MARKING A MILESTONE—Members of the family of Mary Ann Resch-Fowler, who played a big role in getting the annual event started, gathered with her at the holiday meal during the 35th edition of the Festival of Trees at the Hereford Senior Citizens Center. Pictured from let are David O’Neal, Deana Grissom, Mary Ann Resch-Fowler, Debbie Wait, Rebecca Grissom, Elliott Sowell, and Bobby O’Neal. Many in the company were small children when the first Festival was held in 1990. (Photo by Jim Steiert)
CHEER DEER—Christmas-lighted reindeer antlers are a glamorous look for Gracie Cano. (Photo by Jim Steiert)
FARMER TALK—Jerry Brorman and Tom Betzen may have been talking about what they’re getting their wives for Christmas—or farming. (Photo by Jim Steiert)
A BOW IN HIS HAIR—Through a photographic happenstance, Mike Brumley appears to have a blue bow in his hair, although it’s actually on the gorgeous tree behind him at the Festival of Trees Gala. All the same, his wife Janice flashes her characteristic million dollar smile. (Photo by Jim Steiert)
A CURLED BOW LOOK—Jasmine de la Cruz styles long curls and a red Christmas bow at the Festival of Trees Gala. (Photo by Jim Steiert)
AN ORDINARY CHRISTMAS JOE—Joe Perrin and wife Pam were getting in on the quilt and table piece bidding action at the Festival of Trees auction. (Photo by Jim Steiert)
A former employee planted an idea that blossomed into a traditional holiday launching event locally. Given the mainstay annual fund raiser that the Festival of Trees has become for the Hereford Senior Citizens Center, you would doubt that there were ever any misgivings about performing the project.Former Food Service Director for the Center Mary Ann Resch-Fowler, who brought forth a big ...
