All of the Chamber’s hometown Santas have been revealed. The Chamber began the promotion, in which people ask other people if they are a hometown Santa, during Christmas on Market. The last Santa was revealed at the end of last week. Those who revealed the Santas received a $20 Chamber Bucks certificate to be used at the business.
Winners and the Santas were:
- Kathy Ayers, Osage City, who revealed Santa Shawn Valentine at Marilynn’s Restaurant.
- Kathy Isaacs, Osage City, Santa Rick Bryan at Bank of Osage City.
- Jessie Kirkpatrick, Osage City, Santa Kevin Swindale at Salt Creek Fitness.
- Judy Downey, Osage City, Santa Nancy Washburn at Ramblin’ Rose.
- Heather Jones, Reading, Santa John Gill at Barber Johns.
Chamber members enjoy holiday after hours mixer at Designs by Diane

Mixin’ it up at Chamber after hours, from left, Jim and Gail Lohmeyer, Dave Azwell, Diane Michael, Kenna Burns and Tara Azwell.
On Dec. 12, 2017, Diane Michael, Designs by Diane/Hair Designs by Diane, hosted an Osage City Chamber of Commerce holiday after hours mixer at her business at 510 Holliday St. The weather cooperated and those that attended enjoyed delicious snacks, chicken pot pie, desserts and beverages.
Diane has her shop festively decorated with a tree and beautiful decorations throughout. Approximately 15 members came to the final mixer for 2017.
Information submitted by Jeanette Swarts, Chamber executive director.