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Buchman official. Vendor Fair opens at as well as at the remod- array of participants Featuring “food, en- 11 o’clock, and will of- eled community center. from near and far, be- News Christmas is in the tertainment and shop- fer a wide assortment of “The Christmas Vil- ginning with strike up Abilene air all around and no ping,” there’ll be activ- the most unique Christ- lage is a collection of of the band at precisely Night of Christmas Magic will more than at Burlin- ities for all ages kicking mas specials by exhib- small buildings that 6 o’clock. Assuring one be 2-7 P.M. on December 3. There will be crafts, games, game, Kansas. off with the kids’ crafts itors from throughout will be on display of the best and biggest Santa workshop, Candy Cane “The Chamber of fair from 10 o’clock, the eastern part of the through the windows of parades in recent his- Lane, horse drawn trolley Commerce and all of until noon, when Santa state. A silent auction the bus barn, and where tory is the cash prizes rides, a turkey toss, lighted the community have Claus arrives from the of baskets as a fund- the crafts and photo to be awarded the top Christmas parade and much more. For more details call again gone all out North Pole. The Jolly raiser will be open for sessions are planned,” three parade entries. the Abilene CVB at 785-263- for our 27th annual Ole Elf is planning to bidding during the fair, Hecht said. “Please join us af- 2231. Burlingame Country pose for photographs too. Of course, the ter the parade around Christmas celebration with the young ones, “The vendor fair has Christmas on the Trail the campfire for music, The Arts Council of Dickenson County will titled the Christmas who’ll be whispering moved across the street will have everyone in chili, s’mores for the host a Holiday Brunch at on the Trail, Saturday, in his ear, what they to the well-lighted, a most holiday spirit kids, hot apple cider, 10 A.M. December 3 at the Dec. 3,” according to expect him to bring on well-heated and new- throughout the day, but coffee and hot choco- Eisenhower Presidential Mark Hecht, Burlin- Christmas Eve. ly-decorated building,” toes will officially start late,” Hecht said. Library Courtyard, 200 SE Fourth. The cost is $20. Live game businessman and The Burlingame Hecht said. “There will tapping up and down “All and all, it’ll be entertainment will feature Chamber of Commerce Country Christmas be food available there the Old Santa Fe Trail a full day for the Burl- Candence, KSU only all male Main Street when the ingame County Christ- a cappella group. The Arts live music show begins mas, the Christmas on Council’s Fall Strings class at 2 o’clock, and will the Trail, so we hope will also perform. For tickets S to www.artcouncildc.org or continue until parade everybody comes out call the Arts Council at 785- O lineup time at 5 o’clock. for a most enjoyable 263-1884. Always the most an- time of food, entertain- U Andover ticipated feature of a ment and shopping,” The Street Shop, 1606 N C Burlingame Country Hecht expressed a spe- Andover Rd, will host an Christmas is the Parade cial welcome. Open House 4:30 - 6:30 Y Preferred Equipment of Lights, attracting the With a population of P.M. on December 7. This broadest and widest (Continued on page 4) is a come and go event and Preferred Equipment chance to see the new build- ing. Light refreshments will be provided. For more infor- mation, call 316-733-1303. W ishing you, OPEN HOUSE PEACE & JOY Hometown Christmas in Andover is 5:30 - 8 P.M. This Holiday Season December 8, at the Andover Central Park. Santa arrives on fire truck to light the tree, DECEMBER 2 • 10 AM TO 2 PM then pose for pictures in City Hall. The Chili Cook Off will be from 6-8 at the Central •SOUCY REPRESENTATIVE •FINANCING Park Lodge with prizes for REPRESENTATIVE •LUNCH • the top 3 along bragging Our gift to you! rights. 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More information www.qualitystructures.com ● 800-374-6988 (Continued on page 2) Page 2 Rural Messenger November 30, 2016 Houses 908 Baker: Community News updated daily at 2 Bedroom, attached garage, (Continued from page 1) Inman development by attending a contestants and determine McPherson can be found on the Rusted Sue Krehbiel, local artist, national or reginal National the top three prizes win- The ReUse It Center recent- central heat/ Rooster Facebook page. has opened Artfully Creative Science Teacher Association ners. First place winner will ly donated $1,000 each to air, walk-in bath Studio, S. Main. The studio conference on Science receive $500, 2nd Place: the Omega Project and Mt. $300, 3rd Place: $100. Hope Sanctuary. The Omega Arkansas City which opened on November Education. The award also tub, stove w/ Winners will be announced project seeks to help men Scott’s Auto Body Building, 25, offers painting and craft gives Ms. Leis a yearly microwave. during the City Council meet- and women transition from 500 S. Summit St, is the parties with step by step membership to the Kansas ing Monday, December 19th substance abuse or other $55,000. location for the North Pole process to complete projects. Association of Teachers of at 4:30 P.M. with the prizes life controlling issues to a Kansas. Santa will be there The studio has room for up Science which will give her 620-931-5434 awarded at that time. healthy God-directed life- each weekend during the to 20 people with a minimum numerous opportunities for style. Mt Hope Sanctuary, after 4 p.m. Christmas Season from 2-5 of eight people. professional development. Maize Inc. is an advocate for single --------------- P.M. Children can write Santa Maize South High School women and their children, a letter and have their pic- The Inman Community Patty Turnquist’s “Sunset Building Lot- Back Holiday Celebration Choir which helps them create tures with him. There will Development Inc. has Irrigation” photo won third Concert will be held self-sufficient, long term 9- Good view of also be a 20-item scavenger announced that Terry place in the Kansas Water December 12. Doors open at solutions for their lives. the golf course. hunt that visitors can do as Jones has been hired as Offices photo contest. The 7 p.m., performance begins they find various buildings, the Inman Community contest which features $12,000 at 7:30 p.m. No admission McPherson First Mennonite animals, people and other Development Director. Jones Kansas water photos was fee, but they will be accepting Church, corner of Maxwell 316-215-4148 items in the village. will have an office in the designed to involve more Cheney, Ks Raleigh Insurance office Kansans and youth in water non-perishable food items to Street and Ave. A., will have a donate to the Kansas Food German Supper on December Argonia in Downtown Inman. He application and awareness. --------------- Bank. Maize South High 6 from 5-7 P.M.