Maxie Duke to lead Walhalla parade

A woman instrumental in Walhalla civic improvements will lead this year’s Christmas parade in her city.  The honor of grand marshal in the December 5 Walhalla parade goes to Maxie Duke, retired teacher known in recent years for work to establish the Civic Auditorium and Old St. John’s Meeting House.  The parade will proceed on Main Street at 5 o’clock on the evening of Saturday, December 5.  Afterward, one-half dozen local churches open their doors for the Luminary Tour of Churches that will run from 6 to 8 pm.