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September 02, 2010
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Breathtaking Display of Trees at the Christmas Fantasy this weekend
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| Reminiscent of Christmas past...
The 2008 Christmas Fantasy will be held this weekend, November 14-17 at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion. A greater number of trees than last year is planned for the event. Also, a record number of silent auction items are on the block. |
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The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation's Christmas Fantasy 2008 will be held Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, November 14, 15, 16, and 17, at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion.
This years' event will mark another breathtaking display of uniquely decorated Christmas Trees, plus offer a great Christmas shopping opportunity thanks to all of the gift baskets, centerpieces and decorations donated to the event.
Items on display during the 17th annual Foundation Fantasy will include a record 57 full-size Christmas Trees, all listed, along with their sponsor: Ann Stone sponsored by the Old Rossville Store; TASC sponsored by Ament Appraisals; Patsy Kerndt sponsored by River's Edge; PEO sponsored by Waukon Dental Clinic; American Legion Auxiliary sponsored by Gus and Tony's Pizza and Steak House; Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital sponsored by Impro Products; St. Patrick's School sponsored by Dean's Plumbing and Heating; Waukon Chamber of Commerce sponsored by Howard's Home Furnishings; Pat Kerndt sponsored by Fareway; The Hennessy's sponsored by West Side Garage; Waukon Girl Scouts sponsored by Kelly Concrete Construction; Linda Kerndt sponsored by Walmart; Bright Beginning's Pre-K Class sponsored by Hanson Funeral Home and Driftaway Ballons; The Clover Chasers 4-H Club sponsored by Bud and Marge Strike; Allamakee Music Boosters sponsored by Bieber Insurance and Real Estate, Jim and Sue Bieber; Allamakee County Fair Board sponsored by Northeast Iowa Printers; Allamakee Education Association sponsored by Family Dental Center of Caledonia; Gayle Bahlman sponsored by Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank; Effigy Mounds sponsored by Allamakee Clayton REC; Community Connections sponsored by Gundersen Lutheran Waukon Clinic; Cindy and Janice Shogren sponsored by Family Dental Center of Caledonia; Brenda Lamb sponsored by Cameron Ochsner, DDS; Kim's Klassic Kuts and Relaxing Touch sponsored by High Roller Skating Center; FBLA sponsored by Floor's Plus; St. John's Lutheran Youth Organization sponsored by Farm Bureau Financial Services; Southcrest Manor II Assisted Living sponsored by Bobby Ryan Construction; Dollars for Scholars sponsored by Allamakee County Employees "We Care Committee;" Johnson Farms sponsored by Casey's; Corner of Hope sponsored by Welsh Family Organic Farms; Connor Ewing sponsored by Gordy's Auto Body; Kathy Sukow sponsored by ProCellular; Cheryl Livingston and Tami Gebel Memorial Tree sponsored by Systems Equipment; Janet Kruger, Carol Sivesind and Brenda Ancheta sponsored by Wapsie Valley Creamery; and Veterans Memorial Hospital staff sponsored by Steve Duffy of Storey Kenworthy. Additional piano, display and cheese sponsors include Reel Core, Waukon Veterinary Clinic, Ewing Real Estate, Bruening Rock Products, Alliant Energy and the Allamakee Dairy Board.
Many businesses and organizations choose to decorate a tree and sponsor themselves. Those sponsoring their own tree for the Fantasy include Citizens State Bank, Waukon Greenhouse, Waukon Lions Club, Waukon State Bank, VFW Auxiliary, Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank, Franciscan Skemp Waukon Clinic, Martin Funeral Home, Northgate Care Center, Welsh Family Organic Farm, Hartig USA Drug, JaDecc's, Pop's Produce; Waukon Good Samaritan Center; Pamida; Thornton Manor Nursing Center, Iron Ridge Church; Thrivent; Wall to Wall; Sycamore Floral Productions, King of Grace Lutheran Church; Master Gardeners of Allamakee County and Alliant Energy.
A record number of items have been donated to the silent auction this year, which will again include centerpieces and gift baskets of all kinds, in addition to the popular mini-trees, door decorations and antique chairs.
This will make the Fantasy a great holiday shopping opportunity for anyone, with the silent auction bids ending at 7 p.m. Monday night.
Until that closing time, bidders can return, free of charge, to the Fantasy and change their bid.
Individuals and businesses donating silent auction items include Franciscan Skemp Waukon Clinic, Red Geranium Gifts, Waukon Standard, Ada Marie and Les Kerndt, Butch and Mary Kay Winke, Gundersen Lutheran Waukon Medical and Eye Clinics, Wishing Well, Julie Hawes, Franciscan Skemp Waukon Clinic Nurses, Loretta Schafer, Gayle Bahlman, Sharon Snitker, Lillian Larson and Bev Larson-Needham, Jane Dietrich, Nona Sawyer, Julie Bohringer "Patchabilities," G&S Machine, Sheryl Prestemon, Joyce Bakke, Eagle's Nest, Patsy Kerndt, Marge Strike, Linda Ryan, Ruth White, Nola Palmer, Cathy Larson, Connie Gallagher, Carole Alderdyce, Marlene Dahlstrom, Margo Sweeney, Margaret's Boutique, Ideal Dog Grooming, Cathy Zahn and Suzanne Hahn; Kay Sewick, Stoney Creek Inn, Nancy Klocke, Jean Krambeer, Pat Pettingill, Chris Lauerman, Gregg Jones Muscular Therapy Clinic, Mary Cunningham, Gloria Krambeer, Allamakee Realty, Donna Bresnahan and Stefanie Perkins, Memories by Design, Tastefully Simple-Jan Baumler, Nan Grangaard, Wendy Ebner, Jim's Appliance and JW Kitchens, Therese Johnson, Makee Manor, Sheryl Evanson, Renee Schwartzhoff, and the following departments from Veterans Memorial Hospital: Housekeeping, Rehabilitation, Chemotherapy, Information Technology, Nutrition, Community and Home Care, and Administration.
Those decorating a table for the Saturday night Wine, Cheese and Dessert event include Cathy Larson, Beth Shafter, Kim Winters, Kristie Campbell, Fern Rissman and Rosie Piggott, Kay Mooney, Joan Burk, Linda Ryan, Lynn Sorenson, Jane Dietrich, Mary Cunningham and Suzanne Hahn, Teresa Myers, Donna Bresnahan, Marilyn Bulman, Barb Ness, Jennifer Liddiard, Becky Welper, Linda Carstens, Rev Lonning, Bev Larson-Needham, Linda Kerndt, Marilyn Larson and Lori Treangen.
Fantasy Events
Special events at the 17th Annual Christmas Fantasy will include the "Mistletoe Mixer" happy hour event held Friday, November 14 from 5 -8 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. Tickets are available at Veterans Memorial Hospital and local banks, as well as at the door.
Saturday evening will host a special wine, cheese and dessert event sponsored again this year by the Eagle's Landing Winery of Marquette, call 568-4177 for reservations. The cost is $10 per person, which includes refreshments, viewing of the decorations, and entertainment.
Two special Christmas Fantasy Catered Luncheons will be offered Saturday, November 15 and Monday, November 17 at Noon. Please call 568-6262 to make a reservation for either of the luncheons. The cost is $10 per person.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, children will be given a special chance to see the Fantasy, plus have a visit with Santa Claus himself!
Story telling by Sue Kiesau will add to the excitement. Eaton Coté of Photographic Arts will be on hand for a holiday Christmas card/picture opportunity for your children with Santa Claus. These photos will be available for purchase.
The Christmas Fantasy 2008 event will be open to the public Saturday, November 15, from 2 - 5 p.m., Sunday, from 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Monday, from 2 - 7 p.m. offering entertainment from area choirs, families, schools, and piano students. Christmas treats and cider will be offered during these public showings.
The "Sharing the Joy" Christmas Fantasy 2008 is planned and sponsored by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation, including Gayle Bahlman, Wayne Burk, Jane Dietrich, Nan Grangaard, Kevin Hanson, Debbie Hager, Randy Hesse, Nancy Klocke, Gloria Krambeer, Craig Lensing, Dennis Lyons, Nancy Rathbun, Nona Sawyer, Sue Schlitter, and Bill Shafer, assisted by Kim Sylvester, Karen Swenson, Julie Thompson and Pat Pettingill.
For more information call Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation members Sue Schlitter, at (563) 568-2438 or Gloria Krambeer, at (563) 568-3182.
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