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September 02, 2010
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VMH Health Care Foundation's Christmas Fantasy to feature record number of silent auction items
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Christmas Fantasy 2009 to be held this weekend ...
The VMH Health Care Foundation’s Christmas Fantasy 2009 will be held this weekend, November 13, 14, 15 and 16 at the Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon. Pictured above is a scene from last year’s event. This year, a record number of silent auction items will be available, making the Christmas Fantasy a terrific Christmas shopping opportunity for all. |
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The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation’s Christmas Fantasy 2009 will be held Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, November 13, 14, 15 and 16 at the Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon. This year’s 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 this 18th annual Foundation Fantasy will include 56 full-size Christmas trees, all listed below, 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 Hennessys sponsored by West Side Garage; Waukon Girl Scouts sponsored by Kelly Concrete Construction; Linda Kerndt sponsored by Wal-Mart; Bright Beginning’s Pre-K Class sponsored by Hanson Funeral Home and Driftaway Balloons; The Clover Chasers 4-H Club sponsored by Bud and Marge Strike; Allamakee Music Boosters sponsored by Bieber Insurance and Real Estate; Allamakee County Fair Board sponsored by Northeast Iowa Printers; Allamakee Education Association sponsored by Family Dental Center of Caledonia; Community Connections sponsored by Gundersen Lutheran Waukon Clinic; Brenda Lamb sponsored by Cameron Ochsner, DDS; Inside Story Salon and Day Spa sponsored by High Roller Skating Center; FBLA sponsored by Floors 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; Sycamore Floral Productions sponsored by Waukon Veterinary Service; Country Garden sponsored by Bruening Rock Products; Infant Loss Memorial Tree sponsored by Systems Equipment; Janet Kruger sponsored by Wapsie Valley Creamery; Sharon Palmer sponsored by Alliant Energy; Helping Services of Northeast Iowa sponsored by Bruening Rock Products; Cindy and Janice Shogren sponsored by Teslow’s for Men; and Veterans Memorial Hospital staff sponsored by Steve Duffy of Storey Kenworthy. Additional piano, display and cheese sponsors include Reel Core, Ewing Real Estate, Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank, Allamakee Clayton REC, Gordy’s Auto Body and Salvage, Family Dental Center of Caledonia, Kruger Lawn and Landscaping 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 the following: Fidelity 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, JaDecc’S, Pop’s Produce, Waukon Good Samaritan Center, Pamida, Thornton Manor Care Center, Thrivent, Wall to Wall, United Suckow Dairy, King of Grace Lutheran Church, Master Gardeners of Allamakee County, Edward Jones and (Steel Cow) and JL Miller Company.
A record number of items have been donated to the silent auction this year. Over 70 silent auction items will be on display and will include centerpieces and gift baskets of all kinds in addition to the popular mini-trees, door decorations, antique chairs and many other items. 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 to change their bids.
Individuals and businesses donating silent auction items include: Franciscan Skemp Waukon Clinic, Red Geranium Gifts, The Standard Newspaper, 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, Cathy Larson, Connie Gallagher, Carole Alderdyce, Marlene Dahlstrom and Patty Clarke, 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, Tastefully Simple-Jan Baumler, Nan Grangaard, Wendy Ebner, Jim’s Appliance and JW Kitchens, Therese Johnson, Makee Manor, Sheryl Evanson, Pam Smith, Brenda Lamb, Marsha Benda, Jan Howe, Donna Wood, Erin Berns, Curt and Kari Larson, Forest Mills Quilt Shop, Waterville EMS, Gundersen Lutheran Lansing Clinic, Barb Smed, Amy Hill, Waukon Power Sports, Joan Anderson, Trisha Olson, and the following departments from Veterans Memorial Hospital: Housekeeping, Rehabilitation, Information Technology, Nutrition, Community and Home Care, Cardiac Rehab, Diabetes Education, Laboratory and Administration.
Those decorating a table for the Saturday night Wine, Cheese and Dessert event include Cathy Larson, Beth Shafer, Kim Winters, Kristie Campbell, Fern Rissman, Rosie Piggott, Kay Mooney, Linda Ryan, Lynn Sorenson, Sue Schlitter, Jane Dietrich, Teresa Myers, Donna Bresnahan, Marilyn Bulman, Jennifer Liddiard, Emily Welper, Rev Lonning, Bev Larson-Needham, Marilyn Larson, Dawn Thorsten, Lori Treangen, Connie Buresh and Carol Schreiber.
Fantasy Events
Special events at the 18th Annual Christmas Fantasy will include the “Tingle ‘N Mingle” happy hour event to be held Friday, November 13 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, a special wine, cheese and dessert event will be held, sponsored again this year by the Eagle’s Landing Winery of Marquette. Call 563-568-4177 for reservations. The cost is $10 per person, which includes refreshments, viewing of the decorations and entertainment.
Two special Christmas Fantasy Catered Luncheons sponsored by the Allamakee Cattlemen’s Association will be offered Saturday, November 14 and Monday, November 16 at noon. Call 563-568-6262 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 children with Santa Claus. These photos will be available for purchase.
The Christmas Fantasy 2009 event will be open to the public Saturday, November 14, from 2-5 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 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 “Magic of Christmas” Christmas Fantasy 2009 is planned and sponsored by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation, including Gayle Bahlman, Wayne Burk, Jane Dietrich, Kevin Hanson, Debbie Hager, Randy Hesse, Amy Hill, 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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