Suzanne Briggs, Wawachic, decorated the front window at the office of ‘the PAPERS’ and The Mail-Journal on Main Street for the Christmas season. The theme was “Christmas at the Cottage.” Her creativity won first place in the business category. (Photo by Susan Littlefield)
The first Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Christmas decorating contest, for both businesses and homes, was held and the winners have been announced.
All homes or businesses within Turkey Creek Township were invited to participate by entering the contest. The entries were judged based on curb side appeal only.
Approximately 12 entries competed for the $125 first prize, $75 second prize and $50 third prize. Prizes were provided compliments of Eastlund Funeral Home and Lakeland Animal Clinic.
Residential winners were Dale Calahan, North Harrison, Syracuse, first; Todd and Deanna Koble, Dogleg Drive, Syracuse, second place; and Chad and Cindy Jonsson, Bayview Drive, Syracuse, third place.
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Cindy Jonsson; Darlene Fetters, Clippers; Traci Lundeen on behalf of Calahan; Deanna Koble; and Tammy Cotton, chamber executive director.
Standing in back are Dr. Richard Brungardt, Lakeland Animal Clinic, sponsor; Suzanne Briggs, Wawachic who decorated the window at The Papers Inc. and Todd Koble.
Not present were representatives from Miller’s Merry Manor and Dave Colquitt, Eastlund Funeral Home, sponsor.
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Colored lights on evergreens, trees around a window wrapped around a wooden fence and on an outdoor Christmas tree along with white lights on a large wreath with a white wire tree and two reindeer highlighted the exterior decoration at Miller’s Merry Manor. The facility took second place in the business decorating category. (Photo by Deb Patterson)
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An antique sleigh, with lanterns and white garland, outlined with lights, is a tradition in the window at Clippers, South Huntington Street, Syracuse. The lighted display catches the eye of travelers on South Huntington Street. This decorated window placed third in the business category of the contest. (Photo by Deb Patterson)