December 2007
Photos for December 1, 2007
High winds caused problems for several aspects of Christmas Around Town Saturday in downtown Shawnee, not the least of which for stilt walker/fire-eater Erik Pratt. Pratt struggled to get the flames under control...
... but eventually he got the job done.
Several groups from Nalia's School of Dance performed for the crowds Saturday at Christmas Around Town.
Brennan Teasley, 9, sat patiently while Robert Wolf drew his caricature Saturday. Wolf was one of several artists who practiced their crafts at Christmas Around Town.
The Stone Lion Puppet Theatre put on two shows at Christmas Around Town. The shows, held in conjuction with Wonderscope, were moved inside City Hall because of high winds.
Maggie Cortright, 8, made sure she got her points in when she talked with Santa Saturday at Christmas Around Town.
Olivia Aractingi, 7, gestured to get her point across when talking to Santa Saturday at Christmas Around Town.
Among the youngsters who visited with Santa Saturday at Christmas Around Town were Cass Arnott, 10, and her younger brother Dylan, 7.
Drew Weiland, 2, and his big brother, Justin, 5, were having a good time Saturday at Christmas Around Town.
Despite all Santa's blandishments, Dominick Lester, 16 months, wanted no part of the old man with the long whiskers.
Gavin Hohe, 18 months, and his big brother, Ahren, talked with Santa Saturday night at Christmas Around Town.
Mason Ortmeyer, 3, also visited with Santa Saturday night at Christmas Around Town.
MacKenzie Cunningham, 2, also got to visit with Santa Saturday at Christmas Around Town.
Luke Inman, 3, and Santa shared a few private words Saturday night at Christmas Around Town.
Romaine McClenton, 6, told Santa what he wanted for Christmas Saturday night at Christmas Around Town. His little sister, Delia, 1, didn't say much, but took in the experience.
Max Retter, 5, and his brother, Caden, 3, took time to make sure Santa understood their needs.
Two-year-old Ava Spachek wasn't very excited about sitting on Santa's lap, but at least she accepted a hug in the end. Her mother, Kathi Spachek, offered words of encouragement.
Many of the Christmas Around Town revelers at Shawnee Town took advantage of the offer of a horse-drawn carriage ride.
Finally, about 6:30 p.m., it was time for Santa and Mrs. Claus to make their way from Town Hall to the festivities in front of City Hall. Santa, of course, stopped to talk with the children along the way.
Evelyn Van Kemseke, founder and chief executive of Shawnee Community Services, accepts a check for $5,020 from Shawnee Mayor Jeff Meyers. The check represents donations to the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund. It was presented at Christmas Around Town Saturday night in Shawnee.
Evelyn Van Kemseke, founder and chief executive of Shawnee Community Services, speaks to the crowd at the Christmas Around Town festivities.
Evelyn Van Kemseke (standing behind Santa Claus), with the help of some children from the crowd, throws the switch to light up the Mayor's Christmas Tree.
SMNW senior Brad Schnefke (right) tries to get his hands on a loose ball against the big defense of SM North's Aaron Sawyer Friday night in the season opener at Northwest.
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Do you believe in ghosts?
“Oh yeah. Never met one personally, but from all the stories I’ve heard, I believe.”
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