCKHOFF
NEW RELEASES
FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 2
PICKS OF THE WEEK
anchester By the
Sea is a penetrating
drama about loss,
isolation and loyalty. Its
probably the most honest
and well-acted film Ive
seen in 2016, and brings a
heavy plate of emotional
substance to the table.
Though the work features
top-shelf turns by the
entire cast and crew, it is
writer/director Kenneth
Lonergan and actor Casey
Affleck who are most
responsible for making
Manchester such an
unforgettable film.
Affleck stars as Lee
Chandler, a divorced loner
who works maintenance
for an apartment building
near Boston. One day, he
is summoned to the small
seaport town of Manchester when his older brother
Joe dies of a heart attack.
Upon learning of Joes
wishes for him to care for
Joes 16-year-old son, Lee
is reawakened and forced
to deal with an unfamiliar
present and a familiarly
devastating past.
Not many have seen
Lonergans 2011 film,
Margaret, but if you
have, you know that he
is a terrific director with
a knack for dialogue.
Manchester By the Sea is
so rich and eloquent that
its hard to believe it was
never a novel. The screenplay is simply terrific,
Casey Affleck as Lee Chandler and Lucas Hodges as Patrick in Manchester by the Sea.
illuminating the talent
that garnered Lonergan a
Pulitzer Prize nomination
for scripting the play The
Waverly Gallery back in
2000.
Though the movie does
go about 20 minutes too
long, the director shows
exceptional control
over his subject matter.
Especially impressive is
Lonergans use of flashbacks to advance his plot
and characters. These
sequences are the movies
most harrowing, especially the powerhouse scene
that explains why Lee is
MOVIE
REVIEWS
WILLIAM
BUCHHEIT
so haunted.
Upon reflection, its
been a while since Ive
seen a character quite so
haunted. Affleck (Gone
Baby Gone) has a genuine shot at winning the
Best Actor Oscar for his
performance here. He is
so good, in fact, that you
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I
walk 30-60 minutes about
four times a week and
drink several times from
a water bottle that I carry
with me. Would it be OK
to occasionally substitute
caffeine-free diet soda for
the water?
ANSWER: Ive talked a
few times about diet soda,
and the controversy about
whether it helps people
lose weight or whether,
despite having zero calories, it makes people
more likely to gain weight.
There has been evidence
for both.
A recent and fascinating
study was published showing that artificially sweetened beverages predispose
a person to higher blood
sugars, and that the effect
was due to changes in the
bacteria in our gut (called
the microbiome). These
bacteria have become the
focus of intensive study
of how important they are
for our overall health.
I recommend against
habitual use of artificially
sweetened beverages. Occasional use of diet soda
is unlikely to harm much;
however, water -- still or
bubbly, plain or with a
wedge of fruit -- is the best
and most natural way to
hydrate.
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am
68 years old, and will be
having bypass surgery
soon. After my surgery,
will L-arginine be good for
TO YOUR
GOOD HEALTH
KEITH
ROACH, M.D.
my heart? I know I will be
walking every day. -- G.J.S.
ANSWER:
L-arginine,
an amino acid, has been
shown to increase nitric
oxide in blood vessels of
people with high blood
cholesterol and blockages
in their arteries. There are
two studies I know of that
showed no effect from arginine on blood flow or inflammation. On the other
hand, one study showed
that supplements of arginine, along with phytoestrogens, B vitamins and
vitamins C and E (as part
of a medical nutrition bar)
in people with angina improved some blood flow
measurements and the
ability to exercise on the
treadmill. It also has been
shown to have some benefits in people with heart
failure.
Based on these studies, I
dont recommend arginine
after cardiac bypass surgery. However, there may
some benefit, and since it
is unlikely to be harmful,
I wouldnt try to dissuade
someone who wanted to
give it a try.
The booklet on heart attacks, Americas No. 1 killer, explains what happens,
how they are treated and
how they can be avoided.
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BY DANA BLOCK
NBC
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Phyllis confided in Summer that she was considering leaving Jabot. Nikki
warned Victor to be on his
best behavior at Summers
birthday party. Victor was
disappointed that none of
his heirs was interested
in working at Newman
Enterprises. An argument
ensued about where Brash
& Sassy should have its
headquarters now that
they had been kicked out
of Jabot. Jill refused to
work under the same roof
as Victor. Nick and Dylan
got into an argument at
Faiths recital. Lauren got
defensive when Jill asked
her how business was going. Devon told Hilary that
he would give her creative
control at GC Buzz. Ashley
and Traci were determined
to reunite their brothers
for the holiday. Jill asked
Esther to live with her and
be her maid again. Wait to
See: Hilary pays the price
for being in the spotlight.
OUR SCHOOLS
The Greer Citizen
gram seminars.
She has received a variety of teaching honors, including the South Carolina
Independent Colleges and
Universities Excellence in
Teaching Award.
Prior to NGU, Sepko
served as the director of
Christian Education and
Youth in West Virginia
for four years, an adjunct
English instructor at West
Virginia State University
for three years, and a secondary education teacher
for 17 years.
She earned a bachelors
degree in English language
arts education at West Virginia Tech, a masters in
English and mass communication at Marshall University, and a doctorate
in curriculum and instruction/English education at
Clemson University.
Sepko enjoys genealogical and folklore research,
writing memoirs, and
spending time with her
grandchildren.
Im a storyteller by
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NEWS
GREENVILLE COUNTY
Greer Childrens Theater, Southern Dance Connection and South Pointe Ballet collaborated
for a performance of The Nutcracker Show at the District 5 Fine Arts Center recently.
GSSM applicants should
be South Carolina residents and have at least
10.5 high school credits
prior to the end of the
2017-2018 school year, including Geometry, Algebra
I and II, English I and II, a
social studies course and a
lab science course.
DISTRICT FIVE
STUDENTS PARTICIPATE
IN HONOR CHOIR
Elementary
students
from across District Five
started this holiday season off on a musical note
during a special holiday
concert.
Natalie Dunlap
Caitlyn Eigner
Charlotte Gardner
Jaden Gentry
Abigail Hodge
Multicultural Literature,
and Composition and Literature. Drummond has
been named to Whos Who
Among American Teachers seven times.
Ill miss the people, the
students,
Drummond
said. I thoroughly enjoyed the students. Id get
frustrated with them, yes,
but I thoroughly enjoyed
having them and their personalities in my class.
An active member of
Riverside Baptist Church
in Greer, she enjoys participating in mission trips
and traveling nationally
and internationally.
We celebrate the many
things these two ladies
have accomplished and
ask the Lord to open many
more doors of service during their retirement, said
NGU Interim President
Randall Pannell.
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DEAR SANTA
ts my favorite time of
year, and its finally here!
Santa Claus
P.S.:
Please dont forget
the cookies and milk this
year. A few of you did not
remember this last Christmas
and I was so hungry by the
Aaron Sanchez, right, receives a gift from Genevieve Mendes Weaver, of The Clardy Law Firm, PA, during the
Creative Advancement afterschool program Christmas party.
end of my
flight. I even had to snack
on some of the reindeers carrots. Santa does not like carrots! HO! HO! HO!!
Avonlea Rushton visited Santa Claus when he made a special visit to Greer CPW Friday.
Dance studio students performed as angels during the City of Greer tree lighting ceremony.
Dear Santa
Crestview Elementary
Mrs. Roach - K-5
Der Santa,
Der Santa,
Der Santa,
Love, Dean
Der Santa,
I clen my room. I tri to be
good. Ples can I Hav a Prinses
dol?
Der Santa,
Love, Liam
Der Santa,
Der Santa,
Der Santa,
Der Santa,
Love, Maurey
Der Santa,
I love you! Ples giv me a shrk
pirat ship.
Love, Damian
Der Santa,
Dear Santa,
Love, Violet
Der Santa,
Students in Mrs. Youngs first grade class at Crestview Elementary wrote letters to Santa
recently.
Der Santa,
Love, Tamileo
Love, Hailey
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Lov, Margarita
Love, Makaylah
I am good.
Berkley
Der Santa,
I am good. Ples gev mea bik.
Love, Allison
Der Santa,
Emily
Dear Santa,
I am gud.
Love, Ryan
Der Santa,
Love, Colton
Dear Santa,
Love, Max
Luke 2:11
Dear Santa,
Love, Delores
Dear Santa,
I lisind to my techr. I am
good in scool. Ples may I hav a
bike?
Love, Skylar
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Der Sant,
Love, Joseph
holiday greetings
Rilee Brooks
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for your patronage
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Im 70 years old. Yes I still believe in Santa. Also, God & the
birth of Jesus. Ive been good and maybe a little naughty. All I
want is warmth and better health.
Santa, remember the sick, elderly, homeless, our first responders and especially our service men and women.
God Bless you and Mrs. Claus.
Peace and Love, Nana
Jesus
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Christmas!
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Dear Santa,
Please bring Annabelle toys
& goodies that will satisfy her
heart and JOY for the New
Year!
Love, Carolyn S.
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
I like Christmas. Im not asking for anything. I have everything I need, a good life, a
great husband and wonderful
grandkids.
Love, Pat. D
Dear Santa,
Please bring me better hearing.
Love, Helen
Anna
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Ive been good.
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Love, Carolyn W.
Dear Santa,
The senior diners at Greer Community Ministries celebrated Christmas in part by writing letters to Santa.
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Love, Claude B.
Dear Santa,
I have been a very good girl
this year. All I want for Christmas is a home with a fireplace.
Love, Betty W.
Dear Santa,
I love the time at Christmas. I
have been pretty good. God
Bless you.
Love, Ernie D.
Dear Santa,
I am a good girl and all I
want for Christmas is clothes,
shoes, caps, gloves, and socks.
Love, Effie
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
A large bag full of happiness
Many happy faces each day.
And thanks Santa for making all those children so happy.
Love, Fay
Love, Dorothy T.
Love, Sack
Dear Santa,
Love, Gloria J.
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Dear Santa,
God has been so good to
me. Phil 4:19 I belive ver. 33:3
Jer. 29:11 I thank God for all
here at Greer Ministries one by
one giving Gods love to all of
us, making us feel special.
Love, Rose B.
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
I help with dishs. I want a
toy.
Love, Sophia
Dear Santa,
I wrk hrd at scool. I want a
unikrn.
Love, Kenley
Dear Santa,
I like you. I want Legos.
Love, Terryon
Dear Santa,
I help my mom. I want a tablet.
Love, Olyvia
Dear Santa,
I like your rndeer. I want a
trol.
Love, Riley
Love, Audrey
Dear Santa,
I hav bn good. I want a bsct
bl gl (basketball goal).
Dear Santa,
Love, Kenneth
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Love, Marvin
Love, Leiloni
Dear Santa,
Crestview Elementary
I want a Gitr.
Thanks for all you have given me this year. All I want for
Christmas this year is a pair of
warm pajamas, and if you can
make it 2 pair of pajamas, I will
be thankful for them. God
bless richly.
Love, Sarah W.
Love, Darsy
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
I want a nrf ryno fr (Rhino
fire).
Love, Gauge
Love, John B.
Dear Santa,
My name is Lewis, Sack. I
need a new tricycle for Christmas. The one you brought me
when I was 3 years old dont fit
me anymore and I need a new
Harley now. I am looking forward to it. Please bring lots of
candy, gas cards, and new underwear. I will stay up late
watching for you. Be very careful in my neighborhood. Crazy
people live on my street.
Love, Sheryl
Hi Santa,
I know you are working very
hard as alwayshang in there!
Since my mom is doing great
here at Thrive we dont need
muchthey are ALL great. So if
you can please take good care
of everyone that works here at
Thrivethey must be angels
and elvesthey work so hard
and care so muchmy Christmas wish is for you to take
good care of them.
Warmest
Holiday
Wishes
Deer Santa,
I like the rndeer. I want a
brbe drem hs (Barbie dream
house).
Love, Ashlynn
Dear Santa,
I want pwr rnjrs (power
rangers).
Love, Dadrian
Dear Santa,
I like your rander.
I want a No Add On Fees No Lease Flexibility
No Deposit
play Kar.
Fine Retirement, Respites
Love, Symirria
Dear Santa,
I hlp my mom. I want a nw
bl (new ball).
Love, Kadence
Dear Santa,
I help Sophia. I want a rbt.
Love, Isaac
Dear Santa,
I cln my room. I want frosn
pajmas.
Love, Elisabeth
Dear Santa,
I love my sister. I want Dinsr.
Love, Haven
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Dear SAnta
Dear Santa,
Im writing because I cant
wait for Christmas to come.
Also how is Elfy,lve come with
a list of things to make and
send me under the tree. Please
take note Ive been very good
this year.
The first thing I want is a loft
bed. I want you to make sure it
is very sturdy. It is located in
Grammie and Bs shed,please
make sure it is VERY big mabye
as tall as my ceilings,and you
ship for free correct
?(haha)RIGHT.
Then the next thing I want is
an editing laptop for keaton
(step brother... )and my videos.
Can I have a Macbook or a Dell
I have heard Dells are good for
editing.Can it be brand new
please? That would be great
,and fully functionally?Again I
say that would GREAT!!!!!! Can I
also have a big laptop? That
would be awesome aswell.
The final thing I want is Skylanders imaginators for Keaton
and I to play . The first element
I want fire element... FIRE... The
next element I would like is
water to extinguish the... FIRE...
and to do the boat ride in the
game weve been waiting to
do . the final element I would
like is the magic element I to
keep the flames away from the
academy .
Thank you for sticking
around and taking note I cant
wait to hear you sleigh bells
ringing and Jingling ,also reindeer hooves clomping on the
roof top.
Sincerely, Autumn
Dear Santa,
This is what I want.
First I would like a Cavaliers
flat hat. I would want the Cavaliers symbol and the cap yellow. Oh. and also the hood
brown.
Second. I would like a Clemson football. I would like it
brown with the c Clemson
paw. The paw would be in the
middle. Hopefully, that is not
too much work for you and
the elfs.
Finally, I would like a RC car.
They are like a car that can go
really fast, and you dont ride,
you have a control. The RC car
should be blue and the company is from trax. I want it to
go really fast.
Your Friend. Ben
CHRISTMAS WISH LIST
Santa this wish list isnt all
about me its also about the
poor and the world.Its a lot to
take in so read it slowly,and
you can do it.
1st try to make it snow, because everyone deserves a day
off. Also everyone likes snow.
And it will be easy for you to
get around Santa.
2nd food and money to the
poor. Some People starve to
death. Also some people some
need money to buy food. So
any kind could be good.
And last but not least World
peace.AII of the people dieing.
The wildfires need to stop.
Please stop all of this.
Im not going to lie its going
to be hard but I believe in you
just try please. Cant wait to
see Elfy.
Daniel Brown
Dear Santa,
I cant wait for you to come
here this year. My Christmas
list is a little different, its not all
about me but about the world.
The world has many different
problems happening. I hope
you can make our world great
again.
My first wish is for, Anyone
to feel lonely. People feel lonely because they sit by themselves. When their familys
died in their life. And people
who needs someone to care
for them.
My second wish is for, No
more wars in this world. I want
no wars because the next
president might make us have
a war. Innocent people get
killed in the wars. And people
dont feel safe when wars are
going on.
Then my third wish is for, To
have presents for people in
the world. I want people to
have presents because homeless people dont have any
presents. Families dont have
enough money for their kids
to have presents. And kids
who dont have anything to
play with.
Finally my last wish is for. Me
to have lots of presents! I want
a iphone 7. Some clothes and
shoes. A drone and many other toys for Christmas.
I know its a lot to ask for but
it has to be great for me and
the people around me. I be-
Visitors to the City of Greers Breakfast With Santa wrote letters to send to the North
Pole.
lieve you can do a great job
making it work. I hope you
have a wonderful Christmas
and make everyone happy.
Sincerely, Ethan
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Its already
December!WOW!lm so excited for what you might bring
for me.Here are a few ideas.
First I wish for NO world
hunger,because I love food.
Everybody should have access
to food.I believe that no one
should go hungry,and you
have to have food to function.
Secondly,I would like to
have world peace.I think we
need world peace this year because everyone will have a
merry Christmas,so once the
world could be calm, and everyone would have a wonderful new year.
Lastly I wish for a lots of
snow this winter,because we
have not had a big snow in
forever.l love snow and everyone would get a day off of
school.
I know thats a lot,but please
consider this list.Thank you for
reading my list.Thanks SANTA!
Sincerely, Eli
Oh its already time, Dear
Santa,
I have some things on my
list this year. I only want three
things this year. Theyre different ,so listen closely.
My first wish is... for no one
to be lonely. No one deserves
to be alone at Christmas. Everyone should love each other
and never leave anyone out. I
am also tender hearted so
when I see someone alone I
will cry.
For my second wish I want...
For no one to get hurt over the
holiday. I cant stand it when
people get hurt, it makes my
heart break. Also the E.D.
(Emergency Department) is
not a fun place to be at Christmas. You should not be in pain
on Christmas, it is a happy holiday not painful.
My third and final wish is...
for everyone to have a good
friend. I think that because everyone should feel loved by at
least one person. To have
someone that cares about
them all the time. Also to have
someone to talk to when they
are sorrowful, going crazy, or
just need someone to talk to.
Santa dont just think that
youre getting it for me youre
getting it for people who really
need it. I hope everyone loves
what I wished for. Merry
Christmas Santa.
Love Emmi
Dear Santa,
I can hear the loud noise of
the reindeers hooves on my
roof.l just wanted to let you
know what I wanted for Christmas.
The first thing I want is a
football jersey. First things first
I want a Cam Newton football
jersey. I want it to be white
and blue with black stripes. I
want it to be Nike.l want it to
have his last name on the back
[Newton].
Next thing I want is for
South Carolina to beat Clemson. I want there to be a large
score margin like 21 points. I
want USC to get two interceptions. I want USC to get 14
points off turnovers.
Last but not least I want a
Carolina Panthers hoodie. I
want it to be blue,black and
white. I want it to say Carolina
Panthers on the front. I want it
to have the Panthers logo on
the front.
In conclusion, I want you to
Love, Gloria
Dear Santa,
This year my Christmas list
isnt about what I want, but
what other people, and this
world needs. This time around,
my Christmas list is about fulfilling promises for other people, and not myself.
First of all, Im asking that
animals will not be left in shelters this Christmas; on commercials I see shelters that
have animals in them waiting
for a real home. My heart hurts
when I walk into a shelter and
hundreds of eyes look at me
sadly, hoping to be adopted. If
someone doesnt claim them
soon enough, they will be put
to sleep.
Next, if it isnt too much
trouble, I dont want any more
animal abuse. My dog was
abused, so Im very protective
of animals that were hurt or
abused, which is why this is
one of my wishes. People just
hurt the animals for no good
reason. Then the animals have
no trust in people anymore,
which is bad because we take
care of them.
Finally, could you please
make sure that parents wont
fight. When parents fight, kids
are sad. Then kids take their
familys issues out on other
people, which makes the other person mad. Then fighting
usually leads to divorce, which
no one likes.
I know this is a lot to ask Mr.
Claus, but Im hoping that you
can fulfill my wishes. Right
now people, and animals are
in great need of these things
being fixed, and Im hoping
you can do it! Thank you so
much!
Sincerely-Your friend,
Hayden Clement
Dear Santa,
I know that you have to travel round the world and I know
its hard but please read this.
First I would like a phone.l
do not have one, but I would
like one. I could text my friends
for hours. I would call them so
many times.
Next I wish everybody had a
friend so they wont be lonely.
What if theres a bully? Then
you need a friend. If somebody is being mean, then you
need a friend so they can
stand up for you. Santa, please
give everybody a friend so
they wont be lonely.
Last thing, Santa. I wish that
everyone would have peace.
Everyone fights and I dont like
it. People get hurt or even
killed. I know you dont like it.
So bring some Christmas magic for everyone. Stop the tragic,
Santa. Its really sad, Santa, so
bring some peace.
Thank you Santa. You are
the best guy in the world for
reading this.
Your friend, Matt
Dear Santa,
I love Christmas. I want you
to know what I want for Christmas. All I want for Christmas is
my two front teeth! my brother and I sang.
First, I would like to help the
homeless. I want to give them
three meals a day and snacks. I
would also like to give them a
paying Job. Last, I want them
to have a house to live in, even
if it is small.
everybody a friend
so they wont be
lonely.
Matt
Second, I would like to have
a tv for my bedroom. I would
like the tv to be very big, but
not too big. Also, I want Directv (it is very good on our other
tvs). Lastly, I need Netflix on it.
Third, I want to go to Disney
World with a friend. I want to
go into all the parks at Disney
World. I really want to use a
monorail to go everywhere,
because they are very fun to
ride. Lastly, I want to stay at
Disney World for three weeks.
In conclusion, I want three
things for Christmas. Santa, I
cant wait to hear your reindeer on my roof and the jingle
bells on your sleigh.Thank you
for reading my letter.
Sincerely, Peyton
Dear Santa,
Hey! Thanks for all the stuff
last year, but I have a very different wish list. Read my letter
to find out, no peeking.
First thing I want is for everyone to have clothes. I cant
stand people shivering, it gives
me the chills. Plus they probably dont have a lot of comfort.
Dont get me started about
the weather. I want them to
have warmth.
The next thing I want is for
people to have shoes. It would
be safer. I dont care what
brand- Converse Jordans, flip
flops... oh my, thats fine. They
would be more comfortable.
Walking on the gravel, road
,and even grass can hurt a lot.
There would be less infections
that could cause death or severe injuries.
Finally, I want everyone to
have food. No more hunger,
thats been bothering us for
years. Put an end to it! Less
problems.... we probably
wouldnt have so many complaints if everyone got food.
More happiness and smiles
make everyones day.
I know thats a lot. But, think,
its not for me, its for everyone
else. Well, have a good day
and thanks.
The
Ultimate
Gift
Dear Santa,
I feel like I do not need that
many gifts this year, but can
you please listen to me before
you go on your trip.
One thing I want for Christmas is an Odell Beckham Jr.
jersey, because is a really good
football player. And he is really
known for his three-handed
catch called The Odell. I also
really like him.
And also Santa, I am going
to need a new football. Mostly
because my last football got
stolen. Another reason is because football is my favorite
sport. Lastly, I could bring it to
school.
And one more thing Santa, I
want Madden 17. Because it
Merry Christmas
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dear santa
Dear Santa,
The reason Im writing is because I am BROKE! Yes, I said
broke- and my parents wont
get me stuff because they say
Im old enough to buy what I
want. I dont get money for
doing the laundry, so Im asking you.
The first thing I want is a
pocket trumpet. I would like it
to be the best brand. Also, Id
like it to be gold and come
with a cleaning kit.
The second thing I want is a
trumpet bell stand. It needs to
be metal so it wont break. It
must have something to carry
it and a five star rating.
And the last but not least is
for Relay for Life to reserve
$900,000,000 dollars to help
the people with cancer. And
thats what I want.
Picky guy, Quinn
Dear Santa,
here are three things from
my wish list. It may not look
like much but these wishes
arent for me, but theyre for
everyone.
First I want everyone to have
a friend so no ones lonely, everyones happy, and Christmas
stays cheerful.
Second I want no one to feel
lonely so everyones happy, no
ones sad, and everyones
cheerful.
Last I want no one to be sad
so Christmas stays cheerful,
everyones happy, and so that
there will be happiness.
I know youre not a fairy or a
genie, but please grant these
wishes, not for me but for everyone. Wish you a merry
Christmas.
Your Friend, Samuel White
Dear Santa,
From: Seth
Sincerely, Will
Dear Santa,
Sincerely, Will
Dear Santa,
I know you are buzzing like
a bee at this time of year. But
could you please do somethings for me. These things are
not for me really there for
you,m, and the world.
The first thing I want for
Christmas is for hate to disappear. I cant stand it when
someone says I hate you it is
so mean and most likely not
true. The world would be a
much safer if hate disappeared
,then everyone would be nicer.
People would never do bad
things to one another or end
up in jail/jube[kid jail] if hate
disappeared.
The second thing the world
needs are more dreams and
not the kind that you have
why you sleep. I mean like the
kind of dream of where you
see yourself in a few years. If I
had a magical wish I would
On Christmas day I
want it to snow like
crazy. I have been
hoping it snows for
so long. Everyone
has been wishing it
will snow this year.
Greyson W.
Dear Santa,
Goodness! It is already time
to write a letter to you again. I
feel like I just wrote a letter last
month. I am writing my list a
differently this year. Not just
for me, but for the world.
My first wish is that nobody
in the world gets hurt. That
there are no illnesses or diseases. There are no bad car accidents on the road. The power does not go out in the
buildings.
My second wish is that everybody has safe travels
through the new year and
christmas. I want this wish because I want nobody to miss
theirr family traditons and specia events. My second reasonis
that there are no bad car firres,
plan fires, and carr accidents.
My final reason is that no ones
carr breaks down in the cold,
ice, and snow.
My final wish is that there
are no sad feelings during
christmas and the new year.
My first reason is there is nobody left alone during christmas and the New Year. My second reason reason is that everybody has someone to keep
them company during christmas and the New Year. My
third reason is that it is the
Lords Birthday, they should
celebrrate the day he was borrn in some way with family
and friends.
I think this may be a little
too much but I think you could
do it. This world has changed a
lot but the feelings that I have
for the world and the people
have not changed not just me
other people care to.
Sincerely, Elizabeth Stokes
Dear Santa,
I cant believe it is almost
Christmas. This year has went
by so fast! Oh, this is not about
the year, its about my Christmas list, so down below is
what I want for Christmas.
My first wish would be no
bullying because if you see
someone being bullied dont
just stand there do something
about it.
My second wish would be
people not being left out because if you see someone that
has no friends you should go
talk to them and say Hey do
you want to be my friend? My
third wish would be money for
the world because for the
homeless people will have
food, a house, and a family.
I hope this is not a lot to ask.
All of this is very great stuff not
for me but for the people out
in the world. So I hope you will
do it for the homeless, kids being bullyed, and for the kids
being left out. I hope I will see
you on Christmas.
Sincerely, Gracie
Dear, Santa
Is it actually Christmas time?
My wish list will not just be for
me, but it will be for everyone.
Because others will probably
want some of the same things
I want.
First, on Christmas I want
people to work together and
not by there self. I want everybody to be kind to each other.
I would also like everybody to
be very thankful.
Next, on Christmas day I
want it to snow like crazy. I
have been hoping it snows for
so long. Everyone has been
wishing it will snow this year.
Third, we all know you ask
for presents on Christmas. But
did you know you need to ask
your elfs. I mean you could
write to Santa, but there is
probably a 1% chance it will
get to him.
Thank you Santa for everything you have done for me
over the years. But this year I
want you to help other people
more than you help me. I
know its hard for you to do all
of this but please it will make
me very happy.
Greyson W.
Dear Santa,
These are the things I would
like to see this Christmas. I
would like to see my family
happy. So I can see them all
smiling. To see them all laughing and having a good time.
Also, just to see them enjoy
their Christmas.
Id also llike to see that those
Santas with the bells get a lot
of money. So I know that it will
be a bit easier for poor kids.
Hopefully Ill see a once-sick
kid healthy again. Also, it
makes you know that you did
something good.
I hope I can see another
good church play. Maybe
someone new will learn the
true meaning of Christmas. Its
also a good way to worship
God.
If not they might remember
the true meaning of Christmas. These are pretty much
what I want to see for Christmas. I hope have a Merry
Christmas.
Except I would lilke to see an
AR15 under the Christmas
tree. It is a type of semi-automatic rifle. It is going to be for
deer hunting.
Sincerely, Riley Burnham
Dear Santa,
Im going to tell what I want
for my family and my friend.
For my dad, well, he needs a
new car. He wants a Ram Bronco. But, it has to be big, strong,
and cool, and he wants it
brand new.
Here is what I want for Mrs.
Williams: a nice and decent car
thats low, (but not too low)
small, and cool.
And finally, a car for Mrs.
Cannada. The car must be big
and cool and it has to have
mufflers.
That is my grown up Christmas list.
Your friend, Johnny
Dear Santa,
What I want for Christmas is
for my Uncle James to get better and I want new basketball
stuff and a lot of legos.
The first thing I want is for
my Uncle James to get out of
the hospital so he can spend
time with his family on Christmas. I also want him to have a
great last year of the Army. FYI
he has been army for 20 years.
I also want him to have a fantastic Christmas.
Next I want new basketball
stuff. Like, a really nice and
new basketball. I want a new
basketball hoop. One more
thing I want is new basketball
shoes (high tops).
The last thing I want is legos
because I got some last year
but I used them all by building
things. I want a lot of legos so I
can build a lot of things. So
can you please try to get me
some.
So please try to get all of
these things done for me.
Thank you. I cant wait until
Christmas.
Your friend, Dylan
Dear Santa,
I want some things for
Christmas, but I also want
somethings to change for all
of us, like Paynes family.
Paynes family has had a hard
year and I want them to have
better one this year.
First I want an Xbox because
almost everybody has one. I
like playing Madden 16 because its a cool game. I also
like playing with somebody.
Then, I want the Dallas Cowboys to win the Super Bowl
because they have waited for
ever to win and they always
come so close but then they
and friends to be
happy.
Kyleigh
fall short and lose in the Final
8.
But last I want Paynes family
to have a good Christmas and
a good year, because they
have a baby in the hospital
and there grandpa died.
So, I hope you can do all
that. If not, try to pray for
Paynes family.
Sincerely, Nathan
Dear Santa,
Please help countries to
have peace, so soldiers wont
get hurt.
Please help children in orphanages to be adopted by
caring people. I also want people with serious diseases to be
cured. If they need money for
medicine or operations, please
provide that.
Please help my parents find
good jobs, so they can buy a
house. Then we would be happy in our new home in the U.S.
Thank you, Santa.
Sincerely, Sasha
To Santa,
Love, Kyleigh
Dear Santa,
Wow! This year went by so
fast, I cant even blink. Now I
have decided what I want for
Christmas. May I share it with
you?
Now one thing I want for
Christmas is a pair of new
shoes, because the ones I have
are too small. Also I want different colors for my shoes.
Second of all I want a new
baseball bat and the reason
why is I need a heavier bat. I
also want it to be my teams
colors, and I need larger size
bat.
The thing I want most for
Christmas is for Clemson to
win the National Championship in college football so Carolina Gamecock fans wont be
cocky. Theyre my favorite
team and the are doing very
well this season.
Thats a lot to ask for, but I
think you can do it. This Christmas will be the best. I want
you to be safe and have a Holly Jolly Christmas.
dear Santa
Dear Santa,
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Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
I would like these things for
Chrismas: Yeti, Xbox1, I Phone
6, I Pad Pro, drone, games,
clothes, trumpet, shoes.
Love, Katelyn
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
I am seven years old. I help my
mom and I also help my dad. I
hold my baby sister too. I
clean up around the house
and my room. I was wondering if I can be an artist one
day?
Your friend, Liam
Love, Lillian
Dear Santa,
I am six years old. I was wondering if Rudolph really guides
your sleigh? I clean my room
and clean the dishes. I am nice
to my family, friends, my mom
and dad, and my cousin. I always try my best.
Dear Santa,
I am seven years old. I was
how you get down the chimney? I clean my house and I
am an amazing helper! I love
to help my mom and dad. I am
an important part of my family.
Love, Gabrielle
Dear Santa,
I am six years old. I was wondering how do you use magic?
I help around the house. I
share my toys, and I do lots of
good stuff.
Love, Natalie
Dear Santa,
I am seven years old. I am a super friend. I was wondering
how you get around the
world. I am a good help
around the house. I try to keep
my room clean. I am a good
brother.
Love, Eli
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Love, Anthony
Dear Santa,
I am six years old. I was nice
this year because I was helping my mom. I was wondering
how you get all around the
world in one night? I have a
friend who is very funny. I
made a snowflake for my
teacher today. I also made an
elf for my art teacher. Does Rudolph really have a red nose?
Love, Ian
Love, Paige
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
How are you doing. I am doing very well here in S.C. These
are the things I want for Christmas.
1. Iphone 6
2. My own forwealer (sorry if
I spelled that wrong)
3. Golf cart
4. A new baby puppy (german shepard)
5. Promethean board just
like my teacher has
Love, Sophiya
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? I doing
good. Can I have these thing
for Christmas? Xbox 360, a
phone (iphone 7) or (Samsum), a new tablet, a competer, a kids oven were you
cook food, a ice cream maker,
new shoes and new cloths, a
mocontroll hellacopter.
Love, Kaena
Love, AJ
Dear Santa,
From, Gaven
Dear Santa,
Rejoice in the
Splendor of Christmas!
Emerys Tree Service
4460 Skyland Dr., Greer, SC 29651
Dear Santa,
I am six years old. I was wondering how do you get around
the Earth? I help my mom
make cookies. I like making a
lot of friends. My sister is extremely nice to me. I like being
with my friends.
Love, Emily
(864) 895-1852
www.emerytreeservice.com
Dear Santa,
I am seven years old. I have a
sister and brother. I love them.
I help my mom clean and I
help my dad fix things. I help
my little brother put his socks
on. I help my mom cook, and I
help my dad turn on the TV
and do favors. I was wondering how Santa gets to deliver
all of the presents to all of the
houses before we wake up?
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Crestview Elementary
Ms. Thompson - 4-5 Years
Dear Santa,
My name is Abigail and I am
6 years old. I have been very
good this year. My favorite color is purple and my favorite
animal is cat dog. My best
friends name is McKynzee. For
Christmas I would like pet ma
mouse and hachimal.
Love, Abigail
Dear Santa,
My name is Bryan and I am 4
years old. I have been very red
this year. For Christmas I would
like powr rang gre.
Love, Bryan
Dear Santa,
Crestview Elementary
Mrs. Dill - K-5
Santa, what
is it like having
reindeer?
Morgan
Love, Layla
Dear Santa Claus,
Chandler Creek Elementary chorus entertained visitors to the City of Greer tree lighting
ceremony.
Dear Santa,
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Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
My name is Lydia and I am 5
years old. I have been very
good this year. My favorite color is purple and my favorite
animal is rabit. My best friends
name is Deidres. For Christmas
I would like fish.
Love, Lydia
Dear Santa,
My name is Camryn and I
am 6 years old. I have been
very goo this year. My favorite
color is blue and my favorite
animal is cat. My best friends
name is Abrey. For Christmas I
would like pillow, new bed, Ipied, jacet.
Love, Camryn
Dear Santa,
My name is Isaiah and I am 5
years old. I have been very
good this year. My favorite color is purple.
Love, Isaiah
Dear Santa,
My name is Easton Bishop
and I am 6 years old. I have
been very good this year. My
favorite color is red and blu
and my favorite animal is dog
and cat. My best friends name
is Lyalia. For Christmas I would
like a dog hous, dog food, dog
bowl, dog bed.
Love, Easton
Dear Santa,
My name is Mason and I am
5 years old. I have been very
good this year. My favorite color is red and blue. My best
friends name is Emilio. For
Christmas I would like a scooter.
Love, Mason
Dear Santa,
My name is Mckynzee and I
am 5 years old. I have been
very good this year. My favorite color is white and my favorite animal is dog. My best
friends name is Shamaiya. For
Christmas I would like a Hachimal.
Dear Santa,
My name is Lennon and I
am 5 years old. I have been
very good this year. My favorite color is green and yellow
and my favorite animal is cat.
My best friend is Mason. For
Christmas I would like Ipad
and Legos.
Love, Lennon
Love, Mckynzee
Dear Santa,
My name is Shamaiya and I
am 6 years old. I have been
very good this year. My favorite color is purple and my favorite animal is dog. My best
friends name is Talyn and
Mckynzee. For Christmas I
would like a pet.
Love, Shamaiya
Love, Kinsley
Dear Santa Claus,
My name is Ethan. I would
like a silky terrier for Christmas!
I would like for it to be a girl.
Santa, I have been good! I love
you!
Love, Ethan
Love, Lucas
Dear Santa Claus,
My name is Chloe. I would
like a zoomer kitty for Christmas! I would like for you to
bring me a gymnastics bar for
my room. Santa, I have been
singing about Rudolph!
Love, Chloe
Merry
Christmas!
Love, Paxton
Dear Santa Claus,
My name is Daniela. I would
like a real kitty for Christmas! I
would like for you to also bring
me a princess Elsa. Santa, I
have been a good little girl!
Love, Daniela
Dear Santa Claus,
My name is Kalob. I would
like Thomas the train for
Christmas! Could you also
bring me an airplane. How is
Rudolph?
Love, Kalob
Dear Santa Claus,
My name is Ahriyanna. I
would like pajamas and a real
tablet for Christmas! Santa, I
have been good! And, how are
your reindeer?
Love, Ahriyanna
dear santa
From Joshua
Dear Santa,
I been both. I want a DS,
and a unicorn, and a cash register.
From Lily
From Evangelina
A little monster braved the rainy weather during the Greer Christmas parade.
Love Lahna.
From Trevor
From Mackenzie
Dear Santa Clauz,
I love you is Rudolph coming?
From Olivia
Dear Santa,
Have I been nice or naughty? I want a transformor and a
cash register too!
From Chance
From Kaiden.
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
I have a question, how do
you travel around the world in
one day to give kids presents?
Oh and the only thing I want
for Christmas is for my mom to
get better an to spend time
with family, also friends. Well I
hope you have a happy Christmas!
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Thank you for breing joy toall the kids. I hope you have a
good Cristmas. For Cristmas
can I get a new phone, a Seres
ball, a cowboy hat, a pair of
boots.
Good Cristmas, Dohnovan
Dear Santa,
I want to know how you go
around the world in just one
night what I want for Chritmas
is a PS4 a hot tub a flat screen
tv built in the wall & I want a
tree house that can streach to
one side of my yard to the other side & I want a private gold
jet last but not least a hide out
room with camras with a PC &
what I really want is my dog
goosestov back because he
died a day ago but I know that
cant happen but that is what I
want for Christmas.
Your elf, Thomas
Dear Santa,
Oh how I am so happy it is
almost that time of the year
where you get thing and give
it to use under the tree and
then the next day we open
them. Oh I am so happy that
you dont smell like a fish and
what I want for Christmas is a
phone, new things for my
room, a TV for my room so I
can see my showes oh and
one more thing food for
Christmas too.
Love your friend, Alyssa
P.S. I want Samyah to stop
being crazy all the time.
Merry Christmas,
Mekish Ward
Dear Santa Claus,
All I want for Christmas is my
two front teeth! Just kidding.
All I really want is an Sd card, a
pogo stick (I think mom is getting me that), and art supplies.
Thats all.
Your friend, Lennon
Dear Santa,
What I wish for is that my
Dad will be ok when he goes
thought the storms also that
everyone in this world will
have a grate grate Chrismas
and that mom is happy to be
able to go to work again. And
hope my baby brother was
good this year.
Frome, David
Dear Santa,
I need to know how many
hours does it take u to give everyone a present. Can I get a
new phone. I need to make
my brother to stop bugging
me. I wish u a Merry Christmas.
PS: I dont need that much for
Christmis.
By, Emilio B.
Dear Santa,
This is Andrew speaking.
How do no every body in the
world. What I wont for Chrismas is a dirt bike, Drone, money for my future car, toy chest,
Dirt bike helment and cloths. I
could keep loading you up
with more stuff but I am greatful what I have.
Love, Andrew
Sencely, Charee
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
By, Tavalin
I wonder if the kids that really need clothes, shoes and toys
get them they dont really have
anything I dont really want
anything.
(No signature)
Dear Santa,
I want to ask you a quick
question. How do you get
around to everyones house. I
bet you have a hard job. I want
to get 1 million dollars. A four
wheeler, also a new compter. I
also want to have my Bff for
life. New phone that is all I
would like to get from you.
Love your dear friend, Anita
Dear Santa,
Thank you for what you do
every year when you and my
elves leave I get sad. Tell Mrs.
Clause I said Hi. This year I
want a cool new bike for my
moms house. I also want science things, a razor scuter, a
gautair, ukalaly. I want the bike
to have a bell and hand bracks.
Can I have that awsome
helment that is neon I found at
Walmart? I would like some
Paris things as well like the Pajamas at Justice.
Love, Kylie
Dear Santa,
All I want for Christmas is to
have a safe family. I also wont
is that my brother gets well.
Hear are some things you
dont have to give me but I
wont a new sell phone, new
TV, a bike, Orbiz, and money
so I can help my family. That is
all I wont for Christmas.
Love your friend, Zyon
Dear Santa,
Will you please get me the
nue sun to moon pokemon
game for 3DS. And can you
please get me a remot for my
tv I can not find it eny were it is
very important to me. how
can you go so fast around the
world. I know I have not bin
the dest dut you hav given me
a prsint evry year.
By, Angel
Dear Santa,
I have one question. How do
you go to every house if there
are a bunch of houses. What I
want for Christmas is a big
trampoline with covers and
with a zipper and a basketball
hoop with a ball that comes
along with it. I also want a new
tablet because I broke mine. I
want the tablet to be a Samsung Galaxy and the back cover white with a purple case to
protect it so I will not break it
no more. Can I please have it
please? That is what want for
Christmas.
dear Santa
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
love, Kaider
*Letter to Santa!*
1. ipod with screen protector*
2.colorful paper with designs*
3. puppy*
4. kitty*
5. a dad who likes me*
6. stamps with stamp pad*
7. anything, a lot of stuff*
8. gel nail polish*
9. Money $ $ $*
From: Lucy Wilson
i love to bake so
love to get bakeing
stuff i am soon
starting a business.
Dear Santa,
Kimia
ignitedancegreer.com
417 S. Buncombe Rd Suite 6 Greer
864-510-1713
Jocelyn W.
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
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Happy Holidays
May your holidays
be the brightest
and your new year
full of hope.
dear santa
Letters continued
This year Berry Shoals Intermediate students were given the option
of writing Letters to 2017 or Letters to the Editor instead of Letters to Santa.
Several accepted the challenge, addressing issues including hunger,
bullying and loud music. Here is a sampling of those letters.
Look for more in upcoming issues.
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Dear 2017,
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