Cowboy arts and crafts popular

Connie Bracewell and Rudy Vermeer show some of their art work during the annual Cowboy Christmas Craft Fair held at the Gibraltar Room last Saturday.

Nov. 22, 2013 5:00 p.m.
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Connie Bracewell and Rudy Vermeer show some of their art work during the annual Cowboy Christmas Craft Fair held at the Gibraltar Room last Saturday.

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