Appreciative of those who took time to spread holiday cheer

Editor: Thanks again to Temple Baptist Church who honored me with Christmas carols, singing all of my favorites. Special thanks to John and Karolyn McGladdery for the honor of remembering me again this year.

Also, delicious dessert, Karolyn. Thank all of you who were nice enough to take time to also join the singing group. God bless all of you.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

HEZEL HALEY LEWIS Lodi

A thank you from new assemblyman

Editor: I want to thank the citizens of the 12th Assembly District for the confidence they showed in me on Election Day. I will work every day on your behalf to make sure our interests and values are represented in Sacramento. As a newcomer to the political arena, I ask for your patience, support and prayers.

I also want to congratulate my opponent Ken Vogel for his service and friendship through a very competitive race.

Whether you supported Ken or myself, I ask that you stay involved and informed so that you can continue to make a difference.

For those of you that did not vote for either of us or did not partake in the election, I hope that you will get involved and help us make the Central Valley the very best it can be moving into the future.

If there are any concerns or issues, please contact me at 209-613-1983.

HEATH FLORA Ripon

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