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& Season’s Greetings from area businesses Sending Warm Wishes n Jackson Heights Third Grade The following are letters to Dear Santa Claus, I just want a NA NA surprise for the Holidays! Santa Claus written by third- Hi! How is it like in the North and rainbow high doll. Dear Santa, grade students in Jessica Rog- Pole? I bet it is cold with all that Love, Ruby K., Circleville Hi! Thanks for all the presents ers’ class at Jackson Heights. snow. Are the reindeer good every year. How are you? Sor- this year? Are the elves doing Dear Santa, ry for fighting with my brother Dear Santa, their job? How is Mrs. Claus? How are you doing Santa? I will try to be good next year How are you and Mrs. Claus? I will try to be nice even more How are the elves doing? I but, please forgive me because I have a question is Rudolph a next year. May I have a coloring would want makeup and brace- I’m really sorry. If you can get real deer? Have Ivan, Buddy, book with coloring markers that let maker and earrings and me stuff I would like LOL sur- and Snowflake been good at the are double ended? necklace. I would also like a di- prise glamper and the amazing North Pole? Can I have a Pres- Love, Ellie, Whiting ary with a lock and key hooked surprise, some Lego sets and ent Pets toy? Also can I have a to a string and a pencil sharp- maybe some stuffed animals window cling for Drogon? Have Dear Santa, ener and a sparkly cup to keep from my favorite youtuber. a Holly jolly Christmas! Hi! How have you been? at home and I want sweats and Bye Santa can’t wait till next Love, Macyn, Circleville Thank you for the gifts last year! puppy place book. Have a very year. I hope Rudolph is ready for this good Christmas. Love, Brandi, Holton Dear Santa, year! I tried to do my best this From, London, Holton & How are you? Thank you for year! If I could, I would only Circleville the gifts you brought last year! like for my whole family to have Dear Santa, Why do you only come at night? a great Christmas! I want my Dear Santa, I love your work and how How do you fit down the chim- family to also have a great gift. How have the reindeer been? are the reindeer today? I hope ney? I have tried to be good all I hope you have a great Christ- I hope you and Mrs. Clause well. Also I can write cursive. year. For Christmas I want ev- mas! I will see you next year! have been well. Do they have How are you? I know it’s kind eryone to have a good Christ- Your Friend, Emily, Holton the corona up north? I hope of crazy year but can I have an mas and to be together and get everyone stays safe this Christ- XBox One for Junior please? what they what. I would like a Dear Santa, mas. I have been kinda goofy He’s my best friend. If it’s ok Baby Yoda and a lot of Chris How have you been these this year. I would like a pogo can I please have a 3DS and an Riddell books. Your cookies crazy year! How are the elves? stick and a lot of Legos so I can Xbox 360 please? For Emma a will be waiting on you. I have been a little bit mean to build a city. I would also like a remote control boat. Good bye Don Ash & Son, Inc. Love, Ava, Netawaka my friend but I will be nicer to big drone with a camera and a my mom’s friend. 730 Vermont Ave., Holton, Kan. him next year. I would like to remote. Love, Cylus, Holton Dear Santa, have a hover board and Ninten- Love, Skylar, Whiting 785-364-2417 How many elves do you have? do Switch please. And one more Dear Santa, What are their names? Do you thing can I have a PS4? Hope Dear Santa Claus, How have you been this year? have a special language? How do you have some great holidays. Hi! How are you this year? I I hope the elves are doing fine. you say Kane in your language? Owen, Holton have tried to be good and nice Also you are a nice Santa Claus I’ve had some times where I was to my sister. I have tried to be too. I know that you are tired of angry and I was mean, but I’ve Dear Santa, less annoying to my brother. going into peoples chimneys. I made up for it by cleaning the Hi, so how is Mrs. Claus do- I only want three things this promise I will be good forever. clubhouse. Can I get a new tool ing and I just want to say thank year. I want to have a Blue’s I want a skateboard but I have set? And an NBA jersey? I wish you for the gifts last year. Also Clues dog and an elf and a Nin- to go two places and I will have everyone at the North PHole a is Rudolph how is he doing? I tendo Switch. Have a holly jolly too much toys and I have to say Merry Christmas! like the name and you are just Christmas. have a great year! Merry Christmas! Your Friend, Kane, Whiting amazing at bringing all the toys. Love, Karra, Netawaka From, Jonathan, Holton Here’s hoping your Christmas is beautiful in every way. The following are letters to Dear Santa, and iPhone 12. I hope you have let guy, a hover board, cows, a Thank you for your business. Santa written by students in Hi Santa! How you been? I’ve a safe ride. four-wheeler, fishing pole, deer Kristi Altenburg’s third grade been great oh and I’ve been Love, Kade Sides, Holton antlers, the iPhone 11, a K-State class at Jackson Heights El- wondering what’s your middle helmet, and a deer call. We will ementary School. name. I would love to know! Dear Santa Clause, have cookies and milk waiting Thanks for the elf, Owen. I Hi! How are you doing in for you. Dear Santa, have tried to be good this year. the North Pole? How is Mrs. Sincerely, Weston Schooler, Adkins Insurance Agency, Inc. How are you and Mrs. Clause I would like to get for Christ- Clause? Is she doing well? Any- Circleville [email protected] doing? Are the elves and rein- mas is a teal Polaroid camera, 3 thing planned for the summer? 785-364-3771 • Holton deer being good? I think I have walkie-talkies please, also a teal Anything fun you doing in the Dear Santa, been good but then I don’t think hover board please, and could summer? I have probably been Hi! I hope you are doing good. I have been good. For Christ- you help me with something? good all year? Well for Christ- How is the reindeer doing? I mas, I want a Xbox or a PS4, I wanna give something to my mas I would like an Xbox 1 X, 4 hope they are doing good. How pyro camera, Schleich barn, parents so I need your help could controllers, a Nerf gun, a Train, is Mrs. Claus doing? I have mint and apple treats for my you make a best mom and dad you could get your elves to make tried to be good for you. I want horses, watch to keep my steps, mug and label it mom and dad it a Lego one? Last but not least a doll for chrisms. I want some glitter glue stamps and glue for and put it on my side of presents a drone home board game. I will clothes. I want a desk. I want a my horses. I hope you have and I’ll say Santa helped me out have milk and cookies waiting Loll. I want some high heels. I a safe trip I hope there will be with this gift. Also I would like for you so hope you have a safe want some boots. I want a sur- milk and cookies for you on the a huge stuffed animal brown drive. prise Doll. I want a doll bed. I table in the living room waiting horse from Tractor supply, and Love, Reed Karns, want one of the big Dolls. And for you to eat them. a couple of Na Na Na surprise Circleville I want one of the big doll beds. Love, Ruby Robinson, dolls. Be Safe Santa! I hope my letter will get to you. Holton Love, Kallan Ingels, Holton Dear St. Nicholas, Love, Ashlynn Corn, I know none of my letters have Whiting Dear Santa, reached you, but I hope this one Hello! How are your reindeer? does. Anyway, do you actually Dear Santa, What do you during other sea- live in the North Pole or do they I have been wandering what sons? How is Mrs. Claus and just say that? I know I yell a lot do you do during the summer? Dancer? How is it going in the but I didn’t mean to. For Christ- How is Mrs. Claus doing? Have North Pole? Are your elves be- mas, I would like money so we the elves been good? I have been ing good and hard working? can make our house look like pretty good this year. For Christ- Are your elves always working? my Mom and Dad’s plan. I also mas, I would like an Xbox 1, 4 Where do your reindeer go in want my Dad’s job to let him controller, Minecraft, and if you other seasons? I have tried to be sleep in on work days. It would can please get me beef jerky. I good this year. The things I want really help my Mom. Have a will have cookies waiting for is some new clothes. A laptop good ride and be safe! I’ll leave you. I hope you like them! would be nice. Boots, my boots something to snack on! Sincerely, Levi, Circleville are too small now. That’s all I Your friend, want for Christmas. Bye now I Brooke Breshears, Holton Dear Santa, will hopefully see you soon! Hi! Do you have a dog at your From, Brandin Fritz, Dear Santa, house? Because I have 3. It is Soldier I hope you are doing well. cool. Are you ready for my list? Down on Earth there is Coro- OK I have to warn you I have a Dear Santa Claus, navirus. Mostly we have to stay long list for you. I love Christ- HI! How have you been? home for Christmas. I am try- mas so the day came. I want a 21650 US 75 • Just 1 mile south of Holton on Hwy. 75 What did you do during the ing to be good. For Christmas, teel camera and leggings, heels, 785-364-2871 May your heart and home be summer? How are your elves? I would like a toy blue Diplod- a Nike tan top, teacher stuff, and filled with all the happiness May I have: A new bike, a new ocus, a model Plain, a model baby clothes. I have cookie for this special season brings. doll, money $10 or $20, a math Dodge Charger, and a PAPO, you to eat and you reindeer. And may the joyous spirit and book and new shoes. Good luck T Rex. These are all the things Love, Jordyn Dale Peek, and thank you! I want for Christmas. I will put Wetmore blessings of Christmastime Love, Emily Buskirk, cookies and milk out for you. resound in your heart and Holton Have a safe sleigh drive home. Dear Santa, home all year. Love, Corbin Latham, Hi! I hope you are doing well. Dear Santa, Wetmore How has the reindeer been? I Hi! I hope you are doing well. am being good in school this Do your reindeer sleep? How is Dear Santa, year. If you can get me a Xbox 6 Dasher, Blitzen, and Rudolph? How have you been? How is or 1 that would be great. If you I have been really good this Mrs. Claus? How are the rein- could get me a Hover board for year. Here is what I want for deer? I’ve been good this year. Christmas this year. Drive safe Riley Electric, Inc. Christmas. I want wwe 2k20 on I want a 100x helmet for rid- Santa with the reindeer. 225 Kansas Ave. 785-364-2821 xbox, Far cry 5 on xbox, Gta 5 ing bulls. I also want an Xbox Love, Maggie Wichman, Holton, KS 66436 785-364-2474 Mfg. & Sales Inc. on xbox, Farming sim on xbox, One, bull rope, boot ties, a pel- Circleville THE HOLTON RECORDER SEASON’S GREETINGS DEC. 21-23 2020 2A n RV Third Grade The following are letters to Santa written by students in Chanity Daily’s third grade class at Royal Valley Elemen- tary School. Dear Santa, My name is Lexi and I am 8 years old. I helped my mom when she had Covid19. I made presents for everyone this year. This year for Christmas I would hope you could help me and my brother get along more. And for my mom to get better from Co- vid19. I know I won’t get every- thing I want, but thank you for giving every child a gift for joy! Love, Lexi B., Hoyt Dear Santa, Why is my elf not moving? How are you doing? I tried to make reindeer food! I kind of want LED lights, and I want a cotton candy machine. I also want a little seat for my hover- board to attach to. Have a great Eight-year-old Ambree Hughes (at right in the photo above) was first in line on Thurs- Christmas! day, Dec. 3 to visit Santa Claus while visiting Holton’s Town Square with her grandpar- Love, Kaliiyah B., Mayetta ents, Wayne and Karen Leiker of Holton. Photo by Brian Sanders Dear Santa, I have been nice to my sister any kind of Beanie-Boos and where Santa doesn’t say “Ho Dear Santa, and mom and brother. I don’t stuffed animals. And, I want Ho Ho.” How many elves do How are you doing? When is want anything this year. a fox or a bunny or a ferret! I you have? Do you ever wish my elf going to come? I have Love, Jamison B., Mayetta would like to have at least one that you want something? I been good this year, and for of those things! want an Eevee plushy. Can I Christmas I want a remote con- Dear Santa, From, Callie H., Mayetta have a pet dog? Can you make trol car. Do reindeer only eat carrots? my two pet dogs better, because Sincerely, Cooper S., May- I want a gummy worm and a Dear Santa, they are sick? etta squishy for Christmas. I hope you have a good Christ- From, Nib-Nek-To-Kwe, Love, Aryanna C., Mayetta mas this year. I would like to Mayetta Dear Santa, ask you for a VR game. I have What’s it like in the North Dear Santa, never had one even though I re- Dear Santa, Pole? I have a lot of requests, so There are only two things I ally want one. Christmas is my Can I work for you? Can I I will just name a few: I would want for Christmas. I want my favorite holiday. If you can’t have a drone that has a camera? like a PS4 for Christmas and family to be happy, mostly my get me a VR game, that’s ok, And, I want a Lamborghini, a maybe clothes. I also want wire- mom and dad. And, I would because I have more important real Lamborghini! Are you real? less headphones. Tell Comet also like to have a camera. things than a VR and I usually How many elves do you have? that I said, “Hi!” Thank you! How many elves do you have get more than I need, but I hope How old are you? Love, Keziah S., Topeka at the North Pole? Do one of I can get a VR though. By the From, Felipe M., Hoyt the reindeer actually have a way, I have been really good Dear Santa, red nose? I wish you a Merry this year and barely naughty at Dear Santa, How are you doing back at the Christmas! all. Thanks Santa, and Merry How are you doing? Are the North Pole? I hope that maybe I Love, Tammalyn C., Hoyt Christmas! reindeer doing fine? I think you could get a stuffed animal of a Love, Alayna K., Mayetta are busy! I think you are helping reindeer, and I want a dollhouse. Dear Santa, with the elves. I hope the rein- Could you please fill my stock- How are you doing this year? I Dear Santa, deer get to fly on Christmas. If ing with foxes? Another thing want three things for Christmas. How are you doing? How you do get your reindeer flying, I want is to be with my family. I want my family to be happy. I many elves do you have? Do can I keep a baby reindeer with Have a Merry Christmas! want an X-Box. And, I want a you have to use pixie dust to horns? Can I get some crawdads From, Brynlee S., Mayetta Play Station 4. fly? I am doing pretty fine. For for my sister and me? I wish I Love, Andrew H., Hoyt Christmas, I want a night light. had a TV in my room! Dear Santa, And also for Christmas, I want From, Kyler P., Mayetta My name is Draven and I am 8 Dear Santa, this cool looking light bulb that years old. This year I have been How many elves do you has a remote to it that changes Dear Santa, nice. I would really love a Nin- have? How do you fly? How colors! What do you guys do in the tendo Switch. do you get the reindeer to fly? From, Julisa L., Mayetta summer? How many elves do Love, Draven W., Hoyt How can you fit so many gifts you have? Can I have a dirt in the sleigh? How are you? I Dear Santa, bike? How do you fit all of your Dear Santa, am great! I want a new bed for Is it true that you say “Ho Ho presents in the bag? How are you doing? my Beanie Babies. I also want Ho?” Because there is a movie From, Carter P., Hoyt Love, Nomshki W., Mayetta n Holton Second Grade The following letters to San- Dear Santa, Dear Santa, mas elf. ta Claus are from students in I want a nerf gun, vbucks This year I have been nice. Love, Ryleigh Andrea King’s second grade and a xbox x. I want a nerf I wish for more LOL doll be- class at Holton Elementary gun to play with nerf gun wars cause I love them. I want more Dear Santa, School. with my friends and brothers. I Legos because I want thim so I want a Double Quarter want vbucks to get a new skin much. Pounder from McDonalds Dear Santa, on Fortnite. I want a new xbox Love, Halle with cheese and ketchup How are the reindeer? Can to play more games. only because they are deli- Here’s hoping your I get a hover board, a Chiefs Carter J. Dear Santa, cious and easy for the elves football, a snow globe, Legos, This year I have been naugh- to make. Christmas season is and hiking sticks for the trail. Dear Santa, ty nice. I wish for a careoke From: Derek Barnes Merry & Bright! From, Bryson Bradley This year I have been nice. mushene because I have ben I wish for tigbone. My next wunting that for a long time. Dear Santa, s we herald the start of Dear Santa, wish claw machine. I have sents i wus a littol girl. i want a fishing pole. A Stop in and see For Christmas I wish I could Love, Conen (Nice boy) I wus one. From Deacan the coming Yuletide, us during your have 5 mini toy surprise, Ama- Love, Paislee please accept our gratitude zon bedding, painting board, Dear Santa, Dear Santa, and best wishes for the most holiday travels! real life baby puppies, mini This year I have been nice. Dear Santa, This year I want a starwars set of make up, 10 scrunchies, I wish for more Pockmon be- This year I have been debat- legos for christmas because joyous and heavenly a toy kitchen set and bedroom cause I like to clean dim. I able! Hi Santa I love Legos there fun to build with. holiday season on earth! lights. want Legos because it is fun. and OMG and LOLs and a Bennett Arielle C. My next wish is Lamborgene fon book card because I love postrs. these! Dear Santa, McManigal Dear Santa, Love, Brock Love, Alannah hope you are doing well. this What I want for christmas is year i would like jedi star wars Electric a fake camping set and a life Dear Santa, Dear Santa, books, LoL dolls, na, na, na US Hwy. 75, Holton size horse that is fake and uni- This year my behavior has this year I have been nice. surprise, leg-o friends sets, PJ, Chris McManigal 364-2428 corn slime. been debatable! I wish for star and I wnt for crismas is a and cooking kids utensils. give Carly M. wars Legos because Legos are phon and a scat bord and the reindeer hugs! 364-7893 fun! mady a home becus it sowns Love, Rory Love, Clay Goodman nice. I rily like it! And a cris- All The Best...

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Recent visitors to Santa’s Workshop included the children of Nathan and Adrianna Bryant of Holton, shown at right in the photo above, including (from left to right) Kayslin, 1; Elliot, 3; and Ezekiel, 4. Photo by Brian Sanders n RV Third Grade The following letters to mas! been nice. Here are a couple board that glows, a mousepad Santa Claus were written by Love, Lawton, Mayetta nice things I’ve done this year. that has a deer, Santa, and Elizabeth VanHoutan’s third I’ve made my sister’s bed for Mrs. Claus on it, and 2 hover- grade class at Royal Valley Dear Santa, her, I’ve helped clean out the boards. If you can’t deliver all Elementary School. My name is Kellan. I am 8 chicken coop at my mom’s of my gifts that’s ok because years old. I have been nice house too. For Christmas this other kids need gifts more Dear Santa, this year. I gave Bryer an year I would really love... A than me. Merry Christmas! My name is Kata and I’ve ornament that was mine for giant stuffed animal, Elf on a Love, Kailey, Hoyt been a little bad this year. I him to put on the tree. I re- Shelf, 4-seated stroller, ham- have got compliments be- ally want a Pokemon sword, mock, and some jewelry. I Dear Santa Claus, cause I say please and thank a Fortnite Sniper Nerf Gun, might not get everything on My name is Petannokwe. you at lunch. I would like a and a puppy. I know I might my list but that’s ok. I am 9 years old. This year new phone because I broke not get everything on my list Sincerely, Josie, Mayetta I feel like I have been kind. my phone. I want an iPhone 11 and that’s okay. Thank you for Some good things I have done then if you can’t get me that bringing toys to all the kids in Dear Santa, this year are, I always help then maybe a little iPhone and the world. My name is Lucinda and I set the table, I feed the cats a big bucket of slime, lots of Love, Kellan, Hoyt want a watch for Christmas. I *sometimes*, I help the older glue for the slime, I.P. bomb, also want an LOL pet, Stacie cat *Lucky* from the CRAZY Nike clothes, and I need more Dear Santa, doll, JoJo bow, and a unicorn kitten *Hedike* that’s like a socks. I’d also like bomb My name is Layne and I am stuffed animal. I hope you are helping hand for Lucky. And pops and cookies and cream, 8 years old. I really want a doing well. I am 9 years old the ONLY thing I want for I don’t know what to get for phone and my own computer. and in the third grade. How is Christmas is to feel a little my mom so can you get her I also want a nerf gun. I have Mrs. Claus and the reindeer better. MERRY CHRISTMAS something please and put on it been really good. Thank you! doing? Merry Christmas! SANTA CLAUSE!!! that it’s from me? Thank you. From, Layne, Mayetta Lucinda, Hoyt Love, Petannokwe, Merry Christmas! Topeka Love, Kata, Mayetta Dear Santa, Dear Santa, My name is Jarret. I am 8 My name is Dominick and Dear Santa, Dear Santa, years old. I am pretty sure I am 9 years old and I would I hope I have a good Christ- My name is Charlotte. I am I have been nice this year. love to have a PC and a new mas. Christmas to me means 8 years old. On my list this What I want from Christmas bike. I’d like a BMX bike family and friends and spend- year I only have 3 things I is a hammock swing, a remote because I ask every year and ing time with my family. I want A LOT! I want a horse, control boat, a drone, and a never get one. The last thing hope nobody catches covid well, a small horse like a 13 rodeo set. Merry Christmas! I want is a phone and beats. 19 in our family. I hope my hand one. I hope the color is From, Jarret, Mayetta The beats are headphones that family stays healthy. My grey or black. I also want my are wireless. I also want a wish list is a slime kit, a rain- teachers to get this Christmas Dear Santa, computer. Thank you. bowcorn, lol doll remix, and tree that puts itself up! The My name is Taylor and I am Sincerely, Dominick, May- a blanket. last thing I want is the LPS 9 years old. I have been very etta From, Marissa, Topeka shorthair cat. Her number is nice. Something I have done #816 so it won’t be hard to to help my church is give Dear Santa, Dear Santa, find her. A good deed I did $20 of my birthday money. Hi! My name is Jackson and Hi, ​my name is Kinley and this year was helping my I help my parents cook and I am nine years old. I have I am 8 years old. I have been grandma bag stuff at her shop. clean when they have guests. been a Sony guy my whole pretty good this year. I have Sincerely, Charlotte, Hoyt I would like the illustrated life and really want a PS5. helped mom out with many Harry Potter books. Merry I will set ornaments on my chores. For Christmas I want Dear Santa, Christmas! house for you. Can you give a journal. Thank you. Christmas I’ve been an angel this year! Love, Taylor, Hoyt Mrs. VanHoutan a glow up Love, Kinley, Hoyt Can I have an electrical mo- PS I will bring you milk and tree? Thank you! torized neon blue dirt bike, cookies and carrots for your Jackson, Hoyt Dear Santa, Is Coming twenty-five triple threat zom- reindeer. My name is Grant and I am bie Nerf gun, a smart phone, Dear Santa, 8 years old. This year I have an iPhone that NEVER DIES Dear Santa, My name is Kailey and I am been nice. I hope you have SAVING YOU THOUSANDS WITH PRIORITY PRICING! and never breaks. Thank you! My name is Sophia, I am 9 9 years old. This year I have a good year and the reindeer Check us out at www.ellisboys.com Love, Stephen, Hoyt years old. I’ve been good this been naughty and nice. These have a good year too. year. What I want for Christ- are some good deeds and From, Grant, Hoyt Dear Santa, mas is: a lava lamp, high heel kindness I have shown this My name is Grady and I boots, makeup, and a ham- year: I helped out my mom Dear Santa, am 9 years old. This is what mock swing. and dad, I do the dishes, I take My name is Johnathon and I I want for Christmas. I would Love, Sophia, Mayetta out the trash, and a lot more am 8 years old. I want a pup- kike a little toy swather, 50 PS I will leave cookies and stuff. This year for Christmas py for Christmas. Thank you! little cows, 25 pigs,a little hay milk for you and carrots for I would love... 2 computers, Johnathon, Hoyt rake, a bayler, 100 little hay your reindeer. a mouse that glows, a key- bales, and a Maga Nerf gun please. Thank you! Dear Santa, From, Grady, Delia My name is Maryn and I 430 S. Arizona Ave. • Holton, KS am 8 years old. Tonight I am Dear Santa, going to take down the trash My name is Lawton and cans when I get home. This is 333 I am 8 years old. This year what I would this year: horse I have been nice. These are fuzzy socks. Merry Christ- Sweet Tidings some good deeds and kind- mas! ness: I help homeless people Love, Maryn, Hoyt At Christmastime, we savor the and I donate money. This year memories we’ve made with With Resounding Thanks At Christmas! for Christmas I really would Dear Santa, love...Animal Crossing Wel- My name is Josie and I am great folks like you! come Amibo. Merry Christ- 9 years old. This year I have We’re grateful for your loyal support, and we hope the season treats you right! C&D Food Mart & Williams Company, Inc. Wishing all 785-873-3454 • Whiting, Kan. of our friends a very Joyous MERRY Noel CHRISTMAS With tidings of comfort In the spirit of this special time of year, we wish & joy to you and your kin everyone the blessings of His light and love. during this holy season. An abundance of thanks for giving us Merry Christmas! the opportunity to serve you. 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For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given. Four-year-old Taylynn Villalobos (second from right in the photo above) of Holton recently paid a visit to Santa’s The government shall be upon his shoulders; Workshop on Holton’s Town Square, along with her mother, Christa Villalobos (at right). Photo by Brian Sanders and he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. n RV Third Grade -Isaiah 9:6 The following are letters to I want an iPhone and what I re- Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Can I have a Santa written by students in aly want is to see my dad and I want Splatoon 2. Hey santa phone and how are you doing? Brittanie Triplett’s third grade give him a home. how have you been mate? I Can I have a new pack? Can class at Royal Valley Elemen- Love, Tatum Devries, want Super Smash Bros. How I have a puppy? Can I have a tary School. Topeka are the elves doing? bigger TV? Can I have a new Sincerely, Albee Masqua, dog bed for my dogs? Can I Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Mayetta have a new cup? Can I have a How are you and Mrs. Claus? Hope your doing well and do bigger screen for the Chrome- I have been good this year. I not forget to wear a mask this Dear Santa, book? Can I have a new bed would like a tablet and a rain- Christmas! I really want a bike I want a LOL doll. for my grandma? Can I have bow corn please and thank you. and a Nintendo switch. I have Love, trolls for my cousin? Can I LOVE, Kaylea Bell, Hoyt done lots of good stuff like Sebe Higine-Rodrriguez, have a little car toy for my help make dinner and clean my Mayetta little cousin? Can I have a new Dear Santa, room. Also can you get me a cup for my mom? Can I have I would like products like lo- baby Yoda doll. Thanks Santa! Dear Santa, I’ve been good a gem that can give you good tion and all of the above hope Sincerely, this year. Here are some things luck? Can I have a pet fish? you guys are doing well! Gracie Whitebird, that I did good this year: I help Can I have a pet frog for my Sincerely, Riley Noland, Mayetta my mom and I fix my bed and sister? Hoyt I sweep the floor. Here’s some Sincerely, Kinsington Priest, Dear Santa, things l want for Christmas: I Hoyt Dear Santa, I would like a Pusheen plush want a phone and a game that is I would like to have a power of a dragon or dinosaur and the called Among Us and a comput- Dear Santa, Can I have a ranger morpher, I also want a game Pokemon sword and also er and I want a Nintendo switch RV head set? Can I have some Beyblade ariea. I hope you are how many elves do you have? that can take off its controller Shopkins and can I have some doing ok. Stay safe and stay Sincerely, Avery Dunn, and it’s red and blue and a bag Hatchimal. Santa how are your Wishing you the gift of faith, the blessing of hope, well. Holton that has Mario on the front so elves doing? Sincerely, Keatyn Prentice, I can hold my Nintendo switch Sincerely, Sapphira and the peace of His love at Christmas and always. Mayetta Dear Santa, that has Mario DX8. Wishteyah, Mayetta I would like a PS4 and a Sincerely, Ryan Rupnicki, Dear Santa, Nintendo and I like to help my Mayetta Dear Santa, I hope you are How are you doing? Are your grandma. having a good day. What I want White Law Office/Title Abstract Co. elves being good? Are you be- Sincerely, Dear Santa, for Christmas is some OMG ing good? I know I am this year. Maurice McKinney, I hope you, Mrs. Claus and dolls please. I wonder how Mrs. Mayetta the reindeer have been safe. For Claus is doing? Dennis, Jacob, Christmas I would like a dart Love, Makalynn Holt, ALL ABOARD board please, some Minecraft Mayetta Kennedy and Joni For A Great Season! figures please, and some Fort- nite toys please. I have been Dear Santa, good this year. I hope you had a great year. 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In the photo above, twins Masey (third from right) and Mason Johnson (second from right), both two years old, visited Santa’s Workshop on the Square with their mom, Cassie Kenworthy (at right), along for the fun. Photo by Brian Sanders n Holton Third Grade The following are letters to Dear Santa, The following are letters to Dear Santa, Santa from students in Travis Under my tree Id love to see Santa Claus from students in i dont really know what I want Thayer’s third grade class at gw2 plants vs zombies, with Hannah Deegan’s third grade yet. Slime, candy, bathboms, Holton Elementary School. some minecoins please. Can class at HES. tiny kitchen. it be the biggest please, and Braylee Dear Santa, a tablet please and thats all I Dear Santa, Dear Santa, for christmas i want the want to see on this christmas For Christmas I would like a I want a bug catcher that new nerf ultra and a new eve. Oh jast pretty please. dirt bike and a tree house. Merry catches frog’s and other bug’s. farm set, and i deserve to be From, Vincent Christmas. I want barbie doll’s, 2 set’s. I on the nice list because i have Abel want close. I want a baby dall ben nice to my brother. Dear Santa, and her closate. I want hair dye From, Cole I dezerve to be on the nice Dear Santa, that comes out. list because I hold a lot of What I want for chrismas is a Brooklyn Dear Santa, doors. I want a drone, ps5, hover board, an I pad pro with I want a tv. I been good. I xbox x. a keyboard, bath bombs, the se- Dear Santa, clen my moms room. I am From, Jaxon ries of Harry Potter and a Harry I wish I had a ultimate Barbie good a clen room and I want a Potter lego set, scotch tape, Dream House and a new ken. PS4 and I got that cash $300. Dear Santa, clothes, pop sockets, shoes, lo- Daniella From, Mordecai I should be on the nice list tion, head set, fidget cube, pj’s, because I helped mom, dad, a video camera, more ripped Dear Santa, Dear Santa, and my sister. I want a x box, jeans, gum, masks, cactus, I would like a scodr with a I have ben doing all of my Nerf, and unspeakable mer- markers, shampoo, conditioner, elves on the shelf. homework and my chores. ch. I also want Speed Stack- body wash, makeup, air pods, Trenton Thier is not much I want this ers, coloring stuff and the first aid kid, a prototype baby, year. I really want is a tele- Kansas City Chiefs to win color street, books, electric Dear Santa, scope and a new pair of roller the super bowl! scooter, mirror, vanity, tripod, I want LOL Dolls and a hover skates. J From, Nolan chapstick and Nintendo switch. board and a set of pillows and From, Addy Carlin blankit. Dear Santa, Catie Dear Santa, I think I am on the nice list. Dear Santa, i realy want a cute flyable I help my mom fould ladery. I For chrismas I would like a Dear Santa, and tideble shadow dragon in help my mom put up sevraw. uncreatreble. They are monsters I would like a scoter and a elf 603 Pennsylvania Ave., Holton, KS 66436 • 785-364-0110 roblox and maybe a stuff cute For chismas I want LEGO with fuzzy fur. I can’t wait for on a shelf and ipad a new wall corgi. and a giant narwall to. and doll stuff. I also want chrismas. to stare at. i love santa his elfs are cute. boxey girls stuff. Kenna Liam and christmas is close to my From, Dani birthday. i want a coloring Dear santa Dear Santa, kit. i also want stuff cute hus- Dear Santa, Please can my family get to- Hi Santa, what I want for ky and a barbi doll with a cat I think i am on the nice list gether so that I get to play with Christmas is a xbox controller and a dog. i also want new because I am a kind person. my cousins. I hope that every- and a green striped football. I sheets, horse set with that are What I whant for chrismas body is helthy enough to come. would like a big lego set and a plasciti. was a play staishon 5 and a What I would like for christmas driving gokart. From, Shania drawing set. I also want a is lego’s and ugio card’s. Cy new amearcin girl doll and a Westin Dear Santa, set of cloth’s. Thank you. I did want a fish or a tur- From, Clara tle but my mom got me and my sisters two kittens. thar Dear Santa, names are Oscer and Pumkin. i think i should be on the I just want some new toys for nice list because i help my my kittens. mom and do laundry and feed From, McKinley the dogs and let them out- side. If i was on the nice list Dear Santa, i would ask for ball magnets I am on the nis list becus from santa. I liseng sumtims i dunout From, Landon At this time of peace, joy and goodwill, manen my bed at home. I we would like to thank our community wunt a under armour sis 2 or Dear Santa, 3 and I wunt a futboll. I am on the ice list because for their friendship, loyalty From, Isaiah I took trash out. there are two and support during the past year. things I want for cristmas is Happy Holidays! Dear Santa, a Nintendo switch lite and I shoude be on the nice list fortnite. 337 cuz i help with the animals, 5 From, Bryar USD of them, and I help mom. From, Avery

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I would like a Hatchimal and a tall uni- May His good graces guide you and corn. may the light of His love find you Reside in Love, Cora Martin wherever you go this Christmas season. Your Heart Dear Santa, We appreciate your How did you get your magic? stopping by this year. I would like a nerf blaster and a and Home In the photo above, Ayan Patidar (second from right), 7, and his sister Riyana (right), light up bow and arrow. Thanks! 5, shared their Christmas wish lists with Santa during a recent visit to Santa’s Work- Love, Justice Ivy this Christmas shop with their mother, Misha Patidar of Holton. Photo by Brian Sanders Bell Dear Santa, How many elves do you have? Plumbing Inc. Holton I would like Ninjago Legos. n Holton Second Grade Love, Jameson Bachamp Brian, Karol Livestock The following are letters to Roger & Jonathan Dear Santa, Exchange, Inc. Santa Claus written by second Dear Santa, Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? I grade students in Kayla Shaugh- My name is Aleeah. I am 8 My name is Axel. I am 7 years would like a remote control nessy’s class at Holton Elemen- years old. This year I have been old. This year I have been nice. monster truck and legos. tary School. nice. These are three things I am These are three things I am Love Keaton, Thompson wishing for: a Made to Move wishing for: gold chain, Gray Dear Santa, Barbie, LoL Barbie and new Blazer Black Jordan and mom Dear Santa, My name is Brenda. I am 8 shoes. I will set out cookies and and dad. I will set out cookies How are the reindeer? I would years old. This year I have been milk for you on Christmas Eve. and milk for you on Christmas like shoes and a dress and a van- Season’s nice. These are three things I am Eve. ity. wishing for: Dog, cat and car. I From, Aleeah From, Axel Love, Grace Mellies will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Greetings From, Brenda My name is Marcelo. I am 9 My name is Landry. I am 8 How are the reindeer? I would years old. This year I have been years old. This year I have been like a gymnastics bar and a mat. Dear Santa, nice. These are three things I am nice. These are three things I am Love, Macey Ohlsen A very special greeting My name is Melissa. I am 8 wishing for: New hovr board, wishing for: Care Bears, a pup- to the special folks years old. This year I have been new kitty baby and new bed. I py and pjs. I will set out cookies Dear Santa, nice. What I am wishing for is a will set out cookies and milk for and milk for you on Christmas How do you drink all the milk who have made this kitty. I will set out cookies and you on Christmas Eve. Eve. so fast? I would like a surprise. milk for you on Christmas Eve. From, Marcelo From, Landry Love, Ellie Plowman year a memorable one for us. From, Melissa Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Dear Santa, My name is Alexis. I am 8 My name is Payte Deters. How is Mrs. Clause? I would My name is Melanie. I am 6 years old. This year I have been I am 8 years old. This year I like horse stuff and Bryer hors- years old. This year I have been nice. These are three things I am have been okay. These are three es. nice. These are three things I wishing for: I want a baby kit- things I am wishing for: lego Love, Harlei Strader am wishing for: kiton, gam and ten, mermaid Barbies and some sets, rc car and nerf guns. I will toys. I will set out cookies and stuff animal. I will set out cook- set out cookies and milk for you Dear Santa, milk for you on Christmas Eve. ies and milk for you on Christ- on Christmas Eve. How is Mrs. Clause? I would From, Melanie mas Eve. From, Payte Deters like a real life elf and nerf bul- From, Alexis lets. Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Love, Eli Poe 2006 Frontage Rd. My name is Hunter. I am 7 Dear Santa, My name is Alec. I am 8 Holton, KS 66436 years old. This year I have been My name is Madi. I am 7 years old. This year I have been nice. These are three things I am years old. 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I want a toy HOLTON, KS 66436 Dear Santa, I want a teddy bear. Why I Santa and reindeer. I would like some Pokeman want a teddy bear is because Dear Santa, Your friend, Kameron G. 785-362-6450 cards, and a big Pikachu pillo. they are so soft and so my other What I want for Christmas A holder for the cards would be teddy bear won’t be lonesome. is a Barbie Dream House, a Dear Santa nice. From, Maelan new phone, a phone case, a How do you make toys? Thanks, Caden pop socket, and an orbeez Where do you find reindeer? Dear Santa, foot massager, and a mini How do you fly a sleigh? Where Dear Santa, I wish for Madden 21 and an oven. do you find elves? How do you I wish I could have a camera. I Elf on the Shelf. I would like a From, Scarlett go down a chimney? would like to have a tea time ta- Tyreek Hill jersey and a Patrick Your friend, Ryder B. ble for my American Girl Doll. Mahomes jersey, also a Travis Dear Santa, Hope Your Holiday Dazzles! I wish I could have a new pop Kelce jersey. This year please bring me a Dear Santa, May your days be merry, bright and socket. I wish Covid-19 would From, Tanner drone, an xbox, hot wheels, a How do you make toys? I go away soon. robot with an ipad, a playsta- would like a hover board. magical at this fabulous time of year! Love, Ellie Proctor Dear Santa, tion 1, and a dirt bike. Thank Thank you, Parker H. Thank you for my gifts last you for Christmas. Dear Santa, year. Would you please bring Your friend, Derek Dear Santa, Fresh Start Learning Center I would like a big backpack me a toy horse I can ride and How do you make toys? How 501 Dakota, Holton, KS • 785-364-5664 with lots of zippers and pockets some more American Girl Dear Santa, far is the North Pole? I want a so I can go exploring. Dolls, a teal loft bed, a little blue Please get me a Barbie hoverboard and a makeup set. [email protected] From, Hazel ipod, and a real phone. Also, a House for Christmas. Also I also want a doctor and dentist Dear Santa, blue hoverboard, a little pet, a can I have a stuffed reindeer? set. trampoline, a new scooter, and From, Ella Love your friend, Jordyn D. Christmas Pj’s. Thank you, Ellie O. Dear Santa, How are you doing at the North Pole? How many elves have made toys? I want real vet stuff and a skateboard. Wishing Our Your friend, Makayla C. Dear santa, Dear Friends I want an xbox and an ATV. Why does Rudolf have a red A Very nose? Your friend, Deontae H. Merry Christmas Dear Santa, We hope this Christmas delivers I want to go to the North Pole. I love you Santa. I want a JoJo an abundance of joy to you and yours, Siwa doll. just as you’ve brought to us this past year. Love, Michelle G. Dear Santa, I want a Bible and a Hov- erboard that is colorful. I can not wait for you to come to my house! We will leave you cook- ies and milk and carrots for the reindeer. Love, Kizzy B. 785-364-3711 Dear Santa, I want a motorcycle. 21786 Q Rd., Holton From, Speedy Claire Grace Bowser THE HOLTON RECORDER SEASON’S GREETINGS DEC. 21-23 2020 8A n Holton Fourth Grade The following are letters to cookies. you have a safe trip. Santa from students in Bre- Love, Turner Morris, Sincerely, anne Latham’s fourth grade Holton Cameron Alley, Circleville class at Jackson Heights El- ementary School. Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Santa I hope you get to ev- I’ve been really good this Dear Santa, ery person around the world. year but it has been a rough How are you doing? I My one thing I want is my 2 weeks. My grandma passed would like two things. The family to stay healthy. Sec- away. I really miss her. Her first thing I would like is an ond thing I want is to have name is Betty Scheid. If you iphone 7, the smaller version my class here and my teach- could tell her that I miss her please. The second thing I ers to teach us without go- and we all love her that would would like is a Hoverboard. ing home. My class has went be great. She has been the I hope you have a good year through so much this year. I best grandma ever. The only delivering presents to every- hope you stay healthy Santa. thing besides that is for ev- one in the world. Your friend, eryone to be healthy. From a very good girl, Adam Mellies, Netawaka By Malynn Watkins, Paisley Askren, Whiting Whiting Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Do you have a favorite rein- Dear Santa, Hi, I’m Becca, I hope you’re deer? Santa what I want for How do you keep warm doing alright up at the North chrisms is for you to have a at the North Pole? Do you Pole. I have been in quaran- good year. Can you get my have a heater or do you use tine because my sister tested parents something that they magic? I’ve been a good boy positive, but ya that’s what is will like? One thing I really and I want some stuff this going on so far. I was won- want is money so I can get the Christmas. Can I please have dering if you could get me a thing I have been saving for. I a Lego Mario sets 71366, couple of things. I would re- have one more thing I want to 4044+30365, 71368, 71362, ally like a robot and a lot of ask you is how many cookies 71377, 71367, power ups, and Reese’s. That’s all I really do you eat in one year? Stay most of all set 71360? Can I want. I hope you have a beau- safe and stay healthy. have the Throw Throw Bur- tiful night while delivering From: Eryn Davis, rito game and The Last Jedi presents to wonderful kids. Circleville & Douglas and The Rise of Skywalker By the way can you come books? This is what I want pick me up on your sleigh Dear Santa, for Christmas. I hope you please Santa? We’ll have a What do you feed the rein- have a good time and happy good Christmas! deer? One of the things I want birthday Jesus. Becca Amon, Netawaka the most is the Oculus Quest Your Friend, 2 VR head set. I want the Leo Patterson, Whiting Dear Santa, Oculus Quest 2 VR head set I hope you are feeling good. because I have always wanted Dear Santa, How cold is the North Pole? a VR headset. I want it for an- How are your reindeer do- I am quarantined for awhile. other reason, and that reason ing? I have been home for I want 200 nerf gun bullets. is I have seen gameplay of school. I hope you are healthy How are the Reindeer? Is Ru- a lot of VR games as far as and good to go. I would like Come, Let Us dolph ok? I feel like I love I’ve seen some are relaxing, a quad track, fitbit, and an fudge. I love Baloo, my dog. but some can scare you. I also xbox 1 to play farm simulator Hope you are ok when you go want Overwatch, DC, Mar- with my 2 brothers. I would Adore Him! on a trip. vel, Star Wars, and Harry Pot- also like a case knife that is Your friend, ter Legos. I want all of those on outback toys with the 600 Jackson Jager, Soldier Legos because I love Legos, or 580 quad track. 1/16 scale and I love the combinations would be fine to play with the May your Christmas be filled Dear Santa, of Lego sets and figures you other ones that we have now. How are you and your rein- can make with them. I would really like a phone. I with the blessings of His love. deer? I have been quarantined Sincerely, would like a case sweat shirt for a month because my mom, Cameron Bachamp, and a hat. Hope you do not dad, and brother got Covid 19 Wetmore get sick. It would really not and me and my sister were be fun if you got sick. lucky and didn’t get it. One Dear Santa, Your friend, thing I want for Christmas is I like all of your reindeer Tatum Eisenbarth, Deck The a Nintendo Switch Lite. I also Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Soldier would like a phone. I hope Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Doner, you don’t have to many toys. Blitzen and Rudolph. How is Dear Santa, Halls! Your friend, Mrs. Claus? Is she alright? Is Rudolph and the reindeer At this festive time of year, Luke Robertson, Are you alright? I want a hot doing okay with Christmas we’d like to display our Netawaka wheels ultimate garage the coming up? Is COVID-19 in gratitude to our good chasing Terex please. How the North Pole or are there neighbors and friends. Dear Santa, are your elves? I hope they any elf diseases? Santa, can I am looking forward to this do a good job for you Santa. you get me a mermaid skirt Have a great holiday! year. By the way this is Emma Do you guys exercise? I love fairy like Jill, Raven, Me- R. I love the idea of the box your reindeer. You guys are lissa, Rachel, Stacie, Jessie, for the elves. It should keep the best. Do you play sports? Kelli, Jana, Cindy, and Sa- John’s Repair/ them safe. I have one thing I also want a toy indominous brina? Do you know Jill, Ra- Mike, Brenda, South Holton Storage I want to ask you how many rex please. I will miss you ven, Melissa, Rachel, Stacie, Fred, Amy P., elves do you have? I hope guys after Christmas day. Jessie, Kelli, Cindy, Jana, and Larry, Michael, 785-969-6400 you do not get sick. Happy holidays. Sabrina. What are your favor- A very good girl, Your friend, ite types and kinds of cook- Dylan, Amy C., Holton Emma Richter, Circleville Drake Wheeler, Soldier ies? 310 New York, • 364-4377 Jill & Mason Your friend, Rilley Lynn Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Robinson, Holton n I hope your reindeer are I hope your reindeer, elves, HES feeling good to fly. I want the Mrs. Claus, and you are feel- Dear Santa, new Playstaton5, NBA2K21, ing okay. I was quarantined I hope you are feeling well First Grade $80, Fornite water bottle, for almost 2 weeks, till Fri- and you are healthy in the MAY light up sketchers, and head- day December fourth. I want north pole because of covid The following are letters to set. I hope your elves are do- a PS5, Oculus Quest 2, and/or 19. I was wandering if I can Santa written by students in ing great. I want new clothes, a Nintendo Switch. How do get at least 2-5 things on this YOUR Katelyn Eshelman’s first grade and new socks. The last thing you stay warm in the North list: a hamster, guinea pig, class at Holton. I want for Christmas is a new Pole anyways? Don’t eat too bunny, and mouse. If you do hat. many cookies! not want to get me a mam- DREAMS Dear Santa, Your friend, Sincerely your friend, mal these are the reptiles that My name is Adri and I am a Rylan Montgomery, Jamison Huyett, Holton I want: snake, lizard, and a first grader at Holton Elementa- Whiting turtle. These are the things I BE ry School. I am 7 years old and Dear Santa, want for decoration. A lava from Holton, Kansas. DEAR SANTA, Greetings from America. lamp, an art kit, some cloth- From, Adri If possible can you make I wish to receive 3 gifts the ing, a lap top/computer, some MERRY our cats keep their collars most. The first one is a model hot cocoa/candy, some boots, Dear Santa, on? For Christmas I would Warthog fighter jet. The sec- books, picture frames, a cam- My name is Braden and I am like two toy biplanes, some ond one is a Lego super car. era and a good Christmas. & BRIGHT a first grader at Holton Elemen- toy goats and kids, and for The last one is Some Star Thank you Santa! Have a tary School. I am 6 years old COVID-19 to be over. I hope Wars Legos. By the way my good Christmas! To our friends, neighbors, associates, and folks we’ve yet to meet, and am from Holton, Kansas. you can make the trip short name is Cameron. I hope Emma Bellinghausen we’d like to extend our sincere best wishes for a holiday This year I would like a new BB and sweet, like Mrs. Clause’s you’re feeling well. I hope Holton & Netawaka that’s as beautiful as you are, and hope that all your gun and Xbox One like my big brothers have. I would also like dreams come true during this magical time of year. for COVID to go away so I can see my teacher and friends at n Jackson Heights First Grade WE CARRY THESE school everyday. Ginger Snips PRODUCT LINES: From, Braden The following are letters to Christmas. Dear Santa, Salon of Beauty Matrix • Redkin Santa written by first graders in From, Kenny, Holton What is your reindeers fa- Monat • It’s A 10 Dear Santa, Remington Beckner’s and Shel- vorite drink? I would like a 119 West 4th • Holton My name is Eli and I am a first by Carpenter’s classes at Jack- Dear Santa, LOL doll, a Cindrella doll, 785-364-3069 CHI • Paul Mitchell grader at Holton Elementary son Heights Elementary School. My name is Travis. Wat do and a LOL house for Christ- Pureology • Pravana School. I am 7 years old and am you do wif your reindeer? For mas. from Holton, Kansas. This is Dear Santa, Christmas I want a lago set. I Love, Cerra Edwards, what I would like: a hot wheels Hi! My name is Michaela Ed- want a book. Netawaka GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE track, RC car, Woven wire, a wards. Did Rudolph fly? Can From, Travis, Circleville tractor and a drone. you bring me an XBox and a Dear Santa, From, Eli Barbie puppet please? Dear Santa, How is your sleigh working? Love, Michaela, Netawaka Hi my name is Zi Peek. Do I would like a xbox 360, an elf, Dear Santa, you have Rudolph? Please bring and a slince for Christmas. My name is Kenzie and I am a Dear Santa, me GTA and a fon for Christ- Love, Emma W., Holton first grader at Holton Elementa- Hi! My name is Aubrey. How mas. ry School. I am 6 years old and do your reindeer fly? Can I From, Zi, Wetmore Dear Santa, am from Holton, Kansas. I want please have a elf and a kitin for How are your reindeer? I a cat toy that can sing. christmas. Dear Santa, would like Barbe dremhome, From, Kenzie Love, Aubrey, Circleville Hay my name is Kenzie. how four wheeler, monostr truck do you fly fast? please can I and a moving cat for Christ- Timeless Treasures • Antiques Dear Santa, Dear Santa, have a elf and please can I have mas. Vintage • Booth Vendors My name is Skyler and I am a Hi! I am Jase. What do you a artic fox stuffed animal with a Love, Imani Smith, first grader at Holton Elementa- do? Can I please have a PS Five snowglobe collar. Circleville ry School. I am 7 years old and and can I please have a toy for Love, Kenzie, Soldier am from Holton, Kansas. I want my sister? Dear Santa, LOL dolls this year. From, Jase, Netawaka Dear Santa, What is your favorite type of 705 From, Skyler Hi my name is Elaine Bau- milk? I would like a tiney box, Dear Santa, er. Why do you have a white lipstick, and four desk pets for Dear Santa, Hello my name is Ember beard? I would like a watch an Christmas. Antique’s My name is Sophia and I am a Breshears. How do you fly in a Nintendo please. Thank you. Love, Trinity Tims, Soldier first grader at Holton Elementa- one night? Please bring me a From, Elaine, Circleville ry School. I am 7 years old and relle live pupee and A elf for Dear Santa, Kathy McNeel, owner am from Denison, Kansas. This Christmas. Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? I year I would like a horse book, Love, Ember, Holton How is your sleigh working? would like a slae, a pool, and Open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Christmas Eve • Closed Christmas Day dog book. I have been good and I would like a phone, a remote a barbe drem haws for Christ- help out at the family ranch. I Dear Santa, truck, and a four wheeler for mas. 705 Arizona Ave. • Holton will put out reindeer food and Hi! My name is Kenny. Who Christmas. Love, Astaire Ramey, leave milk and cookies for you. brings the ledrs to you? Please Love, Riley Coffman, Circleville 75 From, Sophia bring me a truc and a trane for Whiting THE HOLTON RECORDER SEASON’S GREETINGS DEC. 21-23 2020 9A The Holton DQ staff wish you peace, hope and love. May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace, the gladness of Christmas give you hope and the warmth of Christmas grant you love.

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Dear Santa, Omg that glows in the dark. I Dear Santa, Potawatomi How are your deer? For Dear Santa, have been good in school and at I would like these things. Books Christmas I want a hover Are you doing ok. Are your home. for my reading nook. A fuzzy rug Nation! board, make up lit, head- ranedeer ok. Are your elves do- Amelia Bartels, Holton for my bedroom. Bear Paw books phones, phone, 10,000 dollars, ing ok. For Christmas I want to keep my feet warm. spinning chair, a personal desk clothes, hot wheels, mine craft Dear Santa, Love, Ellie Holthaus, and squishies. Please please for my PS4 thank you. I bin triy- I hope you are doing great. Holton get me these presents. Have a ing my best at school. I have bin For Christmas i would like good Christmas. my best being my best being some new bedding for my bed, Dear Santa, Kara Schumaker, Holton nice to my freinds. some new fun math workbooks. Hello Santa, Keira here. This Carter Schlodder, Holton I would also like you to get year I would like a skateboard, Dear Santa, rid of corona so I can see my hoverboard, and a barbie dream How are you? I am great. I Dear Santa, friends again. Merry Christmas house. I think I’ve been pretty want a Bugoti a licens, $2,000, How ar your elves doing? For from Arabella. good this year, but mommy no chors, a xbox, playstashin, Christmas I want a PS5, hover Arabella Kathrens, Holton would disagree. Ha Ha! Reino’s Towing LLC • a new iphone, ps5, super Ma- board, gron, minecraft, five PS4 Keira Lorensen, Holton rio all stars, a lion. I have ben controller. Thank you. Dear Santa, good. Super super super super Preston Harris, Denison I want for you to have a great Dear Santa, duper good. And pleas and chrismas and here is something I want a xbox and a electric thanx. Dear Santa, for you. I got a advent calinder scooter and a phone. Devin Lee Place, Holton How are your elves doing? I for star wars and it will be so Lenox Wagner, Holton want a PS4, the minecraft game much fun. Dear Santa, for the PS4, controllers for the Avery Kathrens, Holton Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? For PS4, a American doll, shopkins, I would like this year a new Christmas I wut LoL. For Magic Mirror, thank you. <3 Dear Santa, skate board and a cat ham burg- Christmas Santa can you get Emily Salter, Holton For Christmas I want fgeetv er squishy. i have tride my best my sister Barbies? And LoL toys, Super Mario maker 1 and on being good this year. for her? For my mom she Dear Santa, 2, ryans toys, Super peach odys- Lucy Stous, Holton wants a blanket. My dad wants I wat a hoovery board for sey, Super Yoshi odyssey, Super a santa. I wantd a fish. chrismas. I think they are cool. Luigi Odyssey and Luigis Man- Rayylinn Pittman, Holton I wat a dog decause they are fun sion three because i waited for Welcome e n Holton Second Grade Season! The following are letters to or sister, a Polaroid and a kit- Dear Santa, Santa Claus written by Amanda ten. I will set out cookies and My name is Ambree. I am 8 Kennedy’s second grade class milk for you on Christmas Eve. years old. This year I have been at Holton Elementary School. From, Mary Morrissey naughty and nice. These are three things I am wishing for: a Dear Santa, Dear Santa, cat, a dog and a horse. I will set My name is Santos. I am 8 My name is Quinton. I am 7 out cookies and milk for you on years old. This year I have been years old. This year I have been Christmas Eve. nice. These are three things I nice. These are three things I From, Ambree am wishing for: apple, jacket am wishing for: x box, Walkie and doll. I will set out cookies talkies and hulk fist hands. I Dear Santa, and milk for you on Christmas will set out cookies and milk My name is Catalina. I am 8 Eve. for you on Christmas Eve. years old. This year I have been From, Santos H. From, Quinton nice. These are three things I am wishing for: nal polsh, hov- Dear Santa, Dear Santa, er board and LOL doll. I will My name is Colton Stich. My name is Ayla Roach. I set out cookies and milk for I am 8 years old. This year I am 7 years old. This year I you on Christmas Eve. have been nice. These are three have been nice. These are three From, Catalina things I am wishing for: legos, things I am wishing for: 2 LOL a ps5 and to never clean my dolls, American girl doll, a look Dear Santa, As we join you in celebrating the room again. I will set out cook- like real baby doll in Wal-Mart My name is Aimee. I am 8 birth of our Saviour, we’d like to ies and milk for you on Christ- and a bird toy that’s in Wal- years old. This year I have been express our gratitude for all the good mas Eve. Mart. I will set out cookies and naughty and nice. These are From, Colton Stich milk for you on Christmas Eve. three things I am wishing for: faith you’ve shown us this past year, From, Ayla Roach nail polishs, coloring books and wish you all a very joyous and Dear Santa, and Go Pro. I will set out cook- satisfying holiday season. My name is Xavier. I am 7 Dear Santa, ies and milk for you on Christ- years old. This year I have been My name is Cami. I am 7 mas Eve. nice. These are three things I years old. This year I have been From, Aimee ton n am wishing for: nerf gun, bul- nice. These are three things I lets and the kid from Mandalo- am wishing for: bendy barbies Dear Santa, rian. I will set out cookies and and some clothes, american My name is Courtney. I am 7 oon R milk for you on Christmas Eve. girl doll clothes and accesso- years old. This year I have been so n From, Xavier ries and candy like sweet tarts. naughty and nice. These are I will set out cookies and milk three things I am wishing for: for you on Christmas Eve. hover board, horse and go pro. Dear Santa, From, Cami I will set out cookies and milk My name is Dawson. I am 7 for you on Christmas Eve. years old. This year I have been Dear Santa, From, Courtney nice. These are three things I My name is Raegan. I am am wishing for: tennis shoes, 8 years old. This year I have Dear Santa, art and a water bottle. I will set been naughty and nice. These My name is Bailee. I am 8 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS out cookies and milk for you on are three things I am wishing years old. This year I have been Christmas Eve. for: hover board, horse, Amer- nice. These are three things From Our Hearth To Yours From, Dawson ican girl dolls and karaoke I am wishing for: puppy, my machine. I will set out cookies brother and sister to be nice to Dear Santa, and milk for you on Christmas me and a lol omg doll. I will set Glad Tidings My name is Jude. I am 7 years Eve. out cookies and milk for you on old. This year I have been nice. From, Raegan Christmas Eve. These are three things I am From, Bailee To You! wishing for: for my brother to get a pro scooter, Unit creator Merry Christmas When it comes to on tabs and almond joy candy. Christmas, we’ve I will set out cookies and milk and many thanks, for you on Christmas Eve. Deck the got you covered – From, Jude everyone! with our warm Halls! wishes and Dear Santa, We’re displaying our heartfelt thanks. My name is Cooper. I am 7 holiday cheer to thank all years old. This year I have been nice. These are three things I of you who have allowed us am wishing for: cosmo, a giant to serve you this year. rc dragon and a rc car. I will set 408 Pennsylvania, Holton out cookies and milk for you on Merry Christmas Christmas Eve. 785-364-3583 From, Cooper from all of us MIDWEST CROP INSURANCE Dear Santa, Beth Deters & Fran Reitz, agents My name is Mary. I am 8 Sullivan Construction years old. This year I have been 611 N. 11th St., Seneca, KS • 785-334-CROP (2767) nice. These are three things I Commercial & Residential am wishing for: a baby brother Holton • 364-4516 • 364-7017 877-568-5131 THE HOLTON RECORDER SEASON’S GREETINGS DEC. 21-23 2020 10A n Holton First Grade The following are letters to like a Barbie house with a pool grapes. do you fly every where in one Santa Claus from students in and a car. Love, Amelia L. night? I want a little dirt bike. Ashley Schuetz’s first grade Love, Jenni C. Love, Nathan C. class at Holton. Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I want a big drone and a remote Dear Santa, With Special Thanks Dear Santa, I would like a toy truck and control car that I can drive. I also I want a big stuffed bunny This year I would like a toy vi- toy bus for Christmas Day. want a little car I can drive. I How do you fly everywhere in olin, a Barbie closet, cnetic sand AndI I would like a race car. want a little motorcycle. I would one night? how are your Elves I To Our Customers with the set, jint LOL box, and Can I get 4 books: a DInosor like a remote control tank. I like Love you do you dance? do you a lite up mermaid. Now what I book, an animal book, a Christ- you Santa. I will leave you cook- hav 98 Reindeer you are my best would like to know is how did mas book and a tomato book. ies. I want to peek on you when friend do you no bruce wuts your Wishing you and your kin a string you get all your reindeer? How Do you like GoNoodle songs you come to my house. I will favorite animal do you no Bruce are your elves doing, and who is on YouTube.? never tell anyone I saw you. he is my elf. of glad tidings at this festive time your favorite elf? Oh, and what is Love, Luis R. Love, Manolo G. Love, Lana W. your favorite kind of treat? Will of year. For your support we are you please leave just one present Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Dear Santa, under the tree in my room? You I want a truck with a trailer I like you because I want to I wish for a apple watch. sincerely indebted, and for your can leave the rest under the big with hay bales. be with you. I want a big Elsa Where do you live? tree. Thank you, Santa! Love, Kale B. and Anna Barbie. I want a kitty Love, Willow N. friendship we are truly blessed. Love, Lily W. stuffed animal. Dear Santa, Love, Audree R. Dear Santa, Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing I wnt a kendol, a Jesey, a Nintdo I would like a real cat and cat ? What I want for Christmas is Dear Santa, swsh. How mene deer do you hav? food for Christmas. I would also a dall and the hair smells like I want a lazer tag game. how Love, Emmy P. Insurance • Investments Bridget Fulkerson Robert Wareham www.fbfs.com April Vogel The following are letters to you. I watched Godzilla movies. boots. Corgi. Mitchell Nicol 521 N. Arizona Ave., Holton • 364-2111 Santa Claus from students in Love, Xavier H. Love, Ilyena H. Love, Harper M. Casey Patterson Janelle Noel’s first grade class at Holton Elementary School. Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Dear Santa, HOLIDAY HOURS: How is Rudolph? For Christ- I wish for a classroom ma- What cookie is your favorite? I The o ce will close at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 23, Dear Santa, mas I wail like and indominus chine. What is Rudolph’s favorite want an army lego set. What do and will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I have been good this year. I rex. I would also like an X-Box. cookie? I also wish for my own you like? What is your favorite would like a RC car and a granny Merry Christmas! calendar. song? game for the Nintendo Switch. Love, Tate J. Love, Claire S. Love, Jayden K. Love, Ambrose H. Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I want a big Barbie. I also want I want a notebook and colored n How do your elves use their a big baby and some Elmo dolls. pens. I would like to have a soc- Area magic? How does your sleigh fly? Love, Dallas P. cer ball. I also want a softball. Tell I want Mario stuffed animals and Houston I will miss him when he Children ALL THE the Mario lego set for Christmas. Dear Santa, goes back with you. The following letters to Santa I already have 2 Mario legos. I How are you’re reindeer? How Love, Tessa W. Claus are from area children. want another one with Yoshi. are you, Santa? I want a over- Love, Beau C. board. I want a sleeping bag. Can Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I have a John Deere Bailer? I also I wish for a mermaid. I also For Christmas i would like a Dear Santa, want a square bailer. want a unicorn with a baby uni- vega scooter and i would also I want a Barbie. I also want a Love, Case M. corn. Can I have a cowgirl? like a dinosaur stague that is in Barbie Dreamhouse. Love, Aubrey A. color and it can sit on my end Love, McKenzie A. Dear Santa, BEST table and that it is tiny. A new What is your favorite toy you Dear Santa, call of duty and that it is call of You deserve it! Dear Santa, made last year? I would like a I want a Miss Me plushie. duty II and that it works on a How are you doing? I want a doll. Than you for the elf mates. Can I have some more stuffed xbox 360. Merry Christmas and many thanks Godzilla toy for Christmas. I love I also want some new snow animals? I want a stuffed animal Charles Garvansites, for your generous support. Holton The following letters to Santa Dear Santa, i have been trying. I would re- Dear Santa, Claus are from students in Abbey I would like to have a big kitch- ally like a Barbie size dollhouse, I would like a baby Yoda toy, May the holiday spirit Althof’s first grade class at HES. en toy. I also want a lol doll i hope color reveal Barbie and a phone. a vega scooter and a xbox 36, a Parallel Farms, Inc. i can meet you. Something small for mom and Nintendo switch and a minecrafe ourish in your heart at Dear Santa, from Jacinta dad. game and a wolf statue that is 1-800-930-9636 Christmastime and all year. I want football cards. I want Love, Sophie tiny to sit on my end table and chin strap. Dear Santa, grand theft auto one though five. Love, Tate O. I want a real rain deer for Can I have all the Zelda amebos. Wyatt Garvansites, Holton Onaga Ag & Christmas. Love you guys. I hope I get to meet you. Dear Santa, Love Julia from, taybor Dear Santa Automotive Repair I would like to have a skate I really want a farm set, a ervn te area snce board. I would like to have a Dear Santa, Dear Santa, plush puppy and American girl 110 East 3rd St., Onaga, KS scooter. I would like to come and How are you doing? I would I would like to have an lol doll. doll clothes. Are you cold? Do 785-889-4841 meet you. like a giant nerf gun and a bike. And a makeup table. A doll house you ever drink hot chocolate? Roger Graf, owner Love, Cristofer I will leave you milk and cookies. with lots of rooms. I would also Love, Maddyn Martin Love, Lilly B. like a dress and high heels. And a Age 4, Netawaka Dear Santa, little house I can stay inside. And Can I have a stuffed Rudolf the Dear Santa, a kitchen toys. I also want a doll, Dear Santa: reindeer. Can I also have 2,000 I have been trying to be good an ipad, a computer and a new I have been a very good little botogons. but it’s been hard with COV- watch. girl this year. Please bring me Love, Grant ID-19. I hope that you see that Love, Tomasa some color books, crayons, markers, puzzles and some books to read. Please bring n JH Kindergarten something for my Daddy and The following are letters to Dear Santa, I want some new doll clothes my Mommy. I will leave some Santa from Jamie Wells’ kinder- Santa how do your elves make and Hatchimal crystal fliers. milk and cookies for you, and garten class at Jackson Heights. the presents? Santa can you Love, Madison Walsh some carrots for your reindeer! make me a guinea pig? Thank you! Dear Santa, Love, Tenley Wessel Dear Santa, Lillian Pechanec How many elves do you have? How is Mrs. Clause feeling? Age 2, Overland Park I would like a Barbie doll. Dear Santa Can I please have a western Love, Elsa Corn How is Rudolph’s nose red? town and army man. Dear Santa, Please can I have a rubiks cube Love, Madden Mulroy Do you think I could have a Dear Santa, and some video games. Mahomes jersey for Christmas? How do you bring presents to Love, Korbyn Wiggins Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! other people? I want a bow and How do you give people pres- Cass Dillon, Age 6, Holton arrow. Dear Santa, ents every night? I want a ham- Love, Lily Breshears How many elves do you have? ster and a stuffed elf. Dear Santa, I want a punching bag. Love, Cash Pfrang I want a Barbie kitchen set and Dear Santa, Love, a Minnie Mouse kitchen set. I How do you fit through the Thaddeus Weber Dear Santa, would also love a unicorn. I chimney? I want a cute little How do the reindeer fly? I have been good this year. Please bull dog and a fake hamster. Dear Santa, would like a stuffed lion. bring my sissy something spe- Love, Gatlin Smith How many elves do you have? Love, Ariah Herken cial and bring Scottie something nice too. Love, MJ Romeiser (Berns) n Sharp’s Daycare Age 5, Morrowville The following are letters to some books. The lift a flap books ing to ask if I can have two elf’s Santa from Sharp’s Daycare. are fun. We like trucks, blocks, next year. I would like to have old and animals. We are going to be navy clothes and some puzzle. Dear Santa, excited with anything you give I would like logic puzzles an a Please bring me a bike. I would us. Thank you. room oragnizer fo my room and like toys. I want a underwear. I Ryker & Ledger some cute shelves and earings. I want an outfit. I will leave you want my birth stone in Jerawel. I milk and cookies on our deck. We Dear Santa, have been wanting a ring. I like have a door for you to come in. It I want a poop amogy been bag bathroom body works stuff. I is locked no more. and Halo Battle packs and blide would like nike, under armour From, Brody Morris, Age 3 bags and those little single ones stuff. Thank you for every thing and Halo xbox one game and a you have ever give to me. Dear Santa, computer. Love, Avery Cashier, Age 9 May I please have toys. A bike. Avery Kathrens, Age 7 Toys. Bike. I want new markers. Dear Santa, Paper. I want a baby. I will leave Dear Santa, I want Lagos. I whant Pokemon you juice. I would like a iron falsk or hor- cards. I want Lab boat. I whant a From, Declan Kirk, Age 2½ dr flask or tye head bands. I like to remot controw and the cow is a have a suprise on chirsmas mor- laboratory. Dear Santa, ing so the other thing I was go- Brock Mitchell, Age 7 I want cookies. Toys. bike. I want you to bring me milk. I will leave you milk. From, Jacob Funk, Age 2½ With deep gratitude for your loyal support Dear Santa, we wish you and yours a wonderful Christmas season! Hi it is snow nice to see you. Hi I wunt a puppy, pourold, and a cupuder, a baby siter or brother. From Mary Morrissey, Age 8 Dear Santa, I am Ryker Morris and I am 1½ almost. My buddy here is Ledger Call us for Kirk and he is 13 months. We are pretty good friends – sometimes. all your We play together – sometimes. 427 S. Arizona Ave., Holton • 785-364-4148 We want the same toy – most of electrical the time. We like to try to take Christmas Eve – 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. toys away from each other. We tug and scream to get it. We both needs! Close on Christmas Da love to be read to so we could use New Construction • Remodels • Service Calls Dec. 26 – 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (regular hours) THE HOLTON RECORDER SEASON’S GREETINGS DEC. 21-23 2020 11A Straight Arrows 4-H Club holds December meeting By Lorna Smith Members participated in them with whatever they reporter share time, and November needed for the holiday season. The Straight Arrows 4-H minutes were read from former In total, the club “adopted” Club began its December secretary Kennedy Smith. five families in the county. meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Dec Members received officer Club members supplied them 13. The meeting was again held reports from reporter Lorna with clothes, household items, over Zoom. Smith and council member gift cards for groceries and Club Leader Denise Peters Peters. food. started with officer installations Peters informed the club Peters also informed 4-H before the club meeting was of some of the major topics members with livestock that called to order. Each elected that were presented at the the mandatory YQCA training officer recited an oath, which November council meeting. would not be held in person. included what each office Those consisted of officer There was no unfinished position’s responsibilities are elections, committee sign-ups, business on the agenda. For for the coming 4-H year. virtual event opportunities and new business, club members After the installations were county club day. voted to reimburse families for completed, President Colby The council also voted to their contributions to the club’s Doyle called the meeting to allow 4-Hers to sell one animal Christmas service project. order. Song leaders continued in the premium sale. Straight Arrows members with the pledge of allegiance Peters followed the council also looked over the club and the 4-H pledge. meeting report with the club goals for the 2020-2021 year Santa Claus (at left in the photo above) listened intently as two-year-old Olivia Swen- Peters did roll call by leader report, which she and made changes that were son (at right) shared her Christmas wish list during a recent visit to Santa’s Workshop. asking, “What do you want also read. She described the necessary moving forward. Also shown in the photo above is Olivia’s mom, Kezia Swenson of Holton. for Christmas?” There were 21 Christmas service project that The next meeting will be at Photo by Brian Sanders members connected. the club put together for area 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17. families. The December meeting The club “adopted” families was adjourned and members Thanks for your in each school district for stayed on Zoom for some club business throughout Christmas. Members provided recreation. the year! Have a happy The most wonderful holiday season! time of the year By Jody G. Holthaus has been available through other Meadowlark Extension groups before that. Mick’s District Agent While Cultivate KC manages Livestock & Natural Resources the program in the Kansas City Tree Christmas region, the new partnership with time is magi- K-State Research and Extension From Ashlee, Shelly and Service cal when you had a first-year focus of expand- hear about ing to 62 farmers’ markets and Your Holton/Jackson County Chamber Kansas Certified Arborist the Secret grocery stores in 23 counties. 785-383-6670 • Holton Santas giving The program will continue for of Commerce Board of Directors money away, another four years thanks to a neighbors sub-award of $815,348 from the buying a car Mid-America Regional Coun- for a woman cil through the Gus Schumacher that walks six Nutrition Incentive Program. miles to work MARC received a $4 million a day, the guy grant from USDA’s National In- cutting in line at Dillons to pay stitute of Food and Agriculture. for random people’s groceries. Consumers qualify for the match Those things are fantastic! if they are enrolled in the feder- Sometimes, Christmas can be ally funded Supplemental Nutri- sad and/or depressing for people. tion Assistance Program, known I have a family member that is widely as SNAP. fighting for his life, at 28, a fa- MARC reports that between ther of two young boys. Not all 2016 and 2018, nearly 14 per- families have the Norman Rock- cent of Kansas residents were well Christmas scenes play out. regularly without reliable ac- Others are spending the holidays cess to affordable, nutritious with one less person at the table. food. Job losses and business We have a pandemic hanging closings linked to the global pan- How sweet it is serving good people like you! over our heads, uncertain eco- demic have likely increased that We appreciate your visits this year nomic times and other fears. percentage. and look forward to seeing you again soon! If we can just let that all go The grant from NIFA requires and become a child again at this matching funds from non- 601 Arizona Ave. time of year, bask in the glow of federal sources, so the award’s Holton, KS 66436 Christmas lights, think back to total amount is $8.1 million. 785-364-2786 those magical times when your A variety of public and private only concern was whether you funders combined to provide Hours: were good enough for Santa to the matching funds. They in- Mon. - Sat. - 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. - 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. pay you a visit… That’s my wish clude the Kansas Health Foun- Thanks For for you this Christmas! dation, Blue Cross Blue Shield Like us on Facebook! Here is some good news from of Kansas, the Health Forward Helping Us Nail Kansas State University’s Col- Foundation, BlueKC, the Hall lege of Agriculture. Nutritious Family Foundation, the Marion A Great Season! food grown by Kansas farmers and Henry Bloch Foundation, reaches those who need it most the Sosland Foundation and the with the help of a grant admin- William T. Kemper Foundation. While the holiday spirit is building, we’d like istered through K-State Research Londa Nwadike, an exten- to jump in with our best wishes and gratitude. and Extension. sion associate professor in food We truly appreciate your business this year. The Double Up Food safety at Kansas State University t Bucks program provides a and the University of Missouri, dollar-for-dollar match to low- encouraged farmers’ markets income consumers who pur- across Kansas to join in offering chase fruits and vegetables at Double Up Food Bucks to SNAP K participating farmers’ markets recipients. In February, K-State or grocery stores. It was imple- Research and Extension is plan- EE ESTATES mented in 2020 with financial ning to provide training to farm- 364-3606 • Holton, KS support from the Kansas Health ers’ market managers interested Whether you’re in town or on the farm Foundation, though the program in program participation. A friendly smile can keep you warm. Thanks so much for yours this year – It helped to bring us Christmas Cheer! Hoping Your Tidings of Comfort and Joy Holiday is At Christmastime, WEGE’S FEED SERVICE may the company of 24107 U.S. Hwy. 75, Holton • 364-46 loved ones and the fond 13767 S. Highway K214, Hoyt • 6-603 Merry and Bright memories of days gone Kenny & Donna Wege, owners by surround you with PETRO DELI happiness and fill your heart with peace. “FOOD & GAS LIGHTNING FAST” FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED Belveal Law Office, Inc. 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Kathi Kimmi seconded the 208 W. 5th St., Holton motion, and the motion was (785) 364-2250 approved. Gayle Moulden presented Highway 75 • Holton the treasurer’s report for November. More requests for (785) 364-2459 utilities and rent assistance have been received. A total of $5,000 was received from the Coronavirus Aid Relief and A Visit With St. Nick Merry Economic Security (CARES) Jenny Wiggins (second from right in the photo above) of Holton recently brought her children, four-year-old Mad- Act and $1,000 was received dox (fourth from right), six-year-old Korbyn (third from right) and five-month-old Hank (at right), to Santa’s Workshop from the United Way for the food pantry. for a visit with the jolly old elf. Photo by Brian Sanders Christmas! In old business, the Christmas Store was ARM W discussed. This year, 174 W IS families with children were H H May you and your loved ones enjoy a IT E served, plus those who made W S requests after the Christmas Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year! Whin yo  Blse Store was over. There is not an accurate count on the number HOLIDAY HOURS Chrtm fro M of elderly and disabled people Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31st Hear t Your Hom! served during the event at this 7 a.m.-Noon 7 a.m.-Noon time. Christmas Day, Dec. 25th New Year’s Day, Jan. 1st Milton and Lila Krainbill emailed in an update on the CLOSED CLOSED Christmas Store. Moulden reported that the Christmas 1603 W. 4th St. Store was very successful. A lot of younger people Holton, KS (middle school and high (785) 364-3205 school students) helped load vehicles. There was COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS discussion about handling the rd Christmas Store the same way Wednesday, Dec. 23 , 9am - 7pm every year. Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24th, 9am - 3pm With this system, the applications would need to AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY be sent out sooner, with an 105 W. 4th St. • South Side of Holton Square earlier return date, so items Please report any changes in service or personnel to the Recorder www.hearttohome.com • 785-362-7111 could be located. at 364-3141 or [email protected]. Thank you. Thank you to Cecil K’s, the Jackson County Humane Bethany Baptist Church First Christian Church Potawatomi Pentecostal Church 821 New York, Holton • 785-364-4533 5th & Wisconsin, Holton • 785-364-2545 4.5 miles west on 134th Rd., Mayetta Society and Johnsonville. The Pastor Ron Sellens Dr. Jim McCollough, Pastor Rev. Marcia Potts giving tree at Cecil K’s Youth Minister: David Noland Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday school Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school provided more than half of Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. Worship service 10:45 a.m. Worship service the balance of food needed for 10:15 a.m. Worship service First United Methodist Church Potawatomi United Methodist Church food boxes, as well as all of 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon service 1401 W. 4th St., Holton • 785-364-3275 Rev. Howard Sudduth Wednesday: 7:15 p.m. Prayer meeting the hams. Pastor Kathy Williams Sunday: 9:50 a.m. Sunday school The humane society Buck’s Grove United Methodist Church Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. Worship service Wishing You Good Fortune 16 miles west of Holton on KS Hwy. 16 provided pet food for those 10:15 a.m. Worship service St. Dominic Catholic Church Pastor: Charlotte Milroy • 785-234-4243 [email protected] who needed it. Johnsonville Sunday: 9 a.m. Church service 416 Ohio Ave., Holton • 785-364-3262 This Holiday Season! provided sausage patties for Holton Kingdom Hall Father Jonathan Dizon Christ’s Church of Jehovah’s Witnesses Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Mass each food box. Southern Heights Clubhouse • 785-364-3468 12350 214th Rd., Holton • 785-364-4279 Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Mass Thank you to Jennifer Pastor Jon Hanna Sunday Public Talk: 10 a.m. • jw.org Confessions 30 minutes before mass Thank You For Ingels, Milton and Lila Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Fellowship www.jacocatholics.org Krainbill, Terri Robbins and 9 a.m. Worship Hoyt United Methodist Church 405 Highland Ave. • 785-207-2773 St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church all the volunteers who made New Life Church of the Nazarene Rev. Norma Jeane Miller 3rd & James St., Mayetta Your Patronage! this year’s Christmas Store 100 Topeka, Ave., Holton • 785-364-3642 Sunday School: 9 a.m. • 10 a.m. Worship 785-966-2690 • 785-364-3262 Rev. Kevin Kneisley the huge success it was. Immanuel Lutheran Church Father Jonathan Dizon Pastor Howard asked if Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Sunday Mass: 8 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Worship service 302 Kansas, Netawaka there was a way meals could Pastor Michael Van Velzer Confessions 30 minutes before mass Circleville Christian Church www.jacocatholics.org be provided for those who 7701 254th Rd., Circleville 9 a.m. Sunday worship CHINA RESTAURANT usually get their meals from Sunday school: 9 a.m. 10 a.m. Sunday school / Adult Bible class St. Thomas Episcopal Church 317 Pennsylvania, Holton, KS 512 Wisconsin, Holton • 785-851-1520 the senior center while it is Sunday worship: 10 a.m. Lakeview Faith Chapel closed due to COVID-19. Website - circlevillechristian.com Pentecostal Church Rev. Art Rathbun 785-362-7888 Services on 2nd & 4th Sunday Pastor Williams will get in Email - [email protected] 3.5 miles south of Holton on U.S. Hwy. 75 HSS Pastor Steve Cappleman • 785-364-2416 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. touch with Amanda Spalding, Circleville United Methodist [email protected] S HSS Pastor Charlotte Milroy • 785-234-4243 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school senior center director, to see Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship service 10:15 a.m. Worship service Soldier Christian Church W S W S if there is anything JCMA 130 Jackson St. • 785-834-5750 Community of Christ Church Larkinburg Christian Church REGULAR HOURS: could do to help. Rev. Mark Armstrong Minister: Ron Ahlgren 222 New Jersey Ave., Holton Youth Minister: Luke Schreiber In new business, Pastors Pastor Dean Sharp Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday Sipes and Milroy were asked 10:30 a.m. Church service Sunday: Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship service Church services: 10:30 a.m. to form a committee and bring Delia Presbyterian Church Mayetta Christian Church Junior/senior high youth group: 5 p.m. nominations before the JCMA 514 Jackson St. • Rev. James Aubey Pastor Ernest Coleman St. James Catholic Church meeting for the position of Sunday: 10 a.m. Every Other Month Sunday: Fellowship & Waffles: 306 5th St., Wetmore chair. Pastor Sipes is vice- Check sign board for other events. 8:15 a.m.-8:45 a.m. Pastor Father Hammes chair, and at the last meeting, Denison Bible Church Sunday school: 8:45 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Prayer Circle: 9:30 a.m.-9:50 a.m. Saturday Mass: 6:30 p.m. he was unsure if he would be 300 W. 5th St. • Pastor Tom Fraunfelter Confessions: 30 min. prior to mass 785-935-2464 • 785/422-2953 Worship service: 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m. able to serve as chair. Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday: Bible study - 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church At this meeting, Pastor 11 a.m. Worship Mayetta United Methodist Church 401 Cheyenne, Holton • Pastor Brian Stark Sipes said he would be able to Rev. Howard Sudduth 785-364-2206 • 785-364-2029 Denison Reformed Presbyterian Church Sunday school: 9 a.m. • Worship: 10 a.m. serve as chair so a new vice- 106 Seventh St., Denison • 785-935-2348 Sunday: 9 a.m. Morning worship service chair will be needed. Sunday: 10 a.m. Bible class and Sunday school Wetmore Bible Church 217 Iowa St., Wetmore The by-laws of JCMA 11 a.m. Worship service (lunch follows) Netawaka United Methodist Church currently say that in order to 1:15 p.m. Afternoon Service Pastor Younghwan Won Lay Pastor Kyle Claycamp Sunday: 8:15 a.m. Worship Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school (all ages) be the chair of JCMA, you Evangel United Methodist Church 10 a.m. Worship services must be an ordained pastor. It 227 Pennsylvania., Holton • 785-364-3834 New Hope Family Church 10:30 a.m. Children’s Church Sun.: 8:50 a.m. Life Journey (contemporary) was suggested that the JCMA 515 Iowa Ave., Holton Tuesday: 1:30 p.m. Women's Bible study amend that portion of the by- 10 a.m. Sunday school Pastor Sterling Hudgins Wednesday: 7 p.m. Youth group 11 a.m. Traditional worship service Wednesday meal: 6:30 p.m. (junior high & high school ages) laws to include lay speakers/ Church - [email protected] Wednesday service: 7:15 p.m. servants/people because there Pastor - [email protected] Sunday worship: 8:30 a.m. Wetmore United Methodist Church Pastor Brenda Harter might be a greater interest First Baptist Church of Holton Onaga New Hope in serving and perhaps more 404 Juniper Dr. • 785-364-3423 Parsonage: (785) 866-2512 Lutheran Church, ELCA Church: (785) 866-5556 time available for that person. Pastor John Wisdom Rev. Charlene Banes, Pastor Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship service Sarah Bahner, Food Pantry Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship service director, submitted a report 9:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship services 10:15 a.m. Sunday school / Adult Bible class Whiting Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Hoyt Tuesday: Bible study - 7 p.m. Pastor Roy Marks for November. A total of Pastor David Burnworth • 785-986-6446 Holy Communion: 1st & 3rd Sunday Sunday school: 9 a.m. • Worship: 10 a.m. 95 households were served, Wednesday night prayer: 7 p.m. Our Lady of the Snows Church Whiting United Methodist Church including 152 adults, 94 Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school 166 and I Rd., Mayetta • 785-364-3262 Pastor Younghwan Won children and 34 elderly 10 a.m. Worship service Season’s Readings! Father Jonathan Dizon Sunday: 9:20 a.m. Worship service residents. There were no new 7 p.m. Sunday evening worship 1st, 3rd, & 4th Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Horton United Methodist Church families served in November. 2nd Sunday Mass: 1 p.m. Pastor Younghwan Won As we turn the page to another holiday season, Pastor Williams Sunday: 10:50 a.m. Worship service we’d like to take a moment to thank you, our loyal congratulated Pastor Young This church directory is sponsored by: readers, for your trust and support. We hope this Won on his recent ordination Christmas delivers all the good news you’ve been and Pastor Sanchez, Evangel United Methodist Church We sell the best and service the rest! hoping for and more. Happy Holidays! outreach director, for his recent marriage. The next meeting of JCMA THE HOLTON will be held at 9 a.m. on Jan. Jayhawk TV 21 by Zoom unless otherwise notified. A list of churches to provide & Appliances RECORDER food each month at the food pantry is needed. Please 435 New York (785) 364-2241 109 W. 4th St. • Holton, KS • 785-364-3141 • choose the month you would Holton, KS 66463 [email protected] [email protected] like and email it to Joyce at www.holtonrecorder.net joyceimmenschuh@yahoo. com THE HOLTON RECORDER COMMUNITY NEWS DEC. 21-23, 2020 13A Kuckelman, Perry to lead KLA Potawatomi United Methodist Church

Members of the Kansas Live­ By Ilene Dick and life were not what they they recalled their history. They stock Association (KLA) elected Potawatomi United Method­ were meant to be. That’s also went from slavery to freedom. Jerry Kuckelman, a cattle feeder ist Church remains closed dur­ why our age can be called “The Each thing happening along the from Manhattan, as president ing the surges of the pandemic, Entertainment Age.” way was deemed impossible – during the group’s annual busi­ but continues to keep in touch Entertainment diverts our at­ until God took charge. Thus it ness meeting on Thursday, Dec. with members and friends dur­ tention from the issues of joy. is good to recall our history. We 17, and chose Oskaloosa­ rancher ing this difficult time. The first robber of joy is that begin to recognize that even if Phil Perry as KLA president- Prayers continue to go out for “we think joy is a commodity we haven’t experienced any re­ elect. Kuckelman and Perry­ will those suffering with the sick­ up for sale.” A second robber of versals, there is one more that lead the 5,700-member orga­ ness, and all who are caring for joy is that “our hearts are filled tops the list: God has brought us nization during the next year, it them. We also give praise to the with anxiety.” from death to life. was reported. CDC and scientists who keep us We need restoration. Peter Joy is not rooted in what God Kuckelman is the president informed, and for the blessings said, “There is something we does through us, but in what and chief executive officer of of the vaccine beginning to ar­ can do. We can decide to live He’s done for us. Innovative Livestock Services rive. in response to the abundance of So maybe you’re tired and (ILS), which consists­ of eight We are grateful for Pastor God, and not under the dictator­ teary because your life is mak­ feedyards in central Kansas and Howard mailing the good ser­ ship of our own poor needs. We ing no progress, you have all south central Nebraska and an mons, giving information if the can decide to live in the envi­ you can do to stay even, let extensive farming operation. He prayer phone tree is needed to ronment of a living God and not alone get ahead. Maybe your began his career as a cattle buyer take place and keeping in touch. our own dying selves. We can life is bearing no fruit, or you’re for IBP, then transitioned into Members continue to keep in decide to center ourselves in the worried about your children, feedyard­ management, where touch with each other with calls God who generously gives and or you’re wrestling with unan­ he spent 27 years, with most of and cards. All are trying to do as not our own egos which greed­ swered prayers. Believe this: that time as manager­ of Fairleigh much as possible to keep safe ily grab.” God will work in His time. He Feed Yard in Scott City. Kuckel­ Members of the Kansas Livestock Association elected until church services can begin The psalmist tells us we be­ will transform tears of sorrow man joined ILS in early 2011 as again. gin to center ourselves in God into songs of joy. chief operating officer. Jerry Kuckelman (shown above at right) of Manhattan as president during the group’s annual business meeting Following is a brief summary whenever we walk “A Pathway We wish our readers a blessed He grew up on a diversified of Pastor Howard’s message for Of Remembrance.” The Isra­ Christmas and a happy and safe farm near Baileyville that in­ and chose Oskaloosa rancher Phil Perry as KLA presi- dent-elect. Submitted photo the third Sunday of Advent. elites’ renewal of joy began as New Year! volved cattle feeding and dairy The third candle represents and hog operations.­ Today, he joy. During Advent, we cel­ and his wife, Linda, reside in Board of Directors. In addition to dren. Nickie, husband Gary ebrate the joy that Jesus offers Manhattan. The couple has three his service to KLA and NCBA, Johnson and their five children in coming close to all humanity grown daughters, including Jill he currently is a member of the live in Overland Park. Nathan, and offering us a relationship Miller and husband Justin, Am­ Livestock and Meat Industry wife Lynn and their six children with God and one another. ber Reynolds and husband Jake Council. live near Oskaloosa.­ The title of his message was and Kelsey Hess and husband Perry has been involved in the Involvement in KLA has been “Attitude Of Christmas” with Tyler. The Millers welcomed the cattle­ industry for more than 40 important­ to Perry throughout his the scripture coming from family’s first grandson, Parker, in years. He and his wife, Rhonda, 37 years of membership, he said. Psalm 126. February. own a cow-calf operation and He currently serves on the KLA The Israelites had been liv­ Kuckleman was introduced custom preconditioning­ business. Board of Directors and the Jef­ ing in a joyless world and were to KLA in 1985 when he was The bulk of the Angus-based ferson County­ KLA Committee. seeking restoration. The psalm­ elected as Scott County KLA cowherd calves in the spring. De­ Perry was chairman of the ist acknowledged that the world director. Since that time, he has pending on marketing opportuni­ KLA Stockgrowers Council in held various positions­ within the ties, the Perrys either sell calves 2014 and served as Jefferson organization. He serves on the after weaning or retain owner­ County KLA Chairman from KLA Executive Committee­ and ship through the finishing stage, 2012 to 2014. He also has served KLA Board of Directors. which is carried out in custom on the NCBA Board of Directors Send us your Kuckelman is a member of the feedyards in western Kansas. and is a graduate of the NCBA KLA Risk Management Services Perry, who grew up in Oska­ Young Cattlemen’s Confer­ence. school news! Safety Committee and was chair­ loosa, and his wife currently re­ Additionally, Perry is a mem­ man of the KLA Cattle Feeders side on land that has been in his ber of the Kansas Beef Council Scholarships, graduations, con­ Council in 2017. He also repre­ family for six generations. They Executive­ Committee and repre­ tests, awards, honor society ini­ sents KLA on the National Cattle­ have two grown children, Nickie sents Kansas on the Cattlemen’s tiations,­ any academic achieve­ men’s Beef Association­ (NCBA) and Nathan, and 11 grandchil­ Beef Board. ment and recognition is news worth pub­lishing. Bring the news to the office at 109 W. Fourth St. in Holton; call 364-3141; or send Keep an eye out for scammers an e-mail to holtonrecorder@ giantcomm.net By Cindy Williams protection and are typically the statements routinely, especially Meadowlark Extension safest way to pay for purchases after making online purchases. District Agent, FACS online. Avoid promotions and give­ What a year full of change, • Watch for charity scams. aways that ask for personal in­ uncertainty and stress… the 2020 The holiday season offers many formation such as date of birth, holiday season is here, and time opportunities for goodwill. Be­ social security number or billing is moving fore you make a monetary gift, address. faster than make sure it’s a legitimate char­ This year has been a challenge ever. On top ity and then call the organization for many. I hope that you will of shopping, directly or donate through their find a way to safely celebrate cooking and verified website. There are sev­ this holiday season. We have party plan­ eral new true coronavirus chari­ enough stress already, so please ning, this ties this year, but if you choose be extra careful with your per­ year, we to donate, go the extra step to sonal and financial information are also try­ make sure to validate and that as to avoid falling for a scam and ing to keep you are working with the orga­ creating even more difficulty. Be our families nization directly. kind to others and enjoy these safe. It’s all • Be extra alert. Check your last few weeks of the infamous a bit over­ bank accounts and credit card year 2020. whelming, but it is vital, espe­ cially now, to stay observant and protect yourself from scammers. Here are a few tips to avoid losing your hard-earned money to a sophisticated scammer this season. • Be careful online shopping – if a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. Stick to stores you trust and avoid unfamiliar sites offering unrealistic discounts. Even with Black Friday and Cy­ ber Monday behind us this year, thieves have ramped it up to take advantage of so many doing all of their shopping online to avoid crowds. • When it comes to payment methods, pay attention! Don’t fall for sites that demand pay­ ment with gift cards. Also, avoid requests for payment via wire transfer services such as West­ ern Union or Money Gram. Scammers are looking for a way to get your money fast, and they make it nearly impossible for you to get it back. Credit cards usually offer some sort of fraud Public Notice

(First published in The Holton Simplified Estates Act, be is- therein, judgment and decree Recorder, Holton, Kan., on sued to Garry Lynn Wright, to will be entered in due course Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020.) serve without bond. upon the petition. IN THE DISTRICT You are further advised All creditors are notified to COURT OF JACKSON under the provisions of the exhibit their demands against COUNTY, KANSAS Kansas Simplified Estates Act the Estate within four months that the Court need not su- from the date of first publica- In the Matter of the pervise administration of the tion of this notice, as provided Estate of Estate, and no notice of any by law, and if their demands RUSSELL DEWAYNE action of the Administrator or are not thus exhibited, they WRIGHT, Deceased. other proceedings in the ad- shall be forever barred. ministration will be given, ex- Case No. 2020 PR 35 cept for notice of final settle- Garry Lynn Wright ment of decedent’s Estate. NOTICE OF HEARING AND PREPARED BY: NOTICE You are further advised if TO CREDITORS written objections to simpli- /s/ Jeffrey W. Jones fied administration are filed ______THE STATE OF KANSAS with the court, the court may TO ALL PERSONS order that supervised admin- Jeffrey W. Jones #11202 CONCERNED: istration ensue. Hamilton, Laughlin, Barker, Johnson & Jones You are hereby notified You are required to file your 3649 S.W. Burlingame Rd. that on December 3, 2020, a written defenses thereto on Topeka, Kansas 66611 Petition was filed in this Court or before January 6, 2021, at (785) 267-2410; by Garry Lynn Wright, an heir- 8:30 A.M. in the District Court (785) 267-2942 Fax at-law of Russell Dewayne of Jackson County, Kansas, jjones@hamiltonlaughlin. Wright, deceased, praying in Holton, Kansas, at which com that Letters of Administration, time and place the cause Attorney for Petitioner pursuant to the Kansas will be heard. Should you fail WL98t3 THE HOLTON RECORDER COURTS/POLICE DEC. 21-23, 2020 14A J. Mu­rata, Topeka, possession of marijua­na; sentenced to six Jackson months in jail, suspended; placed Police Calls on 12 months pro­bation and as- County sessed court costs. The following calls were han- n 4:47 p.m. Dec. 10, Country- of New York Avenue, animal con- n 10:29 p.m. Dec. 15, 400 State of Kansas vs. Alysha J. dled in recent days by the Holton side Park, suspicious activity. trol. block of New Jersey Avenue, sus- Mu­rata, Horton, possession of Police Department, including 17 n 6:05 p.m. Dec. 10, 500 block n 6:29 p.m. Dec. 14, 100 block picious activity. District drug paraphernalia; sentenced area checks at the Holton Indus- of Keller Avenue, animal control. of Sin-Del Drive, injury accident. n 3:48 a.m. Dec. 16, 100 block to six months in jail, suspended; trial Park, 12 area checks at Prai- n 12:46 a.m. Dec. 11, 700 n 6:32 p.m. Dec. 14, 100 block of East Ninth Street, 911 hang- Court placed on 12 months probation rie Lake and one area check at block of Ohio Avenue, welfare of Sin-Del Drive, suspect arrested up. and assessed court costs. Countryside Park. check. on a charge of driving under the n 9:47 a.m. Dec. 16, 400 block Filed n 10:22 a.m. Dec. 3, 700 block n 10:15 a.m. Dec. 11, funeral influ­ence. of Illinois Avenue, EMS assist. State of Kansas vs. Jason M. of Ohio Avenue, welfare check. es­cort. n 10 a.m. Dec. 15, Arizona n 1:13 p.m. Dec. 16, 700 block Traffic Mathe, Hoyt, domestic battery, n 1:18 p.m. Dec. 3, 100 block n 4:18 p.m. Dec. 11, 300 block Av­enue at Banner Road, motorist of Idaho Avenue, welfare check. Joseph F. Ballard Jr., address n disorderly­ conduct. of South Arizona Avenue, non- of Topeka Avenue, citizen assist. assist. 2:25 p.m. Dec. 16, 600 block sealed by court, speeding, $213. injury accident. n 6:51 p.m. Dec. 11, 300 block n 10:45 a.m. Dec. 15, 400 of Nebraska Avenue, citizen as- Bryan J. Cabrales-Valdez, State of Kansas vs. Waneta n M. Ackerman, Netawaka, pos- 2:07 p.m. Dec. 3, Eighth of West Fourth Street, distur- block of Ohio Avenue, suspicious sist. Tope­ka, no proof of insurance, Street at Pennsylvania Avenue, bance. activity. n 4:50 p.m. Dec. 16, 100 block $448. session of methamphetamine, n n no drug tax stamp, possession animal control.­ 9:46 p.m. Dec. 11, 800 block 3:23 p.m. Dec. 15, 200 block of West First Street, EMS assist. Albert Castillo Jr., address n 8:46 p.m. Dec. 3, 400 block of Kansas Avenue, two suspects of Lincoln Avenue, civil standby. n 11:52 p.m. Dec. 16, 300 sealed by court, speeding, $348. of marijuana, pos­session of drug of Hillcrest Drive, EMS assist. arrest­ed on domestic battery n 8:19 p.m. Dec. 15, 200 block block of West Fourth Street, citi- Kylen C. Kilpatrick, address paraphernalia. n 12:35 p.m. Dec. 4, funeral charges. of West Fifth Street, alarm. zen assist. sealed by court, speeding, $318. State of Kansas vs. Joseph T. es­cort. n 8:51 a.m. Dec. 12, 400 block Luis O. Martinez, address Romero, Raton, N.M., theft. n 8:22 p.m. Dec. 4, 300 block of South Arizona Avenue, suspi- State of Kansas vs. Daniel H. of Lincoln Avenue, EMS assist. cious activity. sealed by court, no seat belt, $30. n n Alex J. Perez-Alva, Omaha, Har­rison, Topeka, interference 1:35 a.m. Dec. 5, 300 block 11:29 a.m. Dec. 12, 700 Neb., operating a motor vehicle with law enforcement-obstruc- of Lincoln Avenue, EMS assist. block of Ohio Avenue, welfare tion of official duty, driving while n 10:24 a.m. Dec. 5, 400 block check. without a valid license, $158. n Judy A. Plehal, address sealed license canceled, suspended or of Arizona Avenue, disturbance. 9:06 p.m. Dec. 12, Banner revoked, registration violation, n 12:31 p.m. Dec. 5, 200 block Road at Arizona Avenue, EMS by court, improper backing, of South Arizona Avenue, crimi- assist. $153. speeding. State of Kansas vs. Brian D. nal damage to property. n 10:02 p.m. Dec. 12, 800 Alexis Ressegui, Hoyt, license n 3:33 p.m. Dec. 5, 300 block block of West Fifth Street, suspi- to be carried and exhibited upon Montgomery, Denison, indecent liberties­ with a child, promoting of Circle Drive, citizen assist. cious ac­tivity. demand,­ $110. n n obscenity.­ 3:56 p.m. Dec. 5, 400 block 10:42 p.m. Dec. 12, 700 Tyler D. Roberts, Topeka, of Illinois Avenue, EMS assist. block of Ohio Avenue, theft. driving under the influence, State of Kansas vs. Autumn n n F. Morris, Horton, possession of 9:59 p.m. Dec. 5, 500 block 11:33 p.m. Dec. 12, 1100 found guilty. of Wyoming Avenue, animal con- block of Columbine Drive, citi- Nicole L. Stano, Topeka, li- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia. trol. zen assist. cense to be carried and exhibited n 10:11 p.m. Dec. 5, 1400 n 1:22 a.m. Dec. 13, 100 block upon demand,­ $158. State of Kansas vs. Megan M. block of West Sixth Street, animal of South Pennsylvania Avenue, McAtee, Topeka, identity theft, control. suspect arrested on a charge of criminal trespass, possession of n 11:28 p.m. Dec. 5, 700 block driving under the influence. Criminal stolen property. of New Jersey Avenue, distur- n 10:53 a.m. Dec. 13, 800 Dispositions bance. block of Kansas Avenue, civil n 2:37 p.m. Dec. 6, 400 block standby. State of Kansas vs. Gloria J. n Yazzie, Horton, making a false Limited Civil of Arizona Avenue, suspicious ac- 4:14 p.m. Dec. 13, 1000 Dispositions tivity. block of West Fourth Street, information;­ sentenced to 14 n months imprisonment,­ suspend- Azura Credit Union, formerly 2:45 p.m. Dec. 6, 200 block alarm. known as Quest Credit Union vs. of Arizona Avenue, theft. n 7:59 a.m. Dec. 14, 400 block ed; placed on 18 months proba- n 1 a.m. Dec. 7, 800 block of tion and assessed court costs. Angela Rodman-Blazic, sought judgment­ of $838.11 plus inter- Kansas Avenue, noise complaint. State of Kansas vs. Danielle n 10:46 a.m. Dec. 7, 400 block L. Stang, Topeka, identity theft; est and court costs; dismissed. Community HealthCare Sys- of Illinois Avenue, EMS assist. sentenced­ to 14 months impris- n 2:31 p.m. Dec. 7, 200 block onment and assessed court costs. tem Inc. vs. Timothy J. Nordyke of Parkview Court, EMS assist. State of Kansas vs. Danielle and Pheobe A. Nordyke, sought n 7:03 p.m. Dec. 7, 200 block L. Stang, Topeka, possession of judgment­ of $1,297.59 plus in- of Summit Drive, EMS assist. methamphetamine; sentenced to terest and court costs; dismissed. n 2:54 a.m. Dec. 8, 100 block 18 months imprisonment and as- Filed of New Jersey Avenue, suspect sessed court costs. Midland Credit Management arrested on a charge of domestic State of Kansas vs. Devin S. Inc. vs. Michael D. Meditz, seek- battery. Kuhn, Mayetta, possession of ing judg­ment of $1,785.54 plus n 1:13 p.m. Dec. 8, funeral es- methamphetamine, domestic interest and court costs. cort. battery; sentenced to 11 months n 4:08 p.m. Dec. 8, 400 block imprison­ment, suspended; of New York Avenue, non-injury accident.­ placed on 18 months probation Domestic n and assessed court costs. Dispositions 7:34 a.m. Dec. 9, 100 block State of Kansas vs. Whitney In the matter of the marriage of West Fourth Street, non-injury of Daryl R. McLinn and Marla accident.­ A. Inks, Topeka, interference n 9:27 a.m. Dec. 9, 300 block with law enforcement-obstruc- L. Burnes-McLinn,­ sought di- of West Fourth Street, citizen as- tion of official duty; sentenced vorce; granted.­ sist. to one year in jail, suspended; Filed n 3:47 p.m. Dec. 9, 100 block placed on unspecified probation In the matter of the marriage of Arizona Avenue, non-injury and assessed court costs. of Kristen B. Mellenbruch and accident.­ State of Kansas vs. Karrigan Dwight A. Mellen­bruch, seeking n 8:24 a.m. Dec. 10, 600 block D. Coan, Topeka, driving under divorce. of Wisconsin Avenue, suspicious the in­fluence; sentenced to six In the matter of the marriage activity.­ months in jail, suspended; placed of Caleb Bohnenkemper and Er- n 3:44 p.m. Dec. 10, 400 block on 12 months probation and fined ika Zibell, seeking divorce. of Illinois Avenue, EMS assist. $750 plus court costs. State of Kansas vs. Megan L. Hinson,­ Fremont, Neb., attempt- Holton police note recent arrests ed theft; sentenced to six months in jail, suspended;­ placed on six The following arrests were damage to property. months proba­tion and assessed report­ed in recent days by the n Zachery Huntington, 36, court costs. Holton Po­lice Department. Holton, was arrested Dec. 11 on State of Kansas vs. Stacey D. n Sheridan Wilt, 25, Holton, charges of domestic battery and Jar­man, Topeka, theft; sentenced was arrested Dec. 3 on a charge criminal damage to property. to six months in jail, suspended; of do­mestic battery. n Cruz Solis, 31, Holton, was placed on 12 months probation n Casey Zechel, 36, Holton, ar­rested Dec. 13 on charges of and assessed court costs. was arrested Dec. 11 on charges driving under the influence and State of Kansas vs. Alysha of do­mestic battery and criminal transporting an open container. Public Notice

(First published in The Holton known or reasonably ascer- Recorder, Holton, Kan., on You are hereby notified that tainable, 30 days after actual Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020.) on the 8th day of December, notice was given as provided 2020, a Petition for Probate of by law, and if their demands IN THE DISTRICT Will and Issuance of Letters are not thus exhibited, they COURT OF JACKSON Testamentary Under the shall be forever barred. COUNTY, KANSAS Kansas Simplified Estates Petition Pursuant to Act was filed in this Court by V. Renee Beguelin, K.S.A. Chapter 59 V. Renee Beguelin, named Petitioner executrix under the Last Will In the Matter of the and Testament of Francis D. Submitted and Estate of Pierson, deceased. Approved by: Francis D. Pierson, Dennis A. White, #12108 Deceased, All creditors of the dece- White Law Office dent are notified to exhibit 120 W. 5th Street, Case No. 2020-PR-37 their demands against the P.O. Box 445 Estate within the latter of Holton, Kansas 66436 NOTICE TO CREDITORS four months from the date of 785-364-3971 the first publication of notice Attorney for Petitioner THE STATE OF KANSAS under K.S.A. 59-2236 and TO ALL PERSONS amendments thereto, or if WL98t3 CONCERNED: the identity of the creditor is Public Notice

(First published in The Holton that a Petition has been filed You are required to file Recorder, Holton, Kan., on in this Court by Joseph W. your written defenses to the Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020.) Denny, son of Barbara C. Petition on or before January Denny, Deceased, request- 6, 2021, at 8:30 A.M., in the IN THE DISTRICT ing: Descent be determined City of Holton in Jackson COURT OF JACKSON of the following described real County, Kansas, at which COUNTY, KANSAS estate situated in Jackson time and place said cause Proceeding Filed County, Kansas, to-wit: will be heard. Should you fail Pursuant to to file your written defenses, K.S.A. Chapter 59 The East one-half of Lot judgment and decree will be numbered Fourteen (14) entered in due course upon In the Matter of the and all of Lot numbered the Petition. Estate of Fifteen (15), in Block num- Barbara C. Denny, bered Six (6), in Francis Joseph W. Denny, Deceased Addition to the City of Petitioner Soldier, Jackson County, Case No. 2020-PR-36 Kansas. SUBMITTED BY: Dennis A. White, #12108 NOTICE OF HEARING and all personal property White Law Office and other Kansas real es- 120 W. 5th Street, THE STATE OF KANSAS tate owned by decedent at P.O. Box 445 TO ALL PERSONS the time of death, and title to Holton, KS 66436 CONCERNED: such be assigned pursuant (785) 364-3971 to the laws of intestate suc- Attorney for Petitioner You are hereby notified cession. WL98t3 THE HOLTON RECORDER COMMUNITY NEWS DEC. 21-23, 2020 15A Kientz Corner

By Beverly Ramey Newell The Christmas Eve Eve service On Dec. 5, Jill Dierking flew On Dec. 13, the Pleasant will be on Facebook Live. in from Fort Worth, Texas, to Hill United Methodist Church There will be no service on help her sister, Chris Farmer, to opened its worship service Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. celebrate her special birthday. with the lighting of the Advent The sermon, “The Christmas The following ate supper at the wreath by the Cho/Kim family. Story: The Magic,” was given Mexican El Dorado restaurant Pastor Hyun-Jin Cho gave the by the Rev. Hyun-Jin Cho. He in Topeka: Chris Farmer, Tom call to worship. Love has come read the scriptures from Mat- Mika, Jill Dierking, Yvonne Et- down to us this Advent season thew 2:1-12. zel, Kylene Frost and Rusty and – divine love which heals and The closing hymn was “Go Monica Newell. transforms our lives. With great Tell It On The Mountain.” On Dec. 6, Jill Dierking took joy, we receive that love and The concerns were prayers her parents, Dick and Beverly share it with others. We open for the family of Betty Ferris; Newell, shopping for a new our hearts to all God’s children, the family of Mary Baker Mills; mattress. Then they all enjoyed the last, the least and the lost, the family of Richard Rokey; lunch at Applebee’s restaurant as well as those who feel privi- and the family of Brady Smith. in Topeka. Jill flew back to To- leged. peka on Dec. 7. The Lord has done and con- The birthdays for the month tinues to do great things for us. of December are Shawn Herrick, Praise be to God who loves us Dec. 3; D.J. Knight, Dec. 4; Lori Kern to note 20 so much and who challenges us Rea, Dec. 6; Christine Farmer, to be people of joy in this dark- Dec. 7; Myra Saulsbury, Dec. 8; years with KDOT ened world. Yul Cho, Dec. 11; Emma Dowd, The organist played the open- Dec. 12; Marguerite Pond, Dec. Jennifer Kern of Mayetta is ing hymn “We Three Kings.” 14; Eve Noble, Dec. 19; John- among several Kansas Depart- There will be very limited seat- nie Brake, Ray Dupree, Roxann ment of Transportation employ- Mark Pruett (shown above at left) from Knights of Columbus Council 4219 in Holton ing for the Christmas Eve Eve Williams and Chloe Wilson, ees who will celebrate service recently presented checks to Amy Haussler, Holton Special Education Cooperative di- services at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 23. Dec. 21; Zachary Patton, Dec. anniversaries in January, it was rector, for $3,112.31. The funds were generated from the Council’s recent gun raffle and 23; Cory Flowers, Gladys Law reported. You must reserve a spot by con- and Gayle Smith, Dec. 24; Mary Tootsie Roll drive, it was reported. Submitted photo tacting Deb in the church office. Kern is celebrating 20 years Hudson, Dec. 25; Dick Newell, of service with KDOT in the Dec. 27; Jill Schreiner, Dec. 29; Public Service Administrator I Cathy Brake, Dec. 30; and Judy position. Glasgow, Dec. 31. The department is proud to Courts accepting online marriage license applications The anniversaries for the acknowledge its employees for month of December are Steve the long-term dedication they Applying for a marriage li- the pandemic forced courts to “Our courts were able to the first to try it.” and Marlene Schilds, Dec. 1; have provided to the state of cense in Kansas is about to get limit in-person service, courts quickly adopt a remote marriage The project to create an online Jim and Jeanetta Boughn, Dec. Kansas, KDOT officials said. easier and more convenient, found a temporary solution for license application process at marriage license application was 3; and David and Kelly Neiman, thanks to a grant-funded project processing applications entirely the beginning of the pandemic, funded by a grant approved by Dec. 8. to move most of the process on- through encrypted email. but this online option provides a the State Finance Council from On Dec. 3, Rick and Mary Merry Christmas from line, it has been reported. The online application replac- permanent solution,” said Nan- federal coronavirus relief funds, Colton, John and Dorothy Holt Starting Friday, Dec. 18, es all but the final step, which is cy Dixon, judicial administrator following a recommendation and Carmen Sellens attended couples applying for a marriage to deliver the marriage license for the Kansas judicial branch. from the governor’s Strength- the Pleasant Hill coffee group The Holton license in Kansas were able to to the applicant by encrypted “We are eager for Kansans plan- ening People and Revitalizing breakfast at Perkins restaurant complete the application online email. ning to marry soon to be among Kansas (SPARK) Task Force. in Topeka. at www.kscourts.org/marriage. Recorder! The only requirement is that an applicant has an email address. “The pandemic challenged our courts to re-imagine how we serve the people of Kansas and moving the marriage license application online is one exam- ple,” said Chief Justice Marla Luckert. “This change makes applying for a license faster and easier, and it gives Kansans the type of online service they ex- pect.” The Office of Judicial Ad- ministration and NIC Kansas developed the online marriage license application, a service that allows Kansas couples to apply for a license at any time from any location, even using their smartphones. “Our NIC team could not be more excited to see this en- hancement made,” said Nolan Jones, NIC Kansas general manager. “Transforming this service into an online version was a great advancement that will support so many of our fel- low Kansans.” Before the pandemic, a cou- ple seeking a marriage license would appear in person at a courthouse to swear an oath and submit information and iden- tification to court staff. When DEC. 21-23, 2020 16A

JCN Chargers prevail Catching up with the Wildcat varsity wrestlers at Cobras’ court Friday The Holton varsity wres- *106: Max Black (CSFT) (MJW) (Fall 0:00). *195: Wayne Rohrer By Brian Sanders from beyond the arc to give the tling team will return to action over Tucker Gilliland (HOLT) *152: Jayden Fletcher (BURL) over (HOLT) (For.). Jackson Heights High Chargers a 38-19 lead. after the Christmas break on (Fall 2:00). (HOLT) over (MJW) (For.). *220: Dalton Roush (HOLT) School’s boys varsity basketball The final quarter saw the Jan. 5 at Tonganoxie in a dual *113: Cale Hein (HOLT) *160: Garyson Booth over Deric Cole (BURL) (Fall team went into the Christmas Cobras stepping up again, with the Traiblazers, accord- over Max Black (CSFT) (Fall (HOLT) over Taylor Streeter 0:00). break with a 47-33 loss to outscoring the Chargers 14-9 ing to its schedule. 4:00). (MJW) (Fall 0:00). *285: Dustin Chermok Jefferson County North that with two treys from Holliday The varsity Wildcats won a *120: Jake Barnes (HOLT) *170: Eli Martin (MJW) (HOLT) over Sam Griffin saw the Cobras unable to over­ and one each from Bosley and dual at Sabetha on Dec. 17 by over Ian Meisbach (CSFT) over Evan Cundell (HOLT) (BURL) (Fall 0:00) come the visiting Chargers’ junior Dakota Abel, but it was the score of 62-16. (Fall 0:00). (Fall 2:00). --- defensive strategy in the middle not enough to overcome the The individual results were *126: Trent Sleichter *182: Taelur Barnes (MJW) In a dual with Ottawa on two quarters of the game. point deficit. as follows: (CSFT) over (HOLT) (For.). over Trevor Bowser (HOLT) Dec. 8, the Holton varsity The loss left the Cobra boys Bosley led the Cobras in *106: Tucker Gilliland *132: Slater Skaggs (HOLT) (Fall 2:00). wrestlers defeated the Cy- winless in three tries, so far, scoring with 11 points, including (HOLT) over Nekoda Niehues over Cody Slavin (CSFT) (Fall *195: Konnor Tannahill clones 47-29. while JCN’s three hits from beyond the arc (SABE) (Fall 0:52). 2:00). (HOLT) over Shawn Grey Individual results were as record improved for nine points, followed by *113: Cale Hein (HOLT) *138: Lucas Adcock (HOLT) (MJW) (Fall 2:00). follows: to 3-2 for the sea­ Holliday with nine points, all over Cullen Wikle (SABE) over Chayse Jeanneret (CSFT) *220: Dalton Roush *106: Zack Cunningham son and fourth on three-point shots. Jobbins (Fall 2:49). (Fall 4:00). (HOLT) over Ryan Oesterrich (OTTA) over Tucker Gilliland in the Northeast led the Chargers with 16 points, *120: Jake Barnes (HOLT) *145: Luke Greenfield (MJW) (Fall 0:00). (HOLT) (MD 10-0). Kansas League including four treys, followed over Kellen Menold (SABE) (CSFT) over (HOLT) (For.). *285: Dustin Chermok *113: Cale Hein (HOLT) as they, too, head by Feldkamp with 11 points. (Fall 0:24). *152: Jayden Fletcher (HOLT) over (MJW) (For.) over Aiden Finsh (OTTA) (TF into the break. The Defensively, Plattner cited *126: Kayden Elliott (HOLT) over Kyler Strother --- 15-0 4:00). teams’ next games Amon’s rebounding work and (HOLT) over Kellan Spielman (CSFT) (Fall 0:00). In a dual vs. Burlington *120: Jake Barnes (HOLT) will be held Friday, Jan. 8, when Bosley’s “good job of covering (SABE) (Fall 3:33). *160: Mason Shore (CSFT) on Dec. 8, the Holton varsity over Trevor Kaub (OTTA) the Cobras head to McLouth the wings on the perimeter.” *132: Slater Skaggs (HOLT) over Garyson Booth (HOLT) won 46-24. (Fall 2:00). and the Chargers play at Valley Going into the break, Plattner over Colin Menold (SABE) (Fall 0:00). Individual results were as *126: Parker Guge (OTTA) Falls. said he has encouraged his team (MD 10-2). *170: Austin Michaelis follows: over Kayden Elliott (HOLT) “McLouth will be a very funda­ to “get into the gym and shoot *138: Lucas Adcock (CSFT) over Trevor Bowser *106: Tucker Gilliland (Fall 2:00). mental and well-coached team as much as possible” to be (HOLT) over Damian Gillette (HOLT) (Fall 4:00). (HOLT) over Ethan Bartley *132: Liam Sutton (OTTA) that gives a great effort,” JHHS ready for the 2021 portion of (SABE) (Fall 1:57). *182: Aidan Slavin (CSFT) (BURL) (MD 10-0). over Slater Skaggs (HOLT) Head Coach Brett Plattner said the season. *145: Cayden Jackson over (HOLT) (For.). *113: Cale Hein (HOLT) (Fall 4:00). of the Cobras’ next game. “That “With the KSHSAA-mandated (HOLT) over Jonathan Renyer *195: Konnor Tannahill over Brody Reynolds (BURL) *138: Collin Creach (OTTA) should be a good challenge for layoff, a lot of the improvement (SABE) (MD 19-8). (HOLT) over Lucas Bellew (MD 8-0). over Lucas Adcock (HOLT) us.” will be up to them,” the coach *152: Jayden Fletcher (CSFT) (Fall 2:00). *120: Jake Barnes (HOLT) (Fall 2:00). Jackson Heights jumped out said. (HOLT) over Cole Hinton *220: Dalton Roush over Owen McManus (BURL) *145: Richard Blevins to a 9-8 first-quarter lead vs. Scoring (SABE) (Fall 4:35). (HOLT) over Will Rhoades (Fall 0:00). (OTTA) over Caleb Hernan- JCN on four points from senior JHHS 9-5-5-14 33 *160: Kaden Dillon (SABE) (CSFT) (Fall 0:00). *126: Kayden Elliott dez (HOLT) (MD 10-1). Dylan Thompson and a trey JCN 8-17-13-9 47 over Evan Cundell (HOLT) *285: Dustin Chermok (HOLT) over Tristan Deve- *152: Joel Brown (OTTA) from junior Silas Holliday, while JHHS: Bosley 1 (3) 0-0 11, (Fall 0:26). (HOLT) over (CSFT) (For.) ning (BURL) (Fall 2:00). over (HOLT) (For.). Charger senior Emmett Jobbins Holliday 0 (3) 0-0 9, Thompson *170: Josh Herrmann --- *132: Slater Skaggs (HOLT) *160: Jayden Fletcher hit two from downtown. 3 0-1 6, Amon 2 0-2 4, Abel 0 (SABE) over Trevor Bowser In a dual at Meriden over Mitch Broyles (BURL) (HOLT) over Sam Cleavenger But in the second quarter, (1) 0-0 3. Totals 6 (7) 0-3 33. (HOLT) (MD 11-2). against Jefferson West, the (Fall 0:00). (OTTA) (Fall 0:00). JCN went on a 17-5 run to take JCN: Jobbins 2 (4) 0-0 16, *182: Jacob Kuenzi (SABE) Holton varsity wrestlers won *138: Lucas Adcock *170: Kael Lane (OTTA) a 25-14 halftime lead, led by Feldkamp 3 (1) 2-4 11, Kramer over (HOLT) (For.). 54-18. (HOLT) over Gage Shetler over Garyson Booth (HOLT) eight points in the frame from 5 0-0 10, K. Worthington 0 (1) *195: Konnor Tannahill Individual results were as (BURL) (TF 17-2 2:00). (Dec 4-0). Jobbins, while the Cobras’ only 2-2 5, Pentlin 0 (1) 0-0 3, C. (HOLT) over (SABE) (For.). follows: *145: Cadeon Berkenmeier *182: Wyatt Sink (OTTA) scores in the quarter came on a Worthington 1 0-0 2. Totals 11 *220: Dalton Roush *106: Tucker Gilliland (BURL) over Caleb Hernan- over Trevor Bowser (HOLT) trey from junior Jason Bosley (7) 4-6 47. (HOLT) over Landen Carr (HOLT) over (MJW) (For.). dez (HOLT) (TF 19-4 4:00). (Fall 4:00). and a bucket from Thompson. JV: JCN 47, JHHS 30 (SABE) (Fall 2:53). *113: Theron Meyer (MJW) *152: Daniel Bartley *195: Jared Ferguson “In the second quarter, ——— *285: Dustin Chermok over Cale Hein (HOLT) (Fall (BURL) over (HOLT) (For.). (OTTA) over (HOLT) (For.). JCN played an extended 1-3- The Jackson Heights girls’ (HOLT) over Joshua Grimm 4:00). *160: Jayden Fletcher *220: Dalton Roush 1 defense that really gave us games, varsity and JV, against (SABE) (Fall 0:32). *120: Jake Barnes (HOLT) (HOLT) over Damon Hoback (HOLT) over Aaron Cleav- issues and forced us into turning JCN that were scheduled for --- over (MJW) (For.) (BURL) (Dec 5-3). enger (OTTA) (Fall 2:00). the ball over,” Coach Plattner Friday were postponed and have In a dual at Carbondale *126: Double Forfeit. *170: Eli Crutchfield *285: Dustin Chermok said. “We struggled against their not been rescheduled yet. vs. Santa Fe Trail on Dec. 15, *132: Slater Skaggs (HOLT) (BURL) over Garyson Booth (HOLT) over Tommy Evans length and athleticism within Dan Shupe, head coach of the Holton varsity wrestlers over (MJW) (For.). (HOLT) (Dec 4-2). (OTTA) (Fall 0:00). that defense.” the Lady Cobras, said a player won 48-36. *138: Double Forfeit. *182: Brock Zimmerman The Chargers held the Cobras on the team that JH played last Individual results were as *145: Lucas Adcock (BURL) over Trevor Bowser to five again in the third quarter Tuesday had tested positive follows: (HOLT) over Patrick Barnes (HOLT) (MD 11-3). — another trey from Bosley and for COVID-19, so JH had to a field goal from junior Grant postpone its girls game vs. Amon — while JCN junior JCN. Ryan Feldkamp connected for six points, half of them coming CROSSWORD PUZZLE Looking for The Perfect Christmas Gift?

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