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Jocee Weaver

On this coming Monday, November 17th, the Downtown will receive a joyful burst of the holiday spirit with the arrival of the City’s official Christmas tree.  The tree, which has been graciously donated by Ronald and Vicki Boerner, will be cut down by Industrial Contractors on Monday morning around 6:00 a.m at 14200 N. St. Joseph Avenue.  It will then be transported Downtown to Second and Main Street where it will be decorated with lights by Evansville’s dedicated city workers.  The tree is scheduled to be lit during the 20th Annual Downtown Holiday Parade on Sunday, November 23rd and will remain lit throughout the holidays.


According to the Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville (GAGE) the selection committee received a record number of nominations this year.  Although it was a difficult decision, the Boerner’s tree was ultimately chosen for its pleasing aesthetic qualities and the enduring long-standing story behind it.

The blue spruce was originally hand-picked in the late 70’s as a Christmas tree by the previous owners and their 3 young children and afterwards planted in the yard.  Once the Boerner’s moved in roughly 22 years ago they had the pleasure of watching the tree grow and have enjoyed its beauty with each coming year.

“The birds built nests in it, the kids played games around it, even the pet dog slept under it.   Without realizing it, we had grown attached to the tree over the years, at the same time not realizing how much it had grown,” explains Vicki Boerner.  “Now the tree has outgrown its living space with its lovely branches draping over the driveway.”

With much reservation, the Boerner’s searched for a way to respectfully dispose of the tree.  As they read about GAGE’s official City Christmas tree search in the paper they knew their beloved family tree would be an ideal candidate.  “Thanks to the City of Evansville and GAGE, the tree will have its grand finale in the same way that it began, as a beautiful Christmas tree adorned with decorations during the holiday season, lighting the faces and bringing joy to many,” proclaims Vicki.

 

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Now in its 20th year, the Downtown Holiday Parade has become a community tradition for ringing in the holidays.  Each year, thousands gather along the Downtown sidewalks to watch the beautiful floats, marching bands, clowns, dancing troops along with much more.  The day’s festivities include the lighting of the City Christmas Tree and the highly anticipated arrival of Santa Claus.  In addition, Santa’s Workshop presented by Fifth Third Bank will be located at the park on Fourth & Main from 1pm to 3pm and includes photos with Santa, free arts and crafts for kids and live entertainment.  The parade begins promptly at 3pm.

 

Event sponsors include Fifth Third Bank, Evansville Courier & Press and Regent Communications.  For more information please call Jocee Weaver, Events Director for the Downtown Division of GAGE, at 812.424.2986 (w) / 214.288.2968 (c) / jocee@downtownevansville.org.

 

A not-for-profit public-private partnership, The Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville was created in early 2007 through the concerted efforts of government, business and higher education. GAGE has three operating divisions: Entrepreneurial, which operates Innovation Pointe; Downtown Development; and EnGAGE, the program of business outreach and assistance.

 

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EDITORS’ NOTES:
Ronald & Vicki Boerner can be contacted at 812.963.6916

 


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