December Area Happenings

Pilot Rock Chapter NSDAR recently placed wreaths at seven county cemeteries.Linda Craig, Micki Conley and Roberta Klingborg are shown here placing a wreath at Oak Hill Cemetery recently.Absent is Peggy Corrington... (Photo contributed)

... Pilot Rock Chapter NSDAR recently placed wreaths at seven county cemeteries, such as the one placed at the Quimby Cemetery... (Photo contributed)

... The Liberty Township Cemetery was one of the seven county cemeteries at which members of the Pilot Rock Chapter NSDAR recently placed wreaths... (Photo contributed)

... The Cedar Township Cemetery was another of the seven county cemeteries at which members of the Pilot Rock Chapter NSDAR recently placed wreaths... (Photo contributed)

... Piliot Rock Chapter NSDAR recently placed wreaths at seven county cemeteries, such as ths one, placed at the Washta Cemetery... (Photo contributed)

... Linda Craig of the Cherokee Pilot Rock Chapter of NSDAR is pictured here next to a wreath at the Afton township cemetery. The wreath was placed by members of the group to remember and honor veterans... (Photo contributed)

... Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Aurelia was one of the seven county cemeteries that members of the Cherokee Pilot Rock Chapter NSDAR visited recently to place wreaths to honor veterans and their sacrifices. Photo contributed (Photo contributed)

In the spirit - These festive Cherokee Washington High students showed their school and Christmas spirit at a Decembert Cherokee girls and boys basketball doubleheader in the WHS gym. (Photo contributed)

Advancing in rank - Members of Boy Scout Troop 107 in Cherokee held a Court of Honor to receive their new ranks after they completed the proper requirements. L to R: Benjamin Nelson received his Second Class Rank, Brian Nelson received his Life rank,and Victor Ross received his Star rank. (Photo by Nancy Nelson)

WITCC helps deserving family - The Cherokee Campus of Western Iowa Tech Community College staff, faculty and student along with Bomgaars of Cherokee recently worked with a local charity to determane a deserving area family to donated a live Christmas Tree, toys and food items. Those who participated in this project are Darla Struck, Maraya Klave, James Lesley, Cindy Alcorn, Frank O'Neill, Gigi Boothby, Buddy Briggs, Kathleen Rice, Jerry Rollefson, and Wendy Ivarson. (Photo by Mike Leckband)

American Natural Soy donates to Cherokee Fire Department - The Cherokee Fire Department accepted a donation check in the amount of $2,500 from Kyle Samsel of American Natural Soy. The donation will be used towards the purchase and replacement of needed equipment. (Photo contributed)

The Christmas Light - The Bethlehem Lutheran Church choir performed the Cantata "The Christmas Light" in December. (Photo contributed)

Toys for Tots donation- Cherokee Police Officer Nate James recently accepted a donation of $800 worth of toys from Andrea McIrving of KCHE for the CPD annual Toys for Tots toy drive, which was held last weekend at the Cherokee Community Center. The toys were purchased by KCHE with the help of many area businesses who showed their holiday spirit by giving donations. (Photo by Mike Leckband)

Toys for Mid Sioux - Andrea McIrvin of KCHE, center, delivered $800 worth of toys to the Cherokee Mid Sioux in mid-December to help make Christmas a little brighter for area kids. The toys were purchased by KCHE with the help of many area businesses, who showed their holiday spirit by giving donations. Accepting the gifts were Mid Sioux Outreach Director Sara Lively, left, and Outreach Assistant Courtney Johnson. (Photo by Mike Leckband)

WHS Concert Band - On Tuesday Dec. 18th,the Washington High School Music Department presented a Winter Concert in the school's auditorium. First to perform was the WHS Concert Band, who performed the songs "German Christmas Festival", "The Holly and The Ivy", "Wassail" and "Prelude to Christmas." The WHS Concert Band was under the direction of Paul McEntaffier. (Photo by Mike Leckband)

Boys Chorus - The Washington High School Boys Chorus performed a delightful version of "Feliz Navidad" during Tuesday's Winter Concert at Washington High School. (Photo by Mike Leckband)

G Sharps - The Washington High School group The G Sharps performed "We Wish You The Merriest" at this year's Winter Concert at Cherokee Washington High School. (Photo by Mike Leckband)

Girls Chorus - The Cherokee Washington High School Girls Chorus performed two songs, "The Bells" and "Santa Baby" at the Dec. 18th Winter Concert at Washington High School. (Photo by Mike Leckband)

WHS Concert Choir - Among the songs performed by the WHS Concert Choir at the Winter Concert Dec. 18th were "Noel, Noel", "Veni Sancte Spiritus" and "Carol of the Bells." To end the Winter Concert each year, audience members are invited on stage to sing along on Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus." The WHS Concert Choirs were directed by Amy Sarchet, and Meribeth Adams and Cari Clyde were the accompanists for the evening. (Photo by Mike Leckband)

6th Grade Band - The Cherokee Middle School 6th Grade Band directed by Casey Kingdon entertained the packed house at the Cherokee Middle School Holiday Concert in the Washington High School Auditorium. (Photo by Paul Struck)

Poor Grandma! The 7th-8th Grade Boys Chorus had the crowd laughing at their rendition of "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" at the Cherokee Middle School Holiday Concert directed by Vocal Instructor Amy Sarchet, and Band Directors Paul McEntaffer and Casey Kingdon. (Photo by Paul Struck)

7th-8th Grade Band - Under the direction of Casey Kingdon, the Cherokee 7th-8th Grade Band performed some lively Christmas music at the Cherokee Middle School Vocal and Instrumental Holiday Concert at the Washington High School Auditorium. (Photo by Paul Struck)

Special guest - A special guest appeared with the Jr. High mixed chorus at the Cherokee Middle School Vocal and Instrumental Christmas Concert - Ebenezer Scrooge - so wonderfully portrayed by David Zelle in the box office knockout "Christmas Carol" which was recently staged by the Cherokee Community Theater and Cherokee School District. (Photo by Paul Struck)

MMC Winter Concert - A combined concert of the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn High School and Junior High was held at the High School in Marcus in December. Those pictured in white shirts among the choir are members of MMC Junior High. (Photo contributed)

MMC Concert Band - Combined members of the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn High School and MMC Junior High Band held their Winter Concert in December at the High School in Marcus. (Photo contributed)

All together now - The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn pep band featured current students and several talented alumni at a December basketball game in Marcus. (Photos contributed)

In step - The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn High School Drill Team entertained the large crowd at the recent MMC basketball games in the Eagle gym in Marcus. (Photo contributed)

Happy ending - The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Drill Team revealed a happy ending after its December performance at an MMC game. (Photo contributed)

Ho-Ho-Ho - Santa and Mrs. Claus made a special appearance at a December Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn basketballl doubleheader in Marcus. (Photo contributed)