Six-year-old Cake Walk winner Dennis Kaminski, right, was contemplative as he pondered which cake to select for his winning prize during last Saturday’s Christmas in Lake City festivities.
Below right, oohs and ahhs echoed into the night as the town park Christmas tree was illuminated.
Saturday, December 2 was a fun-filled, eventful day in Lake City as the annual Christmas in Lake City festivities commenced, marking the true start of the holiday season.
1) Packer Saloon’s Josh Votruba driving his lighted OHV in the Parade of Lights.
2) Frosty the Snowman on the GCEA float. 3) Spectators at the Parade of Lights, eagerly anticipating the candy being thrown from all the floats. 4) Town of Lake City’s Public Works float brought the Darth Vader vibe. 5) Winning float showcasing a presents-hoarding Grinch, designed by Brogan and Heather Rodenbaugh, who received $50 for their creation. 6) Tigger waving to the crowds. 7) There were many shopping opportunities around town during Christmas in Lake City and it’s always good to buy local – here we see Glenn Heumann showcasing the history-related Christmas gifts available at Hinsdale County Museum. 8) Tracy Toler-Lanktree, owner of Cabin Fever Mercantile, offering her sweet treats to a young shopper.
9-12: Wonderful Fling to be Flung! 9) Fruitcake flingers line up in Town Park. 10) Nathaniel Menzies cocks his arm back for a mighty fling. 11) Micah Humphries, who won first place in the age 13-21 fruitcake fling category; second place went to Joseph Schultheis. 12) Adult fling winner Nick Arbogast, showcasing his flinging talent; second place went to Chamber of Commerce’s Kate Hopson. In the 8-12 year old category, first place winner was Henry Shepherd and second, Elliot Hartman.
13, 14 & 15) Whimsical Christmas-themed treats and treasures up for grabs at the annual Silent Auction at Lake City Arts. 16) Lake City Children singing carols as the tree in Town Park is lit. 17) Sue Brix crafting with children in the Armory during the morning crafting event. 18) Town of Lake City’s Rec. Department employee Danny File teaching his crafting skills, and 19) File really getting into the Christmas spirit. 20) The always charming and hilarious Becky Leugemors at the crafting event getting her HOHOHO on.
