The Old Man in the Tree

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By Don Steen ~ Staff Writer • [email protected]

RICHLAND – Any holiday travelers taking the back roads to a good old fashioned Christmas down on the farm may catch sight of a slumbering Santa Claus, carved into a tree off County Road 500 North. The house on the property dates back to 1889, and is home to an experienced Santa Claus that some may have met at various area events.

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Featured Image: Resident Santa Chainsaw Willy Loper poses next to his tree carving

Christmas Tree: Loper’s carving features Kris Kringle himself sporting a bright white beard and his signature red hat