See who’s taking home a Christmas Tree Lane entry
November 28, 2012 by Sarah Jenkins
The silent auction is over, so we can tell you who the winning bidder was for each of the 12 trees that were part of the silent auction Saturday afternoon to benefit local charities. The trees are listed alphabetically by the name of the organization. The winning bidders were announced at the end of the annual Holiday Open House at the Nazareth Motherhouse Saturday (Dec. 1).
ORGANIZATION: Big Brothers Big Sisters
WINNING BIDDER: Amanda Townsdin of Conordia
DECORATED BY: Big Brothers Big Sisters board members and staff
MORE ABOUT THE TREE: We chose “traditional” as our theme this year because we would love to see families Start Something, a tradition of becoming a volunteer with BBBS. What a wonderful way to give back and play a special part in a child’s life.
ORGANIZATION: Brown Grand Theatre
WINNING BIDDER: Bob Steimel of Concordia
DECORATED BY: Brown Grand Board of Directors
MORE ABOUT THE TREE: In keeping with the Sisters of St. Joseph peace initiative, we felt it fitting to use peace as a theme for our tree.
ORGANIZATION: Cloud County Health Center
WINNING BIDDER: Faith Nyswonger of Concordia
DECORATED BY: CCHC Events Committee
MORE ABOUT THE TREE: The tree will be decorated in vibrant Hawaiian colors and festive decorative details.
ORGANIZATION: Cloud County Health Center Auxiliary
WINNING BIDDER: Jane Wahlmeier of Concordia
DECORATED BY: Ina Garrison and Marge Widen
MORE ABOUT THE TREE: Our tree will feature poinsettias, crystal ornaments and many items in red, green and gold colors.
ORGANIZATION: Cloud County Relay For Life
WINNING BIDDER: Glenda Schreiber of Concordia
DECORATED BY: Deanna Metro, Niki Henderson and Alfreda Maley
MORE ABOUT THE TREE: Decorations signify the theme of Relay for Life.
ORGANIZATION: Cloud County Resource Center
WINNING BIDDER: Linda Thoman of Concordia
DECORATED BY: Deanna Stupka
MORE ABOUT THE TREE: Decorations provided by Kurt’s Body Shop (Kurt and Deanna Stupka).
ORGANIZATION: Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas (DVACK)
WINNING BIDDER: Sarah Jenkins of Concordia
DECORATED BY: DVACK Staff
ORGANIZATION: Helping Hands, a program of Manna House of Prayer
WINNING BIDDER: Keith Christensen
DECORATED BY: Sister Julie Christensen, Sister Janet Lander, Cecilia Thrash and Susan LeDuc
MORE ABOUT THE TREE: Gold ornaments are a symbol of the Magi’s gift of gold, the 35 origami peace cranes represent Manna’s prayer for peace and the 35th anniversary of Manna House in 2013.
ORGANIZATION: National Orphan Train Complex
WINNING BIDDER: Irene Brown of Concordia
DECORATED BY: NOTC Board
MORE ABOUT THE TREE: Now you can see how Santa works, in February come see “The Way We Worked” at the Orphan Train Museum!
ORGANIZATION: NCK PAWS
WINNING BIDDER: Elaine Sedlacek of Belleville
DECORATED BY: Members of NCK PAWS
MORE ABOUT THE TREE: Our tree features “paws” ornaments, homemade dog bones, cat toys, ribbon and bow from Floral Expressions Flower Shop in Concordia.
ORGANIZATION: North Central Kansas Down Syndrome Society
WINNING BIDDER: Brent Vanous of Concordia
DECORATED BY: NCK DSS Members
MORE ABOUT THE TREE: The tree is decorated in yellow and blue colors that represent Down Syndrome along with 3 and 21 which are the same items for the 3 copies of the 21st chromosome that individuals with Down Syndrome have.
ORGANIZATION: OCCK Inc.
WINNING BIDDER: Jim and Susan LeDuc of Ames
DECORATED BY: Kendra Krier and Brandy Coffin
MORE ABOUT THE TREE: The peacock, symbolizing the possession of some of the most admired human characteristics, is displayed in colors of blue, green and teal. Decorated for you by all of us at OCCK.
Sr Beth,
Thanks for sharing your tree projeect with us. Wish we could see them in real life.
Love,
Herb & Jane
The christmas trees are beautiful and it is a great way to raise money for all the wonderful organizations. Will pray for much success!
What a beautiful and significant way to bring awareness to all of the “helping” organizations in Cloud County and the surrounding areas. The trees are exquisite. I hope the turnout of folks will be great and that people will be generous in their support of these vital organizations in the community.
I think this is a wonderful idea and I wish I were able to visit the Sisters’ Motherhouse to see all of the trees exhibited. Thank you. I hope each group receives avgoodvdonation. It is hard to choose one . There are so many beautiful trees. Congratulations!
Blessings,
Sister M. Carmel, csjo
Oh my!!!! Great job and such a wonderful way to rise money for the all organizations! Sheri Cyre / Floral Expressions
Oh my goodness! Each is beautifully unique and made personal with the accompanying information. I do wish I could walk into the Motherhouse and see them!
They’re all stunning! I can’t wait to see them in person Friday evening. Great job to all involved!!
I think I could find a place for each of these elegantly decorated trees. It is a stunning experience to walk into the Motherhouse auditorium and see the actual trees. The photos are great, and I like the way trees are identified by the organizations sponsoring them, and I appreciate the explanations, too. Thank you to ALL! CONGRATULATIONS to all of the creative decorators!