Ornaments

Express your appreciation and gratitude to someone you love by sponsoring a special ornament on the Fort Logan Hospital Auxiliary holiday tree. Ornaments are now available for purchase in the hospital's Gift Shop, and cost $3 or $5 each. Ornaments may be purchased in honor of or in memory of a loved one, friend or significant person in an individual's life. All donors and honorees will be recognized at a special celebration later this year. For more information, please call (606)

Many of our seasonal decorations represent a great deal of time, money and fond memories. They deserve proper care and storage and should be cleaned and organized each year in a way that will not only preserve them but also have them ready to go at their next use. I found this out first-hand this year when I got the honor of putting up my grandmothers' 65-year-old metallic tree. My twin brother and I had fun putting up the tree, talking about past Christmases, but then the thought hit me: I have to disassemble and put this back the way I found it!

The Fort Logan Hospital Auxiliary is having an "Ornament of Love� Christmas tree decorating as a fundraiser. The auxiliary has placed a Christmas tree in the lobby of the hospital. Ornaments are being sold through the Gift Shop for $3 and $5 each, in memory or in honor of friends and loved ones. The ornaments may be placed on the tree by the buyer at the time of purchase. On Dec. 1, at 6 p.m., there will be a tree lighting and ceremony in the hospital lobby. Ornaments may be picked up by the buyer after the ceremony, or if they prefer may be left on the tree.

Queen Anne's snowflakes hang in the window panes at the Garrard County Public Library in Lancaster. The intricate ornaments are from summer's bounty of the wildflower, Queen Anne's lace. The flower heads were collected by Library Director Joan Tussey from the hay field next door to her home. She puts the lacy flowers in thick library catalogues and lets them dry in the back seat of her car. Then she spray paints the flowers silver, transforming them from wildflower to snowflakes for Christmas decorations.

The symbol of a light bulb going on to represent a great idea definitely applies to Sue Davidson. Except, in her case, the light bulb has gone out. She changes used light bulbs into all kinds of Christmas tree ornaments. With paint, glitter and hats, she creates elves, Santas - both black and white - penguins, reindeer, and snowmen whose toboggans are in colors of various athletic teams. "I figure a light bulb is something you're throwing in the garbage, so take something and make something out of it. " All the bulbs grace a tree she keeps in the basement of her Danville home.

With the help of Lincoln County Homemakers, Lincoln County is part of the Kentucky Treasures holiday celebration, a new tradition to showcase the jewels of the Commonwealth located at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort. As part of the Kentucky Treasures holiday tradition, the Kentucky Historical society sought handcrafted ornaments from homemakers groups and historic sites across the state. The Kentucky Treasures Tree is this year's focal point of the inaugural year of a new tradition at the Center for Kentucky History.

CRMC Auxiliary sells Christmas ornaments Clark Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is selling "in memory" or "in honor" personalized Christmas ornaments for $5 during November. Ornaments will be placed on a tree in the front lobby until after the holiday season. Orders may be placed through the gift shop week days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 745-3474 for weekend hours. Republican Party meeting Saturday The Clark County Republican Party will hold its monthly meeting Saturday at 9 a.m. at the public library.

The theme of a memorial service held at Jessamine Christian Church last Thursday night by Hospice of the Bluegrass Jessamine County was "A Gift of Hope. " The purpose of the service, which was open to the public, was to give people a chance to gather together in memory of loved ones. The sanctuary was bathed in a soft light from the Christmas tree as the small crowd shared tears and memories of loved ones. After the service, the visitors enjoyed a reception with refreshments.

Many of our seasonal decorations represent a great deal of time, money and fond memories. They deserve proper care and storage and should be cleaned and organized each year in a way that will not only preserve them but also have them ready to go at their next use. I found this out first-hand this year when I got the honor of putting up my grandmothers' 65-year-old metallic tree. My twin brother and I had fun putting up the tree, talking about past Christmases, but then the thought hit me: I have to disassemble and put this back the way I found it!

When Julie Maruskin was growing up in Bourbon County, her favorite Christmas tree ornaments were not fancy or expensive. Instead, Maruskin recalls being enamored with small pipe cleaner creations that cost pennies at department stores like Penney’s and Woolworth’s. “They were all constructed by hand, so they were all slightly different,” Maruskin said of the figurines. The ornaments were popular from the early part of the 20th century through the 1960s, Maruskin said.

Many of our seasonal decorations represent a great deal of time, money and fond memories. They deserve proper care and storage and should be cleaned and organized each year in a way that will not only preserve them but also have them ready to go at their next use.   Look them over as you are taking them down from their places of display. Washable decorations, such as tablecloths, should be laundered before storing. Dusty ornaments or other decorations should be wiped clean.

The Ladies Ministry of the First Church of God, 2500 Colby Road, will host its annual Christmas Bazaar Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will consist of soup, sandwich, pie and drink for $6, beginning at 11 a.m.   Handmade items for sale will include aprons, personalized glassware and ornaments, stools, table runners, baby blankets and University of Kentucky memorabilia. There will be other vendors represented as well. The public is invited to attend.

Oh, Christmas tree. How many times can you and your tinsel covered branches make an appearance in the same column? Apparently, a lot. Here’s the thing — I have a little confession to make. In the past, I have joked about my inability to muster up enough initiative to take down my Christmas tree. But it has always come down eventually. I may have joked about leaving it up all year, but I never actually did it. Until now. I guess technically the fact that it’s still just October means that there’s time to change course, and live a better life, but it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen.

TODAY Show to benefit Clark County Homeless Coalition WINCHESTER ? Nashville singer and ventriloquist Brent Vernon will perform at 7:30 p.m. today at Winchester First United Methodist, 204 S. Main St., at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children 3 to 12. Proceeds will benefit the Clark County Homeless Coalition. Contact Derek Hickman at 744-3642 for more information. Saturday Dec. 19 Free community Christmas dinner and play WINCHESTER ?

My 30-year-old hand-me-down Christmas tree has resumed its rightful place in my living room for another holiday season. When I drug it out of the closet, I had a weird feeling that it was only yesterday that I was putting it in the closet. Probably because it was only April. Nothing says "Happy Easter" like a Christmas tree that's been around longer than I have. Maybe I should invest in some new decorations ? ornaments fit for any occasion, since, apparently, the tree is going to be around for all occasions.

CRMC Auxiliary sells Christmas ornaments Clark Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is selling "in memory" or "in honor" personalized Christmas ornaments for $5 during November. Ornaments will be placed on a tree in the front lobby until after the holiday season. Orders may be placed through the gift shop week days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 745-3474 for weekend hours. Republican Party meeting Saturday The Clark County Republican Party will hold its monthly meeting Saturday at 9 a.m. at the public library.