3 Kearney women give old Christmas decorations new life for Jubilee Center sale MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB Nov 3, 2026 Nov 3, 2026 0 1 of 5 Roxanne Bascom puts the finishing touches on a repurposed Christmas tree. MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB Jayne Meyer, left, and Sandy Dondlinger spiff up an old wreath with a new bow. MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB Sandy Dondlinger has spent many satisfying hours this fall in Jayne Meyer's garage beautifying Christmas items donated to the Jubilee Center. MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB Working in her garage, Jayne Meyer puts a price tag for an item that will be sold at this weekend's sale. MARY JANE SKALA KEARNEY HUB This yule-themed cookie tin is one of hundreds of secondhand items that will be sold at this weekend's Repurposing for a Purpose sale. 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