The Caprock Courier newspaper

Body is pleased to continue our annual tradition of publishing your pre-K through grade 5 youngsters’ Christmas wishes—in a year when we are very glad for students and teachers to be returning to classrooms.

Paducah students’ Letters to Santa

Body PRE-KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. I am always very nice to my friends. I would love a few gifts under the tree this year. I am wishing for Mario games and Mario toys! From Andrew Box Dear Santa, I have been very good this year.

Silverton students’ Letters to Santa

Body PRE-KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Barbie House. From Blaire Beedy For Christmas I would like a Barbie House. From Aurora Bennett For Christmas I would like a Magic Mix. From Berkley Brock For Christmas I would like a Toy Car. From A.J.

Valley students’ Letters to Santa

Body FIRST GRADE Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year! I want a Barbie waffle maker, [5-Surprise] Mini Brands toys, a Baby Alive, and LOTS of candy. Love, Avery, 1st Grade Dear Santa, A mini motorcycle, a punching bag, new clothes, and a pull-up bar. I love Santa.

Tri-County Meals raises $50K in Panhandle Gives fundraiser

Body “This was our first year to be a part of Panhandle Gives,” said Kay Calvert, coordinator of Tri-County Meals, “and it was wonderful.” So wonderful, in fact, that the community charity exceeded their inigial goal and earned some additional bucks to boot.

Birdhouses are for the birds

Body Birdhouses are good for lots of things. Sometimes birds even live in them. Tip: If you want to attract a bird family to your birdhouse, build it from weathered wood and leave it unpainted.

LOOKING BACK

Body December 15, 1973: Long–Sperry nuptials December 15, 1973—Harold Edwards, president of the Briscoe County-Silverton Local Farmers Union was in Lubbock December 6 to receive an award on behalf of his organization . . .