Santa Claus stopped in at the Osage County Senior Center for Christmas on Market Street; he was double-checking his list with local good children to make sure he knew who had been naughty or nice. Courtesy photo.
The Osage City Chamber of Commerce has announced winners of Christmas on Market Street activities, the Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk, and other ongoing holiday fun in the Osage City business district.
Holiday Window Decorating
With the theme “Whoville Christmas” this year, several Osage City businesses participated in the holiday window decorating contest and had some creative window scenes. Driving through downtown, the business district looks very festive with the decorated windows, buildings outlined with lights, hanging baskets and the hanging holiday decorations.
The Chamber of Commerce takes pride in decorating the Santa Fe Depot area with pallet-constructed Christmas trees, a JOY nativity scene, greenery around the sign and a “Season’s Greetings” banner on the fence.
The Twin Lakes Cruisers car group also enjoyed contributing to the festive season, decorating their car lot with pallet Christmas trees, a nativity scene, and “Holiday Greetings” banner with pictures of the group’s personal vehicles.
Winners of the window decorating contest were Meadowlark Interiors, $50; Ramblin’ Rose, $40; and McCoy’s RadioShack, $30.
“Are you the Osage City Home Town Santa?”
All five of the Osage City Home Town Santas have been revealed. This year’s Santas and revealers were: Jessica Lickteig revealed Santa Brian Stromgren, associate Chamber member; Kathy Ayers revealed Santa Lexi Carpentier, utility clerk, City of Osage City; Jaxson Bolyard revealed Santa Kelli Bowin, owner, KB’s SpecialTees; Joe Smith revealed Santa Kaitlyn Vandevord, Salt Creek Fitness and Rehab; Hayley Jennings revealed James Payne, manager, Waters Hardware.
Grade school Christmas coloring contest
Winners of the grade school coloring contest, who rode on the firetruck with Santa Claus were: Kindergarten, Layla Gragg; 1st grade, Jayden Rodriguez; 2nd grade, Harper Lohmeyer; 3rd grade, Lauryn Wolf; 4th grade, Ronnie Gravatt; 5th grade, Jemma Kitselman.
Retail Poker Winners
Winners of the retail poker game held among participating businesses during Christmas on Market Street were Daniel Bloomquist, first; Kattie Bloomquist, second; and Trenton Frimmel, third.
Cookie Contest
Osage City Chamber of Commerce Cookie Contest: Amy Punches, first; Chelsi Ford, second; Amelia Stark, third.
Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk:
12 and under:
- Rowen Weaver: 21.18
- Jace Burton: 25.22
- Tessa Keefe: 26.35
13-18 female:
- Emory Speece: 19.20
- Amelia stark: 23.08
- Kaiden Bosse: 23.18
13-18 male:
- Alex Dawdy: 16.57
- Holden Vaughn: 17.23
- Ty Romine: 22.54
19-39 female:
- Alison Pauli: 25.35
- Darcy Keefe: 29.17
- Erin O’ Keefe: 42.08
19-39 male:
- Colton Hallgren
40-55 female:
- Diane Vaughn: 23.39
- Jenny Wilcoxson: 34.36
- Nicole Bailey: 46.57
40-55 male:
- James Bellinger: 29.52
- Jake Wilcoxson: 34.34
- Eric Ferrer: 43.07
56 and over female:
- Renee White: 32.34
- Kristina Adam’s: 48.55
56 and over male:
- Steve Buenger: 24.58
- Bill Rezac: 43.54
- Mark Carson: 47.10
Best overall time female under 21: Emory Speece
Best overall time male under 21: Alex Dawdy
Best overall time female over 21: Diane Vaughn
Best overall time male over 21: Steve Buenger
Best 5K Dressed: Annelise Gile
Shop local
Looking for a Christmas gift? Stay in town and support your local businesses. Started on your Christmas shopping yet? Consider purchasing “Chamber Bucks” through the Osage City Chamber of Commerce. These may be used in any of the local participating Osage City businesses to make a purchase. Contact Jeanette Swarts at 785-249-5451, and she will get them for you.
Information and photos thanks to the Osage City Chamber of Commerce.
