Open house launches holiday season in West Liberty

Six-year-old Ezra Lopez of West Liberty, makes a paper bag puppet at West Liberty's holiday open house,

Two-year-old Sammy Osoroio of West Liberty finds a treat at Liberty Communications.

Visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus in Ron De Voo Park Sunday were these two siblings, Rohen and Brady Snider of West Liberty.

Playing the bass, freshman Clara Simon stays in tine with the West Liberty high School Jazz Band, which performed at West Liberty State Bank Sunday afternoon as part of the Holiday Open House.

First Church United’s hand chime choir put on quite a performance at the West Liberty Public Library Sunday afternoon, under he direction of Brenda Meyers. Here, Kara Wieland chimes in. The chimes were a gift in memory of Georgia Kiwala, a former director of the group.

The baritone and tenor saxophone players put on quire a show Sunday at West Liberty State Bank as the West Liberty High School Jazz Band performed. From left are senior Jacob Zeman, junior Jamie Chairez, junior Ashley Gallardo and senior Eleden Jacobo. Ashley Smith directed the young band.

Visiting Dr. Seuss’ storybook legends The Grinch and Cindy Lou at the West Liberty Foods outlet store were Makenzie, Zach and Kaelyn Feldman of rural West Liberty.

This goat was a little excited when four-year-old Rohen Snider of West Liberty entered the Steve’s Pet My Pony mobile petting farm at this year’s Holiday Open House. Robertson Real Estate sponsored the event that featured at a dozen critters.

Members of the hand chime choir of First Church United entertained at the West Liberty Public Library Sunday for the Holiday Open House. From left, in front is Marianne Phelps, Jodi Kelly, Evelyn Wilkerson and Suzie Lehman while in the back is Audra Daufeldt and Katie Thrasher. The event was sponsored by MidwestOne Bank.