ALDERSON DECORATING CONTEST ANNOUNCED The   judges   for   the   Christmas   Decorating   Contest,   sponsored   by   Alderson   Main   Street,   may   have   the hardest   job   of   the   season.      Fawn   Valentine,   Chair   of   the   Judging   Committee,   said,   “Thank   you   to   everyone in Alderson   who   makes   this   holiday   season   bright   with   outdoor   decorations. Your   time   and   effort   contribute to   our   community   spirit   and   help   us   to   feel   connected   to   each   other   at   Christmas.”      She   and   her   team   of judges will be driving throughout Alderson on Wednesday, December 8 starting at 6:00 p.m.  There   is   no   registration   required.   Just   have   your   lights   turned   on   and   ready   by   6:00   p.m.   on   December   8. Categories   are   likely   to   be   the   same   as   last   year   and   include   Best   Nativity;   Old   Fashioned   Christmas; Children's   Fantasy;   Spirit   of   Christmas;   Gem   of   the   Hills   Christmas;   Most   Festive   Doorway   and   Porch; Large Business; and Small Business. Winners   will   have   a   sign   placed   in   their   yards   by   Alderson   Main   Street   and   will   receive   recognition   on facebook. Alderson   Main   Street   President   Judy   Lohmeyer   said,   “We   hope   to   have   every   house   in   town   decorated   for Christmas.    People    from    all    over    come    to   Alderson    to    “drive    under    the    lights”    and    enjoy    the    other decorations. Let’s give them a big show this year.” PHOTO   CAPTION:      This   is   the   sign   that   will   be   place   in   the   yards   of   the   winners   of   the   Alderson Decorating Contest sponsored by Alderson Main Street. (click photo for larger view)