2021.12.15

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Four charged with shooting or gun crimes Council repeals $1
million in projects
Andrew Bagley Michael Streets that resulted in a car spiracy (Battery in the First to fund bonuses
Rogers, 31, crashing into the tombstone Degree), and Fleeing Bond.
HELENA WORLD was arrested display at Two States Monu- His bond was set at $750,000. Andrew Bagley
on Saturday, ment Company and a 17-year-
Helena-West Helena Police December 4th old being wounded. Rogers Reko Branscomb, 24, was HELENA WORLD
have made multiple arrests in shortly after is facing charges of Criminal also arrested in connection
response to the recent wave of the shoot- Conspiracy (Terroristic Act), to the shooting at Plaza and With Mayor Kevin Smith
gun violence that ravaged the ings at Plaza Possession of Firearms by Cer- North 5th Streets / Brans- and City Councilman
community in recent weeks and North 5th Branscomb tain Persons, Criminal Con- comb was taken into custody Joe St. Columbia absent
and caused the rescheduling Monday afternoon, the
of the Christmas Parade. Please see MEN on 2A Helena-West Helena City
Council repealed almost
MEETING THE GOVERNOR $1 million in appropria-
tions for water, sewer and
Helena-West Helena broadband projects to
School Board Mem- fund its resolution appro-
ber Sandra Bagley priating a total of $843,358
recently attended the in American Rescue Act
December conference and Lost Income funds
of the Arkansas School from the federal govern-
Boards Association. ment.
Arkansas Governor Asa
Hutchinson visited with City Councilman Don
Bagley after Hutchin- Etherly presided over the
son spoke to the group meeting. The council had
about the problems originally passed a resolu-
facing public schools in tion promising to spend
Arkansas as well as the 90% of these funds on
challenges in the Hele- water and sewer projects
na-West Helena School and 10% on broadband
District. projects. That resolution
Contributed Photo was repealed by a vote of
Please see REPEAL on 2A
Around Town
Two previous City
While Phillips County Council sessions
missed the worst of accomplish little
the weekend storms,
several buildings Andrew Bagley and Rick
were damaged, Kennedy
including this one on
Pecan Street close to HELENA WORLD
the office building on
Rightor housing the Two previous HWH
offices of four attor- city council meetings
neys. Tree crews on Tuesday (Dec. 7) and
worked Saturday and Thursday (Dec. 9) more
Sunday to remove resembled heavyweight
the tree that col- title fights, each conclud-
lapsed on the build- ing with no decision on
ing. what size premium pay-
ments would be paid to
the city employees.

A third meeting was set
for Monday, Dec. 13 (see
breaking news above) as
the Helena World held
its usual press time.

Thursday’s special
session, Dec. 9, saw the
city council frail about
for an hour and 15 min-
utes, ignoring a compro-
mise payment of $1,500
offered by Mayor Kevin
Smith.
Please see COUNCIL on 2A

Contributed Photo

RESCHEDULED

Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 18 at 4 p.m.
Line up starts at 3 p.m.

Available Live on Live Stream
at the Helena World’s Facebook Page

2A — WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021 Local The Helena World

REPEAL
4-0. Council member appropriated $115,171.48 pot of money in the Amer- ing. That must be done ment heads, and media. Tull, the counsel for the
Everjean Ford had to for a mini excavator to ican Rescue Act for work- by Saturday, December 18 The general public has Arkansas Press Associa-
leave during the meeting. clean ditches. The vote to ing during the pandemic. according to City Attor- been allowed to attend via tion, this violates the Free-
Speaking on the motion pass the ordinance repeal- City Treasurer Derrick ney Andre Valley. Then, Zoom in an effort to main- dom of Information Act
to repeal, Council member ing this authorization Turner said the Arkansas vetoes can only be over- tain social distancing in that requires access for
Monica Davis said, “At passed 5-0. Municipal League told the ridden in regular meet- the council meeting room. the media and the gen-
that time, we didn’t know The council also repealed City that it recommend- ings. However, the notifi- eral public. He said when
what we could spend it appropriations for street ed all projects funded The next regular meeting cation of the meeting asked about the condi-
on.” sweepers in the amount by American Rescue Act is scheduled for December from the City to the Hel- tions of this council meet-
The council passed two of $100,000, $25,000 each Dollars be certified by an 21. Finally, as Valley not- ena World read: “The City ing, “It violates Arkansas
ordinances, which City for spraying ditches and engineer and that he was ed, the ordinances can’t Council will have a called FOIA law and arguably
Attorney Andre Valley leak repairs, $250,000 for not aware of any of the take effect until they are meeting at City Hall on any action is void. In
said will have to be pub- pump replacement and proposed projects being published. The earliest Thursday December 9th some cases, courts have
lished before they can repair, and $50000 for certified yet. that could occur is Decem- at 12:00 p.m. noon for the issued orders invalidating
take effect. Ordinance storm water ditching. Turner also said that the ber 22 in this publication purpose of continuing dis- actions taken where meet-
43-2021 repealed Ordi- All of these repeals total city would likely get $1 which is the publication of cussions about premium ings violated FOIA.”
nance 17-2021 waiving $990,171. million next year to go to record for Phillips County. pay. In order to main- Any citizen could file a
competitive bidding and As previously report- these projects. However, Also in question is the tain social distancing, in lawsuit in court to have
appropriating $425,000 for ed, elected officials and like these appropriations, legality of the meeting person attendance will these actions declared
a dump truck in the water employees making over they wouldn’t have to. held on Monday. After be limited to elected offi- void. If declared null and
department. The vote to $67,000 had to have their Questions remain the expiration of Gover- cials, department heads void, then any money
pass the ordinance repeal- bonuses paid out of the about whether or not the nor Hutchinson’s emer- and media. There will spent under the author-
ing this authorization was federal money allotted for bonuses will flow sooner gency orders, governing be no Zoom access to this ity of these actions could
5-0. lost revenue due to COV- rather than later. May- bodies had to return to meeting due to equipment potentially be an illegal
The Council also passed ID-19. This amounts to or Kevin Smith has five in-person meetings. The issues.” exaction.
Ordinance 44-2021 which $61,841 days (excluding Sundays) City of Helena-West Hel- This meant no official At press time, Smith
repealed Ordinance The rest of the employ- to veto the actions of the ena has been limiting who access to the general pub- said he was considering a
26-2021 which waived ees, totaling $781,517, can council and would have to could attend in person to lic was provided. veto but had not yet made
competitive bidding and be paid out of the largest set out his reasons in writ- elected officials, depart- According to John his decision.

COUNCIL
The city council also ed to have an additional funds. officials that a lawsuit filed soon. The council porary means of imple-
ignored an offer by Smith meeting on Monday to Smith pointed out pre- was likely since Smith also refused to appropri- menting animal control
to have an independent sort out the confusion. vious appropriations did not veto the council’s ate money for an animal ordinances, which it cur-
person recommended At the regular meet- approved by the City appropriation to pay containment unit to pro- rently has no capacity to
by the Arkansas Munici- ing on Tuesday, Dec. Council amount to sev- one-time premium pay vide the city with a tem- do.
pal League to evaluate 7, three hours of bicker- eral hundred thousand in the amount of $5000.
the terms of the Ameri- ing ensued with noth- dollars and reminded Smith is taking the posi-
can Rescue Act to see if ing accomplished on the council of its own tion that simply because
the previous measures, premium pay or any resolution passed earlier the council appropriates
including the proposed other issue as Franklin in the year where the the money he doesn’t
$5,000 employee pay- rambled on about the council approved spend- have to spend it, which
ments, were legal and purchase of a Ford F350 ing 90% of those funds Valley said is true in
within the realm of the truck and whether or not on water and sewer proj- most cases. However,
spending allowed by the Smith disrespects him ects and 10% to improv- Valley cautioned that
act. Smith said, “I am the and at one point turning ing broadband access in employee pay has result-
one signing the checks. I his back to the discus- the city. ed in some conflicting
am the one responsible.” sion to look at his phone. Crockett, who gave interpretations of the law
Council member Wan- Crockett and Smith a passionate speech related to the employ-
da Crockett repeatedly had a passionate but sub- about how she thinks ee’s property interest in
asked the Mayor, “Why stantive exchange about the employees should a payment approved by
do we need to spend whether the City could get every penny that is the city council that has
$50,000 to hire this out- afford the $5000 per left despite the council’s gone into effect either
side person. Do you not employee pay approved earlier promise to work because there was no
trust your own city trea- by the Council at a cost on needed infrastruc- veto or because the veto
surer and city attorney?” of about $800,000 or ture in its own resolu- was overridden. He said
Council member the $1500 for full-time tion, asked how much he was not sure how a
Christopher Franklin employees and $1000 had been appropriated lawsuit would turn out
proposed a motion to for part-time employees and how much of that but that any claim would
rescind all of the previ- proposed by the Mayor. had already been obli- be vigorously defended.
ously past spending, but Multiple issues were gated through contracts. In other business, Val-
City Attorney Andre Val- at play as the discussion City Clerk Sandi Ramsey ley updated the city on
ley told Franklin, “If you unfolded. Smith con- pledged to get the coun- the status of the Humane
do that, then you place tends that the City does cil that information and Society of the Delta’s
your own motion for the not have the money to the council had called a lawsuit against the city
employee payments at pay the premium pay meeting for Monday to and told the council he
risk.” approved by the Council consider rescinding all was working in concert
Franklin backed down, even though City Trea- previous appropriations with attorneys from the
and eventually with time surer Derrick Turner says that had not been obli- Arkansas Municipal
running out Thursday, over $900,000 remains of gated.. League and an answer to
the council instead opt- the American Rescue Act Valley advised all city the complaint would be

MEN

on December 7th. He faces Edward Williams, 40, faces Corwin Peck, 31, was stopped
charges of Unlawful Discharge of charges of Battery in the First for a traffic violation and police
a Firearm from a Vehicle, Terroris- Degree and Possession of Fire- found a firearm in his posses-
tic Act, Battery in the First Degree, arms by Certain Persons in con- sion. He has been charged with
and Possession of Firearms by nection with the November 28th Possession of Firearms by Certain
Certain Persons. His bond was shooting of a man at AJ’s Grocery. Persons.
set at $500,000. His bond was set at $250,000. His bond was set at $25,000.

The Helena World Opinions WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021 — 3A

Wendy’s brings Dole’s generation won’t be seen again
fresh, new look
restaurant to town By Steve Brawner He and oth- the Navy in the brutal captivity at the hands of

For the past few months, the Wendy’s located Columnist ers of that era Pacific, and then the Japanese army. He escaped
at 278 Richmond Hill Drive has been going
through extensive remodeling. The remodel- The loss of Bob Dole and were Repub- he and Granny when an American torpedo
ing at Wendy’s features exterior upgrades and
innovative interior design elements to enhance others like him has left a hole licans and raised my dad unknowingly sank the ship
the Wendy’s restaurant environment and dining
experience for guests. in American politics, and the D e m o c r a t s and his siblings. carrying him and hundreds

“We are very pleased with how everything loss of his generation has left second partly Together, my of other prisoners. At first I
turned out with the remodeling, and we believe
our guests in West Helena will just love it” said a bigger hole in American life. because they grandparents led was intimidated by his gruff
Brian McDaniel, SVP Carlisle, a leading fran-
chisee of the Wendy’s Company. “It’s been an Dole died at age 98 Dec. 5 had been h a r d w o r k i n g , exterior, but I soon learned
honor and pleasure being part of the West Helena
community over the years, and this remodeling after suffering from stage 4 brothers in simple, virtuous what gentle, kind people he
investment signifies our intention to continue to
be vibrant and visible member of the community lung cancer. arms first. lives. and his wife Maxine were.
for many, many years to come.”
Surviving the Dust Bowl in They weren’t W a l l a c e Bill Ferrell of Little Rock had
Carlisle is a family-owned, hospitality and real
estate business based in Memphis, TN. Carlisle Russell, Kansas, was just the so interested in fighting a cul- Eldridge of Wynne was anoth- been a B-17 pilot and didn’t
owns and operates over 160 Wendy’s restau-
rants across 8 states in the Southeast. Carlisle first of the challenges he over- ture war against each other er member of that generation. like talking about the war, but
Wendy’s restaurants are well known for deliver-
ing world class service and great tasting food to came. He was badly wounded because they had already He landed in France soon he and his British-born wife,
their guests. Carlisle’s operational excellence and
leadership have been recognized throughout the in Italy in World War II and fought a real war side by side. after the D-Day invasion and Olive, always welcomed us
years by Wendy’s. Carlisle recently had 21 of its
General Managers named in the top 500 General never regained full use of his This past week also was did his part to help liberate into their home.
Managers for 2020 by the Wendy’s Company.
right hand, but it didn’t stop the 80th anniversary of Pearl the continent. Afterwards, he These members of the
There will be an official ribbon cutting celebra-
tion with the Phillips County Chamber of Com- him from becoming one of Harbor, which means the few built a business along with a “Greatest Generation” are
merce at 10 AM on Tuesday, December 21 and
all are invited. After the ribbon cutting, there will the Senate’s most powerful remaining survivors are near- backyard tennis court, where all gone. And they’ve been
be lots of grand reopening day festivities. There
will be a raffle with some great prizes, give- leaders. ing or have reached age 100. we became friends despite our replaced with … well, they’ve
aways, refreshments, and a few surprises.
Dole became the Republi- Whether or not Tom Bro- 44-year age difference. been replaced with us.

can Party’s vice presidential kaw got it right when he called About 20 years ago, my At the end of the movie

nominee in 1976 and then it the “Greatest Generation,” it wife and I wrote a number “Saving Private Ryan,” the

ran for president three times, definitely was a remarkable of book-length biographies on dying captain played by Tom

finally capturing the nomina- one. Its members overcame commission. Some of them Hanks has four last words:

tion in 1996 when he lost to the Great Depression, won were about World War II vet- “Earn this. Earn it.”

President Clinton. Afterwards, World War II and liberated erans, and it was one of the He was talking to the young

his sense of humor and will- the death camps. Then they honors of my life. Ed Penick soldier he had saved. The not-

ingness to poke fun at himself returned home to raise chil- flew combat missions in Chi- so-hidden point of the movie

endeared him to the American dren and build a country. They na and then came home to is that we’re all Private Ryan,

people. became pretty good grandpar- Little Rock to serve as presi- and it’s our duty to live wor-

Dole was the last of his gen- ents too. dent of Worthen Bank. He and thy of the sacrifices others

eration to win a major party Only a handful ever ran for his wife, Evelyn, were almost made for us.

presidential nomination. He president, of course. The rest Arkansas royalty, but they Have we? The week that

was Republican but not partic- were like George and Dorothy were humble and real. Cletis saw the 80th anniversary of

ularly ideological, and he was Brawner, who lived just out- Overton of Malvern survived Pearl Harbor and the death of

a dealmaker when bipartisan side Colt between Forrest City the Bataan Death March in the Bob Dole is as good a time as

dealmaking was still a thing. and Wynne. Papaw served in Philippines and then years of any to ask.

State Capitol Week in Review

By Keith Ingram 2025. essential ser- will expire at staggered times,

State Senator Filing will vices such as instead of all of them leaving

LITTLE ROCK – The leg- be simpler for schools, health the commission at the same

islature completed a three- taxpayers in the care and pris- time.

day special session in which low and middle ons are ade- Legislators completely

it passed reductions in state income brackets quately funded. repealed a bill enacted earlier

income taxes that will save because the new Also during this year that would have set

Arkansas families and busi- law consoli- the special ses- up rebates for people who pur-

nesses almost $500 million a dates their tax sion, the legis- chase insulin. It had the unin-

year when they take effect. tables into one. lature approved tended consequence of raising

Taxpayers from all income The savings tax credits and costs for health coverage, so

levels will benefit from the for Arkansas families will other incentives to help the lawmakers repealed it during

cuts in individual income taxes grow over time as the various state recruit a $3 billion steel the special session.

and increased credits. Corpo- provisions of the new tax law mill in Mississippi County, Legislators said they would

rate income taxes also will go go into effect. Next year the proposed by U.S. Steel. continue looking for ways to

down. savings will be $135 million, It would create about 900 hold down inflation and con-

More than 535,000 people in 2023 they will be $307 mil- jobs, of which 700 would have trol increases in the wholesale

will get a $60 credit on their lion, in 2024 they will be $383 salaries of $120,000 a year. price of insulin.

income taxes. They are in million and in 2025 they will About 200 of the new jobs With the completion of the

low-income tax brackets and be $459 million. will have salaries of $60,000 special session, lawmakers are

represent about 28 percent of Beginning in 2026 Arkansas a year. One of the housekeep- not schedule to return to the

the state’s population. About families and businesses will ing measures approved dur- Capitol until the fiscal session,

104,000 low-income taxpayers save more than $497 million a ing the special session changes which convenes in February.

will not have to pay any state year in state income taxes. the terms of commissioners on Traditionally, during fiscal

income taxes. There are “trigger” provi- a newly-created Tax Appeals sessions the legislature only

The new law lowers the top sions in the bill that protect Commission. The legislature considers appropriations that

income tax rate over the next state revenue in the event of a created the appeals commis- set spending levels for state

four years, from 5.9 percent to sudden and unexpected down- sion earlier this year, during agencies. However, there is

4.9 percent. turn in the economy. That pro- the regular session. a rarely-used parliamentary

The top rate for corporate vision would slow the pace A bill passed during the spe- mechanism that allows for

income taxes will gradually of tax cuts as they are being cial session makes sure that the introduction of non-budget

decrease to 5.3 percent in phased in, to make sure that terms of the initial members bills.

4A — WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021 Local/Religion The Helena World

The Perfect Christmas Gift

By Sandra Bagley ciated with each other Sandra Bagley Saddleback Church and Instead of being on good and perfect gift.
for over two-thousand renowned author of A Santa’s naughty lice You agree with Paul
RELIGION COLUMNIST years. Many people us an economist. Purpose Driven Life, and receiving a stock- in how he declared,
think that the idea of If our greatest need shared a letter that a ing filled with lumps “Thanks be to God for
“Every good and per- giving gifts at Christ- little boy wrote to San- of coal, Paul tells us, his indescribable free
fect gift is from above, mas began with the had been pleasure, ta Claus which read, “For the wages of sin gift” (2 Corinthians
coming down from the wise men bringing their God would have sent “Dear Santa: There are is death, but the gift of 9:15)! Others have cel-
Father of the heaven- presents to the Baby three boys living at my God is eternal life in ebrated every Christ-
ly lights, who does not Jesus. It does begin in us an entertainer. house. Jeffrey is two, Christ Jesus our Lord” mas for as many years
change like shifting the Bible, but it isn’t the But our greatest need David is four, and Nor- (Romans 6:23). as you can remember.
shadows.” (James 1:17 wise men who gave the man is seven. Jeffrey is You know the Christ-
NIV) first Christmas gift. was forgiveness, good some of the time, So then what is the mas carols and the sea-
so God sent us a Sav- David is good some of connection between son stories, but you’ve
James Vaughan, Bible It was God himself. the time, and Norman Christmas, gifts, and never unwrapped the
Illustrator, said, “A per- And God’s gifts are ior. - by Roy Lessin is good all of the time. I salvation? gift.
fect gift” is one which always perfect. What do you want for am Norman.”
exactly fits the minds Jesus was the origi- Why haven’t you
and the taste of the As the angels told the Christmas this year? As What’s wrong with nal Christmas gift. John unwrapped it?
receiver; expresses the shepherds, “For unto children we were invit- that? writes, “For God so
whole heart of the giver you is born this day ed to write Letters to loved the world, that he You can receive this
and can never be taken in the city of David a Santa, listing our heart’s While that is ador- GAVE his only begot- perfect gift when “you
away. When we buy Savior, which is Christ desire for Christmas. able and tempts us to ten Son, that whoever confess with your
gifts for people, espe- the Lord.” (Luke 2:11). If you were to ask a laugh out loud, not one believes in him shall mouth that Jesus is Lord
cially for family mem- What is the special con- typical child this year, of us is a Norman. If not perish, but have and believe in your
bers and friends, like nection between the their list would include we were to print every everlasting life” (John heart that God raised
for birthdays, gradua- birth of Christ and the typical items like dolls, naughty thing we’ve 3:16). God loved us so him from the dead, you
tions, weddings, and title “Savior”? Every bikes, clothes, acces- ever thought, said, or much that he gave. God will be saved” (Romans
here at Christmas, we Christmas I read this sories, electronic items done in this newspa- does not arbitrarily give 10:9). Christmas pres-
often try to find what reminder from a Day- like smartphones and per or on social media, gifts. His gifts are good ents from Santa? That’s
we consider to be the spring Christmas card: video games, and even most of us would be and perfect. When Jesus nice. But the gift of
perfect gift for them, gift cards. Rick War- extremely embarrassed died for our sins on the salvation? That’s life
something unique that If our greatest need ren, Senior Pastor of and feel condemned. cross, his sacrifice paid changing. You’re never
they’ll truly treasure. had been information, In fact, the Bible says, the price to free us from going to be offered a
Some of us spend a “All have sinned and the bondage of sin and greater or more per-
lot of time and money God would have sent fall short of the glory death. This is the great- fect give than Jesus!
shopping at stores and us an educator. of God” (Romans 3:23). est gift that anyone can After all, “every good
online. Sometimes we That includes Jeffrey, ever get from God. He and perfect gift is from
are successful in find- If our greatest need David, Norman, you, thought we were to die above.”
ing the perfect gift, and had been technology, and me! God’s word for! What a gift!
sometimes we are not. ALLis completely inclu- Accept your gift and
God would have sent sive. None is excluded. Some of you have celebrate with newness
Christmas and gift us a scientist. already received this of life.
giving have been asso-
If our greatest need
had been money,

God would have sent

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BAPTIST Upper Room Pentecostal COGIC
Asbury M.B. Church Spring Lake Missionary Baptist Jalen Phillips, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 am. Wednesday
Wallace St. Marvell Rev. Leroy Williams Min., S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
Prayer Service 7:00 pm. 870-995-5128
Rev. Gray Asst. Rev. Garland Lee
S.S 9:30, M.W. 11:00 a.m. Power House COGIC - 2nd St
2nd & 4th Sundays Bible Study Wed. 6:00 Greater St. Mary’s Restoration Outreach Kim Smith, Min., 572-9901
S.S. 9:30 a.m., W.S. 11:00 a.m. Bible Study - Wed. 7:00 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
Harmony M.B. Church & 5 p.m. Tues. 7:30 p.m.
801 Airport Road p.m. Pastor Matthew McKing

Fred Garrison, Min. 572-9342 St. Paul Missionary Baptist Watson Temple Church of God Kyeisha Ward-Jordan
S.S. 10 A.M. W.S. 11am & 5pm Wed 7pm Old Little Rock Phillips County Road 300 Billy Ward, Minister Hwy 49, Lexa

Barton Baptist 572-2870 S.S. 10100 am; Tues. Bible Study
9718 Hwy 85 W.S. 11:30 every Sunday Bible Class 7:00 pm - Wednesday 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fri. Regular
Pastor: TBA Services 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. St. Paul Missionary Baptist Sim. S.S. 9:30 to 10:30 Regular Services 10:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Corner of Walnut & Adam St. -Amos Newell, Min.,
Beautiful Zion Miss. Baptist Evening Services:
218 Ponotoc 338-3977 Danny Robinson, Min., S.S. 9 a.m.; S.S. 9:45 am.: W.S. 11 p.m. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Bible Study 6:30 p.m.-Tuesday
W.S. 10 a.m. EPISCOPAL
St. Peter Missionary Baptist St. John Episcopal
Beulah Missionary Baptist Old LR Road - Devin Brown, Perry & Pecan St.
Onieda - Robert L. Goldsberry, Min S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. Rev. Ray Brown, 338-8115 W.S. 10:30 a.m„ S.S. 9:00 a.m.
Min., 338-7164
11 a.m. S.S. 9:30 am.: W.S. 11:30 a.m. Bible Study: 6:00pm Allen Temple A.M.E. -
120 S. Ashlar SS 9:30 am -10:45 am Worship: 11:00 am
County Line Baptist Wednesday followed with every choir rehearsal
P.O. Box 273, Marvell, AR 72366 Nate Lawerence, Min., Each Sunday Pastor T.B. Lamb
Second Baptist SBC
829-3260 3rd & Baldwin St. METHODIST
S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Carter Chapel AME
Mike Collins, 419 Columbia Deborah Senter, Pastor S.S. 9:30 a.m.;
Elaine Baptist Church Senior Pastor., 572-3264
200 Main St. Elaine Luke Watson/Pastor., 870-827-3469 S.S. 9:00 a.m.: W.S. 10:00 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. W.S. 11 a.m.
S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6p.m. Wed. 7:00 p.m.
Second Baptist - Elaine United Methodist
First Baptist M.B. Church Park & Hernando St. Pastor William Joe Head W.S. 9:00 am.
Comer of Miller & Walnut St., Helena, 338-8652, Jarvis Smith, Min., 572-9647
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. NS. Sun., 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist in Helena
Derrick L. Hughes, Pastor BC., Tues. 5:00 p.m., Every 1st. Sat., Mo. Mus. 7:30 p.m. 502 Porter 338-7418 Rev. Buddy Hamner
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m.
Second Baptist Church S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.
Helena First Baptist Church Lexa - 113 Mapl & Maine St 572-1525 S.S. 10:00 a.m.;
600 Franklin, Helena Lexa United Methodist
M.W. 11:30 a.m.; Pastor: Kenneth Lee - Cedar - S.S. 9:55 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m.
Cliff Bernard/Pastor., 338-6764 Bible Study (First & Third Wednesdays) at 6 p.m.
S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m.
Silver Cloud Marvell United Methodist
& 6 p.m. Wed. 6:45 p.m. 206 Riverview James L. Williams, Pastor 338-6822 Sunday Pastor: Kenneth Lee - Hwy. 49 S.S. 9:55 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
School 9:30 , Morning worship 11:00 am, Wednesday night
First Baptist Pettis Memorial CMJZ.
Ward St., Marvell S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Randy Williams, Pastor Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 121 Coranza 572-5046 Pastor William C. Gant

W.S. 11:30 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Every Sundays Trenton Baptist S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 5 p.m.
Pastor: Brother Mike Shelley Sun. CYF: 5 p.m.
First Missionary Baptist Church S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.
125 N. Coanza Wesley Chapel A.M.E.
Truevine Missionary Baptist Center & Wallace St., Marvell W. Simmons, Min., 338-8651
Von Daniels, Min., 870-228-5007 415 W. Garland Dr. Pastor: TBA
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Wed. Bible Class S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Fourth Street Baptist B.MA 6 p.m. West Helena United Methodist -
Pastor: Lance Madden SS, 10am; WS, 11am &6pm Wed.- 109 N. 6th St. 572-2559
Tucker Grove MB Pastor William Joe Head
Adult Bible Study/ Children/Youth Classes 6pm PC Road 115 Marvell, AR
S.S. 9:30 am W.S. 11:00 am Rev. Earnest Womack Jr.- S.S. 9:30 am.; W.S. 11 a.m.
Fountain Head M.B. Baptist
Willis DR Marvell Pastor PENTECOSTAL
Pentecostal
Dr. James L. Allen, Min. West Acre Baptist Church
870-829-2558 S.S. 9:45 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m. Pray meeting Wed. 7:00 Porter Kenneth D. Harman, Pastor
S.S. 10 am.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; M.W. 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 1st & 3rd p.m.
Sundays 6:00 p.m. Apostolic Life Center Church
West Helena Baptist 1335 Hwy 49, Marvell, AR Pastor Leroy Jackson Jr.
Galilee Missionary Baptist- 702 Plaza St.
206 Adams S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.
S.S. 9:30 a.m.: W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m. Tues & Thurs 7 p.m.
338-3024 S.S. 9:30 a.m.
Pastor Jessie King Zion Hill Baptist - Bible Study Thurs 7:30 p.m.
1108 Pecan St. 338-3712 Leroy Harper Sr., Min.,
Greater First Miss. Baptist S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday Pentecostal Church of Holiness
Comer of Sam and Bonanza St. Arthur Hughes, Min. 52 ST. Francis Glenn Jackson, Min., 388-8974 S.S. 10 am.;
Zion Travelers Mis. Baptist
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Sunday Rev. Austin D. Hill SR Pastor 32610 HWY 44 Mellwood, W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. United

Lambrook Baptist AR 72367 PRESBYTERIAN
827-3918 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. S.S. 10:30am W.S. 11:30am First Presbyterian Church
629 Porter St - Helena 338-3021 - W.S. 10:30 a.m.

Lexa Baptist CATHOLIC 7TH DAY ADVENTIST
213 Cedar St. St. Mary’s Catholic Seventh Day Adventist Church
Pastor: TBA 572-6533 Hwy. 49, Bill Neptune, Min. -W.S. Sat 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.
S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 123 Columbia Pastor Jeny Kenyon, 572-9141
& 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. 338-6990 - Sun. Mass: 10 a.m.

Morning Grove Missi. Baptist CHRISTIAN Faith Lutheran Church For more information on a sponsorship of
Hwy 44 - Elder Robert Davi, Pastor, 572-0667 S.S. 10:00 First Christian 4525 North Washington Forrest City, AR 72335 Earl D. this church directory
a.m.; W.S. 12:00 noon every Sun. Bible Class every Tues.
Carruth St. - Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. Burhhart, Deacon Please contact Wally Burchett at: Wally@
Morning Star Baptist S.S. 10 a.m.: W.S. 11 a.m.; E.S. 5 p.m. burchettmedia.com
885 S. Biscoe 338-6727 OTHER or call 910-528-0244
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. 1st & Bible Study: Wed. 6:30 p.m Greater Miracle Temple -
3rd Sun Rev. Larry Edwards, Pastor 228 No. 2nd St Bro. Willie Manuel, Min. This local church directory is made
CHURCH OF CHRIST S.S. 9:30; W.S. 11:00 Tuesday Bible Study 7:30-9:00 p.m. possible by these supporting busi-
Mount Oliver Miss. Baptist Hicks United Church of Christ nesses that are positioned around
Onieda - Moses Tillman Sr., Min. Marvell Alton Merchant, Min. Gods House “A Safe Place to Come To” Outreach Ministries, these page. The basic church listings
S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 12 Noon every 2nd Sun. S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 9:00 a.m. Inc. - are provided at no charge to all our
area churches. If your church is not
Mount Tabor Miss. Baptist Twin City Church of Christ Pastor: Elder Robert Davis 9th Street & Plaza 815 Plaza listed or an information change is
1160 Holly & Adams Streets Bobby Baker, Min. 572-1215 Street West Helena AR 72390 870-753-4050 870-995-3533 needed, please contact Andrew Bagley
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.
Tues. 7:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tues. mobile Church Services Every Sunday: at [email protected]
Southland Church of Christ S.S. 9:30 am
New Haven Missionary Baptist Bro. Derek Wilson, Minister 5625 Hwy 242 West I Lexa, AR
Rev. Rodney D. Corbin, Pastor 404 W Street West Helena, Morning Worship: 11:00 am Every Tuesday even. Bible
AR 72390 S.S. 9:30 a.m.- W.S. 11:00 a.m. - Prayer, Mon. 6 72355 S.S. 10am - W.S. 1 lam 572-2240 Teachings 6:00 pm Every 2nd & 4th Sunday after service
Lords Supper Free Food Pantry schedule: 1st Tuesday &
p.m., B.S., Wed. 7 p.m. Ph. 870.572.6314 CHURCH OF GOD
Church of God - 1736 Hwy 49 Gene Rutledge, Min., 3rd Tuesday Call Pastor 870-572-0667

572-2099 House of the Lord Church -
S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. 8365 Phillips 300.

J.L. Sanders 572-2469 or Bill Home 572-5679

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of God of Prophecy Delta Fellowship -
Jackson & Holly • Billy G. Williams, Min., 338-9095 S.S. 210N.9TH 276 Richmond Hill Dr, W.Helena
Sunday 10:30 am 870-572-1120
9:45 a.m.; Pastor: Doris Smith, 572-7587
W.S. 11 a.m. Wed. 6 p.m. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wed. 5 p.m. True Gospel Church -
542 Cooper St., West Helena Tony Dyce, Pastor.,
New Light Baptist Elaine Church of God
522 Arkansas Dan Wessell, Pastor 870-572-9651
S.S. 10:00 a.m. W.S. 11:00 a.m. Sunday 10:00 am-12 noon.
Andre K. Valley, Min., 338-8677
S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. Living Water Ministry Sun, Evening 6pm-till,
Bible Study 6:30 pm Wednesday 227 N. 8th St. West Helena Judy Carter, Pastor 572-5327 Wed. 7pm-till.

New Zion Missionary Baptist - S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Church of the Living God
225 Plaza W.S. 11 am & 6 pm. 700 Park Ave West Helena, AR 72390 (870) 572-7188
Wed. Bible Study: 7 p.m. Pastor Jenkins P.S. 7-7:30 Wednesday B.S. 7:30-8:30
L.A. Gamble, Min., 572-2159
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:30 a.m. 2nd & 3rd Sun. B.S. 2nd New Beginning Church Wednesday
South Seven S.S. 11am - 1pm Every 2nd Tuesday
Wed.
Audie Richardson Sr., - Pastor Food Pantry Giveaway
Pleasant Grove Miss. Baptist
Hwy. 316 Kenion Williams, Min. CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST NON-DENOMINATIONAL
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. Christ Temple-
Faith Outreach Church -
Salem M.B.Church - Franklin & Jefferson, Helena Supt. Alex J. Smith, Pastor; 1430 Springdale Rd.
Hwy. 44 So. S.S. 10:00 a.m. Min. Abram Johnson,
W.S. 11:00 am. 1st & 3rd Sunday Paster Randy Williams, Pulpit Chairman; Jim D. Harrison,Pastor -572- LORD W.S. 10 a.m.
Mid-Week Service (Wed.) 7 p.m.
Sr. SS 9:00 am, MS 10:30 am, YPWW 5:00 pm.
Evening Service 6:00 pm, Wednesday Prayer &
St.John Missionary Baptist-
Perry ext., Helena S.S.9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Bible Band 7:00 pm,
Holy Communion-Third Sundays
Rev. Walter Debro Jr- Pastor

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Recipe of the Week: ROSEMARY Thank you for reading this edition
BRAISED LAMB SHANKS of the Helena World

Cindy Davis brown on all sides. Transfer shanks to
a plate.
HELENA WORLD FOOD EDITOR

ROSEMARY BRAISED LAMB

SHANKS Add onions, carrots and garlic to the

Ingredients pot and sauté until golden brown. Stir

4 lamb shanks in wine, chicken and beef froth. Sea-

salt and pepper to taste son with rosemary and thyme. Return
2 TBSP. olive oil shank to pot and press down to sub-
2 onions, chopped merge. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat
3 large carrots, cut into ½ inch rounds to medium low. Cover, and simmer
10 garlic cloves, minced until meat is very tender, 2 to 3 hours
1 (750 milliliter) bottled red wine

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken Remove cover from pot. Simmer about
broth 20 minuets.

1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth Transfer shanks to a platter, place in a
5 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary warm oven.
2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
Boil juices in pot until thickened, about

Directions 20 minuets.

Sprinkle shanks with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed Dutch Serve shanks over garlic mashed pota-
oven over medium high heat. Working toes. Spoon gravy over shanks. Serve

in batches, cook shanks until medium at once.

BON APPETIT La CHOF

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021 — 1B

Local man sentenced to 226-month prison term by Feds

Staff Reports furtherance of Later that month, law Pine Bluff Juvenile Deten- in Jonesboro, and three in
a federal crime enforcement located Dis- tion Center when Dismuke Helena-West Helena.
HELENA WORLD of violence muke at an apartment assaulted the officer while
following his in Jonesboro. A search of escaping. Dismuke was Dismuke will be held
A Helena-West Helena involvement the apartment revealed a also convicted of aggra- in custody until 2038 as a
man is expected to remain in a robbery Smith & Wesson .50 caliber vated assault after a 2012 result of his Missouri con-
in prison until at least 2053 in Helena- revolver and an AA Arms escape attempt when he viction for the September
after possessing of a fire- West Helena. 9mm pistol, both loaded, assaulted three officers at 5, 2015, armed robbery of a
arm following a felony con- In September Dismuke tied in a plastic grocery bag the Independence County pawn shop during which he
viction and for brandishing 2015, Dismuke in the toilet tank. Prior to Judicial Detention Center. shot at an employee’s head
a firearm during the armed entered the his possession of these fire- He was also convicted of and foot. Judge Moody
robbery of a local conve- Dollar General with a sil- arms, Dismuke had been aggravated assault in 2018 ordered Dismuke to serve
nience store. On Thursday, ver revolver. He demanded convicted of Aggravated after assaulting a guard at 46 months’ imprisonment
United States District Judge money from the cashier at Assault as well as Attempt- a facility in Lincoln County, on Count 1, concurrent to
James M. Moody sentenced the register, who could not ed Escape First Degree. Arkansas. his Arkansas and Missouri
Nicholas Dismuke, 27, to open it, but the store man- Dismuke pleaded guilty on state sentences, and 180
226 months in federal pris- ager was able to open the January 15, 2020. In addition to Dismuke’s months’ imprisonment on
on. register at gunpoint. Dis- violence against correction- Count 2, consecutive to all
muke grabbed all of the During the hearing, evi- al officers, evidence at the three of the other sentenc-
Dismuke pleaded guilty money from the register, dence was presented hearing indicated he com- es. Dismuke is expected
on January 15, 2020, to an which was approximately reflecting Dismuke’s crimi- mitted five armed robber- to remain in custody until
indictment charging him $169. nal history, which included ies in September 2015: one 2053.
with being a felon in pos- the death of an officer at the in St. Louis, Missouri; one
session of a firearm and Please see FEDS on 2B
brandishing a firearm in

J.J. and Beulah White Foundation accepting proposals

Terri Ann Hall award a grant, or grants, up but will be eligible again in of nonprofit status Board in understanding the
to $10,000 to a qualifying 2023. 4) A detailed explanation of project in its entirety. Pro-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER entity or entities in Phillips posals should be received no
County. Proposals should include the project, its total cost, the later than December 31, 2021.
The J.J. and Beulah White the following information: benefit to the organization, Proposals may be mailed to:
Foundation is seeking pro- The foundation board and its impact on Phillips Barbie Washburn, 905 Car-
posals for the awards of meets twice yearly to evalu- 1) Name, address, phone County. ruth, Marvell, Arkansas
grants in 2022. The foun- ate and make selections of number, and email address 72366.
dation specifically benefits these grants. If your non- of the organization Proposals should include
non-profit organizations in profit received a grant in any drawings, pictures, ren- Grant awards will be pre-
Phillips County, Arkansas. 2021, it is not eligible in 2022, 2) Name of the primary dition, schematics, or other sented in January 2022.
contact at the organization media which will aid the
In 2022, the foundation will
3) Tax ID number and proof

Around Town MESD Christmas Tree

Zac Buie is shown here riding a Dr. Ronald Laurent, MESD 6-12 Principal, brought a tree and decora-
horse while carrying a rifle last week tions from home to help spread the Christmas cheer at Marvell-Elaine
on Plaza Street. After being appre- High School. Photo Credit Candace Williams
hended and having his weapon
confiscated, Buie was released.
Later that night, he was arrested in
the yard of 219 St. Anthony after a
standoff with law enforcement. The
Helena-West Helena Police Depart-
ment said it did not have a report
on the incident and that the Phillips
County Sheriff’s Office was handling
the investigation even though the
incident happened in the city limits.
At press time, the Helena World did
not have a copy of the report nor had
it learned the formal charges Buie
will face for the incidents. A private
owner came and retrieved the horse
at the scene and rode it away to the
east. Contributed Photo

Spelling Bee Champions HRMC Employee of the Month

DeSoto School has two students who placed at the District Spelling Bee, held Helena Regional Medical Center recently named Velashia Craig, RN, as its
in Drew, Mississippi. Asher Cravens, 5th grade, and Jewel Brokeshoulder, 8th Employee of the Month. Velashia has provided excellent care to patients
grade, both won their division and received first-place ribbons. Both of these at Helena Regional Medical Center since 2016. Pictured for her presenta-
students will advance to the MAIS State Spelling Bee in January 2022, in tion (from left) are Adam Loris, Chief Executive Officer; Juril Fonzie, Director
Jackson, MS. Asher is the son of Katy Cravens and Michael Cravens. Jewel Human Resources; Velashia Craig, RN Med Surg; Jamie Pryor, Chief Quality
is the daughter of Johnny Brokeshoulder and the late Leslie Brokeshoulder. Officer; Gina Lindsey, RN Med Surg; and Steve Brackeen, Chief Nursing Offi-
cer/ Contributed Photo
Contributed Photos

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Obits

Leslie Anne Stanford Brokeshoulder

Leslie Anne Stanford ness Administration and She is der (Destiny) of Lexa, friends. 1:00 p.m., Sunday, at

Brokeshoulder, age 47, Early Childhood Educa- s u r v i v e d Arkansas; two daugh- She is preceded in the church as well.

of West Helena, Arkan- tion and was a mem- by her ters, Jewel Brokeshoul- death by her father, Mar- The family requests

sas departed her earthly ber of Phi Beta Kappa m o t h e r , der of West Helena and lin Stanford and grand- that no flowers to be

home on Friday, Novem- honor society. Leslie J o y c e Kira Star Brokeshoulder parents, Russell and sent.

ber 19, 2021 at her home was in charge of Phillips S u m - Gomez (Nick) of Cabot, Jean Summerhill. Services are direct-

from natural causes. County Angel Tree for m e r h i l l Arkansas; four grand- A celebration of life for ed by Roller-Citizens

She was born Decem- 10 years. Leslie loved Stanford children, Mark Broke- Mrs. Leslie Brokeshoul- Funeral Home, West

ber 13, 1973 in Hele- the King Biscuit Blues of Lexa, shoulder, Karson, Kylie, der will be held at 2:00 Helena, (870)-572-2571.

na to Joyce Summer- Festival and served as A r k a n - Brokeshoulder and Kashton Gomez; p.m., Sunday, Decem- Relatives and friends

hill Stanford and the beverage chairman for sas; hus- grandmother, Jewel ber 12, 2021 at Fourth may sign the online

late Marlin Leslie Stan- many years. Most of all, b a n d , Johnson of West Hel- Street Baptist Church guestbook at www.rol-

ford. She held a Bach- she was a loving mother Johnny Brokeshoulder; ena; a host of cousins, in West Helena, Arkan- lerfuneralhomes.com/

elor’s degree in Busi- and grandmother. son, Brett Brokeshoul- nieces, nephews, and sas. Visitation will be at westhelena.

Marvell Academy NHS packs Christmas Shoeboxes

Terri Ann Hall personal hygiene items for
children in need worldwide.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
For the Operation Christ-
Around the holiday season, mas Child shoeboxes, Mar-
people young and old, like to vell Academy members of
find the Spirit of Christmas by the National Honor Society
helping where they can. This teamed up and furnished
year, the Marvell Academy items to fill more than 15 shoe-
National Honor Society mem- boxes. As part of the proj-
bers chose Operation Christ- ect, an additional $200 was
mas Child as one of their proj- donated by the Marvell Acad-
ects. emy National Honor Society
to help with shipping costs
The mission of Operation for these shoeboxes and other
Christmas Child is to dem- donated shoeboxes.
onstrate God’s love in a real
and understandable way to National Honor Society
children around the world. members pictured are Landen
Samaritan’s Purse partners Kelly, Emily Gagne, Hunter
with local churches, business- Hayes, Case Jackson, Joey
es, schools, and organizations King, Samuel Hall, and Con-
to get “shoebox gifts” filled nor Simpson.
with toys, school supplies, and

At the State Capital

The Marvell Academy
6th grade and 7th grade
social studies classes
spent a fun-filled day
visiting the Arkansas
State Capitol in Little
Rock, AR. The students
were taken by their
social studies teacher,
Mrs. Kim Rohrscheib.
Their State Capitol tour
guide, Cheryl Augustine,
was very knowledgeable
and excited about the
tour. She answered any
questions the students
had and offered interest-
ing information to keep
the students engaged.
After the State Capitol
Tour, the students ate
lunch at the Golden Cor-
ral before coming back
to school. Contributed
Photo 

Court Dispositions

Tiffany Alexander was Reckless driving, crimi- insurance. of insurance. found guilty of pos-
found guilty of driving nal mischief, Failure to
on a suspended license appear, speeding and Cory E Mathews was Willie Porter was found Domonique A Murry session of drug para-
x2. driving on a suspended found guilty of expired guilty of speeding.
license. vehicle tags. was found guilty of phernalia, disorderly
Melissa Johnson was Misty King was found
found guilty of 3rd Renard Love was found **** guilty of operating an reckless driving and conduct, failure to com-
degree battery. not guilty of DWI. Diamond Higgins was ATV on a public high-
found guilty of criminal way. disregarding traffic con- ply, failure to appear,
Miller Howard was Dearius Crockett was mischief.
found guilty of expired found guilty of failure to Kira West was found trol devices. disorderly conduct,
tags and no proof of register a vehicle. Lakesha Tilson was guilty of speeding and
insurance. found guilty of no proof reckless driving. criminal trespassing and
****
Chenelle Johnson was Corey A Gathings was Valerie Collins was possession of an instru-
found guilty of theft of found guilty of dis-
property. charging a firearm in found guilty of speeding ment of crime.
the city, driving on a
Kenneth Givens was suspended license and and defective equip-
found guilty of no driv- leaving the scene of an
ers license and posses- accident. ment. Clayton Pryor was
sion of instrument of
crime. John Lee Ivory was found guilty of speed-
found guilty of no seat
Quanvarius Miller was belt, failure to stop at Maxie Rogers was ing.
found guilty of failure stop sign, no vehicle
to obey a police officer tags and driving on a FEDS
and failure to appear. suspended license.
“This case exemplifies why the community. We appreciate always, we are grateful to our
Joseph Womack Sr was Deon Garner was found it is so important to keep guns the work of our partners at FBI partners at the U.S. Attorney’s
found guilty of DWI, guilty of no proof of out of the hands of convict- and the Arkansas State Police Office for the Eastern District
ed felons,” stated Jonathan to keep this violent offender of Arkansas for their work in
D. Ross, United States Attor- behind bars.” prosecuting this brutal career
ney for the Eastern District of “The astoundingly violent criminal.”
Arkansas. “This defendant put record of this defendant speaks In addition to the prison sen-
two hardworking Arkansans in for itself,” said FBI Little Rock tence, Judge Moody sentenced
fear for their lives by robbing Special Agent in Charge James Dismuke to five years of super-
their workplace at gunpoint. A. Dawson. “His historically vised release. The investiga-
The question at sentencing vicious crimes coupled with tion was conducted by the FBI
today was not how much jail his current criminal convic- and the Arkansas State Police.
time would be sufficient, but tions warranted a stiff sentence The case was prosecuted by
how soon is too soon to release in prison, and we are pleased Assistant United States Attor-
this violent offender back into with today’s court decision. As ney Julie Peters.

The Helena World Legals/Classifieds WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021 — 3B

Local Legals

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF in that same amount against, and foreclo- pancy of the Phillips County Real Estate,
PHILLIPS COUNTY, ARKANSAS sure of all rights, title, claim, or interest that including, but not limited to, extensions, re-
CIVIL DIVISION you and others have in and to, the following newals, modifications, and replacements;
BILLYJOE AGANS AND CANDACE property: (c)all rents, issues, and profits regarding
AGANS, PLAINTIFFS (a) Lot numbered One Hundred Ninety the Phillips County Real Estate, including,
V. Three (193), in that part of the City of Hel- but not limited to, security deposits, mini-
CASE NO. CV-2021-174 ena, Phillips County, Arkansas, known as mum rents, percentage rents, additional
ANGELOS KOLOBOTOS, DEFENDANT “Old Helena”, same being located in and rents, common area maintenance charges,
WARNING ORDER a part of private survey numbered 2388, parking charges, real estate taxes, other
TO: ANGELOS KOLOBOTOS Township Two (2) South, Range Five (5) applicable taxes, insurance premium con-
You are hereby notified that a case has East, Phillips County, Arkansas, as record- tributions, liquidated damages following
been filed against you by Plaintiffs Billyjoe ed at Book 741 Page 41 in the records of default, cancellation premiums, “loss of
Agans and Candace Agans (“Plaintiffs”) in Phillips County, Arkansas. (Parcel # 704- rents” insurance, guest receipts, revenues,
the Circuit Court of Phillips County, Arkan- 00382-000) Also: Forty One (41) feet North royalties, proceeds, bonuses, accounts,
sas, which affects or may affect your rights. and South by the full length thereof East contract rights, general intangibles, and
The action involves enforcement of prom- and West off of the North side of Lot num- all other rights and claims which Angelos
issory notes, mortgages, assignments, bered One Hundred and Ninety Four (194), Kolobotos may have regarding the Phillips
security agreements, guaranties, and other in that part of the city of Helena, Phillips County Real Estate;.
loan documents executed by Defendants County, Arkansas, known as “Old Helena”, You are hereby warned to appear in this
in connection with multiple loans obtained same being located in and a part of private Court within THIRTY (30) days from the
from Plaintiff (collectively, the “Loans”), and survey numbered 2388, Township Two date of first publication of this Warning Or-
Plaintiff seeks, among other things, the (2) South, Range Five (5) East, Phillips der and answer the Complaint for Foreclo-
following relief: (i) in personam judgment County, Arkansas, as recorded at Book 741 sure and Petition for Order of Delivery filed
against you and the other Defendants, Page 41 in the Records of Phillips County, in this action. If you fail to do so, you will
jointly and severally, in an amount of no Arkansas. (Parcel #704-00384-000); face entry of judgment by default or other-
less than $41,516.29, plus interest, costs, (b)all existing or future leases, subleases, wise be barred from asserting your interest
attorney fees, and all other amounts owed licenses, guaranties, and any other written in this action.
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From the Classrooms of Marvell-Elaine Elementary and Marvell Academy

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021 — 1C

Rawls scores first win as Marvell Academy head coach

Terri Ann Hall was constant scores
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
and misses from both
On Monday, December teams. The score was
6, Marvell Academy’s tied four times before
Coach Martin Rawls got the half. Seven unfortu-
his first win as a Varsity nate misses at the Eagle
Boys basketball coach. free-throw line prevent-
The 49-36 win was over ed them from pulling
DeSoto Christian School ahead.
and took place at Mar- Rawls commented on
vell Academy. this, “We didn’t play
“These guys continue to our potential in the
to fight hard all year, first half. We made a
and it paid off for them few changes at half and
tonight,” Rawls said of came out and played
the win. much better.”
DeSoto Christian Within the first two
scored first and took a minutes of the third
5-0 lead. The Eagles were quarter, the Eagles
scoreless until halfway pulled ahead and kept
through the first quarter it for the remainder of
when Samuel Hall was the game. Points were
fouled and made both scored by seven mem-
his free throws. bers of the team. Hall
A shot by Case Jack- led in points with 13,
son, couple with the and followed closely by
one, tied up the game. Jackson who scored 12. who sustained an injury play. We found a way are the ones that put in 2021. He was hired as
Scoring was back and Seven points were the prior week, has not to win when we need- all the work every single the Head Coach for Boys
forth with Nate Jumper scored by both Jumper returned to the court, ed it,” Rawls said and day.” Basketball, both JV and
scoring twice, but at the and Ryce Bennett. Reese yet. continued, “I’m proud Rawls is a 2015 gradu- Varsity for the 2021-22
end of the quarter, the Travis scored four. Kyle “Having two of our of my guys. I’m happy ate of DeSoto School. He year. His first win as
Eagles were behind by Turner and Christopher seniors out last week for them. As a coach, I was an assistant coach the JV Boys Head Coach
two points. Cutlip each had three. hurt, but these guys came wanted this so bad for at Marvell Academy for was against Delta Acad-
The second quarter Senior Connor Simpson, in prepared and ready to my players because they two seasons, from 2019- emy on November 11.

Lady T-Birds take district win over Lee Academy

Terri Ann Hall

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Desoto School Lady T-Birds
matched up against district rival, the
Lee Academy (AR) Lady Cougars on
Tuesday, December 7, at their home
gym.

The Lady T-Birds had a solid win
with a final score of 46-58.

Seven players scored for the Lady
T-Birds. Points were scored in the first
period by Sarah Lane Riddell, Anslee
Barnes, and Mary Pillow. Barnes,
Carsyn Gore, and Allie Reynolds add-
ed points before the half. Kingsley
Whaley and Leah Carnathan added
points to the scoreboard in the second
half.

Anslee Barnes was the leading scorer
with a total of 22 points. Following
her was Sarah Lane Riddell with 14
points.

“It was a tough game,” said Head
Girls Basketball Coach John Stoker
and continued, “Lee played well, but
my girls were able to apply a lot of
pressure defensively. We also did a
great job of executing our offense in
the second half.”

With the defensive pressure in the
second half, the Lady Cougars were
unable to adjust or recover. The Lady
T-Birds kept their focus and were able
to win the game by 12 points.

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Six in Phillips County considered among the best

Terri Ann Hall Stars. The players from and Austin Lewis were Smither, and Kent Yates. practicing with their new
1A and 2A were from the seniors chosen from Allen and Pillow were team and their new coach-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER 8-man teams and the 3A 2A Marvell Academy in drafted to the Blue Team es, some of who they may
players were from 11-man Marvell. which was coached by never have met or heard of
The MAIS Class 1A-3A teams. Six players from Jon Reed McLendon, Brett before.
Football All-Star Game two Phillips County MAIS A total of 76 players were Warren, Mitch Womack,
was held Friday, December schools were selected this selected and then divided and Travis Upshaw. Each All the All-Star athletes
3, at Jackson Preparatory year. Drew Allen, Gibson into two teams, the Blue team stayed at a separate are considered the “best
School in Jackson, MS, at Pillow, Zac Vondran, and team and the White team. location for the three-day of the best” at their school
2:30 p.m. It was uncharac- Nash VonKanel were the Hall, Lewis, Vondran, and event. Athletes arrived on and in their district.
teristically hot for Decem- seniors chosen from 1A VonKanel were drafted Wednesday, December 1st,
ber with the temperature DeSoto School in Helena- to the White Team which for their first team prac- This extreme competi-
hitting 76 degrees that day. West Helena. Samuel Hall was coached by Blake Pur- tice. They spend two days tion can be a new envi-
vis, Wesley Harris, Ricky ronment for some ath-
Only seniors are eligible
to be selected for the All- Please see PHILLIPS on 5C

Four DeSoto seniors play in All-Star Game

Terri Ann Hall got to coach last week. Gibson
was a standout from the first time
CONTRIBUTING WRITER we got on the practice field, and
he did a great job with a tough
Four senior football players assignment that he drew during
from Class 1A DeSoto School were the game on defense,” Head Coach
selected for the MAIS 1A-3A All- Jon Reed McLendon of the Blue
Star teams. Drew Allen and Gib- Team (Greenville Christian) said
son Pillow were drafted to the and continued, “Drew was such a
Blue Team, and Zac Vondran and tough competitor. It was a privi-
Nash VonKanel were drafted to lege to get to know those guys, and
the White Team. coach them for a few days.”

Head DeSoto Football Coach Coach Travis Upshaw (Blue Team
Sam Pearson stated, “These four and Delta Streets Academy) stated,
guys have been great representa- “Drew had a lot of drive on the
tives of our program, school, and field. He stood out to me because
community for four years. I am I was able to coach him the most.”
very thankful for their leadership
in all aspects of life. What they “It was a great experience. I met
have helped us accomplish has a lot of new people,” Gibson Pil-
been a privilege to watch. They all low stated and continued, “I have
played well at the All-Star Game, played quarterback and linebacker
and I couldn’t be more honored all year, and played cornerback in
than to be their Coach!” the All-Star Game.”

“I was so impressed with the Please see DESOTO on 5C
two guys from DeSoto that we

Marvell Academy’s Hall and Lewis play in All-Star Game

Terri Ann Hall and he worked very hard at Marvell Academy!” Marvell
our practices all week. Our Academy’s Head Football
CONTRIBUTING WRITER line was a key part of our Coach, Ben Durham, said.
win,” Coach Purvis (PCA)
Two senior football play- stated and continued, “Sam “In the All-Star Game, I
ers from Class 2A Marvell was one of our three run- played running back and
Academy were selected for ning backs. He started off on was on special teams, which
the MAIS 1A-3A All-Star defense but asserted himself were my regular positions,
teams. Seniors #45 Samuel and asked to work in some along with linebacker, so I
Hall and #48 Austin Lewis running back routes. Once was prepared. I made lots
were drafted to the White we put him on offense, that’s of new friends from many
Team, coached by Blake Pur- where he settled in for the different schools, some I had
vis (Porters Chapel Acade- week. During the game, he never heard of. I knew other
my), Wesley Harris (Delta had five carries for about players from our district and
Academy), Ricky Smither 50-yards. He stepped up from rival schools. It was
(North Sunflower Academy), and didn’t skip a beat mov- great to finally play on the
and Kent Yates (Prairie View ing from 8-man to 11-man.” same team with your friends
Academy). It was noted that instead of against them.
all four coaches were from “I believe Samuel is among Overall, it was a great and
schools with 8-man teams. the best players in the state, fun experience. It’s some-
and I felt he showed why. thing I’ll always remember,
“As the Head Coach of He had three tackles on kick- and a really good way to end
the White Team, I had two off and several carries. I the season,” Samuel Hall
goals for the All-Stars, have couldn’t be prouder of how
fun and win the game. We both players represented Please see ALL-STARS on 5C
were able to do both! Aus-
tin was one of our linemen

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Mustangs blow past Blue Hornets in 86-42 victory

Candance Williams buckets. It appeared to be vell-Elaine coasted to the
a square competition dur- mercy rule victory.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER ing the first half, but the
Mustangs came back in the Leading scorer for the
The KIPP Delta Blue Hor- second half and evicted the Mustangs, Junior Dekylon
nets remained winless on Hornets from their own nest. Arnold held it down the
the season as the Marvell- entire game with 24 points,
Elaine Mustangs stamped- The Blue Hornets were 6 assists and 2 rebounds.
ed in from western Phillips held to only 15 points in Jamarion Beasley followed
County and hit the Hornets the second half as Coach with 17 points and 1 assist.
with wasp and hornet spray Galdric Throwers Mustangs
from inside, outside and on smothered KIPP with its The Mustangs have three
defense to win 86-42 and cap pressure defense.. games scheduled this week
off a night where Marvell- with the last being on Fri-
Elaine won all three games. With 4:15 left in the 3rd day, December 17 in Clar-
quarter, the game was basi- endon before the Christmas
The game began fast paced cally out of reach and Mar- break.
with both teams trading

Marvell-Elaine’s Jr. Fillies defeat KIPP Lady Hornets

Candance Williams Leading scorers for the Jr.
Fillies are players to watch.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Deyonce Wilson led scoring
with 20 points, 3, assists, and
Home court advantage was 5 rebounds. J. Jackson was
not a factor in the Marvell- next in line with 17 points, 3
Elaine Jr. Fillies and KIPP assists and 2 rebounds.
Lady Blue Hornets Decem-
ber 6 matchup. The Jr. Fil- “The Jr. girls are 4-0.”, stat-
lies showed no mercy while ed Coach Brandy Rogers.
holding the Lady Blue Hor- “They show a lot of effort,
nets to only scoring 2 points hustle, play together and are
at home. an overall talented group of
players. Our goal is to have
The Jr. Fillies were leading an undefeated season and
by 32 at halftime. Though win district. I’m proud of
KIPP’s defense picked up in them.”
the third quarter, it wasn’t
enough to stop the Jr. Fillies. Marvell boys worked hard ers. Getting noticed was a those guys on your side,” know how to play this game

ALL-STARS
said.
Coach Yates (PVA) was and played hard for us. lot harder, everyone there Coach Harris (Delta) stated at a high level! As an All-
pleased saying, “Samuel Austin started at DE for us was chosen as an All-Star and continued, “Sam and Star Coach, we have the joy
was a great teammate, a hard and did a really good job.” for a reason. So, you really Austin are very hard-nosed of meeting some of the best
worker, ran the ball very “Austin really showed that had to battle for the spot. guys, and I don’t think young men around the State
well, and his attitude was he can compete with the best Everyone there was my there are many coaches in and we get to set them up to
exceptional all week. Aus- players in the MAIS. On the friend, in that short amount the league that do not know play the last football game
tin held his own when we first play he set the tone by of time, you become broth- their names. I’m so proud of their high school career!”
scrimmaged the 4A-6A Blue getting a strip-sack,” Dur- ers. It is a very fun experi- of them and their accom- Samuel Hall is the son of
team on Thursday. They are ham (MA) stated. ence, nothing else compares plishments.” Phil and Terri Ann Hall of
great kids who represented Lewis enjoyed All-Stars to it.” Coach Travis Upton (Blue Marvell.
their school well.” saying, “The transition “I have had the oppor- Team/Delta Streets Acade- Austin Lewis is the son of
Working primarily with wasn’t too different, just tunity to coach with and my) summed it up best, “All Emmett and Pennie Lewis
the defense, Coach Smith- more things you could do against them, and I can say these young men have been of Hunter and Tracey Lewis
er (NSA) stated, “Both the defensive-wise with 11 play- you are a better coach with coached extremely well and of Brinkley.

PHILLIPS
letes. Since the coach- must be willing to play in you get the opportunity to for over 30 years. I have emy).
es may not know all the different or new positions, work with the best athletes coached in several All-Star This was the 50th year of
players, every player must as well. With 38 players in the state. It’s been my games; this group of kids the MAIS All-Star Games.
work harder than ever and per team, there’s not a experience to see that usu- was the best-mannered In the 1A-3A Game, the
show the coaches why they shortage of athletes who ally, the best athletic kids group I have ever coached. White Team won 38-27 over
deserve to be there. Ath- are ambitious and anxious have a matching genuine They were a pleasure to the Blue Team. All six local
letes want to prove that for a moment in the lime- good character,” stated coach on the field and a joy athletes played during the
they deserve a spot, are light. Coach Upshaw (Blue Team to be around off the field,” game, none were injured.
willing to earn their spot, “The All-Star Game is a and Delta Streets Acade- commented Coach Ricky VonKanel was selected as
and are willing to do it special time as a player my). Smithers (White Team and the Defensive MVP for the
time and time again. They and a coach. As a coach, “I have been coaching North Sunflower Acad- White Team.

DESOTO

“The All-Star Game was as corner for us and basi- named the Defensive MVP ed, “The All-Star game and ting down there, but I left
one to remember because cally stole two possessions for the White Team said, days leading up were an with many new friends I
you go there not knowing away from the Blue Team,” “I had a great time and amazing new experience for didn’t have before. I’m very
anybody except teammates said Head Coach Blake Pur- am honored to be selected me. I have only played thankful for the opportunity
from your school, and then vis of the White Team (Por- as Defensive MVP for my 8-man football since the to go and have the experi-
by the end of the week ters Chapel). team.” 8th grade, swapping back ence.”
you’re pretty much family White Team Coach Wes- “Zac played well at the to 11-man was much more Drew Allen is the son of
with new friends from dif- ley Harris (Delta Academy) game and did his job. He seamless than I expected. I Andy and Kristin Allen of
ferent schools. You leave was proud of VonKanel as worked hard at the prac- was lucky enough to play Elaine and Leslie Harris of
knowing everybody. It was well, “Nash VonVanel had tices,” stated Coach Ricky my home position of left Forrest City.
a great experience getting a great attitude and worked Smithers (White Team and guard on offense. Practice Gibson is the son of Brooke
to meet new friends!” Drew hard. He had a year for North Sunflower Academy). had the same air of intensity and Jim Pillow of Lexa.
Allen said. the books with winning the Coach Kent Yates (White and work. Meeting all the Zac is the son of Rob Von-
“Zac was one of our line- State Championship and Team and Prairie View All-Stars was really fun, all dran of Helena and Angie
men, he worked hard all being named the Defensive Academy) agreed, stating, sharing our stories and talk- Vondran of Lagrange.
week. Nash VonKanel had MVP for our team in the “Zac played a huge role in ing about the season, and Nash is the son of Taylor
an interception, a forced All-Star Game! Hard work the All-Star Game.” even about games against and Nicole Collins of Mar-
interception, and a fumble pays off!” Zac Vondran enjoyed the each other over the years. I vell and Glen VonKanel of
recovery. He did a great job Nash VonKanel who was whole experience and stat- knew a handful before get- Lexa.

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Letters to Santa
2021

Featuring Desoto School, Marvell-Elaine, City of Elaine Head Start

Desoto School Dear Santa, I have inside and sleep and I will leave you holder. Love, Char- Desoto K5

been a god girl, I am with. I also want a toy plenty of milk and leigh Donahue

Desoto K3 not on the naughty turtle. That’s all I want cookies for you and Dear Santa Claus, My

list. I want a pink for Christmas. Love, carrots for Rudolph Dear Santa, For Christ- name is Adaline. I

teddy Bear for Christ- Easton Mitchell and the rest of the mas I would like a am 5 years old! I live
Dear Santa, I would mas, a pink scooter,
reindeer. Love, Gun- baby doll names rain- in the great town of
like bus, baby dolls, and a big white teddy Dear Santa, I would nar
Barbies and bicycle. bear. We will leave bow and a small pet Barton. This year I’ve

Love, Benton Brown you some milk and like a ring box with red bird named Da. been really happy

a lot of rings and a Dear Santa, I want Love, Marlee Jo Gar- and it would be su-

cookies.’ Love, Eleanor mermaid tail. Love, a big Dinosaur, the ner per good if you could
Dear Santa, I would Grubbs
really like a big JoJo Presley Mora Monster Tonka dump bring me these things

doll and JoJo cos- truck and Mario Kart Dear Santa, I have this year: LOL dolls,

tumes. I need a mi- Desoto K4 Dear Santa, There racing cars and track been nice this year. pet horse, red lipstick,

crophone like hers, are three things that I game. I want a magic For Christmas I want new princess shoes,

Dear Santa, I want really want for Christ- ball, a race car and an a rainbow clock, xy- and giant Barbie
too. I want a baby bed a BIG RC car with a mas. I really want a e-sketch game. Love,
and stroller for my lophone, purple bed- house. Thank you!

remote control and bubble glove catcher, Hudson Harper room, and a rainbow You’re the best Santa
chicken, Paula Deen. a real dirt bike with a dream set, and
I will try to be a good gas. I also want a real some pumpkin pie. I Dear Santa, I would bag. I will leave the ever! P.S. Please tell

girl until you bring 4 wheeler and a race love pumpkin pie. I like a pig, a hanging reindeer candy canes, Mrs. Claus and the

presents at Christmas. car track that lights up hope I’ve been good tent, and new books. and they will eat elves I love you for

Love, Paisli Carroll them. I will leave you me.

and goes around and enough! Love, Rosalee Love, Chloe cookies

Dear Santa, I have around. Love, Kade and milk. The word Dear Santa Claus, My

been a good girl this Barnes Dear Santa, This year Dear Santa, I would is reindeer love candy name is Pipkin. I am 5

I have tried to be so like a Nintendo canes. And you love years old! I live in the
year and I would love Dear Santa, I really good! I think I have Switch and a Nerf
a big Barbie Dream cookies and milk. So, great town of Mari-

want a toy monster done pretty good! For Gun for Christmas. I you will go on the anna.This year I’ve
House! I would also truck and a medium Christmas this year would also like to see
like to have a fast car, size one with doors I would like a yel- roof, in the chimney been really nice and it

princess doll and a one of your real rein- and hide presentsun- would be super cool

pony to play with. so my sister won’t fall low tool set, a bucket, deer. Love, Carson der our Christmas tree. if you could bring me

Love, Anna Blake out. I really want a a nerf gun, a music I love you. Love, Alyse these things this year:

Harper race car, medium size machine, a game and a Dear Santa, I would Mayville Silly string, a doll that

with doors. I want a remote control car. I’ll like a baby doll, a cries, a big Elsa, Bar-

big toy star I can bring see you soon, love you camera, and a picture bie set with puppies,

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Desoto School great town of West Editor’s Note:
continued Helena. Look for more Santa Letters from more schools and home-schooled students in next
This year I’ve been
Barbie Vet, red cowgirl really good and it week’s December 22 edtion of the Helena World.
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Please tell Mrs. Claus Barbie doll house, and am 6 years old! I live has been good too, for This year I’ve been re- Please tell Mrs. Claus
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Santa happy for me. best Santa ever! P.S. Barbie stuff, makeup, in the great town of

Dear Santa Claus, My Dear Santa Claus, My Please tell Mrs. Claus pop its, puppy. Thank Dear Santa Claus, Helena. This year I’ve
name is Hastings. I name is Krae. I am 5 and the elves love you! You’re the best My name is Kaylee. I been really god and it
am 5 years old! I live years old! I live in the from me. Santa ever! P.S. Please am 6 years old! I live would be super nice
in the great town of great town of Helena. tell Mrs. Claus and the in the great town of if you could bring
Lula. This year I’ve This year I’ve been re- Dear Santa Claus, My elves Merry Christmas Helena. This year I’ve me these things this
been really good and ally good and it would name is Morgan. I am for me. been really good and year: Rc car, toy trac-
it would be super be super nice if you 5 years old! I live in it would be super nice tor, computer, pop its,
awesome if you could could bring me these the great town of Lexa. Desoto 1st Grade if you could bring me big truck, Nerf gun.
bring me these things things this year: Foot- This year I’ve been re- these things this year: Thank you! You’re the
this year: Pop it, 2 ball, bow, basket ball ally good and it would Dear Santa Claus, My American girl can doll, best Santa ever! P.S.
Quishies, a Kolles. and goal, red, white, be super cool fun if name is Austin. I am phone, jewelry, Barb. Please tell Mrs. Claus
Thank you! You’re the and blue crocs. Thank you could bring me 7 years old! I live in Thank you! You’re the and the elves I love
best Santa ever! P.S. you! You’re the best these things this year: the great town of Lexa. best Santa ever! P.S. you for me.
Please tell Mrs. Claus Santa ever! P.S Please Mini brans, baby Yoda
and the elves I love tell Mrs. Claus and the stuff, robot, 1 pad, 10
them for me. elves Merry Christmas candy canes. I love
for me. you Santa. Thank
you! You’re the best

Dear Santa Claus, My Dear Santa Claus, My Santa ever!
name is Allison Wood- name is Layton. I am P.S. Please tell Mrs.
yard. I am 6 years old! 5 years old! I live in Claus and the elves
I live in the great town the great town of West Hello for me.
of Lexa. Helena. This year
This year I’ve been re- I’ve been really good Dear Santa Claus,
ally good and it would and It would be su- My name is Jack Bry-
super awesome if you per great if you could ant. I am 5 years old! I
could bring me these bring me these things live in the great town
things this year: Leop- this year: toy police of Helena.This year
ard purse pet, makeup officer, toy bluey I’ve been really good
kit, unicorn night house, a toy dinosaur. and it would be su-
gown, new bike, and I want boots. Toy per good if you could
rainbow headphones. Deer, Ghostbuster, bring me these things
Thank you! You’re the Hot wheel. Thank this year: truck with a
best Santa ever! P.S. you! You’r the best gooseneck trailer, big
Please tell Mrs. Claus Santa ever! P.S. Please truck with a trailer,
and the elves Merry tell Mrs. Claus and the toy ranger, tractor flat
Christmas for me. elves thank you for bed truck, and a hat.
me. Thank you! You’re the
Dear Santa Claus, My best Santa ever! P.S.

name is Bella. I am 5 Dear Santa Claus, My Please tell Mrs. Claus
years old! I live in the name is Levi Slane. I and the elves my sister

The Helena World Letters to Santa WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021 — 3D

Desoto School in the great town of really good and it slime, hatchamles, Jack K. - iPhone 13 for Christmas yet that
continued Marianna. This year would be super nice a cat, toy for my cat, Pro Max is it. Sincerely, Hailee
I’ve been really good if you could bring me rings, smelling mark-

Dear Santa Claus, My and it would be su- these things this year: ers, scrufaluff a cutie Dear Santa, I want a
name is Nash. I am 6 per helpful if you rc car, xbox, Nerf gun, cut. With love, Sloan Liam B. - tablet flag for my mo-pad.
years old! I live in the could bring me these dirt bike. Thank you! Can I have a “GIANT”
great town of Helena. things this year: Bar- You’re the best Santa Dear Santa, My name Aidan V. - Sitka hunt- plushie bear for my
This year I’ve been re- bie, American Girl ever! P.S. Please tell room.
ally good and it would doll, roller skates, for Mrs. Claus and the is Riley Kate Haas ing gear And get a pouch for
be super awesome if wheeler, gum, tablet, elves Bonjour for me. my mo-pad and thats
you could bring me Legos, Pop Its, jewel- and I am 7 years old. all I want. Sincerely,
these things this year ry. Thank you! You’re Desoto 2nd Grade Hadlee
:Legos, Power Ranger, the This year I have been Salsabeel A. - com-
computer, Rc car, Pop best Santa ever! P.S. Dear Santa, My name Dear Santa, For Christ-
its, Nerf gun. Thank Please tell Mrs. Claus is Bristol Reed and I very Nice. For Christ- puter mas I want a Nintendo
you! You’re the best and the elves Hi red am 7 years old. This Switch OLED modle
Santa ever! P.S. Please for me. year I have been very mas, please bring me and Nickolodin all
tell Mrs. Claus and the nice. For Christmas, star brawl
elves hello for me. Dear Santa Claus, My please bring me A American Girl doll Tri R. - a cat for my Switch. Sin-
name is Erab. I am 7 cerely, Landen
and iPhone 13 and the

coller purple, a puppy, Malachi M. - Mighty

and puppy close and and Ray sonic the

the toy fish, a horse, a Hedgehog plushie

real real bunny, high

hils. With love, Riley Madi. O. - LED lights

Kate for my room

Dear Santa Claus, My years old! I live in the purse pet, unicorn, Dear Santa, My name Bradley P. - American Dear Santa, I whant a
name is Alyso. I am 7 great town of West squish mallows, is Emma Claire and I Girl doll with BLUE PS5 and some games
years old! I live in the Helena. This year happy papers, yo-yo, am 7 years old. This hair to go with it i also
great town of Elaine. I’ve been really good Amazon year I have been very want to go camping
This year I’ve been and it would be su- Alexa, Panda, mega nice. For Christmas, Stone M. - Golden with my Nana
really good and it per nice if you could Pop it Harte, pie pil- please bring me smi- State Warriors tickets and an exta contoller
would be super sweet bring me these things lowcase, unicorn, ley markers, slime and to see Steph Curry for the PS5 so my
if you could bring this year: toy robot, candy land, scrunchys. a glo end dark neckls play fiend’s can play with
me these things this gum, tool set, Pop Its, With love, Bristol and rings, scrunches, me and that’s all. Sin-
year: American Girl jewelry, train. Thank Reed I pode, Julrey Box, Huff B. - trumpet cerely, Jackson
Doll, tablet, Barbie, you! You’re the best Go Kart, Entendo,
gum, Pop Its, jewelry. Santa ever! P.S. Please Dear Santa, My name hachmes, 10.1 tablet Casey C. - four wheel- Dear Santa, For
Thank you! You’re the tell Mrs. Claus and the is Mikaela and I am 7 case. With love, Emma er Christmas these are
best Santa ever! P.S. elves hi fo me. years old. This year I the presents I would
Please tell Mrs. Claus have been very nice. Dear Santa, My name Cutter Y. - Apple com- like to get for my fam-
and the elves Merry Dear Santa Claus, My For Christmas, please is Carolyne and I am puter ily. My mom gets a
Christmas for me. name is Annslee. I am bring me Legos, a toy 7 years old. This year fake girrafe. My dad
6 years old! I live in unicorn, a unicorn

Dear Santa Claus, the great town of West ornament, and stiffen I have been very nice. gets some tools. Mad-
My name is Vira. I Helena. mil dog, a lot of Winy die gets some clothes.
am 6 years old! I live This year I’ve been re- brans, two big hatch For Christmas, please Desoto 4th Grade Elijah gets a football.
in the great town of ally good and it would amalls, and anymore Cash gets a toy. Pep-
West Helena. This be super nice of you stuff you won’t to bring me phone, baby- per gets a big cat
year I’ve been really could bring me these bring me. With love, scratcher. December
good and its would be things this year: roller Mikaela sit, candy, American Dear Santa, I have gets a cat house. Mer-
super helpful if you skates, ice skates, four ry Cristmas! Sincerely,
could bring me these wheeler, Pop Its, Bar Dear Santa, My name girl doll, Tv, dolls, been good and bad Abbey
things this year: head- Shoes, American Girl is Colin and I am 7
phones, tablet, Pop Its, Doll. Thank you! years old. This year I hamster, go cart. With I have been bad but Dear Santa, What I
jewelry. Thank you! You’re the best Santa have been very nice. want for Christmas is
You’re the best Santa ever! P.S. Please tell For Christmas, please love, Carolyne sharing and stuff and some books and love
ever! P.S. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the bring me go kart, to give to my family!
Mrs. Claus and the elves Merry Christmas iPhone 13, ear pods, the good thing is I do Why, because I have
elves I love you for for me. handle, dirt bike, been helping my fam-
me. ranger, Apple Watch, Dear Santa, My name what I’m suppose to. ily with my puppys,
Dear Santa Claus, Snife rifle. grades, and my love
is Anderson Boyed Sincerely, Harvey

Allen and I am 8 years

old. This year I have Dear Santa, I want a

been very nice. X-box a new dirt bike

For Christmas, please helmet a 11 pro phone

bring me a iPhone case some other stuff.

13, AirPods, PS5 with And I want Christmas

farming, money, gun, tree cakes yum yum!!

shot gun, rifle, I want a little dry

Dear Santa Claus, My My name is Henry. I With love, Collin simulator, lab top, arace board. Sincerely, for them. Sincerely,
name is Croft. I am am 6 years old! I live
6 years old! I live in in the great town of Dear Santa, My name Apple Watch, crisp Braden Lupita
the great town of West Helena. This year I’ve is Violet and I am 7
Helena. This year been really good and years old. This year I scooter, new bike, fake
I’ve been really good it would be super nice have been very nice.
and it would be super of you could bring For Christmas, please money for my money, Dear Santa, This year
Nerfgun if you could me these things this bring me a phone, a
bring me these things year: iPhone 13, Max, jump rope, and Bar- toy trucks, toy cunam, has gone by oo fast! I Desoto 5th Grade
this year: rc car, four RC car, Nerf gun, 2 bies, Barbie air plane,
wheeler, head phones, Pack of gum, Legos, a skuter, a 5 surprise red dafe caster, air it is don’t think I’ve been
gum, big truck, pop Domine. Thank you! Minnie brans LOL
its, bon and arrow, You’re the best Santa Dolls. With love, Vio- ag un, toy Deer stand, bad. If I’m on the good Dear Santa, This year
computer tablet. ever! P.S. Please tell let
Thank you! You’re the Mrs. Claus and the real horse, mike for list may I please have for Christmas I would
best Santa ever! P.S. elves Bonjeour for me. Dear Santa, My names
Please tell Mrs. Claus is Dallas and I am 8 my PS5, my on puppy, a karaoke machine, like a new game(s) for
and the elves hello Dear Santa Claus, My years old. This year I
merry for me. name is Daniel. I am have been very nice. call of Duty for Baby Sitter books, my Nintendo Switch,
6 Years old! I live in For Christmas, please
my PS5. With love, hair chalk, and a Bas- perhaps

Anderson ketball and hoop? a large boxed set of

Sincerely, Kaylen some book series that

Dear Santa, My name I can enjoy reading,

is Lucy and I am 8 Dear Santa, I want a and perhaps some

years old. This year I PS5 for Christmas, and Lego, distinctively

have been very nice. some PS5 controllers for me and ones for

For Christmas, please so that I can play the Camden also, as well

bring me 1,000 dol- PS5. as a Dungeons and

lar, iPhone 13 Purple, I also want a trampo- Dragons starter set.

Dear Santa Claus, the great town of West bring me a gaming a cats, cat food, real lane so that whenever Also Santa…. which
My name is Laura. I Helena. laptop and hover- puppies my friends come over North Pole do you
am 6 years old! I live This year I’ve been board, farming simu- and I want 5. With we can jump on the live at? Is it even part
lator, 2022 for xbox love, Lucy trampolane. of the United States?

one, iPhone 13, and Sincerely, Tanner What do you do in

cace for it, 308 rifle Dear Santa, My name March? Is it hot in

with 180 shells. With is Bryson and I am 8 Dear Santa, I would that suit of yours?

love, Dallas years old. This year I like new shoes, a But, I don’t just want

have been very nice. portable generator, a answers. Feel free

Dear Santa, My name For Christmas, please megaphone, and new to stock my stocking

is Joe and I am 8 years bring me, please bring muck boots. with anything you feel

old. This year I have me a dirt bike, and Sincerely, Tripp Grif- I’d find apealing.

been very nice. For a hoverboard and a fin Thank you very much.

Christmas, please gaming Sincerely, Asher

bring me a huku toy laptop and air pods Dear Santa, for Christ-

and a canoes toy and a and a phone and a mas I want a nintendo Dear Santa, for Christ-

skeleton cumming out xbox farming simula- Switch, Sweet tarts, mas I really want my

of the cave Minecraft tor and a hamster and Reese’s candy, and a great grandfather to

lego and a king coera a Apple Watch. two seater small rang- stay alive and I would

stuff anuml! With love With love, Bryson er. Sincerely, Sara Cate like somemore

Joe stuff for my makeup

Dear Santa, I hope kit maybe some

Dear Santa, My name you are doing good new crocs some new

is Sloan Gray and I am Desoto 3rd Grade and I have been good clothes and a smaller

7 years old. This year and can you please sweater for my dog

I have been very nice. Beck P. - VR Headset tell roudoff hi and all and a big one for for

For Christmas, please the other reindeer and my big dog. And

bring me Na Na Na Matthew Z. - Hedge- Mrs. Closs to I don’t some new stickers for

Surprise cat, camper hog plushie pack know what I whunt my wall. And some

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Desoto School Because I think I am. and hat. I want some thing else. Oh I know iphone and a dirt bike Dear Santa, this
continued If you give a coal, airsoft bbs and co2 for one of those electro-
please drop it down my airsoft guns. Sin- balls would be nice for Christmas. I want Christmas I want a

skincare to help my the chimney so it cerely, Reid and one of those more der tags and a new tv. MIne some-
skin. Sincerely, Liz chonky seal pillows computer. Sincerely, times doesn’t even
could burn with-out also. Sincerely, Nick Asher G. work. Another thing

me crying in the morn- Dear Santa, I Nick I want is a dresser for

Dear Santa, I’m hop- ing. That’s all, have a Kalb would like to say K. Dear Santa, For Christ- my room. The one I
ing that you had a good month and don’t I would like a camrea,
good year, because hurt my feelings with an Iphone 13, 1972 Dear Santa, I would mas I would like a ro- have now is very very
Christmas is back so coal, please. porsch lambo like a pc and a moni-
it’s time for gifts. Sincerely, Vincent sport car (I was kid- tor. If you can make bot, Building supplies, old. Sincerely, Morgan
I have nothing wanted ding about the last it white. And thank
since I got mine ear- Dear Santa, for Christ- one.) Laptop, LED you. Sincerely, Obay- a blanket, and slime.
ly. I have one thing mas I want a lot of Lights, and a trick da
to ask. Am I on the airsoft guns. I also skateboard. Right now Have a good Christ- Dear Santa, I wach
naughty list? want a sitka a pullover I can’t think of any- Dear Santa, I want a
mas Santa and elves. I that I have a new

also would like Luigi tablet for Christmas

Mansion 3. Sincerely, and a happy Marry
Aubrie Christmas. Sincerely,
Sumiah

Marvell-Elaine please bring me a bar- Dear Santa, My name Christmas, Santa! Love, cokes for you! Merry Thank You, Skye John-
Elementary bie dream house and is Amir Robinson and
Elsa. Love, Makenzie I am 5 years old. This Kamori Clemans Christmas, Santa! Love, son

Aaliyah Bennett

Marvell- Elaine Elemen- Dear Santa, My name is year, I have been very Dear Santa, This Christ- Dear Santa, This Christ- Dear Santa, I would
tary Kyndell Boyd and I am naughty. For Christmas, mas, I am 7 years old. mas, I am 6 years old. like a iPhone and a
Kindergarten 6 years old. This year, please bring me a Nerf What I would like This year, I have been iPod. I would like a
Covington / House I have been very nice. gun and a laser tag gun most this Christmas is good some of the time. LOL and a baby doll.
and vest. Love, Amir PS4 and PS5. Merry I would like a Pes and

Dear Santa, My name For Christmas, please Christmas, Santa! Love, What I would like most some nails. I would
is Melody Murrell and
I am 6 years old. This bring me a hoverboard Dear Santa, My name is JaBarri Murrell this Christmas is a like a hub board. Jakay-
year, I have been very
nice. For Christmas, and a puppy. Love, Nyla Howell and I am phone and doll house. la Stewart, Thank you,
please bring me a bar-
bie dream house, an Kyndell 5 years old. This year, I Dear Santa, This Christ- And I promise to leave Santa!
Elsa puzzle and a LOL
Surprise doll with extra have been very nice. For mas, I am 7 years old. out cookies for you!
surprises. Love, Melo-
dy Dear Santa, My name Christmas, please bring What I would like most Merry Christmas, Santa! Dear Santa, I would

is Savannah Otey and me a baby alive doll this Christmas is a PS5 Love, Terriana Bledsoe, like PS5. Rakhoem Mar-

I am 5 years old. This and a teddy bear. Love, and a phone. Merry P.S. Please say Hi to my tin

year, I have been very Nyla Christmas, Santa! Love, Mom for me!

nice. For Christmas, Ryder Grayson Dear Santa, I would

please bring me a swing Marvell-Elaine Elemen- Dear Santa, This Christ- like a Xbox 360 and a

set with a slide and tary School Dear Santa, This Christ- mas, I am 7 years old. Xbox 5. PS5. I would

Dear Santa, My name a trampoline. Love, First Grade mas, I am 6 years old. This year, I have been also like a four-wheeler.
is Quentin Bydom and Savannah
I am 5 years old. This Hunter This year, I have been good all of the time. Phone.
year, I have been very Dear Santa, My name is
nice. For Christmas, Jayla Holder and I am good all of the time What I would like most John Sims
please bring me toy 5 years old. This year,
letters, a hoverboard a I have been very nice. Dear Santa, This Christ- and naughty (but nice!). this Christmas is a cat
Thomas and his friends For Christmas, please
toy city with Thomas. bring me a hoverboard mas, I am 6 years old. What I would like most and dog. And I promise Dear Santa, I would
Love, Quentin and a barbie doll. Love,
Jayla This year, I have been this Christmas is a to leave out milk for like PS5. Cornelius Por-

good some of the time. phone and PS5. you! ter

What I would like most Love, Keystone Robin- Merry Christmas, Santa!

this Christmas is baby son Love, Jakiya Sylvester Dear Santa, I would

doll and PS5. And I like to git a LOL and

promise to leave out Dear Santa, This Christ- Dear Santa, This Christ- omg doll, and a LOL

Dear Santa, My name is Dear Santa, My name cookies for you! mas, I am 7 years old. mas, I am 6 years old. house and, a LOL 70
Tristan Slater and I am is Antrez Tate and I am Merry Christmas, Santa! This year, I have been What I would like most Surprise and tablet.
5 years old. This year, 6 years old. This year, Love, Chelsey Bennett, good all of the time. this Christmas is a Ky’nziee Boyd
I have been very nice. I have been very nice. P.S. Please say Hi to What I would like most phone and doll. Merry
For Christmas, please For Christmas, please daddy for me! this Christmas is LOL Christmas, Santa! Love, Dear Santa, I would
bring me a hover board, bring me a hoverboard, doll house and bike. Amodeous Henderson like a cat for real, and a
a fire truck, and a big a motorcycle, a 4-wheel- Dear Santa, This Christ- Merry Christmas, Santa! hover board with it. I
truck. Love, Tristan er and a game. mas, I am 7 years old. Love, Alaysia Cobb, P.S. Dear Santa, This Christ- will like a Bunny too.
This year, I have been Please say Hi to dad for mas, I am 6 years old. And I want a iPod, and

Dear Santa, My name is Love, Antrez good some of the time. me! What I would like a Happy Napper, and

Kyla Coleman and I am What I would like most most this Christmas is a bike, and a real dog,
5 years old. This year,
I have been very nice. Dear Santa, My name this Christmas is Opto- Dear Santa, This Christ- a Christmas calendar and a giant popet, and
For Christmas, please is Nakayla Holder
bring me a real car, a and I am 6 years old. mis Prime and ratchet mas, I am 6 years old. and teddy bear. Merry purse too.
baby alive, and a car This year, I have been
for my baby doll. Love, very nice. For Christ- Bee. And I promise This year, I have been Christmas, Santa! Love, Courtney Miller
Kyla mas, please bring me
a hoverboard and a to leave out milk and good all of the time. Kandice Williams
baby alive doll. Love,
cookies for you! Merry What I would like most Dear Santa, I would

Christmas, Santa! Love, this Christmas is a PS5 Dear Santa, This Christ- like 5 things PS5, Bous

Zion Albert, P.S. Please and a remote control mas, I am 7 years old. Tase Bunne Sleepe

say Hi to U Bud and car. Merry Christmas, What I would like iPhone 13 4-wheeler

Dear Santa, My name is Nakayla June Bug for me! Santa! most this Christmas is Nerf Gun
Zoey Cumberland and Love, Laterry Dickerson a phone and toy truck. Thank you Santa, Tay-
I am 5 years old. This Dear Santa, My name is Dear Santa, This Christ- Merry Christmas, Santa! lor Bledsoe
year, I have been very Jordyn Wilson and I am mas, I am 7 years old. Dear Santa, This Christ- Love, Cordaro Williams
Nice. For Christmas, 5 years old. This year, What I would like most mas, I am 7 years old.
please bring me a bar- I have been very Nice. this Christmas is a This year, I have been Dear Santa, I would
bie doll and a barbie For Christmas, please phone and bike. Merry good all of the time. Dear Santa, This Christ- like PS Five and a pool.
dream house. Love, bring me a four wheeler Christmas, Santa! Love, What I would like most mas, I am 6 years old. Food too. Ahmarion
Zoey and a PS4 with some Saveion Stuckey this Christmas is a tab- What I would like most Howard
games. Love, Jordyn let and a phone. And I this Christmas is an
iPhone and toys. Merry Dear Santa, I would

Dear Santa, My name is Dear Santa, This Christ- promise to leave cook- Christmas, Santa! Love, like a PS4 and iPhone.
Jermone Swanigan and mas, I am 6 years old. I want one controller,
I am 5 years old. This Dear Santa, My name is What I would like most ies and milk for you! Akiya Mills Jeremiah Walker
year, I have been very Kashmonique Holder this Christmas is a
nice. For Christmas, and I am 6 years old. phone and doll. Merry Merry Christmas, Santa! Dear Santa, I would
please bring me a hov- This year, I have been Christmas, Santa! Love, like PS5 and iPhone.
erboard and a remote very nice. For Christ- Ja’ lay Gause Love, Charon Miller, Marvell-Elaine Elemen- Orian Miller
control car. Love, Jer- mas, please bring me a
mone barbie doll and a L.O.L. Dear Santa, This Christ- P.S. Please say Hi to tary Dear Santa, I would
Surprise doll. mas, I am 6 years old. like a two bed for Kiki
Dad for me! Second Grade

McCormick

Dear Santa, This Christ-

mas, I am 7 years old. Dear Santa, I want a

This year, I have been PS5 for Christmas and

Dear Santa, My name is Dear Santa, My name is What I would like most good all of the time. a iPhone 12 and air pod and Coco. I would
Hakeem Coleman and Jada Beasley and I am like a nerf gun. Alayah
I am 6 years old. This 6 years old. This year, this Christmas is PS5 What I would like most and built in mic head- House
year, I have been very I have been very nice.
nice. For Christmas, For Christmas, please and Spiderman. And this Christmas is a PS5, phones. Dear Santa, I would
please bring me a skate- bring me a pop-it and a like a pet cat and a stuff
board, a barbie doll for purse. Love, Jada I promise to leave out a dog, and a cat. And I Cloy Whittington. animal and huv board.
E’Zur Flowers
action figures for you! I promise to leave out
Dear Santa, I would
Merry Christmas, Santa! kuc at for you! Dear Santa, I would like a reindeer, Dog,

Love, Braylen House Merry Christmas, Santa! like a real puppy and

my sister, a robot and a Love, Kaiden Johnson some of your magic.
cat.
Love, Hakeem Dear Santa, My name is Dear Santa, This Christ- And a LOL Surprise
Quantasia Wilson and
I am 6 years old. This mas, I am 6 years old. Dear Santa, This Christ- with phone and a play

This year, I have good mas, I am 7 years old. nails. Aysiaya

Dear Santa, My name is year, I have been very all of the time. What This year, I have been Dear Santa, I would and cat. Raymond
Makenzie Murrell and nice. For Christmas, I would like most this good some of the time. like Barbie Dream- Caldwell
I am 5 years old. This please bring me a pop- Christmas is a tablet What I would like most house, Shimmer and
year, I have been very it and a skate board. and phone. And I this Christmas is a Shine play set, Frozen Dear Santa, I would
nice. For Christmas, Love, Quantasia promise to leave out doll, cat and dog. And Family. like a LOL and I would
milk for you! Merry I promise to leave out like a pack of nails and

The Helena World Letters to Santa WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021 — 5D

Marvell-Elaine new bike for Christmas. iPhone and a PS5 for and I’m not picky and draw so can I get a col- hoverboard, and that’s
Elementary I wish to have a good oring book. it and im wondering
continued Warmest Regards, Lon- Christmas. Warmest Christmas and hope can I see you for Christ-
that I do not want to get Dear Santa, My name is mas, also shoes and
don Jade Regards Dramarious

Dear Santa, Hello! How Dear Santa, Hello! How coal for my Christmas CJ for Christmas I want clothes, and I will also

I would like a iPhone are you? I have been are you? I have been and you are the best a NHL 22 and a Hockey leave cookies and milk

and a tablet, Baby Doll. good this year I would good this year. I would and I will leave you stick and a hockey puck out for you thank you

Jermany Duncan like a pink jeep, Roblix like a computer, play some cookies and milk. and a fight spinner. I Santa! Your dear friend

games, and a Nintendo doh, and a new guitar From Rhiley Steinback want a lot more, but Bratiyah. Love you

Dear Santa, I would Switch for Christmas. for Christmas. Warmest you need to get another Santa

like a Xbox and a Warmest Regards, Dear- Regards, Jayvien Dear Santa, I want a kid toys! Love CJ.

phone. Trinity Johnson est, Serenity hoverboard, iPhone 11, Dear Santa, My name is

Dear Santa, Hello! How a doll house, a teacher Dear Santa, My name is Deontrell. Santa I want

Dear Santa, I would Dear Santa, Hello! How are you? I have been like MS. B and the 5 Marcus this year want a a four wheeler and a

like a PS4. I would like are you? I have been good this year. I would grade, and I am good new phone L.E.D lights PS4 and a spat gun. I
a iPhone. Caleb Magsby good this year. I would like a PS4 , PS5, and and the class, a best a Nerf gun a computer a will try to be good for

like a PS5, a Barbie an iPhone 7 Plus for friend like me sister. I RC car and a PS5. Christmas.

Dear Santa, I would Jeep, and a Spider- Christmas. Warmest want to learn how to

like a Bike and a Phone. man Jeep for Christ- Regards, Javarious S. divide and add and my Dear Santa, I been good Dear Santa, Hey Sana

Amarian Hughes mas. Warmest Regards, teacher is sweet, like this year, I’ve got good my name is Dequin-

Kaitlyn’azion Holder Dear Santa, Hello! my sister. From: Paris grade’s and I have a tus. I’m asking you for

Dear Santa, I would How are you? I have Magsby Honor Roll and Daily a PS5 and 2K22 and a

like a PS5 and a pop Dear Santa, Hello! How been good this year. I Attendance Award, I four-wheeler. A neck-

it. I would also like an are you? I have been would like an iPhone Dear Santa, My name can’t wait for Christmas, lace that got WW on it
iPhone. A. Dickerson good this year. I would 13, a game set-up, and is Jaylon Ray. Can I get si I can have some pres- for my mom Bye Santa!
like a VR, and iPhone, a mansion for Christ- a new drum set and a ents’s can’t wait to see

Marvell-Elaine Elemen- and a xbox for Christ- mas. Warmest Regards, new keyboard so I can them. Caleb Harlston Dear Santa, I want
mas. Warmest Regards, Jashawn Holder make songs. Thats all I a PS5 game system,
tary
Jakayla Bennett want thank you. Love Dear Santa, I love you, iPhone 12, AirPods. My
Third Grade
Marvell-Elaine Elemen- Santa. I thank you for the name is Jablalen I’m
Parker
Dear Santa, Hello! How tary presents and the Christ- from Marvell Arkansas.

Dear Santa, Hello! How are you? I have been Fourth Grade Dear Santa, Can I get mas tree and I want I go to Marvell-Elaine

are you? I have been good this year. I would Burton a computer with a a electric scooter and School We’ve been good

good this year. I would like a baby bunny, and mouse and keyboard, another hover board. all year.

like an iPhone 10 Plus, O.M.G. Doll, and a Dear Santa, My 4 pres- and iPhone, and a new I love you and I want

a huge Pop It, and a big LOL doll for Christmas. ents that I would like drone. From, Londyn another iPhone 12 pro Dear Santa, Hey Mr.
mansion for Christmas. Warmest Regards, Chas- is a PS5, Nike cloths, Henry max and a barbie house Santa My name is

Warmest Regards, Jani- sidy Nintendo Switch, and a and a iPhone 6 and Arkaisha. I’m 9 years

yah Jimmerson nice feast with my fam- Dear Santa, My name is a play doh set and a old. I will like a iPad .

Dear Santa, Hello! ily. Sincerely, Joseph Jaliah and I like to read slime set Thank you for May you give one

Dear Santa, Hello! How How are you? I have Benjamin Cumberland books. I want an iPhone everything, your friend Santa?
are you I been good this been good this year. I and Bff name is Khloe. Jastarsha

year. I would like a vr would like fight toys, Dear Santa, My name Dear Santa, My name

set up and a bike, gold and iPhone 13 and a is Khloe Balefield. Dear Santa, My name is Dear Santa, Hello my is Aiden. PS5, Monkey,

chain, for Christmas doll house for Christ- And this what I want Madisyn Danae Lower name is Alaric Wil- iPhone 7, a car for my

warmest Regards. Kai- mas. Warmest Regards, for Christmas a Bar- and I want this for liford and I’m 9 years mom, a good daron-

den Fa’Elva White bie house. Red and Christmas…. I will like old. I like Lego Nerf for sklismus race car, hub

Black Jordans. Clothes, fidgets, slimes, clothes Christmas Mery Christ- bord, 10 popes, a ring

Dear Santa, Hello! How Dear Santa, Hello! How iPhone 13, pro max and shoes. I will like mas Santa Best Wishes four my mom.

are you? I have been are you? I have been sillycone, Baby Doll. a lot more, but my par-

good this year. I would good this year. I would Slime, pop it’s, Books to ents will get them for Dear Santa, Can I have
like a OMG and a gold read at school. A Gucci me. I will leave cookies a xbox series 5, Apple
like iPhone 13, PS5 and milk out for you, Watch, iPhone 13 pro, Next Week:
and call of Duty game. chain and rainbow dolls Bag. Thank you Santa. dirt bike, a bigger See the following
Warmest Regards, Mon- house, and a lot of mon-
te Colemon for Christmas. Warm- Dear Santa, My name ey. My name is Elijah featured schools:
Kipp Delta, Mar-
est Regards, Ka’Leah Dear Santa, I have been

Austin good this year and I

Dear Santa, Hello! How Dear Santa, Hello! How have been wanting to is Terrance. I want a Sheppard vell Academy, J.F.
are you, I have been are you? I have been ask you if I could get RC car and I also want Wahl, and Barton
good this year. I would good this year. I would some toys it dose not a dog but I like to read Dear Santa, I want a
like an iPad, a pink matter want it is I really so I would like some barbie house with some Elementary

Mercedes Benz, and a like a four wheeler and don’t care what it is books and I love to dolls, books, Tablet,

City of Elaine years old! I live in the is Curtis Hairl. I am 9 Love, Ke’Yarah Foster things: Clean my room, This Christmas I hope
Elaine Head Start city of Lexa. I’ve been
really good this year years old. This year I do clothes, and fold you bring me lovely
Dear Santa, My name and it would be really
is Cornell Sims. I am awesome if you could have been a very nice Dear Santa, My name clothes. My Christmas toys. Here is a list of
12 years old. I live in bring me these things
Elaine. This year I’ve this year: hair set and child. This Christmas is Petral Seals. I am wishes are: RC car, some of them. Tahoe
been naughty and nice. camera. Thank you!
For Christmas, I’d like You’r the best Santa I hope you bring me 13 years old. I live in toy car, and nerf gun. Truck 1WD.
a phone, gel blaster, ever! PS: Please tell
and nerf gun. Love, Mrs. Claus and the lovely toys. Here is a Elaine Arkansas. This I hope you enjoy the Love, OG
Cornell Sims Elves hay and Merry
Christmas for me. list of some of them: year I’ve been nice. For cookies and milk! Love,

PS5 and a football. Christmas, I’d like di- John Wood Dear Santa! My name

Love, Curtis Hairl phone 7 plus and some is Khloe. I have 5 years

AirPods and some Dear Santa, Hi! I’m so old. This year I have

Dear Santa! My name clothes and shoes. excited for Christmas been a very nice child.

is Caleb. I am 9 years Love, Petral this year! This year I This Christmas I hope

old. This year I have am 8 years old! I want you bring me lovely

Dear Santa, My name been a very nice child. Dear Santa, Hi! I’m so you to know that this toys. Here is a list of
is Charleigh. I am 4
Dear Santa! My name This Christmas I hope excited for Christmas year I have been very some of them: thibe k t

you bring me lovely this year! This year I good. This year for n 6 e. Love, Khloe

toys. Here is a list of am 7 years old! I want Christmas I would love

some of them: Nerf, you to know that this makeup and a dog. Dear Santa! My name is

puzzle’s, new pair of year I have been very Hope things are going Arkaisha. I am 9 years

Nike’s, a big set of good. This year for well int he North Pole! old. This year I have

Lego’s, a birdhouse, Christmas I would love I plan on leaving you been a very nice child.

bouncy castle and love. what ever you want to Cookes and milk out This Christmas I hope

Love, Caleb bring me, and a duck. on Christmas Eve!!! you bring me lovely

Hope things are going Love, Daisey toys. Here is a list of

Dear Santa, Hi! I’m so well in the North Pole! some of them: iPad and

excited for Christmas I plan on leaving you Dear Santa, I have been and dog. Love, Arkai-

this year! This year cookies and milk out very good this year! I sha.

I am 11 years Old! I on Christmas Eve!!! have done these nice

want you to know that Love, Mikaela things. Be good, be Dear Santa Hello! My

this year I have been nice, and learn. My name is Dakhilan. I

naughty and nice. This Dear Santa, I have been Christmas wishes are: have been very good

year for Christmas I very good this year! bike, Tommy, bible, this year and have

would LOVE… a Apple My Christmas Wishes doll, phone, smot was been thinking of what

Watch, candy, clothes, are an Xbox and pool. hi. I hope you enjoy the I would like for Christ-

money, my own bak- I hope you enjoy the cookies and milk! Love, mas. A PS5. I am very

ing stuff, and diphone cookies and milk! Love, Aayliah excited for you visit

Xr. Hope you are go- Ahmarim and will leave out some

ing well in the North Dear Santa! My name snacks for you and

Pole! I plan on leaving Dear Santa, I have been is, OG. I am 19 years your reindeer. Love,

you cookies and milk very good this year! I old. This year I have Dee

out on Christmas Eve!!! have done these nice been a very nice child.

6D — WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021 Letters to Santa The Helena World

City of Elaine is Paris Magsby. I am mas is slime, a Rain- Santa Claus, North for a bike, a game. I Anyla Morant
Elaine Head Start Pole, November 18, know it is better to give
9 years old. I live in bow High doll some 2021, Dear Santa, I than to receive, so this Dear Santa Claus, I
continued will like V but, Legos, month I plan to do the can’t want to see the
Elaine. This year I have new shoes, a kitchen

been Nice. For Christ- set a LOL doll house

mas, I’d wood like a set a iPhone a tablet. A Robot for Christmas. following for someone present under the tree.

Dear Santa! My name nice Christmas year water blaster set and Thank you so much, else…. Help my mom I hope Santa can bring

is Tiarah Young. I am and a phone 11. Love, some food. Thank you Amir Akins bake cookies. me a PS5, all of the pop

12 years old. This year Paris so much Keliyah Byrd Love, Luke Harvey its, a game and a moni-

I have been a very nice Santa Claus, North tor. First, I want a PS5

child. This Christmas Dear Santa, Hi! I’m so Dear Santa, This Pole, November 18, Santa Claus, North because I want to play

I hope you bring me excited for Christmas Christmas I am hoping 2021, Dear Santa Claus, Pole, November 18, on it and it is fun. Next,

lovely toys. Here is a this year! This year I for LOL Doll, a puppy, Hi Santa for Christ- 2021, Dear Santa Claus, I want all of the pop it

list of some of them: am 6 years old! I want xbox, book, art. I know mas I want a laptop, a Can you get me a big you can pop it in and
you to know that this it is better to give computer mouse, head Pop it? Please can you out and is fun so I want
A new phone, some
money and anything year I have been very than to receive, so this phone, and a gift for get me a Play Station 5. be board. Last, I want a
else I’m thankful for. good. This year for month I plan to do the my teachers for being May you get a iPhone game monitor because

Love, Tiarah Young Christmas I would love following for someone good teachers. 12 and for my to come it is fun you can play

a horse, and 4 side by else… Buy a computer Thank you so much, A. here to see my step- game on it and can play

Dear Santa, My name side speakers. Hope for my mom. Love, Henderson mom? Thank you so on it want my fiends,

is Branden Otey. I am things are going well in Malayshia Dotson much Jordyn Henry if I got the PS5, Pop it,

11 years old. I live in the North Pole! I plan Santa Clause, North game monitor I went

Elaine. This year I’ve on leaving you cookie Dear Santa, This Pole, November 18, Dear Santa, This be Happy Thank you

been nice. For Christ- and milk Christmas Christmas I am hoping 2021, Dear Santa Claus, Christmas I am hoping Santa Claus. Daylan

mas, I’d like to have Eve!!! Love, Bentley for a phone, clothes, I want PS5, shoes, for Bingo toy, Bluey Magsby

a side 6x side. Love, Pop it. I know it is clothes, gift card, vr toy. I know it is better

Branden OTey Dear Santa, This better to give than to headset, and more to give than to receive, Dear Santa Claus, Are

Christmas I am hop- receive, so this month food. Thank you so so this month I plan to you ready to open the

Dear Santa, Hello! My ing for Lol Doll, Doll I plan to do the follow- much, Kendall Henry do the following for wonderful gifts? Santa
name is Lauren and I House, new tablet, ing for someone else… someone else… help I hope that you bring

am 3 years old. I live in AirPods, iPhone, Apple Give someone money. Santa Claus, North clean up the house. me a Apple Watch, a

Elaine, AR. I have been Watch, boxy girl, hair Love, B. White Pole, November 18, Love, Zamiyah Davis pair of shoes, and a

very good this year adorables. I know it is 2021, Dear Santa Claus, iPhone. First, I hope

and have been think- better to give than to Santa Claus, North I would like a LOL Dear Santa, This that you bring me a

ing of what I would receive, so this month Pole, November 18, doll, iPad, dog, shirt, Christmas I am hop- Apple Watch. If some-

like for Christmas. A I plan to do the follow- 2021, Dear Santa Claus, Barbie, book, and coat. ing for Pandora charm, one text me at the store
phone, kitchen set and ing for someone else…. What I have a iPhone Thank you so much, Jordan shoes, phone, and I don’t have my
new clothes. I am very Give someone a stuffed 13? My mom have Jakiya Haynes Michael Kors purse. I phone, I can text back

excited for your visit animal. week off work? May know it is better to give on it. Second, I want a

and will leave out some Love, Merecdes I also have a PS5? Dear Santa, This than to receive, so this pair of Jordans because

snacks for you and Thank you so much. Christmas I am hoping month I plan to do the I love Jordans. Fi-

your reindeer. Dear Santa, This Devon for pink pencil case, following for someone nally, I asked for a new

Christmas I am hoping fidget spinner, puppy else…. Wrap gifts for iPhone because I won’t

Dear Santa Claus, My for PS5, iPhone, Nerf Dear Santa, This lunch box, glowing someone. Love, Harper a swipe up phone, no

name is Crsel. I am 9 gun. I know it is better Christmas I am hoping headphones, LOL back- Jefferson home button new up

years old! I live in the to give than to receive, for phone, tablet, com- pack, silver mask. I to date phone. If Santa

city of Elaine. I’ve been so this month I plan to puter, PS4. I know it know it is better to give Santa Claus, North bring me these things

really good this year do the following for is better to give than to than to receive, so this Pole, November 18, it’ll be the best Christ-

and it would be really someone else… give receive, so this month month I plan to do the 2021, Dear Santa Claus, mas ever. Thank you,
nice if you could bring them a present. I plan to do the follow- following for someone Can I have a LOL doll Daileigh Arnold

me these things this Love, Trent Wilson ing for someone else… else… I will bake cook- and a new bed? Thank

year: can-am and truck. I will buy a ring for my ies for someone. Love, you so much, Avriana Dear Santa, I can’t

Thank you! You’re the Santa Claus, North mom. Love, Trevaughn Brielle W. wait for Christmas. I

best Santa ever! Pole, November 18, White Dear Santa, I can’t hope Santa bring me a

2021, Dear Santa Claus, Dear Santa, This wait to see that big iPhone 11, Ring light,

Dear Santa, I have been I want a LOL doll. I Dear Santa, This Christmas I am hop- Christmas tree filled and clothes. First, I

very good this year! I want my friends to Christmas I am hoping ing for iPhone, pop with presents from hope I get a iPhone

have done these nice come over. I want my for headphones, PS5, it, Xbox, gold chain, Santa. I hope Santa 11. I want iPhone 11

things: Gave back to family to be happy. gift card, basketball. I Robux, bunk bed. I brings me a vintage because I want to text

poor, said my manners, I want a computer. I know it is better to give know it is better to give Doll, a Doll Bakery, and do ticktocks. Next,

and shared. My Christ- want tablet. I want my than to receive, so this than to receive, so this and a doll. First, I I hope Santa bring me

mas wishes are: better sister to come over the month I plan to do the month I plan to do the hope I get a Vintage a ring light. I hope he

world, more for poor, house. Thank you so following for someone following for someone Doll because they look bring me a ring light
and pants. Love, Larry much! Brittany Walker else… Give someone a else… Give my sister a creepy and they have so I can shoot my tick-
W. bracelet. Love, Mari- new bed. Love, Zyon beautiful dresses and tocks. Last, I hope
Dear Santa, This yah Duncan Reese long hair. Next, I want Santa bring me some

Dear Santa, Claus, My Christmas I am hop- a Doll Bakery because clothes. I hope he

name is Harper. I am 7 ing for tablet, dinosaur, Santa Claus, North Dear Santa, This it has realistick food bring me some Nikes

years old! I live in the and Pop it. I know it Pole, November 18, Christmas I am hoping and realistick drinks. joggers, Nike sweat

city of Lexa. I’ve been is better to give than to 2021, Dear Santa Claus, for a puppy, a guitar. I The doll has bakery shirts and some retro

really nice this year receive, so this month I would like a PS5 for know that it is better to clothes and I can make ones. Can’t wait for my

and it would be really I plan to do the follow- Christmas, and a lap- give than to receive, so anything I want with things Santa!!! Kyra
fie dgets if you could ing for someone else… top, and a iPhone 13, this month I plan to do her. Last, I want a doll Willis
bring me these things Give my mama some and a Four wheeler, the following for some- because they are beau-

this year: a i fone. Jordan shoes. Love, and a necklace, and a one else… help a class- tiful and they have soft Dear Santa, Ho, Ho,

Thank you! You’re the Devyn Pollard necklace for my mom. mate with zearn. Love, hair. I can brush there Ho! I hope you can

best Santa ever! PS: Thank you so much, Tatiyana Foy hair and put hem on bring me love, joy

Please tell Mrs. Claus Dear Santa, This Grayson Stone big dresses. I be super and, kindness. First, I

and the Elves Merry Christmas I am hoping Dear Santa, This happy to get the things hope you can bring me

Christmas for me. for phone, bike, pop it, Santa Claus, North Christmas I am hoping I want for Christmas. love. I want the love

backpack, AirPods. I Pole, November 18,

Dear Santa! My name know it is better to give 2021, Dear Santa Claus,
is Kamaria Cartwright. than to receive, so this I want a phone L.O.L.s
I am 5 years old. This month I plan to do the changer Pop its, Ro-
year I have been a very following for someone bux LeD lights and
nice child. This Christ- else… Take someone joy to the whole world.
mas I hope you bring to the store and buy Thank you so much,

me lovely toys. Here is them something. Love, Erin Banks
a list of some of them: Corine Randle
Santa Claus, North
Barbie Dream House.
Dear Santa, This Pole, November 18,
Love, Kamaria Cart-
Christmas I am hop- 2021, Dear Santa Claus,
wright
ing for toy big truck, For Christmas I want

Dear Santa! My name iPhone, hoverboard. I a LOL doll and a com-
is Yanna. I am 7 years know it is better to give puter. Thank you so
old. This year I have than to receive, so this much, London Barton
been a very nice child. month I plan to do the
This Christmas I hope following for someone Santa Claus, North
you bring me lovely else… Help my mom Pole, November 18,
toys. Here is a list of clean up. Love, Jayden 2021, Dear Santa Claus,
some of them. Pop its, B. I would like a PS5,

a Surprise gift, iPad, I some Jordans, and a

want to be on the good Santa Claus, North dog for Christmas.

list. Love, Yanna Pole, November 18, Thank you so much,

1021, Dear Santa Claus, Kaden Thomas

Dear Santa, My name What I want for Christ-

The Helena World Letters to Santa WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021 — 7D

City of Elaine want Santa to bring me ward. These thing will father is the reason we I have a sleepover with Dear Santa, I want a lot
Elaine Head Start some Jordan. I want make me tell happy archer living out all my friends and my sis- of LOL surprise dolls
Santa to bring some red and excited if I get our days. To be honest ters and can I get a big and O.M.G. And Rain-
continued and blue Jordan Happy them for Christmas. I have to say I alway bed and can I get led

Thankful From Keari- Charlie Henry feel a ray of light in the light for my room and bow High. LOL., OMG

of my mom. I want to ous sky I know that its our can I get a big bath- and Rainbow Pjs (size

love her because I re- Dear Santa, I can’t wait father and our cheerful room with led light and m 14 16) if you can find

ally miss her, she is in Dear Santa Claus, I to see all my Christmas nonfearfull gift man in a big tree with toys lots some. Some new shoes

jail. That’s one thing I can’t wait for Christ- presents from Santa. the sky amen! of toys. and clothes. (C5 and

want. Second, I want mas morning. I hope Santa I really, really a half) . A apple tab-

you to bring me joy. I Santa bring me a Doll, want you to bring me Dear Santa, What I Dear Santa, Can I have let with incragrer and

want to feel the joy of a House, and some some Fidgets, Barbie want for Christmas is a PS5 and a xbox so I black. A new TV conn

being happy. What toys. I want to give stuff, and Room deco- a bike. I would also can give it to my little Roku big like 60 in. Or

would make me happy these toys to the kids rations. First, I want like for my family to bros, and can I get a 8 o 7. And big container

is getting me big fam- that have cancer. First, Fidgets by Fidgets I be happy on Christ- new game for my PS4 for I can but stuff in.

ily together. Last, I I hope that Santa bring mean Pop-it’s , Simple- mas, I would also want the game is cell Sorin Sincerely yours, Mack-

want to feel kindness. me a Doll because I dimple’s, Pop-tubes, everyone to be happy game that is it Santa. enzie Hurson

The type of kindness know little girls with and monkey noodles. on Christmas, I would
I would like to feel is cancer will be happy Next, I want Barbie also like for me to be Dear Santa, from Kai- Dear Santa, u have

thoughtful kindness. with it. They can stuff by Barbie stuff. I intelligente, I would den Douglas, I wut gave me what even I

In conclusion, if I could cuddle with it and want A Black Chelsea also like for everyone fom you is arrows and want for all these years.

get all three of those they can play with it with black baby, two to be safe, I would JoJo because our have And I just wanted to

things then it would like it is a child. Next, flexible barbie dolls, A also like for everyone and one Pisu Bode and tell Thank u forever
make me very happy. I want Santa to give barbie house, Barbie to be happy, I would father PS4 now I want thing and I’m I’m great

From: Kassidy Boyd me a house so I can be clothes, Barbie shoes, also like for me to have Pcomn go then I wat full for everything u

safe and have a special Barbie Electronics, Minecraft, I would also bend and the I sums have done fore me.

Dear Santa Claus, I room in the house for and barbie sets. Last, like a puppy. Sincerely and I was is cod ove And what I want for

can’t wait for Christ- the cancer kids. The the room decorations. yours, Kimmothy Gate- dote and I was so many Christmas is a hover
special kids can be safe Byroom decorations I wood palysucucosu and upo- board and shoes and
mas Day. I really
hope I have been good to and fell and not be mean wall vines, cute neu. Sincerely yours, clothes and a iPhone 13

enough to get a bike, talked about because of pictures, wall clock, Dear Santa, I want a Kaiden Douglas and some more and I

a new basketball goal, the way that they look. door mirror, organ, zing playstation 5, BB gun, also have a gift for u.

and a new basketball. Last I hope that Santa stuff, Bedsets, curtains some jewelry, and Air Dear Santa, What I And a PS5 and watch

First, I hope that you bring me a Doll for the and nightstand. Holly!! Force 1 whte, Jordan’s want for Chhristmas and Bath stuff. Sincere-
would bring me a bike girls and some trucks Jolly!! Hey Santa, I Basketball goal, Four is a PS5, iPhone exr, ly yours, Darai S.

so I can ride it in the for the boys. I love hope I see you Decem- wheeler, dirt bike, v bucks, roux, Apple

summer. Second, I helping the kids with ber 24 (Christmas Day). foam posses, Beats, Watch, customer air Dear Santa, My name

hope you bring me a cancer. P.S. Beat that OMGG…I forgot to tell watch, Nef gun, Amiri pods, Jordan shoes, is Ruiziyan and what I

new basketball goal battle of cancer. you I also want Barbie Jeans, gun, wall holder, clothes, Madden 22, want for Christmas is

because the one I have Sharriyah Sims car. Your good girl J. a lot of BB gun bulliets, playstation, black a mancan and a hover

now is kind of broken. Robinson a lot of nerf gun bul- headset, football, white board and a iPhone lot

Last, I hope you bring Dear Santa Claus, I lets, Tufor my room, gloves, white football and I will be good to

me a new basketball can’t wait to see you Dear Santa, I hope San- Jewelry holder, trampo- cleats, custom football get them thing and will
because the one I have coming down my chim- ta bring me a iPhone line, pool, 2K2t, mad- black plate, clear foot- I make good grades.
now is flat and messed ney. Santa I hope you 12, a Re Born Baby den 22, Gta 5, GtaB, Re- ball visor, pink footfall Sincerely yours, Ruizy-

up. I hope I get all of bring me a new pair of Doll, and Jordan 4s. mote control monster spats, matchbook, Bot- an

these things because it shoes, a iPhone, and a First, I hope that Santa truck, Lebron’s, Ginnis ble gandar misleave.
would be very happy. teddy bear. First I hope bring’s me an iPhone shoes, Stephen Corry Dear Santa, I love to

Tristan Gage that I get a new pair of 12 because I can do shoes, Remote control Dear Santa, What I write novel about you

shoes I really would Tik Tok. Next, I want damage proof monster want is a Now Shows I and of your adventure.

Dear Santa, Christmas like Jordan One’s. I a baby doll to play truck, BB gun proof what a Bobeydo . Sin- You’re a great person

is all most here. Santa want them because I mommy and daughter vest, iPhone 13, Tree cerely yours, Naomi Santa.

is going to bring me haven’t had them in with. I want to be able house, Time machine. Wells

same toys, a bike, and a while. Second, I to do her hair. Last, I Dear Santa, Santa is

a ball. would like a phone. I want some Jordan 4s Dear Santa, I want a Dear Santa, What I what we love and we

First, I want Santa to would like diphone because they are clean PS5 and a new phone want for Christmas is live milk and cookies

bring me Lego so I can 12 a gold one. I want and fresh. Everybody and game for my PS5. PS5, jump force, sword for Him. Dear Santa
build a car with them. one because my phone has this Jordan 4s. If Sincerely yours, Jamar GPDH, Jojo’s bizarre I love the snow and I
Next, I want Santa to is new but I just want Santa bring’s me things Thompson adventure stone ocean love gittin gifts and

bring me bikes so I one. Last I want a teddy it will best Christmas limited edition, Bouncy givving back and being

can race people, and bear. I want one be- ever! Zariyah Graham Dear Santa, Can I get a trampoline parks, cam- with family and love
my family. Last, I want cause they are cozy and real puppy, a dog cage, era, phone, mansion or spreading and Jesus

Santa to bring me a ball I want one to decorate Dear Santa, I have a dog bed, can I get dog a house small house, created Christmas and

to play a lot of games my room with. If I get always wanted to see food, and a dog home. infected bio sear tech, He was born on the
with it. If Santa bring these things I would be you since I was a little This is for my setter my satellite, rope, delpel day. Snowballs is what
me all them stuff it will so happy. Hailey Mor- toddler, I believe you, setter have ben good in sworn circle of doom we love playing with
be a good Christmas. gan I believe you like our class and I will like to tech, mad science cos- them. Sincerely yours,

From Kylon heavenly father. We get her LOL doll but I tume, trip to Fiji, lava Aayden Norton

Dear Santa, I can’t wait wish and we pray for dow not have Manny plate, googles, several

Dear Santa, I can’t wait to bring presents to Christmas Day, for so can you get my setter of sehereph: The Vam- Dear Santa, I want a

until Christmas arrives. all the good children the joy that you bring a LOL doll. Thack you pire vape alley nay to nana doll. Terriyana
I hope Santa bring me and me cause I’ve been and the smiles that Santa. Sincerely yours, fail staff, axe, sword, Foy

a iPhone 11, Clothes, good to begin with. I you make. We appreci- Landyn Roberson op star, BTR Spotify,

and a ring light. First, I want Santa to bring ate and honor you for The seven deadly sin Dear Santa, this year

hope I get a iPhone 11. me a splat gun so I can the work that you did, Dear Santa, I want to meliodas sword of the I want a lot of things.
I want a iPhone 11 be- shoot bottles and cans. you’ve always been my go sky diving. I want dragon sin, Thunder I also know that I am
cause I want to do snap Second I want Santa to favorite and I won’t to go to New York City. god tech, the Flashes going to get all those

chat and TikToks and bring me a iPhone 6 so forbid. You blew me, Sincerely yours, Jimari sword of lightning, I’m things. Here are the
I also want to text my I can play games and and I’ll bless you the going to need all of things I want this year

friends. Next, I want watch tiktoks. Finally kings that you do and Dear Santa, For Christ- this because I’m experi- a hover board, Pop its,
Santa to bring me some I want some retros and the joy that you bring. mas I want a PS5 and menting with Time, so a jean jacket, a lot of
clothes Nike Jordans, I want them to bbs red See you on Christmas iPhone 13, because also I need acid, Thun- slime, bath bombs, a

shoes, pajamas, bras, and white with my face Day! Sincerely yours, I like to workout I der, holy water, real Apple Watch, the new

and Jordan’s 4s. Last, I on them. And that’s all M’Kaylah Brinston want a jump rope and lava. Sincerely yours, iPhone because mine

want Santa to bring me I want for Christmas weights. Then I want Truly Mi’Kylan Ross is broke, a iPad, A new

a Ring light so I can do Santa, Love Calvin Jar- Dear Santa, My name Madden 22 and nhazk pair of teeny shoes.

my TikToks and text rett is Sawyer Mclemore 22, I want a Odell Beck- Dear Santa, What I I want a new pair of

my friends on snap- Weems. I am 10 years ham Jr and Tyriek Hill want for Christmas is a leather boots. I also

chat. “Oh I can’t wait Dear Santa, I can’t wait old. And what I want Football Jersey, I want new tablet and I want want some Torlans. So
until I get these things to celebrate Christ- for Christmas is a bunk a Kobe Bryant shoes it to snow like how you see Santa when I

for Christmas. My life mas. Santa I hope that bed but my mom is go- and jersey and that is it did las time. I also said I want a lot of gifts
will be completed if I you bring me a bike, a ing to buy it. Because I all. want you to tell me. Do for Christmas I was

get these things”. Sin- Nintendo Switch and know Santa is not real, you exist? And I want not kidding. Sincerely

cerly, Ashara Bennett a Hoverboard. First, I But I’m still writing Dear Santa, All I want a barbie kitchen a one yours, Alyssa Powell

hope that you bring me this letter to Santa good is to spen time with my better than Rainiya’s I

Dear Santa, I love a bike so I can ride it bye. Sincerely yours, fam. also want to age faster! Dear Santa, for Christ-

Christmas when Santa around the house. Next Sawyer Weems Sincerely yours, Santa mas I would a ps5. Be-

bring present. I want I would like you to Dear Santa, Can I get a (the one who does not cause their so many fun

Santa to bring games, me a Nintendo Switch Dear Santa, I’ve always iPhone 13 and can I get exist) games. Sincerely yours.

spart gun sone Jordan so I can play on it and believe you have ex- a new doll to do hair R Maori

I First I want Santa to download games. Last, isted so I insisted that and can I get some mini Dear Santa, I want a
bring me a game Next I would like a hover- you come on over and brand 300,000 of them phone so to go with me Dear Santa, What I re-
I want Santa to bring board because I can eat some cookies but can I get a kitty and can mom and family, and ally want for Christmas

me a spate gun to shoot spin around on it go don’t forget to say your I get a puppy and can I PS4 the end. Sincerely is a PS4 on my birthday
can and glass. Last I left and right go back- prayers because our get a big house and can yours, N. Williams I want to buy games for

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City of Elaine Nintendo Switch and mas please thank you
Elaine Head Start I never got a Nintendo Santa. Sincerely yours,
so I hope I can get one Khlyae Phillips
continued this year and if I don’t

I will be thankful for Dear Santa, I’ve been

it. what I get for Christ- a good girl and I try to
Sincerely yours, Mi- mas and if I get one I help my mom with my
will still be happy! Sin- little brother and I re-
chael S.
cerely yours, Landyn ally want a scooter but

Dear Santa, this year McShan 4th grade I really have to work

for Christmas I want to hard and and help a

have some posits and Dear Santa, You are so lot. Sincerely yours,
some Christmas outfits great to me you bring London Walker
and I want some shoes me what I want for
Christmas and I want Dear Santa, I want a
and a computer and
I want to get my Dad to give a little note apple iPad and I also

something to I was so I hope you love want a rainbow high

thinking about a staks what I got Santa from doll. I want sunny. I
foot ball hellment thats me what I want for want two books one is

his favorite team thank Christmas is a bike, a keel ford book and the
you Santa. Sincerely coat, shoes, and some other was is about with
air pods. Thank you grade. I want a apple
yours, Armani A.
Santa you are the best pad. Sincerely yours,

Dear Santa, every since please give me some Trinity Wilborn
Christmas I wanted a good stuff for Christ-