Jackie Annis

Jackie “Jack” Jean Annis, 70, Perry, died Dec. 19, 2011, at the Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.

Jackie “Jack” Jean Annis, 70, Perry, died Dec. 19, 2011, at the Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Robin Frances Pottorf, 51, Oskaloosa, died Dec. 14, 2011, at her home after a long fight with cancer.
Mary Joan Stice, 81, Parkville, Mo., died Dec. 13, 2011.

It appears the Jefferson West school board is destined to hold a bond issue in April, although the details are still in committee.

The Valley Falls Chamber of Commerce held a Hometown Christmas Giveaway passing out gifts at the Delaware Township Hall Dec. 10. More than 125 attended the drawing.

Santa Claus waves from the back of a horse-drawn buggy Saturday as he arrives at the Delaware Township Hall in Valley Falls. The old gent was brought here to visit the children by Dr. Stan Farr and his team. Riding with Farr is Louie Mitchell on the left. Santa visited the children and game them [...]
The Perry Police Department is warning people in the county about a scam it has investigated wherein a resident is sent a large check with a promise of more.

A secret Santa Claus showered gifts on the people at Sunset Haven Dec. 7.
Marie A. Swoyer, 54, Newton, died Dec. 12, 2011.
Robert L. Tullis, 86, McLouth, died Dec. 6, 2011, at St. John’s Hospital, Leavenworth.