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Leave it to Santa Claus to fill a bundle of firewood with candy! This papiermache figure of Santa on a sled is a candy container.

Leave it to Santa Claus to fill a bundle of firewood with candy! This papiermache figure of Santa on a sled is a candy container.

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Santa Claus popular antique collectible for Christmas

News Staff
Monday, December 26, 2022
Antiques & Collecting Santa Claus is as popular a figure in antique Christmas collectibles as he is in today’s decorations. Most are more festive than this papier-mache figure.
Parsons PEO member Janie Barcus and PEO president Debra Shaw present annual scholarship to Karie Leslie.

Parsons PEO member Janie Barcus and PEO president Debra Shaw present annual scholarship to Karie Leslie.

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Parsons women receive P.E.O. scholarships

News Staff
Monday, December 26, 2022
Parsons P.E.O. Chapter JE, a philanthropic organization, presented two women with scholarships in December. The 2022-2023 scholarships were awarded to Karie Leslie and Kimberly Ourada, both of Parsons. Leslie is a non-traditional college student studying nursing at Labette Community College.

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Current antique prices

News Staff
Monday, December 26, 2022
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.

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Baxter Springs Lions win Welch tournament

News Staff
Monday, December 26, 2022
It wasn’t the prettiest basketball game, but Baxter Springs pulled out a low scoring 29-22 final match in the Welch, Okla. Tournament against Fairland, Okla. A championship win is a championship win.

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Galena ends 2022 season with

News Staff
Monday, December 26, 2022
It was raining threes in the match-up in the Lion’s Den between Galena and Baxter Springs, Tuesday. Bulldogs Sophomore, Jack Perry, hit for four, plus a field goal for 14 points in the first quarter.

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CALENDAR

News Staff
Monday, December 26, 2022
Tuesday, December 27 •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.   •Johnston Public Library story time 10 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. •Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 7 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall Building.

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New HVAC system approved by County

News Staff
Monday, December 26, 2022
Replacement of 55 fan coil units in the Cherokee County Courthouse to upgrade the heating and cooling systems throughout the building was approved at a recent meeting of the County Commission.

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Winter storm brings bitter cold to area

News Staff
Monday, December 26, 2022
A quick-moving winter storm cut through Cherokee County Thursday, bringing bitter cold, freezing drizzle and snow that soon turned roads slick and made travel hazardous.
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