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| Messenger photos by Renee Gannon |
| A crowd of merry maker’s congregate in front of the Ohio Statehouse during the 93rd Annual Ohio Statehouse Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony that was held on Dec. 1. Lt. Governor Lee Fisher and his wife Frances kicked off the holiday season by flipping the switch bring to life the two "official Statehouse holiday trees" located on the West Plaza. |
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| Stan Kronenberger of Columbus reads "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to a group of mesmerized children during the 93rd Annual Ohio Statehouse Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony that was held Dec. 1. The tree lighting ceremony represents the State’s official kick-off to the holiday season. |
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| Columbus resident Tim George aka "Mr. Etch A Sketch" demonstrates how he creates Etch A Sketch drawings during the 93rd Annual Ohio Statehouse Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony held Dec. 1. His many drawings include all of America’s Presidents as well as his most recent addition of President-Elect Barack Obama. |
