Santa at PAFB ornament now available

Posted on Dec 21, 2020

ONLY A FEW ORNAMENTS STILL AVAILABLE.

What would the holidays be without a new ornament to hang on your holiday tree or in your window?

A sixth limited edition tree ornament featuring a picture of a local landmark is now available from the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh. The three-inch scalloped edge ornament features a rendering of Santa atop a B-47 Stratojet on the front of the ornament. The representation was produced from a photo courtesy of the Plattsburgh Aircraft Restoration Group.

On the reverse side of the ornament is a description, which reads "SANTA COMES TO TOWN The Plattsburgh Air Force Base operated from 1954 through 1995. The annual appearance of Santa atop a vintage B-47 Stratojet on Route 9 still marks the star of the holiday season."

The porcelain ornament is delicately trimmed in 22-karat gold and fired at 1400 degree for durability. Cornelia Forrence, co-chair of the Rotary club Ornament Committee, said the latest ornament continues the club’s emphasize on the rich history and beauty of the region.

The response has been so good that only a handful of the 600 ornaments are still available for purchase.

(Updated Dec. 21, 2020.)

"We have received a lot of positive response from people who enjoy our efforts to highlight some of the true history of our beautiful area. Club members have also heard some wonderful stories about how much the series of ornaments means to their families, locally and far away," said Forrence.

To get the Santa atop a B-47 Stratojet ornament for $20.00, you can pick one up at the Dannemora Federal Credit Union locations (344 Tom Miller Road or 122 New York Road). OR, you can order online for $25 (includes shipping) by clicking the following button.

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For more information, contact Cornelia Forrence cornylou4@aol.com.

PREVIOUS ORNAMENTS AVAILABLE

A limited number of the previous five ornaments – Bluff Point Lighthouse (2014), AuSable Chasm (2015), Macdonough Monument (2016), Plattsburgh Train Station (2017), and Old Stone Barracks (2018) – are available for purchase for $20 per ornament. To purchase full sets or any other ornaments, please contact Maria Alexander maria@seniorcouncil.net.