2008 PRESS RELEASES

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November 25, 2008
DECK THE HALLS OF THE EXECUTIVE MANSION
Contact: Elaine Lidholm, 804.786.7686

Photograph courtesy of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Photo available in larger size or higher resolution upon request.

First Lady Anne Holton (second from right) welcomed Christmas tree grower Sue Bostic (left) and her daughter Jenna along with wreath maker Sharon Rhoades (right) outside the Executive Mansion in late November. As Grand Champions of the Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association’s annual tree and wreath competitions, Bostic and Rhoades also won the honor of presenting to the First Lady the tree and wreaths that will decorate the Executive Mansion throughout the holidays. Bostic brought a 13-foot Fraser fir from Joe’s Trees, her Christmas tree operation in Craig County, Virginia. Rhoades designed two 20” wreaths that featured a variety of greenery from Mountain View Farm in Edinburg, Virginia. To find fresh, local, Virginia Grown Christmas trees, wreaths and greenery in your area, log onto Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association or explore the Virginia Grown Guide to Choose-and-Cut, Fresh-Cut and Live Christmas Trees, published by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Click on Christmas Trees under “Where to Find Virginia Grown.” The Guide is also available by calling 804.786.3951 or by sending a request to VDACS, PO Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.