Chamber holds annual “Caring & Sharing” event

Published by admin on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 1:51pm

Ten names were drawn for Chamber Bucks at the Monticello Chamber’s annual “Magical Christmas of Caring & Sharing” on Dec. 16. Seated from left are Stan Cook with $1,000, Sally Hinrichsen with $500, Rose Arensdorf with $500, Mary Yanda with $250, and Cindy Helgens with $250. Standing are CJ Kehoe with $100, Kay Feldmann with $100, Berkley Varner with $100, Cheryl Clark with an overnight stay at Boulders Inn, and Linda Meyer with an overnight stay at AmericInn. (Photos by Kim Brooks)

Those who visited Santa Claus in Monticello were eligible for four grand prizes. From left are winners Mallory McElmeel who won the girl’s bike, Knox Bacon who won the boy’s giant sticking full of toys, and Violet VanDorn who won the girl’s stocking. Not pictured is Brady Gogel who won the boy’s bike.

Those who served on this year’s “Magical Christmas of Caring & Sharing” committee and the chamber board include: Front row Tris Langdon, Santa, Kim Brooks, and Judy Tuetken. Second row Sandy Moats, Deb Merfeld, Mary Yanda, Kathy Bone and Monica Gray. Back row Shelley Bronemann, Jan Hoag, Jared Lasley, Rick Meyer, and Denise Nealson.
Stan Cook wins $1,000 in Chamber Bucks
By: 
Kim Brooks
Express Editor

     The Monticello Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual “Magical Christmas of Caring & Sharing” on Dec. 16 at the Berndes Center.

     Ten names were drawn for Chamber Bucks ranging from the grand prize of $1,000 to $100. Two overnight hotel stays were also awarded from Boulders Inn & Suites and AmericInn Lodge & Suites. The winners are as follows (had to be present to win):

     • $1,000, Stan Cook of Monticello. His ticket came from Ohnward Bank & Trust.

     • $500, Sally Hinrichsen of Monticello. Her ticket came from Fareway Stores.

     • $500, Rose Arensdorf of Monticello. Her ticket came from Whiskey River.

     • $250, Mary Yanda of Monticello. Her ticket came from Superior Appliance.

     • $250, Cindy Helgens of Monticello. Her ticket came from Monti Plumbing, Heating & Electric.

     • $100, CJ Kehoe of Monticello. His ticket came from Fareway Stores.

     • $100, Kay Feldmann of Monticello. Her ticket came from Fareway Stores.

     • $100, Berkley Varner of Monticello. His ticket came from Whiskey River.

     • Boulders Inn, Cheryl Clark of Monticello. Her ticket came from Java Jones.

     • AmericInn, Linda Meyer of Monticello. Her ticket came from Fareway Stores.

     The concept behind the chamber’s “Caring & Sharing” event is to encourage the community to come together to help others during the holidays. The event brings the community together to celebrate the holiday season.

     Many local businesses donated items for the silent auction. “Caring & Sharing” committee members also donated cookies for the cookie walk. Both the auction and cookie walk brought in $1,001.50. The proceeds go toward Neighbor Helping Neighbor, overseen by the Monticello Ministerial Association. The program provides monetary assistance for those in need (rent, heating, gas, medical bills, etc.).

     Musician Matt Gogel of Lisbon, originally from Anamosa, sang Christmas carols for all to enjoy throughout the morning.

     There was a separate drawing for two $25 in Chamber Bucks for those who brought in items for the Monticello Food Pantry. Those whose names were drawn include Rita Welter and Steph Dilts.

     Santa Claus not only visited with kids during the drawing, but also met with hundreds of kids inside City Hall on Dec. 9, 12, and 14. Those who saw Santa were eligible for the kids’ drawing. Two giant stockings filled with toys purchased at Theisen’s in Monticello and two children’s bikes from McNeill Hardware were the grand prizes. The toys inside the giant stockings were courtesy of the Monticello Commercial Club and Ambassadors. The funds used to purchase the bikes came from the Monticello Jaycees. Those whose names were drawn include:

     • Girl’s stocking, Violet VanDorn of Monticello.

     • Boy’s stocking, Knox Bacon of Monticello.

     • Girl’s bike, Mallory McElmeel of Monticello.

     • Boy’s bike, Brady Gogel of Monticello.

     Those who helped make this event possible include committee members: Jan Hoag, Chamber director; Kathy Bone; Deb Merfeld; Rick Meyer; Sandy Moats; Judy Tuetken; Kim Brooks; Mary Yanda; Shelley Bronemann; and Kathy Pratt.

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