On behalf of the Silverdale Tree Lighting Committee, I want to thank everyone who braved the cold weather and helped celebrate the 60th annual lighting of the world’s tallest, consecutively lighted, living Christmas tree in Silverdale on Nov. 29. This is a volunteer effort that is made possible by the following outstanding individuals and organizations.

Markham Investments LLC, Oxford Inn & Suites, Olympic Peninsula Antique Tractor and Engine Association, Bill Carter, Ken Little, Gus Housen/Gordon Sound, Silverdale Rotary Club, Richard Arper, Harry Guay, Silverdale Dandy Lions Club, Silverdale Kiwanis Club, Roy Meyers, Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue, Deputy Schon Montogue, Silverdale Antiques, Deborah Housen, Silverdale Lowe’s, the Caroliers band, Brownsville, Bud Hawk at Jackson Park and Emerald Heights Elementary school choirs directed by and Jeremey Duprea, Cheryl Sanlin and Victoria Braden, Clown Capers, Miss Silverdale Royalty, Silverdale Chamber of Commerce, Kathleen Knuckey, Gary Chaney, Lisa Stirrett House of Glass, Silverdale Library, Greta Bergquist, Farmland pets, First Federal Savings Bank, Ollie the Otter and Chuck E. Cheese.

This great community event would not be possible without the support of these individuals and organizations. Express your appreciation the next time you see them or give them your business when you need their goods or services.

If you have some ideas in planning next year’s event or would like to join one of the community service organizations, sent me an email at jarper@wavecable.com

Roland Arper

Silverdale