Decorating Contest Winners Announced Festive   lights   were   everywhere   in   Alderson,   celebrating   the   Christmas   season.   “Driving   under   the   lights” on   the Alderson   Memorial   Bridge   over   the   Greenbrier   River   is   a   holiday   tradition   begun   in   the   early   1950s when   the   bridge   was   open   to   regular   traffic.      Now,   it   is   only   on   specified   days   for   a   donation   to   a   non-profit organization but a beautiful experience just the same.       In   recent   years,   there   have   been   even   more   lights   to   enjoy   –   from   Alumni   Park   and   the   Historic   Business District on the Monroe County side of town, to businesses and homes throughout Alderson. To    honor    the    creativity,    generosity,    and    significant    effort    of    residents    and    businesses    displaying    the Christmas spirit, Alderson Main Street established a Christmas Decoration Contest in 2016. This year, Alderson Main Street recognizes the following winners. Residential Old Fashioned Christmas: 1st place: Brandon & Amy Catron Honorable Mention: Susan & Darrell Hale; Joyce Mott & Phil Mershon;           Trudy Halstead Nativity Scene: 1st place: Becky Wilson Honorable Mention: Charlie & Betty Mulkey Children’s Fantasy: 1st place: Chase & Samantha Reed Honorable Mention: Holly & Chuckie Gore; Bobby & Judy Hoover; Shawn & Debbie Dickens Spirit of Christmas: 1st place: Jeremy Rickard & Stephanie Morgan Honorable Mention: Karen Lobban; LisaMarie Cropper; Greg Eary Festive Doorway and Porch: 1st place: Donna & Rick Sims   Honorable Mention: Jamie Brady & Jessica Wykle Magical Christmas: 1st place: Rick Honaker Honorable Mention: Harley & Michelle Adkins Businesses Large business: 1st  place: Riverview Motel & Café Honorable   Mention:   Wigglesworth   Building,   Railroad   Ave;   Bill   Canterbury,   corner   Railroad   Ave   &   South Monroe St Small business: 1st place: Alderson Artisans Gallery Honorable Mention: Alderson’s Store Alderson   Main   Street   thanks   the   judges   for   their   hard   work   in   deciding   on   winners.      It   was   a   hard   decision to make. PHOTO CAPTION:  First place winner for Festive Doorway and Porch:  Donna and Rick Simms

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