[OMS_MANAGERS] Community Christmas Trees

[HARVEY W SCHUBOTHE]

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From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> on behalf of HARVEY W SCHUBOTHE <ninerharv2 at msn.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 3:52:14 PM
To: Oregon Main Street program managers <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Community Christmas Trees

Lindsey,

Bandon used to do this and we anchored it in a large and deep hole at our visitor center. After going through the hassle of finding and cutting down and hauling in large trees year after year, GBA started a campaign to raise money to purchase a live tree.

We agreed to put up $800 if twelve investors from the community put up $200 apiece, that is tripled our commitment. With that we found a tree farm in Gresham that delivered the tree to us in Bandon.

It was a major win for us and the community as a significant minority had questioned the waste of cutting down very mature trees for what mounted to a four week celebration.

This will be our third year with a live tree.

Harv Schubothe

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From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> on behalf of Business Outreach & Community Coordinator <coordinator.goldbeachmainstreet at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 3:37:13 PM
To: Oregon Main Street program managers <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
Subject: [OMS_MANAGERS] Community Christmas Trees

Good afternoon everyone,

Our local fairgrounds is hoping to install a large community tree this year.  The only problem is that they don't have one planted, they are cutting it down and bringing it in.  Do any of your towns do this, and if so, how do they secure it at the base?'

Thank you,

Lyndsey Dixon
Business Outreach & Community Coordinator | Gold Beach Main Street
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