Mount Vernon News^{November 29, 2010 Image Gallery}

New favorites, old traditions alive at Christmas Walk

Lauren McKenzie, left, and her daughters, Eva, 22 months, and Lydia, 5, take advantage of the opportunity to make Christmas gifts at Creative Foundation’s Santa Workshop during Sunday’s Christmas Walk.  (Virgil Shipley)

Large crowd views parade

Mount Vernon Christmas Parade grand marshal and WBNS-10TV news anchor Chuck Strickler, right, winks at the crowd during the parade Sunday in downtown Mount Vernon. Strickler’s carriage is being pulled by a team of horses owned by Dean Shira, left. Riding with him are Mount Vernon News publisher Kay Culbertson, second from left, and assistant publisher Liz Lutwick.  (Virgil Shipley)

Large crowd views parade

Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowd during the Mount Vernon Christmas Parade on Sunday in downtown Mount Vernon.  (Virgil Shipley)

Large crowd views parade

The Mount Vernon Walmart store won Best Overall and Best Business float during the Mount Vernon Christmas Parade on Sunday in downtown Mount Vernon.  (Virgil Shipley)

Trojans overwhelm rival Highland on the road, 55-37

Highland’s Maddison Belcher, left, blocks the shot of Centerburg’s Meghan Altizer. The Trojans ultimately won, 55-37.  (Geoff Cowles)

The dream ends for Fredericktown

Fredericktown running back Matt Smith looks beaten as his Freddies lose Saturday’s state semifinal, 26-6.  (Bill Davis)

The dream ends for Fredericktown

Fredericktown quarterback Tyler Hathaway can’t get away from Coldwater’s Jordan Chapin in Saturday’s game. Fredericktown’s first appearance in the state semifinals was disappointing for the team, as they fell to the Cavaliers, 26-6.  (Bill Davis)

Cardington too much for young Bulldogs squad

East Knox’s Kristen Boyd, right, tries to guard Cardington’s Kianna Sedlacek in Saturday’s game. Cardington won, 51-36.  (Fred Main)

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