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There was no question that Santa Claus was the star of the show on Friday, Dec. 3. Children flocked to see him as soon as he exited the fire engine that brought him to KSB Hospital. Santa stopped to shake hands or take pictures with well-wishers before assisting in the tree-lighting ceremony. (Troy Taylor)
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Troy E. Taylor
Was named editor for Saukvalley.com and the Gazette and Telegraph in 2021. An Illinois native, he has been a reporter or editor in daily newspapers since 1989.