Employees of the Chetopa State Bank have really gone the extra mile to decorate the bank lobby for the Christmas season.  Throughout the area, merchants, schools and individuals are getting “into the season” with their creative talents to make this a special season for all to enjoy.

Photo by Verda Nisly

Six more selected honorable mention

The Oswego High School football team has yet to close its books on a successful 2009 season, with two state newspapers announcing All-State selections including seven OHS players.
Michael Bullard, OHS senior, was named as linebacker to 1st Team All-State Class 2-1A by both the Topeka Capital-Journal and the Wichita Eagle.

Michael is the son of Chris Brannin, Oswego and John Bullard, Columbus.

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The Altamont Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 11 p.m. The Turkey drawings will be held then by the Fire Department and is sponsored by the Recreation Department. Boxes will be placed at local businesses to submit resident’s names for the drawing.

The Edna Christmas Parade will begin at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12 in downtown Edna. There will be an arts and crafts fair in the Edna Community Building, east Main Street from 8 a.m., to 5 p.m. The local 4-H club will have a concession stand. A holiday open house will be held at the Edna Library. A book sale and refreshments will be available.

The Chetopa Community Choir will be presenting their annual Christmas Cantata Sunday, Dec. 13, at the First Christian Church in Chetopa.
The performance will begin at 3 p.m. This year’s cantata is Christmas Mosaic by Marty Parks who stated, “Christmas Mosaic incorporates songs that span generations (even centuries!) and express the broad spectrum of moods that all feel at Christmas-time … a holy hush, moments of quiet introspection, jubilant praise and full-voiced celebration.

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The two will work together to provide healthcare

Officials at Oswego Community Hospital announce the finalization of a networking agreement with Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center in Pittsburg.
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