20071203 The 10th Anniversary of their Festival of Wreaths raised $27,684

2007 Festival of Wreaths Raises $27,684

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December 3, 2007

The Carroll County Arts Council is pleased to report that the 10^th Anniversary of their Festival of Wreaths raised $27,684 and attracted thousands of visitors throughout the week. “It was a spectacular display of a record-breaking 229 entries and we are delighted with the generosity and creativity exhibited by our decorators,” reports Sandy Oxx, Executive Director. “In our minds, every entry is a winner, but the public does select their favorites and we want to make sure those special entries are acknowledged.” The awards for 2007 are as follows:

Perfect “10” Award – “Tin for the Tenth “ by Susan Williamson

Favorite Traditional – “Reason for the Season” by Amanda Funkhouser of Betty’s Boutique of Blossoms

Most Unique – “An Inconvenient Wreath” Heather Hodge & Clark Shaffer, Esq.

Fruitcake Award – “Junk Food Junkie” – The Leister Family

Au Naturelle – “Wooden Wonderland” by Michael Perlin

Gentleman’s Choice – “Go Fish” by Cub Scout Pack 381

Not a Wreath But Wonderful! - “Counting “till Christmas” Advent Wreath Tree by Steve & Renee Rada

Christmas Past – “Christmas Through the Window” by Westminster Rescue Mission

Year Round Favorite – “Fall Into the Season” by Cigarette Restitution & Health Ed Program

Spirit of Peace – “World Peace of Mind” by Martha Bubert for Mercer Carpet One

Fit for a Queen Award – “Frost & Finery” by Jutz Moreland Faux Finish

Tiny Tim Award – “A Very Hungry Wreath” by Mrs. Krebs Kindergarten Class

Ladies Love It – “So Many Polishes” by Tangles Hair Salon

Mayor’s Choice – “Tribute to Dove House” by Jill Rosner

Sponsor’s Choice (PNC Bank) – “12 Days of Christmas” by Margaret Langdon

Sponsor’s Choice (CC Times) – “Phoenix Rising” by Mt. Airy Main Street Association

Staff Favorite – “Wool Penny Wreath” by Nollie Gelsinger & Sandi Horst

Director’s Choice Award – “Oceans Apart” by The Hickory Stick

Spirit of Generosity Award – The Hanyok-Henderson Family for their wreaths and their bidding

Artistic Excellence – Masterpiece St. Nicholas by Shelley Steinle & Ain’t That a Frame; Woodland Masterpiece by Sally Wooldridge for Bank of Hanover; Grapes of Uniontown by Nick Vincent of Nathan’s Forge, “Snowflake Stained Glass” by John Rohrer.

The wreath that raised the most money was Nick Vincent’s “Grapes of Uniontown,” which sold for $1,250.

Decorators interested in participating next year should contact the Arts Center in October.