Defendants to appear for arraignments
Three defendants arrested in the Annika Swanson murder case were expected in Chase County Court Wednesday this week for arraignment hearings.
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Stephanie Stolz, part-time postal clerk, handles the influx of holiday mail and customer lines. (Johnson Publications photo)
Not much time left for on-time Christmas mail
The Imperial Post Office will be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, the post office will be closing at 3 p.m., said Barb Prottsman, postmaster.
Winning first place in the People’s Choice award for best decorated Christmas tree was Lana Stromberger. (Johnson Publications photo)
Second place winner at the Vision of Trees for her tree design was Kelsey Steinkraus. (Johnson Publications photo)
Festive atmosphere, nice weather draw good crowds at Vision of Trees
Last weekend, the Champion Junior Women’s Club sponsored the annual Vision of Trees at the Champion Community Center.
With her two missing front teeth, it’s an easy guess what Rosalie Jenkins was asking Santa for this Christmas. (Johnson Publications photo)
The entry from Adams Bank & Trust took first place in the parade. (Johnson Publications photo)
This design by Emily Lakey won the tabletop decoration contest in St. Patrick Parish Hall. (Johnson Publications photo)
A line formed quickly after the parade for the soup and pie supper in the hall, where over 300 were served. (Johnson Publications photo)
New events, soup bring out people for Christmas Fest
Last Thursday’s Christmas Festival in Imperial was a big hit if attendance numbers are an indication. Imperial’s main street was full for the lighted Christmas parade.
Ryan Forney of Omaha is a medical student at UNMC on rotation at CCCH and clinics. (Johnson Publications photo)
UNMC med student on rotation at CCCH, clinics
Ryan Forney is a third year medical student at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) currently on rotation at Chase County Community Hospital (CCCH) and clinics.