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Wettstein’s appreciates the<br />
opportunity to support <strong>Rotary</strong><br />
<strong>Lights</strong>. As a family owned and<br />
operated business founded in<br />
1951, we have always felt it is<br />
our responsibility to be an<br />
active supporting member of<br />
our community.<br />
Please give us the opportunity<br />
the next time you are in need of<br />
lighting fixtures, appliances,<br />
electronics, home theater<br />
equipment, furniture, mattresses,<br />
appliance and electronic service<br />
and professional audio visual<br />
design, sales and installation.
Welcome <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> ... It’s our 16th year!<br />
The mission of <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> remains to … “feed the hungry<br />
of the Coulee Region.” During the past 15 years, we have<br />
collected more than 1.6 million food items. With the usual<br />
community’s generosity, we hope to collect an additional<br />
200,000 items this year, placing us in the perfect position to top<br />
the 2 million mark in 2011!<br />
That sounds like a lot of food — and it is. But, the food is used<br />
quickly (usually in about 8-10 weeks) with the need being so<br />
great. Nine area food pantries will share in the food collected<br />
in the park this season. All the food collected through our “out<br />
of park partners” goes to the Hunger Task Force. Keep those<br />
non-perishables coming!<br />
Mother Nature has provided a beautiful fall, giving us two to<br />
three wonderful weeks to decorate the park before things went<br />
back to “normal.” The hard work of Tom Svec, Tom Hundt,<br />
Basil Martin, Larry Peterson, Bill Hoel, Andy Wettstein, Dan<br />
Moen, Jerome Gundersen, Jim Cody, Steve Link, Hank Fillner<br />
and many others got us off to a great start. I’m sure you’ll<br />
admire their handiwork.<br />
Over the last few years instead of increasing the number of<br />
lights in the park, we have replaced a good portion of our<br />
inventory with LED bulbs. These C-9’s, C-7’s and mini-lights<br />
burn brighter, are more durable, and use a fraction of the<br />
electricity. Thanks to the efforts of La Crosse County Board<br />
members and administrators, the La Crosse Common Council,<br />
federal stimulus money, and Xcel energy credits, we were able<br />
to secure a grant that accelerated moving to a more energyefficient<br />
display. Thanks to everyone who made this possible!<br />
We hope you noticed the electronic sign as you entered the<br />
park. Thanks to La Crosse Sign, we’re able to better inform our<br />
visitors of dates, times and special events in the park. It has<br />
been a great addition to our <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> display.<br />
On behalf of the Stephens Family (including 11 grandchildren);<br />
fellow Rotarians in all area clubs; participating non-profits; a<br />
very dedicated Board of Directors and steering committee; and<br />
thousands of willing volunteers, please accept best wishes for a<br />
safe and happy holiday season!<br />
Irish hugs,<br />
Pat Stephens, President<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong><br />
Pat Stephens-Chair<br />
Florence Aliesch<br />
Gar Amunson<br />
Tony Ciano<br />
Mark & Sarah Dahlke<br />
Mike Diveley<br />
Jamie Durocher<br />
Steve Earp<br />
Tim Ehler<br />
Hank Fillner<br />
Scott Gleason<br />
Elmer Grassman<br />
Jerome Gundersen<br />
ROT<strong>ARY</strong> LIGHTS<br />
La Crosse, Wis.<br />
Table of Contents<br />
2010 Participating & Benefiting Non-Profits ............6<br />
Growing to over “Million Reflections” ......................9<br />
Map of Park ............................................................10<br />
Nightly Volunteer Groups/Food Pantry ..................11<br />
Major Sponsors ......................................................13<br />
Feed the Hungry of the Coulee Region..................15<br />
Corporate Night Sponsors ......................................18<br />
2010 <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> Board of Directors<br />
Pat Stephens-President<br />
John Wettstein-Vice President<br />
Larry Peterson-Secretary<br />
Jamie Durocher-Treasurer<br />
Roger Bjorge<br />
Leo Chaput<br />
Bill Hoel<br />
Dar Isaacson<br />
Terry Miller<br />
Nancy Proctor<br />
Jim Spencer<br />
Karla Stanek<br />
Beth Stempinski<br />
Joe Thesing<br />
Dave Trapp<br />
Jim Warren<br />
Bill Wiesjahn<br />
2010 <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> Steering Committee<br />
Tom Hundt<br />
Basil Martin<br />
Doug Michel<br />
Dan Moen<br />
Loren & Pat Molling<br />
Duane & Jan Moore<br />
Mariann Peterson<br />
Myrna Schmidt<br />
Pat Smith<br />
Tom Svec<br />
Dave Thurston<br />
Andy & Amy Wettstein<br />
Matt Zimmerman<br />
Photos of <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> taken by - Dave Larsen
<strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> 2010 4 A Million Mississippi Reflections
◆ John C. Hoehn, OD<br />
◆ Thomas C. Culver, OD<br />
◆ Holly M. Fisher, OD<br />
◆ Brenda S. Wedig, OD<br />
◆ Routine & Medical Eye Exams, including pediatric<br />
and geriatric care<br />
◆ Urgent care of infections and eye injuries<br />
◆ Contact lens specialists<br />
◆ Over 2000 frames in stock<br />
◆ Providers for Gundersen Lutheran, VSP, Medicare,<br />
and many other insurance plans<br />
◆ Providing expert care from eye exam to eyeware for<br />
over 45 years<br />
Monday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br />
Tuesday thru Friday 7:30 am. to 5:30 p.m.<br />
Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br />
608.782.7127<br />
www.opticalfashionseyecare.com<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> 2010 5 A Million Mississippi Reflections
ROT<strong>ARY</strong> LIGHTS<br />
La Crosse, Wis.<br />
2010 Participating & Benefiting Non-profits<br />
A.B.L.E Inc.<br />
American Cancer Society<br />
American Red Cross<br />
Aquinas Catholic Schools<br />
Bar City Vans<br />
Boys & Girls Club of Greater La Crosse<br />
Bluff Country Family Resources<br />
Causeway Interfaith Volunteer<br />
Caregivers Inc.<br />
Child Abuse Prevention Task Force<br />
Citizen Advocacy<br />
Clearwater Farm Foundation<br />
Congregational Preschool Inc.<br />
Couleecap, Inc.<br />
Coulee Council on Addictions<br />
Coulee Region Chapter of<br />
Compassionate Friends<br />
Coulee Region Humane Society Inc.<br />
Coulee Region RSVP<br />
Delta Kappa Gamma/Alpha Omega<br />
Chapter<br />
Family Resources<br />
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin - Badgerland<br />
Globe University Student Leadership<br />
Grand Central Station Parent Group<br />
Holmen Area Foundation<br />
Holmen Instrumental Parents<br />
Holmen Knights of Columbus<br />
Holmen Lutheran Church<br />
Horse Sense for Special Riders<br />
Housing Authority of City of La Crosse<br />
La Crosse Area Dive and Rescue<br />
La Crosse BoyChoir Inc.<br />
La Crosse Domestic Abuse Task Force<br />
La Crosse County 4-H<br />
La Crosse Dental Hygienists’<br />
Association<br />
La Crosse Jaycees<br />
La Crosse Lion’s Club<br />
La Crosse Sexual Assult Services Group<br />
La Crosse Police Reserve<br />
Lakeview Health Center<br />
Learning in Retirement-UW-L<br />
Continuing Education<br />
Lincoln Middle School<br />
Logan High School Band<br />
Logan Show Choir<br />
Longfellow Helping Hands Pantry<br />
NAMI of La Crosse County<br />
Partners in Empowerment<br />
Preservation Alliance of La Crosse Inc.<br />
River City Corvettes<br />
Riverfront Inc.<br />
Riverland Amateur Radio Club<br />
Shamrock Club of La Crosse<br />
Shelby Fire Department<br />
St. Joseph Community Care<br />
St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus<br />
Suicide Prevention Initiative<br />
The Hunger Task Force of La Crosse<br />
UW-L Alpha Phi International Fraternity-<br />
Delta Kappa Chapter<br />
UW-L Alpha Xi Delta<br />
UW-L Beta Alpha Psi<br />
UW-L Biology Club<br />
UW-L Communication Club<br />
UW-L Delta Sigma Pi - Eta Rho<br />
UW-L Eta Sigma Gamma<br />
UW-L Gamma Sigma Sigma<br />
UW-L Golden Key<br />
UW-L Kappa Delta Pi<br />
UW-L Nuclear Medicine Technology Club<br />
UW-L Physical Education Majors<br />
UW-L Sigma Tau Gamma<br />
UW-L Society for Human Resource<br />
Management<br />
UW-L Student Council for Exceptional<br />
Children<br />
UW-L Student Occupational Therapy<br />
Association<br />
UW-L Women’s Basketball<br />
UW-L Wrestling<br />
UW-Madison Western Campus SNA<br />
Viterbo Student Nurses<br />
Western Technical College Electronics Club<br />
Western Technical College Local 3605<br />
W. Wisc. Juvenile Diabetes Research<br />
Foundation<br />
West Salem Music Department<br />
Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> 2010 6 A Million Mississippi Reflections
Feeding the Volunteers<br />
Each year, there are just under 3,000 volunteers who help<br />
make <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> possible. To help us feed this army of<br />
big hearted souls we asked some of our local food<br />
vendors to provide lunches, beverages and snacks to keep<br />
our troops moving. On behalf of all of our volunteers we<br />
extend a very sincere thank you for helping us out. This<br />
is another great example that we live in a very special<br />
community.<br />
Beedle’s Bar and Restaurant<br />
Culver's of Onalaska<br />
Fayze's<br />
King Street Kitchen<br />
Kwik Trip<br />
La Crosse Beverage<br />
Pepsi<br />
Pickerman’s<br />
Piggy’s<br />
Pizza Doctors<br />
Radisson<br />
Reinhart Foods<br />
S&S Distributing<br />
Train Station BBQ<br />
Wendy’s-La Crosse<br />
Wendy’s-Onalaska<br />
Let’s not forget the homemade chocolate chip cookies.<br />
We’re convinced some people volunteer just because of<br />
the cookies. The ingredients are donated by Amy and<br />
Andy Wettstein and the team of Karla Martin, Amy<br />
Wettstein and Pat Svec serve them up on a regular basis.<br />
350 dozen anyone?<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> 2010 7 A Million Mississippi Reflections
Third Annual<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong><br />
5K Run/Walk<br />
Sunday<br />
Dec. 12, 2010<br />
4 p.m.<br />
Riverside Park<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> has a goal to collect 200,000<br />
food items this holiday season to help fill the<br />
shelves of local food pantries. Consider<br />
bringing a non-perishable item to the start of<br />
the race. A big thank you to:<br />
Radisson Hotel | SSE Music<br />
La Crosse Radio Group<br />
City of La Crosse Parks & Recreation Dept.<br />
River City Running Club | SAP Americas Inc.<br />
Serres Online<br />
Who: All persons, ages 5 and over<br />
Distance: 5K (3.1 mile) walk/run<br />
Where: Race through Riverside Park and<br />
along trails ending “under the<br />
lights in the tunnel.”<br />
Check-in &<br />
Same-day<br />
Registration:<br />
3-3:45 p.m. in the<br />
lobby of the<br />
Registration: Radisson Hotel.<br />
Run/Walk Begins: 4 p.m.<br />
Entry Fee: $10 per person<br />
$27 max per family<br />
Awards: Ceremony in heated tent in<br />
park at 5 p.m.<br />
Take a twilight run through Riverside Park lit with two<br />
million lights to celebrate the holiday season. The run<br />
continues on the trail along the La Crosse River and<br />
then loops back to finish through the lighted tunnel in<br />
the park<br />
Enjoy hot chocolate after the run at the awards<br />
ceremony in the heated <strong>Lights</strong> Castle in the middle of<br />
the <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> display.<br />
ROT<strong>ARY</strong> LIGHTS<br />
La Crosse, Wis.<br />
For Further Information Contact:<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong><br />
P.O. Box 215<br />
La Crosse WI 54602-0215<br />
www.rotarylightsrun.org<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> 2010 8 A Million Mississippi Reflections
Breakfast<br />
with Santa<br />
Saturday, Dec. 11<br />
in the <strong>Lights</strong> Castle in<br />
Riverside Park<br />
9-11 a.m.<br />
Tickets can be purchased online<br />
at www.rotarylights.org<br />
Growing to over million reflections<br />
Year Number of lights<br />
1995 250,000<br />
1996 350,000<br />
1997 425,000<br />
1998 575,000<br />
1999 650,000<br />
2000 700,000<br />
2001 750,000<br />
2002 800,000<br />
2003 890,000<br />
2004 1,130,000<br />
2005 1,400,000<br />
2006 1,550,000<br />
2007 2,210,500<br />
2008 2,410,000<br />
2009 2,600,000<br />
2010 2,600,000*<br />
*replaced with LED lights.<br />
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Hale, Skemp, Hanson,<br />
Skemp & Sleik<br />
Attorneys & Counselors at law<br />
Thank you RoTaRy foR 16 yeaRs<br />
of lighTing up The holiday season!<br />
505 King Street, Suite 300 hs@haleskemp.com<br />
La Crosse, WI 54601 www.haleskemp,com<br />
Phone: (608)784-3540 Fax: (608)784-7414<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> 2010 9 A Million Mississippi Reflections
ROT<strong>ARY</strong> LIGHTS<br />
La Crosse, Wis.<br />
Participating<br />
Non-Profit Trees<br />
Dec. 24<br />
Ecumenical<br />
Service<br />
5:30 p.m.<br />
in <strong>Lights</strong> Castle<br />
Santa’s<br />
House<br />
Until Dec. 23rd<br />
from 5-8 p.m.<br />
Donation<br />
Area<br />
Convention<br />
& Visitors<br />
Bureau<br />
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Parking<br />
Live<br />
Nativity<br />
Nov. 26-28<br />
Dec. 4-5<br />
Dec. 11-12<br />
Dec. 17-19<br />
Gingerbread<br />
House<br />
Serving hot choolate,<br />
hot cider<br />
and cookies<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong><br />
Headquarters<br />
Lost & Found<br />
Reindeer<br />
From Dec. 1-23<br />
Heated He Heat ated ed<br />
Restrooms Re Restrooms<br />
Free<br />
Hay Rides<br />
Nov. 30 Dec. 14<br />
Dec. 7 Dec. 21<br />
5-8 p.m.
Other <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> Events<br />
Entertainment on select evenings<br />
Monday, Nov. 29 | 6-7 p.m.<br />
Simply Brass<br />
Wednesday, Dec. 1 | 6-7 p.m.<br />
La Crosse Lincoln Middle School Wind, Orchestra &<br />
Choral Ensembles<br />
Thursday, Dec. 2 | 6:30-7 .pm.<br />
Cashton High School Band<br />
Monday, Dec. 6<br />
Sparta High School Jazz Band | 6-6:30 p.m.<br />
Blair-Taylor Choir & Jazz Band | 7-7:30 p.m.<br />
Melrose-Mindoro High School<br />
Select Choir | 7:30-8 p.m.<br />
Tuesday, Dec. 7 | 7-7:30 p.m.<br />
Coulee Chordsmen<br />
Wednesday, Dec. 8 | 7-8 p.m.<br />
Bangor High School Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz<br />
Ensemble<br />
Thursday, Dec. 9<br />
River City Strings | 6-6:30 p.m.<br />
La Crosse Longfellow Middle School<br />
Orchestra | 7-8 p.m.<br />
Monday, Dec. 13<br />
La Crosse Longfellow Show Choir | 6:30-7 p.m.<br />
Holmen High School Orchestra | 7-8 p.m.<br />
Tuesday, Dec. 14<br />
West Salem High School Band & Choir | 6-6:45 p.m.<br />
Sons of Norway | 6:45-8 p.m.<br />
Wednesday, Dec. 15 | 6-7 p.m.<br />
Aquinas Middle School Band & Orchestra<br />
Thursday, Dec. 16<br />
Winona High School 9th Grade Choir | 6-6:30 p.m.<br />
Arcadia High School Band | 7-8 p.m.<br />
Monday, Dec. 20<br />
Unsung Heros Choral Group | 6-7 p.m.<br />
Logan Middle School Band | 7-7:30 p.m.<br />
Tuesday, Dec. 21<br />
Sparta Middle School Girls Choir | 6:30-7 p.m.<br />
Wednesday, Dec. 22<br />
Bebop & Bundles Band | 6:30-7 p.m.<br />
Thursday, Dec. 23<br />
ClogJam Cloggers | 6:30-7:30 p.m.<br />
Visit www.rotarylights.org or music@ssemusic.com<br />
for updated entertainment schedule<br />
5k Fun Run Dec. 12 at 4 p.m.<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong><br />
2010 Traffic & Food Assignments<br />
Date Traffic Control Food Goes To:<br />
Friday, Nov. 26 La Crosse <strong>Rotary</strong> Salvation Army<br />
Saturday, Nov. 27 Shelby Fire Dept. Onalaska Food Basket<br />
Sunday, Nov. 28 Dairyland Power Holmen St. Elizabeth<br />
Monday, Nov. 29 WalzCraft Place of Grace<br />
Tuesday, Nov. 30 <strong>Rotary</strong>-North/HABCO Caledonia Food Basket<br />
Wednesday, Dec. 1 Lincoln Middle New Horizons<br />
Thursday, Dec. 2 Holmen Area Foundation Holmen St. Elizabeth<br />
Friday, Dec. 3 La Crescent <strong>Rotary</strong> La Crescent Food Basket<br />
Saturday, Dec. 4 Doug and Merri Shupe & Friends WAFER<br />
Sunday, Dec. 5 Wells Fargo Advisors Onalaska Food Basket<br />
Monday, Dec. 6 Red Cross Salvation Army<br />
Tuesday, Dec. 7 Merchants Bank Hunger Task Force<br />
Wednesday, Dec. 8 Downtown Mainstreet Salvation Army<br />
Thursday, Dec. 9 Logistics Health WAFER<br />
Friday, Dec. 10 Fowler Hammer Onalaska Food Basket<br />
Saturday, Dec. 11 Valley View <strong>Rotary</strong> WAFER<br />
Sunday, Dec. 12 Compassionate Friends Holmen Lutheran Church<br />
Monday, Dec. 13 Holmen <strong>Rotary</strong> Place of Grace<br />
Tuesday, Dec. 14 State Bank-Cleary Management Salvation Army<br />
Wednesday, Dec. 15 Community Credit Union WAFER<br />
Thursday, Dec. 16 <strong>Rotary</strong> East La Crescent Food Basket<br />
Friday, Dec. 17 Wettstein Brothers/SSE Music Salvation Army<br />
Saturday, Dec. 18 La Crosse Lions Holmen St. Elizabeth<br />
Sunday, Dec. 19 Holmen Knights of Columbus Onalaska Food Basket<br />
Monday, Dec. 20 Marine Credit Union La Crescent Food Basket<br />
Tuesday, Dec. 21 TCI Onalaska Food Basket<br />
Wednesday, Dec. 22 Shamrock Club WAFER<br />
Thursday, Dec. 23 Kwik Trip Salvation Army<br />
Friday, Dec. 24 Steve Earp Family and Friends WAFER<br />
Saturday, Dec. 25 Pat Stephens Family and Friends Onalaska Food Basket<br />
Sunday, Dec. 26 Girl Scouts WAFER<br />
Monday, Dec. 27 Caledonia <strong>Rotary</strong> Caledonia Food Basket<br />
Tuesday, Dec. 28 Onalaska <strong>Rotary</strong> Onalaska Food Basket<br />
Wednesday, Dec. 29 Riverfront WAFER<br />
Thursday, Dec. 30 La Crosse Cty. 4-H Coulee Cap<br />
Friday, Dec. 31 Citizen Advocacy WAFER<br />
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<strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> 2010 12 A Million Mississippi Reflections
ROT<strong>ARY</strong> LIGHTS<br />
La Crosse, Wis.<br />
Thank you<br />
to our major<br />
2010 sponsors<br />
608.781.9200<br />
GALAXY LEVEL (Gifts of $1,000 +)<br />
Blood Center of WI<br />
CenturyLink<br />
Cleary Kumm Foundation<br />
Dairyland Power<br />
Downtown Mainstreet<br />
Doug and Merri Shupe<br />
Festival Foods<br />
Fowler Hammer<br />
Hawkins, Ash, and Baptie<br />
Kwik Trip<br />
Logistics Health, Inc<br />
Marine Credit Union<br />
Merchants Bank<br />
Reinhart Family Foundation<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong>-Holmen<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong>-La Crosse Downtown<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong>-La Crosse East<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong>-La Crosse Valley View<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong>-La Crosse North<br />
WalzCraft<br />
Wells Fargo Advisors<br />
Wal-Mart (Mormon Coulee)<br />
Wal-Mart (Onalaska)<br />
STARS LEVEL<br />
(Gifts of $750 to $999)<br />
Community Credit Union<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong>-La Crescent<br />
ANGEL LEVEL<br />
(Gifts of $500 - $999)<br />
Ad Aids<br />
Brown and Brown Insurance<br />
Franciscan Skemp<br />
Irishfest - La Crosse<br />
J.F. Brennan<br />
La Crosse Pharmaceutical<br />
Rep Assn.<br />
Nesnah Ventures<br />
Radisson Hotel<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong>-Caledonia<br />
TCI Architects/Engineers/<br />
Contractor<br />
W.A. Roosevelt<br />
CAROLER LEVEL<br />
(Gifts of $400 - $499)<br />
Fayze’s<br />
Inland Printing<br />
Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp<br />
& Sleik<br />
La Crosse Radio Group<br />
State Bank Financial<br />
Dave and Betty Trapp<br />
Xcel Energy<br />
GIFTS IN KIND<br />
Ace Hardware<br />
Ad Aids<br />
Air Gas<br />
Advisors Management<br />
Alter Metals<br />
Buckles Steel Supply<br />
Charter Communications<br />
Clason’s<br />
Crescent Printing<br />
Diveley Electric<br />
Dresbach Bobcat<br />
DS Electric<br />
La Crosse Beverage<br />
La Crosse Radio Group<br />
La Crosse Sign<br />
La Crosse Tribune<br />
Modern Crane<br />
Nelson Flag and Display<br />
Pepsi<br />
Pizza Doctors<br />
Reinhart Foods<br />
RSC Rentals<br />
Skyrockers<br />
S & S Distributors<br />
SSE Music<br />
TCI Contractors<br />
W.A. Roosevelt<br />
Wettstein Brother’s Electric<br />
Wendy’s of Onalaska<br />
Werner Electric Supply<br />
Viking Electric<br />
The La Crosse County Historical Society<br />
Holiday Tours<br />
Saturdays & Sundays 10am - 4pm<br />
November 28 & 29 and December 5 & 6<br />
Adults: $8.00<br />
Seniors: $7.00<br />
Students: $6.00<br />
Children: $4.00 Under 5: Free<br />
LCHS members: Free<br />
7th and Badger Streets<br />
Visit us on the web at lchsweb.org<br />
Or call us at 608-782-1980<br />
Present this ad for $2.00 off admission<br />
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Cinderella Carriage Rides<br />
Private rides can be arranged<br />
608.606.0614 Enjoy!<br />
www.cinderellacarriagellc.com<br />
info@cinderellacarriagellc.com<br />
Cost: $20 per couple<br />
$25 per family<br />
Scheduled dates in the park:<br />
Nov. 26-27-28<br />
Dec. 2-3-9-11-17-18-22-23-26-30-31<br />
A portion of each ride is<br />
donated to <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong><br />
No better way to view<br />
2.6 million lights.<br />
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The mission of <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong>:<br />
“TO HELP FEED THE HUNGRY OF<br />
THE COULEE REGION”<br />
Year<br />
Number of<br />
food items collected<br />
1995 13,010<br />
1996 20,014<br />
1997 31,482<br />
1998 42,323<br />
1999 66,211<br />
2000 86,475<br />
2001 91,634<br />
2002 101,789<br />
2003 121,040<br />
2004 125,892<br />
2005 135,756<br />
2006 171,252<br />
2007 186,374<br />
2008 204,178<br />
2009 206,479<br />
15 year total 1,603,283<br />
Food collected is divided among eight<br />
area food pantries:<br />
Salvation Army<br />
WAFER<br />
St. Elizabeth-Holmen<br />
Caledonia (SEMCAC) Food Shelf<br />
Onalaska Food Basket<br />
La Crescent Food Basket<br />
New Horizons<br />
Place of Grace<br />
ROT<strong>ARY</strong> LIGHTS<br />
La Crosse, Wis.<br />
The generous gifts of food that are collected<br />
unfortunately only last 8-10 weeks. The<br />
demand is high and growing. If you or an<br />
organization you are involved with would<br />
like to help organize an event in partnership<br />
with <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> to help us increase food<br />
collections, contact <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> at<br />
608.784.9993.<br />
We collected 168,540 items at the gate and another 35,638 food<br />
items through the efforts of:<br />
AFSCME Local 2484<br />
AFSCME Local 340-Western Wisconsin Cares<br />
Trane<br />
Church of Christ<br />
Hillside Animal Hospital<br />
Holmen Middle School<br />
Holmen-Evergreen School<br />
Juniter Neighbors<br />
La Crosse County Employees-Downtown Campus<br />
La Crosse County Library System<br />
Lakeview Health Center-West Salem<br />
BNSF<br />
United Auto Supply<br />
The Trane Company collected over 10 pallets of food in 2009, A<br />
tremendous and appreciated effort. United Auto Supply over 40<br />
plastic totes. Nearly 2,600 food items<br />
UW-L’s Student Advisory Council, in cooperation with<br />
Downtown Mainstreet, Inc (DMI), along with Pepsi and the<br />
Quillin’s stores have signed on for food drives in 2010.<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> would like to partner with any groups that would<br />
like to be involved with food drives from Nov. 1 thru Dec. 31.<br />
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ELIMINATE HUNGER<br />
Thank you <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong><br />
and volunteers<br />
for helping in the<br />
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Light.<br />
At Hawkins, Ash, Baptie & Company, we are<br />
proud to help brighten this holiday season by<br />
supporting <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong>.<br />
· Personal & Business Tax<br />
Consulting & Preparation<br />
· Audit, Review & Compilation Services<br />
· Estate & Retirement Planning<br />
· Certified Financial Planning<br />
· Business Valuations<br />
· Succession Planning<br />
. Payroll Services<br />
· Human Resources Advising<br />
· QuickBooks & Peachtree<br />
Consulting Services<br />
· The Training Center<br />
(Microsoft Training)<br />
920.336.9850<br />
500 South 2nd St<br />
La Crosse, WI<br />
habco.com<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong> would like to thank the<br />
following special corporate supporters for<br />
sponsoring a night at <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Lights</strong>.<br />
In addition to the $1,000 sponsor gift, the employees<br />
of these companies also volunteer their time to staff<br />
the park.<br />
Dairyland Power ................................Nov. 28<br />
WalzCraft ........................................Nov. 29<br />
Hawkins, Ash, Baptie ..........................Nov. 30<br />
Doug and Merri Shupe..........................Dec. 4<br />
Wells Fargo Advisors,LLC ....................Dec. 5<br />
Merchant's Bank..................................Dec. 7<br />
DMI-Downtown Mainstreet ....................Dec. 8<br />
Logistics Health ..................................Dec. 9<br />
Fowler Hammer ..............................Dec. 10th<br />
Cleary/Kumm Foundation/<br />
State Bank Financial ........................Dec. 14<br />
Wettstein Brothers Electric/SSE Music ....Dec. 17<br />
Marine Credit Union ..........................Dec. 20<br />
TCI Construction ................................Dec. 21<br />
Kwik Trip ........................................Dec. 23<br />
Other Corporate Sponsors:<br />
Festival Foods Wal-Mart-La Crosse<br />
Blood Center of Wiscosnin Wal-Mart-Onalaska<br />
Reinhart Family Foundation<br />
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