Holiday Splendor in Wadena
CREDITS 2011
To West Central Telephone Association in Sebeka and Menahga, Tony Mayer, Monica Quaschnick, Travis Floyd, Neil Aho, Josh Pearson and David Paulson. Anyone need a security system...they are the folks to talk with. Tate McManigle of the Drywall Supply Company for the crane to lift the Mega Wreath. Could not do it with out you Tate. You rock! To ALL the sponsors who show continued support over the years, you can not believe all the comments from guests who visit the display that look forward each year to bringing family and friends of all ages to experience the excitement. With all the hits on the web site, your customers appreciate this too. To all my neighbor's who for years put up with my ideas. After the tornado and putting our houses back together, it is nice to bring some normalcy. To my wife, who again just get's out of my way when the idea's start and first hand visualizes the effort required to pull off such a event. And cetainly not the least forgotten, I thank God for the wisdom both mentality and physically to do this each year. Undoubtedly I could not do this with out him!
Tell your friends, sign the guest book, come often and remember that "Jesus Is The Reason For The Season."
Merry Christmas, GP Anderson
CREDITS 2010
To Shawn from Izzy's Welding & Machine for the Mega-Wreath construction and development, Joe and Gabe from Microtech Computer Center in Park Rapids, MN. for web and media cordination, Eric Brown web development, Tate McManigle of the Drywall Supply Company, Wadena for the crane use to install the Mega-Wreath, Jason Bachman and Chris Youngbauer from Nanik Electric, Macy Fokestad key grip, Sony Vegas Movie Studio Pro for Beta testing video work, All the sponsors for believing in the project. To all the people who were affected by the June 17th, 2010 F4 tornado, things can be replaced, time heals and we all are thankful noone was injured or killed.
Tell your friends, sign the guest book, come often and remember that "Jesus Is The Reason For The Season."
Merry Christmas, GP AndersonCredits 2009
The special thanks for this year's show goes to my wife. She is the one who observes all the thought processing, creative drawings, construction, wiring, physical set up, emotional passion and feel of the lights with music. Her support for the hundred's of hours necessary to do a show of this size is unparalleled.
To Jim Merickel of Merickel Lumber, Merickel Ace Hardware & Rentals and his crew, Gary Lawson, Cary Mcgrane and Missy Seelhammer. You guys are simply invaluable. Could not have done it with out your support. Joe and Gabe at Microtech for their skill and abilities. If anyone has any needs with computers, building, reparing or questions, give them a call. DQ Debi, helping with tie-ins at the Dairy Queen to help raise food for "Project Share." The various media outlets, via internet, radio, newspapers and television. Macy Folkestad, your becoming a great key grip on location. Craig Folkestad for security network. And last but not least, ALL the families that spread the word and tell their friends to view the display.
Tell your friends, sign the guest book, come often and remember that "Jesus Is The Reason For The Season."
Merry Christmas, GP AndersonCredits 2008
I would like to thank the following who made this year's display possible. It was a lengthy set up, and I appreciate those who put up with my mess and respected the time required to build, program, construct and complete the show. Listed in no particular order, My Wife, Jim Bigler of BiglerTech Web Development, Dan Kanitz for his graphics, Jerry Nanik and the crew from Nanik Electric, Jason Bachmann, Mike Martin, R & R Rental's Ron Ahmann with Kevin and his crew, Shawn and Izzy from Izzy's Machine Shop, "Skinner" Stockwell, Jeff Stevens and Tommy Paper from Wadena Hide & Fur, Larry Engel & The Engel Sign Company, Andre' Anderson, Taylor Byman, Mark Anderson & Meghan Nash "The Best" communication snake builders around, "Tea Party Homies" Macy & Jordan Folkestad, Gingie Schmitt, Andrew from Best Buy, Weber's Hardware, Lynk's True Valu, Merickels Ace Hardware, Menards, Home Depot, Wal-mart, L & M Fleet Supply, my many friends from Planet Christmas, Shirley Uselman Wadena's Chamber of Commerce Manager, Sharon from the Wadena Food Shelf and all those who drive by and enjoy the show.
Tell your friends, sign the guest book, come often and remember that "Jesus Is The Reason For The Season."
Merry Christmas, GP AndersonDonate!
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