The Zor Shrine Midgets FEZtival of Trees ran from November 18-23 at the Sparta Masonic Center. It was a “Christmas Wonderland” featuring decorated trees sponsored by lodges, businesses, friends and organizations. Pictured above, kids from the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Sparta pose for a picture after their visit with Shriners Al Brueggen, left; Santa’s Helper Al Coenen, center; and John Hendricks, top right.
The event featured tree raffles and an opportunity for photos with Santa Claus. The lucky winners in the tree drawings, a minimum of $500, value got to pick up their tree, along with all gifts and decorations furnished by the sponsor, to take home for Christmas.
