Seniors for Kids sponsors Tree Lighting with Santa

Despite the rainy, snowy weather, the Christmas Tree Lighting with Santa, sponsored by Seniors for Kids, was deemed “another huge success.”
The horse-drawn wagon rides (sponsored by Headwaters State Bank of Land O’ Lakes) were again very popular from the start, with this year’s route going west of town before turning around at the Adam La Friske Offices.
It was not too long before Santa’s knee began to fill with children of all ages, including a few grown-up kids.
Many residents had donated cookies which were washed down with tasty hot chocolate (donated by Sunrise Lodge again this year).
Debbie and Ed Hintz set up a “North Pole Candy ‘Shop’” for kids to fill their own bags with candy.

Sam Otterpohl, the fire chief, did as his title says, except this time it was to keep the fire pits well stoked and burning so people could keep warm.
Alyyssa Imse, who had donated some Christmas cookies, led the singing of carols while the snow fell heavily.
At 5 p.m., after saying goodbye to the horse-drawn wagon, it was time for Wes Geib to count down to the lighting of the Christmas tree, which was followed by John Voss setting off fireworks to Christmas music.
Adam La Friske Construction, and La Friske Property Management & Cleaning, decorated the tree and town hall with lights.